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Michael BoyerMichael Boyer

Michael J. Boyer, 78, of Trevorton, passed away on July 29, 2026, in the care of Sunbury Nursing and Rehab. Mike was the beloved husband of Deborah A. (Pennypacker) Boyer, sharing more than 53 years of loving marriage. Born on June 25, 1948, in Trevorton, he was a son of the late James A. and Olga (Sebasovich)...

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Patricia SchusterPatricia A. Schuster

1940 - 2026

Patricia A. Schuster, 86, of Watsontown, died Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born January 29, 1940, in Ellwood City, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Marjorie (Myers) Jordan. On August 3, 1968, she married William M. "Bill" Schuster, who predeceased her...

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Louise A. HilkertLouise A. Hilkert

Louise Ann Hilkert, 74, of Milton, entered into rest at 12:59 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer, at Brookdale Grayson View Assisted Living, Selinsgrove.
She was born Dec. 30, 1951, in Sunbury, a daughter of the late Josiah and Rose (Gallo) Schrader. On Nov. 15, 2003,...

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Robert HammerleeRobert Martin Hammerlee

1939 - 2026

Robert "Bob" Martin Hammerlee, 87, died Monday, July 20, 2026, at Maria Joseph Continuing Care Community in Danville, PA.

Bob was born at home in Polk, PA, on January 9, 1939, the third of three brothers, to George Glenn and Mildred Anna (Weaver) Hammerlee.

He graduated from Franklin High School, and served in...

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Cynthia M. CathermanCynthia M. Catherman

Cynthia (Cindy) M. Catherman, 68, of Mahoning Street, Milton, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026. Born in West Mahanoy on Aug. 15, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Marie (Morba) Lindner.
Cindy was a 1975 graduate of Milton High School. She served as the administrator at Milton Developmental...

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Robert Craig HortRobert Craig Hort

Robert Craig Hort, 83, of Danville, Pa., passed away July 25, 2026, at his home. Craig was born in Danville, on March 10, 1943, a son of the late Robert Eugene and Mary Jane (Bennett) Hort.
A 1961 graduate of Danville High School, Craig attended the University of Buffalo and Lock Haven State University, earning a BS...

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SPC Trent M. AlbaSPC Trent M. Alba

SPC Trent Marcus Alba, 20, died on July 11, 2026.
Visitation Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at Bridges Alliance Church, 102 Alliance Way, Selinsgrove, followed by a Celebration of Life service at noon.
Private interment will be in Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Selinsgrove.
Arrangements by V. L. Seebold...

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John LeshJohn Michael Lesh

1956 - 2026

Born August 11th, 1956, in York Pa to the late John F and Doris B Lesh, J.Michael Lesh passed on July 25th at Wellspan Evangelical, in Lewisburg Pa surrounded by those he loved. "Mike" graduated from York Catholic High School in 1974 and was an impeccable electrician who enjoyed cars, photography, fishing, cooking...

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Fredrica StringfellowFredrica Stringfellow

2026

Fredrica "Ricki" Stringfellow

Fredrica Horn Stringfellow, known to family and friends as Ricki, passed away on July 21, 2026, following a brief illness. She is survived by her daughter, Kristin Greenawalt and her husband, Mike; her son, Brent Stringfellow and his wife, Susan; her beloved grandchildren, Katie,...

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James F. HassenplugJames F. Hassenplug

James Frederick Hassenplug, 80, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest Friday, July 24, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born July 23, 1946, in Danville, a son of the late Kenneth Sr., and Nancy V. (Gebert) Hassenplug. On Nov. 28, 1970, in Lewisburg, he married the love of his life...

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Helen AndrewsHelen Andrews

Helen Andrews, of Shamokin Dam, transitioned to be with her beloved Husband Fred Andrews on July 24, 2026, where she will also be reunited with her Dutiful son Clark, who passed January of 2025.
Helen was born in Cambridge, Mass., in September of 1925 to Joseph and Martha Woiczak on Prospect St. near Inman Sq. Her...

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Edwin "Butch" W. EhrsamEdwin "Butch" W. Ehrsam

Edwin (Butch) W. Ehrsam, 76, departed our presence unexpectedly on July 21, 2026, at Williamsport Hospital. He was born on the Summer Solstice, June 21, 1950, the third son of William A. Ehrsam Sr. and Emma Louise (nee Hoffman) Ehrsam.
Ed was drafted right out of high school and served in the U.S. Army Signal Corp...

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Frona G. RothermelFrona G. Rothermel

Frona Grace Rothermel, 93, of Middleburg, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.
Born on July 21, 1933, in McClure, she was a daughter of the late William and Florence (Sanders) Kratzer. On Jan. 2, 1952, she married Mark S. Rothermel who preceded her in death in...

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Scott SeeboldScott Seebold

Scott Seebold passed away peacefully at his home on July 24, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and friendships. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Glenn W. Seebold, and his mother, Helen R. (Rice) Seebold.

Scott proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) from...

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Homer KratzerHomer H. Kratzer

1934 - 2026

Homer H. Kratzer, 91, of Winfield, died Friday, July 24, 2026, at The Manor at Penn Village, Selinsgrove.

He was born on September 8, 1934, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Melrose and Stella (Maurer) Kratzer. On July 26, 1951, he married Mary Jane Kratzer, who survives. Together they celebrated nearly 75 years of...

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Linda GemberlingLinda Gemberling

Linda Dawn Gemberling, 57, of Sunbury, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Geisinger Shamokin Hospital.

Born on Sept. 25, 1968, in Lewisburg, she was the daughter of William N. Baker and Ida M. Baker. On July 13, 2013, she married Delbert "Rocky" Gemberling, with whom she shared many happy years.

Linda...

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Mary F. WagnerMary F. Wagner

On Wednesday July 22, 2026, God called home his faithful servant, Mary Frances Wagner. She was born in her family home in Derry Township, Lewistown on April 7, 1939, to the late Paul A. and Paulene (Long) Parson.
Mary was blessed to grow up with five brothers and three sisters. Mary had many dear friends in school,...

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Barbara A. BeechBarbara A. Beech

Barbara Ann Beech, 91, formerly of Lewisburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Emmanuel Home in Northumberland.
She was born on Feb. 19, 1935, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Leroy and Hannah (Reynolds) Watters. On Oct. 29, 1955,...

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George E. IsenbergGeorge E. Isenberg

George E. Isenberg, 78, of Millmont, entered into rest at 9:59 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Oak Glen Nursing and Rehabilitation, Lewisburg.
Born on Jan. 10, 1948, in Sunbury, he was the son of the late Samuel Paul Isenberg and Martha E. (Snyder) Isenberg.
George worked as a truck driver for many years. He...

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Jay "Daniel" FausJay "Daniel" Faus

Jay "Daniel" Faus, aged 71 years and 21 days, of West River Road, in Waterloo, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Born in Lebanon, PA, on June 29, 1955, he was the son of the late Abram and Florence (Martin) Faus. He was currently a member of the Rose Hill Mennonite Church in Fayette, NY.
Calling Hours will be...

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Roger E. DunkleRoger E. Dunkle

Roger Eugene Dunkle, 82, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born on March 19, 1944, he was the son of the late Willis and Gladys (Gessner) Dunkle. On May 4, 1968, at Christ's United Lutheran Church, he married the former Marjorie Ann Adams, who...

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Hailey J. AcostaHailey J. Acosta

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, and friend, Hailey Jaylene Acosta, who passed away on July 18, 2026, at the young age of 13.
Though her time with us was far too short, she touched the lives of many with her kind heart, beautiful smile,...

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Thomas NeilsonThomas Neilson

Thomas Alfred Neilson died on July 16 at home after a brief period of hospice care.

He was born on May 6, 1944, in Avalon, Pa., near Pittsburgh, the son of Emily (Bissell) Neilson and Alfred Burns Neilson.

A 1962 graduate of McKeesport Senior High School, he chose to pursue his love of mathematics and young people...

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Riana MullerRiana Muller

Riana Ricci Muller, 83, of Lewisburg, died on Wednesday, July 15, at the WellSpan Evangelical Hospital at 7:05 p.m.

Riana was born in Orange, Calif., on July 14, 1943, to Ruth Helen Rink and Ruggiero Ricci.

Riana began her studies of the violin at age 3 with her parents Ruggiero and Ruth.

She received her B.M....

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Terry Bly Sr.Terry Bly Sr.

Terry Neil Bly, Sr., 77, of Montandon, passed away peacefully at home from natural causes on July 16, 2026.

Born on Aug. 3, 1948, in Woodstock, Va., Terry was the son of the late Cyril Bly and Lucy Leib Bly. Though he eventually made Pennsylvania his home, he remained deeply proud of his Virginia roots throughout...

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