All Obituaries

Melba B. Kercher, 96, formerly of Reading, died Aug.11, 2018, at Valley View Nursing Center.   She was born Feb. 19, 1922, in Reading, a daughter of the late Thurlow S. and Elizabeth D. Dreibelbis.   Melba enjoyed roller skating and competed competitively.  She had also taught dancing at Arthur Murray Dance Studio.   Preceding her in death were husband, Charles C. Kercher, and three brothers, Thurlow, Earl, and Jasper Dreibelbis.   Surviving are a son,...

Doris A. Brelsford, 84, of Eldred Township, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was born January 26, 1934 in Montoursville a daughter of Louis and Lois Lowe Waldman.   Doris was a graduate of Williamsport High School.  She assisted her husband on the farm and was a member of the Eldred Township Grange.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and bowling.   She was predeceased by her parents, husband, Willard M....

Leola E. Harmon, 100, of Jersey Shore, died Aug. 10, 2018, at Valley View Nursing Home. She was born July 16, 1918, in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late William and Mary Janette (Buffum) Bray.   Leola retired from the former GTE Sylvania, and was a member of Larryville United Methodist Church. The presence of family was essential in Lee's life. She could often be found taking trips to new places, visiting family in different states, or laughing at family dinners and picnics. In...

Mary K. Dirga, 99, of Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Regional Medical Center.  She was born May 14, 1919 in Yonkers, NY the daughter of Peter and Julia Moroz Klemash.   Mary was a member of Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Williamsport and was a member of the American Legion Auxillary.  She enjoyed sewing, ceramics, making jewelry and gardening.    She was predeceased by her parents, husband, the Very Rev....

Carol Ann Butts Duke, 71, of Old Lycoming Twp., died Aug. 7, 2018 following a battle with kidney disease, at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Regional Medical Center.   She was born Dec. 25, 1946, in Williamsport, the daughter of the late Carl F. and Ernestine M. (Dagitz) Butts.   Carol retired, after 22 years, from Walmart #1887 Montoursville, and had previously worked at Hills Department Store, GTE Sylvania, and Shop-Vac.  She enjoyed selling Avon, playing cards, bingo, and...

Charles R. Gross, 92, of Williamsport, died Aug. 7, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Regional Medical Center.    At Charles’ request there will be no services.   Burial will be in Montoursville Cemetery.   Arrangements are being handled by Spitler Funeral Home, Montoursville.

Helen L. Johnson, 79, of Old Lycoming Twp., passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Hospital.  She was born March 8, 1939 in Williamsport the daughter of Omey and Grace Eck Younkin.   Helen was loved by all her family and friends.  She adored her Chihuahua and enjoyed crocheting and singing Karaoke.   She was predeceased by her parents, her first husband Charles Foulkrod , her second husband Harold Johnson, Jr., and brother, Ralph...

George E. Meixell, 89, of Williamsport, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Danville.  He was born December 12, 1928 in Lock Haven a son of Curtis G.M. and Madalene Wentzel Meixell.   He enjoyed traveling.   He was predeceased by his parents, brothers, Robert, Lester, William and Paul, and by his sisters, Marion Rockey, Mary Ruch, and Ruth Rauch.   He is survived by his brothers, Arthur V. (Juanita) and Lewis M....

Paul L. Zacher, 72, of Wolf Twp., passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Gatehouse in Divine Providence Hospital.  He was born April 7, 1946 in Williamsport a son of the late Edward C. and Lois Reese Zacher.   Paul retired as an independent owner-operator truck driver.  He enjoyed old cars, motorcycles, working outdoors and his grandchildren.   He is survived by his wife of 42 years the former Carol D. Solomon; son, Christian P. (Tiffany) Zacher of Hughesville;...

Neil A. Ebert, Sr., 83, of Tallman Hollow Rd., Montoursville, passed away, Monday, July, 30, 2018, at The Gatehouse.   He was born Sept. 6, 1934, in Spring Mills, the son of the late Clarence and Margaret Lingle Bower.   He was predeceased by sisters, Kathryn Stitzer and Alice Karbinas.   Surviving are his wife of 46 years, the former Myrna Miller Byrne; children, Karen, Margaret, Brenda, and Neil, Jr.; sister, L. Doris Hill; brother, Richard Ebert; step son, Vincent...