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Deborah L. (Knorr) Drumheller

Deborah L. (Knorr) Drumheller

Sep 29, 2023

Deborah L. (Knorr) Drumheller, age 66, of Center St., Bloomsburg, died Friday September 29, 2023 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville where she had been a patient.

Born in Bloomsburg on August 13, 1957, she was a daughter of the late James and Eleanor (Barton) Knorr. She attended the Bloomsburg Public Schools.

Surviving are two daughters, Tara, wife of...

Freda L. (Snyder) Wagner

Freda L. (Snyder) Wagner

Sep 28, 2023

Loving mother of fourteen

 

Freda L. (Snyder) Wagner, age 90, of Grovania Drive, Bloomsburg, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 28, 2023, surrounded by family.

Born in Bloomsburg on August 5, 1933, she was a daughter of the late George and Edith (Black) Snyder.

Freda loved to read the morning newspaper with her coffee, loved to grow...

Marianne L. (Pursel) Onuschak

Marianne L. (Pursel) Onuschak

Sep 25, 2023

Marianne L. (Pursel) Onuschak, age 72, of 1915 W. Front St., Berwick, died peacefully at her home on Monday evening September 25, 2023 after an illness.

Born in Shenandoah on May 11, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Julia (Pursel) Hutton. She was a 1969 graduate of J.C. Cooper High School in Shenandoah.

Marianne was last employed by...

Scott Douglas Woolcock

Scott Douglas Woolcock

Sep 24, 2023

Scott Douglas Woolcock, age 47, of Danville, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2023. He was born in Danville on January 10, 1976 to Gary and Gloria (Matylewicz) Woolcock and grew up in Greenwood Valley.

A graduate of Millville High School and Juniata College, Scott was currently employed as an independent contractor. In high school, he was a standout athlete...

Jimmel L. (Gordon) Fafara

Jimmel L. (Gordon) Fafara

Sep 17, 2023

Jimmel L. (Gordon) Fafara, age 62, of Holly Dr., Berwick, died suddenly after a diabetic episode on Sunday September 17, 2023 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born on February 4, 1961 in Berwick, she was the daughter of the late James C. and Peggy (Kramer) Gordon.

Jimmel was always upbeat and positive. She had many talents including cooking,...

Jean l. (King) Rhone

Jean l. (King) Rhone

Sep 17, 2023

Jean L. (King) Rhone, age 92, of Robin Lane, Bloomsburg, passed away on Sunday September 17, 2023 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born on January 7, 1931 in Montgomery, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Margaret (Hall) King. Jean was a 1949 graduate of the former Scott Township High School and spent most of her...

Joan A. (Swayze) Troy

Joan A. (Swayze) Troy

Sep 17, 2023

Joan A. (Swayze) Troy, age 83, of Spring Garden Ave., Berwick, died early Sunday morning, September 17, 2023 at her home after an illness.

Born in Trenton, NJ on January 12, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Frank W., Jr. and Virginia A. (Muschert) Swayze. Joan was a 1957 graduate of Biglerville High School in Upper Adams County....

Barbara J. (Todd) Yuhas

Barbara J. (Todd) Yuhas

Sep 9, 2023

Barbara J. (Todd) Yuhas, age 79. Of Walnut Street, Bloomsburg (Fernville) died Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born in Dover, New Jersey on April 29, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Alfred E. and Carroll I. (Lawrence) Todd. She was a 1962 graduate of Dover High School and resided in Bloomsburg since...

Elizabeth H. "Betty" Musser

Elizabeth H. "Betty" Musser

Sep 7, 2023

Devoted wife, mother, and avid reader

Elizabeth H. “Betty” Musser, age 98, of Bloomsburg, peacefully passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Brookdale Senior Living Center. Brookdale Senior Living Center provided exceptional and loving care for her during the last seven years.

She was born on February 16, 1925 in Philadelphia. As her mother died just ten days after her...

Mark A. Price

Mark A. Price

Sep 5, 2023

Mark A. Price, age 60, of E. 8th St., Berwick, passed away on Tuesday September 5, 2023 at The Gardens at Millville under the care of Compassus Hospice.

Born on July 18, 1963 in Bloomsburg, he was the son of the late Jack W. and Janice E. (Michael) Price. He resided in Berwick for the past 2 ½ years and...

Dorothy M. "Dottie" (Fetter) Fenstermaker

Dorothy M. "Dottie" (Fetter) Fenstermaker

Sep 2, 2023

 

Dorothy M. “Dottie” (Fetter) Fenstermaker, age 92, of East Eighth Street, Bloomsburg, died peacefully late Saturday evening, September 2, 2023, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born in Bloomsburg on February 5, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Edna (Hyssong) Fettter. She was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg and a 1949 graduate of Bloomsburg...

Christopher C. "Buck" Johnson

Christopher C. "Buck" Johnson

Sep 1, 2023

Christopher C. “Buck” Johnson, age 36 of Shermans Valley Road, Loysville, Perry County was killed in a motorcycle accident near his home on Friday, September 1, 2023.

Born at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville on January 20, 1987, he was the son of Vickey Lea (Koser) Pennypacker and the late John C. Johnson.

Buck held various jobs during his lifetime,...

Lester E. Kurtz

Lester E. Kurtz

Sep 1, 2023

 

Lester E. Kurtz, 98, of 482 Wall Street, Danville, entered eternal rest on Friday, September 1, 2023 , at home after a brief illness.

Born in Turbotville on July 23, 1925 at home, he was the son of the late Chester Wilson and Kyutha Leora (Smith) Kurtz.  He was a graduate of Turbotville High School in 1943.

Lester married...

Darlis Mae Braddock

Darlis Mae Braddock

Aug 31, 2023

Darlis M. (Wertman) Braddock, age 86, of E. Front Street, Danville died at her home early Thursday, August 31, 2023 after an illness.

Born in Mahoning Township, Montour County on January 8, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Edna (Laubach) Wertman. She was a 1955 graduate of Danville High School.

Darlis resided in Danville since 2004...

Kelly A. (DiNoia) Lenig

Kelly A. (DiNoia) Lenig

Aug 30, 2023

Kelly A. (DiNoia) Lenig, age 60, of Numidia Dr., Catawissa, passed away suddenly on Wednesday August 30, 2023 at her home.

Born in Staten Island, NY on July 31, 1963, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Philomena (Martino) DiNoia. She graduated from Port Richmond High School in Staten Island.

Kelly resided in the Numidia area for...

Alice M. "Peggy" (Heddings) Yeager

Alice M. "Peggy" (Heddings) Yeager

Aug 30, 2023

Alice M. “Peggy” (Heddings) Yeager, age 77, of 23 R-H Ave., Danville, passed away on Wednesday August 30, 2023 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born on March 12, 1946 in Lewisburg, she was the daughter of the late Graydon and Betty (Robbins) Heddings. She resided in Liberty Twp., Montour Co. for many years.

Peggy worked as a waitress...

Samuel C. Morrow, Jr.

Samuel C. Morrow, Jr.

Aug 27, 2023

 

Samuel C. Morrow, Jr., age 92 of E. Front Street. Danville died peacefully at Geisinger Medical Center where he was a patient on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

Born in Danville on December 6, 1930, he was a son of the late Samuel C. and Wealthy (Libby) Morrow. He was a 1948 graduate of Danville and received a degree in...

Margery J. (Howell) Kisner

Margery J. (Howell) Kisner

Aug 21, 2023

Margery J. (Howell) Kisner, age 92, of Main St., Bloomsburg (Lightstreet), died Monday at the Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Berwick, where she was a guest.

Born in Bloomsburg on October 12, 1930 she was a daughter of the late Ralph S. and Helen C. (Adams) Howell. She was a lifelong resident of the Lightstreet area and a...

Dale E. Poust

Dale E. Poust

Aug 21, 2023

Dale E. Poust, age 71, of Blue Springs Terrace, Danville, passed away on Monday morning August 21, 2023 at his home under the care of Compassus Hospice.

Born on April 7, 1952 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Alvin and Margaret C. (Baylor) Poust. A graduate of Hughesville High School, he resided in Washingtonville since 2010 and...

Regina I. (Acornley) Dent

Regina I. (Acornley) Dent

Aug 21, 2023

Regina I. (Acornley) Dent, age 83 of Main Street, Lightstreet died unexpectedly at her home early Monday, August 21, 2023.

Born in Berwick on July 15, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Albert R. and Eudora L. (Dennis) Acornley. She resided in Lightstreet most of her life and was a 1958 graduate of Central Columbia High School.

Regina...