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.

  • Ruth L. Walters
    Ruth L. Walters, 101, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, at the Gardens at Orangeville. Ruth was born on July 20, 1923, in Danville, the daughter of the late Stewart and Effie (Stetler) Steinruck. Ruth married her husband LaRue C. Walters on June 21, 1943, who preceded her in death. They celebrated 63 years… Continue reading Ruth L. Walters
  • Strate N. Marinakos
    Strate N. Marinakos, age 73, of Drums passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. His loving wife and son were by his side. Born in Berwick on March 8, 1951, he was the son of the late Nikitas E. and Elene N. (Kokkoros) Marinakos. He was a graduate of Berwick… Continue reading Strate N. Marinakos
  • Gary Lee Hampton
    Gary Lee Hampton, age 81, of Nescopeck, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024. Born on August 4, 1943, Gary was a devoted servant of the Lord and a cherished parishioner of Cross Point Bible Church in Berwick for 30 years. Gary honorably served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy… Continue reading Gary Lee Hampton
  • David L. Schechterly
    David L. Schechterly, age 56, of Berwick passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at home. He was born in Bloomsburg on December 29, 1967, and was a graduate of Berwick High School, class of 1986. Dave worked at Amcor Flexibles North America, Hazleton, PA. He was a member of the Berwick Art Association,… Continue reading David L. Schechterly
  • Derl E. Brown
    Derl E. Brown, age 94, of Mifflinville passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Nescopeck on September 30, 1930, he was a son of the late Harold A. and Ethel V. (Hunter) Brown. He attended Nescopeck Schools, and later, served in the U. S. Army… Continue reading Derl E. Brown
  • Ray E. Dawson
    Ray E. Dawson, 89, of Nescopeck, passed away on Thursday October 3, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by his loving family. Born at home in Wapwallopen on March 6, 1935, he was the son of the late Ardina M. (Weiss) and Lawrence Dawson, Sr. He was a graduate of Nescopeck High School, class… Continue reading Ray E. Dawson
  • William J. Zidek
    William “Bill” Zidek, age 83, of Bloomsburg passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Pottsville surrounded by family. Born in Nanticoke on August 27, 1941, he was the son of the late William M. and Mary (Slavick) Zidek. He was a graduate of Newport High School, class of 1959. Bill… Continue reading William J. Zidek
  • Brian D. Miller
    Brian D. Miller, age 66, of Berwick passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. Born in Berwick on February 24, 1958, he was the son of Frances R. (Hottenstein) Miller and the late Thomas D. Miller. He was a graduate of Berwick High School, class of 1976. For over 20 years,… Continue reading Brian D. Miller
  • Geraldine A. (Sabatino) Wozniak
    Geraldine “Jeri” Ann Wozniak, beloved mother, grandmother/nanny, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on September 24, 2024, at Emmanuel Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Danville. Born on August 6, 1930, to the late Mildred Emilia (Barbotti) and John Sabatino, Geraldine lived a life full of love, devotion, and service to her… Continue reading Geraldine A. (Sabatino) Wozniak
  • Minerva Alameda
    Minerva Alameda, age 74, of Berwick passed away on September 23, 2024, at her home. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico, the daughter of Flora M. Lopez, Puerto Rico. She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Johanna Valle of Bronx, NY and several brothers and sisters. At her request there will be… Continue reading Minerva Alameda
  • William G. Weeks
    William G. Weeks, age 92, of Hobbie passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Mountaintop Rehab and Health Care. Born in Freeland, PA on September 5, 1932, he was a son of the late William H. and Ida R. (Horn) Weeks. Bill attended West Hazleton High School. He served in the U. S. Army… Continue reading William G. Weeks
  • Gail B. Amendola-Trefsger
    Gail B. Amendola-Trefsger, age 79, of Mifflinville passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brooklyn, NY on February 13, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Vivian (Feldman) Amendola. She was a graduate of Midwood High School, Brooklyn, NY, class of 1963.… Continue reading Gail B. Amendola-Trefsger
  • Kelci P. Jones
    Kelci Pamela Jones, age 36, of Nanticoke passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Born in Kingston on July 23, 1988, she was the daughter of Kevin D. Jones, Nanticoke and April Lopez. Kelci resided in Nanticoke her entire life and attended Nanticoke Schools. She loved to go Geo tracking, metal detecting, kayaking, fishing,… Continue reading Kelci P. Jones
  • Carolyn A. Gensel
    Carolyn A. Gensel, age 89, of Shickshinny passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Celebration Villa where she was a guest for the past six months. Born in Shickshinny on April 4, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Helen E (Doletski) Rupinski. She graduated from Berwick High School. Over… Continue reading Carolyn A. Gensel
  • Oscar E. Drasher
    Oscar E. “Buzzy” Drasher, of Hobbie passed away on September 15, 2024, just six days prior to his 92nd birthday, at his home. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born in Drums on September 21, 1932, he was the last living of 5 children born to the late William E. and Ruby (Brown) Drasher… Continue reading Oscar E. Drasher
  • Eileen J. Switzer
    Eileen J. Switzer, age 90, of Berwick passed away on September 15, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Berwick on August 13, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William “Frank” and Lillian (Vivian) Titus. Eileen retired from Berwick Industries, prior to that she worked at the YMCA, Berwick. Her favorite hobby… Continue reading Eileen J. Switzer
  • Alexander James Anthony
    Alexander James Anthony, age 3, gained his wings on September 12, 2024, at Boston Children’s Hospital, Massachusetts. He was born in Berwick on June 4, 2021, to Jeffrey R. Anthony and Desiree D. Johnson of Berwick. Alexander was a warrior. He was born with Hyperplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and he fought like a soldier… Continue reading Alexander James Anthony
  • Dorothy M. Farrell
    Dorothy M. Farrell, age 81, of Berwick passed away on September 12, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Bloomsburg on August 13, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Carl and Louis L. Longenberger. Dorothy was a seamstress for Milco Industries for many years before retiring. Dorothy enjoyed doing word searches,… Continue reading Dorothy M. Farrell
  • Diane M. Thomas
    Diane M. Thomas, age 56, of Berwick passed away on September 10, 2024, at the Gardens at Millville. Born in Berwick on September 15, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Saundra M.  (Collins) Albertson. She was a graduate of Berwick Area High School. Diane worked at Dalo’s Bakery for the… Continue reading Diane M. Thomas
  • Mark A. Prueitt
    Mark A. Prueitt, age 65, of Briar Creek passed away on September 8, 2024, at his home. Born in Berwick on April 29, 1959, he was the son of Janice L (Hutchings) Prueitt, Berwick and the late Paul M. Prueitt. He was a graduate of Berwick Area High School, class of 1978. Mark worked for… Continue reading Mark A. Prueitt

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