Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bloomsburg

Serving Bloomsburg, PA and surrounding area

Shirley J. (Long) Ikeler

Shirley J. (Long) Ikeler

Jul 8, 2014

Shirley J. (Long) Ikeler, age 91, of Twin Hill Terrace, Bloomsburg, died on Tuesday afternoon, July 8, 2014 in the Grandview Health Homes where she had resided since May 8 of this year. Shirley was born on Saturday, December 2, 1922 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Ivan and Lettie (Faux) Long. In 1941, Shirley completed her education by...

James L. Johnson, Sr.

James L. Johnson, Sr.

Jun 28, 2014

James L. "Buck" Johnson, Sr., age 98, a resident of Bloomsburg for over 62 years, died on Saturday evening, June 28, 2014, a resident of the Orangeville Health and Rehabilitation Centers since January of 2013. Buck was born on Sunday, August 1, 1915, in Millstone, Maryland, a son of the late Walter and Nettie (Dorsey) Johnson. Throughout his younger years,...

Kathryn M. Bogart

Kathryn M. Bogart

Jun 26, 2014

Kathryn M. (Brooking) Bogart, age 94, a life-long resident of Bloomsburg, died on Thursday evening, June 26, 2014, a resident of Balanced Care at Bloomsburg in Scott Township. Kathryn was born on Wednesday, June 16, 1920 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Johnson) Brooking. Throughout her younger years, Kathryn attended and later graduated from the Bloomsburg...

Francis "Frank" A. Hall

Francis "Frank" A. Hall

Jun 22, 2014

Francis A. "Frank" Hall, age 82, of Montour Twp., died Sunday morning, June 22, 2014 in the Orangeville Health and Rehabilitation Center, Orangeville, where he had resided since April. Frank was born on Tuesday, December 3, 1931 in Williamsport, PA, a son of the late Rexford and Rhoda (Lee) Hall. He completed his education by graduating from the Williamsport High...

Rose M. Ammon

Rose M. Ammon

Jun 20, 2014

Rose M. Ammon, age 60, of Berwick, died Friday, June 20, 2014 in Orangeville Health and Rehabilitation Center, Orangeville where she was admitted Sunday. Rose had been in failing health since December 2013. A daughter of the late Edward Fry and Dorothy (Conner) Fry of Berwick, Rose was born on Friday, June 11, 1954. After graduating from Central Columbia High...

Charles A. Burkland Sr.

Charles A. Burkland Sr.

Jun 20, 2014

Charles A. Burkland, Sr. age 82, of North Center Twp., Columbia County, died on Friday afternoon, June 20, 2014 in the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was admitted earlier in the day. Charles was born on Friday, March 26, 1932 in Gearhart Twp., Northumberland Co., PA a son of the late Walter G. and Helen I. (Temple) Burkland. He...

Chester E. Richart

Chester E. Richart

Jun 12, 2014

Chester E. Richart, age 79, a life-long resident of Bloomsburg, died on Thursday afternoon, June 12, 2014 a recent resident of Geisinger-Bloomsburg Health Care and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. Chet was born on Sunday, September 16, 1934 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late John and A. Gertrude (Runyan) Richart. Throughout his younger years, Chet attended...

Anna Mae Layos

Anna Mae Layos

Jun 9, 2014

Anna Mae Layos, age 71, of Mainville, died on Monday evening, June 9, 2014 a resident of Grandview Health Homes in Danville. Anna Mae was born on Saturday, October 24, 1942 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late John C. and Evelyn I. (Richendrfer) Layos. Throughout her younger years, Anna Mae attended the Mainville Elementary School and later graduated in...

Carol L. (Artman) Kaler

Carol L. (Artman) Kaler

Jun 6, 2014

Carol L. (Artman) Kaler, age 75, of Millville, died unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, June 6, 2014 at her home. Prior to moving to back to the Millville area, almost two years ago, Carol resided with her husband in Homer, New York. Carol was born on Wednesday, January 18, 1939 at home in Millville, a daughter of the late Maynard O....

Donna L. (Janke) Terra

Donna L. (Janke) Terra

Jun 2, 2014

Donna L. (Janke) Terra, age 69, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Monday evening, June 2, 2014 surrounded by her family. Donna was born on Thursday, May 24, 1945 in Modesto, California, a daughter of the late Harold "Jack" Janke and Doris (Watkins) Janke of Hatboro, Pennsylvania. In 1963, Donna concluded her education after graduating from the Hatboro-Horsham High School. On...

Dorothy "Dot" L. Sitler

Dorothy "Dot" L. Sitler

May 26, 2014

Dorothy "Dot" Sitler, age 85, of Scott Township, died Monday morning, May 26, 2014, in the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA with her family at her side. Dot was admitted to the hospital earlier in the day, but she had been in failing health for several years. Dot was born on Wednesday, October 10, 1928 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of...

Doyle S. Zimmerman

Doyle S. Zimmerman

May 18, 2014

Doyle S. Zimmerman, age 100, a life-long resident of Bloomsburg, died on Sunday evening, May 18, 2014, a resident of the Geisinger-Bloomsburg Health Care Center and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. Doyle was born on Saturday, February 28, 1914 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late David and Mary Ellen (Yorty) Zimmerman. Throughout his younger years, Doyle...

Donald W. Drumm

Donald W. Drumm

May 15, 2014

Donald W. Drumm, age 79, of Orangeville, died on Thursday morning, May 15, 2014 at his home surrounded by family and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. Donald was born on Wednesday, April 24, 1935 in Mifflin Township, a son of the late Warner and Mary (Tobias) Drumm. Throughout his younger years, Donald attended the Bloomsburg area schools....

Marion J. (Radtke) Peck

Marion J. (Radtke) Peck

May 14, 2014

Marion J. (Radtke) Peck, age 79, of Orangeville, died on Wednesday afternoon, May 14, 2014 at her home surrounded by family and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. Marion was also a former resident of Huntington Mills, and prior to moving in Pennsylvania she was a resident of Long Island, New York. Marion was born on Wednesday, August...

William A. Leiby

William A. Leiby

May 13, 2014

William A. Leiby, age 79, of Sherwood Village, Bloomsburg, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. Bill was born on Saturday, July 7, 1934 in Danville the only child of the late Harry A. and Margaret Berninger Leiby. As a 1952 graduate of the...

Phyllis (Hidlay) Meek

Phyllis (Hidlay) Meek

May 8, 2014

Phyllis (Hidlay) Meek, age 89, formerly of Bloomsburg and Jerseytown, died on Thursday morning, May 8, 2014 a resident of the Geisinger-Bloomsburg Health Care Center for the past eight years. Phyllis was born on Wednesday, November 19, 1924 in Scott Township, a daughter of the late Raymond and Belva Lockwood (Tronsue) Hidlay. Throughout her younger years, Phyllis attended and later...

Barry E. Diehl

Barry E. Diehl

May 5, 2014

Barry E. Diehl, age 64, a resident of Catawissa for over 16 years, died on Monday morning, May 5, 2014, at his home under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. His family was at his side after he was released from years of struggle with illness. Barry was born on Thursday, September 8, 1949 in Bloomsburg, a son of...

Lester G. Kile

Lester G. Kile

Apr 28, 2014

Lester G. Kile, age 54, of Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly on Monday morning, April 28, 2014 at his residence in Main Township. Lester was born on Thursday, March 10, 1960 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Carl G. and Margaret E. (Hittle) Kile, Sr. Throughout his younger years, Lester attended and later graduated from the Bloomsburg High School in 1979....

Samuel J. Sock

Samuel J. Sock

Apr 26, 2014

Samuel J. Sock, age 74, of Bloomsburg, died on Saturday, April 26, 2014 in the Orangeville Health and Rehabilitation Center where he resided since September 17, 2013. Sam was born on Saturday, January 6, 1940 in Shamokin, a son of the late Florian Sock, Sr. and Minerva (Christ) Sock. Sam attended the Coal Township schools. He was of the Catholic...

Willam C. Blewett, Sr.

Willam C. Blewett, Sr.

Apr 20, 2014

William C. Blewett, Sr., age 91, of Berwick and formerly of Lightstreet, passed away on Sunday evening, April 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. Bill was born on Friday, February 16, 1923 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Clarence and Mildred (Atkinson) Blewett. Throughout his younger...