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Thomas R. Mertz

Thomas R. Mertz

May 30, 2022

 

Thomas R. Mertz, 75 of Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of May 30, 2022 at his home surrounded by his beloved family .

Tom was born on August 15, 1946 in Bloomsburg, to the late Dennis F. Mertz and Helen R. (Reichart) Mertz.

A graduate of the Central Columbia High School Class of 1964, Tom...

Valerie Ann Kressler

Valerie Ann Kressler

May 29, 2022

Valerie A. (Coladonato) Kressler, age 60, of 722 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, died at her home early Sunday, May 29, 2022 after a long illness.

Born at the Bloomsburg Hospital on March 31, 1962, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Donna (FronK) Coladonato. She attended Bloomsburg High School and was a lifelong resident of the Bloomsburg area.

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Alice M. "Hannah" Metzger

Alice M. "Hannah" Metzger

May 28, 2022

Alice M. (Hannah) Metzger, age 97, of 448 Frosty Valley Road, Danville, died Saturday morning, May 28, 2022 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville where she was a patient.

Born in Colerain Township, Lancaster County on June 10, 1924, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Alice M. (Schofield) Hannah. She resided in the Danville area...

Julio Cesar Perez, Jr.

Julio Cesar Perez, Jr.

May 28, 2022

Julio Cesar Perez, Jr., age 35, of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday May 28, 2022.

Born on March 7, 1987 in New York City, NY, he was the son of Julio C. Perez, of Kissimmee, FL and Caroline Luzunaris, of Harrisburg.

Surviving in addition to his parents is his husband, Andres F. Garcia Arce, of Harrisburg, grandmother, Juliana Gutierrez, of...

Leroy R. Rafter

Leroy R. Rafter

May 23, 2022

Leroy R. Rafter, age 65, of Water Street, Washingtonville, died at his home on Monday, May 23, 2022.

Born in Lock Haven on March 13, 1957, he was a son of the late James and Arlene (Mincer) Rafter.

He was a graduate of the Sun Vocational Technical School.

Leroy was self employed as a plumbing and heating contractor.

In addition...

Deanna F. (Miller) Carl

Deanna F. (Miller) Carl

May 22, 2022

Deanna F. (Miller) Carl, age 81, formerly of N. Third St., Catawissa, died 11:45 pm Sunday May 22, 2022 at The Gardens At Millville, where she had resided since June 2019.

Born in Bloomsburg on October 30, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Karl and Evelyn (Williams) Miller. She was a graduate of the former Locust Twp. High...

Ina Claire Morucci

Ina Claire Morucci

May 20, 2022

Ina Claire Morucci, age 86, of 15 Forest Road, Bloomsburg, died on the night of May 20, 2022 at home peacefully, surrounded and supported in love by her family and caretakers.

Ina was born in Glen Lyon on October 17, 1935. She attended Newport Township High School where she met the love of her life and life-long soul mate, David...

Stephanie Ann  Evans

Stephanie Ann Evans

May 19, 2022

Stephanie Ann Evans, age 55, 332 E. Fourth Street, Bloomsburg, died Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Bloomsburg on September 28, 1966, she was the daughter of Betty Marie (Harner) Evans of Bloomsburg and the late Donald W. Evans. She was a lifelong resident of the Bloomsburg area.

Stephanie loved cooking and cleaning and...

Goldie M. (Frey) Dubyak

Goldie M. (Frey) Dubyak

May 18, 2022

Goldie M. (Frey) Dubyak, age 88, of 149 Scotch Valley Dr., Bloomsburg, died early Wednesday morning, May 18, 2022 at Sunset Ridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Scott Twp., where she had been a resident since May 3.

Born on May 19, 1933 in Beaver Twp., she was a daughter of the late Jerry and Nora (George) Frey, Sr. A lifelong...

Clarence E. Llewellyn

Clarence E. Llewellyn

May 16, 2022

Clarence E. Llewellyn, age 90, of 225 Lake Glory Rd., Catawissa, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born on July 14, 1931 in Franklin Twp., he was the son of the late Sterling W. and Elizabeth (Carpenter) Llewellyn. He was a 1949 graduate of Shamokin High School and was a lifelong resident...

Myron H. Anderson

Myron H. Anderson

May 15, 2022

Myron H. Anderson, age 64, of Danville, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

 

Born on May 18, 1957 in Danville, Myron was the son of the late Kenneth L. and Mary J. (Bogart) Anderson.

 

Myron graduated from Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech School in 1975 in...

John V. "Andy" Andreacci

John V. "Andy" Andreacci

May 12, 2022

John V. “Andy” Andreacci, age 76, of Danville passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

Born on October 27, 1945 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Adeline (Ciuccio) Andreacci. He was a 1964 graduate of Williamsport High School.

Following high school, he served in the U. S. Air...

Christopher  Shane Gilbert

Christopher Shane Gilbert

May 10, 2022

Christopher Shane Gilbert, age 53, of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center where he spent 34 days prior receiving care after suffering a severe stroke. Chris was surrounded by family for the duration of his illness.

Born at Fort Riley Army Hospital in Kansas on September 5, 1968, Chris was the son of Sandra...

Walter T. Pastusak, Jr.

Walter T. Pastusak, Jr.

May 9, 2022

Walter T. Pastusak, Jr., age 95, of 382 Country Lane West, Orangeville (Stoney Brook), passed away on Monday May 9, 2022 at The Gardens at Millville, where he had resided since March.

Born on October 11, 1926 in Ashley, he was the son of the late Walter and Eva (Gusnitski) Pastusak. He resided in the Bloomsburg area since 1984.

Walter...

Crystal M. Barna

Crystal M. Barna

May 7, 2022

Crystal M. Barna, age 41, of 712 McKinley St., Hazleton, passed away on Saturday May 7, 2022 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Allentown. She had been in failing health for several years and her death followed complications from cardiac surgeries.

Born on July 5, 1980 at the Coaldale State General Hospital she was a daughter of Valerie (Bobbey)...

Luther E. "Bee" Knight

Luther E. "Bee" Knight

May 2, 2022

Luther E. “Bee” Knight, age 88, of Danville, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Grandview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Danville, where he had resided since 2015.

Born on March 10, 1934 in Danville, he was the son of the late Elmer M. and Ethel C. (Steinert) Knight. A 1951 graduate of Danville High School, he resided in Danville...

John C. "Skip" Fisher

John C. "Skip" Fisher

Apr 28, 2022

John C. “Skip” Fisher, age 81, of White Pine Ln., Bloomsburg, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born in Catawissa on May 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Reynolds M. and Susie S. (Miller) Fisher. John was a 1958 graduate of Southern Columbia Area High School. A previous resident...

Irvin Swank

Irvin Swank

Apr 25, 2022

Irvin Swank, age 87, of 52 English Hill Rd., Bloomsburg, died at 7:26 am Monday, April 25, 2022 at The Gardens at Orangeville, where he had resided since April 6.

Born in Sunbury, October 14, 1934 he was a son of the late Calvin and Eleanor (Mettler) Swank. He resided in Mt. Pleasant Twp. for over 30 years.

Irvin was...

John Wardigo

John Wardigo

Apr 25, 2022

John Wardigo, age 76, of Fair St., Bloomsburg, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at his home.

Born on July 2, 1945 in Butler Twp., Schuylkill Co., he was the son of the late Michael and Sophia (Moscolic) Wardigo. He resided in Bloomsburg since 1963.

John was a 1963 graduate of Frackville High School. He went on to graduate...

Richard C. Ohl

Richard C. Ohl

Apr 24, 2022

Richard C. Ohl, age 82, of 330 W. Third St., Bloomsburg died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 24, 2022.

Born in Bloomsburg on July 31, 1939, he was a son of the late Clyde L. and Cate (Savage) Ohl. He was a 1957 graduate of Bloomsburg High School.

Richard was last employed at Rolling Hills Golf Course and...

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