Obituaries

  • 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
  • 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
  • William D’Angelo
    William D’Angelo, age 78, of Berwick passed away peacefully on March 05, 2024, at his home. Born in Philadelphia on January 3, 1946, he was the son of the late Anthony and Margaret (Kronbauer) D’Angelo. William was raised and educated in the Philadelphia area. In his younger years he worked with his father at Bill’s… Continue reading William D’Angelo
  • Bryan M. Norris
    Bryan M. Norris, age 44, of Philadelphia formerly Mifflinville, passed away on March 03, 2024 in Philadelphia. Born in Wilkes-Barre on March 06, 1979, he was the son of Eileen M. (Crawford) Norris, Mifflinville and late William J. Norris. He graduated from Central Columbia High School in 1997. Bryan was a cook for Olive Garden… Continue reading Bryan M. Norris
  • Robert J. Smith Jr.
    Robert J. Smith Jr., age 21, of Benton, passed away unexpectedly on March 01, 2024, at his home. Born in Berwick on April 1, 2002, he was the son of Robert and Cara (Renaud) Smith of Benton. He attended West Side Vo tech. Robert was a packing associate for Altium for a while. In his… Continue reading Robert J. Smith Jr.
  • Thomas J. Zelinske
    Thomas J. Zelinske, a loving husband, father, “Pop” and friend, age 81, of Mountaintop passed away peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. He was surrounded by his family. Born in Wilkes-Barre on July 7, 1942, he was the last surviving child of the… Continue reading Thomas J. Zelinske
  • Sally A. Zeiser
    Sally A. Zeiser, age 87, passed away Friday March 1, 2024, at her home. Born in Nescopeck, on April 07, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Edgar “Ted” and Gertrude (Thomas) Fenstermacher. She was a graduate of Nescopeck High School. She worked as a laborer at Consolidated Cigar, Berwick and later worked for… Continue reading Sally A. Zeiser
  • Robert J. Licina Jr.
    Robert J. Licina Jr, age 66, of Nescopeck Twp, passed away February 27, 2024, at his home. Born in North Braddock, Pennsylvania on February 14, 1958, he was the son of the late Robert J. Licina Sr and Jean (Stevenson) Rich. He was a graduate of General Braddock High School in Braddock, PA in 1976.… Continue reading Robert J. Licina Jr.

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