Obituaries

Oct 30, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Mary Jean Brennan, 60, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 30, 2020. She was born May 17, 1960 in Syracuse, N.Y., the daughter of Charles F. and Victoria M. Brennan. Mary's life was devoted to her families: The Brennans, and her caregivers whom she called her "new" family. Mary attended The School of Hope...

Oct 18, 2020

MONTOURSVILLE - Lucile Williamson Reynolds, 95, died on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Amity Place, Douglassville, PA.

She and her husband, Robert E. Reynolds, who died on January 18, 1995, were married on June 5, 1943.  Born in Williamsport on November 17, 1924, she was a daughter of Richard F. Williamson and Grace Hollopeter Williamson.  Graduating from...

Oct 15, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Scott T. Shaffer, 31, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at his residence.

He was born on February 20, 1989 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Edward Charles and Jean Marie (Smith) Shaffer, III.  He graduated from Williamsport High School in 2007.

Scott was an intellectual who was interested in...

Oct 12, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Joanne C. Engel, 77, passed away in the early morning of October 12, 2020 at UPMC Williamsport.

She was born March 30, 1943 in Portage, PA.  The daughter of Joseph and Anna Rozak Kani.  She was a Portage High School Graduate and received her Bachelors of Education degree from Lock Haven University.  Joanne taught English...

Oct 7, 2020

Vivian W. "Sis" Belle, 89, of Williamsport passed away Wednesday afternoon October 7, 2020 at the Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport.  She was born in Williamsport April 30, 1931 a daughter of Samuel and Charlotte Irvin Belle.

Sis was a 1950 graduate of Williamsport High School and in 1955 moved to New York City where she spent the...

Oct 2, 2020

SCIO, NEW YORK - Pamela K. (Tompkins) Humphrey, 66, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at UPMC Williamsport.

She was married to John R. Humphrey in 1996.

Pamela was born in Williamsport on July 13, 1954 and was the daughter of the late Clifford L. and Betty E. (Williams) Tompkins.  She graduated from S. Williamsport...

Sep 30, 2020

JEAN RITA STAIMAN

We lost a special woman, Jean Rita Staiman, 92, on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.  A Williamsport native and daughter of the late Rebecca and Benjamin Alpert, Jean was born on December 2, 1927. Devoted wife, loving mother and beloved Bubbie (Yiddish for grandmother), Jean is survived by her husband Marvin Staiman, the love of...

Sep 30, 2020

MUNCY - Joan E. (Weaver) Fremberg, 87, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the Albright House, Williamsport.

She was married to the late Victor Melvin Fremberg who had passed away on February 20, 2013.

Joan was born in Elmira, NY on December 22, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Clinton T. and...

Sep 26, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Theresa M. Sander 74, went home to her Creator, September 26th 2020. She was surrounded by her loved ones.

Born September 13th 1946 in Williamsport she was the only child of the late Eugene I. and Hannah F. Mullinex Beaghley.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Eugene F....

Sep 21, 2020

Helen M. (Christian) Booth, 88, of Linden, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at the Watsontown Nursing & Rehab Center.

She was married to the late Melvin V. Booth in 1952.  He passed away in 1994.

Helen was born on October 26, 1931 in Jersey Shore and was the daughter of the late Elton and...

Sep 20, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Malcolm Jerry Eischeid, infant son of Nicholas H. and Lindsey C. Eischeid, was tragically stillborn on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the Williamsport Hospital.

Malcolm is survived by his parents, grandparents Janice and Scott Porter of Patterson, NY, and Nancy and Jerry Eischeid of South Williamsport.  He is also survived by uncles and aunts, Eric...

Sep 15, 2020

LOYALSOCK - Maria T. (Hanner) Katzmaier, 38, passed away on September 15, 2020 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport after a courageous battle. She was born in Williamsport on August 26, 1982 to Mark and Janie (Nickliss) Hanner, who survive.

Maria was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Her faith was very important to her, especially, recently. Maria...

Sep 9, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Debra Kay Parr announce her passing Wednesday, September 9th, 2020.

Born June 8th 1955 in Chambersburg, PA to Patricia Parr and Leon Stoner.  Debbie as she was called, relocated to Williamsport in the early 80's where she remained to raise her children Demond and Deidra in Loyalsock Township. ...

Sep 8, 2020

Harriet Fessler, 95, of Williamsport, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna. She was born on Royal Avenue on December 12, 1924 to the late Harold and Pearl (Snyder) Fessler.

Harriet was Christian by faith. She was a graduate of Williamsport Area High School, Class of 1943. Harriet worked as a stitcher at Wundy's...

Sep 5, 2020

George D. Fleeger, 67, of South Williamsport, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Muncy on September 30, 1952 to the late Walter and Jean (Winder) Fleeger. George loved his job working as a bricklayer. He liked to gamble, watch NASCAR and loved the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies.

George is...

Aug 30, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Louis D. Goins, Jr. went home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 30th, passing peacefully away at his home.

Louis graduated from the Williamsport High School.  Louis was on the board of the Williamsport Housing Authority for 25 years, retired from Bethlehem Steel after 30 years, volunteered at St Ann's and at the County...

Aug 25, 2020

Earnest Richardson, Jr., 74, of Williamsport, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. He was born in Roxobel, North Carolina on April 16, 1946 to the late Earnest and Mary L. (Nichols) Richardson, Sr. A conservative man, Earnest mostly kept to himself, but his most cherished time spent was with his grandchildren and family. He...

Aug 25, 2020

Ethel Drier, 95, passed away quietly on August 25, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born in the Bronx on June 11, 1925 to the late Joseph and Evelyn Jonas. She now joins her husband of nearly 70 years, Eugene Drier, who passed earlier this year. She survived her brothers, Jay and Neil.

Ethel is survived...

Aug 15, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Charles E. Snyder, Sr., 72, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the Gatehouse.

He was married on December 17, 1972 to the late Dawn L. (Snyder) who had passed away in 2018.  They had celebrated 45 years as husband and wife.

Charles was born on December 29, 1947 in Bloomsburg and was...

Aug 3, 2020

Thelma B. Petter, 82, died on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Brandywine Living at Dresher Estates in Dresher, Pa., of dementia.

Born August 4, 1937 in Harrisburg, Pa., she was the proud mother of four daughters, Marlene Petter of Kempton, Lynne Pierce (Scott) of Blue Bell, Karen Schwing (Fred) of Beach Haven, N.J., and Ami Petter-Lipstein (Daniel)...