All Obituaries

John R. Bower, 80, of Berwick, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, September 12, 2023.  Born December 9, 1942 in Berwick, he was the son of the late Clyde D. and Edna Mae (Samsel) Bower. Raised on a dairy farm, John had a strong work ethic. Early on in his career, he was an over the road truck owner/operator for over a decade. Growing weary of being on the road away from his family, he sold his last truck in 1981 and began working with his brother Tom L. Bower in the asphalt paving...

Erla Bergner loved her family, home and flowers, but passed on March 27, 2023 in Cumming, GA.  She was born January 30, 1931 in Berwick, PA and married her high school sweetheart, John F Bergner Jr.  They were married for over 60 years and during that time they had three children Deborah, John and Elizabeth.  There are many grandchildren and great grandchildren living in Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts...

Dianne M. Gardzalla, 62, of Berwick, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Berwick.  She was born, Sept. 1, 1960, in Berwick, the daughter of Larry Knorr of Millville and the late Joyce (Hurrey) Felty, who passed on June 3, 2023. Dianne was a graduate of Berwick High School and then attended Kutztown University. She worked as a waitress for many years in the Berwick area.  She enjoyed going to the beach, spending...

Arty Oliver led and loved his family with a gentle and quiet strength. His priorities were always clear: God and Family. He was wise, warm, and welcoming. He was everything a husband, dad, grampa, son, brother, and friend should be. He showed us all what we could be.  Arty and his wife Ang share a love that is as deep as it is wide. They together raised three boys and devoted themselves to loving their family and community with the same love God poured out on them.  Every Sunday,...

Raymond D. Featherman, 59, of Berwick, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. He was born Sept. 30, 1964, in Berwick, a son of the late Lawrence and Ruth (Brown) Featherman. He graduated from Berwick High School. Raymond worked for A Tree Farm, Berwick Lighting, and Brent Mills. He enjoyed camping, working on cars, and most of all being with family. If you knew Raymond, you would describe him for his kindness, friendliness to people, and his love for...

Joyce Hurrey Felty 83, of Berwick, the most loving, caring and unselfish person, went to be with the Lord and Savior Saturday June 3, 2023. Joyce was born, October 21, 1939, in Wilson North Carolina, a daughter of the late, William and Lydia (Rood) Hurrey, in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather William G. Lindenmuth. Joyce was a graduate of Berwick High School Class of 1957, she was employed in various clerical positions, including Berwick Dental Arts,...

Rodney “RD” Young, 72, of Bloomsburg passed away Thursday June 8, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born December 27, 1950 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Carlton and Anna (Meshkonis) Young. He attended Berwick High School and then joined the United States Navy. RD worked at Penn-Dot for 30 years as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Bloomsburg American Legion #273, Berwick VFW, Shavonic Club, AUCC Club, and the Danville Moose. RD enjoyed...

Marcella “Marcy” A. Varner, 77, of Berwick passed away on Wednesday June 7, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born September 28, 1945 in Tyrone, a daughter of the late Edward and Janet (Williams) Grager. Before retiring she worked at Chapin Oil as their secretary. Some may remember her as their favorite breakfast cook at local restaurants. Marcy loved going to her grandchildren’s sporting events, cooking, watching the wildlife in her backyard, the...

James H. (Skip) Troy 79, of Berwick, went to be with the Lord, Monday June 12, 2023, at the Geisinger Medical Center Danville. James was born, February 17, 1944, in Catawissa, a son of the late Harold and Marla Crevlen. After James was born, they moved to Benton, where he was raised and spent most of his life. Skip graduated from Benton High School Class of 1962. he owned and operated a bait and tackle shop. James then drove tractor trailers for over 25 years, before retiring. He...

James H. (Skip) Troy 79, of Berwick, went to be with the Lord, Monday June 12, 2023, at the Geisinger Medical Center Danville. James was born, February 17, 1944, in Catawissa, a son of the late Harold and Marla Crevlen. After James was born, they moved to Benton, where he was raised and spent most of his life. Skip graduated from Benton High School Class of 1962. he owned and operated a bait and tackle shop. James then drove tractor trailers for over 25 years, before retiring. He...