OBITUARIES

May 25, 2024

Evelyn J. “Evy” Pentz, 85, of Montgomery, died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born July 31, 1938 in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Chester M. Sr. and Althea M. (Karschner) Beaver. On November 21, 1966, she married Donald D. Pentz, who survives. Together they celebrated 57 years of marriage.

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May 25, 2024

Terry Blaker, 51, of Hughesville, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 25, 2024 at his residence.

Born September 23, 1972 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late David L. Blaker and Carol L. (Clark) Blaker, of Muncy. On December 9, 1992 he married the former Leona Ball, who survives. Together they celebrated 31 years of marriage.

May 24, 2024

Judith A. “Judy” Shannon, 77, of Hughesville, PA formerly of Lansdowne, Virginia, died Friday, May 24, 2024 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Born July 2, 1946 in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Theresa (Burke) Heller. On November 13, 1992, she married James F. Shannon, who survives. Together they celebrated...

May 17, 2024

Michael K. Austin, 37, of Selinsgrove, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Born November 25, 1986 in Danville, he was the son of Kenneth Austin, of Williamsport and Paula (Moser) Austin, of Millersville.

Michael graduated from Lewisburg High School and did seasonal work at Furmano’s, Northumberland.

In his spare time, he...

May 14, 2024

Myron K. LeVan, 84, of Muncy, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born October 22, 1939 in Montgomery, he was a son of the late Nelson E. and Helen A. (Wertman) LeVan. On June 28, 1957, he married the former Dorothy “Dottie” Neufer. Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage prior...

May 13, 2024

Faye E. Kleppinger, 97, of Lewisburg went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born December 8, 1926, in Milton, a daughter of the late Peter Lester and Elizabeth Gertrude (Feeney) Wilver, and later moved to the family farm in New Columbia. On January 18, 1979, she...

May 13, 2024

Larry E. Reynolds, 83, of Watsontown, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born March 31, 1941, in Watsontown, he was a son of the late Charles and Mildred (O’Connor) Reynolds.

Larry attended Watsontown Schools and worked at various local manufacturers throughout his lifetime.

He was a member of the...

May 7, 2024

Katherine K. Grenoble, 95, of Mifflinburg, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Milton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born July 18, 1928 in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Harry E. and Elizabeth (Noll) Katherman. Katherine and her husband, Donald Grenoble, were married in the Mifflinburg United Methodist Church on July 1, 1951, by Rev....

May 5, 2024

Doris M. Baysore, 90, of Muncy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Muncy Place.

Born February 19,1934 in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Sarah E. (Aunkst) Wertz. She and her husband, Del R. Baysore, celebrated 45 years of marriage before his death on...

Apr 29, 2024

Michael Patrick Aviles, 54, of Lewisburg, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born November 30, 1969, in Chicago, IL, he was a son of the late Alejandro Aviles and Kathryn (Cox) Miers.  On February 27 of this year, he married his long time companion, the former Misty Smith, who survives.

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Apr 29, 2024

Victoria Joan Pirnie Sams, 71, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born June 25, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri, a daughter of the late Victor R. Pirnie and Margaret H. (Goodrich) Matthews. On Jan. 25, 1985 she married Randy Sams, who survives. Together they...

Apr 28, 2024

Charles “Bob” Robert George, 89, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born April 1, 1935, in Bloomsburg, son of the late Kimber Charles and Eva (Artley) George. On January 26, 1963, he married the former Sandra Rader, who survives. Together, they celebrated...

Apr 24, 2024

Patricia Divel Kahler, 94, of Muncy, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024 with her son and daughter-in-law by her side.

Born May 13, 1929 in Williamsport,she was a daughter of the late Leo J. and Georgianna (Liddic) Divel.  On February 16, 1952 she married Charles A. Kahler, who preceded her in death August 23, 1997. Together they celebrated...

Apr 18, 2024

Dorothy J. Parsons, 80, formerly of Muncy, died Thursday, April 18, 2024, in York County, where she had been residing with her son the past four years.

Born September 18, 1943, in Northumberland, she was a daughter of the late Harry Dauberman and Isabelle (Shultz) Dauberman Weaver. On February 6, 1965, she married James B. Parsons Jr....

Apr 16, 2024

Jay A. Schively, 76, of Muncy, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at UPMC, Williamsport.

Born April 15, 1948, in Muncy, he was a son of the late Francis L. and Angelene (Ritter) Schively.  On July 15, 1969, he married the former Peggy Campbell, who survives. Together they celebrated 54 years of marriage.

Jay was a...

Apr 14, 2024

Karen L. Walize, 66, of Watsontown, died on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at her home.

Born September 4, 1957 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Patricia (Nunn) Muffly. On September 15, 1979 she married the former David Walize, who preceded her in death April 12, 2023. Together they celebrated 43 years of...

Apr 13, 2024

Jean W. Noble, 98, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born May 2, 1925 in Palmyra, NJ, a daughter of the late G. Howard and Edna Viola (Dilks) Wentling.  On September 8, 1945 she married G. Ralph Noble, who survives.  Together they celebrated 78 years of marriage.

Jean was...

Apr 11, 2024

Kathryn C. Werner, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, 96, of Muncy, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Wolf Run Village, Hughesville.

Born June 21, 1927 in East Rockhill Township, she was a daughter of the late Ira E. and Florence May (Kantner) Cullen. On October 29, 1950 she married David R. Werner, who preceded...

Apr 10, 2024

Catherine Theresa Meehan, 81, of Muncy, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at her home.

She was born on May 31, 1942, in Philadelphia. On January 7, 1967, she married Robert A. Meehan, who preceded her in death on April 5, 2017. They had been married for 50 years.

Catherine was a member of the Church...

Apr 6, 2024

William L. Heim, 67, of Muncy, died on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born July 17, 1956, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Boyd C.  Heim Sr. and Dorothy L. (Bender).  He married the former Linda C. Woodside at Assateague Island in July of 2012, and together they celebrated 11 years...