All Obituaries

Joshua P. Vassallo, 38, of Berwick, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at Geisinger South in Wilkes-Barre. He was born August 24, 1980 in West Islip, NY, a son of Michael P. Vassallo of Long Island, NY and Maureen A. (Garraway) Vassallo of Berwick. Josh enjoyed playing video games, sci-fi and the band Kiss. What he enjoyed the most was spending time with his son Jacob. He was preceded in death by a half-sister Emily R. Vassallo. In addition to his parents he is survived by a son Jacob...

Titus James Lechleitner, 87, of Berwick, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at Berwick Retirement Village. He was born June 19, 1931 in Berwick, a son of the late Titus and Leona (Sitler) Lechleitner. He graduated from Berwick High School in 1948.  He worked as a carpenter and built homes for Shaffer Homes and Wolfinger Homes and then worked for G&B Specialties retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Knapp Lodge 462 F&M. He enjoyed riding his BMW motorcycle with his wife...

Janet Yvonne Howard, 79, of Berwick, passed away on Dec. 25, 2018. She had been in ill health for the past year. Janet was born in Berwick, on Sept. 20, 1939, the only child of the late Clyde and Vera (Williams) Howard. She was a 1957 graduate of Berwick High School and an executive secretary at Bercon Packaging for 36 years and at Dyco Inc. for 11 years, from where she retired. Janet was well-organized and extremely efficient, a trait that carried over into her private life. She loved...

 Loretta Mae Kemper, 79 of Berwick, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1939 near State College, Pa, a daughter the late Joseph and Edith (Ross) Etters. She enjoyed sewing, reading and gardening.  She also enjoyed spending time with family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Robin Rebuck. She is survived by her husband John W. Kemper with whom she married December 28, 1976 of Berwick and a...

Lee Edwin Seward, 90, of Berwick, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at the Berwick Retirement Village II. He was born August 11, 1928 in Berwick, a son of the late Vernon Woodard and Lola “Kocher” Seward. He graduated from Berwick High School in 1946.  He worked for American Car and Foundry as a draftsman, the Berwick Forge and Fabrication as an Engineer, and then Kawneer retiring in 1992.  Lee enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a founder of the...

Thelma A. (Rarich) Brink; 76 of Berwick, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 with family by her side. Born August 22, 1942, Thelma was the adopted daughter of the late Walter and Martha (Thrash) Rarich. Surviving are her children, Karla Seidle and fiance Joseph Honse, Berwick; Kirby Haskell and wife Ginny, Nescopeck; Penny McDowell and husband Robert, Ohio; and daughter-in-law Joan Haskell, Florida; 7 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Thelma was preceded in death...

On Monday November 26, 2018, Shirley Yvonne Raber, 86, closed her eyes in peace. Born in Berwick, one of three children of the late William and Aletha (Sponenberg) Kreischer. Shirley attended Berwick Schools and proudly received her GED in 1987. A gentle soul she enjoyed simple things- the front porch, and spending time with family and friends. While raising her children Shirley worked at Consolidated Cigar and was a long time crossing guard for the Berwick Area School District. She is...

Edward L. Silvette, 76, of Berwick, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. He was born July 14, 1942 in Berwick, a son of the late Louis and Mae (Oberdorf) Silvette. He graduated from Berwick High School. He served in the United States Army from November 1961 until November 1964.  He owned and operated Silvette Service in Berwick.  He was a member of the Elks # 436, Nescopeck VFW Post 8227, Millville American Legion Arthur Bardo...

Grace Mary Laubach, 85, formerly of Berwick, PA., Frostproof, FL., and currently residing at the Maria Joseph Manor, Danville, went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2018, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  She will be sorely missed by her family. Grace was born December 30, 1932, in Berwick.  She was the only daughter born to the late Freas and Frances (Connor) Mensinger.   Grace was a graduate of the Berwick Area High School and upon graduation attended...

Norman A. Adubato, 86, of Berwick and formerly of Newark New Jersey passed away Tuesday October 23, 2018 at Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital. He was born May 25, 1932 in Newark, New Jersey, a son of the late John and Emma (Stewart) Adubato. He graduated high school and then joined the United States Army during the Korean War. Norman enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, and going to the casino. He worked and retired from Franklin Township School District. Norman is survived by five children; Donna...