Obituaries

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....

Feb 6, 2023

Anthony Leonard "Dowee" Bowie, 64, of Williamsport, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. The services to honor the life and legacy of Anthony Bowie will be held on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church 527 Park Ave., Williamsport.

The viewing will be held from 9am-10:15am and the Celebration...

Feb 1, 2023

Alfred C. Records, 78, of Williamsport, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 surrounded by his family at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. He was born on Dec. 26, 1944 in Drifting, PA to the late Howard Records and Regina Nashwinter. Alfred was married to the former Betty L. Greenabaum on August 21, 1971; they celebrated 51 wonderful years together. Al...

Jan 31, 2023

Daniel Everett Coleman passed away on Jan. 31, 2023 following a brief illness.

Born in Hammond, Indiana, Dan spent several years of his childhood in Chicago. He joined the Air Force serving in Illinois, Colorado and England, where he met his wife. Dan had a long and successful career as a non-destructive testing engineer in the Air...

Jan 26, 2023

Betty Jane Bryington "Betty Boop", 72, of Millerstown passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born in Williamsport on December 7, 1950.

She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a devoted auxiliary member of the VFW Newport, American Legion Liverpool, and the Moose in...

Jan 20, 2023

Daren E. "Gene" Getty, 78, of Williamsport, passed away on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born in Freeport on Aug. 20, 1944 to the late Lytle Getty and Camilla (Browder) Dean. Gene was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a devoted member of Cornerstone Faith Fellowship in Jersey Shore. Gene also...

Jan 12, 2023

Jerold N. Ross, Sr., 59, of Salladasburg passed away on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 at Geisinger Jersey Shore.

He was born in San Diego, California on March 13, 1963 to the late John Ross and A. J. (Ludwig) Edkin. Jerold was married to the former, Kelly M. Marshall on Feb. 14, 1985. They had 41 wonderful years...

Jan 9, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" R. Becker, 73, of Gouldsboro, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 in McHenry Township.

Jerry was born in Reading on Aug. 17, 1949 to the late Frederick and Mary Ann (Faller) Becker. After high school, he served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was married to the former Nora Green...

Jan 5, 2023

Sabrina A. "Beanie" (Rice) Hamman, 67, of Nesbit, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. She was born in Williamsport on June 10, 1955 to the late Robert C. and Shirley A. (Donley) Rice. Sabrina was a homemaker. She was a member of the Moose Club. Beanie enjoyed crafts and playing cards. Sabrina is survived...

Jan 4, 2023

Stephen D. Moore, III, 33, of Williamsport, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Williamsport on April 19, 1989 to the late Stephen D. Moore, Jr. and Sheila (Henry) Brown of Williamsport.

Stephen was Christian by faith. He was a great athlete, participating...

Jan 3, 2023

David J. Allen, 75, of Montoursville, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. He was born in Williamsport on March 16, 1947 to the late Galen and Marion (Seewald) Allen. David was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Williamsport. He was a graduate of South Williamsport High School, class of 1965. David was...

Jan 2, 2023

Pamela I. (Morehouse) Brillhart, 69, of Williamsport, passed away on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. She was born in Williamsport on Aug. 31, 1953 to the late Walter and Thelma (Marshel) Morehouse. Pamela was married to Richard Brillhart in 1976, who is predeceased. She worked as a cashier for Walmart for many years. Pamela was Christian...

Jan 2, 2023

WILLIAMSPORT - B. Arlene (Free) LeVan, 93, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at her daughters home surrounded by her family.

She was married to the late Ralph E. LeVan for 47 years at the time of his death in 1998.

Arlene was born on August 20, 1929 in Williamsport and was the daughter of...

Dec 25, 2022

LOCK HAVEN - Joyce Brower, 65, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her home.

She was born on June 11, 1957 in Jersey Shore and was the daughter of the late William and Betty (Bowes) Brower.  She had served her country by enlisting in the US Air Force and also served with the National Guard.  Joyce...