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Dr. George K. Shortess

Dr. George K. Shortess, aged 93, passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2025, attended by his family. He was born in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Dr. George S. and Mary K. Shortess. George graduated from South Williamsport High School in 1950. He graduated from Lycoming College ...

Pam Miller

Pam Miller, 77, of Williamsport, died Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport Hospital. Born October 6, 1948, Pam was a daughter of the late John and Louise (Worthington) Thomas. She graduated from Williamsport High School. Pam and her husband, Wayne Miller, celebrated 32 ...

Dermot Thomas McDonnell

Dermot Thomas McDonnell, 66, of Williamsport passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Born on September 20, 1959 in San Antonio, TX, he was a son of Gertrude R. (Byrne) McDonnell of Williamsport and the late Jack McDonnell. He was employed for 30 years with Thermacore where he ...

Pearl E. Rathmell

Pearl E. Rathmell. 99, of Muncy, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Muncy Place. Born November 10, 1926 in Renovo, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Lena (Schlock) McManigal. She and her husband, Clarence Rathmell, Jr., were married 57 years before his death Oct. ...

Gerald L. Otterbein

Gerald L. Otterbein, formally of Muncy, PA passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025 in Lenoir City, TN. He was married to Diane Vaughn who passed away in 2024. He was born on November 5, 1943 in Williamsport, PA son of the late Fred and Betty Otterbein. He was employed as a Systems Analyst ...

Virginia D. “Ginger” Couch

Virginia D. “Ginger” Couch, 89, of Muncy, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the Gatehouse. Born March 2, 1936 in Mill Hall, she was a daughter of the late Donovan K. and Sarah R. (Miller) Wolfe. Ginger was a 1951 graduate of Mill Hall High School, where she played the snare drum and soft ball. Earlier in life, Ginger earned the title of Fall Foliage Queen in Renovo and enjoyed taking tap dancing lessons. It was during an outing to watch gymnast that she met her future husband. On August 13, 1960 she married Ronald J. Couch. Together ...