All Obituaries

Guy Bruce Hocker, 75, of Bellefonte, passed away on August 5, 2020, at Centre Crest Nursing Home, Bellefonte. He was born May 31, 1945, in Williamsport, the son of the late Guy G. and Martha E. (Wheeland) Hocker. Bruce is a 1963 graduate of Montoursville High School. He is a Vietnam War veteran having served in the Air Force. He then joined the PA State Police having his career span from 1969 to 1992 mostly serving at the Milesburg Station. He then worked for Brinks Security. He was also a...

Charlotte E. Young Mengel, 94, of Gamble Township, passed from this earthly life on July 30, 2020 at her residence, with family and friends at her side. She was born October 27, 1925, in Beaver Falls, daughter of the late John and Bessie Anna Charlotte (Reily) Young.  She married the love of her life, Luther C. Mengel, in 1946. Charlotte was a life member of Chippewa United Methodist Church and attended Beech Valley United Methodist Church.  She was a member of the Herb Society...

  Tammy E. Diehl, 58, of Fairfield Township, passed away August 7, 2020, at her residence. She was born June 30, 1962, in Williamsport, the daughter of the late Forrest L. and Helen (Evans) Woolever. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Jeffery L. Diehl; and sister, Arlene Bahar of Ithica, NY. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Spitler Funeral Home, Montoursville.  

Robert T. Stiber, Sr., 80, of Williamsport, passed away on August 3, 2020, at UPMC Susquehanna. He was born August 4, 1939, in Williamsport, the son of the late Robert O. and Elene (Crawford) Stiber. He retired after 52 years with Weiss Markets. He was a member of 1st United Methodist Church, he was an avid New York Yankee fan, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Long Beach Island, NJ was his favorite place. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, the former Josephine H. Cipriani; four...

William A. Young, 78, of Hughesville, passed away on August 6, 2020, at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. He was born on February 13, 1942, in Farragut, a son of the late Archie and Lois (Pepperman) Young. He graduated from Williamsport Area High School in 1960 and then from Lycoming College in 1965. He taught biology at Williamsport and Montoursville High School. He then continued his career as an estimator for LCD. He is a former member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, and a past...

Raymond G. “Rennie” Dincher, Jr., 79, of Muncy Creek Township, passed away this July 30, 2020, at The Gatehouse. He promised he would be here for his 60th wedding anniversary, July 30, and he was. He was born July 10, 1941, in Williamsport, the son of the late Raymond G. and Mary M. (Lorson) Dincher, Sr. Raymond retired as a bus driver from Promisland Bus Company. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Kenneth G. “Kenny” Lowe, 78, of Fairfield Township, died July 24, 2020, at his residence. He was born May 31, 1942, in Shamokin, a son of the late Bert I. and Susanna E. (Lewis) Lowe. On August 28, he would have celebrated 21 years of marriage with the former Sharon “Sue” Baker. Kenny was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  He was past commander of Muncy American Legion Post 268, Dept. of PA 16th District American...

William R. Merrell, 68, of Loyalsock Township, passed away on July 20, 2020, at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. He was born November 5, 1951, in Williamsport, son of the late Robert R. and Marguerite B. (Nixon) Merrell. William was self-employed by William R. Merrell, CPA. William loved cars and was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Tina M. Barry and Janice B. Casale; and step-father, Nevin P. Meyer. He is survived by his...

William “Chip” E. Johns, 91, of Plunkett’s Creek Township, passed away on July 25, 2020, at his residence. He was born August 19, 1928, in Wellsboro, son of the late William D. and Gertrude (Eaton) Johns. Chip is a World War II and Korean Army veteran. He retired as superintendent of Montoursville Cemetery and then worked as a courier for Woodlands Bank. He enjoyed photography, especially nature, wildlife, and photographing butterflies and bald eagles. He also loved...

Margaret “Peggy” I. Ellmaker, 99, of Montoursville, passed away on July 15, 2020, at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport. She was born February 4, 1921, in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Barbara Knapik. Peggy was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Beta Sigma Phi sorority, and the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. She loved to knit, reading and watching tv. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack W. Ellmaker; son-in-law, Larry...