All Obituaries

Terry R. Grose, 67, of Benton Township, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born July 29, 1953 in Lewistown, Mifflin County, he was a son of the late Richard James Grose and Roberta Elizabeth (Miller) Grose.  Terry was a graduate of Penn Highland High School in Lewistown.  Following his graduation from High School, he joined the U. S. Navy where he faithfully served for four years.  Following his discharge from the Navy he was...

Rebecca A. "Becky" (Kingsbury) Vick, 61, of Las Vegas, NV and formerly of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2020. Born April 3, 1959 at the Bloomsburg Hospital, she was a daughter of Beverly (Ribble) Kingsbury, formerly of Stillwater and currently of Boonsboro, Maryland and the late John "Jack" Kingsbury, who died in 1983. Rebecca was a 1977 graduate of Benton Area High School  where she was captain of the field hockey and basketball teams as well as a...

Roy Gerald Rhinard, 87, formerly of Three Springs Road, Stillwater, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 following a prolonged illness.  Roy was born in Fishing Creek Township on  September 14, 1933, son of the late Orvie D. and Cora E. (Hess) Rhinard.  He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather with a great sense of humor. Roy was employed as a carpenter for many years and also farmed. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending...

As he wished, Elery H. Hess, 96, of Waller, Jackson Township, died at home on May 17th, 2021. Born September 19, 1924 at the newly established Geisinger Hospital, he was the only child of Leland and Edith Hirleman Hess. In tradition of his family, Elery belonged to the Waller Methodist Church.  He served on numerous Benton Borough organizations, including the Volunteer Fire Co., Cub Scouts, Little League and the Borough Council. Elery also pitched ball in the Tri-County Baseball...

Marvin Ellsworth Albertson, 80, formerly of Winding Road, Orangeville, died Friday afternoon, June 11th, 2021 at Bloomsburg Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born August 31, 1940 in Bloomsburg, he was a son of the late Arthur and Ethel Wanda (Kishbaugh) Albertson. He married his high school sweetheart, Devona Grace Hittle at Zion U. C. C. of Orangeville, the daughter of the late Alfred and Carmen (Keller) Hittle.  They proudly celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on April 25th,...

Sophia K. (Bolek) Bond, 96, of Benton, died Saturday morning, June 5th, 2021 at the Gardens at Orangeville, where she had been a resident since December 30th, 2019. Born May 11, 1925 in Wanamie (Newport Township), she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Bolek.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Ivan E. Bond, on April 27, 2006. Mrs. Bond had worked a short time for the former Dockey Shirt Factory in Benton and Consolidated Cigar Corporation...

Helen M. (Long) Masters, 95, of Fairmount Springs, died early Thursday morning, June 3rd, 2021 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Charles Sorber, in Fairmount Springs.  Born October 27, 1925 in Muhlenberg, Luzerne County, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. Long and Olive (Baer) Long.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Gerald L. Masters, on November 22, 2003.  Mrs. Masters was a "Rosie Riveter" assisting with the War...

Allen L. Hess, 88, of Benton, died Monday evening, June 7th, 2021 at the Bonham Nursing Center, Stillwater. Born April 9, 1933 in Bloomsburg, he was a son of the late Sadie (Keeler) Tiffany.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy L. (Laubach) Hess, on January 7, 2018.   Mr. Hess was a graduate of Benton High School and attended Williamsport Area Community College.  He had been employed as a machinist for Textron / Lycoming, retiring in 1995. ...

Fred D. Hess, 73, of Sugarloaf Township, died Sunday morning, May 30th, 2021 at his home following a brief illness.  Born October 18, 1947 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, he was a son of the late Budd D. Hess, who died February 9, 2007 and Virginia P. (Rank) Hess, who died March 30, 2011.  Fred was a 1966 graduate of Benton High School.  He worked with his father in construction, Budd Hess and Sons Construction Company, of Benton, and later owned and operated Hess...

On Tuesday, June 1st, 2021, Janice Ilene (Rood) Walton, 82, of Berwick, left this life to enter Eternity with her Lord, Jesus Christ and join relatives and friends who went before.  Janice was born in Berwick on November 3, 1938 to the late William Rood and Janet (Thomas) Rood Cowsill.  Janice was raised by her grandparents, Vincent Rood and Helen (Collins) Rood.  She married her high school sweetheart, David Walton, on November 23, 1955 and spent 61 years together until his...