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Donald Ralph Fulmer

Donald Ralph Fulmer

Jan 25, 2019

Donald Ralph Fulmer, age 79, of 533 Susquehanna Ave., Sunbury, died at his home at 1:38 p. m. Friday, January 25, 2019 after an illness.

Born in Quakertown on March 19, 1939, he was the son of the late Howard Wilson and Arlene (Heller) Fulmer.  He was a 1957 graduate of Quakertown High School.  He resided in Sunbury for the...

Harry L. Davis

Harry L. Davis

Jan 24, 2019

Harry L. Davis, age 85, of 209 Distillery Hill Road, Benton,  died at the home of his daughter, Renee Kubasek on Thursday, January 24, 2019 and was pronounced dead at 6:50 a. m.

Born in Waller on March 29, 1933, he was a son of the late Walter C. and Iva H. (Yorks) Davis. He attended the Benton schools  before...

Joyce M. "Sue" Hoyt

Joyce M. "Sue" Hoyt

Jan 19, 2019

Joyce M.  "Sue" Hoyt, age 92, of  965 Broadway Road, Shickshinny, died at 8:23 a. m. Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Bonham Nursing Center, Register, where she resided since December, 2016.

Born in West Nanticoke on Sept. 20, 1926, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Catherine (Price) Metcalf. She was a 1944  graduate of the...

Clay Austin Strohl

Clay Austin Strohl

Jan 19, 2019

 

Clay Austin Strohl, age 23, 116 Hetlerville Road, Nescopeck , died at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, on Saturday, January 19, 2019. He had been a patient for two weeks.

Born in Lehighton on November 30, 1995, he was the son of Clyde A., Jr. and Brenda (Weiss) Strohl, with whom he resided. He lived in the Mifflinville area...

Larry R. Walters

Larry R. Walters

Jan 18, 2019

 

Larry R. Walters, age 83, of Lakeland, FL, passed away at his home on January 18, 2019 after a lengthy illness.

Born in  Bloomsburg, on October 28, 1935, he was the son of Ralph and Nettie (Weatherill) Walters. He was a 1954 graduate of Bloomsburg High School.

Larry resided in Florida for 38 years, where he was a Praxair,...

Thomas A. Baker

Thomas A. Baker

Jan 18, 2019

Thomas A. Baker, age 88, 630 Scenic Avenue, Bloomsburg  ( Wonderview)  died at 8:40 p. m. Friday, January 18, 2019 at The Gardens At Millville, where he was a guest since December 29, 2018. He was in failing health for the past year.

Born in Danville on July 2, 1930, he was the son of the late Paul S. and...

Myrtle A. Stackhouse

Myrtle A. Stackhouse

Jan 14, 2019

Myrtle A. (Pursel) Stackhouse, age 79, 7564 Columbia Blvd., Berwick and formerly of Bloomsburg died at 10:30 a. m. on Monday January 14, 2019 at the Berwick Hospital Center.

Born in Bloomsburg on August 21, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Mildred (Wolf) Pursel. She graduated from Central Columbia High School in 1957 and attended the...

Robert J. Eshleman, Jr.

Robert J. Eshleman, Jr.

Jan 10, 2019

Robert J. Eshleman, Jr., age 94, of Bloomsburg (Lime Ridge) passed away at his home at 10:25 a.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2019 after an illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Berwick on November 6, 1924, he was the son of Robert J., Sr. and Genevieve (Evans) Eshleman.

An outstanding student, Bob graduated as salutatorian from Berwick High...

David F. "Chico" Bird

David F. "Chico" Bird

Jan 8, 2019

David F. “Chico” Bird, age 67, Orangeville, died unexpectedly at his home at 9:02 p.m Tuesday, January 8, 2019.  

Born in Sunbury on February 6, 1951, he was the son of  Mary N. (Sanders) Bird, Bloomsburg, and the late Edward F. Bird. David graduated from Shikellamy High School, Sunbury.

After graduating, he enlisted into the U.S. Navy and served during...

Charles Edward Hurley, Jr.

Charles Edward Hurley, Jr.

Jan 6, 2019

Charles Edward Hurley, Jr., age 30, of 401 Railroad St., Catawissa, died on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was a patient for six days.

Born in Mahoning Township, Montour County on August 11, 1988, he was the son of Carol C. (Kremser) Fox, with whom he resided and Charles Edward “Butch” Hurley, Berwick....

Fred C. Derr

Fred C. Derr

Jan 2, 2019

Fred C. Derr, age 95, a guest at Elmcroft of Berwick, died at 10:37 p. m. Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville,, where he was admitted earlier in the day.

Born in Scott Township on December 31, 1923, he was a son of the late Arthur C. and Edna (Krum) Derr. His early life was spent...

Ruth L. Weller

Ruth L. Weller

Jan 1, 2019

Ruth L. (Garrow) Weller, age 102, of Boca Raton, Florida died unexpectedly at her home at 12:15 a. m. Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

Born in Danville on November 13, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Ethel (Bennett) Garrow.  Her early life was spent in Danville and she was a 1934 graduate of Danville High School.

Ruth...

Phyllis J. Heacock

Phyllis J. Heacock

Dec 27, 2018

Enjoyed baking, especially pies, and  hosting Sunday family dinners

Phyllis J. (Bitler), age 91, of Millville, passed away peacefully at 1:20 p. m. Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Geisinger Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville, where she was a guest since April 16, 2018.

Born in Iola, Greenwood Township, on July 30, 1927, she was a daughter of the late...

Zella M. Kramer

Zella M. Kramer

Dec 19, 2018

Zella  M. (Troxell) Kramer, age 70,  of 116 Hemlock Lane, Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at her home.

Born in Montoursville on June 20, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Archie T. and Catherine (Arnold) Troxell. She was a 1966 graduate of Montoursville High School and resided in Bloomsburg since 1983.

Zella was employed as...

Roy I Yeager

Roy I Yeager

Dec 15, 2018

Roy I. Yeager, age 86, of 397 Bear Gap Road, Elysburg, died at his home at 9:14 a. m. Saturday, December 15, 2018 after  having been  in failing health for six months.

Born in Cleveland Township on February 12, 1932, he was a son of the late John and Florence (Artley) Yeager. He attended the former Wynn's School at Bear...

Janette E. Mariano

Janette E. Mariano

Dec 2, 2018

Janette E. Mariano, age 90, of Bloomsburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 2, 2018. She had been a resident of Scott Township for more than 30 years.

Born on March 3, 1928 in Coal Township, Northumberland county, a daughter of the late Leon and Rose (Grushkanski) Chekanski . She was the baby of seven siblings.

On September 1, 1945...

John L. "Monk" Kingston

John L. "Monk" Kingston

Nov 30, 2018

John L. "Monk" Kingston, Sr., age 63, of 420 West Street, Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 and was pronounced dead at 4:35 p. m.

Born in Bloomsburg on Nov. 28, 1955, he was a son of the late Donald and Erma (Steinruck) Kingston. His early life was spent in Catawissa and he has resided...

Rolland G. Raber

Rolland G. Raber

Nov 16, 2018

Rolland G. Raber, age 71, of 1159 Lightstreet Rd., Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly of a heart attack in the emergency room of the Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital at 11:34 a. m. Friday, November 16, 2018.

Born in Berwick on April 5, 1947, he was the son of Clifford  R. and Laura A. (Nevel) Raber. He resided in Bloomsburg for many years. After graduating...

Russel O. "Pappy" Roberts

Russel O. "Pappy" Roberts

Nov 11, 2018

Russel O. "Pappy" Roberts, age 82, of  91 Schoolhouse Road, Bloomsburg, died at his home Sunday morning, November 11, 2018 after an illness of two years.

Born in Bloomsburg on May 6, 1936, he was the son of the late Henry R. and Helen (West) Roberts.  A lifelong resident of Bloomsburg, he was a 1954 graduate  of Bloomsburg High School.

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William Miller Millar

William Miller Millar

Nov 6, 2018

William Miller Millar, age 93, formerly of Danville and  New Providence and Summit, New Jersey, died at the Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Born in Washington, D. C. on May 28, 1925, he was a son of the late Julian Zimmerman and Dolores (Miller) Millar. He resided in New Jersey much of his life before...