All Obituaries

Lois C. Ranck, 91, Turbotville, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 in Ohio where she had been residing with her daughter and son-in-law for the past four years. Born November 28, 1929 in Lewis Township, Northumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Roy J. and Pearl E. (Evans) Menges.  She was married to Eugene E. Ranck for 47 years until his death January 2, 1996. She was a 1947 graduate of Turbotville High School and assisted in the daily operations of the family farm,...

James L. Stehr, Sr., 74, of Watsontown, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his home. Born June 16, 1946 in Schuylkill County, he was the son of the late John L. and Marie K. (Kehler) Stehr.  On April 23, 1966 he married the former Sharon A. Kerstetter and they would have celebrated 55 years of marriage later this month. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of the Watsontown American Legion and former...

Fred Lewelyn Quigg, 86, died peacefully in Turbotville, PA, at the Pfleegor Family Farm, where he was surrounded by loved ones, following a short bout with lung cancer. Fred was born on April 23, 1934, in Oroville, Washington to Allen (Clyde) and Opal Quigg. His extended family were pioneer homesteaders that settled in the Okanogan Highlands of North Central Washington, close to the Canadian Border. He spent his formative years living in a small home on a lovely creek in Chesaw, Wa., and...

Sharon M. Whitebread, age 78, passed away peacefully Monday, March 22, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  Born August 10, 1942, Sharon was raised in Mifflinville by Elsie and Frank Clemons and was daughter to Mary Irene Livziey Yachimowski. Sharon was a deep and caring grandmother to her grandchildren and great grandchildren and will be greatly missed. Sharon retired from Bercon in Berwick and was able to travel and live with her husband in American Samoa and Puerto Rico for...

Harry W. Hoy, 83, of Lewis Twp., passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 22, 2021 at his home. Born October 8, 1937 in Watsontown, he was the son of the late Clifton R. and Alverna (Wright) Hoy.   On September 28, 1956, he married the former Bonita B. Golder and together they celebrated 64 years of marriage. Harry was a graduate of Milton High School, and served honorably in the US National Guard for four years.  He was employed at...

Gary L. Byers, 69, of Broadway Road, Danville, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Heritage Springs Memory Care Center, Lewisburg, Born May 14, 1951 in Lewisburg, he was the son of the late Elmer and Helen (Beck) Byers. He was a graduate of Warrior Run High School.  Gary enjoyed hunting and restoring antique cars. He is survived by his two brothers and their families. Family and friends are invited to call from 9:30 to 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 25th, at Brooks Funeral...

Dale E. Sechler was born on February 22, 1954 and passed away on March 18, 2021 of an apparent heart attack at the age of 67.  He was the son of the late George S. Sechler and Elizabeth (Tanner) Sechler and brother to Joyce P. Sechler of Monterey, CA.  He is the uncle of Talal F. Melhem (who has two children:  Kareem and Stephanie) of Roseville, CA.  Dale wore many career hats over the years  from big rig driver, steel worker, PA House...

Joan E. Fox, 82, of Watsontown, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 15, 1938 in Delaware Twp., Northumberland Co., she was the daughter of the late Gerald R. and Dorothy (Smith) Crawford.  On October 19, 1959, she married Joseph R. Fox and together they celebrated 50 years of marriage until his passing on December 20, 2009. She had worked and retired from West Company after 50 years.  Joan...

Joseph D. “Joe” Weaver, 100, of Watsontown, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born October 17, 1920 in Watsontown, he was the son of the late Drew and Besse (Kramer) Weaver.   On September 7, 1943, he married the former Jane M. Dingle and together they celebrated 76 years of marriage until her passing on May 3, 2020. He was a 1939 graduate of Watsontown High School where he played...

Dorothy M. Diehl, 101, passed away peacefully Monday, March 15, 2021 at Watsontown Health and Rehab where she had been residing. Born August 2, 1919 in Mahoning Twp., Montour County, she was the daughter of the late Harold A. and Georgia E. (Hendrickson) Harding.  Her husband, Carl Eugene Diehl preceded her in death in August of 1964. She was a 1938 graduate of John Harris High School and a 1939 graduate of Central PA Business College in Harrisburg. She enjoyed watching Phillies...