All Obituaries

Seely W. Hanford, 86, of Cogan Station, passed away on April 17, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Seely was born in Larrysville on December 11, 1932, where he grew up one of four children. He was the son of Guy and Rita (Kramer) Hanford. Seely is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Connie (Spotts) Hanford. Seely is preceded in death by his first wife Edna (Harer) Hanford, his second wife, Sandra Hanford, a sister, Mary Hobbs, and a brother, Joseph Hanford. Seely is lovingly...

JERSEY SHORE - Bernadine E. “Teenie” (Hill) Mecone, 92, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Rose View Center. She was married to the late Archie J. Mecone. Bernadine was born on December 16, 1926 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Mary K. (Lose) Hill.  She was a dedicated homemaker through life and was Catholic by faith. Bernadine is survived by two brothers; John Hill of Elmira, NY and Charles Hill of Florida, one sister-in-law; Margaret A....

WILLIAMSPORT - Judith Ann Sarett, 77, passed away Friday April 12, 2019 at the Williamsport Home.  Born July 15, 1941 in Williamsport to Julius and Ethel (Glattman) Kaplan, Judy grew up in Williamsport.  She graduated from Williamsport Area High School in 1959 and from Penn State University in 1963.  She wed the love of her life, Arnold Sarett of Philadelphia, on August 11, 1968 , whom she was married to for 42 years before his passing.  Judy worked as a speech therapist,...

H. Jane Luther, 74, of Lancaster passed away, Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Mt. Joy Hospice in Mt. Joy.  She was a native and former resident of Jersey Shore. Jane was born in Jersey Shore, January 11, 1945, the daughter of Fred and Margaret (Smith) Luther. She retired from PP&L in Montoursville where she was a dispatcher and clerk.  She enjoyed crocheting, genealogy and local history. Jane very much loved spending time with her two granddaughters. Her survivors include one...

WILLIAMSPORT - Sabina L. Kent, 44, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at her home. She was born on June 23, 1974 in Levittown, Bucks County and was the daughter of the late Vincent and Suzanne (Miller) Kent.  She had worked at Delta Industries and was a member of the St. Alphonsus Church.  Sabina enjoyed animals, collecting frogs and was a true nature lover. Sabina is survived by one son; Terrance Perez of Huntingdon, two daughters; Aleena Graham of Philadelphia and Janissa...

Regina A. Showers, 78, of Jersey Shore, passed away, Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Manor Care South, Williamsport.  She was born in Castanea, June 25, 1940, the daughter of the late Edward L., Sr. and Margaret (McKinney) Nonemaker. Regina married the love of her life, Richard E. Showers, June 2, 2001 and they shared 17 years of marriage.  Earlier in her life she worked as an Aide at Susque-View, and then worked as a housekeeper for the Clinton County Court House in Lock Haven. Regina...

Ruby M. Short, 74, of Williamsport, PA passed away early Sunday April 7, 2019 at Manorcare South.  She was born May, 2, 1944 to William and Estelle (Jenkins) short in Newark, NJ. For much of her working career she owned and operated various businesses, later in life she worked at manufacturing event data recorders.  Ruby was a very popular and flamboyant lady who enjoyed travelling (went on a trip around the world) and fashion.  She enjoyed watching movies and was known to be...

Pauline (Burkholder) Sweigart, 82, of Lock Haven, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at her home. She was born in Red Run on October 8, 1936 to the late Samual and Anna (Steigart) Burkholder. Pauline worked as a cook and waitress at the Mountain Top Inn.  She is survived by three sons, four grandchildren, one brother, and one sister. In addition to her parents, Pauline is preceded in death by her companion of 34 years, Lee G. Rash, four brothers, and three...

JERSEY SHORE - David Paul “Peasel” Fuller, 86, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. He was married to the former Gloria E. (Sellinger) on March 1, 1958 and they have celebrated 61 years together. David was born on January 17, 1933 in Jersey Shore and was the son of the late Samuel H. and Henrietta (Barto) Brown Fuller, Sr.  He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He worked as a truck driver, worked at selling cars and...

Gerald L. "Jerry" Johnson, 76, of Jersey Shore, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019, at ManorCare Jersey Shore. Jerry was born in Williamsport on March 14, 1943, to the late Donald and Margaret (Ridall) Johnson. Jerry worked as an inspector in a machine shop for Norcen Industries from 1971 until he retired in 2007. He married the former Marilyn Persun on June 26, 1971. He enjoyed woodworking and loved to hunt. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn (Persun) Johnson; two...