Obituaries

Carl Goettel

May 4, 2018

Carl Goettel, Jr., 72, of Montoursville, passed away early Friday May 4, at the Williamsport Hospital.

He was born January 20, 1946 to Carl and Isabelle (Keeler) Goettel in Williamsport.  He graduated from Williamsport High School in 1964, then Penn State University in 1968, and served in the United States Army.  While serving in the Army Carl...

Robert Lewis Snyder

May 2, 2018

Robert Lewis Snyder, 64, of Williamsport passed away in his home Wednesday May 2, 2018.

He was born September 25, 1953 to Donald L. and Janet (Moore) Snyder.  On December 26, 1997 he married Teresa (Feaster) Morrill, and Robert worked as a customer service rep. for Springs Window Fashions.  He loved to sew, knit, and crochet, and...

Donald Biber

Apr 26, 2018

WILLIAMSPORT - Donald Biber, 87, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.

He was married to the late Sondra "Sandy" (Cohen) for 65 years at the time of her death on February 2, 2017.

Donald was born in Brooklyn on June 16, 1930 and was the son of the...

Valarie J. (Fairfax) Clay

Apr 22, 2018

WILLIAMSPORT - Valarie Clay, 61, peacefully died at home and was escorted by angels to be with the Lord on April 22, 2018.

Born January 28, 1957 to John and Carol Fairfax.  She is survived by her loving family; husband Brian Clay, son Andrae, daughters Tamara and Whitnee, sisters Annette Angus, Marilyn Carter, nieces Diann Fairfax, Cynthia...

Tammy Duke

Apr 21, 2018

Tammy E. Duke, 56, of Williamsport, passed away Saturday April 21, 2018 at the Williamsport Home.  Born January 17, 1962 to James and Anne (Simon) Duke in Williamsport she was a cheerful employee at Hope Enterprises.  A warm and well-loved lady, she was a tremendous Elvis Presley fan.

Tammy is survived by; four sisters:  Trish Knull of...

Randhir Mishra

Apr 21, 2018

Dr. Randhir Mishra, 81, of Lock Haven passed away Saturday April 21, 2018 at the Williamsport Hospital.  He was born January 20, 1937 in Raghunathpur India to Janakiraman and Suther (Devi) Mishra.  He was educated in India, trained in the United Kingdom and emigrated to the US. He opened his private practice in Beech Creek, PA in 1982 serving...

William C. (Sr.) Showers

Apr 14, 2018

WILLIAMSPORT - William C. Showers, Sr., 81, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Gatehouse.

He was married to the late Mary E. (Woodring) who had passed away March 29, 1996. They were married for 32 years at the time of her death.

William was born on September 24, 1936 in Nippenose Township and...

Charles "Rusty" Russell Hess

Apr 10, 2018

WILLIAMSPORT - Charles "Rusty" Russell Hess, 68, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his home.  Rusty and his wife Linda Kay (Wyland) celebrated 48 years of marriage on April 4th.

Rusty was born in Williamsport on March 17, 1950 and was the son of Herman H. and Nancy I. (Vought) Hess, Jr. of Loyalsock Twp. ...

Ronald Grobes

Apr 6, 2018

Ronald Grobes, Jr. 56 of Williamsport passed away Friday April 6, 2018 in his home following an extended illness.  Ronald was born May 24, 1961 in Elizabeth, NJ to Ronald and Barbara (Rickard) Grobes, Sr.  He worked temporary jobs for many area employers.  Ronald loved eating, especially his sweets.

Ronald is survived by his father:  Ronald Grobes,...

Catherine N. (Richards) Mosteller

Apr 6, 2018

Catherine N. Richards Mosteller of Williamsport, 83 passed away Friday April April 6, 2018 at Divine Providence Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born December 23, 1934 in Williamsport, PA to Frederick and Olive (Richardson) Richards, and grew up in the Williamsport area.  On June 14, 1955 she married Chester LaRue Mosteller.  Together they...

Willie J. Keyes

Mar 29, 2018

WILLIAMSPORT - Willie J. Keyes, 76, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna.

He was married on June 24, 1977 to the former Retha M. (Mitchell) who survives.

Willie was born on July 6, 1941 in Bay Springs, Mississippi, the son of the late Reverend Matthew H. Keyes and Fannie (Nobles).  He graduated...

William E. "Bill" Bryant

Mar 29, 2018

WILLIAMSPORT - William E. "Bill" Bryant, 59, of Williamsport, assed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at his home.

Services are private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are being handled by the  Maneval Allen Redmond Cremation & Funeral Home, 500 West 4th St., Williamsport, PA 17701.

Frederick R. "Fred" Rovenolt

Mar 28, 2018

TROUT RUN - Frederick R. "Fred" Rovenolt, 74, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.

Fred was married on November 29, 1968 to the former Diana L. (Yoder), who survives, and they would have celebrated 50 years of marriage in November.

Fred was born on May 28, 1943 in McEwensville, the son...

Jeffrey A. Cue

Mar 23, 2018

Jeffrey A. Cue, 60, of Linden, PA passed away Friday March 23 at the Williamsport Hospital.  He was born September 1, 1957 to Donald and Victoria (Kolokowski) Cue in Cleveland, Ohio.  Jeffrey was an avid collector, and enjoyed adding to his stamp, coin, comic book and Coke can collections.  He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and...

Margaret Joan (Cole) Cooney

Mar 22, 2018

Margaret Cooney passed away peacefully in her sleep a few hours after being taken from her home to the hospital on Thursday, March 22, 2018.

Affectionately known as "Peggy", she was born on October 31, 1926 to David and Genevieve (Edkin) Cole in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. She was proud of the fact that she was born on Halloween...

Dr. Robert J. Durrwachter

Mar 20, 2018

Dr. Robert J. Durrwachter, 82, of Montoursville, beloved husband and father, peacefully passed into the healing hands of the Almighty God on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.

Dr. Durrwachter was born May 25, 1935 to the late John W. and Carrie A. (Fry) Durrwachter. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Williamsport since April...

Eleanor Jean Mccracken

Mar 18, 2018

MONTOURSVILLE - Eleanor Jean McCracken, 83, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Arista Care at Loyalsock.

Services will be private.

Arrangements being handled by Maneval Allen Redmond Cremation & Funeral Home, 500 West 4th St., Williamsport.

Annie Lee (Garvin) Ready

Mar 17, 2018

WILLIAMSPORT, PA - Annie Lee (Garvin) Ready, 98, formerly of Ridgeland, SC, passed away at her home in Williamsport on Saturday, March 17, 2018.

She was born on February 17, 1920 in Ridgeland, SC and was the daughter of the late Moses Edward and Geneva (Cohen) Garvin.  In her early years, she ran a farm for 12...

Susan Elaine (Frey) English

Mar 15, 2018

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - Susan Elaine (Frey) English, 65, passed away peacefully just after midnight on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, surrounded by her loving children Shawnalee and Andrew Hughes and Jason and Peggy English.

Susan is also survived by her only grandchild, Kaelee Elaine Hughes, who was the light of her life.  If you spent...

Margie A. Olander

Mar 14, 2018

MONTOURSVILLE - Margie A. Olander, 74, formerly of New York, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at AristaCare at Loyalsock.

Services to be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by Maneval Allen Redmond Cremation & Funeral Home, 500 West 4th Street, Williamsport.