All Obituaries

WILLIAMSPORT - Eleanor L. (Warren) Derr, 81, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at her residence. She was married on September 16, 1967 to the late Lester Eugen Derr who passed away May 30, 1992.  Eleanor was born on December 29, 1939 in Plainfield, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Leslie Edwin and Dorothy Louise (Koschorreck) Warren.  She had graduated from Plainfield High School, Wagner College with a Bachelor of Science in nursing and the University of Pennsylvania with a...

MARSH HILL AND MONTOURSVILLE - Ellen Violet Lucas, age 93, passed away May 28, 2021, of complications from dementia.   Mom was born August 6, 1927 to Frances and Clarence Apker, on a large farm in Marsh Hill, PA where she lived most of her life and attended grade school in the one-room schoolhouse.  Her great-great-great grandfather, John (Apgar) Apker, was one of the earliest settlers to this area. She married Lyell H. Lucas of Ralston, PA on December 15, 1945 in Ralston....

Zachary Mahserjian-Smith, 31, of Williamsport passed away peacefully on Sunday May 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He will forever be remembered for his kind and loving soul. Zachary had an unwavering faith in the Lord and enjoyed music, especially singing while at church.   He is survived by his parents Susan (Ecker) and Mark Mahserjian-Smith; a twin brother Luke Mahserjian-Smith and five sisters, Kerri, Jessica, Amanda, Mariah and Laurie.   Zachary was...

Don Skiles, 81, of San Francisco, CA, died on May 22, 2021. He was born to Raymond Lee Skiles and Mary Elizabeth (Canaan) Skiles on July 23, 1939 in Freeport, PA.  He was the devoted husband of Marian Schell; they were married for almost 50 years.  Don graduated from Freeport Area Joint High School in 1957.  He served in the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1965.  He earned a B.A. and M.A. in English from San Francisco State University.  Don was a professor of...

WILLIAMSPORT - Dylan J. Redden, 30, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born on February 5, 1991 in Williamsport and was the son of Keith W. Redden of Williamsport and Nico Strouse of Cogan Station.  He graduated from Williamsport High School in 2009 and served in the National Guard after high school.  Since then, he has cooked in several local restaurants such as the Bullfrog and the Trail Inn.  His passion for cooking extended outside of work, where...

Karyn S. (Odell) Yagel, 65, of South Williamsport passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at UPMC Williamsport. She is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Tamberelli. Together they shared fifteen wonderful years. Karyn worked as a financial advisor for Voya for over 46 years and had since retired. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and will forever be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, wife and friend. In addition to her husband, Karyn is also survived by...

WILLIAMSPORT - Harrison F. Aderhold, 95, transitioned from this life with his hand in that of his Savior Jesus May 7, 2021 and into the waiting arms of his late wife Sara, who predeceased him November 10, 2008. He was born February 10, 1926, one of 12 children to the late Leslie and Verda (Isbell) Aderhold, both of whom and eight siblings predeceased him. Originally from Perryville, he lived most of his life in the Williamsport area.  He served honorably as a Marine during WWII and...

Sharon Y. Brown-Hill was born in Williamsport, PA on July 17, 1950 and passed away peacefully on May 6, 2021 at age 70. She was born the daughter of the late Frederick S. Brown, Sr. and Mabel L. (Smith) Brown. Sharon worked as a Unit Clerk at Williamsport Hospital for fifteen years before she retired. She enjoyed cooking, baking, arts & crafts and her dog “Bo.” Sharon will forever be remembered as a loving mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. She is survived by a son...

WILLIAMSPORT - James A. “Jim” Bryan, 89, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was married to the former Leona E. “Lee” (Farley), who survives.  They have shared 65 years as husband and wife. James was born on April 29, 1932 in Danville and was the son of the late James A. and Rebecca (Nevis) Bryan.  He graduated from Danville High School in 1950, Lycoming College in 1959 and Bucknell University in 1969 receiving his...

WILLIAMSPORT - Gladys E. (Shaffer) Knauss, 93, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was married to the late Howard W. Knauss who had passed away February 14, 2002.  They had celebrated 45 years at the time of his death. Gladys was born on December 19, 1927 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Pearl A. (Henry) Shaffer. A graduate of Williamsport High School, class of...