All Obituaries

Kenneth E. Kelley, 94, of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at The Muncy Place. He was born on June 28, 1926, in Williamsport, the son of the late Archie P. and Ruth (Hiner) Kelley. He graduated from Williamsport Area High School in 1944, was a World War II Army Air Force veteran, worked at Pickelner Heating Company and St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, where he was also a member.  He was a member of the VFW, the Civil Air Patrol for 35 years and was Squadron...

Timothy D. Slattery, 30, of Williamsport, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at UPMC Susquehanna. He was born December 1, 1989, in Williamsport, the son of Patrick and Elaine (Peck) Slattery. He was a 2009 graduate of Loyalsock High School, attended Bloomsburg University graduating in 2014 with a degree in Anthropology, worked at Bimbo Bakery, was a member of Sons of Italy, and Church of Our Savior.  Tim was an avid music lover, he especially loved playing the drums and...

Raymond H. “Ray” Kohler, 95, died peacefully at the Williamsport Home on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, from old age. He was born in Williamsport, Pa., in 1925. He married Claire Mary Baier on May 7, 1949.  Ray was predeceased by his parents, George J. Kohler and Clara M. Stopper Kohler; Claire, his wife of 47 years; brothers, Edward J., George A. and Thomas P.; sister, Jean Gouldy Page; his eldest daughter, Regina Mueller; and grandson-in-law, Sean P. Delaney.  He is...

Ruth Marie Miller, 91, of Montoursville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020 at Valley View Nursing Home. Ruth was born June 5, 1929 in Williamsport. She was the oldest child of Marion (Fleming) and Albert Miller. She was raised on Scott Street and was the last survivor of her siblings. Ruth graduated from Williamsport High School, where she met the love of her life, Lyle Miller. They were married for almost 60 years until his death in 2007. Together they traveled...

Philip R. Boob, Sr., 80, of Montoursville, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020, at Valley View Nursing and Rehab Facility, with his family by his side. Born in Salona, Pennsylvania on February 24, 1940, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Margaret Barner-Boob. Phil is survived by one brother, Robert (Coyla) Boob, Jr. of Vero Beach Florida. Phil graduated from Sugar Valley High School in 1958 where his hobbies included cars, model airplanes, music, and sports.  After high...

Christie “Chris” W. Rager, 78, of Montoursville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 19, 2020. Chris was born on June 4, 1942 in Williamsport, the son of Dorothy M. (Breon) Rager and Christian A. Rager. He attended Montoursville High School and upon graduation in 1960, he entered the U.S. Air Force. Upon discharge from the Air Force in 1965 at the rank of E5, Chris attended Williamsport Area Community College and earned a degree in computer science. After college, he...

Nancy Lee (Stanley) Hanna, 81, went home to be with her Lord on October 18, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at Valley View Nursing Home. Nancy was born August 23, 1939 in the Rothfus Center, Williamsport, PA to the late Dean Stanley and Ida Mae (Brightly) Long. Raised by the late William Long (step-father) and Ida May (Brightly) Long, she grew up in Bodines, PA. Also preceding her in death were her sisters, Joyce Bloom, Carlene Reid and Bonnie Detwiler. She is survived by William Long,...

Mark C. Souter, 56, of Williamsport, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at UPMC Williamsport. He was born June 25, 1964, in Williamsport, the son of Clair and Sandra (Matlack) Souter. He was a member of Farragut United Methodist Church, Easy Climb Hunting Club and loved hunting. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Souter. Surviving are his parents, of Montoursville; brother, Steve Souter, of Montoursville; niece, Chelsea (Joseph) Foley; and a great-nephew Beckett...

Jack K. Barbour, Sr., 84, of Montoursville, passed away on Monday afternoon, October 5, 2020 at home, with his wife and children by his side.  Jack recognized that to enter Heaven, he needed a Savior and because he accepted Jesus as his personal Savior many years ago, he is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born in Montoursville, Pennsylvania on March 30, 1936, during an historic flood, he was the son of the late Herman L. and Marian (Martin) Barbour. Jack is...

On September 25, 2020, surrounded by loved ones, Daniel Franklin Carey passed away peacefully in his home at age 78. Daniel was born June 7, 1942, in Williamsport, to Charles D. and Helen (Klepper) Carey. He graduated from Montoursville High School in 1960. He then attended Alfred State College of Technology where he earned a degree in Agronomy Science. In June 1962, Daniel married his beloved wife, Carol Elizabeth Mitchell and was employed by Richard’s Dairy in Skaneateles N.Y. They...