Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bloomsburg

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Santo F. J. Lanzafame

Santo F. J. Lanzafame

Jun 19, 2019

Santo F. J. Lanzafame, age 87, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday evening, June 19, 2019, a patient of the Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. Santo, also known by friends and family as "Sid", was born on Thursday, October 22, 1931 in New York City, NY, a son of the late Anthony and Angeline (Mancuso) Lanzafame. Throughout his younger years, Sid attended...

Marie D. Layos

Marie D. Layos

Jun 14, 2019

Marie D. Layos, age 73, of Bloomsburg, died on Friday, June 14, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family. Marie was born on Wednesday, November 7, 1945 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Earl and Eva (Beaver) Dershem. Throughout her younger years, Marie attended the Bloomsburg area schools, and later graduated from the Bloomsburg High School in 1963....

Mickey M. Moyer Sr.

Mickey M. Moyer Sr.

Jun 2, 2019

Mickey M. Moyer, Sr., age 63, of Bloomsburg, died on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at his home in Scott Township where he had lived for the past 8 years. Mickey was born on Saturday, August 13, 1955, a son of the late Harold M. Moyer and Shirley Jones of Ohio. In 2005 Mickey married his loving wife the former, Linda...

Larue D. Whiteco

Larue D. Whiteco

Jun 1, 2019

Larue D. Whiteco , age 95, of Bloomsburg, passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 1, 2019, a patient of the Geisinger Hospice at Maria Hall in Danville. Larue was a resident of his home that he made with Julia in Almedia for 67 years. Larue was born on Friday, November 30, 1923 in Beaver Township,...

Richard G. Beal

Richard G. Beal

May 27, 2019

Richard G. Beal, age 66, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019, at his Mt. Pleasant Twp home, where he resided for the past 20 years. He was born on Wednesday, December 31, 1952 in Pen Argyl, PA, a son of the late Walter and Marguerite (Graver) Beal. Richard graduated from the Pen Argyl Area High School in...

David H. Smith

David H. Smith

May 7, 2019

David H. Smith, age 61, of Mifflinville, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, a patient of the Geisinger Hospice at Maria Hall in Danville. David was a resident of his home in Mifflinville for over 34 years. He was born on Wednesday, August 7, 1957 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late David W. and Margretta H. "Peggy" (Hunt)...

Rose M. Angus

Rose M. Angus

May 7, 2019

Rose M. Angus, age 91, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, a patient of the Homeland Center in Harrisburg. Rose was a resident of her home in Bloomsburg for over 56 years. She was born on Thursday, December 15, 1927 in Washingtonville, a daughter of the late Hugh Otto and Caroline Bloom (Holdren) St. Clair. Throughout her...

Thelma Elizabeth Singley

Thelma Elizabeth Singley

May 2, 2019

Thelma Elizabeth Singley , age 96, of Ellenton, FL died on Thursday, May 2, 2019, a patient of the BayVue Nursing Center in Bradenton. Thelma was formerly a resident of Bloomsburg and was a resident of Florida since 1988. Thelma was born on Monday, September 4, 1922 in Weston, PA, a daughter of the late Elmer and Elizabeth (Skoff) Kemler....

Freida Anne Kocher

Freida Anne Kocher

May 1, 2019

Freida Anne Kocher, age 63, of Mifflinville, died on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at her residence. She was born on Thursday, September 8, 1955 in Nanticoke, a daughter of the late Albert and Virginia (Palmer) Flemming. Freida graduated from the Central Columbia High School in 1974. For over 5 years, Freida was employed by Big Heart Pet Brands. Survivors include...

John Joseph Shigo Iii

John Joseph Shigo Iii

May 1, 2019

John Joseph Shigo III, age 87, of Bloomsburg, died on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, a resident of the Bloomsburg Care and Rehabilitation Center in Bloomsburg. John was a resident of Columbia County the last years of his life. John was born on Thursday, September 17, 1931 in Danville, a son of the late John Joseph Jr. and Camile (Seiler) Shigo....

John D. Vincent

John D. Vincent

Apr 28, 2019

John D. Vincent, age 78, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at his residence in Montour Twp. where he resided for the past 45 years. He was born on Tuesday, May 28, 1940 in Danville, a son of the late Emerson and Ruth (Miller) Vincent. Throughout his younger years, John attended the Bloomsburg area schools, and later...

June Marie (Millard) Beaver

June Marie (Millard) Beaver

Apr 27, 2019

June Marie (Millard) Beaver, age 91, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019, a resident of the Emmanuel Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Danville. June was a resident of Bloomsburg her entire life. She was born on Sunday, June 26, 1927 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Ranck) Millard. Throughout her younger years,...

Steven Beach

Steven Beach

Apr 25, 2019

Steven Beach, age 54, of Catawissa, died on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at his home in Catawissa Township. Steven was born on Tuesday, July 21, 1964 in Bloomsburg, a son of Mary (Jenkins) Boyer of Catawissa Township and the late Richard Boyer . Throughout his younger years, Steven attended the Southern Columbia High School with the class of 1982. Steven...

Iris M. Johnson

Iris M. Johnson

Apr 24, 2019

Iris M. Johnson, age 93, of Bloomsburg, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, a resident of The Gardens at Millville. Iris was a resident of her home in Scott Township for over 50 years. Iris was born on Sunday, November 8, 1925 in Greenwood Twp., Columbia County, a daughter of the late Guy E. and Grace A. (Everett) Kile. Throughout...

James A. "Jim" Dalton

James A. "Jim" Dalton

Apr 22, 2019

James A. "Jim" Dalton, age 80, of Stillwater, died on Monday, April 22, 2019, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Jim was a resident of his home in Stillwater for over 44 years. He was born on Sunday, August 14, 1938 in Elizabeth, NJ, a son of the late James and Helen (Abrahamson) Dalton. Jim graduated from...

Daniel Judah Rude

Daniel Judah Rude

Apr 20, 2019

Daniel Judah Rude, beloved infant son of Philip and Katie (Wilson) Rude of Bloomsburg, was born sleeping on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers: Samuel and Joshua Rude, maternal grandparents: Joseph and Debra (Harro) Wilson of Harrisburg and paternal grandparents: Dwight and Linde (Huber) Rude of Pottstown, PA. Funeral Services will begin held...

Kathryn A. "Kitty" Hunsinger

Kathryn A. "Kitty" Hunsinger

Apr 19, 2019

Kathryn A. "Kitty" Hunsinger , age 75, of Gaffney, SC and formerly of Bloomsburg died on Friday, April 19, 2019, at her son's home in Gastonia, NC. She was born on Saturday, September 25, 1943 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late John "Jack" and Betty (Albertson) Reilly. Kathryn graduated from the Central Columbia High School in 1961. On, June...

Joseph M. Dailey

Joseph M. Dailey

Apr 18, 2019

Joseph M. Dailey, age 64, of Unityville, died on Thursday, April 18, 2019, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Joseph was a resident of his home in Jordan Twp. for over 33 years. He was born on Thursday, February 10, 1955 in Philadelphia, a son of the late Joseph and Anne (Klinger) Dailey. Joseph graduated from the...

Thomas W. Roadarmel Sr.

Thomas W. Roadarmel Sr.

Apr 18, 2019

Thomas W. Roadarmel Sr., age 78, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019, a patient of the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Danville following a brief illness. Thomas was a resident of Bloomsburg his entire life. He was born on Sunday, March 30, 1941 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late E. Shuman and Thecla (Schneider) Roadarmel. Throughout...

Gary Sitler

Gary Sitler

Apr 18, 2019

Gary Sitler, age 74, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at his Mt. Pleasant home where he resided his entire life. He was born on Friday, March 23, 1945 in the same home where he died, the son of the late Glenn and Belva (Reich) Sitler. Gary graduated from the Central Columbia High School in 1963. He...