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Neil F. Dunkle, Jr.

Neil F. Dunkle, Jr., 81, passed away on October 21, 2025. Neil died peacefully at his home located at 170 Beech St., Jersey Shore. His family was by his side as he completed his earthly journey. Neil was born in Jersey Shore on November 7, 1943 to Dr. Neil F. Dunkle and Mary Martha Bingman ...

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RICHARDS — Lawrence R. Richards, 11 a.m. today, McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 733 Broad St., Montoursville. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. WALDMAN — Pauline E. (Fry) Waldman, 11 a.m. today, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 5973 Jacks Hollow Rd., Bastress. BRANN — Gerald W. Brann, Canton, 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, Canton. Family and family may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr., Canton. BAREFOOT — Charles “Ed” Edward Barefoot, Jr., 11 a.m. Saturday, Brooks Funeral Home, 207 Broadway St., ...

Kathleen A. Straley

Kathleen A. Straley, 81, of Muncy, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport.

Gary James “Jim” Dunkleberger

Gary James “Jim” Dunkleberger, 80, passed away on Oct. 20, 2025. Friends and family are invited to call on Nov. 2 from Noon to 1 p.m., service will follow at 1 p.m. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel in Mansfield.

Wendell R. “Bud” Benson

Wendell R. “Bud” Benson, 94, passed away on October 22, 2025. In honoring Bud’s wishes, there will be no services. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com.

Jo Ann Knoop

Jo Ann Knoop, 72, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Valley View Nursing Home with her husband by her side. Jo Ann will be deeply missed by all who knew her; her kindness, warmth, and genuine spirit touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to have known her. Services will be held privately in Wildwood Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jo Ann’s name may be made to the Lycoming County SPCA, 2805 Reach Rd, Williamsport, PA 17701. Online condolences may be made on Jo Ann’s memorial page at www.SandersMortuary.com.