Oct 18, 2026

Coal Township - Lee Edwin Schankweiler, 80, of Lincoln Towers, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Coal Township.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 26, 1946, to the late Thomas Walter and Frances Elizabeth (North) Schankweiler. He was a 1963 graduate of Shamokin Area High School. He served in the United States Air Force.

He attended...

Oct 14, 2026

Kulpmont – Ronald Kolonick, 84, of Kulpmont passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Shamokin on January 30, 1942 to the late Stephen and Kathryn (Bressi) Kolonick. He attended Shamokin Area High School. He served four years in the United States Marine Corps.

On April 2, 1966 in Shamokin, he married Nancy Long,...

Oct 13, 2026

James (Jim) Matthew Hartman, 54, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, died peacefully in his sleep on October 13, 2026. He will be remembered for his quick wit, friendly smile, artistic eye, and his love for the movies, trivia, the Beatles, the Phillies, and the Chargers. Jim was smart, kind, funny, and an all-around good soul. We will miss him...

Oct 7, 2026

Shamokin – Ronald Wagner, 85, of 109 W Sunbury Street, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Shamokin on January 24, 1941 to the late Bertrand L. and Alice Mae (Price) Wagner. He was a 1960 graduate from Shamokin Area High School. He served in the United States Navy. He was the Chief of Police...

Oct 5, 2026

Shamokin - Michele Rosetta, 60, of 204 S Pearl Street, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at her home.

Born in Camden, NJ on June 16, 1966 to the late Anthony and Barbara (Higginbotham) Gelsomini. She attended Shamokin Area Schools.

In Shamokin she married Michael Rosetta, who preceded her in death.

Michele is survived by four sisters, Barbara Wilk of Coal Township,...

Oct 1, 2026

Myron Higley, 87, of Milton Nursing and Rehab Center, Milton, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Towanda on April 18, 1939 to the late Ralph W. and Leah Belle (McCarty) Higley. He married Sylvia J. (Criley) Higley, who preceded him in death.

He worked for Ford Motors as a laborer. He will be missed by...

Sep 26, 2026

Debra Ann Young, 75, of 250 Washington Ave, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026 at her home.

Born in Sunbury on March 31, 1951 to the late Earl W. and Catherine A. (Sherger) Young. She graduated in 1969 from Shikellamy High School.

On February 14, 1982, she married Robert Yerger, who preceded her in death. She worked as a secretary for Weis...

Sep 20, 2026

Coal Township – Matthew “Matt” W. Renn, 44, of Coal Township, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Danville on December 23, 1981 he was the son of Wayne and Linda (Tanner) Renn, who survive. He graduated in 2000 from Line Mountain High School, and went on to obtain an...

Sep 16, 2026

Joseph A. Corcione, 94, of 123 Queen Ave., Shamokin Dam, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

 Born in Brooklyn, New York on June 14, 1932, to the late Antonio and Biagina (Randazzo) Corcione. He attended Bishop Loughlin High School, Brooklyn. He served in the United States Army from 1954 – 1956. 

On October 31, 1953,...

Sep 15, 2026

Sep 13, 2026

Shamokin – Janet L. Grinaway, 88, formerly of 212 E Dewart Street, Shamokin, passed away, Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Serenity Gardens, Kulpmont.

Born in Shamokin on July 5, 1938 to the late John and Harriet (Martz) Emerick. She graduated from Coal Township High School in 1956, where she was a majorette.

Janet married James Robert Grinaway, who preceded her in death....

Sep 11, 2026

Coal Township – Judy Marie Dressler, 81, of W. Wood Street, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Born in Bloomsburg on March 21, 1945, Judy was the daughter of Bruce Allison and Florence Leona (Shaffer) George.

She was a 1964 graduate of Southern Area High School.

On January 6, 1968, at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in...

Sep 1, 2026

Elysburg – Harold “Hap” Gordon Fulmer, IV, 65, of 54 Jackson Road, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at his home.

Born on December 23, 1960 at Allentown Hospital to the late Susan (Spicer) Parks. He graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy.

He worked as a truck driver, and a heavy machinery operator. He was a member of the Pine Swamp 4...

Aug 29, 2026

Shamokin Dam - Darrell Sexton O’Bryant, 74, of Shamokin Dam, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in York, on November 5, 1951 to the late Thomas and Lila (Sexton) O’Bryant, Sr.

On March 7, 1981 in Wilmington, Delaware he married Carol Dowd, who survives. He worked at Swinford Bank as a Teller.

In addition to his wife,...

Aug 26, 2026

Shamokin – Betty Larue Boyer, 100, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus her Savior on August 26, 2026. She was blessed to have lived a long and productive life, and her family was blessed to have her in their lives for so long. She passed away peacefully at her residence in the Harold E. Thomas High Rise.

Born on August...

Aug 19, 2026

Glenn L. Weikel, 75, of Coal Township, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born at home in Pitman on April 4, 1951 to the late Marlin L. and Irene M. (Wehry) Weikel. In 1969 he graduated from Tri Valley High School, Hegins. He received an Associates Degree in Electronics from Williamsport...

Aug 6, 2026

Shamokin – Thomas Frank Quinn, 68, of 170 E. Dewart Street, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 at his home. Born in Shamokin on February 18, 1958 to the late Thomas Frederick Quinn and Sonia (Wallick) Quinn, who survives. He attended Ephrata and Shamokin Schools. He enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting, fishing and camping. He was an avid cook, frequently...

Aug 5, 2026

Coal Township – Reese Richard Elliott, Sr., 69, of Coal Township, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Watsontown Nursing & Rehab, Watsontown.

Born in Shamokin on October 26, 1956 to the late Dal Tyson and Faye Arlene (Reed) Elliott. He graduated from Shamokin Area High School in 1974. He was a member of the Fairview Gun Club, and the Trails...

Aug 2, 2026

MOUNT CARMEL – Annette C. Beury, 62, of Mount Carmel, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Shamokin, on January 10, 1964 to the late Harry Fite and June (Feger) Martello. Annette graduated Mount Carmel High School in 1982. She was a member of the Grace...

Jul 28, 2026

Elysburg - James “Jim” A. Swank, 88, of Elysburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born at his home in Elysburg on June 29 1938 to the late Alvin and Beatrice (Bastress) Swank. He graduated from Ralpho Township High School in 1956. In 1975 in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Elysburg, he married, Darlene Schleig, who...