E. Marie Patchen, of Williamsport, passed away on January 15, 2026 at The Williamsport Home. Born on January 23, 1928 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of John A. and Elsie N. (Rucker) Jones. Marie was a graduate of Williamsport High School in 1945. She devoted the majority of her life ...
Florence J. Hills, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend to all, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 102, at UPMC of Williamsport. Born on January 18, 1923, in Hazelton, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Englert) Weithas. An alumna of St. Joseph High School, Florence proudly graduated with honors in penmanship, a valuable skill at that time. Her career path led her to work at Avco Lycoming, and later, she retired from the Lycoming County Courthouse. Retirement did not mean idleness for Florence; she continued to work part-time at K-Mart and pursued her ...
Crystale A. Shultz, 63, of Montgomery, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport. To view a full obituary, please visit www.mccartythomas.com.
Joseph Terrence “Terry” Francke, a nationally recognized open-government advocate and attorney whose life began in Williamsport, died Dec. 24, 2025. He was 81. Born in Williamsport to James Anthony Francke and Kathryn Lorena Francke (Skea), Terry spent his early childhood there before his ...
Dr. Collier B. Nix, 72, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Collier was born in Marietta, GA on May 1, 1953, the son of Falbie and Brice Bussey, and raised by his adoptive parents, Arnelle and Eddie Nix. He completed his undergraduate education at University of ...
Dennis W. Cochran, 54, of Montoursville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport. Born in Williamsport, on June 17, 1971, he was the son of the late Ronald Howard Cochran and Connie Ann (Connonie) Cochran. Dennis was the loving husband of Miranda (Scheurer) ...
