OBITUARIES

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...

Apr 2, 2014

Donald R. Ulrich, 68, of Lewisburg, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at his home.

He was born January 9, 1946 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Lear F. Ulrich and Ruth (Ruhl) Ulrich Guffey. On January 6, 1973 he married the former Connie Albeck, who survives. Together they celebrated 41 years of marriage.

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Apr 1, 2014

June Arlene Guisewhite, 84, of 25 Shick Rd., Muncy, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at her home.

Born October 29, 1929 in Milton, she was a daughter of the late Earl T. and Grace D. (Shuman) Mathias. On March 31, 1949 she married Lee Calvin Guisewhite. Together they celebrated 50 years of marriage before his death October...

Mar 31, 2014

Marie Iva (Sharrow) Warren, 87, of Watsontown, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born May 10, 1926, a daughter of the late Harley E. and Beatrice W. (Brown) Sharrow.  On September 25, 1948, she married Harold E. Warren, who survives.

Marie spent most of her life caring for...

Mar 30, 2014

Larry “Kentucky” D. Johnson, 73, of Orangeville, died Sunday, March 30, 2014 at his home.

Born May 10, 1940 in South Shore, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Leroy Johnson and Violet (Webb) Fannin, and was raised by his grandparents, the late Albert Brady and Iva Lena Webb.

He worked for many years...

Mar 29, 2014

Theresa A. Franks, 52, of 50 N. Third St., Lewisburg died Saturday March 29, 2014 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born February 28, 1962 in New Jersey, a daughter of the late Frank Gaffney, Sr. and Patricia and Robert Fritz.

Theresa graduated high school in New Jersey.  She previously worked at the Rollermills...

Mar 27, 2014

Bernice Henry Rathmell died Thursday, March 27, 2014, at the amazing age of 96 years.  Born May 11, 1917 in Hyde Park, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Shay) Henry and wife of the late John Nicely Rathmell, who preceded her in death on January 15, 2004.

Bernice graduated from Hyde Park...

Mar 24, 2014

John B. “Jack” McLean, 78, of 125 Forest Rd., Muncy, and most recently of Bethlehem, died Monday, March 24, 2014 at the Country Meadows, Bethlehem.

Born January 30, 1936 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late John Bruce Sr. and Miriam (Rossman) McLean. On June 12, 1959 he married the former, Barbara Barnhart, who...

Mar 24, 2014

G. Robert Hofer, 87, of Pennsdale, died Monday, March 24, 2014 at the Susquehanna Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center at the Muncy Valley Hospital.

Born January 31, 1927 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Clyde I. and Helen (Gordner) Hofer. On October 20, 1956 he married the former Shirley A. Gortner.  Together they celebrated...

Mar 24, 2014

Mar 21, 2014

Norman G. “Norm” Metzger, 69, of Muncy, died Friday, March 21, 2014 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born April 15, 1944 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Gernard W. Sr. and Thelma R. (Allabach) Metzger. On June 28, 1974 he married the former Linda Schively, who survives. Together they celebrated 39 years of marriage....

Mar 20, 2014

Faith Newbury Ranck, of 718 Bob Drick Road, Allenwood, died Thursday, March 20th at SHS Muncy Skilled Nursing Unit where she had been loved and cared for by the wonderful SNU staff for several years.  She was 87 years old.

Born in Northumberland on June 24th, 1926, Faith was the eldest daughter of the 10 children of...

Mar 13, 2014

Marie E. "Mike" Barnes, 89, formerly of Hughesville, died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.

Born March 19, 1924 in Grampian, PA, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Genevieve (Rafferty) Mallon.  On August 17, 1963 she married Fred "Curt" Barnes, who preceded her in death on March 29, 2010.

A...

Mar 9, 2014

Robert H. Staib, 79, of 207 Sprout Rd., Muncy, died Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Born May 15, 1934 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late John and Helen (White) Staib. On January 6, 1962 he married the former Angeline M. Giunta. Together they celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Robert...

Mar 9, 2014

Robert B. Fillman, Jr., 80, of 16186 S. Rt. 44, Allenwood, died on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the home of his daughter in Montgomery.

Born May 15, 1933 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Robert B. and Helen (Grimes) Fillman. On May 7, 1956 he married the former Betty Jane Lowe, who preceded...

Mar 7, 2014

Van Dorn Wertman, Jr., 87, of Muncy, went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 7, 2014, surrounded by his loving family at home.

Born April 4, 1926, in Northumberland County, he was the son of Van Dorn, Sr. and Alberta (Fritz) Wertman.  On June 1, 1948, he married Audrey Finck, of Allenwood.  Together they celebrated...

Mar 7, 2014

James “Rick” Martin, 63, of 122 Old Rd., Montgomery, died Friday, March 7, 2014 at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

Born October 18, 1950 in Muncy, he was a son of Audrey (Lyons) Martin, of Muncy and the late James L. Martin. On September 9, 2000 he married the former Sharon J. Reid, who survives. Together they...

Mar 2, 2014

Lois Buck, 96, formerly of Montgomery, died Sunday, March 2, 2014, at Watsontown Health and Rehab Center.

Born October 8, 1917 in Watsontown, she was a daughter of the late George S. and Anna M. (Oakes) Frederick.  On November 1, 1940 she married Elmer N. Buck, Sr., who preceded her in death January 16, 1989.  Together they...