Obituaries

Oct 15, 2016

COGAN STATION - Ernest E. "Ernie" Baker, 94, died on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the Williamsport Home.

He was married to the late Kathryn E. (Schoffstall) on March 2, 1940 and they had celebrated 75 years as husband and wife until her death on December 19, 2015.

Ernest was born in Lewisburg on November...

Oct 11, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Jacklyn L. (Eck) Williamson, 75, died on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the Gatehouse.

She was born in Williamsport on November 6, 1940 and was the daughter of the late Bernard Leroy and Edith Marguerite (Greiner) Eck.

On May 10, 1958, she married the late Earl M. Williamson, Jr., who had died on...

Oct 8, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Donald W. Freed, 92,  died on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 31, 1924, the son of the late Walter C. and Dorothy (Youngman) Freed. He is predeceased by three brothers Walter C., Dale Y., and Bruce J.S., Freed and a sister Marian Freed Hege.  His remaining sibling,...

Oct 4, 2016

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - Mildred "Mitzie" J. Bair, 84, of Duboistown, passed away, Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at the Gatehouse Hospice Facility.

She was born in Connecticut on May 16, 1932, daughter of the late Fred M. And Mildred J. (Smith) Rupert.

On February 21, 1951 she married the love of her life, Kenneth L. Bair,...

Oct 3, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Mary Elizabeth Armstrong, 93, of Williamsport, passed away October 3, 2016, at Fritzingertown Senior Living Community, Drums, PA, surrounded by family.

She was born on January 13, 1923, daughter of the late Charles A. and Mary C. (Manley) McQuillen.  Mary graduated from Williamsport High School in 1941.  She went on to work as a secretary...

Oct 1, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Donna Kay (Cook) Dick, 73, died on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the Muncy Valley Skilled Nursing Unit.

She was born in Lock Haven on October 7, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Max B. and Freda May (Miller) Cook.  She had graduated from Bald Eagle High School.  Donna had worked at Manor...

Sep 27, 2016

MONTOURSVILLE - Michael John Flannery, 29, died on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at his residence.

He was born on November 19, 1986 in Williamsport and was the son of Michael G. Flannery of Montoursville and the late Dana (Cater) Jean.

He enjoyed playing baseball and was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Notre Dame...

Sep 25, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Marguerite G. (Entz) Noviello, 92, died on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at The Gatehouse.

She was born on July 18, 1924 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Oliver and Pearl (Hauke) Entz.

Marguerite was married to the late Dominic A. Noviello who had died in 1991.

She had...

Sep 11, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Edward "Smokey" Fields, IV, 68, died on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at his residence.

Edward was born on November 18, 1947 in Philadelphia and was the son of the late Edward and Virginia (Williams) Fields, III.  He had worked as a barber at Slys Barber Shop in Philadelphia, Talib's Barbershop and Hair Quarters Barbershop of...

Sep 7, 2016

William H. Dirk, Sr., 65, formerly of Market Street, Williamsport, passed away, Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at Manor Care North.  He was born November 23, 1950, in Bloomsburg, the son of Henry B. and Ruth (Johnson) Dirk both deceased. Early in his life he was employed by Penn DOT and West Chester Homes.  He was also known for his...

Sep 5, 2016

Nancy Marie Shreve was born and passed away September 5, 2016, at the Williamsport Hospital.

She is the daughter of Andrew Shreve and Tiffany Hill, of Williamsport.

Also surviving are two sisters, Ciera Hill and Skyler Kennedy; a brother, Kyle Dulanski Jr., all of Williamsport; an uncle William Flemming Jr.; maternal grandfather, John Hill of...

Sep 2, 2016

LINDEN - David A. "Dave" Vroman, 62, died on Friday, September 2, 2016 at The Gatehouse.

David was born on March 16, 1954 in Blossburg and was the son of Margaret Anne (Collister) Vroman of Wellsboro and the late Judson James Vroman.  He had worked for American Lumber for 24 years then worked for Danzer Americas Veneer. ...

Sep 1, 2016

LOYALSOCK TWP. - Peyton D. McDonald, 80, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at his home.

Peyton was born in Kansas City, Kansas on February 6, 1936 and was the son of the late Charles and Myra (Miller) McDonald.  He graduated from Great Neck High School, New York and then earned his bachelor's degree in business...

Aug 27, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Jane E. Straka, 96, died Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.

Jane, the daughter of the late Grant and Thelma M. (Tompkins) Person, was born in Duboistown on June 16, 1920; worked in an aircraft factory during WWII; and retired from the PA Dept. of Agriculture in 1983.

She...

Aug 22, 2016

Juliana Mae Gonzalez, passed away, Tuesday August 22, 2016, at the Williamsport Hospital.

She was the daughter of Jarett Gonzalez and Elizabeth Feigles.

Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her Maternal Grandparents, Deneen Lapp (Sean) Newcomer, of Williamsport and her Paternal Grandmother, Vicki Neece, of Williamsport.

Juliana was preceded in death by...

Aug 19, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Ronald Parrish Lockley, 58, died on Friday, August 19, 2016 at his residence.

He was married to the former Karen I. (Eschbach) who survives.

Ronald was born on September 9, 1957 in Hagerstown, MD and was the son of Joann (Wilson) Lockley of Hagerstown and the late Lacey Lockley.  He had graduated from...

Aug 17, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Betty Lois (Durkee) Shaffer, 91, died on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at The Williamsport Home.

She was married on April 21, 1951 to the late Robert C. "Bob" Shaffer for 53 years before he had died in 2004.

Betty was born in Bellefonte on July 9, 1925 and was the daughter of the...

Aug 5, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Warfield J. Bondy, 64, went to have supper with the Lord on Friday, August 5, 2016 at The Gatehouse.

He was born on August 3, 1952 in Williamsport and was the son of the late John and Ida Mae (Tilburg) Bondy.  He graduated from Williamsport High School.  Warfield was a member of the Salvation Army...

Aug 2, 2016

MONTOURSVILLE - Marlin A. Barnes, 81, died on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Loyalsock Creek Rehab and Nursing Center.

He was married on October 21, 1958 to the former Carolee G. (Goss), who survives, and they have celebrated 58 years as husband and wife.

Marlin was born in Williamsport on June 10, 1935 and was...

Aug 2, 2016

MONTOURSVILLE - Eleanor Mae (Schneider) Marquardt, the only child of Vera (Landon) and Louis Schneider was born on August 8, 1926 and died on August 1, 2016 to begin her new journey in heaven.

Eleanor grew up in Williamsport and attended Transeau Elementary, Stevens Junior High School (remembering it was her class that planted all those pine...