Obituaries

May 18, 2023

John E. "Jack" Henninger, 88, of South Williamsport, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. He was born in Williamsport on November 26, 1934, a son of the late, Irvin and Olive (English) Hennninger.

Jack served his country in United States Army. He was married on July 24, 1973, to the former, Patricia...

May 17, 2023

Edward W. Boyer, Jr. 62, passed away May 17, 2023.  He was born May 10, 1961 a son to Edward W.  and Bette Ann (Stover) Boyer, Sr. Early in life Edward was  a truck driver delivering Sunset ice cream.  He was a model train enthusiast and really enjoyed Dodge Hemi sports car.

Edward is survived by a...

May 13, 2023

Carla E. Ware, 76 passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport.  Carla was lifelong resident of the city.  She is the youngest child of the late Charles and Nancy Ware.  She was married to the late Richard R. Brown and from this union they had a daughter Wendy Brown and a son Richard R. Brown, Jr.  She...

May 13, 2023

Virginia Mae Crist, 88, formally of South Williamsport, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport. For the past three years, she was a resident at The Meadows, where she received the best care. She was born in Morris on Jan. 20, 1935, a daughter of the late Emma E. Chakan.

Virginia was a member...

May 8, 2023

Wanda J. Holmes, 80, of Williamsport, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. She was born in DuBois on August 2, 1942 to the late, James M. and Julia E. (Neeley) Whipkey.

Wanda was raised in Connellsville. She earned her degree from the former WACC becoming a machinist and worked at Avco/Textron. She...

May 8, 2023

Rebecca A. "Becky" Knight, 59, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, May 8, 2023, at Williamsport South Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born Nov. 20, 1963 in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Curtis and Lillie Mae (Bobo) Knight.

Becky was Christian by faith. She was born again, accepting Jesus Christ as her Lord and...

May 3, 2023

James M. Hazel Jr., a beloved resident of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2023 at the Williamsport Home. He was 80 years old.

Born on April 23, 1943 he was the son of James and Hettie (Andrews) Hazel. On February 13, 1965 he married the love of his life, Betty (Peterson) Hazel.

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May 2, 2023

Betty J. Weiskerger, 95, of South Williamsport passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 after a brief stay at The Williamsport Home. Born on June 12, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Rena Renfer.

Betty was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, South Williamsport, and served on the Altar Guild and sang...

Apr 25, 2023

Margaret Florence Schell, 98, of Williamsport died on April 25, 2023.  She was born to William H. and Ada L. (Warren) Wells in New Sawley near Long Eaton, Derbyshire, England on November 14, 1924.

The Wells family moved to Frostburg and then Cumberland, Maryland because her father was employed by British Celanese and AmCel.  Margaret attended Ursuline...

Apr 22, 2023

Howard L. Gardner, 77, of Williamsport, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at his home. He was born July 20, 1945 a son to Lloyd W. and Theresa L. (Hively) Gardner. Howard was a graduate of the Williamsport Area High School. On Sept. 21, 1968, he married the former Jane R. Myers, who survives. Howard was a Veteran of...

Apr 20, 2023

Esther Ann (Waldman) Zabitz, 93, of Riverside passed away April 20, 2023 at Geisinger Danville with her family by her side.

Esther was born March 27, 1930 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late David and Bessie (Lipschultz) Waldman.  She was a graduate with both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education from Bloomsburg University.  Esther...

Apr 19, 2023

Louise A. (Falls) Weinhardt, 99, of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday April 19, 2023 at The Gatehouse. She was born December 4, 1923 in Shawville, PA to Benjamin F. and Evalyn (Watson) Falls. She graduated from South Williamsport High School and worked at Weldons and Jesco Athletics in Williamsport as a seamstress. On November 5, 1949 she married Robert C....

Apr 16, 2023

Nieme Lamont Williams, 12, of Williamsport, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his home. He was born in Williamsport on Dec. 2, 2010 to Jeffery Rawls, of Philadelphia, and the late Tayana Williams.

Nieme was member of the Islamic Centre in Williamsport. He was an excellent athlete, and played for both Five Tree Youth...

Apr 8, 2023

Janet "Jeanette" VH. Outerbridge was born and raised in Philadelphia by her mother, Dorothy V. Granger and father, Ralph B. Granger. Jeanette had two brothers, Ralph and Robert; and one sister, Shirley (all of whom preceded her in death).

Jeanette graduated from Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia, then went on to receive her bachelor of arts...

Apr 8, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" Porco, 85 of Williamsport passed away Saturday April 8, 2023, at

Geisinger Jersey Shore.  Becky was born March 21, 1938, a daughter of John Lester

and Flossie Lois Skinner in Liberty Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania.

Becky was a registered nurse for 35 years with degrees in Psychology and RRM.

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Apr 2, 2023

Corby Lewis Keyes, 78, of Williamsport, PA passed away Sunday morning April, 2, 2023 at The Williamsport North Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.

He was born in Summerland, MS on May 31, 1944 a son of Matthew and Fannie (Nobles) Keyes.  Corby was a Mail Handler for the U.S. Postal Service for over 40 years retiring in 2008.                                                 ...

Mar 31, 2023

Gayle L. (Litzleman) Stryker, 82, of Cogan House, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at her home.

She was born in Cogan House on Aug. 8, 1940, to the late Oliver Henry and Helen Marie (Maneval) Litzelman. Gayle was married to Harry W. Stryker, who precedes her in death.

Gayle worked as a dairy...

Mar 30, 2023

Robert "Bob" Stelene, 89, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at The Gatehouse in Williamsport, surrounded by his family. Bob was born on March 23, 1934 in St. Marys. He was the son of LaRue Stelene and Eva Walker. Bob was the second oldest of 11 children.

Bob is survived by his wife,...

Mar 25, 2023

Grace M. (Michael) Winter, 95, of Williamsport, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Williamsport South Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born in Williamsport on July 16, 1927 to the late Willard and Fanny (Harmon) Michael.

Grace was a Jehovah's Witness. She worked as a homemaker, taking care of her children and grandchildren....

Mar 18, 2023

Irene "Mae" (Gaugler) Hampton, 99, of South Williamsport passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023, surrounded by her family. Mae was born in South Williamsport on Jan. 27, 1924, to the late Stanley M. and Irene (Tietbohl) Gaugler. She was a life-long member of Messiah Lutheran Church, South Williamsport. She was married to the late Herbert C. Hampton...