Marsha Phillips, of Montoursville, a cherished mentor, beloved dance instructor, and legendary baton twirling coach, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at the age of 83, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on April 9, 1943, in Williamsport to Milly & Lamar Fowler, Marsha discovered her passion for movement at an early age.
Paul O. McCune, 98, of Wellsboro, Pa, (formerly of Mill Hall Pa.) passed away on January 22, 2026 at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Paul McCune was born in Gassaway, West Virginia, to the late Earl and Nora (Fowler) McCune on July 30, 1927. He went to Gassaway High School, and after graduating he enlisted
Marlene A. Kibler, 90, of Williamsport, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at home. She was the beloved wife of and is now reunited with the late Bernard W. Kibler, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2016. Born on December 27, 1935 in Blossburg,
Patricia C. “Tish” Rae, 84, of Cogan Station slipped away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, January 21, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born July 19, 1941 in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Herman and Helen (Kurtz) Greenaway. Tish was a 1959 graduate of Williamsport High School and devoted
Bentley A. Norton, 26, of Montoursville, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born on December 23, 1999 in Bloomsburg and was the son of Samuel S. Norton, II and Hilarie D. (Solis) Grubaugh. He graduated from Terre Haute North Vigo High School in Indiana then graduated from Ivy Tech
Dear family and friends, please join us to celebrate the life of Carl Mark Fisher 10/02/1951-01/16/2026. Preceded in death by his parents, Elouise and Carl Fisher. Survived by his wife, Linda Fisher, children, Mike (April) Fisher, Val (Jason) Szulborski, Kacie (Paul) Ecker, Ron Lewis, and Steph (Dan) Calkins; siblings, Tina (Fred) Miller, Denny (Lori) Fisher,
Rick A. Dale, 67 of Beech Creek passed away at home on January 17th, 2026. Rick was born in Lock Haven on August 26th, 1958, to the late William and Joann (Smith) Dale. He attended Jersey Shore High School and worked at Penco. He loved spending time with his dog Jasper along with hanging around
Judith O. Andraka, 87, of Trout Run, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 28, 1938, in Yonkers, NY, to Emmet J. and Mary R. (McNamee) Oak. Judy was a 1956 graduate of Merchantville High School in New Jersey and a 1960 graduate of
William J. “Bill” Kurtz, 84, of Duboistown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 29, 1941, in Williamsport, he was the only son of George E. Kurtz and Edith R. (Pfirman) Kurtz O’Brien. Married to the love of his life, the late Violet
Martha L. Rider, 87, of Muncy, died Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Williamsport Home. Born April 7, 1938 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Violet (Ritchey) Cipriani. On March 11, 1960 Martha married Arnold “Arnie” Rider and together they celebrated nearly 62 years of marriage before his death January
Aurora Lynn Hotchkiss, 4, of S. Williamsport, passed away peacefully, Friday January 16, 2026 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport, with her family by her side. Born in Danville on July 16, 2021 into the loving arms of her parents, Corey and Murrai (Crooks) Hotchkiss. Her blue eyes as bright as the sky on that summer day.
Janet R. Mann of Mill Hall passed away January 18th, 2026 at the Williamsport Gatehouse after a brief illness, she was 94. Janet was born on April 11, 1931, in Flemington. She was the daughter of the late Howard N. and Grace E (Myers) Duke. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69
