Obituaries
Mark A. DiFebo
Feb 2, 2012
MARK A. DiFEBO Avid NASCAR fan enjoyed time with his family Mark A. DiFebo, age 52, 2356 Old Berwick Rd., Bloomsburg (Espy) ended his journey through life unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 while at work at Amerimax Building Products, Inc., Bloomsburg, and was pronounced dead in the emergency room of the Bloomsburg Hospital at 1:14 p. m. Born in Bloomsburg on...
Clara E. Gross
Jan 31, 2012
CLARA ELIZABETH GROSS Lifes greatest joys were her grandsons and family Clara Elizabeth Gross, age 82, 2 Klingerville Lane, Bloomsburg, died at her home with her family by her side early Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 after having been in failing health for six months. Born in Hemlock Township on Feb. 7, 1929, she was a daughter of the late John E. and...
George D. Johns
Jan 31, 2012
GEORGE D. JOHNS George D. Johns, age 83, 4306 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg (Almedia) died at 8:07 a. m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in the emergency room of the Bloomsburg Hospital, after being stricken at his home. Born in Berwick on June 28, 1928, he was a son of the late Clarence A. and Lorena M. (Girton) Johns. He resided...
Eva Mae Marks
Jan 29, 2012
Eva Mae Marks, age 81, 68 Shelly Circle, Lewisburg, died at 7:40 a.m. Sunday at Riverwoods in Lewisburg where she was a patient for two weeks. Born in Fishingcreek Twp., Columbia Co., on October 8, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Solomon Frederick and Bertha B. (Musselman) Letteer. A 1948 graduate of Benton High School, she resided in...
Daniel J. Blackledge
Jan 29, 2012
DANIEL J. BLACKLEDGE Daniel J. Blackledge, age 60, 202 W. Fourth St., Bloomsburg, died at 6:55 p. m. Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was admitted earlier in the day. He was in failing health since mid November, 2011. Born in Bloomsburg on Aug. 7, 1951, he was the son of June (Oberst) Blackledge, with whom he...
John A. Hunsecker
Jan 29, 2012
JOHN A. HUNSECKER John A. Hunsecker, age 68, 13 Iron Bridge Road, Bloomsburg, died at 8:39 a. m. Sunday at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, with his loving family by his side. His death followed an illness of three months. Born in Philadelphia on July 16, 1943, he was a son of the late Paul and Clara (Schubert) Hunsecker. He resided in...
Jean C. Leiby
Jan 24, 2012
Jean C. Leiby, age 89, 9 Penn Brook Drive, Bloomsburg, died at 6:30 p. m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 at Emiritus Assisted Living in Scott Township where she was a guest since May, 2010.. She was in failing health for two years. Born in Bloomsburg on Jan. 8, 1923, she was a daughter of the late David M. and Lulu...
Virginia L. Reeder
Jan 24, 2012
VIRGINIA L. REEDER Virginia L. Reeder, age 71, 1118 Mt. Zion Road, Danville, died at her home early Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 and was pronounced dead at 4 a. m. She was in failing health for the past two years. Born in Danville on Nov. 9, 1940, she was a daughter of Edna (Lynn) Jones, Danville, and the late Charles Yeager. She...
Stephen L. Hebbard
Jan 22, 2012
Col. STEPHEN L. HEBBARD, USAF, Ret. Col. Stephen L. Hebbard, USAF, ret., age 69, 437 E. Hillcrest Dr., Bloomsburg, was found dead at his home on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012 of natural causes. Born in Brooklyn, New York on Oct. 24, 1942, he was a son of the late Joseph and Myrtle (Locke) Hebbard. He resided in Main Township since 1971. Steve...
M. Lorraine Davenport
Jan 20, 2012
M. LORRAINE DAVENPORT M. Lorraine Davenport, age 84, 450 Waller Avenue, Bloomsburg, died at 12:49 p. m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at Balance Care At Bloomsburg, a health care facility in Scott Township. She was a guest there since Nov. 28, 2011 and in failing health for six months. She was born in Philadelphia on April 19, 1927 and resided in the...
Myron L. Eister
Jan 20, 2012
MYRON L. EISTER Myron L. Eister, age 79, 50 Eister Loop, Danville, died at his home early Friday, Jasn. 20, 2012 and was pronounced dead at 7:28 a. m.. His death followed a lengthy illness. Born in Shamokin on June 20, 1932, he was a son of the late Uriah B. and Jennie G. (Wolfgang) Eister. A 1950 graduate of Shamokin High...
Constance M. Nelson
Jan 18, 2012
Constance M. âConnieâ Nelson, age 73, formerly of Berlin Trailer Park, Everett St., Benton, died at 6:45 p. m. Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the Berwick Hospital Center where she was admitted Tuesday. She previously was a guest at the Orangeville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center since June, 2008. Born on August 21, 1938 in Emmaus, Lehigh County, she was a daughter...
Jane K. Bennett
Jan 18, 2012
JANE K. BENNETT Beloved mother, nanny and great nanny Jane K. Bennett, age 70, 63 Walnut Street, Bloomsburg (Fernville) died at her home at 10:30 a. m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, after having been in failing health for several years. Born at the Bloomsburg Hospital on June 3, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Joseph H. and Kathryn M. (Chappell)...
Marybelle L. Welsh
Jan 12, 2012
Marybelle L. Welsh, age 79, 131 Main St., Catawissa, died at 5:55 p. m., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where she was a patient for two weeks. Born in Philadelphia on Feb. 6, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Jack Alfred and Bonnie Mae (Overmeyer) Cathers. She resided in Catawissa for 25 years....
Ruth L. Haladay
Jan 10, 2012
Ruth L. Haladay, age 88, 25 Steltz Road, Danville, died at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday January 10, 2012 at the Grandview Health Homes, Danville, where she had been a guest since August 19, 2010. Born in Madison Twp., Columbia Co., on June 15, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Eves) Taylor. She resided in Cooper Twp., Montour...
Edwin B. Fait
Jan 6, 2012
Edwin B. Fait, age 85, 3642 First Street, Bloomsburg (Almedia) died at 5:15 A. M. Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at his home after being in failing health since October. Born in Union City, New Jersey on Oct. 31, 1926, he was a son of the late Edward G. and Elizabeth (Bourguignon) Fait. He resided in the Almedia area since 1955....
Rebecca "Becky" Boughter
Jan 5, 2012
Rebecca "Becky" Boughter, age 87, 145 Millville Road, Bloomsburg, died at 2:55 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Balanced Care At Bloomsburg health care facility where she was a patient for three years. She was in failing health for the past year. Born in Bloomsburg on November 19, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Hurley and Helen (Yost)...
Connie L. Crawford
Jan 3, 2012
CONNIE L. CRAWFORD Connie L. Crawford, age 76, 3875 Smith St., Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly at her home early Tuesday morning, Jan. 3, 2012 and was pronounced dead at 7:10 a. m. Born in Berwick on April 14, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Dolly Jane (Holder) Badolato. She resided in the Bloomsburg area most of her lifetime. Connie was...
Timothy H. Downs
Dec 31, 2011
TIMOTHY H. DOWNS Timothy H. Downs, age 61, 995 Elk Grove Road, Benton (Central) died at 4:02 p. m. Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at the home of his father, also in Central. Born in Bloomsburg on Sept. 4, 1950, he was the son of Harold L. Downs, Benton (Central) and Joanne (Lewis) Downs, Bloomsburg. He resided in Bloomsburg for much of his...
John D. Esenwein
Dec 22, 2011
JOHN D. ESENWEIN John D. Esenwein, age 63, 2253-B Mountain Road, Catawissa, was stricken at his home and pronounced dead in the emergency room of the Bloomsburg Hospital at 10:40 p. m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011. Born in Doylestown, Bucks County, he was the son of Amelia (Zukow) Esenwein, Warrington and the late John Esenwein. He resided in Locust Township for about...


