All Obituaries

Sandra J. Morse, 71, of Williamsport, died peacefully Friday, May 25, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born August 22, 1946, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late James C. and Phyllis J. (Stanley) Martin. Sandra graduated from Loyalsock High School and worked for Brodart for over 30 years. She enjoyed...

Barry L. Loner, Sr., 68, of Williamsport died unexpectedly Monday, May 14, 2018. Born September 24, 1949 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Nelson and Bessie (Phillips) Loner. Barry was an avid New York Yankees fan who enjoyed...

Nancy Lee Vassallo, 87, of Williamsport, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 12, 2018.  She was  surrounded by her loving family. Born July 20, 1930 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late James and Phyllis (Staley) Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years Daniel F. Vassallo on February 21, 2000. Nancy was a 1949 graduate of Williamsport High School. She was a member of Buchanan Baptist...

Chester M. Peachey, 79, of Trout Run, died Saturday, May 12, 2018, at his residence. Born Jan. 7, 1939, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Elam and Barbara Yoder Peachey. Chester graduated from Bellville Mennonite High School. Chester farmed for many years before furthering his education and receiving a certificate in electrical occupations. He retired at age 65. Chester enjoyed spending time with family, helping anybody in need and traveling the continent with his wife....

Margaret Ann "Margie" O’Bryan, 72, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 11, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones. Born Dec. 7, 1945, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of Martin (Ted) and Irene Povish Miller. Margie was a 1964 graduate of Williamsport Area High School. She worked as a Nurses Aid at Williamsport Hospital and then became a phlebotomist and took a position with Divine Providence Hospital. She always said, "The best...

Marvin L. Crawford, 71, of Williamsport, died peacefully Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital. Born November 26, 1946 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Marvin F. and Jean L. (Bordy) Crawford. Marvin was a 1966 graduate of Williamsport High School and enlisted into the United States Army where he served during Vietnam.  He was a truck driver for DHL and a team leader/foreman at Grummans, LLV Division. He was a member of Pine...

Betty J. Baker, 74, of Williamsport, died peacefully Friday, May 11, 2018, at her home. Born Dec. 3, 1943, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur Weigle and Florence (Bechdel) Finnerty. Betty worked in housekeeping for 25 years at Divine Providence Hospital. She enjoyed woodworking, playing bingo and loved to dance. Betty was a champion horseshoe player. Surviving are siblings, Donald Weigle and Florence Bower, both of Williamsport; and her best...

Jane E. Lee “Cookie”, 71, of Cogan Station, died peacefully Thursday, May 10, 2018, at the Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, William L. Lee Sr. on February 13, 2013. Born October 5, 1946 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Edward R. and Margaret E. (Klopp) Bergey. She was a 1965 graduate of South Williamsport High School. Jane was employed by Wegmans since their opening...

Vern A. DeTato, 63, of Montoursville, passed away surrounded by his family Monday, May 7, 2018 at UPMC-Susquehanna-Williamsport.   Surviving is his wife of 44 years, Theresa (Dolan) DeTato. Born June 3, 1954 in Berwick, he was a son of the late Ramon and Area (Harvey) DeTato. Vern was a graduate of Williamsport High School.  He was employed by the Loyalsock School District as head of maintenance where he retired from in 2008.  Vern had a love and...

  Shirley Jean Duck, 82, of Williamsport, died peacefully, Saturday, May 5, 2018 at The Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital. Born December 1, 1935 in Loganton, she was a daughter of J. David and S. Theressa (Fidler) Renninger. Shirley was a 1955 graduate of Sugar Valley High School. She was a cook for over 45  years at many local restaurants including Lee’s Diner, Red Rooster, and Benjie’s. She enjoyed cooking and spending time...