All Obituaries

     Doris J. York, 95, of Cogan Station, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at her daughterás home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Raymond E. York.      Born Aug. 28, 1923, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Dorsey J., Sr. and Olive E. (Columbine) Burkholder.      Doris was formerly employed at GTE Sylvania and was owner of St. Boniface Inn. She attended Heshbon Park United Methodist Church. Doris was a...

     David L. Eakin, 76, of Montgomery passed away Nov. 8, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born March 4, 1942 in Williamsport.      David graduated from Williamsport Technical School in 1961.      David worked most of his career as an independent insurance agent most recently as Regional Vice President of Henry Dunn Agency.      David’s passion in life was participating in the community and...

     Shirley A. (Jones) Andrews, 92, of Williamsport, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marlin P. "Andy" Andrews.       Born May 16, 1926, in Renovo, she was a daughter of the late Samuel A. and Victoria B. (Huff) Jones.      Shirley was a graduate of Williamsport High School, and was later employed at the former Hub's Surgical, now Hub's...

Ken Pappy Perks, 84, of Williamsport, passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. Born Aug. 11, 1934, in West Pittston, he was a son of the late Stanley P. Perks and Mabel Marie (Glass) Kearney. Pappy was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War in the 82nd Airborne. He was a member of the Veterans of the Vietnam War , Post PA 51, Young Marines and the 28th Infantry Division. After his service in the military he was employed as a security officer for many...

Vivian W. Simmons, 86, of Williamsport, and formerly of Freeport, Maine, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 4, 2018, with her family by her side. Born June 6, 1932, in Freeport Maine, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Leta Stevens Ward. Vivian retired as a registered nurse. She was a member of Buchanan Baptist Church. Surviving are her children, Valerie (Lynn) Knower, of Williamsport, and David (Susan) Simmons, of Freeport, Maine; and three grandchildren, Rachel Knower, of...

     The Lord called for Robert M. “Bob” Scott, 78, of South Williamsport, on Sunday November 4, 2018 at his home with his wife of 28 years, Judie J. Scott by his side.      Born February 2, 1940, in New York, New York, he was a son of the late Richard A. and Sophia S. (Wolak) Scott.      Bob was proud to serve his country in the United States Army. After his high school graduation he received his associate’s degree from Broom...

Charles H. Breish, 88, of Williamsport, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, at Manor Care Health Services. Born Sept. 1, 1930, in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Charles H. and Eva Breish. Charles formerly worked as a groundskeeper at the Williamsport Country Club and also worked as a security officer. Charles enjoyed playing golf at White Deer Golf Course. He was a faithful believer in God and attended several churches in the area. Surviving are his children, Troy Breish, of Williamsport,...

     Terry D. Scarborough Sr., 82, of Williamsport, passed away, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, at Rose View Center. Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Caroline R. (Bendick) Scarborough.      Born Dec. 10, 1935, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Jay R. and Elsie C. (Edkin) Scarborough.      Terry was a 1953 graduate of Williamsport High School. Following graduation he served in the United States Navy and later retired from Williamsport...

     Max L. Paulhamus, 94, of Linden, died peacefully at his family’s farm on Saturday, October 27, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends.      Born May 28, 1924, at home in Linden, he was a son of the late Verus and Della (Roller) Paulhamus. Max was raised with two brothers, Donald and Clair Paulhamus, both who preceded him in death, and Stella Young, of Alabama. In 1947, he married the late Eleanor L. (Fox) Paulhamus, with whom he raised three...

     Eva Mae Baker, 88, of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at the Williamsport Home. Surviving is her husband of 69 years, the Rev. Donald L. Baker.       Born May 24, 1930, in Jersey Shore, she was a daughter of the late Welker and Eleanor (Keller) Koch.      Eva was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School and a member of the Living Church where she was very active in church functions. Eva enjoyed flower gardening,...