OBITUARIES

Sep 8, 2014

Elaina Raine “Raine Drop” Gordner, infant daughter of Nicholas and Caitlyn (Belisle) Gordner of Muncy, died Monday, September 8, 2014, at her home.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by maternal grandparents, Heather (Dustan) Miller of Muncy and Shane Belisle of Elimsport; paternal grandparents, Russel Gordner of Turbotville and Marcie Etzweiler of Middleburg; maternal great-grandparents,...

Sep 6, 2014

Charles R. Stroup, 87, of Montoursville, PA was welcomed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, while surrounded by his family, on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at The Meadows Assisted Living Community, Montoursville.

Born March 7, 1927 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Isra Ray and Emma Pearl (Budman) Stroup.  He...

Sep 5, 2014

Sara Jane DeGregorio, 85, of Watsontown, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2014 at Watsontown Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born July 8, 1929 in Watsontown, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Leona (Cromley) McKee .  Sara was married to Sebastian DeGregorio, Jr., who preceded her in death on October 8, 2010....

Sep 4, 2014

Patrick W. Harman, 76, of 172 E. Water St.., Muncy, died Thursday, September 4, 2014 at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

Born September 9, 1937 in Hughesville he was a son of the late V. Wilbur and G. Marie (Keebler) Harman. On July 18, 1964, he married the former Margaret R. Robb, who survives. Together they celebrated...

Sep 3, 2014

Thelma M. Eck, 84, of 97 Mt. Equity Rd., Pennsdale, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at her home.

Born April 10, 1930 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Philip and Frances (Cross) Tudor. On August 12, 1950 she married Robert C. Eck, who preceded her in death on September 26, 2002. Together they celebrated...

Sep 1, 2014

Cassandra Ann “Sandy” Schalcosky, 65, of 32 Hart Ave., Blairsville, died Monday, September 1, 2014 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born December 7, 1948 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Henry M. “Slugger” and Rita (Ripp) Murray. On June 10, 1975 she married Paul L. Schalcosky, who survives. Together they celebrated 39 years...

Aug 31, 2014

Gary R. Mertz, 75, of 942 Chippewa Rd., Muncy, died Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

Born June 27, 1939 in Northumberland, he was a son of the late George and Elsie (Sassaman) Mertz. On October 7, 1967, he married the former Diane Hart, who survives. Together they celebrated 46 years of marriage.

Aug 27, 2014

Louise Garard Frontera, 87, formerly of Lewisburg, passed peacefully Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at National Church Residences at Mill Run in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born on March 15, 1927 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania to the late Dr. Harold T. and Harriet (Fogg) Garard of Lewisburg.

She graduated from Lewisburg High School...

Aug 27, 2014

Vicki L. Jones, 64, of 31 S. Main St., Hughesville, died Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at her home.

Born September 21, 1949 in Middletown, Ohio, she was a daughter of the former, Juanita H. (Presley) Jones, who survives and the late Robert W. Jones.

Vicki was previously employed as a clerk at the courthouse, but...

Aug 26, 2014

Louise V. "Lois" Wright, 76, of 83 Main St., Turbotville, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born December 29, 1937 in Shamokin, the daughter of Dominick C. and Dorothea M. (Smeltz) Choplick. On September 14, 1963 she married Charles A. "Pete" Wright, who survives. Together they celebrated nearly 51 years...

Aug 26, 2014

N. Douglas Erickson, 83, of 607 Johnson Mill Rd., Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at RiverWoods, Lewisburg.

He was born June 23, 1931 in Ludlow, a son of the late Harry G. and Lois (Atkins) Erickson. On Sep. 17, 1955 he married the former, Janice Bower, who preceded him in death on July 2, 1988....

Aug 25, 2014

Sybil Ann (Hill) Pauling, 53, of 3118 Dark Hollow Rd., Hughesville, died Monday, August 25, 2014 at the Susquehanna Health Skilled Nursing & Rehab at Muncy Valley Hospital.

Born December 10, 1960 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the former, Betty Lou (Murphy) Hill, who survives and the late Bruce C. Hill.

Sybil was...

Aug 23, 2014

Ronald E. "Ron" Rife, 72, of 614 Elm St., Watsontown, formerly of Coal Township, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 at his home.

He was born July 18, 1941 in Milton, a son of the late James E. and Helen P. (Lesher) Rife.

Ron was a 1960 graduate of Warrior Run High School and a...

Aug 23, 2014

Richard C. “Dick” Hoy, 90, of 270 RidgeCrest Circle, Apt. 119, passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, at his home.

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Aug 22, 2014

Dolores J. “Dee Dee” Storer, 81, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, at RiverWoods.

Aug 21, 2014

Edward Beaver Frontz, of Allenwood, passed away on Aug. 21, 2014, at the age of 78. Born on May 10, 1936, in Zanesville, Ohio, he was one of three sons to LeRoy Sr. and Olive W. (Billhime) Frontz.

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Aug 20, 2014

Charles E. “Ed” Treibley Sr., 80, of 166 Bluejay Lane, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, at SUN Home Hospice Care Center, Sunbury.

He was born Aug. 26, 1933, in Allentown, a son of the late Milton and Florence (Beaver) Treibley. On Sept. 28, 1951, he married the former June Marie Dodd who preceded him in death...

Aug 18, 2014

Francis C. Balliet, 49, of Watsontown, passed away Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at his home.

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Aug 14, 2014

Joan L. Kantrowitz, 83, formerly of Lewisburg and most recently of Royse City, Texas, passed away Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, in Texas.

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Aug 12, 2014

Misty L. Anderson, 53, of 5058 Rt. 220 Highway, Hughesville, died Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 19, 1961 in Muncy, a daughter of the late Jay H. and Gail (Neufer) Schoch. On October 16, 1993 she married Wayne E. Anderson, who survives. Together they celebrated 20 years of...