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Arnold Smith

Arnold Smith passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026. Born on March 23, 1930, in Muncy, PA, he was the son of the late Sallie and Raymond Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Stacy Dudas, his sister, Evelyn Smith McCoy, and brother, Larue Smith. He ...

Lois V. Conrad (George)

Our angel on Earth, Lois V. Conrad (George), 87, of Avis earned her Heavenly wings on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. If you ever met Lois, you know she adored and loved her husband, Robert (Bob) J. Conrad, with whom she celebrated 66 years of marriage on January 9th. A visitation will be held ...

Frances A. “Fluffy” Dannelley

Frances A. “Fluffy” Dannelley, 79, of Cogan Station, died Friday, February 6, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport. Born November 18, 1946, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Thomas N. and the late Frances J. (Alexander) Bratton. Fluffy married Joseph H. Dannelley on March 17, 1973, and ...

R. Eileen (Myers) Fisher

R. Eileen (Myers) Fisher, 98, of Jersey Shore, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Edenbrook North in Williamsport. She was born in Pine Creek on October 8, 1927, a daughter of the late J. Lester and Ruth (Earon) Myers. Eileen attended Oval United Methodist Church. She taught second and third grade in Jersey Shore and Bradford, PA as well as in Tonawanda and Kenmore, New York, her teaching career spanned 30 years. She enjoyed traveling to Florida in the winters with her beloved George. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and a long-time member of Daughters of the ...

Eileen P. Prowant

Eileen P. Prowant, 81, of Lewisburg, died on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Born November 28, 1944, in Red Lion, she was a daughter of the late Leon A. Sr. and Edna P. (Anderson) McCleary. On January 21, 1967, she married Rev. Edward E. Prowant, who survives. Together they celebrated 59 years of marriage. Eileen was a graduate of Big Spring Area school district and earned her bachelor’s in education from Shippensburg University. She worked at various school districts as a substitute teacher and spent more than 70 years serving ...

Galen R. Hessler

Galen R. Hessler, 94, of Woolrich, PA, died Friday, February 6, 2026, at his home. Born September 19, 1931, in Old Town Maine, MA, he was the son of Floyd W. Hessler and Pauline F. (Bradford) Hessler. Galen owned and operated Hessler’s Garage and Towing in S. Williamsport, PA for over 30 years. He then went to work for B&B Block of Williamsport for 15 years. He enjoyed hunting, feeding and watching the wildlife at his home, along with building and flying his radio-controlled airplanes. Galen is survived by a daughter, Sharon “Sherry” Shipley, of Ocala, Fla; son, Floyd G. ...