All Obituaries

Robert Lee Johnson, age 76, of Gordon, Schuylkill County, died at the Geisinger Medical Center on Friday, May 29, 2020 after an illness. Born in Hazleton on March 2, 1944, he was the son of the late Guy and Sarah “Sally” (Ashman) Johnson. He resided in Gordon for the past 11 years and spent most of his life in Bloomsburg. Bob was a self employed contractor in Bloomsburg doing business as “Bob Johnson Contracting.” He loved watching baseball and basketball and in...

David W. Johnson, age 64, of 4340 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, died at his home on Friday evening, May 29, 2020 after an illness. Born at the Bloomsburg Hospital on April 17, 1956, he was a son of Anna M. (Wagner) Johnson and the late Edgar W. Johnson. David was a lifelong resident of the Bloomsburg area and a graduate of the Columbia-Montour Vocational Technical School. He was last employed as a van driver for Lone Derr and earlier delivered flowers for the former Ralph Dillon Flowers,...

Shirley Ann (Robbins) Hittle, age 49, of 20 West Creek Road, Benton, passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Sunset Ridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Scott Twp., where she had resided for a year. Born on June 30, 1970 in Bloomsburg, she was the daughter of Larry A. and Mary F. (Gochenaur) Robbins. A 1989 Benton High School graduate, she was a lifelong resident of the Benton area. Shirley managed Robbins Rentals and the Hess Hotel in Benton. Earlier she worked at Weis...

Scarlette A. Erdman, age 77, of 133 Meadow Lark Lane, Danville (Riverside), passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, May 29, 2020. Born on October 8, 1942 in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angela S. (Sabotor) Senoski. Scarlette resided in Riverside since 2006 and previously lived in Irish Valley. Before retiring, she was a secretary for the former Montour Bank, Danville. Earlier, she worked for Ehrlich Pest Control and Acme Markets, Shamokin. She enjoyed...

Mildred C. Chronister, age 98, formerly of East Berlin, died at 3:58 a. m. Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Grandview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Danville where she was guest since March, 2019. Born on January 13, 1922 in Hampton, Adams County, she was a daughter of the late George and Lena (Rowland) Gordon. Earlier in her life she was employed as a floor lady in a garment factory and she also was an Avon sales representative for many years. She was preceded in death by her...

Barry E. Engelman, age 78, formerly of Harveys Lake and Wilmington, North Carolina, died at 4:49 a. m. Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the Grandview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Danville. He was born at Noxen in Wyoming County, a son of the late William E. and Ethel (Kresge) Engelman. Barry was employed for many years as an electrician working in the construction business. In Addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters: Rose Rifenbery, Sharon Brower, Barbara...

Joseph A. Parri, age 52, of Chamber Street, Danville, passed away unexpectedly at his  home on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Born in Wilkes Barre on August 6, 1967, he was the son of Harry and Sharon (Toole) Parri of Wilkes Barre. He was a 1985 graduate of Bishop Hoban High School. Joseph lived and worked in Danville for the last 29 years, last working for Galt Enterprises at Geisinger Medical Center. He was a kind hearted man who loved his family, enjoyed cooking and sports, especially his...

George H. Keyser, age 79, formerly of East Green Street, Nanticoke, died at 4:45 a. m. Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Mountain Top Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Mountain Top where he resided since December 15, 2017. Born in Drums on September 5, 1940, he was a son of the late James and Jessie (Stackhouse) Keyser. He resided in the Nanticoke area much of his life. He had been employed as an auto and truck mechanic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two...

Dwight A. Johnson, age 59, of Roslyn Drive, Berwick, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 after a three  year long battle with cancer. Born in Nanticoke on March 28, 1961, he was a son of the late Arthur B. and Irma (Harrison) Johnson. He spent most of his life in the Shickshinny and Berwick areas. He attended Northwest Area Schools and graduated from West Side Vo-Tech High School. Dwight was employed for much of his life as an over-the-road truck driver and...

Margaretta A. Sowers, age 69, of 317 W. Front St., Berwick, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at the Grandview Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Danville. Born on January 2, 1951 in Alturis, California, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Patricia M. (Rogers) Hammond. She worked as a laborer in various factories. Margaretta is survived by a sister, Janet Hammond, Bloomsburg. At Margaretta’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the...

Stephen Lukachik, III, age 54, of 3 Moyer’s Grove Rd., Wapwallopen, passed away at 9:50 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2020 in the Berwick Hospital Center. Born on January 12, 1966 in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Stephen, Jr. and Maryann (Capp) Lukachik. He served in the U.S. Army.  Stephen was a guard at Frackville State Correctional Institute. Surviving is his wife, the former Patricia “Patti” Scott; son, Jacob Stephen Lukachik, Dorrance; step-son, Benjamin...

Leda M. (Fedder) Wintersteen, age 94, formerly of 330 W. Third St., Bloomsburg, Catawissa  and Sunbury went to be with her heavenly Father at 7:30 p. m. Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the Bloomsburg Care & Rehabilitation Center. Born on Nov. 8, 1925 in Bloomsburg, she was the youngest child of the late Harry O. and L. Lois (Terwilliger) Fedder. She married Zenith "Zeke" Wintersteen on Thanksgiving Day in 1949 and together they enjoyed 55 years of marriage...

Richard M. Eyerly, age 82, formerly of Columbia Avenue, Bloomsburg, died at 7:05 a. m. Thursday, May 7, 2020 at The Gardens of Orangeville where he resided since November, 2018. Born in Bloomsburg on November 10,1937, he was a son of the late Marland E. and Margaret V.  (Linker) Eyerly. He was a 1955 graduate of Bloomsburg High School and also attended the former Bloomsburg State College. Richard worked at the former Magee Carpet, Bloomsburg on two occasions for a total of 37 years,...

Anna M. (Ringis) Kinder, age 95, formerly of Shamokin, died at 9:25 a. m. Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the Mountain View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Coal Township where she resided since January, 2019. Born in Shamokin on Sept. 15, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Martin L. and Josephine (Dardenecz) Ringis.  Ann was a dedicated wife and a loving, caring and compassionate woman who always had a kind word to say about everyone. She spoke Lithuanian, Polish and English and...

Mary Knott Bazemore Hopkins, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Mary was born in Philadelphia on Sept. 12, 1926. She was the daughter of Earl Leroy Bazemore and Mary Knott Bazemore, MD. Mary was a graduate of The Baldwin School, Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke College and Bryn Mawr College. Mary dedicated her entire life to the enrichment of others in many ways. After college she assisted in London during World War II as a volunteer helping to rehouse those who had lost...

Matthew C. Kayhanfar, age 41, of Park Avenue, Williamsport, died at his home on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Born at the Bloomsburg Hospital on June 13, 1978, he was a son of Cheryl Roat Kayhanfar of Loyalsock Township and Nosratollan Kayhanfar of Iran. He resided in Danville prior to moving to Loyalsock Township early in his life and was a 1997 graduate of Loyalsock Township High School. Matt was currently employed in the construction and renovation of homes in the Williamsport...

Esther C. Hartzell, age 91, formerly of Second Street, Espy, died at 7:25 a. m. Friday, April 24, 2020 at the Grandview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Danville, where she was a patient. Born in Shamokin on November 6, 1928, she was a daughter of the late  Joseph and Louisa (Bowman) Zimmerman. She was raised by her uncle and aunt, Arthur and Lulu (Fox) Zimmerman in Rupert. She spent most of her life in the Bloomsburg area and was a 1946 graduate of Bloomsburg High School. She...

Robert F. Hopper, Jr., age 73, of 167 Savage Hill Road, Orangeville, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday morning, April 18, 2020, of natural causes. Born in Bloomsburg on December 22, 1946, he was a son of the late Robert F., Sr., and Audrey L. (Kemp) Hopper. He grew up in Almedia and lived in Mt. Pleasant Township before moving to Orange Township 18 years ago. He was a 1966 graduate of Central Columbia High School. Bob was employed by Haddon Craftsmen and its successor R. R....

Sophia M. Bartol, formerly of York, PA, passed away on April 16 at 12:00 PM at Nottingham Village in Northumberland PA, after a long and painful struggle with a progressive illness. Sophia Bartol was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence J. Bartol, in 1989. She has three surviving children: Katherine Bartol of Northumberland, PA, Michael Bartol of Indianaoplis, IN, and John Bartol of Brogue, PA. She also has four grandchildren: Christa Beveridge, Heather Beveridge, Alexis Bartol, and...

Raymond W. Artley, age 85, of 511 Park Street, Bloomsburg, died early Thursday, April 16, 2020, at the Bloomsburg Care & Rehabilitation Center where he was a patient since Dec. 10, 2019. Born in Philadelphia on July 20, 1934, he was a son of the late Donald and Lillian (Marks) Artley. He resided in Bloomsburg most of his life. Ray was employed by the former Magee Carpet Co. for over 20 years, retiring in July, 1999. He was a life member of the Moose Lodge, originally joining the...

Priscilla Jane (Robbins) McHenry, age 78, of Montgomery, Ala. and formerly of Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday morning, April 15, 2020. Born in Bloomsburg on May 31, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Jesse A. and Hazel C. (Leacock) Robbins. She was a 1959 graduate of Bloomsburg High School. Jane resided at Town Hill, Luzerne County prior to moving to Alabama in 1972. She was employed for more than 20 years by Price Pharmacy and last as an aide at Country Cottage...

Pearl E. McCormick, age 91, formerly of East Fourth Street, Bloomsburg, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at The Gardens At Orangeville in Orangeville where she resided since February. Born in Bloomsburg on July 1, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Grant G. and May A (Baker) McCormick. She was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg. Pearl was preceded in death by nine brothers and eight sisters. She is survived by a sister, Rose Mary McCormick, Millville and a nephew Daryl J....

  Thomas E. Klinger, age 62, of 405 W. First St., Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly early Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his home Born in Bloomsburg on Sept. 8, 1957 he was the son of Betty (Hawk) Klinger, of Bloomsburg and the late Donald Klinger. A lifelong resident of Bloomsburg, he was a 1975 graduate of the Columbia Montour Vocational Technical School. Tom was employed by Independence Ford and its predecessors for 45 years and was currently working in the parts department. He was an...

Florence H. (Ralston) Williams, age 72, of 423 E. Third St., Bloomsburg died at 2:30 a. m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where she was a patient. Born in Bloomsburg on September 24, 1947, she was a daughter of the late John and Adeline (Waters) Ralston. A lifelong resident of Bloomsburg, she graduated from Bloomsburg High School in 1965. Florence was last employed as a school van driver for Lone Derr and previously drove for K-Cab Co.  d...

Chester E. Stigerwalt, Jr., age 68, of 50 Evert Road, Bloomsburg died unexpectedly at his home in Mount Pleasant Township early Monday morning, April 13, 2020 of natural causes. Born in Bloomsburg on June 13, 1951, he was a son of the late Chester E. and Lucille L. (Mausteller) Stigerwalt. He was a lifelong resident of the Bloomsburg area and a 1961 graduate of Central Columbia High School. Chester was employed by HRI in construction as a truck driver for over 20 years, retiring in 2017....

Mary G. (Montague) Corey, age 92, formerly of Cherry St., Danville, died at 7:46 p. m. Saturday, April 11, 2020, at the Grandview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Danville where she was a guest. Born in Mahoning Township, Montour County on February 12, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Martha (Ross) Montague. She was a lifelong resident of Danville and a 1947 graduate of Danville High School. Mary was employed at the former Welliver Hardware Store in Danville following...

Raejean M. Lynn, age 78, of 252 E. Eighth Street, Bloomsburg, died peacefully at Grandview Nursing & Rehabilitation in Danville at 10:15 p. m. Thursday, April 9, 2020. Born on August, 16, 1941 in Bloomsburg, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Edna (Moser) Lynn. She was a 1959 graduate of Bloomsburg High School. Raejean was employed by Milco Industries, Inc., Bloomsburg, as a seamstress for 45 years, retiring in 2004. She was a member of the former Women of the Moose for many...

Sandra G. Reibsome, age 78, of 361 Avenue F, Danville (Riverside), went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at her home on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 10:04 p. m. Born in Bloomsburg on August 6, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Monroe W. and Jessie L. (McHenry) Johnson. She was a resident of Riverside since 2007 and was formerly of Danville. Sandra worked as an LPN at Danville State Hospital for over 10 years, retiring due to health problems in 1991. Sandra was very...

Ralph S. Bucher, Sr., age 91, of Bloomsburg, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior at 6:10 p. m. Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the home of his daughter, Deborah Barnes in Bloomsburg. Born in Bloomsburg on November 5, 1928, he was a son of the late Edward and Ada (Stauffer) Bucher.  He was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg and attended the Bloomsburg Schools. Ralph was employed by the former Magee Carpet Co., Bloomsburg as a pipefitter for over 45 years, retiring in 1990. He was a...

David S. Runge, age 72, of Catawissa died peacefully at his home at 11:45 a. m. Friday, March 27, 2020, after a battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. Born in Bloomsburg on April 24, 1947, he was a son of the late Jack, Sr., and Bessie M. (Vietz) Runge. He resided in Catawissa and Numidia for much of his life and was a 1966 graduate of Southern Columbia High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps and served in Vietnam during the Vietnam Conflict. After...

Richard P. “Rich” Shultz, age 74, of 100 Schoolhouse Road, Bloomsburg (Buckhorn) died at 1:50 p. m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the Grandview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Danville. Born in Mahoning Township, Montour County on March 14, 1946, he was the son of the late Wilbur R. and J. Mildred (McBride) Shultz. Rich was a lifelong resident of the Buckhorn area and a 1964 graduate of Bloomsburg High School. He was a farmer, working with his parents on the family...

Richard James “Dick” Donald, age 94, of 490 Scenic Avenue, Bloomsburg, died peacefully with his family by his side at his home at 1 p. m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in New Philadelphia, Schuylkill County on July 25, 1925, he was a son of the late Richard and Caroline (Hill) Donald. He moved to Bloomsburg from Manhattan, Kansas in 1968. Dick was a coal miner from the age of 16 to age 30, working as a member of the United Mine Workers Union, except for...

Howard H. Young, age 90, of Danville, passed away at 12:31 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Emmanuel Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, Danville. Born on December 4, 1929 in Mt. Pleasant twp., Columbia County, he was the son of the late Ernest J. and Mary (Peterman) Young. Howard resided in the Danville area for most of his life. He was a self-employed painting contractor. Howard was a member of St. Paul’s “Straubs” Lutheran Church, Frosty Valley. He enjoyed...

Helen P. (McAfee) Kauffman, age 86, of 234 Winding Road, Orangeville, died at 5:00 a. m. Sunday, March 15, 2020, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where she had been a patient. Born in Berwick on July 21, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Cecil and Edith (Cope) McAfee. She was a 1951 graduate of Berwick High School. Helen resided in Fishingcreek Township since 1990 and previously lived in the Maple Grove section of Benton Township for over 20 years. She enjoyed playing bingo...

Eleanor I. Salsman, age 83, of Danville, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Grandview Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Danville. Born on May 20, 1936 in Mahoning twp., she was the daughter of the late Ezra and Gertrude (Myers) Fausnaught. She was a lifelong resident of the Danville area. Eleanor was last employed by the Geisinger Medical Center housekeeping department. She previously worked for the former Danville Silk Mill. She enjoyed church services and playing bingo at the...

Nina E. (Craig) Seidel, age 73, of 5590 Broadway Road, Milton, died at 4:35 a. m. Sunday, March 15, 2020  at the Geisinger Medical Center where she was a patient. She was seriously ill for one month. Born in Mahoning Township, Montour County, on September 20, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Earl A., Jr. and Sara F. Nichols) Craig. She was a 1964 graduate of Warrior Run High School. Nina resided in Limestone Township, Montour County since 1991 and previously lived in Johnstown for...

Rose Marie Williams, age 81, of Bloomsburg, died at 4:20 p. m. Friday, March 13, 2020 at Sunset Ridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Scott Township where she resided for 10 years. Born in Aristes on November 19, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Francis S. and Hannah M (Brobst) Honabach. She was a 1956 graduate of the former Conyngham Township High School. She resided in Bloomsburg for most of her adult life, except from1987 to 2002 when she resided in Brookside Village,...

Peggy Sue (Reedy) Sudol, age 69, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 3:45 p.m. at the Geisinger Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville. Born on November 14, 1950 in Mahoning twp., she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mildred (Fenstermacher) Reedy. Peggy was a 1968 graduate of Danville High School and a lifelong resident of the Danville area. Before retiring in 1998, she was a psychiatric aide at Danville State Hospital for 28 years. Peggy is survived by her husband of 32 years,...

Donald A. Kriner, Sr., age 65, of 33 Kelly St., Danville, died at his home on Friday, March 6, 2020. He was born on October 21, 1954 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Paul and Nancy (Moodie) Kriner. He resided in the Danville area most of his life, except for 12 years when he resided in rural Catawissa. Donald was last employed at the Danville Child Development Center, retiring in 2018. Earlier he was employed for many years by Cole’s Hardware Store in Danville as manager of the paint...

Ramona E. (McHenry) Diltz, age 82, 15 Kingsbury Drive, Benton (Central) died at 2:10 a. m. Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Berwick Hospital Center in Berwick where she was a patient. Born in Bloomsburg on July 25. 1937, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Frieda (Palmer) McHenry. A lifelong resident of the Benton area, she was a 1955 graduate of Benton High School. Ramona was employed as a waitress at the Brass Pelican Restaurant in Elk Grove, retiring at the age of 75. Earlier she was...

Ralph R. Swaldi, age 90, formerly of 455 Market St., Bloomsburg, died at 3:50 p. m. Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Sunset Ridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Scott Township where he resided for the past two years. Born in Ralpho Township, Northumberland County on December 28, 1929, he was a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Peter Swaldi. He grew up in Northumberland County where he attended school and worked on the family farm. He resided in Bloomsburg for the past 30...

Jack Runge, Sr., age 96, of 1122 Numidia Drive, Catawissa (Numidia) died Monday morning at the Grandview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Danville. Born in Numidia on August 15, 1923, he was a son of the late Carl and Blanche (Sanger) Runge. He was a lifelong resident of Numdia  and a graduate of the former Locust Township High School. Jack was employed by Cabinet Industries, Inc., Danville for over 50 years. He also was employed part-time for several years at Kawneer, Bloomsburg...

L. Mildred (Kline) Boyer, age 92, of Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg (Almedia) died at 8:52 a. m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at The Gardens of Orangeville in Orangeville, where she had been a patient since Jan. 9, 2020. Born in Scott Township on August 24, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Harry R. and Margaret (Brobst) Kline. A lifelong resident of Scott Township, she was a 1945 graduate of the former Scott Township High School. Mildred was employed by Milco Industries, Bloomsburg for many...

Barbara A. (Beckey) Hardy, age 79,  of 1 W. Overlook St., Orangeville (Stony Brook Circle) died at  5:25 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where she was a patient. Born in West Reading, Berks County on Nov. 18, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Robert W. and Mildred V. (Shakespeare) Beckey. She was a 1958 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School in Shillington and also a graduate of the Reading Hospital School of Practical...

Kenneth R. Kelsey, age 96, of 5th St., Benton, passed away at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the Brookdale Senior Living Center, Bloomsburg. Born on June 28, 1923 in Derrs, he was the son of William O. and Irma N. (Keeler) Kelsey. Kenneth was a 1941 graduate of Benton High School and a lifelong resident of the Benton area. He was a self-employed carpenter and contractor. Kenneth served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the European and South Pacific campaigns. In 1950, he began his...

Elwood E. Scheib, age 91, of 51 Sunny Slope Rd., Stillwater, peacefully passed away in his sleep on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Bonham Nursing and Rehab Center, Stillwater.   Born on June 8, 1928 in Berrysburg, he was the son of Darwin J. and Helen E. (Bellis) Scheib.   Elwood operated his General Contracting business in New Columbus, where he worked as a plumber and general contractor until retiring in 2004. He was formerly employed through the Pipe Fitters Local Union 559,...

Kenneth E. Miscannon, age 72, of 7 East 11th St., Bloomsburg, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born on May 3, 1947, in Bloomsburg, he was the son of the late Kenneth A. and Beatrice L. (Teitsworth) Miscannon. Kenneth graduated from Bloomsburg High School and was a lifelong resident of the Bloomsburg area. Before retiring, he worked for the Berwick Post Office as a postman. Kenneth was an active member and past governor of the...

James G. Eichelberger, age 82, of 116 Starview Drive, Berwick, died  at his home at 4:26 a. m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, after an illness. Born in Allentown on Dec. 31, 1937, he was a son of the late George and Stella (Fry) Eichelberger. He resided in Columbia County since 1989 and formerly lived in Lehigh County. Jim was last employed at a synagogue in Allentown as a maintenance worker, working there for eight years before retiring. Earlier he was employed by Reichard's Chemicals in...

Walter Andrew Kocum, age 92, of 70 Brentwod Circle, Bloomsburg, died at his home at 12:30 p. m. Saturday, February 1, 2020, after an illness. Born in Newark, New Jersey on April 14, 1927, he was a son of the late Anthony  F. and Elizabeth (Wolverton)  Kocum. He resided in Scott Township since 2001; Mendham, New Jersey from 1965 to 2001 and in Florham Park, N.J. for 13 years prior to that. He was a 1945 graduate of West Side High School, Newark, N.J. Walter was a World War II...

David E. Garlock, age 64, of 97 W. Main St., Thompsontown, died on February 1, 2020 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  Born on August 19, 1955, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late John and Betty (Cave) Garlock. He resided in Tompsontown for three years and was formerly of Huntington.  David was a truck driver.  He is survived by a daughter, Melissa J., wife of Eric Good, Elizabethtown; two grandchildren; and a brother, John Garlock, Jr., Mt....