All Obituaries

Gladys M. (Long) Haas, age 94, 140 Adams Drive, Danville (Pepper Hills) and formerly of Railroad St., Danville for many years, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 12, at 3:45 p. m. She was born on January 31, 1925 in Danville, a daughter of the late Roy and Mildred (George) Long. She was raised in an orphanage north of Philadelphia until the age of 18 at which time she returned to Danville where she met her future husband, Charles E. Haas. Glady, as she was known by her friends...

William E. Hallisey, age 76, of 131 Main St., Catawissa and formerly of Almedia died at 4:46 p. m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in the emergency room of the Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital. Born in Preston, Wayne County on September 20, 1943, he was a son of the late John D. and Eleanor C. (Kaczka) Hallisey. He was a 1961 graduate of the Deposit Central High School in Deposit, New York. Bill resided in Almedia from 1998 until moving to Catawissa in 2918. Early in his life he was employed by the...

Kerry K. Martz, age 85, of 118 Starview Drive, Berwick (Brookside Village) passed into the hands of his Lord at his home with his loving wife by his side at 2:00 a. m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. Born at Corsica, Limestone Township, Jefferson County, he was a son of the late William E. and Alice M. (Bish) Martz. He resided at his present home since Aug. 24, 2019 and previously lived in Sumter, South Carolina for nine years and in Bloomsburg from 1974 to 1980. Kerry was a graduate of Clarion...

Beatrice J. Weaver, age 85, of Circle Dr., Berwick, passed away at 9:26 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Bloomsburg Care & Rehabilitation, where she had been a resident. Born on January 1, 1935 in Bloomsburg, she was the daughter of Norman and Cora (McCormick) Halderman. She lived in Berwick for the past 13 years and previously resided in Almedia for many years. Beatrice last worked at Weis Markets, Bloomsburg. Earlier, she worked at Fab Tex, Danville, and for a food service...

Rodney D. Karchner, age 66, of 3418 Old Berwick Rd., Bloomsburg, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at the Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. Born on June 13, 1953 in Berwick, he was the son of the late Gordon and Mary (Miller) Karchner. A lifetime resident of Bloomsburg, he formerly worked at S&B Foundry. Rodney was a hardworking laborer and a dedicated single father. A natural caretaker, his grandchildren were his pride and joy. Surviving are two daughters: Diamond...

Dorothy M. (Stetler) Fester, age 100, of Page Road, Milton, passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 4, 2020, a resident of the Milton Nursing  & Rehabilitation Center. Born on November 13, 1919 in Columbia, Lancaster County, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude (Fox) Stetler. She was a  graduate of Danville High School, Class of 1938. Dorothy was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church, Danville, having attended Sunday School and...

Thomas M. Landi, 83, of 726 Bloom Road, Danville, died at 5:31 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was a patient. He was born Nov. 14, 1936, in Newark, N.J., a son of the late Michael J. and Lena (Molica) Landi. Tom was a graduate of Kearny (N.J.) High School. He resided in Danville since 1990. He was last employed by the Valley Trader, Lewisburg as a sales representative. Earlier he was a territorial manager for Mohawk...

Stephen Levan, Jr., age 69, of 321 Summer Hill Ave., Berwick, died at his home at 4:38 p. m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Born in Berwick on August 24, 1950, he was a son of the late Stephen, Sr., and Florence (Matlock) Levan. He was a lifelong resident of the Berwick area and a 1968 graduate of Berwick High School. Stephen was employed as a welder by the former Berwick Forge and Fabricating Co. until it closed. He was a member of the First English Baptist Church, Bloomsburg. He also belonged...

Harry Grover “Bucky” Gray, Jr., age 92, formerly of Bloomsburg, died at 7:58 p. m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, at the Nazareth Memory Center, Danville. Harry and his late wife, Joyce, raised their family in Bloomsburg and then lived at Maria Joseph Continuing Care Community for the past 14 years. Born in Bloomsburg on April 2, 1927, he was the son of the late Harry Grover, Sr., and Emma Irene (Yount) Gray. He dropped out of high school to enlist in the U. S. Navy where he served on...

E. Lucille (Fausey)  Strausser, age 86, 280 1/2 E. Eighth St., Bloomsburg, died at 12:42 p. m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, at Brookdale Senior Living in Scott Township where she was  a guest. Born in Jackson Township, Columbia County, on April 28, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Vernon H. and Blanche (Stedman) Fausey. She spent her early life in the Derr's area and was a 1951 graduate of Millville High School. Lucy was employed by Milco Industries, Inc., Bloomsburg for many...

Marjorie Ann Kemmerer, age 71, formerly of Mohr St., Allentown, passed away on December 9, 2019 at the Select Specialty Hospital, Mahoning Twp. Born on October 5, 1948 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late William P. and Margaret K. (Wagner) Unger. Marjorie most recently worked as a CNA for the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She formerly worked as an Executive Chef at Rodale Press, Emmaus. Surviving is a daughter, Shana R. Morales, Nesquehoning; three grandchildren: Saul...

Henry S. Snyder, age 74, of 4489 State Route 125, Coal Township, died at 8:48 p. m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at the Geisinger  Medical Center, Danville where he was a patient. Born in Shamokin on Feb. 14, 1945, he was a son of the late John W. and Naomi R. (Hockenberry) Snyder.  He grew up in Coal Township and attended Coal Township High School. He later lived in Catawissa for a number of years before returning to Coal Township several years ago. Henry was employed by the...

George J. Pepper, D. D. S., age 90, of 1161 Lightstreet Road, Bloomsburg died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at 8:25 a. m. Born in Allentown on Oct. 28, 1929, he was the son of the late George V. and Anna C. (Hayle) Pepper. He grew up in Ashland and resided in Bloomsburg since 1957. Dr. Pepper was a  graduate of the Catholic high school in Ashland; Mt. St. Mary's College in Emmittsburg, Maryland and the University of Maryland where he earned his dental...

Esther Margaret (Hess) Shaffer, age 94, of Fayetteville and formerly of Bloomsburg left this earth on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at the Paramount Senior Living Center in Fayetteville  to join her deceased husband, C. Earl Shaffer, in God's heavenly kingdom. Born on Sept. 17, 1925 in Fishingcreek Township, she was a daughter of the late Ruric C. and Angie (Beishline) Hess. She was a 1943 graduate of the former Orangeville Vocational High School.  She spent most of her life near...

Thomas D. A. Myers, age 74, of 3323 Ridge Road, Bloomsburg, died at 2:36 p. m. Sunday at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, after a long illness. Born in Mahoning Township, Montour County  on March 11, 1945, he was a son of the late James and Loraine (Black) Myers. A 1963 graduate of Danville High School, he resided in the Bloomsburg area for much of his lifetime. Tom was employed by the Berwick Hospital Center and  Berwick Retirement Village for 35 years in the dietary...

Terrance Joseph Riley, Ph.D., age 68 of 10 Magnolia Dr., Danville, and formerly of Bloomsburg, died at 2:10 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born on June 20, 1951 in Flint, Michigan, son of Clarence Joseph Riley and Marie Germaine (Vanhecke) Riley. He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Mt. Morris, MI. He received a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from the University of Michigan in 1973, a Master's Degree in English from...

David E. Dewald, age 71, of Nescopeck and formerly of Bloomsburg died at 10:25 p. m.  Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at the Sunset Ridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Scott Township. Born in Bloomsburg on Feb. 20, 1948, he was a son of the late LaRue R. and Bertha (Cook) Dewald. He lived in Nesopeck for several years and formerly lived in Bloomsburg much of his life. David was a truck driver much of his working career, last working for the Watsontown Trucking Co.  He also was...

Claudia E. Ashley, age 76, of 400 Railroad St., Bloomsburg, died at 9:35 p. m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at The Gardens At Millville where she was a guest since August. Born in Bloomsburg on June 15, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Claude, M.D. and Nancy V. (Sheep) Ashley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her long time companion, Roger L. Rainier, on January 19, 2017. She was the last of her immediate family. Friends may call on Tuesday from 10 - 10:30 a....

Anna Mae Cunningham, age 81, of 407 E. Ninth Street, Bloomsburg, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 20, 2019, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where she was admitted Tuesday evening. Born in Bloomsburg on Sept. 16, 1938 she was daughter of the late Harold Steinruck and Kathryn (Brooking) Steinruck Bogart. Her step father was the late Zender Bogart. She was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg and a 1956 graduate of Bloomsburg High School. Anna Mae was employed by the former Maple Crest...

Elizabeth J. Schlegel, age 81, of Ridge St., Bloomsburg, passed away at 2:30 p.m. on November 19, 2019 at Bloomsburg Care & Rehabilitation. She had been a resident since November 8. Born on November 15, 1938 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late  Louis J. and Helen (Keple) Durich. She was a 1956 graduate of Liberty High School. Following graduation, she attended Scared Heart Hospital School of Nursing, Allentown, and then worked as a R.N. before retiring.  Elizabeth...

Paul E. Cunningham, age 84, of 407 E. Ninth Street, Bloomsburg, died Monday morning, Nov. 18, 2019, at the Select Specialty Hospital at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was a patient for one month. Born in Bloomsburg on Jan. 13, 1935, he was a son of the late Wade H. and Sarah R. (Atwell) Cunningham. He was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg and a 1953 graduate of Bloomsburg High School. Paul was employed by the Kawneer, Corp. for 31 years before retiring. After retirement he...

Ruth M. (Anda) Daveler, age 96, of the Meadows, Danville, died at 11 a. m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 at the Emmanuel Center for Nursing in Danville where she was a patient for four days. Born in Chicago, Illinois on April 1, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Leroy S. and Hazel (Almeroth) Anda.  She resided at the Meadows since 2005 and previously lived in Broomall for 53 years. Ruth was a graduate of Dormont High School in Pittsburgh and a homemaker for much of her life. In addition...

Donald H. “Don” Spahn, age 82, of Exton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at the Emmanuel Center for Nursing in Danville, surrounded by his family. Born in Oceanside, New York on Aug. 16, 1937, he was the son of the late Frank Spahn and Violet (Bedell) Spahn Cirino. He graduated from Malverne High School, Malverne, NY in 1956. He attended St. John’s University and New York Community College. In 1964 he married Carol Ann DeLuise of Brooklyn, New York. The...

Joan L. “Joanne” Babb, age 72, formerly of Iron St., Bloomsburg, died at 5:05 a.m. on November 11, 2019 at the Bloomsburg Care & Rehabilitation Center where she had been a resident since April 2017. Born on January 20, 1947 in Bloomsburg, she was a daughter of the late Herdick Leroy and Edith Amanda (Confer) Babb. She attended the former Scott Township schools. Joan resided in the Bloomsburg area for her entire life. Joan enjoyed taking photographs, covered bridges and...

Rose Marie (Vagnoni) Kranig, age 91, of 737 Fort McClure Blvd., Bloomsburg, passed  away peacefully at her home on Friday evening, November 8, 2019, after an illness.  Born on Dec. 31, 1927 in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late Caesar and Adalgisa (Roncase) Vagnoni. She was a lifelong resident of the Bloomsburg area and a 1946 graduate of the  former  Beaver Main High School.  After her mother's passing, when she was 16, she cared for her father and...

David C. English, age 64, of 5 Lark Drive, Berwick, died at his home at 11:30 a. m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, after an illness. Born in Bloomsburg on April 27, 1955, he was a son of Rachel Harlow, of Berwick and the late Harold English. He lived in Berwick for the past eight years and previously lived in the Bloomsburg area. David was employed by A-1 Roofing & Spouting Co. in Bloomsburg for a number of years and was currently disabled. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed...

Miguel Angel Vera Rivera, age 37, of 446 West St., Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly at his home at 5:13 p. m.  Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on Nov., 23, 1981, he was the son of Miguel Vera and Gloribel Rivera. He resided in Bloomsburg for 19 years. He was of the Pentecostal  faith. Surviving are his mother, Gloribel Rivera, of Allentown; his step father, Jose Torres, of Allentown; his wife, the former Stephanie R. Wilson, whom he married on April 23, 2015;...

Catherine Joan (Dobeck) Gidaro, age 96, of 219 Hillside Ave., Elysburg, died 6:55 p. m. Thursday, October 31, 2019, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Ranshaw on July 2, 1923, a child of the Great Depression. She was a daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Spudeck) Dobeck. Last memories of Catherine are simple: a hardworking, passionate figure of strength who never waned in her support or love for her family, and who soldiered on even when times were tough. Catherine loved...

Ruth Beverly (Diehl) Weidensaul, age 87, of Danville, died at 4:55 a. m. Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the Geisinger Hospice At Maria Hall, with her daughter Deb and granddaughter Michele by her side. She had previously been a patient at Grandview  Nursing & Rehabilitation  since August, 2015. Born in Mahoning Township, Montour County on Nov. 2, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Mildred (Long) Diehl. She spent most of her lifetime in Danville and was a 1951...

Lorraine (Sweet) Miller, age 92, of 823 Lightstreet Road, Bloomsburg, died on Wed. Oct. 30, 2019 at the Heritage Springs  Memory Care Center in Lewisburg. Born in Boston, Mass. on Oct. 16, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Rose (Goldman) Sweet.  She resided in Bloomsburg since 2015 and previously lived in Delray Beach, Fla. Lorraine was a graduate of Harvard University and attended the Museum of Fine Arts  in Boston. She was last employed as a ...

Michael Nagurny, III, age 27, of Pittsburgh, died  at 6:54 p. m. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the home of a friend in Pittsburgh. Born in Williamsburg, Va. on May 8, 1992, he was a son of Wendy Gulliver of Bloomsburg and the late Michael Nagurny, Jr.. He spent most of his life in the Bloomsburg area, moving to Pittsburgh eight years ago. He was a 2010 graduate of Central Columbia High School. Michael was a self taught computer technician, writing programs and games. Surviving in...

David Raymond Morucci, age 87, of 15 Forest Road, Bloomsburg died peacefully at his home at 1:11 a. m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 surrounded in love by his family and caregivers. Born in Glen Lyon, Luzerne County, on May 26, 1932, he was a son of the late David and Mary (Casaccia) Morucci. He grew up in Glen Lyon where he was known as 'Buddy'. A graduate of Glen Lyon High School he was a well known football player. David, like many in Glen Lyon worked in the local coal mines for...

Linda Lennon Brutsche, age 70, of Harveys Lake, died on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville with her family by her side. Born on Dec. 22, 1948 in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Warren and Kathleen (Dineen) Bareiss, she grew up in Southampton and lived in Clifton Heights before retiring to Harveys Lake. Although retired, she worked part-time at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Hospital. She loved cooking soups and dinners and spent many hours working on her...

Linda Kay (Neuhard) Wenrich, 56, of 703 Pine St., Milton, died at 9:08 p. m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where she was a patient. She was born Feb. 3, 1963, at Geisinger Medical Center, a daughter of Eugene Neuhard of Milton and the late Nancy (Seidel) Neuhard.  Linda was a 1981 graduate of Milton Area High School and a graduate of Empire Beauty School, Sunbury, and the McCann Business School. Linda spent most of her life in...

Richard W. Snyder, III , age 66, of 887 W. Valley Ave., Elysburg, died at 11:41 p. m. on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was a patient. Born in Newport News, Virginia on May 16, 1953, he was the son of the late Richard W., Jr. and Peggy M. (Jones) Snyder. He was a1971 graduate of Southern Area High School. Richard was a resident of Elysburg for 12 years and previously lived in Catawissa. He served with the U. S Army for twenty years and...

Ronald "Ron" Kovilaritch, age 64, of 514 Mt. Zion Drive, Danville,  began eternal life October 23rd, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born February 25th, 1955, he was the son of Frances (Lisiewicz) Kovilaritch and the late Frank Kovilaritch, Sr.  Ron was a lifelong resident of Danville and attended Danville area schools. From a young age he used his God-given talents to build his own businesses from the ground up. On June 16th, 1979 he married his...

Marjorie E. (Sweet) Shoemaker, age 83, of 10 E. Tenth St., Bloomsburg, died at 12:13 a. m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at the Bloomsburg Care & Rehabilitation Center, where she was a patient for three weeks. Born on Feb. 15, 1936 in Nescopeck Township, Luzerne County, she was a daughter of the late Herbert W. and Florence A. (Naugle) Sweet. She spent much of her early life in the Derr’s area before moving to Bloomsburg a number of years ago. She was a 1956 graduate of Benton High...

Ina E. (Anderson) Eifert, age 66, of 84 Whites Church Road, Bloomsburg, died at 3:15 p. m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where she was a patient. Born in Bloomsburg on April 14, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Jack R. and Mary Alice (Norquest) Anderson. She resided in Mount Pleasant Township since 1981 and was a 1971 graduate of Central Columbia High School. Ina was employed by Walmart from August 1999 to November 2018, when she retired. Early in...

John "John-John" Barratt, age 59, of 126 W. Ninth St., Bloomsburg, died at 1:55 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was a patient since Oct. 1, 2019. Born in Bloomsburg on Nov. 2, 1959, he was a son of the late William F. and Mary Louise (Bringenberg) Barratt.. He was a lifelong  resident of Bloomsburg and a 1978 graduate of Bloomsburg High School. John was employed at Catawissa Monument, Inc., in Catawissa for 41 years. He was...

Erwin C. Scheunemann, II, ago 90, of 1707 Montour Blvd., Danville, died at 4:15 a. m. Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Emmanuel Center For Nursing, Danville, where he was a patient. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Feb. 27, 1929, he was the only child of the late Erwin C. and Elizabeth (Hosking) Scheunemann.  He was a graduate of Olney High School in Philadelphia. Erwin moved to Danville in June, 2014,  taking up  residence at The Meadows at Maria Joseph Community. Previously he...

Robert George Webb, age 85, of 134 E. 8th Street, Bloomsburg, died at 10:20 p. m. on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 at The Gardens of Millville where he resided since June 12, 2019. Born in Millersburg, Dauphin County,  on October 25, 1933, he was the only child of the late George Grant and Edna Jane (Runyan) Webb. He was a 1951 graduate of the former Sunbury High School and resided in Bloomsburg for 60 years. Robert worked for the former Bell Telephone Co. of PA and retired from AT & T in...

Richard D. "Dick" Rees, age 82, of 423 E. Third Street, Bloomsburg, died at 1:02 a. m. Monday, October 14, 2019 at Bloomsburg Care & Rehabilitation Center where he was a patient for five days. Born in Philadelphia on September 19, 1937, he was the son of the late Evelyn Rees. He graduated from the Philadelphia Public School system and resided in Bloomsburg for over 40 years. Dick was last employed as a salesman by Hobart Welding Equipment. Earlier in his life he was a welder...

Jessie (O’Donnel) Horean, age 93, of Bloomsburg and formerly of Montoursville, died at 12:02 p. m. Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the Sunset Ridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Scott Township where she was a patient. Born in Prestonpans, Scotland on Sept. 7, 1926, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (O’Donnel) Drysdale. She resided in Bloomsburg for six years and previously lived in Montoursville for many years. Jessie worked as a secretary for the...

Catherine R. (Tedesco) Moss, age 80, 355 Tenny Street, Bloomsburg, died at her home at 12:38 a. m. Friday, October 11, 2019, after an illness. Born in Bloomsburg on September 6, 1939, she was a daughter of the late John Joseph and Geraldine R. (Need) Tedesco.  She attended the Bloomsburg High School. Catherine resided in Key West and Palm Beach Bay in Florida for a number of years before returning to Bloomsburg in 2012. She was a mother and homemaker and loved to play bingo. In...

Valdessa I. (Corson) Stuempfle, age 90, 205 Edgar Ave., Bloomsburg, died at 6:15 p. m. Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where she was a patient. Born in Williamsport on Nov. 27, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Irene M. (White) Corson.  She was a 1947 graduate of Williamsport High School and a resident of Bloomsburg since 1973. Dessie was employed by the former Bell Telephone Co., in Williamsport as a switchboard operator prior to her...

Gayle M. (Sponenberg) Yocum, age 68, formerly of West Street, Bloomsburg, died at 8:07 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was in failing health since July 20, 2019. Born in Bloomsburg on May 29, 1951, she was a daughter of the late David and Margaret (Lizardi) Sponenberg. She was a lifelong resident of the Bloomsburg area and a 1970 graduate of Bloomsburg High School. Gayle was employed as a nurse's aide at the former Bloomsburg Health Care...

Catherine H. (Pope) Quinton, age 70, of Riverside, died at 9:35 p. m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at the Geisinger Hospice At Maria Hall in Danville. Born in Sunbury on Jan. 26, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Irene (Kessler) Pope. She was a 1970 graduate of Shikellamy High School and  also graduated from the former L. P. N. School in Washingtonville. She resided in Riverside since 1971. Catherine was employed by Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, for 19 years as an L. P....

Dorothy M.  Deitterick, age 75, of 1073 Ridge Road, Orangeville (Bendertown), died at 7:45 a. m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 at the Emmanuel Center For Nursing in Danville, where she was  a patient since June 14, 2019. Born at the Bloomsburg Hospital on January 19, 1944, she was  a daughter of the late George E. and Mary (Swerdon) Deitterick. She resided in Bendertown most of her life and was a 1961 graduate of Benton High School and a 1965 graduate of the former Bloomsburg State...

John A. Pinto, Sr., age 83, of 2558 Old Berwick Rd., Bloomsburg (Espy) passed away at 9:18 p.m. on October 1, 2019 at his home. Born in Philadelphia on September 24, 1936, he was a son of the late Manuel and Elizabeth (Hibberd) Pinto. John worked for Tastykake Baking Co., Philadelphia, for 20 years. He moved to Bloomsburg in 1973 and opened JP’s Cold Cuts, in Espy, which he operated until 2018. He also worked for the Strick Corp., Washingtonville, for several years. John was an avid...

Eugene M.  “Gene” Hamilton, age 96, formerly of West 12th Street, Bloomsburg, died at 2:05 a. m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 at Vintage Knolls Senior Living, Danville. Born in Mayfield, Lackawanna County, on April 14, 1923, he was a son of the late Michael E. and Blanche (Mecolick) Yurkovsky. He moved to Bloomsburg as a child and attended Bloomsburg High School through the 10th grade. He then attended and graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne in 1941. He...