All Obituaries

Jenna R. Bachman, 29, of DuBoistown, died Nov. 13, 2022, in Harrisburg. She was born Dec. 8, 1992, in Williamsport, a daughter of Brion J. Bachman and Krista M. Curren and raised by her stepfather, Harry Rogers. Jenna was a graduate of South Williamsport High School. She was preceded in death by her father. Surviving, in addition to her mother and stepfather, are a son, Aaiden Hannah; paternal grandparents, Ann and Eugene Bachman; maternal grandparents, Roger Curren and Margene Abrams;...

John A. Radspinner, Jr., 73, of Loyalsock Township, died Nov. 23, 2022 at his residence. He was born May 9, 1949, in Texas City, Texas, a son of the late Dr. John A., Sr. and Mary Helen (McMillan) Radspinner. John attended the former St. Joseph High School and graduated from Williamsport High School in 1967. He received his associate degree from W.A.C.C. and then worked at Diebold.  He was a musician, playing guitar for over 50 years, most notably with The Mantels, Prince Charles and...

Phyllis L. Rung, 82, of Barbours, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. Born May 21, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Merna V. (Maley) Fox. Phyllis graduated from Montoursville High School in 1958. She married her high school sweetheart on May 13, 1961, together her and Robert shared 61 years of marriage.  She was strong in her faith, a hardworker, she loved cooking and baking and her family was everything to...

Shirley M. Lecce, 96, of Montoursville, died at her residence on Nov. 21, 2022. She was born Sept. 14, 1926, in Maxwell, Iowa, a daughter of the late Franklin and Lucy (Wheeler) Longnecker. She was a librarian at Montour and Lyter Elementary schools, a position that she enjoyed immensely because it allowed her to share her love of reding with the children.  She was also a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Lois M. Cardene, 82, of Montoursville, died unexpectedly Nov. 21, 2022, at Geisinger Medical Center Danville. She was born Oct. 8, 1940, in Lycoming Township, a daughter of the late Daniel L. and Beatrice L. (Paulhamus) Knerr. Lois had previously worked at Canteen Vending, Rainbow Market, and Sam’s Place. Surviving are her children, Darrell K. Bower of Montoursville, Jeffrey L. (Judy Gowin) Bower of Elimsport, Thomas M. (Lynette) Bower of Montoursville, Lori B. Frahm of...

Michael T. “Buckeye” Boughton 46, of Montoursville passed away at home Tuesday, November 15, 2022. He was born August, 24, 1976, a son to Thomas Boughton and Karen Mitchell and in addition to his loving parents was raised with wonderful Step Parents Karen Boughton and Terry Mitchell. Michael was a member of the Montoursville graduating class of 1995 and went on to get his Criminal Justice Degree at Mansfield University and eventually obtained his Master’s Degree at...

Theodora Jade “Teddy” Harner, infant daughter of Joseph II and Lindsey (Higgins) Harner, of Eldred Township, died surrounded by her loving family on Nov. 11, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center Danville, where she was born Oct. 27, 2022. Surviving in addition to her parents, are her sister, Gwendolyn Harner; paternal grandparents, Lori and Joseph Harner; paternal great-grandparents, Jean and Doug Harner, and Eva Marshall; maternal grandparents, Frank “Sandy” and Mary...

Dorothy “Dot” F. Heinbach, 97, of South Williamsport died Nov. 9 at the Williamsport Home. She was born Aug. 24, 1925, in Hughesville, a daughter of the late Aerio and Cora (Clark) Fox. Dot retired from Bell Telephone where she was union supervisor.  She was a member of Bell Pioneers, was an avid sports fan, and her favorite trip was in 2017 to the Rose Bowl Parade and Rose Bowl with her family.  Her true love was spending time at the homestead known as the cabin and...

Christopher J. Smurl, 56, of Montoursville died at his residence Oct. 19, 2022. He was born Apr. 21, 1966 in Wilkes Barre. He had worked at Radio Shack, was an amateur Ham radio operator, enjoyed anything Sci-Fi especially Star Trek, technology, spending time with his daughter and grandchildren and being called pop-pop. Preceding him in death was step father, Michael Dombrowski; and maternal grandparents, John and Anna Klinko. Surviving is his mother, Eleanor (Klinko) Smurl Dombrowski;...

Vivian R. Taylor, 96, beloved mother and grandmother went home to be with our Lord and Savior on November 5, 2022, surrounded by family.  She was born in Pottersville, NJ, daughter of Joseph and Agnes Resch on Oct. 10th, 1926. She graduated from Hackettstown High School in 1945 and married Thomas Taylor III on Oct. 15, 1949. They moved to Loyalsock Township in 1960.  After the death of her husband in 1970, she became the administrative assistant for Williamsport Doors Sales. She...