All Obituaries

Audrey F. Minnick, 90, formerly of Lewisburg, died on November 14, 2018 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland. She was born February 20, 1928 in Catawissa Twp., Columbia County, a daughter of the late Newton and Bessie (Kreischer) Rider. On August 12, 1949 she married Albert Leland Minnick and together they celebrated 56 years of marriage until his death on June 7, 2006. Audrey graduated high school in Catawissa.  She enjoyed raising and taking care of her family. Audrey was a member...

Patricia Ruth Treasure Gardner, 89, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 3, 2018. She went by many names - Pat, Patsy (only her husband could get away with that name), Preacher’s wife, Mom, but her favorite one was Gigi for Grandmother Gardner. She was born April 25, 1929 in New Kensington, the daughter of the late Francis and Bertha (Hankey) Treasure.  Pat received her bachelor’s degree from Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh.  While there, she met her...

Mary Jane Snook, 67, of Allenwood, died unexpectedly Friday, November 2, 2018 at her home. She was born December 29, 1950 in Millville, a daughter of the late LaRue and Anna (Hill) Harris. On November 22, 1986 she married Lawrence “Larry” Snook, who survives. Together they celebrated 31 years of marriage. Jane was a 1969 graduate of Warrior Run High School. She worked at the former Acme Markets, Lewisburg. Most recently she worked at Giant Foods, Danville in the bakery. Jane...

Angela Marie Smith, 50, of New Columbia, died Monday, October 29, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born May 17, 1968 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late Alfred M. Smith Jr. and Julia (Shutt) Smith, who survives. Angela was a graduate of Milton High School.  She was passionate about taking care of elderly in need and worked for United Cerebral Palsy of Central Pennsylvania (UCP), located in Selinsgrove. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Lewisburg,...

Cleared for takeoff! On October 25, 2018 pilot Frederick “Fred” D. Kessler made his final departure from life far sooner than expected, precise vectors unknown but safe passage to final destination guaranteed. After decades of relatively unblemished health, Fred was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in late summer 2018.  After a short but intense battle with the dreaded disease and its many challenging treatments, he died quietly at Nottingham Village Nursing Center at...

Our beloved mother, Renee Jeanne (Capon) Soges, returned to “la source” October 12th, 2018. She will be missed by her husband of nearly 70 years, Francis Charles Soges, her sister (Lucienne Capon), her children (Celine Soges, Dr. Laurence Soges, Francoise Bettner), and their spouses (Donna Soges, Mark Bettner), five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She was born March 16th 1925 in Virton, Belgium. Her journey from a small Belgian town to Lewisburg, PA, was not...

Anna Irene Klotz, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem. She was born January 11, 1939 in Bethlehem, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Mankos) Holetz.  On November 26, 1954, she married the Milton H. “Jay” Klotz, Jr. Together they celebrated 63 years of marriage before his death May 19, 2018. Anna worked for Just Born, Inc, Bethlehem and in the cafeteria at Bethlehem area school districts. In her spare...

Shannon M. Parrish, Sr., 74, formerly of Milton passed away Friday, October 5, 2018 at his home in Trout Run. In keeping with Shannon’s wishes, there will be no services.

It is with great sadness that the family of William W. “Bill” Crist Sr. announces his passing on September 22, 2018, at the age of 79. Bill was the son of the late Walter and Grace (Moser) Crist, of White Mills, PA. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, the former Joan Iloff. Bill was a 1957 graduate of Hawley High School. He was formerly employed as a heavy equipment mechanic in Williamsport and Berwick. Bill was a member of the Montandon United Methodist...