Obituaries

Dean W. Kriner Logo | Bloomsburg, PA
John P. Mensch

John P. Mensch

Oct 21, 2022

John Phillip Mensch, age 81, of 2502 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg (Espy) died at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville early Friday morning, October 21, 2022.

Born in Catawissa on May 8, 1941, he was a son of the late Matthew C., Sr. and Jeanne (Royer) Mensch. A 1959 graduate of Catawissa High School, he went on to graduate from the former...

Gary Dale Sinnott

Gary Dale Sinnott

Oct 20, 2022

Gary D. Sinnott, age 80, of 615 Crestwood Dr., Bloomsburg, passed away on Thursday October 20, 2022 at Grandview Nursing & Rehabilitation in Danville, where he had resided since September 22, 2022.

Born in Nanticoke on August 6, 1942, he was the son of the late Andrew and Margaret (Rowan) Sinnott. He was a 1959 graduate of Hanover Area High...

Michael J. Baranaskas

Michael J. Baranaskas

Oct 20, 2022

Michael J. Baranaskas, age 61, of 956 West Main St., Bloomsburg, died peacefully at his home early Thursday October 20, 2022 after an illness.

Born in Mahoning Twp., Montour Co., on July 27, 1961, he was the son of the late Edward H. and Leah M. (Spangler) Baranaskas.

He was a 1979 graduate of Bloomsburg High School and following graduation,...

Clifford John Farides

Clifford John Farides

Oct 19, 2022

Clifford John Farides, age 71, of 11 Crooked Stick, Bloomsburg, died on Wednesday October 19, 2022 after battling five chronic illnesses. 

He was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan, loved reading many types of literature favoring science fiction, and enjoyed exploring websites and favorite computer games. He authored six books and enjoyed creating fantasy adventure stories.

Born in Manhattan, NY on February 4,...

Laura (Barnes) Moore

Laura (Barnes) Moore

Oct 17, 2022

Laura (Barnes) Moore, age 80, of 104 Buckhorn Rd., Bloomsburg, died early Monday morning at The Gardens At Orangeville, where she had been a patient.

Born in Bloomsburg on December 15, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Isaiah and Martha Jane (Fisher) Barnes. She was a lifelong resident of the Bloomsburg area and a 1959 graduate of...

Barbara M. (Bason) Davis

Barbara M. (Bason) Davis

Oct 15, 2022

Barbara M. (Bason) Davis, age 80, of 2700 Lackawanna Ave., Bloomsburg, died peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital where she was a patient for nine days.

Born in Bloomsburg on October 15, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Ann (Diehl) Bason. She was a lifelong resident of the Bloomsburg area.

Barbara...

Michael L. "Mick" Billman

Michael L. "Mick" Billman

Oct 8, 2022

Michael L. “Mick” Billman, age 64, of 200 Fisherdale Road, Elysburg died peacefully at his home on Saturday evening, October 8, 2022 while in the care of his wife of 25 years, Mary Ann (Vognetz) Billman, and Geisinger Hospice.

Born at the Bloomsburg Hospital on September 5, 1958, he was a son of the late Leroy and Ruth (Bittner) Billman....

Gail L. (Buckingham) Worthington

Gail L. (Buckingham) Worthington

Oct 5, 2022

Gail L. (Buckingham) Worthington, age 74, of 4 Kent Road, Bloomsburg, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 5, 2022, at the Sunset Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Scott Township.

She was born in Sayre on August 31, 1948, a daughter of the late Boyd F., Sr. and Joanna (Fice) Buckingham.

Gail moved to Bloomsburg in 1953. She attended the...

Anna T. (Lesnefsky) Roan

Anna T. (Lesnefsky) Roan

Oct 3, 2022

Anna T. (Lesnefsky) Roan, age 92, of 100 Westminster Drive, Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully early Monday morning October 3, 2022, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Beaver Twp., on November 24, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Sophie (Bolinsky) Lesnefsky. Her early life was spent in Beaver Twp., where she was a 1947 graduate...

John Dube Sr.

John Dube Sr.

Oct 3, 2022

John Dube Sr., age 85, of Bloomsburg, passed away on October 3 2022 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, surrounded by his three children and their spouses; Christine & Frank Davenport, Patricia Mancil, John & Deanna Dube Jr. John also leaves behind his 86yr old brother, Paul Dube,his fiancé, Connie Young and step children; Teresa Rankin, Ron & Deb...

Dolores J. "Dollie" (Dohl) Singley

Dolores J. "Dollie" (Dohl) Singley

Sep 30, 2022

Dolores J. “Dollie” (Dohl) Singley, age 87, of 15 Klingerville Lane, Bloomsburg, passed away on Friday September 30, 2022 at the Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, where she was a patient for two weeks.

Born on June 30, 1935 in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Norma (Bowden) Dohl. A 1953 graduate of Meyers High School in Wilkes-Barre,...

Walter Carey Howell

Walter Carey Howell

Sep 21, 2022

Walter Carey Howell, age 80, of 346 W. Fourth Street, Bloomsburg, passed away in his sleep on “National Peace Day,” September 21, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Claudia; their children, Christine M. Howell and Carrie A. Opie; their grandchildren, Ashley K. Howell, Toni E. Childs, and Courtney L. Ehmer; and their great grandchildren, Ryland Gregory...

Larry C. Beagle

Larry C. Beagle

Sep 20, 2022

Larry C. Beagle, age 82, of 3519 Second Street, Bloomsburg (Almedia), died early Tuesday morning,  September 20, 2022 at his home after an illness.

Born on January 6, 1940 in Bloomsburg, he was the son of the late Clark and Bertina (Bath) Beagle. He spent his entire life in the Bloomsburg area and was a 1959 graduate of Bloomsburg High...

Judy A. (Wenner) Hess

Judy A. (Wenner) Hess

Sep 19, 2022

Judy A. (Wenner) Hess, age 77, of 224 Stoney Brook Rd., Orangeville, died at her home early Monday morning September 19, 2022 after a long illness.

Born in Bloomsburg on January 19, 1945 she was a daughter of the late Arthur M. and Erma B. (Buckalew) Wenner. She spent her lifetime in the Orangeville area and was a 1962 graduate...

Kandi Kay (Miller) Renn

Kandi Kay (Miller) Renn

Sep 18, 2022

Kandi Kay (Miller) Renn, age 66, of 23 Calvary Ln., Danville, died at her home Sunday morning September 18, 2022 after an illness.

Born in Lock Haven on November 2, 1955, she was the daughter of the late William and Bertha (Shumac) Miller. She was a 1973 graduate of Bucktail Area High School and also graduated from the former Williamsport...

Calvin C. Wetzel, Sr.

Calvin C. Wetzel, Sr.

Sep 18, 2022

Calvin C. Wetzel. Sr., age 74, of 33 N. Ardmore Avenue, Danville, died peacefully at his home on Sunday afternoon, September 18, 2022, after an illness.

Born in Coal Township, on February 26, 1948, he was a son of the late Calvin G. and Dolores (Powell) Wetzel. He was a 1968 graduate of Coal Township High School and a resident...

Geneva A. (Levan) Barnes

Geneva A. (Levan) Barnes

Sep 17, 2022

Geneva A. (Levan) Barnes, age 88, of 2391 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg (Espy), died early Saturday September 17, 2022 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville where she had been a patient.

Born in Mifflinville on January 17, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Melvin A. and Nellie P. (Robbins) Levan. She was a 1952 graduate of Berwick...

Larry D. Hendricks

Larry D. Hendricks

Sep 12, 2022

Larry D. Hendricks, age 73, of 628 East Market St., Danville, passed away on Monday September 12, 2022 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born on January 15, 1949 in Catawissa, he was the son of the late Paul and Vera (Helwig) Hendricks. Larry was a 1967 graduate of Southern Area High School.

Before retiring in 2014, he was...

Charles W. "Chip" Marks

Charles W. "Chip" Marks

Sep 11, 2022

Charles W. “Chip” Marks, age 77, of 312 Lick Run Road, Bloomsburg died Sunday morning, September 11, 2022, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville where he was a patient.

Born in Bloomsburg on March 23, 1945, he was a son of the late Warren and Bessie (Funk) Marks. He spent most of his life in the Bloomsburg area and...

Frances A. (Romeo) Doran

Frances A. (Romeo) Doran

Sep 6, 2022

Frances A. (Romeo) Doran, age 84, of 634 Washington St., Berwick, passed away on Monday morning September 5, 2022 at Riverstreet Manor in Plains Township, Luzerne County.

Born on July 8, 1938 in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Anthony V. and Cecelia (DelRegno) Romeo. Frances was a 1956 graduate of Foster Township High School.

She was a...