Obituaries

Aug 11, 2016

 

James L. "Jim" Williams, age 63, 24 Spruce Street, Danville, died at 4:24 p. m. Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He had been in failing health for several years.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on April 7, 1953, he was the only child of the late Thomas J. and Ellen R. (Oliver) Williams. He resided in...

Aug 6, 2016

Lesta Pearl Barr, age 72, formerly of Unityville and Benton, lost her courageous battle against cancer, surrounded by her family, at the home of her daughter Judy Wills, in Harrisburg, at 8:05 p. m. Saturday, August 6, 2016.

Born at the Bloomsburg Hospital on April 15, 1944, she was a daughter of the late R. Earl and Geraldine (Wertman) Smith....

Aug 1, 2016

Thomas L. Slusser, age 73, formerly of Catawissa, died Monday, August 1 2016 at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center.

Born in Buckhorn on January 13, 1943, he was a son of the late Lee E. and Viola M. (Hartzell) Slusser. Thomas was a resident of Columbia County for most of his life.

He was a veteran of the US Army,...

Jul 28, 2016

David R. “Davey” Dietz, Jr., age 27, 455 Madrid Ave., Bloomsburg (Espy), passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016.

Born in Mahoning Twp., Montour County on February 23, 1989, he was a son of David M. and Ann Marie (Leschinsky) Dietz, at home. Davey spent his first three years in Kulpmont before moving to Espy with his family in 1992....

Jul 28, 2016

Teresa A. Temple, age 50, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Bloomsburg on February 8, 1966, she was a daughter of Donald L. Ebner of Bloomsburg and the late Judith (Lenhart) Ebner. She was a lifetime resident of Bloomsburg and a 1984 graduate of Central Columbia High School.

One...

Jul 26, 2016

Ray S. Kressler, Jr., age 88, 520 Kressler Ave., Bloomsburg, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 26, 2016.

Born in Bloomsburg on March 12, 1928; Ray was the youngest and last surviving child of the late Ray “Sheff” and Carrie (Hock) Kressler family of 10 children. He resided in Bloomsburg his entire life.

Ray grew up on the...

Jul 17, 2016

Geraldine C. “Gerry” Murphy, age 78,  601 E. Anthony Ave., Bloomsburg, died Sunday, July 17, 2016, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, after a courageous three month battle with health issues.

She was born on Feb. 7, 1938, in Grundy, Virginia, a daughter of the late Lemon Jack and Ethel (Mullins) Cochran. She grew up on a farm in Kegley,...

Jul 12, 2016

Betty K. Fisher, age 89, formerly of E. Tenth Street, Bloomsburg, died at 11 p. m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the Geisinger Bloomsburg Health Care Center, where she was a guest since March 15, 2014.

Born on June 22, 1927 in Black Creek Township, Luzerne County, she was a daughter of the late Marvin and Melinda (Sherman) Keller. Her...

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

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 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 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...