All Obituaries

Barry L.  Lewis - 70 of Sunbury, PA passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at his sister's home.  He was born Oct. 23, 1955 in Sunbury a son of the late Edward L. Lewis and Nancy L.  (Bower) Lewis. Barry served his country in the Army from 1975-1985. He was employed at Lewisburg Penitentiary and also at R.U. Troutman until his retirement in June of 2023.  He loved dirt track racing, Philadelphia Phillies and the Philadelphia Eagles.  Surviving is one sister Debra ...

Charles E. Straub - 81 of Sunbury, PA went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2026. He was born Nov. 11, 1944. He was the son of the late Ralph and Sarah (Messinger) Straub. He was employed at Strawser's Disposal Service until his retirement. He loved spending time with his wife, Dottie who preceded him in death. They loved visiting Atlantic City in the Summers. He enjoyed various activities at his nursing home. Surviving are his two sons, Tim (Nancy) Straub of Watsontown and Tom Straub ...

Sunbury - Sharon Pope Grimm, 88, of Sunbury and recently of Emmanuel Home, Northumberland passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born on October 6, 1937 in Lewisburg, the daughter of the late Harry and Irene (Kessler) Pope, Sunbury. Sharon was a 1955 graduate of Sunbury High School. She received her Bachelor and Master's degrees from Bloomsburg University and taught Spanish for many years at Shikellamy High School, later becoming the ...

Alvin C. Berie, 82, of Selinsgrove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Gesinger Medical Center, Danville following a brief battle with cancer. Alvin was the son of Alvin C. and Helen Buckles born in Sunbury on May 10, 1943. He attended Sunbury schools. Alvin was a proud veteran, serving his country in the Army and National Guard following his military service. He remained an active member of American Legion Post #201, Sunbury and ...

Coal Township - Dennis W. Smith, 76, of Independence Street, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born April 19, 1949, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Earl and Gladys (Zettlemoyer) Smith.  He was married to Carol Smith who preceded him in death in 2011.   Dennis was a graduate of Warrior Run High School.  He was employed by Lewisburg Area School District for over 30 years and had also been a van driver for the Daily ...

  Patricia Updegraff, 80, of Sunbury, passed away on Wednesday, February 25th.  She was born February 7, 1946, in Philadelphia. She will be remembered for her love of wine and music.  Patricia was an EMT for West End Fire Company and also worked at the Selinsgrove Center for 16 years.  She is survived by her son Michael Updegraff and his partner Paula Wolfe, daughter Danette Thomas and her husband Eugene Thomas, granddaughters Nicole Long and partner Zach ...

Joseph Adams, 74, Northumberland, PA, passed away unexpectedly at Geisinger Medical Center Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. He was born May 14, 1951 to Harry and Josephine Adams of Northumberland. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Mildred, his son Joseph Jr. and his wife, Christine, his grandchildren Kylyn(Eric) and Michael. He is also survived by 2 sisters and a brother. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters. Joe retired from Danville State Hospital after 30 years. At Joe's ...

Dan A. McKinney, 76, of 11th Street, Sunbury passed away on Tuesday, February 24, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Dan was a lifelong resident of Sunbury. He graduated from Shikellamy High School in 1968 and Bloomsburg University in 1972.  Dan taught English and journalism at Line Mountain High School for 32 years where he served as Key Club and newspaper advisor for many years. He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association and the National Education ...

Larry D. Raker, 68, of Ferster Hill Road, Sunbury, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, at his home. Larry was born Feb. 26, 1957, in Sunbury, a son of the late Donald R. and Leona C. (Auman) Raker. He was a 1975 graduate of Shikellamy High School and had worked for PP&L until he retired. Larry was a 2-time Inaugural Chaos - FFL champion. He was a man who found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved the outdoors, hunting, sports, ...

Northumberland - Ronald C. Ginck, 83 of Church Ave. passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at his home. Ronald was born January 7, 1943 in Sunbury a son of the late Curtis and Ethel (Bingaman) Ginck.  He was a graduate of Sunbury High School. He later entered the Army, was stationed in Korea and was honorably discharged on Sept. 14, 1966. Mr. Ginck was employed as a shearman with Milton Manufacturing until their closing. He was a member of the American Legion ...