All Obituaries

Sunbury - Bruce C. Shoemaker, 70, of Sunbury Nursing and Rehab Center passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023.    Bruce was born January 15, 1953 in Sunbury a son of the late Bruce I. and Bernice (Clark) Shoemaker.   He was a high school graduate of Shikellamy High School and received his bachelors degree from Bloomsburg University.   Bruce formerly worked as a caseworker for the county, was a substitute teacher for Shikellamy School District, and most...

Annetta M. Kline, 87, of Front Street Apartments, Sunbury, passed away, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, at her home. Annetta was born March 24, 1937, in Harrisburg, a daughter of the late Emerson and Violet (McKinney) Pope. She was married to John Kline who preceded her in death in 2014. She worked in the deli for Weis Markets, Fourth Street, Sunbury. Annetta was a member of the Order of the Amaranths, White Shrine and the Eastern Star. She loved cats and dogs, playing Bingo and helping fellow...

William C. "Bill" Rudy Jr., 70, of Elliott Drive, Northumberland, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at Geisinger Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Danville. Bill was born April 26, 1953, in Lewisburg, a son of the late William C. Rudy Sr. and Doris M. Beck. On March 24, 1973, he married Savilla M. Young who survives. He was a 1971 graduate of Shikellamy High School. Bill was supervisor for Wilhold in Sunbury for 35 years prior to their closing. He...

Sunbury - Arlene A. Knepp, 96, formerly of Front Street, passed away November 11, 2023 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.     Arlene was born April 6, 1927 in Shickshinny a daughter of the late Freas W. and Josephine E. (Peters) Hontz.   She worked for Geisinger Medical Center for many years.   Arlene was a member of the First Reformed United Church of Christ, Sunbury.     She enjoyed playing cards and puzzles but her greatest joy came...

Jason P. Brown, 45 of Northumberland, entered into rest on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Jason was born on May 12, 1978. He was the son of Diane (Young) Brown and the late Scott Brown. He attended and graduated from Shikellamy High School and Penn State University.   Jason was employed at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.   Jason was married for 6 years to his loving wife, Deanna (Brogan) Brown, with whom he enjoyed...

Marcella B. (Long) Specht, 96, of Northumberland entered eternal rest with the Lord on Wednesday, November 9, 2023. Marcella was born on July 11, 1927, the daughter of Clair W. and Bertha (Tietsworth) Long, in Elysburg, PA. She attended and graduated from the Elysburg Schools. Marcella was married for 51 years to her Husband, H. James (Jim) Specht who preceded her in passing to the Lord in 2002. Marcella enjoyed bowling for many years at the Northumberland American Legion Post 44, she had...

Sunbury - Timothy P. Rebuck, 71 of Riland Road passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Tim was born March 8, 1952 in Sunbury a son of the late Guy L. and Mabel (Michaels) Rebuck.  On August 14, 1970 he married the former Dianne M. Phillips who survives. Tim attended Sunbury Schools.  He retired after 45 years of service with Mohawk Doors, Inc., Northumberland and was a member of their bowling league. Mr....

Bruce E. Shoch, 87, a resident of the Riverfront Apartments, Sunbury, passed away Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Nursing & Rehabilitation at The Mansion. He was born June 22, 1936, in Trenton, NJ, a son of the late George E. and Alice L. (Bartlett) Shoch. on Nov. 24, 1956, he married the former Sandra Lee Reichenbach who preceded him in death Oct. 23, 2010. He was a graduate of Sunbury High School. Bruce owned and operated his own dairy farm until his retirement. Bruce was a...

Watsontown - Shirley A. Kemberling, 85, Elm Street, formerly of Sunbury, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at her home.     Shirley was born April 2, 1938 in Milton a daughter of the late, Rosswell H. and Katherine M. (Bailey) Baker.  On July 10, 1959 she married Albert W. Kemberling Jr, who preceded her in death on August 2, 2019, after 60 years of marriage.     She was a 1956 graduate of Milton High School.   Shirley worked until she was...

    Sunbury - Darlis J. Ackley, 84 passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg. Darlis was born April 10, 1939 in Sunbury a daughter of the late William H. and Helen C. (Zettlemoyer) Kessler. She was a member of the former Albright United Methodist Church, Sunbury. Mrs. Ackley had a great love for life which included; taking drives, going for ice cream, particularly at the Purple Cow, the music of Elvis, crocheting,...