Obituaries by LocationCatherine S. Baney
(August 6, 1917 - December 8, 2011)
Catherine S. Baney, 94, of Washingtonville, passed away Thursday, December 08, 2011 at the Emmanuel Center, Danville where she had been residing since November.
Born in Sunbury on August 6, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Gustavus and Edna (Rowe) Krohn.
She was married to Carl W. Baney for 63 years until his death February 10, 2002.
Catherine was a member of the Washingtonville Lutheran church. She loved preparing meals and caring for her family.
Surviving is a son, Todd M. Baney of Washingtonville.
Preceding her in death besides her husband were four brothers: Bud, Elwood, Donald and Ken Krohn, and two sisters: Isabella Hass and Norma Shaw.
A memorial service will be held Monday at 11:00 AM at the Washingtonville Lutheran Church with the Rev. Melody Sell, her pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the church Cemetery. The family suggests contributions in her memory be made to the Washingtonville Lutheran Church Building Fund, PO Box 181 Washingtonville, PA 17884.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brooks Funeral Home, 207 Broadway Street, Turbotville.
Grace H. Housel
Grace H. Housel, of Muncy, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. She was the widow of the late James S. Housel, who died Aug. 11, 1977.
Born in Muncy Township, she was a daughter of the late William W. and Lizzie A. (Bieber) Hoffman.
A 1932 honors graduate of Muncy High School, she was a member of the Glee Club and the Drama Club, participated in her junior class play, and was active in all sports. She served on the Executive Committee of the school’s Alumni Association.
Mrs. Housel worked as a receptionist in Muncy for the late Dr. Sara Hall from 1934 to 1940; and then as a cashier and telephone operator at the former L. L. Stearns in Williamsport from 1941 to 1960.
A member of the Muncy Valley Hospital Auxiliary, she served as president from 1988 to 2001. She was a charter member of the Muncy Valley Hospital Lawn Party committee and volunteered for many years in the hospital. In March 2002 she received a citation for her many years of service and dedication to the hospital.
She was a charter member and past president of the Muncy Garden Club; a member of the Monsey Chapter No. 41, Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the Muncy Historical Society. She previously served on Muncy Borough Council and was a past board member for the Muncy Public Library and for the executive board of the Buffalo Valley Lutheran Home, Lewisburg.
An active member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Turbotville, Mrs. Housel enjoyed performing as a soprano soloist there and as a guest soloist in several area churches. She also previously sang with the former Muncy Choral Club.
There are no immediate survivors. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by five brothers.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, in the chapel of the Muncy Valley Hospital, 215 E. Water St., Muncy. Officiating will be her pastor, the Rev. Erwin C. Roux, assisted by Sister Sharon Hartman.
Memorial contributions may be made to either Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 39 Paradise St., Turbotville, PA 17772 or Muncy Valley Hospital Auxiliary, 215 E. Water St., Muncy, PA 17756.
Services are being arranged by Grenoble’s, 121 S. Main St., Muncy.
Herman L. Eiswerth
Herman L. Eiswerth, 79, of Muncy, died Nov. 27, 2008.
Born Oct. 25, 1929, in Nippenose Valley, he was a son of the late George L. and Elizabeth (Caldwell) Eiswerth.
A U.S. Army veteran, he served as a Sergeant in the 335th Replacement Battalion during the Korean War.
He was employed at Sylvania in Montoursville for 23 years until opening Herman Eiswerth Garden Center, which he operated until his retirement.
Mr. Eiswerth was a member of the Glenn Sharrow Post 35 American Legion, Hughesville, the Pa. Nurseryman’s Association, the Muncy Valley Moose Lodge 866 and the former Antler’s Country Club.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Irene (Eck) Eiswerth of Muncy; one daughter, Janice C. (Charles) Brain of Gordon; three sons, Gregory H. (Melanie) Eiswerth of Muncy, Mark L. Eiswerth of Houston, TX, and Jay H. Eiswerth of Muncy; four grandchildren, Ethan D. (Vanessa) Eiswerth of Macungie, Trevor N. Eiswerth of Middletown, Jennifer (Zebulon) Geedey of Mechanicsburg, and Drew C. Eiswerth of Hughesville; four step-grandchildren, Tara Russell of Hughesville and Jeremy Walburn, Tyre Weikel and Seth Weikel, all of Texas; and one sister, Mary Jane (Robert) Gawryla of State College.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery. The family is being assisted by Grenoble’s, Muncy.
James W. McMahon
James W. McMahon, 62, of Montoursville, passed away Nov. 25, 2008, at his residence.
Born April 8, 1946, in Williamsport, he was the son of Millard and Bertha Reeder McMahon.
Mr. McMahon retired from the Schnadig Corporation and was a member of the United Steel Workers.
Surviving is a brother, Mick of Muncy; a sister, Sarah Cramm of Williamsport; nieces and nephews, Linda Steele, Mick McMahon, Wendi Sterner and Teresa Cramm; and great nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Nov. 29, at Grace Baptist Church, Muncy, with the Rev. Charles E. Teffeteller officiating. Interment was private.
Arrangements by Spitler Funeral Home, Montoursville.
Norman L. “Baldy” Atkins
Norman L. “Baldy” Atkins, Forest Lake Estates, Zephyrhills, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.
Born June 6, 1933 in Muncy, he was the son of Raymond and Ethel Atkins.
He was a Korean War Navy Veteran.
He retired to Zephyrhills in 1995. He worked for Sechler Construction for 25 years, partner in A&W Floor Crafters, manager for Winner Carpets, Halls Station and worked for Save-a-Lot for 11 years, retiring at the age of 75. He loved to fish and woodworking.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Beverly Joan Atkins; sons, Michael L. (Chris), Williamsport, and Gregory A. (Susan) Atkins, Sheppton, PA; grandchildren, Jessie (Jeff) Schwalm, Kim Atkins and Evan Ostrosky; great grandchildren, Grace and Paxton Schwalm and Tristan Schwalm; sisters, Frances Ambrovich and Beverly Peterman and brother, Gerald Atkins.
Graveside inurement will be at a later date at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.
