All Obituaries

Coal Township – Francis Ryan  “Monk” Robidoux, 42, of 1435 W Independence Street, passed away July 13, 2021 at his home. Born in Bristol on February 2, 1979, he was the son of Francis M. Robidoux and Nadine Duratz, who survive. On November 3, 2018 in Coal Township, he married Catherine Robidoux, who survives. He worked as HVAC Technician for FCR Home Comfort. Francis enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his wife. He loved riding motorcycle,...

Shamokin – Avis I. (Fegley) Bowers, 58, of 56 S Shamokin Street, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Shamokin on July 22, 1962 she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Marian (Rook) Fegley. She graduated from Shamokin High School. She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Avis enjoyed baking, sewing, painting ceramics, and arranging flowers, which she did for her family and friends. Her greatest joy was spending time with her...

On Friday, July 9th, Irvin R. Liachowitz, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away at the age of 96. Irvin was born on August 22, 1924, at home at 204 E. Dewart St., Shamokin, PA, to Maurice and Jessie Liachowitz.  He was raised in Shamokin and graduated from Shamokin High School in 1942. Upon graduation, Irvin entered the US Army, in the Corp of Engineers, and spent the war years in England and France, getting an honorable discharge in 1945 at the...

Mount Carmel – Joyce Ann Little, 60, of 51 N Oak Street, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at her home. Born in Danville on May 13, 1961 she was the daughter of the late Neil and Lois Little. She graduated from Mount Carmel Area High School in 1980. She was a member of Kulpmont United Methodist Church. Joyce’s greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She studied culinary arts at Vo-Tech, and loved to cook and bake for her family. Joyce...

Shamokin – Helen Lois Orner, 84, of 201 W Mulberry Street, Apt 1108, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital. Born in Shamokin on March 8, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Harry Hovenstine and Mary Snyder. She finished school in 11th grade. On June 9, 1955 in Shamokin she married John Russel Orner who preceded her in death on March 8, 2001. She was a member of God’s Missionary Church. Helen enjoyed her...

Coal Township – Mary L. Startzel, 83, formerly of 50 N 3rd Street, Lewisburg, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Riverwoods Nursing Home in Lewisburg. Born in Shamokin on July 19, 1937 she was the daughter of the late John and Annetta (Bickert) Ginter. She attended Shamokin Area Schools. On May 18, 1963 in Shamokin she married Robert L. Startzel, who preceded her in death in 2008 Mary is survived by a daughter, Annette Haines and her husband, Michael of Lewisburg; a grandson,...

Shamokin – Skyler M. Derk, 23, of 1017 N Liberty Street, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 in her home. Born in Bloomsburg on June 12, 1998 she was the daughter of Lisa Derk, and the late Brian Schweitzer. She attended Shamokin High School. Skyler enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her greatest joy was her two children, Sora and Octavia. In addition to her mother, Lisa Derk and her companion, James Tracy of Shamokin, Skyler is survived by a son, Sora Derk of...

Deleware – Brenda Britton, 58, of 20 Doe Court, Harrington, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 in her home. Born in Sunbury on June 26, 1962 she was the daughter of the late William Charles and Barbara Ann (Reed) Britton.  Brenda was a graduate of Shamokin Area High School, Central Pennsylvania Business School, and Bloomsburg University, and a member of the American Legion. She was a member of the Mountain View Assembly of God. She was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers,...

COAL TOWNSHIP – Robert A. Dauberman, 53, of 920 W Walnut Street, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Lewisburg on January 30, 1968 he was the son of the late Robert C. and Sheila (Yeager) Dauberman. He graduated from Lewisburg High School. Robert is survived by a sister, Sara Bullard of Coal Township; a brother, Terry Dauberman and his wife, Lisa of Lock Haven; two Step-Brothers, Mike Middleswarth of Williamsport, and Barry...

Locust Gap – Barry R. Gedney Jr., 55, of 232 Main Street, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center. Born in Silver Spring, Maryland on September 7, 1965 he was the son of the late Barry and Diane (Daniels) Gedney, Sr. He attended schools in North Schuylkill and Ringtown, where he grew up. He worked as a Steel Worker at Goulds Pumps. Barry is survived by his companion, Gloria Milanese; a son, Jared Gedney and his wife, Kayla of Shamokin; a daughter, Holly Kacyon...