Obituaries

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...

Oct 8, 2025

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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...

Aug 12, 2025

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...

Jul 19, 2025

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 G. Yerger, 88, Sunbury

Robert Grant Yerger, 88, of Sunbury, passed away on June 24, 2025, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. He was born the son of Grant Yerger and Julia (Amig) Yerger on July 15, 1936 in Selinsgrove. 

After graduating from Selinsgrove High School, where he was an outstanding athlete and one of the two surviving members of Tom Dean’s...

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...