Louise Miriam (Porzelt) Whipple, 86, of Loyalsock Township, passed into heaven, June 2, 2023, at her home. Born Jan. 3, 1937, in New York City, NY., she is the
May 8, 2021
Bernard L. “Shooky” Shook, Sr., 81, of Clarkstown, passed peacefully surrounded by his family, Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the Embassy of Loyalsock.
Born March 21, 1940 in Muncy, he was the son of the late W. Kenneth and Myrtle L. (Derr) Shook. On Aug. 7, 1960, he married the former Helen Williams, who survives. Together they celebrated 60 years of marriage.
Shooky was a graduate of Muncy High School. He received an associate degree from Kenworth Technical Institute in 1971. Shook previously worked as a diesel mechanic. He owned and operated Shooks Auto Sales, Clarkstown for 27 years, retiring in 2006.
He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Clarkstown.
Ronald E. Frantz, 81, of Muncy, died Thursday, April 1, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.
Born April 4, 1939 in Muncy, he was a son of the late Emerson and Martha (Gottschall) Frantz.
Ronald was a 1957 graduate of Muncy High School. He worked for 37 years as a draftsman and sales engineer at the former Sprout-Waldron, now Andritz, retiring in 1994, and was a member of the Quarter Century Club.
He was raised in the Baptist Church.
An aviation, rail and automotive enthusiast; Ronald not only loved reading about them but was an active participant. He previously belonged to a racing team at the Selinsgrove Speedway. Ronald took flying lessons and recently enjoyed flying plane simulators on the computer. He was also proud of his wind sock and weather detecting equipment. Ronald was fond of woodworking with his many tools.
Larry L. Long, 65, of Muncy, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his home.
He was born July 4, 1955 in Muncy, a son of the late Samuel D. Long and Pearl (Aderhold) Long, who survives. On Nov. 13, 1982, he married the former Heidi Hopkins, who survives. Together they celebrated 38 years of marriage.
Larry was a 1973 graduate of Muncy High School. He worked over 40 years at Construction Specialties, most recently as a shipping coordinator.
If you couldn’t find Larry at the bowling alley, you would most certainly find him sitting outside by the campfire. Larry enjoyed bowling, camping, golfing, being outdoors and traveling. Larry made it to 49 out of the 50 states, most of the time accompanied by his wife, his favorite traveling companion. Also known as “Good Time Larry,” he was a man that many people knew and admired. Many would say there isn’t a better man out there. Larry loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Known to his grandchil