Obituaries

  • Deborah A. Toole
    Deborah A. Toole, age 66, of Berwick, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Glenbrook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Berwick. Born in Lake Charles, LA on June 8, 1957, she was the daughter of the late James W. Toole and Lorraine (Deroun) Lipovsky. She was a graduate from Bloomsburg High School. She furthered her… Continue reading Deborah A. Toole
  • Reese T. Smith
    Reese T. Smith, age 62, of Benton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 29, 2024. Born in Manchester, England on August 29, 1961, he was the son of Charles T. Smith of Lancaster, and the late Dorothy B. (Leedom) Smith. He attended Abraham Lincoln High School, in Philadelphia. After graduating, he furthered his education by… Continue reading Reese T. Smith
  • Patricia A. Knittle
    Patricia A. Knittle, age 68, of Bloomsburg passed away on April 25, 2024, at The Gardens of Orangeville. Born in Bloomsburg on April 14, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mildred (Boop) Knittle. She attended Central Columbia High School, class of 1974. She worked for many years at several different manufacturing… Continue reading Patricia A. Knittle
  • JACQUELINE MAE (BOYLES) WILLIAMS
     It is with heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss that we announce the passing of Jacqueline Mae (Boyles) Williams, a loving wife and mother, devoted friend, cherished grandmother, and a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many. Jacqueline, affectionately known as Jackie, embraced life with enthusiasm and grace, finding joy in the… Continue reading JACQUELINE MAE (BOYLES) WILLIAMS
  • Jean “Jai” Casaldi
    On April 18, 2024, the physical world lost Jean Marie Casaldi, known by her loved ones and friends as “Jai” short for Jaianniah. Jean Marie Casaldi was born in Oak Park, IL as Jean Marie Johnsen to Donna Marie (Hartely) Johnsen of Illinois and the late Richard G Johnsen. She spent the first five years… Continue reading Jean “Jai” Casaldi
  • Michele L. Groshek
    Michele L. Groshek, age 60, of Orangeville passed away on Wednesday April 17, 2024, at home. Born in Berwick on September 27, 1963, she was the daughter of Janet (Slusser) Carey, Lightstreet and late William Carey. She attended Central Columbia High School, class of 1981. After graduating she became a Medical Transcriptionist and worked for… Continue reading Michele L. Groshek
  • Janet E. Eckert
    Janet E. Eckert, age 85, of Berwick passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in Sugarloaf on June 16, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Harold W and Pearl A. (Welsh) Shaffer. She attended Berwick High School, class of 1956. Shortly thereafter, she was… Continue reading Janet E. Eckert
  • Yvonne F. Kishbaugh
    Yvonne “Bonnie” Kishbaugh, age 87, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Glen Brook Rehab and Health Care, with her family by her side. Born at home in Nescopeck on September 14, 1936, she was a daughter of the late John M. and Cleo M. (Beish) Pettit. She was a graduate of Nescopeck High… Continue reading Yvonne F. Kishbaugh
  • Dustin E. Hunter
    Dusty was called home by his Lord and Savior on Monday April 8, 2024, while surrounded by his family, friends and best friend, Ginger, to the big fishing hole in the sky. He was a wonderful friend to many and was loved by all who were lucky enough to know him. Dusty, born on September… Continue reading Dustin E. Hunter
  • Sharon M. Bentler
    Sharon Michelle Bentler, 51, of Harrisburg PA passed away on April 7, 2024, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She was born at Berwick Hospital on April 2, 1973, to parents, Diane Jensen and Robert White Jr. Sharon lived with her mother Diane, and grandfather Ellis Myers, Uncle Kevin, and Aunt Joanne in Dorrance until… Continue reading Sharon M. Bentler
  • Willard E. Moyer
    Willard E. Moyer, age 80 of Berwick passed away on April 5, 2024, with his family and his cat “Theo” by his side. Born in Hobbie on February 7, 1944, he was a son of the late Emerson A. and Beatrice E. (Hoch) Moyer. He was a graduate of Nescopeck High School, class of 1962,… Continue reading Willard E. Moyer
  • Bonita Joy Craig
    Bonita Joy Craig, 58, joined her mother in eternal peace on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024. She was born, January 6th, 1966, to Joseph Leon Young Jr. and the late LuElla Lena (Burman) Young. Married, November 17th, 1984, she walked through life with her soulmate, her husband of 39 years, Oscar John Craig. Bonita appreciated the… Continue reading Bonita Joy Craig
  • Harold “Ned” Slusser
    Harold N. Slusser, age 89, passed away on Saturday March 30, 2024, at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Health Care, Berwick. Born in Berwick on May 31, 1934, he was the son of the late Harold I. and Arlene I. (Painter) Slusser. He graduated from Nescopeck High School, class of 1953, and served in the Berwick… Continue reading Harold “Ned” Slusser
  • Robert R. Howells
    Robert R. Howells, age 73, of Berwick passed away on Wednesday March 27, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Coaldale on July 14, 1950, he was the son of the late Arthur and Margaret (Zubey) Howells. He graduated from Tamaqua High School, class of 1968. In 1969, he joined the Marine Corps and… Continue reading Robert R. Howells
  • Francis G. Crossley
    Francis G. Crossley, 68, of Berwick passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Glen Brook Nursing and Rehab with his family by his side. Born in Danville on April 8, 1955, he was a son of the late Francis A. and Mae I. (Fry) Crossley. He graduated from Danville High School and worked for… Continue reading Francis G. Crossley
  • Arthur V. Dice
    Arthur V. Dice, age 76, of Rock Glen passed away on March 20, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born in Hazleton on June 25, 1947, he was the son of the late Arthur and Ida (Knepper) Dice.  Arthur graduated from Hazleton High School. He found a love for cars and became an autobody… Continue reading Arthur V. Dice
  • Faith Whitmire
    Faith Whitmire, age 96, of Mifflinville went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.  Faith was born on March 31, 1927, in Lancaster, a daughter of the late Rev. Lloyd and Susan Martin. She graduated from Catawissa High School in 1945 and earned a beautician degree from Empire Beauty School. She was… Continue reading Faith Whitmire
  • Steve T. Bartkowiak
    Steve T. Bartkowiak, age 95, of Berwick passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Grandview Nursing and Rehab, Danville. Born in Nanticoke on November 6, 1928, he was a son of the late Steve and Mary (Kluss) Bartkowiak. He attended elementary school in Nanticoke and graduated from Newport Township High School, class of 1946.… Continue reading Steve T. Bartkowiak
  • Paul Reibsome
    Paul Reibsome, age 74, of Berwick passed away on March 09, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Greeley on June 22, 1949, he was the son of the late William B. “Cowboy” and MaryJane (Hatz) Reibsome. Paul attended Danville High School. In his younger years he worked for Molded Materials in Ridgway, Elk… Continue reading Paul Reibsome
  • Brandon L. Terry
    Brandon Lee Terry, age 30, of Nescopeck passed away at home on Wednesday, March 06, 2024, after losing his battling with cancer. Born June 26, 1993, at Berwick Hospital, he was the son of Robert and Barbara Terry Sr. Brandon graduated from Berwick Area High School, class of 2011. Brandon had a love for the… Continue reading Brandon L. Terry

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