Obituaries

Margaret F. (Harting) Irwin, 96, of Lewisburg, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village.
She was born on December 20, 1928 in Philadelphia, a daughter of German immigrant parents the late Walter O. and Frieda A. (Kuntz) Harting. On June 2, 1951, she married John P. Irwin who...

Margaret Allen Williams passed away peacefully at Nottingham Nursing Center in Northumberland due to age-related issues.

Margaret was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on November 3, 1926, to Minnie Day and William Allen, and passed away on January 17, 2026.

She was married 60 years to James N. Williams, who preceded...

Barbara Joan Angstadt, 79, of Middleburg, entered into rest Friday, June 13, 2025, at home.
She was born Nov. 15, 1945, in Hanover, a daughter of the late Robert and Clarissa (Treat) Sheehan. On Aug. 26, 1967, in Dallas, Pennsylvania, she married David J. Angstadt, who preceded her in death March 6, 2024.
Barbara...

Steven Eugene Arbogast, 76, of St. Simons Island, Ga., passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

Born on Feb. 1, 1949, in Sunbury, Steve was the son of Harold Eugene Arbogast and Wanda Orpha (Elsesser) Arbogast. Steve grew up on his family farm in Mt. Pleasant Mills.

He graduated from...

Darlene K. Attig, 80, of Selinsgrove, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Darlene was born on Aug. 28, 1945, in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Ray O. and Theda J. (Kerstetter) Dreese. She was the wife of Dennis L. Attig, who survives.
She attended St....

Richard E. Aurand, 49, of Northumberland, died on Sunday, May 17, 2026, while hiking with his family at Jacoby Falls near Williamsport, PA.

Richard was born Aug. 6, 1976, in Sunbury, a son of Walter R. and Karen B. Aurand

He is survived by his wife of 17+ years, Ginger Aurand, their 15-year-old twins, Cole and...

Dinah L. Bailey, 71, Beaver Springs
Dinah L. Bailey, 71, of Beaver Springs went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home.
She was born December 14, 1954 in Danville, a daughter of the late Marlin A. and Reita L. (Hassinger) Rigel. She married Bruce E. Bailey on November 4, 2000 who...

Barry Christopher Balonek passed away March 29, 2026 at the age of 78. Memorial services will
be held at a later date. For full obituary, visit: www.beanandsonsfuneralhome.com

Ruby Baney, 77, of Mt. Pleasant Mills, entered into rest on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at home, with her loving husband by her side.
She was born Oct. 5, 1947, in Sunbury, a daughter of the late James and Katherine (Kohl) Auman. In 1968, she married James Baney Sr., who survives.
Ruby was part of Pineknotters' last...

John Edward Barnhart III, 68, of Sunbury, passed away suddenly on Monday afternoon, Sept. 22, 2025, while working at the Bloomsburg Fair on Irene's Caboose food truck — a labor of love he shared with his son.

A proud veteran, John was known for his love of people, his passion for community, and his dedication to...

Alan Lee Barrick, 86, of Lewisburg, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born on May 13, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Albert and Ruth Barrick. Alan lived a life defined by devotion to his family, dedication to his work, and a generous commitment to the communities he called home.

Alan pursued...

Lucia A. Baslick, 58, of Northumberland, passed away July 27, 2025, at the Gardens of Orangeville.
She was born Dec. 13, 1966, in Sunbury, a daughter of Joseph L. Baslick and the late Mary V. Baslick.
She obtained her LPN degree after graduating first in her class and went on to work at RiverWoods Nursing Home for...

Edward "Ed" Sterling Bastuscheck, 86, of Lewisburg, formerly of Mifflinburg, entered into eternal rest, with his loving wife by his side, at 12:35 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at WellSpan Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg.
He was born Nov. 1,1939, in Bellefonte, a son of the late Sterling A. and Mildred P. (Gummo)...

Keith A. Beaver, 68, Selinsgrove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at his home, with his family surrounded by love. Keith battled cancer courageously for over a year, and on that day, he was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior.
He was born on Oct. 2, 1956, in Lewisburg, Pa., of the late Russell...

Kenneth W Beaver of Sunbury passed away on Wednesday March 25, 2026 in Nottingham Village. He was the husband of Mary Marlyn (Mantz) Beaver, also a resident of Nottingham Village.
Ken was born August 18, 1940 and was the 3rd of 4 sons born to James and Verna Beaver.
Ken is survived by his son, Michael and wife...

Adam D. Beck, 65, of Milton passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, with his wife and daughter by his side.
Born in Lewisburg on April 1, 1961, he was the son of the late Charles S. Beck and Dawn U. (Hause) Prout. He was married to the former Margaret Falciglia with whom he...

William "Bill" George Becker, 86, of Selinsgrove passed away at his home on Saturday, June 28, 2025, with his family present. He was born on Aug. 2, 1938, in Philadelphia the son of the late William Leonard and Hazel (Greenawald) Becker. Bill was a graduate of Staunton Military Academy, Virginia, and Widener...

Esther S. Beiler, 59, of Mifflinburg, formerly of Oldtown, Md., entered into rest on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born on April 8, 1966, in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Hannah (Stoltzfus) Beiler.

Esther devoted much of her life to service...

Frederick P. (Poppy) Bender, 78, of Atlantic Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, surrounded by the love and presence of his family. Fred was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was born in Lewisburg, PA on December 8, 1946, spent his childhood in Orwigsburg, PA and lived in Atlantic Beach,...

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...

Paul L. Benfer, 97, Womelsdorf
Paul Lindberg Benfer, 97, originally from Beaver Springs entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at his home.
Born May 9, 1928, in Spring Twp., Snyder Co., he was the only son of the late H. Randall and Estella (Ewing) Benfer. On December 26, 1992 he married Millie H....

Rodney N. Benfer, 65, of Middleburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Sunbury on May 22, 1960, he was the son of Daniel I. Benfer Jr. and the late Irene C. (Weikel) Benfer.
On July 20, 1985, he married...

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...

Thomas E. "Tom" Berger, of Milton, died Monday, February 23, 2026, at Milton Nursing & Rehab Center.

Born in Lewisburg on January 21, 1956, he was the son of the late Harry W. and Lois (Edmundson) Berger.

Tom was a 1974 graduate of Milton High School. One of his first jobs out of school was at Zenith Corp in...

Judith (Judy) Mae Bettleyon, 85, of State College, passed away Aug. 22, 2025, at Juniper Village at Brookline.
Judy was born June 28, 1940, in Lewisburg, Pa., to the late William S. and Helen (Leach) O'Brien. On Oct. 22, 1960, she married Donald E. Bettleyon, who proceeded her in death.
She is survived by two...

Rachel Ruth Betzer, 90, of Selinsgrove, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 3, 2026, at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
Born on Aug. 17, 1935, in Selinsgrove, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Cleta (Heavner) Stauffer.
Rachel served as a registered nurse at the Selinsgrove Center for 33...

Janetta R. Bieber, 88, of Sunbury, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
She was born Sept. 24, 1937, in Freeburg, a daughter of the late Dora and Nelson Straub.
Janetta graduated from Selinsgrove High School.
On March 10, 1990, she married her late husband, Gary Bieber. They...

Mary Elizabeth (Baumer) Billhime, 97, formerly of Carpenter Road, Milton, passed to be with her Lord on March 11, 2026, at Oak Glen in Lewisburg. Born in Danville on Jan. 3, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Mae (Albeck) Baumer. She was married on Nov. 24, 1945, to the late LaRue H. Billhime. They were...

Nancy L. Bingaman, 92, of Selinsgrove, has gone home to be with the Lord. Her faith became sight at Geisinger Medical Center on Aug. 31, 2025.

She was born on April 7, 1933, in her home on the outskirts of New Berlin, Pa. Nancy was the youngest daughter of Ammon and Nellie (Wetzel) Maurer.

Nancy was a graduate of...

Joan Karen "Peggy" Bitting, 82, of Northumberland, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center.

Born on November 28, 1943, in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late Richard G. Fessler and Adeline (Hill) Fessler. She spent much of her life in Dalmatia, where she resided for 35 years,...

Nancy Louise Blazer (née Goodling), 82, of The Dalles, Ore., passed away peacefully on Jan. 12, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Nancy was born in the Lewistown Hospital to the late Alvin A. and Mary K. (Zechman) Goodling on Jan. 22, 1943, while her father was serving with the U.S. Army in Africa, Italy,...

Dr. Albert E. Bothe Jr., 78, of Lewisburg, Pa., passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. He was surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Born in Somerville, Mass., on July 14, 1946, he was the eldest son of Albert E. Sr. and Ethel (Barker) Bothe.
Al was a graduate...

After a loving vigil by her family, Ruth Irene (Bachman) Bowersox entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Formerly from Middleburg, she spent the last year and a half in Buffalo Valley Nursing Home, Lewisburg, PA.
Born in Derry Township, Mifflin County, on August 12, 1928, Ruth was the daughter of Albert...

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...

Millard D. "Moon" Boyer, 91, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 9:21 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2026, at Brookdale Grayson View, Selinsgrove.

He was born on Sept. 25, 1934, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Ralph and Myrtle (Hauck) Boyer. On Aug. 4, 1957, at St. John's United Church of Christ, Mifflinburg, he married...

John C. Brady, 70, 722 Liberty St, Danville, passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Geisinger, Danville, after a courageous four-year battle with multiple cancers. Born June 1, 1955, the fourth of eight siblings, John was the son of the late Catherine and Charles H (Bud) Brady Jr. He was predeceased by a sister,...

Kathleen McDermott Brautigam passed away peacefully in her home on March 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Kathy was a pioneer and nationally recognized leader in educational technology policy and practice. She built a respected career marked by professionalism, dedication and a remarkable ability to...

Entered into rest November 13, 2025, Born in Williamsport the daughter of The late David R. Brittingham and Kathryn (Herlt) Brittingham.
Tricia grew up in the Paxinos area and attended Shamokin Area Schools graduating in 1995. She graduated basic training in 1994 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. She served 8 years...

Ms. Angela Gayle Brosius, affectionately known as Angie, Mama Lou, Ethel, and Grammy passed away on December 22, 2025, in Leola, Pennsylvania. She was 61 years old.

Born on July 13, 1964, in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Angela graduated from Selinsgrove Area High School in 1982 and earned her degree from Ithaca College...

Mary G. Brouse, 72, of Milton, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born in New Orleans on Dec. 5, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary (Hebert) Guillotte. She was married to Gregory R. Brouse for 49 years until his death in 2023.
Mary was a 1970...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Matthew W. Brown, 37, of Elysburg, announces his sudden passing on July 26, 2025, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Matt was born in Williamsport on September 8, 1987. He is the son of Kevin Brown and the late Kimberly (Biichle) Brown. He was...

James "Jim" F. Brown, 85, of Herndon, passed away on Feb. 10, 2026, at his residence. Jim was the beloved husband of Darlene (Feger) Brown sharing over 60 years of loving marriage. Born on Oct. 20, 1940, in Urban, he was a son of the late Ralph and Eva (Bohner) Brown.
Jim was a 1958 graduate of Mahoney Joint High...

Robert Edward (Bob/Bucky) Brownwell Sr., 75, (formerly of Sunbury, Pennsylvania) passed away suddenly at his home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on Dec. 3, 2025. He was born in Giessen, Bremerhaven, Germany, on July 22, 1950, the son of the late Robert Sheridan Brownwell and Nancy Naomi (Barnhart) Brownwell.
A 1969...

Family and friends are welcome to join in honoring the life of C. Myron Brubaker at a Celebration of Life on Thursday, May 21, from noon to 2 p.m., held at Lewisburg American Legion Post #182, 127 Buffalo Road. At 1 p.m., there will be a presentation of the American Flag and Color Guard.
Myron, of Selinsgrove,...

Patricia Elizabeth Glatts Bucher, born in Chester, PA in August 1938, passed away peacefully in Havertown PA, on February 1, 2026.
Patricia was preceded in death in 2022 by her beloved husband, Robert E. Bucher, of Milton PA. They were married for 61 years.

Pat is lovingly survived by her two daughters, Elizabeth...

William R. Buck, 73, of Penns Drive, Winfield, passed away on July 6, 2025, at Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg. He was born in Lewisburg on Oct. 28, 1951, as the son of the late Earl W. Sr. and Mildred (Woolsey) Buck. He was happily married on Nov. 14, 1970, to the beautiful former Emma Reichley who...

Dean R. Buck Sr.
May 13, 1957 - February 25, 2026
Dean R. Buck Sr., of Sunbury, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on February 25, 2026.
Born on May 13, 1957, he was the son of the late Marcia and William Buck Sr. of Millville, PA. Dean attended Millville High School and proudly served in the United States Army,...

Ardis L. Burfield, 89, of New Columbia, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her home.
Born December 8, 1936, in New Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Cloyd V. Huff and Sara P. (Buss) Koch. On February 16, 1957, she married Starling L. "Bud" Burfield who predeceased her on September 9, 2000. Together they...

William "Bill" Callahan, 77, of North Kingsville, Ohio, passed away Monday evening, February 9, 2026. He was born November 20, 1948, in Greenville, Pennsylvania, to Glenn and Ruth (Cathcart) Callahan.
Bill graduated from Reynolds High School in Greenville, PA, earned an associate's degree from Pennsylvania State...