All Obituaries

Dr. Randhir Mishra, 81, of Lock Haven passed away Saturday April 21, 2018 at the Williamsport Hospital.  He was born January 20, 1937 in Raghunathpur India to Janakiraman and Suther (Devi) Mishra.  He was educated in India, trained in the United Kingdom and emigrated to the US. He opened his private practice in Beech Creek, PA in 1982 serving the broader community for over 20 years until his retirement in 2003.  Dr. Mishra was a long time active Rotarian, an avid...

Jean M. (Livingston) Sanden, 85, passed away, Monday, April 16, 2018 at the River Woods Manor, Lewisburg. Arrangements are pending and entrusted to Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, Ltd.

WILLIAMSPORT - William C. Showers, Sr., 81, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Gatehouse. He was married to the late Mary E. (Woodring) who had passed away March 29, 1996. They were married for 32 years at the time of her death. William was born on September 24, 1936 in Nippenose Township and was the son of the late Harry and Ethel (Brummer) Showers.  He had served his country with the US Army.  William had worked for Wildwood Cemetery for over 20 years...

  Marian Lois (Thurston) McCracken formerly of Jersey Shore,Pa. and a resident of The Highlands Care Center Laporte,Pa., passed away just after her 97th birthday on 4/13/18. She was born in Ulysses,Pa. to Cora (Lebaron) Thurston & Francis “Leo” Thurston on 4/12/1921.  She and her siblings moved to Jersey Shore where later she graduated from the Jersey Shore High School in 1939. She leaves behind her husband and life long partner Hobert W....

JERSEY SHORE - H. Janice (Hiney) Fisher, 94, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at her home. She was married to the late Anson B. Fisher who had passed away in 1995. Janice was born on May 10, 1923 in Oval and was the daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Gamble) Hiney.  She had farmed in Salladasburg and had done quilting with the Trinity United Methodist Church.  Before she was married, she had the first beauty shop in the valley. Janice is survived...

LINDEN - Donald A. “Dob” Powell, Sr., 86, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the Manor Care North, Williamsport. He was married to the former Betty J. (Barlet), who survives, on July 23, 1955.  They have celebrated almost 63 years as husband and wife. Donald was born in Williamsport on August 3, 1931 and was the son of the late James and Emma (Zettle) Powell.  He had served with the US Army during the Korean War.  He worked for Sylvania for...

WILLIAMSPORT - Charles “Rusty” Russell Hess, 68, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his home.  Rusty and his wife Linda Kay (Wyland) celebrated 48 years of marriage on April 4th.  Rusty was born in Williamsport on March 17, 1950 and was the son of Herman H. and Nancy I. (Vought) Hess, Jr. of Loyalsock Twp.  He graduated from Williamsport High School in 1968 and served with the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

Ronald Grobes, Jr. 56 of Williamsport passed away Friday April 6, 2018 in his home following an extended illness.  Ronald was born May 24, 1961 in Elizabeth, NJ to Ronald and Barbara (Rickard) Grobes, Sr.  He worked temporary jobs for many area employers.  Ronald loved eating, especially his sweets. Ronald is survived by his father:  Ronald Grobes, Sr. of New Jersey; his mother:  Barbara McGill of Williamsport; his son:  Ronald Grobes, III of New...

Catherine N. Richards Mosteller of Williamsport, 83 passed away Friday April April 6, 2018 at Divine Providence Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 23, 1934 in Williamsport, PA to Frederick and Olive (Richardson) Richards, and grew up in the Williamsport area.  On June 14, 1955 she married Chester LaRue Mosteller.  Together they raised 4 children and while she was primarily a devoted homemaker, she worked waiting tables, and as a...

LOCK HAVEN - Ruth E. (Berry) Muthler Soo, 86, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Susque View Nursing and Rehabilitation Home.  She was born April 25, 1931 in Salona, the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Barner) Berry.  Ruth was a member of Phelps Chapel Church, Jersey Shore. She enjoyed reading and flower gardening. Ruth is survived by two sons, Randy W. (Carol) Muthler and Ricky J. Muthler, all of Jersey Shore, two daughters, Donna R. (Roy) Timblin of...