Dec 27, 2025

James P. Brandt, 92, of Mifflinville passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at Sunset Ridge in Lightstreet.

Born in Bloomsburg, on Dec. 18, 1933, he was the youngest son to the late Austin and Irene (Schucker) Brandt.

James enjoyed a fun and adventurous childhood in Mifflinville, graduating from High School in 1951. He served in the Army & Reserves 1953-62. He...

Dec 15, 2025

Ethel H. Borem, 90, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Monday, December 15, 2025, at home with her family by her side. Born on January 16, 1935, in Hollywood, PA, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Ellen (Kemler) Reichert.

As a child, Ethel’s family moved to Berwick. On July 16, 1971, she married her loving husband, Denzil Borem, in...

Dec 10, 2025

Richard D. “Rick” Haight, 58, of Berwick, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Williamsport on November 14, 1967, he was a son to the late Harry D. and Patricia R. (Mason) Haight.

Rick was a graduate of Williamsport High School, Class of 1986, and continued his education at Williamsport Area Community College. On...

Dec 1, 2025

Barbara B. (Creasy) Stang, 74, of Mifflinville, died suddenly December 1, 2025. Born in Berwick on May 8, 1951, she was a daughter of the late William Creasy and the late Corolla (Ridall) Hunter.

Barbara was a graduate of Nescopeck High School. On January 4, 1968, she wed the love of her life, Mr. Donald A. Stang. Together, they raised their...

Nov 21, 2025

Nicole M. Yohey, 38, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Friday, November 21, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. Born in Berwick on January 31, 1987, she was a daughter to Tammy (Powlus) Foster and the late Bobby Yohey, Jr.

Nicole attended Berwick Area Schools. She enjoyed singing, dancing, and feeding the fish and ducks. She loved spending...

Nov 20, 2025

Sally A. (Hirleman) Wilkins, 71, of Berwick, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, in her home. Born in Danville on April 14, 1954, she was a daughter to the late Thomas H. and Della E. (Brumbaugh) Hirleman, Sr.

Sally was a talented seamstress who worked at several local garment factories, as well as Suntex Cleaners. She had a great love of...

Nov 17, 2025

Carole Ann (DeFrancisco) Millard, 83, of Bath (Moore Township) died on November 17, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus in Easton after a brief illness and declining health in recent months. She was born on October 14, 1942 in Berwick, the daughter of the late Sam DeFrancisco and Freda (Remaley) DeFrancisco. Carole was preceded in death by her husband...

Nov 9, 2025

Pauline B. (Vorbleski) Sarday, 101, of Lansdale and formerly of Berwick, passed away Sunday, November 09, 2025, at Sunrise of North Wales. Born in Shickshinny on April 27, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria (Mroz) Vorbleski.

Pauline was a graduate of Shickshinny High School, Class of 1942 and pursued further education in cosmetology. On February 2,...

Nov 1, 2025

David E. Slusser, 59, of Benton, died Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. Born in Philadelphia on June 7, 1966, he was a son to the late Edward and Shirley (Young) Slusser.

Mr. Slusser was a graduate of Central Columbia High School, Class of 1984. Following graduation, he proudly served in the Army National Guard. Dave was a long-time...

Oct 29, 2025

Norman T. Fedder, 77, of Nescopeck, died peacefully Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Hazleton. Born in Berwick on April 7, 1948, he was a son to the late Robert N. Fedder and the late Ruth P. (Smith) Fedder.

Mr. Fedder was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1966 and furthered his education, first, at Paul...

Oct 12, 2025

Charleen P. Vandermark, 75, formerly of Berwick, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Danville. Born in Berwick on August 25, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Kate N. (Morris) Vandermark.

Ms. Vandermark was a graduate of Berwick High School and a long-time employee of Bernardi foods, from which she retired. Charleen was a...

Oct 10, 2025

Najee (Nia) Harvey, 32, of Berwick, tragically lost her life Friday, October 10, 2025, succumbing to injuries suffered in an automobile accident on Route 254 in Millville. Born in Newark, NJ on June 21, 1993, she was a daughter to Steven Harvey and the late Dana Nicholson.

Nia was a graduate of American History High School in Newark, NJ, Class of...

Oct 8, 2025

James Richard Siegel, 78, of Berwick, passed away peacefully October 8, 2025 at his home and with his family at his side. Born in Berwick on October 26, 1946, he was a son to the late Raymond Eugene and Alice Mae (Klingerman) Siegel.

Mr. Siegel was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1964. On June 20 of that same...

Oct 4, 2025

Lucinda A. (Hess) Kishbaugh, 74, of Berwick, passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, October 4, 2025, with her family at her side. Born in Berwick on March 20, 1951, she was a daughter to the late Luther J. and Gloria I. (Knecht) Hess of Berwick.

Lucinda was a graduate of Berwick Area High School, Class of 1969. On October 20,...

Sep 20, 2025

Alberta R. (Sierocki) McHugh, 96, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Danville. Born in Duryea on September 27, 1928, she was a daughter to the late William and Anna (Koval) Sierocki.

Alberta was a graduate of Duryea High School, Class of 1946. On July 14, 1956, she wed William J. McHugh, with...

Sep 19, 2025

Roland R. “Rollie” Rupp, Sr., 90, and a lifelong resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully September 19, 2025.

Rollie lived a very rich life, full of love, with Mary Lou, his wife of 69 years. Rollie served as a Supply Sergeant in the 109th Army National Guard before being employed with B.O. Daulberts in Bloomsburg, installing plumbing and heating systems for...

Aug 31, 2025

Norman E. Peters, 93, of Summerhill, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Gardens at Millville with his beloved wife, Dorothea, at his side. Born in Berwick on February 24, 1932, he was a son to the late Martin E. and Alma M. (Kester) Peters.

Mr. Peters was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1950. Following graduation,...

Aug 30, 2025

Irene “Blink” (Miknich) Bodwalk, 91, of Berwick, passed away unexpectantly Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Berwick on April 2, 1934, she was one of 14 children to the late Nicholas and Julia (Klym) Miknich.

Blink attended Berwick Area Schools and was known for her quick wit, generous heart, and legendary rhubarb and apple pies....

Aug 18, 2025

Susan E. Swisher, 69, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Monday, August 18, 2025 at her home with her family at her side.  Born in Berwick on April 22, 1956, she was a daughter to the late Graydon R. Houck and the late Betty E. (Whitmire) Schell.

Susan was a graduate of Columbia Montour Area Vocational Technical School,...

Aug 13, 2025

Bruce W. Ashenfelder, 72, of Berwick, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Born in Lewisburg on June 21, 1953, he was a son to the late Bryce and Jennie (Oberlin) Ashenfelder.

Mr. Ashenfelder was a graduate of Columbia Montour Area Vocational Technical School, Class of 1971.  He had been a long...