All Obituaries

Mr. Dennis Eugene Carpenter, of Montoursville, PA, passed away Friday afternoon, September 10th, 2021 at Evangelical Hospital in Lewisburg, PA. Formerly of Rockwood, PA, he was born August 13, 1959, in Lancaster, to Ray and Sharon (Phillippi) Carpenter and moved with his family to Rockwood where he graduated in 1977 from Rockwood High School. He graduated from Grove City College in 1981 with a Bachelors of Music in Music Education, but not before he met the love of his life Gretchen Phares...

Evelyn E. Eck, 89, of Montoursville, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2021. She was born on December 16, 1931, in Williamsport, daughter of the late Claude and Hannah (Weber) Sauers. Evelyn worked at Grit Publishing and Divine Providence Hospital. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church. She enjoyed shopping for bargains, especially garage sales, playing cards, and family get togethers, especially on Friday nights. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl O. Eck...

Faye R. Konkle, 81, of Montoursville, passed away on September 6, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center. She was born on June 11, 1940, in Opp, the daughter of the late Warren and Orel (Temple) Rider. Faye was a member of the Montoursville Presbyterian Church, where she was a Trustee and Elder, and sang in the choir for many years. She had worked for the former Cooper, Everett, Blessing Insurance Agency, and was a member of the Montoursville Fire Company for 10 years. Along with Judy Shimp, she...

Richard L. Kurtz, Jr., 55, of Hughesville, died September 10, 2021 at The Gatehouse. He was born September 1, 1966, in Williamsport, the son of Richard L., Sr. and Roberta (Dagitz) Kurtz. He served in the U.S. Air Force, had worked as a truck driver, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his father; sister, Diana L. (Mark) Price, of Hughesville; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother. Services will be held at the convenience of the family and burial...

Kenneth E. Bower, Sr, 72, of Eldred Township, died September 5, 2021 at The Gatehouse. He was born May 14, 1949, in Williamsport, the son of the late Raymond K. and Ernestine (Solomon) Bower. Kenny was a graduate of Montoursville Area High School, owner of K.B. Snowplowing-Excavating LLC and had worked for Loyalsock Township.  He was a life member and served as president of the Eldred Township Fire Co, was a supervisor and road master for Eldred Township, and was a longtime member of...

Steven J. Fowler, 53, of Eldred Township, passed away on August 28, 2021. He was born on March 13, 1968, in Bristol, PA, son of William and Edna (Thornhill) Fowler. Steven graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas and Bishop Egan High School. He served in the Navy for eight years and is a Persian Gulf veteran. He loved the outdoors, such as hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother; son, Isak...

Brian K. Welch, 54, of Berwick, died at his residence on September 5, 2021. He was born July 16, 1967, in Williamsport, the son of Charles F. and Vivian G. (Reeder) Welch. Brian was a graduate of Montoursville Area High School, and had served nine years in the U.S. Air Force during Desert Shield Storm.  He tended bar in Las Vegas and Montgomery and worked for Wise Potato Chips.  He was a member of a dart team in Berwick, and enjoyed playing guitar and karaoke. Surviving are his...

Jon L. Oeler, 84, of Loyalsock Township, passed away suddenly September 5, 2021 at Embassy of Loyalsock. Born January 9, 1937 to the late John L. and Nellie (Carothers) Oeler. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Chukawan. He was employed by the former Bethleham Steel and White Deer Golf Complex. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Connie (Thompson) Oeler; his children, Kathleen (James) Meckley of Montoursville; Deneen (Rick) Vaughn of Williamsport; and Jeff Oeler of...

Eleanor R. Shaheen, 89, of Wolf Township, passed away on September 5, 2021 at Muncy Place. She was born on August 17, 1932, in Nordmont, daughter of the late Jason and Agnes (Fritz) Brady. Eleanor was a life-long member of Bethany Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald H. Shaheen; son, David A. Shaheen; sisters, Doris Rider, Beulah Stackhouse, Elizabeth Poust; and brothers, Mervin Little and Kenneth Little. She is survived by her son, Donald L. (Linda) Shaheen,...

Donna L. Stutz, 76, formerly of South Williamsport, passed away on August 25, 2021 at the Muncy Place. She was born on December 10, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Wargo) Kostka. Donna was a member of St Lawrence Catholic Church and the Williamsport Country Club. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. "Hank" Stutz. She is survived by her son, Christopher (Marni) Stutz, of Calgary, Canada;...