Obituaries
Edward Freeburger
Feb 8, 2024
Edward Freeburger, 59, of Duboistown, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 5, 1964 to the late George and Rosanne Freeburger, who survives.
Earlier in life, Edward worked as a stagehand and then in construction. He loved motorcycles.
Edward is survived by his mother,...
Richard I. Simcox
Feb 3, 2024
Richard I. Simcox, 78, of Williamsport, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at UPMC Williamsport. He was born in Williamsport on June 25, 1945 to the late Roy Simcox and Lilian Zerby.
Richard enjoyed spending his summer days at his river lot. He made friends everywhere he went and loved a great conversation.
Richard...
Carole R. (Mundy) Nottingham Matthews
Feb 2, 2024
Carole R. (Mundy) Nottingham Matthews, 82, of Linden, passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2024, at UPMC Susquehanna.
Carole was born on May 3, 1941, in Williamsport, to the late Carl R. Mundy and Jeanne I. (Walters) Young. She was lovingly raised by her stepfather, John E. Young Sr.
Carole was a graduate of South...
Diane M. Damaska
Jan 28, 2024
Diane M. Damaska, 77, of Williamsport, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. She was born on Dec. 12, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Helen Damaska.
Diane graduated from St. Joseph School and Lycoming College. She was a devoted teacher at St. Lawrence and St. Joseph School for many years. She worked...
Stacy L. Sweeting
Jan 14, 2024
Stacy L. Sweeting passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Stacy was born in Williamsport on August 21, 1961 to the late James C. Sweeting, Sr and Shirley (Banks) Sweeting, who survives.
Stacy was a hard worker everyday of her life. She had a degree in accounting. Stacy loved football Sundays, watching the...
Peter L. Ottenmiller
Jan 7, 2024
WILLIAMSPORT - Peter L. Ottenmiller, 90, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Williamsport North Rehab and Nursing.
He was married to the former Cynthia E. (Hurley), who survives, on August 1, 1995.
Peter was born on December 9, 1933 in Williamsport. He drove truck for Pickelner Fuel Company and retired in 1995. He enjoyed...
Cindy D. (English) Slout
Jan 6, 2024
WILLIAMSPORT - Cindy D. (English) Slout, 66, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at UPMC Williamsport.
Cindy was born on June 4, 1957 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Blair and Betty (Martin) English. She was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed fostering animals. She was an avid autism awareness advocate.
Cindy is...
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...
