All Obituaries

Ronald R. "Ash" Underkoffler, 75, of Tower City, passed away Monday at the Hershey Medical Center.   Born in Pottsville, April 18, 1943, a son of the late Robert and Ann Schaffner Underkoffler   Ronald proudly served his country with the United States Navy for six years during the Vietnam era.   He was a retired tool and die repairman from AMP/Tyco, Lickdale.   He was of the protestant faith.   Ron enjoyed watching football and spending time with his...

Jean  Calnon Klinger, formerly of Williamstown, currently residing in Wyoming with her son and daughter-in-law, passed away peacefully March 9th.   Born in Williamstown, January 16, 1928, a daughter  of the late Thomas L. and Mary Jones Calnon.   She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert "Mutza" Klinger, an infant grandson Adam Klinger and her brother T. Leroy "Buddy" Calnon.   Jean graduated from the former Williamstown High...

Annie E. "Dolly" Keister, 81, of Wiconisco, passed away Wednesday, February 27th at UPMC Pinnacle, Harrisburg.   Born in Annville, September 26, 1937, a daughter of the late George and Ruth Diamond Dubble.   Dolly was a Tupperware Consultant for over 35 years in the community.   She was a active and faithful member of the Faith E.C. Church, Wiconisco, where she was a lay delegate, served on the church board, Sunday school teacher and was always willing to lend a...

Clarence R. Freeman, 85, of Tremont died Wednesday, February 27th at the Lebanon VA Medical Center with his family at his side.   Born in Tremont, October 20, 1933, a son of the late Theodore J. and Dora L. Richter Freeman.     He was a graduate of the former Tremont High School.  He was of the Protestant Faith.   He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1958 after serving two years and achieving a rating of Specialist 4th Class in the Tank...

Richard C. "Dick" Messersmith, 78, of Tower City, passed away Tuesday, February 26th. Born in Elizabethville, May 5, 1940, a son of the late Albert and Kathryn Baker Messersmith.  He was a graduate of Upper Dauphin High School. Dick was an Army veteran. He was employed for over 30 years at Fort Indiantown Gap Military Base, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. He was also was a veteran of the Army National Guard. He was a former member and past President of the Tower City...

    Roger Michael Donskow, 25, of Williamstown, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 25th at his home from complications of diabetes. He was born in Patterson, NJ on September 17, 1993. He was a 2012 graduate of Williams Valley High School. Roger was a devoted caretaker to his mother.     He enjoyed working on cars and being with family and friends. Surviving are his mother and step-father Sonya Donskow Tifft and Eric Tifft, with whom he resided.  He...

Lois E. Taylor, 71, of Williamstown, passed away Sunday at UPMC-Pinnacle, Harrisburg.   Born in Bradford County, New York, July 1,1947 a daughter of the late Leon and Olive Johnson.   Lois was a graduate of Odessa High School.   She was a United States Air Force Veteran.   Lois was a retired seamstress from the local garment industry.   Her greatest joys were spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.   She enjoyed animals, reading,...

Cathy A. Lubold, 69, of Williamstown, passed away suddenly Saturday at the UPMC Pinnacle, Harrisburg.   Born in Pottsville, October 15, 1949, a daughter of the late Robert and Katherine Laudenslager.   Cathy was a 1968 graduate of Williams Valley High School.   She was a dedicated employee for over 35 years at the Williams Valley High School Cafeteria.   She was a member of the Williamstown United Methodist Church.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Margaret L. Wolfgang, 89, of Elizabethville, passed away Friday night at the UPMC, Pinnacle, Harrisburg.   Born in Hegins, August 4, 1929, a daughter of the late William and Sally Knorr..   Margaret retired from the former Bobbi Rogers garment factory.   She was of the Lutheran faith.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest, 2004; a daughter Cynthia Houtz, 1990  and a grandson, Glenn Jones, Jr., 1994;  sisters, Sally, Ida...

William D. "Butch" Hostetter, 76, of Tower City, passed away Monday, February 18th at his home surrounded by his family after a very brief illness. Born in Farner, TN, August 17, 1942, a son of the late William and Sophia Hostetter. Butch was a United States Army Veteran. He retired from Local Union 147, working in Tunnel Construction for over 40 years in New York City, fondly known as "Sandhogs". He was of the Catholic Faith. Butch enjoyed spending time with his...