All Obituaries

Eugene R. Bennardi, 88, of South Williamsport, passed away on Thursday May 19, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary (Frey) Bennardi. Born February 8, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was a son of the late Rudolph and Anne (Richardson) Bennardi. Eugene was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, a former member of the Newberry Lions and the Williamsport Jaycee’s. Eugene leaves behind his wife and two children, Kimberly and Kevin...

     Charles Robert "Chuck" Bailey IV, 62 of Williamsport passed away on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. Surviving is his loving wife of 15 years, Toni L. Urban.      Born July 18, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio where he lived most of his life until he met his wife Toni and moved to Williamsport.      Chuck was a graduate of Firelands High School, Ohio. He was currently employed at UPMC Susquehanna for the last...

Esther M. Hopewell, 91, of Rose Valley passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the Williamsport Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, LaMar Hopewell in 1998. Born December 25, 1930 in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Joel and Martha (Mantz) Benjamin. Esther was a member of South Williamsport United Methodist Church. She often could be found helping her husband with his business, LaMar Hopewell Hauling but spent the majority of her time turning a house into a home for her...

     Amy M. Patt, 45, of South Williamsport passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at UPMC Williamsport.      Born November 9, 1976 in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Dennis G. Feist and Susan A. (Follmer) Feist of Nisbet.      Amy graduated from South Williamsport High School in 1995. She was a member of Loyal Order of Moose #145, South Williamsport. For many years Amy was the caregiver for her grandmother, the late Susan...

       Charles H. Shannon, Jr., 88, of Cogan Station passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at the Gatehouse. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Delores J. Shannon. Together they spent 47 blissful years before her passing on October 18, 2019.      Born October 26, 1933 in Mifflinburg he was a son of the late Charles H. Sr. and Gladys (Bowersox) Shannon.      He was a 1952 graduate of Cornwall High School and proudly served his country...

Barbara Dolores Shemory, 92, of Jersey Shore passed away surrounded by family Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at home. Born Sept. 4, 1929, in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late William and Beulah (Shank) Clark. Dolores graduated from Williamsport High School and married Orvis C. Shemory who preceded her in death. Her greatest role in life was being was being a wife and mother, taking care of her home and family. She was a member of Jersey Shore Presbyterian Church. Dolores found...

Sandra L. Roy, 79, of Montoursville, passed peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021 at the Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital. Born July 25, 1942 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late John R. Hannen and Kathleen M. (O’Brien) Manny, and step-daughter to, Raymond W. Manny. Sandra and her husband, Frank H. Roy, were married on Valentine’s Day in 1959 and shared 62 wonderful years together. In 1991, Sandra retired from the Williamsport School...

     Christine R. Neufer, 68, of South Williamsport passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at home.      Born April 11, 1954 in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Melvin Sr. and Wilhelmina (Clark) Crist.      Christine earned an Associates degree from W.A.C.C. currently Pennsylvania College of Technology. She worked at Williamsport Area District Service for 25 years until retirement. Christine enjoyed spending time with her family.  ...

Bonnie J. Heivly, 77, of Montoursville, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas G. Heivly. Born November 5, 1944, in Huntersville, she was a daughter of the late Francis E. and Florence M. (Fox) Brown. Bonnie graduated from Williamsport High School, and worked at Sylvania for 17 years and Home Interiors for 20 years. She was affiliated with Faith United Methodist Church, enjoyed traveling out...

     Terry J. Kepler, 77, of Trout Run passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at ManorCare Williamsport South. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carol Kepler.      Born January 23, 1945 in Williamsport he was a son of the late Guy and Doris (Crist) Kepler.      Terry worked in the maintenance department at Brodart for many years. He formerly attended All Saints Episcopal Church. Whether he was hunting, fishing, or driving back country roads,...

     Cody Dean Harman, 22, of Loyalsock Township, fought the good fight and earned his angel wings on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at The Gatehouse surrounded by his Nanny, Aunt Ashley Harman, and his special nurse of 17 years, Jan Rivera.      Cody was born September 30, 1999, in Williamsport to the biological parents of Amber Kuns Sayles  and Christopher Dean. He was adopted in September, 2005 by Mary Beth Harman whom he called...

     Fern C. Sedlock, 92, of Williamsport, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Muncy Place. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of nearly 70 years, Louis P. Sedlock on March 12, 2020.      Born February 11, 1930 in Hellertown she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Mildred (Carter) Dickert.      She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish.      Fern and her husband, Louis were the owners and...

     You may watch Bill's funeral by pasting this link into your browser: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9qhg41m2qzinrxx/William%20Fritz%20funeral%20service.mp4?dl=0 William E. “Bill” Fritz, Sr., 88, of South Williamsport, passed away peacefully May 5, 2022 at Valley View Nursing Center. Surviving is his loving wife Laverta M. (Harlan) Fritz who he married on Sept. 10, 1958.      Born February 11, 1934 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late...

Patricia Ann Grimes,75, of Cogan Station passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at her home. Patricia was born in Williamsport on March 19, 1947, to Leo and Genevieve Kibler (Hartman). She was a devoted member Hillview Baptist Church. Patricia last worked as an inspector at Primus Technologies; ensuring the circuitry of emergency vehicles was in working order. Patricia is survived by her loving husband, Clifton Grimes. Services will be private.

  Ronald T. Butters, 81, of Williamsport, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Rose View Center surrounded by his loving family. Surviving is his loving wife, Sandra L. (Dunlap) Butters, whom he would have celebrated 59 years of marriage with on June 29th. Born on November 2, 1940, in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Matthew Paul and Mary (Hiller) Butters. Ron attended St. Mary’s and graduated from Williamsport High School in 1959.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran...

Rhonda L. Portanova, 59, of Williamsport, entered her new heavenly home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, joining her beloved husband Tom, who she missed immensely since his unexpected passing on January 26, 2018. Born August 10, 1962 in Baldwin Park, CA to the late Charlotte M. (Ainsworth) Beran, Rhonda always felt blessed by the family God chose for her, always claiming she had the best mother and siblings. Time spent with family and gathering together was of utmost...

Cecil W. Best, 80, of Linden, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital. Surviving is his loving wife of 63 years, Virginia L. (Tilburg) Best. Born July 9, 1941, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Cecil R. and Beatrice (Grimes) Best. Cecil retired after 34 years of employment from Textron Lycoming. At an early age Cecil became a certified rescue Skin diver and also obtained his Pilot’s license. In his...

     Nancy Lee Ward, 83, of Cogan Station passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 with family by her side at the Gatehouse of Divine Providence.      Born February 5, 1939 in Williamsport she was the daughter of the late Arthur Leroy and Sarah E. (Plotts) Miller.      She was a 1957 graduate of South Williamsport High School and retired from AT&T, formerly Bell Telephone after many years of service.  Nancy was a life member of First Church...

Lillian G. Fry, 97, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center. Born April 5, 1925 in Trout Run, she was a daughter of the late Boyd and Erma (Krotzer) Bower. Lillian was a life-long, active member of the Trout Run United Methodist Church. Her greatest role in life was being a wife and mother, taking care of her home, raising her daughters and loving on her cats. She enjoyed knitting, was an excellent cook and also loved to...

     Pat L. Shaffer, 75, of Allenwood, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family. She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Michael J. "Mike" Shaffer.      Born March 15, 1947 in Williamsport she was a daughter of Anna (Shaffer) Mullinex of Williamsport and the late Paul Rice Sr.       Most recently, she was employed at Spartronics, formerly known as Primus and...