The Obituary Section

James Shifflet

, Pennsylvania

James William Bill Shifflet 94 of Williamsport passed away on Friday May 15 2026 at the Williamsport Home. Born on February 1 1932 in Montgomery he was a son of the late Joseph Walter Shifflet and Annie Mae Martin Shifflet. Bill attended Hepburn Lycoming until his senior year and later graduated from Williamsport Area High School. His strong work ethic steady leadership and dependable nature showed throughout his entire life. He served his country honorably as a U.S. Navy veteran a role that reflected his sense of duty and commitment. Following his military service he worked for more than 40 years as a supervisor at Lonza formerlyGlycoChemical.Billalso workedseveral other jobs in addition to Glyco some of which werewith Dincher and DincherTree Services theLycoming CountyFarm and part time mail carrier. Bill wasan activemember of Hepburn Baptist Church andalsofound joy in fishing hunting and spending time at his cabin at Seneca Lake.…

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Helen Miller

, Pennsylvania

April 12, 2015

Helen E. Miller 99 of Williamsport passed away peacefully Wednesday May 13 2026 at the Gatehouse. She was the daughter of Lloyd and Olive Thomas Masser and wife of Walter L. Miller who passed away on April 13 2015. The second oldest of 5 Helen was born March 22 1927. She grew up on the family farm in Elimsport attended a 1Room School in Elimsport and then Montgomery High School. During the depression her family moved to Newberry and she graduated from Williamsport High School Class of 1944. Shortly after marriage Helen moved back to Elimsport and later in life accompanied her husband to River Woods Senior Living in Lewisburg. Upon his passing Helen moved to Williamsport Home Apartments and in recent years Williamsport Home Personal Care. Besides being a housewife great cook gardener canner seamstress mother grandmother and great grandmother she worked at Narrow Fabrics in Williamsport Philco Ford…

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Phyllis Turner

, Pennsylvania

Born August 18 1933 in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Clarence Sr. and Della Winter Raymond. Phyllis graduated in 1952 from Williamsport Area High School and retired from Shop Vac after many years of employment. Phyllis enjoyed camping especially with her children and grandchildren. Her family has many wonderful memories with her and their dad Paul whom she married August 6 1955. Phyllis also enjoyed cheering for her grandsons at James little league baseball games and Kevins Challenger events. She enjoyed game shows and puzzle books. During her stay at WeCare she played dominoes and flinch with her family. Surviving are her children Carl Turner Steven Turner Linda Carstetter and Barbara Ratcliffe a sister Shirley Blair her grandchildren James Ratcliffe IV Leighann Brittany Chatham Tiffany Tiffany Ratcliffe Charlie her greatgrandchildren Aerial Cassidy and Tyler Ratcliffe David and Cyrus Manning Ashton Elliot and Kevin Chatham. Phyllis was preceded…

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Alan Bachman

, Pennsylvania

Alan L. Bachman 82 of Beech Creek and formerly of Jersey Shore South Williamsport and Nisbet passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday May 14 2026 at UPMC Williamsport the same hospital where he was born on March 10 1944. He was a son of the late John E.Y. and Margaret Conway Bachman. Alan was a proud United States Marine Corps veteran who served during the Vietnam War. A Marine through and through he carried the values of the Corps with him throughout his life living faithfully by the principles of Semper Fi and forever honoring the Eagle Globe and Anchor. He was a graduate of South Williamsport High School and using his GI benefits attended Williamsport Area Community College and later graduated from Lock Haven State College with a degree in education. Following his military service and education Alan dedicated his career to helping fellow veterans. He worked…

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Sharon Nagy

, Pennsylvania

A muchloved daughter mother grandmother cousin and friend Sharon P. Nagy 78 of Williamsport passed away Wednesday May 13 2026 at Edenbrook North after battling Parkinsons Disease since 2006. She was born March 25 1948 in Easton MD and was the daughter of the late Harold W. and Louise T. Thomas Plotts. Sharon lived the first 11 years of her life in Easton and then moved to Williamsport in 1959. She graduated from Williamsport Area High School in 1966 and then from the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing in 1969 where she was the recipient of the Frances V. Costello Award for excellence in Orthopedic Nursing. Sharon worked in various departments at Susquehanna Health until she was selected to work in their inaugural Inpatient Oncology Unit. After several years she moved to outpatient oncology and finally retired from Heartland Hospice. Sharon loved animals and had several dogs during her life.…

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Douglas Eiswerth

, Pennsylvania

Douglas S. Eiswerth Doug 59 of Nippenose Valley PA passed away Thursday May 7th 2026. Doug was born October 20th 1966 in Williamsport PA to Clem and Iris Lindemuth Eiswerth. He was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School and went on to pursue a carpentry degree from WAC. He spent the beginning part of his career in construction before his 30year career at Lonza now Arxada. Doug was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and spending as much time outdoors as possible. He could be found most evenings tending to his garden trees or fields. Doug loved spending time with his family and friends. He was always so proud to share the accomplishments and successes of his children. One of Dougs greatest joys in life was his three granddaughters. Doug will be remembered as a simple loving hardworking and dedicated man by his family and friends. Doug is survived by…

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Milan Dodson

, Pennsylvania

October 21, 2005

Milan G. Milo Dodson 20 of Jersey Shore passed away Tuesday May 12 2026 and was greeted in heaven by his paternal grandmother Marlene Trimble and step grandfather James He was born October 22 2005 in Williamsport. Milan was a 2025 graduate of Sugar Valley Rural Charter School and was employed by MPD Auto Parts LLC. He enjoyed working on cars and loved spending time with his friends and family. He is survived by his weine dog Rosie his mother Brenda Lyons and his sister BrayLynn Dodson who he resided with in Jersey Shore his grandfather Donald Trimble of Muncy his father Cory Dodson his paternal grandmother Ecil Reyes and half brother River Dodson of Wyoming and many friends and family who will miss him deeply. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. Sunday May 24 2026 at Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home…

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