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Arthur J. Albertson

Arthur J. Albertson, 100, of Delaware Twp., Watsontown, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025 at his home. Born June 27, 1925 in Dewart, he was a son of the late Judson A. and Violet A. (Burrows) Albertson. On June 27, 1945 he married the former Anna E. Laidacker and together they celebrated 78 years of marriage until her passing on July 14, 2023. Arthur was employed by Chemical Leaman Tank Lines, Eck’s Garage in Muncy, and was still pumping gas at Dewart Service Station up until 90 years of age. He was a former masters of the Teamsters in Buffalo NY. Also he was a ...

Elizabeth G. Stroup

Elizabeth G. Stroup, 69, of 311 W. New Rd., Linden, PA, passed away at home on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born in Williamsport, PA on December 19, 1955 she was the daughter of the late William E. and Norma G. (Finning) Stroup. For many years she worked in sales with a radio station. She enjoyed ...

Wiletta M. Prowant

Wiletta M. Prowant, 95, of Williamsport and formerly of DuBoistown, passed peacefully into the Lord’s arms, Monday, July 7, 2025 at the Williamsport Home. Born December 13, 1929, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Calvin and Maude (Hoffer) Dibble. Wiletta was a 1947 graduate ...

Franklin J. Phillips, Jr

Franklin J. Phillips, Jr. of Muncy passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 19, 1956, he was the son of the late Franklin and Hilda (Reese) Phillips. Franklin was a devoted member of Radiant Light Assembly of God Church. He was a proud ...

Funerals

MAGGS — Bruce W. Maggs, 11 a.m. today, New Covenant United Church of Christ, 202 E. Third St., Williamsport. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. RAKER — Kathleen A. Raker “Kat,” Williamsport, 11 a.m. today, McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 733 Broad Street Montoursville. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. RIDER — Ada M. Rider, 11 a.m. today, Farragut United Methodist Church, 61 PA-864, Montoursville. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. TREFSGER — Lee H. Trefsger, 11 a.m. today, Brooks Funeral Home & Cremation Svc PC, 207 Broadway St., Turbotville. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. PHILLIPS — ...

Mary Louise K. Houseknecht

Mary Louise K. Houseknecht, 94, of Muncy, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Emmanuel Center for Nursing and Rehab, Danville. Born Feb. 3, 1931 in Carbondale, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Pauline (Confer) Kahler. On May 29, 1954, she married Richard B. Houseknecht, ...