All Obituaries

     David S. Cochran, 87, of Williamsport, died Friday, April 19, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Surviving is his loving wife, Josephine G. (Weaver) Cochran whom he would have celebrated 66 years of marriage with on May 9, 2019.      Born August 6, 1931 in Williamsport he was a son of the late Jesse B. and Martha O. (Sanders) Cochran.      David served his county in the US Army during the Korean War and retired from Hall’s Motor...

     Donna L. Neff, 76, formerly of Williamsport, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at Somerford House and Place of Newark, DE.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Larry C. Neff on January 7, 2014.      Donna was born October 2, 1942 in Williamsport and graduate from Williamsport High School.  She was a member of St. John’s-Newberry United Methodist Church and enjoyed reading.      Surviving are a son, Brian...

John E. Whiting, 84, of Williamsport, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Rosaline T. (Sabatini) Whiting. Born November 11, 1934 in Driftwood, he was the son of the late Robert and Margaret (McMahon) Whiting. John worked for the Operating Engineers for 11 years and retired from PennDOT after 23 years as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. John was a railroad enthusiast. He enjoyed...

Ronald E. “Ron” Barner, 78, of Montgomery, entered new life eternal on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. Surviving is his loving wife, Mary Ruth (Steele) Barner, with whom they would have celebrated 55 years of marriage on May 23, 2019. Born July 8, 1940 in Salona, he was raised by the late William and Charlotte (Ungard) Chatley. Ron served his country in the US Navy, and worked as a forklift driver and train engineer for Bethlehem Steel until his...

Rendle Alton "Ren" Ranck, 72, of Montoursville, was welcomed into God's arms on Psalm Sunday, April 14, 2019, surrounded by his family. His pain, suffering and courageous battle is now over. He is free. Born Sept. 6, 1946, in Lewistown, Ren was the son of the late Paul A. and Romaine A. (Yocum) Ranck. Ren was a 1964 graduate of Williamsport High School. He started his career as a meat cutter for the A&P store. He then had various jobs which included Handy Market,...

Carol A. Hamilton, 65, of Williamsport passed on to be with the Lord Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital. Born July 26, 1953 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Marlin and Irene E. (Bertin) Marshall. Carol was a homemaker. She previously attended First United Methodist Church. Carol and her husband, Charles E. Hamilton, spent 47 years together. She is also survived by her children, Vickie L. Young, of Muncy, Tina A. McMahon, of Phillipsburg,...

     N. Jane (Seese) Lucas, 95, of Montoursville, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.      Born December 30, 1923, in Johnstown, she was a daughter of the late Ross G. Seese and Margaret Boerkoel (McDaniel).      Jane moved to Altoona and graduated from Altoona High School in 1941. After graduation she moved to Williamsport and married John C. Lucas, whom she shared 38 years with before...

     Charles R. "Charlie" Shaffer, 80, of Cogan Station, died Saturday, April 6, 2019, at UPMC Mercy Pittsburgh. Surviving is his loving wife of 12 years, the former Joyce A. Wilson-Sarlo.      Born Oct. 15, 1938, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Harris M. and Roseanna G. (Sweet) Shaffer.      Charlie was a 1957 graduate of Williamsport Area High School, WACC, Oswego State University and Penn State University.    ...

     Mabel L. Huggins, 84, of Williamsport, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at UMPC Susquehanna Williamsport. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Richard W. "Dick" Huggins, on July 16, 2002.      Born May 16, 1934, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Leslie C. and Verda E. (Isbell) Aderhold.      Mabel was a graduate of Williamsport High School and previously worked at Triangle Shoes (Tri-State...

Helen L. Wertz, 90, of Willow Street and formerly of Duboistown, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard H. Wertz, on June 16, 2003. Born December 3, 1928 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Annie (Hull) Huff. Helen was a member of Buchanan Baptist Church, for over 30 years. She was very active in the Ladies Aid group. Helen worked as a registered nurse and could...