All Obituaries

Robert H. "Bob" Michael, Sr., 83, of Allenwood, formerly of Watsontown, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.  Born November 22, 1935 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Victor J. and Ruth Ann (Bodansky) Michael.  On December 4, 1954 he married the former Lorna M. Donachy and they have celebrated 64 years of marriage.  He was a 1953 graduate of Milton High School. Bob was a former member of Watsontown United Methodist Church...

Dorothy O. Hummer, 77, of  Jersey Shore, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  Born September 28, 1941 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Raymond O. and Naomi R. (Messner) Gorham.  She was married to Alfred W. Hummer, Sr. until his death on May 13, 2009.  She was a graduate of Lock Haven High School.  A welder by trade, she had worked at Woolrich Company as a seamstress for many years.  Earlier in life she had...

Lorraine E. Tanner, 96, of Turbotville, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at her home. Born July 4, 1922 in Milton, she was the daughter of the late George J. and Elizabeth G. (Byers) Yocum.  She was married to Walter L. Tanner for 68 years until his death June 10, 2014. She was a 1940 graduate of Milton High School and a homemaker all her married life.  She taught crafts at River View Manor for 30 years and was a member of the Fort Freeland Heritage Society and Trinity United...

Charles “Jim” Denoskey, 101, of Watsontown, went to his peace on Friday, May 10, 2019 at RiverWoods, Lewisburg. He was born in Watsontown on February 2, 1918 and was the son of the late Boyd and Hazel (Koons) Denoskey.  He resided in the area his entire life. He was a 1936 graduate of Watsontown High School and was employed at the former Philco-Ford-Zenith Corp., Watsontown for 44 years, retiring in 1983 as Manager of Cabinet Production. Jim was a veteran of WWII, having...

Lois A. Reimensnyder, 93, of Milton, PA, died on May 9, 2019.  She was born October 17, 1925.  She was the daughter of Clarence W. and Marguerite E. (Menges) Cotner, but was raised by her grandparents, Issac and Jennie Menges from the age of six months.  She married Fillmore H. Reimensnyder on April 13, 1946, in the Reformed Church of Milton, by Rev. Nevin Danner.  They observed 54 years of marriage until his death on September 13, 2000. Mrs....

Ruth L. Ritter, 94, of Watsontown, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Watsontown Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Allenwood on March 11, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Richard J. and Mary L. (Pfleegor) Evans.  On December 23, 1949, she married John S. Ritter and they celebrated 49 years of marriage until his passing on January 9, 1999. A beautiful and delightful person, Ruth was loved by all who knew her for her sweet nature, gentle kindness and wonderful...

Martha M. Martin, 65, of Enterline Road, Watsontown, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at her home. Born in Lancaster County on February 26, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Ammon and Annie (Martin) Hoover. Surviving are her husband, Amos Z. Martin; four sons:  Harlan H. Martin and wife Lisa; Daniel H., Amos Z., Jr., and Ray H. Martin, all of Watsontown; seven daughters:  Alma H. Martin and husband David of Watsontown; Mary Ann H. Martin and husband Lamar of...

Janet L. Rodriguez, 67, of McEwensville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Born July 28, 1951 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Loie (Barto) Wright.  On July 25, 1981 she married Donald L. Rodriguez and they have celebrated 37 years of marriage. Janet was an active member of the Watsontown Alliance Church where she was currently serving as a deaconess.  She taught Sunday school there and loved being involved with the TLC...

Lois L. English, 95, of New Columbia, passed away on Saturday April 27th, at Watsontown Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in White Deer Twp., Union County on April 21, 1924 she was the daughter of the late George G. and Elsie Mae (Harltey) Keener.  She was preceded in death by her husbands, William F. Poeth Jr. and Charles H. English. Lois graduated from Milton High School in 1943 and had worked at American Home Foods early in life.   Later she was...

Willie J. Barger, 80 of Watsontown, passed away Sunday April 21, 2019 at Watsontown Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born November 10, 1938 in Senath, MO, she was the daughter of the late Leslie Charles and Lily (Kaiser) Parker. She is survived by her daughter Leslie Dawn Barger, of Maine. In keeping with her wishes 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,...