Obituaries
Joan C. Snyder
Feb 5, 2026
Joan C. Snyder, age 85 of Klingerstown, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Doylestown Hospital Penn Medicine. She was surrounded by loving family. She was born on March 22, 1940, in Danville, a daughter of the late Harry Troutman and the late Elva Ferster Troutman. She was a 1958 graduate of the former Hegins Twp. High School and Philadelphia...
Ronald G. Spotts
Jan 23, 2026
Ronald G Spotts, age 86 of Valley View, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at his residence. He was born on September 11, 1939, in Sunbury, a son of the late Harry Spotts and the late Elsie Long Spotts. Ronald was a 1957 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. He served in the US Army from 1958-1964. Ronald was an active...
Charles J. Bowman
Jan 6, 2026
Charles J Bowman, age 80 of Valley View, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Sunbury Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sunbury. He was born on February 19, 1945, in Valley View, a son of the late Charles W Bowman and the late Minerva (Klouser) Bowman. Charlie was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View. He was...
N. Kathryn Otto
Jan 5, 2026
N. Kathryn Otto, age 90 of Hegins, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at her residence. She was born on March 9, 1935, in Hegins, a daughter of the late Reuben Schwartz and the late Eva Schwartz. Kathryn was a graduate of the former Hegins Twp High and than received her Degree in Education from West Chester University. She was...
Peggy L. Hepler
Jan 2, 2026
Peggy L Hepler, age 90 of Pitman, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at Sunbury Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sunbury. She was born on November 16, 1935, in Shamokin, a daughter of the late William Mays and the late Vera (Powell) Mays. She was a member of Salem Church of Rough and Ready. Over her life she babysat seventy-eight...
Thomas George Rebuck
Dec 21, 2025
Thomas George Rebuck, 78, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and cherished memories. He will be remembered by family and friends for his warmth, generosity, and unwavering support throughout his life. Born in 1947 in Klingerstown, he was the son of the late John and Erma Kieffer Rebuck. He graduated from Tri-Valley High School, Class of...
Betty V. Kessler
Dec 14, 2025
Betty V Kessler, age 90, of Valley View, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.. She was born on Sunday, July 14, 1935, in Klingerstown, a daughter of the late Irvin Martz and the late Martha E (Klinger) Martz. Betty retired from the former Johnson-Baillie Shoe Co., Millersburg. She was a member of Zion Lutheran "Klinger's"...
Dr. Carole Grace Ney
Dec 13, 2025
Dr. Carole Grace Keim-Ney April 8, 1940 - December 13, 2025 Dr. Carole Ney commenced upon a new journey on December 13, 2025. She was born on Monday evening, April 8, 1940, the only child of Clarence Walter Keim (1922-1995) and Grace Bernice Kissinger Keim (1922-1999). Maternal grandparents preceding her were Issac Emanuel Kissinger (1876-1958) and Lillian "Lillie" Violet Thompson...
Teresa A. Deibert
Dec 6, 2025
Teresa A Deibert, age 66, of Valley View, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center. She was born on Saturday, December 5, 1959, in Jacksonville, FL, a daughter of the late Albert A Bader, Sr. and the late Betty L (Hubler) Bader. She was a 1977...
Thomas J. Schrope
Dec 1, 2025
Thomas J Schrope, age 76, of Birmingham AL, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at Grandview Medical Center, Birmingham. He was born on Monday, January 17, 1949, in New Brunswick, NJ, a son of the late John W Schrope and the late Ellen M (Klouser) Schrope. He was a graduate of Somerville High School, Somerville NJ, received his bachelors degree...
Clair R. Dunkelberger Jr.
Nov 30, 2025
Clair R Dunkelberger Jr., age 77, of Hegins, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Providence Place, Pottsville. He was born on Thursday, September 2, 1948, in Ashland, a son of the late Clair R Dunkelberger, Sr and the late Dawn M (Rickert) Dunkelberger. Clair was a 1967 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. He served in the US Army during...
John T. Helman
Nov 27, 2025
John T Helman, age 88, formerly of Seltzer, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville. He was born on Wednesday, June 23, 1937, in Pottsville, a son of the late Theodore Helman and the late Anna (Voytas) Helman. John was a 1955 graduate of Pottsville High School. He served in the US Army. John...
Jack L. Specht
Nov 20, 2025
Jack L Specht, age 81, of Hegins, passed away in his home on Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was born on Friday, May 19, 1944, in Pitman, a son of the late Leon C Specht and the late Anna M (Fetterolf) Specht. He was a 1962 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and a graduate of Williamsport Area Community College. Jack...
Nancy A. Miller
Nov 12, 2025
Nancy A Miller, age 89, of Hegins, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Providence Place, Pine Grove. She was born on Monday, July 6, 1936, in Tremont, a daughter of the late Fred L Seiger and the late Thelma L (Rumpf) Seiger. Nancy was a 1954 graduate of the former Tremont High School. She and her late husband owned...
Craig A Kissinger
Nov 11, 2025
Craig Allen Kissinger, age 58, of Mt. Carmel, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville after a six year battle with cancer. He was born on Monday, January 23, 1967, in Pottsville, a son of the late Donald H Kissinger and the late Barbara J (Koppenhaver) Kissinger. Craig was a 1984 graduate of Tri-Valley High School....
Ned A. Bowman
Nov 11, 2025
Ned A Bowman, age 72, of Valley View, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at theTremont Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Wednesday, August 19, 1953, in Pottsville, a son of the late William H Bowman and the late Mary E (Smeltz) Bowman. Ned was a 1971 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. He was a custodian for the...
Paul I. Stiely
Nov 8, 2025
Paul I Stiely, age 75, of Leck Kill, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. He was born on Monday, November 28, 1949, in Rough And Ready, a son of the late Harry A Stiely and the late Evelyn (Klinger) Stiely. He was a 1969 graduate of Line Mountain High School. Paul...
Minerva I. Starr
Nov 7, 2025
Minerva I "Minnie" Starr, age 94, of Valley View, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville. She was born on Sunday, May 24, 1931, in Red Cross, a daughter of the late Edwin L Herb and the late Ida M (Rebuck) Herb. Minnie worked in area garment factories prior to her retirement. She was...
Connie A. Clark
Nov 1, 2025
Connie A Clark, age 73, of Klingerstown, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born on Wednesday, April 9, 1952, in Lykens, a daughter of Marlene A (Long) Strohecker of Klingerstown and the late Leonard M Strohecker. She was a 1970 graduate of Line Mountain High School. Connie was a head cook for the...
Erma G. Morgan
Oct 30, 2025
Erma Grace Morgan, 98, passed away peacefully into the presence of Jesus on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the Peter Becker Community in Harleysville, where she had been a resident for 12 years. Erma was born on May 31, 1927 in Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA, a daughter of Allen Lincoln Snyder and Ida Grace (Erdman) Snyder. She appreciated having grown...
