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.

  • Nancy E. Rinehimer
    Nancy E. Rinehimer, age 86, lifelong resident of Slocum Township passed away on November 17, 2024, at home. Born in Nanticoke on December 30, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Carlton and Madge (Fairchild) Rinehimer. She graduated from Newport Township High School and furthered her education in nursing school, earning her degree as… Continue reading Nancy E. Rinehimer
  • Thomas L. Gunther
    Thomas L. Gunther, age 91, of Berwick passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at his home. Born in Berwick on November 2, 1933, he was the son of the late Arron and Florence (Smith) Gunther. In his younger years, he was a special police officer for Berwick.  Later, he worked for multiplex and retired… Continue reading Thomas L. Gunther
  • John W. Cope
    John “Jack” Cope, age 73, of Bloomsburg passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Born in Catawissa on September 22, 1951, he was the son of the late Ralph W. and Iva M. (Bittenbender) Cope. He was a graduate of Central Columbia, class of 1969. As a young adult, he… Continue reading John W. Cope
  • Margaret Powlus
    Caregiver devoted to family      Margaret Powlus, 96, of Nescopeck passed away on November 13, 2024, at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, Bloomsburg, PA.      She was born on February 13, 1928, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Gaydosh) Robsock.  Margaret was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She regularly spent time in prayer… Continue reading Margaret Powlus
  • Russell E. Ryman
    Russell E. Ryman, age 80, of Nescopeck Township passed away on November 5, 2024, at Fritzingertown Senior Living Community, Drums, where he was a guest since September. Born on June 15, 1944, in Nescopeck Township, he was the son of the late Ross G. and Dora M. (Eisenhower) Ryman. He attended Nescopeck High School. Russell… Continue reading Russell E. Ryman
  • David A. Thoen
    On October 30, 2024, David A. Thoen, a proud resident of Benton, PA, after a valiant battle,succumbed to “the hockabutis”—a condition he concocted that he described with such flair thatwe almost believed it was real. Born October 13, 1956, David was a master storyteller and theking of corny jokes, always laughing at his own punchlines… Continue reading David A. Thoen
  • R. Joyce Cole
    R. Joyce Cole, age 96, of Bloomsburg passed away on Saturday morning, October 26, 2024, at Celebration Villa, where she was a guest for the past year. Born in Bloomsburg on September 20, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Elias E. and Rita C. (Golder) McHenry. She was a graduate of Bloomsburg High… Continue reading R. Joyce Cole
  • Arthur C. Rinehimer
    Arthur C. Rinehimer, age 93, of Bloomsburg passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Gardens at Orangeville where he was a guest for the past two years. Born in Dorrance Township on October 19, 1931, he was a son of the late George and Edith (Stein) Rinehimer. He was a graduate of Newport… Continue reading Arthur C. Rinehimer
  • 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
  • Virginia R. Barnes
    Virginia R. Barnes, age 85, of Berwick passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville with her loving family by her side. Born in Salem Township on June 3, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Jessie (Cope) Seely. She was a graduate of Berwick High School, class… Continue reading Virginia R. Barnes
  • Robert D. Harrison
    Robert D. “Bobby” Harrison, age 54, of Berwick passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Born December 3, 1969, he was a son of the late Margaret “Peggy” A. (Swinski) and Carl D. Harrison Sr. He graduated from West Side Technical School, Kingston in 1987. Over the years, Robert worked at Cargil, Hazleton, Berwick… Continue reading Robert D. Harrison
  • Dwain M. Straight
    Dwain M. Straight, age 50, of Berwick passed away on October 16, 2024, at his home. Born in Lewisburg on September 22, 1974, he was the son of the late Connie L. (Larue) Straight, and Dean C. Straight Sr and wife Judy, Tower City. He attended Selinsgrove Schools and furthered his education at Susquehanna University.… Continue reading Dwain M. Straight
  • 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

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