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.

  • Charles R. Barnes
    Charles “Butch” Barnes, age 77, of Mifflinville, PA, passed away January 17, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Butch was born on February 8,1947; he was one of four sons born to the late Livingston and Leila (Spaid) Barnes of Mifflinville. Butch graduated from Central Columbia High School in 1965 and served in the Army National… Continue reading Charles R. Barnes
  • Eloise M. Miller
    Eloise M. Miller, age 98, of Berwick passed away on January 8, 2025, at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. Born in Berwick on May 12, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Vida (Adams) Belles. She attended a one-room schoolhouse in Evansville until eighth grade and was a graduate of Berwick High School, class… Continue reading Eloise M. Miller
  • Larry A. Yeager
    Larry A. Yeager, age 88, of Mifflinville went home with the Lord on January 5, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Nescopeck on July 23, 1936, he was a son of the late Cleo H. and Irene F. (Sitler) Yeager. He was a graduate of Mifflinville High School, class of 1956. In 1959,… Continue reading Larry A. Yeager
  • Gladys Readler
    Gladys Readler’s family sorrowfully announces her death on the evening of Saturday, January 4, 2025.  Her humor, love, and strength are sorely missed. At the very respectful 94 years, Gladys Readler has completed just shy of one century of happy, productive life.  A prodigious legacy of six grandchildren (and one deceased), thirteen great grandchildren, and… Continue reading Gladys Readler
  • Patricia A. Avery
    Patricia A. Avery, age 83, of Hobbie passed away on January 2, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, with her loving husband and daughter by her side. Born in Hollenback Twp on May 4, 1941, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Ruth V. (Hess) Heller. She attended Nescopeck High School… Continue reading Patricia A. Avery
  • Ernest E. Lynn
    Ernest E. Lynn, age 91, of Nescopeck passed away on January 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.   Born in Berwick on February 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Arthur A. and Ethel M. (Paden) Lynn. Ernie and his 8 siblings were raised and worked on his family’s farm in Nescopeck… Continue reading Ernest E. Lynn
  • Juliann Bree Tompkins
    Every once in a while, a special someone is born and their journey on earth is only meant to be shared for a short time. In such cases, the life lived – however brief – is lived so well that it has tremendous impact on everyone.  Juliann was one such person. While only here for… Continue reading Juliann Bree Tompkins
  • Mary Ellen Farrell
    Mary Ellen Farrell, age 88, of Briar Creek, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at her home. Born in Evansville on August 21, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Doyle J. and Mary R. (Adams) Keck. She was a graduate of Berwick High School, class of 1954. After graduation, she was… Continue reading Mary Ellen Farrell
  • Jay A. Graves
    Jay A. Graves, age 71, of Berwick passed away on Friday December 27, 2024, at his home. Born in Nanticoke on November 28, 1953, he was the son of the late Albert and Josephine (Capiece) Graves. He graduated from John S Fine High School, class of 1972.  For 34 years, Jay worked for Berwick Offray… Continue reading Jay A. Graves
  • Aurora Lynn Rowlands
    Aurora Lynn Rowlands, 31, of Danville passed away quietly at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Tulsa, OK on February 24, 1993, she was the daughter of Lisa M Kinney of Danville and Jack L Rowlands of Kentucky. Aurora was baptized at St Joseph Catholic Church, Berwick. As a Mosaic Trisomy 22 syndrome baby, she… Continue reading Aurora Lynn Rowlands
  • Raymond C. Straub
    Raymond C. Straub, age 53, of Coal Township passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Northumberland on April 11, 1971, he was one of 5 children born to the late Benjamin F. and Elsie L. (Foust) Straub Sr. He graduated from Shamokin Area High School. For over 25… Continue reading Raymond C. Straub
  • Carl F. Stair
    Carl F. Stair, age 93, of Nescopeck passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, with his family by his side. Born in Newport Township on April 1, 1931, he was a son of the late Bruce and Esther (Rinehimer) Stair. He was a graduate of Newport Township High School and… Continue reading Carl F. Stair
  • Robert M. Bryant
    Robert M. Bryant, age 38, of Shamokin, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Baltimore, MD on December 16, 1986, Robert graduated from Patasco High School in Maryland, class of 2005. He began at a young age working hard and making people smile. He moved… Continue reading Robert M. Bryant
  • William E. Van Riper
    William E. Van Riper, age 81, of Berwick passed away on December 12, 2024, at Celebration Villa of Berwick. Born in Glenridge, NJ on March 3, 1943, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Claire M. (McFadden) Van Riper. He was a graduate of Bloomfield High School, NJ. After graduating, William served… Continue reading William E. Van Riper
  • Melody D. Fuller
    Melody D. Fuller, age 66, passed away on Monday December 9, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Nanticoke on July 1, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Helen (Makar) Tensa. She was a graduate of Columbia Montour Area Vocational Technical School, class of 1976. She owned her own… Continue reading Melody D. Fuller
  • Andrea M. (Chamberlain) Ridall
    Devoted mother, Enjoyed Music and Travelling Andrea M. (Chamberlain) Ridall, 48 years young, passed away on Saturday, December 7th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, after losing her courageous 2 plus year battle with cancer. Born in Bloomsburg on October 7th, 1976, she was the dedicated daughter of Melva J. (Allen) Chamberlain and the late Larry… Continue reading Andrea M. (Chamberlain) Ridall
  • Barbara A. Wildoner
    Barbara A. Wildoner, age 69, of Salem Township, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital Carbon Campus, Lehighton, with her loving family by her side. Born on April 10, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Carolyn A (Rupinski) Gensel. She was a graduate of Northwest Area High… Continue reading Barbara A. Wildoner
  • Rose A. Brown
    Rose A. Brown, age 71, of Berwick passed away on Friday December 6, 2024, at Glenbrook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born in Berwick on September 4, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Rosie (DeFelice) Ipher. She graduated from Berwick High School. Rose worked for the Columbia County Aging Office for 25… Continue reading Rose A. Brown
  • Mark A. Shaw
    Mark A. Shaw, age 69, of Hollenback Township passed away on December 5, 2024. Born in Nanticoke on May 9, 1955, he was the son of the late Vaughn F. and Pearl M. (Fink) Shaw. He was a graduate of Columbia Montour Area Vocational Technical School, machinist class of 1973. Mark was a territory supervisor… Continue reading Mark A. Shaw
  • Crystal L Pennypacker
    Crystal L Pennypacker, age 45, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Danville on August 31, 1979, she was a daughter of Cynthia (Stabley) Hawkins and the late Randall S. Gumpy. She attended Columbia Montour Vocational Technical School. She was employed at Patriot Metal Products, Inc until her… Continue reading Crystal L Pennypacker

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