All Obituaries

Nona T. Reedinger, 77, of Tower City, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill. Born in Harrisburg, June 25, 1946, a daughter of the late Henry and Catherine Petrelonis Nicklo.  Nona was a 1964 graduate of the former Lykens High School. She worked for many years in the garment industry before retiring from the former Acme Market, Tower City. She was of the Catholic faith. Nona enjoyed baking, sewing, and talking to her family...

Scott L. Null, Sr., 72, of Tower City, passed away very unexpectedly, Sunday, September 24, 2023 while visiting his son in North Carolina. Scott was born in Pottsville, April 3, 1951, a son of the late C. Edward and Rubena Reightler Null. He was a 1969 graduate of Williams Valley High School. Scott will be remembered for his strong work ethic. He began working on Rodichok's farm at a young age. He then was employed with Deiter's Hardware. Scott retired from TE Connectivity/Tyco,...

Margaret M. "Maggie" Wenrich, 69, of Spring Glen, passed away Monday evening, September 18, 2023 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg after a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. Born in Pottsville, January 7, 1954, a daughter of the late Raymond and Irene Buffington Scheib. She was a 1971 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Maggie was retired from Thermo Fisher Scientific. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Sacramento.  Maggie...

Gary Lee Reibsane, 76, of Tower City, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, September 18, 2023 at his home following a courageous fight against leukemia. Born in Harrisburg, August 30,1947, a son of the late Chester and Ruth Killinger Reibsane. Gary was a 1965 graduate of the former Porter-Tower High School. He graduated from Harrisburg Area Community College in 1967 with an associate's degrees in science. He then graduated from Murray State University, Kentucky, in 1971 with a...

Gary T. Smith, 75, of Tremont passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at the Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Harrisburg, April 21, 1948, a son of the late Gilbert and Lile Bailets Smith. Gary was a graduate of William Penn High School. He was a retired welder. Gary was of the Catholic faith. Surviving are his daughters, Laurie Ann (Smith) Spivey, North Carolina, and Amanda Lynn Smith, New York; a granddaughter, Saralain Amanda Spivey; four siblings, Gilbert Smith,...

Richard K. "Dick" Reiner, 84, of Tower City, passed away peacefully in his sleep early Sunday morning, September 17, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Wayne Township, February 14, 1939, a son of the late Albert and Florence Hummel Reiner. Dick was a proud United States Marine Veteran. He was a retired sheet metal worker, with Local Union 19, Philadelphia. He was a former member and fire chief with the Muir Fire Company. He also previously belonged to the Loyal...

Paul D. Lyter, 51, of Auburn passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Perry County, February 24, 1972, a son of Bonita O'Keefe Lyter, Perry County. Before becoming ill, Paul was a landscaper with Bailey Landscape & Maintenance, Harrisburg. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to spend time in nature. Paul also had a natural talent for working with his hands and could build almost...

Charles Bruce Zerbe, 62, of Newtown, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023. Born in Pottsvile, December 16, 1960, a son of the late Charles and Irene Mitchell Zerbe. He was a graduate of Minersville High School. He was an Army National Guard Veteran. Bruce was previously employed as a school bus driver and a truck driver for local businesses. He was a member of the Newtown Fire Company. Surviving are his son, Kirt Zerbe and his wife Theresa, Elizabethville; a sister, Brenda Wiscount...

Lori A. Schneider, 57, of Hegins passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, following a hard-fought, courageous battle with breast cancer. Born in Pottsville, August 28, 1966, a daughter of Bonnie Yoder and her husband Archie, Tower City, and the late Lyle Miller. Lori was a genuinely beautiful soul. Her kindness and loving nature was felt by all who knew her. She was truly a sweetheart. She was also very determined and was a hard worker, always...

George E. Smeltz, 82, of Wiconisco, passed away Monday morning, September 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Harrisburg, March 1, 1941, a son of the late Walter and Ann Usuka Smeltz. George was a graduate of the former Wiconisco High School. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the 54th Signal Battalion. George was a retired welder working for many years with TRW-Chromalloy, Harrisburg. He was of the Lutheran Faith. George was a member of...