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Robert “Bob” Eugene Beck

Robert “Bob” Eugene Beck, 80, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at The Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 23, 1945, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Leo Paul Beck and Ethel Jane (Knarr) Beck. Bob’s journey was ...

C. James Smith

C. James Smith, 74, passed away on Sunday, February 1, while doing one of the things he loved most, snowmobiling with friends. He left this world the same way he lived in it: surrounded by laughter, adventure, and the people who mattered to him. Jim was born on December 28, 1951, and grew up ...

Eugene Harold Parmenter

Eugene Harold Parmenter, 77, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. He was born August 2, 1948, to William Randell and Beatrice Irene Parmenter of Smithfield. Gene lived a life rooted in family and hard work. He spent many years in warehouse work before finding great pride driving a bus for local college athletic teams. He enjoyed NASCAR, car shows, traveling, puzzles, and collecting red trucks, and cherished quiet visits and coffee with his mother. He is survived by his children, Brian Parmenter (Chari), Tina Hartzell (Jeff), Pamela Suro (Nate), ...

David L. Hartranft

David L. Hartranft, 70, passed away on February 1, 2026. For full obituary details, please visit www.KnightConferFuneralHome.com.

Funerals

WIKSTROM — Brett L. Wikstrom, Montoursville 12:30 p.m. today, Maneval Allen Redmond Cremation and Funeral Home, 500 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. Visitation from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. BOLE — Reverend Melvin D. Bole, 2:30 p.m. today, Knight-Confer Funeral Home, 1914 Memorial Ave., Williamsport. Viewing starts at 1:30 p.m. CICCARELLI — David James Ciccarelli, city, 10 a.m. Friday, Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, 702 W 4th St., Williamsport. LAIDACKER — Bradley W. Laidacker, 10 a.m. Saturday, Brooks Funeral Home, 124 Main St., Watsontown. HOFFER — Charlene Hoffer, ...

Sandra Lee Britton (Wert)

Sandra Lee Britton (Wert), 79, of Conway, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. Born September 6, 1946, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, she was raised in Williamsport PA and was a graduate of Williamsport High School. Sandra, lovingly known as Sandy, was a woman of deep faith ...