All Obituaries

Helen R. Mertz 90, of Bloomsburg, went to be with the Lord, Monday April 22, 2024, at her residence. She was born August 25, 1933, in Mahony City, a daughter of the late William and Mary (Tomaszwski) Reeves. She graduated from Mahony High School and worked as a C.N.A. for many years. Helen enjoyed knitting and making plastic home décor for her house. Helen is survived by her son, Michael Whalen and his wife Cindy from Catawissa, granddaughter Nicole and two great grandchildren, Aury...

 John E. Mattera 88, of Bloomsburg, went to be with the Lord, April 19, 2024, at The Gardens at Orangeville. He was born May 26, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Alfonsl and Madeline (DeMaio) Mattera.  He was a graduate of High School in Brooklyn New York, and then graduated from New York Institute of Technology. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Army Infantry. After serving his country he joined the New York City Police Department, where he stayed...

Donald Glatt, age 65, of Orangeville, passed away suddenly on April 6th, 2024. Donald was born on June 25th, 1958, in Queens, New York. Where he grew up playing sports until he graduated  from Northport High School in 1976 and went on to the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the H.S.S. Holland from 1976-1982. He was awarded the Fireman’s Apprentice Award, Navy Marksman award, and was certified to work as an under-water welder working on submarines. He was also a Golden Glove amateur...

Carlene M. Blagrave, 63, of Bloomsburg, went home to the Lord on Monday March 25, 2024, at her residence. She was born October 14, 1960, in Lewistown Valley, PA, a daughter of Dan and Arlene V. (Heisler) Reed. She graduated from Millville High School class of 1978 and continued her education at Robert Packer School of Nursing where she received her Registered Nursing Degree in 1981. She was a dedicated Orthopedic NICU and NSCU nurse at Geisinger since 1981. She was very proud of her work...

Thomas Bruce Wagner, 82 passed away Thursday March 21, 2024 at his home in Berwick, Pa. He was born Sept. 27, 1941 in Bloomsburg, PA to Bruce and Mary (Casey) Wagner. Tom graduated from Bloomsburg High School in 1959. Following graduation Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy in which he faithfully served for 20 years. Tom also worked in the IT Department of Geisinger Danville, the U.S. Postal Service, Milton Industries and Dillon Floral. Tom was a Life Member of several organizations where he had...

Nancy P Crissman, 79 of Hastings, Florida and formerly of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday March 15, 2024 at her residence.  She was born October 7, 1944 in Lewisburg.  She was the daughter of the late William C. and A. Louise (Hummel) Rufty.  She attended Mifflinburg High School and she later received her LPN degree from Danville Area School of Practical Nursing Program in 1975. Nancy held many nursing positions over the years at Millville Health Center, Muncy...

Theodore Robert Bunnell, “Ted” 94, of Montoursville, formerly of Millville, Pennsylvania and Clearwater, Florida passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his home. He was born on June 20, 1929 in State College, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Millard and Mildred (Musser) Bunnell. He graduated from State College High School, class of 1947. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Penn State University in 1951 and 1955, respectively, in...

Patricia A. Whitehead, 64, of Berwick passed away on Friday February 16, 2024, at her residence. She was born February 28, 1959, in Hoboken, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Huber) Datz. She was a loving mother. She could be found watching her children’s sporting events when they were younger. She enjoyed her cats, crocheting, and watching Yellowstone. Patricia was survived by two sons; Alberto Caban Jr. wife Aerial of Orangeville, James Caban fiancé...

Marland “Pug” Earnest, 80, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born Aug. 30, 1943, in Millville, a son of the late William M. Sr. and Irene Sarah (Heller) Earnest. He graduated from Millville High School, Class of 1962, where he was a Hall of Fame Soccer Player in 1960-1961. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy where he was honorably discharged. Pug worked for his family’s sawmill, Abraczinskas...

Sadie M. Bissinger 80, of Bloomsburg, went to be with the Lord, Sunday February 11, 2024, at her residence. Sadie was born, August 15,1943, in Coopersburg Pa; a daughter of the late Raymond and Vera (Moyer) Bauder. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by seven siblings, Raymond, Kenny, John, Laverne,Dolly, Louise, and Joan. Sadie graduated from Southern Leigh High School, and then Danville Area School District for Nursing where she received her L.P.N. License, when she was...