Obituaries

Arlene Mae Sholley Bailey passed away from this life and into the arms of her Lord on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at the age of 100 years. Born July 17, 1925, in Selinsgrove, Pa., Arlene was the youngest daughter of the late Harvey and Katie (Weirick) Sholley. She was the loving wife of the late Earl Ward Bailey for 64...

Thomas H. Bender, beloved husband and father passed away Oct. 12, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was the husband of Gail for 65 years and the father of four children, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Thomas was the son of the late I. Joseph...

Lorraine Thelma Benner, 89, of Middleburg, went to be with her Lord and savior on Oct. 9 at her home.
She was born Nov. 7, 1935, in Franklin Township, Snyder County, a daughter of the late Ira W. Sr. and Susie E. (Brouse) Keister. On Aug. 8, 1951, she married the late Elwood Eugene (Woody) Benner, whose death July...

Dale R. Bowersox, 85, of Montoursville, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at his home. Born May 10, 1940, in Middleburg, he was the son of Jeremiah R. and Mabel M. (Shambach) Bowersox.

Dale married Linda M. Kline on Jan. 25, 1964, and shared 61 years of marriage.

Dale and his wife Linda shared a wonderful life. Dale...

Joseph G. Cesari Sr., 84, passed away peacefully with his sons by his side at University Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Oct. 7, 2025. Born Feb. 22, 1941, in Ashland, Pa., Joe grew up as one of four children of the late Russell Sam Cesari and Josephine Theresa (Feudale) Cesari in Kulpmont, Pa. He attended...

Gloria J. (Conrad) Cresswell, 83, of Milton, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
Born on Oct. 30, 1941, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Geraldine (Harron) Conrad. Gloria was a 1959 graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
Gloria and her husband, Gerry, both agreed they fell in...

Gail D. Dillman, 90, of Selinsgrove, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family.

Born on Jan. 23, 1935, in McClure, Gail was a daughter of the late George and Esther (Knepp) Renninger.

Gail was a 1952 graduate of McClure High School and attended Sharon Lutheran...

Timothy E. Erdley, 65 of Kelly Twp., passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, October 10, 2025 after a courageous 5 1/2 year battle with cancer.
Born July 15, 1960 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Ernest E. Erdley and Sharon J. (Hook) Erdley, of New Columbia. On July 2, 1983 he married...

Jackie "Zeke" Fisher, 85, of Milton, passed away on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.
Born in West Milton on Dec. 24, 1939, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Horrox) Fisher. He was married to the former Marval-Ann Stamm. Together they celebrated 64 years of...

Ruth "Ruthie" Louise Ford, aged 88, Northumberland, passed away peacefully in the company of her daughter Margo and the kind and devoted staff at Nottingham Village's Heather Court on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.
The daughter of the late John Valentine and Ruth Emily (Morrall) Ford, Ruthie was born on Feb. 10, 1937, at...

Ronald Furman, Northumberland, was called home on Oct. 12, 2025, on his way to church to play the organ — what he loved most. His 86 years of life were a beautiful composition of music, faith, service, and connection.
Born in Sunbury, Pa., to Marr and Margaret Furman, his passion for music began early with piano...

Ruth H Gelnett, formerly of Watsontown, passed on October 31st at Brookline Skilled Nursing Facility, Mifflintown, PA. Born in Middleburg, Pa on November 8, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Hiram and Harriet (Beaver) Hackenburg. She married Stuart Gelnett in 1949, and they celebrated 67 years together until...