Obituaries

Mar 31, 2021

Jacqueline Marcano Hernandez, 57, of Williamsport passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 31, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center with her family by her side.

She was born November 17, 1963 in Queens, NY, the daughter of Gladys Hernandez Ayala and the late Luis Daniel Marcano Goytia. She leaves behind a spouse, Alex Batista Guzman. Together they enjoyed...

Mar 19, 2021

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - Doris J. Houser, 90, passed away early Friday morning, March 19, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport.

She was born on Dec. 8, 1930 in Williamsport, and was the daughter of the late Bruce and Kathryn (Edkin) Harlan. She was a homemaker her entire life devoting her life to her loving late husband, I....

Mar 16, 2021

Stanley H. Kaplan, of Hanover, passed away March 16, 2021 at York Hospital surrounded by his wife, Judy, and their three children, Benjamin, Tamara (Breck) and Elyse Berkman (Dan). He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Edda, Iris, Josephine and Zazie; and sister, Joann Ackerman (Richard).

Stanley was born on September 2, 1944, son of the...

Mar 15, 2021

Kay L. "Katie" (Kauffman) Stroble, 62, of South Williamsport passed away peacefully on Monday March 15, 2021 at her home.

She was married to her loving husband, David Stroble, on Oct. 28, 2016, who survives her.

Katie was born Sept. 17, 1958 in Williamsport, the daughter of the late Melvin W. Kauffman Jr. and Virginia...

Mar 13, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Barbara (Benson) Cormier, 82, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Barbara was born on January 15, 1939 in Newark, New Jersey and was the daughter of the late John and Camille Benson.  She graduated from East Orange High School in New Jersey.  She enjoyed cross word puzzles and jigsaw puzzles.

Mar 8, 2021

Lawrence G, "Larry" Wahl, 67, of Pompano Beach, Fl. Passed away Wednesday March 3, 2021 at his residence.  He was born April 10, 1953 in Fort Polk, LA a son of Ronald & SaraLee Hausman. He was a Vice President for the New York Yankees Front office and a Vice President for the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida.

Mar 4, 2021

Charles W. "Bud" Oldt, 73, of Williamsport passed away March 4, 2021 at UPMC Williamsport. He was born December 17, 1947 in Williamsport the son of Charles D. and Beatrice L. (Hovies) Oldt.  He was a U.S. Vietnam Navy Veteran having served aboard the USS Courtney.  He was married April 18, 1970 to the former Eileen Grammas who survives. ...

Mar 2, 2021

Debra J. Arvin, 65, of Lock Haven, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at her home.

She was born on March 7, 1955 in Altoona, the daughter of the late William F. Daniels and Ellanora G. (Ferguson) Daniels. She was a graduate of Williamsport High School and later went on to obtain an Associate's Degree...

Feb 13, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Lynn S. (Bickert) Cooney, 63, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Muncy Valley Skilled Nursing Unit.

She was born on September 25, 1957 in Bethlehem, PA and was the daughter of the late Carl S. and Georgine M. (Kramm) Bickert, Sr. She graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem. Lynn had a passion for...

Feb 9, 2021

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - James J. Gregerson, 47, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

He was born on February 23, 1973 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was the son of James McCleary of Washington and the late Marie (Murden) Gregerson.  He was a loving father and friend, a truck driver for Weis and was...

Feb 7, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Joseph E. Harvey, Sr., 74, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

He was born on November 20, 1946 in Isabella, PA and was the son of the late Joseph and Betty Ruth (Briggs) Harvey.  He graduated from Williamsport High School in 1965, served with the US Marines from 1965 – 1969...

Feb 4, 2021

Gloria M. (Mosteller) Huyck, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully at Manor Care South on February 4, 2021. She was employed by Williamsport Hospital as a Nurse for 32 years. Gloria is survived by a niece Cindy Cecce; three nephews Fredrick, Jeffrey and Donald Mosteller. She was preceded in death by her brother Chester L. Mosteller Jr. and a sister-in-law...

Jan 31, 2021

Darryl Wilson

Darryl Wilson, 62, formerly of Philadelphia and Germany passed away Sunday Jan. 31, 2021 at the Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport.

He was born Nov. 1, 1958 in Philadelphia, a son of John and Julia (Wiggins) Wilson. He was employed by Tyson Foods and spent the majority of his life as a welder.  Darryl...

Jan 29, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Surphonia "Lisa" (Woods) Ousley, 59, went home with the lord, Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Gatehouse in Williamsport, PA.

She and her husband, Gregory "Greg" Ousley, Sr. were married for 34 years and showed everlasting love and affection towards one another from the first day they met till the time of her passing.

Jan 21, 2021

On January 21, 2021, Lonnie Branch, Jr. passed away at the age of 84.

Lonnie was born on February 11, 1936 in Williamsport.  He had worked at the Genetti hotel for 30 years.  He had no children, but was very close to 3 generations of nieces and nephews.

Lonnie had a faith in God, a...

Jan 21, 2021

Viola L. "Poochie" Eggleton, 59 of Williamsport, passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at the UPMC Williamsport Hospital. She was born in Williamsport on April 1, 1961, a daughter of Bernard Sweeting and Dorothy Mae Eggleton. She was a packing machine operator with Kellogg's and while there for over 32 years was on their Safety Committee, United Way and...

Jan 17, 2021

MARVIN HAROLD STAIMAN

Williamsport lost its most prolific news clipping service and one of its most beloved citizens when Marvin Harold Staiman, 93, passed away from complications of Covid-19 on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Marvin departed this world less than four months after losing his childhood sweetheart and the love of his life, his wife Jean. He...

Jan 17, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Albert "Al" R. Simon, 87, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Manor Care North, Williamsport.

Born in New York City on March 22, 1933, Al was the son of the late Lester and Ada (Warner) Simon.  He graduated from Sunbury High School in 1950 and then graduated from New York University in 1954 with...

Jan 15, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT - Robert A. Sykes, Sr., 88, passed away on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, peacefully with his children by his side. He was the husband of the late Phyllis A. (Curchoe) Sykes, who predeceased him on Oct. 31, 2020. Born on Feb. 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Collins "Red" Sykes and Lois (Bower) Sykes. In...

Jan 15, 2021

Patricia M. "Dixie" Wilhelm, of Rose View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 15, 2021 at UPMC Williamsport due to complications from COVID-19.

She was the only child of the late Edward and Lois Wilhelm.  Dixie was born on January 12, 1943 and lived her whole life...