All Obituaries

Sara H. Earnest, 99, of Lewisburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Born March 7, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Stella (Strub) Mull.  On April 18, 1936, she married Clyde A. Earnest, who preceded her in death March 9, 1985.  Together they celebrated nearly 49 years of marriage. Sara retired from the former Quaker Manufacturing, Lewisburg. She enjoyed crafts and earlier in life, fishing. Most of all, Sara loved...

Mr. Frank S. Chase, 90, resident of Linntown for almost 50 years, died at home on July 14, 2019. He was the son of Dr. Francis S. Chase, Jr., formerly Dean of the Graduate School of Education at the University of Chicago, and Sue Wilbourne Elder Chase of Lynchburg, Virginia. Mr. Chase was born September 2, 1928 in Richmond, Virginia, and spent his boyhood in Richmond and Suffolk. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America, earning the rank of Eagle Scout. He spent many summers in White Stone...

Henry A. Hall, Jr., 73, of Watsontown, died Friday, July 12, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  Born May 14, 1946 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Henry A. and Kathryn M. (Catherman) Hall. Henry was a 1964 graduate of Warrior Run High School. Following graduation, he served in the United States Army.  Being a workaholic and good with his hands, he worked a variety of jobs over the years, including working on furnaces and vehicles. Henry would later retire from...

Harold D. Shook, 83, of Watsontown, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 8, 1936 in Williamsport, a son of the late Raymond Shook and Clara (Phillips) Shook Rea. He and his wife, the former Nancy L. (Hill) Reynolds, who survives, were married Oct. 14, 1972. Together they celebrated 47 years of marriage. Harold was a 1954 graduate of Watsontown High School. He served in the Marine Corps for eight years. Harold worked at the former...

Diana “Dee” Lynn Robinson, 70, of Winfield, died peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Geisinger Home Health and Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville. She was born November 14, 1948, in Washington D.C., a daughter of the late John Gorman Jr. and Dorothy (Kelly) Allen. She and her husband, the late Dennis Edward Robinson, were married April 14, 1978.  Together, they celebrated 41 years of marriage, and Dee celebrated 41 years of always being right. After graduating high...

Shirley L. Fisher, 89, a longtime resident of Allenwood, was received into the loving hands of the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. She was born March 1, 1930 in Duboistown, a daughter of the late John and Martha (Wheeler) Hamilton.  On March 5, 1959 she married Donald R. Fisher Sr. who preceded her in death February 15, 2005.  Together they celebrated nearly 56 years of marriage. Shirley worked at various local businesses,...

Dennis Edward Robinson, 77, of Winfield, died peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Geisinger Home Health and Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville. He was born March 24, 1942 in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Nelson and Alice (Guthridge) Robinson.  He and his wife, the late Diana “Dee” Lynn Allen, were married April 14, 1978. Together they celebrated 41 years of marriage. Dennis was a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder with a multi-disciplinary degree focusing on...

Joan M. Hann, 84, of Muncy, died Wednesday, Jul. 3, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born May 23, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Helen T. (McMahon) Sewell. She married Simon Hann, Jr., who preceded her in death Oct. 20, 2003. Together they celebrated 49 years of marriage. Joan was a graduate of St. Brendan’s Catholic High School, Brooklyn, NY. She worked as a sales associate for the former Hess’s and Macy’s, retiring in...

James D. “Jim” Bartlow, Sr., 72, of Muncy, died Tuesday, Jul. 2, 2019 at the Milton Nursing & Rehab Center. Born March 10, 1947 in Lewisburg, he was a son of the late Alvin E. and Maybelle (Snyder) Bartlow. He married the former Laura R. Bieber, who preceded him in death Dec. 7, 2011. Together they celebrated 38 years of marriage. Jim attended East Lycoming High School. He worked as a logger and heavy equipment operator for Paul McConnell Logging in Picture Rocks for 25...

Donna M. Slear, of Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Donna was born September 28, 1949 in Dauphin County. She was a daughter of the late Paul E. and Geneva E. (Sanders) Crow. On October 6, 1973, she married Gary W. Slear, who preceded her in death July 4, 2006. Together they celebrated 32 years of marriage. Donna was a graduate of Lewisburg High School and the former Ellen Cushing College, near Philadelphia. She worked as a...