All Obituaries

Sharon Lee Martin, 68, of Sunbury, passed away on September 29, 2025, in Sunbury. Sharon was born on June 16, 1957, in Milton, to Robert and Nancy Heller. She was a devoted stay-at-home mother for much of her life. She loved playing darts for the Sunbury Steam Fire Engine Company No 1, bingo, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her warm heart, her love of darts, and her new passion for helping others through her work. Sharon is survived by her ...

Sunbury - John Crause Ditty was born on September 17, 1944 in Belleville, IL.  He was the second of five sons born to the late John Henry and Vera Mitten Ditty.   John passed into our Lord Jesus’ arms on September 27, 2025 at his home with family beside him. John graduated from Sunbury High School in 1962 and was a veteran of the US Navy.  He worked many years in the steel mills of Norfolk, VA before returning to PA and working at the Selinsgrove Center from where he ...

Patrick M. Campbell, 56, of Arch Street, Sunbury, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at his home. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of Frederick M. Campbell and the late Carmen (Gulick) Campbell. Patrick was a 1988 graduate of Shikellamy High School. He worked as a manager at both the Edison and Perkins restaurants and was known for his dedication and strong work ethic. Patrick was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sunbury. He is ...

Melinda Rosini June 11, 1956-September 21, 2025  Mary Melinda Rice Rosini, 69, of Northumberland, died Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center after a brief illness. Born July 11, 1956 in Jacksonville, N.C., Melinda was the daughter of Attorney Francis W. Rice and Mary Elizabeth Braun Rice, of Sunbury, who preceded her in death. Melinda was a 1974 graduate of Shikellamy High School, and graduated magna cum laude from Penn State University in ...

Darwin B. “Butch”, “Pony”, Klock, Jr., aged 81, of Sunbury, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center. Darwin was born, April 26, 1944, in Trevorton, the first born to Louise Klock of Sunbury and the late Darwin Bruce “Doc” “Ears” Klock, Sr. He was pre-deceased by his first wife, Judi (Anderson) Miller. On September 18, 1976, he married Cynthia Lou (Yerger) Klock, just reaching 49 years of love and ...

Jeffery Paul Clark, 72, of 160 Mountain Road, Northumberland, passed away Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at his home with his wife and daughter by his side. Jeff was born June 23, 1953, in Sunbury, to the late John E. and Helen L. Clark. He was married to Theresa Clark (Shultz) for more than 27 years, who survives. He was a graduate of Shikellamy High School and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Northumberland. Jeff worked at TRW and Textron ...

Lydia Gomez, 85, of Selinsgrove, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was born on March 29, 1940, in Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Bonifacio Gomez and Dominga Robledo. Lydia worked as a seamstress and took great pride in her craft. Later in life, she served as a foster grandmother for 4 1/2 years, a role she embraced with warmth and care.  Lydia enjoyed life’s simple pleasures: watching baseball, sewing by hand, praying, and ...

Craig A. Derk, 65, of Winfield, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2025, at Evangelical Community Hospital due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born in Williamsport, a son of the late William and Donna (Stroup) Derk. On April 23, 1988, he married the love of his life, Kathryn J. Derk, who survives him. Craig was a graduate of Dauphin County Vo-Tech. He worked for a majority of his life as a Project Manager for Merk Construction and Zartman ...

Kenneth C. Lachat, 90 of Northumberland, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.  He is survived by his wife, Marjorie P. (Powers) Lachat, whom he married on October  26, 1957.  Ken was born in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania on September 19, 1934 to the late Albert and Edna (Herr) Lachat. He was a graduate of Lock Haven  High School and received business credits from Villanova University. He served in the United States Army and Reserves for ...

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our mother, Audrey Dewart, in the early morning hours of September 15, 2025. However, with great joy we celebrate her entry into the Lord’s presence and her re-uniting with departed family members. Mom was born to Edward and Bertha Butcosk outside of Sunbury on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1929. She attended the one-room Plum Creek School and later graduated from Sunbury High School in 1946. After working for several years, she married Edgar ...