All Obituaries

Shelvia Jean Rhodes, 83, of Elysburg passed away on Sunday March 29, 2026 at her residence. She was born on March 20, 1943 at the Bloomsburg Hospital, a daughter of the late Robert William and Leah Tomoria (Tyson) Rhodes. Shelvia is survived by two sons; Wayne M. Shoup, Rodney M. Shoup, three granddaughters; Dorothy M. Shoup, Rebecca L. Krum, Molly J. Shoup, and three siblings; Sandra Kustenbauter of Texas, Dr. Randall Rhodes of Illinois, and Robert Rhodes of Pennsylvania; as well as ...

Michael S. Conrad, known affectionately as Mike, passed away on April 14, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born on July 6, 1965, in Berwick, he lived a life marked by devotion to his family, steady hard work, and the simple joys that brought him happiness. He is the son of Joanne M. (Dendler) Conrad of Berwick and the late Archie E. Conrad. Mike graduated from Columbia Montour Vocational School. He was a dependable worker and took pride in the jobs he held over the years. He ...

Christine M. “Kris” Kowalchick, 71, of Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas M. “Nick” Kowalchick. Born December 24, 1954, in Bloomsburg, she was the daughter of the late Clint and Betty (Kremser) Snyder. Christine was a 1973 graduate of Southern Columbia High School. She dedicated many years of her life to caring for others. She ...

Evelyn M. Rhodes, 96, of Bloomsburg passed away on Saturday March 7, 2026 at Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on January 5, 1930 in Sunbury, a daughter of the late Fred and Elsie (George) Persing. She attended Sunbury Schools and worked at Regal and Emenee Shirt Factory in Catawissa as a presser until she retired. She was a former member of Esther Furnace Church. Evelyn is survived by her son Gary Rhodes wife Monna of Bloomsburg, grandson David Rhodes of Catawissa, and ...

Robert Alan Kobbe, affectionately known as Rob to his family and friends, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by family in Catawissa on February 25, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on November 16, 1962 in Bloomsburg, to the late Delos and Betty Kobbe (Karnes). Rob was a man whose life was marked by dedication, love, and an unwavering commitment to his family. Rob was a graduate of Southern Columbia High School, and started his career working at Catawissa Lumber with his Dad, Delos, ...

Lourdes Aurora Ramos Reyes, 78, of Catawissa passed away on Tuesday February 24, 2026 at her residence. She was born February 11, 1948 in Havana City, Cuba, a daughter of the late Eliseo Juan Ramos Bayon and Georgina Alejandrina Reyes Argain. She graduated from High School and then received her Master of Technical Sciences Degree in Mining Engineer-Geophysicist from Geological Prospecting Institute in Moscow, Russia. Lourdes worked as a geophysics engineer for the Department of ...

David P. Sponenberg, 84, of Bloomsburg, passed away on January 24, 2026, at Glenbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 22, 1941, in Bloomsburg, a son of the late David and Margaret (Lizardi) Sponenberg. He attended Catawissa High School where he played football. David enjoyed collecting trains, gardening, and farming. He worked for Don Cotner Farms, where he drove truck. David was a member of Loose Ties Railroad Club. David is survived by his wife the former Darla ...

Dennis W. Creasy, 83, of Benton passed away on Thursday December 25, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born August 17, 1942 in Catawissa, a son of the late Ralph and Alverna (Breech) Creasy. He graduated from Catawissa School and retired from the Post Office where he was a rural postal carrier. Dennis enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing, going camping, old cars, and the company of his dog Maggie. He went cross country on his motorcycle twice. He was a member of ...

Malen M. LeVan, 63, of Catawissa passed away on Thursday December 19, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born April 27, 1962 in Bloomsburg a daughter of Carolyn (Kyttle) Pugh of Bloomsburg, and the late Rodney Shaffer.  She graduated from Columbia Montour Vocational School studying in horticultural class of 1980. Malen worked at Geisinger Medical Center in EVS. She enjoyed bird watching, gardening, making crafts, reading, and was currently transcribing the Bible, but ...

Destiny Hope Duncan, 30 of Catawissa passed away peacefully December 9, 2025, in her childhood home. Destiny was born July 16, 1995, with her twin Brittany Britton. She was a 2014 graduate of Southern Columbia. Destiny worked at Vintage Knolls in Danville, caring for her very loved residents. She was very passionate about taking care of her residents and making sure they were well loved. Destiny was a strong independent woman who loved her family fiercely. She was the best Auntie and loved ...