Kathleen Marshall (you probably knew her as Kate or Kitty)—social butterfly, Diet Pepsi connoisseur, fashionista, and perpetual snacker—entered eternal life on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Her legacy is carried on by those closest to her, who have recently learned that they’ve all picked up perhaps her most notable trait of talking over everyone else. Kitty
Melvin A. Gruendler, 91, of Lock Haven passed away Saturday March 22, 2025, at Williamsport Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born November 3, 1933, in Munson, PA, he was the son of Gustave and Anna (Schwiderske) Gruendler. On October 26, 1957, he wed Joan (Spotts) Gruendler and they were married for 67 wonderful years. Surviving
Mary Eileen Piper, age 85, of Mill Hall, entered her eternal home with her family by her side on Saturday, March 22, at her residence after a several year journey with Parkinson’s disease. Mary always maintained her positive outlook and strength, her love for animals and her family, and her quick wit. Mary was born
Kitty Lou Hofer, 82, of Montoursville, died Monday, March 17, 2025, at The Gatehouse at Divine Providence. Born July 31, 1942, in Montoursville, she was the daughter of the late Edward D. and the late Sarah B. (Reeder) Sterner. Kitty married James Lester Hofer on October 25, 1963, and shared 59 years of marriage prior
Darryl E. Bradley, 64, of Muncy, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Gatehouse, surrounded by his family, following a courageous 5-year battle with cancer. Born May 9, 1960 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Thomas and Doris (Tomb) Bradley. Darryl graduated from Williamsport High School in 1979. He
Leo H. Eck, 82, of Loyalsock Twp., formerly of South Williamsport, passed away at UPMC Williamsport on Monday, March 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Leo was born in Williamsport on December 14, 1942, a son of Paul H. and Charlotte (Kinley) Eck. He was a graduate of Williamsport High School, attended St. Joseph’s,
John F. Matter, 84, of Mill Hall, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at The Gatehouse Hospice, Williamsport, surrounded by his family. Born April 11, 1940 in Loganton, he was the son of the late Reuben and Grace Brungard Matter. John was a 1959 graduate of Sugar Valley High School and proudly served in the
Dorothy Houck closed the book on a long and wonderful life on March 18, 2025. She was born on July 23, 1928, at the Easton Hospital to Elma Beck Reichard and John Frutchey, and was a 1945 graduate of the Bangor High School and a 1949 graduate of the Lankenau School of Nursing. Dorothy was
Linda E. Kershner, 76, of Linden passed away peacefully Friday, March 14, 2025 at UPMC Williamsport. Born November 13, 1948 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late George and Pearl (Murphy) Bastian. Linda was employed at Stroehmann’s Bakery for 13 years and more recently she could be found cooking up delicious meals at
Larry E. Lorson, 81, of Williamsport, passed away on March 17, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport. Known for his adventurous spirit and selfless nature, Larry’s departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Born on July 17, 1943, in Jersey Shore, to the late Edward Eugene and Dorothy Elizabeth (Bower)
Carol A. (Bennett) Stabley, 89, of Montoursville, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at Valley View Nursing Center. Born February 9, 1936, in Jersey Shore, PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles Bennett and Josephine (Tomb) Bennett. She and her husband Charles spent a wonderful life together, happily married for 64 years until
Yvonne C. Houser, 68, of Muncy, died Friday, March 14, 2025 at UPMC Williamsport. Born October 2, 1956 in San Diego, CA, she was a daughter of the late Edward W. Teeter and Mary G. (Stephens) Swartz, of Muncy, who survives. Yvonne attended Hughesville High School and took courses in psychology and sociology at the
