Obituaries

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...

Jul 4, 2022

WILLIAMSPORT - Carol M. Padgett, 63,formerly of Florida, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022 at her home in Williamsport.

She was born in Florida on June 26, 1959.  She enjoyed arts, crafts and dreamcatchers.

Carol is survived by her partner of almost 27 years; Margaret M. Homler of Williamsport, step-son; Robert L. Homler of...

Jun 28, 2022

Hilda M. Eberhart, 96, formerly of Williamsport passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at the home of her son, Paul H. "Butch" Eberhart along Pine Creek in Jersey Shore.  She was born December 4, 1925 in Williamsport a daughter of William and Miriam Dietrich Badger.  She was married in January of 1950 to Paul H. Eberhart who passed away...

Jun 28, 2022

Robert H. "Mickey" Finn, 81, of Williamsport passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born April 29, 1941 a son to James & Mary (Martin) Finn.

Mickey was a graduate of Williamsport High School.  After High School Mickey entered into the United States Airforce and served...

Jun 23, 2022

WILLIAMSPORT - Jacqueline K. (Kelly) Kramer, 91, formerly of Tucson  Arizona, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Rose View Center, Williamsport.

She was born on June 5, 1931 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Grace Hauke.  Jacqueline had worked in the Tucson, Arizona school district office for over 30 years and retired in...

Jun 16, 2022

Linda Lee Overmoyer, 73, of Williamsport passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 in the Emergency Room of UPMC Susquehanna. She was born September 23, 1948 in Lock Haven, a daughter of Lawrence Neidrich and Thersea Magent  She married on  March 11, 1979 to Robert Carl Overmoyer II who survives.  She worked at one time in the office of The...

Jun 15, 2022

Patricia A. (Boyer) Snyder, 82, of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at The Gatehouse.  She was born in Williamsport, November 17, 1939 and was a 1957 graduate of Williamsport High School.  Patricia was predeceased by her husband, Henry H. Snyder, of 57 years in 2017.  Pattyand Henry lived for 60 years in Cogan Station in the home...

Jun 13, 2022

LINDEN - David D. Duffield, 55, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at his home.

David was born on May 29, 1967 in Williamsport and was the son of Donald W. Duffield of Cogan Station and the late Ann L. (Delozier) Duffield.  He graduated from Loyalsock High School in 1986.  He had worked as a culinary master...

Jun 6, 2022

WILLIAMSPORT - Elizabeth Betty (Isom) Dickerson, 92, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

She was married to the late Frederick Dickerson for over 50 years at the time of his death in 1993.

Elizabeth was born on October 18, 1929 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and was the daughter...

May 31, 2022

Anna Kathryn (Stitzer) Miller, 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 in York, PA. Born in Bellefonte PA, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Lera (Brungard) Stitzer.

She was a member of the United Church of Christ and spent her days working as a talented seamstress. On August 30th, 1958, in South Williamsport,...

May 29, 2022

Jeffrey "Sprouts"Rich

Jeffrey Rich, 79, of Montoursville, formerly of Sandpoint, Idaho, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport, after complications from a recent car accident.

He was born on April 16, 1943 in Meriden, Connecticut and was the son of the late Hershel T. and Ruth A. (Berner) Rich.  He graduated from...

May 29, 2022

MONTOURSVILLE - Jeffrey Rich, 79, formerly of Sandpoint, Idaho, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport, after complications from a recent car accident.

He was born on April 16, 1943 in Meriden, Connecticut and was the son of the late Hershel T. and Ruth A. (Berner) Rich.  He graduated from Ramsey High School in...

May 21, 2022

WILLIAMSPORT - William A. Smith known by some family and friends as "Booga" who resided in Williamsport, PA passed away on Saturday May 21, 2022 at the age of 62.

William was born on January 5, 1960 to the late Annie B. Smith- Davis and Leonard Davis. He was raised in Liberty, NC and went to Southeast...

May 19, 2022

Ruth Esther Gordner Meckley, 92, of Loyalsock Township, peacefully passed on to meet the Lord at Heaven's Gate on May 19, 2022, at the home of her daughter in Pennsdale, PA. She was born in Millville, PA on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1930, to Grant and Lois Kline Gordner.

Ruth is survived by her husband of 21...