All Obituaries

Michael T. “Mike” Banzhaf, 65, of Williamsport passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at the Haven Place. Born June 19, 1958 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Jack R. and Mary E. (Stopper) Banzhaf. Mike was a 1977 graduate of Williamsport High School, and was proud to be part of the reunion committee since graduation. He earned an associate’s degree in culinary arts from the former W.A.C.C. Mike worked at Harvest Moon in Newberry for many years.   Mike...

Linda A. Johnson, 74, of Williamsport, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday September 20, 2023. Born on November 5, 1948, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Ira and Katherine (Goodrich) Johnson. Linda was a devoted Christian who enjoyed going to church, reading her Bible, and listening to old fashioned Christian music. Family was important to Linda and she could be found at every family picnic or holiday gathering. She loved all animals, especially birds and her calm...

To watch the graveside service of Grace please click here.   Grace A. (Hensler) Kinley, 98, of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, September 20 at Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born August 11, 1925 in Pennsdale, she was the daughter of the late Norman P. and Anna J. (Fry) LeVan. Grace was a 1944 graduate of Williamsport High School and retired from food service with the Williamsport Area School District at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School. She was also a faithful...

To view the funeral services of Dorothy please click here. Dorothy P. Douty, 100, of Williamsport passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the Presbyterian Home. Born June 12, 1923 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Mechley) Phleger. Dorothy was a 1939 graduate of Jersey Shore High School. After high school, she went on to work at Brodart as a sorter. She married the love of her life, Allen L. Douty on August 16, 1942 and together they celebrated 56 years...

      Frederick T. (Fred) Morris, 85, of Williamsport passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 18, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Doris L. (Lusk) Morris.       Born March 2, 1938 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Frederick S. and Mary (Thompson) Morris.       Fred was a “jack-of-all-trades” but found his main passion in mechanics and motorcycles. In his early years, he was an avid motorcycle racer...

     Matthew C. “Matt” Stine, 44, of Trout Run, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at UPMC Williamsport.      Born on April 16, 1979, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Wayne E. and Mary H. (Campbell) Stine. Matt graduated from Liberty High School in 1998. He worked for Giant Grocery Stores for several years before his symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy took over his physical health. Quiet and reserved, Matt never complained and loved...

     Stephen S. “Steve” Wright, 73, of Duboistown, passed away suddenly Sunday, September 10, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Karen E. (Fleeger) Wright, whom he loved to the moon and back.      Born January 19, 1950, in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Sterling and Vivian (Hauser) Wright.      Steve was a 1968 graduate of Williamsport Area High School. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Air...

Ralph A. Cerrato, 81, of Williamsport, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at home. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Joy (Reitsma) Cerrato. Born October 1, 1941, in Newark, NJ, he was the son of Anthony and Jeanette (Sicoli) Cerrato. After graduating high school, Ralph attended both Union Jr. College and Seton Hall University where he earned an associate’s degree. Using his degree, he spent his career as a chemist at Cargille Laboratories, Inc in Cedar Grove,...

     Dolores Jean Keaner Harman, 90, formerly of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023 in Sayre, PA. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James B. Harman whom she married August 14, 1954 and shared 45 years with until his passing in 1999.      Born January 17, 1933 in Williamsport she was a daughter of William M. and Q. Esther (Hinkel) Keaner.      Jean was a 1950 graduate of South Williamsport High...

      Ronald Lee Hamilton, affectionately known as Ron or Ronnie, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023, in Jersey Shore, just shy of his 60th birthday. Born in Williamsport on September 11, 1963, Ronnie was a man of great character and spirit who touched the lives of everyone he met with his kindness, friendliness, and thoughtful nature.       He was a beloved son of the late Donald LaRue and Flora Jane (Dibble) Hamilton.       Ronnie was...

Marian J. Hodge, 90, of Nisbet passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center. Born May 1, 1933, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Genevieve (Walker) Hoffman. Marian was a graduate of Williamsport High School Class of 1951. She retired from Litton Industries and GTE Sylvania after 43 years of service. Marian was a devoted mother and grandmother. Family was everything to her. Her love and kindness were evident in the way she cared...

William R. Kinzie flew from his mortal bonds on August 30, enveloped in the love and gratitude of his family and lit on his way by the blue supermoon. Born in his mother Verna Mae Kinzie’s bed to Nick Lucas’ Tiptoe Through the Tulips with Me humming on the radio, he died in his own bed in Barbours, PA, to the sounds of his grandson’s ethereal music. A shyly joyful, daringly humorous follower of God, Bill made sure that everyone who met him felt seen and everyone who spoke...

Craig A. Lyons, 65, of South Williamsport, passed away on Wednesday August 30, 2023, at The Gatehouse. Born February 24, 1958, in Williamsport, he was a son of Lila (Gearhart) Wensel. Craig graduated from South Williamsport High School in 1977, and worked for several manufacturing companies as a machinist. He married the love of his life, Ramona “Tammy” (Wilt) Lyons, on July 19, 1980. Craig always had hobbies and interests, including golfing and pool in his earlier years. He was...

To watch the Memorial service of Jim click here.         James “Jim” W. Boring, 64, of Williamsport, passed away Monday, August 28 2023 at home surrounded by family. He leaves behind his loving wife of 43 years, Charlene M. (Ropchock) Boring.      Born July 28, 1959 in Hastings, he was the son of the late Harry R. Sr. and Tressie A. (Adams) Boring.      Jim was a hardworking and dedicated employee, spending over 30 years...

     Edmund R. “Ed” Kennedy, 86, of Old Lycoming Township passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Surviving is his loving wife of 65 years, Rita A. (Rodgers) Kennedy whom he married on October 11, 1958.      Born July 31, 1937 in Clearfield, he was a son of the late Edmund “Ted” J. and Josephine (Shamp) Kennedy.      He was a graduate of St. Frances High School and was a foreman with Pennsylvania...

Patrick “Pat” Eugene Fink, 61, of Cogan Station passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at home. Born September 23, 1961 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Bernard and Evelyn (Miller) Fink. Pat spent his entire career as a welder, demonstrating his analytical mind and meticulous attention to detail. His work was not just a job, it was a craft, one that he perfected over many years. He proudly worked for Kibbe Boiler and Dixon AC & R.  Outside of his work, Pat had...

Anne Eulalia (Farabaugh) Donnelly, 95, of Williamsport, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at The Williamsport Home. Anne married Charles Lawrence Donnelly on November 23, 1950, in Pittsburgh. He preceded her in death in April of 1951. Anne was born in a family farmhouse located in “Cressoretto”, Allegheny Twp, Cambria County, PA, on June 3, 1928. She was a daughter of the late Maurice Sylvester Farabaugh and Jeanne Anne (Parrish) Farabaugh. Anne graduated from Mount...

Paul E. Fenton, 58, of Williamsport, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving husband and partner of 13 years, Charles “Chuck” Esposito-Fenton. Born July 8, 1965 in Sayre, he is a son of the late Johnathan and Esther (Johnson) Fenton. After high school, Paul went on to help others as a caregiver to people in their homes. In his spare time, he was an avid baker, often creating delicious cakes, brownies, and...

Keith I. Coup, 64, of Williamsport, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Rose View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born June 8, 1959, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Glenn W. and Anna L. (Horn) Coup. Keith attended Williamsport High School and previously worked for both John Savoy and Sons, Inc. and Ralph S. Alberts Co., Inc. Keith enjoyed woodworking as a hobby, making several coffee tables and entertainment centers for friends and family. If he was not woodworking,...

Don A. Harlan, 87, of Cogan Station passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at the Williamsport Home. He was greeted at heavens gates by his beloved sons Wayne and Randy and wife Christine who preceded him in death on August 4, 2023. Born July 12, 1936 in White Pine, he was a son of the late Milton and Mary (Bonnell) Harlan. Don married his beloved wife, Christine L. (Shultz) Harlan on October 24, 1959 and together they spent 63 years creating a beautiful life. Don retired as a machinist...