All Obituaries

Helen M. Leidhecker, 93, of Montoursville, died February 16, 2020, at Valley View Nursing Center. She was born November 13, 1926, in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Stanaska) Gehret. Helen retired from GTE Sylvania, was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, the Altar Guild, TOPS, Ladies of Bethany, Meals on Wheels, and enjoyed square dancing, gardening, bird watching, and chasing squirrels. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Annabel R. Miller, 94, of Montoursville, died February 17, 2020, at UPMC Susquehanna. She was born January 22, 1926, in Upper Fairfield Township, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Anstadt) Moon.  Annabel graduated from Montoursville High School in 1942 and attended Goodwin’s School of Business in 1943.  On May 20, 1943 she started as a typist in the Register and Recorder’s Office in Lycoming County On May 3rd 1947, Annabel married Lawrence E. Miller of Mill Creek...

  In Loving Memory Ronald William Williamson June 18, 1937- February 8, 2020   Ronald W. Williamson, born on June 18, 1937, in Belfast, a son of late William and Dorothy (Siegfried) Williamson. Ronald was employed by Western Union as a teletype technician for over 25 years. He was also a proprietor of The Wagon Wheel Bar, Motel, and Restaurant in Montoursville, with his late wife, Martha "Marty" Knight-Williamson, for over 25 years. Ronald continued to work up until...

William H. “Bill” Hannan, 83, of Eldred Township, died unexpectantly February 2, 2020, at UPMC Susquehanna. He was born February 13, 1936, in South Williamsport, a son of the late Alfred and Mildred (Askey) Hannan. Bill owned and operated Hannan's Sporting Goods in Warrenville. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsmen. Bill, was an U.S. Army veteran, was a machinist by trade and formerly worked at GTE Sylvania (Montoursville), Litton Industries and J&S...

Shirley H. Sartori, 75, of Upper Fairfield Township, died February 4, 2020, at UPMC Susquehanna. She was born July 29, 1944, in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Robert and Helen Sponenberg. Shirley was a waitress at various restaurants, enjoyed bird watching, crocheting, auctions, yard sales, and loved owls. Surviving is a son, John (Heather) Harris, of Norwich, Connecticut; two daughters, Tina (James) Boatman and Sherry (Gary) Stonge, both of Montoursville; three brothers, Clarence...

Eileen L. Lewis, 86, of Loyalsock Township, died February 3, 2020, at UPMC Susquehanna. She was born October 4, 1933, in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Larue and Ocie (Cox) Dunkleberger. Eileen and her late husband, C. Glenn Lewis, owned and operated an independent insurance company in Forksville.  She was a member of Faith Wesleyan Church. She loved babysitting her great-grandchildren, and enjoyed gardening, flowers, feeding hummingbirds, shooting, and hunting. In addition to...

Michael A. Heaps, 62, of Montoursville, died February 6, 2020, at his residence. He was born August 11, 1957, in Gettysburg, a son of Rev. Dr. Charles and Georgia (Usner) Heaps. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Preceding him in death were his mother and wife, the former Alice Nelling. Surviving him is his father, of Williamsport; a son, Michael C. (Brandy) Heaps, of Linden; a daughter, Caitlin Heaps, of WIlliamsport; a brother, David (Tracey) Heaps, of Montoursville; a sister, Sharon...

Anona J. Frey, 55, of Cogan Station, died January 25, 2020 in a car accident on Pleasant Valley Road. She was born April 23, 1964, in Blossburg, a daughter of the late Donald E. Frey and Phyllis Brion-Bateman. Anona was self-employed operating a home cleaning service.  She was a graduate of Montoursville Area High School and volunteered for over 15 years for both Challenger Baseball and Lycoming County Special Olympics.  She spent many years taking in people that needed help and...

William Harris Fish Veteran, U.S. Navy William Harris “Bill” Fish, 78, of Williamsport and Pine Creek, passed away at UPMC Susquehanna on Wednesday evening, January 29, 2020, after enduring a long series of health complications. Bill was the beloved husband of Mary “Sis” (Lyons) Fish, who he often referred to as his light and inspiration, and the joy of his life. They met when Sis was a nurse at Divine Providence Hospital, and the couple grew nearly inseparable over...

Shawana R. Haney, 95, formerly of Fairfield Township, died February 2, 2020, at Valley View Nursing Center. She was born November 21, 1924, in Jersey Shore, a daughter of the late John and Bertha (Wensel) Berger. Shawana had worked in the cafeteria at Montoursville Area School District and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; a daughter, Sandra Day; three sisters, Catherine Sundberg Madelene Snyder,...