All Obituaries

On March 7, 2023, Viola Mae Vitanza, age 88, was called home to Heaven. She passed away peacefully in her Northumberland PA home, where she lived with her niece Esther M. Michael and Robin Deeter. She succumbed to complications from COPD.  She was born on December 17, 1934 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late James and Hazel (Robison) Rothwell.  Viola (Vi) was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and...

Linda M. Musselman, 74, of Millville passed away on Thursday March 2, 2023 at the Gardens at Millville where she had been a resident since 2020. She was born July 14, 1948 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Max C. and Eldra (Johnson) Beagle. She graduated from Millville High School. Linda worked at the Millville Nursing Home in the house keeping department and at the Millville High School as a custodian. Linda enjoyed going to carnivals, camping, and watching baseball. She played in the...

Irene Curio, 94, of Bloomsburg passed away on Wednesday March 1, 2023 at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. She was born June 27, 1928 in Wilkes Barre a daughter of the late Ezra and Hazel (Shafer) Kesler. She married her husband John “Jack” Curio on May 8, 1947. Together they enjoyed traveling and boating. Irene enjoyed reading, crocheting, and QVC. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jack, grandson John Curio III., and one sister. Irene is...

James L. Boyer, 72, of Benton, passed away on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 18, 1950 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Kenneth and Martha (Woodside) Boyer. He graduated from Hughesville High School, and worked at Valley Ag and Turf. James enjoyed riding horses, working on trucks and tractors, hunting, and going to sales. James is survived by three children, Carmen Fruit and husband Mike, of Bloomsburg, Clint Boyer and wife, Tonya, of Benton, Alissa Kitzmiller and...

Barry Lane Brown, 63, of Berwick passed away Wednesday February 22, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 1, 1959 in Bloomsburg, a son of the Doris Brecht of Berwick and the late Harvey Brown. He attended Millville High School and then joined the United States Army and was honorably discharge in 1986. Barry was a truck driver for various trucking companies for over 45 years. He enjoyed mowing, wood working, being outside, going to the range with his son, fishing, and spending time with...

William "Bill" C. White III., 75, of Millville passed away on Wednesday February 15, 2023 at his residence. He was born May 31, 1947, in Orangeville, a son of the late William and Charlotte White II. He had one brother Westley White. He graduated from Central Columbia High School and joined the United States Navy serving from 1968 until he was honorably discharged in 1972. Bill worked at Girton's Manufacturing in the maintenance department, and then at Quaker Construction. He...

“On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.” Daniel Robert Reiner (Dan), of Millville, passed away on Feb. 13, 2023, (one day before his 90th birthday) surrounded by his loving family. Dan lived by the Boy Scout Oath throughout his life. He started scouting as a boy and continued through the Navy. A veteran, Dan served in...

Tye E. Holloway, 31, of Danville passed away on Wednesday February 8, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born May 13, 1991 in Danville of son of Angela (Martz) Getz of Benton and James Holloway Jr. of Altoona. He graduated from Benton High School. Tye enjoyed scrapping and being with his kids. Tye is survived by his parents as well as three children; Daniel Holloway of Bloomsburg, Isabella Holloway of Bloomsburg, Kylee Holloway of Danville, sister Meranda Monroe of Benton,...

Gary D. Bower, 70, of Bloomsburg passed away on Sunday January 29, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born September 4, 1952 in Berwick, a son of the late Roland and Marie (Davis) Bower. He attended Berwick High School and worked as a brick layer/waterproofer at Masonary Preservation Services. Gary loved trying out new things, going fishing, watching NASCAR, and Berwick football. Gary is survived by his wife the former Debbie Keller, whom he married...

James “Jim” F. Keller Jr., 71, of Bloomsburg (Lightstreet) passed away after a long illness on Friday January 13, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Berwick on June 26, 1951 he was the only son of the late Frank and Velma (Reeder) Keller. He was a 1969 graduate of Central Columbia High School and attended Williamsport Area Community College for 1 year. Jim worked as a truck driver for Wise Potato Chips for 28 years, earning his 2 million mile award. Upon his...