All Obituaries

Harold (Art) Sweeney, 91, of Millville passed away April 1, 2021 after a short stay at the Gardens at Millville. Art had been in ill health for several months. He was born October 16, 1929 in Greenwood Township, the son of the late Lawrence and Sarah (Bardo) Sweeney. Along with his parents he was preceded in death his first wife Naomi (Belcher) Sweeney with whom he operated several businesses in the Millville area including the Quakerette, and sister Marcia Bardo. Arts early years were...

Mark Emerson Shaffer, 86, of Bloomsburg, heart was with Jesus for some time now and today March 26th 2021 his soul joined his heart in heaven. He was born September 7, 1934, in Mandata in Lower Northumberland County, a son of the late Lee E. and Christiana (Bohner) Shaffer. He graduated from Mahanoy Joint High School.  Mark served two year in the United States Army, and then six years in the Army Reserves. He received a trophy for a photo while in the Army. He worked construction in...

LeAnn F. Ulrich, 65, of Danville went to be with the Lord Friday, March 19, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, after a courageous fight with cancer. LeAnn was born Nov. 19, 1955, in Danville, a daughter of the late Robert E. and Ruth (Nungesser) Fritz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Robert and Justin Taylor, and three brothers, Douglas, Denny and Gary Fritz. LeAnn was a member of the Danville American Legion Women’s Auxiliary and the...

Dean L. Blue, 76, of Orangeville Pa; went to be with the Lord, Friday March 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 12, 1944, in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Woodrow and Marie (Whitmoyer) Blue.  Dean attended Millville schools and worked as a machinist. He  was a member of the Greenwood Christian Church. He enjoyed working in his yard, gardening, raising Bees, fishing, working on cars, tractors, and lawn mowers.  Dean loved spending time with people and just conversing....

John A. Billig, 56, of Hughesville passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 9, 1964 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Mark and Helen (Mengine) Billig. He graduated from Millville High School Class of 1982 and attended Pennsylvania College of Technology for carpentry. John worked at Brodart Co. building furniture. He enjoyed playing video games. He loved the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a quiet and gentle man. John is survived by four...

Rae Jean Stine, 64, of Bloomsburg, went to be with the Lord, Friday February 26, 2021, at her residence. She was born, December 27, 1956, in Bloomsburg, a daughter of Harriet (Johns) Artley of Bloomsburg and the late Raymond Artley. She attended Columbia-Montour Area Vocational Technical School. Rae enjoyed gardening, baking, decorating, crafts, going to Wildwood Beach and collecting fiestaware . She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Rae is survived by her three children;...

Carol J Thomas, 70 passed away February 13, 2021 at the Gardens at Millville followed by a period of illness. She was born in Vancouver, Washington on July 15, 1950. Carol’s the youngest of four children of the Late Lester and Marian (Rahberger) Johnson. She was a graduate of Warrior Run class of 1968. She was employed for many years at Geisinger Medical Center from which she retired. Carol loved to fish, travel, and dance. She especially loved Elvis Presley and was so happy to visit...

Marlyn G. Deihl, 84, of Bloomsburg passed away on Sunday February 7, 2021 at Sunset Ridge Healthcare, Bloomsburg. She was born March 8, 1936 in Bloomsburg, a daughter of the late Calvin and Ruth (Powlus) Holderman.  She graduated from Catawissa High School. Marlyn worked at Community Service Group Home in Watsontown for 12 years before retiring. She was a member of Shiloh Bible Church. Marlyn loved animals, doing ceramics, watching old movies and musicals, gardening, but most of all...

Sophia “Alice” Mordan, 86, of Milton and formerly of Danville, passed away Saturday February 6, 2021 at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 30, 1934 in West Hemlock Township, a daughter of the late Allen and Martha (Kressler) Deihl. She graduated from Danville High School, and worked at Castercraft Inc., Turbotville as a spot welder and worked at several hotels and nursing homes as a housekeeper. Sophia was a member of Strawberry Ridge Church,...

Mabel C. English, 87, of Millville passed away Monday February 1, 2021 at the Gardens at Millville, She was born May 1, 1933 in Millville, a daughter of the late Charles and Annie (Martenas) Whitmoyer. She attended Millville School and worked at Northrop Grumman Industries in Montgomery. Mabel loved her family, watching polka shows, and taking care of her humming birds and house plants. Mabel is survived by two children; Dean Robbins wife Cindy of Millville, Denise Glidewell husband...