All Obituaries

Miles W. Heisler, 88, of Milton, formerly of Montoursville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland. Born March 22, 1935 in Tamaqua, he was the son of the late Warren J. and Edna P. (Frantz) Heisler.  On June 30, 1959 he married the former Mary Jane Trefsger and together they celebrated 48 years of marriage until her passing on December 1, 2004.  He then married the former Eleanor E. Pocock on May 27, 2006 and together they...

Eugene A. “Gene” Minium, 76, of Milton and Watsontown, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Born January 21, 1947 in Lewisburg, he was the son of the late Howard W. and Anna E. (Bogart) Minium. Gene was a graduate of Milton High School.  He worked at the Milton Shoe Factory for many years.  He enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law:...

David E. Sheatler, 59, of Turbotville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Born December 30, 1963 in Muncy he was the son of the late Fred W. Sheatler and Maxine (Keiser) Sheatler, of Turbotville. David was a truck driver for all of his life. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his two sons:  Noah Sheatler, of New Columbia and Derrick Sheatler; one daughter:  Taylor Sheatler, of Pottsgrove; one granddaughter:  Nilah; one...

Sandra L. “Sandy” Mincemoyer, 75, of Watsontown, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, after a short battle with cancer at home surrounded by family and friends. Born in Jersey Shore on August 05, 1947, she was the daughter of the late George and Erma (Winder) Hampe.  On November 2, 1968, she married Richard L. Mincemoyer, and they celebrated 45 years of marriage until his passing from leukemia on October 18, 2014. Sandy drove school buses for Warrior Run School...

Ronald H. Dunkle, 74, of Liberty Twp., Danville, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at his home. Born June 12, 1948 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Luther H. and Catherine (Cromley) Dunkle.  On September 30, 1967 he married the former Sandra E. Dugan and together they celebrated 55 years of marriage. Ron was a 1966 graduate of Danville High School.  He was an electrician, working for Grumman and more recently Kidron, in Montgomery.  He enjoyed...

James H. “Jamie” Davis, 55, of Exchange, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at his home. Born July 21, 1967 in Danville, he was the son of the late Joseph M. and Constance (Koons) Davis.  Jamie was a 1985 graduate of Warrior Run High School.  He was a member of the Montour Motorcycle Riders, Danville Moose Lodge 1133, and the Goodwill Hunting Club in Nordmont. He enjoyed Harley motorcycles, hunting and playing cards.  He worked at HRI, Inc. for 34...

Anna M. Beachel, 99, of Milton, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her home Born September 12, 1923 in Bloomsburg, she was the daughter of the late James and Edna V. (Dewald) Sinton.  On May 31, 1941 she married Thorp T. Beachel and together they celebrated 60 years of marriage until his passing on February 3, 2002. Anna worked at Philco-Ford in Watsontown, Milton Shoe Company and was proud of working on her family farm.  She was a member of God’s Missionary...

Kathleen B. Plymette, 90, of Watsontown, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 and was reunited with the love of her life, Max in heaven. Born January 27, 1933 in West Milton, she was the daughter of the late Herman L. and Madeline (Stump) Balliet.  On July 28, 1950 she married Max L. Plymette and together they celebrated 68 wonderful years of marriage until his passing on June 24, 2019. Kathleen was a 1950 graduate of Watsontown High School.  Earlier in life she worked...

Jonathan M. Hostetler, 61, of Turbotville, passed away on May 11, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born December 18, 1961 in Aaronsburg, he was the son of the late Michael L. and Sarah (Byler) Hostetler. He is survived by his wife, Fannie Hostetler, of Turbotville; two sons:  Benjamin J. Hostetler on Western PA, and Eli B. Hostetler, of Watsontown; and two grandchildren. The family will be accepting visitor's from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Saturday, May 13 at 82 Gearhart Road,...

It is with heavy hearts we announce that Willie G. Lanier, Jr., of Winfield, Pennsylvania passed peacefully on May 9th surrounded by his loving family at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. Willie “Boo” Lanier was born on November 1, 1946, to Ardie Miller and Willie G. Lanier, Sr. in Java, Virginia. He was raised in Chester, Pennsylvania and graduated from Chester High School.  Willie loved sports excelling at basketball and softball throughout...