Obituaries

May 13, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Ruth Ann (Kennedy) Taylor, 89, formerly of Oxford, CT, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Rose View Center, Williamsport.

She was married on April 30, 1952 to the late Hartley Taylor, who had passed away March 2, 2009.  They celebrated 56 years of marriage at the time of his death.

Ruth was...

May 5, 2020

Ronald P. Howard, 85, of Williamsport, passed away on Tuesday, May 05, 2020 at the Williamsport Home. He was born in Bellefonte on Oct. 12, 1934 to the late Paul and Arminta (Ishler) Howard.

Ronald was a long-time dedicated, faithful member of New Covenant United Church in Williamsport, who was involved in many church activities. He was...

May 1, 2020

Deborah "Deb" Holmes, 69, passed away on May 1, 2020 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

A daughter of William and Phyllis (Shafer) Holmes, Deb grew up in Williamsport, graduated with both Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Penn State University, and eventually returned to spend 37 years teaching and coaching in the athletic department of Lycoming...

May 1, 2020

Jacqueline A. (Thompson) Houseweart, 53, of Canton, passed away on Friday, May 01, 2020 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayer. She was born in Williamsport on March 14, 1967 to Gloria Thompson and the late James Thompson.

Jackie enjoyed playing bingo, talking to her friend, Diane and spending time with her grandchildren, whom she loved very much. She...

Apr 26, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Doris A. (Tinney) Wachter, 94, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at AristaCare at Loyalsock, Montoursville.

She was married on October 11, 1947 to the late Ernest Wachter, who passed away September 24, 1996.

Doris was born in Williamsport on January 7, 1926 and was the daughter of the late John and Clara...

Apr 15, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Russell N. Worobec, 97, passed away on April 15, 2020 at the Valley View Nursing Center.

Dr. Worobec practiced Orthopedic Surgery in North Central Pennsylvania for over fifty years.  He and his partner, Dr. Francis V. Costello, established the first orthopedic practice in Williamsport in 1954.  He was awarded a lifetime achievement award by Susquehanna...

Apr 6, 2020

Joseph Roeder, 72, of Williamsport, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 16, 1947, to the late Joseph M. and Anna K. (Shirley) Roeder. Joseph worked as a roofer. He liked to watch baseball and football; his favorite teams were the Philadelphia Phillies and the Eagles. Joseph was...

Apr 3, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Thelma June (Winder) Jacopetti, 79, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at her home.

She was born on September 16, 1940 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Helen Pauline (Babcock) Winder.  She had retired from Sylvania and Bailey Control after a lifetime of work to provide for her children.  ...

Apr 3, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Marilyn Harer Frazier, 92, died on April 3, 2020 surrounded by her children at The Willows at Muncy Place.

Marilyn was born in Muncy Creek Township, PA on June 5, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Howard LaVerne and Eba Kathryn Harer.

At a young age her family moved from Muncy...

Mar 20, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Ronald James Snauffer, 68, longtime resident of Manor Care North, Williamsport, PA passed away Friday March 20, 2020.

Born May 29, 1951, in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of the late James W. and Mary B. Snauffer.

Ron was a 1970 graduate of Williamsport Area High School.

He is survived...

Mar 16, 2020

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - Ann L. (Oakes) Sennett, 83, passed away peacefully, Monday March 15, 2020 with her two daughters by her side.

Ann was born in Williamsport on September 3, 1936.  She had graduated from Williamsport High School.  She had worked at GTE Sylvania.

Ann was known to many as Mimi. She always provided love...

Mar 15, 2020

Jean (Duppstadt) Hillegass Trella, 77, of Williamsport. Gained her angel wings on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at The Williamsport Home. She was born in Somerset on July 16, 1942 to the late Virgil and Luella Duppstadt.

Jean's true joy in life was being a grandmother.  She enjoyed visiting friends at Senior Centers and was known for welcoming...

Mar 10, 2020

Richard E. "Dick" Wienecke, 75, of Loyalsock Township, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at The Williamsport Home. He was born in Queens, New York on August 30, 1944 to the late Richard H. and Mary C. (Belinfante) Wienecke.

Richard was a member of Community Baptist Church in Montoursville. He graduated high school from Great Neck...

Mar 10, 2020

William H. Bryant, 63, of Williamsport passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Gatehouse. He was born in Philadelphia on June 25, 156 to the late William Bryant and Geneiva Roundtree.

William owned his own retail store and a restaurant. He enjoyed gardening and sports. He was a big family man and loved to spend...

Feb 23, 2020

Robin L. Davis, 67, of Burkburnett, Texas, formerly of Williamsport, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at United Regional Hospital, Wichita Falls, Texas. He was born in Williamsport on March 10, 1952 to the late Harry M. and Ruth E. (Meisel) Davis. Robin was a Williamsport High School graduate class of 1972. He worked at C&E Container and...

Feb 21, 2020

George J. Hauke, Jr. passed away peacefully February 21, 2020.

Born November 27, 1925, he was the son of the late George J. Hauke, Sr. and Bessie A. (Eck) Hauke.

George attended Saint Joseph's Catholic School until he enlisted in the United States Navy in January, 1944 and fought in World War 2.  After serving...

Feb 18, 2020

COGAN STATION - Mary Lou (Holmes) Missigman, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. She was born in Williamsport on September 4, 1941 to the late Russel and Sophie (Shuman) Holmes.

Mary Lou was a member of Church of the Savior. She worked for the Williamsport Water Authority and retired after 30 years...

Feb 17, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Jacqueline L. "Jackie" Lynch, 82, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at Manor Care South.

She was born on March 12, 1937 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Charles W. "Dope" and Renna Mae "Toots" (Craven) Lynch.  She was a member of the First Church of Christ, Williamsport where she was a...

Feb 3, 2020

LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP - Mary B. Ambrose, 64, of passed away unexpectedly at home after a brief surgery, Monday, February 3, 2020.

She was born at Divine Providence Hospital on October 17, 1955 and was the daughter of the late Al and Genevieve (Cole) Bryan.

It was Mary's dream to always help others.  She started out...

Feb 2, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Marian Katherine (Jackson) Smith Mitchell, 94, formerly of New Jersey, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the Gatehouse.

She was married to the late Cyrus James Mitchell.

She was born on April 19, 1925 in Albany, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (McCray) Jackson.

Marian...