All Obituaries

Ethel E. Fillman, 96, of Salladasburg, passed away Wed., Jan., 16, 2019 at the Heartland Retirement Home in Woolrich with her family by her side.  Born in Salladasburg, June 18, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth (Lush) Thomas. Ethel was the widow of Donald Fillman, who passed away in 1968. She was a homemaker and took great joy in raising her family.  Ethel was a member of the Salladasburg United Methodist Church in Salladasburg. Ethel loved animals,...

WILLIAMSPORT - Stanley T. Wilk, 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 08, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born in New York, New York, on December 28, 1943 to the late Max and Elsie (Schwartz) Wilk. Stanley was a member of Congregation Beth Ha-Sholom, Williamsport, where he served as a past president of the Temple. He worked as an anthropology professor at Lycoming College. Stanley was a long-time board member of the James V. Brown Library and a former board member of the...

WILLIAMSPORT - Janet D. (Diggs) Trice, 90, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna. She was married to the late Sylvester E. Trice who had passed away in 1969. Janet was born on November 28, 1928 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Olive (Harris) Diggs, Sr.  She graduated from Williamsport High School in 1946.  Janet had worked at HUD during the time of Hurricane Agnes and then worked and retired from Lycoming/Clinton County Commission...

WILLIAMSPORT - Audrey L. (Stepp) Smith, 97, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the Williamsport Home, surrounded by family. Audrey was born on December 31, 1921 in Moreland Twp., and was the daughter of the late Grace Smith Wyland and spent her early years at the farm of her grandparents, Robert and Ella Smith.  Audrey was a 1939 graduate of Williamsport High School.  She had worked at Woolworths, Ray-O-Vac and then Tetley Tea, from where she retired.  Audrey was the...

 Charles Artman, age 88, passed away on January 4, 2019. Charles was born in Williamsport, PA to James and Rose (Phillips) Artman. Charles married Dorothy Sortman on December 19, 1953.  He joined the US Army and served his country fighting in Korea.  After his service he returned to the Williamsport area and worked for several local employers, primarily in warehousing.  He was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan, enjoyed hunting and fishing, bowling and playing poker,...

WILLIAMSPORT - Charlotte R. (Robinson) Gordon, 89, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at her home. Charlotte was married to the late Abraham David Gordon who passed away in 1968.  They were married for 20 years at the time of his death. Charlotte was born on June 1, 1929 in Binghamton, NY and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Sara (Charnoff) Robinson.  She graduated from High School in Binghamton, NY, graduated from Lycoming College and then obtained her...

Brian K. Oechler, 28, of Rauchtown, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, Dec. 22, 2018, at the Jersey Shore Hospital.  He was born August 21, 1990, at Divine Providence Hospital in Williamsport, the son of Lyle K. and Lori K. Welshans Oechler. He was a 2008 graduate of Jersey Shore High School and received his bachelor's degree in geology from Lock Haven University. He was married to the former Olivia Vonada, July 31, 2010, and she survives.  He was employed by...

WILLIAMSPORT - John “Jack” Alfred Grimes, 88, passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, December 20, 2018.  He was the husband of Velna (Moore) Grimes and the son of the late John and Pearl (Mitchell) Grimes. After Jack graduated from the WAHS in 1947, he served in the US Airforce during the Korean War as a Sergeant in the Military Police.  Upon returning home, he worked at Bethlehem Steel for 38 years.  In retirement, he drove for Susquehanna...

Eugene Carrion, 40, of Williamsport passed away suddenly Tuesday December 18, 2018.  Born February 15, 1978 in New Brunswick, NJ to Eugenio and Ana (Maldonado) Carrion, Eugene moved to this area in 2011.  He loved to dance, play his PS4, and hang out with Jeanne and his son Ilion.  Eugene’s hobby was his interest in clothing and shoes, which was well-served by his job managing Prime Sportswear on Washington Blvd. in Williamsport. Eugene is survived by his mother: ...

Gay Pfirman, 82, of Williamsport, passed away Sunday December 16, 2018 at Manor Care North.  Born January 29, 1936 , she worked as a bartender. Services will be private, and are entrusted to the Maneval Allen Redmond Cremation and Funeral Service 500 West 4th Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.  Please visit www.jamesmaneval. Com to share a condolence or memory.