Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bloomsburg

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Stephen R. Wiist

Stephen R. Wiist

Oct 15, 2018

Stephen R. Wiist , age 74, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018, at his Scott Township home. Stephen was a resident of his home in Bloomsburg for over 25 years. He was born on Friday, August 18, 1944 in Evansville, IN, a son of the late William E. and Mabel (Trautvetter) Wiist. Throughout his younger years, Stephen...

Delmar R. Zeisloft

Delmar R. Zeisloft

Oct 13, 2018

Delmar R. Zeisloft, age 79, contractor and accomplished developer, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 surrounded by his family following a short illness. He was born on December 16, 1938, a son of the late Harold and Martha (Smith) Zeisloft. He spent his growing up years in Jerseytown along with 12 siblings. Along with his parents, he...

James Albert "Jim" Bowman

James Albert "Jim" Bowman

Oct 11, 2018

James Albert "Jim" Bowman, age 60, of Eagle Creek, OR died on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was a resident of Oregon for over 40 years. He was born on Monday, November 4, 1957 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Martin J. and Jane (Happ) Bowman Shipe. Throughout his younger years,...

Jeffrey P. Kiefer

Jeffrey P. Kiefer

Oct 10, 2018

Jeffrey P. Kiefer, age 63, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at his residence. Jeff was a resident of his home in Bloomsburg since 2010. He was born on Sunday, March 27, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Paul and Lydia (Schvedoff) Kiefer. Jeff graduated from the Southern Columbia High School in 1973. In...

Cortez K. "Cork" Hartman

Cortez K. "Cork" Hartman

Oct 10, 2018

Cortez K. "Cork" Hartman, age 88, of Bloomsburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, one day after celebrating his 70th wedding anniversary with his beautiful wife and family at their South Centre Twp. home. Cork was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg. He was born on Tuesday, May 13, 1930 in...

Josephine M. Crossley

Josephine M. Crossley

Oct 6, 2018

Josephine M. Crossley, age 76, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Josephine was a resident of Bloomsburg for over 48 years. She was born on Sunday, October 4, 1942 in Hazleton, a daughter of the late John W. and Mary J. (Rusnock) Urban. Throughout her younger years, Josephine...

William E. "Bill" Thomas

William E. "Bill" Thomas

Oct 5, 2018

William E. "Bill" Thomas, age 86, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Bill was a resident of Bloomsburg for most of his life. He was born on Thursday, December 24, 1931 in Danville, a son of the late Ervin and Tressa (Temple) Thomas. Throughout his younger years, Bill...

R. William "Bill" Johnson

R. William "Bill" Johnson

Oct 2, 2018

R. William "Bill" Johnson, age 89, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Bill was a resident of Bloomsburg all of his life. He was born on Sunday, July 7, 1929 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late John LaRay and Lillie M. (Carroll) Johnson. Throughout his younger years,...

Dale E. Kindig

Dale E. Kindig

Sep 25, 2018

Dale E. Kindig, age 81, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, a patient of the Bloomsburg Care and Rehabilitation Center. Dale was a resident of Bloomsburg all of his life. He was born on Sunday, June 27, 1937 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Charles and Jean (Keller) Kindig. Throughout his younger years, Dale attended the...

Myles W. Katerman

Myles W. Katerman

Sep 17, 2018

Myles Wilson Katerman, age 94, of Bloomsburg and Hilton Head, SC died on Monday, September 17, 2018, in Savannah, GA. Myles was a resident of Bloomsburg for over 88 years. He was born on Tuesday, October 16, 1923 in Chathum, NJ, a son of the late Harry and Elsie (Barger) Katerman. Throughout his younger years, Myles attended the Bloomsburg area...

Nicholas James Albertson

Nicholas James Albertson

Sep 17, 2018

Nicholas James Albertson, age 23, of Bloomsburg, died on Monday, September 17, 2018, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville and was surrounded by many loved ones. Nick was born on Monday, July 24, 1995 in Danville, a son of Dave R. Albertson of Orangeville and Brenda L. (McAllister) Albertson of Bloomsburg. Throughout his younger years, Nick attended the Bloomsburg area...

Chester L. Boudman Jr.

Chester L. Boudman Jr.

Sep 14, 2018

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life service for Chet Boudman on November 24 at 11:00 am at St. John Lutheran Church, 2575 Old Berwick Rd., Espy, Bloomsburg with his Pastor, Gordon Smith, officiating. There will be a visitation with lunch to follow in the church social hall. His brother, Ed; wife, Laura Kay; children, Cindee...

Rosemary Dent

Rosemary Dent

Sep 12, 2018

Rosemary Dent, age 98, of Bloomsburg, passed into the embrace of her Lord on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, a patient of the Sunset Ridge Healthcare Center in Scott Township where she has resided for the past four years. She was born on Saturday, February 7, 1920 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Herman C. and Minnie (Naylor) Snyder. Throughout...

Norman F. Watts

Norman F. Watts

Sep 8, 2018

Norman F. Watts, age 81, of Media and formerly of Millville, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at his residence. Norman was a resident of his home in Media for over 50 years. He was born on Saturday, June 5, 1937 in Williamsport, a son of the late John H. and Grace (Gower) Watts. Throughout his younger years, Norman...

Harry W. Rogers

Harry W. Rogers

Sep 5, 2018

Harry W. Rogers, age 74, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at his Scott Twp. residence where he resided for 31 years. Harry was born on Monday, August 7, 1944 in Harrisburg, a son of the late Harry A. and Irene (Koch) Rogers. Throughout his younger years, Harry attended, and later graduated from the Lock Haven High...

Warren Thomas Smith Jr.

Warren Thomas Smith Jr.

Sep 4, 2018

Warren Thomas Smith, Jr., age 66, of McClure, died on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Warren was a resident of his home in McClure for over 4 years and previously resided in Philadelphia for 30 years. He was born on Thursday, July 17, 1952 in Bridgeton, NJ, a son of the late...

John R. "Rick" Penman

John R. "Rick" Penman

Sep 4, 2018

John R. "Rick" Penman, age 68, of Bloomsburg, died on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at his Madison Twp. home. John was a resident of his home on Jerseytown Road for over 30 years. John was born on Saturday, November 19, 1949 in Bloomsburg, a son of Fay A. (Mausteller) Penman and the late Bruce J. Penman. For over 45 years,...

Robert Ammon Brouse

Robert Ammon Brouse

Sep 1, 2018

Robert Ammon Brouse, LCDR/SS/USN (Ret.), age 76, of Moyock, NC and formerly of Bloomsburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018, a patient of the Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk VA. Robert was born on Wednesday, September 10, 1941 in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Percy Ammon and Ruth Ethel (Wertman) Brouse. Throughout his younger years, Robert attended...

Heidi L. Dombroski

Heidi L. Dombroski

Aug 28, 2018

Heidi L. Dombroski, age 36, formerly of Catawissa, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Heidi was born on Saturday, June 19, 1982 in Bloomsburg, daughter of James J. and Debra E. (Lynn) Dombroski of Catawissa. Throughout her younger years, Heidi attended G. C Hartman Elementary School and later graduated from the Southern Columbia High School in 2000. Heidi was...

Gertrude Alberta Archer

Gertrude Alberta Archer

Aug 28, 2018

Gertrude Alberta Archer, age 73, of Bloomsburg, died on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, a patient of the Grandview Health Homes in Danville. Gertrude was a resident of her home in Bloomsburg for over 4 years and previously resided in Orangeville. She was born on Saturday, February 17, 1945 in Trenton, NJ, a daughter of the late George and Reba (Taylor)...