OBITUARY LISTING

Jul 28, 2021

MILTON - Gaetano Balsamo, 88, formerly of Staten Island, New York died Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Evangelical Community Hospital Lewisburg with his family by his side.

He was born in Carini, Italy on November 2, 1932 and was the son of the late Giovanni and Rosa (Conigliaro) Balsamo.

Gaetano married...

Jul 3, 2021

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­MILTON - Lulu Loretta (Elliot) Reed, passed away at age 84 on July 3, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Lu was the daughter of the late Donald and Rachel Elliot of West Virginia and Ohio. As a young woman, she joined the U.S. Air Force becoming a radar operator stationed at Selfridge Air Force...

Jun 22, 2021

LEWISBURG - Jean (Gerst) Hess, 73, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Riverwoods Senior Living Center, Lewisburg.

She was born on January 25, 1948 in Danville and was the daughter of the late Eugene and Agnes (Roup) Gerst.

Jean was married to the late Harry H. Hess, Jr. 48 years until...

Jun 1, 2021

LEWISBURG - Gladys A. (Heimbach) 88, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born in Lewisburg on May 28, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Susie (Donachy) Heimbach.

On October 24, 1953, Gladys married the late George E. Guffey and they celebrated...

May 15, 2021

LEWISBURG - Alvin L. Walter, 74, died Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born on April 3, 1947 in Lewisburg and was the son of the late Randall G. and Edna V. (Kratzer) Walter, Sr.

On June 21, 1997 Alvin married the former Tina K. (Chappell)...

May 10, 2021

ALLENTOWN - David Alan Tanner, 65, of Allentown, died unexpectedly Monday, May 10, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on August 20, 1955 in Lewisburg and was the son of the late Edgar and Irma (Tate) Tanner.

David was a member of St. James AME Zion church, Allentown and enjoyed...

Apr 24, 2021

MILTON - Henry W. “Hank” Mitchell, 75, died Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born on February 21, 1946 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Percy David “P.D.” and Amelia (Ellison) Mitchell, Sr.

On July 15, 1978 Hank married the love of his...

Apr 23, 2021

MILTON - Dorothy "Dottie" Mae Bogle, 76, passed away from this world on April 23, 2021.  She was born in Lewisburg on July 25, 1944.

She left behind the love of her life of 55 years, Lewis Bogle, her sister Barbara Johnson, her two daughters Stephanie Erwin and Jessica Ritenour, son-in-law Jeff, her six grandchildren Mitchell,...

Apr 6, 2021

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...

Mar 20, 2021

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...

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...