The Obituary Section

Ephraim Lapp

, Pennsylvania

April 26, 2026 — May 11, 2026

Ephraim F. Lapp was born on April 27 2026 and passed away on May 12 2026 at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia due to heart complications. He was a son of Abner S. and Katie R. Fisher Lapp. Also he is survived by siblings Catherine F. Lapp Melvin Lee Lapp Abner S. Lapp Jr. and MaryAnne F. Lapp grandparents Aaron and Priscilla Lapp and Eli and Miriam Fisher. There will a a visitation all day Wednesday and from 7 to 10 AM on Thursday May 28 at the Lapp Residence 901 McCarty Rd Allenwood where a funeral service will begin at 1000 AM. Burial will follow in Elimsport Amish Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brooks Funeral Home Cremation Svc PC 207 Broadway Street Turbotville.

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Fay Snyder Polk

, Pennsylvania

Fay L. Taggart Snyder Polk 77 of Muncy passed away Friday May 15 2026 at home with family by her side. Born June 25 1948 in Muncy she was a daughter of the late George B. Taggart and Kenneth E. and Arla M. Gottschall Haynes. Earlier in life she married Daniel Snyder of Hughesville. On December 8 1974 she married Elmer Polk and together they shared 42 years of marriage until his passing in 2017. Fay is survived by two daughters Joyce Snyder of New Jersey and Linda Hendershot and her husband Audie of Muncy two grandsons Derek Steckowich of Hughesville and Nicholas Steckowich of Muncy three stepgranddaughters a stepgrandson two greatgrandsons eight stepgrandchildren and two sisters Shirley Glidewell of Picture Rocks and Sandra Taggart of Williamsport. A visitation will be held Friday May 22 2026 from 10 to 11 AM at Brooks Funeral Home 207 Broadway Street Turbotville where…

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Larry Keith

, Pennsylvania

Larry E. Keith 82 of Milton and formerly of Ephrata passed away on Wednesday May 13 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center Danville. Born November 12 1943 in Reinholds he was a son of the late Paul and Mabel Keffer Keith. In 2015 he married the former Linda Mincemoyer. Larry was a 1961 graduate of Cocalico High School in Denver PA. After high school he served in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. He was previously employed as a Deputy Game Warden and later as a police chief at West Cocalico Twp Police Department. Larry was an avid fisherman and hunter until recent years when declining healthy prevented him from going. His most notable hunt was harvesting a bull elk in Benezette in 2013. He was a member of Buffalo Crossroads Community Church Lewisburg. In addition to his wife Linda he is survived by his daughter Jennifer Esbenshade and her husband Wade…

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Charlotte Menges

, Pennsylvania

Charlotte A. Menges 82 of Lewis Twp. Watsontown passed away peacefully on Thursday May 14 2026 at Riverview Manor Lewisburg. Born July 31 1943 in Danville she was the daughter of the late Calvin W. and Helen L. Russell Menges. She was a 1961 graduate of Warrior Run High School where she was the schools majorette. Charlotte then graduated from Lock Haven University in 1965 and later from Temple University where she received a Masters in Education. She taught and retired from Upper Merion School District after 22 years. Charlotte was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Turbotville. She enjoyed a healthy lifestyle especially walking reading and being outdoors. As an adult she took ballet classes. She is survived by her two brothers Ted R. Menges and Harris E. Menges and his wife Deborah all of Watsontown and several nieces and nephews. There will be a viewing held from…

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Janet Napp

, Pennsylvania

Janet M. Napp 77 of Milton peacefully passed away Tuesday May 12 2026 surrounded by family at home. Born July 20 1948 in Lewisburg she was a daughter of the late Blair and Grace Bennett Finck. She married George Napp Sr. and together they celebrated 57 joyous years of marriage. She was a member of Christ Wesleyan Church Milton. Janet loved being able to sit on the porch listening to the birds and admiring the beauty of her flowers. She was a master gardener who had a special talent for knowing exactly how to plan out her garden designs and what kind of dcor to add giving it her signature touch. Janet had a way of making each holiday feel extra special. She decorated festively overfilled Easter baskets that were personalized to each recipient and cherished having all the family together in her home for Christmas. She baked heaps of…

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Stephen T. Tehansky

, Pennsylvania

Stephen T. Tehansky, Coal Township, passed away at home on May 10, 2026.Born in Shamokin, he was the son of the late Stephen and Eva (Okrintovich) Tehansky.Mr. Tehansky was educated in Shamokin Area Schools and proudly served in the U.S. Army for three years, stationed in Germany. He retired from General Motors Corp., Wilmington, DE., after 30 years employment. After retirement, Steve re-located to the area and worked part time security for the Shamokin Area School District.Steve was married for 48 years to the former AnneMarie Greco, who survives.He greatly enjoyed maintaining the family property in Elysburg for over 45 years. He and his wife hosted numerous family reunions and picnics with friends at “the cottage.”Survivors include his wife; his son Matthew of Coal Township, who was his primary care giver; his son Stephen of Paxinos; his sister, Virginia (Ginny) O’Leary of Levittown; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded…

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Barbara Weikel

, Pennsylvania

She was born Jan. 9 1939 in Frackville a daughter of the late Quay R. and Ethel A. Pensyl Markel. She enjoyed playing the organ taking trips to the countryside and spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She especiallycherished time spent with her family. Barbara is survived by her granddaughters Kristin Tyson and her husband Troy Janelle Willis and her husband Jay III and her greatgrandchildren TroyTyson Jr. Braydyn and Carter Willis. A graveside service will be held Monday May 18 at 11 a.m. in Millers Crossroads Cemetery Sunbury. She was born Jan. 9 1939 in Frackville a daughter of the late Quay R. and Ethel A. Pensyl Markel.

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