All Obituaries

     James H. “Jim” Trimble, 92, of Trout Run, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at his home.      Born February 19, 1927, in Trout Run, he was a son of the late Arthur N. Sr. and Gladys Elizabeth (Griggs) Trimble.      Jim proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked many years at the family owned and operated, Trimble Saw Mill and retired from Overhead Door. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and...

     Scott "Dale" Straub, 85, of South Williamsport, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. Surviving is his loving wife, Annis L. (Jarrett) Straub.      Born March 19, 1934, in South Williamsport, he was a son of the late Scott Henry and Emma Blanche (Karney) Straub.      Dale was 1952 graduate of South Williamsport High School and received his associate's degree in lithography from Williamsport...

Isabel Dorothy (Erskine) Slupecke, of Williamsport, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. Born Sept. 6, 1918, in Erskine Quarry, Isabel was the daughter of Ralph and Daisy Belle Erskine. She was preceded in death by two brothers, James Erskine and Robert Erskine; three sisters, Helen Lucas, Marcia Ludwick and Daisybel Ebert; her beloved husband, J. Edwin Slupecke; and a son, Joseph E. Slupecke Jr. Isabel is survived by her loving daughter, Melissa (Larry) Dudek; grandchildren,...

Nancy M. Jones, 89, of Williamsport, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at AristaCare at Loyalsock. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Paul R. Jones, on December 11, 2008. Born March 25, 1930, in Shamokin, she was a daughter of the late Alfred J. and Hilda Mae (Wren) Thomas. Nancy was formerly employed at the Bon-Ton as a clerk. She was a member of the former Memorial Baptist Church, the Good News Bible Church, and a sewing club. Nancy had a sharp wit, loved fashion...

     Debra B. “Deb” Sampson, 57, of South Williamsport, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport.  Surviving is her loving and devoted husband of 20 years, Kenneth Sampson.      Born January 31, 1962, in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late John M., Sr. and Pauline (Slater) Brooks.      Deb was a graduate of Our Lady of Victory High School, received her bachelor’s degree in business...

     Lenore Grace Burkholder, 88, of Linden, passed peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William C. McLaughlin, and her second husband of 45 years, Lawrence H. "Burky" Burkholder Jr., on June 5, 2015.        Born Oct. 20, 1931, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Muriel B. (Guinter) Saiers.      ...

  Lorraine J. (Mulholland) Morrett, 95, of Cogan Station, left her earthly home on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Valley View Rehab and Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Charles R. “Dick” Morrett. Born February 29, 1924, in Steelton, she was a daughter of the late James F. Sr. and Rotha V. (Meals) Mulholland. She would have celebrated her 24th “Leap Year” birthday this year. Lorraine retired from Brodart Co. after over 20 years...

     Harold E. "Skip" Young, 78, of Williamsport, died, Sunday Jan. 5, 2020, at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Karen J. (Keller) Young.      Born July 16, 1941, in Lock Haven, he was a son of the late Harold Young and Mildred (Conser) Danley.      Skip was a 1959 graduate of Lock Haven High School, and took night classes at Pennsylvania College of Technology for two years. He retired from PPL...

Robert L. “Bob” Conklin, 81, a lifelong resident of Williamsport, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at Windsor House at Snyder Memorial Health Care Center, Marienville. He was preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Leasa (Harman) Conklin. Born May 23, 1938 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Floyd L. and Dorothy A. (Schuman) Conklin. Bob grew up playing baseball at Maynard Little League and was a 1957 graduate of Williamsport High School. He proudly served his...

     Elwood H. "Skip" Farr, 93, of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at ManorCare Health Services South. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Blanche C. "Tutty" (Weaver) Farr.      Born March 11, 1926, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Verus L. Farr Sr. and Mildred (Sholder) Farr.      Skip served during World War II in the United States Naval Construction Battalion, better known as the...