All Obituaries

Rody Grosso, 88, of Milton for the past 16 years, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. There will be no services. The family is being assisted by the Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home, 308 Main St. Watsontown.

Lucille (Rothermel) Aurand, 102, of Lewisburg, walked from her home in which she has lived for 66 years into eternal peace and rest on Sunday, May 12th, Mothers Day. Lucille was a daughter of the late Clarence and Mabel Rothermel, of Sunbury.  She was born and raised in Sunbury, until 1938, when she married the late James C. Aurand and moved to Lewisburg where she remained. She worked for five years outside the home at Royal Imprints and Stein’s Flowers, both of Lewisburg. ...

W. Dean Metzger, 88, a longtime resident of Winfield, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at The Manor at Penn Village, Selinsgrove. He was born July 1, 1930 in Penn Twp., Snyder County, a son of the late Filbert C. “King” and Anna F. (Fisher) Metzger.  On November 25, 1948 he married the former Shirley B. Warntz and together they celebrated nearly 56 years of marriage before her passing on October 19, 2004. Dean attended a one room school house until 9th grade and went on...

Eleanor Butler (Pangburn) Shelly, 93, passed away May 1, 2019, at Nottingham Village. Born on December 26, 1925, Eleanor was a daughter of the late John W. and Francis E. (Butler) Pangburn, of Lewisburg. She married the late Robert Shelly, who preceded her in death in January of 2014. Upon graduation from high school, Eleanor worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad in the corporate headquarters in Philadelphia. After marrying Robert on January 19, 1952, she resided with her husband in...

Cathy D. (Fertig) Rowles, 60, of Osceola Mills, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at her home. She was born December 3, 1958 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Robert William Fertig and Emma (Geiswite) Fertig, who survives.  On March 29, 1977 she married Ronald Rowles, who survives. Together they celebrated 42 years of marriage. Cathy attended Lewisburg Schools.  She spent most of her early years raising and caring for her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...

William L. “Bill” Thomas, 97, a longtime resident of Montgomery, died Friday, April 26, 2019 at Watsontown Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born August 31, 1921 in Allenwood, a son of the late Lewis and Mary Ellen (Reaser) Thomas.  On February 5, 1944, he married the former Betty Snook and together they celebrated 62 years of marriage until her death on June 21, 2006. Bill was a 1939 graduate of Watsontown High School.  He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942...

Carson D. Wagner, 94, of Watsontown, died Monday, April 22, 2019 at Watsontown Health and Rehab Center. He was born June 24, 1924 in Winfield, a son of the late Luther and Mary (Hollenbach) Wagner.  On January 1, 1944, he married the former Eleanor Sherwood and together they celebrated 75 years of marriage. Carson served honorably in the United States Army during World War II.  He retired from the former American Home Foods, now ConAgra, Milton. Following retirement, Carson owned...

Emily M. Gottschall, 84, of Watsontown, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born October 10, 1934 in rural Turbotville, a daughter of the late Ralph and Kathryn (Aunkst) Crawford.  On November 11, 1961 she married Richard C. Gottschall, who preceded her in death February 7, 2012. Together they celebrated 50 years of marriage. Emily attended Watsontown School’s.  She worked for several years at the former Montgomery Mills, before...

Karen J. Russell, formerly of Lacey, Washington, died on April 17, 2019 at the age of 74. Our mom was a practical person. She was an easy listener and thoughtful friend. She felt deeply, and kept much on the inside. She was a devoted grandma who met her grandchildren at their school bus as long as she could. She taught them the value of dedicated, consistent work and the principle of cutting apple slices in a particular way. She loved working the Highlights Hidden Pictures puzzles with...

Gary W. Hassenplug, 72, of Watsontown, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. He was born November 18, 1946 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Charles and Mary (Carlson) Hassenplug. On May 1, 1977 he married the former Patricia Criswell, who survives. Together they celebrated 41 years of marriage. Gary was a 1965 graduate of Lewisburg High School. He began his career as a crane operator at the former Philco, Watsontown and then worked at Milton Manufacturing for...