All Obituaries

Donald Peter Pollock (Donnie), born on June 11, 1933, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 1, 2021. A life-long resident of Catawissa, Donnie lived his entire life in the home where he was born, except for the last few years. He was one of 11 children born to Walter and Stella Pollock. He attended Catawissa schools and served our country in the Army, stationed in Alaska, from April 1953 to March 1955. In 1956, he married Josephine ‘Finny’ Doraski, another life-long...

Donna E. Hoffman, 78, of Bloomsburg passed away March 2, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born April 30, 1942 in Shamokin, a daughter of the late James and Tilley (Broeda) Fronk. Donna enjoyed going camping, crocheting, and spending time with her family. She is survived by two daughters Valeria Kressler and Sherry Steimling, both of Bloomsburg, 11 grandchildren, brother Butch Fronk of South Carolina, and sister Marian of Colorado. Donna was preceded in death by her...

Phyllis J. Chambers, 89, of Catawissa, PA went home to be with the Lord Monday March 22, 2021 while residing at her home. She was born April 28, 1931 in Altoona, PA, a daughter of the late William Reuben and Pearl (Grazier) McNeel. She graduated from Altoona High School and later worked at a local answering service as a switchboard operator in Camp Hill. Phyllis and her husband Russell lived in Camp Hill for over 35 years and spent the last 5 years in Catawissa. She enjoyed ceramics,...

  Walter J. King, 89, of Catawissa passed away Sunday March 21, 2021 at Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born January 9, 1932 in Paterson, New Jersey, a son of the late Walter and Josephine (Sidlak) King. He graduated from high school in Paterson New Jersey and then joined the National Guard for 12 years being honorably discharged April 11, 1959. He worked and retired for Bloomfield Police Department for 26 years. Walter enjoyed fishing, hunting, and wood working. Walter...

Dale Kreisher, longtime farmer, friend, son, passed away peacefully at his home in Cleveland Township Friday evening, March 12, 2021. He was born Nov. 28, 1949, to proud parents, the late Allen and Nettia Kreisher. He was a 1968 graduate of Southern Columbia High School. Dale resided at his childhood home until his passing.  Dale served in the United States Army Reserves for six years before being honorably discharged. He retired from Leisenring Lumber in Bear Gap, but his biggest...

William Charles Rice, 50, of Catawissa, went to be with the Lord, Thursday March 4, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 2, 1970, in Bloomsburg, a son of William H. Rice Jr. of Catawissa and the late Virginia Lee (Roberts) Rice who passed on December 19, 2018. He graduated from Southern Columbia Area High School and Susquehanna University. William was a member of Elysburg Masonic Lodge 349, Williamsport Consistory and Berwick Bloomsburg R.A.C. His hobbies were doing research on trains,...

Betty L. Gotshall, 84, of Catawissa passed away Thursday February 11, 2021 at her residence. She was born October 19, 1936 in Ralpho Township, a daughter of the late Steve and Ethel (her maiden name was Leiby) Stefanovige. She graduated from Shamokin High School. Betty enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking, quilting, and working in her garden. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of the former Esther Furnace United Methodist Church. Betty is survived by two...

Michael B. Clark, 77 of Weston West Virginia, went to be with the Lord Saturday February 13, 2021 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born March 26, 1943 in Harrisburg, PA, a son of the late John W., Jr and Esther E. (Hissner) Clark. As a United States Marine, he served during the Vietnam War, and afterward worked as a Lineman for PPL; until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting and reloading his ammunition. He loved spending time with his family. Michael...

Audrey Elizabeth (Breech) Slusser, 64, of Catawissa passed away Thursday February 4, 2021 at her home with hospice care. She was born in Bloomsburg on September 26, 1956, daughter of the late Richard Breech. Audrey had a long and courageous battle with cancer, her journey and pain have finally ended. She graduated from Southern Columbia High School. Audrey worked at Catawissa Lumber Co. She was a member of Catawissa Legion Post 541 and the Catawissa VFW Post 8306. She loved gardening,...

Irene Marie Jessick M.D., passed away Monday February 1, 2021. She was born September 1, 1933 at the family farm in Elysburg, PA, to the late Charles and Stella Jessick. She graduated as Valedictorian of Ralpho Township High School in Elysburg, class of 1951. She then graduated with honors from Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA, class of 1955 and then from Women’s Medical College in Philadelphia, PA, class of 1959. Following graduation, an internship and residence in...