Obituaries

Jul 2, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Dorothy P. Cross, 86, passed away, July 2, 2016, at the Gatehouse hospice facility.

Born March 17, 1930, she was the daughter of the late, Elmer and Mildred Randall.

Dorothy is survived by two sons, three daughters, 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jun 24, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Beverly Ann (Johns) Howard, 79, died on Friday, June 24, 2016 at The Gatehouse.

She was married on February 21, 1959 to Neil L. Howard, who survives, and they have celebrated 57 years as husband and wife.

Beverly was born on December 15, 1936 in Cherry Tree and was the daughter of the...

Jun 21, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Thomas A."Tuck" Frazier, 88, died on June 21, 2016 surrounded by his family at The Gatehouse.

Tuck was born in Wehrum, Indiana County, Pennsylvania on Sept. 14, 1927. He was the son of Christopher Hamilton and Ysabell Bostic Frazier. At a young age his family moved to Williamsport, where he would live for most of...

Jun 20, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - John Francis Beirne, 65, of passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville from chronic heart disease.

He was born on November 17, 1950 in Wilkes-Barre and was the son of the late Owen Thomas and Teresa Finnen Beirne.

A friend of Bill W. and Jimmy K. for 37 years,...

Jun 20, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Lois Elizabeth (Fisher) Eisenhower, 87, died on Monday, June 20, 2016 at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.

She was born in Williamsport on July 31, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Leonard H. and Emma Louise (Britton) Fisher.  She was the widow of the late Lee S. Eisenhower, Sr. who preceded her in...

Jun 18, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Patricia A. (Laddeck) Langley, 82, died on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Rose View Center.

She was married on April 14, 1960 to the late Elliott T. Langley, Jr. who had died on February 1, 2016 and they had celebrated 55 years as husband and wife.

Patricia was born in Williamsport on August...

Jun 11, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Robert E. Cox, Sr., 73, of Williamsport, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at The Gatehouse.  He was a lifetime resident of Williamsport, born December 4, 1942 to the late Harold O. and Elizabeth (Muerl) Cox. Robert and his late wife Dorothy M. (Ringler) were married in 1969 and shared 38 years of marriage before Dorothy passed...

Jun 10, 2016

MONTOURSVILLE - Gerald W. "Jerry" Roman, 69, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 at his residence.

He was married to the former Sherry J. "Jill" (McElheny), who survives,  on September 7, 1967 and have celebrated 48 years as husband and wife.

Jerry was born on June 16, 1946 in Patton and was the son...

May 29, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Albert Daniel Ertel, age 88, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on May 29, 2016, after a brief illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Alta Ertel; and his wife Margaret Keegan Ertel. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Bronwyn and Jeff Kohlman, son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Karen Ertel; grandchildren, Zachary Kohlman, Alexandra...

May 21, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Warren J. English, 80, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Rose View Nursing Center.

He was married to the former Susan E. (Oechler Hall) who survives.

Warren was born July 21, 1935, the son of Earl and Margaret (Reid) English.

He graduated from Williamsport High School in 1953 and later...

May 14, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Willie L. Cradle, 71, of Williamsport, died on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Rose View Center.

There will be a memorial held 6 - 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Maple A.M.E. Zion Church, 600 5th Avenue, Williamsport.

Arrangements are being handled by the Maneval Allen Redmond Cremation & Funeral Home,...

May 8, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Janis Lynne (Lughart) Austin, 59, went with the Lord to be reunited with her family on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the Gate House surrounded by family and friends.

She was born on January 17, 1957 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Earl C. and Joyce (Corter) Lughart, Sr.  She was a...

Apr 28, 2016

Nazareth – Paul Bader, 96, formerly of Williamsport/Montoursville, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem, PA., following a brief illness.

The son of the late Sigmund and Eva (Rabinoff) Bader, Paul was born and raised in the Bronx, NY.

After graduating from College of the City of New...

Apr 27, 2016

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - Edna M. (Crossley) Praster, 94, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Rose View Center.

She was born on May 11, 1921 in Jamison City, the daughter of the late Harry and Leila (Stackhouse) Crossley.  She graduated from Williamsport High School.  On May 13, 1943, she married the late Herbert C. Praster, Jr. who...

Apr 26, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - John Kevin Short, 58, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 surrounded by his family.

He was married to the former Glenda Annett (Gibson) on June 26, 1976, who survives, and they would have celebrated 40 years as husband and wife this June.

John was born on February 17,...

Apr 26, 2016

LOYALSOCK - Betty Jane (Williams) Welliver, retired employee of the Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.

Mrs. Welliver's career spanned 32 years, serving in Altoona, Harrisburg, Williamsport and throughout Central Pennsylvania in various management capacities.  She graduated from the Altoona High School and attended Lycoming College.

She was a...

Apr 19, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Kai'an Rashii Dennis Lawrence, passed away, and went to be with his sister, on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at the Geisinger Medical Center.

He was born, April 19, 2016, the son of Takirah Reid-Lawrence of Williamsport.

He is also survived by his maternal grandparents Greg and Tia Lawrence and an uncle Donte Reid....

Apr 19, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Joan K. Kohler, 81, of Williamsport, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Loyalsock Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born August 11, 1934, she was the daughter of the late J. Fred and Martha (Kavanaugh) Pfeiffer. On September 11, 1954, she married Clifford D. Kohler; they shared 46 years of marriage before he passed away...

Apr 15, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Robert Chester Walker, Sr., 83, died on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Manor Care Health Services, North.

He was married to the former Doris E. (Adams), who survives, on June 6, 1955 and they would have celebrated 61 years as husband and wife this coming June.

Robert was born in Williamsport on November...

Mar 11, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Constance "Connie" M. Crane, 89, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016, at the Gatehouse in Williamsport. Born June 12, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Eric and Mary C. (Newcomer) Gilbody.

In 1948, Connie married her husband of 56 years, Donald E. Crane, who passed away Jan. 7, 2004.

A lifelong...