All Obituaries

Phyllis E. Benjamin, of Lewisburg, formerly of Wall, N.J., passed away on the morning of Sunday, March 24, 2019, in her home after a long illness. Phyllis was born Sept. 30, 1932, in Jersey City, N.J., the daughter of the late J. Edward and Madeline P. (Pollard) Smith. On April 18, 1953, she married Richard W. Benjamin in Spring Lake, N.J., who preceded her in death in 2010. Their loving union thrived for 57 years. Phyllis is survived by her brothers, James Smith of Wall, N.J., and Wayne...

Timothy L. Stover, 68, of Selinsgrove, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born December 15, 1950 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Irvin and Myrtle (Bowes) Stover. Tim was a 1968 graduate of Lewisburg High School. Earlier in life, he worked as a quality control engineer at the former Pennsylvania House Furniture Company, Lewisburg for 25 years. Tim later worked for the Lawrence-McFadden Co., Philadelphia. Most recently, he owned and operated...

William J. Adams, 94, formerly of Lewisburg, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Baylor Scott and White Medical Center, Waxahachie, TX. Bill, as he was known to friends and associates, resided at Riverwoods Retirement Community for 20 years prior to moving to Texas to live with his son and family in 2017. Bill was born September 2, 1924, one of two sons and one daughter of the late Leon C. and Nellie M. Adams. On December 30th, 1950, he married the former Betty M. Kurtz of Shamokin,...

Stanley D. Anderson, 90, of Lewisburg, died Monday, March 11, 2019 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg, PA. He was born October 4, 1928 in Lake Forest, IL to the late Stanley D. Anderson Sr. and Jane McDonald Anderson.  Following his mother's death, he was adopted by his late step mother, Margaret Anderson.  Stanley is survived by his loving sister, Sara Jane (Sally) Anderson, step-brother John Mudge Sr. and Sidney, step-niece Margo Mudge and John Williams, and step-nephew John (Jack)...

Elizabeth Jane Rife, 70, of Williamsport, went to her heavenly home Saturday, March 9, 2019 at her home. Born March 18, 1949 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late George A. and Harriet A. (Miller) Rife. Jane was a 1969 graduate of Warrior Run High School. She previously worked at Brodart, Williamsport prior to a lengthy career as a supervisor in fire rating at Liberty Mutual, Williamsport. Jane retired as an assistant from Dr. Steven Hartung’s, DPM. She was a member of St....

John A. Murray, 71, a longtime resident of Watsontown, died Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at his home. He was born April 26, 1947 in Williamsport, a son of the late Dale and Grace (Moyer) Murray.  On August 26, 1985 he married the former Donna Jones, who survives. Together they celebrated 33 years of marriage. John was a 1965 graduate of Warrior Run High School and attended the former Williamsport Area Community College.  He retired from PennDOT where he served in various roles. ...

James R. “Jimmy” Yonkin, Jr., 54, of New Columbia, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 27, 2019  He was born August 29, 1964 in Lewisburg, a son of the late James R. Sr. and Caroline E. (Snyder) Yonkin.    Jim was a 1982 graduate of Milton High School. Early in life, he would work for ConAgra, Milton, Great Coaster, Selinsgrove, C&I Boilers, Montoursville. Most recently, Jim worked for Millwright Local 443, Lebanon. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and...

Roy L. “Pop” Rathmell, 82, of New Berlin, passed away at Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville He was born April 18, 1936 in Watsontown, a son of the late Harold L. and Ruth M. (Mauser) Rathmell.  On July 21, 1956, he married the former Martha Bowersox and together they celebrated 62 years of marriage. Pop was a 1954 graduate of Watsontown High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps reserves. Pop retired from the former North Star...