Samuel L. ”Sam” Pecchia, 91, of Nippenose Valley, passed away on January 31, 2026. Samuel was born on October 9, 1934, in Avis, PA. He was the son of the late Salvatore Pecchia and the former Annie Magent. Sam graduated from Jersey Shore Area High School in 1952, where he played the ...
David James Ciccarelli, age 34, of Williamsport, died unexpectedly from the challenges of mental health on January 30, 2026. David was a kind and thoughtful soul whose life was shaped by faith, music, and a deep love of learning. He found joy in singing with residents at The Williamsport ...
Larry E. Rook, 75, of South Williamsport, PA, passed away on December 29, 2025, peacefully at home. Born on October 10, 1950, in Williamsport PA, Larry was the son of Herbert and Anna Rook. Larry served in the US Navy from 1969 to 1975 and was posted on the USS Sierra and USS Aylwin before leaving the military with an honorable discharge to return to civilian life. He retired from Thermal Product Solutions, where he worked wiring industrial ovens. He is survived by his sister, Linda Lucas; brother, Michael Rook; daughters, Laura Rook and Janice Greenawalt. He has 7 grandchildren ...
Carolee M. Thatcher, 82, of Duboistown, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at home with her loving husband of 60 years, Richard L. Thatcher, by her side. Born July 30, 1943, in Pittston, Carolee learned how to theme and serve a proper tea party from her mom, Betty Stankus, how to create a color palette and give back to the community from her dad, Leo Stankus, and the value of hard work and a good education from both of her parents. After graduating from Pittston High School in 1961, Carolee earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Mansfield University ...
Roberta “Bertie” Hanna Koons died peacefully on January 31, 2026, at Heritage Springs Memory Care, Muncy, PA, at the age of 101. A full obituary may be viewed at mccartythomas.com.
Ramona D. (Butler) Saturn, 92, died Jan. 30, 2026. Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com.
