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CASHER — Timothy E. Casher, Wellsboro, 2 p.m. today, Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield. Visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. CHILSON — Larry L. Chilson, City, 11 a.m. Thursday, Christ Episcopal Church, 426 Mulberry St., Williamsport. GARDNER — Larry W. Gardner, Hughesville, 11 a.m. Thursday, McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home - Hughesville, 557 E. Water St. Hughesville. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. DOWDY — Edith M. Dowdy, 1 p.m. Thursday, Church of the Resurrection, 75 Musser Lane, Muncy. JAMES — Michael Stephen James, Westfield, 7 p.m. ...

Virginia L. Edler

Virginia L. Edler, 89, of Williamsport went to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 10, 2026. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Donald C. Edler. Born February 26, 1937 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Otto and Alvaretta (Crawley) Bair. Virginia was ...

Dolores E. Mowrey

On Oct. 8, 2026, Dolores E. Mowrey, of Montoursville, quietly slipped away from her family and into the embrace of our Savior. Born Jan. 23, 1937 in South Williamsport. She was the daughter of the late Sibie and Mary (Shaffer) Miller. Lovingly known by all as “Toot,” she is survived by ...

Douglas R. “Doug” Gottschall

Douglas R. “Doug” Gottschall, 72, of Jersey Shore, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at his home. He was married to the former Marlene J. (Bliss), who survives. They have been together for 5 ¢ years, and they have shared five months as husband and wife. Doug was born on July 8, 1954 ...

Larry W. Gardner

Larry W. Gardner, 81, of Hughesville, died Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center - Muncy. Born May 21, 1945 in Pine Summit, he was a son of the late Walter and Ocie (Lyons) Gardner. He was married to Norma L. (Neal) Gardner, who preceded him in death on Sept. 28, 2017. Following ...

Frank H. Rohland

Frank H. Rohland, 80, of Milton, died on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at Wellspan of Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg. He was born in Abington, Montgomery County, on Aug. 15, 1946 and was the son of the late Spangler and Ethel (Asure) Rohland. He was a graduate of Williamsport Area High School, Class of 1962. He then went on to attend WAC, where he earned his associates degree in accounting, Class of 1964. Shortly after college, Frank enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on Sept. 29, 1966. He served his country proudly during the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged on Sept. 28, 1970 with ...