All Obituaries

Christofer Morrow Ott, 36, of Williamsport passed away suddenly Monday, September 13, 2021 in the home that he shared with his mother and grandfather. Born December 15, 1984 in Williamsport he is the beloved son of Kathy (Morrow) Ott and grandson of Dr. Elmer C. Morrow both of Williamsport. Chris was a 2003 graduate of Williamsport High School. He was employed as a cashier at Weis Markets for 16 years, a job that he absolutely loved. He enjoyed NASCAR and watching all sports on TV. Chris...

Dennis Paul Baker, 73, of Williamsport died Monday, September 13, 2021. Born April 1, 1948 he was a son of the late Blanchard and Martha (Solomon) Baker. Paul worked several jobs and had a personality larger than life. He loved to tell jokes and could embellish any story to make those around him laugh. Paul enjoyed watching wrestling on TV and being with his family. He loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. Surviving are three sisters, Marlene Baker of Williamsport, Linda...

     Charles S. "Stan" Weaver, 90, of Williamsport, died peacefully on September 12, 2021 at The Gatehouse.      Born April 15, 1931 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late S. Calvin and E. Edna (Rhoads) Weaver. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dori (Drawbaugh) Weaver, whom he married on January 1, 1951. Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Craig (Gale) Weaver; two granddaughters: Addie (Matthew Bruce) Weaver of Dexter, Michigan; Kacie...

      Michael David Gibbs, 57, of Montoursville died unexpectedly Sunday, September 12, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.       Born October 6, 1963 in Williamsport he was a son of the late Caroline I. (Carey) Gibbs.       Michael worked at John Savoy & Son in Montoursville for the past 18 years. He was extremely talented in woodworking and was always building something. He loved baking cakes and spending time with his family.  ...

     John E. “Jack” Paucke, 88, of Williamsport died peacefully Thursday, September 9, 2021, at The Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital.      Born March 11, 1933 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Albert J., Sr. and Delores E. (Hannen) Paucke.      Surviving is his wife of 68 years, Barbara J. (Brennan) Paucke, whom he married October 17, 1953.      Surviving in addition to his wife are four children, Kim...

     Rita M. Crawley, 96, of Williamsport, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at Embassy of Loyalsock.      She was born in Williamsport to Frank and Margaret Murray Bower on May 29, 1925. Rita was formerly from Grimesville Road and lived most recently in Montoursville, Pa.      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 1992 by Harold L. Crawley, her Husband of 45 years; seven brothers and two sisters, Lavern, Benard, Harold,...

     Nancy J. Hessert, 86, of South Williamsport passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021.      Born June 1, 1935 in South Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Edward D. and Sarah B. (Ward) Hessert.      Surviving is a sister, Helen S. Brooke of South Williamsport; a niece and nephew, Susan Metzger (Joseph) of Mill Hall and Gary Hessert (Jean) of Williamsport; a special friend, Barbara Snyder of South Williamsport; sister-in-law, Joann...

Betty Jane Derr, 93, of Salladasburg, went home with the Lord Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, surrounded by family at the home of her sister. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Bennett Lee "Ben" Derr, on Nov. 25, 2019. Born Oct. 9, 1927 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Rhoda (Ishman) Fisher. Betty attended Stoney Gap School and worked as a seamstress for Weldons and Woolrich until her retirement. She attended Anthony Baptist Church...

You may view Dale's funeral service by pasting thos link into your browser: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xtj34nvwbd99bpf/Dale%20Bower%20funeral.mp4?dl=0   Dale Vincent Bower, 90, formerly of Loyalsock Township, died peacefully with family by his side on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, at RiverWoods in Lewisburg. Surviving is the love of his life and college sweetheart, Mary S. (Hoffman) Bower, whom he married on August 13, 1960. Born October 14, 1930, in the "Squire Hayes House"...

      To watch Toms Celebration of life copy and paste the link below into your web browser      https://www.dropbox.com/s/88dozxdjd8gy2yz/Thomas%20Shellenberger.mp4?dl=0        Thomas H. Shellenberger, 73 of Williamsport passed away at his home on September 2 surrounded by his wife of 52 years and his daughters.       He was born in Lewistown, PA on September 14, 1947, the son of David A. and Beatrice...

     Robert W. "Bob" Miller, Sr. 74, of South Williamsport died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021 at his home. Surviving is his wife of 18 years, June E. (Zartman) Miller.      Born May 29, 1947, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Egbert Miller (Olive) and Betty J. (Greaney) Hall.      Bob was a 1966 graduate of Williamsport High School. He was a truck driver for Miller’s Trucking for many years before retiring from Milton...

Berniece Ayers Funk, 81, passed away in her sleep at the Williamsport Home on Aug. 31, 2021. She now has joined her daughter, Diann Ellen Bateman Becker, her parents, Robert John Ayers and Ethel Mary Hawk Ayers and her beloved husband, Lester Funk in the heavenly choir. She was born on Feb. 1, 1940 in Williamsport, graduated from Williamsport High School class of 1958 and was a resident Lycoming County for most of her 81 years. She was married to her true love, Lester Funk on Aug. 10,...

     Mary Anne Springman Doebler, 78, of Williamsport passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at ManorCare South, Williamsport.      Born November 21, 1942 in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Martin D. and Eilene (Haag) Beach.      Mary Anne was a 1960 graduate of Williamsport High School. For many years she was a secretary for Susquehanna Health systems and the family practice residency program.      She enjoyed...

Robert G. Harman, 70, of South Williamsport died peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 at UPMC Williamsport. Born Nov. 20, 1950 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Samuel J. and Alice M. (Andrews) Harman. Bob earned a bachelor's degree in commercial science from Tiffin University in Ohio. He was employed at the Williamsport Hospital for over 25 years, working in Emergency and Operations Room admissions. During retirement, he worked part-time as a driver for...

Bernice A. Hockman, 88, of Williamsport died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at the Gatehouse. Born May 5, 1933 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Leslie and Gladys (Tice) Lord. Bernice was a graduate of Williamsport High School. She retired from the former Bailey Meters. Bernice was an avid bowler and bowled in many leagues throughout the area. She also enjoyed playing cards, bingo and attending Crosscutter games. Bernice was a cat lover and will be missed by her Ya-Ya...

    Sydney R. Morris, 68, of Williamsport, died peacefully, Thursday, August 26, 2021 at UPMC Williamsport. Born February 10, 1953 in Lock Haven, she was a daughter of Matthew and Phyllis (Lose) Conway. Sydney was a graduate of Lock Haven High School. She had worked at STEP, Inc., Weldons, Brodart, and Lowes. She loved making her house into a home and being with her family. Surviving are her loving husband of 42 years David A. Morris, whom she married May 26, 1979, a son...

     Mary J. Steinbacher, 85, died peacefully, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 in Conway, South Carolina. Surviving is her loving husband of 67 years, Bernard F. Steinbacher.      Born Dec. 5, 1935 in Ringtown she was a daughter of the late Michael and Edna (Klingerman) Frye.      Mary was a 1953 graduate of Williamsport High School and her greatest role in life was making her house a home and being a wife, mother and grandmother. Mary was an excellent...

     Linda Pauline Hammond, 74, of Williamsport went to be with her Lord Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at UPMC Williamsport. Surviving is her loving husband of 54 years, Donald E. Hammond whom she married February 4, 1967.      Born January 5, 1947 in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Leonard G. and Mary E. (Pysher) Bensinger.      Linda was a 1964 graduate of South Williamsport High School. For over 30 years, Linda shared her compassion...

     Karen L. Swinehart, 64, of Williamsport died unexpectedly on Monday, August 23, 2021 at home.      Born December 31, 1956 in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Robert L. and Marylynn D. (Bartlett) Swinehart.      She was a 1974 graduate of Williamsport High School. Karen recently worked at Spartronics formerly known as Primus Technologies. She enjoyed yardsales, attending Crosscutters games, Little League pin trading and...

You may view Sonny's graveside service by pasting this link into your browser: https://www.dropbox.com/s/x47w02ccjwj1zep/Theodore%20Larson%20graveside.mp4?dl=0   Theodore Stewart “Sonny” Larson, 93, of Williamsport, died peacefully, Friday, August 20, 2021, at his home, with his family by his side. Born April 29, 1928 in Duboistown, he was a son of Frederick Arthur and Marion Bonner Larson. Surviving is his loving wife of 70 years, Carla I. (Bordinger) Larson, whom...