All Obituaries

L. Lorraine Sevison 86, formally of Catawissa, went to be with the Lord, Monday June 5, 2023, at Vintage Knolls in Danville where she has been a resident since 2021. She was born, August 25, 1936, in Catawissa, a daughter of the late Carl and Lena (Blass) Bucher. She was a graduate of Catawissa High School. Lorraine worked as a teacher’s aid at the Catawissa Elementary School and then for Hutchinson Insurance Company in Bloomsburg. She was in the auxiliary in both the Catawissa...

David R. Shields, 77 of Catawissa passed away on Friday April 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born November 20, 1945, in Shamokin, a son of the late Albert J. and Naomi (Boyd) Shields. He graduated from Shamokin High School and joined the United States Army during the Vietnam War. (What did he enjoy) David is survived by his wife the former Susan Hendricks, whom he married September 10, 2008, sister Bea Snyder husband Bruce of Shamokin, and several nieces and nephews. David was...

Phyllis M. Mensch, 86, of Danville passed away on Friday May 26, 2023, at her residence. She was born September 10, 1936, in Williamsport, a daughter of the late John and Florence (Carman) Schrader. She graduated from Troy High School and attended Wilkes University. Phyllis worked at Geisinger Medical Center as a Medical Technologist, retiring in 1991. She was a member of Roaring Creek Valley United Methodist Church. Phyllis enjoyed hunting and fishing with her husband, camping, skating,...

Patricia A. Conklin 73, of Catawissa, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday May 23, 2023, at Grandview Health & Rehabilitation in Danville. She was born August 20, 1949, a daughter of the late, Anthony and Dolores (Keller) Cea. She was a graduate of H. Frank Carry High School and worked as a clerk in the judicial system in New York for many years. Patricia enjoyed skiing in her younger years. Her hobbies included reading and cross stitching. Her biggest enjoyment was spending time with...

Carlene Louisa Pecht, 71, of Kernersville, NC, passed away on Saturday May 13, 2023, at Novant Medical Center. She was born July 1, 1951, in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the Nettie (Boyer) Shoup of Catawissa and the late Carl Koch. Carlene worked at Inmar for 25 years.  Carlene enjoyed going to the beach and watching action movies. Carlene is survived by her mom as well as her son John Belansky wife Chrstine of Montauk, NY, two sisters; Virginia Brown husband Richard of Boyertown, PA,...

Nevin Ned Long, 84, of Danville went to be with the Lord, Sunday May 14, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born March 10, 1939, in Coal Township, a son of the late Clayton and Verna (Baskin) Long. He graduated from Shamokin High School and then joined United States Army and the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 40, V.F.W. Post 298. Nevin enjoyed collecting coins and loved to read. He worked in New Jersey, for many years...

Barbara M. Leighow, 86, of Catawissa, went to be with her husband on Wednesday April 26, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center Danville. Barbara was born March 27, 1938 in Catawissa, a daughter of the late Harold and Barbara Madge (Ernest) Getkin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry R Leighow Jr., who died on September 28, 2015, and four siblings, Jimmy, Glen, Margie, and Jessie. Barbara attended school in Catawissa. While being a military wife she lived...

  Andrew David Shoup, 23 of Catawissa, was taken too soon on Sunday April 30, 2023. He was born February 2, 2000 to Wayne Shoup, Elysburg, and the late Georgette Williams (Surzinski), from Marion Heights. He graduated from Southern Columbia High School in 2019 and began working as a carpenter and a truck driver. Andrew was an avid hunter and fisher who loved everything to do with the outdoors. He also enjoyed woodworking. Andrew had such a kind heart, he was always willing to lend a...

Margaret I. Valencik, 95, of Catawissa, died on April 30, 2023. Born May 20, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Mable (Rarig) Kreisher of Locust Township. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Raymond D. Valencik, son Kerry Valencik, brother Kenneth Kreisher, and two sisters, Dorothy Kreisher and Ruth Kreisher. Margaret graduated from Locust Township High School in 1945. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Numidia and was a...

Pauline A. (George) Breisch, 88, of Bloomsburg passed away on Saturday April 29, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born November 27, 1934 in Franklin Township, a daughter of the late Paul and Carrie (Arlene) George. She graduated from Catawissa High School class of 1953. On June 20, 1953 she married G. Ernest “Ernie” Breisch. Throughout their 66 years of marriage she assisted Ernie with his coal delivery route and then his service station and garage. She then...