Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Bloomsburg
Serving Bloomsburg, PA and surrounding area
Marianna N. Whitenight
Nov 30, 2016
Marianna N. Whitenight , age 96, of Bloomsburg, died on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, at the Emmanuel Nursing Center in Danville. Marianna was born on Saturday, December 20, 1919 in Ashland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Albert G. and Bessie (Ash) Naunas. She was proud to be a Buckeye. After moving to Bloomsburg she...
Rosemary A. Moore
Nov 22, 2016
Rosemary A. Moore, age 84, of Bloomsburg, completed her life journey, surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Rosemary was a resident of her home in Bloomsburg for over 50 years. Rosemary was born on Saturday, July 23, 1932 in Ralpho Twp., Northumberland Co., a daughter of the...
Victoria "Vicky" A. Rupert
Nov 21, 2016
Victoria A. "Vicky" Rupert, age 62, of Bloomsburg died Monday, November 21, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. Vicky was born on Sunday, May 23, 1954, in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Ed and Wanda (Knecht) Humphreys. Throughout her younger years, Vicky attended Bloomsburg Area Schools and later graduated from the Bloomsburg High School in 1972. She...
Timothy D. Leiby
Nov 19, 2016
Timothy D. Leiby, age 63, of Shickshinny, died on Saturday, November 19, 2016, a patient of the Veterans Administration Hospital, Wilkes Barre. Timothy was a resident of his home in Shickshinny for over 7 years. Timothy was born on Sunday, April 5, 1953 in Danville, a son of the late William and Arlene (Teitsworth) Leiby. Throughout his younger years, Timothy...
Madeline Mae Slavinsky
Nov 18, 2016
Madeline Mae Slavinsky , age 83, of Bloomsburg, died on Friday, November 18, 2016, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Madeline was a resident of her home in Bloomsburg for over 3 years. Formerly she resided in Hawley, PA for 17 years and Honesdale, PA for 42 years. Madeline was born on Wednesday, May 24, 1933 in Wilkes...
Mildred "Millie" Mapston James
Nov 17, 2016
Mildred "Millie" (Rossi) Mapston James, age 74, of Bloomsburg, was lifted into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, November 17, 2016, surrounded by her family and under the care of Columbia Montour Hospice. Millie was a resident of her home in Mt. Pleasant Twp. for over 32 years. Millie had a wonderful full life of family...
Jonathan M. Young
Nov 16, 2016
Jonathan M. Young, age 38, of Bloomsburg, died on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Jonathan was a resident of Bloomsburg for over 27 years. Jonathan was born on Tuesday, August 8, 1978 in Altoona, PA a son of James M., Sr. and Sandra E. (Gaul) Young of Bloomsburg. Jonathan graduated from the Central Columbia High School...
Francis Slavinsky
Nov 11, 2016
Francis Slavinsky , age 85, of Bloomsburg, died on Friday, November 11, 2016 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville as a result of an automobile accident. Francis was a resident of his home in Bloomsburg for 3 years. Formerly he resided in Hawley, PA for 17 years and Honesdale, PA for 42 years. Francis was born on Saturday, July 25, 1931...
Jerry G. Dorn
Nov 10, 2016
Jerry G. Dorn, age 60, of Bloomsburg, died on Thursday, November 10, 2016, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Jerry was a resident of his home in Bloomsburg for over 19 years. Jerry was born on Monday, February 20, 1956 in Tecumseh, Nebraska, a son of the late George and Marie (Zimmerman) Dorn. Throughout his younger years...
Patricia M. Polen
Nov 7, 2016
Patricia M. Polen , age 54, of Bloomsburg, died on Monday, November 7, 2016, at her home. Patricia was a resident of her Scott Township home for 4 years. Patricia was born on Wednesday, July 25, 1962 in Newark, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Peter and Charlotte (Salvatorietto) Polizzo. Throughout her younger years, Patricia attended schools in New...
James M. Davis
Nov 6, 2016
James M. Davis , age 59, of Bloomsburg, died on Sunday, November 6, 2016, at his home. Jim was a resident of his home in Bloomsburg for over 12 years. Jim became familiar with the Bloomsburg area, where he spent summers with his aunt and uncle, the late Dorothea and Henry Dildine. His childhood was spent in Pembroke Pines, FL....
Donald E. Rubenstein Sr.
Nov 4, 2016
Donald E. Rubenstein Sr., age 90, of Bloomsburg, died on Friday, November 4, 2016, a resident of Brookdale Bloomsburg Assisted Living. Donald was born on Friday, December 11, 1925 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Alvale "Ray", Sr. and Bertha (Michael) Rubenstein. Throughout his younger years, Donald attended the Bloomsburg area schools, and later graduated from the Bloomsburg High...
Marjorie M. Kreischer
Nov 1, 2016
Marjorie M. Kreischer , age 79, of Bloomsburg, died on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at her home under the care of Geisinger Columbia Montour Hospice. Marjorie was a resident of her home in Madison Township for over 28 years. Marjorie was born on Sunday, September 26, 1937 in Numidia, a daughter of the late Guy and Ruth (Widdist) Kreischer. After...
Maynard C. Rubenstein
Oct 29, 2016
Maynard C. Rubenstein , age 83, of Bloomsburg, died on Saturday, October 29, 2016, a resident of the Gardens at Orangeville . Maynard was a life long resident of Bloomsburg. Maynard was born on Wednesday, November 16, 1932 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Alvale "Ray" and Bertha (Michael) Rubenstein. Throughout his younger years, Maynard attended the Bloomsburg area...
Donald J. Dunne
Oct 28, 2016
Donald J. Dunne, Jr., age 65, of Bloomsburg, died on Friday, October 28, 2016, surrounded by his family, tenderly cared for by his wife and under the care of Columbia Montour Hospice. Donald was born on Saturday, September 29, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Donald J. and Mary (Flynn) Dunne. Donald attended and later graduated...
Jay W. Landon
Oct 22, 2016
Jay W. Landon, age 91, of Bloomsburg, died on Saturday, October 22, 2016, a patient of the Geisinger Bloomsburg Health Care Center. Jay was a resident of Bloomsburg most of his life. Jay was born on Friday, October 16, 1925 in Bloomsburg, the only child of the late Jay and Hannah (Traub) Landon. Throughout his younger years, Jay attended the...
Betty Lou Moyer
Oct 18, 2016
Betty Lou Moyer, age 78, of Bloomsburg, died on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, a patient of the Signature Health Care of Bloomsburg. Betty was a resident of her home in Scott Township for over 32 years. Betty was born on Monday, August 22, 1938 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late John W. Moyer and Ruth Isabelle (Fisher) Moyer. Throughout...
Rita J. Nevel
Oct 12, 2016
Rita J. Nevel, age 85, of Bloomsburg, died on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, in Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. Rita was a resident of Bloomsburg for over 68 years. Rita was born on Friday, August 28, 1931 in Sweet Valley, a daughter of the late Lohman and Susan (Birth) Hawk. Rita attended and later graduated from the Shichshinny High School in 1948....
Jeanette Johns
Oct 9, 2016
Jeanette Johns, age 82, of Orangeville, died on Sunday, October 9, 2016, surrounded by her family and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. Jeanette was a recent resident of her home in Orangeville and had formerly lived in Shamokin and Florida. Jeanette was born on Tuesday, February 13, 1934 in Shamokin, a daughter of the late Luigi and...
Thadeus A. Burke
Oct 2, 2016
Thadeus Alan Burke, age 22, of Catawissa, died on Sunday, October 2, 2016, in Catawissa. He was a resident of Columbia County his entire life. Thadeus was born on Saturday, May 21, 1994 in Bloomsburg, a son of Todd A. and Dorie (Russell) Burke of Catawissa. Thadeus attended and later graduated from the Southern Columbia High School in 2012. Thadeus...


