All Obituaries

LOYALSOCK TWP. - Ruth Margaret (Armstrong) Burkholder, 92, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Rose View Center. She was married to the late John A. Burkholder, Jr. who had passed away in 2015. Ruth was born on January 27, 1926 in Johnsonburg and was the daughter of the late Percy and Anna (Gergenske) Armstrong.  She graduated from Williamsport High School and then Dickinson Junior College; now known as Lycoming College.  She was probably best known as a crossing...

Dawn L. (Snyder) Snyder, 68, of Williamsport, passed away Friday morning, November 16, 2018 at Manor Care North, Williamsport. She was born on December 28, 1949 in Espy to the late Blake J. Snyder and Ruth M. (Rupp) Snyder. Dawn was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, Williamsport Ward. She was a very faithful woman and upheld her faith by being a part of the Relief Society and a primary teacher for the church. After graduating from Central Columbia High School in...

Phyllis G. (Gamble) Myers, 90, of Jersey Shore, passed away on Saturday morning, November 17, 2018 at her home. She was born in Jersey Shore on January 21, 1928 to the late George and Hilda (Rhinehart) Gamble. Phyllis was a life member of Grace Lutheran Church. Formerly from Waterville, Phyllis and her husband Robert owned a cabin there. She always loved to be with her family and visit at the cabin. Phyllis is survived by her numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is...

Vinton “Ray” Schenck II, 92, of Renovo, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at Bucktail Medical Center with his family by his side.  Ray was born Jan. 24, 1926 in Renovo, the son of the late Vinton and Mary (Garman) Schenck. Ray worked for the United Postal Service, Berwick Forge and Fabricating, United Chem Con and for the PA Railroad as a tower operator.  He also assisted at the Kettle Creek Tackle shop. He is survived by his wife, Joan (Lucas) Schenck,...

WILLIAMSPORT - Steven C. Miller, 69, went to be with God on Friday, November 16, 2018 at the Rose View Center, Williamsport. He was born on July 23, 1949 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Charles J. and Margaret L. (Lovell) Miller, Jr.  Steven had worked as an installer of cable/television lines. Steven is survived by one son; Jeff, one daughter; Lisa, three brothers; Ronald G., Michael J. and Larry G. Miller, all of Williamsport, one sister; Connie A. Heber of Palm Beach,...

WILLIAMSPORT - Margaret “Meg” Eileen Finn, born December 17, 1975, died unexpectedly while traveling to China on Tuesday November 13, 2018. Meg was the daughter of Doctors David and Martha Finn. She was a graduate of Kent School in Connecticut and Harvard University. After living in Boston and Los Angeles, she returned to her roots in Williamsport—the town that she loved. She recently assumed the role of Executive Director of the Lycoming Arts Council and was working...

Otto R. Hughes, 70 years of life in Lock Haven was embraced by his heavenly father on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Hershey Medical Center. He married Georgia A. (Dingman) to whom he had been with for 29 years. Otto was born in Williamsport on January 31, 1948 and was the son of the late Russell A. and Wanda K. (Pearsall) Hughes.  He graduated from Jersey Shore High School and attended Williamsport Area Community College.  He embraced everyday as an opportunity to further his...

Edith M. “Edie” (Weymouth) Markle, 80, of Jersey passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport. She was born in Williamsport on March 23, 1938 to the late Harvey Margaret (Sewald) Weymouth. Edie was a member of Crossroads Church in Jersey Shore. She liked to do jigsaw puzzles and play bingo. Edie also like to play Yahtzee and cards. Edie is survived by a son, Anthony “T.J.” Gennarelli, Jersey Shore, a sister, Eleanor Baier, Nippenose...

TROUT RUN - Helga E. (Maretschek) Albert, 92, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was married in 1959 to the late Hale L. Albert and they celebrated 38 years as husband and wife until his death in 1998. Helga was born on November 11, 1925 in Berlin, Germany and was the daughter of the late Paul and Bertha (Schwabe) Maretschek.  She graduated high school and secretarial college in Germany.  She had worked for 30 years at Sharwell of...

Hope S. Fulkrod, 72, of Avis, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 27, 2018. She was born in Jersey Shore on September 12, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Eva Mae (Spotts) Fulkrod. Hope worked for West Company Pharmaceutical for over 44 years. She attended church at the Christian Missionary Alliance where she was part of the Comfort Stitchers. Here she loved to make hats and scarves. Hope was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She loved...