Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Bloomsburg
Serving Bloomsburg, PA and surrounding area
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Robert L. "Bob" Fijal
Oct 26, 2024
Robert L. "Bob" Fijal, age 75, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, a patient of the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Robert was a resident of his home in Main Twp. for over 49 years. Bob was born on Sunday, July 24, 1949, in New York City, a son of the late Louis and Anna (Chabala) Fijal. He...
Corey M. Houser
Oct 24, 2024
Corey M. Houser, age 46, of Drums, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown. He was born and raised in Bloomsburg and enjoyed the last 15 years living in Florida. Corey was born on Tuesday, December 13, 1977 in Bloomsburg, a son of Morris R. and Deborah Jean (Kile) Houser. He graduated from...
Marjorie Louise Laytar
Oct 23, 2024
Marjorie Louise Laytar, aged 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 23, 2024, in Danville, PA. Born on February 5, 1945, Marjorie dedicated her life to her family, her community, and her faith. Marjorie graduated from Martinsburg High School in Martinsburg, WV and later attended Strayer before touching lives everyday as a school secretary with Fairfax County Public...
Joan M. Williams
Oct 21, 2024
Joan M. Williams, age 90, of Bloomsburg, went home to the Lord on Monday, October 21, 2024, a resident of the Tiffany Court at Kingston. Joan was a resident of her home in Bloomsburg for over 65 years. Joan was born at home on Wednesday, November 1, 1933 in Wilkes Barre, a daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Tomchick)...
William A. Franklin
Oct 17, 2024
William A. Franklin, age 76, of Danville, died on Thursday, October 17, 2024, a resident of the Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Danville. He was born on Monday, August 9, 1948 in Berwick, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Clifford A. and Helen Ruth (Chapin) Franklin. William graduated from the Benton High School in 1966. William was employed by as...
Kathy Hippenstiel
Oct 16, 2024
Kathy Hippenstiel, 77, died October 16, 2024, at her home in Millville. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Kathryn Gorrey Reimard of Espy, and a niece of her beloved aunt, the late Dorothy Gorrey of Bloomsburg. She was the wife of Douglas Hippenstiel, to whom she was married on April 12, 1969. A lifelong resident of Columbia...
Anna M. Hess
Oct 15, 2024
Anna M. Hess, age 96, Bloomsburg formerly of Lightstreet, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at her home in Espy where she lived for over 16 years. Anna was born on Friday, July 20, 1928, in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Edward Downs and Letha (Hill) Downs Chamberlain. She graduated from the Bloomsburg High School in 1946, her...


