Obituaries
Marjorie Ann (Eck) Kriner
Jan 3, 2025
Marjorie Ann (Eck) Kriner, age 96, formerly of Bloomsburg, and most recently a resident of Titusville, passed away on Friday January 3, 2025 at the Titusville Area Hospital after being in declining health.
Born in Williamsport, on November 2, 1928 she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Agnes M. (Albert) Eck. She was a graduate of Saint Mary’s...
Charles Walter "Nip" Napierski
Jan 1, 2025
Charles Walter “Nip” Napierski, age 84, of Mt. Zion Road, Catawissa, loving husband and father peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Born on May 18, 1940, in Bloomsburg to Walter and Stella (Sherwinski) Napierski, Charlie spent most of his younger years in Bloomsburg and later moved to Catawissa. He was a 1958 graduate of Catawissa...
Cynthia Lee (Werner) Calame
Dec 29, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Cynthia Lee (Werner) Calame, 65, of Locust Gap, on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, after a lengthy illness. Cindy was born on April 9,1959 in New Castle. She was the beloved daughter of the late Clarence and Dolores (Wheale) Werner of Orrville, Ohio. On July 1st,...
Thomas A. Mordan
Dec 28, 2024
Thomas A. Mordan, age 68, of Montour Blvd., Bloomsburg, passed away on Saturday December 28, 2024 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born on December 14, 1956 in Bloomsburg, he was the son of the late Larry E. and Elsie P. (Mordan) Cragle.
Thomas was employed at the former Bloomsburg Mills Inc. for 13 years. Prior to that he was employed...
Connie L. Porter
Dec 28, 2024
Connie L. Porter, age 75, of Fowlersville Road, Bloomsburg, passed away on Saturday December 28, 2024 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born on December 6, 1949 in Bloomsburg, she was the daughter of the late Edward L. and Lillian (Heaps) Steward. A 1967 graduate of Central Columbia High School, she was a lifelong resident of the Bloomsburg area.
Connie worked...
Joseph W. Martz
Dec 25, 2024
Joseph W. Martz, 57, of Dahl Road, Bloomsburg died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, of natural causes.
Born in Bloomsburg on April 29, 1967, he was a son of the late Allen N. and Dorothy D. (Shoemaker) Martz. He was a lifelong resident of the Buckhorn area and a 1985 graduate of Bloomsburg High School.
Joe was employed...
Michael J. Dower, Sr.
Dec 25, 2024
Michael J. Dower, Sr., age 75, of Valley Road, Bloomsburg, died Wednesday December 25, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born in Ashland on August 27, 1949, he was a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Kalman) Dower. He was a 1967 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School and a 1970 graduate of the Thaddeus Stevens Trade School in Lancaster. He...
Blake Charles Edwards
Dec 23, 2024
Blake Charles Edwards, age 20, of Danville, passed away on Monday December 23, 2024 at his home.
Born on October 28, 2004 in Denton, TX, he was the son of Adam C. Edwards, of Danville and Michelle Potter, of Hatfield.
Blake was attending Luzerne County Community College and was employed by Weis Markets.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his maternal grandparents,...
Thomas J. "Onion" Onuschak, Jr.
Dec 23, 2024
Thomas J. “Onion” Onuschak, Jr., 82, of West Front Street, Berwick died early Monday morning, December 23, 2024, at Allied Hospice in Wilkes Barre.
Born in Ringtown on July 4, 1942, he was a son of the late Tomas J., Sr. and Mae (Beaver) Onuschak. He spent most of his life in Ringtown and was a graduate of Ringtown High School....
Sheila L. (Garner) Noland
Dec 21, 2024
Sheila Louise (Garner) Noland, age 79, formerly of Iron Street, Bloomsburg died on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at The Gardens At Orangeville where she was a patient.
Born on January 13,1945 in Galveston, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Ernest W. and Norma (Rae) Garner. She lived in Texas, Mississippi, Florida, California and finally making her home in Bloomsburg...
Carl D. Derr
Dec 19, 2024
Carl D. Derr, age 52, of W. First St., Bloomsburg, died peacefully at his home on Thursday December 19, 2024.
Born on March 30,1972 in Muncy, he was the son of Rita (Betz) Derr and the late David K. Derr. He was a 1992 graduate of Millville High School.
Carl was employed at Olive Garden Restaurant in Bloomsburg for the past seven years...
Sharon L. (George) Barnes
Dec 18, 2024
Sharon L. (George) Barnes, age 69, of Bisset’s Lane, Bloomsburg, died Wednesday evening, December 18, 2024 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born at Geisinger Hospital on October 6, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Russell A. and Rena M. (Paden) George. She was a 1975 graduate of Bloomsburg High School and lived in the Bloomsburg area her entire...
Roger B. Sanders
Dec 18, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of Roger B. Sanders announce his passing on December 18, 2024, at the age of 82. He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy.
He will be remembered by his wife of 59 years, Nancy Sanders; daughters Julie McAllister (Todd) of Salisbury, MD, and Traci Sanders of Schnecksville,...
Norma Lee Smith
Dec 17, 2024
Norma Lee Smith, age 84, of Williamsport, passed away on Tuesday December 17, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born in Rapid City, South Dakota, on September 20, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Albert N. and Frances J. (Reimers) Gaarde. Norma was a 1958 graduate of Rapid City High School.
She was a member of the Loyal Order...
Martin G. Pelas
Dec 16, 2024
Martin G. Pelas, 94, of Bloomsburg, PA, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 16, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on November 11, 1930, in Nanticoke, PA, to the late Mary and George Pelas, who ran a confectionery store in the Hanover section of Nanticoke.
A diehard Philadelphia Phillies fan and longtime Philadelphia Eagles season ticket holder,...
Bernadine M. (Koons) Zale
Dec 16, 2024
Bernadine M. (Koons) Zale, 98, of Avon Avenue, Bloomsburg died early Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at the Maria Joseph Manor in Danville.
Born in Mt. Carmel on Dec. 13,1926, she was the only child of the late Thomas and Mayme (Boguszewski) Koons. She was a 1944 graduate of Mt. Carmel Area High School and a 1948 graduate of Susquehanna University in...
Joanne Sarnoski
Dec 15, 2024
Joanne Sarnoski, a cherished daughter of James B. Schutt and Fern I. Shannon, peacefully passed away on December 15th, joining her husband, G. Ted Sarnoski, daughters Chris, and Cathi in heaven.
Surviving her are her two sons, Ted Sarnoski and his husband Brien, and Tim Sarnoski and his wife Dana.
Joanne’s two sisters Teresa (TJ) Hughes and Kathryn Fought, and brother Ronnie...
Patricia Ann "GoGo" Bidleman Wenner
Dec 13, 2024
"GoGo" to her friends and family
On Friday, December 13, 2024, surrounded by those who love her and the caring staff at Geisinger, Pat "GoGo" Wenner, the most generous member of our family, found her much-deserved peace.
Those who will miss her the most include her son, Douglas, and his wife, Lori, and their children, Haylee, Andrew, and Josh; her mother, Marjorie...
Mollie J. (Hippensteel) Harrell
Dec 12, 2024
Mollie J. (Hippensteel) Harrell, 91, of Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg (Espy) died peacefully at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
Born in Espy on August 17, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Lester L. and Ruth E. (Schaeffer) Hippensteel. She was a 1951 graduate of the former Scott Township High School and a 1955...
Albert B. Colosimo
Dec 9, 2024
Albert B. Colosimo, age 86, of S. Fourth St., Catawissa, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday December 9, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Born in Shenandoah on October 4, 1938, he was the son of the late George and Myrtle (Beach) Colosimo. He resided in Catawissa since 1970 and previously lived in Morrisville.
Al was last employed at Wise Foods...
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