All Obituaries

Nancy S. (Kissell) Reitnauer, 78, of Montoursville, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020, at AristaCare at Loyalsock. She was born in Williamsport on Aug. 18, 1941, to the late Lewis G. and Evelyn R. (Kiessling) Kissell. Nancy was a homemaker. She loved to bake, cook and can. She even entered some of her recipes in county fair competitions. Nancy was Christian by faith and had attended The Living Church. She liked to sew and do crafts. Animals and wildlife held a special place in heart. More...

WILLIAMSPORT - Ruth Ann (Kennedy) Taylor, 89, formerly of Oxford, CT, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Rose View Center, Williamsport. She was married on April 30, 1952 to the late Hartley Taylor, who had passed away March 2, 2009.  They celebrated 56 years of marriage at the time of his death. Ruth was born on January 6, 1931 in Derby, CT and was the daughter of the late William J. and Elizabeth G. (Renker) Kennedy.  She was a member of the New Covenant Church in...

Ronald P. Howard, 85, of Williamsport, passed away on Tuesday, May 05, 2020 at the Williamsport Home. He was born in Bellefonte on Oct. 12, 1934 to the late Paul and Arminta (Ishler) Howard. Ronald was a long-time dedicated, faithful member of New Covenant United Church in Williamsport, who was involved in many church activities. He was a fixture in the kitchen and loved receiving the daily devotional booklets. Ron was an ardent supporter of the Journey House Ministry.  Ronald served...

Jacqueline A. (Thompson) Houseweart, 53, of Canton, passed away on Friday, May 01, 2020 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayer. She was born in Williamsport on March 14, 1967 to Gloria Thompson and the late James Thompson. Jackie enjoyed playing bingo, talking to her friend, Diane and spending time with her grandchildren, whom she loved very much. She is survived by two sons, Robert (Connie) Houseweart, Jr., and Michael Houseweart; a daughter, Amanda Houseweart, seven grandchildren, three great...

Deborah “Deb” Holmes, 69, passed away on May 1, 2020 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. A daughter of William and Phyllis (Shafer) Holmes, Deb grew up in Williamsport, graduated with both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Penn State University, and eventually returned to spend 37 years teaching and coaching in the athletic department of Lycoming College.  Students and sports gave her enjoyment and great memories. [Oh yes…and the Yankees!] Deb...

WILLIAMSPORT - Doris A. (Tinney) Wachter, 94, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at AristaCare at Loyalsock, Montoursville. She was married on October 11, 1947 to the late Ernest Wachter, who passed away September 24, 1996. Doris was born in Williamsport on January 7, 1926 and was the daughter of the late John and Clara (Dixon) Tinney. She was a member of the New Covenant United Church of Christ for many years and member of the Red Hat Society. Doris is survived by four sons; Kenneth C....

WILLIAMSPORT - Russell N. Worobec, 97, passed away on April 15, 2020 at the Valley View Nursing Center. Dr. Worobec practiced Orthopedic Surgery in North Central Pennsylvania for over fifty years.  He and his partner, Dr. Francis V. Costello, established the first orthopedic practice in Williamsport in 1954.  He was awarded a lifetime achievement award by Susquehanna Healthcare in 2016.  He was married for over 60 years to Elsie P. Worobec, who predeceased him on December 1,...

Joseph Roeder, 72, of Williamsport, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 16, 1947, to the late Joseph M. and Anna K. (Shirley) Roeder. Joseph worked as a roofer. He liked to watch baseball and football; his favorite teams were the Philadelphia Phillies and the Eagles. Joseph was a huge movie buff and loved to read, especially Stephen King. His greatest treasure was his family. His favorite pastime was taking his grandkids...

WILLIAMSPORT - Marilyn Harer Frazier, 92, died on April 3, 2020 surrounded by her children at The Willows at Muncy Place. Marilyn was born in Muncy Creek Township, PA on June 5, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Howard LaVerne and Eba Kathryn Harer. At a young age her family moved from Muncy Creek Township to Montgomery, then to Williamsport, where she would live for most of her life.  She was a graduate of Williamsport High School and Bucknell University. After graduating from...

WILLIAMSPORT - Thelma June (Winder) Jacopetti, 79, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 16, 1940 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Helen Pauline (Babcock) Winder.  She had retired from Sylvania and Bailey Control after a lifetime of work to provide for her children.  She enjoyed shopping, bowling and her grandchildren. Thelma is survived by three sons; John R. Jacopetti, Joseph J. Jacopetti (Amy) and James S....