Obituaries
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...
Jeremy E. Clemens
Oct 30, 2023
Jeremy E. Clemens, age 36, of Smith Street, Bloomsburg died unexpectedly at his home on Monday October 30, 2023.
Born in Newport News, Virginia on June 13, 1987, he was the son of Daniel W. Clemens of Danville and Sonya Y. Jenkins of Newport News, Virginia.
Jeremy resided in Danville much of his life and was a 2005 graduate of...
Kellie Lynn Walsh
Oct 27, 2023
Kellie Lyn Walsh, 48, of Lake Silkworth, passed away Friday, Oct 27th, 2023 in hospice care at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Kellie’s final moments were lovingly shared with her doting family; Her mother, father, and two affectionate brothers.
Kellie was diagnosed with cancer in 1998 but blessed us with 25 additional years until colon rectal cancer took hold in January...
Donna K. (Dent) Farver
Oct 26, 2023
Donna K. (Dent) Farver, age 82, of Sawmill Road, Bloomsburg (Lightstreet) passed away early Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville where she was a patient.
Born in Lightstreet on January 31, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. Sr. and Audrey J. (Rarich) Dent. She was a 1958 graduate of Central Columbia...
Charles W. Knight
Oct 22, 2023
Charles W. Knight, age 84, of Danville, PA died on October 21, 2023 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville after suffering a stroke. He was born on the family farm in rural Jonesboro, Indiana on July 5, 1939, a son of the late Thurlow Bennett Knight II and Cora (Marvin) Knight.
After high school, Charles worked at the...
Douglas H. Fritz, Jr.
Oct 13, 2023
Douglas H. Fritz, Jr., of 1433 W. Front St., Berwick, passed away on Friday October 13, 2023 at his home after an illness.
Born on December 21, 1948 in Bloomsburg, he was the son of the late Douglas H., Sr. and Dorothy E. (Owen) Fritz. His early life was spent in the Benton area where he attended the Benton schools....
Charles B. Muehlhof, Jr.
Oct 12, 2023
Charles B. Muehlhof, Jr., age 74, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 at the Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Berwick. Born in Philadelphia on Dec. 12, 1948, he was a son of the late Charles B., Sr., and Mary (Robinson) Muehlhof.
Charlie served his country as a member of the U. S. Army, from Nov....
Frances Romaine Brown
Oct 11, 2023
Frances Romaine Brown of Benton, went to be with our lord on October 11, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center at the age of 87. She was born the eldest child to Viola and Robert Hagenbaugh on November 10, 1935 in Wilkes Barre. She leaves behind a loving legacy.
Frances graduated from Shickshinny High School in 1954 and went on to...
Catalina (Mary) L. Tolentino
Oct 3, 2023
Catalina (Mary) Tolentino, affectionately known as "Nuna," went to be with our Lord on October 3, 2023. She passed peacefully at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, at the age of 86 years old. Born on October 24, 1936, in Pangasinan, Philippines, Mary leaves behind a loving legacy.
Devoted to her family, Mary cherished her role as a great-grandmother to Braeden, Arabella,...
Jean A. Deitterick
Oct 2, 2023
Jean A. Deitterick, age 75, of Honesdale and formerly of Bendertown died peacefully at the Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale on Monday morning, October 2, 2023 after a long illness.
Born in Bloomsburg on December 3, 1947, she was a daughter of the late George E. and Mary (Swerdon) Deitterick. She was a lifelong resident of Fishingcreek Township, moving to...
Elizabeth A. (Weaver) Keim
Oct 1, 2023
Elizabeth A. (Weaver) Keim, age 75, of Ridgewood Dr., Bloomsburg, died Sunday October 1, 2023 at the Bonham Nursing Center, Stillwater, where she had been a guest since March 18, 2020.
Born in Cleveland, OH on September 7, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Doris (Cate) Weaver.
She was a graduate of the Licensed Practical...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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