March 22, 2001

Darlene's daughter found our website and gave us this information.  Thank you, April.

Feb. 16, 1995

"Gerald F. Bednarski

Enjoyed videotapes and the library

Gerald F.  "Jerry" Bednarski, 45, Nescopeck R.R. 1, died late Thursday night, Feb. 16, 1995, a victim of murder.

Born in Danvill, on Jan. 5, 1950, he was a son of Fred H. Bednarski, Park Place Village, Berwick, and Ada Seltzer Bednarski, who died Nov. 21, 1986.

He graduated from the Berwick High School in 1968.

He enjoyed videotapes, garage sales and the library.

Surviving, in addition to his father, are this stepmother, Constance J. Drumheller Bednarski, Park Place Village, Berwick, and a sister, Mrs. Steve (Carol) Sitler, Berwick R.R. 3.

A memorial Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 7 P.M. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Berwick with the Rev. Joseph H. Fennessy, pastor, as celebrant.  Private burial will be in the parish cemetery, Briar Creek Township.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Heller Funeral Home, Nescopeck."

Taken from the Press Enterprise

Brian K. Bower

" Dr. Brian K. Bower

Kings College Educator, School Director

Dr. Brian K. Bower, 57, of Maple Road, Berwick, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland, where he had been a patient for the past two weeks.  He had been in failing health for the past several months and had dealt with health problems since 2005.

Born Feb. 7, 1950, in Danville, he was the son of June M Kyle Bower of Berwick, and the late Monroe A. Bower.

Brian graduated from Berwick High School in the Class of 1968.  He then graduated from Bloomsburg State College with a bachelor of arts degree in Political Science in 1972; a master of arts in Political Science International Relations in 1974 from Ohio State University; a master of arts in Political Science and Administration from Penn Sate University in 1976;a master of arts in Political Science and Administration from the University of Oklahoma in 1978: and a doctorate in Political Science from the University of Oklahoma in 1988.

Dr. Bower's Employment included the following: 1980-1985, instructor of Public Administration at Penn State University: 1991-2004, Associate Professor Adjunct of Political Science at Penn State; 1989-1990, Chairman of the Business Division at Kings College; 2002-2007, Department Chairman of Political Science at Kings College; 1988-present, Director of CASE Applicant Center at Kings College; 1985-2001, Associate Professor of Computer and Information Systems at Kings College.  He then switched to the Political Science Department, where he was Chairman for the last several years.  He also was a school director of the Berwick Area School District from 1991-2003, and taught in the MBA program at Penn State University satellite campuses in Allentown, Lancaster and Great Valley for 20 years.  He taught up until March 9 of last month and was still advising students.  He also was an adviser to Berwick Borough Council in 1980, when it was upgrading the sewer plant.

A member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Berwick, Dr. Bower was a director of the Berwick Historical Society, member of the Kings College Faculty Council for two terms and the Gettysburg Park Adopt-A-Position program, as well as, a founding member of the Camp  Buckeye Hunting Club of Clinton County.

Brian enjoyed studying the Civil War period, cooking, and when younger, hunting, reading and working for the Berwick radio station WBRX.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, the former Susan Aplan, originally of State College, and they would have observed their 23rd wedding anniversary this June.  He also is survived by a son, Kyle J. Bower, and a daughter, Teresa, E. S. Bower, both at home.

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 14, 2007, at 10 A.M. from the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1600 Fowler Ave., Berwick, with the Rev. John R. Koons, his pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Front Street, Berwick.  Friends will be received Friday, April 13, 2007, from 7-9 P.M. from the James L. Hinckley Jr. Funeral Home, 1024 Market St., Berwick, and Saturday from 9 A.M. until the time of the service at the church.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Berwick Historical Society, 102 E. Second St., Berwick, PA. 18603 or to the Kings College Library Fund, 133 N. RIver St., Wilkes-Barre, PA.18711"

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April 2, 1997

"Doris Jane (Butterfield) DeFrain

Was supervisor at Kaydette Corp., Berwick.

Doris Jane DeFrain, 47, of 240 Summerhill Ave., Berwick, died Wednesday afternoon, April 2, 1997, at the Berwick Hospital Center emergency room.

Born Feb. 14, 1950, in Berwick, she was a daughter of the late Charles L and Betty J. Schechterly Butterfield.

She graduated from Berwick High School and cosmetology school in Bloomsburg.

A lifelong resident of Berwick, she lived at her Summerhill Avenue address for the past 20 years.

DeFrain had been employed by the Kaydette Corp. in Berwick for the past eight years, where she had been a supervisor.  She had previously been employed by Consolidated Cigar Corp. and Wise Foods, Inc., both of Berwick.

DeFrain also operated a beauty shop on Summerhill Avenue.

She is survived by two daughters: Laura Jo Butterfield Messa, Houston, Texas; and Candy M. DeFrain, Berwick; a stepdaughter, Sue Sabolski, Harrisburg; a stepson, Rick DeFrain, Nescopeck R.R.1; a brother Charles L. Butterfield Jr., Berwick; and a sister, Mrs. Elbert (Eva "Tiny") Myers, Wapwallopen R.R.1.

Funeral services will be 10 A.M. Saturday at the Kelchner - McMichael Funeral Home, 119-121 E. Third St., Berwick, with the Rev. Frank R. Metzer, pastor of the Pine Street Baptist Church of Berwick, officiating.  Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut Street, Berwick."

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May 10, 2005

"Scott C. Carey

Berwick grad, Vietnam vet, Harrisburg policeman

Scott Charles Carey, 54, of Harrisburg, died Tuesday, May 10, 2005, in the V.A. Medical Center, South Lebanon Township, after fighting a long, courageous battle with cancer.  He was a brave strong soldier in the battles of life.

He was a retired police officer for the City of Harrisburg with over 22 years of service and a proud Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War receiving an Honorable Discharge as Sergeant after completing two tours of duty in Vietnam and one year in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.  He was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1968, and graduated from Penn State university in 1980 with a bachelor's degree in Community Development.

Scott loved to walk around New Cumberland Borough Park and watch the wildlife as the creek flowed by.  He enjoyed golf with his friend, Norm, and "Boys Nite Out" with Ken and Ken.  He loved his family and had fun with his grandsons at the playground.  He volunteered in the homeless shelters and local soup kitchens for the needy.

The family wishes to thank the following for the love and support they have shown through his courageous journey through life: The Harrisburg Police Department; Friends at Capital Blue Cross; The Staff at Harrisburg Hospital; Andrews and Patel Associates; Dr. Sam Faber; Dr. Camici and Dr. Moore; The Harrisburg Cancer Center; The Hospice Unit of the Lebanon VA Medical Center; members of Baughman United Methodist Church; and Market Square Presbyterian Church.

He attend Market Square Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg, and Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church, New Cumberland.  He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police, Loge12; the American Legion Post 730, Pennbrook; and the VFW Post 7415, New Cumberland.

Scott was born Oct. 13, 1950, in Berwick, to Shirley (Kehl) Lynch of Orangeville and the late Frank Carey.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Susan Vandercoy Haefner Carey; a son, Christopher R. Haefner of Williamsport; his stepfather, Richard Lynch; two sisters: Patricia Bourdelais of Denver, Colo; Susan Carey of Bloomsburg; two grandsons: Alexander and Zachary Haefner; a niece and a nephew.

A funeral service will be held at 9 A.M. Monday, May 16, in Market Square Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg, with the Rev. James D. Brown officiating.  Please use the Chestnut Street parking garage for funeral parking.

Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Hanover Township.  Viewing will be from 3 - 5 P.M. Sunday in Parthemore Funeral Home, New Cumberland.

In his honor, memorial contributions may be made to Market Square Presbyterian Church, Homeless Ministry Fund, 20 S. Market St., Harrisburg, PA.  17101

To send enotes of condolence, please visit www.parthemore.com"

Taken from the Press Enterprise

Sept. 26, 1992

"Phillip A. Clemens

1968 Berwick graduate was antique dealer

Philip A. Clemens, 42, of 502 E. Second St., Berwick, died late Saturday evening at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he had been a patient one day.  He was ill for five years.

Born Feb. 24, 1960, in Philadelphia, he was the son of Mrs. Betty L. Musselman Clemens, Berwick; and the late Dr. Frederick B. Clemens, who died Aug. 9, 1977.

He was an antique dealer in Berwick and graduated from Berwick High School in 1968.  Mr. Clemens attended Paul Smith's College, N.Y., for two years studying forestry.   He was an Eagle Boy Scout and a member of the Berwick Historical Society.

He was a Berwick resident most of his life.

Surviving in addition to his mother are one daughter, Stephanie Hawksworth, Portland Maine; one sister, Mrs. Charles D. (Susan) Hartzel III, Bloomsburg, R.R. 9; two brothers: Gregory B. Clemens, Berwick; and Frederick J. Clemens, Beale Air Force Base, Calif.; and nine nieces and nephews.

Services will be Wednesday at 2 P.M. from Kelchner-McMichael Hindman Funeral Home, 119-121 E. Third St., Berwick with the Rev. Jay Bergstresser, Grace Lutheran Church, Berwick officiating.  Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut Street, Berwick."

Taken from the Press Enterprise

April 4, 1997

"Helen M. (Dowett) Carodishy

Worked at former Bon Homme, Berwick

Services for Helen Marie Carodiskey, 46 of 710 Center St., Berwick will be Tuesday at 11 A.M. at the James L Hinckley Jr. Funeral Home, 1024 Market St., Berwick, with Michael G. Spagnuolo, neighbor and youth minister for Campus Life officiating.  Burial will be in Elan Memorial Park, Lime Ridge.

Mrs. Carodiskey died Friday, Nov. 8, 1996, in the emergency room at the Bloomsburg Hospital.

Born Oct. 22, 1950, in Berwick, she was a daughter of Alice Humber Dowett, Berwick and the late John Dowett.

She worked at Berwick Knitting Mills until the plant closed.  Mrs. Carodiskey also worked many years at the former Bon Homme Shirt Factory, Berwick.

She was a avid football fan.

Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Dale H. Carodiskey, with whom she celebrated a 22nd. wedding anniversary on June 14; two sons: Michael T. Dowett, Berwick, and Andrew J. Carodiskey, at home; two brothers: John Dowett, Granville, N.Y.; and Daniel J. Dowett, Harrisburg; two sisters: Mrs. Ronald (Mary) Catzaman, Enola, and Alice Ann Hoagland, Berwick."

Taken from the Press Enterprise

April 5, 1992

"Melvin C. Evans II

Berwick graduate was employed in Spokane

Melvin C. Evans II, 42, of East 3803 Sixth Ave., Spokane, Wash., died Sunday evening in the emergency room at Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane.

Born in Bloomsburg, Jan. 12, 1950, he was the son of the Rev. Melvin C. Sr. and Helen M. Neufer Evans, Sunbury.

He was graduate of the Berwick High School class of 1968 and attended Bloomsburg, University.

Mr. Evans was employed in Spokane for seven years as a computer programmer.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a brother, Nelson B. Evans, Sunbury, and his paternal grandmother, Emaline Evans, Lime Ridge.

Services will be held Thursday, at 11 A.M. from the Mayo Funeral Home, Second and Chestnut Streets, Berwick, with the Rev. Paul Miller, of Spring Mills, general superintendent of God's Missionary Church, officiating.  Burial will be in New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy."

Taken from the Press Enterprise

January 19, 1970

Aug. 9, 2006

"Michael L. Geines

Penn State graduate, co-owned Live Wire Electric

Michael L. Geines, 56, of Steel Street, Berwick, lost his battle with cancel Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 9, 2006 at Geisinger Medical Center.

He was born Feb 28, 1950, in Berwick, a son of the late John E. Sr. and Doris V. Porter Geines.

Michael graduated from Berwick High School in 1968 and attended Penn State University, graduating with an associates' degree in Electrical Engineering in 1970.  He was co-owner of Live Wire Electric for 27 years.

Michael was a member of the Berwick Russian Club.  He enjoyed fishing and spending time at the cabin.

He is survived by tow brothers, his twin, John, and Larry Geines, both of Berwick; and three nieces: Jackie Green; Shannon Fenton; and Mica Geines.

Funeral services will be Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006 at 11 A.M. from the James L. Hinckley Jr. Funeral Home, 1024 Market St. Berwick.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family.  Friends will be received Saturday from 9 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Columbia County Unit, 1948 W. Third St., Williamsport, PA. 17701"

Taken from the Press Enterprise

Oct. 29, 2005

"Robert E. Golla

Marine veteran, gourmet cook, Civil War Buff

On Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005, Robert Eugene Golla, in the presence of his friends and family, went into the arms of his loving Lord.  He had been in declining health for one year.  Born March 15, 1950, in Berwick, he was the son of the late Elmer M. and Venora Mavnard Golla Sr. of rural Nescopeck.

As a young man, he was employed by Berwick Forge and then went on to get a degree in respiratory therapy.  He worked at various area hospitals but in 1988 moved to Bristol, Tenn., for eight years where he worked as a respiratory therapist in the intensive care unit and later as head of the pulmonary lab.  He then accepted a position with CTMS, Inc. in Bristol where he monitored clinical drug trials for pharmaceutical companies nationally.  In 2001, he became an independent contractor in pharmaceutical research, working from a home office.

He attended Emmanuel Bible Chapel and was involved in many areas of service there. He served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969-71.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with his family.  He was a gourmet cook, an avid reader and Civil War buff.

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 32 years, Carol Yohe Golla; his son Christopher, who live in Delaware with his wife, Rachel, and children, Devin Tyler and Makenzie; a son, Michael, of Knoville, Tenn.; a brother: Elmer, Jr. of Catawissa; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents; a son, Devin Lane; two sisters: Patricia Wolfe and Bonnie Thomas.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 P.M. in Emmanuel Bible Chapel, 20 Kachinka Hollow Road, Berwick, with pastors Dan Belles and Dave Nye officiating.  He will be laid to rest in the family plot at St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Zenith.  Calling hours will be on Wednesday from noon to 2 P.M.  Expressions of sympathy may be made to the benevolence fund of the church."

Taken from the Press Enterprise

January, 2003

Doyle had three children, Kristian, Kelly, and Stephen.  All still live in Sonoma County in California.  His daughter, Kelly, had two children, Hannah and Aidan.  Doyle passed away from cancer.  At the time of his death, Doyle was living in Sacramento, California.

Mrs. Anne Greene

Phillip R. May

Vietnam Veteran enjoyed riding his Harley

Phillip R. May, 57 of rural Berwick, ended his journey in this life at 9:15 PM Monday, Aug, 20, 2007, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, of Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Phillip was born in Bloomsburg on Dec. 4, 1949, the only child of Nora May, Berwick, and Ronald May, Zenith.  A Berwick High School Graduate, he served with the U. S. Army as an air traffic controller in Vietnam.  He was a painter with Union Local 21 before leaving due to disability.

His enjoyment was riding his Harley-Davidson.

He will be remembered by, besides hi parents, a company of many years, Helen Jane Vezendy; and the joy of his life, his grandson, William Sitler, Berwick.

His life will be reflected by a memorial service on Saturday at 3 PM in the Heller Funeral Home, Nescopeck, with family and friends presiding.  Calling hours are 1 - 3 PM Saturday.  No flowers, please.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

July 15, 1976

"Frank Milo

Berwick man suffers fatal injuries in fall

The death Wednesday of a 25 year old Berwick painter who fell while working on the exterior of a Millville store was been attributed to a skull fracture.

Frank Mile, Jr., of 310 E 10th. St. died in the emergency room of Geisinger Medical Center, Danville at about 12:30 P.M., some two hours after he fell while painting at Shafer's Village Store, Main and Railroad Sts., Millville.

According to the owner of the Millville establishment, Betty Shafer, Milo began working on the building about two weeks ago.  Earlier, the owner said, Milo had been working on the third level of the three story structure, but it was not known if he was at that height when he plunged to the pavement.

The Shafer women said she was talking on the telephone at the back of the store when an unidentified person called a clerk requesting an ambulance.  Meanwhile, a member of Milo's crew ran to Gordner's Market, located nearby, to request an ambulance.  Gordner said his daughter ran to the fire hall and sounded the alarm.  The Millville ambulance transported the victim to Geisinger Medical Center where was [pronounced dead.

Milo was the son of Frank and Irmgrit Reinken Milo and was a lifelong resident of Berwick.

He was graduated from Berwick Area High School in 1968 and previously had been employed with his father as a painting contractor.

He was a member of Good Shephard Lutheran Church, Berwick.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, the former Ann M. Bednarski: two children, Frank Joshua and Melinda, both at home; a sister, Donna J. Milo, and a brother, Erwin Milo, both of Berwick.

Services will be held Saturday morning at 10 from the Jan Fabian Funeral Chapel, Berwick, with the Rev. Robert Sternat, his pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut St., Berwick."

Taken from the Berwick Enterprise

1999 in Florida

February 28, 1991

"Duayne A. Powell

Berwick graduate was veteran of Vietnam

Duayne A Powell, 40 of 417 S Ninth. St., Quakertown, formerly of Berwick, died Thursday afternoon at the Veterans Administration Hospital and Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, following a brief illness.  He had been hospitalized for six weeks.

Born June 19, 1950, in Berwick, he was a son of Thomas H. Powell, with who he resided, and Ruth Marshall Powell, who died Dec. 15, 1974.  A brother, Alan R. Powell, died May 22, 1984.

He was last employed as a weld/machinist by Northwestern Industrial Maintenance Company, Mount Vernon, Wash.

A veteran of the Vietnam War, he had been a disabled veteran for three years.

He was a member of the Bower Memorial United Methodist Church, Berwick.

Mr. Powell was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Bethlehem YMCA.  He was a avid bow hunter and was a member of the Berwick Archery Club.

He had lived in Quakertown with his father for three years.  He lived previously in Denver, Colo., and the state of Washington.

He graduated from Berwick High School in 1968 and attended Williamsport Community College, where he majored in drafting.

Surviving, in addition to his father, are two daughters: Karen M Powell, Stanwood, Wash.; Kimberly L. Powell, New Haven, N.Y.; and a sister, Mrs. Miles (Sharyn L.) Peck, Stanwood, Wash.

Memorial services will be held Saturday at 2 P.M. from the Kelchner-McMichael-Hindman Funeral Home, 119-121 E. Third St., Berwick, with the Rev. William L. Price, pastor emeritus of the Town Hill United Methodist Church, officiating."

Taken from the Press Enterprise.

September 28, 1986

"Merlin E. Rinehimer

Former Berwick man killed in Texas crash

Austin, Texas - A former Berwick man was killed in a head-on collision near here early Sunday morning when his car was "apparently on the wrong side of the road," according to the Texas Highway Patrol.

Merlin E. Rinehimer, 36, of 116 Signal Hill, Leander, Texas, was pronounced dead at the scene of head and internal injuries by a member of the Travis County Medical Examiner's Office, according to a police spokesman.

The driver and two passengers in the second car were hospitalized, one in serious condition, at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin after the 1:35 A.M. collision, he added.

Police said Rinehimer was traveling north on Ranch Road 620, just north of World of Tennis Boulevard on the outskirts of Austin, in his 1971 AMC Hornet.

They said he "was apparently on the wrong side of the road" when his vehicle collided head-on with the other driver's 1972 Mercedes-Benz.  Both vehicles were severely damaged.

A former Berwick R.D. 1 resident, he was born April 16, 1950, in Nanticoke, a son of Helen Rinehimer, Berwick R. D. 1, and Claude H. Rinehimer, who died in March.

He was self-employed in the real estate and construction business for several years in Austin.  Prior to that he had been employed at Austin Ford, where he was supervisor of the service department.

Before moving to Texas, where he had lived for six years, he had worked for his father as a mechanic at Rinehimer Farm Equipment, Berwick R.D. 1.

He graduated from Berwick High School in 1968 and was a graduate of Williamsport Area Community College.  He was a member of Stone United Methodist Church, Berwick, R. D. 1.

Surviving in addition to his mother are two brothers, Wayne R. and Carl E. Rinehimer, both of Berwick R.D. 4; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Edith Rinehimer, Dorrance; and paternal grandmother Mrs. Luther (Catherine) Rinehimer, Berwick R.D. 1; and three nieces.

Services will be announced by the Hinckley Funeral Home, Berwick."

Taken from the Press Enterprise

October 6, 1974

"James Ross

Berwick

James Francis Ross, 24 of 1215 East Front Street, Berwick, died at Berwick Hospital on Sunday afternoon, shortly after being admitted.  Death followed an extended illness.

Born in Harrisburg on March 5, 1950, he was the son of Dr. Joseph V. M. Ross and Eleanor Horvath Ross.  He graduated from Kings College in 1972 and was a partner in Moondance, Inc., a retail record and tape store in Wilkes-Barre.

He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Berwick.

Surviving in addition to his parents is a sister, Mrs. Michael (Deborah) Andrewshetsko, Perth Amboy, N. J.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held from his church at 9 A.M. Wednesday with a cousin, the Rev. Fr. V. Leonard Casey, pastor of St. Columba Church, Bloomsburg, officiating.  Burial will be in the Parish cemetery."

Taken from the Berwick Enterprise

April 29, 1998

October 21, 1981

"Bradley Shultz

Berwick - A 30 year old Bloomsburg man died early Thursday morning after the motorcycle he was operating crashed on Route 894, Fishingcreek Township near Jonestown Mountain Wednesday night.

The victim was identified by police as Bradley K. Shultz, 6960 Hillside Drive, Bloomsburg.

Troopers said Shultz was traveling south at about 11 P.M. Wednesday when his cycle went off the east berm as it rounded a curve.  The motorcycle struck a tree stump throwing Shultz to the ground.

The victim, police said, was taken to Berwick Hospital and emergency personnel at Geinsinger Medical Center were dispatched in the Life Flight helicopter.

Shultz, who suffered massive head and internal injuries, died in the emergency room at Berwick Hospital despite efforts by the GMC team and local medical staff.  He was pronounced dead at 2:10 A.M. by Dr. Leon Beeler, a GMS physician.

Troopers said the 1981 Suzuki motorcycle was moderately damaged in the accident.

Shultz was born in Berwick and graduated from Berwick High School in 1968.  He was a machinist at Multiplex Manufacturing Co., Berwick.  He was a member of the Hetlerville United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Lynne Gilbert Shultz; three daughters at home, Christy, Jennifer, and Beth Anne; his parents, Dale and Betty McMurtrie Shultz, Berwick; a brother, Randol Shultz, New Port Richey, Fla.; paternal grandmother Mrs. John Shultz, Bushnell Fla.

Funeral services will be held from the James L. Hinckley Jr. Funeral Home, Market Street, Berwick at 11 A.M. Monday with the Rev. Robert Basom, Hetlerville United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Larry Hummel, Shiloh Bible Church, Almedia, officiating.

Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut Street, Berwick.:

Taken from the Morning Press

July 28, 1969

"Franklin Shaffer

Franklin I. Shaffer, nineteen, 208 East Seventh Street, Berwick, died at 9:50 yesterday morning at Geisinger Medical Center.  He had been ill for a month and one half, and a patient at the hospital since July 17.

He was born in Berwick, Feb. 9, 1950, a son of Leroy J. and Shirley Wolfinger Shaffer, Jr.  A Graduate of Berwick Area High School this past June, he was employed part-time at the Baer Silk Mill, Berwick.  Prior to his illness, he was a member of the Berwick Forge and Fabricating team in the softball league.  He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Berwick.

Surviving are his parents: four sisters, Lynn Marie, Kelly Lee, Janet Lee, and Ruth Ann, all at home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Shaffer, Berwick; paternal great grandfather, Charles Smith and maternal grandfathers, Orval Wolfinger, both of Berwick.

Funeral services will be held at two P.M. Thursday from the Robert N. Hindman Funeral Home, Berwick, with Rev. Arthur Ohl, St. John's Lutheran Church, Mifflinville, officiating.  Burial will be in Rose Lawn cemetery, Berwick."

Taken from the Morning Press"

Darlene A. Slavich (Knorr)

Dec. 20, 2000

"Floyd H. 'Benzy' Slusser

Man enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening

Floyd H.  "Benzy" Slusser, 50, of 222 Hobbie Road, Nescopeck,died at 10:55 at the home of a daughter in Berwick.

Born Sept. 20, 1950, in Briggsville, he was a son of Floyd Slusser, Birggsville, and the late Margaret DeFrain Slusser, who died Jan. 7, 1992.

He graduated from Berwick High School in 1968.

Slusser was employed by Valley Seeding, Sugarloaf.

He was a former social member of the Nescopeck VFW Post and the Nescopeck Township Fire Co.

Slusser enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.

A half-brother, Russell Konderchek , died June 19, 2000.

In addition to his father, he is survived by tow daughters: Rebecca Ridall, Berwick; and Amy Kathryn Slusser, Locust Gap; a son, Edward Michael Slusser St., Berwick R.R. 4; six grandchildren; his companion of nine years, Goldie Feather man, at home; a sister, Mrs. James (Patricia) Brown, and a brother, Franklin Slusser, both of Briggsville; and two half-brothers: Ralph Konderchek, Lime Ridge; and Robert Kondercheck, Quakertown.

Funeral Services will be 11 A.M. Saturday at the Heller Funeral Home, Nescopeck, with the Rev. Wayne T. Lupole, Hospice St. John chaplain, officiating.  Burial will be in Schloyersville, Cemetery, Brisggsville."

Taken from the Press Enterprise.

May 30, 2001

"Rachel A, (Stout) Burkes

Employed by Bon Ton, Columbia Mall, six years

Rachel A. Berkes, 50, of 406 A Yost Hollow Road, Berwick, died early Wednesday morning, May 30, 2001 at her home.  She had been ill for 18 months.

Born Jan. 16, 1951, in the Bloomsburg Hospital, she was a daughter of the late Hurley C. Jr. and Bernice (Blaine) Stout.

A lifelong resident of Berwick, she was a graduate of Berwick High School in 1968, and had been active with her class reunion committee since graduation.

Berkes was employed by the Bon Ton, at Columbia Mall, Bloomsburg, for the past six years.

She was a volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society.

Berkes was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Berwick, where she was a member of the choir.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph S. Berkes, to whom she was married Sept. 4, 1971; a son Nyle Berkes, Bloomsburg; two daughters: Kathryn Berkes, Round Rock, Texas; and Ann Berkes , at home; tow sisters: Mrs. Peter (Meliisa) Leggieri, New York City; and Mrs. Daniel (Rebecca) Stauffer, Lime Ridge.

Funeral Services will be Saturday at 1 P.M. from the Mayo Funeral Home Inc., Second and Chestnut Streets, Berwick, followed by a 1:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Berwick, with the Rev. Dennis G. Dalessandro, her pastor, as celebrant.  Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut Street, Berwick."

Taken from the Press Enterprise

Sam Trapane

" Samuel T. Trapane - Berwick Native known as sincere friend.

Samuel T. Trapane, 58, passed away Saturday morning, Aug. 16, 2008, at his Fernandina Beach, Fla. residence.  He was a native of Berwick, and moved to Fernandina Beach in 1990 from Jacksonville, Fla.

He was of the Methodist faith.

Mr. Trapane graduated from Bloomsburg University, earned his mater's degree in psychology from Webster University and attended law school at Nova University.  He was a captain with the U.S. Air Force and served as navigator with flight crews.  After leaving the Air Force, he taught high school English for a while in Gainesville, Fla.  Mr. Trapane was also a computer networking expert and set up networking capabilities for many companies in the Jacksonville, Fla and Kings B ay, Ga.  He set up the computer networking for the Nassau County school district and assisted the Fernandina Beach Arts Academy with their computer needs.  He was an extremely intelligent man who also enjoyed simple thins, such as walks on the beach, going out to eat with his mother and friends, and riding with his friend, Glenn.  He commented that the part of his life he enjoyed the most was the time he spent traveling with the Air Force.  Above all it can be said that he was his own man, a sincere friend and a man who wanted the best for this children.

Mr. Trapane was predeceased by his three brothers: Thomas Trapane Jr., Philip Trapane and Richard Trapane; and by his sister, Phyllis Trapane.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Anthony "Tony" and Vanessa Trapane, of San Antonio, Texas, a daughter, Lauren Trapane, of San Antonio, Texas; hi mother, Betty Jan Trapane of Mifflinville; a granddaughter, Grace Trapane of San Antonio, Texas and several close freinds: Glenn and Frankie Eckert of Summerville, S.C., Jeanette Nichlos of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; Dale and Darlene Jennings, also of Fernandina Beach.  Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 1430 Prduential Drive, Jacksonville, FL. 32207.  Arrangements by Green Pine Funeral Home."

Taken from the Press Enterprise.

April 25, 1995

"Daniel G. Whitenight

Was an assistance manager of area stores

Services of Daniel G. Whitenight, 46,of 1157 Sixth Ave., Berwick will be Tuesday at 4 P.M. at the Berwick Christian Church, Fifth and Central Avenue, with Rev. Roy E. Row officiating.  Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut Street, Berwick.

He died Friday evening, Aug. 25, 1996, at his home.  He was in failing health for several years.

Born Sept. 19, 1948, in Berwick, he was the son of Roger A. Whitenight, Port St. Lucie, Fla., and the late Eloise Fagles.

He graduated from Berwick High School in 1968.  He was district manager for Time Markets from 1989 to 1992 in the Berwick, Bloomsburg, and Milton areas.

He previously was a store manager for the Eagle Family Discount Store, Miami, Fla. During that time he was shot and seriously wounded in a robbery attempt in 1981.

 He was an assistant manager at the former Nichols Discount Store, Bloomsburg, and was an assistant manager at the Ames Store, Berwick.

During high school, he worked at the former American Auto Store, Berwick and also worked at the Will Run Golf Course.

He was a former active member of Berwick Christian Church, when his health permitted.  He was a member of Berwick Elks Lodge, and held various offices.  He was assistant coach of midget football in Berwick.

He was a former active member of the Berwick Athletic Association, and coached the Berwick High School bowling team for five years, just recently tendering his resignation.

Surviving in addition to his father are his wife, the former Mary C. 'Connie' Geary, with whom he would have celebrated a 20th. wedding anniversary on August 28th.; one son,  Greg Horne, Allentown; three daughters: Michelle Whitenight, at home; Sherri Horne and Susan Robison, both of Berwick; tow brothers: Terry A. Whitenight, Kissimmee, Fla.; Theodore 'Ted' Whitenight, San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Larry (Judith Ann) Schnerr, Berwick R.R. 4; one grandson; and his stepmother, the former Thelma Hildebrand.

A brother, Ronnie D. Whitenight, died September 1992.

Arrangements are under the direction of the James L. Hinckley, Jr. Funeral Home, Berwick."

Taken from the Press Enterprise

September 3, 1981

"Fred R. Whitmire Jr.

Fred R. Whitmire Jr., 32, of 613 E. Fourth St., Nescopeck, died early Thursday morning at his home.

He was born in Berwick Hospital, August 30, 1949, the son of Frederick R. and Gladys Moser Whitmire Sr., Nescopeck.  He had lived in Nescopeck all his life.

He had been employed as a welder for Bechtel Corp., and prior to that, the Chicago Bridge and Iron Co., Delaware.  He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Nescopeck, the Nescopeck Volunteer Fire Co., No. 1, Berwick Rod and Gun Club and a social member of the Nescopeck VFW.

In additions to his parents, he is survived by his wife, the former Debra Turnack, to whom he was married five years; two daughters, Crystal Ann, 13 and Angela Lee, 11, both at home; and two sisters, Mrs. James (Janet) Krouse, Berwick, and Carol Ann Whitmire, Wilkes-Barre.

Services will be held Sunday at 2 P.M. from St. Mark's Lutheran Church Nescopeck, with Rev. Harold Hand Jr., his pastor officiating.  Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut Street, Berwick.

Arrangements are in the charge of Heller Funeral Home, Nescopeck."

Taken from the Morning Press

April 23, 1972

"Steven D. Zelesnikar

Steven D. Zelesnikar, 23 of 1634 Franklin Street, Berwick, died Sunday night at 10:30 in the Geisinger Medical Center.  Surviving are his parents, a brother, and maternal grandparents.  Short prayer services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock at the Fabian Funeral Chapel, followed by a Requiem High Mass at 9:30 in St. Mary's R. C. Church with Msgr. Kark Stofko as celebrant.  Interment will be in the parish cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 7 to 9.  The Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 8 P.M."

Taken from the Berwick Enterprise