Obituaries

Dec 9, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - William L. Blocker, 68, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 9, 1953 in Philadelphia and was the son of the late Silver and Mary (Cross) Blocker.  William had served with the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed t.v., collecting comics...

Dec 7, 2021

MONTOURSVILLE - Robert (Peru) Ramsauer died at UPMC Williamsport on December 7th, 2021. He was born in New York City on May 26th, 1950 to Paul and Dorothy (McCloy) Ramsauer.

Primarily raised in Peru and Colombia, Peru, as he was known to many, graduated from Avon Old Farms School in Avon, CT in 1968 and attended Lycoming...

Dec 3, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Marilyn Mae Carter, 77, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021, unexpectedly at her home. A 1961 graduate of Williamsport Area High School She was married to Stephen Carter for 45 years.

Marilyn was employed as a staff clerk by Verizon, formerly Bell of Pennsylvania.  in the engineering department. There, she formed many friendships with...

Nov 28, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Bruce Edward "Cletus" Benson, 66, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

He was married to the former Helen O. "Charlie" (Ohnmeiss) who survives and they have shared 27 years as husband and wife.

Bruce was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on December 10, 1954 and was the son of...

Nov 25, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Marylou (Dooris) Strosser, 79, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

She was married to Bernard L. Strosser, Sr. of Bradenton, FL for 59 years.

Marylou was born on July 22, 1942 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Francis and Peggy (Hess) Dooris, Sr.  She had graduated...

Nov 24, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Karen L. Pepperman, 65, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Haven Place, Lock Haven.

Karen was born on January 26, 1956 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late George Alvin and Nancy Jane (Heim) Pepperman.  She was a resident of Hope Enterprises for many years.  She enjoyed traveling, NASCAR racing and arts...

Nov 21, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Herbert A. Ecker, Jr., MD DMD, was born December 19, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA.  He was the son of Dr. Herbert A. Ecker, Sr. and Lucille T. Ecker.  He is survived by his wife Denise B. Ecker, five children; Ashley M. Ecker, Christopher M. Ecker (Emily) and Sean K. Ecker, three brothers, one sister and grandchildren; Paisley...

Nov 21, 2021

LEWISBURG - Elizabeth M. (Mayes) Albert, 97, formerly of Sinking Spring, PA, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, November 21 at The Gatehouse, Williamsport. She lived independently at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was married on September 3, 1949 to the late Karson W. Albert who passed away in 2017.

Elizabeth was born on April 21,...

Nov 20, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Shannon D. Kent, 44, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Shannon was born on December 7, 1976 in Upper Dublin, Philadelphia and was the daughter of the late Vincent E. Kent and Suzanne T. (Miller).  She had worked at SAS Retail Services.  She had a passion for organizing things and doing...

Nov 13, 2021

Margaret Kroberger Heitzenrater of Williamsport passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021.

She was born a daughter of John Herman and Ada (Wallace) Kroberger.  She was a Sunbury High School graduate. On December 24, 1961 Margaret married the late Samuel D. Heitzenrater who passed away September 11, 2005. Margaret attended the Greenview Alliance Church.

Her only...

Nov 12, 2021

Barbara Brockenbaugh, 77, of Williamsport passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport.  She was born in Montclair, NJ on September 8, 1944 a daughter of William & Lucille Chaives.   She was the widow of the late Bruce Christopher Chaives.

Her Survivors include, two daughters, Yolanda Watkins and Monica Cravies of Williamsport; Along...

Nov 9, 2021

George F. Nocket Jr., age 65, of Loyalsock went home to meet his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. He passed at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport surrounded by his loved ones. Born May 29, 1956, he was the eldest child of the late George F. Nocket Sr. and his wife Mary E. Bulvich Nocket. George is survived...

Nov 7, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Freddie James Lee, Jr., 58, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was married to the former Debra E. (Adams), who survives, and have shared 32 years of marriage.

Freddie was born in Hughes, Arkansas on March 26, 1963 and was the son of Vera Mae (Lee) of...

Nov 6, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Connie Lee McMichael, 76, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Williamsport on November 11, 1944 and was the daughter of Conley M. McMichael and Hester V. (Morris) and Kermit S. Fink.   She graduated from Williamsport High School in 1962 and then obtained her Bachlors degree from Bloomsburg University...

Oct 29, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Jamie Alderson Schulz, 50, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on October 29, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Johnny Dean Alderson and Linda Thompson Alderson.  She was the beloved wife of 23 years to Tim Schulz and mother to Kaitlyn Schulz, also, step-mother to Whitney Rehling and Josh Monahan.  She is survived...

Oct 26, 2021

Freeman (Butch) N. Gross, Jr.  86, of Allenwood, went to his heavenly home, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. He was born Nov. 23, 1934, the son of the late Freeman, Sr. and Dorothy (Bower) Gross.

Butch spent most of his working life in the construction industry and was the manager of A. M. Sheet Metal Company from the...

Oct 23, 2021

S. WILLIAMSPORT - William Mahlon "Bill" Chaapel, 99, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Gatehouse.

He was married to Barbary A. "Barb" Chaapel, who survives, and they have celebrated over 50 years of marriage.

William was born in Williamsport on July 26, 1922 and was the son of the late Mahlon T. and...

Oct 23, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Thomas J. Rankey, 100, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Williamsport Home.

He was married to the late Elizabeth A. (Hetrick) on August 26, 1946 and they celebrated 65 years as husband and wife at the time of her death.

Thomas was born on March 14, 1921 in Altoona and was...

Oct 20, 2021

Williamsport- Mary "Marie" S. Matthews  went to be with her Lord on October 20, at UPMC Susquehanna, with family by her side.

Marie was an adored wife, mother, Meme, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed reading and sitting outside on her swing. Most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Oct 20, 2021

MONTOURSVILLE - Christie Ann (Mulcahy) Ridgely, 66, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Embassy of Loyalsock.

She was married to the late Kenneth B. Ridgely for over 30 years at the time of his death in 2013.

Christie was born in Williamsport on July 9, 1955 and was the daughter of the late William...