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Franklin Leroy Rake
Franklin Leroy Rake, aged 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Tranquility Hospice in Marietta, Georgia. He was born on June 23, 1939, in Danville, Pennsylvania, to Franklin and Elizabeth Powlus Rake. Franklin was preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Charlie, William and Wayne of Danville,...
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John D. Hack
John D. "Jack" Hack, 84, a lifelong resident of Danville, Pa., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Nottingham Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northumberland, Pa. He was born on July 9, 1940, in Danville, PA, the son of the late Warren D. and Sarah Kreigh...
Nel Stoudt
1953 - 2025
Nel Grace (Bly) Stoudt, of Turbotville, PA, joined our Lord on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Hershey Medical Center. Born in 1953 to the late Ned and Marguerite (Duvall) Bly, she grew up in Watsontown, PA, and graduated from Warrior Run High School, class of 1971. In 1972, she married Gary Stoudt and celebrated 52...
Carl Swisher
Carl Lee Swisher, 85, of Danville, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born on Nov. 28, 1939, in Bloomsburg, the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Rambo) Swisher. Carl graduated from Bloomsburg High School. He served his country with honor in the United States...
David E. Boedker
David Edmondson Boedker passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Regional Memorial Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, from complications of a sudden catastrophic illness. He was air transported home to Danville, Pa., escorted by his wife, Lisa, and three of his children, David, Chelsea, and Colton, while...
Richard Shultz
1942 - 2025
Richard F. "Dick" Shultz, 82, of West Hemlock Township, Danville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born Nov. 28, 1942, in his home where he has resided all his life, Danville, the son of the late Reginald and Marietta (Mowery) Shultz. Dick graduated...
Alice Reichert
1944 - 2025
Alice Louise Reichert, 80, of Mount Carmel and formerly of Danville passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital. She was born Feb. 27, 1944, in Millville, the daughter of the late Stanley Raymond and Bernice V. (McCarroll) Salsman. Alice graduated from Danville...
Dr. Larry Lynn II
1971 - 2025
Dr. Larry L. Lynn II passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at the age of 53. He was born March 16, 1971, in Boston, Mass., to Dr. Larry Lee Lynn and Barbara Barnhart Lynn Plaster. The family moved to Texas before settling in Virginia in 1974. Larry spent most of his childhood in Sterling, Virginia. While growing up, he...
Gerald Von Blohn Jr.
1935 - 2025
Gerald Max Von Blohn Jr., 89, of Danville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born March 27, 1935, in Danville, a son of the late Gerald Max Sr. and Beatrice R. (Shade) Von Blohn. Max graduated from Danville Area High School in...
Cameron Bausch
Cameron Franklin Bausch, 82, of State College, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at Harmony at State College. Born July 24, 1942, in Danville, he was the son of the late Charles Cameron and Mildred (Krum) Bausch. On June 27, 1964, he married Judy Wilson, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his...
Kenneth Quickel Jr. MD
2024
Passed away at the age of 85 on December 29, 2024 in Stillwater, MN. Dr. Quickel was a beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, son, and friend to many. He was a physician and a lifelong philanthropist. Dr. Quickel's long and successful career began at Dartmouth College, followed by Johns Hopkins Medical...
Helen Miller
1931 - 2025
Helen P. Miller, 93, of Danville, entered into eternal life Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 29, 1931, in Kingston, a daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and Helen (McGowan) Maier. Helen spent her early years in the Wilkes-Barre area where she attended Sacred Heart School in...
Suzann Hall
Suzann M. Hall, 77, of Danville, died Nov. 20, 2024. She was married to her husband, Walter Hall Sr., for 52 years until his death in 2017. Suzann worked for many years at Weis Markets Bakery and Coles Hardware, both in Danville. She then retired, enjoying the remainder of her life on her property in Danville,...
JoAnn Driggers
JoAnn A. Driggers, 81, formerly of Danville, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, at Luther Acres in Lititz. She was the wife of the late Jack G. Driggers who preceded her in death in 2019. Born in Charleston, S.C, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Stella McElveen. A homemaker, she also managed several...
Robert Bomboy
1941 - 2024
Arthur and University President Robert Phillip Bomboy, 83, of Danville, passed away peacefully at his residence Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. He was born March 23, 1941, in Kingston, the son of the late Robert Carolus and Lenore May (Lloyd) Bomboy. A 1959 graduate of Kingston High School in Kingston, and Wilkes...
David Richards Sr.
1935 - 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Zehner Richards Sr., a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, who passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Born Oct. 13, 1935, in Palmerton, Pa. to Thomas and Georgine (Zehner) Richards, David...
Ruth Kutz
Ruth A. Kutz, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 15, 2024, after health issues and a stay at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Ruth was born on Jan. 17, 1940, daughter of the late George and Violet (Rinker) Starr. Ruth was a graduate of Danville School District. She began working in the food service...
Aaron Whyne
Aaron I. Whyne, 103, of Northumberland, passed away Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, following a brief illness. Aaron was born Jan. 16, 1921, in Mount Carmel, the son of the late Aaron F. Whyne and Elsie Mae (Shearer) Whyne. He was a graduate of the class of 1939 from Mount Carmel High...
Mary Swisher
1938 - 2024
Mary Ann Swisher, a cherished member of the community in The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, after a brief illness. She was 86. Mary Ann was born in New York City on Jan, 15, 1938, to Juliette and Herbert Wahl, and grew up in Berwick and Milton, Pa. A dedicated student, Mary Ann...
Sister Julia Knazik
1931 - 2024
Sister Julia Knazik, SS.C.M. died at Emmanuel Center in Danville on Sept. 28, 2024. She was born in Chtelnica, Slovakia on July 8, 1931, to Victor and Helen (Durdy) Knazik. Julia Victoria Anna Knazik had two younger siblings, Mary, and Frank. She attended St. John Nepomucene Grade School in Manhattan, where the...
Jay Trate
1930 - 2024
Jay N. Trate, 93, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Danville. Jay was born Nov 3, 1930, in Milton, a son of the late Isaac S. and Sarah Helen (Wolfe) Trate. He was a 1948 graduate of Milton High School and a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Milton. He proudly served in the Army...
Vivian Oberdorf
Vivian "Bib" Lucille Oberdorf, 86, of New Bloomfield, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. Born May 1, 1938, in Danville, she was one of seven children of the late Charles and Florence (Swank) Jordan. Vivian attended Danville High School before going to work at TRW in Danville. She went on...
Dr. John Malcolm Jr.
Dr. John A. Malcolm Jr. "Nick" passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. Ol' Doc reached the end of the trail the other day. The trail wasn't quite as long as he'd hoped given all he'd have liked to do, but mostly he did okay along the way. He's probably best remembered among his physician colleagues across the state...
Margaret Still
1965 - 2024
STILL, Margaret "Maggie" (née Schuchman), aged 58, of Lewisburg, PA, passed away after a brave journey with thyroid cancer on July 24, 2024. Deeply loved in both her professional and personal circles, Maggie was known for her joyful personality, sharp intelligence, kindness, patience, and compassion. From the age...
Duane R. Hoover
Duane was born on Jan. 4, 1949, in Bloomsburg, Pa., to Marlin Wayne and Marie Mae Hoover and passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Shreveport. Duane was a resident of Shreveport. He served in the Army from 1967 to 1970. He married his 'Honey' Mary Ann Rachal of Shreveport on June 9, 1971. He was a hard worker...
