All Obituaries

Kenneth P.  “Kenny” Hess, 59, of Williamsport, died Monday, March 23, 2020 at his home. Born January 1, 1961, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Kenneth E. and Mary L. (Cupp) Hess. Surviving are his two daughters, Kristie and Nancy Hess, a son Jonathan Hess, six granddaughters, three sisters, Susan Hess, MaryAnne Jolin (Raymond), and AnnMarie Hohman (Barry), and many nephews and one niece. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Hannah N....

Carl Anton "Tony" Callenbach, 86, of Williamsport passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Gatehouse Hospice at Divine Providence Hospital. Born December 13, 1933 in Boalsburg, he was a son of the late Ernest William and Margaret Isabel (Miller) Callenbach. Surviving are his wife, Linda Louise Homa; his daughter, Melanie Ann Callenbach (James "Buck" Jordan) of Cohutta, GA; and a brother, John Ivar "Tim" Callenbach (Anna Sheehe) of Gettysburg. In addition...

Victor S. "Vic" Livermore Jr., 81, of Trout Run, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 12, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lorraine (Shepard) Livermore. Born Sept. 11, 1938 in Cogan Station, he was son of the late Victor S. Sr. and Mildred (Hammerstein) Livermore.   Vic retired from Textron after 32 years of service as a machinist. He was a member of Steam Valley Bible Church. Vic enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening...

     June Hattie "Binda" (Houseknecht) Flook, a long-time resident of Newberry, passed into the arms of her Savior Jesus on March 10, 2020.      Born Aug. 1, 1931 at her grandmother's farm in Milton R.D. #2, in an area known as Paradise.      She grew up in Muncy and was a graduate of the Muncy Area High School Class of 1949. She met her future husband, the love of her life Donald Eugene "Donnie," at a church function,...

     Sophie P. Kelley, 95, of Williamsport, died Monday, March 09, 2020 at AristaCare at Loyalsock. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, James D. Kelley.      Born May 22, 1924, in Niagara Falls, NY where she was raised. She was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Agnes (Gaj) Sczesniak.      Sophie was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish. She worked as a seamstress at Sharwell Manufacturing as well as Lisa Rae Fashions. Her...

     John C. Winder, 67, of Linden, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2020, at his home.     Born March 3, 1953 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Walter J. Winder and Bernice (Mahonski) Winder of Williamsport.      John was a 1971 graduate of Williamsport High School and attended Millersville University. He retired from Plumbing Masters in 2019. John enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. Most of all John loved and cherished...

Melvin E. Sornberger, 76, of Williamsport, passed away surrounded by family Saturday, March 7, 2020. Born November 15, 1943 in Williamsport he was a son of the late Melvin L. Sornberger and Ruth Ann (Harris) Rupert. Melvin worked as a taxi cab driver and dispatcher for Billtown Motors for 30 years.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cards and chess. He was a quiet man who loved being Pap to his grandsons and spending time with his family. Surviving are a daughter, Sarina...

Frances E. Hudson, 74, of Williamsport, died peacefully, Thursday, March 5, 2020 at her home. Born July 5, 1945 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Charles and Ann (Hammaker) Packer. Fran attended Williamsport High School and had worked many years at Brodart. She was a member of Fairlawn Community Church. Fran enjoyed sewing, and being outdoors gardening and traveling. Her greatest joy in life was her family. Surviving are her husband of 59 years Roy A. Hudson, three daughters Barbara...

O. Jeannine H. Bertolet, 87, formerly of Marion Station, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Valley View Rehab and Nursing Center, Montoursville. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vincent Garverick in 1986 and her second husband of 29 years, Maynard F. Bertolet in 2017. Born April 28, 1932 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late LaRue and Erma (Rockenbrod) Hunter. Jeannine was a 1950 graduate of Williamsport High School. She began work at GRIT Publishing, several...

Richard B. "Dick" Lane, 95, of Williamsport, died Monday, March 2, 2020, at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Lillian L. (Johnson) Lane.   Born Feb. 1, 1925 in DuBois, he was a son of the late James H. and Blanche M. (Bedell) Lane.   Richard was a 1947 graduate of the former Sandy Township High School in DuBois, and a 1950 graduate of the former Williamsport Technical Institute. He was a Navy veteran, and served during World War II on the...