All Obituaries

“Peggy” Margaret Folk, 91, of Bloomsburg went home to be with the Lord September 10, 2021. Born April 12, 1930, in Bloomsburg, she was the daughter of the late Beach Parker and Elizabeth Rhone Parker. Peggy was a graduate of Bloomsburg School. Peggy and her husband, Ed, joined in many business ventures together. Peggy and Ed’s lifelong business was L.E. Folk Florist, Inc., of which she was vice president. Early on, they grew flowers. Then they opened Folk’s Florist...

Terry Lee Winders, 59, of Bloomsburg passed away Monday August 30, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born August 30, 1962 in Williamsport, a son of the late William and Leda (Bacon) Winders. He attended Benton High School and worked as a truck driver for various companies. Terry was a auxiliary member at VFW Post #804, son of the American Legion Post #541 Catawissa, and a teamster member in Milton. He enjoyed hunting, tinkering on cars and trucks, spending time with his...

Mary E. Swank 71, of Millville, went to be with the Lord, Sunday August 29, 2021, at the Gardens at Millville. Mary was born, February 9, 1950, in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Francis and Ina (Ball) Engel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jack L. Swank on July 30, 2012. Mary attended Millville Schools. She worked at Milco in Bloomsburg till her health made her retire. Mary enjoyed all animals, but her favorite, were horses, anything to do with...

Lena L. Beaver, 82, of Danville passed away on Monday August 23, 2021 at Bloomsburg Health Care and Rehabilitation. She was born October 4, 1938 in Catawissa, a daughter of the late Earl and Lucy (Kreisher) Beaver. She attended school in Catawissa and worked at Eminee Shirt Factory until it closed. She was a member of Roaring Creek Grange #2041, Numidia Grange, and Pennsylvania Farm Bureau. Lena loved to quilt and put puzzles together. Lena is survived by three nephews; Paul Snyder and...

Marjorie E. Crawford 86, of Bloomsburg, went to be with the Lord, Monday August 23, 2021, at her residence. She was born February 14, 1935, in Numidia, a daughter of the late Leon and Beata (Shoup) Hendricks. She graduated from Locast Township High School Class of 1953. In her early years she worked for Eminee Shirt Factory and then Milco. In 1987 she and her husband started G&M Crawford Inc. For over 30 years she was Mt. Pleasant Tax Collector. She enjoyed gardening and traveling with...

Ruth Metzger 65, of Millville, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family. Ruth was born, June 16, 1956, in Bristol, a daughter of the late Walter J. and Geraldine (Mangam) Klein. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two husbands: Gary Metzger and Kevin Garr; a brother, Walter Klein; and sister in-law, Faye L. Klein. She was a graduate of Dalhaas High School. She worked in the bakery at Giant in Bloomsburg for over...

Pete Rose, 42, of Millville, went to be with the Lord, Sunday August 15, 2021, UMPC of Williamsport, as the results from injuries in a motorcycle accident. Pete was born, March 27, 1979, in Nyack New York, a son of the late Harold F. and Marjorie (Henry) Rose. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings, David and Michael Rose, and Victoria Prideau. He attended High School in New York. His hobbies included riding motorcycles, working on cars, and his tool...

Phyllis Dawn Moore, 93, of Bloomsburg, passed away Sunday August 8, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 2, 1928, in Bloomsburg a daughter of the late Clarence and Leona Dawson. She graduated from Bloomsburg High School. Phyllis owned Jerseytown Tavern with her husband from 1973 until 1984, she then went and worked at Country Maid Sports Wear in Danville. Phyllis was a member of Paradise UCC. She enjoyed crocheting and making crafts with David. On November 26,...

Jay R. Bangs, 83, went to be with the Lord, Friday July 30, 2021, at his residence. Jay was born, August 3, 1937, in Greenwood Township, a son of the late E. Guy and Clara (Thomas) Bangs, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Penelope J. “Penny”(Cole) Bangs, a brother Kenneth Bangs and two sisters Ruth E. Swartz and Janet Bloom. Jay was a 1955 graduate of Millville High School. He earned a...

Gloria M Lizardi 83, of Bloomsburg formerly of Millville passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Danville, she was the daughter of the late Frank  and Isabel (Remick) McCormick. She was preceded in death by husband Boyd, son David, sister Shirley Anspach, brothers Frank and Jay McCormick  Surviving are her daughters Julie Hinson (Michael) of Myrtle Beach, SC and Linda Herrold (Craig) of Selinsgrove, two step daughters;...