Obituaries
Carl Eugene Hower
Oct 30, 2025
Carl Eugene Hower, 87 of Riverside died peacefully on Thursday afternoon, October 30, 2025 and entered into the arms of his Savior at the Mountain View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Coal Township, Northumberland County.
Born on June 3, 1938 in Riverside, the youngest of five children born to the late Roy and Ida Mae (Roup) Hower. He was a 1956...
Rosemary Renn Brasch
Oct 30, 2025
Rosemary Renn Brasch, age 79, of Second St., Bloomsburg (Espy), died on Thursday October 30, 2025 at Mountain View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Coal Township.
She was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 1945, near Asherton, in Lower Augusta Township, Northumberland County.
She graduated from Mahanoy Joint High School, now known as Line Mountain, in 1963, where she was active in...
William J. "Bill" Gottshall
Oct 29, 2025
William J. “Bill” Gottshall, 51 of White Birch Lane, Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Mountain View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Coal Township, Northumberland County.
Born on January 10, 1974 in Bloomsburg, he was the son of Sally A. (Derr) Gottshall and the late George F. Gottshall.Bill was a 1992 graduate of Columbia Montour Vocational Technical School...
Ruth Ellen Hartman
Oct 26, 2025
Ruth Ellen Hartman, age 80, of Ridgecrest Dr., Bloomsburg, passed away on Sunday October 26, 2025 at her home under the care of Compassus Hospice.
Born on December 8, 1944 in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Myrtle (Smith) Burkhart. She was a 1962 graduate of Downingtown High School and resided in Bloomsburg since 1992. Earlier...
Peter J. Hornberger
Oct 21, 2025
Peter J. Hornberger, age 66, of Elizabethville and formerly of Berwick, passed away on Tuesday October 21, 2025 at his home after an illness.
Born on November 5, 1958 in Moorestown, NJ, he was the son of the late James and Jean (Judge) Hornberger.
Peter worked as a repairman for plumbing and heating companies.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Gloria J. (Conrad) Cresswell
Oct 17, 2025
Gloria J. (Conrad) Cresswell, 83, of Milton, passed away peacefully on Friday October 17, 2025.
Born on October 30, 1941 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Geraldine (Harron) Conrad. Gloria was a 1959 graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
Gloria and her husband, Gerry, both agreed they fell in love at first sight. They were married for...
Gale E. (Folk) Roup
Oct 17, 2025
Gale E. (Folk) Roup, age 76, of Smith Street, Danville, died at her home on Friday, October 17, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born in Danville on October 16th 1949, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Estella (Starr) Folk.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Cindy Correll on September 4, 2020.
Gale will be...
LaRue G. "Pappy" Rupert
Oct 11, 2025
LaRue G. “Pappy” Rupert, 94, of Jefferson Street, Bloomsburg (Lime Ridge) died peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 11, 2025 with his daughter Barbara at his side and under the care of Gesinger Hospice.
Born in Mifflin Township on January 24, 1931, he was a son of the late Robert W. and Mamie F. (Robinholt) Rupert. He was a 1951...
Bridget “Della” Sofianek
Oct 10, 2025
Bridget “Della” Sofianek, age 86, of Millville, passed away on October 10, 2025 at her home. She was born in County Mayo, Ireland on December 5, 1938, daughter of the late Thomas McEvaddy and Julia (Howley) McEvaddy.
She emigrated to New York in 1958, joining her sisters Nancy and Mary. She worked as an office assistant for Pepsi Cola and in...
Kenneth D. Koch
Oct 10, 2025
Kenneth D. Koch, 85, of Myers Road, Danville died at his home on Friday, October 10, 2025.
Born in Shamokin on March 15, 1940, he was the son of the late Doris Koch. He moved to New Jersey in 1954 and moved to Danville when he retired in 1999.
Ken was employed as the Crew Chief by the Village of Ridgewood, New...
Donald E. Layos
Oct 10, 2025
Donald E. Layos, 79, of Tenth St., Bloomsburg passed away early Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born in Bloomsburg on June 8, 1946, he was a son of the late John and Evelyn (Richendrfer) Layos. He was a lifelong resident of the Bloomsburg area and a 1964 graduate of Bloomsburg High School.
Donald was employed by...
Brian Scott Long
Oct 8, 2025
Brian Scott Long, age 59, of East Hillcrest Drive, Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday October 8, 2025 after an illness.
Born on February 9, 1966 in Bloomsburg, he was the son of Emily M. (Bogart) Long, with whom he resided, and the late James R. Long, who died on June 25, 2014. Brian was a 1985 graduate of Bloomsburg High School...
Jeanne R. (Yocum) Schlager
Oct 4, 2025
Jeanne R. (Yocum) Schlager, 61, of Old Reading Road, Catawissa passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Born on April 17, 1964 in Lancaster, she was a daughter of Sandra A. (Faust) Yocum with whom she resided and the late John O. Yocum. She was a 1982 graduate of Manheim Central High School in Lancaster where she...
John K. "Jack" Griffith
Sep 29, 2025
John K. “Jack” Griffith, age 91, of Quarryville and formerly Bloomsburg, passed away on Monday September 29, 2025 at his home.
Born on January 28, 1934 in Mt. Carmel, he was the son of the late Samuel and Margaret (Keihl) Griffith. He was a 1951 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School.
Jack proudly served his country by serving in the U.S. Navy...
Christine Ann (Balonis) Fornof
Sep 28, 2025
Christine Ann (Balonis) Fornof, age 70, of Danville, passed away on Sunday September 28, 2025 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born on November 20, 1954 in Shamokin, she was a daughter of the late Charles R. and Angeline (Pohutski) Balonis. She was a 1974 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School in Coal Township.
Christine was last employed...
Sherri Lynn Cole
Sep 25, 2025
Sherri Lynn Cole, age 57, of Sunbury, passed away on Thursday September 25, 2025 at her home.
Born on October 9, 1967 in Malone, New York, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Bonnie (Patraw) Cole.
Sherri was employed by Sun Com Industries in Northumberland.
Surviving is her stepfather, Gregory Garceau, of Massena, New York; two brothers, Steven Cole, and his...
Talmage "Tuff" Johnson
Sep 23, 2025
Talmage “Tuff” Johnson, age 93, of Hidlay Church Road, Bloomsburg, passed away on Tuesday September 23, 2025 at his home.
Born on January 17, 1932 in Sunbury, he was the son of the late Truman and Grace (Lehman) Johnson. He was 1948 graduate of Sunbury High School and resided in Boyles Run Valley, Lower Augusta Township, Northumberland County, for much of...
Ginger Lee (Naus) Powlus
Sep 22, 2025
Ginger Lee (Naus) Powlus, age 84, of Ridge St., Bloomsburg (Almedia), died late Monday evening at the Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital.
Born in Berwick on January 23, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Eugene D. and Helen (Hartman) Naus. She resided in Almedia for the past 6 years and formerly lived in Berwick.
Ginger was employed as a nurse’s aide at...
Frances M. "Fran" (McAleer) Stitz
Sep 20, 2025
Frances M. “Fran” (McAleer) Stitz, age 89, of Derrs Road, Benton, passed away on Saturday September 20, 2025 at her home. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother.
Born on June 26, 1936 in Jenkintown, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. and H. Viola (Powell) McAleer. She was a 1954 graduate of Jenkintown High School and...
David C. "Dave" Edwards
Sep 20, 2025
David C. “Dave” Edwards, age 71, of Country Club Drive, Bloomsburg, passed away on Saturday September 20, 2025 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born on May 6, 1954 in Montgomery, Lycoming County, he was the son of the late Charles L. and Joanne (Fornwald) Edwards. David was a 1972 graduate of Wyomissing High School and a 1976 graduate of...
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