McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home

02/26/2026

The Measure of Life

A Tribute to Frank Hepburn Freezer

"Life is short," they say. But for Frank Hepburn Freezer, a long, beautiful life was given. In his nearly 99 years here on earth, Frank knew all too well the value of making the most of what time you have. He wasn't known for b...

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02/26/2026

Thomas L. Fetherbay, 71, of Dushore, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his residence. Born October 19, 1954, he was a son of the late Donald and Helen (Hartford) Fetherbay.

Thomas was a graduate of Sullivan County High School, Class of 1972. He went on to study at the for...

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02/24/2026

Mary Jeanne Fry, 92, of Montoursville, died Saturday, February 21, 2026, at her home. Born May 10, 1933, in Elstie, PA, she was the daughter of Paul Holmberg and Bessie (Gauntner) Holmberg. Jeanne married Dale R. Fry on August 16, 1952, and shared years of marriage prior to his passing on December 2...

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02/24/2026

Gary A. Egli, 86, of Montoursville, died Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at his home. Born September 18, 1939, in Williamsport, he was the son of Raymond C. and Edna L. (Merrill) Egli. Gary married Gayle L. Mingle on February 11, 1961, and shared 25 years of marriage prior to her passing on December 1...

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02/23/2026

Ralph F. Marks, 90, of Hughesville, died Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born April 16, 1935, in Winfield, he was a son of the late John Marks and Ada Marks (Crossgrove). Ralph was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army as a Specialist 4th Class during ...

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02/23/2026

Irene M. Colabine, 76, of Hughesville, died Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Edenbrook North, Williamsport. She was the loving wife of Alan D. Colabine and were married on June 30, 1996.

Born March 30, 1949, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Helen (Furman) Brelsford. Ire...

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02/22/2026

John R. "Jack" Olstead, 89, of Dushore, died Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital. Jack was the husband of Clara A. (Barry) Olstead. They were married on May 14, 1988, celebrating over 37 years together.

Born July 24, 1936, in Montclair,...

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02/20/2026

John M. Billhime, 93, of Muncy, died Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.

Born December 16, 1932, in Muncy, he was a son of the late John and Lucetta (Maurer) Billhime. He was a 1952 graduate of Muncy High School. John served in the US Army 1953 to 1955...

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02/19/2026

Gary (GeGe) Burkhart died February 17, 2026, at UPMC at the age of 72.

Gary was born on July 17, 1953 in Montoursville, PA, the son of the late Dorsey and June (Andrews) Burkhart. In 2011, he married Kirsten (Felix) Burkhart.

He attended Montoursville High School and the Williamspor...

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02/18/2026

Gary T. Harris, 80, of Montoursville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born May 29, 1945, in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Albert and Vera (Fry) Harris. A proud graduate of Montoursville Area High School, Gary bega...

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02/16/2026

Verna J. Myers, 82, died Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Highlands Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Laporte.

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville.

Expressions of sympath...

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02/16/2026

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