Obituaries
Doris J. (Handley) Gibbs
Dec 27, 2024
WILLIAMSPORT - Doris J. (Handley) Gibbs, 84, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Williamsport North Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born in Watsontown on August 25, 1940.
Doris worked as a waitress at various restaurants in the area. She enjoyed fishing, camping and watching western movies. Doris liked to go on walks and tend...
Cindy Lee (Meyers) Werkheiser
Dec 24, 2024
Cindy Lee (Meyers) Werkheiser, 66, of Williamsport, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 24, 1958, a daughter of the late Robert A. Meyers and Kathleen (Schaeffer) Beaver, who survives.
Cindy retired from Home Healthcare as an aide and worked most recently as a...
Sherry L. (Betts) Hamman
Dec 22, 2024
Sherry L. (Betts) Hamman, 70, of Williamsport, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at UPMC Williamsport. She was born in Williamsport on January 6, 1954, a daughter of the late Foster Betts and Carlene (McMichael) Grimes.
Sherry worked as a certified nursing assistant and owned her own business as a housekeeper. She retired from the Lycoming...
David C. Smith
Dec 20, 2024
WILLIAMSPORT - David C. Smith, 80, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at UPMC Williamsport.
He was married on November 6, 1982 to the former Robbin S. (Schreiner), who survives, and they have shared 42 years as husband and wife.
David was born on May 2, 1944 in Mansfield and was the son of the...
Emma C. "Carol" Trexler
Dec 20, 2024
MILL HALL - Emma C. "Carol" Trexler, 83, formerly of Altoona, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at UPMC Williamsport.
She was born on March 8, 1941 in Gallitzin and was the daughter of the late Alvin Clement and Mary Margaret (Williams) Trexler. Over the years she has had various occupations including a dedicated homemaker. She...
Chaddy Renee Hill
Dec 18, 2024
Chaddy Renee Hill, born on January 10, 1977, in Williamsport, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 18, 2024, at the age of 47. Her life was a testament to strength, love, and unwavering kindness.
Chaddy's journey was one filled with compassion and dedication. She worked tirelessly in many restaurants throughout the area, where she not...
Blanche M. (Hepburn) Digan
Dec 13, 2024
Blanche Marie Digan, 86, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, December 13, 2024. She
spent the last week of her life being lovingly cared for by the Gatehouse at Divine Providence
Hospital, surrounded by her children. Blanche is finally able to reunite with her youngest son, Wayne, whom she has greatly missed.
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Bertha H. (Jenkins) Thompson
Dec 8, 2024
Bertha H. (Jenkins) Thompson, 97, of Elmira, New York, formerly of Williamsport, passed away on Sunday, December 08, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Williamsport on August 10, 1927, a daughter of the late James and Elbertha Jenkins.Bertha was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Williamsport. She worked in the cafeteria at Williamsport Area High School...
Ronald W. "Ron" Wertz
Dec 7, 2024
MUNCY - Ronald W. "Ron" Wertz, 70, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at his home.
On October 6, 1995, he married the former Kathleen E. "Kathy" (Hales), who survives, and they have shared 29 years of marriage.
Ron was born on May 1, 1954 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Leonard...
Eugene A. Young, Sr.
Dec 4, 2024
WILLIAMSPORT - Eugene A. Young, Sr., 88, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at UPMC Williamsport surrounded by his family.
He was born August 13, 1936 in Williamsport and was the son of the late William Young. He had worked at Wire Rope, Trimtex and Plankenhorn over the years. He had served with the National Guard and...
Sara Ann "Sally" (Hugar) Fourney
Nov 27, 2024
Sara Ann ("Sally") Fourney, nee Hugar, of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, November 27th, 2024, at the age of 90. Sally is predeceased by her husband of 45 years, John F. Fourney of Williamsport. Sally was born February 11, 1934, to the late Alfred N. Hugar and Sara (Bubb) Hugar. Sally was a graduate of Saint Joseph High School, class...
Kathy A. (Hall) Taylor
Oct 24, 2024
WILLIAMSPORT - Kathy A. (Hall) Taylor, 66, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
She was married on June 20, 1975 to Jeffery L. "Jeff" Taylor, who survives, and they have shared 49 years as husband and wife.
Kathy was born on November 3, 1957 in Williamsport and was the daughter of...
Kenneth D. Ettinger
Oct 14, 2024
Kenneth "Ken" D. Ettinger, a man whose life was vibrant and full of adventure, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024, at UPMC Williamsport. Born on September 30, 1951, in Lancaster, Ken lived a life that spanned 73 remarkable years, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.
Ken's journey through life was as diverse as...
Arthur L. Saunders, Jr.
Oct 9, 2024
WILLIAMSPORT - Arthur L. Saunders, Jr., 72, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was married on June 16, 1973 to the former Candace A. "Candy" (Marshall), who survives, and they have shared 51 years as husband and wife.
Arthur was born on April 14, 1952 in Williamsport...
Doris Harriet (Nach) Levinson
Sep 30, 2024
Doris Harriet Levinson, 91, of Kingston, formerly of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. She was born in Philadelphia on May 24, 1933, the only child of the late Harry and Pearl (Green) Nach.
Doris was a devoted member of Ohev Sholom Synagogue where she was part of the...
Joan B. (Henderson) Lowry
Sep 28, 2024
Joan B. Lowry, born on October 8, 1949, in Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, at the Williamsport Home at the age of 74. Joan dedicated her life to serving others, working as a social worker for Caring People Alliance and as a secretary at Love Unlimited Ministries for many years.
Joan's life was rich...
Michael "Mike" Cooney
Sep 26, 2024
WILLIAMSPORT - Michael "Mike" Cooney, 65, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 at UPMC Williamsport.
Mike was born on July 31, 1959 in Wilkes-Barre and was the son of the late James and Elizabeth (Brady) Cooney, Sr. He enjoyed fishing, watching television, NASCAR and hanging out with his family.
He is survived by two daughters;...
Lawrence P. "Larry" Shaffer, Sr.
Sep 26, 2024
WILLIAMSPORT - Lawrence P. "Larry" Shaffer, Sr., 75, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 at UPMC Williamsport.
He was married on June 14, 2002 to the former Gail L. Danley, who survives. They have shared 22 years of marriage.
Larry was born on February 13, 1949 in Williamsport and was the son of the late...
David Wayne Martin
Sep 12, 2024
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - David Wayne Martin, 66, formerly of Texas, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at his home.
David was born on February 15, 1958 in Fort Worth, TX and was the son of the late Troy C. and Echo (Griffin) Martin. He had worked for Site Services.
David is survived by step-son;...
Ruth A. (Butler) Kelley
Sep 9, 2024
Ruth A. (Butler) Kelley, 98, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024 at The Williamsport Home. She was born in Olean, New York on May 3, 1926 a daughter of the late Edgar and Myrtle Butler.
Ruth worked as a housekeeper for the Williamsport Hospital for 15 years, retiring in 1985. She was very...
