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Frederic J. Hauser

Frederic J. Hauser, 92, of Linden, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026 at the Haven Place in Lock Haven. Born May 27, 1934 in Jersey Shore, he was a son to the late Henry Hauser Sr. and the former Lydia Kreitz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers, and a grandson, Jason. He found great joy in the simple things in life - being surrounded by his loving family, spending time outdoors and keeping his lawn freshly mowed. Frederic is survived by his loving wife, the former Alice J. Kimport; three sons, Steve (Allie) Hauser, of Avis, Gordy (Cathy) ...

Kevin Alan Metzger

Kevin Alan Metzger, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 13, 2026. A full obituary with service details can be found on his memorial page at www.SandersMortuary.com.

Norman D. Hamilton

Norman D. Hamilton, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. For a full obituary please go to: www.urbinefuneralhome.com.

Joan Hinkel Livziey

Joan Hinkel Livziey, 85, of Williamsport, PA; and formerly of Danville, PA passed away peacefully on Monday September 14, 2026, at Rose View, in Williamsport, PA. A full obituary may be viewed at www.WelkerFuneralHome.com.

Renee M. Kennedy

Renee M. Kennedy, 74, passed away Sept. 17, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com.

Funerals

SWANK — Warren Waymond Swank, Sr., 10 a.m. Saturday, McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home-Hughesville, 557 E. Water St., Hughesville. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. FORTNER — Dolores S. Fortner, Mechanicsburg, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport. DOUTHAT — Emily Christenberry Douthat, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Clarke Chapel at Lycoming College. Reception to follow. RATHBURN — William “Bill” “Boney” Rathbun, Mansfield, 3 p.m. Saturday, Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 South Main Street, Mansfield. ...