OBITUARY LISTING

Mar 5, 2021

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)...

Feb 13, 2021

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.,...

Feb 1, 2021

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...

Jan 28, 2021

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...

Jan 12, 2021

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.

Jan 11, 2021

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...

Jan 7, 2021

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...

Dec 30, 2020

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...

Dec 29, 2020

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...

Dec 28, 2020

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...

Dec 28, 2020

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, 1954 in Lewisburg and was the son of John E. and Janet J. (Reedy) Shutt...

Dec 21, 2020

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.

Dec 20, 2020

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.

Dec 19, 2020

MILTON - Bonnie L. (Neuhard) Bender, 76, died Saturday, December 19, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on February 26, 1944 in Lewisburg and was the daughter of the late Leon and Alice (Baumgartner) Neuhard.

Bonnie was a graduate of Milton High School Class...

Dec 19, 2020

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...

Dec 19, 2020

LEWISBURG - Dr. Mary Belle Lontz, 84, died Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Elmcroft of Lewisburg.

She was born on March 25, 1936 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Charles T. and Hattie (Fertig) Lontz.

She was a graduate of Milton High School Class of 1952 and went...

Dec 7, 2020

WATSONTOWN - Lee R. Hauck, 91, died Monday, December 7, 2020 at Watsontown Health & Rehab.

He was born on February 6, 1929 in Dewart and was the son of the late Luther E. and Mary E. (Schmoke) Hauck.

Lee served his country proudly in the United States Army and served during...

Dec 6, 2020

WATSONTOWN - Shirley A. (Smith) Fausey, 84, died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Watsontown Health & Rehab.

She was born on December 22, 1935 in Milton and was the daughter of the late Albert L. and Mildred (Yeager) Smith.

On June 9, 1964 Shirley married the late Weldon D. Fausey and...

Dec 4, 2020

NEW COLUMBIA - Robert H. Funk, 79, died Friday, December 4, 2020 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born on March 9, 1941 in E. Chilisquaque Twp. and was the son of the late Paul J. and Mary A. (Aikey) Funk.

On December 22, 1957 Robert married the former Dora...

Nov 20, 2020

WATSONTONW - William R. Merrill, 89, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

He was born on September 7, 1931 in Athens and was the son of the late Arthur Q. and Hazel (Cole) Merrill.

William served his country proudly in the United States Army.

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