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....

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...