All Obituaries

Albert Gallatin Liddell III, M.D., of Williamsport and Nantucket, MA, passed away peacefully on Nov. 18, 2020. He was 83. A strong sailor, Dr. Liddell nevertheless was swept away with the tremendous surge of humanity on the terrible wave of COVID-19. Born in Pittsburgh to Lavinia (Holmes) Liddell and Albert G. Liddell Jr., Dr. Liddell graduated from North Catholic High School, completed his undergraduate education at Yale University, and received his medical degree from the University of...

     Leslie A. Miller, 56, of Williamsport passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 21, 2021.      Born September 24, 1964 in Danville she was a daughter of the late Herman and Shirley (Forney) Miller.      Leslie graduated from Northumberland Christian School, California University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and McCann School of Business and Technology.      She proudly served her...

Ruth E. Straub, 73, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Surviving is her husband of 51 years, David B. Straub, who was the absolute love of her life. Born Jan. 24, 1947 in Abington, she was a daughter of the late William and Marie (Willard) Wright. Ruth's greatest roles in life were raising her family, making her house a home and serving the Lord. She took great pride in her organization skills and paying attention to details. She...

You may view Joe's funeral services by copying and pasting the following link to your browser: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ni5y0g9jkphnr8j/Joseph%20Evano%20funeral.mp4?dl=0        Joseph Evano, 87, of Williamsport, died peacefully Monday, January 18, 2021 at Embassy of Loyalsock.      Born May 25, 1933 in Central City, he was a son of John and Anna Maslzar Evano. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen L (Woodring) Evano who died Dec. 3, 1986, a...

You may view John's funeral by copying and pasting the following link to your browser: https://www.dropbox.com/s/blg57mkr4wz522b/burleigh%20service.mp4?dl=0   John M. Burleigh, 37, of Williamsport lost his battle to muscular dystrophy Saturday, Jan. 16, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna. Born Sept. 24, 1983 in St. Mary's, Wisconsin he is a son of Donald "Dutch" and Joan Burleigh of Williamsport. John enjoyed going to family gatherings, picnics, Crosscutters baseball...

     The Rev. Dr. Larry A. LeFeber, 77, of South Williamsport went to be with the Lord, on Saturday January 16, 2021.      Born July 31, 1943 in Warsaw, NY he was a son of the late Arthur and Helen (Herkimer) LeFeber. He is a graduate of Lycoming College, Colgate Rochester Divinity School and Boston University where he graduated with a PhD in Religion, Culture, and Personality.      Larry loved ministry and serving with and among...

Judith "Judy" A. Smith, 78, of South Williamsport, passed away surrounded by family Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. Born Dec. 8, 1942 in New Kensington she was a daughter of the late William and Charlotte (Muffley) Gerheim. She graduated from Redbank Valley High School, New Bethlehem in 1960 where she was a member of the golf club. Judy was a school bus driver for over 30 years, driving for Jersey Shore School District from 1976-1985 and Williamsport Area School District from 1987...

Doris J. Ashton, 71, of South Williamsport passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at the Gatehouse. Surviving is her loving husband of 55 years, William H. Ashton, Sr. Born May 7, 1949 in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Virginia (Adams) Fornwalt. Doris was employed in housekeeping and also the school cafeteria at South Williamsport High School for over 10 years. She was a member of the American Legion Post 1 Ladies Auxiliary. Doris was extremely proud to...

Thomas A. Flook, 71 of Williamsport, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 following surgery complications at UPMC Susquehanna. Born Feb. 13, 1949 in Williamsport he was a son of the late Harry and Katherine (Podolski) Flook. He was a graduate of Williamsport High School and was employed by Weis Markets for over 25 years. Tom was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed gardening, bowling and was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Surviving are his three children, Michelle Derrick, of...

     Valiere (Val) E. Pentico, of Williamsport, entered God’s Kingdom on Jan. 11, 2021. He was born in Norfolk, Neb., on May 19, 1946 to Eldred Valiere Pentico and Ella Margaret-Ann Schomberg of Hoskins, Neb.; baptized on June 23, 1946 at the Zion East Lutheran Church in rural Hoskins, Neb.; and confirmed on May 29, 1960 at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Randolph, Neb. Val has always been a faithful follower of Christ.      After graduating from...

You may view Pipemma's funeral and graveside service by copying and pasting the following link to your browser:     https://www.dropbox.com/s/g80qtw8f333w056/Pipemma%20Oman%20Funeral%20Service%202.mp4?dl=0    Pipemma Oman, 78, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 10, 2021 surrounded by her family at home. Surviving is her loving husband of 57 years, Larry Oman who she married on June 6, 1964.      Born March 24, 1942 in...

Sarah M. Young, 87, died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at UPMC Williamsport. Born August 7, 1933 in Bennettsville, SC, she was a daughter of Archie and Ethel Lee (Sanders) Bruce. Sarah attended Sojourner Truth Church and was always available to anyone to talk and counsel them. She volunteered at the American Rescue Workers and enjoyed crossword puzzles and puzzles. Surviving are a son Perry Bruce (Tiffany Harman) of Williamsport, a grandson she raised Kayim Boyce, seven grandchildren, nine...

  You may view Donna's funeral and graveside services by copying and pasting the following link to your browser: https://www.dropbox.com/s/adim1y2umey8u1l/Donna%20Buss%20Funeral.mp4?dl=0      Donna M. Buss, 78, of Williamsport died unexpectedly Friday, January 8, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna. Surviving is her loving husband of 22 years, Richard L. “Rick” Buss, Sr. whom she married, October 24, 1998.      Born December 13, 1942 in Cogan...

You may view Florence's funeral by copying and pasting the following link to your browser: https://www.dropbox.com/s/r9ee1v574ly65hp/Florence%20Metzger%20funeral.mp4?dl=0 Florence Earline Ludwig Metzger peacefully reunited with her heavenly family ~ husband, Thomas (1923-2007); son, Larry (1948-2008); daughters, June Marie Leary (1952-1999) and Lou Anne Bastian (1954-2007) on January 7, 2021 at age 93. She was the daughter of Earl and Ethel (Taucher) Ludwig, and the sister of Myron,...

    You my view Donna's graveside service by copying and pasting the following link to your browser: https://www.dropbox.com/s/z9m6a7gqoplo029/Donna%20Flook%20graveside.mp4?dl=0    Donna L. Flook, 76, of South Williamsport passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Manor Care South.      Born September 2, 1944 in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Alberta Springman.      Donna was a housekeeper at Williamsport Hospital for...

  Carol L. Krah, 76, of Williamsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Born February 24, 1944 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Clark and Berniece Wolf Renninger. Carol was a 1962 graduate of Williamsport High School, was a U.S. Veteran of the Air Force, and was a homemaker. She attended Fairlawn Community Church. Surviving are her loving husband of 47 years Kenneth W. Krah, whom she married July 19, 1974, a brother James Renninger of Hillsgrove, two...

     Lois W. Baker, 96, of South Williamsport passed away peacefully Friday, January 1, 2021 at Roseview Center.      Born April 9, 1924 in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Howard R. and Merab E. (Manning) Rupert.      Lois was a 1942 Graduate of Williamsport High School. She was employed at G.T.E. Sylvania in Montoursville from 1943 to 1953. Lois retired in 1990 from the Williamsport hospital medical records department.  ...

Kevin L. Confer, 59, of Salladasburg passed away unexpectedly following surgery Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna. Surviving is his loving wife and best friend, Sandra L. (Dugas) Confer. They were married June 27, 2015 but shared a total of 14 years of love and laughter. Born Jan. 25, 1961 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Jack R. Confer and Edna (Mahaffey) Confer of Linden. Kevin was employed by Wirerope Works as a machine operator for 20 years. He was a member of...

You may view Winnie's funeral service by copying and pasting the following link to your browser: https://www.dropbox.com/s/eu214hq0yijr0c6/Winifred%20Bower.mp4?dl=0   Winifred (Barber) Bower "Winnie", 94 of South Williamsport, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 at home.   Born April 22, 1926 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Carroll and Loretta (Getz)  Barber. Winnie was pre-deceased by her husband Kenneth Bower, with whom she shared 68 years of...

Marieangela "Marie" Reda, 80, of Loyalsock passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 at UPMC Williamsport. Born April 4, 1940 in Fair Oaks, she was a daughter of the late Nicola and Josephine (Cuda) Rossi. Marie was a graduate of Quaker Valley High School and Sewickley Valley Hospital Nursing Program. She worked as an LPN nurse, providing private in-home care, at several hospitals and nursing homes. Marie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was a talented...