Raymond A. Trudnak

Raymond A. Trudnak, age 93, son of William and Anna (Tomaszkiewiz) Trudnak passed away on November 23rd at his home in Bloomsburg surrounded by members of his family.

Raymond was born in Mocanaqua, but lived most of his life in Bloomsburg. He was a 1950 graduate of Bloomsburg High School. After graduation, he started a career as a lineman, becoming a journeyman lineman within a year by using the electrical skills he learned from his father and pole climbing tactics he learned from his brother, Ed.

In 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Security Agency and was stationed in Germany until his honorable discharge in 1956. He then decided to use his GI Bill to enroll at Bloomsburg State Teachers College where he met the love of his life, June Locke. They enjoyed a marriage that lasted over 67 years.

In 1959, Raymond received his BS at Bloomsburg State Teachers College and used his GI Bill to further his education at Bucknell University, receiving his MS in Education.

In 1970, he joined the faculty at Central Columbia High School, Bloomsburg, as a high school English teacher. During his 28 years of teaching, Raymond developed many new courses to help students prepare for college.

Raymond was a life member of the Berwick Elks #1138 and an active member of the Berwick Gold Club for over 50 states and all 7 continents. Many of their destinations included golfing or downhill skiing, their favorite activities.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Edward, Stephen, and William and nephews, Stephen Trudnak and Jeffrey Albertson.

In addition to his wife, June Trudnak, Raymond is survived by his daughter, Catherine Frank, Virginia, granddaughter, Eliza Frank, Virginia, sister, Joan Albertson, Bloomsburg, sister-in-law, Janet Bachinger, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Respecting Raymond’s wishes, there will not be a public service. A celebration of his life will be held during the summer of 2026.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Raymond’s name may be made to ParkinsonHope.org or to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Dean W. Kriner Inc. Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 325 Market St., Bloomsburg.