All Obituaries

     Anne L. Zimmerman-Fike, 84, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.      Born Dec. 28, 1938, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Francis X. and Carmen S. (Schroyer) Zimmerman.      Anne was a 1957 graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School and retired after many years at Shop Vac.      Anne was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish. She spread joy through her crafting,...

Phyllis S. "Pat" O’Dea, 94, of Williamsport died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 at The Williamsport Home. Born Jan. 25, 1929 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Patrick E. and Prudence Skelly. Phyllis loved her family dearly, and was an incredible wife, mother, and grandmother. Phyllis married the late Frank C. O’Dea Jr. in April of 1958 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Williamsport, and together, raised two sons. They were married for 55 years, until his...

     Myron David "Dave" Miller, 76, of DuBoistown, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 at his home. Surviving is his loving and devoted wife Constance L. (Kuna) Miller with whom they would have celebrated 54 years of marriage on Feb. 15.      Born July 26, 1946, in Salladasburg, he was a son of Myron W. "Bill" Miller of Salladasburg and the late Florence (Bubb) Miller.      Dave was a 1965 graduate...

It is with immense sadness that the family of John William Valentine Pida announces that he left this life peacefully on January 24, 2023. John will be adoringly remembered by his wife of 74 years, Helen (Codispoti), and his children, Andrew (Sri), John (Pam), Therese (Mark) Molesky, Timothy, Michael (Michelle), and David (Leslie). He will be lovingly remembered by his six grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Vincent, Victoria (Joe),...

     Beatrice M. "Bea" Ayers, 98, of Williamsport, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Burton D. Ayers.      Born Jan. 2, 1925, in Springville, she was a daughter of the late James Arthur and Ethel Mae (Harvey) Webber.      Bea was a 1943 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. She was a member of Garden View Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years....

     Paul L. Herbst, 80, of Williamsport passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport surrounded by immediate family. Surviving is his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Rita R. (Covert) Herbst.      Born Aug. 24, 1942, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Harry W. Herbst, Sr. and Phyllis C. (Daugherty) Herbst.      Paul was a 1960 graduate of the Williamsport Area High School. Following graduation,...

     Merlin H. "Smokey" Weaver, 88, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 at the Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital surrounded by his family. Surviving is his loving and devoted wife, Helen B. (Botts) Weaver, with whom they would have celebrated 70 years of marriage on Aug. 11.      Born April 16, 1934, in Linden, he was a son of the late Clifford H. and Helen M. (Weigle) Weaver.      Smokey was formerly...

     Linda Kay Mayers went to be with her loving Lord and Savior surrounded by her family, friends, and pastors at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 17, 2023 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport.      Born Sept. 2, 1948, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Crawford and Mary Yarrison.      She married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Gary Mayers on March 12, 1966, and together they celebrated 57 years of marriage together.    ...

Florence M. "Flo" Zaydell, 94, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 at Williamsport North, while surrounded by loved ones. Born Nov. 3, 1928 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Frank J. and Martha (Potszboski) Stachowski. Flo was a 1935 graduate of Williamsport High School. She then went on to attend Miss Wheatens Business School. Flo retired from Tetley Tea after 35 years of service. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, and...

     Jessie L. Bloom, 89, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Valley View Rehab & Nursing Center where she resided for the last four and a half years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter L. Bloom in 1986.      Born Jan. 15, 1933, in Jersey Shore, she was a daughter of the late Gottlieb and Charlotte (Bower) Sidler.      Jessie was a 1950 graduate of St. Mary’s Area...