All Obituaries

Mary R. Miller, 85, of Catawissa, PA and formerly of Louisville and Minerva, Ohio passed away Wednesday June 3, 2020 at the Gardens of Millville where she was a resident since March 2, 2020. She was born August 22, 1934 in Canton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Basil “Pinker” and Dorothy (Violand) Renier. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in Canton Ohio. She moved to PA with her family in 1979 to take care of her mother in law as she was always thinking of other...

Ralph W. Beishline Jr., 73, of Catawissa went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 31, 2020, at ManorCare Health Services in Williamsport. Ralph was born May 28, 1947, in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Ralph W. Sr. and Emily (Zanoline) Beishline. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings: Emily Raup, Henry Beishline and Mary Welliver. Ralph was a graduate of Southern Columbia High School’s Class of 1966 and was proud that he started in school in a one-room...

Sylvia Rarig Rozell of Catawissa died early Friday morning, May 29 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. She was 80 years old. Born in Numidia on January 2, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Amy Bittner Rarig and the late Raymond R Rarig. She was a graduate of the Roaring Creek Valley school of Numidia, class of 1958 She lived in Rock Glen PA for more than 50 years, moving to Catawissa later in life. Due to medical reasons, she was placed in Grandview Nursing Facility 2 years...

G. Dennis Deska, 79, of Catawissa, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 26th, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Dennis was born May 15, 1940, son of the late George Deska and Evelyn (Shoffler) Deska. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Dawn Deska in 2019, and Ella-Mae Deska in 1997; his two sisters, Shelley Schofield and Caroline Alkema, and step-son Derl Wynings. Dennis grew up in Paterson, NJ. He attended schools in Elysburg, PA, and...

Donald Snyder 88, of Numidia, went to be with the Lord, Friday April 3, 2020 at his residence. Donald was born September 7, 1931, in Girard Manor Pa; a son of the late Frank and Mary (Hill) Snyder. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five siblings; James Snyder, Emma Stanchock, Leonard Snyder, Kenneth Snyder and Dale Snyder. Donald attended Catawissa Schools and at the age of 17, he joined the United States Air Force and stayed there for over 20 years retiring as a Staff...

Oliver R. Fink Jr., 87, of Millgrove Road, Catawissa, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Born August 13, 1932, in Millgrove, PA, he was the son of the late Oliver R. and Geraldine (Bond) Fink. A graduate of Numidia High School, Oliver enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served in the Korean War era from November 1953 to October 1955. While in the Army, he served in the motor pool while posted overseas. This, combined with the years he spent working in his...

James “Jim” R. Beggs, 86, of Catawissa, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Vintage Knolls of Danville. He was born in February 3, 1934 in Eddystone, Pa, a son of the late Paul and Florence “Polter” Beggs. Jim graduated from Eddystone High School.  After high school Jim served in the United States Marine Corp. during the Korean Conflict.  Jim is a member of the First United Methodist Church, where he served as an usher. He enjoyed coin collecting,...

Matthew Paul Mindler, 61, of Catawissa passed away February 22, 2020 at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago. He was born March 23, 1958 in Fountain Hill, Pa, a son of Lamar Mindler and the late Catherine (Coladonato) Mindler. He graduated from Bloomsburg High School, after which he served in the army as a medic and obtained certificates in Surgical Technology from UC Berkley. He was recently retired after working at RR Donnelly, Kawneer, and also performing magic for children's...

Iris A. Lex Prout 77, passed away March 14, 2020, at her home In Numedia, after fighting a long, courageous battle with cancer.  Iris was born in Hazleton, Pa. on September 24, 1942 to Parents, the late William and Freda Steiner-Ulshafer.  She resided in Weston where she attended the Black Creek High School and the Ringtown High School where she graduated in 1960 as Valedictorian of her class.  She later continued her education in Texas where she graduated from Hurst...

Christopher C. Steenburg Sr., 68, of Catawissa passed away Monday February 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 9, 1951 in Trenton, Ontario, a son of the late Arthur and Ada (Rose) Steenburg. He graduated from Centennial High School in Belleville, Ontario, and attended Loyalist College in Belleville, Ontario. RCMP Academy class of 1974. He joined the Canadian Forces Officer Candidate School and graduated class of 1979. He was Second Lieutenant at the Hasting and Prince Edward...