All Obituaries

Reynold L. Waters, 69, of Valley View, formerly of Millersburg passed away suddenly Friday morning, May 1, 2026 at his home. Reynold was born in Harrisburg on Sunday, September 16, 1956 a son of the late Vinson and Elsie Oxenrider Waters. He was raised in Millersburg, where he lived most of his life and graduated from the Millersburg High School. He was an accomplished cook, having worked as a line cook at Holiday Inn for many years. He was a member of the the Church of Jesus Christ of ...

Elwood A. "Woody" Artz, 84, of Williamstown, passed away Wednesday morning, April 29, 2026 at the Hershey Medical Center surrounded by his family. Woody was born in Harrisburg on Tuesday, August 19, 1941, a son of the late Leroy and Annabelle Long Artz. He was a 1959 graduate of the former Williamstown High School. Woody was a longtime retired employee from AMP Inc., Williamstown, where he was a tool and die repairman. He was a member of the Twin Valley Alliance Church, ...

Nancy J. Walker, 80, of Tremont formerly of Lebanon passed away Friday evening, April 24, 2026. Nancy was born in Lebanon, September 30, 1945, a daughter of the late Aldus and Elizabeth Shenk Yingst. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis M. Walker; brothers, Herbert, Aldus, Chester, Mervin and Vernon Yingst; a sister Jessie Wanner. Nancy will be laid to rest on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:30 am at the Indiantown Gap National ...

Thomas G. McCready, a lifelong resident of Williamstown, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, April 17, 2026 on his 69th birthday surrounded by his family at UPMC - Harrisburg. Born in Harrisburg on Wednesday April 17, 1957, a son of the late Donald "Gus" and Marian Carvell McCready. He was a 1975 graduate of Williams Valley High School. In 1978, Tom began working for Lewis Industrial Supply, Harrisburg, where he was a loyal employee for the last 48 years. He dedicated his ...

Patsy A. Trutt, 86, of Halifax, passed away early Thursday morning, April 9, 2026 at the Heritage Mills Personal Care Home. Born in Halifax on Wednesday, January 17, 1940, a daughter of the late Lynn and Winfred Stoneroad Bowman.  Patsy was a retired certified nursing assistant, working for Susquehanna Lutheran Nursing Home, Millersburg.  She attended Armstrong Valley Baptist Church. Patsy will be remembered for being a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great ...

Linda Sharon Smeltz, of Halifax, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Harrisburg Hospital. Born on December 31, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Anna Williard. She was a 1967 graduate of Upper Dauphin Area High School. Linda was preceded in death by her beloved son, Gary Machamer, whom she missed dearly; her sisters, Romaine Worhacz, Joanne Cessna, and Carol Williard; and her brothers, Robert, Donald, Fred, and Carl Williard. Linda is survived by her ...

Darla J. Osman, 85, of Millersburg, went home to be with the Lord, Monday evening, April 6, 2026 at her home. Born in Millersburg on Monday, July 22, 1940, a daughter of the late Russell Straub and Eva Mae Schrawder Paul. Darla worked previously at the Lenkerville Elementary School. She also worked at the former Muskin Shoe Factory. Darla was last employed at the print shop at the former Upper Dauphin Sentinel. She was a very active and faithful member of the Millersburg Assembly of God, ...

Gloria J. (Rupp) Brown, 78, of Dalmatia, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026 at her home. Gloria was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, holiday decorating, and raising animals. In recent years, she tended to a continuous managerie of chickens, ducks, turkey, and geese. Gloria retired from Brubaker Tool Company. Gloria was a petite woman with the fight of a giant. She was a 20 plus year cancer survivor. She battled long-term, ongoing radiation ...

Maria I. Ritzman, 80, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Columbia Cottages, Palmyra. Maria was born in Shamokin on Sunday, July 8, 1945, a daughter of the late Florian and Mildred Warno. Maria was a graduate of Northern Virginia Community College and the University of Maryland. She was a retired work force analyst with the United States Coast Guard, based out of Washington DC. Maria was of the Catholic faith and a member of NARFE. Over the years Maria ...

Joanaliz Fonseca was born in the arms of God on Monday, March 30, 2026 at the Hershey Medical Center. Joanaliz is survived by her parents, Jonathan Fonseca and Brenda Alicea, of Lykens; her siblings, Leilany Alicea, Angelio Santana, Zyanna Santana, and Anthony Fonseca; grandparents, Maria Diaz Navarro and Pedro Fonseca; godmother Erica Ortiz.  A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Tower City, with Pastor ...

Ginger Lee Witmer, 44, of Pine Grove, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center Cedar Crest, Allentown surrounded by her family. Ginger was born in Pottsville, Saturday, November 7, 1981, a daughter of Cheryl Sherman Schmitt, Millersburg and the late Paul Schmitt, Jr. She was a 2000 graduate of Tri Valley High School. She was last employed in the packing department with TE Connectivity. Ginger will be remembered for her love of butterflies, raising and ...

Daniel D. Neagley, 60, of Elizabethville, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence, Harrisburg. Born in Harrisburg on March 15, 1966, he was the son of the late Donald and Sara Laura (Swab) Neagley. He was a 1984 graduate of Upper Dauphin Area High School. Daniel was a lifelong farmer who worked on his family farm. He also worked for a number of years in maintenance at Metal Industries. He enjoyed nature and the outdoors, especially hunting, and ...

Gregory P. Readinger, 70, of Hegins, formerly of Williamstown, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer. Greg was born in Williamstown on Sunday, August 14, 1955, a son of the late Joseph and Anna Hentz Readinger. He was a 1973 graduate of Williams Valley High School. Greg was a retired longtime employee of Metal Industries where he worked as an electrician. He will be remembered for his outgoing and ...

Robert K. Knorr, of Williamstown, beloved husband, dad and pap passed away suddenly Monday, March 23, 2026 at his home. Following Bob's wishes there will be no formal obituary or service. The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City is honored to serve the Knorr family.

Robert F. Drake, 77, of Williamstown, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 at the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on Friday, July 9, 1948, a son of the late Harold G. Drake and Mary R. Muholland Drake. Bob was a retired chef working in the New England states for many years. He could often be found playing cards and Bingo.  In his younger years he enjoyed dancing and always enjoyed socializing and having a good time.   He looked ...

David E. Buffington, 55, of  Tower City, passed away suddenly, Friday, March 20, 2026. Dave was born in Pottsville on Monday, August 10, 1970, a son of John and Kathy Strohecker Buffington, Tower City. He attended Williams Valley High School. Before becoming ill, Big Dave worked for over thirty years at Exel Global Logistics, Harrisburg. He was a member of the Tower City Loyal Order of the Moose and the Sons of the Tower City American Legion. Dave enjoyed the simple things in life, ...

James Joseph Smith III, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away suddenly, Saturday March 14, 2026 at his home in Williamstown . James was a 1966 graduate of Williams Valley High School and also from Lock Haven University where he received a degree in education. He taught physical education, health, and driver's training for 38 years at Williams Valley. He also coached wrestling and football at his alma mater. He served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard for 33 years. In ...

Christine N. Seiler, 72, formerly of Tower City, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born in Lykens on August 25, 1953, a daughter of the late Roger and Helen Warfield Moyer. Christine was a 1971 graduate of Williams Valley High School, where she was the class valedictorian. She was also graduated of the Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing, where she served as the class president and received her R.N. Christine worked as a private duty nurse most ...

It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph James Klinger, 53, of Lykens announces his unexpected passing on March 12th 2026. Born August 28th 1972 in Pottsville PA, the son of the late Wilford and Nancy Smith Klinger, Joe grew up in Berrysburg, the youngest of 8 children. He attended UDA School District, and after many years of working for Zemco Tool and Die, Joe became a dedicated and cherished employee of Merakey Human Services where he worked for the past 18 years. Joe loved ...

Carl Thomas, 66, formerly of Lykens, passed away on March 12, 2026, at St. Catherine Hospital in Dodge City, Kansas. He was born on October 26, 1959 in Lykens, Pennsylvania, to Carl Franklin and Elsie Louise (Britton) Thomas. Carl spent his formative years nurturing a deep sense of family and community, values he carried with him throughout his life. Though he pursued college, his true education came from his experiences and the relationships he built. In his later years, Carl found a home ...