Merlin W. Waltz, 83, of Williamsport, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at UPMC of Williamsport. Born January 24, 1942, he was the only child of the late Merlin and Hazel Waltz and was raised on the family farm. After graduating from Williamsport Area High School, he embraced the life of a farmer, and
Doris E. Swartz, 66, lifelong resident of Muncy, died peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at her new home in Hughesville. Born January 26, 1959 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Paul John and Opal Beulah (DeWald) Swartz. Doris was a 1976 graduate of Muncy High School. Earlier in
Betty Jo Whitt Littley, 98, wife of the late Paul B. Littley, Jr., passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, with her daughters by her bedside. Born in West Liberty, KY, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Lydia Walsh Whitt. Betty was a guiding light throughout her life and was known to
Gerald D. “Jerry” Rhodes, D.C., age 89, of Hughesville, Pennsylvania died Sunday, August 31, 2025. Born May 2, 1936, in Armbrust, PA, Westmoreland County, in the Armburst Homestead Log House dated 1832, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Mary Belle (Alexander) Rhodes. In 1942 Jerry attended the “Weaver Old School”, and
Franklin P. Beatty III, 86, most recently of Hughesville, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Muncy Place. Born February 12, 1939 in Danville, he was the son of the late Franklin Jr. and Pauline (Deaner) Beatty. On December 23, 2014 he married the former Arlene Bulla, who survives. Frank was a 1957 graduate of
Norma A (Ryder) Bower, born in Williamsport, Pa., on July 24, 1933, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at The Gatehouse on August 30, 2025 with her daughter by her side. Norma retired from Shop Vac in Williamsport. She was a life long member of Lycoming Valley Baptist Church in Montoursville, Pa. She is
Matt Swartz, 61, of Montoursville, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. Born December 23, 1963, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Paul and Patricia (Leister) Swartz. Originally from Juniata County, Matt became a member of the Tuscarora Church of the Brethren and later enlisting into the
Mary Lou Fredericks, 87, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2025. Born on January 13, 1938, in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Giacomi) Mileto, Mary Lou’s life was a testament to her enduring faith, her thoughtful nature, and her unwavering commitment to her family. She
Harry E. Frey Sr., 84, of Montgomery, passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, August 29, 2025. Born June 4, 1941, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Harry and Anna (Egan) Frey. He and his wife, the former Linda K. Bartlow, celebrated 65 years of marriage on June 4, 2025. Harry was
Marlene W. Corson, 92, of Wolf Township, died Saturday, August 30, 2025, at WeCare at Sycamore while also under care of Geisinger Hospice. Born February 4, 1933, in Stark County, OH, she was a daughter of Raymond R. and Sarah O. (Miller) Burkhart. She graduated from Hughesville High School and continued her education by graduating
Margaret Frances Anthony Schwartz of Williamsport passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Williamsport Home. She was born on September 19, 1942, in Camden, New Jersey, the second child of Anna Brunetti Anthony and Raymond Anthony. Marge graduated from Pennsbury High School in Levittown, PA and attended the Pennsylvania State University, where she
Rose Euphemmia Yandell, 67, of Mill Hall, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 at her home. Born September 21, 1957 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Gharet, Sr. and Beulah Shumac Gharet. On January 16, 1975 in Lock Haven, she married David A. Yandell, who survives. Rose was employed at
