Obituaries

Jul 19, 2025

Sunbury - Aulwyn E. Reader, 95, of Riverfront Apartments, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at her home.

Born in Sunbury on March 4, 1930 to the late Lou and Beulah (Wynn) Gilligbauer.

On August 22, 1953, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Sunbury, Aulwyn married Gene Reader, who preceded her in death. Together they shared 34 years of marriage.

Aulwyn worked as a seamstress...

Jul 11, 2025

Erica DiPaolo, 38, of Shamokin Dam, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Born on June 12, 1987, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Erica was the beloved daughter of Leon and Diana (Kipple) Holton. She grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Williamstown High School in 2005. She later attended Gloucester County Community College.

Erica dedicated her career to...

Jun 24, 2025

Robert Yerger, 88, passed away June 24, 2025 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Jun 21, 2025

Jun 9, 2025

Sunbury – Alexis E. Wagner, 32, of Fairmount Ave, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at her home.

Born in Danville on April 24, 1993 to Thorton “Joe” Wagner, III, and Amy C. Barnhart. She was a 2011 graduate of Shikellamy High School. She graduated with an associate Degree in nursing from Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, Alexis was currently working...

Jun 4, 2025

Sunbury - Charles Edward Schlegel, Jr., 86, of Sunbury, entered into Eternal Life Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family, priest and church choir, while they sang one of his favorite hymns.

Born in Shamokin on June 20, 1938, to the late Charles Edward and Mary Ann (Heitzman) Schlegel, Charles was a 1956 graduate of Shamokin...

Apr 1, 2025

Sunbury – Robert “Bob” Leroy Brouse, 90, of 280 Ridge Ave, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his home.

Born in Kratzerville on November 30, 1934, to the late Palmer and Alberta (Moyer) Brouse. He graduated from Sunbury High School in 1953. He served in the United States Army.

On May 11, 1958 in Trinity Lutheran Church, he married Patricia Long,...

Mar 14, 2025

Shamokin Dam – Patricia Bottomstone, 88, of 3 Maple Street, passed away at The Manor at Penn Village, Selinsgrove.

Born in Sunbury on December 30, 1936 to the late Raymond and Ethal (Reffer) Bottomstone. Paticia was a self-employed seamstress and a homemaker.  She attended school in Sunbury.  She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Sunbury.

Patricia married Jack Dudra, who preceded...

Feb 17, 2025

Lewisburg – Nancy A. Fausey, 85, passed away February 17, 2025 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg. 

Born in Monessen, Pennsylvania on July 15, 1939, to the late Joseph and Jessie (Miani) Barbera. 

She married James E. Fausey, Sr., who preceded her in death. She was of Catholic faith. 

Nancy had a real love for life, and was a people person. She enjoyed...

Feb 15, 2025

Regina Trumper, 68, of Northumberland, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Feb 12, 2025

Debra K. Webster, 66, of Sunbury, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at her home. 

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Jan 20, 2025

Sunbury – Janice L. Herbst, 88, passed away on January 20, 2025. 

Janice was born in 1938 as the only child of the late William L. and Lovina (Benner) Herbst. Janice was a lover of the outdoors as evidenced by the many hours spent walking (or biking) through Sunbury and nearby towns. 

She was a graduate of the 1956 class of Sunbury...

Jan 18, 2025

Oct 4, 2024

Sunbury – Anita Grace Freeze, 89, of Sunbury passed away October 4, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. 

Born in Snow Shoe on April 1, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Herman and Rachel (Hall) Ball. 

She married Ronald M. Freeze, who preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church.

Anita is survived by five daughters,...

Sep 28, 2024

Nancy Lou Witmer, 88, passed at Geisinger Medical Center on September 28, 2024. 

She was born Nancy Lou Clark on November 6, 1935, the daughter of Leon Howard and Mildred Ida (Duttinger) Clark. She graduated from the Sunbury High School. 

She worked at the Sunbury Animal Hospital, and Sunbury Salvation Army. She was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Sunbury.

She was...

Sep 15, 2024

Sunbury-Sharon E. Kurtz, 75, of 705 Market Street, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 430 Catawissa Ave., Sunbury, with her family by her side, after her battle with pancreatic cancer.

 Born on January 4, 1949 in Huntington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Eleanor (Morgan) Irvin. Sharon grew up on Sugar Run Road in Mill Hall,...

Sep 10, 2024

Aug 7, 2024

Selinsgrove – Barry A. Knouse, of Rt. 204, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. 

He was born on April 16,1942, at his home in Kratzerville, to Harry and Myrtle (Herman) Knouse. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kratzerville. After graduating from Selinsgrove High School in 1959, Barry then pursued his...