Obituaries
John Baker Williman, Ph.D.
Jun 14, 2019
John Baker Williman, Ph. D, age 82, of Fairground Road, Lewisburg, died peacefully on June 14, 2019 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was born on December 19, 1936 at Christ Hospital, Jersey City, New Jersey to Alexander Baron and Veronica M. (Flahive) Williman.
John received his primary education at St. Joseph’s School in Roselle, N.J. and earned his...
Jacqueline F. Curran
Jun 4, 2019
Jacqueline F. (Devine) Curran, age 97, 1707 Montour Blvd., Danville, died at 11:55 a. m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where she had been a patient.
Born in Ohio Station, Illinois on April 7, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Owen J. and Anna (Watters) Devine. She resided in Danville since 2005 and...
Margaret D. Lemons
Jun 2, 2019
Margaret (Bowman) Lemons, age 98, 207 Stoney Brook Road, Orangeville, died at her home at 7:10 a. m. Sunday, June 2, 2019 after an illness.
Born in Mount Pleasant Township on February 16, 1921, she was a daughter of Henry and Melva (Hippensteel) Bowman. She resided in the Bloomsburg-Orangeville her entire life and was a 1939 graduate of the former...
Ted F. "Teddy" Seiple
Jun 2, 2019
Ted F. "Teddy" Seiple, age 80, of 3613 Red Maple Lane, Bloomsburg, died at 5:10 a. m. on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was a patient.
Born in Bloomsburg on August 18, 1938, he was the son of the late Tennis G. and Erma (Knorr) Seiple. He Bloomsburg area and a 1956 graduate...
Tyler Jay Evans
Jun 2, 2019
Tyler Jay Evans, age 19, of 42 Water Dam Road, Berwick, passed into the arms of his Lord in Bloomsburg on Sunday, June 2, 2019.
Born on January 14, 2000 at the Bloomsburg Hospital, he was the beloved son of Justin and Tylee (Evans) Ruskuski, with whom he resided.
He spent his lifetime in the Bloomsburg-Berwick area, attending Berwick...
Martin G. Simons
May 27, 2019
Martin G. Simons, age 68, East Fourth St., Bloomsburg, died on Monday, May 27, 2019, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, shortly after being admitted.
Born in Bloomsburg on May 1, 1951, he was a son of the late John R. and Beverly J. (Evans) Simons. He was a lifelong resident of the Bloomsburg area and a 1969 graduate of...
James Harris Appelman, Jr
May 26, 2019
James Harris Appelman, Jr., 91, of 225 West Third Street, Bloomsburg, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Sunday, May 26, 2019. He had been in very ill health for several months.
He was the son of late James Harris Appelman Sr. and Jean Terwilliger Appelman. He was a graduate of Bloomsburg High School and married his...

Evaristo Revata
May 20, 2019
Evaristo Revata, age 84, of Mahoning Street, Milton, died at 3:25 p. m. Monday, May 20, 2019, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he had been a patient.
Born in Lima, Peru on February 24, 1935, he was the son of the late Emilio Revata Perez and the late Claudia Apaico Galvez.
He is survived by eight children: Abel...

Peggy M. Saweikis
May 16, 2019
Peggy M. (Taylor) Saweikis, age 93, of 151 Ringtown Mountain Road, Catawissa (Numidia) died at 2:36 a. m. Thursday, May 16, 2019, at The Gardens At Orangeville, where she resided for six days.
Born in Bloomsburg on January 4, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Hurley and Pearl (Robbins) Taylor. She spent her lifetime in the Bloomsburg-Catawissa area....
William S. Johns, Jr.
May 15, 2019
William S. Johns, Jr., 72, 530 Hepburn St., Milton, died at his home on Wednesday May 15, 2019 at 8:48 p.m.
Born on May 4, 1947 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William S., Sr. and Dolly (Harmess) Johns. William was a resident of Milton for 25 years.
He was a graduate of the Augusta Military Academy...
Ethelyn S. Megargell
May 13, 2019
Ethelyn S. (Reynolds) Megargell, age 97, 154 Megargell Road, Orangeville, died at 6:30 p. m. on Monday, May 13, 2019, at The Gardens At Orangeville where she resided since May 25, 2018.
Born in Waynesboro, Franklin County, on March 1, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Pearle (Swigert) Reynolds. She resided in Orange Township since...
Pearl E. Lechleitner
May 11, 2019
Pearl E. (Williams) Lechleitner, age 91, formerly of Holmes Road, Stillwater, died at 5:53 p. m. Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Bonham Nursing Center, Register, where she resided since January 10, 2013.
\Born in Huntington Township, Luzerne County on November 18, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Loren and Florence (Warner) Williams. She resided in the Register...

Clyde A. Strohl, Jr
May 10, 2019
Clyde A. Strohl, Jr., age 64, 116 Hetlerville Road, Nesopeck (Mifflin Township) died unexpectedly on Friday, May 10, 2019, in his truck along PA Route 339 outside of Mifflinville of natural causes.
Born in Palmerton on July 28, 1954, he was the son of Clyde A. Strohl, Sr., Palmerton and the late Florence (Snyder) Strohl.. He resided in the Mifflinville...
Theresa A. Serzinski
May 8, 2019
Theresa A. SerzinskI, age 64, of 140 Winter Street. Duboistown, died at 4:18 p. m. Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at the Gate House at Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport.
She was born in Bloomsburg on Nov. 2, 1954, the only child of the late Thomas J. and Betty J. (Martz) SerzinskI. She grew up in Bloomsburg (Buckhorn) and was a 1972...
Mary J. Anderson
May 2, 2019
Mary J. (Bogart) Anderson, age 87, of 12 Hillside Road, Danville, died at Geisinger Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville, at 4:47 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2019.
Born in Cooper Township on March 9, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Maynard M. and Louise A. (Parks) Bogart. She was a lifelong resident of Danville and a 1950 graduate...

Nancy Sue Rutkoski
May 1, 2019
Nancy Sue Rutkoski, age 77, of 1476 N. Bendertown Road, Stillwater, died at 7:53 p. m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Weatherwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Weatherly, where she was a patient since March 26, 2018.
Born in Johnson City, Tenn. On June 18, 1941, she was lovingly adopted by her beloved father, Walter Presley and Myrtle (Perkins)...
Betty L. Wydra
May 1, 2019
Betty L. (Richard) Wydra, age 84, of 8 Columbia Hill Road, Danville, died at 9:57 a. m. Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where she was a patient for five days.
Born in Rush Township, Northumberland County on November 4, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Grace M. (Swartz) Richard. She spent...
Carrie E. Black
Apr 26, 2019
Carrie E. (Moyer) Black, age 94, 330 W. Third St., Bloomsburg died peacefully at her home with her children by her bedside at 7:55 p. m. on Friday, April 26, 2019.
Born in Kulpmont on September 26, 1924, she was a daughter of the late William and Della (Brown) Moyer. She resided in Bloomsburg since 1952 and previously lived in...
Evelyn R. Coombs
Apr 25, 2019
Evelyn R. (McHenry) Coombs, age 91, formerly of Huntington Mills, died at the Bonham Nursing Center, Register, at 9:40 a. m. Thursday, April 25, 2019, where she was a guest since February, 2015.
Born in Town Hill on May 1, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Robert C. and Daisy Mae (Cotterman) McHenry. She was a lifelong resident...
Kerry K. Kishbaugh
Apr 24, 2019
Kerry K. Kishbaugh, age 59, of 535-A LaSalle St., Berwick, died at his home at 7:55 p. m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019, after an illness.
Born in Berwick on April 21, 1960, he was a son of the late Clifford and Bertha (O'Neal) Kishbaugh. He was a lifelong resident of the Berwick area and a 1978 graduate of the Columbia...