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Larry G. Gephart

Larry G. Gephart, 73, of Montandon, died on March 6, 2026. He was born in Muncy, a son of John and Ruth (Shires) Gephart. Larry was a graduate of South Williamsport High School, and served in the US Navy Veteran from 1971 until 1977. Surviving are his sister, Jane Pelepako; nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded by his parents, sister, Linda Shaffer, and brother, William Gephart. The family visitation will be held at the Wildwood Cemetery Chapel, 91 Wildwood Blvd., Williamsport, from Noon to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026 with funeral service at 12:30 p.m., burial with full ...

Edith L. Saar

Edith L. Saar, 93, a long-time resident of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Valley View Nursing Center. Born on August 1, 1932, in Williamsport, Edith was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Margie F. (Schlesinger) Haire. After graduating from ...

Donna Jean Kahle

Donna Jean Kahle, 85, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her home. Born August 7, 1940, in Lycoming County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Fred C. Hoff and the late Gladys D. (Seese) Hoff. Donna grew up in Montgomery, PA. She graduated from Montgomery Area High ...

Hughey L. Woodring III

Hughey L. Woodring III, 66, of Jersey Shore, died March 7, 2026. He was born in Williamsport, a son of Hughey Woodring Jr. and Margaret J. (Engel) Woodring. Surviving in addition to his mother of Williamsport are his wife of 48 years, Elaine Fortney Woodring, his sons, Hughey L. Woodring ...

Francesca Rose (Rizzo) Beaver

Francesca Rose (Rizzo) Beaver, 90, affectionately known as Frances, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at Rose View Center. Born on April 12, 1935, in Williamsport to the late Leonard and Francesca (Amato) Rizzo, Frances grew up alongside her five siblings: Josephine Weber, and the late Angeline Bellott, Carmen Rizzo, Jack Rizzo, and Mary Hertel. Frances wed the love of her life, the late James T. Beaver, II, and together they built a life rich in love. She is survived by their devoted children, Linda Beaver and James T. Beaver, III (Denise), as ...

Giuseppe “Joe” Mario Tuzzato

Giuseppe “Joe” Mario Tuzzato passed peacefully on February 24th, 2026 at the age of 72 in his Harrisburg Pa home surrounded by his family. Born in Catona, Italy on September 15th, 1953 and raised in post-war southern Italy, he chose to leave home at 15 years old to find work on cruise ships so he could help support his parents and siblings back home. Joe served honorably in the Italian navy for 2 years. Joe met his wife Laurie in December of 1976, they were married 5 weeks later and remained married for 49 years. Joe was a lover of many things in this world and most of them were ...