All Obituaries

Helen L. Neyhard, 103, formerly of Watsontown and Milton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Riverwoods Nursing Home, Lewisburg. Born November 4, 1918, in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Boyd and Harriet (Marr) Rupert.  On January 8, 1942 she married Kenneth A. Neyhard and together they celebrated 62 years of marriage until his passing on July 4, 2004. Helen was a graduate of Turbotville High School.  She worked at the Turbotville Dress...

Margaret J. “Peggy” Barto, 93 of Lewisburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village. Born June 13, 1929, in Turbotville, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Eva D. (Smith) Westley.  On June 19, 1976 she married Monroe E. Barto and together they celebrated 26 years of marriage until his passing on November 8, 2002. She is survived by her step-son: David Barto; a step-grandson, Matthew Barto; and a...

Barbara F. McCollum, 71, of rural Milton, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at her home. Born August 15, 1950, in Danville, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Thelma (Craig) Foust.  On May 28, 1988 she married William R. “WR” McCollum and together they celebrated 29 years of marriage until his passing on August 12, 2017. She graduated Danville Area High School in 1968, graduated Bloomsburg University in 1972 with a...

James L. “Jim” Bridge, 85, of rural Turbotville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Born April 12, 1937 in Milton, he was the son of the late Clarence E. and Claire E. (Wetzel) Bridge.  On October 6, 1956 he married the former Marian E. Owens and they have celebrated 65 years of marriage. He was a 1955 graduate of Watsontown High School where he played football, baseball, and wrestled.  He served...

Phyllis J. Milheim, 83, of rural Turbotville passed away on May 30, 2022 at her home. Born August 1, 1938 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Josephine (Harmon) Metzger.  On April 9, 1966 she married Alvin Milheim Jr. and together they celebrated 53 years of marriage until his passing on August 11, 2019. She is survived by her three children: Alvin Milheim and his wife Mary, of Muncy, Brenda Werner and her husband Steve, of Goldsboro, NC, and Amy Stavely and...

Terry Lane McCormick, 76, born Jan. 30, 1946, passed away on May 26, 2022 at his home in Avon Park, Florida. Terry graduated from Lakenheath High School in the United Kingdom in 1963. He went on to attend Southwestern State College in Weatherford, Oklahoma and graduated in 1969. He changed careers several times during his life but was most recently an American government and history teacher at Avon Park High School until he retired in 2016. Terry was preceded in death by his parents,...

Gladys T. Klapp, 84, of Watsontown, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Watsontown Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born November 22, 1937, in Delaware Twp., Northumberland Co., she was the daughter of the late Ward W. and Thelma (Brown) Truckenmiller. On February 10, 1956 she married her high school sweetheart and life-time love, Samuel R. Klapp and together they celebrated 53 years of marriage until his passing on February 4, 2010. Gladys was a 1955 graduate of...

Joan R. Ehrlich, 78, of Watsontown, formerly of McAlisterville, passed away on May 15, 2022 at her home. Born August 26, 1943 in Dallas, Oregon, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Grace (Johnston) Carey.  On May 29, 1966 she married Donald F. Ehrlich and together they would have celebrated 56 years of marriage. She was a graduate of Laurelwood SDA Academy and attended Walla Walla University She completed LPN school at Portland Adventist Hospital.  She worked as a nurse...

Dr. Andrew L. Bieber, 48, of County Line Road, Watsontown fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. At home, surrounded by his wife and children, Andy is perfect again in the arms of his Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on May 15th, 2022.  Andrew was diagnosed with glioblastoma April 13th, 2018. As in all aspects of Andy’s life, he denied the limitations placed on him much longer than anyone could have expected. Andy thrived on the love, prayers, and...

Betty J. Barrows, 96, of Milton, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday May 7, 2022 at Watsontown Health & Rehab Center. Born October 11, 1925 in Lewis Twp., Northumberland Co., she was the daughter of the late Frank P. and Mary Anna (Heddings) Cromley. On May 15, 1946, she married Bruce E. Barrows, and together they celebrated 55 years of marriage until his passing on October 29, 2001.  Betty worked and retired from Philco Ford in...