All Obituaries

Marjorie Joann (King) Hess Heimbach, 81, formerly of Benton, died Sunday afternoon, April 28, 2024 at the Gardens at Millville. Born August 19, 1942 in Long Beach, California, she was a daughter of the late John J. and Marjorie H. (Woodruff) King.  She was also preceded in death by her two husbands:  Stanley L. Hess on August 3, 1998 and Earl S. Heimbach on January 15, 2017.   Joann was a graduate of Benton High School and had been employed by Milco Industries in Benton...

Shirley K. Puderbaugh, 76, of Jordan Township, Lycoming County, died Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at her home. Born March 1, 1948 at the Bloomsburg Hospital, she was a daughter of the late Carl C. and Iris (Maustellar) Puderbaugh.   Shirley enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers.  She was also known to be an animal lover.  Surviving are her three siblings:  Joy Koskey, of Watsontown; Janet Shuman, of Lewisburg and Carl E. Puderbaugh, of Benton, as well as a...

John J. Grendzinski, Jr., 80, of Wapwallopen, died Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg. Born September 1, 1944 in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late John J. Grendzinski, Sr. and Lottie Barbara (Dombrowski) Grendzinski. Mr. Grendzinski was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 25, Marine Division.  He was a tug boat captain and a dredgemen operator with 48 years of service. He was of the Roman Catholic faith. ...

Donald V. Boudman, 74, of Stillwater, died Monday afternoon, April 15th, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born July 2, 1949, at home, in Stillwater, he was the son of Victor F. Boudman, who died March 23, 2006 and Eva Marie (Brown) Boudman, who died February 13, 2003.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54  years, Bonnie K. (Sharpnack) Boudman, on May 7, 2023. Don was a 1967 graduate of Benton High School.  He was a longtime employee of Wise...

Theodore E. "Teddy" Lahey, 76, of rural Stillwater, died late Saturday evening, April 13, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  Born May 22, 1947 in Plainfield, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Erwin Edward Lahey and Rose (Brandt) Lahey.  He and his wife, Nancy L. (Gilman) Lahey, celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on March 4th. He was a graduate of Middlesex County Vo-Tech School in New Jersey.   Teddy was employed as a maintenance mechanic...

David A. Hartman, 75, of Benton, passed away peacefully and with his family at his side Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at UPMC Williamsport.  Born in Bloomsburg on August 7, 1948, he was a son to the late Elmer and Frances (Hayes) Hartman. Mr. Hartman was a graduate of Benton High School, Class of 1966.  He was a skilled mechanic who operated his own garage for many years.  Later, he served as head of maintenance at the Benton Foundry.  In addition to these roles, he also found...

Kenneth Stephen "Kenny" Lewis, 72, of Jackson Township, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, April 5th, 2024.  Born September 20, 1951 in South Kingston, Rhode Island, he was a son of the late John Lewis and Deborah (Hyde) Lewis.  He was the youngest of eight siblings.  He was a graduate of Chariho High School.  Kenneth "Kenny" was married to Cindy Lou (Koch) Lewis.  Together they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on March...

Anna May (Tripp) Brandon, 89, of Bethel Hill, (Fairmount Township) died Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the Bonham Nursing Center, Stillwater. Born September 11, 1934 in Shippen Township, Tioga County, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Affie (Evans) Tripp.  She and her husband, Dale F. Brandon, celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this past August 24th.   Mrs. Brandon attended the former Mossville School and then graduated from the Huntington Mills High School in...

Dennis E. Ribble, 74, of Scott Township and formerly of  Benton and Stillwater, was called home to Christ on Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.Born November 1, 1949 at the Bloomsburg Hospital, he was a son of the late Paul Eugene Ribble, who died May 19, 2012 and Elizabeth M. "Betty" (Creveling) Ribble, who died October 2, 2007.  He and his wife, Sharon L. (Everitt) Ribble, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on March 2nd.Dennis was a 1967...

Evelyn A. (English) Janney, 72, of Millville and formerly of Benton, died Tuesday, March  26, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born March 23, 1952 at the Bloomsburg Hospital, she was a daughter of the late Mark English, who died in 1997  and Margaret Ethel "Peg" (Mausteller) English, who died in 1986.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, of 43 years, Barry D. Janney, on November 5, 2014.Evelyn was a 1970 graduate of Benton High School.  She was...