All Obituaries

Pauline E. (Cero) Davis, 79 of Catawissa passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville surrounded by family. Born in Danville on March 18, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Paul Cero, Jr. and Minnie May (Fisher) Troutman. She graduated from Danville High School Class of 1961. Pauline was a very loving person, wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. She loved spending time with family and friends, crocheting, word seeks and...

Michael C. Bronzburg, 70, of Elysburg, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family, under the care of Geisinger Hospice. He was born March 14, 1952, in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Michael and Renna (Ebner) Bronzburg. He graduated from Bloomsburg High School. Michael loved hunting and fishing. He was an excellent taxidermist who could carve and create all animals out of anything.  Michael is survived by his wife, the former Kelly Richard, whom he...

Ronald E. “Ron”  Rhodes, 64, of Bloomsburg passed away December 17, 2022, at his residence. He was born November 22, 1958, in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Earl “Doke” and Barbara (Holderman) Rhodes. He attended Southern Columbia High School. He worked for ACF, Strick MFG Co., LDI, and McCormick Lawn until he retired. Ronnie was a master of all trades and an excellent welder.  Ronnie is survived by three children; Kristi Ray husband Jeffrey of Danville,...

Edward R. Giannattasio Jr., 64, of Catawissa passed away Monday November 7, 2022 at his residence. He was born March 29, 1958 in New York City,  son of the late Edward R. and Margaret (Jenkins) Giannattasio Sr. He graduated from Bloomsburg High School and from Millersville University in Art Education. Ed was a founding member of Fishing Creek Green Alliance and was the 2022 Democratic 109th State Representative candidate. He loved nature, being outdoors and sharing that passion...

Raymond J. Doraski, 74, of Catawissa, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at his residence. He was born June 24, 1948, in Cleveland Township, a son of the late Victor and Margaret (Rhodes) Doraski. He graduated from Southern Columbia High School and then attended Williamsport Area Community College. Raymond joined the United States Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. He worked at Autoneum Automotive North America for 25 years. Raymond enjoyed spending time with his family. Raymond is...

Dale L. Leighow, 91, of Catawissa passed away on Thursday October 20, 2022 at Bloomsburg Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 14, 1931, at the Bloomsburg Hospital. He was the only child of the late David and Sarah (Levan) Leighow. He lived his entire life on the family farm where he was raised. He was educated in a one room Camp School (near his home) for eight years and graduated in 1949 from Locust Township High School in Numidia. Dale farmed his entire life as long as he was...

Harold D. Kitchen, 84, of Catawissa passed away Wednesday October 19, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born June 15, 1938 in Madison Township, a son of the late Charles and Lula (Robbins) Kitchen.  He graduated from Millville High School and then joined the United States Army. Harold worked for the Carpenters Union and for H.H. Knoebels and Sons retiring in 2011. Harold was a member of the South Side Area Ambulance, Catawissa Hose Co. #1, Elysburg Masonic Lodge, and...

Jay V. McCarthy 80, of Catawissa passed away on September 16, 2022, at Geisinger Medical Center Danville. He was born, October 12, 1941, in Catawissa, a son of the late Joseph and Minnie (Fetterman) McCarthy. He was a graduate of Catawissa High School and was a social member of the Catawissa V.F.W. post 8306 and the American Legion post 541. Jay enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything to do with the outdoors. Jay is survived by his wife the former, Christine Knorr, whom he married on June...

Richard “Dick” W. Sober, 92, of Catawissa, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday September 20, 2022, at Geisinger Medical Center Danville. He was born June 4, 1930, in Johnstown, PA, a son of the late Lake and Sarah (Graham) Sober. He graduated from Catawissa High School and then joined the United States Navy where he received the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He was a lifelong member of Catawissa American Legion...

Helen V. Faux of Danville, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at ProMedica SNF, Sunbury. Born in Nescopeck, on May 23, 1925, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Esther (Steffy) Pehowic.   She spent almost all of her lifetime in Danville, where she had attended school. She was last employed in the housekeeping department at Geisinger Medical Center. She also was employed at Roselyn Yarns, Westinghouse, and Raytheon in her earlier years. She was a lifelong member of St....