All Obituaries

Northumberland – Amy Virginia Keefer, 91, formerly of Orange Street, transitioned to a better life, Tuesday morning, October 20, 2020 in Grandview Health Home, Danville where she had resided for the past three years, as a result of COVID-19. She was born July 11, 1929 in Winfield a daughter of the late Arthur D. and Hazel G. (Fetter) Sanders.  On March 17, 1946 she married Paul Albert Keefer who preceded her in death in 2002. She attended Snyder County Schools.  Mrs....

Northumberland - Enid J. Lahr, 84 of Old Danville Highway went home to be with her Lord on October 13, 2020 at ManorCare, Sunbury. Enid was born July 21, 1936 in Sayre a daughter of the late Claude and Mildred (Lindley) Billings. On July 18, 1959 she married Wendle R. Lahr who survives. Enid graduated in 1957 from the High School Division of Eastern Pilgrim College. She was employed with the local funeral home, as their organist, while living in Carthage, NY.  Within the Church of The...

Shirley Lucille Lytle, 92, of Northumberland, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 4, 2020. She was born Nov. 27, 1927, to the late Lydia (Musselman) Smith and Ralph Smith. Shirley attended Sunbury High School and graduated from Empire Beauty School. She married Eugene Lytle Sr. in 1946 and they had one son, Eugene Lytle Jr. After the loss of her first husband, she was married again in 1984 to William White. She spent many years working for Champ Hats in Sunbury. Following...

Northumberland - Darlis J. Craven, 79, of Diner Rd went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, surrounded by her family at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born on February 22, 1941 in Danville a daughter of the late Joseph K. and Florence A. (Oberdorf) Swank. Darlis was a graduate of Northumberland High School and many years later, received her college degree from Susquehanna University. She retired from as a chemical operator for Merck & Co. Mrs....

Ard R. Strauser, 81, a lifetime resident of Northumberland was called home to be with the Lord on September 28th, 2020.  He was born on June 25, 1939 at Sunbury Community Hospital to Richard Strauser and Ardie (Schrey) Strauser also of Northumberland.   Ard was a graduate of the Northumberland High School Class of 1957 and 1960 graduate of PA School of Gunsmithing.  After college, Ard married his classmate and love of his life, Rebecca A....

Lewisburg - Ruth L. Peters, 93, formerly of Mifflinburg, died Friday, September 25, 2020 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg. She was born February 18, 1927 in Monroe Township, Snyder County, a daughter of the late James P. and Della (Nerhood) Lepley.  Her husband of 67 years, Earl D. Peters, preceded her in death on April 1, 2016. Ruth enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, and bird watching.  Her greatest delights were her family and friends, each of whom she called "darling";...

It is with deep sorrow and much love, that we mourn the passing of Janine L. Ankins, known to family and close friends as “Bunky” on Friday, September 18, 2020, at the age of 55 Years. She was born December 28, 1964 in Philadelphia a daughter of Walter Wesley and Patricia Ankins. She started her life in Pennsylvania,  she attended school in New Jersey, and latter moved to Naples Florida, where she ended up graduating from Lely High School with the class of 1983. Out...

Northumberland - Jeffrey W. Springer, 60, of Sixth Street was called over the Super Highway, doing what he loved most, driving his truck and riding his motorcycle on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. Jeff was born June 10, 1960 in Sunbury a son of Joan Nadine (Hixson) Springer of Northumberland and the late George Arthur Springer.  He was a 1978 graduate of Shikellamy High School where he attended Vo-Tech for auto mechanics. For the last 12 years, Mr. Springer has been employed as a...

Northumberland – Richard L. Kitchen Sr., 80, Point Twp. Drive, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg.  Richard was born November 20, 1939 in Bloomsburg a son of the late Wilmer and Lois (Styer) Kitchen.  He graduated from Bloomsburg high school and later Bloomsburg University where he earned his Bachelors Degree in teaching.  He was a Biology Teacher and wrestling coach for several years prior to getting in to the...

  Robert J. Davies Jr., 69, of Northumberland, passed away peacefully Sept. 6, 2020, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. He was born July 23, 1951, a son of the late Dorothy (Boden) and Robert Davies Sr. Robert was a 1969 graduate of Nether Providence High School. He retired after many years of service as a boilermaker with Philadelphia Local 13. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Selinsgrove. Bob “Rooster”...