Obituaries

Obituaries are listed in chronological order by date of death or can be found through the search bar at the bottom of the page.

  • Richard W. Dent
    Richard Wayne Dent, age 80, of Salem Twp. passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at his home. Born in Berwick on December 25, 1944, he was a son of the late Glen and Phyllis (Slusser) Dent. He was a graduate of Berwick Area Senior High School, class of 1964. He served honorably in… Continue reading Richard W. Dent
  • Phyllis D. Travelpiece
    Phyllis D. Travelpiece, age 97, of Hobbie passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025, at The Gardens at Millville. Born in Berwick on December 11, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Grassley and Carl Davis. On July 20, 1946, she married her loving husband, Luther Ray Travelpiece. They celebrated 52 years… Continue reading Phyllis D. Travelpiece
  • Annelene “Annie” Reinken
    Annelene Reinken, age 96, of Berwick passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Glenbrook Rehabilitation and Healthcare, with her family by her side. Born in Germany on November 11, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Erwin Reinken and Emma Reinken Hunsinger. She was raised and graduated from high school in Frankfort Germany.… Continue reading Annelene “Annie” Reinken
  • Marie Elliott
    The family of Marie Elliott is sad to announce that she passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was 91 years old. Born in Exeter on October 10, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna (Marstell) Nocera Cerulli. She resided in Shickshinny… Continue reading Marie Elliott
  • David C. McMurtrie
    David C. McMurtrie, age 82, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Glenbrook Rehab and Nursing, Berwick, with his family was by his side. Born at home in Hetlerville on March 22, 1943, he was one of 10 children born to the late Winifred and Calvin “Dale” McMurtrie. He was a graduate of Central… Continue reading David C. McMurtrie
  • Julie C. (Deeley) Martin
    Julie C. (Deeley) Martin, age 55, of Forty-Fort passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Philadelphia on December 29, 1969, she was the daughter of the late Julia Ann (Goodwin) Deeley and Frederick W. Deeley. She graduated from Berwick High School in 1987. She continued her education at… Continue reading Julie C. (Deeley) Martin
  • Thomas M. Slusser
    Thomas M. Slusser, Sr, age 64, of Berwick passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Highlands Healthcare and Rehab in Laporte where he had been residing for the past 6 months. Born in Berwick on September 1, 1961, he was a son of the late Betty A. (Dyer) and Adrian Slusser Sr. He was… Continue reading Thomas M. Slusser
  • Renna M. George
    Renna M. George, age 92, of Berwick passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Forest Hills Rehab and Healthcare Center, Weatherly, surrounded by her family. Born in Berwick on May 14, 1933, she was one of 7 children born to the late Frederick B. and Harriet E. (Keller) Paden. She was raised and educated… Continue reading Renna M. George
  • Martha J. Vargo
    Martha J. Vargo, age 86, of Berwick passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Glenbrook Rehab and Nursing, where she resided for the past 3 years. Born in Berwick on October 28, 1938, she was one of 11 children born to the late Floyd E. and Margaret J. Whitmire. She was a graduate of… Continue reading Martha J. Vargo
  • Elizabeth J. Houseknecht
    Elizabeth J. Houseknecht, age 89, of Berwick passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Glenbrook Nursing and Rehab where she was residing. Born in Sugarloaf Township on September 2, 1936, she was the last living in her immediate family. She was the daughter of the late Darwin and Clara (Wenner) Houseknecht. She was also… Continue reading Elizabeth J. Houseknecht
  • Victoria W. Seidel
    Victoria W. Seidel, age 79, of Berwick passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Glenbrook Nursing and Rehab, Berwick. She was the last of her immediate family. She was the daughter of the late John Boone and Elizabeth (Knittle) Cashner. She was also preceded by a sister, Dolores Parker and brother, John W. Boone.… Continue reading Victoria W. Seidel
  • David W. Ungemach
    David W. Ungemach, age 78, of Berwick passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2025, at Emmanuel Center for Nursing and Rehab, Danville. Born in Berwick on May 14, 1947, he was a son of the late William and Lena “Rosebud” (Golder) Ungemach. He was a graduate of Berwick High School, class of 1965 and continued… Continue reading David W. Ungemach
  • John Vencak
    John Vencak, age 64, of Hobbie passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his home. Born at home in Hobbie on June 16, 1961, he was a son of the late Michael S and Victoria T (Silinski) Vencak. He was a graduate of Berwick High School, class of 1979. For many years John… Continue reading John Vencak
  • Ralph Smolenak
    Ralph Smolenak, 74, of Mountaintop passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. Born in Trevose, PA on April 2, 1951, he was the son of the late John and Ruth (Roberts) Smolenak. He was raised and educated in the Trevose area and served in the US Navy. In the 90’s,… Continue reading Ralph Smolenak
  • Mark C. Eckrote
    Mark C. Eckrote, age 69, of Berwick passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the Gardens at Orangeville. Born in Berwick on December 22, 1955, he was a son of the late Oscar W. and Helen M. Kellner Sachse Eckrote. He was raised in Nescopeck and graduated from Columbia Montour Vo-Tech. He worked as… Continue reading Mark C. Eckrote
  • Roger D. Wood
    Roger D. Wood, age 73, of Berwick passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Glen Brook Rehab and Nursing Center, Berwick.               Born in Geneva, NY, on March 25, 1952, he was a son of the late Jesse and Pauline (Breeder) Wood. He graduated from Berwick High School. Over the years, he worked for… Continue reading Roger D. Wood
  • Jon E. Garrison
    Jon E. Garrison, age 71, of Nescopeck passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Grandview Nursing and Rehab, Danville. Born in Wapwallopen on September 12, 1953, he was a son of the late Elwood and Louise (Brennan) Garrison. He was a graduate of Berwick High School and continued his education at Williamsport Area Community… Continue reading Jon E. Garrison
  • Edward A. Setzer
    Edward A. Setzer, age 66, of Berwick passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Berwick on July 1, 1959, he was the son of Henry Setzer of Berwick and the late Donna (Brown) Setzer. He attended Berwick High School and served in the National Guard. In his… Continue reading Edward A. Setzer
  • Bonnie Lee (Grasley) Swafford
    Bonnie Lee (Grasley) Swafford, of Nescopeck, went home with the Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Born on July 11, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Dorothy Grasley. Bonnie graduated from Berwick High School in 1962 and married the late Tim Swafford shortly after. She welcomed her only child, Danny, into… Continue reading Bonnie Lee (Grasley) Swafford
  • Pamela J. Brittain
    Pamela J. Brittain, age 61, of Fairmount Township passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, with her loving family by her side. Born in Bloomsburg on January 6, 1964, she was a daughter of the late Charles F. and Amelia (Culp) Davis. She was a graduate of Northwest Area High… Continue reading Pamela J. Brittain

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