Obituaries

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Shirley M. Yeick

Shirley M. Yeick

Dec 22, 2024

Shirley M. Yeick, age 80, of Catawissa, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at her home in Locust Township surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was a resident of her home for over 56 years. Shirley was born on Monday, April 10, 1944 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Robert C. and Helen P. (Ernest) Yost. She graduated...

Peter "Pete" Philip Moyer

Peter "Pete" Philip Moyer

Dec 20, 2024

Peter Philip Moyer, "Pete", age 39 of Bloomsburg, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at home. He was a resident of Bloomsburg for 15 years. Pete was born on November 29, 1985 in Lewisburg, PA, the son of Michael and Priscilla (Rasimas) Moyer. He graduated from Lewisburg Area High School in 2004. He expanded his education at Shippensburg University...

Reba M. Mericle

Reba M. Mericle

Dec 13, 2024

Reba M. Mericle, age 99, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, a patient of the Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg. Reba was born on Sunday, November 8, 1925, in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Harry and Louisa Lois (Terwilliger) Fedder. She attended the Bloomsburg area schools. On February 18, 1950, Reba...

Heister H. Bittenbender Jr.

Heister H. Bittenbender Jr.

Dec 11, 2024

Heister H. Bittenbender Jr., age 92, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, a resident of Glenbrook Rehabilitation and Health Center, Berwick. Heister was a resident of his home in Scott Twp. for over 64 years. Heister was born on Saturday, October 29, 1932, in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Heister H. and Mary (White) Bittenbender. He...

James P. "Jim" Lacey

James P. "Jim" Lacey

Dec 10, 2024

James P. "Jim" Lacey, age 51, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Jim was a resident of Bloomsburg for most of his life. He was born on Monday, December 3, 1973 in Atlantic City, NJ, a son of Patricia (Lacey) Inman and the late Felix Nunez. Jim attended the...

Barbara J. Hughes

Barbara J. Hughes

Dec 8, 2024

Barbara J. Hughes, age 94, of Sunbury and formerly of Orangeville, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her home where she lived for over 15 years. Barbara was born on Saturday, June 7, 1930 in Espy, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Sallie (Dewald) Martz. She graduated from the former Scott Township High School. On March 26th,...

Regina M. Walsh

Regina M. Walsh

Dec 7, 2024

Regina M. Walsh, age 67, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Regina was a resident of her home in Hemlock Township for over 24 years. Regina was born on Tuesday, August 27, 1957 in Brooklyn, a daughter of the late Edward and Patricia (Howley) Gillen. She graduated from the...

Marilyn Kelly

Marilyn Kelly

Dec 6, 2024

Marilyn Kelly, a beloved and compassionate woman, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024 at the age of 71. She was born on May 8, 1953 in Fords, New Jersey, and throughout her life, she touched the hearts of everyone who knew her with her kindness, warmth, and free-spirited nature. Marilyn's heart was as big as her spirit. She had...

Russel Ebright

Russel Ebright

Dec 4, 2024

Russel Ebright, age 89, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, a resident of the Vintage Knolls, Danville. Russel was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg. Russel was born on Monday, February 18, 1935 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Russel Ebright and Laura (McBride) Ebright Kunkle. He graduated from the Bloomsburg High School in 1952. On November...

Diane S. Smale

Diane S. Smale

Dec 2, 2024

Diane S. Smale, age 74, of Berwick, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Diane was a resident of her home in Briar Creek Township for over two years. Diane was born on Wednesday, May 10, 1950, in Abington, a daughter of the late Robert and Evelyn S. (Watts) Coffman. She attended...

Donald J. Lewellyn

Donald J. Lewellyn

Nov 23, 2024

Donald J. Lewellyn, age 86, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, a resident of the Emmanuel Nursing Center, Danville. Donald was a resident of his home in Mt. Pleasant Twp. for over 35 years. Donald was born on Sunday, April 10, 1938, in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Floyd and Gertrude (Shetler) Lewellyn. He attended the...

Frank Randy Brenchley

Frank Randy Brenchley

Nov 22, 2024

Frank "Randy" Brenchley, 74, of Scott Twp. passed away on November 22, 2024. Frank was born on December 2, 1949 in Takoma Park, MD. He and his sister Gayle were adopted by Frank D. and Virginia Murray Brenchley in 1954 and grew up in Bethesda, MD. He spent his summers during his childhood swimming and fishing at Lake Mokoma in...

Donald W. Stiner Jr.

Donald W. Stiner Jr.

Nov 20, 2024

Donald W. Stiner Jr., age 59, of Catawissa, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his home in Main Township. Donald was a resident of his home for over 45 years. Donald was born on Wednesday, November 3, 1965, in Ridgewood, NJ, a son of Donald W. and the late Virginia (Bigham) Stiner. He graduated from the Columbia Montour...

Barbara A. Rhodomoyer

Barbara A. Rhodomoyer

Nov 20, 2024

Barbara A. Rhodomoyer, age 80, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, a patient of the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg after a lengthy illness. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg. Barbara was born on Friday, July 28, 1944 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Kline) Andreas. She graduated from the Central Columbia High...

Thomas A. Roberts

Thomas A. Roberts

Nov 18, 2024

Thomas A. Roberts, age 92, of Catawissa, passed away on Monday morning, November 18, 2024, a patient of the Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Danville. Thomas was a resident of his home in Catawissa for over 32 years. Thomas was born on Tuesday, January 26, 1932 in Catawissa, a son of the late James H. and Marqueen (Sterner) Roberts....

Chester E. "Chet" Knittle

Chester E. "Chet" Knittle

Nov 17, 2024

Chester E. "Chet" Knittle, age 88, of Bloomsburg, passed on Sunday morning, November 17, 2024 at his son's home in Scott Township. He was a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg. Chet was born on Monday, April 6, 1936 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Chester C. and Edith (Eifert) Knittle. He attended the Bloomsburg High School. On October 27, 1956,...

Frances A. Rubenstein

Frances A. Rubenstein

Nov 15, 2024

Frances A. Rubenstein, age 91, of Orangeville and formerly of Bloomsburg, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, a patient of the Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. Frances was a resident of the Gardens of Orangeville for 12 years. Frances was born on Wednesday, April 19, 1933 in Numidia, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Orzel) Petro. She graduated from...

Sarah E. "Sally" Amick

Sarah E. "Sally" Amick

Nov 11, 2024

Sarah E. "Sally" Amick, affectionately known as "Nana" age 89, of Bloomsburg, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, November 11, 2024. Sally was a resident of Mt. Pleasant Twp. for over 60 years. She was born on Wednesday, January 23, 1935 in Milesburg, a daughter of the late Charles and Carrie (Young) Keith. She graduated from the Bellefonte...

John F. Babb

John F. Babb

Nov 2, 2024

John F. Babb, age 95, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Saturday evening, November 2, 2024, at the Sunset Ridge Healthcare Center in Bloomsburg. John was a resident of Bloomsburg for over 65 years. He was born on Saturday, September 28, 1929 in Montgomery, PA a son of the late Walter E. and Lois Emma (Travelet) Babb. John graduated from the...

Eleanor "Ellie" Ann Beck

Eleanor "Ellie" Ann Beck

Nov 1, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eleanor (Ellie) Ann Beck November 1, 2024, at the age of 90. Ellie was born on September 23, 1934, in Bloomsburg, PA, to Harvey and Mary Ella (nee Christopher) Long. Ellie met the love of her life and beloved husband, Harvey Beck, Jr. and the two shared a happy,...