Obituaries
Colleen Marie (Betron) Hartley
Jun 11, 2026
S. WILLIAMSPORT - Colleen Marie Hartley (Betron), 86, passed away June 11, 2026, from heart failure related to aortic stenosis. She was surrounded by her family and the caring staff of the Gatehouse Inpatient Hospice in Williamsport.
Colleen was born Sept. 7, 1939, in Jersey Shore to Beatrice (Edwards) and Valentine Betron.
Following her graduation from Williamsport Area High School, Colleen married Ronald...
Barbara J. (Doctor) Wynn
Jun 7, 2026
ALLENWOOD - Barbara J. (Doctor) Wynn, 71, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was married on October 12, 1984 to Eugene C. “Gene” Wynn, who survives, and they have shared almost 42 years as husband and wife.
Barbara was born on October 7, 1954 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Eugene and...
Kay E. Reifsnyder
Jun 4, 2026
Kay Eileen Reifsnyder, age 84, of Williamsport, passed away on June 4, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 22, 1941, in Warrensville, Kay was the child of the late Robert and Ruth Bennett.
Kay worked for Textron and then retired from the Williamsport Home. She attended Rose Valley United Methodist Church, Trout Run. Kay volunteered at the Eldred Township...
Rose M. Gorden
Jun 3, 2026
Rose M. Gorden, 77, of Williamsport, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Edenbrook North, Williamsport. She was born in Denver, Colorado on November 24, 1948, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Leopard) Berger.
Rose earned an associate’s degree in business from the Newport Business Institute in her early 50’s. In her younger years, she did ceramics...
George H. Wilson
Jun 2, 2026
George H. Wilson, 88, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Leighton Place in Williamsport. He was born in Williamsport on April 23, 1938, a son of the late Robert and Edna (Hosterman) Wilson.
George served his country for four years in the Army National Guard. He married the love of his life, the former Judy S....
William R. Worobec
May 18, 2026
William R. Worobec of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, devoted conservationist, public servant, master craftsman, avid skier, and loving family man, passed away surrounded by family. He was widely respected for his leadership in protecting the Commonwealth’s aquatic resources and for inspiring others to value and preserve the natural world.
Mr. Worobec was a graduate of Mercersburg Academy, after which he attended Bucknell University...
Jacqueline Ann (Gair) Martinez
May 13, 2026
WILLIAMSPORT - Jacqueline Ann (Gair) Martinez, 65, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at PAM Health Specialty Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.
She was born on January 25, 1961 in Williamsport and was the daughter of Gloria (Houser) Formica of Williamsport and the late Walter Gair.
Jacqueline attended the All Saints Episcopal Church and enjoyed bowling and playing pool. She had a special love for her...
Edmond Joseph "Bud" Regel, Jr.
May 2, 2026
WILLIAMSPORT - Edmond Joseph “Bud” Regel, Jr., 89, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 at UPMC, Williamsport.
He was married to the late Shirley A. (Kulp) who had passed away in 2017.
Edmond was born on August 25, 1936 in Wayne, Michigan and was the son of the late Edmond J. and Kathryn (Hopkins) Regel, Sr. He served his country by enlisting in...
Timothy Edward Phlegar
Apr 24, 2026
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - Timothy E. “Tim” Phlegar, 64, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at his home after becoming disabled and many years of medical issues, including PTSD.
He was married to the former Heidi A. (Knowlden), who survives, on May 24, 1988. They would have shared 38 years of marriage this May.
Tim was born on March 26, 1962 in Williamsport and...
Marjorie "Marge" G. Killian
Apr 23, 2026
Marjorie “Marge” (Bebble) Killian, affectionately known as, Mom, Grammy, Nene, Great Grammy, and Deanie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Marjorie was born in Canton, a daughter of the late Ben and Luella Bebble. She grew up in the rural area of Roaring Branch and attended Canton schools. She graduated from...
Sharon J. Liddic
Apr 19, 2026
Sharon J. Liddic, 70, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Edenbrook North in Williamsport. She was born in Williamsport on October 28, 1955, a daughter of the late Leslie and Viola (Lovell) Liddic.
Sharon attended Greenview Alliance Church in Montoursville. She worked at the Grit newspaper and as a housekeeper for many years. Sharon loved being...
Roberta A. (Deckman) McCloskey
Apr 16, 2026
WILLIAMSPORT - Roberta A. (Deckman) McCloskey, 86, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was married to the late William B. McCloskey for 42 years at the time of his death on April 13, 2008.
Roberta was born on March 7, 1940 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Robert Porter and Catherine Mae...
Lorena H. (Kilmer) Gardner
Apr 14, 2026
TROUT RUN - Lorena H. (Kilmer) Gardner, 87, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at her home.
She was born on May 2, 1938 in Pleasant Stream and was the daughter of the late John M. and Sarah A. (Kepner) Kilmer. Lorena had worked at Midway Truck Stop as a cook and then worked at Glamorize and Weis Markets. She was a...
Larry A. Kahle
Apr 8, 2026
Larry A. Kahle, 81, of Elimsport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at WeCare Sycamore in Montoursville. Born on May 21, 1944, in Montgomery, he was the first child of the late John and Betty (Wertz) Kahle.
Larry was a proud graduate of Montgomery Area High School, Class of 1963. He went on to...
Wade H. Wright
Mar 25, 2026
Wade Howard Wright, age 79, died peacefully on March 25, 2026 at Nottingham Village Retirement Center in Northumberland, PA, where he had been a resident since July 2025 and under the care of Compassus Hospice since November, supported by loving family and friends.
Wade was born on November 23,1946 in Washington, DC to Lt. Col. Ernest C. Wright of Ames, IA...
Roberta Louise Williams
Mar 24, 2026
WILLIAMSPORT - Roberta L. Williams, 74, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Edenbrook North, Williamsport.
She was the wife of Kermit Williams, III, who survives and they were married in 2003.
Roberta was born on October 3, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri and was the daughter of the late Pinky (Herrett). She had worked at Wegmans for 17 years.
In addition to her...
Patricia A. Yocum
Mar 23, 2026
Patricia A. (Hampton) Yocum, 82, formerly of Williamsport, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, in Wilkes Barre.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
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Dolores R. Harvey
Mar 19, 2026
WILLIAMSPORT - Dolores R. (Getgen) Harvey, 86, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
She was born on March 28, 1939 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Bert E. and Martha Ellen (George) Getgen. She enjoyed her life to the fullest and with her furbaby, Max, until his passing on July 3, 2021 and she spent her...
Virday Irene Brown
Mar 9, 2026
Sunrise: October 30, 1928 Sunset: March 9, 2026
Virday Irene Brown, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, transitioned on March 9, 2026, to be with the Lord at the remarkable age of 97 surrounded by her loving family in Bel Air, Maryland. She was born on October 30, 1928, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to Claude and Cordie Brown.
Virday attended Williamsport High School, where she built lifelong...
Donald William Simcox
Mar 5, 2026
LINDEN - Donald William “Donnie” Simcox, 64, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at his home.
He was married to the former Debra A. “Deb” (Price), who survives, in 2010.
Donnie was born on September 11, 1961 in Williamsport and was the son of Mary (Hamilton) Simcox Albright of Williamsport and the late Charles F. Simcox. He graduated from Williamsport High School and...
