Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bloomsburg

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Derek L. Rudkin

Derek L. Rudkin

Jan 20, 2023

Derek L. Rudkin, age 20, of Bloomsburg, passed away, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born on Thursday, April 11, 2002 in Carmel, NY, a son of Kenneth J. Mrozowski and Christine A. Cameron. Throughout his younger years, Derek attended the Bloomsburg area schools, and later graduated from the...

Dennis Scott Raup

Dennis Scott Raup

Jan 20, 2023

Dennis Scott Raup, age 62, of Bloomfield, NY went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Friday, January 20, 2023, after a long, courageous battle with appendiceal cancer. Denny was born in Bloomsburg and was the son of the late Glenn and Elsie (Hess) Raup. He grew up in Lightstreet and was a 1978 graduate of Central Columbia...

Elizabeth "Beth" Slotterback

Elizabeth "Beth" Slotterback

Jan 19, 2023

Elizabeth "Beth" Slotterback, age 63, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Thursday afternoon, January 19, 2023, at her Scott Township home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Commonwealth Hospice of Berwick. She was born on Thursday, June 11, 1959 in Chester, a daughter of the late Howard and Genevieve (Ricci) Abbott. Beth graduated from the Chichester High...

Joan "Joanie" A. Fetterman

Joan "Joanie" A. Fetterman

Jan 18, 2023

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Joan "Joanie" Angela Fetterman (née Buonassisi), age 76, of The Villages, Florida. Joanie is reunited with her husband of nearly 50 years, Ronald "Chick" Fetterman, her parents John and Angela Buonassisi, and a nephew Anthony Koneski, Jr. Joanie was born and raised in Horsham, PA and later moved to...

Douglas J. Bredbenner

Douglas J. Bredbenner

Jan 9, 2023

Douglas J. Bredbenner, age 79, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at his Beaver Township home. Douglas was a resident of his home in Beaver Township for over 42 years. He was born on Tuesday, December 21, 1943 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Joseph and Myrtle (Fisher) Bredbenner. He graduated from the Bloomsburg High School...

Gloria J. Adams

Gloria J. Adams

Jan 8, 2023

Gloria J. Adams, age 84, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Sunday morning, January 8, 2023, at the Sunset Ridge Healthcare Center, Bloomsburg. She was born on Monday, July 11, 1938 in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Bill and Mildred (McNally) Bishop. She graduated from the Olney High School, Philadelphia in 1955. For over 20 years, Gloria was employed by...

Colleen M. Brennan

Colleen M. Brennan

Jan 3, 2023

Colleen M. Brennan, age 67, a resident of Lime Ridge for over 24 years, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in her home surrounded by many loved ones. She was born on Saturday, October 22, 1955 in Kingston, a daughter of the late Thomas M. and Jean (Butcher) Brennan. She graduated from the Columbia Montour Vo Tech. She was...

Margarete "Gretel" Derr

Margarete "Gretel" Derr

Jan 1, 2023

Margarete "Gretel" Derr, age 87, of Bloomsburg, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Gretel was a resident in Bloomsburg for over 46 years. She was born on Wednesday, August 7, 1935 in Gaissach, Bavaria, Germany a daughter of the late Josef and Helene Gerg. She graduated from the German Trade School in 1953 and managed a...

Derl W. Harvey, Jr.

Derl W. Harvey, Jr.

Dec 28, 2022

Derl W. Harvey, Jr., age 79, of Hellertown and formerly of Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday evening, December 28, 2022, at the home of his son in Bethlehem. He was born on Sunday, March 7, 1943 in Rome, NY a son of the late Derl Warren and Alberta Mae (Hummel) Harvey. Derl graduated from the Bloomsburg High School in 1961...

Anthony G. Palombo

Anthony G. Palombo

Dec 23, 2022

Anthony G. Palombo, age 36, of Danville, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, a patient of the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Anthony was a lifelong resident of Danville. Anthony was born on Monday, April 21, 1986 in Bloomsburg, a beloved son of Ron and Donna (Bramley) Palombo of Danville. He graduated from the Danville High School in 2004....

Duane E. Shuman

Duane E. Shuman

Dec 22, 2022

Duane E. Shuman, 78, of Mainville passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 13, 1944 in Bloomsburg, Duane was the son of the late Homer and Jennie (McMichael) Shuman. He became the eighth generation to farm his family's land in the Mainville area, something he continued to do right through this year's most...

Leslie A. Taylor Jr.

Leslie A. Taylor Jr.

Dec 20, 2022

Leslie A. Taylor Jr., age 78, of Elysburg, passed away on Tuesday evening, December 20, 2022, at the Bloomsburg Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Thursday, July 13, 1944 in Danville, a son of the late Leslie A. and Ellen Naomi (Hepner) Taylor. Leslie graduated from the Coal Township High School in 1962. He faithfully served his country...

Darlene R. Hunsinger-Young

Darlene R. Hunsinger-Young

Dec 18, 2022

Darlene R. Hunsinger Young, age 85, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Sunday evening, December 18, 2022, at the Bloomsburg Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Tuesday, October 19, 1937 in Nescopeck, a daughter of the late Carson and Virginia (Cooper) Keiser. Darlene graduated from the Lock Haven High School in 1955. She was a member of the Lightstreet...

Ruth L. Hess

Ruth L. Hess

Nov 26, 2022

Ruth L. Hess, age 105, of Bloomsburg, died on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at The Gardens of Orangeville. She was a resident of Brookdale Assisted Living in Bloomsburg for past 18 months. Prior, Ruth was a resident of her home in Lightstreet for over 44 years. Ruth was born on Tuesday, July 3, 1917, in Wilkes Barre, a daughter of...

Doris M. Monroe

Doris M. Monroe

Nov 26, 2022

Doris M. Monroe, age 82, of Bloomsburg, died on Saturday, November 26, 2022, a patient of the Sunset Ridge Health Care Center in Bloomsburg. She was born on Saturday, July 20, 1940 in Mifflinville, a daughter of the late Franklin and Helen (Slusser) Deebel. She graduated from the Central Columbia School in 1958. On September 20, 1958, Doris married her...

Caleb Mcgrail Dove

Caleb Mcgrail Dove

Nov 25, 2022

Caleb McGrail Dove, age 29, of Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon on November 25 in New Castle, PA. Born January 2, 1993 in Bloomsburg, he was the son of Lewis Michael Dove and the late Erin (McGrail) Dove. Caleb attended Bloomsburg Area High School. For over 8 years, Caleb was employed by R.I. Lampus Doren Inc, Wampum, PA and was...

Raymond E. "Ray" Wood

Raymond E. "Ray" Wood

Nov 18, 2022

Raymond E. "Ray" Wood, age 84, of Orangeville, passed away on Friday morning, November 18, 2022, at the Bonham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Stillwater. Ray was a resident of his home in Fishingcreek Township for over 35 years. He was born on Sunday, June 26, 1938 in Benton, a son of the late D. Richard and Helen (Fritz) Wood. Ray...

Rachael C. Battisti

Rachael C. Battisti

Nov 5, 2022

Rachael C. Battisti, age 93, of Bloomsburg, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of UPMC Hospice. Rachael was a resident of her home in Bloomsburg for over 57 years. She was born on Sunday, November 18, 1928 in Hazleton, a daughter of the late Guido "Guy" and Catherine Helena (Martini) Callovini....

Charles E. Anthony Jr.

Charles E. Anthony Jr.

Nov 2, 2022

Charles E. Anthony, Jr. age 89, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, a patient of the The Gardens at Orangeville. He was born on Friday, September 15, 1933 in Nanticoke, a son of the late Charles E. and Emma (Hermansen) Anthony. Charles graduated from the Myers High School in1951. He faithfully served in the United States Army...

Rodney W. Kitchen

Rodney W. Kitchen

Nov 1, 2022

Rodney W. Kitchen, age 92, of Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, with his daughter by his side. He was born on Tuesday, September 30, 1930 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Woodrow W. and Sara V. (Law) Kitchen. Rodney attended Unionville High School. Rodney was a proud Navy Veteran-he was a Seaman and served as...