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SCOTT — John Russell, “J.R.” Scott, City, 10 a.m. Friday, St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 702 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. MARTIN — Kim (Lowry) Martin, 4 p.m. Saturday, Crouse Funeral Home, 133 E. Third St., Williamsport. Visitation from 3 to 4 p.m. REEDER — Dan W. Reeder, City, 5 p.m. Saturday, McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 E. Water St., Hughesville. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. RICHARDS — Mary Lou (Combs) Richards, 1 p.m., Sunday, Tioga Ven-You, 725 Gee Rd, Tioga. RUSSELL — David (Davey) H. Russell, 1 p.m. Sunday, Mansfield University’s Alumni Hall, Room 307.

Patricia M. Smith

Patricia M. Smith, age 85, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026, at Susquehanna Rehab and Wellness Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 19, 1940, in Hanover, PA, to Curvin and Treva Baker. Pat dedicated more than 30 years of her life to ...

Carolyn J. Shafer

Carolyn J. Shafer, 83, a longtime resident of Toms River, NJ passed away peacefully Saturday, September 5, 2026. Carol was born in Hepburn Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania July 24, 1943 to the late John Harold Shafer and Mildred Viola Kyle Shafer. Carol was the youngest daughter and was predeceased by each of the “older Shafer Girls” including Margie Hartman (Walter), Bea Phillips (James), Dorothy London (Joe), and Miriam Shoup (Robert). Carol graduated from Williamsport High School and Eastern College class of 1965. She was devoted to and is lovingly survived by her ...

Kimberly Ann Sampsell

Kimberly Ann Sampsell, 68, of Williamsport, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026. To view a full obituary, please visit mccartythomas.com.

Micah Lyle Rosenblum

Micah Lyle Rosenblum, 59, passed away on October 21, 2026. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com.

Franklin Jason Jackson

Franklin Jason Jackson, 72, passed away on November 5, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com.