Obituaries

Nov 20, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Robert Eugene Gilbert, 71, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at Muncy Valley Skilled Nursing Unit.

He was born on May 16, 1949 in Williamsport and was the son of the late William Henry and Helen (Graham) Gilbert.  He had worked for GTE Sylvania and then retired.  In his spare time, he enjoyed collecting movies....

Nov 15, 2020

Margaret M. "Peggy" (Brennan) Phlegar, a longtime resident of South Williamsport has passed away at the Williamsport Home. Previously she has resided at the Nippenose Valley Village.

Born May 16, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret (Eck) Brennan. Peggy was married to James W. Phlegar, Sr. on June 16, 1957. James preceded...

Nov 11, 2020

Maxine F. Loudenslager, 94, passed away, Wed., Nov. 11, 2020, at the Williamsport Home.  Maxine is now reunited with all the loved ones she has missed that passed away before her.  She was born May 7, 1926, in Williamsport; the daughter of the late Clyde G. and Helen (Pepperman) Ohnmeiss.

Maxine was married to the late Earl...

Nov 8, 2020

LEWISBURG - Patti J. (Miller) Bastress, 74, formerly of Williamsport, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was married on October 7, 1972 to the late Samuel R. Bastress who had passed away March 20, 2000.

Patti was born on July 28, 1946 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late...

Nov 7, 2020

Loretta D. Espy, 80, passed away, at Manor Care North, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. She was born Nov. 10, 1939 in Great Falls, SC, the daughter of Lonnie Tillman.

Loretta was a graduate of Elizabeth Heights High School in Great Falls SC; and enjoyed playing on the high school basketball team. She married Charles Espy in June...

Nov 2, 2020

MONTGOMERY - Kenneth E. Swinn, 66, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at the Gatehouse, Williamsport.

He was born on July 20, 1954 in Carlisle and was the son of the late Mervin John Swinn and Patricia A. (Rossman) Brown.  He had worked as a truck driver in the local area.

Kenneth is survived by...

Oct 31, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Phyllis A. (Curchoe) Sykes, 87, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at her home.

She was married to Robert A. "Bob" Sykes, who survives and they celebrated over 65 years of marriage.

Phyllis was born in Williamsport on July 12, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Ernest F. and Anna (Petinko)...

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. ...