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JAYNE — Frances Lorraine Jayne, 2 p.m. today, Buckheit Funeral Chapel, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield. Friends and family may call from Noon to 2 p.m. ANDRAKA — Judith O. Andraka, 11 a.m. Thursday, St. Ann Catholic Church, 1305 Northway Rd., Williamsport. MANN — Janet R. Mann, Noon, Thursday, Cedar Heights Brethren in Christ Church, 37 Cedar Heights, Mill Hall. Friends and family may call 2 hours prior to service. MCDONNELL — Dermot McDonnell, 10 a.m. Friday, St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 702 W. 4th St., Williamsport. STROSSER — Lawrence T. “Larry” Strosser, Jr, ...

Timothy L. Selleck

Timothy L. Selleck, 75, of Montgomery, formerly of Trout Run, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. For his full obituary and to send online condolences, visit www.SandersMortuary.com.

Scott A. Hofer

Scott A Hofer, 64 of Watsontown, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at UPMC Williamsport due to injuries from an automobile accident on December 30, 2025. He is survived by his daughter, Julie M. Hofer (Daphierre Grayes) of Watsontown; his granddaughters, Joslyn Rivera Lebarron, (Brent) McEwensville, Novah and Ariah Grayes of Williamsport; his mother, Kay L Hofer of Montgomery and his brother, Mark (Michele) Hofer of South Williamsport and numerous nieces and nephews. His father, Paul I Hofer, passed in February 2024. No services will be held, per Scott’s wishes.

David W. Bitler

David W. Bitler, 73, of Muncy, died Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Born June 14, 1952, in Muncy, he was a son of the late Dallas C. Bitler and Grace Ida Bitler Houseweart (Pickard). David grew up on his family’s farm in Unityville and was a graduate of ...

William J. “Bill” Kurtz

William J. “Bill” Kurtz, 84, of Duboistown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 29, 1941, in Williamsport, he was the only son of George E. Kurtz and Edith R. (Pfirman) Kurtz O’Brien. Married to the love of ...

Martha L. Rider

Martha L. Rider, 87, of Muncy, died Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Williamsport Home. Born April 7, 1938 in Muncy, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Violet (Ritchey) Cipriani. On March 11, 1960 Martha married Arnold “Arnie” Rider and together they celebrated nearly 62 years ...