All Obituaries

Joseph D. DiParlo, Jr., 65, of Cogan House Township, died April 18, 2019, at his residence. He was born January 17, 1954, in Williamsport, the son of Joseph, Sr. and Veronica (Foresman) DiParlo. Joseph retired as a pipe liner.  He was a volunteer fire fighter for Trout Run and Hepburnville Fire Companies, coached AYSO Soccer, Little League softball, and was an assistant coach for Liberty High School softball.  He also enjoyed NASCAR and Penn State football. Preceding him in...

Charles J. Conboy, 93, of Williamsport, died April 18, 2019 at The Gatehouse. Charles was born on April, 9, 1926 in Scranton, PA, the son of the late Charles and Josephine Savage Conboy. He was a 1944 graduate of Central High School, Scranton. Charles retired from Bell of PA in 1985 (now Verizon) where he worked for 37½ years. He was a Navy veteran of WWII serving in three battles – Iwo Jima, Okinawa and the main island of Japan. He was a member of the Church of St. Ann,...

Carl L. Stitzer, 92, of Montoursville, died April 17, 2019, at his residence. He was born January 8, 1927, in Lock Haven, a son of the late Harry A. and Lera (Brungard) Stitzer. Carl was a 1944 graduate of Walker Township High School, in Centre County, and served three years and nine months, in the U.S. Air Force.  After working 38 years for The Atlantic Refining Company, he retired as Terminal Superintendent, in Altoona.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and working with...

W. Craig “Belt Buckle” Kinzer, 78, of Plunketts Creek Township, died at home surrounded by his loving family on April 9, 2019. The son of the late Byron and Anna Ernest Kinzer, he was born May 19, 1940 in Juniata County. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ann Tomlinson Kinzer; his children, Byron “Barney” Kinzer of Seattle, WA, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Ed) Lockwood of Colorado Springs, CO, and Margaret Ann (Randy) Brannon of Coarsegold, CA; 8 grandchildren...

Carolyn B.  Hume, 87, of Loyalsock Township, died on April 8, 2019 at Manor Care North. She was born on December 11, 1931 in Richmond, VA to the late Samuel and Grace Burt. She is survived by her husband, Joe, her children, Joe E. (Holly) Hume Jr. of Cogan Station and Terry (Tom) Hume-Milowicki of Hockessin, DE; sister, Anne B. Wood of Richmond, VA, grandchildren, Jacob (Melissa) Hume, Matthew Hume, Natalie Hume, Lindsey (Dan) Krivenki and Brittany (Russell) Boone; and five...

Martha H. Breen, 72, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Mar. 30, 2019, at Geisinger Medical Center. She was born Jan. 16, 1947, in Williamsport, the daughter of Roger A. and Martha H. (Thompson) Haupt. Martie was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Donald R. Breen; and infant daughter, Christina. Surviving is a son, Kevin D. (Denise) Breen, of Williamsport; two daughters, Karen D. Klemick (Bill German), of Williamsport and...

Charles L. McCartney Jr., 90, of Middleburg, Florida, died March 29, 2019, at his residence. He was born December 31, 1928, in Millersburg, the son of the late Charles L., Sr. and Ruth A. (Weber) McCartney. Charles worked at Grit Publishing Co. where he retired from. He was a Korean War veteran having served in the Air Force. He was also a lifetime member of L.O.O.M. #145, an active bowler, enjoyed gardening, spending time with his neighbors, and loved his animals. Preceding him in death...

Donna M. Barr, 88, of South Williamsport, died March 28, 2019, at the Williamsport Home. She was born June 5, 1930, in Montoursville, the daughter of the late Theodore and Gertrude (Heckman) Folk. Donna worked as a secretary and was a member of Heshbon Park United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, bird watching, and gardening. Preceding her in death was her husband, Robert H. Barr; brothers, Dean and Howard Folk; sisters, Bernice Zerbe, Beverly Shearer, and Dolores...

Frank Smith, 90, of Montoursville, died March 28, 2019, at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Regional Medical Center. He was born, in Germantown, PA. Frank was National Collegiate Epee and Saber Champion while attending William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia.  As Executive VP and Chief Engineer of Cannon Foods, Brideville, DE, he worked on and devised several patents on harvesting and processing machinery and packaged meals for the Army.  He served as Chaplain of the Elks Lodge...

Floyd L. Davis, 94, of Williamsport, died March 23, 2019, at Arista Care at Loyalsock. He was born February 22, 1925, in Berwick, the son of the late Harold and Hazel Davis. Floyd retired from Textron. Preceding him in death was his wife the former, Dorothy I. Artman. Surviving is his daughter, Tammy C. Hepburn; a granddaughter, April Frank; and three great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, at Spitler Funeral Home, 733 Broad Street, Montoursville,...