OBITUARIES

Apr 5, 2024

Markley W. Rooker, 66, of Muncy, died on Friday, April 5, 2024 at his home.

Born June 25, 1957 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Willard Rooker and Helen Flick.  On July 25, 1978 he married the former Gwen Mays, who survives.  Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage.

Markley was a...

Apr 5, 2024

Lester E. “Les” King, 89, of Montgomery, died Friday, April 5, 2024 at his daughter’s home in Jersey Shore.

Born December 24, 1934 in Allenwood, he was a son of the late Willis and Lena (Hopkins) King.  On March 5, 1953 he married the former Audrey S. Welliver who preceded him in death July 27, 2019. Together...

Apr 4, 2024

Gary D. Allen, 84, of Muncy, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born August 16, 1939, in Estella, he was a son of the late Harvey and Gertrude (Boatman) Allen.

Gary was a 1958 graduate of Muncy High School and attended Bloomsburg State Teachers College.  He worked many years at Sylvania, and...

Apr 3, 2024

Stella M. Hafer, 82, of Riverside, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at her home.

She was born March 26, 1942 in Danville, a daughter of the late Robert and Goldie (Hollenbaugh) Troxell.  On January 13, 1962 she married Joseph F. Hafer, who survives.  Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage.

Apr 2, 2024

Martha R. Hubbert, 69, of Muncy, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Born December 25, 1954 in Williamsport,she was a daughter of the late Charles and Ocie Carson.  On August 26, 1972she married Henry Hubbert, who survives. Together they celebrated nearly 52 years of marriage.

Martha was a graduate of Muncy High School.She...

Mar 30, 2024

After eight-two years of perpetual motion, Virginia “Gini” Ann (Reeser) Kessler passed away peacefully in the early hours of March 30, 2024. Death with dignity was the final task on her to-do list and she made her departure from life with strength, grace and courage. She was strong-willed to the end, and despite her debilitating struggles with lung disease,...

Mar 29, 2024

Elizabeth J. Bennett, 88, of Montgomery, died Friday, March 29, 2024 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born September 15, 1935 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Alice (Bird) Hakes.  On September 19, 1953 she married Franklin R. “Ted” Bennett, Sr., who preceded her in death October 1, 2018. Together they celebrated 65 years...

Mar 25, 2024

Pauline M. Boyer, 90, formerly of Lewisburg, died Monday, March 25, 2024 at Rolling Hills Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born July 22, 1933 in Cowan, a daughter of the late Grant W. and Mary E. (Fawber) Boyer.

Pauline was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School.  She worked for the former Rug Outlet, Lewisburg...

Mar 23, 2024

Marie L. Wertman, 83, of Muncy, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born May 25, 1940, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Mahlon and Florence (Reese) Savage. On April 8, 1961, she married Ronald E. Wertman, who survives. Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage....

Mar 22, 2024

Violet C. Gallagher (nee Fasciano), 81, of Lewisburg, PA died on Friday, March 22, 2024 at her home from complications of Alzheimer’s.

She was born December 29, 1942, in Newburgh, NY, a daughter of the late Dominick and Vi (Fayo) Fasciano.  On October 10, 1965, she married Francis “Red” Gallagher who preceded her in death on November...

Mar 18, 2024

Kevin Lee Little, 65, of Salladasburg, died on Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home.

Born November 13, 1958, in Muncy, he was a son of the late James Wright and Phyllis Genevieve (Shadduck) Little.  On April 25, 1981, he married Margaret Bubb, who survives. Together they celebrated 42 years of marriage.

Kevin was a...

Mar 17, 2024

Linda K. Jamison, 75 of Montgomery, died on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at her residence.

Born June 9, 1948 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late James E. and Esther Mae (Wertz) Troxell.  On October 23, 1965 she married Charles Daniel Jamison, who preceded her in death on March 30, 1989. Together they celebrated 23...

Mar 15, 2024

With loving remembrance, we announce the passing of our mother, Nelle Fairchild Rote, on March 15, 2024 at the age of 93.  She departed peacefully after living a full life of love, kindness and unwavering strength.

Nelle was born on May 23, 1930, in McEwensville, PA, a daughter of the late Phebe (Fisher) Fairchild and Edwin Fairchild,...

Mar 12, 2024

Vincent J. “Vince” or “Pinch” Repaci, 75, of Lairdsville, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born October 17, 1948 in Emporium, he was a son of the late Vincent J. “Chince” Repaci and Christine (Longo) Kessler. He married the former Nancy (Gardner) Gottschall, who survives. They lovingly spent 43 years together.

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Mar 11, 2024

Sally Anne Sherman, 82, of Muncy, died Monday, March 11, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born December 6, 1941 in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Catheryn (Simmons) Koziol. She and her husband, William “Big Red” Sherman, celebrated 51 years of marriage before his death in October 2015.

Sally was...

Mar 10, 2024

Bernard S. “Bernie” Bogus, 81, of Mifflinburg, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville with his family by his side.

Born December 1, 1942 in Shamokin, he was a son of the late Stanley B. and Helen E. (Ignatovich) Boguszewski.  On November 28, 1970 he married the former Linda Sampsell, who predeceased...

Mar 7, 2024

David (Dave) E. Suders of Lewisburg, a man of great faith, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ March 7, 2024.   He was surrounded by his family.

He was born February 22, 1936 in English Center, son of the late William and Hazel (Carson) Suders.

Dave attended a one room schoolhouse in...

Mar 5, 2024

Fred R. Amsler, Jr., 90, of Northumberland, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Born August 7, 1933, in Oil City, PA, he was a son of the late Fred Ritts Amsler Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Stahl) Amsler.

Fred grew up in Titusville, PA, and as a teenager he lived in Millcreek Township, near Erie....

Feb 27, 2024

Michael D. Roupp, 56, of Montgomery, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at UPMC, Williamsport surrounded by his family.

Born January 6, 1968 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Gary A. Roupp and Nancy R. (Shaffer) Roupp, who survives.  He married the former Kelly Warner, who also survives.

Michael was a...

Feb 25, 2024

Nona Ann (Tilburg) Winder Laubach, 85, of Montgomery, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Muncy Place.

Born October 9, 1938, in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late William B. Sr. and Margaret (Yost) Tilburg.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl P. Winder,...