Arlene M. Brittain, formerly of Muncy, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 23, 2026 at Penn State Hospital in Landisville, Pennsylvania following a brief illness. She was 92. Born on December 13, 1933, in Minneola Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. Lies and Elenora Schwartz ...
Joan H. Lynch, 86, of South Williamsport, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, February 27, 2026 at UPMC Williamsport. Joan was born in Hatfield, PA on May 25, 1939, a daughter of the late Albert and Alma (Rutledge) Hoehn. She was a graduate of Damascus High School ...
Kenneth N. Rinker, 96, of Montoursville, passed away at his home died surrounded by family on March 3, 2026, at his home. Born December 5, 1929, in Hillsgrove, he was the son of Francis and Marie (Brey) Rinker. Ken married Amelia C. DeParasis on November 29, 1974, and shared 51 years of marriage. Ken and his wife Amelia shared a wonderful life. Ken was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Ken graduated from Sullivan County High School in 1947. He served in the army during the Korean War before graduating from Williamsport Area Community College, studying electrical trade. Using ...
Georgia S. Burch, 93, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born October 3, 1932, in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late Jefferson M. and Grace (Baker) Sharp. After graduating from Oil City High School, Georgia pursued her love for teaching at Evanston Teachers College before earning a B.A. in Education from the University of Pittsburgh. She taught elementary school in the Oil City School District before moving to Williamsport. Even after her official teaching duties ended, she continued to impart her musical ...
Joseph Edward McGonnell Sr., 78, passed on Dec. 28, 2025, in Garden City, Idaho. A Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. on March 14, 2026, at St. Boniface Church, 326 Washington Blvd. For full obituary please visit www.crousefuneralhome.com.
FREAR — Jerry G. Frear, Sr, City, 11 a.m. Saturday, Greenview Alliance Church, 1955 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. SMOKER — David C. Smoker, 11 a.m. Saturday, Gold Church, 2402 S.R. 49W, Ulysses. Friends may call Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church. SPOTTS — Brenda M. Spotts, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport. Visitation from 10:20 a.m. till time of service. REED — William S. “Bill” Reed, Noon Saturday, Harrison Valley C&MA Church,217 E. Main St., Harrison Valley. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to ...
