Obituaries
Audrey E. Hower
Apr 22, 2025
Audrey E. Hower, age 74, of West Main St., Bloomsburg, died peacefully early Tuesday morning April 22, 2025 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, where she had been a patient.
Born in Bloomsburg on January 9, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Harry E. and Marie (Hughes) Hower. She was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg and a 1969...
Annabelle L. (DeWald) Erlston
Apr 21, 2025
Annabelle L. (DeWald) Erlston, age 90, of Catawissa, passed away on Monday April 21, 2025 at the Nursing and Rehabilitation at the Mansion in Sunbury.
Born on January 6, 1935 in Bloomsburg, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Grace (Poust) DeWald. Annabelle was a 1953 graduate of Danville High School.
She was last employed by the former Hanover Foods...
Charles W. "Chuck" Horne
Apr 21, 2025
Charles W. “Chuck” Horne, 78, formerly of Franklin Street, Bloomsburg passed away peacefully at the Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation in Dallas on Monday morning, April 21, 2025.
Born in Bloomsburg on April 12, 1947, he was a son of the late Edward E. and Thelma (Davis) Horne. He attended Bloomsburg High School.
Chuck worked for the Norfolk and Southern Railroad for over...
Charles P. "Chuck" Wagner
Apr 19, 2025
Charles P. “Chuck” Wagner, 74 of Center Street, Bloomsburg passed away on Saturday evening, April 19, 2025, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born in Berwick on December 7, 1950, he was the son of the late Charles P. and Julia S. (Laux) Wagner. He was a 1968 graduate of Berwick High School and a 1976 graduate of the former...
Marguerite M. "Peg" Dalious
Apr 17, 2025
Marguerite M. “Peg” (Wagner) Dalious, 86, formerly of East Hillcrest Drive, Bloomsburg passed away peacefully at Grandview Nursing & Rehabilitation in Danville on Thursday afternoon, April 17, 2025.
Born on August 15, 1938 in Mount Carmel, she grew up in Aristes and was a daughter of the late George W. and Lavinia Y. (Koch) Wagner. She was a 1956 graduate of...
Laura (Troy) Baker
Apr 14, 2025
Laura (Troy) Baker, age 96, of South Centre Township, Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday evening April 14, 2025. Laura lived her entire life in the area that she loved most dearly. Having recently celebrated her 96th birthday, Laura peacefully entered Heaven’s gates surrounded by the love of her family and close friends.
Born in South Centre Township...
Robert E. Shay, Sr.
Apr 14, 2025
Robert E. Shay, Sr., age 67, of South Williamsport, passed away on Monday April 14, 2025 at The Gatehouse Inpatient Hospice in Williamsport.
Born on February 25, 1958 in South Williamsport, he was the son of the late Roddy L. and Mary F. (Young) Shay. He was a 1976 graduate of the South Williamsport Area High School.
Bob proudly served his country...
Linda (Lopez) Corteza
Apr 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda (Lopez) Corteza, age 80, of Bloomsburg, beloved and remarkable mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, who departed this life on April 12, 2025.
Born in Iloilo City, Philippines, on March 17, 1945, she was the eldest daughter, born to the late German and Pacita (Jacomb) Lopez. Linda was a...
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...