All Obituaries

Thelma B. Petter, 82, died on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Brandywine Living at Dresher Estates in Dresher, Pa., of dementia. Born August 4, 1937 in Harrisburg, Pa., she was the proud mother of four daughters, Marlene Petter of Kempton, Lynne Pierce (Scott) of Blue Bell, Karen Schwing (Fred) of Beach Haven, N.J., and Ami Petter-Lipstein (Daniel) of Highland Park, N.J. and seven grandchildren.  Thelma was the loving wife of Philip, who passed away in 2016. Thelma was a loving, nurturing,...

Dacia Ann Stewart, 30, of Williamsport, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Williamsport on Nov. 6, 1989, to Maxx Stoyanoff-Williams and Belva Stewart. Dacia was a member of Bethel AME Church of Williamsport. In high school, Dacia was a popular student and loved her friends. She was known most for her school spirit and her love and dedication to cheerleading. In addition to the four years she cheered for Williamsport Area High School, she...

Melanie "Meme" Marie Kuntz, 43 of Hummelstown, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Montoursville. She was born in Miami, Florida on May 12, 1977. Melanie, "Meme" liked people and was very friendly and outgoing, which shined through in her work as a waitress for The Mill in Hershey. She loved animals and had a big heart. Meme would do anything for anyone. She lit up the room with her bright, happy personality. Meme loved to spend time with her nieces and...

WILLIAMSPORT - Kathryn S. (Payne) Alberts, 96, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at Arista Care, Loyalsock. She was married to the late Jack R. Alberts who had passed away in 1993. Kathryn was born on March 12, 1924 in Jersey Shore and was the daughter of the late James T. and Lucille (Stiltner) Payne. She was a member of the Nisbit United Methodist Church, worked on the board of elections and enjoyed crafts and metal detecting. Kathryn is survived by two sons; Jack R. Alberts, Jr....

Heather R. Snyder Heather R. Snyder, 49, of Williamsport, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. She was born in Williamsport on Feb. 21, 1971 to the late Donald R. Sweeley and Elizabeth (Gower) Sega. Heather loved to listen to music and dance. She liked to go out to eat and drink coffee. Heather was a "cat lady" but her favorite way to spend time was with those she loved, especially her daughter. Heather is survived by a son, Stephen Boone...

COGAN STATION - Louis J. “Louie” Mallott, III, 70, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 after a courageous battle. Born November 27, 1949 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Louis J. Mallott, Jr and Eleanor J. (Rathmell) Mallott.  He was preceded in death by his wife Pamela J. (Stahl) who was the love of his life and inspired him throughout their marriage.  He was also totally devoted to his “furry kids”, his dogs Angel Baby and Lucy. He was a 1967...

WILLIAMSPORT - Shirley A. (Airgood) Marshall, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at her son’s home in Montgomery, surrounded by family. She was married to the late Charles R. Marshall, Sr. for 56 years at the time of his death in 2007. Shirley was born in Williamsport on February 2, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Viola (Aldenderfer) Airgood.  She was a dedicated homemaker and member of St. Boniface Church.  She enjoyed poker, NASCAR, going to the...

WILLIAMSPORT - Richard J. Lakey, 72, died on Monday, June 8, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Dialysis of Central PA, 1660 Sycamore Rd., Suite B, Montoursville, PA 17754. Arrangements being handled by the Maneval Allen Redmond Funeral Home, 500 West 4th Street, Williamsport.

WILLIAMSPORT - Walter Valentine Boyer III lived 60 joyful years.  A true reflection of his nickname, “Valentine”, he had a giving and kind-hearted nature that kept him close to his parents, 3 sons, friends, and animals alike.  On Monday, June 8, 2020, Walter passed away peacefully at his home. Walter was born in Williamsport on July 29, 1959 and was the son of Walter V. and Beryl E. (Woolever) Boyer, Jr. of Loyalsock.  He graduated from Loyalsock High School,...

RENOVO - Formerly of Maryland - Gloria Jean Romesburg, age 68, passed away suddenly on Monday June 8, 2020 at UPMC Williamsport, PA after suffering a fall that ultimately took her life. Lovingly known as Sis or Sissy, she was born June 21, 1951 in Oakland, MD.  After graduating Sparrows Point High School in 1971, she went on to pursue a career in the food service industry starting at Wolfe's Restaurant in North Point Village working alongside her mother, before later working at the...