Obituaries

Jul 13, 2017

Curtis M. Scheib, age 57, 866 Railroad Street, Bloomsburg, died at 2:17 a. m. Thursday, July 13, 2017 at the home of his former wife, Sylvia Scheib, in Espy.

Born in Philadelphia on January 21, 1960, he was the son of Elwood E. Scheib, Wadesboro, N.C. and the late Elizabeth M. (Pluguez) Scheib. His early life was spent in the...

Jul 12, 2017

Linda K. (Shuman) Brosius, age 72. 25 Middle Road, Catawissa, died at her home early Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She had been seriously ill for the past two and a half weeks.

Born at the Bloomsburg Hospital on December 30, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Evelyn (Hess) Shuman. Her early life was spent in Mainville...

Jul 11, 2017

Bruce F. Reigel, age 87, formerly of West First St., Bloomsburg, died at 11:10 a. m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he had been a patient for four days. He resided at The Gardens At Orangeville for the past two and a half years.

Born in Philadelphia on January 1, 1930, he was a...

Jul 9, 2017

Wallace H. Kirby, Sr., age 78, 414 Mill Street, Orangeville, died at his home on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his home and was pronounced dead at 1:35 a. m. He had been in failing health for the past year.

Born in Lumber City, Georgia on January 17, 1939, he was a son of the late Barney D. and Edna...

Jul 7, 2017

Janice M. Myers, age 70, 72 Gas Well Road, Catawissa, died at her home at 9:15 a. m. Friday, July 7, 2017 after an illness.

Born at the Bloomsburg Hospital on January 17, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Lester, Sr.  and Lois (Karchner) Boudman. She spent her early years in the Millville area where she graduated from...

Jul 6, 2017

Thomas E. "Tom" Lunger, age 74, formerly of Danville, died at 2:56 p. m. Thursday, July 6, 2017 at The Gardens of Orangeville, Orangeville, where he resided since October 8, 2013.

Born in Mahoning Township, Montour County on May 8, 1943, he was a son of the late William J., Sr. and Alice F. (Brady) Lunger. He resided in Danville...

Jun 27, 2017

Joyce A. (Fisher) Girton, age 74, 128 Valley View Drive, Mifflinville, died at her home at 6:12 a. m. Tuesday, June 27, 2017 after being in failing health for the past three years.

Born in Mainville on November 1, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Herman W. and Rose (Petock) Fisher. She spent her life in Columbia County...

Jun 25, 2017

C. William "Bill" Nungesser, age 65, 140 Trump Road, Danville, died at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, on Sunday at 5:48 p. m. He was a patient for two weeks.

Born in Mahoning Township, Montour County on February 26, 1952, he was the son of Catherine Mae (Mordan) Nungesser, who resided with him and the late Harry L. Nungesser.

Bill...

Jun 23, 2017

Betty Jayne "BJ" Catherman, age 88, of Danville and formerly of Sherwood Village, Bloomsburg, died at 11:23 a. m. Friday, June 23, 2017 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Shamokin on July 23, 1928, she was a daughter of the late  Russell and Lottie (Hockenbrock) McConnell.  She was a 1946 graduate of Danville High School. She resided in...

Jun 22, 2017

Christina M. Parker, age 42, 747 Arch St., Williamsport, died at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, on Thursday June 22, 2017.

Born in Williamsport on May 12, 1975 she was the daughter of the late Anthony A. and Nilda (Perez) Repaci. Her early years were spent in the Hughesville area.

Christina enjoyed being with her many nieces and nephews and...

Jun 21, 2017

Jacob M. "Jack" Baruch, age 76, 474 Locust Lane, Catawissa, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday morning, June 21, 2017.

Born on January 19, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York, he was a son of the late Daniel and Esther (Lew) Baruch.

He was a graduate of New Utrech High School, Brooklyn, NY, where he was an outstanding pitcher on...

Jun 20, 2017

Jun 19, 2017

Marjorie K. Dent, age 95, Bloomsburg, went to be with her Lord at 4:50 a. m. Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Signature Health Care At Bloomsburg nursing facility where she was a guest for two and a half years.

Born in Lightstreet on November 23, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Glen and Lorraine (Howell) Kile. She...

Jun 17, 2017

Nicholas T. Moore, age 27, Shavertown, Luzerne County died at the Geisinger Medical center, Danville, on Saturday evening, June 17, 2017.

He was born at the Bloomsburg Hospital on Sept. 6, 1989 and  resided in  Mifflinville for much of his life. He attended Central Columbia High School.

Nicholas enjoyed music and played the guitar with several local bands. He also...

Jun 17, 2017

Daniel T. Bardo, age 71, Bloomsburg, died at 8:30 p. m. Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Geisnger Bloomsburg Health Care Center where he resided since August 24, 2015.

Born in Bloomsburg on Sept. 13, 1945, he was a son of the late Myron P. and Grace E. (Steinruck) Bardo. He spent his lifetime in the Bloomsburg area.

Daniel last...

Jun 16, 2017

Dennis L. Deitterick, age 66, 527 W. Moores Grove  Road, Orangeville, died at his home at 2:55 p. m. Friday, June 16, 2017 after being in failing health for the past six months.

Born in Bloomsburg on November 26, 1950, he was a son of the late John and Sarah (Fedder) Deitterick. He spent most of his life in Espy.

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Jun 13, 2017

S. Louise (Reibsome) Gillaspy Craig, age 89, 401 E. Fourth Street, Bloomsburg, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at her home on June 13, 2017

Born in Danville on October 12, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Walter N., Sr. and Mary (Law) Reibsome. She resided in Bloomsburg most of her life and graduated from Bloomsburg High School...

Jun 13, 2017

Lavina  P. "Sis"  (Robbins)  Ivey, age 81, 67 Woodside Drive, Danville, died at 2 p. m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at her home after an illness.

Born in Bloomsburg on April 4, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Jesse A. and Hazel C. (Leacock) Robbins.  She attended the Bloomsburg Public Schools and resided in Columbia County her...

Jun 12, 2017

Donald L. Coleman, Sr., age 72, 235 Crabapple Lane, Bloomsburg, died at his home at 7:25 p. m. Tuesday, June 12, 2017, after a brief illness.

Born in Bloomsburg on August 8, 1944, he was a son of the late Luther D. and Charlotte M. (Bisset) Coleman. He spent his entire life in Scott Township where he was a member...

Jun 10, 2017

Ralph Craig Dillon, age 63, of Bloomsburg, passed away  at 1:31 p. m. Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, following complications from chronic diffuse scleroderma.

Born in Bloomsburg on July 8, 1953, he was a son of the late Ralph L. and Carolyn J.  (Hoch) Dillon. He attended the former Ben Franklin Elementary School at Bloomsburg...