Obituaries
Myrtle A. Stackhouse
Jan 14, 2019
Myrtle A. (Pursel) Stackhouse, age 79, 7564 Columbia Blvd., Berwick and formerly of Bloomsburg died at 10:30 a. m. on Monday January 14, 2019 at the Berwick Hospital Center.
Born in Bloomsburg on August 21, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Mildred (Wolf) Pursel. She graduated from Central Columbia High School in 1957 and attended the...
Robert J. Eshleman, Jr.
Jan 10, 2019
Robert J. Eshleman, Jr., age 94, of Bloomsburg (Lime Ridge) passed away at his home at 10:25 a.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2019 after an illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Berwick on November 6, 1924, he was the son of Robert J., Sr. and Genevieve (Evans) Eshleman.
An outstanding student, Bob graduated as salutatorian from Berwick High...
David F. "Chico" Bird
Jan 8, 2019
David F. “Chico” Bird, age 67, Orangeville, died unexpectedly at his home at 9:02 p.m Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Born in Sunbury on February 6, 1951, he was the son of Mary N. (Sanders) Bird, Bloomsburg, and the late Edward F. Bird. David graduated from Shikellamy High School, Sunbury.
After graduating, he enlisted into the U.S. Navy and served during...
Charles Edward Hurley, Jr.
Jan 6, 2019
Charles Edward Hurley, Jr., age 30, of 401 Railroad St., Catawissa, died on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was a patient for six days.
Born in Mahoning Township, Montour County on August 11, 1988, he was the son of Carol C. (Kremser) Fox, with whom he resided and Charles Edward “Butch” Hurley, Berwick....
Fred C. Derr
Jan 2, 2019
Fred C. Derr, age 95, a guest at Elmcroft of Berwick, died at 10:37 p. m. Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville,, where he was admitted earlier in the day.
Born in Scott Township on December 31, 1923, he was a son of the late Arthur C. and Edna (Krum) Derr. His early life was spent...
Ruth L. Weller
Jan 1, 2019
Ruth L. (Garrow) Weller, age 102, of Boca Raton, Florida died unexpectedly at her home at 12:15 a. m. Tuesday, January 1, 2019.
Born in Danville on November 13, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Ethel (Bennett) Garrow. Her early life was spent in Danville and she was a 1934 graduate of Danville High School.
Ruth...
Phyllis J. Heacock
Dec 27, 2018
Enjoyed baking, especially pies, and hosting Sunday family dinners
Phyllis J. (Bitler), age 91, of Millville, passed away peacefully at 1:20 p. m. Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Geisinger Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville, where she was a guest since April 16, 2018.
Born in Iola, Greenwood Township, on July 30, 1927, she was a daughter of the late...
Zella M. Kramer
Dec 19, 2018
Zella M. (Troxell) Kramer, age 70, of 116 Hemlock Lane, Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at her home.
Born in Montoursville on June 20, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Archie T. and Catherine (Arnold) Troxell. She was a 1966 graduate of Montoursville High School and resided in Bloomsburg since 1983.
Zella was employed as...
Roy I Yeager
Dec 15, 2018
Roy I. Yeager, age 86, of 397 Bear Gap Road, Elysburg, died at his home at 9:14 a. m. Saturday, December 15, 2018 after having been in failing health for six months.
Born in Cleveland Township on February 12, 1932, he was a son of the late John and Florence (Artley) Yeager. He attended the former Wynn's School at Bear...
Janette E. Mariano
Dec 2, 2018
Janette E. Mariano, age 90, of Bloomsburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 2, 2018. She had been a resident of Scott Township for more than 30 years.
Born on March 3, 1928 in Coal Township, Northumberland county, a daughter of the late Leon and Rose (Grushkanski) Chekanski . She was the baby of seven siblings.
On September 1, 1945...
John L. "Monk" Kingston
Nov 30, 2018
John L. "Monk" Kingston, Sr., age 63, of 420 West Street, Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 and was pronounced dead at 4:35 p. m.
Born in Bloomsburg on Nov. 28, 1955, he was a son of the late Donald and Erma (Steinruck) Kingston. His early life was spent in Catawissa and he has resided...
Rolland G. Raber
Nov 16, 2018
Rolland G. Raber, age 71, of 1159 Lightstreet Rd., Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly of a heart attack in the emergency room of the Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital at 11:34 a. m. Friday, November 16, 2018.
Born in Berwick on April 5, 1947, he was the son of Clifford R. and Laura A. (Nevel) Raber. He resided in Bloomsburg for many years. After graduating...
Russel O. "Pappy" Roberts
Nov 11, 2018
Russel O. "Pappy" Roberts, age 82, of 91 Schoolhouse Road, Bloomsburg, died at his home Sunday morning, November 11, 2018 after an illness of two years.
Born in Bloomsburg on May 6, 1936, he was the son of the late Henry R. and Helen (West) Roberts. A lifelong resident of Bloomsburg, he was a 1954 graduate of Bloomsburg High School.
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William Miller Millar
Nov 6, 2018
William Miller Millar, age 93, formerly of Danville and New Providence and Summit, New Jersey, died at the Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Born in Washington, D. C. on May 28, 1925, he was a son of the late Julian Zimmerman and Dolores (Miller) Millar. He resided in New Jersey much of his life before...
The Rev. Sterling W. Bristol
Nov 4, 2018
The Rev. Sterling Willard Bristol, age 68, River Hill Drive, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania went home with his Lord after church on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at 12 noon, at the Geisinger Medical Center, in Danville.
He was born on February 3, 1950 in Hartford, Conn. a son of Winifred Marie (Martin) Bristol of New Hartford, Conn. and the late Willard H....
Mary L. Williams
Nov 2, 2018
Mary L. Williams, age 89, of 44 Stacey Lane, Middleburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 2, 2018 while a guest at Emmanuel Center For Nursing in Danville, where she resided since May, 2017.
Born in Shamokin on August 8, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Schaum) Wertz. She was a 1947...
Clare A. MacMahon
Nov 2, 2018
Clare A. (McDonald) MacMahon, age 88, of 257 Ashton Hollow Road, Catawissa, died at 10 p. m. Friday, November 2, 2018 at The Gardens of Orangeville where she resided since May, 2017.
Born in Brooklyn, New York on July 23, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Peter F. and Blanche T. (Stein) McDonald. She resided in the Catawissa...
Linda S. Fox
Nov 1, 2018
Linda S. (Seidel) Fox, age 66, of 330 W Third St, Bloomsburg, died at 6:55 AM, Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the Geisinger Medical Center, where she was admitted on Tuesday.
Born on September 1, 1952 in Bloomsburg, she was the daughter of the late Eugene A. and Frances Elaine (Webb) Seidel. Most of her life was spent in Catawissa...
Donna J. Laubach
Oct 29, 2018
Donna J. (Ikeler) Laubach, age 81, of 377 E. Fifth St., Bloomsburg, passed away at 5:45 a. m. Monday, October 29, 2018, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, with her family by her bedside.
She was born in Mount Pleasant Township on March 19, 1937, a daughter of the late Alfred E. and Fannie A. (Crawford) Ikeler. She resided in...
Linda J. Brown Klann
Oct 27, 2018
Linda J. (Hess) Brown Klann, age 75, 1031 Ridge Road, Bloomsburg (Lightstreet) died at 6:40 p. m. Saturday, October 27, 2018, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born at the Bloomsburg Hospital on January 25, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Robert O. and Nina M. (Goss) Hess. She grew up in Raven Creek and lived in...
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