All Obituaries

Cecil C. Paulhamus, 85, of Linden, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 unexpectedly at home. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Barbara J. Paulhamus on June 24, 2024. Born August, 19, 1940 in Williamsport he was a son of the late Romaine and Bertha (Stroble) Paulhamus. Cecil was self-employed for many years as the owner and operator of Paulhamus Garage, faithfully serving his community for over 30 years. He later worked for a short time at Kinley Subaru before becoming ...

Edna J. Morse, 90, of Williamsport, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at UPMC of Williamsport. Born on June 29, 1935, in Antes Fort, she was the daughter of the late Samuel L. Confer and Phoebie M. (Tomb) Confer. Edna attended Jersey Shore High School and carried the values of hard work, loyalty, and kindness throughout her life. On September 2, 1953, she married Frank L. Morse, and together they shared many years of love and companionship until his passing on February 5, 2022. Edna was ...

Faye M. (Shaffer) Carlisle-Thomas, 90, known lovingly as Faye, passed away peacefully at her home in Cogan Station on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Born on December 7, 1935, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Harris M. Shaffer and Roseanna (Sweet) Shaffer. Faye was a proud graduate of Williamsport Area High School. Following her education there, she attended Lycoming College, before entering the U.S. Navy. She later continued her studies at Penn State University. For almost 26 years, ...

William H. Keller, Jr., known to family and friends as “Bill” or “Pap”, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Haven Place of Lock Haven. He was born on August 28, 1942, in Williamsport, a son of the late William H. Keller, Sr. and Ruth (Secrist) Keller. A skilled carpenter by trade, Bill worked faithfully until his retirement in 2006. He was active in several organizations and valued the fellowship they provided. He was a member of The Grotto, The Republican ...

Leonard F. Heller, Jr., 97, of Williamsport passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Born March 20, 1929 in Avis, he was a son of the late Leonard F. and Edith (Cowher) Heller, Sr. Leonard served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War, and later retired after 33 years with PP&L. He was an avid golfer and continued to play into his 90’s. He was also a certificated pilot and enjoyed many hours in the air. Surviving are his nieces and ...

Melissa Ann Branish, known lovingly to family and friends as Lisa, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at her home in Williamsport. Until the end, Lisa courageously fought a six-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She did this simply because she didn’t want to leave the people she loved and life she had. She was born on August 11, 1962, in Levittown, New York, she was a daughter of the late Raymond R. Branish and Donna Lee (Fox) Branish. A graduate of Williamsport Area High School, ...

Diane M. Scouten, 70, of Williamsport, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 and UPMC Williamsport Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Murl L. Scouten, Sr., with whom she shared 52 years of marriage at the time of his passing in May 2025. Born on July 3, 1955 in Lock Haven, Diane was the daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy (Peese) Hughes. She enjoyed playing Bingo, but her greatest joy in life was being a Grammy. Diane is survived by her three sons, Murl L. Scouten, Jr. ...

Richard F. “Dick” Griess, 97, of Williamsport, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Shirley A. (Forshaw) Griess, on March 11, 2016. Born January 3, 1929, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Heinz and Ruth (Hess) Griess. Richard was a 1946 graduate of Williamsport Area High School and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. After his military service, he began a ...

James E. Stuchell, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 9, 2026, at the age of ninety-two. Jim was born on July 29, 1933, in Big Run, Pennsylvania, the son of James E. Stuchell, Sr. and Lena (Hollopeter) Stuchell. He was the oldest of five sons. He grew up in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, during the depression. After graduating from high school, Jim joined the Army and served during the Korean War. Upon discharge he attended Penn State, graduating with a degree in Geography. He ...

Charles R. “Charlie” Kline, 78, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at UPMC of Williamsport. He was the loving husband of the late Gail Kline who preceded him in death in 2021. Born on January 1, 1948, Charlie was a lifelong resident of Williamsport and a son of the late Daniel and Dorothy (Kratzer) Kline. He graduated from Williamsport Area High School and later attended Williamsport Area Community College. Charlie proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam ...