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Bertha Lingle Brickley

Bertha Lingle Brickley, born July 5, 1926, in Beech Creek, Pa., a daughter of Richard and Mabel Lingle, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at the age of 99. Bertha was the widow of Dean Brickley who preceded her in death in 2017. They married in 1949 and had six children, Joseph ...

Leonard F. Heller, Jr.

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 nephews, Susan Loparco, Lance Heller, Lisa Brown, Kurt Heller and Steven Frazier. Leonard was preceded in ...

Ronald L. Stabley, Sr.

Ronald L. Stabley, Sr., 83, of Jersey Shore, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. For his full obituary, please visit www.rearickcarpenter.com.

David W. Simcox

David W. Simcox, 58, of North Bend, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side. Maxwell Funeral Home, Renovo is handling the arrangements.

Funerals

MONKS — Elzner Claire Monks, 83, of Jersey Shore, Pa., died Jan. 30, 2026. The Celebration of Life that had been planned for today, April 25, at the Moose in Jersey Shore is being postponed until the fall. ECKMAN — Andrew L. “Andy” Eckman, 66, of Jersey Shore, died April 15, 2026. A memorial service will be held this afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, Pa. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. STROUSE — Millie Strouse, 74, of Monument, died Feb. 16, 2026. A ...

David L. Hamm, Sr.

David L. Hamm, Sr., 66, husband of Lisa A. (Rennicks) Hamm, of Almond St., Williamsport, passed away on April 16, 2026. Arrangements are entrusted to the Wayne P. Urbine Funeral Home, Inc., 95 E. Main St., Loganton, Pa. www.urbinefuneralhome.com