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Deborah (Shutt) Miller

Deborah (Shutt) Miller

Dec 10, 2023

Deborah (Shutt) Miller, age 83, of Fourth Street, Nescopeck died peacefully Sunday morning, December 10, 2023.

Born in Bloomsburg on December 11, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Lucas and Geraldine (Church) Shutt. She resided in Nescopeck for the past eight years and spent her prior life in Bloomsburg. She was a 1957 graduate of Bloomsburg High School.

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Corey F. Kreischer

Corey F. Kreischer

Dec 8, 2023

Corey F. Kreischer, age 73, of Country Club Drive, Bloomsburg, left the earth December 8, 2023.

Born in Berwick on October 13, 1950, he was a son of the late William H., Jr. and Alethea F. (Sponenberg) Kreischer. He was a 1968 graduate of Berwick High School and attended Penn State University, Dallas campus for two years before being drafted into...

Wilma A. (Morsse) Whapham

Wilma A. (Morsse) Whapham

Dec 7, 2023

Wilma Alice (Morsse) Whapham, age 90 of First Street, Danville died peacefully in her sleep at her home on Thursday, December 7, 2023.

She was born on October 31, 1933 in Boston, Massachusetts where she lived until she met her beloved future husband Joe at a USO dance. They married after a brief courtship. After the wedding, they moved to...

David L. Fultz

David L. Fultz

Dec 6, 2023

 

David L. Fultz, age 72, of Milroy passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born September 30, 1951 in Lewistown, a son of the late Leon J. and Jean (Phillips) Fultz.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by a sister Bonnie Kuhns.

Surviving are two sons; Douglas M....

Brandon Robert Kocher

Brandon Robert Kocher

Dec 6, 2023

Brandon Robert Kocher, age 17, of Ribble Lane, Stillwater, passed away on Wednesday December 6, 2023 after an automobile accident in Fishingcreek Township.

Born on January 13, 2006 in Mahoning Township., Montour County, he was the son of Amber Kocher-Stackhouse and Matthew Stackhouse. He was a senior at Columbia-Montour Area Vocational Technical School.

Brandon was accepted at Bloomsburg University as...

Larry P. Lawton

Larry P. Lawton

Dec 5, 2023

Larry P. Lawton, age 85, of Mifflinville and formerly of Bloomsburg, died early Tuesday December 5, 2023 at The Gardens At Orangeville.

Born in Muncy on September 27, 1938, he was a son of the late Preston L. and Hope W. (Girton) Lawton. He was a 1956 graduate of Muncy High School, where he was an outstanding wrestler.

Larry served...

Russell J. Bennett

Russell J. Bennett

Dec 4, 2023

Russell J. Bennett, age 78, of Hickory Dr., Bloomsburg, passed away on Monday December 4, 2023 at his home under the care of Compassus Hospice.

Born on October 25, 1945 in Morristown, NJ, he was the son of the late William and Virginia (Stackhouse) Piez. Russell was a 1963 graduate of Parsippany High School in New Jersey. He resided in...

Jane E. (McHenry) Young

Jane E. (McHenry) Young

Dec 3, 2023

Jane E. (McHenry) Young, 84 of Bloomsburg passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at The Gardens at Orangeville.

Born in Bloomsburg on March 25, 1939 she was a daughter of the late Herman and Ruth (Kirkendall) McHenry. Jane attended Bloomsburg High School. 

Jane moved back to Bloomsburg in the 1970’s to raise her family. Prior to that, she resided...

Carla J. Fedder

Carla J. Fedder

Dec 2, 2023

Carla Jean Fedder, 69, of Bloomsburg was relieved from her battles with illness on Saturday Dec. 2, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center.

Born Carla Jean Glodfelter Aug. 30, 1954, she was the eldest daughter of the late Clarence (Gene) Glodfelter and Mildred (Hampton) Glodfelter.

Carla always claimed, even with her last words, her greatest accomplishment was and always will be...

Sherian K. (Henninger) Tyson-Angeli

Sherian K. (Henninger) Tyson-Angeli

Nov 27, 2023

Sherian K. (Henninger) Tyson-Angeli, age 80, of West Sixth Street, Bloomsburg, passed away in a motor vehicle accident on Monday, November 27, 2023.

Born in Bloomsburg on September 20, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Wayne Henninger and Jessie (Bason) Edmonson. She was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg and a 1961 graduate of Bloomsburg High School.

Sherian was...

Charlotte Ann (Moats) Fischer

Charlotte Ann (Moats) Fischer

Nov 25, 2023

Charlotte Ann (Moats) Fischer, of Danville and formerly of Albion, N.Y., passed away peacefully, at age 69, on November 25, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Charlotte was born on May 8, 1954 in Randolf, W.V. to the late Mary N. (Moats) Ortiz and Todd Moats. Charlotte was married to her loving husband of 37 years, the late Harry E. Fischer....

Camille J. (Martelli) Belolan

Camille J. (Martelli) Belolan

Nov 23, 2023

Camille J. (Martelli) Belolan, age 75 of Bloomsburg passed away on Thursday evening, November 23, 2023, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia where she was a patient for three months.

Born in Berwick on January 18, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Rosalie (Sorce) Martelli. She resided in Bloomsburg since 2003 and previously resided...

John L. "John Boy" Gipple

John L. "John Boy" Gipple

Nov 19, 2023

John L. “John Boy” Gipple, age 43, of East 14th Street, Berwick, died at his home on Sunday, November 19, 2023 after a battle with cancer, surrounded by his family members. He was a loving brother, nephew cousin and friend.

Born in Bloomsburg on September 27, 1980, he was a son of the late Larry D., Sr.  and Janice (Sellers)Gipple....

Elmer M. Golla, Jr.

Elmer M. Golla, Jr.

Nov 16, 2023

Elmer M. Golla, Jr., age 77, of Hemlock Road, Catawissa, died on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Rolling Pines Golf Course in South Centre Township.

Born in Bloomsburg on July 9, 1946, he was a son of the late Elmer M., Sr. and Lenore Golla. He was a 1964 graduate of the former Nescopeck High School.

Elmer was employed...

Margaret "Margie" M. (Maximchuk) Klenert

Margaret "Margie" M. (Maximchuk) Klenert

Nov 14, 2023

Margaret M. “Marge” (Maximchuk) Klenert, age 92, of Oxford, Chester County and formerly of Hill Street, Benton, died early Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster.

Born in New York City on December 25, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Dimitri and Margaret (Oest) Maximchuk. She was a graduate of Strauben Muller Textile High...

Clair C. Hock

Clair C. Hock

Nov 14, 2023

Clair C. Hock, age 93, of Bloomsburg died Tuesday evening, November 14, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville where he was a patient since Friday.

Born in Mt. Pleasant Township on the former Columbia County farm on February 24, 1930,  he was a son of the late George M. and Hazel (Thomas) Hock. He was a lifelong resident of...

Tara L. Temple

Tara L. Temple

Nov 8, 2023

Tara L. Temple, age 41, of Hillside Dr., Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly at her home early Wednesday morning November 8, 2023 of natural causes.

Born in Dallas, TX on September 27, 1982, she was the daughter of Michael and Della (Robertson) Temple. She resided in Bloomsburg for the past 14 years and previously lived in Sierra Vista, AZ.

Tara was employed...

Helen B. (Pollard) Bair

Helen B. (Pollard) Bair

Nov 6, 2023

Helen B. (Pollard) Bair, age 98, of Riverside, died early Monday November 6, 2023 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born on September 3, 1925 in Cooper, Texas, she was a daughter of the late William A., Jr., and Ola (Thompson) Pollard. She resided in Riverside for the past 12 years and previously resided in Williamsport.

Helen was employed...

Jay E. Derr

Jay E. Derr

Nov 5, 2023

 

Jay E. Derr, age 87, of Mainville Drive, Bloomsburg, died Sunday evening, November 5, 2023 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born in Bloomsburg on February 27, 1936, he was a son of the late Fred E. and Mary S. (Fisher) Derr. He was a lifelong resident of the Mainville area and a 1954 graduate of the former...

Dr. Benjamin A. Corteza, MD

Dr. Benjamin A. Corteza, MD

Nov 1, 2023

Dr. Benjamin A. Corteza, M. D., age 85, of Bloomsburg died peacefully Wednesday evening November 1, 2023 at the Maria Joseph Manor in Danville.

Born in Iloilo City, Philippines on March 12, 1938, he was the youngest of six children born to the late Julio and Quintina (Abeto) Corteza.

Ben was a 1955 graduate of San Augustine University High School...