All Obituaries

John S. Piazza III, 63, of Williamsport, died peacefully at his home on July 12, 2022. He was born September 3, 1958 in Montclair, New Jersey, son of the late John Piazza II and Bernadine (Salva) Piazza. John graduated from Lycoming College in 1979, and acquired his MBA in 1984 and Juris Doctor in 1988 from the University of Dayton. He then practiced law in Williamsport, PA.  John was an airplane pilot, car and motorcycle enthusiast, member of Lycoming County Sportsman club, amateur...

Daniel I. Royer, 69, of Cogan Station, passed away on August 9, 2022, at The Gatehouse. He was born July 14, 1953, in Williamsport, son of Clair and Bertina (Good) Royer. Daniel retired from Pepsi. He was an avid musician and played the drums in several local bands for many years. He was a member of L.O.O.M. in South Williamsport. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and wood working. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Patricia; niece, Lori Roupp; and stepson, Kevin Lamb. He is...

Stanley E. Helt, Sr., 81, of Williamsport, passed away July 6, 2022 at Manor Care South. He was born June 14, 1941, son of the late Edward and Pauline (Kuno) Helt, Sr. Stan worked as foreman for the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority for the last 45 years. He was a member of the Newberry Lions Club, Polish Club, St. Joseph the Worker and formerly the Holy Rosary. Stan has been a part of Little League for more than 40 years. He first started out with Newberry Little League where he was...

Lee Merril Rauch of Nippenose Valley, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Lee was born January 20th, 1927, in Rauchtown, PA, son of Newton and Minnie (Krape) Rauch. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mavis (Welshans) Rauch. Lee and Mavis shared a special bond and love between them in their 45 years, and he truly will be missed. Three sons, Donnie (Frieda) Rauch, Gary Rauch, and Denny (Lori) Rauch; one...

Dennis F. Ream, Sr. 72, of Montoursville, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 5, 1950 in Bellefonte, PA, the son of the late Vilas Spayd and Martha Lucille (McClellan) Ream.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years, the former Sandra L. Collins; son, Dennis F. (Allyson) Ream, Jr. of Lancaster, PA; daughter, Kelley C. (Travis) Reed of Montoursville; brothers, Ronald (Michelle) Ream of Covington, Georgia; Thomas (Cindy) Ream of...

Geraldine “Gerry” W. Aldinger, 92 of Lewisburg, formerly of Loyalsock Township, passed away on August 5, 2022. She was born February 14, 1930 in Antes Fort, PA, daughter of Leonard E. and Catherine I. (Welshans) White. Gerry retired as a Dental Assistant for Dr. DeCubber. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Lloyd Q. Aldinger. She is survived by sons, Steven L. (Christie) Aldinger of Phoenix Arizonia, and Brian L. (Carol) Aldinger of Loyasock Township;...

Sharon “Sue” Eileen Lowe, 69, of Muncy, passed away July 31, 2022. She was born November 14, 1952 in Williamsport, daughter of Blanchard and Martha M. (Solomon) Baker. Sue was brought up in a very patriotic family. Her mother taught her and her seven siblings to be very respectful of the flag. She taught flag etiquette and respect for what the flag stood for. Her oldest brother wanted to go in the Air Force but an accident to his right hand left him without a thumb, so he could...

John Emmett Young, 72, of Bedford, New Hampshire, passed away unexpectedly while visiting Pennsylvania for an annual family reunion. He was born December 18, 1949 in Hackensack, New Jersey, son of Louis E. and Jean L. (Lappley) Young. John graduated from Randolph Macon Academy in Virginia, and Lycoming College in 1973 where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.  He was very active during his college years, founding the local campus radio station, organizing campus rock...

Phyllis L. Kahler-Snyder went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. She fought to the very end. Phyllis was born on May 19, 1954, in Muncy, PA to Patricia M. (Divel) Kahler and Charles A. Kahler. She was a 1972 graduate of the Muncy High School. Over the years she worked various jobs in the service industry. Most recently Phyllis could be found at the front counter of the Loyalsock Dunkin Donuts for the last 15 years always with a smile on her face. She...

Cheryl Marie Hook, 56, of Montoursville, died from cancer on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at the Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital in Williamsport. She was born March 30, 1966 in that same hospital. Cheryl was the daughter of Robert and Cecilia Orme Hook who survive. She is also survived by her brothers, John (Jackie), Michael (Diane) and Thomas (Sherrie), nieces and nephews, Nicole (Brian), Ashley, Adam (Allison), Jessica and James, great niece and nephews, Chase, Gabriella, Nash, and...