Obituaries

Nichlas W. Brooks

Jan 26, 2026

Nichlas W. Brooks, born October 14, 1983, in Williamsport, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2026, at the age of 42.

Nichlas graduated from Montoursville High School, class of 2002. He went on to graduate from Pennsylvania College of Technology in 2004. Nichlas was a dedicated plastics and polymer design engineer at First Quality, where he applied his skills and creativity...

Brett L. Wikstrom

Jan 24, 2026

Brett L. Wikstrom, born on February 1, 1991, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his residence in Montoursville on January 24, 2026, at the age of 34.

Brett's family is composing his full obituary which can be read here. 

Cynthia "Cindy" Louise Wright

Jan 23, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT - Cynthia (Cindy) Louise Wright, 65, entered into everlasting life on January 23, 2026 at the Gatehouse, located inside Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport.

She was born January 11, 1961 in Williamsport, the daughter of Dale and Mary Kathryn Ludwig Wright.

Cindy was a member of Hepburn Baptist Church, Cogan Station.

She was a gifted and accomplished florist, getting her start with Wally Wentz...

Leonard C. "Lenny" Wright, Jr.

Jan 23, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT - Leonard C. “Lenny” Wright, Jr., 85, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at UPMC Williamsport.

Lenny was married on May 24, 1959 to the late Annie Belle Novella (Carroll) for 51 years until the time of her death on January 21, 2011.

He was born on September 8, 1940 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Leonard C. and...

Robert W. Helm

Jan 21, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT - Robert W. “Bob” Helm, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the Gatehouse.

Bob was born on July 3, 1936 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Harold M. and Fay E. (Carn) Helm. He graduated from Williamsport High School in 1955 and then enlisted in the US Marine Corps. He had worked at A & P...

C. Mark Fisher

Jan 16, 2026

Dear family and friends, please join us to celebrate the life of Carl Mark Fisher 10/02/1951-01/16/2026. Preceded in death by his parents, Elouise and Carl Fisher.

Survived by his wife, Linda Fisher, children, Mike (April) Fisher, Val (Jason) Szulborski, Kacie (Paul) Ecker, Ron Lewis, and Steph (Dan) Calkins; siblings, Tina (Fred) Miller, Denny (Lori) Fisher, Gene (Deb) Colegrove, Violet (Roland) Garza,...

John Grimm

Jan 15, 2026

John Grimm, 98, of Williamsport, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at The Gatehouse. 

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.jamaesmaneval.com.

Bentley A. Norton

Jan 15, 2026

MONTOURSVILLE - Bentley A. Norton, 26, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

He was born on December 23, 1999 in Bloomsburg and was the son of Samuel S. Norton, II and Hilarie D. (Solis) Grubaugh. He graduated from Terre Haute North Vigo High School in Indiana then graduated from Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana with an...

Robert T Ward

Jan 3, 2026

Robert T. Ward, 68, of Duboistown, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, surrounded by his family at UPMC Williamsport. He was born in Williamsport on May 1, 1957, a son of the late James Sterling and Margaret (Thomas) Ward.

Robert served his country in the United States Army. He worked at and retired from High Steel Structures as a crane...

Rudolph A. White

Dec 29, 2025

Rudolph A. White, 68, of Williamsport, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on March 24, 1957, a son of the late Leroy Haynes and Clementine Hillman.

Rudolph graduated from Henry Snyder High School in Jersey City and then pursued a career as a certified nursing assistant. He worked at...

Ellen E. Brownlee

Dec 13, 2025

WILLIAMSPORT - Ellen E. Brownlee, 94, passed away Saturday, December 13th at The Williamsport Home. Born June 10,1931 in Oval, PA, she was a daughter of the late Thomas E. and Helen C. Eck. Ellen was a 1949 graduate of Jersey Shore Area High School. She took great pride in her family and home. She was employed for many years as...

Jeffrey R. "Jeff" Thomas

Dec 11, 2025

WILLIAMSPORT - Jeffrey R. “Jeff” Thomas, 67, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Harris) Thomas, with whom he shared 22 years of marriage.

Born on January 2, 1958, in Newark, New Jersey, Jeff was the son of the late Brody Elihu Thomas and Pauline (Clark) Thomas. He was a...

Dennis H. Adams

Dec 5, 2025

Dennis H. Adams, 78, of Trout Run, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport. He was born in Williamsport on January 5, 1947, a son of the late Charles and Geraldine (Mitstifer) Adams.

Dennis was the lead carpenter at Textron he worked there for 37 years until his retirement in 2012. Previously, Dennis worked for the Williamsport Area...

George E. Kazio

Dec 2, 2025

George E. Kazio, 80, of Montoursville, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements are entrusted to Maneval Allen Redmond Cremation and Funeral Home, Williamsport. Send condolences at www.jamesmaneval.com.

Jorge Desousa

Nov 28, 2025

Jorge Desousa, 89, of Jersey Shore, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at his home.

He was born on September 9, 1936 in Azores, Portugal. He was a son of the late Enrico Rodrigues and Rita Leontina (Martin) Sousa. Jorge was a member of the Portugal Air Force and served in Angola from 1959 to 1974. He had worked at Prince...

D. June (Lord) Anderson

Nov 16, 2025

D. June (Lord) Anderson, 99, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully with her loving granddaughter by her side on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born in Williamsport on June 14, 1926, a daughter of the late Lester B. and Clare E. (Sullivan) Lord.

June graduated from Montoursville High School class of 1944. She worked at Sylvania for...

John Franklin Hauck, Jr.

Nov 14, 2025

WILLIAMSPORT - John Franklin Hauck, Jr. 92, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at his home.

He was married to the former Kathryn L. (Shipton), who survives, and they have shared 30 years of marriage.

John was born on January 27, 1933 in Lewisburg and was the son of the late John F. and Anna...

Susan Mae (Wert) Rost

Nov 13, 2025

LOYALSOCK - Susan "Sue" (Wert) Rost, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Gatehouse.

She was married in 1993 to Lawrence "Larry" Rost for 33 years, who survives.  Sue was born on October 13, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Leroy and Pearl (Mentch) Wert.  She graduated from South Williamsport High...

Maurice Burden

Nov 12, 2025

WILLIAMSPORT - Maurice Burden, 63, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport due to complications from lymphoma. He was born on July 17, 1962, in Newark, New Jersey, and was the son of Victorine "Vick" Burden of Newark, NJ, and the late John Lee Bethea of Latta, SC.

Maurice served in the U.S. Navy and later worked at...

Joseph Ross "Joe" Ertel

Nov 12, 2025

WILLIAMSPORT - Joseph Ross "Joe" Ertel, 91, of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at his daughter's home.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are being handled by Maneval Allen Redmond Funeral Home, 500 W. 4th St., Williamsport, PA 17701.