Obituaries

Mary N. Swisher

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....

Jerry Lee Graham

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...

Geraldine (Morris) Young

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...

Carl H. Roan

May 27, 2016

June L. Hubatsek

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...

Caroline Hopkins Shauger

May 25, 2016

Donald E. Roup

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...

Chester F. Gaugler

May 18, 2016

Chester F. Gaugler, age 94, 833 Lightstreet Road, Bloomsburg, died May 18, 2016 at Geisinger Columbia Montour Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville.

He was born on August 30, 1921 in Selinsgrove, a son of the late Leon F. and Margaret V. (Hendricks) Gaugler. He was a 1939 graduate of Selinsgrove High School and attended Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove and Texas A...

LaVerne M. Wolfe

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...

David O. Fairley

May 15, 2016

DAVID O. FAIRLEY A Man For All Seasons

David O. Fairley, age 84, 5063 State Rte. 487, Benton, sailed into the arms of Jesus, his Lord and Savior on May 15, 2016, while he was a guest at Emmanuel Center for Nursing, Danville.

Born in Bloomsburg on June 29, 1931, he was the son of Oscar and Josephine (Moon) Fairley....

Patricia (Moyer) Parker

May 15, 2016

Patricia ( Moyer) Parker, age 90, a long time resident of Bloomsburg and Fernville, PA, died of natural causes Sunday, May 15, 2016, at her home at 5 Grotto Drive, the Meadows at Maria Joseph Manor, Danville, PA.

Pat was born on September 20, 1925, in the Bloomsburg home of her parents, the late William Vance and Whilhelmine (White) Moyer....

D. Gretcha "Gret" Betz

May 15, 2016

D. Gretcha "Gret" Betz, age 80, 12 Laidacker Road, Milton, died at 6:35 p. m. Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Emmanuel Center for Nursing, Danville, where she was a guest since January, 2014.

Born in Hickory, North Carolina on June 18, 1935, she was the daughter of the late William and Sara F. (Nichols) Boatwright. Her step father was...

Lisa M. Kobal

May 11, 2016

Lisa M. (Laird) Kobal, age 49, 104 Bell Curve Drive, Bloomsburg, died at her home on Wednesday, May 11, 2016.

Born in Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County on December 27, 1966, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Beverly (Avery) Laird.

Lisa was a devoted mother and grandmother. A free spirited woman, she enjoyed nature, gardening and preparing...

John T. "Jack" Ralston

May 7, 2016

John T. “Jack” Ralston, age 73, 422 Valley Road, Bloomsburg, died at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was a patient for one week. He was in failing health for three months.

Born in Bloomsburg on April 21, 1943, he was a son of the late Roy and Arlene (Kimbel) Ralston. Jack...

Betty J. Hartman

May 4, 2016

Betty J. Hartman, age 77, 302 Main-Mifflin Road, Bloomsburg, died at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was seriously ill since October, 2015.

Born in Bloomsburg on January 25, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Harry H. and Cora L. (Gower) Brown. She resided on West Eighth Street, Bloomsburg for many...

Victor M. Frey, Jr.

May 3, 2016

Victor M. Frey, Jr., age 58, 127 Country Road, Danville, passed away at his home at 2:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2016, after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. He was ill for seven months.

Born in Allentown on July 2, 1957, he was the son of Dorothy (Nothstein) Frey, Allentown and the late Victor M. Frey, Sr. He was a 1975...

Paul T. Dalious

May 2, 2016

Paul T. Dalious, age 83, 400 E. Hillcrest Drive, Bloomsburg, died at 2:34 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2016,  in the Geisinger Bloomsburg Health Care Center, where he was a patient since March 25, 2016. He had been in failing health since December 3, 2015.

Born in Main Township on June 2, 1932, he was a son of the late Samuel...

Travis T. Chapin

Apr 30, 2016

 

Travis T. Chapin, age 24, 36 Register Road, Stillwater, died in a ATV accident in Fairmount Township, Luzerne County, and was pronounced dead at 9:50 p. m. Saturday, April 30, 2016.

Born at the Lewisburg Hospital on May 1, 1991, he was a son of Tammy D. (Erdley) Chapin, Shickshinny and the late Chad N. Chapin. He resided in...

Allen C. Miknich

Apr 27, 2016

Allen C. Miknich, age 73, 78 N. Iron St., Bloomsburg, died at 1:11 p. m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was a patient for three days. He was in failing health for three years.

Born in Berwick on July 11, 1942, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary (Wozniak) Miknich....

Clara E. Spencer

Apr 23, 2016

Clara E. Spencer, age 95, formerly of Third St., Benton, died at 1:20 a. m. Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Bonham Nursing Center, Stillwater, where she resided since June, 2011.

Born in Fairmount Township, Luzerne County, on November 6, 1920, she was a daughter of the late John B. and Margaret E. (Getz) Gearhart. She resided in Benton since...