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Chloe M. (Jenkins)  Walker

Chloe M. (Jenkins) Walker

Dec 1, 2023

Chloe Mae (Jenkins) Walker, departed this life to be with the Lord on Friday December 1, 2023.  Born September 30, 1938, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Parker O. and Florence (Diggs) Jenkins.

Chloe was a graduate of Williamsport High School class of 1956. She was the loving wife of the late Donald E....

Carol L. (Thorne)  Benson

Carol L. (Thorne) Benson

Nov 21, 2023

WILLIAMSPORT - Carol L. (Thorne) Benson, 66, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport.

She was born on January 15, 1957 in Taunton, Massachusetts and was the daughter of the late Charles and Madeline (Machado) Thorne.  Carol had worked as a nurse at Sycamore Manor and she enjoyed puzzle books and puzzles.

Carol...

Stephanie K. (Koser)  Smith

Stephanie K. (Koser) Smith

Nov 20, 2023

WILLIAMSPORT - Stephanie K. (Koser) Smith, 68, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at Williamsport North Rehab and Nursing Center.

She was married on November 22, 1974 to Stephen W. "Steve" Smith, who survives, and they would have shared 49 years as husband and wife.

Stephanie was born on April 19, 1955 in Williamsport and...

Sarah L. (Famularo)  Stewart

Sarah L. (Famularo) Stewart

Nov 19, 2023

WILLIAMSPORT - Sarah L. (Famularo) Stewart, 93, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Williamsport North Rehab & Nursing.

Services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements handled by Maneval Allen Redmond Funeral Home, 500 West 4th Street, Williamsport.

Marlene M. (Anderson)  Hritzko

Marlene M. (Anderson) Hritzko

Nov 3, 2023

WILLIAMSPORT - Marlene M. (Anderson) Hritzko, 88, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at Valley View Rehab and Nursing, Montoursville.

She was married on February 11, 1956 to the late Richard P. Hritzko, who passed away on January 24, 2004.

Marlene was born on January 7, 1935 in Renovo and was the daughter of the...

Richard G. "Dick" Grugan

Richard G. "Dick" Grugan

Oct 30, 2023

LOYALSOCK - Richard G. "Dick" Grugan, 93, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at Heritage Springs Memory Care (Montoursville), Muncy.

He was married on October 10, 1953 to the former Frances J. (Bailey), who survives.  They just celebrated 70 years of marriage.

Richard was born on March 15, 1930 in Charleston, West Virginia and was...

Dennis G. Harman

Dennis G. Harman

Oct 29, 2023

HUGHESVILLE - Dennis G. Harman, 65, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport.

He had married the late Terri L. (Dieffenbacher) on June 23, 1984 and they celebrated 32 years as husband and wife at the time of her death on January 2, 2017.

Dennis was born on June 4, 1958 in Williamsport...

Dennis R. Berfield

Dennis R. Berfield

Oct 24, 2023

Dennis R. Berfield, 74, of S. Williamsport, passed away, following a brief illness, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport.

He was married to the former Gail L. (Perry), who survives, on August 9, 1975.

Dennis was born on October 16, 1949 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Hawley R. and Jean...

Charles D. Wheeler

Charles D. Wheeler

Oct 23, 2023

Charles D. Wheeler, 86, of Williamsport, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at the Regional Hospital of Scranton.

He was born on October 9, 1937 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Arthur B. and Leona (Hannen) Wheeler.

After graduating high school, he served his country by joining the US Navy.  Charles had...

Stephen W. "Steve" Kelley

Stephen W. "Steve" Kelley

Oct 15, 2023

WILLIAMSPORT - Stephen W. "Steve" Kelley, 62, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at The Gatehouse.

He was married on May 15, 1982 to the former Sonya J. (Valceda), who survives, and they have shared almost 42 years as husband and wife.

Steve was born on July 7, 1961 in Williamsport and was the son...

Christian G. Ross

Christian G. Ross

Oct 12, 2023

Christian G. Ross, 54, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023.  Born in Williamsport, he was the son of Lorraine and the late Julian Ross.

He was a graduate of Loyalsock Township High School and the Pennsylvania State University. He worked most of his career in retail management for Toys R Us and TJ Maxx, primarily on the...

Everley Ann Miller-Conway

Everley Ann Miller-Conway

Oct 9, 2023

Now she flies with butterflies.

Everley Ann Miller-Conway, beloved daughter of Alexa Miller and Gage Conway, gained her wings to join God in heaven. She was born at 7:57am on October 9, 2023. Everley spent hours fighting to stay with her loved ones but ultimately passed away at 4:25pm. Although her time was short, the love she...

Trudell Y. (Covington)  Johnson

Trudell Y. (Covington) Johnson

Oct 8, 2023

Proverbs 30 v. 30

Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman that fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

Life Story

Trudell Yvonne Johnson

Was born on April 15th,1938 in Dillion South Carolina, to the late James and Zilphy Covington. Trudell was raised in the fear and admonition...

Lisa R. Smith

Lisa R. Smith

Sep 25, 2023

WILKES-BARRE - Lisa R. Smith, 62, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at her sister's home in Williamsport surrounded by her family.

Lisa was born on May 31, 1961 in Atlantic City, New Jersey and was the daughter of the late Jacob E. Davis and Alice Faye Smith.  She had worked at Schiel's Family Market in Wilkes-Barre....

Cheryl Ann (Beishline)  Rachael

Cheryl Ann (Beishline) Rachael

Sep 25, 2023

WILLIAMSPORT - Cheryl Ann (Beishline) Rachael, 76, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at her home.

She was married to the late Nicholas Rachael, Jr. who had passed away September 13, 2002.

Cheryl was born on August 9, 1947 in Danville and was the daughter of the late David Charles and Martha Matilda (Keller) Beishline. ...

Joan L. (Overdurf)  Livingston

Joan L. (Overdurf) Livingston

Sep 19, 2023

WILLIAMSPORT - Joan L. Livingston passed away at the Williamsport Nursing Home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 where she resided for the last 11 months.

She was the only child of Lewis A. Overdurf and Gladys L. Rissell Overdurf.  Joan was born in Denver, Colorado on July 5, 1926 and moved to Pennsylvania when she was a...

George W. "Wayne" Weigle

George W. "Wayne" Weigle

Sep 18, 2023

WILLIAMSPORT - George W. "Wayne" Weigle, 76, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill.

He was married to Sandra R. "Sandy" (Carr) Weigle, who survives, and they have shared 53 years together.

Wayne was born on May 3, 1947 in Williamsport and was the son of the late George Henry...

Jonni Rai

Jonni Rai

Sep 3, 2023

WILLIAMSPORT - Jonni Rai, 75, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport.

He was born on November 23, 1947 in Williamsport and was the son of the late DeLos Edward and Josephine Victoria (Fairfax) Williams.

After graduating from Williamsport Area High School in 1965, Jonni honorably served his country by enlisting in the...

Walter J. Zegarski, Sr.

Walter J. Zegarski, Sr.

Aug 27, 2023

Walter J. Zegarski, Sr., 86, of Williamsport, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at his residence. He was born on August 30, 1936 to the late Walter and Mary (Laffay) Zegarski.

Walter was a 1958 graduate of Bloomsburg University. He became an educator at Blast Intermediate Unit 17 and enjoyed working for them for many years....

Elizabeth K. "Betsy" (Kielwein)  Ward

Elizabeth K. "Betsy" (Kielwein) Ward

Aug 23, 2023

WILLIAMSPORT - Elizabeth K. "Betsy" (Kielwein) Ward, 84, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Williamsport North Nursing & Rehab.

She was born on October 19, 1938 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late John G. and Elizabeth E. (Stout) Kielwein.  She had worked at the court house in the district attorney's office and retired...

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