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Sandra Shuman Christian, 77, passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Danville.
She was born at Geisinger Memorial Hospital on March 4, 1940, the daughter of the late Harold C. and Marqueen R. Shuman.

Sandra was raised in Lime Ridge, graduating with honors from Bloomsburg...

Harold D. "Bob" Kreigh, 93, lifelong resident of Danville, passed away on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, with his family by his side.

He was born on Sept. 25, 1924, in Danville, a son of the late Theodore and Elmira (Mowery) Kreigh.

He graduated from Danville High School in 1942. Bob...

Mary Marlene Diehl, 85, of Danville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, at her home.

She was born March 5, 1932, in Danville, the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Mary (Hartline) Yeigh.

She graduated from Danville Area High School in 1950.

Mary was a member of the All State Chorus and...

Diane J. McCarty, 78, of Gibson, N.Y., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at home.
She was born Sept. 12, 1939, in Danville, Pa., a daughter of the late Arthur and the late Edith (Ploch) Krum. She married Franklin D. McCarty on Dec. 31, 1957, in Danville. He predeceased her on March 3, 1997. ...

Donald D. Straub, 85, of Riverside, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. He resided in Riverside for more than 52 years. He was affectionately known has "Duck" and "Strauby".
He was born June 26, 1932, in Frackville, a son of the late Paul "Tex" and Dorothy (Dresher) Straub.

He graduated from the...

Joseph William Dougal Jr., 76, of Danville, passed away peacefully on Dec. 25, 2017, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was born March 30, 1941, in Tower City, a son of the late Joseph William Sr. and Elsie (Brown) Dougal. On Aug. 14, 1994, he married the former Wanda A. Gary and his death breaks a...

Brian David Stamm, 53, of Cashton, Wis., went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 20, 2017, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., following a valiant seven-year battle with cancer.
He was born Jan. 3, 1964, in Allentown, Pa., a son of Norene (Hodes) Stamm, of Riverside, Pa., and the late...

Audrey Estelle Donnelly passed on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at Lifecare Center on Hilton Head Island, S.C., surrounded by her children.
Born at home in Jersey City, N.J. on Dec. 26, 1926, to Col. Earl W. Estelle and Shirley (Deering) Estelle, she lived 90 very full years.
She attended Juilliard and NYU before...

Debra K. Feaster, 58, formerly of Danville, passed away Nov. 27, 2017, at Rosewood Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven, where she had been a resident.
She was born Aug. 6, 1959, in Danville, a daughter of the late P. Richard and Sara Jane (McClenahen) Gass.

Debra was a 1977 graduate of Danville High School and...

Ceylon S. "Lon" Reinard Jr., 69, of Rhoades Hill Road, Danville, passed away on Saturday morning, Nov. 11, 2017, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was born Sept. 23, 1948, in Sunbury, a son of the late Ceylon S. Sr. and Shirley M. (Rae) Reinard. On July 13, 1973, he married the former Cynthia S. Belinsky...

Joseph James Mowad, MD, 82, of Danville, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, surrounded by family.
He was born July 2, 1935, in Scranton, a son of the late Hind (Yamin) and James Mowad.

He graduated from Scranton Preparatory High School and the University of Scranton, magna cum laude. He went on to attend...

James E. Cripps, 80, of Point Township, entered into Heaven early Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born Feb. 23, 1937, in Danville, a son of the late Joy E. and Ruth Cripps and was the stepson of the late Mary H. Cripps. On Oct. 7, 1956, he married the former Wilma S. Foust who...

Marcella Ann Fallon, 93, of Danville, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at the Geisinger Hospice and Home Health at Maria Hall, Danville.
She was born July 13, 1924, at home in Locust Gap, a daughter of the late Peter and Anne (Duppy) McAndrew. Marcella was married for 47 years to Robert John Fallon...

(Nee Haines) Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, at the age of 87, in Brookfield, Wis.. Beloved wife of the late Arthur "Cliff" for 60 years. Adored and loving mother of Richard Stamfel and Sally Neklewicz, and very special mother-in-law to Rick Neklewicz. Cherished friend of Betty Glaaser and the...

Richard A. Pinelli, of Lock Haven, died at his home of natural causes on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.
He was born Jan. 18, 1958, in Lock Haven, a son of the late Frances X. "Mike" and Lois A. (Fecker) Pinelli.
Richard attended Lock Haven Jr. and Sr. High School where he excelled as an athlete, lettering in baseball,...

Charles Luther "Luke" Hinkel III, 48, of Eminence, Ky., passed away suddenly on Sept. 14, 2017.
?Luke was born May 7, 1969, at Great Lakes Naval Hospital in North Chicago, Ill., to Charles Luther II and Kathleen (Silvers) Hinkel, of Danville, Pa.?

Luke attended Danville Area Schools, Danville, Pa. He continued...

Mildred N. "Nancy" Gerst ,79, of Danville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Grandview Health Homes, Danville.
She was born July 20, 1938, in Riverside, a daughter of the late Dr. Perman L. and Corene B Stevenson. On April 4, 1960, she married William G. Gerst, who passed on Aug. 29, 2005,...

Rev. Robert H.R. Loughborough, 92, of Danville, passed away Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at Emmanuel Nursing Center, Danville.
He was born Sept. 6, 1925, in New York, N.Y., a son of the late Rev. Robert H.R. Sr. and Grace V. (Burt) Loughborough.
He attended Greenwich Academy in Greenwich, Conn., Morrow School in...

Donald E. Mausteller, 84, of Danville, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2017, at Grandview Nursing Home, Danville.
He was born October 25, 1932, in Danville, a son of the late Charles and Ethel (Hahn) Mausteller. On December 14, 1956, he married the former Beverly J. Wray and they celebrated 60 years of...

David J. Wysocki, 55, passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 28, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York.

He was born Dec. 25, 1961, a son of the late Francis J. and Jeanne L. Wysocki.

David graduated from Danville High School in 1980 and from New York University with a degree in Fine Arts.

He worked as a Park...

Benjamin Joe Hess, 76, of Danville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, at Grandview Health Homes Inc., Danville.
He was born Dec. 19, 1940, in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Joe and Betty (Zimmerman) Hess. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Barbara Mae Riley Hess for 51 years. They were...

George M. Roberts, 93, of Danville, passed away peacefully on Aug. 20, 2017, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was born March 22, 1924, in Danville, a son of the late Mark T. Sr. and Annie (Murray) Roberts. On June 12, 1954, he married the former W. Jean Rowe and they celebrated 63 years of...

Mildred A. Weatherill, 92, of 5485 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, formerly of Danville, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, at the Berkshire Commons in Reading.
She was born June 29, 1925, in Danville, a daughter of the late Walter E. and Anna Bell (Hakes) Metzger. She was married for 72 years to Kenneth F. Weatherill...

Ruth A. Burkland, 78, of Riverside, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, surrounded in love by her family. While she lived with cancer the last 11 years of her life, she never let it stop her from doing what she wanted to do; she enjoyed life. So in the end, she won. Along with her husband Theodore (Chick) of 57...

Betty M. Irving, 91, formerly of Riverside, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, at Emmanuel Nursing Center, Danville.

She was born Sept. 10, 1925, in Beaver Township, Columbia County, the daughter of May Singley.

She graduated from Bloomsburg High School and Geisinger School of Nursing Class of...

Audrey May Hibbs, 71, of 612 Logan Ave., Lewisburg, went to be with her Lord on Saturday morning, July 29, 2017, at the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
A native of Muncy, she was born March 31, 1946, a daughter of the late Willard R. and Arla (Herman) Smith. She was married to Ralph Hibbs and her death...

John A. "Jack" Reilly, 87, of Danville, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Emmanuel Nursing Center.
He was born Aug. 20, 1929, in Danville, a son of the late Joseph Reilly and Florence (Hause) Reilly Roeder and stepfather, Horace "Butch" Roeder. He was married for 39 years to...

John Francis Kane, 86, of Danville, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Emmanuel Nursing Center at Maria Hall, Danville.

He was born July 2, 1931, in Wilkes-Barre, the son of the late Francis and Helen (Purvin) Kane. He was married for 22 years to Helen Ryan (Wildsmith) Kane who preceded him in death in...

Maybelle C. Reamer, 90, of Riverside, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Emmanuel Nursing Center at Maria Joseph, Danville.
She was born May 19, 1927, in Riverside, a daughter of the late Calvin Christian and Bertha Mae (Rudy) Ryan.

Maybelle was a graduate of Danville High School.
She was employed at Roselyn...

Kenneth Franklin Weatherill, 92, of 5485 Perkiomen Ave. Reading, formerly of Danville, passed away on June 9, 2017, at Berkshire Commons in Reading.
He was born May 11, 1925, in Shamokin, a son of the late Charles and Goldie (Leiby) Weatherill.
A devoted husband and caretaker, he was married for 72 years to the...

Lois J. Oberdorf, a lifelong Riverside resident, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at the residence of her son Todd, where she was cared for during her recent failing health.

She was born April 3, 1930, a daughter of the late Albert Reigle and Edith (Hartman) Reigle. She was married for 69 years to Kenneth...

Dorothy I. Hackenberg, 80, of Oak Street, Danville, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
She was born Oct. 28, 1936, in Riverside, a daughter of the late Percy V. and Lily A. (Summers) Oberdorf. On Nov. 6, 1951, Dorothy married Parvin E. Hackenberg who preceded her in death...

Gerald Patrick "Jerry" Dennen, 75, of Riverside, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
He was born May 31, 1941, in Danville, a son of the late Sylvester T. Dennen and Mary H. LeFevre. He married the former Fianna...

Daniel J. Lyons, 82, formerly of West Mahoning Street, Danville, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017, at Geisinger Medical Center Danville.

He was born Dec. 30, 1934, in Mahoning Township, the son of the late Daniel Edward and Alice R. (Haunty) Lyons Dietz.

He was married for 11 years to Corinne "Renee" Weaver...

Robert E. Neidig, 83, of Danville, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the home of his daughter, Debra, in Danville.

He was born in Ralpho Township on April 5, 1934, a son of the late Irvin and Laura (Richie) Neidig. He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Nancy Dinger, in 1986. He is survived...

Nicholas Scott "Nick" Newcomb, 26, of Danville, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
He was born Aug. 21, 1990, in Talladega, Ala., a son of Michael and Kathy (Cavanaugh) Newcomb, of Danville.

Nick attended Danville Area Senior High School and graduated in 2008. He served in the Army from 2008-2013 as an...

Calvin J. Heddings, 92, of Danville, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 at his residence.

He was born Nov. 16, 1924, in Pottsgrove, the son of the late John and Mary Robenolt Heddings. He was married for 69 ½ years to Shirley T. (Young) Heddings. They were married on Dec. 28, 1947.

He graduated from Milton High...

Catherine L. Wintersteen, 94, formerly of 2 Logan St., Danville, and of R.D. 2, Catawissa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Emmanuel Nursing Center, Danville, where she had resided since March.
She was born Dec. 29, 1922, in Riverside, a daughter of the late Charles J. and Emma C. Wintersteen...

Cathy K. Butkofsky, 59, of Myotis Drive, Shamokin Dam, formerly of Ridge Road, Point Township, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
She was born Dec. 20, 1957, in Danville, a daughter of the late Gordon R. and June L. (Hower) Reichenbach. On May 24, 1980, she married John...

Derek "Deke" L. Reibsome, 45, of Danville, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2017, at his residence.

He was born on Dec. 30, 1971, in Danville, a son of the late Donald "Lee," Sr. and Jane Lorraine (Fox) Reibsome.

Deke graduated from Danville High School. He worked as a crewman at Wendy's in Danville. He loved...

Barbara L. Linn, 64, of Church Road, Middleburg, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, April 24, 2017, at her home.
She was born Jan. 22, 1953, in Danville, a daughter of the late Paul E. and Bertha E. (Knapp) Coleman. On May 27, 1972, she married Gene L. Linn who survives.

Barbara was a graduate of Danville...

Constance K. Davis, 74, of Whitehall Road, Turbotville, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Geisinger Medical Center, where she was a medical patient.

Born June 16, 1942, in Danville, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Margaret (Burkey) Koons. She was married to Joseph M. Davis for 34 years...

Darlis Mattie Starr, 88, of 35 Vine St., Danville, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Maria Joseph Emmanuel Center in Danville.

She was born on July 31, 1928, in Danville, a daughter of the late Floyd Elwood and Elizabeth Ann (Boone) Hulsizer. She married Donald A. Starr on June 2, 1947, and shared 60...

Nancy Jayne Hodge, 84, of 9 Montgomery Village, Danville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
She was born Oct. 5, 1932, in Meadville, a daughter of the late C. Dayle Keefer and Sara M. Sorg DeRoss.
Nancy was married for 42 years to Richard F....

Steven J. "Stimpy" Bartlett, 46, of Muncy, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at his home.
He was born Jan. 28, 1971, in Lancaster, a son of Jack and Marysue (Gross) Bartlett, of Muncy. On Jan. 21, 1995, he married the former Angela Woodley who survives. Together they celebrated 22 years of marriage.

Stimpy...

Retired Colonel Frank David Richards, 84, of Colorado Springs, Colo., passed away on March 12, 2017, from complications of Parkinson's.
He was born Feb. 11, 1933, in Palmerton, Pa., a son of Tom and Georgine. He is the second of five children, Tom in Massachuttes, David, Gerry and Georgie in Pennsylvania.

Frank...

Virginia A. "Ginger" Kane, 82, of Danville, passed away after a lengthy illness, choosing to do so peacefully in her home of 51 years with her daughters, Amy and Jennifer by her side, on Friday, March 10, 2017.
Ginger was born Dec. 14, 1934, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Margaret (Davis) and Edwin W. Aston....