All Obituaries

WILLIAMSPORT - Bruce Edward “Cletus” Benson, 66, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. He was married to the former Helen O. “Charlie” (Ohnmeiss) who survives and they have shared 27 years as husband and wife. Bruce was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on December 10, 1954 and was the son of the late Nina (Winland).  He graduated from Williamsport High School in 1972 then served with the US Army.  He was employed at...

WILLIAMSPORT - Marylou (Dooris) Strosser, 79, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. She was married to Bernard L. Strosser, Sr. of Bradenton, FL for 59 years. Marylou was born on July 22, 1942 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Francis and Peggy (Hess) Dooris, Sr.  She had graduated from Williamsport High School in 1961 and also graduated from State Beauty School.  Marylou was a dedicated homemaker and mother who also worked for...

WILLIAMSPORT - Karen L. Pepperman, 65, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Haven Place, Lock Haven. Karen was born on January 26, 1956 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late George Alvin and Nancy Jane (Heim) Pepperman.  She was a resident of Hope Enterprises for many years.  She enjoyed traveling, NASCAR racing and arts and crafts. Karen is survived by one brother; George W. Pepperman (Alexandra) of Fallbrook, CA and one sister; Georgea Thomas of...

LEWISBURG - Elizabeth M. (Mayes) Albert, 97, formerly of Sinking Spring, PA, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, November 21 at The Gatehouse, Williamsport. She lived independently at Riverwoods, Lewisburg. She was married on September 3, 1949 to the late Karson W. Albert who passed away in 2017. Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1924 in Hollis, Long Island, New York and was the daughter of the late Harold and Caroline (Sanquist) Mayes.  Upon the death of her mother she was...

WILLIAMSPORT - Herbert A. Ecker, Jr., MD DMD, was born December 19, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA.  He was the son of Dr. Herbert A. Ecker, Sr. and Lucille T. Ecker.  He is survived by his wife Denise B. Ecker, five children; Ashley M. Ecker, Christopher M. Ecker (Emily) and Sean K. Ecker, three brothers, one sister and grandchildren; Paisley and Eleanor. He earned a B.S. Degree at Muhlenberg College in Allentown in 1970.  He attended Jefferson Medical College from 1970 to 1976,...

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Margaret Kroberger Heitzenrater of Williamsport passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021. She was born a daughter of John Herman and Ada (Wallace) Kroberger.  She was a Sunbury High School graduate. On December 24, 1961 Margaret married the late Samuel D. Heitzenrater who passed away September 11, 2005. Margaret attended the Greenview Alliance Church.  Her only survivors are Nieces and Nephews.  She was predeceased by three sisters: Janet K. Shelhamer, Helen K. Bower and...

Barbara Brockenbaugh, 77, of Williamsport passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport.  She was born in Montclair, NJ on September 8, 1944 a daughter of William & Lucille Chaives.   She was the widow of the late Bruce Christopher Chaives.  Her Survivors include, two daughters, Yolanda Watkins and Monica Cravies of Williamsport; Along with 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.  Barbara’s sister in laws Mary Chaives,...

George F. Nocket Jr., age 65, of Loyalsock went home to meet his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. He passed at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport surrounded by his loved ones. Born May 29, 1956, he was the eldest child of the late George F. Nocket Sr. and his wife Mary E. Bulvich Nocket.  George is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Naomi E. Houdeshell Nocket and their 3 children and son-in-law: Jonathan Nocket, Hannah Nocket and Elivia Nocket Hecker and her husband,...

WILLIAMSPORT - Freddie James Lee, Jr., 58, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was married to the former Debra E. (Adams), who survives, and have shared 32 years of marriage. Freddie was born in Hughes, Arkansas on March 26, 1963 and was the son of Vera Mae (Lee) of Williamsport and the late Freddie James Eason.  He graduated from Loyalsock High School in 1981.  He had worked in the road/bridge construction business and then owned and...