All Obituaries

     David H. "Red" Keller, 54, of Williamsport, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his home. Red was a devoted husband to his high school sweetheart and wife of 15 years, Melissa A. (Demarest) Keller. They shared a remarkable 35 years together, building a beautiful life and family.      Born on Oct. 10, 1968 in Williamsport, he was the son of Jane and David Yeagle, of Williamsport.      Red's dedication to his...

     Albert A. “Alan” Arthur,74, of Williamsport, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at his home with his wife, Andrea "Andi" (Losieniecki) Arthur by his side. Andi and Alan met during their grade school years and were destined to reconnect.  They shared many fond memories of their childhood, including holding hands while ice skating together at a young age.  They would have celebrated seven years of marriage in September.    ...

     Thomas J. Nicholson, 72, of Williamsport, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at UPMC Williamsport.      A native of Williamsport, he was predeceased by his parents William T. and Frances R. Nicholson; and his sister, Louise M. Nicholson. Surviving are two brothers, Walter A. Nicholson (Patricia), of Williamsport, and William R. Nicholson (Connie) of Midland, Mich., and nephew, Andrew S. Nicholson.      Tom was a graduate of the...

Alice B. Gray, 87, of Williamsport, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at UPMC Muncy, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late, Oddy L. Gray. Born April 18, 1936, in Ellicottville, NY, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Myrtle Frank Butler. She was retired from the Williamsport Hospital, with over 15 years of dedicated service. Surviving are her son, Mike W. Gray of Jersey Shore; one sister, Ruth Kelly of Williamsport; two grandchildren Jodi Stetts (Josh) and...

Mary Louise Stuart Ewing, "Louise," 79, of Bloomington, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Louise was born April 15, 1944, in Williamsport, to Nathan William Stuart and Jean Otto Stuart. She was married to George Edward Ewing, of Bloomington, Ind. on Aug. 11, 1973. She knew she wanted a big family from the time she was a small child, and together, she and George embarked on family life, raising six children. Louise was a devoted mother, and will be missed by her children,...

     Gregory H. “Greg” Banzhaf, age 73, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully at home, on May 5, 2023, after a year-long battle with brain cancer. Surviving is his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Donna M. (Danison) Banzhaf.       Born November 16, 1949 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Howard P. and Shirley L. (Bower) Banzhaf.       Greg was a 1967 graduate of the Williamsport Area High School and later...

Loretta A. Bailey passed away on May 3, 2023, on her 83rd birthday at her home in Williamsport. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, James L. Bailey, Sr., Born on May 3, 1940, in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Walter H. and Velda M. (Shay) Gardner. A graduate of South Williamsport Area High School, Loretta went on to work as an aid at Hope Enterprise's for many years, where she touched the lives of countless individuals. She was a member of Duboistown United...

     Patricia L. "Patty Lou" (Kendall) Jenkins, 76, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at her son’s home. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 20 years, Gerald R. "Jerry" Jenkins on Aug. 27, 2012.      Born on June 28, 1946, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Raymond F. and Violet M. (Nelson) Kendall.      Patty Lou received her master's degree in criminal...

Dorothy B. "Dot" Holmes, 81, of Montoursville, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at Valley View Rehab and Nursing Center. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services.

    Dr. William J. Saar, 78, currently of Bratenahl, OH and formerly of Williamsport, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Arden Courts – Promedica Memory Care Community, OH. Surviving is his loving and devoted wife of 9 years, Dr. Barbara J. (Oxender-Marshall) Saar.      Born May 25, 1944, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late William R. and Jeanette E. (Homan) Saar.      Dr. Saar received his doctorate of podiatric...