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.

  • 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
  • JOAN MARIE KELCHNER
    Enjoyed singing, gardening, and family Joan M. Kelchner, 85 went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 6, 2025, surrounded by her family, at Glenbrook Retirement Village. Born December 26, 1939 in Berwick Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Susan (Gower) and Preston Hampton. She attended Berwick Schools, where her passion for reading… Continue reading JOAN MARIE KELCHNER
  • Joseph J. Venditti
    It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph J. Venditti, Sr, age 94, of Berwick passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. “Dutch” to some, “Dad” to his children, and “Pop Pop” to his beloved grandchildren whom he adored. Born in Berwick on April 6, 1931, he was a son of… Continue reading Joseph J. Venditti
  • Julie R. Kelley
    Julie R. Kelley, age 76, of Shickshinny, PA, formerly of Arlington, MA, passed away on July 22, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Born in Arlington, MA on May 4, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Allen and Dorothy Button. She attended St Agnes school and for several years was a home… Continue reading Julie R. Kelley
  • Diane E. Showers
    Diane E. Showers, age 65, of Millville passed away Tuesday July 22, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Berwick on December 26, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Glenn R. Houck and Patricia A. (Shultz) Terwilliger. She graduated from Berwick High School, class of 1979 and furthered her education by earning… Continue reading Diane E. Showers
  • Carol A. (Fink) Smetana
    Carol A. (Fink) Smetana, age 87, of Pond Hill passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Mountain Top Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born at home in Nuangola on December 29, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Lenore (Bigger) Fink. Carol graduated from Newport Township High School in 1955 and continued… Continue reading Carol A. (Fink) Smetana
  • Jerry L. Slowick
    Jerry L Slowick, age 75, of Berwick, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born at home in Berwick on June 24, 1950, he was a son of the late Joseph Jr and Florence (Keck) Slowick. He graduated from Berwick High School in 1968 and continued his education at Bloomsburg… Continue reading Jerry L. Slowick
  • Frank E. DiFebo
    Frank E. DiFebo, age 70, of Berwick passed away Sunday July 13, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Berwick on August 11, 1954, he was the son of the late Leo and Donna M. (Chamberlain) DiFebo. He attended Berwick Area Schools and Columbia Montour Area Vocational Technical School. He worked for Deluxe Homes… Continue reading Frank E. DiFebo
  • Virginia J. Phillips
    Virginia J. Phillips, age 78, of Berwick passed away Friday July 11, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Berwick on December 2, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Paul J. Yachimowski, Sr. and Eleanor E. (Jaskiewicz) Higgins. She attended Berwick Area High School. She worked for many local factories over the… Continue reading Virginia J. Phillips
  • Mary E. Martz
    It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Martz. She passed away on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, surrounded by the compassionate care of the staff at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Berwick. Throughout her 95 years, Mary exemplified strength, love, and selflessness as a devoted woman of God.… Continue reading Mary E. Martz

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