Helen R. Buck
Nov 10, 2021
Helen R. Buck, age 104, formerly of Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday evening, November 10, 2021, a resident of Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg. She was born on Saturday, June 9, 1917 in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Herbert Raymond and Harriet Ruth (Kocher) Chandler. Helen graduated from the Moses Taylor Hospital School of Nursing in 1938. Helen was...
Grace M. Shaffer
Nov 10, 2021
Grace M. Shaffer, age 99, formerly of Bloomsburg, died of natural causes on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at The Gardens at Orangeville where she had been a resident for several years. She was born on Monday, December 5, 1921 in Scott Township, the fourth of eight children of the late Roy Cromwell and Lillian Mae (Sitler) Shaffer. Grace graduated from...
Betty J. Heim
Nov 9, 2021
Betty J. Heim, age 97, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, a resident of Manor Care Nursing Center, Sunbury. She was born on Wednesday, April 9, 1924 in Shamokin, a daughter of the late Edward and Harriett (Anderson) Campbell. Betty enjoyed spending her time crocheting and making blankets for her family. She loved the outdoors and taking...
Charles L. Laird Jr.
Nov 6, 2021
Charles L. Laird Jr., age 63, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at his home. He was born on Tuesday, March 25, 1958 in Williamsport, a son of the late Charles L., Sr. and Beverly (Avery) Laird. Charles enjoyed spending his time camping, working outside and working on cars. He loved his cats and going to flea...
Robert R. "Bob" Griffin
Nov 1, 2021
Robert R. "Bob" Griffin, age 75, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Monday morning, November 1, 2021, at his home under the care of Commonwealth Hospice of Berwick. Bob was a resident of Bloomsburg since 1974. He was born on Sunday, September 8, 1946 in Ridley Park, PA a son of the late Albert and Elizabeth "Betty" (Wolfe) Griffin. Bob graduated...
Eleanor Leggett Sweeney
Nov 1, 2021
Eleanor Leggett Sweeney, PhD, age 53, of Jerseytown, passed away on Monday evening, November 1, 2021. She was born on Sunday, June 16, 1968 in Philadelphia, a daughter of John D. Leggett and Cynthia A. (Lowe) Palmer and spent most of her life in her beloved Pennsylvania. She met her husband, John Sweeney, while she was a student at Amherst...
Douglas N. Dawson
Oct 27, 2021
Douglas N. Dawson, age 88, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday morning, October 27, 2021, a resident of the Bloomsburg Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Monday, December 19, 1932 in Paw Paw, West Virginia, a son of the late John and Helen Virginia (Jamison) Dawson. Douglas lived most of his early life in Danville and was a...
Margaret Wenhold
Oct 22, 2021
Margaret Wenhold, age 85, of Bloomsburg, died on Friday, October 22, 2021, a resident of the Manor Care Nursing Home in Sunbury. Margaret was born on Thursday, October 22, 1936 in Rockhill Furnace, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late William and Lena (Frey) Steich. In addition to her parents, Margaret was also preceded by sons, John R. Wenhold and David...
Sandra D. Wood
Oct 21, 2021
Sandra D. Wood, age 81, of Orangeville, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the Bonham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Stillwater. Sandra was a resident of her home in Fishingcreek Twp. for over 35 years. She was born on Friday, March 29, 1940 in Bloomsburg. Sandra graduated from the Bloomsburg High School. On October 22, 1960, Sandra married her...
Kay S. Gyimesi
Oct 17, 2021
Kay S. Gyimesi, age 82, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at her North Centre Twp. home where she resided for over 45 years. She was born on Sunday, January 29, 1939 in Berwick, a daughter of the late Eugene Naus and Helen (Hartman) Beaver. Kay graduated from the Berwick High School in 1956. For over 30 years, Kay...
Della L. Frey
Oct 17, 2021
Della L. Frey, age 84, of Danville, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born on Tuesday, October 20, 1936 in Muncy, a daughter of the late Lawrence Jesse and Ruth Leoda (Travelpiece) Magargle. Della graduated from the Millville High School in 1954. Della was employed as a Secretary for...
Irene J. "Rena" Morris
Oct 11, 2021
Irene J. "Rena" Morris, age 88, of Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021, a patient of The Gardens at Orangeville. She was born on February 6, 1933 in Berwick, a daughter of the late Ralph and Melie (Bafile) Stoico. She was a computer operator for most of her career working for the House of Representatives & S....
John J. Gelety
Oct 11, 2021
John J. Gelety, husband, father, grandfather, and all-around great friend passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bloomsburg on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the age of 71. John is survived by Susan, his wife and best friend of 45 years. Continuing his immeasurable legacy is daughter Laura, sons Bob and John, grandchildren Courtney and Colton, and his sister Joanne....
Karen B. Laubach
Oct 9, 2021
Karen B. Laubach, age 72, of Almedia, passed away on Saturday morning, October 9, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Karen was a resident of her home in Scott Twp. for over 46 years. She was born on Thursday, April 21, 1949 in Beaver Falls, PA, a daughter of the late Lurting "Pete" and Jean (Sommers) Beatty. Karen graduated from...
Paul Joseph O'Malley
Oct 8, 2021
Paul Joseph O'Malley, beloved husband, loving father and grandfather, passed away at his home on October 8, 2021 at the age of 62. He was born August 12, 1959 to the late William O'Malley and Edna (Nowakowski) O'Malley in Scranton. Paul is a high school graduate of West Scranton High School, during which his extracurricular activities included playing on the...
Alice M. "Tootie" Marconi
Oct 3, 2021
Alice M. "Tootie" Marconi, age 90, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. She was born on Sunday, June 14, 1931 in Sugarloaf Twp., Columbia County, a daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Temple) Hess. For over 30 years, Alice was employed by Emenee Shirt Factory, Catawissa. She...
Mohammed Y. Ahmed
Oct 1, 2021
Mohamed Yousuf Ahmed, age 81, of Danville, died on Friday, October 1, 2021, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Yousuf was born on June 15, 1940 in Nanded, India. Yousuf was most recently part of the Sunbury Islamic Center Community, of which he was a devout member. In the many travels and adventures of his life he...
Gladys M. Bennett
Sep 27, 2021
Gladys M. Bennett, age 83, of Orangeville, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, a patient of the Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, Mt. Carmel. Gladys was a resident of her home in Stony Brook Circle for over 30 years. She was born on Monday, January 24, 1938 in Danville, a daughter of the late Dorvin and Dorothy (Minnick)...
Jonathan B. Horner
Sep 25, 2021
Jonathan B. Horner, age 57, of Millville, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Jonathan was a resident of his home in Pine Township for over 17 years. He was born on Saturday, May 30, 1964 in Rahway, NJ, a son of Barry and Barbara (Jindrak) Horner. Jonathan graduated from the...
James E. "Jim" Emery
Sep 24, 2021
Jim, 85, left this earth and entered into the presence of his Savior on September 24, 2021. In the blink of an eye, his faith became sight. He was born in Sayre, PA to David and Susie Emery. He married the love of his life in 1958, Margaret Weyhe. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Margaret, 3...
