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Keith D. Witmer

Keith D. Witmer, 69, of Watsontown, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, August 18, 2025 at his home. Born November 14, 1955 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Dick A. and Helga “Candy” (Weisheit) Witmer. On June 24, 1989, he married the former Patti S. Criswell, and together they celebrated 36 years of marriage. Keith was a 1973 graduate of Warrior Run High School, and a 1977 graduate of Bloomsburg University majoring in accounting. He was a co-owner of B&W Disposal and Dewart Livestock. Also, he served as the Delaware Township Supervisor for ...

Margaret “Peggy” Shearer

Margaret “Peggy” Shearer, 88, of Montoursville, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at her daughter’s home surrounded by family. Born March 31, 1937, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late William and Ellen (Blair) Snell. She married her husband, the late Robert C. Shearer, on July ...

Virginia “Ginger” L. Paulhamus

Virginia “Ginger” L. Paulhamus, 69, of Montoursville passed away, August 18, 2025, at her home. Born October 6, 1955, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of William E. and Emma J. (Horn) Hamm. Ginger married Ronald F. Paulhamus on May 14, 1976 and shared 44 years of marriage prior to ...

Guy L. Harriman

Guy L. Harriman, 92, of Unityville, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. To share a memory or condolence for the family please visit, www.hughesvillefuneralhome.com.

Funerals

JONES — Amy L. Jones, city, 11 a.m. today, Knight-Confer Funeral Home, 1914 Memorial Ave., Williamsport. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. till time of service. SWOYER — Bernard A. Swoyer, Jersey Shore, 10 a.m. Friday, Jersey Shore Cemetery. BARNER — Jimmie H. Barner, 11 a.m. Friday, Gedon Funeral Homes & Cremation, 230 Main St., Mill Hall. PAULHAMUS — Virginia “Ginger” L. Paulhamus, Montoursville, 11 a.m. Friday, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 100 Walnut St., Montoursville. Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. HOLCOMB — Pastor Wayne A. Holcomb, Cogan ...

Bernard A. Swoyer

Bernard A. Swoyer, 93, of Jersey Shore, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born April 3, 1932 in Jersey Shore, he was a son to the late Albert Swoyer and the former Edith Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the former Nan Ranck. Bernard loved following Penn State Wrestling and Football, but his greatest love was spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Scott Swoyer and Lori (Tim) Greenaway, both of Jersey Shore; grandchildren, Dan Greenaway, of Jersey Shore, Brad (Elizabeth) ...