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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
James F. Deibler
Aug 4, 2013
James F. Deibler, age 69, of Bloomsburg died on Sunday morning, August 4, 2013 at his residence. Jim was a resident of Bloomsburg for over 26 years and also formerly of the State College area. Jim was born on Tuesday, April 18, 1944 in Bellefonte, a son of the late Rachel Deibler. In 1962, Jim graduated from the State College...
John E. Sevison
Aug 1, 2013
John E. Sevison, age 54, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, August 1, 2013 suddenly at his home. He was a resident of Bloomsburg his entire life until recently moving to the Bethlehem area. John was born on Monday, June 15, 1959 in Bloomsburg, a son of Earl Sevison of Bear Gap and Ethel (Billig) Sevison of Bloomsburg. In 1978, John...
William J. Krauter
Aug 1, 2013
On Thursday, August 1, 2013, the Allen Funeral Home, Inc., of Bloomsburg welcomed into their care a Veteran of the United States Air Force, William J. Krauter, after a courageous battle in health under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice at Maria Hall in Danville. In keeping with Mr. Krauter's wishes, his funeral and interment services will be held...
William L. Hixson, Jr.
Jul 29, 2013
William L. Hixson, Jr., age 61, of Stillwater, died on Monday afternoon, July 29, 2013 at his residence following a brief illness. Bill was born on Sunday, April 27, 1952 in Berwick, a son of William L. Hixson, Sr., of Berwick, and the late Mary (Lawson) Hixson. Throughout his younger years, he attended the Berwick Area School, and completed his...
Florence I. Walburn
Jul 26, 2013
Florence I. Walburn, age 95, of Bloomsburg, died on Friday morning, July 26, 2013 at her home surrounded by her daughters, and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. A completed obituary will be available in Sunday's edition of the Press.
Arlene M. Miller
Jul 25, 2013
Arlene M. Miller, age 89, formerly of Bloomsburg, died on Thursday afternoon, July 25, 2013 a resident of the Jewish Home of greater Harrisburg. Arlene was also formerly of Mechanicsburg and Enola, Pennsylvania. Arlene was born on Sunday, September 23, 1923 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late John and Elsie (Longenberger) Klingaman. In 1941, Arlene completed her high school...
Frank J. Kulick, Jr.
Jul 23, 2013
Frank J. Kulick, Jr., age 84, formerly of Dushore, died on Tuesday morning, July 23, 2013 a recent resident of Millville Health and Rehabilitation Center, Millville. Frank was born on Wednesday, August 8, 1929 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, a son of the late Frank J. and Mary Kulick, Sr. Following his high school education, Frank enlisted with the United...
