Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bloomsburg

Serving Bloomsburg, PA and surrounding area

Jean A. Johnson

Jean A. Johnson

Apr 4, 2012

Jean A. Johnson, age 69, of Keefer's Lane, Bloomsburg, died on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the Orangeville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Orangeville where she had resides since June 2011. Jean was a resident of the Bloomsburg area since 1978. Jean was born on Friday, February 26, 1943 in East Lyme, CT, a daughter of the late Charles F. and...

Dorothy Gray Peifer

Dorothy Gray Peifer

Apr 4, 2012

Dorothy Gray Peifer, age 94, of Bloomsburg, died on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 a resident of Emmanuel Skilled Nursing Center in Danville since November of 2010. Dorothy was born on Monday, June 25, 1917 in DuBois, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Paul and Emma (Minnich) Gray. She attended schools in the Dubois Area. Dorothy dedicated her time and compassion...

Mary Ellen Ernest

Mary Ellen Ernest

Mar 27, 2012

Mary Ellen Ernest, age 91, formerly of Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, died on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 a resident of Grandview Health Homes since May of 2008. Mary Ellen was born on Wednesday, July 28, 1920 at her family's home in Mayberry Township, a daughter of the late John M. and Carrie (Martz) Vought. Throughout her earlier years, she attended...

Thelma E. Gulliver

Thelma E. Gulliver

Mar 27, 2012

Thelma E. Gulliver, age 89, of Bloomsburg died on Tuesday evening, March 27, 2012, a resident of Bloomsburg Health Care Center since 2011. She was also a resident of her home on Poplar Street in Bloomsburg for over 39 years. Thelma was born on Friday, August 25, 1922 in Mountain Grove, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Amos and Wilda...

James E. Shuman

James E. Shuman

Mar 26, 2012

James E. Shuman, age 61, a life-long resident of Mainville, died suddenly on Monday, March 26, 2012 at his residence. James was born on Friday, February 8, 1951 in Danville, a son of the late Earl E. and Nina (Davis) Shuman. In 1969, Jim graduated from the Bloomsburg High School and also graduated in 1971 from the Williamsport Area Community...

Edith E. Fenstermacher

Edith E. Fenstermacher

Mar 23, 2012

Edith E. Fenstermacher, age 92, of Bloomsburg, died on Friday, March 23, 2012 in the Emmanuel Center, Danville where she was a resident since January 18, 2012. Edith was born on Monday, April 14, 1919 in Montgomery PA, a daughter of the late H. Frank and Rose Beyer Evans. She was a 1936 graduate of the Bloomsburg High School and...

Michael Biel, Sr.

Michael Biel, Sr.

Mar 11, 2012

Michael Biel, Sr. age 82, of Millville, died on Sunday evening, March 11, 2012 a patient of Millville Health Center and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. Formerly of New Jersey and most recently Tobyhanna, he has resided in Columbia County since 2009. Michael was born on Friday, March 29, 1929 in Wilcox, PA, a son of the...

Mercurio J. Bruno

Mercurio J. Bruno

Mar 11, 2012

Mercurio J. Bruno, age 71, of Catawissa, died on Sunday, March 11, 2012 surrounded by his family at home, and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. Mercurio was born on Sunday, July 28, 1940 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 17 at 10 a.m. from Our Lady of Mercy Catholic...

Margaret E. "Peg" Dent

Margaret E. "Peg" Dent

Mar 3, 2012

Margaret E. "Peg" Dent, age 90, of West Third Street, Bloomsburg died on Saturday, March 03, 2012 after a brief stay at Columbia Montour Home Hospice at Maria Hall in Danville. Peg has been a resident of W. Third St. for over 16 years and formerly of her home on Ridge Avenue in Bloomsburg for over 44 years. Peg was...

Gloria J. Fraim

Gloria J. Fraim

Feb 27, 2012

Gloria J. Fraim, age 87, of Mystic Mountain Estates, Catawissa, died on Monday, February 27, 2012 a recent resident of Columbia Montour Home Hospice at Maria Hall in Danville. Gloria was born on Tuesday, September 23, 1924 in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Gaverone) Amoroso. She graduated from the Overbrook High School in Philadelphia and at...

Virgie L. Mankoski

Virgie L. Mankoski

Feb 20, 2012

Virgie L. Mankoski, a resident of E. Tenth Street, Bloomsburg for over 68 years died on Monday, February 20, 2012 under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville. Virgie celebrated her 92nd Birthday with her family this past Sunday afternoon in Danville. Virgie was born on Thursday, February 19, 1920 in Central, PA, a daughter of...

Thomas Tyahla

Thomas Tyahla

Feb 17, 2012

Thomas Tyahla, age 79, of McGuire Park Drive, Bloomsburg died on Friday, February 17, 2012, a patient of the Bloomsburg Hospital. Thomas has been a resident of his home in Bloomsburg for over 31 years. Thomas was born on Tuesday, July 19, 1932 in Coaldale, PA a son of the late Wash and Mary (Puschock) Tyahla. He was a member...

Richard A. Hammer

Richard A. Hammer

Feb 16, 2012

Richard A. Hammer, age 76, of East 12 St., Bloomsburg, died on Thursday, February 16, in the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was a resident of his 12th St. home for over 10 years. Richard was born on Friday, July 26, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio a son of the late Robert and Racheal (Marlett) Hammer. As a Master Electrician, Richard...

Paul H. 'Jinx' Kindt

Paul H. 'Jinx' Kindt

Feb 8, 2012

Paul H. "Jinx" Kindt, age 93, a 50 year resident of Millertown died on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, a resident of Bloomsburg Health Care Center since 2008. Paul was born on Thursday, June 20, 1918 in Mt. Pleasant Township, a son of the late Bruce and Grace (Ruckle) Kindt. Throughout his young life, he attended school at the former Mt....

Harry B. Dewald

Harry B. Dewald

Feb 7, 2012

Harry B. DeWald, age 63, of Park Street, Bloomsburg, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, a patient of Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was also a resident, prior to his home on Park Street, of Fernville and also East Eighth Street in Bloomsburg. Harry was born on Thursday, December 16, 1948 in Bloomsburg the son of the late Jesse H....

Joan A. "Jenny" Levan

Joan A. "Jenny" Levan

Feb 6, 2012

Joan A. "Jenny" LeVan, age 73, of Bloomsburg, died on Monday, February 6, 2012 at her home in Almedia surrounded by her family under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. She has been a resident of her home in Almedia since 1965. Jenny was born on Thursday, December 29, 1938 in Centralia, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late William...

Edward S. Trudnak

Edward S. Trudnak

Feb 4, 2012

Edward S. Trudnak, age 82, of Sunken Heights, Bloomsburg died on Saturday morning, February 4, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. Edward was born on Sunday, June 9, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois a son of the late William and Anna (Tomaszkiewiz) Trudnak. Surviving is his beloved wife of over 13...

Charles J. Inman

Charles J. Inman

Feb 3, 2012

Charles J. Inman, age 68, of Catherine Street, Bloomsburg died unexpectedly on Friday, February 3, 2012 at his residence where he had resided the past five years. Charles was a 30 year resident of Bloomsburg. Charles was born on Saturday, January 1, 1944 in Pleasantville, NJ, a son of Mary McGurk Inman. He was raised by his grandmother, the late...

Dawnna Jean Thomas

Dawnna Jean Thomas

Jan 30, 2012

Dawnna Jean Thomas, age 79, a 45 year resident of Boone Road, Bloomsburg, died on Monday, January 30, 2012 in the Bloomsburg Health Care Center where she had resided since July of 2010. Dawnna was born on Friday, September 30, 1932 in Danville, a daughter of the late Alfred and Gertrude (Stephen) Cooper. She attended the Danville Area Schools. She...

Marlin Craig Weiser

Marlin Craig Weiser

Jan 28, 2012

Marlin Craig Weiser, age 66, of Orangeville, died Saturday morning, January 28, 2012 in the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville where he was admitted on December 27. He was a resident of Orangeville for three years and formerly lived in Nescopeck. Craig was born on Saturday, April 14, 1945 in Danville, a son of the late Marlin Clifford and Martha Ema...