All Obituaries

Shamokin – Horst Heinrich Adam, 87, of 987 Hollow Road, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his sister and her family. Born in StefhansKirchen, Germany on June 14, 1935, he was the son of the late Hans and Marianne E. L. (Lochmann) Adam. He married Hilda “Annie” Adam, who preceded him in death. Horst served 21 years in the United States Army, was in the 82nd Airborne Assn., honorably discharged in 1973 as Master Sergeant. Over the...

Coal Township – Albert P. Walters, 61, of 1128 West Arch Street, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Grandview Nursing Home in Danville. Born in Shamokin on September 2, 1961 to the late Robert and Ida Jean (Bixler) Walters. He graduated from Susquenita High School in Marysville. He worked at Jones Hardware in Shamokin. Albert is survived by three sisters, Sharon Wheary and her husband, Morton of Coal Township, Joann Doyle of Coal Township, and Dory Spotts of Shamokin; a...

Shamokin – Allen L. Mrockosky, 70, of 1003 E. Webster Street, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born on March 26, 1952 he was the son of the late Frank and Marcella (Olsheski) Mrockosky. He attended Shamokin Area Schools. Allen is survived by a son, Jonathan Mrockosky and his wife, Emily of Zelienople; Step-Daughter, Justine Cadwalader and her husband, Terry of Dallas; and a granddaughter, Annabel Mrockosky. Allen was preceded in death by...

Sunbury – Robert K. Nairns, 82, of Genesis (Old Manor Care), passed away January 11, 2023. Born in Shamokin on March 29, 1940 to the late Russell and Bertha (Wanke) Nairns. He graduated from Shamokin High School in 1958. He served in the United States Air Force from 1960 – 1964 during the Vietnam war. He then went on to work as a laborer at Ceco Steel Mill and he retired from there at 69. He married Mary Ann Blazike, who preceded him in death in 2005. He was a member of the...

Paxinos – Henrietta C. Williams, 87, of 1979 Old Reading Road, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born on April 23, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Henry Alberta (Batman) Yocum. She graduated from Shamokin High School in 1952. On February 9, 1957 in Paxinos she married Dail Williams, who survives. She retired from Wilson Manufacturing as a purchasing agent. She was a member of Ash Grove United Methodist Church. Henrietta was a proud...

Tamaqua – Ralph G. Boyer, 77, of 713 E. Broad Street, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at his home. Born in Sunbury on July 24, 1945 he was the son of the late John Henry and Gladys E. (Smith) Boyer. He graduated from Sunbury High School in 1963. Ralph served in the United States Navy. He worked for over 30 years at the Atlas Powder Company. He was a member of the American Legion. Ralph is survived by three sons, Glenn Boyer and his fiancé, Jessica Kern of Tamaqua,...

Northumberland – Jean M. Miller, 93, of Nottingham Village, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. Born in Sunbury on April 28, 1929 she was the daughter to the late Job and Rosetta (Jane) Swift. She graduated from Coal Township High School in 1947. On June 6, 1948 in Clarks Grove United Methodist Church, she married John Miller, who preceded her in death. She worked as a secretary for Clarks Poultry. She was a member of Clarks Grove United Methodist Church. Jean is survived by two...

HERNDON – George H. Renn, 99, of 617 Klingerstown Road, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center in Shamokin. Born on January 6, 1923 he was the son of the late George W. and Mary Ella (Fidler) Renn. He graduated from Shamokin High School class of 1940. He was a captain of his baseball and soccer teams and also treasurer of his high school class. George served in the United States Army during World War II, from May 23, 1943 – October 29, 1945. He was in...

Shamokin – John Howard Grazier III, 76, of 424 S. Shamokin Street, passed away at his residence on December 27, 2022. Born in Long Beach, New York on June 23, 1946 he was the son of the late John Howard and Josephine (Stine) Grazier, Jr. He was an incredible artist; his work was shown in famous galleries including the Zenith Gallery. His work may also be seen the form of 18 mural size pieces at the Greyhound Bus Terminal located at 1100 New York Ave. NW. He has had multiple articles...

Coal Township – Rose A. (Seik) Alspach, 93, formerly of 1142 Center Street, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at Mountain View Manor in Coal Township. Born in Marion Heights on February 13, 1929 to the late Leo and Anna (Matey) Seik. She graduated from Kulpmont Roosevelt High School in 1947. In August 1991 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee she married Allan L. Alspach, who preceded her in death on December 2021. They shared 50 years together and looked forward to yearly trips to the...