MILTON - Joyce I. (Weller) McCormick, 89, of Milton died Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.   She was born in Lewisburg on April 23, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Roy F. and Aida A. (Walker) Weller.   On May 8, 1964 Joyce married the late Scott W. McCormick and they celebrated 31 years of marriage together until his death on December 17, 1995.   She was a graduate of Lewisburg High School Class of 1950 and went on to work for...

MILTON Richard Anthony Szemplinski, 91, was born on May 24, 1929 in Chicago, IL and passed away on March 20, 2021 in Milton.   Richard married the late Mary Barbara (Sokolowski) and were married for 61 years.  She awaited the return of her true love on that sunny Saturday.  He passed early in the morning when the suns first light shined down as if Mary and heaven itself were guiding him home to her.   Richard served his country proudly as an electrician during the...

MILTON - Joseph F. “Joe” Nickey Jr, 87, died March 5, 2021 at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.   He was born in Milton on September 12, 1933.   Joe was married to the late Nancy Miller for 65 years and they have four children.   Sue (daughter) Gomez, Joe (son) and (Chris daughter in-law) Nickey, Peggy (daughter) and Marc (son-in-law) Hafer, and Frank (son, deceased).  Joe also had 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 3 great-great...

LEWISBURG - Connie Ann Cowher, 83, entered into eternal rest in her home surrounded by her family.   She was born on May 5, 1937 in Milton and was the daughter of the late Earl W. and Kathryn E. (Neuer) Finck.   On September 22, 1956, Connie married Charles F. “Charlie” Cowher, Sr., who survives at the age of 85, and they celebrated 64 years of marriage together last year.  Their marriage provided the foundation from which their family was built.  Their...

MILTON - Aida A. (Weller) Deitrick, 92, of Milton, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at her residence.   She was born on December 14, 1928 in Mazeppa and was the daughter of the late Roy F. and Aida A. (Walker) Weller.   On January 25, 1963 Aida married the late Harry L. Dietrick and they celebrated 36 years of marriage together until his death on December 10, 1999.   She was a graduate of Lewisburg High School Class of 1949.  Aida went on to work for Chef Boyardee,...

NEW COLUMBIA - Isaac Eugene “Pete” Shearer, 80, died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at his home. He was born on April 23, 1940, in Milton, the son of the late Isaac and Sarah (Stevenson) Shearer.  Pete married Nancy A. (Dyer) Shearer on June 30, 1962, and in 2020 they celebrated 58 years of marriage. Isaac attended Milton Area High School and served eight years in the US Army National Guard.  He was employed at ACF, Milton for 34 years where he retired in 1998. He was a...

WATSONTOWN - Arvetta E. (Haggy) Phillips, 84, formerly of Montoursville, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Watsontown Health & Rehab Center, Watsontown.   All services for Arvetta are being handled privately at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are being handled by Dale Ranck Cremation & Funeral Care, 125 N. Front Street, Milton.

LEWISBURG - Shirley M. Swartz, 71, died Monday, January 11, 2021 at her residence.   She was born in Lewisburg on February 12, 1949 and was the only daughter of the late Roland P. and Isabelle M. (Robbins) Swartz.   Shirley was a graduate of Lewisburg High School Class of 1967.  She attended Susquehanna University and earned an associate’s degree in business management in 1969.  She then went on and earned her bachelor’s degree in business from Bloomsburg...

LEWISBURG - Wilbur Lee Keefer, Sr., 96, died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.   He was born on May 17, 1924 in Potts Grove and was the son of the late Albright and Florence (Bortz) Keefer.   Wilbur was a graduate of Potts Grove High School Class of 1942.   On 1945 Wilbur married the late Caroline Mae (Brown) and they celebrated 21 years of marriage together until her death on 1966.  On December 1, 1967 Wilbur married the late...

MILTON - Paul Wilson Haines, 84, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at UPMC Williamsport after a brief illness.   He was born in Milton and was the son of the late Oscar W. and Sue B. (Haught) Haines.   On June 22, 1958 Paul married the late Emma Mae (Minium) and they celebrated 34 years of marriage together until her death on February 24, 1993   Paul was an over the road truck driver and retired in 1993.   He was a member of Follmer Lutheran Church, Milton,...