Obituaries

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Mary G. Harris

Mary G. Harris

Oct 1, 2023

Mary G. Harris, age 89, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Marie (Klauser) Ginzel and her sister, Gretchen Ginzel. Mary is survived by sisters; Betty Hartigan and Marge Lerach. Mary was born in 1934 in St. Paul, MN. She...

Charles A. "Chaz" Ulshaffer

Charles A. "Chaz" Ulshaffer

Sep 30, 2023

Charles A. "Chaz" Ulshaffer, age 62, of Bloomsburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home after some recent medical issues on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg. Chaz was born on Friday, August 4, 1961 in Danville, a son of the late William R. and Nancy K. (Kranik) Ulshaffer. He graduated from Bloomsburg High School in...

Fred W. Kistler Jr.

Fred W. Kistler Jr.

Sep 28, 2023

Fred W. Kistler, Jr., age 87, of Orangeville, passed away on Thursday morning, September 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Berwick Hospice. Fred was a resident of his home in Orange Township for over 25 years and had previously lived on the Kistler family farm on Ft. McClure Blvd, Bloomsburg for over 62 years....

Clara I. Krum

Clara I. Krum

Sep 28, 2023

Clara I. Krum, age 93, of Catawissa, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 28, 2023. She was a resident of Emmanuel Nursing Center in Danville. She was born on September 6, 1930, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Kitchen) Kashner. On January 29, 1949, Clara married her loving husband, Robert Krum, having...

Herbert H. "Herb" Colosimo Jr.

Herbert H. "Herb" Colosimo Jr.

Sep 28, 2023

Herbert H. "Herb" Colosimo, Jr., age 55, of Bloomsburg, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Herb was a resident of his home in Bloomsburg for over 26 years. Herb was born on Sunday, August 4, 1968 in Bloomsburg, a son of Sheryl Jean (Graham) Colosimo and the late Herbert H. Colosimo,...

Dr. James H. Huber

Dr. James H. Huber

Sep 19, 2023

Dr. James H. Huber, 84 of Bloomsburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born on August 3, 1939, in Nanticoke, the son of the late Curvan and Louise (Mensch) Huber. James graduated from the Bloomsburg High School in 1957. He earned a B.S. in English and Social Studies from Bloomsburg State College...

Robert E. "Bob" Lynn

Robert E. "Bob" Lynn

Sep 19, 2023

Robert E. "Bob" Lynn, age 67, of Bloomsburg (Wonderview), passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 due to a medical emergency in the comfort of his wife Linda Lynn and close friends Linda and Dennis Frazier. He was born on Thursday, July 5, 1956 in Danville, a son of the late James R. and Joann A. (Dennen)...

Marilyn A. Lunger

Marilyn A. Lunger

Sep 19, 2023

Marilyn A. Lunger, age 82, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. She was born on Monday, October 21, 1940 in Wilkes Barre, a daughter of the late Gomer W. and Mary (Correll) Evans. Marilyn graduated from the Haverford High School in Pennsylvania in 1958. She graduated from The Hospital of...

Susan Kay Shaffer

Susan Kay Shaffer

Sep 16, 2023

Susan Kay Shaffer, age 74, of Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a brief battle of cancer on Saturday, September 16, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. She was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg. Susan was born on Friday, September 24, 1948 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Burton Clarence, Jr. and...

Robyn J. Miller

Robyn J. Miller

Sep 12, 2023

Robyn J. Miller, age 43, of Catawissa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday evening, September 12, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital. She fought a courageous battle against breast cancer for over six years. Robyn was a resident of her home in Catawissa Township for over 20 years. Robyn was born on Wednesday, December 19,...

Ron E. Romig

Ron E. Romig

Sep 5, 2023

Ron E. Romig, age 66, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at his home where he lived for over 42 years. Ron was born on Friday, April 19, 1957 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late James K. Romig, Sr. and Betty Huntington. He graduated from the Bloomsburg High School in 1975. On July 28, 2015, Ron...

Harry A. Dent

Harry A. Dent

Sep 3, 2023

Harry A. Dent, age 88, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, a patient of Vintage Knolls in Danville. Harry was a resident of his home in Mt. Pleasant Township for over 58 years. Harry was born on Monday, June 24, 1935 in Orangeville, a son of the late Russel and Helen (Hippenstiel) Dent. He graduated from the...

Grace E. Jaskiewicz

Grace E. Jaskiewicz

Aug 23, 2023

Grace E. Jaskiewicz, age 87, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Grace was born on Sunday, May 3, 1936 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Guy Mensch and Isabelle "Betty" (Menges) McHenry. She graduated from the Bloomsburg High School in 1954. Grace expanded her education by attending...

Frank J. Fritz Jr.

Frank J. Fritz Jr.

Aug 21, 2023

Frank J. Fritz Jr., age 85, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, a patient of the Grandview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Danville. Frank was a resident of his home in Bloomsburg for over 55 years. He was born on Wednesday, September 8, 1937 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Frank and Lilliann (Frey) Fritz. He...

Delores A. Hartman

Delores A. Hartman

Aug 16, 2023

Delores A. Hartman, age 87, of Danville, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, a patient of the Emmanuel Nursing Center in Danville. Delores was a resident of her home in Danville for over 25 years. Delores was born on Monday, October 28, 1935 in Berwick, a daughter of the late William and Ethel (Fitch) East. She graduated from the...

Jeanne M. Wolfe

Jeanne M. Wolfe

Aug 16, 2023

Jeanne M. Wolfe, age 69, of Mifflinville, passed away on Wednesday evening, August 16, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born on Wednesday, November 11, 1953 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Martin and Faith (Williams) Heacock. Jeanne graduated from the Central Columbia High School. For over 20 years, Jeanne was employed by Wise...

Douglas Michael

Douglas Michael

Aug 12, 2023

Douglas Michael, owner of Columbia County Bread & Granola, died unexpectedly at the age of 66 at his home on Saturday, August 12th, 2023. Doug's curiosity, sense of humor, and genuine love of humanity set the stage for his amazing life and legacy. Born October 14, 1956 in Columbus OH, Douglas became a Buckeye fan at an early age. While...

Raj Rani Chopra

Raj Rani Chopra

Aug 8, 2023

Raj Rani Chopra, age 84, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. She was a resident of her home in Bloomsburg for over 42 years. Raj was born on Monday, December 12, 1938, in Muzaffarnagar, India, a daughter of the late Lala Bhagat Ram Kapoor and Jagedish (Kaur) Kapoor....

Melissa M. Stinsman

Melissa M. Stinsman

Aug 7, 2023

Melissa M. Stinsman, age 30, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Monday morning, August 7, 2023, due to a motor vehicle accident. Melissa was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg. Melissa was born on Wednesday, December 23, 1992 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of Kathy (Young) Stinsman. She graduated from the Columbia Montour Vo-Tech in 2011. For over 8 years, she was employed...

Arlene E. Hartman

Arlene E. Hartman

Aug 3, 2023

Arlene E. Hartman, age 98, formerly of Bloomsburg, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at the Chapel Pointe Senior Living Facility in Carlisle, PA where she had resided for the past two years. Prior to that time, she lived with her son and daughter in law in Mechanicsburg, PA. Born October 19, 1924 in Bloomsburg, she was the daughter...