All Obituaries

David E. Pricher Sr., 80, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at The Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital. David was born on March 2, 1942 in Williamsport to Charles and Irene (Reed) Sechler. David was a graduate of Williamsport High School.  He was very proud to have been accepted as one of the first male nursing students in 1961 at the former Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing.   He went on to proudly serve in the Army as an X-ray...

Ella J. Easton, 92, of Trout Run, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Sunday, August 8, 2022. Ella was born on July 22, 1930 to Charles P. and Harriet J. (Newcomer) Moon in Williamsport. She worked for Cobbler’s Shoe for 15 years prior to her retirement. In her free time, Ella enjoyed playing cards and bingo, completing puzzle books and watching for hummingbirds and squirrels. Above all, Ella loved spending time with her family. Surviving Ella are her 3...

Patricia A. Knapp, 64, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center Danville. Her heart may have failed her, but it certainly never failed her family and friends. Surviving is her loving husband of 43 years, Wayne D. Knapp. Born March 19, 1958 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Harry M. and Lois E. (Lundy) Collins and a sister of Harry D. Collins (Judy), Ronald L. Collins (Kay), Glenn E. Collins, Donna R....

Debra M. Miller, 67, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Aug. 1, 2022 at Williamsport South Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Debra was born in Williamsport on March 23, 1955 to Charles A. and Arlene E. (Harman) Prentiss. Debra was a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed piecing together puzzles, painting pictures on sawblades, collecting teddy bears, visiting with her family, completing crossword puzzles and word searches, fishing, and caring for her dogs. Debra formerly attended Anthony...

     David E. "Dave" Watts, 76, of Williamsport passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. Surviving is his loving wife of 59 years, Kay L. (Dingler) Watts.      Born Jan. 26, 1946, in Jersey Shore, he was a son of the late Herman L. and Ada Jane (Green) Watts.      Dave attended the Jersey Shore High School and the former Williamsport Area Community College. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy....

You may watch Brian's funeral service by pasting this link into your browser: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qbee74nqbaxve9d/Ronald%20Whaley%20funeral.mp4?dl=0   Ronald Brian Whaley, 65, of Williamsport was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 31, 2022. He departed this life with family by his side. Born September 21, 1956, in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Ronald A. and J. Marlyne (Porter) Whaley. Ron “Brian” was a member of...

     Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Kelchner, 84, of Williamsport passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Valley View Rehab and Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Norman E. Kelchner in 1998.      Born Dec. 5, 1937, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Edwin L. and Margaret L. (Powell) Alter.      Mary Lou was the owner of Kelchner’s Cleaning Service. She was a devoted member of...

     Sally A. Shaffer, 82, of Cogan Station passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Shaffer.      Born Aug. 2, 1939, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Harold P. and Doris J. (Burkholder) Shook.      Sally was previously employed at Wundies and was a member of Heshbon Park United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing Kismet, doing...

Kathleen E. Moore, 70, of Hughesville, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna Muncy. Surviving is her husband, Steven J. Moore with whom they would have celebrated 51 years of marriage this August. Born May 6, 1952, in York, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Joyce (Wisman) Martin. Kathleen was a 1970 graduate of the Williamsport Area High School. She worked most of her life as a homemaker. Kathleen was a talented writer and poet. She loved all animals, especially...

Cynthia C. Fritz, 64, of Williamsport, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at the Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital. Born Feb. 19, 1958 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Richard and Janet (Colvin) Hall. Cynthia was a devoted homemaker. She cherished her time spent with all of her grandchildren and loved caring for her dog. In addition to her parents, Cynthia is survived by her son, Richard Wheeler; 6 grandchildren, Cain Wheeler, Cierra Wheeler, Drew Morgret, Clint Wheeler, Ridge...