OBITUARIES

Sep 15, 2016

Elizabeth Drewencki, 92, of  Muncy, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born March 16, 1924 in Natrona Heights, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Frances (Kucinski) Siemianowski.  Her husband of 57 years, Raymond J. Drewencki, preceded her in death December 28, 2006.

Elizabeth graduated from Harbrack High School, Natrona...

Sep 15, 2016

Lona J. McConnell, 84, of 1167 E. Penn St., Muncy, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit.

Born February 25, 1932 in Milton, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Mildred Houseknecht. She and her husband, Carl McConnell, were married 29 years before his death July 1, 1993.

Sep 15, 2016

Robert H. “Mack” McCauley, 66, of 35 N. Main St., Muncy, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born November 5, 1950 in Sayre, he was a son of the late Hugh and Mary (Sweeny) McCauley.

Mack was a graduate of Athens High School and a graduate of Mansfield University, where he received...

Sep 14, 2016

Frances Lenora Daugherty, 89, formerly of Lewisburg, peacefully passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Valley View Retirement Community, Belleville.

She was born February 19, 1927 in Mifflinburg, a daughter of the late Charles and Alma (Stover) Wolfe. On August 16, 1947, Frances married Lawrence L. Daugherty and celebrated 56 years of marriage before his death on...

Sep 14, 2016

Peter Brooks Macky, Esq., passed away suddenly on September 14, 2016 at his home in Lewisburg. He was 68.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Nancy Stearns Macky and his children Allen and Annie.

Pete was born April 14, 1948 in Media, Pa. to Bud and Sally Macky and graduated from Penncrest...

Sep 14, 2016

John Stanley Lucas, Jr., 85, of Muncy, died Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the Williamsport Home.

Born March 2, 1931 in Muncy, he was a son of the late John Stanley, Sr. and Mary (Grange) Lucas. He and his wife, the former Janet Anderson, celebrated 65 years of marriage before her death June 18, 2016.

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Sep 11, 2016

Cora Ann Baysore, 31, of Muncy, died Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

Born February 21, 1985 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Dennis Chestnut and Tina (Baysore) Irvine, both surviving.

Cora was a graduate of Muncy High School.

She was very cheerful, always with a smile on...

Sep 11, 2016

Madeline Mae Gates, 85, of Milton, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at her home. She was born September 25, 1930 in Union county, a daughter of the late Cyrus and Kathryn (Paige) Turner. She married Lloyd Edward Gates, Sr., who preceded her in death June 2, 1985. Madeline attended Lewisburg Schools. Earlier in life, she worked for the...

Sep 10, 2016

James S. “Jim” Trostle, 70, of Hughesville, formerly of Muncy, died Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born August 29, 1946 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Gene and Ruth (Sperow) Trostle. On October 4, 1975 he married the former Debra A. Fry, who survives. Together they celebrated 40 years of marriage....

Sep 7, 2016

George I. Hawk, Sr., 73, of 147 E. Water St., Muncy, died Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the Susquehanna Health Skilled Nursing Unit at the Muncy Valley Hospital.

Born August 18, 1943 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late George Norman and Pearl Jenny (Hamilton) Hawk. On August 21, 1965 he married the former Wanda...

Sep 1, 2016

Jason J. O’Neill, 41, of Muncy, died Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born November 20, 1974 in Phoenixville, he was a son of Richard and Doris (Wolfgang) O’Neill, who survive.

Jason was a 1994 graduate of Muncy High School and received his associate’s degree in hotel management from Central Penn College....

Aug 31, 2016

Oliver D. Sones, 72, of 92 Industrial Park Road, Muncy, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born November 3, 1943 in Pine Township, Columbia County, he was a son of the late Carl H. and Leona P. (Brown) Sones.  He married the former Mary Jane Shuman on October 5, 1963. Together...

Aug 28, 2016

Ronald B. Grant, Sr., 71, of Watsontown, died Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born February 14, 1945 in Boston, Mass., he was a son of the late John and Gloria (Nelson) Grant.

Ronald was a 1963 graduate from Dallas High School.  He served honorably in the United States Navy.  Early in...

Aug 26, 2016

Shawn Michael Newton, 32, of Floyd, VA, died Friday, August 26, 2016 at Manor Care North, Williamsport, PA.

Born May 13, 1984, in Muncy, PA, he is the son of Stephen Newton and Kristi (Irvine) Newton.

Shawn enjoyed kayaking, spending time with friends on the river and hiking in the mountains.

In addition...

Aug 25, 2016

Scott A. Reilly, 64, of Muncy, died Thursday, August 25, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born August 2, 1952 in Danville, a son of the late Margaret (Hogendobler) Deitrich and Donald Deitrich. On November 5, 1994 he married the former Dusteen “Dusty” Bower, who survives. Together they celebrated 21 years of marriage....

Aug 19, 2016

Florence I. Winder, 78, of Milton, died Friday, August 19, 2016 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born March 11, 1938 in Milton, a daughter of the late Arthur and Vernica (Allen) Bennett.  On July 26, 1969, she married Lenwood Winder, who preceded her in death on December 28, 1981.

Florence enjoyed needlepoint,...

Aug 18, 2016

Mabel A. Robbins, 99, of Muncy and formerly of Millville, died Thursday, August 18, 2016, at the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit.

Born August 19, 1916 in Madison Twp., Columbia County, she was a daughter of the late George and Laura (Weatherill) DeWald.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Hoyt Glaze, who died...

Aug 18, 2016

Judith Eileen Boyer, 76, of Watsontown, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at her home.

She was born May 2, 1940 in New Columbia, a daughter of the late Willis and Pauline (Hoffman) Hause. On March 12, 1960, she married Robert Boyer "Barber Bob" and together they celebrated 48 years...

Aug 17, 2016

Sara Mae Phleger, 85, of 50 N. Third St., Lewisburg, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born June 9, 1931 in McEwensville, a daughter of the late Elmer and Mary Elizabeth Bower. Sara was married to Clarence E. Phleger, who preceded her in death in 2002.

She is...

Aug 16, 2016

Jeffrey G. "Jeff" Biggar, 58, of White Deer, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born September 14, 1957 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Walter G. Jr. and Betsy (Weaver) Biggar.

Jeff was a 1975 graduate of Milton High School.  He worked at various manufacturers in the area,...