Obituaries

Dec 24, 2022

Caroline A. (Novinger) Hamilton, 70, of Williamsport, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022 surrounded by her family at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

She was born in Williamsport on February 13, 1952 to the late Carl L. and Mary E. (Brown) Novinger. She was a Williamsport Area high school graduate, class of 1972. She married John "Pete" Hamilton...

Dec 21, 2022

Thomas G. Ecker Thomas G. Ecker, 72, of Montoursville, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 surrounded by his family at Williamsport South Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born in Williamsport on July 2, 1950 to the late Dr. Herbert A. and Lucille (Trautvetter) Ecker. After high school, Thomas served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was...

Dec 10, 2022

Joyce Ousley

Whenever Joyce Ousley walked into a room, she brightened it with her warm smile, outgoing personality, and laugh.

"Wherever she went, whatever she did, it was always Kaseemah! Kaseemah!" said her lifelong friend Boyd Kurkland, referring to the nickname she adopted as a teen. "She was well-known and very outspoken. She was just...

Dec 3, 2022

JERSEY SHORE - Betty M. (Winter) Lupole, 92, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Manor Care, Jersey Shore.

She was born on January 25, 1930 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Fred and Margaret (Ulsamer) Winter.  She had worked at Williamsport Wire Rope and Glamorize, where she retired from.  Betty was a member...

Nov 29, 2022

WILLIAMSPORT - Gloria J. (Goodrich) Esposito, 82, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at UPMC, Williamsport.

She was married to James A. Esposito, Sr., who survives and they have shared 60 years as husband and wife.

Gloria was born on July 28, 1940 in S. Williamsport and was the daughter of the late James L....

Nov 27, 2022

WILLIAMSPORT - Julian L. Ross passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Williamsport South Nursing Home following a brief illness.  Born in Clearfield, PA and raised in Williamsport, PA he was the son of the late Reynold and Edna Ross.

He was a graduate of Williamsport High School and Rider College, Trenton NJ, where he was a...

Nov 25, 2022

Ida Bell (Washington) Smith, 72, of Newberry, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2022 at her residence.

She was born in Camilla, Georgia on February 2, 1950 the daughter of the late Oliver Sr. and Daisey (Fowler) Washington. Ida Bell was married to Billy Smith, who precedes her in death. She was...

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....