Obituaries

Feb 15, 2026

TROUT RUN - John A. Westbrook, 91, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 at UPMC, Williamsport.

He was married in 1959 to the former Phyllis J. (Lewis), who survives. They have shared 67 years of marriage.

John was born in Montoursville on March 20, 1934 and was the son of the late Ruth V. Westbrook. He enlisted and served his country with the...

Feb 14, 2026

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - Harry A. Rhian III “Sonny”, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Sonny was a loving husband of 44 years to Betty Rhian. He loved riding his motorcycle, hunting, and fishing along with his wife Betty. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him.

Per his request there will not be any services. Prayers are always welcome...

Feb 13, 2026

Feb 13, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT - Jewel M. (Stiber) Steimling, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport. She was born in Williamsport on June 6, 1934, a daughter of the late Miles H. and Belva E. (Phillips) Stiber.

Jewel worked at and retired from Wundies. She liked to work in her yard and loved to dote on her four cats, Bandit,...

Feb 11, 2026

Helga Sanso, 84, of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport.

She was born on July 29, 1941, in Landau, Germany and was the daughter of the late Matilda (Earheart). Helga had worked at Primus and retired in 2010 after 35 years of service in which she loved her job. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church...

Feb 7, 2026

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - Andrew Noel Siford, 88, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, peacefully with his son by his side. He was born in Pittsburgh on December 25, 1937, a son of the late Alexander T. and Florence M. (Dammes) Siford.

Upon graduating high school, Andrew went on to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a...

Feb 3, 2026

Jon R. Zimnick, a beacon of inspiration and love, passed away on February 3, 2026, in Williamsport at the age of 58. Born on July 16, 1967, in Nashua, New Hampshire, Jon's life was a vibrant tapestry of passion, service, and creativity.

A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Jon served his country with distinction while stationed in Spain....

Feb 2, 2026

Caroline Ann “Carol” (Lynn) Wright, 83, of Trout Run, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

She was married to the late William S. Wright who had passed away in 2009.

Carol was born in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Vernon C. and Leah H. (Strunk) Lynn. She had worked as a bartender at Bobs Main...

Feb 2, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT - Donna J. (Knorr) Hancock, 93, passed away at her home on Monday, February 2, 2026.

She was married on July 10, 1954 to the late John G. Hancock who had passed away in 2014. They had celebrated 60 years of marriage at the time of his death.

Donna was born on October 7, 1932 in Wapwallopen and was the daughter of...

Jan 30, 2026

W. Augustus “Gus” Wilson, 87, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30. He will be greatly missed.

Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on September 23, 1938, Gus lived his entire life in the city he loved. He was the son of the late Theodore R. and Dorothy V. (Basey) Wilson. A 1958 graduate of Williamsport Area High School, he later...

Jan 30, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT - Gary L. Williams, 68, passed away at his home on Friday, January 30, 2026. Gary was born on June 15, 1957 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Woodruff and Annlouise (Broddus) Williams. 

He had worked at Bailey Meters and Primus Technologies. Gary enjoyed tinkering with his automobiles and fishing with his friends.

He is survived by two...

Jan 26, 2026

Nichlas W. "Nick" Brooks, born October 14, 1983, in Williamsport, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2026, at the age of 42.

Nichlas graduated from Montoursville High School, class of 2002. He went on to graduate from Pennsylvania College of Technology in 2004. Nichlas was a dedicated plastics and polymer design engineer at First Quality, where he applied his skills and creativity...

Jan 24, 2026

Brett L. Wikstrom, born on February 1, 1991, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his residence in Montoursville on January 24, 2026, at the age of 34. Brett's life was filled with love, laughter, and a dedication to family and faith that inspired all who knew him.

Brett was a man of many passions. He had a strong faith in...

Jan 23, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT - Cynthia (Cindy) Louise Wright, 65, entered into everlasting life on January 23, 2026 at the Gatehouse, located inside Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport.

She was born January 11, 1961 in Williamsport, the daughter of Dale and Mary Kathryn Ludwig Wright.

Cindy was a member of Hepburn Baptist Church, Cogan Station.

She was a gifted and accomplished florist, getting her start with Wally Wentz...

Jan 23, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT - Leonard C. “Lenny” Wright, Jr., 85, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at UPMC Williamsport.

Lenny was married on May 24, 1959 to the late Annie Belle Novella (Carroll) for 51 years until the time of her death on January 21, 2011.

He was born on September 8, 1940 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Leonard C. and...

Jan 21, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT - Robert W. “Bob” Helm, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the Gatehouse.

Bob was born on July 3, 1936 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Harold M. and Fay E. (Carn) Helm. He graduated from Williamsport High School in 1955 and then enlisted in the US Marine Corps. He had worked at A & P...

Jan 16, 2026

Dear family and friends, please join us to celebrate the life of Carl Mark Fisher 10/02/1951-01/16/2026. Preceded in death by his parents, Elouise and Carl Fisher.

Survived by his wife, Linda Fisher, children, Mike (April) Fisher, Val (Jason) Szulborski, Kacie (Paul) Ecker, Ron Lewis, and Steph (Dan) Calkins; siblings, Tina (Fred) Miller, Denny (Lori) Fisher, Gene (Deb) Colegrove, Violet (Roland) Garza,...

Jan 15, 2026

John Grimm, 98, of Williamsport, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at The Gatehouse. 

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. 

Arrangements were entrusted to Maneval Allen Redmond Cremation and Funeral Home, Williamsport. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.jamaesmaneval.com.

Jan 15, 2026

MONTOURSVILLE - Bentley A. Norton, 26, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

He was born on December 23, 1999 in Bloomsburg and was the son of Samuel S. Norton, II and Hilarie D. (Solis) Grubaugh. He graduated from Terre Haute North Vigo High School in Indiana then graduated from Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana with an...

Jan 3, 2026

Robert T. Ward, 68, of Duboistown, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, surrounded by his family at UPMC Williamsport. He was born in Williamsport on May 1, 1957, a son of the late James Sterling and Margaret (Thomas) Ward.

Robert served his country in the United States Army. He worked at and retired from High Steel Structures as a crane...