Obituaries

Nov 23, 2022

Jean A. Hayes

TROUT RUN–Jean A. "Jeannie" Hayes, 78, of Trout Run, passed away the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Hayes, with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage on Oct. 6, and her daughter, Kimberly C. Hayes. Also...

Nov 22, 2022

Bonnie L. Crossley, 70, of Montoursville, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at We Care at Loyalsock.

She was born on January 25, 1952 a daughter of the late Paul W. Crossley and Betty Jane (Pepperman) Crossley, Montoursville. Bonnie was a member of Third Street United Methodist Church, Williamsport. She was a Williamsport Area High School...

Nov 15, 2022

James Bernard Woods, 71, was called home, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in his home in Williamsport, PA.

He was born in Newark, NJ on November 6, 1951 and was the son of the late Otis and Rosa Lee (Roebuck) Woods.  He attended West Kinney High School in Newark, NJ.  Throughout the years, James had various occupations, Reprographic...

Nov 5, 2022

Donald E. Messner, Sr., 83, of Cogan Station, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at UPMC Williamsport.

He was born in Linden on April 4, 1939 and was the son of the late Claudius Divista Messner and Ruth H. (Bailey) Spurr. Donald was married to the late Edith M. (Kepner) Messner on November 14, 1970. They...

Oct 31, 2022

Stephen M. Bair, 69, of Montoursville passed away peacefully at his home Monday, October 31, 2022.

Steve was born April 10, 1953, a son of Kenneth & Mildred (Rupert) Bair.  Steve loved life.  He enjoyed shooting pool, playing on his lap top, going for walks, sitting on the porch swing enjoying nature and listening to music.

Oct 30, 2022

Steve E. Smith, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at his home in Williamsport.

He was born in Williamsport on October 9, 1947 the son of the late Glenn E. and Jeanne (Legaye) Smith. Steve was a graduate of Williamsport High School in 1965 and went on to serve his country in the United...

Oct 27, 2022

LOYALSOCK - C. Robert "Bob" Schultz, 82, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 27, 2022.

He was born May 16, 1940 in Williamsport.  He was the son of the late Carl H. and Dorothea (Hane) Schultz.  Surviving is his lovely wife of 38 years Mary (Noska) Schultz.

He graduated in 1958 from the...

Oct 21, 2022

WILLIAMSPORT - Thomas L. Irvin, 62, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 21, 2022 surrounded by his family at his home in Williamsport.

He was born in Williamsport on November 2, 1959 and was the son of the late James Robert "Bob" and Irene (Dutton) Irvin. Thomas married the former Susan L. Charles on July 5, 2003....

Oct 16, 2022

Camille D. Crane, 68, of Montoursville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 2022 surrounded by her family at UPMC Williamsport. She was born in Rochester, New York on Aug. 20, 1954 and was the daughter of the late Donald and Constance (Gilbody) Crane. After graduating high school, Camille attended Mansfield University to pursue a career in music therapy. Self-employed, she...

Oct 5, 2022

WILLIAMSPORT - Barbara Ann Smith, 88, passed away surrounded by her family at her residence early Wednesday morning, October 5, 2022.

She was born in East Stroudsburg on June 9, 1934, the daughter of Carl Edward and Elizabeth C. (Bender) Smith.  She was a graduate of Williamsport High School and married William Allen Smith Sr. on October...

Sep 28, 2022

Elaine B. Neufer, 70, parted this life and gained her wings on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones.

Elaine was born in Williamsport on September 9, 1952, a daughter to the late Irvin & Evelyn Williams.  On June 15, 1973 she married the love of her life Kurt L. Neufer and together they shared...

Sep 4, 2022

WILLIAMSPORT - Paul R. Decker, Jr., 101, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at the Williamsport Home.

He was married in 1947 to the late Helen M. (Lowry) and they celebrated 61 years of marriage until the time of her death on April 8, 2008.

Paul was born on December 30, 1920, in Montgomery, Pa....

Sep 4, 2022

WILLIAMSPORT - G. Diane (Stahlnecker) Murray, 90, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at the Williamsport Home.

She was married to the late Edward G. Murray for 39 years at the time of his death in 2005.

Diane was born on February 26, 1932 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Grover S....

Aug 30, 2022

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - Dorothy L. (Wright) Ott, also known as Mama Ott, 88, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022.

She was married on December 24, 1965 to the late Joseph E. Ott, who had died in 1987 and they were married for 22 years at the time of his death.

Dorothy was born on March...

Aug 26, 2022

WILLIAMSPORT - Anne M. (Leiphart) Ocker, 92, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was married on June 27, 1970 to Robert E. Ocker, who survives, and they have shared 52 years as husband and wife.

Anne was born on February 14, 1930 in Massachusetts and was the...

Aug 17, 2022

WILLIAMSPORT - Esther Joyce (Raudabaugh) Myers, 91, passed on to glory on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was married to Robert C. Myers, who survives, for 71 years.

Esther was born on April 4, 1931 in Loganton and was the daughter of the late William J. and Sara...

Aug 13, 2022

WILLIAMSPORT - Kenneth E. Cochran, age 73, passed away early Saturday morning, August 13, 2022 at the Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport.

He was born June 17, 1949 in Williamsport, the son of George M. and Jeanette M. Snyder Cochran.  He was married to his wife Sharon R. Cochran who passed away October 12, 2011.

Ken...

Aug 5, 2022

WILLIAMSPORT - Denise M. Rhodes, 63, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

Denise was born on August 5, 1959 in Orange, New Jersey and was the daughter of the late George and Gwendolyn (Smith) Rhodes, Sr.  She had obtained her master's at Lincoln University.  She had worked in the area of social services...

Jul 22, 2022

James "Jim" Edward Johnson, 70, of Williamsport, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2022. Born April 5, 1952 he was a son of Edmund and Naomi (Boal) Johnson.

Known as "Moose" by those who loved him, he was an avid card player. Jim was retired from his many dedicated years at the Penn College custodial department.

Jul 21, 2022

Harold Louis Hurwitz died July 21, 2022. He was 94. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 20 years Cathleen Hill Hurwitz, sons Herbert Hurwitz of Woodside, Calif. and Edward Hurwitz of Atherton, Calif., daughter in law Sharon Lichtenfeld Hurwitz; grandchildren Zachary, Cassidy, and Chase Hurwitz of Atherton; his niece Susan Hirsh Spira of Lake Havasu...