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.

  • Michael Kerr Madish
    Loving husband, father and grandfather, Michael Kerr Madish, age 68, of Berwick passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, after a long-term battle with lung cancer, heart disease and COPD. Mike passed peacefully surrounded by his family.   Born in East Liverpool, Ohio on December 25, 1956, he was the son… Continue reading Michael Kerr Madish
  • Matthew J. Turowski, Jr.
    Matthew J. Turowski, Jr., age 79, of Nescopeck Township passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home with his dog Spiffy by his side. Born in Wilkes-Barre on June 12, 1945, he was the son of the late Josephine S. (Sokoloski) and Matthew J. Turowski, Sr. After graduating high school, he furthered his… Continue reading Matthew J. Turowski, Jr.
  • Mary Ann Schalles
    Mary Ann Schalles, age 89, of Danville, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Emmanuel Center, Danville. Born in Nescopeck on March 19, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Doretta (Kishbaugh) Schalles. She was a graduate of Nescopeck High School, class of 1953 and continued her education at Bloomsburg State… Continue reading Mary Ann Schalles
  • John R. Whitebread
    John R. Whitebread, age 74, of Berwick went home with the Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by his family. Born in Berwick on September 11, 1950, he was a son of the late Raymond E. and Shirley J. (Travelpiece) Whitebread. He was a graduate of Berwick High School… Continue reading John R. Whitebread
  • Rose M. Capato
    Rose M. Capato, age 92, of Nescopeck passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Philadelphia on March 22, 1932, she was the last living child born to the late Carlo and Maria Ciabattoni. She was a graduate of Southern High School, Philadelphia, class of 1949.… Continue reading Rose M. Capato
  • Charles F. Joline Jr
    Charles F. Joline Jr, age 87, passed away on February 2, 2025, at the Gardens of Orangeville. There will be no public services at this time. A full obituary will be published at a later time. Heller Funeral Home LLC, Nescopeck is assisting his family. 
  • Linda Lou Frankford
    Linda Lou Frankford, age 83, passed away on January 31, 2025, after a tough 9-year battle with cancer. Born on November 19, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Mrytle (Fromm) Stump. She married her husband Eugene, on September 23, 1941. They had 56 years of marriage together, until Eugenes passing on… Continue reading Linda Lou Frankford
  • Helen F. Snyder
    Helen F. Snyder, age 100, of Berwick passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Glenbrook Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Born in West Hazleton on October 5, 1924, she was the last living of 6 children born to the late John F. and Marion (Fetzer) Buchman. She attended school in Berwick and Hazleton Area… Continue reading Helen F. Snyder
  • Margaret A. Serafin
    Margaret A. Serafin, age 87, of Nescopeck passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Glenbrook Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Born in Philadelphia on June 14, 1937, she was the last living of 4 children born to the late Lawrence and Helen (Patterson) Powers. She was a graduate of Mastbaum Jules ATVS, class of… Continue reading Margaret A. Serafin
  • Cindy P. Strawbridge
    Cindy P. Strawbridge, age 69, of Bloomsburg passed away on January 22, 2025, at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. Born in Alexandria, VA on March 4, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Colleen M. (Mosser) Powlus. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, class of 1973. Cindy worked for Stetler Insurance, Danville… Continue reading Cindy P. Strawbridge
  • 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
  • Michael J. Wargo Sr
    It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Michael J. Wargo Sr of Fairmount Township, who left us on January 14, 2025, at his home peacefully at the age of 74. Born on September 13,1950 in Nanticoke, Michael graduated from Newport High School, class of 1969. He went on to enlist in… Continue reading Michael J. Wargo Sr
  • 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

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