OBITUARIES

Jun 7, 2016

Dorothy D. Bennage, 99, formerly of Lamplight Lane, Lewisburg, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016.

She was born January 25, 1917 in Northumberland, a daughter of the late Harvey and Elizabeth (Blett) Strouse. On October 2, 1935 she married Karl R. Bennage and they celebrated 68 years of marriage before his death on May 25, 2004.

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Jun 5, 2016

Scott R. “Ghost Rider” Fox, 62, of Muncy, died Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born June 8, 1953, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late LaVerne and Clarice (Robbins) Fox.  On March 7, 2003, he married the former Roberta “Bobbi” Morse.  Together they celebrated 13 years of marriage.

He...

Jun 4, 2016

Betty Jane Farley, 90, of Allenwood, died Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born October 20, 1925 in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Clarence and Catherine (Campbell) Winters.  Betty and her husband, Carl A Farley, Sr., celebrated 58 years of marriage before his death on March 18, 2007.

Betty...

Jun 3, 2016

Betty E. Sones, 87, of Muncy, died Friday, June 3, 2016 at her home.

Born February 7, 1929 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Pearl (Savidge) Ellis. Her husband of 16 years, Ralph “Deet” Sones, died July 16, 2007.

Betty worked as a seamstress at various sewing factories and later...

May 31, 2016

Bernard L. Miller, 77, of Muncy, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at his home.

Born May 29, 1939 in Pennsdale, he was a son of the late Lewis H. and Helen J. (Egli) Miller. On April 10, 1959  he married the former Clara J. Schaeffer, who survives. Together they celebrated 57 years of marriage.

Bernard...

May 30, 2016

Edith Mae Moyer, 82, of Watsontown, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

She was born February 1, 1934 in Alvira, Gregg Twp., a daughter of the late John and Hattie (Reaser) Moyer.

Edith was a graduate of Watsontown High School.  She worked for many years...

May 26, 2016

Victoria Mae Bressler, 94, of Williamsport, died Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Rose View Center, Williamsport.

Born January 5, 1922 in Elizabethville, she was a daughter of the late John and Emma Jane (Fesiq) Collins.

Victoria was a high school graduate. She enjoyed spending her days taking care of her family and home. Victoria...

May 26, 2016

Richard E. Kline, 93, of Lewisburg, was carried into the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

He was born March 7, 1923 in McClure, a son of the late Claire David and Vera (Weader) Kline-Clare.

On February 15, 1946 he married the former Bonnie M. Hobbs...

May 24, 2016

Theodore F. Richardson, also known as “Ted” or “T.R.”, 80, of 101 E. Houston Ave., Montgomery, died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Rose View Center, Williamsport.

Born May 19, 1936 in Indiana, PA, he was a son of the late Leroy and Carrie (Clawson) Richardson. On August 19, 1967 he married the former Mary Ann Hanobic, who...

May 23, 2016

Mary Lou Engleman, 56, of Washingtonville, died Monday, May 23, 2016 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg

She was born March 3, 1960, in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Richard K. and Donna L. (Keiser) Engleman.

She is survived by a daughter, Kelsi Engleman; a son, Daniel Engleman; and two grandchildren, Baylee Engleman and Raelyn...

May 22, 2016

Phyllis E. Close, 86, of 220 Applewood Drive, Lewisburg, died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born February 12, 1930 in Harrisburg, a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Smith) Oberholtzer.  Phyllis and her husband, the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Close, celebrated 58 years of marriage before his death on November 29, 2008....

May 19, 2016

Dr. Philip Sayre Kift Sr., 92, of Williamsport, passed away on Thursday, May 19, at Manor Care South, Williamsport.

Phil was born February 28, 1924 in Muncy, a son of the late Craig Morrell and Vida (Sayre) Kift.  On May 26, 1949, he married the former Betty Jean Taylor, who survives.  Together they celebrated nearly 67 years...

May 14, 2016

Harold Eugene Bower Sr., 81, a resident of Hepburn Township, died Saturday, May 14, 2016, in the comfort of his home, blessed with the most tender care of his loving wife, Rosanna; his son, Steven and daughter-in-law Mary; and his daughter, Lynn.

May 13, 2016

Jason C. Confer, 36, of 319 Brouse Rd., Montgomery, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 13, 2016 from a brain aneurysm at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

Born July 18, 1979 in Williamsport, he was the son of Lorraine K. (Carpenter) Confer, of Montgomery and the late Craig A. Confer.

Jason was a graduate of Lycoming...

May 13, 2016

Evelyn C. Klusmeyer, 85, of 757 Gardner Road, Unityville, was called home on May 13, 2016, peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Born May 7, 1931 in Singapore, she was a daughter of the late Capt. Hugh and Elsie (Mordue) Lynes.  On April 4, 1954 she married Vincent C. Klusmeyer, whom she had known since...

May 9, 2016

Robert B. Ranck, 88, of Lewisburg, died Monday, May 9, 2016 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born February 2, 1928 in New Columbia, a son of the late Voneida and Idella (Adams) Ranck. On August 27, 1952 he married the former Thelma M. Hursh and they celebrated 60 years of marriage before her death on...

May 4, 2016

Agnes M. Pidcoe, 94, of Watsontown, ended her journey of life on Wednesday, May 4 2016 at Watsontown Health and Rehab Center.

She was born September 6, 1921 in Montoursville, a daughter of the late Harry J. and Grace A. (Minnier) Montgomery.  On June 9, 1939 she married Harlan A. Pidcoe, Sr., who preceded her in death...

Apr 30, 2016

Raymond D. Snyder, 98, of Muncy, died Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Manor Care North, Williamsport.

Born October 8, 1917 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Raymond H. and Clara V. (Dugan) Snyder.

Raymond was a 1935 graduate of Muncy High School. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during World War...

Apr 21, 2016

Edwin B. Sampsell Jr., 86, of Sulphur Spring Road, Montgomery, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016.

He was born September 7, 1929 in Watsontown, a son of the late Edwin B. Sr. and Dorothy (Douple) Sampsell.  On May 19, 1956, he married the former Wilhelmina J. Hakes, who preceded him in death on November 6, 2015....

Apr 18, 2016

Kenneth David Day "a.k.a Kenny or K.D.", 58, of Montgomery, has left us on Monday April 18, 2016, to go to a better place where he can drink beer, play pool and fish every day.

Born November 19, 1958 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late David F. Day and Shirley E. (Reigle) Day, who...