Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Bloomsburg
Serving Bloomsburg, PA and surrounding area
Lois J. Krum
May 4, 2023
Lois J. Krum, age 88, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, a patient of the Grandview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Danville. Lois lived most of her adult life in Bloomsburg. She was born on Wednesday, April 24, 1935 in Cleveland Twp. (Elysburg), a daughter of the late Jacob A. and Bessie H. (Coutts) Carl. She graduated...
Derl Ivan Derr
May 1, 2023
Derl Ivan Derr, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend slipped peacefully away into the arms of his beloved Savior on May 1, 2023. He was a generous and gracious man who loved his family deeply. He is survived by his three children, Nancy Derr Castiglione (husband Greg Castiglione) of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Jay Palmer Derr of Shoreline, Washington,...
Barbara Mary Knowlton
Apr 26, 2023
Barbara Mary Knowlton, age 76, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at her home under the care of VNA Hospice. Barb was a resident of her home in Bloomsburg for over 44 years. She was born on Sunday, May 12, 1946, in Hamburg, NY, a daughter of the late John and Virginia (Jaroszewski) Szalda. Barb graduated from...
Joseph D. Hassel Sr.
Apr 24, 2023
Joseph D. "Joe" Hassel, Sr., age 80, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Joe was a resident of his home in Bloomsburg for over 30 years. He went to be with his wife of over 57 years, MaryAnn Hassel that he cared for in sickness and health....
Dr. Sally L. Eves
Apr 21, 2023
Dr. Sally L. Eves, age 77, of Millville, passed away under hospice care on Friday, April 21, 2023, at The Gardens at Millville. She was a resident of Millville for most of her life. She was born on Friday, March 15, 1946 in Berwick, a daughter of the late Loren and Helen (Fedder) Eves. She graduated from the Millville High...
Maryann Suchoski
Apr 20, 2023
Maryann Suchoski, 71, of Brooksville, FL, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in the loving care of cousin Robert "Wayne" Makar, and wife Irene Makar, in Orangeville, PA. Maryann, of the Catholic faith, recently retired after 20-years at the Faulk Center for Counseling, was a wonderful and caring mother and grandmother. She was beloved by many, a friend to...
William L. "Bill" Breech
Apr 20, 2023
William L. "Bill" Breech, age 84, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at his Catawissa Twp. home after a lengthy illness under the care of Compassus Hospice. Bill was a lifelong resident of Catawissa Township. He was born on Monday, January 30, 1939 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Oscar and Gertrude (Force) Breech. Bill graduated...
Annamarie C. Vagnoni
Apr 17, 2023
Annamarie C. Vagnoni, age 79, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Monday morning, April 17, 2023, at The Gardens at Millville. She was born on Thursday, July 29, 1943 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Vincent and Mary (Martella) Vagnoni. In addition to her parents, Annamarie was also preceded in death by a sister, Adalgisa (Adele) Marcinko, two brothers, Joseph...
Karl A. Beamer
Apr 16, 2023
Karl A. Beamer, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Evangelical Hospital in Lewisburg. Karl was born in Harrisburg, PA where lived until he attended Kutztown University majoring in art education. Upon graduation, he taught art at Cumberland Valley for several years. Deciding to pursue his graduate degree, he was accepted into the Master of fine arts program at...
Marjorie G. Dieffenbacher
Apr 11, 2023
Marjorie G. Dieffenbacher, age 93, of Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, while a patient of the Geisinger Hospice in Danville. She was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg. Marjorie was born on Monday, April 7, 1930 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Robert S. and Mildred E. (Hock) Laubach. She graduated...
Donald G. Hunter
Apr 8, 2023
Donald G. Hunter, 91, of Danville PA., died on Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was a lifelong public servant, a police officer, a veteran of the United States Army and co-founder of Hunter's Dairy Freeze, in Danville, which he owned and operated with his wife Margaret (Brady) Hunter, for 43 years. He loved his family and his friends and is...
Diane Barbara Dick
Apr 1, 2023
Diane Barbara Dick, age 67, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at her home. She was born on Monday, April 4, 1955 in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Charles and Barbara (Brown) Oliver. Diane graduated from the Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School, Drexel Hill, PA in 1974. Following her dreams of being close to the ocean...
Joseph Klemick
Mar 28, 2023
Joseph Klemick, age 91, of Elysburg, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 28, 2023, at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community, Mount Carmel. He was born on Wednesday, January 6, 1932 in Elysburg, a son of the late Theodore and Anna (Murdick) Klymuick-Payeskie. Joseph faithfully served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably...
Ralph J. "Doc" Barnes
Mar 27, 2023
Ralph J. "Doc" Barnes, age 88, of Catawissa, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Monday morning, March 27, 2023, at his Franklin Twp. home under the care of Compassus Hospice. Ralph was a resident of Catawissa all of his life. He was born on Thursday, June 14, 1934 in Catawissa, a son of the late Lewis and...
Charles Robert "Chuck" Wettling
Mar 24, 2023
Charles Robert "Chuck" Wettling, age 95, of Main Township passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Chuck was born on Wednesday, August 10, 1927 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late George and Vesta (Zepp) Wettling of Potter, NY. Chuck attended Oberlin College and earned both a bachelor's and master's Degree in chemistry....
Mary E. Mchenry
Mar 23, 2023
Mary E. McHenry, age 96, of Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at her home. She lived in Bloomsburg all her life. She was born on Thursday, April 1, 1926 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Warren and Mae (Beagle) Crawford. She graduated from the former Scott Twp. High School. Mary married...
Chatterdassi J. "Jessy" Samsundar
Mar 20, 2023
Chatterdassi J. "Jessy" Samsundar, age 83, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at her home. Jessy was a resident of her home in Bloomsburg for over 10 years. She was born on Wednesday, August 2, 1939 in San Fernando, Trinidad, a daughter of the late Rampersad and Sanacharie Rampersad. She attended schools in Trinidad. On June 15,...
Joan E. Ivey
Mar 20, 2023
Joan E. Ivey, age 89, of Bloomsburg, died on Monday, March 20, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Joan was a resident of her home in Bloomsburg for over 63 years. Joan was born on Monday, December 18, 1933 in Millertown, a daughter of the late Donald and Mildred (Spaide) Crawford. She graduated from the former...
Lone Leroy Derr
Mar 19, 2023
Lone Leroy Derr, age 85, of Bloomsburg, died on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at his home. Lone was a resident of his home in Bloomsburg for his whole life. He was born on Sunday, January 30, 1938, in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Glenn E. and Kathryn E. (Kelchner) Derr. He graduated from the Beaver Main School in...
David R. Broadt
Mar 18, 2023
David R. Broadt, age 58, Fire Chief, Businessman On 03/18/2023 Dave crashed into the gates of Glory to spend eternity with his Savior Jesus Christ and his Heavenly Father above. Dave was the son of Roger and the late Marilyn (Shuman) Broadt, all were life-long residents of Main Township. Dave was accompanied on his thrill ride thru life by his...


