All Obituaries

On this day, July 6, 2020, Jesus opened his arms to greet Mabel L. Jones.  Born to the late Reid and Lura Joines of York County.   She was the third child and first girl in a family of 15 children, 12 of which are still living.  She was making biscuits at the age of 9 and “tending to babies” while her parents worked the fields.  She survived the hardships of the depression with her abilities of making the most out of a...

James L. “Jim” Garthwaite, Jr., 71, of Watsontown, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Born May 12, 1949 in Danville, he was the son of the late James L., Sr. and Doris L. (Jones) Garthwaite.  On April 28, 1979 he married the former Susan J. Wright and they have celebrated 41 years of marriage.  He was a 1967 graduate of Warrior Run High School and served honorably in the US Air Force. Jim owned and operated Jim...

Percy J. Webb, 61, of Lewisburg, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  He formerly resided in the Watsontown and Turbotville area. He was born in Lewisburg on June 15, 1959, a son of Harold L. Webb of Watsontown and the late Madeline P. (Booth) Webb who died June 10, 2004. He was a 1977 graduate of Warrior Run High School and was employed at NuTec Tool of Watsontown for over 25 years. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting and fishing and was a...

William R. Salvesen, 87, of St. Anthony Street, Lewisburg, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Watsontown Health and Rehab. He was born March 31, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY and was a machine designer for many years.  He was a veteran of the US Air Force. In keeping with his wishes, no services will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to Brooks Funeral Home & Cremation Svc, PC, 124 Main Street, Watsontown. 

Joseph J. Malloy, Jr., 81, of Turbotville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at UPMC - Williamsport Hospital. Born April 28, 1939 in Shamokin, he was the son of the late Joseph J., Sr. and Eleanor (Swank) Malloy.  He married the former Marjorie L. Long, on January 18, 1964 and together they celebrated 56 years of marriage. Joseph was a 1957 graduate of Shamokin High School.  He worked as a truck driver most of his life, working for Branch Motor Express and...

Susie E. Betz, 92, of Turbotville, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Muncy Valley Skilled Nursing Unit.  Born January 29, 1928 in Unityville, Columbia Co., she was the daughter of the late Harry and M. Elizabeth Gordner.  On October 27, 1947, she married John C. Betz and celebrated 72 years of marriage this past year. Susie was a 1946 graduate of Hughesville High School.  She retired from Schnadig Corp. in...

P. Douglas Bogart, 49, of Pottsgrove Rd., Danville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on June 16, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born September 2, 1970 in Lewisburg, he was the son of Paul S. and Pearl E. (Smith) Bogart, of Danville.  On July 2, 1988 he married the former Jill D. Llewellyn and together they would have celebrated 32 years of marriage this year. Doug was a 1988 graduate of Danville Area High School.  He worked for TRW in...

Jessie E. Taylor, 79, of Watsontown went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 12, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather to his devoted family. He was born in Houston, Texas, on November 13, 1940 and was the son of the late James E. Taylor and the late Dorothy Irwin.  On February 27, 1960, he married the former Marie A. Mannella. Jessie was a proud United States Air Force veteran and a long-time member of the Delaware Run Wesleyan Church. He...

Brenda M. Hurst, 58, of Turbot Twp., Milton, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at her home. Born January 20, 1962 in Ephrata, she was the daughter of Esther (Zimmerman) Souder and the late Ivan S. Burkholder.  On March 20, 1982, she married Nelson E. Hurst and together they celebrated 38 years of marriage. Brenda had a passion for young children and a good heart.  She was a member of East District Mennonite Church, Watsontown, where she was an active participant with...

Anthony N. Hurst, 14, of Turbot Twp., Milton, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home. Born February 25, 2006 in Lewisburg, he was the son of Nelson E. Hurst and the late Brenda M. (Burkholder) Hurst. Anthony enjoyed working with wood and making furniture.  He was very skilled and was always a willing hand to anyone.  He enjoyed hunting and trapping, and restored garden tractors. He was a member of East District Mennonite Church, Watsontown. In addition to...