All Obituaries

Richard Eugene Hort, of Horizon Avenue, Northumberland, a son of the late Robert and Mary (Bennett) Hort of Danville, passed away, Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was a 1959 graduate of Danville High School and then attended the University of Buffalo on a football scholarship. A standout linebacker and team captain, he was selected to play in the Gem Bowl in Erie. Richard majored in physical education and began his teaching and coaching career in 1963 at...

Samuel T. Sterling, 69, of Catawissa Avenue, Sunbury, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at his home.   Samuel was born March 12, 1953, in Sunbury a son of the late Harry G. and Thelma Sterling.   He was a graduate of Sunbury High School. Samuel later took over the family business, the Squeeze In, and ran it until he retired. Samuel is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Nicole and Matthew Harris of Sunbury; grandchildren Tyler, Isabella, Maverick and Aubrey, and one...

Northumberland- Walter F. Swank, 87 a resident of the Lewis Building passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at home. Walter was born February 13,1935 in Rockefeller Twp., Northumberland County a son late William and Anna (Bastress) Swank. On Nov. 29, 1970 he married the former Dorothy Mae Young who preceded him in death on Nov. 21, 2015. He attended Sunbury Schools. He retired from the Selinsgrove Center as a custodian after many years of service. Walter enjoyed camping and had a site at...

Sunbury - Donna J. Bower, 72, of Broadway Street, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 in UPMC Williamsport. Donna was born December 1, 1950, in Sunbury a daughter of the late Samuel and Geraldine (Frederick) Gilbert. She married Lamar R. Bower, who preceded her in death in 1987. She was graduate of Selinsgrove High School and then Empire Beauty School. Donna worked in a salon for several years before taking time off to raise a family, she later returned to work and worked...

Sunbury - Jerry L. Stettler, 81, of Chestnut Street, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Jerry was born September 20, 1941 in Sunbury a son of the late Norman and Carrie (Garman) Stettler.  He married the former Elaine Shultz who survives. He was a 1960 graduate of Sunbury High School. Jerry worked at Weis Markets in his teens and early twenties, then went to work for Wayne Swank construction, which lead to him...

Robert Earl Redelberger Sr, 16 Amy Street, Sunbury went to meet his Lord & Savior on January 11, 2023.  He was born May 2, 1947, in Hazelton the son of the late Earl H. and Helen E. (Reich) Redelberger of Northumberland.  He married Linda, she was his best friend and the love of his life, his passing breaks a 25 year marital bond. He was a graduate of Northumberland High School class of 1965.  Bob served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam...

Sunbury - Sara Jane Dyer, 86 of Mile Run Road, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at her home. She was born March 12, 1936 in Sunbury a daughter of the late Ralp and Anna (Loreman) Gelnett. On June 19, 1955 she married Charles W. Dyer who survives. As a homemaker, Mrs. Dyer took great pride and raising her children, caring for her home, baking and crocheting. In addition to her husband of 67 years, Sara is survived by; three daughters and one...

Richard L. “Dick” Radel, of Danville, passed away at home, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. He was born May 26, 1936, a son of Violet Bastress and Howard “Bud” Holdren. He retired from PPL as a coal yard foreman. Dick was an active member of Masonic Lodge 22 in Sunbury for 63 years and since 2006 was a member of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and being in the outdoors in general. He was a master woodworker who could fix almost...

Northumberlandland - Joan E. Pittiglio, 94, of Queen Street, passed away, Friday, January 6, 2023 at The Gardens in Orangeville. Joan was born September 6, 1928 in Sunbury a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Glace) Wirth.  On December 27, 1950, she married Vincent Pittiglio, who preceded her in death in February 2016. She was a 1946 graduate of Sunbury High School. Joan was a former member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Northumberland and currently a member of St. Monica...

Selinsgrove - Jennifer Sue Heintzelman Karge, 59, of Goodhart Circle, passed from this life on Friday, January 6, 2023, after a four year battle with cancer, at her sister's home, surrounded by family and friends who loved her.  She traveled this journey with extreme courage and grace.   Jennifer was born in Sunbury, the youngest daughter of the late John and June Heintzelman and the stepdaughter of the late Jack Benner.   Jennifer attended Shikellamy...