Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Bloomsburg
Serving Bloomsburg, PA and surrounding area
Jean E. Emminger
Oct 30, 2017
Jean Estella Emminger, age 83, of Danville, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2017, under the care of the Geisinger Home Health & Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville. Jean was born on Thursday, November 9, 1933 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter of the late William M. and Vermont L. (Moore) Room. A life long Christian, Jean faithfully dedicated herself...
Harold E. Long
Oct 28, 2017
Harold E. Long , age 75, of Bloomsburg, died on Saturday, October 28, 2017, a resident of The Gardens at Orangeville. Harold was a resident of his home in Bloomsburg for over 35 years. Harold was born on Sunday, June 7, 1942 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Carl J. Caesar, Sr. and Ethel (Naomia) Long. Throughout his younger...
E. David Frey
Oct 28, 2017
E. David Frey , age 85, of Bloomsburg and formerly of Schroon Lake, NY and Conestoga, PA, died on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at his Scott Township home surrounded by his family and under the care of Geisinger Hospice. Dave was born on Tuesday, January 12, 1932 in Conestoga, a son of the late David W. and Martha (Good) Frey....
Bonita R. Kile
Oct 26, 2017
Bonita R. Kile, age 75, a resident of Hemlock Township, died Thursday, October 26, 2017, in the care of Maria Hall Hospice. Bonita was born April 6, 1942 in Lewisburg, PA a daughter of the late John F. and Anna (Zeigler) Wehr. She was a 1960 graduate of the Millville High School. For over 50 years, Bonita was an active...
Jean R. Acornley
Oct 26, 2017
Jean R. Acornley, age 87, of Bloomsburg, died on Thursday, October 26, 2017, after a short illness. She was a resident of Bloomsburg for over 60 years. Jean was born on Tuesday, July 1, 1930 in Roaring Creek Twp., a daughter of the late Melvin and Ethel (Strausser) Rarig. Throughout her younger years, Jean attended the Locust Twp. schools, and...
Barbara A. Ohl
Oct 25, 2017
Barbara Ohl, age 74, of Danville, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on Wednesday, April 14, 1943 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Clyde Ohl and Catherine (Kotosky) Savage. Throughout her younger years, Barbara attended the Bloomsburg area schools, and later graduated from the Bloomsburg High School in 1961. For over...
Marilyn Irene Blewett
Oct 15, 2017
Marilyn Irene Blewett , age 88, of Berwick and formerly of Fowlersville Road, Bloomsburg died on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at her residence. Marilyn was a resident of her home in Berwick for six years. She was born on Monday, October 14, 1929 in Newark Valley, NY, a daughter of the late Charles and Jessica (Johns) Keyes. Throughout her younger...
Patricia Ann Emanuel
Oct 9, 2017
Patricia Ann Emanuel , age 60, of Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 9, 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey of natural causes. Patricia was a resident of her home in Bloomsburg for over 28 years. Patricia was born on March 18, 1957, in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late George W. and Katherine "Kay" (Wolchanski) Campbell. Throughout her younger years, Patricia...
Linda L. Drumheller
Oct 7, 2017
Linda L. Drumheller , age 69, of Bloomsburg, lost her battle with cancer on Saturday, October 7, 2017, surrounded by her family, at her Bloomsburg home where she had resided her entire life. Linda was born on Friday, February 6, 1948 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Joe R. and Verna B. (Ohl) Kressler. Throughout her younger years, Linda...
Catherine Elaine Mcgaw
Oct 5, 2017
Catherine Elaine McGaw, age 82, of Orangeville, died on Thursday, October 5, 2017, at her Greenwood Township home. Catherine was born on Tuesday, May 21, 1935 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah (Varner) McGaw. Throughout her younger years, Catherine attended the Bloomsburg area schools and later graduated from the Bloomsburg High School in 1953. For many...
Robert J. Beagle
Oct 2, 2017
Robert J. Beagle, age 75, of Bloomsburg, died on Monday, October 2, 2017, a resident of the The Gardens at Orangeville. Robert was a resident of Bloomsburg his entire life. Robert was born on Friday, November 14, 1941 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Jack and Getha (Laubach) Beagle. Throughout his younger years, Robert attended the Bloomsburg area schools,...
Kathleen A. "Kathy" Mensch
Sep 29, 2017
Kathleen "Kathy" A. Mensch, age 67, of Bloomsburg, died on Friday, September 29, 2017. Kathy was a resident of Bloomsburg many years. Kathy was born on Wednesday, July 5, 1950 in Kulpmont, a daughter of the late Peter, Sr. and Joanne (Rakocy) Kandrot. Kathy graduated from the Bloomsburg High School in 1968. For over 15 years, she was employed by...
Daniel J. Arnold Ii
Sep 24, 2017
Daniel J. Arnold II, age 28, of Mainvile, died on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at his home. Daniel was a life long resident of Main Township. Daniel was born on Tuesday, December 27, 1988 in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, a son of Daniel J. and Mary S. (Yohey) Arnold. Throughout his younger years, Daniel attended the Beaver Main School and later graduated...
Ernest Young Jr.
Sep 19, 2017
Ernest Young, Jr. age 91, a 50 year resident of Scott Township, died on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 a resident of Grandview Health Homes, Danville. Ernest was born on June 12, 1926 in Mt. Pleasant Twp.. a son of the late Ernest, Sr. and Mary (Peterman) Young . Ernest graduated from the former Scott High School in Espy . After...
Douglas E. Lewis
Sep 18, 2017
Douglas E. Lewis, age 87, formerly Danville, died on Monday, September 18, 2017, a resident of Signature Health Care of Bloomsburg. Douglas was a resident of his home in Danville for many years and was a full time R.V.'er after retirement for many years. Douglas was born on Wednesday, April 16, 1930, in Teaneck, New Jersey, a son of the...
Lawrence J. "Larry" Splitt
Sep 11, 2017
Lawrence J. "Larry" Splitt , age 74, of Bloomsburg, died on Monday, September 11, 2017, at his home in South Centre Township. Larry was born on Monday, April 19, 1943 in Shamokin, a son of the late John and Anna (Sapilak) Splitt. Larry graduated from the former Mt. Carmel Catholic High School in 1961. He expanded his education by attending...
Wilder Cahill Mead
Sep 10, 2017
Wilder Cahill Mead,age 21, of Bloomsburg, died on Sunday, September 10, 2017, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. He was a resident of Bloomsburg all of his life. Wilder was born on February 4, 1996, in Bloomsburg, a son of Andrea M. Mead and the late Alex Mead. He attended the Bloomsburg area schools, and Central Columbia...
Mary Elizabeth Bollinger
Sep 5, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Bollinger, age 90, of Parkland, FL and formerly of Bloomsburg died on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, a patient of the Aston Gardens in Parkland. Mary was born on Monday, March 7, 1927 in Proctor, PA a daughter of the late Rev. Harry F. and Celia E. (Speigelmire) Shoaf. Mary was a well known resident of Bloomsburg from 1955...
Jean T. Quinn
Sep 4, 2017
Jean T. Quinn , age 95, of Northumberland, died on Monday, September 4, 2017, a resident of Nottingham Village, Northumberland for over 7 years and was formerly of Catawissa. Jean was born on Wednesday, April 26, 1922 in Danville, PA a daughter of the late Cyril and Anna (Reice) Trivelpiece. Throughout her younger years, Jean attended the Danville area schools,...
Richard W. Lynn Sr.
Sep 2, 2017
Richard W. Lynn, Sr., age 67, of Danville, died on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at home. Richard was a resident of Montour County his entire life. Richard was born on Saturday, March 4, 1950 in Danville, a son of the late William R. and Dorothy (Fallon) Lynn. Throughout his younger years, Richard attended the Danville area schools, and later graduated...


