Obituaries
Joyce Ethalia (Snyder) Laubach
Apr 4, 2025
Joyce Ethalia (Snyder) Laubach, 72, of Kressler Avenue, Bloomsburg died peacefully on Friday evening, April 4, 2025, at the Maria Joseph Continuing Care Community.
She was born in Bloomsburg on November 26, 1952, a daughter of the late Kent and Margaret Ethalia (Bell) Snyder. She was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg and a 1970 graduate of the Columbia-Montour Vocational Technical School....
E. Roberta (Bowman) Berger
Apr 2, 2025
E. Roberta (Bowman) Berger, age 89, of Pine St., Bloomsburg, passed away Wednesday evening April 2, 2025 at her home under the care of Compassus Hospice and surrounded by her loving daughters.
Born on December 31, 1935 in Strong, Northumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Marjorie (Allen) Bowman. A 1953 graduate of Bloomsburg High School, she...
Thomas R. Fiorey
Apr 1, 2025
Thomas R. Fiorey, age 77, of West Pine St., Coal Township, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born on April 30th, 1947, in Mahoning Township, a son of the late Thomas E. and Alma (Dudanowicz) Fiorey. He lived a life filled with...
Robert C. Rose
Mar 31, 2025
Robert C. Rose, age 78, of Scenic Drive, Danville (Riverside), died at the Geisinger Medical Center on Monday March 31, 2025.
Born in Barton, New York on October 11, 1946, he was a son of the late Russell and Lucy (Chapman) Rose. He resided in Danville since 1999. Robert was a graduate of Sayre Area High School. He received an Associate’s...
Maryellen (Supsic) Schlagel
Mar 29, 2025
Maryellen (Supsic) Schlagel, 100, formerly of Northumberland died peacefully on Saturday evening, March 29,2025, at the Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Danville where she resided since 2013.
Born in Shamokin on July 4, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Eva (Long) Supsic. She resided in Northumberland from 1969 to 2012.
Maryellen was employed at the former Danville Silk...
Milton L. Hess, Jr.
Mar 28, 2025
Milton L. Hess, Jr., age 82, of Stony Brook Road, Orangeville, passed away at his home on Friday evening, March 28, 2025, after an illness.
Born in Nanticoke on October 16, 1942, he was a son of the late Milton L. and Hazel M. (Travelpiece) Hess. He was a 1960 graduate of the former Newport Township High School.
Milt was last employed...
Richard K. Dendler
Mar 27, 2025
Richard K. Dendler, age 91, of Sandy Stone Drive, Orangeville, passed away Thursday evening, March 27, 2025, at Sunset Ridge Healthcare in Scott Township.
Born on August 18,1933 in Berwick, he was the son of the late Harry and Florence (Stine) Dendler. He resided in Orange Township since 2004 and formerly lived in Chalfont.
Richard was last employed assisting his daughter Jayne...
Marian E. (Bradley) Johnson
Mar 25, 2025
Marian E. (Bradley) Johnson, age 74, of Race St., Williamsport, died Tuesday evening March 25, 2025 at the Gatehouse in Williamsport.
Born on September 2, 1950 in Gowanda, New York, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Ida Mae (Smith) Bradley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Shawn Johnson; three brothers; and two...
William C. "Bill" Laubach, Jr.
Mar 24, 2025
William C.”Bill” Laubach Jr, a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg,PA passed away peacefully on March 25,2025, at the age of 90 with his loving daughters and grandson by his side.
Born in W. Pittston on May 25, 1934 to William and Hazel Montague Laubach. William was a man of quiet dignity, grounded in the values of family, faith and service. Throughout his...
Mary E. (Barrall) Hill
Mar 20, 2025
Mary Elizabeth (Barrall) Hill, 79, of Franklin Ave., Bloomsburg completed her journey on March 20th at the beginning of her 80th year.
Born in the Berwick Hospital on December 28, 1945, a daughter of Capt. Paul and Rowena (Troy) Barrall, she grew up in Mifflinville. In her youth Mary loved the outdoors and spent her summers at her family cabin along...
Genovese T. "Gen" Johnson Kirby
Mar 20, 2025
Genovese T. “Gen” Johnson Kirby, age 85, of Mill St., Orangeville, died late Wednesday evening March 19, 2025 at her home.
Born on October 2, 1939 in Tabor City, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Simon J. and Louannie (Coleman) Troup. She resided in Orangeville since 1959. She was a graduate of the former Commerical High School in...
David A. Superdock
Mar 17, 2025
David A. Superdock, Ph.D., age 92, formerly of Bloomsburg passed away at the United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Born in Freeland on May 26, 1932, he was a son of the late Andrew and Helen (Kanuck) Superdock. He resided in Bloomsburg from 1960 until moving to Lancaster County in 2019.
David was a graduate of the...
Helen D. (Willock) Rescorla
Mar 12, 2025
Helen D. (Willock) Rescorla, age 102, of Bisset’s Lane, Bloomsburg, died late Wednesday evening, March 12, 2025 at her home.
Born in Scranton on February 3, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Peck) Willock. She was a graduate of the Scranton Tech School and resided in Bloomsburg since 1948.
Helen was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran...
Beverly K. Schmeltz
Mar 10, 2025
Beverly K. Schmeltz, age 70, of Kriner Street, Danville, passed away on Monday March 10, 2025 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born on June 26, 1954 in Mahoning Twp., Montour Co., she was the daughter of the late Rodney D. and Mary L. (Reedy) Baylor. Beverly was a lifelong resident of the Danville area.
Beverly was an avid gardener. She...
Bruce E. Bowman, Jr.
Mar 9, 2025
Bruce Edward Bowman, Jr., 79, of Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Sunset Ridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Scott Township. He was the owner of Sneidman’s Jewelry, a family owned store in Bloomsburg for 105 years.
Born in Bloomsburg on June 12, 1945, the only child of the late Bruce E., Sr. and Alice (Kimbel) Bowman. He...
Dr. W. Michael Perrige, Jr., DDS
Mar 8, 2025
Dr. W. Michael Perrige, Jr., DDS, 72, of Bloomsburg died early Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Philadelphia on July 20, 1952, he was a son of the late Dr. William M. Perrige, MD and Ruth (Breazeale) Perrige. His early life was spent in Bloomsburg and he returned four and one half years ago after...
Jay C. Fenstermaker
Mar 6, 2025
Jay C. Fenstermaker, 96, formerly of East Eighth St., Bloomsburg, died on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born in Bloomsburg on May 19, 1928, he was the son of the late Murrel and Dorothy M. (Grotz) Fenstermaker. He was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg and a 1946 graduate of Bloomsburg High School.
Jay was last employed by...
Diane Sue Derr
Mar 2, 2025
Diane Sue Derr, age 63, formerly of Mainville, died on Sunday March 2, 2025 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born on May 18, 1961 in Bloomsburg, she was the daughter of the late Jay E. and Mary J. (Watts) Derr. Diane was a resident of the Mainville area for most of her life.
She was a member of the Emanuel...
Hoover Frey Artley
Feb 26, 2025
Hoover Frey Artley, age 95, who resided at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Danville and formerly of Catawissa, went to be with his loved ones on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025. He was surrounded by family at the end.
Born on January 23, 1930 in Franklin Township, he was the son of the late Nelson and Myrtle (Breech) Artley.
Hoover grew up learning how...
Marjorie (Robertson Bryden) Bidleman
Feb 20, 2025
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, Marjorie Bidleman, surrounded by those who loved her most, reached the end of her beautiful lifelong journey of love, generosity, and deep devotion. She was a woman of fierce pride in her family, home, and independence.
She is deeply missed by her son, Sam, and his wife, Ginny, along with their son, Cade. Her daughter, Michelle,...
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