Obituaries
D. June (Lord) Anderson
Nov 16, 2025
D. June (Lord) Anderson, 99, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully with her loving granddaughter by her side on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born in Williamsport on June 14, 1926, a daughter of the late Lester B. and Clare E. (Sullivan) Lord.
June graduated from Montoursville High School class of 1944. She worked at Sylvania for...
John Franklin Hauck, Jr.
Nov 14, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT - John Franklin Hauck, Jr. 92, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at his home.
He was married to the former Kathryn L. (Shipton), who survives, and they have shared 30 years of marriage.
John was born on January 27, 1933 in Lewisburg and was the son of the late John F. and Anna...
Susan Mae (Wert) Rost
Nov 13, 2025
LOYALSOCK - Susan "Sue" (Wert) Rost, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Gatehouse.
She was married in 1993 to Lawrence "Larry" Rost for 33 years, who survives. Sue was born on October 13, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Leroy and Pearl (Mentch) Wert. She graduated from South Williamsport High...
Maurice Burden
Nov 12, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT - Maurice Burden, 63, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport due to complications from lymphoma. He was born on July 17, 1962, in Newark, New Jersey, and was the son of Victorine "Vick" Burden of Newark, NJ, and the late John Lee Bethea of Latta, SC.
Maurice served in the U.S. Navy...
Joseph Ross "Joe" Ertel
Nov 12, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT - Joseph Ross "Joe" Ertel, 91, of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at his daughter's home.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are being handled by Maneval Allen Redmond Funeral Home, 500 W. 4th St., Williamsport, PA 17701.
William P. "Bill" Winter, Sr.
Nov 11, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT - William P. "Bill" Winter, Sr., 85, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Rose View Center.
He was born on September 15, 1940 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Edward and Esther (Brewer) Winter. He had driven taxi for Bill Towne Cab and retired in 2003. Bill enjoyed riding motorcycles and watching...
Roy Henry Belcher, Iii
Nov 8, 2025
Roy Henry Belcher III, age 85, formerly of Williamsport, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Henry Belcher Jr. and Emma Joanna (Lloyd) Belcher, and son, Jeffery Todd Belcher (deceased November 5, 1967). He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Elizabeth Eldora "Betsy" (Westphal) Belcher, also...
Edward A. Vavra
Nov 7, 2025
Edward A. Vavra of Williamsport, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the age of 79.
After serving in the United States Air Force from 1968-1972, he continued his education and pursued a doctorate degree in English and Russian Literature at Cornell University. For nearly 42 years, he taught college English at Shenandoah University and Pennsylvania...
Brailynn A. Johnson-Murray
Nov 1, 2025
Brailynn A. Johnson-Murray, a vibrant and spirited young soul, passed away on November 1, 2025, at the age of 15. Born on April 23, 2010, in Williamsport, he brought immense joy and inspiration to all who knew him.
Brailynn was a student at South Williamsport High School. He had a love for basketball and boxing, where his...
Jack N. Karchner
Nov 1, 2025
Jack N. Karchner 97, passed away peacefully at his residence in Williamsport on November 1, 2025. Born on May 4, 1928, in Williamsport, Jack lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to his family, his community, and his country.
Jack was a proud veteran who served with distinction in the United States Army Medical Corps during the...
Lauretta (Free) Baumgartner
Oct 29, 2025
Lauretta "Retta" Baumgartner, 97, of Cogan Station, embarked on her heavenly journey on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Rose View Center, surrounded by her loving nieces, Terri Girio and Diane Lilley.
She was born on November 13, 1927, in Williamsport. The eldest daughter of the late Harry A. and Fern O. (Sheaffer) Free. Retta is lovingly remembered...
Alan R. Neidig, Sr.
Oct 25, 2025
MUNCY - Alan R. Neidig, Sr., 61, formerly of Williamsport, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was married on June 19, 1995 to the late Ann M. (Hall) Neidig, who passed away on August 29, 2012.
Alan was born on April 21, 1964 in Williamsport and was the son...
Doris M. (Jenkins-Horn) Wilson
Oct 19, 2025
Doris M. (Jenkins-Horn) Wilson, 92, of Williamsport, passed away on October 19, 2025. She was born on June 25, 1933, in Williamsport, the daughter of the late Phenie Horn.
Doris was raised in Williamsport and graduated from Williamsport High School. She was employed for many years by GTE Sylvania. After retirement, she continued serving the community through...
Shannon L. (Letterman/Barrett) Simmons
Oct 18, 2025
Shannon Louise (Letterman/Barrett) Simmons, 55, of South Williamsport, passed away at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, following complications from a cardiac arrest/stroke.
Shannon was born on March 11, 1970, in Williamsport, to Linda (Baker/Letterman) Crosley, and the late Willard C. Letterman. Shannon was a 1988 graduate of Williamsport Area High School. She raised a son, Joshua Barrett,...
Eleanor J. (Smith) Jones
Oct 14, 2025
Eleanor Jane (Smith) Jones, a longtime resident of South Williamsport, died on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Easton, where she had resided in a memory care home since 2019. She was 91.
Born on Sept. 26, 1934, in Bratenahl, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Linnie (Bechdel) Smith and Merril Calvin Smith.
Eleanor...
Lisa A. (Christopher) Miles
Oct 12, 2025
Lisa A. Miles, 65, of Galeton, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport.
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.jamesmaneval.com.
Sylvia E. (Kaplowitz) Simon
Sep 26, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT - Sylvia E. (Kaplowitz) Simon, 99, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at UPMC Williamsport.
She was married to the late Samuel "Sam" Simon for over 70 years at the time of his death in 2019. They had a wonderful marriage and a lifetime together filled with love, humor, family, and friends.
Sylvia was...
Edward L. "Ed" Hubbell
Sep 21, 2025
LINDEN - Edward L. "Ed" Hubbell, 75, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was married to the former Linda L. (Barone), who survives, on September 12, 1970. They had just celebrated their 55th anniversary.
Ed was born on October 7, 1949 in Philadelphia and was the son...
Constance Louise (Blatchley) Karnes
Sep 20, 2025
Constance Louise Karnes, 82, of Williamsport, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, after a lengthy stay at Edenbrook South Nursing Home, Williamsport. She was born on January 24, 1943, in Williamsport to the late Charles and Gertrude (Hill) Blatchley.
Constance was a 1961 graduate of Williamsport High School and a lifelong member of St. Luke Lutheran...
Richard A. Yaggie, Sr.
Sep 14, 2025
Richard A. Yaggie, Sr., 65, of Montoursville, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Troy on December 14, 1959, to the late Adam C. and Thelma J. (Russell) Yaggie, Jr.
Richard was a member of the American Legion Post 104 in Montoursville, Eagles Club, Masons, and the Forty and Eight...
