All Obituaries

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...

Daniel E. Brobst 53, of Catawissa Pa; went to be with the Lord Sunday February 16, 2020, at his residence. Daniel was born March 25, 1966, in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Joseph and Erlda (Wohlford) Brobst. He graduated from Columbia Montour Vocational Technical School. Daniel worked at Bucknell Unversity in the Security Department, was a part time police officer for Nescopeck, and formally had been a part time officer in Mainville and Shickshinny police Departments. Daniel was a life...

Grace Gish, 99, of Elysburg, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at her residence. Grace was born Jan. 2, 1921, in Cleveland Township, a daughter of the late Harry E. and Catherine (Snyder) Yeager. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Gish, who passed in 1984; and three siblings: William, Harry, and Eleanor. Grace was a member of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Paxinos. She attended Wynn School and worked for many different...

Charles R. Swank, 86, of Elysburg died Wednesday February 12, 2020, at Mountain View Manor, Coal Township. Dick, as he was better known to family and friends was born April 9, 1933 in Danville, a son of the late Charles H. and Pauline M. (Bucher) Swank, and was a lifelong resident of Elysburg. He is survived by his wife the former Carole A. Rebar, and two sons; Jeffrey A. Swank of Montgomery Village, Maryland, and Gary D. Swank and his wife, Denise and granddaughter Kendyl of Mechanicsburg....

Anna M. Horn, 79, of Catawissa, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born June 26, 1940, in Locust Township, a daughter of the late Lear J. and Emma (Rhodes) Penman. She graduated from Locust Township High School. Anna worked at Catawese Coach Bus Company as a tour consultant from 1979 until retiring in the 2000s. She also worked at Knoebels for 40 years in the catering department. She was a member of Mill Grove UCC, where she was the...