Obituaries

Jun 10, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Shirley A. (Airgood) Marshall, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at her son's home in Montgomery, surrounded by family.

She was married to the late Charles R. Marshall, Sr. for 56 years at the time of his death in 2007.

Shirley was born in Williamsport on February 2, 1935 and was the...

Jun 8, 2020

RENOVO - Formerly of Maryland - Gloria Jean Romesburg, age 68, passed away suddenly on Monday June 8, 2020 at UPMC Williamsport, PA after suffering a fall that ultimately took her life.

Lovingly known as Sis or Sissy, she was born June 21, 1951 in Oakland, MD.  After graduating Sparrows Point High School in 1971, she went...

Jun 8, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Walter Valentine Boyer III lived 60 joyful years.  A true reflection of his nickname, "Valentine", he had a giving and kind-hearted nature that kept him close to his parents, 3 sons, friends, and animals alike.  On Monday, June 8, 2020, Walter passed away peacefully at his home.

Walter was born in Williamsport on July 29,...

Jun 8, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Richard J. Lakey, 72, died on Monday, June 8, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Dialysis of Central PA, 1660 Sycamore Rd., Suite B, Montoursville, PA 17754.

Arrangements being handled by the...

Jun 7, 2020

Marian Schell, 67, of San Francisco, CA, died on June 7, 2020.

She was born to Wayne and Margaret Schell on April 9, 1953 in Williamsport, PA.  She is the much-loved wife of Don Skiles.  Marian graduated from the Williamsport Area High School in 1971, and received a B.F.A. in Painting from the San Francisco Art Institute...

Jun 5, 2020

Charles W. Prince Sr., 76, of South Williamsport, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Jersey Shore on April 10, 1944 to the late Charles I. and Ruth (Miller) Prince. Charles worked in maintenance as a supervisor for the Lycoming County prison and courthouse. His favorite pastimes were hunting and fishing. Charles...

May 31, 2020

WILLIAMSPORT - Patricia A. "Pat" (Miller) Agnoni, 83, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Gatehouse surrounded by her family.

She was married on June 1, 1957 to John J. Agnoni, who survives, and would have celebrated 63 years together.

Patricia was born on March 24, 1937 in Williamsport and was the daughter of...

May 18, 2020

Nancy S. (Kissell) Reitnauer, 78, of Montoursville, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020, at AristaCare at Loyalsock. She was born in Williamsport on Aug. 18, 1941, to the late Lewis G. and Evelyn R. (Kiessling) Kissell. Nancy was a homemaker. She loved to bake, cook and can. She even entered some of her recipes in county fair competitions....

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...