Sep 29, 2023

Arthur R. “Rick” Fowler, Jr., 72, of Stillwater, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville with his family at his side. Born in Berwick on January 9, 1951, he was a son to the late Arthur Richard Fowler, Sr. and Betty (Laubach) Fowler Whitenight. Rick attended Berwick Area Schools. He was a long-time employee...

Aug 25, 2023

Charles E. “Chuck” Lego II, 76, of Berwick, passed away August 25, 2023 at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital.  Born in Carnegie, PA on December 8, 1946, he was a son to the late Charles E. Lego, Sr. and Delores (Keefer) Lego.

Mr. Lego was a graduate of Bishop Canevin High School, Class of 1964.  He continued his education,...

Aug 24, 2023

Cecil J. Shaffer passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2023, with family by his side. He was born in 1931 in South Bethlehem, PA to Grant and Lillian Shaffer, the fifth of six children.

Upon graduation from high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard the USS Currituck and the USS Tarawa during the...

Aug 22, 2023

Ann M. (Harris) Brandt, 87, of Mifflinville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Born in Berwick on September 9, 1935, she was a daughter to the late Walter and Gladys (Reese) Harris.

Mrs. Brandt grew up on her family’s farm and attended the North Centre School before graduating from Bloomsburg...

Aug 13, 2023

Margaret “Ellen” Marquand, 76, of Berwick, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Born in Berwick on November 7, 1946, she was a daughter to the late Edgar and Naomi (Clark) Marquand.

Ms. Marquand was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1965, and...

Aug 4, 2023

Georgia A. (Samsel) Bellum, 76, of Berwick, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Born in Berwick on October 5, 1946, she was a daughter to the late Kenneth and Hannah (Allen) Samsel.

Mrs. Bellum attended Berwick Area Schools.  She had been employed by Berwick Knitting and, later, by Berwick Offray, from...

Jul 27, 2023

Carla M. Canouse, 61, of Berwick, PA, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  She was born in Berwick on September 21, 1961 to Avis (Samsel) Devine and the late Carl Devine, Sr.

Carla was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1979.  She was a member of St. Paul’s United...

Jul 18, 2023

Peter Q. O’Donnell, Sr., 54, of Berwick, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Berwick on January 30, 1969, he was a son to the late Cletus O’Donnell and Arletta (Eroh) O’Donnell.

Mr. O’Donnell was a graduate of Berwick Area High School, Class of 1988. After graduating, he pursued a...

Jul 6, 2023

Donald Dean Diltz, Jr., 60, of Lime Ridge, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 6, 2023. Born in Berwick on January 22, 1963, he was a son to Donald Diltz, Sr. and the late Alice (Lucas) Diltz. Mr. Diltz was a graduate of Central Columbia High School, Class of 1980. On March 6, 1987, he wed the love of his...

Jul 3, 2023

Fay Audrey (Yeager) Bittenbender, 82, of Lime Ridge, passed away peacefully Monday, July 3, 2023 at her home with family at her side.  Born in Nescopeck on July 4, 1940, she was a daughter to the late Cleo H. and Irene F. (Sitler) Yeager.

Fay was a graduate of Central Columbia High School, Class of 1958.  She...

Jun 25, 2023

Grace Ann DeMarco, 88, of Berwick, died Sunday morning, June 25, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born January 21, 1935 in Dunmore, Lackawanna County, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Louise Manganaro DeMarco.

She was a 1952 graduate of Berwick High School.

Grace retired from Milco Industries and had...

Jun 22, 2023

Thomas M. Harvey, 68, of Berwick, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Born in Bloomsburg on June 4, 1955, he was a son to the late James C. Harvey and the late Tacy (Tanner) Erb Harvey.

Mr. Harvey attended Berwick Area Schools.  Afterward, he pursued a long career as a truck...

Jun 16, 2023

Theresa M. (Slanski) Dent, 86, of Salem Township, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at her home. Born in Mocanaqua on November 17, 1936, she was a daughter to the late Michael and Margaret (Sabatos) Slanski and Edythe H. Slanski.

Mrs. Dent was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1954. She continued her education at...

Jun 15, 2023

Tashanna Renee Wiggins

July 17, 1973 - June 15, 2023

In Memory Of An Amazing Wife, Daughter & Sister

Today, our hearts are broken as we all mourn the loss of our beloved Tashanna, “Shawn”. Her bright light and big heart left us too soon, but we will remember her warmth, love, and...

Jun 13, 2023

Nancy L. (Tyson) Shetterly, 85, of North Centre Township, had her wish of being able to walk with Jesus fulfilled Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Berwick. Born in Bloomsburg on July 23, 1937, she was a daughter to the late Henry and Elva (Adams) Tyson.

Mrs. Shetterly was a graduate...

Jun 3, 2023

Beverly F. “Bev” (Frantz) Cleaver, 80, of Mifflinville, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her home with her family at her side.  Born in Bloomsburg on June 25, 1942, she was a daughter to the late Elmer and Ina (Collins) Frantz.

Mrs. Cleaver is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Jeffery K. Cleaver,...

Jun 1, 2023

Esteban Toledo, 64, of Mifflinville, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 1, 2023 at his home with his family at his side.  Born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico on April 1, 1959, he was a son to the late Ramon Toledo and Juanita (Rivera) Figueroa.

Mr. Toledo graduated from John Jay High School in Brooklyn.  On February 14, 1979,...

May 30, 2023

Jensen Allen Crabb, newborn son of Robert and Nicole (Toth) Crabb, brother to Jaxon, Josilyn and Jayden Crabb, was born on May 30, 2023 at 12:31PM at Geisinger Danville.  Jensen fought hard to make it to his birth, overcoming many obstacles and odds. He gave his family the one wish that they had, to hear his voice. He was...

May 29, 2023

K. Jean Magrone, 95, of Kansas City, MO, and formerly of Berwick, passed away peacefully Monday, May 29, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Born in Berwick, PA on January 24, 1928, she was a daughter to the late Elliot and Helen (Hixson) Garrison. Mrs. Magrone was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of...

May 24, 2023

Grace Elizabeth (Hess) Bardo, 85, of Berwick, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Born in Bloomsburg on July 19, 1937, she was a daughter to the late Elwood and Clara (English) Hess.

Mrs. Bardo attended Bloomsburg Area Schools.  She worked at the Fulton Lamp Company and at Deluxe Homes, from which...