Obituaries

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...

Mar 7, 2023

Penny Lee Samar (née Praster) died unexpectedly on March 7, 2023 at her home in South Williamsport following a brief illness. She was 67 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden yet peaceful passing.

Penny is survived and missed by her loving family including her brother Herbert Praster (Mariene): three children Michael...

Mar 2, 2023

Charles W. Lafferty Sr., 78, of Montoursville passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Valley View Nursing Center in Montoursville. He was born in Pottsville on Feb. 10, 1945 to the late Charles and Jean (Webber) Lafferty. Charles attended North West College of Wyoming in Wyoming, where he earned an associate degree and played football. He was married...

Mar 1, 2023

Hugh Vincent Gilliard, 63, of Williamsport, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

He was born in Watertown, New York on June 1, 1959 to Thomas W. and the late Audrey C. (Thompson) Gilliard.

Hugh was currently self-employed owning his own trucking company. He loved his job and the open road....

Feb 26, 2023

Mikhail Ostrovsky, 88, of Montoursville, passed on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at UPMC Williamsport, following a brief illness. Mikhail was born on Feb. 12, 1935 in Kiev, Ukraine, to the late Bension and Fania Ostrovsky. Mikhail was 6 years old when Germany invaded the USSR. His mother, along with Mikhail, and his two other siblings barely escaped the Nazis...

Feb 21, 2023

Lutrecia Pauline Brown (Trese) 91, went to be with the Heavenly Father on February 21,2023. She transitioned peacefully with her family by her side. Lutrecia lived many blessed years enjoying her favorite things like playing bingo, cards, word search books. She would often start her day with morning coffee at the Shamrock, and then do her rounds of house/yard...

Feb 16, 2023

Barbara Ann Little, 80, of Williamsport passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 at her home.

She was born in Williamsport on May 15, 1942 to the late Alfred LaCerra and Lucille (Harris) Long.

Barbara was a member of St. Boniface Church, Williamsport. She was married to her late Husband, Dean...

Feb 12, 2023

Roselyn M. (Goins) Porter affectionately known as "Mickey", passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the Gatehouse in Williamsport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony W. "Scag" Porter, Sr. with whom she shared forty-one years of marriage.

Born April 1, 1943, in Williamsport the daughter of the late Louis D. and Geraldine M....