All Obituaries

     Timothy S. "Tim" Fraley Sr., 57, of Williamsport passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021 surrounded by his family.      Tim’s story began on June 11, 1964 in an incubator in Williamsport Hospital. He started small, but anyone who knows him knows he grew into a legend!      He was a 1983 graduate from Williamsport Area High School. He devoted his career to fiberglass reproduction products. To know Tim was to...

     Jan A. Nosel, 60, of Cogan Station passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. Surviving is his loving wife, Noreen (McCoy) Finkler Nosel.      Born Dec. 14, 1960 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Andrew and Catherine V. (Richey) Nosel.      Jan was a Loyalsock Township Senior High School graduate and served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force. He formerly worked for Ralph S. Alberts...

     Dorothy M. "Dot" Springman, 74, of Williamsport passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at ManorCare Health Services North.      Born Dec. 26, 1946 in Juniata County, she was a daughter of the late Glenn Kerstetter, Sr. and Thelma (Peck) Kerstetter.      Dot was a Christian and enjoyed attending church. She loved butterflies, walking around town, watching television and crossword puzzles. Most of all, Dot loved collecting Elvis...

     Charmaine A. “Char” Shaffer, 68, of Trout Run passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at her home.  Surviving is her husband of 50 years, Dennis C. Shaffer.      Born December 14, 1952 in Elmira, NY, she was a daughter of the late Clifford and Mary Ann (Hofer) Stepp.      Char was a 1970 graduate of Williamsport High School. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Char was also a member of the Marine Corps League and...

     Martha J. "Marty" (Bartel) Gephart, 95, of Williamsport passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. She was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Dwayne I. Gephart.      Born Feb. 18, 1926, in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late John E. and Lois E. (Rooker) Bartel.      Martha was a Williamsport Area High School graduate where she received three varsity letters in ping-pong and a 1948...

     Pamela M. "Pam" Kontz, 56, of Nanticoke, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021.     Born July 6, 1965 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Raymond O. Kontz, II and Shirley A. (Kinney) Kontz.      Pam was a 1983 graduate of Williamsport Area High School. She attended Pennsylvania College of Technology before transferring to Bloomsburg University where she received her bachelor degree in psychology. Pam was formerly employed...

    A Funeral Service to honor the life of Donald was held at Messiah Lutheran Church.  You may watch the video by copying and pasting the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lstrtk2v3yz4ele/Bower%20funeral.mp4?dl=0   Donald F. "Don" Bower, 97, of Williamsport died Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital. Surviving is his loving wife of 41 years, Roberta L. (Seamon) Bower.      Born August 19, 1923, in...

     Josephine Grace Cochran, 86, of Williamsport, died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, David S. Cochran on April 19, 2019.      Born May 9, 1935 in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Lawrence R. and Mary Jane (Bower) Weaver.      All of her life she spent taking care of her family. She along with her family loved camping, fishing, and spending time together....

Linda J. Craven, 62, of Williamsport, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born December 2, 1958, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Frances June (Foley) Tressler of Williamsport and the late Theodore Tressler. Linda attended Williamsport Area High School and formerly worked at McDonald’s and was a babysitter. Linda attended Redeemer Lutheran Church. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed crocheting. Surviving in addition to her...

     Raymond R. "Ray" Loftus, 69, of Williamsport died Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the Gatehouse Unit of Divine Providence Hospital. Surviving is his loving wife, April C. (Cole) Loftus.      Born Feb. 1, 1952 in Philadelphia, Ray was the son of the late Raymond G. and Theresa E. (Wilson) Loftus.      Ray received his master’s degree in Human Services from Lincoln University. He dedicated the entirety of his career to helping...