Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bloomsburg

Serving Bloomsburg, PA and surrounding area

Marjorie G. Dieffenbacher

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

William E. "Bill" Streater

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...