All Obituaries

Rodney R. Wagner, Jr., 52, of Texas, formerly of Muir, passed away unexpectedly Thursday May 2nd in Texas.   Rod was born in Pottsville on September 2, 1966 a son of Avalon Cortez Wagner, Muir and the late Rodney Wagner, Sr.   Rod graduated from Williams Valley High School in 1984. Following graduation he enlisted with United States Air Force where he proudly served for 21 years and was a Gulf War Veteran. He was currently employed in the private sector at Randolph Air Force Base,...

Mackenzie Mae Garber, 3, of Shamokin, formerly of  Elizabethville, passed away tragically Wednesday morning from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Shamokin. She was born in Harrisburg on June 25, 2015 a daughter of Zachary Garber, Halifax and Ann Travitz, Shamokin. Mackenzie was baptized in the Catholic Faith. She attended the head start program at Shamokin School District. She enjoyed being outside, where she could be found jumping on her trampoline, playing with her...

Joyce Reed Hoffman, 92, of Tower City, passed away Thursday May 2nd. Born in Tower City, June 7, 1926, a daughter of the late Harry and Lena Rickert Reed. Joyce retired after 25 years of service from Williams Valley School District as a high school secretary. Following retirement she could often be seen riding "shotgun" with her husband delivering oil for the family business, Shuey and Hoffman Fuels. She was a member of the Jr. Order of Mechanics. Joyce loved her church, St....

Kenneth R. Keim, Sr., 84, of Tower City, passed away suddenly Thursday evening at his home.   Born in Pitman, January 14, 1935, a son of the late Ralph and Katherine Maurer Keim.   Ken was a retired mechanic from his families business, Stoney Mountain Trucking.   He was a long time member of the former Grace E.C. Church, Muir and a current member of the Ebenezer E.C. Church, Williamstown.  He was a member of the Orwin, Muir and Sheridan Fire Companies.   He enjoyed...

John M. Wessner, 75, passed away, Monday, April 29th after a brief illness.   Born in Freeling, Australia, June 19, 1943, a son of the late John and Beryl Cawrse Wessner.   John  was a  graduate of Porter Tower High School.  He was a United States Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War.   John retired after 33 years of service with Commonwealth Telephone Company.  Following retirement he helped his son at Wessner's Taxidermy.   John was a member of...

Doris M. Wetzel, 81, of Barry Twp., went home to her Lord and Savior, Saturday, April 27th surrounded by her family.   Born in Clarks Valley, January 17, 1938, a daughter of the late Gurney and Beatrice Fetterhoff Rabuck.   Doris was a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church, Muir.   Her life revolved around her family, they meant the world to her. She enjoyed watching the Phillies and crocheting.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Barry L. Browne, 61, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday, April, 26th at the Hershey Medical Center with his family by his side.   Born in Salisbury, MD, August 1, 1957, a son of the late David and Helen Phlegar Browne.   Barry served his country with the United States Army for twenty years, which included working as an Army Recruiter. Following retirement from the Army, Barry began his career with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Case Manager with Department of Human...

Elsie E. Moyer, 91, lifelong resident of Newtown, passed away Thursday, April 25th at the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.   Elsie was born February 19, 1928, a daughter of the late William and Katie Klinger Renninger.   She was a 1945 graduate of Reilly Township High School and a 1946 graduate of Empire Beauty School.   For over six decades Elsie was the owner and operator of Elsie's Beauty Shop, Newtown. Elsie and her husband Cliff were the owner and operators...

Lois E. Seredych, 88, of Wiconisco, passed away Monday, April 22nd at the Premier at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg. Born in Wiconisco, April 10, 1931, a daughter of the late Bert and Bessie Dietrich Troxell.  She was a graduate of the former Wiconisco High School. Lois was a retired secretary from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She was a member of Ebenezer E.C. Church, Williamstown. Lois enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid reader. In addition to her parents...

Donald E. Schwalm, 82, of Williamstown passed away Thursday evening. Born in Valley View, September 8, 1936, a son of the late Edward and Celica Bainbridge Schwalm. He was a 1954 graduate of Williamstown High School.  Donnie retired from Amp Inc. as a Die Designer. He was a 52 year member of Ashlar Lodge F & AM # 570, Lykens where he served as a past master. He was an active member of Williamstown United Methodist Church, serving on various committees. Donnie was a Williams...