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Nancy L. Vermeulen

Nancy L. Vermeulen, 89, of Montgomery, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Wolf Run Village, Hughesville. Born March 16, 1937, in Elmira, NY, she was a daughter of the late Willis E. and Lena M. (Hopkins) King. On September 22, 1964, she married James Vermeulen, who predeceased her on August 13, 1996. Nancy was a graduate of Montgomery High School. She last worked at Koppers, Montgomery, but also spent much of her life supporting and caring for her family. Nancy formerly attended Maple Hill United Methodist Church. She was an avid roller skater for much of her life and enjoyed ...

Anita Lynne Hoyt

Anita Lynne Hoyt passed away April 13, 2026. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com.

Richard Maples

Richard Maples was born February 21, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio and died peacefully at The Gatehouse on April 7, 2026. He was predeceased by his parents Fred and Justine Maples of Baltimore, Md in 1980; his partner of 41 years David Boblitz of Baltimore, Md in 2005; and his youngest sister, Mary ...

Norma Jean Alexander

Norma Jean Alexander, 82, of Montgomery, died Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her daughter’s home. Born October 6, 1943, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Norman L. and Ida Mae (Hafer) Getgen. On September 1, 1967, she married Melvin Alexander who predeceased her on December ...

Paula R. Dake

Paula R. Dake, 58, of Williamsport, departed this Earth unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in North Bend. Paula was born November 19, 1967, in Williamsport. She was the eldest daughter of Harrison “Harry” and Rita (D’Alena) Dake of Williamsport. She was a 1985 graduate of ...

Ronald L. Shireman

Ronald L. Shireman, 74, of Williamsport, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Muncy Place. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne M. (Miosi) Shireman with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born March 17, 1952 in Williamsport, Ron was the son of June M. (Dietrich) Shireman of ...