All Obituaries

JERSEY SHORE - Martha P. (Williamson) Evens, 87, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at her residence. She was married on June 2, 1951 to the late Earl F. Evens for 59 years until his death in 2010. Martha was born in Avis on September 5, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Earl and Esther (Schlesinger) Williamson.  She graduated from Williamsport High School, class of 1951.  She was a dedicated homemaker and was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Williamsport. ...

WILLIAMSPORT - Emma Quimby, 105, passed from this life on September 30, 2019 at the Williamsport Home, surrounded by loved ones.  She was born May 12, 1914, the oldest child of the late Benjamin and Cordie Moore of Trout Run.  In November 1934, she married Evan “Jack” Quimby, who passed away on June 20, 1991. Emma is survived by her son; Clyde (Nannette) Quimby of Trout Run and her daughter; Delores Vonada of State College.  Also surviving are her grandchildren;...

Gordon Robert DelJanovan, 73, of Cogan Station passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on September 27, 2019.  Born August 5, 1946 in Williamsport, PA, he was a son of the late Thomas and Leona (Watts) Deljanovan.  Gordon was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and hero to many who knew and loved him.  Gordon is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Linda (Forsburg) DelJanovan, a son, Vincent (Tara) DelJanovan, Sunbury; two daughters,...

NEW YORK / FORMERLY OF WILLIAMSPORT - Artist and Educator Barrie Karp died September 27 in NYC surrounded by loving friends. She was 74.  With a range of gifts and knowledge that writer Susan Faludi called “breathtaking,” Barrie Karp was a forceful presence in all realms in which she worked--visual art, feminist philosophy, education, and activism. She was part of the founding generation of academic feminist educators, producing cutting edge-pedagogy in academic fields...

JoAnn C. Rhoades, 72, passed away peacefully at 8:51am, Wednesday, Sept. 18 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. She was born in Johnstown, PA on January 16, 1947 to John C. and Cozy M. Robinson. She grew up in Williamsport, and was educated in Williamsport Public Schools graduating from Williamsport High School in 1964. She furthered her education by attending Temple University Nursing School, Philadelphia, graduating in 1967. She worked in the Psychiatric Unit at Temple...

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - Robert Isaac “Bob” Herzenberg, 74, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at The Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital. He was born July 30, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York and was the son of Lillian (Ebenstein) Herzenberg of Columbia, MD and the late Aaron Herzenberg. Bob attended grammar and middle school in Long Island, NY before moving with his family to Williamsport in 1959.  After graduating Williamsport High School in 1963, he went on to attend...

WILLIAMSPORT - Alice J. (Trammel) Barbee, 87, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the Williamsport Home. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by the Maneval Allen Redmond Funeral Home, 500 West 4th Street, Williamsport.

Erich E. Matz, 53, of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 at his residence.  Erich was born March 27, 1966 in Media PA; He was a son of Robert W. and Janet E. (Eichmann) Matz.  Erich received his Master’s Degree in English from Frostburg University in MD where he was also an adjunct Professor at that very same University. He enjoyed bicycles and had a passion for the Bicycle Recycling Program at the Pajama Factory in Williamsport as head mechanic. Erich had an...

Lynette Toot 63, of Williamsport, passed away Saturday August 17, 2019, at the Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital in Williamsport. She was born September 26, 1955 to Walter James and Alice (Phillips) Shipman in Williamsport. Lynette was a nurse and served as such at St. Barnabas in Livingston, NJ, the Lycoming County Prison, and at Hope Enterprises in Williamsport. She loved reading, drinking coffee, going to BINGO, but especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Lynette...