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Ivan W. Hilner

Ivan W. Hilner, 75, of Williamsport, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at UPMC Williamsport. He is reunited with his late wife of 48 years and the love of his life, Christie L. (Carl) Hilner, who passed away on April 12, 2023. Born November 9, 1949, in Muncy Township, he was a son of the ...

Norma J. Peacock

Norma J. Peacock, 93, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2025, at her home in Williamsport. Born on February 13, 1932, in Cogan Station, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Regina (Heinlen) Pentland. Norma’s early years were spent on her father’s dairy farm, where she learned the ...

Robert S. Elder, Sr

Robert S. Elder Sr., 87, of Williamsport, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at the Gatehouse. Born January 17, 1938 in Lewistown, he was the son to the late Herman Elder and the former Ida Beeley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the former Peggy J. Welker on July 4, 2021. Bob honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a life member of the South Williamsport Moose Lodge and also a member of the Newberry United Methodist Church. He worked as an Inspector for the Bureau of Labor and Industries for many years. He is survived ...

Spurgeon I. “Spurg” Burkett, Sr

Spurgeon I. “Spurg” Burkett Sr., 64, of Nisbet, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2025. A Visitation will be held June 26, 2025 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Crouse Funeral Home, 133 E. Third St., Williamsport PA. A Celebration of Life will follow from 5 to 8 p.m. at the V.F.W. Post 7863, 150 Shaffer St. Duboistown. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations go to VFW Post 7863 Duboistown for the food bank, 150 Shaffer St., Duboistown, 17702. For a full obituary, visit www.crousefuneralhome.com.

Rev. Wayne H. Hixon

Rev. Wayne H. Hixon, 85, of Flemington, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at noon at Beech Creek Wesleyan Church, 217 Main St., Beech Creek, PA 16822. Friends and family will be received at the church on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Online condolences may be given by visiting www.donaldwalkerfuneralhome.com.

Ronita E. Barto

Ronita E. Barto, 43, of Danville, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. For a full obituary please visit, www.wfbrooksfuneralhome.com.