Obituaries
Jeffrey T. "Sprouts" Rich
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...
William Anthony Smith
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...
Ruth Esther (Gordner) Meckley
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...
Larue E. Pepperman
May 17, 2022
LaRue Everett Pepperman M.D. Passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022. LaRue was born in Williamsport August 10, 1926 to Ruth F. and Clifford E. Pepperman. After graduating from the Williamsport High School in 1944 he served in the United States Navy in WWII in the Pacific and stateside as a Radio Communication Specialist until 1946. He then reenlisted in...
Brett Scott Harrison
May 11, 2022
Brett Harrison, 63, passed away in his residence the week of May 8th. Originally hailing from Williamsport, Brett made Philadelphia his home. Brett was born on August 4th, 1958 to Dave and Rheta Harrison. He was and remains a loved brother to his siblings, a cherished uncle to all his nieces and nephews, and a devoted father figure to...
Kenneth L. Lose
May 10, 2022
BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA - Kenneth L. Lose passed away May 10, 2022 in Beaufort, SC. Ken was born in Jersey City, NJ on August 9, 1946, the son of the late Jay and Evelyn Lose. He was a 1964 graduate of Williamsport High School and continued his education at Northern Virginia Community College in Virginia.
Ken was...
Joel Ezra Solkoff
May 3, 2022
Joel Ezra Solkoff, 74, of Williamsport, PA, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport.
He was born in New York City, October 12, 1947, the son of Isadore Solkoff and Miriam Pell. He received his B.A. from Columbia University and was a graduate student from Penn State's Rehabilitation Counseling program.
Among the...
George M. Rhodes
May 1, 2022
WILLIAMSPORT - George M. Rhodes, 61, formerly of Essex County, New Jersey, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.
He was born on March 20, 1961 in Essex County, New Jersey and was the son of the late George and Gwendolyn (Smith) Rhodes, Sr. He was a 30 year resident of Williamsport after relocating...
Donna Jean Fisher
May 1, 2022
WILLIAMSPORT - Donna Jean Fisher, 61, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.
She was born on December 21, 1960 in Muncy Creek Twp. and was the daughter of the late Roy Elison and Dorothy Mae (Bieber) Fisher. She had graduated from Williamsport Area High School and then worked for Nichols Dept. Store. Donna...
Cecelia A. Guerrisky
Apr 29, 2022
WILLIAMSPORT - CeCelia A. Guerrisky, 99, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 at Embassy of Loyalsock, Montoursville.
She was born on July 25, 1922 and was the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Stoviak) Guerrisky.
Cecelia is survived by one brother; Frank Guerrisky of Williamsport and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents,...
Lloyd Brooks, Sr.
Apr 24, 2022
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - Lloyd Brooks, Sr., 76, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 at The Williamsport Home.
He was married on January 23, 1980 to the former Ethel Mae (Pearson), who survives, and they have shared 42 years as husband and wife.
Lloyd was born on December 28, 1945 in Nashville, TN and was the...
Howard D. Kiess
Apr 17, 2022
Howard D. "Howie" Kiess, 58, of Jersey Shore, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at his home.
He was married on February 28, 2006 to the former Lynn A. (McKinley) and they have shared 16 years as husband and wife.
Howard was born on June 17, 1963 in Williamsport and was the son of Dorthy...
Debra J. "Debbie" (Fremberg) Shriber
Apr 11, 2022
Debra J. "Debbie" (Fremberg) Shriber, 65, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at her home.
She was married to the late Robert F. Shriber, III who passed away in 2018. They were married for 40 years.
Debbie was born on November 11, 1956 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Victor Melvin and...
Lois J. "Jayne" (Stover) Lyter
Apr 7, 2022
MUNCY - Lois J. "Jayne" (Stover) Lyter, 71, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at her home.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are handled by Maneval Allen Redmond Funeral Home, 500 W. 4th St., Williamsport.
Lori A. Longo
Mar 29, 2022
MONTOURSVILLE - Lori A. Longo, 59, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at The Green Home, Wellsboro.
Lori was born on June 14, 1962 and was the daughter of Barbara A. (Winters) Shollenberger of Montoursville and the late Robert M. Longo. She had graduated from Loyalsock High School in 1980.
In addition to her mother,...
M. Jane Levengood
Mar 25, 2022
M. Jane Levengood, 87, of Williamsport, passed away early Friday morning, March 25, 2022 at The Williamsport Home where she had been a guest for a short while. She was born February 26, 1935 in Williamsport, a daughter of Edgar and Helen Jane (Butler) Levengood. Jane graduated from the Williamsport Area High School in June of 1953. She received...
Donald Lee "Don" Engel
Mar 16, 2022
WILLIAMSPORT - Donald Lee "Don" Engel, 80, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.
Don was born on August 28, 1941 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Anthony and Rita (McQuillen) Engel. He had graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1959 then served his country in the U.S....
Darlene F. Winters
Mar 7, 2022
WILLIAMSPORT - Darlene F. Winters, 75, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at Embassy at Loyalsock, Montoursville.
Services will be private.
Arrangements by Maneval Allen Redmond Funeral Home, 500 W. 4th St., Williamsport.
Ruth V. (Wyland) Swank
Mar 5, 2022
MONTOURSVILLE - Ruth V. (Wyland) Swank, 90, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.
Ruth was born on July 17, 1931 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Grace (Smith) Wyland. She graduated from Williamsport High School in 1949 and had worked for the US Postal Service...
Karen C. (Goodwin) Tawney
Mar 4, 2022
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - Karen C. (Goodwin) Tawney, 79, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.
Karen was born on September 7, 1942 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Charles and Doris (Flook) Weidler. She had worked and retired from Hon Industries. She enjoyed gardening, floral arranging, board games and talking on...
