Jan 15, 2025

Jeffrey K. Cleaver, Sr., 69, of Mifflinville, passed away peacefully at his home and with his family at his side Wednesday, January 15, 2025.  Born in Bloomsburg on March 27, 1955, he was a son to the late Alfred Preston and Edna (Yohey) Cleaver.

Jeff was a graduate of Central Columbia High School, Class of 1972.  He...

Jan 14, 2025

Rachel R. (Durso) Belles, 95, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Berwick.  Born in Berwick on October 29, 1929, she was a daughter to the late Angelo and Frances (Chickalese) Durso.

Rachel attended Berwick Area schools.  On April 22, 1951, she wed the late Eldon Belles,...

Jan 14, 2025

Malaysia Rose Breha, 6, of Nescopeck, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born November 27, 2018.

Malaysia attended Kindergarten at East Berwick Elementary School and loved socializing with her friends. Malaysia also loved music and singing. She especially enjoyed watching movies and playing with her sister.

Malaysia is survived by...

Dec 13, 2024

Brian Lee Beaver, 57, of Berwick, passed away unexpectedly at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville on December 13th, 2024.  Brian was born in Bloomsburg on August 9th, 1967.  He was a son of Charles “Jim” and Joyce (Coombe) Beaver.

He was a 1987 graduate of Berwick Area High School, where he was a standout wrestler.  His passions...

Dec 12, 2024

Richard Anthony “Rick” Foster, 59, of Bloomsburg and formerly of Berwick, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024 at his home.  Born in Chester, PA on September 25, 1965, he was a son to the late Donald and Delores (Mackert) Foster.

Rick attended Berwick Area Schools.  For many years, he had been a carpet installer.  He enjoyed flying...

Dec 2, 2024

Mary Jane Laubach, 71, of Berwick, passed away Monday December 2, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Danville on July 10, 1953, she was a daughter to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Scala) Kachurka.

Mary Jane attended Berwick Area Schools. She worked at the Berwick Hospital for many years before becoming a teacher’s aid...

Nov 25, 2024

George A. Garrison, 54, of Bloomsburg and formerly of Berwick, passed away November 25, 2024 at his home.  Born in Bristol, PA June 4, 1970, he was a son to the late William C. and Meda E. (Seltzer) Garrison.

George was a graduate of Harry S. Truman High School in Levittown, Class of 1988.  He was a...

Nov 23, 2024

Linda L. (Patton) Babb, 68, of Berwick, passed away peacefully and with family at her side Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Born in Berwick on May 9, 1956, she was a daughter to the late Bruce and Mary (Murphy) Patton.

Linda attended Lake Lehman schools.  She had been a certified nursing assitant,...

Nov 21, 2024

Nancy L. (Whitmire) Bloom, 88, of Berwick, passed away peacefully and with her family at her side Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Born in Berwick on December 20, 1935, she was a daughter to the late Clyde K. and Alice Arline (Harter) Whitmire.  She was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1953....

Oct 22, 2024

Patricia J. (DeFrain) Francis, 70, of Bloomsburg, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at her home.  Born in Berwick on September 6, 1954, she was a daughter to the late Frederick DeFrain and Betty (Fowler) Kibler.

Patricia was a graduate of Berwick High School.  On January 20, 1973, she wed Edward J. Francis, with whom she would...

Oct 22, 2024

Gail L. (Samsel) Ogin, 79, of Slocum Township, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre.  Born in Berwick on October 2, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Hannah (Allen) Samsel.

Gail was a graduate of Berwick High School.  In February of 1965, she married Leroy L....

Oct 16, 2024

Linda B. Gearhart, 77, of Lewisburg, passed away October 16, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Born in Bloomsburg on October 25, 1946, she was a daughter to the late Paul R. and Elmira J. (Seybert) Gearhart. Ms. Gearhart was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1964.  She continued her education at Penn State University.  Linda...

Oct 16, 2024

Thomas R. Clymer, 78, of North Centre Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.  Born in Sellersville, PA on March 26, 1946, he was a son to the late Wilmer E. and Margaret E. (Hirschberger) Clymer.

Mr. Clymer was a graduate of Centennial Joint School, Class of 1964.  On April 28, 1965,...

Oct 3, 2024

Stephen Laubach, 79, of Berwick, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Berwick. Born in Berwick on July 19, 1945, he was a son to the late Carl M. and Martha E. (McElwee) Laubach.

Mr. Laubach was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1965. On July 14, 1969...

Oct 2, 2024

Joseph S. Zerbe, 97, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Berwick.  Born in Sunbury on August 15, 1927, he was a son to the late Dan and Alva (Bucher) Zerbe.

Mr. Zerbe was a graduate of Sunbury High School and served in the Army from 1950-1952....

Sep 25, 2024

Hazel S. Klinger, 86, of Orangeville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Born in Berwick on September 18, 1938, she was a daughter to the late Harold E. and Lulu (Schenck) Search, Sr.

Hazel wed William Klinger, Jr. on February 18, 1956. Together, they raised their family and shared 41 years of...

Sep 21, 2024

David Boyd Blaine, 85, of Berwick, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Winston County, MS on July 1, 1939, he was a son to the late Herbert B. and Elizabeth (Boyd) Blaine. Mr. Blaine was a graduate of Biloxi High School, Class of 1957. Following his graduation, he became a clerical...

Sep 11, 2024

Maxine Virginia Laubach, 82, of Berwick passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2024. Born in Nanticoke, PA on September 2, 1942 to the late Grace Smith.

Maxine graduated from Bloomsburg High School in 1960.  She worked at K Mart, Berwick for 20 years and Walmart for 7 years.  She enjoyed collecting antiques, fishing with her...

Sep 10, 2024

Mary Jane (Lewis) Laubach, 75, of Berwick, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Carbondale on December 8, 1948, she was a daughter to the late John and Veronica (Ruane) Lewis.

Mary was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1967. On July 14, 1969, she wed Stephen C....

Sep 3, 2024

Ruth (Hutchings) Steward, 103, of Berwick, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Berwick.  Born in Berwick on March 12, 1921, she was a daughter to the late Howard H. and Edna C. (Hess) Hutchings.

Ruth was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1939.  During World War II,...