OBITUARIES

Apr 29, 2014

Robert E. Earnest, 74, of Milton, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at his home with his fiancé and brother by his side.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Apr 28, 2014

Russell C. Royer, 85, of 73 S. Hill Rd., New Columbia, died Monday, April 28, 2014 at his home.

He was born January 7, 1929 in Lewisburg, a son of the late John Issac and Edith D. (Bell) Royer. On July 28, 1950 he married the former E. Louise DeWako, who survives. Together they celebrated 63 years...

Apr 27, 2014

Douglas Sturm, 85, of 418 S. 22 nd St. Lewisburg, passed away Sunday, April 27 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

Sturm was born in New York on April 22, 1929, moving with his family many times given the effects of the Great Depression. In his philosophical and theological orientation, Sturm has been deeply influenced by process thought, particularly its...

Apr 26, 2014

Michael Sluke, Jr., 88, formerly of Bradford County, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Apr 23, 2014

Adam Christopher Williams, 37, of Alamosa, CO, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at his home.

Born June 7, 1976 in Olean, NY, he was the son of John P. Williams, of Watsontown and the late Zolna F. (Makar) Williams.

Adam was a 1994 graduate of Gloversville High School, Gloversville, NY. He was pursuing a degree...

Apr 20, 2014

Franz “Frank” Heinrich Nis Arthur Marquardt, 94, of 119 Marquardt Dr., Watsontown, died Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Watsontown Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born September 11, 1919 in Lake Ariel, he was a son of the late Franz and Louise (Reer) Marquardt.

Frank was a graduate of Sullivan County High School, Sonestown. His first...

Apr 20, 2014

L. Paul Earnest, 84, of 50 N. Third St., Lewisburg, took his final trip to be with Grammy, on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born July 16, 1929 in Catawissa, a son of the late Kimber and Jennie (Hess) Earnest. He was married to the former Betty J. Lovejoy for many...

Apr 20, 2014

Clark Maurice Marks, Sr., 81, of 264 Huff Rd., New Columbia, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born March 10, 1933 in White Deer Township, a son of the late Clark and Beryl (Ranck) Marks. On March 21, 1953 he married the former Stella Lloyd, who survives. Together they celebrated...

Apr 19, 2014

Terry L. Mook, 64, of 83 Mook Lane, Watsontown, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014 at his home.

He was born June 7, 1949 in Danville, a son of Kenneth L. Mook, of Montandon and the late Marguerite E. (Mottern) Mook. On February 26, 1972 he married the former, Marilyn R. Steele. Together they celebrated 42 years...

Apr 19, 2014

Eston H. Fritz, 97, formerly of Winfield, died Saturday, April 19, 2014 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

He was born June 9, 1916 in Rochester, PA, a son of the late Warren B. and Myrtle (Dennis) Fritz. On October 7, 1938 he married the former, Arlene Kreamer at the UCC parsonage, New Berlin.

Eston...

Apr 18, 2014

Anthony C. Gosse, 92, of Maryland, died early in the morning on Friday, April 18, 2014 at Harmony Hall in Columbia, MD.

He was born August 21, 1921, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where his father, the late John Edward Mahoney, was comptroller of a large chemical company.  His parents divorced when he was two years old and...

Apr 12, 2014

Martha J. Berge, 66, of 324 Berge Lane, Winfield, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014 at her home.

She was born September 3, 1947 in Susquehanna, a daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian (Depoe) Barnes. On March 8, 1962 she married Jan Berge, who survives. Together they celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Martha attended...

Apr 10, 2014

Cody Lee Lynch, 20, of 81 Broad St., Montgomery, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born September 7, 1993 in Williamsport, a son of Donald and Julie (Hans) Lynch, of Montgomery.

Cody loved and lived life to the fullest.

He was a big sports enthusiast and...

Apr 10, 2014

Colleen “Pat” Bowman, 85, of 429 Heilman Circle, Montgomery, died Thursday, April 10, 2014 at her home.

Born May 12, 1928 in Groton, CT, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Celia (Price) Keeney.  She was the wife of the late Chester H. Bowman, who preceded her in death June 20, 1984.

Pat...

Apr 8, 2014

A. Marie Fisher, 85, of 255 Fisher Ave., Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born March 12, 1929 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late J. Earl and Mary R. (Dauberman) Miller. On June 19, 1948 she married Herman E. Fisher, who preceded her in death August 12, 2002. Together they...

Apr 7, 2014

James B. “Jim” Parsons, Jr., 69, of 2313 Rt. 220 Hwy., Pennsdale, died Monday, April 7, 2014 at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

Born July 14, 1944 in Muncy, he was the son of the late James B. Sr. and Estella Mabel (McMichael) Parsons. On February 6, 1965 he married the former, Dorothy J. Dauberman, who survives....

Apr 6, 2014

Marian J. Lupold, 94, of Lewisburg and formerly of Allenwood, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born December 18, 1919 in Allenwood, a daughter of the late Robert D. and Alta M. (Shopbell) Overdorf. On Dec. 4, 1943 she married Forrest W. Lupold, who preceded her in death Jan. 24,...

Apr 5, 2014

Sherry L. Alexander, 67, of Muncy, died Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Muncy Valley Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center.

Born July 23, 1946 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Randall “Nick” and Emma Louise (Berge) Bennett. On January 3, 1986 she married Gary Alexander, who survives. Together they celebrated 28 years of marriage....

Apr 4, 2014

Robert R. "Bob" Merrill, 85, of Watsontown, passed away peacefully Friday, April 4, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born November 8, 1928 in Watsontown, the son of the late Fred and Kathryn (Hyde) Merrill. On January 21, 1961 he married the former Shirley M. Artley, who survives. Together they celebrated 53 years...

Apr 3, 2014

Marguerite Miller, 84, of 347 Beth Ellen Dr., Lewisburg, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014 at her home.

She was born October 20, 1929 in Niagara Falls, Canada, the daughter of Walter and Jessie (Dalmer) Learning.  On December 31, 1951 she married Patrick Miller, who survives.  Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage.

Marguerite was...