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Max B. Miller

Max B. Miller

Jan 19, 2013

Max  B.  Miller Max B. Miller, age 92, 1274 Hemlock Street Bloomsburg, died at his home Saturday, January 19, 2013 and was pronounced dead at 10:09 p. m. He was in failing health for the past year. Born in Bloomsburg on September 3, 1920, he was a son of the late Leland and Atta B. (Beagle) Miller. A lifelong resident of Bloomsburg,...

Donna M. Schoch

Donna M. Schoch

Jan 18, 2013

Donna  M.  Schoch Donna M. Shoch, age 66, 330 W. Third St., Bloomsburg, died at 5:45 P. M. Friday, January 18, 2013 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, after a brief illness. Born in Upper Darby on December 17, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Charles Schoch and Fay (Fielding) Hower. She spent most of her life in Bloomsburg and...

Meriam H. Leiby

Meriam H. Leiby

Jan 15, 2013

Meriam  H.  Leiby Meriam H. Leiby, age 95, formerly of E. 12th Street, Bloomsburg, died at 3 p. m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the Columbia Montour Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville, where she was a guest for six days. Born in Bloomsburg on July 13, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Carl L. and Myrtle (Thomas) Hock. Her entire...

Alphonse J. Balzano

Alphonse J. Balzano

Jan 15, 2013

Alphonse J. “Al”  Balzano Alphonse J. “Al” Balzano, age 85, Pacific Avenue, West Pittston,  passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 at 6:29 p. m. surrounded by his beloved wife and children, the loves of his life. He was born on March 26, 1927 in Old Forge,  a son of the late Nicholas and Lucy (Matrone) Balzano, natives of...

Duane R. Breisch, Sr.

Duane R. Breisch, Sr.

Jan 13, 2013

Duane  R.  Breisch,  Sr. Duane R. Breisch, Sr., age 73, 97 Tunnel Road, Bloomsburg, died at 3:30 a. m. Sunday, January 13, 2013, at the Geisinger-Bloomsburg Health Care Center where he was admitted Saturday. He was seriously ill for three weeks. Born in Main Township on April 8, 1939, he was a son of the late Norman and Cordelia (Probst) Breisch. He was...

Edward E. Kriner

Edward E. Kriner

Jan 9, 2013

Edward E. “Ed” Kriner Edward  E. “Ed” Kriner, age 86, 3417 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, died at his home at 10:35 p. m. Wednesday, January 9, 2013, after being in declining health for the past three months. Born on April 25, 1926 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Mary E. (Macensky) Kriner. He resided in Bloomsburg since 1954...

David L. Brown

David L. Brown

Jan 9, 2013

David  L.  Brown David L. Brown, age 68, 131 Main Street, Catawissa, died at 1:10 a. m. Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was a patient for 13 days. Born in Bloomsburg on June 9, 1944, he was a son of the late Harry H. and Cora (Gower) Brown. He resided in Catawissa for the past...

Shirley A. George

Shirley A. George

Jan 8, 2013

Shirley  A. George Shirley A. George, age 78, formerly of Franklin Place, Bloomsburg, died at 11:40 p. m. Tuesday, January 8, 2013,  the Geisinger-Bloomsburg Health Care Center, where she resided for five years. Born in Bloomsburg on March 10, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Mary (Long) Dawson. She resided at Franklin Place for a number of years...

Goldie A. Bennett

Goldie A. Bennett

Jan 7, 2013

Goldie  A.  Bennett Goldie A. Bennett, age 85, 139 Railroad St., Bloomsburg, died at 10:15 p. m. Monday, January 7, 2013 at the Columbia Montour Hospice At Maria Hall, Danville, where she was patient for 2 days. Born in Kulpmont on April 13, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Agnes (Jacubec) Forktus. She resided in Bloomsburg since 1946....

Clayton A. Lechleitner

Clayton A. Lechleitner

Jan 7, 2013

Clayton  A. "Shorty"  Lechleitner Clayton A. "Shorty" Lechleitner, age 86, 33 Holmes Road, Stillwater (Register) died at 12:57 p. m. Monday, January 7, 2013 in the emergency room of the Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital. Born in Huntington Township, Luzerne County, on June 18, 1926, he was a son of the late Oliver and Sarah (Davis) Lechleitner. His entire life was spent in Huntington Township...

Richard E. Cromley

Richard E. Cromley

Jan 5, 2013

Richard  E.  â€œRich”  Cromley Richard E. “Rich” Cromley, age 82, 117 Colonial Avenue, Bloomsburg (Sunken Heights), died at 11:35 a. m. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Geisinger-Bloomsburg Health Care Center, where he was admitted Friday. His death followed a brief illness. Born in Bloomsburg on July 19, 1930, he was a son of the late Theron R. and Helen A. (Spaide) Cromley.  He...

William B. Lunger

William B. Lunger

Jan 4, 2013

William  B.  "Bill"  Lunger William B. "Bill" Lunger, age 71, 177 Dahl Road, Bloomsburg, passed into the spirit world at 4:10 a. m. Friday, January 4, 2013, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where was a patient for one week. Previously he was a resident of the  Grandview Health Homes, Danville, for five years. Born in Bloomsburg on November 24, 1941, he was a...

Dorothy Shaffer

Dorothy Shaffer

Jan 3, 2013

Dorothy  (Jacobs)  Shaffer Dorothy (Jacobs) Shaffer, age 95, formerly of Scott Avenue, Bloomsburg, died at 2:48 p. m. Thursday, January 3, 2013,  at the Grandview Health Homes, Danville, where she resided for 18 years. Born in Berwick on January 23, 1917, she was a daughter of the late John L. and Elizabeth (Miller) Jacobs. She resided for most of her life in Bloomsburg....

Doyle E. Bowman

Doyle E. Bowman

Jan 2, 2013

Doyle  E.  Bowman Doyle E. Bowman, age 84, 46 Victory Street , Orangeville (Stoney Brook Circle), died at 1:33 a. m.. Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was admitted Tuesday afternoon. Born in Mount Pleasant Township on March 9, 1928, he was a son of the late Henry and Melva (Hippenstiel) Bowman. He resided in the...

Mary A Mumaw

Mary A Mumaw

Dec 29, 2012

Mary  A.  (Trump)  Mumaw Mary A. (Trump) Mumaw, age 84, 100 Putnam St., West Hazleton, died at the home  of her  son, Mark Mumaw,  in Hazleton at 10:44 p.m., Saturday, December 29, 2012.  She was seriously ill for six weeks.. Born in Bloomsburg on May 16, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Agnes (Taylor) Trump. She resided in West Hazleton since 1947. Mary...

Rita M. Cox

Rita M. Cox

Dec 28, 2012

Rita M. (Steel) Cox Rita M. (Steel) Cox, age 82,  died at 7:15 a. m. on Friday, December 28, 2012 at the Berwick Retirement Village II, where she was a resident since October 6, 2006. Born in Benton on August 17, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Ruth (Corneilson) Steel. She lived in Philadelphia most of her...

Eleanor D. Klementik

Eleanor D. Klementik

Dec 27, 2012

Eleanor D. Klementik, 89, of Third Street, Benton, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 27th in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, surrounded by family members. Eleanor was born March 20, 1923 in Greenwood Township, Columbia County, to the late Howard C. and J. Ada (Young) Dildine.  The family later lived in Sunbury before moving to Benton in the 1930’s. She...

Linda Kay Crawford

Linda Kay Crawford

Dec 26, 2012

Linda  K.  Crawford Linda K. Crawford, age 58, 131 Main Street, Catawissa,  died at 5:25 a. m. Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at the Geisinger Bloomsburg Health Care Center, where she was a patient for 12 days. She was in failing health for the past year. Born in Bloomsburg on June 25, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Ross Eugene and Elizabeth...

Joseph J. Keszkowski

Joseph J. Keszkowski

Dec 13, 2012

Joseph J. Keszkowski, age 90, 202 N. Fourth Street, Catawissa, died at his home at 7:30 a. m. Thursday, December 13, 2012. He was in failing health for three years. Born in Beaver Township, Columbia County, on March 4, 1922, he was a son of the late Stanley and Maryann (Pajawski) Keszkowski. He resided in Catawissa for 60 years. Joe...

Donald E. Andes

Donald E. Andes

Dec 9, 2012

Donald  E.  Andes Donald E. Andes, age 82, Slabtown Road, Catawissa, died at 5:35 p. m. Sunday, December 9, 2012 at the Geisinger-Bloomsburg Health Care Center, Bloomsburg, where he resided since November, 2011. He was in failing health for several years. Born in Madison Township On July 17, 1930, he was a son of the late Edward and Mary (DeWald) Andes. Donald...

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