Apr 22, 2025

Dorothy L. (Hart) Belles, 85, a former resident of Willowdale Road in Groton, Massachusetts and Berwick, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, at The Highlands in Fitchburg, MA.

Dorothy was born in Berwick, PA on October 24, 1939, one of ten children of the late Jacob and Ruth (Varner) Hart.

In 1971, she...

Apr 19, 2025

Arthur W. Meier, 81, of Berwick, died peacefully at his home Saturday, April 19, 2025.  Born in Jersey City, NJ on September 24, 1943, he was a son to the late Henry and Stella (Ujazdowski) Meier.

Mr. Meier was a graduate of Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ, Class of 1961.  He proudly served in the US...

Apr 14, 2025

Janice H. (Whitmire) Dyer, 91, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Monday, April 14, 2025 at Celebration Villa of Berwick.  Born in Berwick on January 28, 1934, she was a daughter to the late Clyde K. and Arline A. (Harter) Whitmire.

Janice was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1951, and continued her education at the...

Apr 11, 2025

Darrin D. Arnold, 59, of Shickshinny, died Friday, April 11, 2025 at his home.  Born in Philadelphia on September 24, 1965, he was a son to the late Harold Arnold and Jane Dolt.

Darrin spent a lifetime honing his skills as a mechanic, which he did both professionally and for his own enjoyment.  He was a very...

Apr 11, 2025

Robert H. Smith, 77, of Berwick, died peacefully and with his family at his side Friday, April 11, 2025 at New York Harbor Healthcare System.  Born in Berwick on March 28, 1948, he was a son to the late Michael G. Smith and Florence (Force) Beaver.

Mr. Smith attended Berwick Area Schools.  He was a proud Vietnam...

Apr 9, 2025

Rose M. (Phillips) Messinger, 84, of Berwick, died peacefully at her home with her family at her side Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Born in Northampton on January 22, 1941, she was a daughter to the late James and Hilda (Bilheimer) Phillips.

Rose attended Northampton High School. She had been a long-time employee of the Department of Environmental...

Apr 6, 2025

Judith Rae (Turner) Patterson, 82, of Berwick, died peacefully at her home and with her family at her side Sunday, April 6, 2025. Born in Phillipsburg on May 31, 1942, she was a daughter to the late Wilton R. and Levoy (Hummel) Turner.

Judith was a graduate of Phillipsburg Osceola High School, Class of 1960. She continued...

Apr 4, 2025

Jermel Antonio Johnson, 40, of Berwick, passed away suddenly Friday, April 4, 2025. Born in Washington, D.C. on April 22, 1984, he was a son to Mitchell and Jeanette (Johnson) Starkey.

Jermel was a graduate of Bloomsburg High School, Class of 2002. He was employed by Sekisui Kydex in Bloomsburg. Jermel was an avid Redskins fan. He...

Mar 27, 2025

William E. “Bill” Hunter, 87, of Nescopeck, died peacefully Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Berwick.  Born in Berwick on July 24, 1937, he was a son to the late Willard and Florence (Masteller) Hunter.

Mr. Hunter attended Berwick Area Schools and proudly served in the Unted States Coast Guard.  On...

Mar 25, 2025

Leroy L. “Killer” Ogin, Sr., 84, of Wapwallopen, died peacefully Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Embassy of Wyoming Valley in Wilkes-Barre.  Born in Nanticoke on October 26, 1940, he was the son of the late Earl L. and Cora E. (Craver) Ogin.

Mr. Ogin was a graduate of Newport High School and proudly served in the United...

Mar 23, 2025

Lifelong resident of Berwick, Mary Lou (Dodson) Rupp, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Mary Lou was married for 69 years to the love of her life, Rollie Rupp, Sr.  A true love story, Mary Lou and Rollie were married young and never lost that young love mentality.  Mary Lou worked as a cook at Weikel’s...

Mar 15, 2025

Paul J. Kester, 89, of Berwick, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Celebration Villa, Berwick. Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 13, 1936, he was a son to the late Clarence and Susanna “Anna” (Cope) Kester.

Following his high school graduation, Mr. Kester proudly served in the United States Air Force....

Mar 6, 2025

Reverend R. Edward (“Ed”) Cope, 85, of Lime Ridge, died Thursday, March 6 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Bloomsburg.  Born in Bloomsburg on December 13, 1939, he was the son of William and Iva (Bittenbender) Cope, and one of 11 siblings (5 brothers, 6 sisters).

Ed grew up in Bloomsburg, Catawissa and Lime Ridge, and graduated from...

Mar 2, 2025

Mark Alvin Hyde, 75, of Berwick, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Berwick.  Born in Williamsport on June 3, 1949, he was a son to the late Alvin R. and Lillas B. (Faux) Hyde.

Mr. Hyde was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1967.  Following his graduation,...

Feb 24, 2025

George W. Ising, 80, of Berwick, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Jersey City, NJ on May 14, 1944, he was a son to the late George and Helen (Schmalberger) Ising.

Following his graduation from high school, George proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. On April 15,...

Feb 23, 2025

Marlene J. (Zaransky) Bogert, 83, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Berwick. Born in Newburgh, NY on February 13, 1942, she was a daughter to the late Herman “Hymie” and Florence “Flo” (Marshall) Zaransky.

Marlene attended school in Newburgh, NY. She had been a long-time employee...

Feb 23, 2025

Dale A. Sponenberg, 80, of Berwick, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 12, 1944, in Berwick, the son of the late Lee and Mary (Slusser) Sponenberg.

Dale is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia (Potoeski) Sponenberg, and their four children: Chrissy (Jeff) Cleaver,...

Feb 9, 2025

Jeffrey Scott Seely, 64, of Berwick, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville after a long fought illness. Born in Berwick on November 8, 1960, he was a son to Betty A. (Hughes) Wroblewski.

Jeffrey was a graduate of Chittenango High School, Class of 1978. On March 31, 1984, he wed...

Jan 29, 2025

John J. “Jack” Beierschmitt, 90, of Bloomsburg, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Brookdale Bloomsburg. Born in Mount Carmel on December 25, 1934, he was a son to the late John J. and Helen (McIntyre) Beierschmitt.

Jack was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School. Following high school graduation, he proudly served in the United States...

Jan 16, 2025

Martin E. “Ernie” Stahley, 76, of Catawissa, died Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Berwick.  Born in Kingston on February 17, 1948, he was a son to Ernest M. Stahley and Marie Murray Stahley of Prospect St., Wilkes-Barre, PA.

He graduated from Meyers High School in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Class of 1966....