All Obituaries

WILLIAMSPORT - Albert “Al” R. Simon, 87, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Manor Care North, Williamsport.  Born in New York City on March 22, 1933, Al was the son of the late Lester and Ada (Warner) Simon.  He graduated from Sunbury High School in 1950 and then graduated from New York University in 1954 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.  Al and his parents were the long-time owners/managers of Tops-All stores, and Al happily retired...

A full obituary will be published in the near future. Arrangements are being handled by Maneval Allen Redmond Funeral Home, 500 West 4th St., Williamsport.

Patricia M. “Dixie” Wilhelm, of Rose View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 15, 2021 at UPMC Williamsport due to complications from COVID-19. She was the only child of the late Edward and Lois Wilhelm.  Dixie was born on January 12, 1943 and lived her whole life in Williamsport.  She graduated in the class of 1960 of the Williamsport High School.  She attended West Chester State College, now...

A full obituary will be published in the near future.

WILLIAMSPORT - John R. Shaible, 92, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Gate House. He was married on October 26, 1951 to the former Constance “Connie” (Yearick) who survives and they have shared 69 years of marriage, John was born on January 3, 1929 in Williamsport and was the son of the late John L. and Mildred (Ott) Shaible.  He graduated from Williamsport High School in 1948 where he had participated in most competitive sports.  He served with the US Navy...

LINDEN - Christine L. (Schnars) Fremberg, 65, passed away Sunday, January 10,2021 in Geisinger Hospital in Jersey Shore. She was born on March 28, 1955 in Williamsport a daughter of the late Robert and Virginia (Corle) Schnars.  She was predeceased by her husband Daniel R. Fremberg, whom she married on February 17,1990. She was employed by Shop-Vac assembly for over 27 years and was still working for Community Services Group.   She was an animal lover and active with Sit...

WILLIAMSPORT - Leslie P. “Paul” Tines, 80, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. He was married to the former Thelma (Hinds) on June 10, 1997, who survives. Paul was born in Morgantown, Kentucky on May 10, 1940 and was the son of the late Alton U. and Genevia B. (Baucum) Tines.  He had worked as a welder with the Local Union 520 for 40 years and retired in 1998.  He enjoyed camping and fishing. In addition to his wife Thelma, he is...

Robert W. Sheela, Sr., 79, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Manor Care South, Williamsport. Robert was born in Lock Haven on May 29, 1941 and was the son of the late Walter Sheela and Stella (Lewis) Reed.  He had worked for Columbia Propane and retired from there.  He enjoyed is grandchildren and fishing. Robert is survived by one son; Robert W. Sheela, II (Robin) of Mount Carmel and two grandchildren; Robert Sheela, III and Elijah Sheela.  In addition to his...

Phyllis Bader, 94, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth, PA. The daughter of Abraham and Helen (Lukin) Salman, Phyllis was born and raised in the Bronx, NY.  Phyllis was a Medical Technician and worked in various doctors’ offices in New York.  She married the love of her life, Paul Bader in 1949 and soon after moved to the Williamsport area where they raised their family.  When her children were older, Phyllis returned to the...

After 81 years of loving life and others on this Earth, Shelby Jean Bolling Astin of 385 East Mountain Avenue in South Williamsport, PA has found eternal rest in the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior. She joined the most grand, Heavenly reunion ever on December 26, 2020.   Born as a second life baby on September 6, 1939 in Danville, VA, Jeanie’s father: Raleigh Shelton Bolling; mother: Hattie Virginia – aka Tookie – Fox Bolling; sister: Elna Pendleton; sister:...