All Obituaries

     Walter C. DeLand, Jr., 79, of Cogan Station, passed away at home Sunday, October 25, 2020 with his loving wife of 42 years by his side.      Born February 1, 1941 in Syracuse, NY, he was a son to the late Walter C. DeLand, Sr. and Marion (Bortel) DeLand.      After graduating from high school, Walt proudly served his country as a United States Marine during the Vietnam Era. He worked as a sales manager at Crown Tire for 35 years; it was...

Bradley Steven Wallace, who was born in Swan Lake, Manitoba, Canada, on July 28, 1968, passed away on Oct. 21, 2020 in Cockeysville, Maryland. He graduated from Loyalsock Township High School in 1986. He was a gifted musician. He sang and played several instruments, performed in high school plays and participated in the State Choral Competition in 1986. In his adult life he lived in Los Angeles, San Diego, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Cockeysville. He worked at...

Ralph M. Cole, Jr. 68, of Williamsport, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at home. Born July, 20, 1952 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Ralph M., Sr. and Joyce A. (Kinney) Cole. Ralph was employed as a custodian at Penn College for over 20 years. He was a member of St. Paul- Calvary United Methodist Church. Ralph enjoyed music and watching history movies.  He had a unique way of doing things Ralph’s way with a great sense of humor, making any time a good time....

Raymond Douglas Poage, Jr., 41, of Linden died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at UPMC Williamsport. Born June 23, 1979 in Williamsport, he was a son of Raymond Douglas, Sr. and Jeanne Marie (Gross) Poage. Doug attended Liberty High School and enjoyed history and collecting antiques. Surviving in addition to his father of Steam Valley are a brother Mark A. Poage. Services will be private at convenience of family.  

     Julie Marie (Audet) Button, 72, of Williamsport formerly of Bound Brook, N.J. passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020.      Born October 26, 1947 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Albert M. and Margaret K. (Turner) Audet.      Julie was a 1965 graduate of St. Joe’s High School and attended the X-ray Technician program at Divine Providence Hospital. She worked as an X-ray Technician in different hospitals and...

     Della M. Kuhns, 71, of Montoursville passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.      Born July 1, 1949 in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late J. Dell and May L. (Wentz) Caldwell.      Della was a 1967 graduate of Williamsport High School. For over 20 years she worked at Labels by Pulizzi, Williamsport. For many years Della taught tax preparation classes and prepared taxes through H&R Block.  ...

     Jeffrey G. “Jeff” Farnsworth, 45, of Williamsport was born on November 21, 1974 and passed away doing exactly what he was supposed to be doing. The dates do not matter nearly as much as the time in between.      The child of Donald G. Farnsworth and JoAnn (Jacobs) McMullan, Jeff was born in Williamsport, PA, but touched lives across the country.      Always one for a joke, Jeff had many friends and graduated from Williamsport...

     Carmelina J. "Carm" McMunn, 101, of Williamsport, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, William McMunn.      Born April 11, 1919, in Brookland, she was a daughter of the late Alphonso and Michelina (Formica) Cosentino.      Carm was a 1936 graduate of Gaines High School and later graduated from Chown's Business School, Buffalo, N.Y. She worked...

John E. Chenoweth Jr., 94, of York, sailed to his heavenly port on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Surviving is his loving wife of 42 years M. Louise (Lefever) Chenoweth. Born September 18, 1925,in Warriors Mark,he was a son of the late John E., Sr., and Mildred (Harpster) Chenoweth. Like many young menof the time, John felt the call of duty and left school early to join the military. A true American hero, John served his country proudly in the US Navy aboard the USS Canberra during World War II...

      Cynthia Leona “Cindy” Tubbs, 55, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at home surrounded by her family after a courageous fight against cancer.      Born January 31, 1965 in Corning, NY she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Sr. and Helen (Haynes) Baker.      Cindy enjoyed reading, motorcycle rides, and sewing, especially quilts and blankets. A true friend who would do anything for anyone, she will be greatly missed by all who...

A memorial service was held for Archie on October 13.  You may view the service by copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9sld9w7qdww52xg/Lowe%20Memorial%20Service.mp4?dl=0         Dennis E. “Archie” Lowe, 61, succumbed to extended health problems on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his mountain home in Troy. Born in Jersey Shore on May 25, 1959, he was the youngest and undeniably the most adventurous child to...

Esther L. Greenawalt, 87, of Williamsport passed away with family by her side Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center. Born January 10, 1933, in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Edmound and Ann (Wagner) Fischer. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School and retired from Sylvania after thirty years of employment. During retirement Esther continued to work part time at Penn College in the dining service department.   Esther was a member of Church of Our...

    Naomi L. Leidhecker, 91, of Williamsport went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 1, 2020.     Born September 1, 1929 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lena (McMichael) Fuller and adoptive parents Raymond and Margaret (Paulhamus) Hill.     Naomi graduated from Williamsport High School in 1947. She was a member of St. Michaels Lutheran Church, Cogan Station where she served many years on the Church council. She was employed by the...

    A graveside service was held on Tuesday October 6.  You may copy and paste the following link, into your browser, to view she service: https://www.dropbox.com/s/acryg4077qvy41x/Mary%20Helen%20Gingery%20Graveside.mp4?dl=0   Mary Helen Gingery, 88, of Nisbet passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at AristaCare of Loyalsock.      Born May 31, 1932 in Fort Worth, TX, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Bertha (Cason) Solomon.    ...

     S. Juanita Shaw, 100 years young, previously of Orchard Avenue, Montoursville, passed away peacefully at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville on Friday September 25, 2020.         Born February 10, 1920, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of Ray D. and Sara E. (Hain) Compton. Juanita was a 1938 graduate of Williamsport High School.        Juanita was the beloved wife of the late Robert M. Shaw, and they...

    Carol Ann Fisher, 60, of Muncy passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 after a courageous fight against cancer. Surviving is her loving husband, Donley F. Fisher.      Born August 10, 1960 in Williamsport she was a daughter of C. Thomas Waltz, of Trout Run and the late Dorothy Mae (Kozen) Waltz.      She was a 1978 graduate of Williamsport High School. Carol was an avid reader, who loved life and enjoyed spending every free moment with her...

  Donald R. Kittle, 81, of Linden, died peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 at Manor Care North, Williamsport. Surviving is his loving wife of 63 years, Myral (Welch) Kittle whom he married on Aug. 31, 1957. Born Dec. 31, 1938 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Alanson and Charlotte (Richards) Kittle. Don was a 1956 graduate of Williamsport High School and was employed at AVCO-Textron for 35 years. He attended Pine Run United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Lucky 12...

     Charlotte M. Meixel, 87, of Williamsport, died peacefully Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Aristacare at Loyalsock. Surviving are her husband of 56 years Lewis M. Meixel, Sr., whom she married on September 5, 1964.      Born November 1, 1933 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Charles and May (McCaslin) Rogers.      Charlotte had worked as a waitress at Fry’s Turkey Ranch and Summit Lodge, and also assisted her husband in their seal...

     Gary E. “Buster” Laudenslager, Jr., 53, of Williamsport died unexpectedly Friday, September 18, 2020.      Born October 27, 1966 in Williamsport, he was a son of Connie (Packer) Ferringer and a step-son of Gavin Ferringer.      He worked at Williamsport Steel Container for 10 years. Buster lived life to the fullest and to the best of his ability. He was a friend to all and was admired for his take it or leave it personality. He...

     William Larue Lawson, 90, of English Center passed away September 16, 2020.      Born June 8, 1930 in Williamsport, to the late John E. Sr. and Gladys (Shoup) Lawson.      William retired from PennDOT after 27 years of service. Before that he was a cabinet maker in Philadelphia.      He is survived by two sisters, Ethel Rockwell and Harriet Scoppa both of Williamsport; two brothers, S. Keith Lawson of FL and Richard Fullmer...