All Obituaries

Helen E. Phillips, 80 of Mt.Carmel, formerly of Williamsport, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital. She was born February 7, 1939, in Clifton Spring NY and was a daughter of the late Crawford and Louise Powell Kline.  Helen married her husband Floyd Phillips on June 15, 1963, in Williamsport.  She was a homemaker for her family and in 1999 she moved to Mt. Carmel. In addition to her parents, she was...

Donald Lee Jeffrey, 70, of Elysburg passed away Monday March 18, 2019 at his residence due to a logging accident. He was born June 10, 1948 in Danville, a son of the late Robert A. and Lenora (Moleskie) Jeffrey. He graduated from Southern Columbia High School class of 1968 and then owned and operated R. Jeffrey and son Transportation. Donald owned his bison ranch for over 21 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and being in the outdoors. Don was a member of Elysburg Alliance...

Leo Anthony Wojnar, 88, of Black Bear Drive Catawissa, died Tuesday January 15, 2019 at Maria Hall Hospice, Danville. He was born October 14, 1930 in Warrior Run, PA, a son of the late John and Edna (Nanytko) Wojnar. He graduated from Hanover Township high school in 1948. After high school, he worked at the Huber Colliery before enlisting in the Navy in 1951. He attended the Navy Seabee School in Port Hueneme, CA where he was an honor student. He completed his Construction Electrical Mate...

Beverly J. Campbell, 82, of Catawissa passed away Friday March 1, 2019, at Geisinger Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born August 12, 1936, in Bloomsburg a daughter of the late Reuben L.  and Cora (Strausser) Miller. She graduated from Locust High School Class of 1954 and worked as a seamstress at Milco in Bloomsburg. Beverly was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband Robert L. Campbell,...

Charles V. Stine Sr., 69, of Catawissa passed away peacefully at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville on Tuesday February 26, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born September 22, 1949 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Verdon and Ethel (Pursel) Stine. He graduated from Bloomsburg High School, and then joined the United States Army and served during the Vietnam Conflict. Charles was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting on his farm, watching the Phillies, and...

Regina M. Filipowicz, 91, of Drums and formerly of Catawissa, passed away Friday March 1, 2019 at Fritzingertown Senior Living Community. She was born October 31, 1927 in Roaring Creek Township, a daughter of the late Evon and Mary Abraczinskas. She graduated from Catawissa High School and then worked at Emenee Shirt Factory in Catawissa. Regina was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Church, Slabtown. She enjoyed going to flea markets, and playing pinochle with family and friends. Regina is...

Kylie Ann Thomas, 23, of Catawissa passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, at New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital.  She was born May 28, 1995, in Bloomsburg, a daughter of Lawrence J. Jr. and Karen A. (Brobst) Thomas of Catawissa. She graduated from Columbia-Montour Vocational-Technical School.  Kylie enjoyed riding horses and doing arts and crafts. She got to meet several actors in New Jersey and was an avid reader. Kylie is survived by her parents, as well as brother...

Ruth M. (Bunge) Breech, 94, of Catawissa Township, passed away December 31, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1924, in Mill Grove, the daughter of the late Edgar and Alice (Hoagland) Bunge. Ruth graduated in 1942 from the former Catawissa High School. She was a member of Christ United Evangelical Lutheran Church. Ruth worked at Emenee Shirt Factory in Catawissa and helped on the family farm. She was dedicated to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Catherine M. Mindler 84, of Catawissa, went to be with the Lord, Saturday December 22, 2018 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by her family. She was born July 21, 1934 in Atlas Pa; one of sixteen children of the late Pantaleon and Elizabeth (Kovach) Coladonato. She attended Roaring Creek School. Catherine worked for Streaters in Bloomsburg until it closed and bartended at many establishments in the area. She belonged to The Women’s Pool League in Catawissa. She...

Neil Harris Rarig, age 78 of Whitehall, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at home.  He was a resident of Chesterfield, NJ for 30 years.  Neil was born on September 14, 1940 in Bloomsburg to Melvin and Ethel (Strausser) Rarig, the youngest of six children.  Throughout his younger years Neil spent his days on the family farm in Catawissa, continuing this love in adulthood by maintaining a large annual garden. He was the President of the class of 1958 Roaring...