OBITUARY LISTING

Sep 8, 2023

 

MIFFLINBURG - George Alson Stump 69, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023 after his second valiant battle with lung cancer.  

He was born on October 26, 1953 in Lewisburg, Pa. and was the son of the late Wayne A. Stump and B. Ruth (Fisher) Stump.  

On November 16, 1985, George married Janice (Gerhardt) Stump, who survives...

Sep 5, 2023

 

DANVILLE - Gordon E. Murray, 55, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Grandview Nursing home, Danville.

He was born in York and was the son of the late Gordon E. Williams and Edith (Murray).

Gordon worked for various places around the valley.  He enjoyed music, basketball, football, talking and making friends with whomever he came into contact with.

He...

Aug 25, 2023

 

NORTHUMBERLAND - Sarah L. (Levan) Reichenbach, 40, passed away early Friday, August 25, 2023 at her home after a nearly three-year battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born on July 22, 1983 in Danville and was the daughter of Dennis R. and Jocelyn (Davis) Levan, who survive of Middleburg.

Sarah was a graduate of Middleburg High School, Class of...

Aug 7, 2023

 

WINFIELD - Paul E. Straub, 88, died on Monday, August 7, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Freeburg on March 22, 1935 and was the son of the late Norman D. and Nora M. (Gearhart) Straub.

Paul served his country proudly in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1959.  He was a graduate of Selinsgrove High...

Jul 19, 2023

 

LEWISBURG - It is with very heavy hearts and a lot of tears that we announce that Mary A. (Hilkert) Miller Benfer, 101, passed away at Nottingham Village on July 19, 2023.

She was born in Lewisburg on September 22, 1921 and was the daughter of the late John Harvey and Sarah (Paige) Hilkert.

She was married to Carl...

Jul 7, 2023

 

MILTON - Harold P. “Buck” Catherman, 81, died Friday, July 7, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born on April 10, 1942 in Lewisburg and was raised by his grandparents from an early age.

Buck was a graduate of Milton High School Class of 1960 and then went on to attend Bloomsburg University for a year.

He...

Jul 5, 2023

 

MILTON - Lillian M. Bower, 98, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on August 12, 1924, she was the youngest daughter of the late Elmer and Bessie (Martin) Welch. On February 1, 1950, Lil married Philip C. Bower, and they celebrated 65 years of marriage until his death in 2015. 

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Jun 11, 2023

 

MILTON - Mary F. (Schraft) Kennedy, 85, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at her home.

She was born in Watsontown on March 4, 1938 and was the daughter of the late John and Hanna (Hohl) Schraft.

On October 4, 1956 Mary married the late Roger Allen Kennedy, Sr. and together they celebrated 66 years of marriage together...

May 16, 2023

 



MILTON - Antonietta (Seminara) Balsamo, 87, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born in Alimena, Italy on July 22, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Maria (Signa) Seminara.

Antonietta was married to the late Angelo R. Marabello and they were married for 14 years....

Apr 20, 2023

 

MILTON - Mary “Grace” (Giunta) Bentlage, 94, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.

She was born on February 17, 1929 in Pittston and was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Grace (Sberna) Giunta.

On January 16, 1965 Grace married the late Rudolf L. Bentlage and they celebrated 42 years of marriage...

Apr 17, 2023

Ruth Ann (Hemrick) Fraboni, 78, of Milton, died Monday, April 17, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born on June 18, 1944 in Lewisburg and was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Corene Jane (Ranck) Hemrick.

On March 14, 1970, Ruth married Kenneth P. Fraboni, who survives of Milton, they celebrated their 53rd anniversary together this...

Apr 12, 2023

WATSONTOWN - Richard J. Tanner, 83 passed away April 12, 2023 at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville PA

Dick was a graduate of Milton High School, Class of 1957. A veteran of the US Army where he served at the Sacramento Army Depot as a surveillance camera repairman and photo developer. He retired from Shippers Car Line...

Apr 3, 2023

SELINSGROVE - Carmen M. (Cardozo) Perez-Cuevas, 79, died Monday, April 3, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born on June 27, 1943 in New York, New York and was the daughter of the late Felix and Maria N. (Rivera) Cardozo.

On October 31, 1981, Carmen married the late Manuel Cuevas and they celebrated...

Mar 25, 2023

MILTON - Glenn A. Heimbach, 76, died Saturday, March 25, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on March 10, 1947 in Lewisburg and was the son of the late Elmer L. and Susie R. (Donachy) Heimbach.Glenn was a graduate of Milton High School, Class of 1965.  After high school he went on to work for Carlucci...

Mar 24, 2023

MILTON - James F. Dershem, 90, of Milton, died Friday, March 24, 2023 at Milton Nursing & Rehab Center.

He was born on October 3, 1932 in Milton and was the son of the late Simon and Grace (Mitchell) Dershem, Sr.

On April 22, 1972, James married the late Ida S. (Linn) and together they...

Mar 23, 2023

NEW COLUMBIA - Matthew B. Stewart, 68, died Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on October 5, 1954 in Lewisburg and was the son of the late Boyd F. and Janice I. (Noll) Stewart, Jr.

Matthew was a graduate of Milton High School Class of 1972 and went on to earn...

Mar 22, 2023

MILTON - Esther J. Reynolds, 82, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her home with her longtime caregiver; Margaret Kenneth by her side.

She was born on January 11, 1941 in Jersey Shore and was the daughter of the late Wilson M. and Esther R. (Hutchinson) Reynolds.

Esther was a graduate of Milton High School,...

Mar 15, 2023

 

MILTON - Mary E. (Stahl) Klees-Albert, 87, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.  

She was born on October 26, 1935 in Sunbury and was the daughter of the late Franklin and Margaret (Roush) Stahl.

Mary was a graduate of Milton High School Class of 1953.  She then went on to earn her nursing degree from Geisinger...

Mar 6, 2023

MUNCY- Bonnie L. (Stettler) Trego, 79, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, March 6, 2023 at her home.

She was born on July 27, 1943 in Sunbury and was the daughter of the late Francis R. and Emma I. (Debo) Stettler.

Bonnie worked for various places...

Mar 6, 2023

MILTON - Janice N. (Hopkins) Bolton, 77, died unexpectantly Monday, March 6, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born on September 16, 1945 in Long Beach, CA and was the daughter of the late James and Marguerite (Bergeren) Hopkins.

On February 7, 1975 Janice married Charles D. Bolton, who...