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LAIDACKER — Bradley W. Laidacker, 10 a.m. Saturday, Brooks Funeral Home, 124 Main St., Watsontown. HOFFER — Charlene Hoffer, Lancaster, 11 a.m., Saturday, Providence Church, 269 Cinder Rd., New Providence. PARMENTER — Eugene Harold Parmenter, 11 a.m. Saturday, Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home, Troy. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. SELFE — Richard (Rick) Dale Selfe, Jr, 11 a.m. Saturday, Gedon Funeral Homes, 121 W. Main St., Lock Haven. HANCOCK — Donna J. (Knorr) Hancock, city, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Maneval Allen Redmond Funeral Home, 500 W. 4th St., ...

Helen M. Wertz

Tired of waiting for the Phillies to win a world series, Helen M. Wertz, 94, of Watsontown surrendered to father time on February 2, 2026. Born on March 27, 1931, in Milton, PA, her parents Raymond and Myrtle Reedy had their hands full with Helen as their fourth of five children. Her father ...

Keith G. Helm

Keith G. Helm, 78, of Williamsport passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Born August 11, 1947 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Gordon and Dorothy (Eck) Helm. Keith was a graduate of Williamsport High School and Williamsport Area Community College where he studied computer science. Keith served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He retired from GTE Sylvania after 23 years of service. Keith enjoyed working on the family farm and cutting wood. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Rebecca (Kershner) Helm; a son Justin of ...

Annette L. Wakley

Annette L. Wakley, 92 passed away on Feb. 4, 2026. Family and friends are invited to call on Feb. 10, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com.

Kenneth G. Sauley

Kenneth G. Sauley, 79, of Hector Township, Sabinsville, PA, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Arrangements are with Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.

Joyce Mae (Whitman) Palmatier

Joyce Mae (Whitman) Palmatier, 88, of Williamsport passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026 at home, surrounded by family. A full obituary can be found on her memorial page at www.SandersMortuary.com.