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George E. Snyder, Jr

George E. Snyder Jr, 63, of Anthony Twp., Montour Co., passed away on Fri., Feb. 13, 2026. Viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thurs., Feb. 19, at Brooks Funeral Home, Turbotville, with service to follow. www.wfbrooksfuneralhome.com.

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THOMAS — Augustus O. “Bud” Thomas, City, 1 p.m. today, First Church, 604 Market St., Williamsport. STIGER — Janet B. (Geyer) Winter Stiger, South Williamsport, 10 a.m. Thursday, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 5973 Jacks Hollow Rd., Williamsport. SNYDER — George E. Snyder, Jr, 11 a.m. Thursday, Brooks Funeral Home, 207 Broadway St., Turbotville. Viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. COOPER — Michael Scott Cooper, Hughesville, 11 a.m. Friday, McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 E. Water St., Hughesville. Viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. LINS — George Herbert Lins, Duboistown, 11 ...

Augustus O. “Bud” Thomas II

Augustus O. “Bud” Thomas, II, 98, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his daughters. He was the beloved husband of the late Gloria Jane (Stahler) Thomas with whom he shared 65 years of marriage until her passing in 2016. Born ...

Darlene K. Phillips

Darlene K. Phillips, 64, of Linden, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 4, 2026. She was born in Williamsport on February 21, 1961, a daughter of the late William McLaughlin and Lenore (Saiers) Burkholder. Darlene was a graduate of Williamsport High School, and of Williamsport ...

Michael Scott Cooper

Michael Scott Cooper of Hughesville, PA, has been united with his Tao, becoming one with all created things, thus fulfilling the goal of his life. Michael was the son of Samuel and Mildred Cooper of New York City. He attended the High School of Music and Art and New York University, from ...

John D. Ryder

John D. Ryder, 82, of Trout Run, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2026 at the Williamsport Home with his loving wife, Judith (Remaley) Ryder, by his side. Born September 28, 1943, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Samuel H. and Marian “Betty” (Shenefelt) Ryder. John graduated from Juniata Valley High School in 1961 and went on to take some college classes at Penn State University. It was here that he met his future wife, Judith, and their love story began. They were married on January 9, 1962, and shared 64 wonderful years together. John served his country in the U.S. ...