All Obituaries

            Nicholas James Albertson, age 23, of Bloomsburg, died on Monday, September 17, 2018, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville and was surrounded by many loved ones.             Nick was born on Monday, July 24, 1995 in Danville, a son of Dave R. Albertson of Orangeville and Brenda L. (McAllister) Albertson of Bloomsburg.  Throughout his younger years, Nick attended...

Kenneth D. "Ken" Remley, 66, of Coal Township and formerly of Benton, died late Friday evening, September 14th, 2018 at the Highlands Healthcare Center, Laporte, where he had been a resident since August. Born  September 10, 1952 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, he was a son of Marian E. (Spencer) Remley, of Benton and the late G. Edward Remley, who died April 23, 1992. Ken was a 1971 graduate of Benton High School.  He was employed by his uncle, E. Lee Remley, of...

Bonnie Lee Heintzelman, 76, of Stillwater, died  Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at her home. Born December 23, 1941 in Berwick, she was a daughter of the late Glenn W. Heintzelman, Sr., who died in 1980 and Jennie S. (Reese) Heintzelman Garrison who died October 3, 2008.  Bonnie was a graduate of Benton High School.  She worked as a secretary for the Benton Area School District at the L. Ray Appleman Elementary School for 28 years.  After that, she was employed by...

Patrick J. Stemrich, 90, of rural Stillwater, (Benton Township), died early Tuesday morning, August 28th, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born November 2, 1927 in Mountaintop, he was a son of the late John and Sadie (Devitt) Stemrich.  Mr. Stemrich attended the Fairview School in Mountaintop and then graduated from Hanover High School in Hanover Township, Luzerne County. He joined the U. S. Navy at age 17 and faithfully served his country for 27 years, retiring as a...

C. Richard "Dick" Strauch, 90, of San Diego, California and formerly of Benton, died early Sunday morning, August 5, 2018 in California.   Born February 29, 1928 in Benton, he was a son of the late Mahlon and Helen (Hess) Strauch.   A graduate of Benton High School and Duke University, Mr. Strauch was an F. B. I. Agent during his working career.   He was a member of the Benton Presbyterian Church.   Mr. Strauch was an Eagle Scout and a member of the...

Nathan Miles McKenzie, entered into the gates of heaven Monday, August 27th, 2018 unexpectedly at his home.   Nate was born July 28, 1947 at Geisinger Hospital, Montour County, Danville, to Charles T. and Betty J. (Sieler) McKenzie.  He attended Orangeville School through 8th grade, and Central Columbia for grades 9 to 12.  He went to Bloomsburg State College and graduated in 1969, but continued his education to achieve a Master's Degree in Elementary Education.  For...

Anna  (Bixler) Pennington, 85, of Benton, died late Wednesday afternoon, August 22nd, 2018 at Bonham Nursing Center. Born December 16, 1932 in Perry County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth (Steele) Bixler.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, A. Ross Pennington, Jr., on July 30, 2004. Mrs. Pennington was a 1950 graduate of Duncannon High School.  She had been employed as a secretary / bookkeeper for the former Dol-Ang Manufacturing, in...

Edward "Ed" Lukashewski, Jr., 67, of Benton Township, died Monday, August 13, 2018 at the Geisinger Bloomsburg Emergency Room after being stricken ill at his home. Born September 3, 1950 in Nanticoke, he was a son of Margaret (Ceaser) Lukashewski, of Dorrance, and the late Edward Lukashewski, Sr.  He and his wife, Yvonne M. (Fetzer) Lukashewski, celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on July 25th. Mr. Lukashewski was a 1968 graduate of Crestwood High School.  He...

Etta Mae (Ritter) Edwards, 83, of Bloomsburg, died Wednesday afternoon, August 1st, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville where she had been admitted earlier in the day. Born January 27, 1935 in Danville, she was a daughter of the late Robert E. and Freda M. (Erlston) Ritter.  She and her husband, V. Jack Edwards, would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on November 6th. Mrs. Edwards was a 1952 graduate of Danville High School and was employed by Milco Industries in...

On July 19, 2018, after a steadfast and valiant eleven year fight, Leonard “Buddy” Mott, age 85, died of oral cancer, at Bonham Nursing and Rehab Center, where he had been a patient for two weeks. He did absolutely everything he could possibly do to live, but the latest tumor was particularly aggressive. He didn’t lose his battle with cancer, his undeniable resilience and faith won, not the cancer. He lived graciously and courageously with cancer until the very end....