All Obituaries

Patricia E. Yost, 88, of Watsontown, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at her home. Born August 6, 1934 in Danville, she was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Mary L. (Pfleegor) Evans.  On February 10, 1951 she married James G. Yost, Sr. and together they celebrated 63 years of marriage until his passing on November 10, 2014. Patricia worked for Milton Shoe Factory, Philco-Ford, and then West Company.  She was a...

Nancy L. Kilgus, 82, of Watsontown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born June 13, 1940 in Watsontown, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Mary (Bachman) Beck.  On July 24, 1959 she married Richard D. Kilgus and together they celebrated 63 years of marriage. Nancy was a 1958 graduate of Watsontown High School.  She worked and retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, where she did clerical...

Charles Nelson Smith, 88, a resident of Nottingham Village, Northumberland, and formerly of Milton, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023.  He fought a courageous battle with cancer for 37 years. Charles was born on December 23, 1934 in the Exchange/White Hall area of Montour County, the son of the late Chester and Gladys (Houseknecht) Smith.  He graduated from the former North-Mont High School in 1952. On July 3, 1954 he married the former Ann L. Eichenlaub, the love of his...

Rodney D. "Bucky" Buck, Jr., 49, of Allenwood, passed away at home on Friday, January 20, 2023. Born August 2, 1973 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Rodney D. Buck, Sr. and Hannah (King) Buck of Allenwood.  He and his wife, the former Kayla M. Hollenbach have been together for over 21 years, having been married on December 15, 2018. He was a 1991 graduate of Warrior Run High School where he played baseball.  Earlier in life he was active with Little League...

Betty Dangoia, 95, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023 at the UPMC Divine Providence Hospice Unit. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Arlene King. She is survived by her two daughters, Deborah Smith Hardison (Ross) of State College and Suzanne Diaco of Athens, Ohio, and her three grandchildren, Michelle Diaco, Laura Diaco, and Alex Hardison. She was preceded in death by her second husband Maurice Dangoia. Betty was a 1944 graduate...

Dorothy M. Anderson, 86, of Anthony Twp., Muncy, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Born October 11, 1936 in Milton, she was the daughter of the late Rufus J. and Martha V. (Walls) Wagner.  She married Martin L. Anderson, Jr. and together they celebrated 37 years of marriage until his passing on November 25, 1992. Dorothy was a 1954 graduate of North Mont High School in Turbotville.  She volunteered for Evangelical Hospice for over 20...

Bessie G. Trate, 88, formerly of Watsontown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown where she had been residing recently. Born April 10, 1934 in Milton, she was the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Tressie (Reibsome) Trate. She was a 1952 graduate of Milton High School and a 1957 graduate of Susquehanna University.  She was employed for 27 years at the former Watsontown Bank (Sun Bank) and was the secretary/bookkeeper at First...

Leroy L. Cotner, 94, of Turbotville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Valley View Nursing Home, Montoursville. Born October 4, 1928 in Lewis Twp., he was the son of the late Lester O. and Lillie (Fenstermacher) Cotner, and the step-son of the late Martha Cotner.  On November 27, 1954 he married the former Ruth H. Springer, and together they celebrated 68 years of marriage. Leroy was a 1947 graduate of Turbotville Lewis Joint...

Nonnie Jo Pearson, 76, of Watsontown and formerly of Montgomery, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Watsontown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born October 2, 1946 in Danville, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Hannah (Smith) Rissel. Nonnie graduated from high school in Phoenix, Arizona.  She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, making ceramics, and had a knack for all arts and craft projects. She liked being outdoors and going camping.  Nonnie...

Lois J. Smith, 99, of Limestone Twp., Milton, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her home. Born February 21, 1923 in Turbot Twp., she was the daughter of the late Mertell and Jessie (Kramm) Diggan.  On September 21, 1941 she married Frank L. Smith and together they celebrated 58 years of marriage until his passing on December 17, 1999. Lois attended the Paradise one room school house and she worked on the family dairy farm her whole...