Shirley J. Leiby
May 8, 2026
Shirley J. (Reinaker) Leiby, 91, of Danville, passed away peacefully and in her sleep, Friday, May 8, 2026 at Emmanuel Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Danville. Born in Danville on July 8, 1934, she was a daughter to the late Charles D. and Rachel (Churm) Reinaker.
Shirley was a graduate of Danville High School, Class of 1952. On December 31,...
Donald W. Stiner
May 6, 2026
Donald W. Stiner, Sr., 91, of Main Township died at his home on May 6,2026 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 8, 1935, in Susquehanna, PA to Cyril and Vera (Kressler) Stiner.
During high school in Wilmington, Delaware, he learned autobody repair – which he used throughout his life – and graduated from Ramsey High School,...
Patricia "Patsy" Slusser
May 3, 2026
Patricia L. "Patsy" Slusser, 65, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her home.
Patricia was born on Thursday, August 4, 1960 in Hazleton, a daughter of the late Peter Bumbolsky and Anthony and Mary (Surim) McKeegan. She attended schools in the Hazleton area. After 11 years of companionship, Patricia wed her loving husband Jack D. Rodgers III...
Joan L. Martz
May 2, 2026
Joan L. Martz passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Joan was a devoted wife and mother of four who, alongside her husband, Major William H. Martz, raised her family in Japan, the Philippines, and several Air Force bases in the US. Joan was born on May 23, 1934 to Hugh and Julia Kanyok in Duryea, PA. All four of...
Terry L Knorr
Apr 25, 2026
Terry L. Knorr, 77, of Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his home with his family at his side, under the care of Compassus Hospice.
Terry was born on Wednesday, April 28, 1948 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Stanley and Beverly (Myers) Knorr. He graduated from the Bloomsburg High School in 1966. On January 8,...
Craig T. Mervine
Apr 16, 2026
Craig T. Mervine, 78, of Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 16, 2026, at his home. Born in Mount Carmel on January 21, 1948, he was a son to the late Walter and Emily (Blew) Mervine.
Craig was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School, Class of 1966. On May 13, 1972, he wed the love of his life, the former...
Kaitlyn Marie Orshal
Apr 8, 2026
Kaitlyn Orshal, 32, of Bloomsburg, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, a patient of Geisinger Danville.
Kaitlyn was born on October 18, 1993, to Tammy Orshal and the late Heath Campbell. Raised in Sayre, Kait had a vibrant and outgoing spirit. She loved spending time with friends and found great joy in dancing at Studio J throughout her school years, continuing...
Brian Keith Cicik
Apr 5, 2026
Brian Keith Cicik, 47, of Bloomsburg, passed away suddenly Sunday April 5, 2026 at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. Born in Stone Mountain, GA on June 15, 1978, he was the son of the late Kathleen V. (Sharkey) Bamford.
Following high school graduation in 1996, Brian continued his education at the McCann School of Business. He worked for many years as a roofer...
William Donald "Bill" Pegg
Apr 5, 2026
William D. "Bill" Pegg, 82, formerly of Bloomsburg and Berwick, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, a resident Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Health Center, Berwick.
Bill was born on Monday, August 9, 1943 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Arnold J. and Esther (Hilliard) Pegg. He graduated from the former Scott High School, class of 1962. For many years,...
John K. Martin
Apr 4, 2026
John K. Martin, 75, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
John was born on Tuesday, September 5, 1950 in Danville, a son of the late Paul and Betty K. (Kuster) Martin. He graduated from Bloomsburg High School, class of 1969. On October 4, 2008, John married his loving wife, the...
Raymond A. Bauman III
Mar 31, 2026
Raymond A. "Dune" Bauman III, 72, formerly of Bloomsburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, a resident of the Emmanuel Nursing Center, Danville.
Dune was born on Saturday, May 30, 1953 in Bloomsburg, the son of the late Raymond A. Bauman, Jr. and Madalyn Rose (Ent) Bauman. He graduated from Bloomsburg High School, Class of 1971.
Dune was employed by Magee...
Robert William Plass
Mar 28, 2026
Robert William Plass was born March 16th,1925 and died March 28, 2026. Bill grew up on Hickory Ridge Farm, in Pleasant Valley, New York, and lived in the same house for all of his 101 years. He lived there with his parents Edward L. and Louise Hamburger Plass as a young boy and teenager, honing both his farming and comedic...
Robert John Kimsal
Mar 24, 2026
Robert J. Kimsal, 89, formerly of Bloomsburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, a resident of the Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Health Center, Berwick.
Robert was born on Saturday, May 30, 1936 in Mt. Carmel, a son of the late Victor J. and Catherine (Suchocki) Kimsal. He graduated from the Catawissa High School in 1955, and faithfully served in the...
Nancy Troy Houser
Mar 23, 2026
Nancy (Troy) Houser, 90, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, a resident of the Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Health Center in Berwick.
Nancy was born on Thursday, August 22, 1935 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Donald and Alice (Gillaspy) Troy. She graduated from Bloomsburg High School in 1953. On October 6, 1955, Nancy married the love...
Rose Marie (Weaver) Ritter
Mar 20, 2026
Rose (Weaver) Ritter, 81, of Lightstreet, passed away March 20, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Cleveland, OH on March 27, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Stanley Clyde and Doris Marie (Cate) Weaver.
Rose was a graduate of Danville High School, Class of 1962. In 1964, she wed the love of her life, Mr. Robert...
Mary Catherine Cain
Mar 3, 2026
Mary Catherine Cain, age 87, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, a patient of Homeland Hospice. Mary was a resident of her home at Bethany Village for over 3 years.
Mary was born on Friday, November 11, 1938 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Ralph W. and Iva Mae (Bittenbender) Cope. Throughout her younger years, Mary...
Ruth C. Brewer
Mar 3, 2026
Ruth Coder Brewer, age 89, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her home in Scott Township, under the care of Compassus Hospice.
Ruth was born on Wednesday, December 9, 1936 in Bellefonte, a daughter of the late May (Coder) Pletcher. She graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1954. Ruth expanded her education by attending Williamsport Hosp. School...
Rosemary Bothwell
Feb 26, 2026
Rosemary Musgrave Bothwell, lovingly known as "Rosie," passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, in Danville, Pennsylvania, at the age of 95. Born on May 27, 1930, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Arthur and Helen Green Musgrave, Rosie lived a remarkable life filled with creativity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to social justice.
Rosie’s artistic journey began with her studies at Colorado...
Jack Duane "J.D." Unger III
Feb 26, 2026
Jack D. "J.D." Unger III, age 45, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, after succumbing to injuries sustained in an automobile accident due to a medical emergency. Jack was a lifelong resident of the Berwick/ Nescopeck area.
Jack was born on Friday, February 13, 1981 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, a son of the late Jack D. Unger Jr., who preceded...
Marian L. Reichenbach
Feb 18, 2026
Marian L. Reichenbach, known lovingly as "Pimp", age 93, of Potts Grove, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was a resident of her home in East Chillisquaque Township for over 73 years. Marian was born on Sunday, March 6, 1932, in Liberty, NY, a daughter of the late Owen and...
