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Carl D. Derr

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Shirley E. (Boyer) Robinson

Shirley E. (Boyer) Robinson

Dec 8, 2024

Shirley E. (Boyer) Robinson, age 87. Of Oak Grove Rd., Danville, died early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 at Grandview Nursing & Rehabilitation in Danville.

Born in Bloomsburg on Jan.2,1937, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Hazel (Giger) Boyer. She was a 1955 graduate of Danville High School.

Shirley was employed as a secretary by the former Danville Manufacturing Co....

Lois V. Rupert

Lois V. Rupert

Dec 5, 2024

Lois V. Rupert, age 99, of Willow Street, Berwick, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 after an illness.

Born in Mifflinville on Dec. 17, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mamie (Robinholt) Rupert. She was a graduate of the former North Centre School in 1941 and of Bloomsburg High School in 1943.

Lois was...

Cdr. David A. Ford, U.S.N., Ret.

Cdr. David A. Ford, U.S.N., Ret.

Dec 4, 2024

Loving Husband, Father, Friend, and Volunteer

David Alexander Ford (74) of Bloomsburg died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, unexpectedly in his home, held by his beloved wife Nancy.

Born in Oakland, CA on July 21, 1950, he was the son of the late Commander (USN) Robert Gordon and Patricia Kate (Gessell) Ford.

A 1968 graduate of Haddonfield Memorial High School in Haddonfield, NJ,...

E. Jean (Evans) Karnes

E. Jean (Evans) Karnes

Nov 29, 2024

E. Jean (Evans) Karnes, age 97, formerly of Lightstreet died early Friday morning November 29, 2024 at the Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Danville where she resided since August 2020.

Born in Orangeville on November 10, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Beulah (Force) Evans. She had spent her early life in Orangeville and lived in...

Barbara K. (DeSantis) White

Barbara K. (DeSantis) White

Nov 27, 2024

With deep sadness, the White-DeSantis families announce the passing of Barbara “Barb” White, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, who left this world to enter her Heavenly reward on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

Barb was born on November 29, 1949, at Geisinger Memorial Hospital in Danville, the youngest of five children to Alfred D. DeSantis and Elizabeth Mae (Oberdorf)...

Larry L. Heller

Larry L. Heller

Nov 27, 2024

Larry L. Heller, age 82, of Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg (Espy) passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born in Bloomsburg on October 27, 1942, he was the son of the late Guy W. and I. Audrey (Kinney) Heller. He was a lifelong resident of Scott Township and a 1960 graduate of the former...

Raymond Valentine Torres

Raymond Valentine Torres

Nov 26, 2024

Raymond Valentine Torres, age 69, of Danville, passed away on Thursday November 26, 2024 at his home.

Born in the Bronx on November 10, 1955, he was the son of the late Adolph and Juanita (Soto) Torres.

Raymond worked in sales for much of his life.

Surviving is his sister, Brunilda Martinez Roman, of Danville.

At his request, there will be no services.

Arrangements have...

Bruce Musser

Bruce Musser

Nov 25, 2024

Bruce Musser of Bloomsburg passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024. 

Bruce was such fun, a genuine, memorable individual––a true character. He was born on March 27, 1953 and grew up on a farm in Jerseytown with his parents, Elmer and Betty, and beloved sister, Miriam. From the time he was young, Bruce always loved music. He taught himself piano...

Kenneth B. Fester, Jr.

Kenneth B. Fester, Jr.

Nov 25, 2024

Kenneth B. Fester, Jr., 83, of Danville, left our mortal world to travel to his next adventure on Monday, November 25, 2024. Ken was in hospice care at Emmanuel Center in Danville.

Born in Danville on November 13, 1941, he was the son of the late Kenneth B. and Dorothy (Stetler) Fester, Sr.. Ken was a 1959 graduate of Danville High...

Mary J. (Hart) Brown

Mary J. (Hart) Brown

Nov 24, 2024

Mary J. (Hart) Brown, age 82, of Bloomsburg and previously of Berwick, passed away late Sunday night, November 24, 2024, at home surrounded by family.

Born in Clayton, Michigan on June 8, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Loland and Loretta (Dunlap) Hart. She was a 1960 Graduate of Hudson, Michigan High School.

Mary was last employed by K-Mart in...

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