Obituaries
Lauretta (Free) Baumgartner
Oct 29, 2025
Lauretta "Retta" Baumgartner, 97, of Cogan Station, embarked on her heavenly journey on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Rose View Center, surrounded by her loving nieces, Terri Girio and Diane Lilley.
She was born on November 13, 1927, in Williamsport. The eldest daughter of the late Harry A. and Fern O. (Sheaffer) Free. Retta is lovingly remembered...
Alan R. Neidig, Sr.
Oct 25, 2025
MUNCY - Alan R. Neidig, Sr., 61, formerly of Williamsport, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was married on June 19, 1995 to the late Ann M. (Hall) Neidig, who passed away on August 29, 2012.
Alan was born on April 21, 1964 in Williamsport and was the son...
Doris M. (Jenkins-Horn) Wilson
Oct 19, 2025
Doris M. (Jenkins-Horn) Wilson, 92, of Williamsport, passed away on October 19, 2025. She was born on June 25, 1933, in Williamsport, the daughter of the late Phenie Horn.
Doris was raised in Williamsport and graduated from Williamsport High School. She was employed for many years by GTE Sylvania. After retirement, she continued serving the community through...
Shannon L. (Letterman/Barrett) Simmons
Oct 18, 2025
Shannon Louise (Letterman/Barrett) Simmons, 55, of South Williamsport, passed away at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, following complications from a cardiac arrest/stroke.
Shannon was born on March 11, 1970, in Williamsport, to Linda (Baker/Letterman) Crosley, and the late Willard C. Letterman. Shannon was a 1988 graduate of Williamsport Area High School. She raised a son, Joshua Barrett,...
Eleanor J. (Smith) Jones
Oct 14, 2025
Eleanor Jane (Smith) Jones, a longtime resident of South Williamsport, died on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Easton, where she had resided in a memory care home since 2019. She was 91.
Born on Sept. 26, 1934, in Bratenahl, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Linnie (Bechdel) Smith and Merril Calvin Smith.
Eleanor...
Lisa A. (Christopher) Miles
Oct 12, 2025
Lisa A. Miles, 65, of Galeton, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were entrusted to Maneval Allen Redmond Cremation and Funeral Home, Williamsport. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.jamesmaneval.com.
Sylvia E. (Kaplowitz) Simon
Sep 26, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT - Sylvia E. (Kaplowitz) Simon, 99, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at UPMC Williamsport.
She was married to the late Samuel "Sam" Simon for over 70 years at the time of his death in 2019. They had a wonderful marriage and a lifetime together filled with love, humor, family, and friends.
Sylvia was...
Edward L. "Ed" Hubbell
Sep 21, 2025
LINDEN - Edward L. "Ed" Hubbell, 75, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was married to the former Linda L. (Barone), who survives, on September 12, 1970. They had just celebrated their 55th anniversary.
Ed was born on October 7, 1949 in Philadelphia and was the son...
Constance Louise (Blatchley) Karnes
Sep 20, 2025
Constance Louise Karnes, 82, of Williamsport, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, after a lengthy stay at Edenbrook South Nursing Home, Williamsport. She was born on January 24, 1943, in Williamsport to the late Charles and Gertrude (Hill) Blatchley.
Constance was a 1961 graduate of Williamsport High School and a lifelong member of St. Luke Lutheran...
Richard A. Yaggie, Sr.
Sep 14, 2025
Richard A. Yaggie, Sr., 65, of Montoursville, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Troy on December 14, 1959, to the late Adam C. and Thelma J. (Russell) Yaggie, Jr.
Richard was a member of the American Legion Post 104 in Montoursville, Eagles Club, Masons, and the Forty and Eight...
Daniel Eugene "Danny/Dan" Maneval
Sep 12, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT - Daniel Eugene "Danny/Dan" Maneval, 77, passed away peacefully at the Gatehouse on Friday, September 12, 2025.
He was born on October 3, 1947 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Titus LaRue and Margaret Mary (Maloney) Maneval. Dan had graduated from Williamsport Area High School in 1965 and then graduated from Lycoming College...
Nancy R. (Hanna) Dieffenbach
Aug 20, 2025
Nancy R. (Hanna) Dieffenbach, 73, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Edenbrook North, Williamsport. She was born in Bellefonte on October 4, 1951, to the late John and June (Snyder) Hanna.
Nancy was a Penn State University graduate with a bachelor's degree in psychology and social studies education. She graduated with high...
Clarence Leon "Butch" Parr
Aug 15, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT - Clarence Leon "Butch" Parr, 69, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at The Gatehouse in Williamsport. He was born in Chambersburg on August 3, 1956, a son of late Patricia Parr and Leon Stoner.
Clarence is survived by a son, Devon Leon Parr of Tucson, Arizona; a daughter, Alana Leonie Parr (Frank Briseno) of...
Stephen George Shooter
Aug 8, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT - Stephen George Shooter, 77, of Williamsport, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at his home.
In keeping with his wishes, there are no services or full obituary.
Arrangements are being handled by Maneval Allen Redmond Funeral Home, 500 W. 4th St., Williamsport, PA 17701.
Vernon H. Porter
Jul 15, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT - Vernon H. Porter, born on July 8, 1939, in Williamsport, passed away peacefully at his residence in Williamsport on July 15, 2025, at the age of 86. A life dedicated to public service and faith.
Vernon graduated from Williamsport Area High School in 1957 where he belonged to the Friendship Club before serving his country...
Kaelix Tyrell Elliott
Jul 5, 2025
Kaelix Tyrell Elliott was born and passed away on July 5, 2025, in Danville. Though his time with us was brief, the impact of his presence will be felt forever in the hearts of those who loved him.
Despite the brevity of his life, Kaelix brought immense joy and hope to his family. His spirit, though young,...
Robert Lewis Harvey
Jul 2, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT - Robert Lewis Harvey, 74, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at UPMC Williamsport.
He was born on July 29, 1950 in Brownsville and was the son of the late Joseph and Betty Ruth (Biggs) Harvey. Robert graduated from Williamsport Area High School and then enlisted in the US Air Force. He had worked for the...
James R. "Jim" Lakes
Jun 29, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT - James R. "Jim" Lakes, 76, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at UPMC Williamsport.
He was the husband of Cheryl M. (LeVan), who survives, and they have been together for over 50 years.
Jim was born on October 2, 1948 in Washington, DC and was the son of the late Russell H. and...
Betty J. (Peterson) Hazel
Jun 23, 2025
Betty J. Hazel, 81, of Williamsport, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at The Williamsport Home. She was born on June 14, 1944, in Wellsville, New York, a daughter of the late Forrest and Alice (Short) Peterson.
Betty was a member of Bethel AME Church, Williamsport. She worked for The Williamsport Home for over 50 years...
Dennis M. Kelley
Jun 16, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT - Dennis M. Kelley, 66, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at UPMC Williamsport.
He was married to the former Nancy A. (Stroble), who survives, on June 2, 1979. They just celebrated 46 years of marriage.
Dennis was born on January 27, 1959 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Charles W....
