Apr 25, 2022

Sharon E. (Romano) Lutz, 76, of Berwick, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Born in Rochester, NY on November 22, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Arlene Dumphy and Thomas Romano.

Sharon grew up in Chili, NY and moved to Columbia county in the 1970’s.  She loved taking care...

Apr 22, 2022

Sharon M. (Andreas) Lawton, 80, of rural Bloomsburg (Madison Township), died Friday afternoon, April 22nd, 2022 at Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia.

Born April 13, 1942 in Hetlerville, she was a daughter of the late Harvey “Dump” Andreas and Alice (Lucas) Andreas. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larue E. “Fuzzy” Lawton, on June 28,...

Apr 22, 2022

Barbara M. (Barna) Collins, age 80, of Summerhill, passed away in her home on April 22, 2022 surrounded by family and under the care of Commonwealth Hospice of Berwick.

Born in Hazleton on May 3, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Durange) Barna and Stephen Barna.

Preceding her in death, in addition...

Apr 15, 2022

Richard E. Klinger, 82, of Berwick, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Born in Berwick on May 4, 1939, he was a son to the late William and Sarah (Sponenberg) Klinger.

Mr. Klinger attended Berwick Area Schools.  A skilled carpenter, he operated his own contracting business, Klinger’s Home Improvements.  He and...

Apr 10, 2022

Henry V. Hemmen, Sr., 88, of Fourth Street, Bloomsburg (Lime Ridge), died Sunday, April 10, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Born June 20, 1933 in Devon, PA he was the son of the late Henderikus “Henry” V. Hemmen and Jane (Rainey) Hemmen.  He was preceded in death by his companion, Gloria J. Michael, on March 3, 2013...

Apr 4, 2022

Rose M. Chiki, 96, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Monday, April 4, 2022 at Emmanuel Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Danville.  Born in Berwick on September 29, 1925, she was a daughter to the late Charles and Mary (Kovacs) Chiki.

Ms. Chiki was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1944.  She furthered her education...

Mar 13, 2022

Fred C. Terwilliger, 81, of Mifflinville, passed away suddenly Sunday, March 13, 2022 at his home.  Born in Berwick on October 21, 1940, he was a son to the late Clifton and Bernice (Kemper) Terwilliger.

Fred was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1960.  He would further his education at Alliance Tool and Die, Williamsport...

Mar 3, 2022

Jeremy Schraeder, 43, of Stillwater, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Born in Wilkes-Barre on July 23, 1978, he was the son of Glenda (Nevel) Schraeder and the late John Schraeder, III.

Jeremy was a graduate of Millville Area High School, Class of 1996.  He was a long-time employee of Berwick...

Mar 1, 2022

Charles “Chas” Monroe Stauffer, Jr of Berwick passed away on March 1, 2022, at the age of 64 after a courageous battle with a long-term illness. He was born on March 23, 1957, to the late Beatrice Annabelle (Steinruck) and Charles Monroe Stauffer, Sr of Almedia.

Anyone who knew Charles would agree that he had a good...

Feb 25, 2022

Sally Ann Wolfinger, 84, of Berwick, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Born in Nescopeck on January 13, 1938, she was a daughter to the late Leonard and Hazel (Stroup) Wilkinson.

Sally was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1955.  On November 06, 1953, she wed the love of...

Feb 23, 2022

Evelyn S. Knelly, 75, of Shickshinny, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Born in Sweet Valley on March 6, 1946, she was a daughter to the late Oliver and Laverna (Taylor) Sult.

Evelyn was a graduate of Kingston High School.  In her younger years she had worked with her family at...

Feb 17, 2022

SFC Paul A. Loff, 79, of Mifflinville, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at his home.  Born in Archbald on December 25, 1942, he was a son to the late Frank and Helen (Bogoslawski) Loff.

Paul was a graduate of Archbald High School, Class of 1960.  In 1966 he wed the love of his life, the former...

Feb 16, 2022

Dr. Thomas “Tom” L. Kowalchick, beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend died tragically on February 16, 2022, at the Berwick Hospital.  He was 78.

Born May 15, 1943, in Berwick, he was the son of the late Stanley and Betty (Smith) Kowalchick.

Tom was preceded in death by his beloved and devoted wife...

Jan 28, 2022

Vincent R. Castellano, 68, of Berwick, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at the Berwick Hospital Center.  Born in Fort Lee, NJ on November 1, 1953, he was a son to the late Ralph and Cecelia (Staskiel) Castellano.

Vincent attended Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School in Coal Twp, PA. He was a member of St....

Jan 28, 2022

Janet E. (Hess) Baskin, 84, of Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully Friday, January 28, 2022 at Bloomsburg Care and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Berwick on July 2, 1937, she was a daughter to the late George and Helen (Hunter) Hess.

Janet was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1955.  She had been a realtor, working for...

Jan 26, 2022

Belwood L. Shetterly, 87, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital.  Born in Liverpool, PA on October 21, 1934, he was a son to the late John and Beatrice (Reichenbach) Shetterly.

Belwood was a graduate of Bloomsburg High School, Class of 1953.  On September 10, 1955, he wed the love of...

Jan 23, 2022

Robert B. Cole, 92, of Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, January 23, 2022.  Born in Bloomsburg on September 12, 1929, he was a son to the late Clifton and Martha (Hock) Cole.

Robert attended Bloomsburg Area Schools.  On October 6, 1951 he wed the love of his life, the former Evelyn M. Croop. ...

Jan 12, 2022

Louise F. (Gower) Schechterly, 69, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at her home.  Born in Berwick on May 30, 1952, she was a daughter to the late Robert and Margaret (Harmon) Gower.

Louise attended Berwick Area schools.  On September 19, 1970, she wed the love of her life, Roger R. Schechterly, Sr.  Together...

Jan 11, 2022

Tammy Marie (Jones) Naus, 57, of Berwick, passed away January 11, 2022 at her home.  Born in Berwick on April 14, 1964, she was a daughter to the late Calvin H. and Shirley (Folk) Jones, Sr.

Tammy was a graduate of Columbia Montour AVTS, Class of 1982.  She had been a server at several local establishments including...

Jan 2, 2022

Daniel C. Knelly, 75, of Berwick, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Born in Berwick on April 12, 1946, he was a son to the late Ralph S. and Elva H. (Benscoter) Knelly.

Daniel was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1964.  He continued his education at Central Penn...