All Obituaries

Bud (Walter Harlo) Perchinski, 66, of Williamsport, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at UPMC Williamsport as a result of COVID-19. He was born on May 9, 1954, in Williamsport, PA, the son of Eugene A. Sr., and Frances E. (Hakes) Perchinski. Bud was a manager of front office administration at Brodart Furnishings, in McElhattan, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Randy Lee Perchinski. Surviving is his wife of 43 years, the former Jackie Mansuy; three children,...

James D. “Chunk” Sciacca, 42, of Williamsport, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 10, 2021 of heart complications. He was born on September, 17, 1978, in Williamsport, son of the late Frank S. Sciacca, Sr., and Ruth D. Taylor. He was a hard-working man who loved his family, friends, and God. Surviving is his daughter, Gianna M. Sciacca; brother, Frank S. Sciacca, Jr.; sisters, Tina Sciacca-Baker and Ashely N. Firth. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June...

Gertie Wilhelmina Schreffler, 92, of Fernandina Beach, FL, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Fernandina Beach. Gertie was born in 1928 to George and Gertie Raker in Northumberland County, PA. Due to the untimely passing of her mother during childbirth, she was nurtured through infancy by her aunts. She was raised by her adoptive parents, Willard, Jennie (until her death), and Lizzie Snyder since age three. Gertie loved the Lord and cherished her...

Paul E. Hartsock, 79, of Montoursville, died peacefully at home on June 11, 2021. He was born on July 18, 1941, in Williamsport, son of Russell L. and Thelma E. (Steffen) Hartsock. Paul had been the owner of Bern-Hart Window Cleaning Service, was an insurance agent with Met Life and later became an independent insurance agent with Hartsock Insurance Agency. He as a member of Faith United Methodist Church, past president of Montoursville Kiwanis and Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania State...

Herbert E. Bright, 81, of Montoursville, died on May 28, 2021, at Valley View Rehab and Nursing Center. He was born on August 13, 1939, in Milton, son of the late Herbert C. and Gertrude Bright. Herbert was a Union Steward for Teamsters Union and retired from UPS. He was president of the Williamsport Bowling Association and a member of Eugene Grafius American Legion Post #104. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the former Sandra J. Criswell. Surviving are...

Barbara E. Mccarty, 83, of S. Williamsport, died on June 12, 2021, at The Gatehouse. She was born on May 18, 1938, in Williamsport, daughter of Albert P. and Helen M. (Ertel) Buchen. Barbara had worked at Northern Central Bank and enjoyed her cat, Callie. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, James Mccarty, Jr. Surviving are her children, Carl D. (Krista) Hiller, P. Bryan Hiller, Lorie A. (Marc) Barth, and Craig A. (Denise) Hiller; brother, Ken (Loretta) Buchen; two...

Angela M. Barber, 37, of Montoursville, passed away on June 5, 2021 at her residence. She was born on November 10, 1983, in Williamsport, daughter of Jeremiah P. Barber and Arletta S. (Kohler) Breasette. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Raymond and Neva Barber. She is survived by her parents, Jeremiah (Pauline) Barber, Arletta (Dave) Breasette; maternal grandparents, Jacob and Zelda Gardner, of Williamsport; her pride and joy and beloved son, Dayton, of...

Herman H. Hess, Jr., 94, of Williamsport, passed away on June 8, 2021, at the Williamsport Home. He was born on September 9, 1926, in Williamsport, the son of the late Herman H. and Bertha E. (West) Hess, Sr. Herman retired from Comcast Cable Co. where he was an electronics tech. He was a member of the Civil Air patrol and Marrs. He enjoyed flying and traveling with motor home groups for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Charles Russell Hess; brothers and...

William N. Welliver, 99, of Loyalsock Township, passed away on June 7, 2021, at Valley View Nursing Center.   He was born on September 25, 1921, in Williamsport, the son of the late Andrew M. and Blanche E. (Heim) Welliver.   William is a retired administrative supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service and was a member of the National Federal Retirees. He is a World War II veteran having served in the Army. William is of Episcopal faith and enjoyed gardening and bird...

Philip Clyde Bower, 91, of Muncy died on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Valley View Rehab and Nursing Center. He was born on April 30, 1930, in Williamsport, son of the late Clyde Elwood Bower and Velma Ora Williams Bower-Becker. Philip was a United States Army Veteran and a member of 101st Airborne. He graduated from Williamsport High School, received a Bachelor’s degree in business from Lycoming College, a Master’s of education degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and...