Obituaries

Oct 18, 2018

Jeffrey L. Drummond, Sr. 54 of Williamsport, died suddenly Thursday October 18, 2018.  He was born May 14, 1964 to Johnnie and Rose (Mitchell) Drummond, in Milford, DE.  Jeffrey served in the US Army, and worked as a heavy equipment operator in construction.

Jeffrey is survived by his long time companion, Joyce Colay; 4 sons: Jeffrey Drummond...

Oct 15, 2018

Steven S. Simbeck, 56, of Williamsport, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at the Gate House.

He was born on December 15, 1961 in Dubois and was the son of Wanda (Whipkey) Holmes of Williamsport and the late Lawrence Simbeck.  He had worked at Aquarius Pools in Williamsport, member of the Eagles of Williamsport, Young Men's Democratic...

Oct 8, 2018

MONTOURSVILLE - Mary Elouise (Schmouder) Fisher, 96, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at Arista Care at Loyalsock, Montoursville.

She was married to the late Carl E. Fisher for 67 years before his death in 2010.

Mary was born in Trout Run on April 2, 1922 and was the daughter of the late Hilary and...

Oct 1, 2018

MOUNTOURSVILLE - Gary L. Michael, 59, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at his home surrounded by family.

Gary was married to the former Linda (Updegraff), who survives.

Gary was born in Danville on February 25, 1959 and was the son of Anna (Toutner) Michael of Muncy and the late Neal Michael.  He graduated from...

Sep 25, 2018

HUGHESVILLE - Nancy J. (Ogden) Prowant, 86, a lifelong resident of DuBoistown, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Clearfield on April 26, 1932 and was the daughter of the late William Roy and Mary (Zimmerman) Ogden.

She married her high school sweetheart, Phillip Prowant...

Sep 23, 2018

Ann "Linda" Y. (Croak) Wodrig, 76, of Williamsport, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Renovo on March 30, 1942 and raised by the late Stanley and Katherine Croak.

In her spare time Linda was an avid reader and loved to do puzzles. She...

Sep 23, 2018

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - Clifford L. "Cliff" Tompkins, 90, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by family.

Cliff was born on November 29, 1927 in Duboistown and was the son of the late Charles O. and Mabel R. (Steinbacher) Tompkins.  He graduated from S. Williamsport High School and served with the US Army during...

Sep 19, 2018

Carol Ann Cunningham, 60, of South Williamsport, passed away early Wednesday September 19, 2018 in Magee Womens Hospital of Pittsburgh following a brave battle with cancer.  Carol was born February 3, 1958 to Donald and Jean (Vanderlin) Cunningham in Williamsport.  She graduated from Williamsport High School, where she played basketball, in 1976, from WACC (now Penn College) in 1978,...

Aug 29, 2018

PORTLAND, MAINE - Doris Ginsburg died peacefully on August 29, 2018 in Portland, Maine. She was born on October 26, 1916 in New York, the daughter of Ida and Emil Markowitz. She grew up in Brighton Beach, New York. Doris met Edward Ginsburg at a Catskills resort and they married on May 5, 1939. Shortly thereafter they moved from...

Aug 28, 2018

WILLIAMSPORT - Merrill W. "Butch" Lambert, 76, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, surrounded by his family.

Butch was married on October 24, 1959 to the former Nancy L. (Conrad) who survives and they have been married almost 59 years.

Butch was born on July 30, 1942 in Williamsport and was the...

Aug 25, 2018

WILLIAMSPORT - Alberta J. (Weikle) Sechrist, 66, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at her residence.

Alberta was married for 39 years to George L. Sechrist, who survives.

Alberta was born December 7, 1951 in Williamsport and was the daughter of Robert L. Weikle of Montoursville and the late Dorothy P. (Randall).  She had worked...

Aug 25, 2018

MEDIA - Dale C. Freidenbloom, 35, passed away tragically in a motorcycle accident Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Fort Louden, Pa.

Dale was born on Nov. 16, 1982, in Altoona, Pa. to Dale F. and Patricia (Kline) Freidenbloom.

Dale was an amazing, selfless daddy. He loved his family and adored his daughters. He enjoyed riding...

Aug 22, 2018

Anna Frances Chiglinsky of Williamsport met her Savior and reunited with her husband Joseph Chiglinsky, Sr. on August 22, 2018 while at the Williamsport Home.

Anna was born May 27, 1920, in Mahanoy City, PA, and raised in Middleport, PA, the daughter of Joseph and Martha (Shaulis) Solota.

She completed the 8 th grade in...

Aug 20, 2018

Annette Lucille (Lawson) Shannon, 97, of the Presbyterian Home in Williamsport, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at the Gatehouse.

She was married to the late Eugene H. Shannon who passed away in 1996.

Annette was born on April 24, 1921 in Franklin and was the daughter of the late John and Gladys (Shoup) Lawson. ...

Aug 19, 2018

HAGERSTOWN, MD - Carl Allen Weaver, 92, formerly of Williamsport, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD from pneumonia.

Carl was born in Hughesville on May 10, 1926 and was the son of the late Howard A. and Helen (Maneval) Weaver. He graduated from Hughesville High School, served with the...

Aug 14, 2018

WILLIAMSPORT - Erma J. (Bastian) Long, 91, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Rose View Center.

She was married to the late Donald Long who passed away in 1998 and they celebrated 48 years as husband and wife at the time of his death.

Erma was born on November 15, 1926 in Williamsport and...

Aug 8, 2018

Betty J. Horton, 90, of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday August 8, at UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport.  She was born June 27, 1928 in Williamsport to the late Daniel and Emma (Ritter) O'Brien.

Betty worshiped at Mater Dolorosa and graduated from Williamsport High School.  She waitressed at The Bridge Tavern, was a life member of the PTA –...

Aug 5, 2018

Loyise Phillips, 92, of Reading, formerly of Montoursville, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Elmcroft of Reading. She was born in Jersey Shore on March 21, 1926, to the late Howard and Etta (Shreckengast) Oakes.

Loyise was a member of the First Baptist Church of Williamsport. She was a 1944 graduate of Lock Haven High...

Aug 3, 2018

WILLIAMSPORT - Mary A. (Weicksel) Fultz, 91, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Williamsport Home.

She was married to the late Chester L. Fultz for 48 years before his death on April 6, 1999.

Mary was born in Renovo on January 7, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Henry M.B. and...

Jul 14, 2018

Joseph A. Mendez, 86, of Cogan Station, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at The Gatehouse in Williamsport.

Joseph was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 14, 1932 to the late Antonio and Dolores (Bollada) Mendez. After high school, Joseph went on to serve his country in the United States Army. When he returned, he...