Donald L. “Don” Baltzer, 90, of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, at home. Surviving is his loving wife of 68 years, Bernadine (Kitchen) Baltzer, who he married on May 23, 1951. Born Oct. 27, 1929 in Williamsport, he was a son of the…

Charles J. McNamee, 87, of Cascade, died peacefully Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, at The Williamsport Home. Surviving is his loving wife of 63 years, Carol M. (McCallus) McNamee. Born April 11, 1932, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Charles and Eleanor (Bonnell)…

Gordon L. Gregory, 67, of Loganton, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, at UPMC Susquehanna Lock Haven Hospital. Born July 2, 1952, in Nuremberg, Germany, he was a son to Vincent Gregory and the former Lois Bressler. Gordon honorably served his country in the U.S.…

Judith (Whitteker) Jayne, 77, Larksville, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Friends and family are invited to call on Saturday, Nov. 16, from noon to 1 p.m. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Mansfield. A celebration of life service will follow at 1 p.m. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com

Josephine Marie Hallett, 81, of Galeton, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, at Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport. She was born on April 7, 1938, in Wellington, Texas, the daughter of Alpha and Pearl (Jordan) Peck. Josephine was the wife of Charles Ancel Hallett…

Diane Marie Loudenslager Piraino, 76, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was born May 30, 1943, in Williamsport, to B.C. and Maxine Everett Loudenslager. She was a 1961 graduate of Williamsport High…

Alice Simon, 72, of Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully on April, 23, 2019. Alice was born Oct. 18, 1946, in Jersey Shore. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Winifred Hallow. She was a graduate of the Jersey Shore High School Class of…

LeRoy F. Gascon, 88, passed away on Wed., Nov. 13, 2019. LeRoy was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys W. Gascon. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no services. www.SandersMortuary.com

Clarence E. “Smokie” “Popeye” Bruch, of Muncy, formerly of Turbotville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at UPMC Skilled Nursing Unit, Muncy. Born Dec. 14, 1941, in Danville, he was the son of the late Lawrence E. and Rosie I. (Bomboy) Bruch. He was married…

Doris L. Puderbaugh, 92, formerly of Picture Rocks, died on Nov. 12, 2019, at Valley View Nursing Center. She was born June 30, 1927, in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Fox) Puderbaugh. Doris was a graduate of Fordham University. She spent…

Richard C. VanEtten Sr., 62, of Hornby, N.Y., passed away at home on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of Rick’s life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Hornby Fire Hall. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon…

Don G. Edwards III, 20, of Cogan House, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. A memorial service to honor the life of Don will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Cogan House Community Church, 3782 Cogan…

Phyllis Helen Chapman, 78, of Williamsport, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, after a short stay at Muncy Valley Skilled Nursing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth W. Chapman. Born May 3, 1941 in Flushing, N.Y., she was a daughter of the…

Sharon Norton, 69, (beloved wife of Hal Sr.), of Shunk, passed away peacefully at home Nov. 13, 2019. In keeping with her wishes, services will be private. Pepper Funeral Home in Canton is in care of arrangements. A full obituary and condolences at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com.

James (Jim) Francis Bailey, 84, of Etters, previously of Williamsport, Mechanicsburg and Carlisle, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at The Gardens of West Shore. Jim was born July 25, 1935, in Williamsport, to the late William Y. and Mary E. (Connolly) Bailey. A Marine Corps…

On Nov. 7 2019, Ruthie, 66, surrounded by family and friends, left this world due to an unexpected illness. Family and friends are invited to share memories and stories at Ruthie’s celebration of life on Dec. 7, at The Center on Park Avenue in Corning,…

Rebecca J. Steadman, 90, of Knoxville passed away Nov. 11, 2019. Friends may call Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m., at Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland, and Friday from 1 to 2 p.m., at Butler Hill Baptist Church, where funeral services will follow at 2 p.m.…

Scarlett Jean McCarty, 75, of Muncy Valley, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at UPMC Williamsport. Born Nov. 26, 1943, in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Charles L. and Martha Merel (Montague) Shaner. Her husband of 44 years, Dale E. McCarty, preceded her…

Barbara S. Carson, 85, Wellsboro, died on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. She was born on Nov. 13, 1933, in Wellsboro. Friends may call on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsboro. A memorial service will follow at 11…

Kenneth L. Bliler, 82, of Antes Fort, passed away at his home Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. He was born in Lock Haven, May 2, 1937, a son of Russell and Grace Smith Bliler. He was a logger and was employed by the Sun-Gazette. His survivors…

Alethea Irene Copley, 78, Wellsboro, passed away at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Visitation is Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 14, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Wellsboro. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will…

George L. Montgomery, 89, of Hughesville, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at ManorCare North, Williamsport. Born Nov. 14, 1929, in Picture Rocks, he was a son of the late Earlsie G. and Alice (Worthington) Montgomery. His wife of 64 years, the former Pauline R. Ritter,…

George E. Cummings Jr., 60, of Tioga, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Friends and family are invited to call on Friday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. to noon at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. A funeral service will…

Sara M. Loftus, 98, a longtime resident of Watsontown, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. A full obituary is available at www.cronrathgrenoblefuneralhome.com.

Linda L. Eichenlaub, 80, of Hughesville, passed away on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at The Gatehouse. A full obituary will follow in the Wednesday edition of the Sun-Gazette. Arrangements are by McCarty~Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville.

John Perry Cryder, 86, of Lock Haven, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m., at the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, Pa 17745,…

Janice Marie Undercoffler, 55, Mansfield, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. A private service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Mansfield. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com

Donald L. “Don” Hamilton, 80, of Linden, passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at UPMC Susquehanna. Surviving is his loving wife of 50 years, Evelyn M. (Hill) Hamilton. Born Nov. 21, 1938 in Linden, he was a son of the late George W. and Catherine…

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Scott, 94, of Muncy, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at Muncy Valley Skilled Nursing Unit. Born Aug. 22, 1925, in Wilkes Barre, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Loftus) Kingeter. On Aug. 9, 1941, she married Charles C.…

Doris M. LeVan, 89, formerly of Turbotville Road, Watsontown, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at Brookdale Brushy Creek Assisted Living in Greer, S.C., where she had been residing. She was born Sept. 3, 1930, in Milton, a daughter of the late John Daniel and…

Quirt T. Snyder, 57, of Williamsport, died July 1, 2019. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Liberty Church, 102 E. Third St., Williamsport, followed by a time of fellowship. Crouse Funeral Home & Cremation Services has been entrusted…

James E. “Jim” Scott, 91, of Williamsport, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at The Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital. Surviving is his loving wife of 68 years, Peggy A. (Stuempfle) Scott. Born Feb. 27, 1928, in Nisbet, he was a son of the late…

Howard “Porky” Whaley passed away at The Gatehouse on Nov. 7, 2019. Howard was born March 12, 1940, in Williamsport. He was the oldest son of the late Margaret and Howard Whaley. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Anthony Whaley, and Thomas “Beans”…

Beverly J. “Joan” Atkins, 86, of Lebanon, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at Countryside Christian Community. She was the wife of the late Norman Lee Atkins, who passed in 2008. Joan was born in Milton, on Aug. 18, 1933, to the late Budd…

Paul Richard Weaver, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn (Frye) Weaver. They would have celebrated 56 years of marriage on July 4. Paul was born on March 5,…

Walter E. “Sonny” Ertel, Jr., 94, of Venice, Fla., formerly of Williamsport, passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Born Dec. 19, 1924 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Walter and Rena Mae Ertel. Walter proudly served his country in the U.S. Army…

Eugene Rodney Meckley, 74, passed away on Oct. 24, 2019. Born in Williamsport in 1945, he finished his live performance in Tampa, Fla., after 31 years of dedication to Allied Roofing. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Doris Meckley. He leaves behind one…

Marion T. Renninger, 102, formerly of Hillsgrove, died Nov. 8, 2019, at ManorCare South. She was born Aug. 20, 1917, in Curwensville, a daughter of the late Emilio and Emma (Giai) Tolomay. Marion retired as a nurse in the maternity ward at the former Williamsport…

Sharon A. Getgen, 73, formerly of Elysburg, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at Mt. Carmel Nursing and Rehab Center, Mt. Carmel. Born Oct. 7, 1946, in Williamsport, the daughter of the late Bert Getgen and Martha (George) McGregor. Sharon was a member of the…