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,...

MILTON - Hulda S. (Krick) Ditzler, 101, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Milton Nursing and Rehab Center.   She was born on September 30, 1919 in Beaver Springs and was the daughter of the late Lester and Jennie (Heeter) Krick.   On August 7, 1937 Hulda married the late Harry F. Ditzler and they celebrated 71 years of marriage together until his death on May 22, 2009.   Hulda was a life member of Follmer Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School for many...

MONTANDON - Thomas E. Shutt, 66, walked by faith and through faith, he was granted his place in Heaven on Monday, December 28, 2020.  Tom was a loyal Christian, husband, father, grandfather and best friend.   He was born on October 11, 1952 in Lewisburg and was the son of John E. and Janet J. (Reedy) Shutt who survive in Muncy.   Tom served his country proudly in the United States Army from January 31, 1978 – July 28, 1982 and served as a Military Police Officer in...

LEWISBURG - Helen J (Kauffman) Robinson, 79, passed away December 28, 2020 at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare center in Millmont.    Helen was born on February 23, 1941 in Lewisburg, a daughter to the late Helen and Merrill Kauffman.  Helen attended Lewisburg School District.  She was the former owner of Five Points Market in Lewisburg.  After selling her business she later worked at Weis Markets and Country Cupboard.  She had many interests...

WATSONTOWN - Beverly A. Hughes, 60, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at her residence.   She was born in Wilkes-Barre and was the daughter of the late Howard H. and Natalie M. (Litts) Hughes and was later raised by her step mother Janet L. (Kerstetter).   Beverly attended the Wilkes-Barre School District.    She is survived by several cousin.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers; Paul and Howard Hughes.   All...

Robert A. “Bobby” Rupert, 60, of Milton died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville after a brief illness.   Arrangements are being handled by Dale Ranck Cremation & Funeral Care, 125 N. Front Street, Milton.  A full obituary will be announced at a later date.    

LEWISBURG - Darlene F. Woolsey, 79, died Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.   She was born in Milton on July 31, 1941 and was the daughter of the late William H. and Jean E. (Doak) Woolsey, Sr.   Darlene was a graduate of Milton High School Class of 1959.  After high school she went on to work as a pharmacy technician for Broadt’s Pharmacy, Milton and then retired from CVS, Milton.   She was a member of Mifflinburg...