Feb 28, 2023

Dora Jean Dunn, originally from Berwick, PA, passed away at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA on February 28, 2023. Born in Kingston, PA on July 19, 1939, she was the daughter of Shirley Jean Baron and Robert Major. She was raised in Berwick by her mother and step-father, Charles Baron.

Dora Jean graduated from Berwick Senior High...

Feb 24, 2023

Shirley M. Koval, 88, of Berwick, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at Sunset Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Hazleton on December 27, 1934, she was a daughter to the late Theodore and Martha (Poltrock) Marshman.

Mrs. Koval was a graduate of Berwick High School. She was a member of Immaculate Conception BVM Church (St....

Feb 23, 2023

Mary R. “Ruth” (Dewald) Derby, 91, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Nottingham Village in Northumberland. Born in Berwick on June 5, 1931, she was a daughter to the late Harry and Clara (Kashner) Dewald.

Mrs. Derby was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1949. On January 1, 1954, she wed...

Feb 21, 2023

Anna M. Winder, 66, of Nescopeck Township, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 21, 2023 after a 15-year battle with dementia. She was born in Fort Pierce, FL on September 12, 1956, to Leroy, Sr and Betty Haugh. Anna lived a life of fierce devotion to her faith, balanced with extra measures...

Feb 19, 2023

Edna H. (Huntington) Eroh, 94, of Mifflinville, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Born in Lime Ridge on June, 25 1928, she was a daughter to the late Raymond and Myrtle (Gulliver) Huntington.

Mrs.  Eroh was a graduate of Bloomsburg High School.  On July 2, 1949, she wed Robert E....

Feb 15, 2023

Mary L. (Hill) Ruder, 89, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Berwick.  Born in Berwick on January 16, 1934, she was a daughter to the late Wallace C. and Ruth T. (Conrad) Hill.

Mrs. Ruder was a graduate of Berwick High School.  On June 8, 1958,...

Feb 10, 2023

After a lengthy illness Linda went to her eternal reward on February 10, 2023 at the age of 82.  Born September 24, 1940 to the late Harold James Leiby and Hester Irene (Slusser) Leiby, she is survived by her devoted partner of many years Steven Shoub of Venice FL, as well as children Rhonda Melstrom (husband Charles Ferguson) of...

Feb 9, 2023

Donald C. Hauck, 73, of Rohrsburg, passed away suddenly Thursday, February 9, 2023. Born in Berwick on January 17, 1950, he was a son to the late Harold L. and Gloria M. (Houser) Hauck.

Mr. Hauck was a graduate of Central Columbia High School, Class of 1969. On December 13, 1975, he wed the love of his...

Jan 25, 2023

Ted G. Hess, 95, of Briar Creek Borough, passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Born on the 200 block of 15th Street, Berwick, he was a son to the late Charles Clayton and Ruth Viola (Fowler) Hess.

Ted attended school in Berwick, Mifflinville, and Mainville, graduating from...

Jan 13, 2023

Donald E. Meske, 90, formerly of Berwick, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Providence Place Senior Living of Drums.  Born in Keego Harbor, Michigan, he was a son of the late Hugo and Bina (Sailers) Meske.  He and his wife, the former Hazel G. “Bunni” Gordon, celebrated their 70th anniversary on...

Jan 9, 2023

Terry L. Middaugh, Sr., 66, of Shickshinny, passed away suddenly Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home.  Born in Nanticoke on July 29, 1956, he was a son to the late Charles A. and Beatrice A. (Derby) Middaugh.

Terry was a graduate of West Side Career and Technology Center, Class of 1974.  Following his graduation, he proudly...

Jan 8, 2023

Howard F. Hess, 87, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital.  Born in Berwick on April 12, 1935, he was a son to the late Rolland and Dartha (Hough) Hess.

Howard was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1953.  Following graduation, he proudly served in the U.S. Army.  On...

Jan 5, 2023

Gary Phillip Alexander, 70, of Dalmatia, PA entered into his eternal rest of Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Berwick, PA from cerebrovascular complications. Gary was born on October 25, 1952 in Trevorton, PA, the youngest son of the late Reynolds R. Alexander, Sr. and M. Elizabeth Jones Hepner. Gary grew up in...

Dec 10, 2022

Elaine M. DeFinis, 91, lifelong Berwick resident, entered life everlasting with her Lord on December 10, 2022 at Glenbrook Rehab & Nursing Center, Berwick. Born February 10, 1931 in Berwick, she was the daughter of the late John DeFinis and Emma (Ripa) DeFinis. Elaine graduated from Berwick High School Class of 1949. She worked in the garment industry including...

Nov 26, 2022

Charles E. “Chuck” Hess, 58, of Berwick, passed away suddenly Saturday, November 26, 2022.  Born in Danville on June 19, 1964, he was the son of Ted G. Hess and the late Arabelle (Rupert) Hess.

Chuck was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1982.  He had enjoyed a long career as a carpenter, having worked...

Nov 23, 2022

Roger M. Bodwalk, Sr., 90, of Berwick, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.  Born in Berwick on July 21, 1932, he was a son to the late Michael Bodwalk and Violet (Lutz) Shaw.

Mr. Bodwalk was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1951.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army...

Nov 17, 2022

Celia (Wozniak) Farver, 95, of Berwick, passed away peacefully and with her family at her side on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg.  Born in Berwick on September 20, 1927, she was a daughter to the late Alex and Mary (Posick) Wozniak.

Celia attended Berwick Schools.  On February 17, 1948, she wed the love of...

Nov 5, 2022

Linda L. (Dendler) Taylor, 60, of Benton, died suddenly Saturday, November 5, 2022 at her home.  Born in Warwick, NY on August 31, 1962, she was a daughter to the late Ronald and Evelyn (Pifer) Dendler.

Linda was a graduate of Bloomsburg High School, Class of 1980.  She had worked for many years as a customer service...

Oct 11, 2022

Leonora A. (Adams) Garrison, 89, of Berwick, passed away peacefully in her home October 11, 2022.  Born in Berwick on November 3, 1932, she was a daughter to the late Paul and Orianna (Ash) Adams.

Leonora was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1950.  She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and...

Oct 11, 2022

Laura A. “Lea” (Vernovage) Kishbaugh, 79, of Wapwallopen, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her beloved family Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at her home.  Born in Jersey City, New Jersey on September 5, 1943, she was a daughter to the late Alexander Vernovage and the late Betty (Jones) Esher.

Following high school graduation in Cape May, NJ,...