Obituaries

Edward L. Baker, 79, of Front Street, Northumberland, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 1, 2026.
Born Aug. 27, 1946, in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late James E. and Frances E. (Osman) Baker. Edward was a 1964 graduate of Sunbury High School.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from...

Ruth L. Gelnett, 86, of Liverpool, entered into rest on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at Stonebridge Health & Rehabilitation Center, Duncannon.
She was born Nov. 22, 1939, in Harrisburg, a daughter of the late Frank W. and Cora (Reich) Garlin. On Sept. 13, 1958, she married Robert "Bobby" C. Gelnett, who preceded her in...

James E. Derr, 83, of Northumberland, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026.
Born July 27, 1942 to the late James S. Derr and Marqueriete Derr (Murray).
He was a 1961 graduate of Northumberland H.S. After graduation he joined the Army Reserves. He was employed by Trailco before becoming a welder for Ceco (NCJ)...

Audrey Darlene Dreese, 82, of Freeburg, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
She was born on June 29, 1943, to the late Elwood Dressler and Bertha (Shaffer) Dressler Walter.
Rob and Audrey purchased a farm in 1968 where they farmed and raised livestock. In the late 1970s, they built a butcher...

Kenneth A. "Stuckie" Stuck Jr., 53, of Northumberland, passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 28, 2026, with loved ones after a battle with ALS.
He was born July 17, 1972, the son of Kenneth A. Stuck Sr. and Cheryl A. (Stumpff) Stuck
Kenny drove 18-wheeler for many years and currently was the owner of Stuck's...

Alvin Ronald "Ron" Martin, 77, of Mifflinburg, and recently a resident of RiverWoods Senior Community, Lewisburg, passed away unexpectedly and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, surrounded by his family.
Born at...

Paul R. Herrold, 79, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (formerly of Herndon, Pennsylvania) passed away peacefully at Carlisle Hospital on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 with his loving family by his side. Born June 26, 1946, Paul served his country with honor in the United States Air Force and fought in the Vietnam War. He...

Sandra L. Seasholtz, 83, of Market Street, Sunbury, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at her home.
She was born Aug. 22, 1942, in Sunbury, a daughter of the late Glenn and Ola J. (Bailey) Herbster. Sandra was a 1960 graduate of West Snyder High School and later attended beauty school.
For most of her career,...

Carlos V. Mitchell, 100, of rural Middleburg, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.
He was born Nov. 20, 1925, in Penns Creek, a son of the late McClain and Ada (Crossgrove) Mitchell. He was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School and was married to the former Rachel Minium, who...

Glenda J. Helwig, 84, McClure
Glenda J. Helwig, 84, of McClure passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026 at her home.
She was born March 13, 1941 in McAlisterville, a daughter of the late Russell D. "Dude" and Julia M. (Varner) Helwig.
Glenda attended Faith Baptist Church in Beaver Springs.
She was a...

Patricia Lewis Smith, 93, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 9:34 p.m., Jan. 27, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family.
She was born June 29, 1932, in Mifflinburg, a daughter of the late Hoyt F. and Nettie (Christman) Zimmerman. On June 9, 1951, in Mifflinburg, she married Kenneth L. Smith, who preceded her in...