All Obituaries

Shamokin - Arthur T  Stametz ,90, of 260 Mountain Road, passed away February  12, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Shamokin on Novemver 13,1930 he was the son of the late Arthur W. and Helen (Watral) Stametz. He graduated from Ralpho Township High School in 1948 where he was an active member of the soccer team and high school band. On November 4,1950 he married Margery Francis (Mertz) who preceded him in death. He was the owner of Danville Sales and Service...

Shamokin – Donna L. Conner, 64, of 1000 N Orange Street, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 in her home. Born in Germany on October 21, 1956 to the late James and Dolores (Karpiak) Greenwood. She attended Shamokin Area Schools. She worked in Home Design Sales. She loved to have a good time. Her hobbies included writing, cooking, sewing, and just about everything else. She was inspired by the universe. Donna is survived by a son, Brian Snyder of Lebanon; a granddaughter, Abrielle...

Hamburg – Zachary W. Bills, 32, of 208 Port Clinton Ave, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Geisinger-St. Lukes in Orwigsburg. Born in Reading on November 27, 1988 he was the son of George and Connie (Orner) Bills, who survive. He graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 2006. When he was younger was in boy scouts. He was a butcher at Redner’s for 15 years. Zachary was an avid gamer and Warhammer 40k Player. He loved music, and liked to paint. He enjoyed hunting and...

Rockville, Maryland – Helen A. Chase, 95, of 6121 Montrose Road, Rockville, Maryland, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Hebrew Home of Greater Washington in Maryland. Born in Mount Carmel on September 29, 1925 she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Hodoba) Sarisky. She graduated from Mount Carmel High School. She worked most of her life at Woolworths store in Mount Carmel, and then in Shamokin. On January 22, 1947 at St. Johns in Mount Carmel, she married Thomas...

Coal Township – Alfred Shaffer, 87, of 1552 Trevorton Road, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in Coal Township on September 16, 1933 to the late Joseph and Mae Viola (Snyder) Shaffer. He attended Coal Township Schools and graduated from Coal Township High School in 1951 and entered the U. S. Air Force the day after graduation. He served for 4 years. After leaving the United States Air Force he married the...

Coal Township - Pamela J. Anderson, 44, of 26 Hess Street, died peacefully in her sleep at home Friday, January 15, 2021. Born in State College on May 28, 1976 to Gerald and Sharon (Mann) Anderson, who survive. She graduated from State College Area High School in 1994, she then got her degree in cosmetology from Empire Beauty School. Pamela went on to receive her Pennsylvania Real Estate License, and she was a member of the Realtor Association. She worked as a Realtor with Berkshire...

Coal Township – Thomas L “Tom” Heitzman, 50, of 1524 W Mulberry Street, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Coal Township on March 4, 1970 he was the son of the late Donald and Mae (Parkyn) Heitzman. He graduated from Shamokin High School. On October 31, 2016 in Shamokin, he married Terry Mumma, who survives. Thomas worked as a computer technician and web developer for Susquehanna Computer Innovations, Inc. He was a...

Shamokin – Daryl E. Hartman III, 39, of 341 S. 5th Street, passed away Monday, January 12, 2021 in Tharptown. Born in Danville on December 11, 1981 he was the son of Daryl Hartman Jr, and Billiejo (Bailey) Williams, who survive. He graduated from Shamokin High School in 2000. He attended Northumberland County Vo-Tech. He worked at PSI in McAdoo as a “Professional Boxer.” He worked as painter for Fleetwood and was in the Carpenters Union. Daryl was a member of Calvary...

Shamokin - William “Bill” Blaine Troxell, 94, died on Saturday, Jan. 9, at his home, the same house where he was born 94 years ago. He was born, Oct. 2, 1926, a son of the late W. Blaine and Grace (Evans) Troxell. William was a graduate of Shamokin High School with the class of 1944. On Aug. 1, 1948 he married the former Margaret Logush who preceded him in death. He was formerly employed as a pattern grader for the Shamokin Dress Company for over forty years. Through most of...

Shamokin – Leanna Ivaughn Derk, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep into the arms of her Savior on January 4, 2021. Formerly of 1102 N Franklin Street, Shamokin, she resided at Manor Care North, Williamsport. Born on April 9, 1929, she was the daughter of Frederick and Ada (Heim) Derk. She was proceeded in death by three brothers and seven sisters, and is survived by nieces, nephews, and many great nieces and nephews. She worked at Shroyer’s Dress Factory until she retired...