All Obituaries

Carol A. Yacko, 53, of South Williamsport, passed away Friday October 16, 2020 at Gatehouse Home Care and Hospice at Divine Providence Hospital in Williamsport. She was born June 20, 1967 in Levittown, Pa, a daughter of Edward and Helen (Samsel) Curtin of Shickshinny. She was a graduate of Galeton High School, Rockland Community College, Suny College, and St. Scholastica College in Duluth, Min., where she received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree. She worked at UPMC at...

Shirley Lois Wynn, 91, of Paxinos, went to be with the Lord on Sunday October 11, 2020, at her daughter and son-in-law's, whom she lived with for over four years. She was born on March 16, 1929 in Bear Gap Elysburg Area, a daughter of the late Martin and Mabel (Coutts) Mensch. She was a graduate of Ralpho Township High School. Shirley was raised in Bear Gap, lived in Numidia for 20 years, Arizona for 29 years, and the last four and a half years with her daughter and son-law. Shirley was...

Iris A Prout 77, passed away March 14, 2020, at her home In Numedia, after fighting a long, courageous battle with cancer. Iris was born in Hazleton, Pa. on September 24, 1942 to Parents, the late William and Freda Steiner-Ulshafer. She resided in Weston where she attended the Black Creek High School and the Ringtown High School where she graduated in 1960 as Valedictorian of her class. She later continued her education in Texas where she graduated from Hurst College, with Phi-Theta Kappa...

Joan Ruth Carey, 85, of Orangeville, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at the Gardens of Orangeville. She was born Nov. 16, 1934, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late James and Carrie (Eyler) Nolan. She graduated from Pottsville High School and worked at sewing factory. Joan enjoyed Jesus, sewing, knitting, and doing crafts. Joan is survived by her son, Brian Carey, of Denville, N.J.; granddaughter, Joylin Carey; and longtime friend, Gary Gulliver. Joan was preceded in death by...

Rolanda “Lonnie” Althouse 47, of Catawissa, passed away, Wednesday September 16, 2020, surrounded by her family, at Geisinger Medical Center Danville, after a short battle with Cancer.  Lonnie was born December 2, 1972 in Lancaster Pa; a daughter of Judy (Gross) Althouse of Catawissa and the late Roland Althouse who passed in 2000. Lonnie was a graduate of Southern Columbia High School, Class of 1991. She worked at Walmart as a CSMA for five years and a Photographer at...

Danielle went home to be with the lord Jesus Christ. She was a devoted mother, daughter and sister. She was a spunky woman. Who enjoyed life. She had so much love to give to everyone she cared about. She leaves behind in this world 3 beautiful children; Jeremiah 14, Emony 12, Nyah 10, and one niece Hassanna 12. As well as two sisters Pamela and Desiree and her mother Nancy and step father Willis, and father Daniel. She was greeted by her maternal grandparents Ethel Stine and Verdon...

Ray A. Bittner 81, of Catawissa, went to be with the Lord, Thursday August 20, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 15, 1939, in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Marvin W. and Anna (Walter) Bittner. Ray graduated from Southern Columbia High School. He served in the National Guard and worked for Weis Markets for over 59 years. Ray enjoyed butchering and deer processing. He loved farming, going for rides in his golf cart, and raising ponies and...

Josephine Stella Pollock, born on March 15, 1937, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. A lifelong resident of Catawissa, Josephine lived at Grandview Health in Danville for the past four years. Josephine was one of eight daughters born to Anthony and Anna Doraski. The family farmhouse was crowded but full of love. She attended Catawissa schools and, in 1956, married Donald Pollock, another lifelong resident of Catawissa. As the years went by and the Doraski girls got married and...

Glen V. (Sandy) LeVan 86, of Catawissa, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday July 28, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Glen was born February 16, 1934, in Catawissa, a son of the late Vaughn and Florence (Thrash) LeVan. He attended high school in Catawissa. Glen served in the United States Army, retiring after 23 years, where he received the Distinguished Rifleman Badge. He was a tool and die maker for the former Textron Plant in Danville, also T.R.W. and the former Maxi in...

Gertrude Burns 90, of Elysburg Pa; went to be with the Lord. Wednesday July 15, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 27, 1930, in Wurtzburg Germany, a daughter of the late Herrn Hons and Sophie Gerhard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, two husbands; Elwood Dull, Thomas Burns, and her companion William Tharp Sr. Gertrude was a graduate of Wurzburg High School and moved to this area in 1998. She enjoyed gardening. Gertrude is survived by William...