Mrs. Ruth E. Hanford, 85, longtime resident of South Williamsport, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at Rose View Center, Williamsport. Born Aug. 31, 1934, at Fairfield Township, Lycoming County, she was the daughter of the late Preston Earl and Vera Alice (Drick) Shaner. Ruth and…

Frederick E. Nicewinter, 93, of Muncy passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at the Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Unit of Muncy. A full obituary will follow in the Sun-Gazette Oct. 1 and on our website next week. Arrangements have been entrusted to McCarty~Thomas Funeral…

Penny L. (Bowen) Hulbert, 54, of Wellsboro, died on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. She was born on Dec. 6, 1964. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. Wellsboro, with Rev. Dan Dykes officiating.

John L. Naval, 99, of Woodward Avenue, Lock Haven, passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at Haven Skilled Rehabilitation and Nursing. Private services will be at the convenience of the family. Online thoughts and memories can be made at www.yost-gedonfuneralhome.com.

Shirley M. Guffey, 85, of Turbotville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, with her family by her side. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 16, at Brooks Funeral Home & Cremation Svc. PC, 207 Broadway St., Turbotville, where a funeral service will…

Carl E. “Pap-Pap” Lucas, 93, of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Jean M. (Mauck) Lucas. Born Jan. 18, 1926, in Williamsport, he was the son of the…

Janet G. Baker, 75, Lawrenceville, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects Monday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., followed by a service at 7:30 p.m., at Tussey-Mosher Funeral…

Nancy Goertz Meredith Salabes, 84, passed away Aug. 27, 2019, in Nokomis, Fla., where she had resided since 1978. Born on March 24, 1935, in Williamsport, Nancy was a daughter of William and Anna Mae Goertz. Nancy was an active volunteer at historic Spanish Point…

Mark R. Fay, 52, of Potter Brook, Westfield, died Monday, Aug. 12, 2019. Friends may attend a visitation at the Potter Brook People’s Church on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. Arrangements are with Olney Funeral Home, Ulysses.

Shirley J. McClain, 70, of Cogan Station, passed away at home on Sept. 10, 2019. She was born in Williamsport on March 22, 1949, a daughter of the late Bernard and Irma (Waltz) Paulhamus, of Cogan Station. She was married Sept 30, 1978, to Stephen…

Beverly A. (Dickinson) Garver, 81, Middlebury Center, passed away at her home on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com

Danielle Ruth Schaar, 35, Westfield, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Westfield United…

Shirley JoAnn McClain, 70, of Cogan Station, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at her home. A full obituary will appear at a later date. www.KnightConferFuneralHome.com

Patricia Gail “Pat” (Kring) Bickel, 78, wife of Shuman Bickel, of Avis, passed away on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, at Manor Care, Jersey Shore. Born in Johnstown on Jan. 30, 1941, Pat was the daughter of the late Maurice (Slim) and Evelyn (Wilson) Kring. Pat…

Alford M. Nelson Jr., 81, of Jersey Shore, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. A full obituary will be published in Sunday’s edition. www.WelkerFuneralHome.com

Nancy Louise Clark, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at AristaCare surrounded by her family. She was the wife of I. Bart Clark Jr., with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Nancy was born on Feb. 28,…

Charles E. “Chase” Miller, 89, a resident of Jersey Shore, passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 8, 1929, in Mill Hall, the son of the late Franklin T. Miller and the…

Doris L. Rickert, 86, formerly of Watsontown, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in East Petersburg, where she had been residing with her daughter, Sharon Schultz. Born April 5, 1933, in Anthony Township, Montour County, she was the daughter of the…

Abigayle Nicole Bobinger, 19, of Plunketts Creek Township, died in an automobile accident on Route 87 Highway, Sept. 8, 2019. She was born July 20, 2000, in Biloxi, Miss., a daughter of Mark Bobinger and Latisha N. LeBeau. Abigayle was a graduate of Harrison Central…

Marina Digenakis, 37, of Muncy, passed away surrounded by her family Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. Born Sept. 2, 1982, in Athens, Greece, she was the oldest daughter of Kimon Digenakis and Carol Ann (Ulrich) Digenakis, who survive. Marina was a 2000…

Victor R. D’Orazio, 98, of Olney, Md., passed away on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, in his home with family by his side. He was the husband of the late Debbie L. D’Orazio, who passed in July of 2018, and would have celebrated their 70th anniversary…

Frederick Nelson Cotner, 88, of McEwensville, passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. Born Oct. 10, 1930, in Montour County, he was the son of the late Nelson and Rena (Crawford) Cotner. He graduated from the former Turbotville High School in 1948. He married his loving…

Earnest H. Briggs Sr., 85, of Lincolnton, N.C., died Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Friends may call at Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, on Saturday, Sept. 14, from noon to 2 p.m., with funeral services at 2 p.m.

Daniel Bruce Alberts, 64, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 5, 2019, after a courageous battle against cancer. He retired from the Bureau of Land Management in the State of Utah, after many years of dedicated service. Dan loved nature and enjoyed spending quality time…

Carol L. Welshans, 56, of Jersey Shore, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born Nov. 28, 1962, in Jersey Shore, she was a daughter to Paul L. Welshans and the former Sarah A. Wise. She was preceded in death by…

Alexis (Smith) Hamilton, also known as “Ann” or “Cookie,” died Sept. 8, 2019. She was born Feb. 3, 1951, in Charleston, W.Va. Survived by her husband, Floyd; and children, Paul and Kellie. She leaves behind a legacy of family to include nieces and nephews whom…

Navin D. “Doug” Schultz, 62, of Muncy, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, at his home. Born Sept. 20, 1956, in Muncy Valley, he was a son of Patricia M. (Kilcoyne) Schultz and the late Harold E. Schultz. Doug loved his farm and dedicated his entire…

John H. Speaker, 77, of Williamsport passed away on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Hospital. Born on July 18, 1942, in Shunk, he was the son of the late John (Jack) R. Speaker and Ruth E. (Shadduck) Cook. John was a Vietnam…

William A. “Alec” Dempsey III, 55, of Hughesville, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, at his home. Born Oct. 11, 1963, in Scranton, he was a son of the late William A. II and Harriet A. (Stickler) Dempsey. He and his wife, the former June M.…

Mark Zwisle passed away in his home in Howard, Pa., on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at the age of 58. There will be a memorial service for Mark at the chapel at Twin Hills Cemetery in Montoursville, on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. All…

Elizabeth M. Milliron, 94, of Muncy, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at the Muncy Valley Hospital. Born Dec. 9, 1924, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Mervin and Etta Hall. On May 19, 1962, she married Ralph C. Milliron, who survives. Elizabeth…

Milton Eugene Scarborough, 79, Morris, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m., at Morris Social Hall, Route 287, Morris. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Mansfield, is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com

Elda C. Zeigler, 97, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at The Williamsport Home, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Ralph E. Zeigler, Sr., on Aug. 11, 2012. Born April 9, 1922,…

Sarah (Sally) Hand passed away on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at the Columbia Cottage of Palmyra, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Ronald Hand, of Hershey, Pa.; her son, H. Michael and his wife, Joan, of…

Robert (Bob) John Ott, 80, of Forest, Va., passed away peacefully on Aug. 26, 2019, in the comfort of his home. He was surrounded by family as he stepped into heaven. Born Jan. 5, 1939, in Muncy, Bob was the son of the late John…

Joseph Kevin Kirby, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at his home in Fort Myers, Fla. Joe was the son of Daniel and Mary (O’Dea) Kirby. Joe was born March 31, 1960. He was raised in Williamsport and graduated from Bishop Neumann…

Glenn H. Falck, 79, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, Pa. Born on April 18, 1940, in Danville, he was the son of the late Harry D. and Grace S. (Herb) Falck. Glenn was a…

Mrs. Joyce H. Mix, 92, longtime resident of South Williamsport, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. She was the wife of the late Robert S. Mix Jr. Born Sept. 1, 1927 at Buffalo, New York, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Gladys…

Richard A. Messmer, 59, of Wellsboro, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Richard’s life at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro, from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 10, 2019, with a funeral service…