Obituaries

Jul 6, 2016

Larry W. Koser, age 61, 74 Cromley Road, Danville, died at 7:20 p. m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was a patient for two weeks. He was in failing health for several years.

Born in Bloomsburg on April 20, 1955, he was the son of Carl F. and Josephine A. (Knight) Koser, Danville....

Jul 2, 2016

Delores L. Shoemaker, age 88, 106 Railroad Street, Danville, died at 8:10 p. m. Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where she was a patient for two days. She was in failing health for several years.

Born in Danville on August 28, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Palmer and Ida (Steffen) Mottern. She...

Jun 30, 2016

Lois J. Houseknecht, age 80, of 108 N. Locust Street, Mt. Carmel, died at 1:37 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 2016 in Shamokin Hospital.

Born in Forward Township, Luzerne County on November 8, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Walter G. and Threasa V. (Caldwell) Foltz.

She was a mother and homemaker.

Surviving are three children: Betty, wife of...

Jun 30, 2016

Salvatore John Marrazzo, age 84, passed away on June 30, 2016 with his wife, Ida at his side. A devout Roman Catholic, he now rests in peace with our Lord, our God, Jesus Christ. Dad will be missed by all.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on October 30, 1931, he was a son of the late Fioravanti and Vincenza (Gambardella) Marrazzo.

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Jun 28, 2016

Jun 26, 2016

Max K. Giger, age 95, 393 Bissets Lane, Bloomsburg, died at 10:28 a. m. Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, several hours after being admitted.

Born in Bloomsburg on February 6, 1921, he was a son of the late W. Leonard and Margaret (Patterson) Giger. He spent his entire life in the Bloomsburg area and attended...

Jun 25, 2016

Ruth B. “Mickey” Behrent, age 83, Danville, died at 10:10 a. m. Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Grandview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Danville, where she was a guest since March, 2015.

Born on June 21, 1933 in Shamokin, she was a daughter of the late Paul R., Sr., and Ruth A. (Brown) Jones. Her early life was spent in...

Jun 16, 2016

L. Arline LeVan, age 94, 65 Buckhorn Road, Bloomsburg, died at 12:15 a. m., Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the Geisinger Columbia Montour Home Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville, where she was a guest for one day. She was seriously ill for three weeks.

Born in Bloomsburg on April 12, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Harry and...

Jun 15, 2016

Zella Mae Meade, age 85, formerly of Bloomsburg, died at 1:28 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Grandview Health Homes, Danville, where she was a guest for 11 years.

Born in Hemlock Township, Columbia County on May 25, 1931, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Charlotte E. (Neyhard) Knouse. She lived in Bloomsburg most of her...

Jun 13, 2016

David T. Rainier, age 76, 522 Montour Blvd., Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly at his home at 3:20 a. m. Monday, June 13, 2016.

Born in Bloomsburg on August 28, 19398, he was a son of the late Frank G. and Florence A. (Lupole) Rainier. He spent his entire life in the Bloomsburg area.

Dave was last employed at Bloomsburg University and...

Jun 12, 2016

Emily G. Rupert, age 79, 313 Welliversville Road, Bloomsburg, died at her home at 11:33 a.m. Sunday, June 12, 2016. She was in failing health for the past year.

Born in Danville on January 2, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Laura (Beyer) Mensch. Emily was a 1954 graduate of Danville High School and a 2002...

Jun 11, 2016

David A. Moore, age 51, of Riverside, was pronounced dead at his home on June 13, 2016.

Born in Danville on September 21, 1964, he was a son of the late Charles and Thea (Krum) Moore. A resident of Riverside for the last six years, he previously resided in Berwick for 14 years, and Bloomsburg earlier in life. He attended...

Jun 10, 2016

Mary N. Swisher, age 72, 412 Millville Road, Bloomsburg, died at 8:15 p. m. Friday, June 10, 2016,  at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, after a courageous battle with leukemia, that was first diagnosed in July, 2015. She was a patient there for 37 days.

Born in Bloomsburg on November 22, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Norman H....

Jun 9, 2016

Jerry Lee Graham, age 58, 42 Engle Road, Millville and formerly of Bloomsburg, died on Thursday, June 9, 2016, in Scranton.

Born in Bloomsburg on February 8, 1958, he was a son of the late John William Graham and Gladys Marie (Steward) Brobst.

He spent his most of his life in the Bloomsburg area.

Jerry attended the Central Columbia Schools...

May 30, 2016

Geraldine (Morris) Young, age 67, 196 Green Creek Road, Orangeville, died at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, at 10:27 a.m., Monday, May 30, 2016, and went to her heavenly home to be re-united with her husband, Donald L. Young, who preceded her in death on January 9, 2011. Her death followed a lengthy illness.

Born in Trenton, New Jersey on January...

May 27, 2016

May 25, 2016

May 25, 2016

June L. Hubatsek, age 87, 305 West Street, Bloomsburg, died at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the Geisinger Columbia Montour Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville, where she was a guest for six weeks.

Born in Rochester, New York on December 27, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Estelle Maretta (McMullen) Herzog. She resided in...

May 20, 2016

Donald E. Roup, age 78, 191-C Black Bear Drive, Catawissa, a man with abundant faith, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 3:15 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Danville on June 2, 1937, he was a son of the late George Raymond and Mary (Gensil) Roup. Donald lived...

May 18, 2016

LaVerne M. Wolfe, age 86, 21 Apple Lane, Bloomsburg and formerly of Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, died at 9:29 a. m. Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Signature Health Care in Scott Township where she was a patient since Monday.

Born in Pottstown on January 20, 1930, she was a daughter of the late John and Marian (Ingram) Mayer. She resided...