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FESSLER — Cheryl A. Fessler, City, 10:30 a.m. today, Twin Hills Memorial Park, 3332 Lycoming Mall Dr., Muncy. MORSE — Edna J. Morse, City, 11 a.m. today, Knight-Confer Funeral Home, 1914 Memorial Ave., Williamsport. Viewing from 10 a.m. until time of service. SAXON — Sharon (Nuie) A. Saxon, 11 a.m. today, Gedon Funeral Home, 121 W. Main St., Lock Haven. Friends and family will be received from 9:30 a.m. till time of service. WILLIAMS — Mary G. Williams, Picture Rocks, 11 a.m. today, Picture Rocks Baptist Church, 50 Elm St., Picture Rocks. Friends may call from 10 to 11 ...

Joseph A. Gerber

Joseph A. Gerber, 72, of Williamsport died Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Edenbrook North. He was the 10th child of the late, Ambrose and Clara (Luxenburger) Gerber. Joe graduated from Bishop Neumann High School in 1972. He had worked as a maintenance supervisor and a painter. He is survived by brother, Paul of Williamsport, Ramon (Madelyn) of Venice, FL, Jerry (Bernadette) of Port St. Lucie, FL and sisters, Alice Hirschle of Williamsport and Christina (Mark) Weitlich of Cogan Station. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by sisters’ Marie Kiessling and Carla Szybist and ...

Patricia Ewing-Thorne-Brower

Patricia Ewing-Thorne-Brower born December 25, 1933, died April 16, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 92. Last survivor of 3 siblings. She leaves behind four daughters, Deborah Gardner, Sue North, Penny Harman and Jan Grey. She was actively involved in her churches all throughout her ...

Rose C. Palmatier

Rose C. Palmatier, 93, of Jersey Shore, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at Edenbrook South. Born November 28, 1932 in Jersey Shore, she was a daughter to the late Fred J. Winter and the former Margaret Ulsamer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Martin A. Palmatier; a son, Martin Patrick Palmatier; sisters, Mary Winter, Betty Lupole, and Louise Winter; and her brothers, John, Frank and Carl Winter. Rose was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Her greatest joy was being at her grandchildren’s sporting events. She is survived by ...

Rev. Edward E. Prowant

Rev. Edward E. Prowant, 85, of Lewisburg, died on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Born March 29, 1941, in Williamsport, he was raised by Forrest and Helen (Brungard) Prowant and lived the first 25 years of his life on a small farm on the White Deer ...

Dr. Andrew David Musila

Dr. Andrew David Musila, 63, of Williamsport, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Edenbrook South. Born on February 24, 1963 in Kakamega, Kenya, he was the son of the late Silas I. and Christina (Kuya) Musila. Through an act of faith, courage and sheer grit, Andrew pursued his boyhood ...