Obituaries
Jeanne A. (Yorks) Russell
Jan 4, 2024
MONTGOMERY - Jeanne Russell, who loved to be called Mom, Grammy, Nanny, Aunt and friend, departed her loving family on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
Jeanne was born in Jersey Shore on January 3, 1949, to Elouise "Susie" (Pfirman) and Marvin "Gene" Yorks.
Jeanne was mom to Tom and Sue. She raised her children with love...
Mitzi S. (Stern) Leider
Dec 24, 2023
Mitzi Stern Leider age 90 died peacefully at her residence at Villa Rancho Bernardo skilled nursing facility in San Diego, California on December 24 2023.
Mitzi was born December 19, 1933 in Buffalo, New York, to the late Harry and Harriet Stern. She grew up in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and graduated from Penn State University in State College...
Margaret L. "Peg" (Miller) Brown
Dec 24, 2023
WILLIAMSPORT - Margaret L. "Peg" (Miller) Brown, 84, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at her home.
She was married to the late William N. Brown, Jr. on December 27, 1968. They had shared 37 years as husband and wife at the time of his death on July 6, 2004.
Margaret was born on November...
Margaret "Peggy" Shaffer
Dec 3, 2023
JERSEY SHORE - Margaret J. "Peggy" Shaffer, age 71, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023. She was born on September 2, 1952, in Williamsport, a beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Mae (Weaver) Shaffer.
Peggy worked at Hope Enterprises, Inc. and Sheltered Workshop. She found great joy in her role as a Special Olympics...
Marilyn J. (Shief) Jackson
Dec 2, 2023
Marilyn J. (Shief) Jackson, passed away on December 2, 2023, at The Williamsport Home. She was born on July 8, 1941, in Williamsport, a beloved daughter of the late "Whitey" and Ruth (Lewis) Shief. Marilyn was 82 years old at the time of her passing.
Marilyn had a fulfilling career that spanned various fields. She began her...
Chloe M. (Jenkins) Walker
Dec 1, 2023
Chloe Mae (Jenkins) Walker, departed this life to be with the Lord on Friday December 1, 2023. Born September 30, 1938, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Parker O. and Florence (Diggs) Jenkins.
Chloe was a graduate of Williamsport High School class of 1956. She was the loving wife of the late Donald E....
Carol L. (Thorne) Benson
Nov 21, 2023
WILLIAMSPORT - Carol L. (Thorne) Benson, 66, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport.
She was born on January 15, 1957 in Taunton, Massachusetts and was the daughter of the late Charles and Madeline (Machado) Thorne. Carol had worked as a nurse at Sycamore Manor and she enjoyed puzzle books and puzzles.
Carol...
Stephanie K. (Koser) Smith
Nov 20, 2023
WILLIAMSPORT - Stephanie K. (Koser) Smith, 68, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at Williamsport North Rehab and Nursing Center.
She was married on November 22, 1974 to Stephen W. "Steve" Smith, who survives, and they would have shared 49 years as husband and wife.
Stephanie was born on April 19, 1955 in Williamsport and...
Sarah L. (Famularo) Stewart
Nov 19, 2023
WILLIAMSPORT - Sarah L. (Famularo) Stewart, 93, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Williamsport North Rehab & Nursing.
Services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements handled by Maneval Allen Redmond Funeral Home, 500 West 4th Street, Williamsport.
Marlene M. (Anderson) Hritzko
Nov 3, 2023
WILLIAMSPORT - Marlene M. (Anderson) Hritzko, 88, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at Valley View Rehab and Nursing, Montoursville.
She was married on February 11, 1956 to the late Richard P. Hritzko, who passed away on January 24, 2004.
Marlene was born on January 7, 1935 in Renovo and was the daughter of the...
Richard G. "Dick" Grugan
Oct 30, 2023
LOYALSOCK - Richard G. "Dick" Grugan, 93, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at Heritage Springs Memory Care (Montoursville), Muncy.
He was married on October 10, 1953 to the former Frances J. (Bailey), who survives. They just celebrated 70 years of marriage.
Richard was born on March 15, 1930 in Charleston, West Virginia and was...
Dennis G. Harman
Oct 29, 2023
HUGHESVILLE - Dennis G. Harman, 65, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport.
He had married the late Terri L. (Dieffenbacher) on June 23, 1984 and they celebrated 32 years as husband and wife at the time of her death on January 2, 2017.
Dennis was born on June 4, 1958 in Williamsport...
Dennis R. Berfield
Oct 24, 2023
Dennis R. Berfield, 74, of S. Williamsport, passed away, following a brief illness, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport.
He was married to the former Gail L. (Perry), who survives, on August 9, 1975.
Dennis was born on October 16, 1949 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Hawley R. and Jean...
Charles D. Wheeler
Oct 23, 2023
Charles D. Wheeler, 86, of Williamsport, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at the Regional Hospital of Scranton.
He was born on October 9, 1937 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Arthur B. and Leona (Hannen) Wheeler.
After graduating high school, he served his country by joining the US Navy. Charles had...
Stephen W. "Steve" Kelley
Oct 15, 2023
WILLIAMSPORT - Stephen W. "Steve" Kelley, 62, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at The Gatehouse.
He was married on May 15, 1982 to the former Sonya J. (Valceda), who survives, and they have shared almost 42 years as husband and wife.
Steve was born on July 7, 1961 in Williamsport and was the son...
Christian G. Ross
Oct 12, 2023
Christian G. Ross, 54, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. Born in Williamsport, he was the son of Lorraine and the late Julian Ross.
He was a graduate of Loyalsock Township High School and the Pennsylvania State University. He worked most of his career in retail management for Toys R Us and TJ Maxx, primarily on the...
Everley Ann Miller-Conway
Oct 9, 2023
Now she flies with butterflies.
Everley Ann Miller-Conway, beloved daughter of Alexa Miller and Gage Conway, gained her wings to join God in heaven. She was born at 7:57am on October 9, 2023. Everley spent hours fighting to stay with her loved ones but ultimately passed away at 4:25pm. Although her time was short, the love she...
Trudell Y. (Covington) Johnson
Oct 8, 2023
Proverbs 30 v. 30
Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman that fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
Life Story
Trudell Yvonne Johnson
Was born on April 15th,1938 in Dillion South Carolina, to the late James and Zilphy Covington. Trudell was raised in the fear and admonition...
Lisa R. Smith
Sep 25, 2023
WILKES-BARRE - Lisa R. Smith, 62, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at her sister's home in Williamsport surrounded by her family.
Lisa was born on May 31, 1961 in Atlantic City, New Jersey and was the daughter of the late Jacob E. Davis and Alice Faye Smith. She had worked at Schiel's Family Market in Wilkes-Barre....
Cheryl Ann (Beishline) Rachael
Sep 25, 2023
WILLIAMSPORT - Cheryl Ann (Beishline) Rachael, 76, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at her home.
She was married to the late Nicholas Rachael, Jr. who had passed away September 13, 2002.
Cheryl was born on August 9, 1947 in Danville and was the daughter of the late David Charles and Martha Matilda (Keller) Beishline. ...
