All Obituaries

Edward C. “Fast Eddie” Kiessling, 66, of Williamsport, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 8, 2018 at his home.   Born August 24, 1952 in Williamsport, he was a son of John A. Kiessling (Joan) and Norma E.(Brown) Brown (Albert). “Fast Eddie” was a 1971 graduate of Williamsport High School. For many years he was a self-employed master contractor and for the past five years he worked as a codes officer for the City of Williamsport....

Loretta E. Ulmer, 75, of Williamsport, passed away surrounded by family, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, at UPMC Susquehanna. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Wayne P. Ulmer Sr. on Nov. 21, 2009. Born May 29, 1943, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late William M. and Nellie M. (Foughnan) Greenawalt. Loretta attended Williamsport High School and her greatest role was being a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed flowers, planting trees and was a...

Ann F. Plankenhorn, 76, of Williamsport, died November 2, 2018.  She was the widow of Frederic M. Plankenhorn, whom she married in 1966. She was born June 14, 1942, in Williamsport, the daughter of Donald Graham and Martha Mylar Fair. A 1960 graduate of Williamsport High School, Mrs. Plankenhorn received a scholarship to the former Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing.  She also attended Lycoming College as part of the nursing school curriculum. Upon graduation in 1963,...

Jack L. Rice, 90, a lifelong resident of Williamsport, passed away with family by his side Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018,  at the Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital.  Born December 24, 1927, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Clifford and Florence Rice.  Jack served his country proudly during WWII in the United States Navy. He was a truck driver and talented mechanic all his life. Jack was a member of Oak Grove Alliance Church and was the kind of man who would...

Henry Joseph Pfirman, Sr., 75, of Williamsport, passed away Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, at AristaCare in Loyalsock.  Born Dec. 21, 1942, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Raymond and Laverna (Garrison) Pfirman, Sr. Henry was employed by Penn-DOT as a tireman.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and bowling with his wife of 38 years, Frances I.  Pfirman, who preceded him in death on Dec. 10, 2015. He also enjoyed model cars and scrapping. Surviving...

  ~The song has ended but the melody lingers on.  Ella Fitzgerald ~   Stephen Wayne Klopp (Bigrocker) born October 30, 1969 age 49 has completed the journey here with us on October 31, 2018.  His loving family including his wife of 27 years, Ricki Ellen (Stine) Klopp, two sons, Alexander Jacob Klopp, Nicholas Allen Klopp and our dog Dinga survive him.  In addition, Aunt Linda who selflessly cared for Stephen as her own, showing deep love, compassion, medical care...

Linda M. Bubb, 71, of McElhattan, passed away Wednesday Oct. 31, 2018, surrounded by her family. Born May 28, 1947, in Lock Haven, she was a daughter of the late George and Elva Hoffman-Yost. Linda was a graduate of Lock Haven High School and she retired from Delta Galil. She is survived by her children, Jami Lynne Shearer, Joni Leigh Shearer and Paul E. Bubb III; four grandchildren, Jacqueline Shearer, Courtney Shearer, Cody Young and Jonathan Drummond, eight great grandchildren; a sister,...

Ellouise T. Harvey, 86, of Trout Run, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna.  Born Nov. 2, 1931 in Elmira, New York, she was a daughter of the late Carson and Edith (Robinson) Price.  Ellouise retired as a sewing machine operator from Glamorize after more than 30 years of service. In retirement she worked with Helping Hands as a caregiver and also babysat her grandchildren, who she adored. Ellouise was part of the Trout Run UMC Senior Citizens and the Silver Sneakers...

     Carol A. Weaver, 78, of Williamsport, passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, at Valley View Rehab and Nursing Center, Montoursville.      Born May 30, 1940, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Emerson F. and Kathryn O. (Montgomery) Grimm.      A graduate of Williamsport High School, she was formerly employed as a sales clerk for Town and Country and later employed at West Company for more than 25 years. Carol was a...

Virginia A. Oeler-Bartraw, 86, of Williamsport, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018 at the Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital. Surviving is her loving husband, David L. Bartraw. Born March 5, 1932, in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late Alice (Speck) Minnier. Growing up Ginny's fondest memories included roller-skating and driving powder puff race cars as a teenager. Ginny worked in her earlier years as a waitress at Hepburn Diner. She later...