Obituaries

Jul 12, 2026

Northumberland – Shawn E. Krumbine, 52, of 133 Starook Rd, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Danville on January 7, 1974 he was the son of Theodore E. and Sharyn L. (Champion) Krumbine. He was a 1993 graduate from Shikellamy High School. He graduated from Triangle Technical School with a degree...

Jul 4, 2026

Shamokin- Ardella M. “Toots” (Rhoades) Dobson, 93, of 33 N. 6th Street, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, in her home just as she wanted, with family by her side.

She was born in Gowen City on August 27, 1932, to the late George and Mary Catherine (Waugh) Rhoades. Ardella attended Rising Sun and Shamokin Area schools.

On June 20, 1953,...

Jul 3, 2026

Sunbury – Elizabeth H. Somers, 71, of Sunbury passed away Friday, July 3, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Philadelphia on November 23, 1954 to the late James and Kathryn (Baldwin) Harmer, Jr. She graduated from Mastbaum High School.

She married Anthony “Tony” Somers, who preceded her in death. Elizabeth worked as the quality control supervisor of a pharmaceutical company...

May 29, 2026

Keith J. Elliott, 28, of Sunbury, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026 at his home.

Born in Sunbury on December 16, 1997 to Bruce and Billie Jo Elliott. He graduated from Shamokin Area High School.

He worked at the Boxcar Restaurant, Sunbury, as a dishwasher.

Keith is survived by his mother, Billie Jo Elliott and her companion, Dustin Miller, Sunbury; a brother,...

May 24, 2026

SHAMOKIN- Megan L. Miller, 42, of 426 W. Spruce St., passed away suddenly Sunday, May 24, 2026, with her family by her side.

Born August 4, 1983, in Danville to the late George and Lori (Saxton) Long, who survives.

In 2002, Megan graduated from Shamokin Area High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Shamokin.

Megan enjoyed working on...

May 3, 2026

Coal Township – Tammy Yucha, 64, of 1092 St. Rt. 901, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Tammy was born in Sunbury on June 15, 1961, to the late Alfred Merrill and Harriet (Furman) Merrill, who survives. She attended Shikellamy High School, Sunbury.

She married David Yucha, who preceded her in death.

In addition to her mother, Harriet...

Mar 1, 2026

Dalmatia - Darwin Lee Witmer, 74, of Hickory Corners, PA passed away on March 1, 2026.

He was born at home on March 24th, 1951, in Berrysburg, PA, the son of Ray D. Witmer and Cora M. Witmer (Peifer).

Darwin graduated from Upper Dauphin High School and completed an associate’s degree from Harrisburg Area Community College and a business degree from Penn...

Feb 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, receiving an honorable discharge in 1987. He dedicated many years of...

Feb 23, 2026

Selinsgrove – Jeanette I. Vought, 98, of Selinsgrove, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 surrounded by family at the Mansion Nursing & Rehabilitation in Sunbury.

Born in Pottsville, on December 24, 1927, to the late William H. and Elmira (Martz) Miller. She graduated in 1945 from Sunbury High School.

On November 25, 1945, Jeanette married the late George N. Vought, together they...

Feb 9, 2026

Sunbury – Julian Hernandez-Reyes, 72, of 357 Race St., Apt 3B, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Zafarraya Section de Moca, Puerto Rico on January 9, 1954 to the late Mario and Domingo (Lerdo-Beruand) Hernandez. He was married to Marta Lerdo-Segarra. He worked as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. He was of Catholic faith.

Julian...

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Oct 25, 2025

Sunbury – Earl Leroy Klingman, Sr., 96, formerly of 725 Chestnut Street, Apt 606, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Sunbury Skilled Nursing and Rehab.

Born in Sunbury on February 24, 1929 to the late Leroy L. and Ruth (Kimble) Klingman. He served in the United States Army in the frontlines during the Korean War.

On October 20, 1952, he married...

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Sep 10, 2025

David John Patrick, 73, of Sunbury, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Shamokin on July 24, 1952, he was the son of the late Leonard and Florence (Mick) Patrick. David graduated from Shamokin Area High School in 1970. He was the proud owner of Patrick’s Autoworks and worked as a mechanic for more than 25...

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Jul 27, 2025

Helen Ann Hare, 82 of Sunbury, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Sunbury Skilled Nursing and Rehab.

Born in Sunbury on August 1, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Hockenbrough. She attended Sunbury High School.

On June 20, 1959 she married Lawrence P. Hare, who survives. She was an Assistant Activities Director for Nottingham Village. She was a...

Jul 25, 2025

Sunbury - Edward F. Einsig, Jr., 70, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025 at Sunbury Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Sunbury.

Born on June 29, 1955 in Bryn Mawr to the late Edward and Rachel (Brobst) Einsig, Sr. He graduated from Conestoga High School in 1974. He was a life member of the PA Fire Company.

Edward is survived by his sister, Grace...

Jul 21, 2025

SUNBURY – William F. Metzger, III, 66, of 341 Vine Street Rear, passed away Monday July 21, 2025, at Nottingham Village, with his loving family by his side.

Born in Sunbury, on September 1, 1958, he was the son of the late William, Jr. and Esther Frida (Brannon) Metzger.

William was a 1977 graduate of Shikellamy High School, Sunbury.

He enjoyed camping, fishing...