All Obituaries

Lenwood "Len" Bixler, Jr., 60, of Lykens, passed away very unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at his camp along the Juniata River. Born in Harrisburg on Wednesday, November 10, 1965, a son of the late Lenwood Sr. and J. Irene Underkoffler Bixler. He was a graduate of the former Lykens Christian School. Len was a dedicated employee with Hearth & Home Technologies, where he spent over 35 years as an engineer technician. He was extremely proud to be a firefighter. Len was ...

Brandon Carl Keister, 45, of Wiconisco, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Brandon was born on Wednesday, November 12, 1980, a son of Richard and Diane Fry Keister, Wiconisco. He was a 1999 graduate of Williams Valley High School. Brandon excelled at Vo-Tech in the small engine repair shop, where he became an award winning motorcycle engine repairman. Brandon won the State Competition in Motorcycle Repair, going on to later win the National Title in Kansas City. Following ...

Sara J. Rhaodes, 79, of Tower City, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Lebanon, on Tuesday, October 15, 1946, a daughter of the late Ruben and Harriett McNeal Clentimack. Sara was a graduate of Tulpehocken High School.  She was a longtime employee of the former Lebro Shirt Factory, Lykens. Following the closing of Lebro's, she worked at Bell & Evans, Fredericksburg. Sara was a former member of the Gratz VFW, the Fredericksburg Legion, ...

Robert W. Maurer, 88, formerly of Elizabethville passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026. Born in Gowen City on Saturday, April 16, 1938, he was the son of the late William and Sadie Wary Maurer. Bob was a 1956 graduate of Tri Valley High School. Bob was drafted in the United States Army on October 21, 1961. He spent 2 years in the Army Reserves at Fort Indiantown Gap before serving in Germany for 18 months. He was a member of Carpenter's Union #487, Harrisburg. Bob was last employed with ...

Sonya Tifft, 69, of Williamstown passed away Tuesday evening, June 30, 2026 at the Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab, Shenandoah. Born in Patterson New Jersey on, Thursday, May 30, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Serge and Helen Donskow. Sonya was a graduate from Kennedy High School, New Jersey. She was of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Roger Donskow, 2019, and her sister, Tania Hansen, 2022. Surviving are her husband, Ehrich ...

James W. Clemson, Jr., 80, of Halifax, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 29, 2026. Born on Sunday February 3, 1946, a son of the late James Sr. and Evelyn Guldner Clemson. He was a graduate of Central Dauphin High School and Shippensburg University. James also attended West Point and Bible College. He was a United States Army veteran. James was a master plumber and electrician who took great pride in his work. He also enjoyed teaching electrical work for Dauphin ...

Ethel E. Evans, 95, a lifelong resident of Lykens, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2026 surrounded by her family. Ethel was born on Friday, February 13, 1931, a daughter of the late George and Florence Boyer Hoffman. She was a 1949 graduate of the former Lykens High School. Ethel dedicated her life to being a homemaker to her family. Over the years, she held several secretarial jobs including Bell Telephone and The Lykens Dairy. She and her daughter, Vicki, owned and operated the ...

Dennis L. Enders, 68, of Halifax, passed away early Monday morning, June 22, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Dennis was born in Harrisburg on Friday, August 2, 1957, a son of the late Rae and Shirley Stoneroad Enders. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cindy Warfel Enders; his son, Ethan Enders; sister Deborah Thornberg; half-brother, Clifford Paul (Tiffany); stepsister, Bonnie Johnson. A Celebration of Dennis's Life will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu ...

Dianne Elizabeth Knorr, 80, of Gratz, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the UPMC-Osteopathic Hospital. Dianne was born in Coal Township, on Friday, June 22, 1945, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Esther Derk Gooderham. Dianne was a 1963 graduate of Southern Area Joint High School, where she was the school's first valedictorian. She graduated from Susquehanna University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and from Bloomsburg University, where she earned her ...

Marcia (Marti) N. Marshall, 79, of Lykens, formerly of Renick, West Virginia, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 at the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center. Marcia was born in Allegheny County on Saturday, August 3, 1946, the only daughter of the late Marion and Wanda Byrd Newton. Marcia was employed as an assistant news editor with the Mountain Messenger, a local newspaper in Lewisburg, West Virginia. She also served as a Director of Flood Outreach and Recovery in Greenbrier County ...

Diane Marie Nicole Kline, 60, of Williamstown went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at the UPMC Hospital, Harrisburg. Born in Harrisburg on Wednesday, March 30, 1966, she was the daughter of Rosemarie Charney Shuey, Lykens, and the late John Shuey. Diane was a 1984 graduate of Williams Valley High School. She then went on to graduate from Empire Beauty School and became a licensed cosmetologist where she worked at and managed multiple beauty shops. She was a faithful member ...

Joanne Konick-McMahan, 75, of Halifax, Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia.  Born in Harrisburg on Monday, March 5, 1951, she was the daughter of the late John and Irene Graham Konick.  Surviving her are her husband of 50 years, Michael  J. McMahan; a son, Ryan McMahan, New Cumberland; and a sister, Marge Paulding, Maryland.  Joanne was a 1969 graduate of Halifax High ...

Theda Jean Smith-Slavens was born on August 16, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and lived a life defined by love, compassion, and devotion to others. She passed away peacefully in her bed at Tremont Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by the family and friends who loved her dearly. For her entire career, Theda worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, dedicating her life to caring for and helping others. Her kindness, patience, and selfless spirit touched countless lives and reflected the way she ...

Madelon M. Deiter, 64, of Lebanon, formerly of Tower City, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026 at her home, following a brief illness. Born in Gratz on Sunday, July 23, 1961, she was a daughter of Marilyn Lucas Harner, Tower City, and the late Wilmer Harner.  She was of the Protestant faith. Madelon's family was her entire world. She loved her grandchildren with all of her heart. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Matthew Harner and a sister, Elaine ...

Bonny Beth A. Yeager, 74, of Tower City, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Pottsville. Born in Reading on Wednesday, February 13, 1952, a daughter of Robert O. Burdan and Fern Rothermel Burdan. She was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School. Bonny had many jobs throughout her life. She began working as a seamstress in local knitting mills. She also worked as a cashier for numerous companies and was the receptionist for Aluminum Associates. She was of ...

Gene L. Brubaker, 72, of Annville, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at his home. Born in Hershey, May 14, 1954, a son of Dorothy Brubaker, Annville and the late Lloyd Brubaker. Gene was retired from A.S.K., Foods, Inc., Palmyra. He was an avid fisherman. Surviving in addition to his mother are his two sons, Matthew Brubaker and his wife Sunshine, Tower City and Jason Brubaker, Lebanon; four grandchildren; a sister, Larene Brubaker, Florida. The Dimon Funeral Home and Cremation ...

Kristine A. Betz, 48, of Williamstown, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, following a brief illness. Born in Pottsville on Thursday, May 11, 1978, a beloved daughter of Dennis Betz and the late Janis Stinner Betz, who passed away January 10, 2025.  Kristine was a 1996 graduate of Williams Valley High School. Following graduation, Kristine obtained her real estate license. She began her real estate career with the former Carl Snyder Realty. Most recently, she worked at ...

William R. Loveland, 83, of Hegins, passed away early Sunday morning, May 31, 2026. Bill was born and raised in Media, a son of the late William C. and Helen Sallusto Loveland, and he graduated from Media High School. As a teenager he worked cooking in the kitchen at the Townhouse in Media, where the owner took great interest in him and wanted to mentor him into full time work after school. In his free time, he could be found at the pool hall learning from some of the best. After ...

Thomas J. Mallonee, 68, of Halifax, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday evening, May 31, 2026 at his home. Born in Harrisburg on Wednesday, June 12, 1957, a son of Flo Mallonee and the late Thomas O. Mallonee. He was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, Harrisburg Area Community College, and Penn College of Technology. Tom worked as an electrician with Bethlehem Steel. Following the closing of the steel mill, he began his career as an electric technician/safety advocate at PPL Electric ...

Sara R. Minnich, 93, of Tower City, passed away Friday evening, May 29, 2026 at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born in Deturksville, on Thursday, March 23, 1933, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Ivy Fiddler Leisey. She was a graduate of the Schuylkill Business Institute.  In her younger years, she worked as a seamstress in the local garment industry. She then went on to work as an executive secretary with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Aging. She was a very ...