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.

  • 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
  • Shirley D. Kishbaugh
    Shirley D. Kishbaugh, age 95, of Nescopeck Township passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, with her family by her side. Born in Berwick on September 26, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Johns and Lorena M. (Gerton) Dietterick. She was raised and educated in Briar Creek.… Continue reading Shirley D. Kishbaugh
  • Kenneth E. Benscoter
    Kenneth passed Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a short illness. He was the son of the late Robert and Margaret (Smith) Benscoter. He was a longtime Wise employee and an avid outdoorsman. He leaves behind his daughter Tammy Taney and husband Jason and grandchildren, Shickshinny PA. He is also survived by three brothers and numerous… Continue reading Kenneth E. Benscoter
  • Roger P. Stout
    Roger P. Stout, age 72, of Nescopeck passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Berwick on March 9, 1953, he was one of 9 children born to the late Richard F. and Marjorie P. (Turner) Stout, Sr. Raised in the Wapwallopen area and attended school in Nescopeck. For… Continue reading Roger P. Stout
  • David G. Daubert, Jr
    David G. Daubert, Jr, age 49, of Liberty and formerly of Berwick, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was at his daughter’s home, surrounded by his family. Born in Hazleton on December 8, 1975, he was a son of the late David G. and Susan (Hons) Daubert, Sr. He was raised and educated in… Continue reading David G. Daubert, Jr
  • Ruby A. Lawall
    Ruby A. Lawall, age 89, of Berwick passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Bloomsburg, on December 10, 1935, she was the last living of 4 children born to the late G. Frank and Daisy A. (Yeager) Moyle. She was a graduate of Bloomsburg High School, class of… Continue reading Ruby A. Lawall
  • Jessie M. Hosler
    Jessie M. Hosler, age 98, of Bloomsburg passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living, Bloomsburg. Born in Berwick on June 18, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Philip and Jessie M. (Cope) Seely. She was educated in Berwick schools. She was a devoted wife and mother who dedicated her time… Continue reading Jessie M. Hosler

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