All Obituaries

Gene R. Raup 92, of Elysburg, went to be with the Lord, Thursday November 25, 2021, at his residence. Gene was born, February 28, 1929, in Bloomsburg, a son of the late, Harry and L. Gertrude (George) Raup. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. (Kraus) Raup , whom he married on, May 23, 1953. He was a graduate of Bloomsburg High School Class of 1947, and joined the Army in 1950 serving overseas during the Korean Conflict, where he received several...

Jessica Anna Laudisz, 24, of Catawissa passed into the loving arms of her Saviour on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Jessica was born on March 6, 1997, in Nyack, NY, a daughter of Gyula and Linda (Long) Laudisz.  She grew up in New City, NY and graduated from Community High School in Teaneck, NJ.   Jessica was active in New York with the equestrian program at Camp Venture and the bowling and soccer teams of Special Olympics.  She worshiped and...

Sheryl Ann Koffel, 70, of Catawissa died on Saturday November 13, 2021 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 22, 1951 in Kittery Maine, the oldest daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Polowczak) Koffel. Sheryl grew up in Berwick and is where she had her three sons. She worked for several years at Wise Foods in Berwick. After leaving Wise Foods she became a Certified Nursing Assistant and cared for many in nursing homes and hospitals in Pennsylvania and...

Virginia Mae (Richard) Nefsky, 92, of N. Market St., Elysburg, Pa., died on September 14, 2021, passing into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born November 9, 1928, in Elysburg, the daughter of the late John Wesley and Vila Mae (Wrenn) Richard. The family moved to Chester during World War II where Virginia attended Ridley Township High School. They returned to Elysburg in time for her to complete her senior year with Ralpho Township High...

Carl L. Hendricks, 73, of Bloomsburg passed away unexpectedly Thursday October 21, 2021. He was born September 6, 1948 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Albert and Edna (Helwig) Hendricks. He graduated from Southern Columbia High School class of 1966 where he played football, baseball, and wrestled. Carl joined the United States Army serving during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked at Magee Carpet and then the United States Postal Office in Bloomsburg retiring after 36 years. He worked part...

Dean A. Kremser, 61, of Catawissa passed away Wednesday October 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 15, 1960 in Shamokin a son of the late Lloyd E. and Mabel (Ernest) Kremser Sr. He graduated from Southern Columbia High School and Williamsport Community College where he received his Associates degree in carpentry. Dean enjoyed wood working, making furniture, mowing grass, and visiting with family. Dean is survived by his daughter Laura Shultz, two grandchildren, Liliana and...

David C. Shoup, 80, of Danville, went to be with the Lord, August 31, 2021, at the Emmanuel Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation Danville. He was born, July 4, 1941, in Catawissa, a son of the late Tobias and Loreen (Williams) Shoup. He was a graduate of Southern Area High School, and joined the United States Army serving a tour over in Korea. He enjoyed hunting. He lived most of his life in Catawissa area. David is survived by two sons, Wayne Shoup of Elysburg, and Rodney Shoup of...

Doris L. Davenport, 86, of Catawissa passed away Saturday October 16, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born November 26, 1934 in Cleveland Township, a daughter of the late Amos and Froney (Johnson) Snyder. She attended Fisherdale Schools and worked at milco industries she enjoyed working in her yard and flower beds  Doris is survived by son Dirk A. Davenport wife Karen of Catawissa. Doris is preceded in death by her late husband Donald Davenport, whom passed...

Dawn L. Adams, 90, of Elysburg, passed away Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born Oct. 26, 1930, in Catawissa, a daughter of the late Samuel and Lucille (Fink) Garthwaite. She graduated from Catawissa High School and worked at various sewing factories in Catawissa for 40 years. Dawn was always very social and enjoyed sitting on her front porch with all the neighbors. She was known as Grandma Dawn to all neighborhood kids. Preceding her in death were...

Patricia Ann Danley, 75, of Sunbury, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family. Patricia was born, July 1, 1946, in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Brady and Myrl Evans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Danley. She attended Bloomsburg schools and lived in the Bloomsburg area for many years. She enjoyed playing cards, and especially loved being around family. Patricia and her husband ran...