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MARQUARDT — Jean Doris (Catherman) Frantz, Marquardt, 11 a.m. today, McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 E. Water St., Hughesville. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. HOFFMAN — William A. Hoffman, 11 a.m. Thursday, Brooks Funeral Home & Cremation Svc PC, 207 Broadway Street, Turbotville. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. STEWART — Jack D. Stewart, Sr, Lewisburg, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Evertrue Buffalo Valley Retirement Village Commons. HELMINIAK — John D. Helminiak, City, 10 a.m. Friday, St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 800 W. Central Ave., South Williamsport. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. ...

John D. Helminiak

John D. Helminiak, 93, of Williamsport, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. Born June 20, 1932 in Williamsport, he was a son of Peter and Rose (Dzien) Helminiak. John was a 1950 graduate of Williamsport High School and was a decorated Air Force Veteran of ...

Sandra M. Jeselnik

Sandra M. Jeselnik, 74, of Muncy, passed away at home surrounded by family and entered the pearly gates on Thursday April 2, 2026. She was born January 29, 1952 in Rochester, NY to the late William E. and Jane M. Derr. Sandy attended Williamsport High School and later earned her GED. She ...

Robert J. Eiswert

Robert J. Eiswert, 92, of Linden died Friday, April 3, 2026. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11 AM Saturday, April 11 at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 720 W 4th St., Williamsport. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery with military honors. A viewing will be held 5-7 pm Friday, April 10th at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport. A full obituary can be found at www.SandersMortuary.com.

Henry (Hank) Thomas

Henry (Hank) Thomas, age 85, of Montoursville, passed away on Friday, 3 April 2026. He was the son of Harry C. and Ora (Bragonier) Thomas. Hank is survived by his daughter, Sandra Takeuchi (David); his grandchildren, Alan, Laura (John), Hannah (Mason), Brigette, Kelsey, and one great-grandchild. Hank was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Bette, his daughter Crystal, and his daughter Holly. Hank was a man who loved to tell a good story, preferably over a cup of coffee. Over the years he and Bette shared countless hours of square dancing, playing cards, bingo, and ...

Isabelle M. Rauch

Isabelle M. Rauch, 96, widow of Dale E. Rauch, of South Broad Street, Jersey Shore, PA passed away at home on Friday, April 3, 2026 surrounded by her family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Wayne P. Urbine Funeral Home, Inc. (d/b/a Cremation Society of North Central Pennsylvania) 408 South Main St., Jersey Shore, PA. A complete obituary may be viewed at: www.cremationsocietyncpa.com. “Our Family — Serving your Family”