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Rev. Robert E. Hamm, SJ

Rev. Robert E. Hamm, SJ, 88, died on 25 October 2025 at Manresa Hall in Merion Station, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest V. and Mary L. (Dincher) Hamm, and his sister, Mary Guyette. He is survived by his brother, Thomas (Mary Ann) Hamm, beloved nieces and nephews, and his Jesuit brothers. Father Hamm, a native of Williamsport, PA, entered the Society of Jesus in 1955 and was ordained a priest in 1968. He taught at Saint Joseph’s Prep and at Loyola Blakefield in Baltimore. Between those assignments, he served as assistant director and later director of the Jesuit ...

David Thompson

David Thompson, 68, passed away Nov. 3, 2025. Friends and family are invited to call from 2 to 3 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2025, at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com.

Michael “Mike” K. LeVan

Michael “Mike” K. LeVan, 59, of Muncy, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, after fighting a valiant battle against cancer. A full obituary may be viewed at www.mccartythomas.com.

Doris J. “Honey” Figlo

Doris J. “Honey” Figlo, 92, of Hughesville, died Saturday, November 1, 2025, at The Gatehouse at Divine Providence, Williamsport. A complete obituary can be viewed at mccartythomas.com.

Kim W. Dockey

Kim W. Dockey, 72, of Montoursville, PA passed away at home on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The family has entrusted the services of the Wayne P. Urbine Funeral Home, Inc., d/b/a/ Cremation Society of North Central Pennsylvania, 408 South Main St., Jersey Shore, PA. “Our FamilyÖServing your Family” For a full obituary go to: www.cremationsocietyncpa.com.

Carol Kessler DeSilva

Carol Kessler DeSilva, 76, of Muncy, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Geisinger, Muncy. She was born on September 13, 1949, in Danville, the daughter of the late R. Clark and Harriett (Foust) Kessler. On May 19, 1979, she married Andrew G. DeSilva, who predeceased her in 1995. Carol was a graduate of St. Cyril Academy, Danville. She later earned her bachelor’s and master’s from Bucknell University, and a second master’s from Penn State University. Carol worked as teacher in the Williamsport School District for her entire career, where she would eventually retire. She ...