All Obituaries

William Eugene “Bill” Burkey, 98, of Shamokin Dam, passed onto a well-deserved rest in the arms of Jesus on March 12, 2026, with his family by his side. Born July 10, 1927, at home in Urban PA, he was a son of the late Harvey and Carrie (Lahr) Burkey. He attended Urban Schools. On August 23, 1953, he married the former June C. Snyder who preceded him Sept. 21, 2007. Bill worked hard all of his life helping on the farm. He picked stones for the PA Road System at only a few ...

Linda Kay Kratzer, 81, of Route 204, Selinsgrove passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. She was born on March 2, 1945, in Lewisburg to the late Elwood R. and Dorothy E. (Ross) Robbins. On November 5, 1966, she married Clair E. Kratzer from Kratzerville. Linda was a 1963 graduate of Lewisburg High School. She was employed for 31 years at Moore Business Forms, 14 months at J.P.M., four years at Excel Homes, four years at Rohrer ...

Brenda K. Driver, 68, of Danville, formerly of Selinsgrove, walked into glory to live forever with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at UPMC Carlisle Hospital. Brenda was born in Harrisburg to the late Donald E. and Betty L. (Arbogast) Driver on March 3, 1958. She attended Selinsgrove School up until the seventh grade and graduated from Mechanicsburg High School in 1976. Brenda was a member of Shiremanstown United Methodist Church. She loved Jesus and always had a smile for ...

  Isabel Minerva (Kuhns) VanHorn, age 100, of Freeburg entered into rest on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Isabel was born on September 6, 1925, to David and Pauline (Napp) Kuhns of Penns Creek. Early in life she met and married Norman P. VanHorn with whom she spent 51 years. Together, she and Norm built and operated a mom-and-pop store on the top of Shade Mountain across from the Shade Mt. Inn. Waiting on locals and pumping gas led ...

Carol Ann Newcomer, 74, of Watsontown passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at her home.  Carol was born on November 15, 1951, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of the late Joe and Juanita (Johnston) Gilmore. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and operated Private Duty Nurses Services, Williamsport for many years. Carol was a member of New Life Church, Pennsdale and the Women’s Aglow Fellowship Organization. Carol is survived by her two sons and their spouses, ...

Eugene C. “Gene” Christine, of Selinsgrove, entered into eternal rest on February 19, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Barbara Troester Christine, with whom he shared 54 years of love, partnership, and unwavering commitment. Known affectionately as Gene, he is survived by his five children: Lori J. Seaman, Tana L. Christine, Sean E. Christine, William M. Schieber, and Brian D. Schieber; twelve grandchildren; and five great‑grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings ...

Larry Lee Swineford Sr., 80, of Selinsgrove, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 19, 2026. Born on August 27, 1945, Larry was the son of the late W. Carson Swineford and Martha (Reinard) Swineford. He was a lifelong resident of the Selinsgrove area and a man deeply devoted to his family and the simple joys of life. Larry graduated from Selinsgrove Area High School in 1963. He worked as a welder for many years, a trade that reflected his strong work ethic and ...

Paul E. Hollenbach, 92, of Winfield, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at his residence. Born September 6, 1933, in Jackson Township, Snyder County, he was a son to the late Roy and Leila (Sassaman) Hollenbach. On June 25, 1955, he married the former Grace Boyer and together they celebrated 48 years of marriage. He was a graduate of Selinsgrove Area High School. Paul worked 3 years on a farm, 2 years in the United States Army, and 39 years as a shipping manager at Pennsylvania ...

Russell F. “Russ” Delp, Jr. of Selinsgrove, passed away on February 16, 2026 at Nottingham Village Nursing Care Center where he has resided since 2022.  The family wishes to express gratitude for the exceptional and compassionate care Russ received at Nottingham Village. He was born in Sunbury, PA. July 13,1946 a son of the late Russell F. Delp, Sr. and Anna (Kistner) Delp. Russ was a 1964 graduate of Northumberland High School where he enjoyed playing on various sports ...