All Obituaries

Albert A. Minnick, 86, of Rolling Ridge Drive, Milton, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness.  Born June 6, 1932 in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Lorinc) Minnick.  On June 19, 1932 his name was written in the Book of Heaven through the sacrament of Holy Baptism by the late Rev. Stephen Tuby, pastor of St. Matthew Slovak Lutheran Church in Wilkes-Barre.  On October 25, 1958 he...

Maxine E. Folk, 91, a lifetime resident of Watsontown, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Born February 14, 1928 in Watsontown, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Kathryn (McCollin) Miller.  She was married to Otho L. “Okie” Folk until his passing on January 28, 1994. Maxine was a 1945 graduate of Watsontown High School.  During her working years, she primarily worked for 30 years at Montgomery...

Mitzi A. Wilkinson, 69, of New Columbia passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born December 1, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Bruce E., Jr. and Betty Jean (Hann) Evans.  She married Floyd C. Wilkinson, who survives. Services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brooks Funeral Home & Cremation Svc PC, 124 Main Street, Watsontown. www.wfbrooksfuneralhome.com

Frederick N. “Skeeter” Benfer, 82, of White Deer, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at Watsontown Nursing and Rehab Center. Born June 20, 1936 in Watsontown, he was the son of the late Francis E. and Helen E. (Yeager) Benfer. Skeeter attended Watsontown High School before serving honorably in the US Navy during the Korean War.  He retired from International Paper, in Lewisburg, He was a member of the Watsontown American Legion Post 323, Milton Moose Lodge...

Hannah B. Jarrett, 85, of Turbotville, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born April 15, 1933 in Anthony Twp., Montour Co., she was the daughter of the late Allen W. and Mildred (Temple) Betz.  On December 25, 1952, she was married to Earle F. Jarrett and they celebrated 66 years of marriage. Hannah was a 1952 graduate of Northmont High School, Turbotville.  She worked as a seamstress for...

Scott S. Gold, 99, of McEwensville passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Watsontown Health & Rehabilitation Center, Watsontown. Born May 4, 1919 in McEwensville, he was the son of the late A. Bruce and Grace M. (Buss) Gold.  On October 14, 1942, he married the former Alice G. Runyan in Phoenix, AZ, and they celebrated 67 years of marriage until her death on October 17, 2010. He was a 1937 graduate of Watsontown High School and worked at the Watsontown Brick Company and...

Susie F. Rachau, 83, of Watsontown, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at Watsontown Nursing and Rehab Center where she had been residing since April 2018.  Born January 13, 1936 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Rebecca (Huff) Webb.  On August 16, 1961 she married Larry L. Rachau and they celebrated 45 years of marriage until his death March 15, 2007.    She had worked at the former GTE Sylvania in Muncy and Williamsport earlier in life and...

William E. "Bill" Foresman, 75, of Allenwood, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Milton Nursing and Rehab Center where he had been residing the past two days.  Born June 2, 1943 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Robert Lawrence and Hazel M. (Lindenmuth) Foresman.  His wife of 32 years, Sharon R. Foresman, preceded him in death on March 26, 2018.  He was a 1961 graduate of Warrior Run High School and was employed at West Company.  He enjoyed...

Robert H. Drick, 89, of Allenwood, passed away peacefully in the loving care of The AristaCare Nursing Facility in Loyalsock Township on Friday, March 1, 2019.  Born May 16, 1929 in Allenwood, he was the son of the late Fred and Kathleen (Fritz) Drick.  He was married to Shirley (Baker) Drick for 64 years until her death on September 1, 2016.  Robert served his country honorably in the United States Army.  He began his electrical career in the 1960's with Lecce...

Earl H. Anderson, 81, of Continental Blvd, Danville, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Geisinger Home Health Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville. Born March 5, 1937 in Limestone Twp., he was the son of the late Herman L. and Mildred (Hoffman) Anderson.  On October 1, 1960, he married the former Barbara Arlene Bardo and together they would have celebrated 59 years of marriage this year. Earl was a 1955 graduate of Northmont High School, Turbotville. He served honorably in...