All Obituaries

Susan R. Welkom, 71, of Catawissa went to be with her Lord Thursday November 8, 2018 at her residence. She was born October 16, 1947 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late David and Hazel (Hutchinson) Fetterman. She was one of the first classes to attend Roaring Creek Valley School and graduated from Southern Columbia High School class of 1966. Susan worked as a bus driver for over 32 years at Southern Columbia School District. Susan loved going to Numidia Raceway to participate and drag...

Richard (Dick) Fetterman, 77, of Catawissa, PA, in the presence of his loving family, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 31, 2018. He was born July 29, 1941, in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Amos and Erma (Schwalm) Fetterman. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as two brothers; J. Thomas and Roger Fetterman. Dick was a graduate of Ralpho Township High School, and lived a full and meaningful life. He was a Columbia County Conservation District board member, serving as...

Harold Robert “Sam” Dalious passed away on Wednesday October 31, 2018 while living at Providence Place in Drums, PA. He was born August 2, 1930 in Main Township, Columbia County. He was the son of the late Samuel and Effie (Hauntzelman) Dalious. Harold graduated from Mifflinville School. He worked as a carpenter from Lutz Constructing in Orangeville, PA from 1948 until 1951. He proudly served his country in Korea from 1951 until 1953 in the Army 38th Ordnance Division. After...

Family joined with choirs of angels to sing Happy Birthday to Nancy who left this world for Heaven on her 80th Birthday. Nancy was born on October 29, 1938 in Franklin Township, Columbia County, the daughter of the late Lewis and Anna (Stefanski) Barnes. She graduated from Catawissa High School Class of 1956. She was employed by Sears, Magee Carpet and the Geisinger Medical Center from which she retired in 1996. Nancy was a member of Grace United Church of Christ, Millgrove, where she...

John O. Burns, 58, of Elysburg passed away Tuesday October 23, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He is at peace after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 5, 1960 in Williamsport a son of the late, Robert J. and Virginia (Smith) Burns. He graduated from Williamsport High School class of 1978. He went to Williamsport Area College for Food Service Management. John worked for Autoneum, formally known as Magee Carpet in Bloomsburg. John enjoyed...

Allen R. Breach, 74, of Elysburg passed away Tuesday October 2, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born June 4, 1944 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Allen and Elsie (Richards) Breach. He graduated from Central Columbia High School class of 1963 and then graduated from Stevens Trade School, Lancaster. Allen served in the United States Army from 1965-1967 in Germany. He worked for Donald E. Kocher Masonry, Orangeville for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family...

John M. “Skeeter” Thomas, 85, of Elysburg died Thursday September 13, 2018 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland. John was born March 18, 1933, in Cleveland Township, Columbia County, a son of the late Roy C. and Harriet M. (Miller) Thomas. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Gladys George; brothers, Robert Yost, and Paul E. Thomas. John attended Reed’s one-room school. After working various places in his early life, he worked for Kenneth...

Ruth Naomi Cook, 92, of Elysburg passed away Sunday September 16, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 12, 1926 In Millersburg, PA, a daughter of the late Harvey J. and Ronie D. (Klinger) Matter. She graduated from Millersburg High School class of 1943. Ruth worked at Nedrich Manufacturing Co in Elizabethville, where she met her husband Charles. They then moved to Elysburg where she worked at Knoebels Amusement Resort for over 40 years, primarily as the manager of the funnel cake...

Marlin Eugene (Mike) Dietrich, 77, of Catawissa passed away peacefully after a short battle with Myelodysplastic syndrome, Tuesday September 11, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born March 25, 1941 in Hegins, PA, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Maurer) Dietrich. He attended Tri Valley High School and was in the farming and butcher trade. He operated his own butcher business in Schuylkill Haven from 1973-1980, and one year in Danville. From 1981 to 1997 he was...

William V. Krasiewski, 90, of Catawissa passed away Thursday August 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born March 20, 1928 in Numidia, a son of the late Anthony and Frances (Zaleski) Krasiewski. He graduated from Mt. Carmel High School class of 1946 and then received his bachelor’s degree from Drexel University. Bill served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Church, Slabtown, and Catawissa American Legion Post #541. He...