All Obituaries

Clyde M. Gãss, II, 62, of West Milton, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born July 7, 1960, in Carbondale, PA. On August 29, 1990, he married the former Lori Brouse who survives. Together they celebrated 32 years of marriage. Clyde was a 1978 graduate of Lewisburg High School. He served honorably with the U.S. Army in many capacities including drill sergeant, sniper, and demolitions expert, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant E-6. Proud of...

Matthew P. Snyder, 52, of Muncy, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport, with his loving wife by his side. Born July 15, 1970 in Williamsport, he was a son of Kenneth N. Snyder, of Pennsdale, and the late Joan B. (Koons) Snyder. On November 4, 2017 he married the former Kelly Wiseman, the love of his life, and together they celebrated five years of marriage. Matthew was a 1988 graduate of Muncy High School.  He worked for his father in construction, then...

Kathryn A. “Kitty” Bittenbender, 90, formerly of Bangor, more recently of Watsontown, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Grandview Nursing and Rehab, Danville. She was born November 3, 1932 in Bangor, a daughter of the late Nevin I. and Evelyn B. (Keat) Deitz.  On May 17, 1964 she married Robert S. Bittenbender who preceded her in death on October 5, 1999.  Together they celebrated 35 years of marriage. Kitty was a 1950 graduate of Bangor High School and the...

Owen A. Aukema, 74 of Danville, Pa., formerly of Sussex, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 26, 2023, to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born on March 31, 1948, to Owen and Henrietta (Huizinga) Aukema. On August 15, 1975, he married the former Anna Mae Jaeger, who survives along with his two sons, Aaron (Christina) Aukema and their 5 children of Williamsport, PA and Joshua (Katie) Aukema of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one daughter, Corrie (Brian) Cieslukowski and their 8...

Lenora May Heywood, 73, of Montandon, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born September 27, 1949 in Alleghany County. On July 22, 1983 she married Clint Heywood, who survives. Together they celebrated 39 years of marriage. Lenora enjoyed raising and caring for her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren. She was fond of arts and crafts. Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, Arthur LaChance, of Texas; a daughter, Vicki...

David B. Plotts, 70, of Watsontown, died on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation, Danville. Born August 11, 1952 in Danville, he was a son of the late A. Larue, Jr. and Evelyn (Moore) Plotts. David was a 1971 graduate of Warrior Run High School.  He served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. David retired from ConAgra Foods after 34 years. He was a member of the Muffley-Huff Post #8206, V.F.W., Turbotville and a life member of...

Richard F. “Dick” Buck, 84, of Muncy, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at UPMC, Williamsport. Born July 1, 1938 in Montgomery, he was a son of the late Richard D. and Roberta (Hagenbuch) Buck. Dick was a graduate of Montgomery High School.  He worked for many years as an electrician. Dick attended Clinton Baptist Church, Montgomery. He was a member of the Watsontown Masonic Lodge #401 and the Bower Decker American Legion Post 251, Montgomery. In earlier years,...

Linda K. Shemory, 61, of Watsontown, died Thursday, January 12, 2023 at UPMC, Harrisburg. Born March 22, 1961 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Carlene (Feigles) Fornwalt.  On April 10, 2002, she married Boyd Shemory, who survives.  Together they celebrated 20 years of marriage. Linda was a 1979 graduate of Warrior Run High School and later earned her associates degree from McCann School of Business.  She previously worked as a seamstress and more...

Shirley L. Bower, 91, of Montgomery, died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Heritage Springs, Montoursville Born February 3, 1931 in Montgomery, she was the only child of the late Franklin and Carrie (Buss) Whidden. On November 4, 1951, she married John C. “Sonny” Bower, Jr. who preceded her in death Mar. 28, 2013.  Together they celebrated 61 years of marriage. Shirley was a 1949 graduate of the former Montgomery-Clinton High School. Earlier in life she worked at the former...

Steven John Staib, 58, of Muncy, died Saturday, January 7, 2023 in Lewisburg. Born May 22, 1964 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Robert H. Staib and Angeline M. (Giunta) Staib, who survives. Steven was a 1982 graduate of Muncy High School. He received an associate degree from the former Williamsport Area Community College, now Pennsylvania College of Technology. Steven worked at Muncy Homes for 40 years and was currently a sales manager. An avid outdoorsman, he loved camping and...