Obituaries
Robert S. "Shoe" Wachter
Jun 2, 2017
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - Robert Scott Wachter "Shoe", 56, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017, surrounded by loved ones, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. He was born on May 20, 1961, in Williamsport to Ernest and Doris (Tinney) Wachter.
Robert grew up in South Williamsport, where he attended South Williamsport High School. After high school, he...
Kenneth L. "Blue" Schick
May 31, 2017
DUBOISTOWN - Kenneth L. "Blue" Schick, 85, passed peacefully Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center. Kenny married Patty A. Williamson-Stannert) January 31, 1997, in Apollo Beach, Florida. Born July 18, 1931, in Erie, he was the son of the late Marvin P. and Clara M. (Johns) Schick. He graduated from Strong Vincent High School, Erie,...
Robert William Matz
May 31, 2017
WILLIAMSPORT - Robert William Matz, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the age of 83 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease at Manor Care South. He was born to George and Alice Matz April 23, 1934 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania.
Robert was a local business man in Williamsport. Prior to that, he worked in...
Bess D. (Sacks) Baker
May 25, 2017
Bess D. Baker, 97, of Montoursville passed away, Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Williamsport Hospital. She was born in Harrisburg, July 25, 1919 the daughter of Louis and Nettie (Skolnick) Sacks. Bess was a homemaker her entire life.
Her survivors include one son, Richard Baker, of Leesburg, FL and a daughter Joyce (Baker) Brown, of Mount...
Barbara A. (Stabley) Canfield
May 24, 2017
WILLIAMSPORT - Barbara A. Canfield, 78, of the Williamsport Home passed away there on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.
She was born in Williamsport, December 26, 1938, a daughter of the late, C. Leslie Stabley and Minnie A. Olson. Barbara graduated from Williamsport High School. She was married to Darrell Sylvester Canfield, Sr. and shared over 50 years...
Steven M. Ohnmeiss
May 23, 2017
MONTOURSVILLE - Steven M. Ohnmeiss, 66, of Montoursville, passed away at his residence Tuesday, May 23, 2017. He was born in Williamsport, Oct. 30, 1950, a son of Ray and Nellie Wright Ohnmeiss. He was married to the former Penny Wood April 26, 1980. Steve joined the U.S. Marine Corps and continued on to Officer candidate school. He proudly...
Madelyn V. (Boyd) Bowman
May 18, 2017
WILLIAMSPORT - Madelyn V. (Boyd) Bowman, 74, formerly of Philadelphia, went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
She was married to the late Benjamin F. Bowman, Jr. for over 45 years until his death in March 2002.
Madelyn was born on March 5,...
William T. Edwards, Sr
May 9, 2017
TROUT RUN - William T. Edwards Sr., 82 of Trout Run and formerly of Philadelphia passed away at his residence Tuesday evening May 9, 2017.
He was born in Philadelphia September 23, 1934 son of Walter J. and Bertha Urmson Edwards. He was married to the former Alice Kelly who passed in June of 2008. He was...
Harry E. Nagel, Jr.
May 8, 2017
MONTOURSVILLE - Harry E. Nagel, Jr., 92, died on Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Valley View Nursing Center.
He was married on January 26, 1952 to the former Carolyn Crouthamel who survives.
Harry was born on January 19, 1925 in Philadelphia and was the son of the late Harry E. and Novella (Doan) Nagy,...
Carol Mae (Washington) Fairfax
May 6, 2017
WILLIAMSPORT - Carol Mae (Washington) Fairfax, 95, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Manor Care North.
She was married to the late John A. Fairfax for 58 years until his death in 1997.
Carol was born in Williamsport on December 21, 1921 and was the daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret (Harris) Washington. ...
Hugh O. "Buzz" Byerly
May 5, 2017
WILLIAMSPORT - Hugh O. "Buzz" Byerly, 83, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Arista Care Nursing Center, Montoursville.
He was married on May 2, 1964 to the former J. Marie Flock, who survives.
Hugh was born on July 9, 1933 in Dalmatia, PA and was the son of the late Oscar H....
Catherine E. "Kay" (Husselton) Gibson
May 3, 2017
WILLIAMSPORT - Catherine E. "Kay" (Husselton) Gibson, 67, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at her home.
She was married to William F. Gibson, who survives, on December 27, 1975 and they have celebrated 41 years as husband and wife.
Catherine was born on November 17, 1949 in Lock Haven and was the daughter of...
Rheta Weisberger Harrison
Apr 29, 2017
Rheta Weisberger Harrison, a long-time resident of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and Pompano Beach, Florida, passed away on Saturday, April 29th, 2017, 3:20 A.M. surrounded by her loving family, at Silverado Memory Care Community in Highland Park, IL. She was 83 years old. Rheta shared fifty-three years of love and marriage with Dave Saul Harrison. They were married on November 11,...
Betty Jane (Zinck) Sobala
Apr 27, 2017
HUGHESVILLE - Betty Jane Zinck Sobala passed away from her earthly body to her heavenly home with her Lord Jesus Christ on April 27, 2017. She was 95 years of age and has resided since March of 2011 at Wolf Run Village near Hughesville, PA.
Betty graduated from the Williamsport School of Nursing and became an RN...
Sandra Lee (Frey) Stutzman
Apr 22, 2017
WILLIAMSPORT - Sandra Lee (Frey) Stutzman, 76, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Williamsport Home where she resided.
She was married to the late George F. "Fred" Stutzman on December 17, 1960 and they celebrated 36 years of marriage until his death in 1997.
Sandra was born on September 28, 1940 in...
Grace L. (Stover) Zimmerman
Apr 20, 2017
LINDEN - Grace L. (Stover) Zimmerman, 79, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at her home.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are being handled by the Maneval Allen Redmond Cremation & Funeral Home, 500 West 4th Street, Williamsport.
Martha Elizabeth (Pierce) Robinson
Apr 10, 2017
WILLIAMSPORT - Martha Elizabeth Pierce Robinson went to join her husband, parents, and siblings at the throne of Jesus Christ on April 10, 2017. Martha was under the care of Susquehanna Health Home Care and Hospice when she passed at 93 years of age.
Martha was born February 20, 1924 in Savannah, GA to the late Andrew...
Marie F. (Johnson) Martin
Apr 9, 2017
WILLIAMSPORT - Marie Martin, Mom, Grammy, MeMe, 91, of Williamsport and the Presbyterian Home died April 9 at the Gatehouse surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Liberty PA on July 8, 1925, the daughter of the late Frank O. and Helen I. (Dartt) Johnson. She was the widow of Darwyn C. Martin who passed away in...
Donald R. Kleese, Jr.
Apr 6, 2017
COGAN STATION - Donald R. Kleese, Jr., 82, of Cogan Station, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at his home; a loving father and grandfather who was taken from this earth before his time. He was born in Williamsport, June 14, 1934, the son of the late Donald R. and Helen A. (Mulberger) Kleese, Sr.
Donald graduated...
Doris M. (Fry) Mccoy
Apr 6, 2017
WILLIAMSPORT - Doris M. (Fry) McCoy, 92, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the Gate House.
She was born on January 21, 1925 in Hepburn Twp., the daughter of the late Lester and Mildred (Irion) Fry. From her infancy, following the death of her mother, she was raised in Williamsport by her great aunt and uncle,...
