All Obituaries

Nancy P. Sargent, 75, of Loyalsock Township, died Oct. 16, 2018 at Valley View Nursing Center. She was born Mar. 15, 1943, in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Eugene and Gayle (Bixler) Pfirman. Nancy was a graduate of Williamsport High School.  She retired as school secretary from Cochran and Lycoming Valley Elementary Schools.  She had been a member of the Williamsport Country Club, and enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing cards, and spending time with her...

Albert L. Lovell, Jr., 71, of Eldred Twp., passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at his home.  He was born June 14, 1947 in Williamsport a son of Albert L. Sr. and Phyllis Bates Lovell.    Al retired from Williamsport Wire Rope.  He was a member of the Lycoming Anglers Association and was an avid fisherman, hunter, enjoyed the outdoors, and was a Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State football fan.   He was predeceased by his parents and his brother,...

Solomon M. Francis, 55, of Loyalsock Township, died Oct. 14, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Medical Center. He was born June 10, 1963, in India, a son of Dhanasingh and Padmini (Ebenezer) Francis. Solomon was a mathematics professor at Penn College, taught online classes for Liberty University, and for the overseas division at the University of Maryland.  He was a member of Hope Community Church, and the Williamsport Chess Club.  He was a national master in chess and taught chess to...

William D. Heim, 65, of Cogan Station, passed away suddenly Oct. 13, 2018 at his home. He was born Sept. 30, 1953, in Williamsport, a son of William F. and Shirley J. (Ripka) Heim. William retired from Primus Technologies after 39 years of service. He was a charter member of West Mill Creek Hunting Club, Inc.  He enjoyed working on small engines and tractors, attending antique machinery shows, hunting, and being with his family. Preceding him in death were his father and twin baby...

Beryl I. “The Notary” Smith, 87, of Hepburn Twp., died Oct. 13, 2018 at her daughter’s residence. She was born Aug. 29, 1931, in Wellsboro, a daughter of the late Alvin and Mabel (Duffy) Alexander. Beryl retired as notary in Hepburn Twp., was a member of Church of Nazarene, enjoyed square dancing, enjoyed cooking, and serving family and customers. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her husband, Earl E. Smith, Sr.; a son, John A. Smith; a daughter,...

Catherine A. “Foxy” Bresnak, 55, of Montoursville, died Oct. 13, 2018 at Manor Care Health Services North. She was born July 29, 1963, in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Thomas and Geraldine M. (Sarvey) Fox. She was a care giver for Public Partnership and enjoyed shopping. Surviving are a fiancé, Jamey L. Goodreau; two daughters, Courtney E. Bresnak and Kasondra M. Goodreau; two brothers, Thomas Fox and Earl Fox, and a sister, Debra Stone. A memorial service will...

Ralph W. Herr, 86, of Upper Fairfield Twp., died Oct. 7, 2018 at his residence. He was born Feb. 5, 1932, in Coal Twp., a son of the late Ralph and Thelma (Fetterman) Herr. Ralph graduated from Coal Twp. High School and then worked for Quaker State Phone Service before starting and running Herr T.V. and Herr Cable Co.  He was a member of Eugene Grafius American Legion Post 104 and The Wheel Inn.  He enjoyed his annual company picnic with friends at the hollow, enjoyed hunting,...

Joann L. Andrews, 79, of Loyalsock Twp., died Oct. 6, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born July 12, 1939, in Williamsport, a daughter of the late John and Hazel (Sauers) Farnsworth. Joann retired from Spring Window Fashions in May of 2000.  She enjoyed crafts, camping, and family time picnics. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack R. Andrews; a brother, John R. Farnsworth, Jr., and five sisters, Nancy Bohartz, Letha...

Hal C. Gee, 81, of Montoursville, passed away October 3, 2018 at Manor Care where he resided with his wife. He was born Sept. 30, 1937, in Avis, a son of the late Roy P. and Kalma K. (Henry) Gee.  Hal was an Air Force Veteran, having served in Africa. He retired as an Inspector from Textron Lycoming in 1994 after more than 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing in the Textron retiree's golf league. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Eduardo Fernandez, M.D., 86, passed away on Oct. 2, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 2, 1932, in Lilo-an, Philippines, a son of Prudencio and Dominadora (Inamac) Fernandez. Ed received his Medical Degree at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila and served his internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Yonkers, NY.  His residency in Anesthesiology was served at McGill University Hospitals in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He worked on the...