Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bloomsburg

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Allen Daniel Baylor

Allen Daniel Baylor

Oct 6, 2013

Allen Daniel Baylor, age 80, of Mainville, died unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon, October 6, 2013 at his home in Main Township. Allen was a resident of Columbia County his entire life. Allen was born on Wednesday, March 1, 1933 in Main Township, a son of the late Daniel and Frances (Fetterolf) Baylor. In 1951, Allen completed his education as a...

Timothy Lee Hess

Timothy Lee Hess

Sep 23, 2013

Timothy Lee Hess, age 52, of Bloomsburg, died on Monday, September 23, 2013, a patient of Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Tim was born on Thursday, August 3, 1961 in Bloomsburg, a son of James L. Hess of Bloomsburg and Joanne (Ent) Hess of Bloomsburg. While attending high school, Tim was a very accomplished athlete and held numerous baseball records. In...

Scott Erick Gleber

Scott Erick Gleber

Sep 20, 2013

Scott Erick Gleber, age 60, of Bloomsburg, died at his home suddenly on Friday, September 20, 2013. Scott was born on Monday, September 14, 1953, in Danville, Virginia, a son of Thelma (Clark) Gleber of Danville, VA, and the late Anthony J. Gleber (LtC. U.S. Army Ret.), who passed July of 2001. Scott was always known by his family as...

Vickie J. Jasinski

Vickie J. Jasinski

Sep 20, 2013

Vickie J. Jasinski, age 63, formerly of Palmyra, died on Friday, September 20, 2013 a resident of the Orangeville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Orangeville, Pennsylvania. Vickie lived most of her life in the Palmyra area. Vickie was born on Sunday, October 9, 1949 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Peter and Doris (Romberger) Harvey. Vickie completed her...

David R. Norton

David R. Norton

Sep 14, 2013

David R. Norton, age 77, a resident of Bloomsburg since 1963, died on Saturday evening, September 14, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice after a courageous battle with ill health. Dave was born on Sunday, February 23, 1936 in Clarks Summit, a son of the late Thomas K. and...

Barbara L. Cromley

Barbara L. Cromley

Sep 14, 2013

Barbara L. (Mengine) Cromley, age 79, of Bloomsburg, passed into her heavenly home on Saturday evening, September 14, 2013 with her family by her side and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville. Barb was born on Sunday, December 3, 1933 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late John and Carolyn (Long) Mengine. Barb spent...

Leila M. Girton

Leila M. Girton

Sep 14, 2013

Leila M. (Miller) Girton, age 93, of Bloomsburg, died on Saturday morning, September 14, 2013 a resident of the Millville Health and Rehabilitation Center where she had resided since March 2009. For over 57 years Leila resided on Boone Road, Bloomsburg. Leila was born on Tuesday, October 14, 1919 in Milton, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Henry and Winifred...

Douglas Buchanan

Douglas Buchanan

Sep 13, 2013

Douglas Buchanan, age 97, of Bloomsburg, died on Friday, September 13, 2013, under the compassionate care of Columbia Montour Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville. Doug was most recently a resident of Maria Hall and the Meadows in Danville, but lived most of his life in Main Township and Sherwood Village Doug was born on Sunday, February 13, 1916 in Philipstown,...

Agnes E. Hower

Agnes E. Hower

Sep 8, 2013

Agnes E. Hower, age 88, of Bloomsburg, died peacefully on Sunday afternoon, September 8, 2013 at her home with her children by her side, and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. Agnes was born on Sunday, April 12, 1925 in Danville, a daughter of the late Alonzo and Adda (Sears) Krum, Sr. Agnes completed her education as a...

Helen E. Rakos

Helen E. Rakos

Sep 1, 2013

Helen E. Rakos, age 84, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, in Elizabethtown. Helen was the beloved wife of Edward; dear mother of Brooks, Kirk and his wife, Kathy; and amazing Nana to her three angels: Molly, Timmy and Annie. A private graveside service was held on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, in Briar Creek Union Cemetery. The Allen Funeral...

Deborah E. Marek

Deborah E. Marek

Aug 28, 2013

Deb lived a loud, joyous and boisterous life, survived the most unbearable sorrow, and died peacefully on August 28, 2013, in the company of her loving family. Deb was born on Saturday, November 11, 1944, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Keeler) Evans. In 1962, Deb completed her high school education as a graduate of...

Stephen R. Watson

Stephen R. Watson

Aug 24, 2013

Stephen R. Watson, age 65, of Main Twp., died on Saturday, August 24, 2013 in the Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital where he was admitted Thursday. A Columbia County resident for 5 years, he lived most of his life in Girard, Pennsylvania. Stephen was born on Wednesday, October 29, 1947, a son of Ruth A. (Veiger) Berlin of Girard and the late Julius...

Joshua D. Honse

Joshua D. Honse

Aug 20, 2013

Joshua D. Honse, age 32, formerly of Bloomsburg, completed his journey in this life on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 in the Harrisburg area. Josh was currently residing in York, Pennsylvania. Josh was born on Wednesday, April 22, 1981 in Bloomsburg, a son of Cathy (Hunsinger) Skjoldal, of Catawissa and the late Christopher Honse. Josh completed his education in the year...

Dorothy G. Messersmith

Dorothy G. Messersmith

Aug 20, 2013

Dorothy G. (Eyer) Messersmith, age 97, of Bloomsburg died on Tuesday evening, August 20, 2013 surrounded by her family and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville. Dorothy was a resident of her daughter's home in Bloomsburg since 1997, and formerly resided in the Berwick area. Dorothy was born on Wednesday, September 15, 1915 in...

Guy W. Burkland

Guy W. Burkland

Aug 17, 2013

Guy W. Burkland, age 61, of Bloomsburg, died on Saturday afternoon, August 17, 2013 with his father and brothers by his side while a resident of the Orangeville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. Guy was born on Monday, January 28, 1952 in Bloomsburg, a son of Charles A. Burkland, Sr., of Bloomsburg...

Robert J. Cameron, Jr.

Robert J. Cameron, Jr.

Aug 17, 2013

Robert J. Cameron, Jr., age 80, of Orangeville, died on Saturday afternoon, August 17, 2013 following a tragic automobile accident in Millville. Bob was born on Tuesday, May 9, 1933 in Philadelphia, a son of the late Robert J., and Marie Cameron, Sr. Throughout his younger years, Bob received his education from the Philadelphia Area Schools. Throughout most of his...

Arnold E. Collier

Arnold E. Collier

Aug 14, 2013

Arnold E. Collier, age 93, of Bloomsburg, died on Wednesday evening, August 14, 2013 a resident of Columbia Montour Home Hospice at Maria Hall in Danville. Arnold was a resident of Bloomsburg since 1955 and also formerly a resident of the Shamokin area. Arnold was born on Wednesday, October 8, 1919 in East Cameron Township, a son of the late...

Amy L. Sitler

Amy L. Sitler

Aug 10, 2013

Amy L. Sitler, age 47, of Bloomsburg, died peacefully on Saturday evening, August 10, 2013 at her home with her family by her side and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice following a courageous battle. Amy was born on Saturday, June 11, 1966 in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, the only child of Helen (Hoffner) Heathcote of Philipsburg and her late...

John Lloyd Watts

John Lloyd Watts

Aug 7, 2013

John Lloyd Watts, age 78, of Millville, died on Wednesday afternoon, August 7, 2013 at his home with his wife by his side, and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. John had been failing in health for the past few years. John was born on Friday, July 26, 1935 in Pine Township, a son of the late John...

Arnold Errol Gross

Arnold Errol Gross

Aug 7, 2013

Arnold Errol Gross, age 76, of Bloomsburg, died on Wednesday evening, August 7, 2013 after being admitted to the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Arnold has also been a recent resident of Balanced Care at Bloomsburg. Arnold was born on Tuesday, February 9, 1937 in Tomhicken, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Millard and Bertha (Jones) Gross. In 1955, Arnold graduated...