Obituaries

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...

Mar 5, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Arrianna O. (Barbee) Tanner Confer, 61, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016.

She was born in Williamsport on January 24, 1955 and was the daughter of Alice J. (Trammel) Barbee of Williamsport and the late John A. Barbee.  She was a 1974 graduate of Williamsport High School and had worked at GTE Sylvania and...

Mar 4, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Linda L. (Heim) Waugh, 62, died on Friday, March 4, 2016 at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

She was the wife of Dale E. "Eric" Waugh, Sr. and they would have celebrated 30 years of marriage this May.

Linda was born in Williamsport on September 24, 1953 and was the daughter of...

Feb 17, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Richard L. Mix, 86, died on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Williamsport Home.

He was married to the late Miriam L. (Swan) in August 1957 and they celebrated almost 51 years of marriage at the time of her death in July 2008.

Richard was born March 25, 1929 in Williamsport and was...

Feb 10, 2016

CHARLESTOWN, RI - Christopher Ross Langley, 47, formerly of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT.

He was born on February 23, 1968 in Philadelphia and was the son of Patricia A. (Laddeck) of Williamsport and the late Elliott T. Langley, Jr.  He had worked as a mechanic and...

Feb 10, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Charlotte M. (Fehlinger) Hughes, 93, died on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at her residence.

She was married to the late Wilbur E. Hughes on October 12, 1950 and had celebrated 46 years of marriage at the time of his death in 1996.

Charlotte was born on January 3, 1923 in Wilkes-Barre and was...

Feb 4, 2016

MONTGOMERY - Bernard William "Curly" Kerwell, 85, died on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the Watsontown Nursing & Rehab Center.

He was born on March 7, 1930 in Montgomery and was the son of the late Ray W. and Hazel (Wertz) Kerwell, Sr.  He had worked as a truck driver, farmer, bartender, worked at AVCO and retired...

Feb 2, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Betty J. (Baney) Eckard, 74, died on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at her home.

She was married to the late Francis H. Eckard who had died in 2007 and they celebrated 58 years of marriage at the time of his death.

Betty was born on May 28, 1941 in Williamsport and was the...

Feb 1, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Elliott Thomas Langley, Jr., 81, passed away suddenly Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Yale-New Haven Hospital, CT.

He was married to the former Patricia A. (Laddeck) who survives on April 14, 1960 and they have celebrated 55 years as husband and wife.

Elliott was born on June 12, 1934 in Raleigh, NC...

Jan 24, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - John A. Johnson, Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at the Rose View Nursing Center.

John was born on December 13, 1935.  He was the son of the late John A. and Eleanor "Luther" Johnson, Sr.  His stepfather, Edward N. Edwards, had also played a large role in John's life.  John...

Jan 23, 2016

COGAN HOUSE - Harry W. Stryker, 78, of Cogan House, passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born Oct. 4, 1937, he was the son of the late Joseph and Clara (Caldwell) Stryker.

On Oct. 7, 1956, Harry married the love of his life, the former Gayle Louise Litzelman,...

Jan 12, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Virginia L. (Liddic) Sechrist, 79, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Rose View Center.

She was married to Robert L. Sechrist, Sr. for 61 years and who survives.

Virginia was born on February 19, 1936 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Stein) Liddic.  She and her...

Jan 11, 2016

LINDEN - Richard F. "Rich" Matthews, Jr., 47, died unexpectedly as the result of an accident on Monday, January 11, 2016.

He was married to the former Lori M. (Daniels) of New York for 16 years this past September and who survives.

Rich was born on September 1, 1968 in Williamsport and was the son...

Jan 9, 2016

WILLIAMSPORT - Elizabeth E. "Betty" (Miller) Frey, 92, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Rose View Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She was married to the late Robert C. Frey Sr. on April 23, 1948 and celebrated 62 years of marriage before his death in 2010.

She was a member of Balls Mill...