Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Bloomsburg
Serving Bloomsburg, PA and surrounding area
William E. "Bill" Streater
Mar 17, 2023
William E. "Bill" Streater, age 91, of Harveys Lake and formerly of Bloomsburg, passed away on Friday morning, March 17, 2023, a patient of the Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes Barre. Bill was a resident of his home in Harveys Lake for the past 15 years and had lived in Bloomsburg for over 76 years. He was born on Thursday,...
Randie Swinyer
Mar 10, 2023
Randie Swinyer, age 62, of Milton, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. She was born on Sunday, April 24, 1960 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Paul H. and Mary Jane (Slobig) Gearhart. She was employed until her retirement in 2004. She was a member of the Milton Moose...
Mary Josephine Yoder
Mar 8, 2023
Mary Josephine Yoder, age 96, of Berwick and formerly of Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born on Saturday, December 4, 1926 in Trevorton, a daughter of the late Dominic and Leona (Novicenski) Vottero. On May 17, 1947, Mary married her loving husband, Donald T. Yoder, who preceded her in death...
James W. Mccarthy
Mar 1, 2023
James W. McCarthy, age 84, of Catawissa, passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, March 1, 2023. He was a resident of his home in Catawissa his whole life. He was born on Tuesday, December 20, 1938 in Catawissa, a son of the late Joseph and Minnie (Fetterman) McCarthy. He graduated from the former Catawissa High School in 1956....
Linda O. Martz
Feb 24, 2023
Linda O. Martz, age 72, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Friday morning, February 24, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living of Bloomsburg, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Tuesday, August 1, 1950 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Robert Eugene and Marguerite Jeanette (Hertz) Johnson. Linda graduated from the Central Columbia High School in 1968. Linda expanded...
Jack Gary Couch
Feb 23, 2023
On February 23rd, 2023, Jack Gary Couch joined the love of his life, Roberta "Bobbie" and is now with her among the heavenly stars. Jack was born on April 5, 1936, in Pocatello, Idaho to Howard and Thella (Hess) Couch. Jack was the oldest of three sons which included Keith and Ray Couch. Jack was generous and kind and often...
Paul E. Boudman Jr.
Feb 17, 2023
Paul E. Boudman, Jr., age 81, of Mainville, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, February 17, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Monday, September 15, 1941 in Berwick, a son of the late Paul E. and Geraldine (Derr) Boudman, Sr. Paul graduated from the Berwick High School in 1959. He faithfully...
Joanne Kane
Feb 16, 2023
Joanne Kane, age 76, of Bloomsburg, passed away at her home, February 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was a resident of her home in Bloomsburg for over 18 years. She was born on Friday, September 20,1946 in Berwick, a daughter of the late Ralph "Boots" and Getha (Welsh) Kraus. She graduated from the Berwick High School. She...
Mary M. Boudman
Feb 14, 2023
Mary M. Boudman, age 72, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at her residence. She was born on Wednesday, August 16, 1950 in Avoca, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Moses) Barry. Mary graduated from Bloomsburg University with a bachelor's degree in 1972. On August 5, 1972, Mary married her loving husband, Edward C. Boudman...
Betty Jane Rush
Feb 12, 2023
Betty Jane Rush, age 84, of Bloomsburg and formerly of New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Betty was born on Tuesday, March 1, 1938 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Henry and Rose (Rossi) Yale. She graduated from the Washington High School in NJ. For over 20 years, she was employed by Central Palsy...
Blanche M. Breisch
Feb 8, 2023
Blanche M. Breisch, age 85, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital in Bloomsburg. Blanche was born on Thursday, September 9, 1937 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Britton and Lula (Morrison) Fought. She graduated from the former Scott Twp. High School in 1955. On December 22, 1957, Blanche married...
Donna L. Carper
Feb 7, 2023
Donna L. Carper, age 80, of Pittston formerly of Bloomsburg, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Donna was born on Sunday, June 7, 1942 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Harry and Stella (Long) Bogart. She attended Bloomsburg School District. She was a homemaker for all of her life. On April 9, 1960, Donna married her...
Gregg L. Kishbaugh
Feb 6, 2023
Gregg L. Kishbaugh, age 76, of Mifflinville, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, a patient of the Emmanuel Nursing Center in Danville. He was born on Monday, June 3, 1946 in Berwick, a son of the late Elwood and Kathryn (Powlus) Kishbaugh Horn. He graduated from the former Nescopeck High School in 1964. Gregg faithfully served his country in...
Paula J. Fritz
Feb 6, 2023
Paula J. Fritz, age 69, of Bloomsburg, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. She was born on Monday, January 18, 1954 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Paul F. and Joyce S. (Anderson) Hock. She graduated from the Central Columbia Senior High in 1972. On February 22, 1992, Paula married her loving husband, Dennis Leroy Fritz. For several years,...
Denise I. Van Epps
Feb 4, 2023
Denise I. Van Epps, age 67, of Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on Saturday, February 4, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. She was born on Monday, January 2, 1956 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late John J. and Pauline R. (Hummel) Krum. She graduated from the Bloomsburg Area High School...
Frances M. Sopko
Jan 30, 2023
Frances M. Sopko, age 87, of Berwick, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital in Bloomsburg. Frances was born on Monday, October 14, 1935, in Berwick, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Stanley and Alice (Kivler) Stuka, Sr. She graduated from the Shickshinny High School in 1953. She was a homemaker all of...
Sandra E. "Sandy" Sponenberg
Jan 29, 2023
Sandra E. "Sandy" Sponenberg, age 75, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. She was born on Monday, June 16, 1947 in Strawberry Ridge, a daughter of the late Wilbur C. and Helen M. (Fausey) Sponenberg. For many years, Sandy was employed by Briar Knitting, Berwick most of her...
Eric K. Rode
Jan 27, 2023
Eric K. Rode, age 47, of Milton, passed away on Friday afternoon, January 27, 2023, with his loving family by his side at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born on Tuesday, March 18, 1975 in Syracuse, NY, a son of Dennis R. Rode and Janet (Hendrickson) Rode. Eric graduated from the Tully High School, Tully, NY in 1993. He...
Arthur F. Richer
Jan 27, 2023
Arthur F. Richer, age 74, of Bloomsburg, died on Friday morning, January 27, 2023, a resident of the Bonham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Stillwater for the past 18 months. He was born on Sunday, April 11, 1948 in Hudson, Massachusetts, a son of the late Arthur G. and Antionette E. (Maybay) Richer. Arthur graduated from the Hudson Catholic High School...
John E. "Jack" Hartzel
Jan 23, 2023
John E. "Jack" Hartzel, age 86, of Mifflinville, formerly of Bloomsburg, passed away on Monday evening, January 23, 2023, at his home. He was born on Friday, January 15, 1937 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Earl and Hazel (Hess) Hartzel. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in December, 1967. Jack graduated from the former Scott...


