All Obituaries

Ellen Lowe Townsend Pyles, 89, of Berwick passed away Friday June 12, 2020 surrounded by her family at her  home. She was born February 16, 1931 in Berwick, a daughter of the late Charles Frederick and Myrtle E. (Wilson) Lowe. She graduated from Berwick High School and then went to Philadelphia where she obtained her nursing degree. After receiving her degree she served as a lieutenant in the United States Air Force, before returning to Berwick and beginning her career as a nurse...

Steven D. Gutridge, 48, of Berwick passed away on Monday June 8, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born August 23, 1971 in Chester, PA, a son of Justine V. (Gutridge) Hubbard and the late Steven M. Clark. He graduated from Ridley High School in Folsom, Pa, and then attended Pittsburg Job Core and Montgomery County Community College. Steven worked as a firefighter and captain at Woodlyn Fire Department in Woodlyn, PA. He was also assistant chief at Nescopeck and Shickshinny...

Steven D. Gutridge, 48, of Berwick passed away on Monday June 8, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born August 23, 1971 in Chester, PA, a son of Justine V. (Gutridge) Hubbard and the late Steven M. Clark. He graduated from Ridley High School in Folsom, Pa, and then attended Pittsburg Job Core and Montgomery County Community College. Steven worked as a firefighter and captain at Woodlyn Fire Department in Woodlyn, PA. He was also assistant chief at Nescopeck and Shickshinny...

Edward T. Malia, 66, of Berwick, PA and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully June 5, 2020 at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.  Born March 7, 1954 in Ashland, PA; he was a son of Edward Terence Malia (deceased) and Bertha Dewey of Levittown, PA. He was retired from Talen Energy, spending 38 years as a Mechanical Maintenance Leader.  His passions were traveling, biking, and spending time with family and his grandchildren. Edward is survived by his mother...

Arietta A. Varner 95, of Berwick, went to be with the Lord, Thursday June 4, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born, April 23, 1925, in Hubley, Schuylkill County, a daughter of the late, George A. and Grace Annie (Herb) Bowman, in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Samuel H. Russ who passed on August 20, 1986, son Dwight Charles Russ who passed in  1947, and sister Katherine Arlene Hornberger. Arietta was a graduate of Hubley Township...

Catherine May Jones Davenport passed away peacefully Thursday evening, May 28, 2020, at the Bloomsburg Care and Rehabilitation Center, where she was a resident with her husband, Richard. Cathy was born on May 25, 1933, in Nanticoke, PA, the daughter of Ellis Jones and Dorothy Graham Jones Siebecker. She married the love of her life, Richard Henry Davenport of Plymouth Township, PA, on July 25, 1953. They were the parents of six children. She graduated from Nanticoke High School in 1951....

Chad David Jacoby, 41, of Nanticoke passed away unexpectedly on Thursday May 28, 2020 after a long battle with various medical issues. He was born August 10, 1978, the son of David and Carla (Liddick) Jacoby of Berwick.  A graduate of Berwick High School class of 1996, where he was a talented saxophone player with the high school band and was honored with the first John Phillip Soussa Award. He auditioned and was accepted into the Marine Corp Band in 11th grade where he served...

Marcyl J. Laubach, 93, of Berwick, passed awau Sunday May 24, 2020 at the Berwick Retirement Village ll. She was born February 23, 1927, in Berwick, the youngest of seven children of the late James E. and Carrie (Dresher) Jarrard. Marcyl graduated from Berwick High School in the Class of 1945, after which she started her career at First National Bank of Berwick, being the first female Teller. After working there 37 years, she retired in 1982. She has been a faithful member of the Bower...

Lee A. Benjamin Sr., 60, of Berwick passed away unexpectedly Monday May 18, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 1, 1959 in Berwick, a son of the late Elden and Shirley (Wise) Benjamin. He graduated from Columbia-Montour Vocational School class of 1978.  In earlier years he owed a car repair shop with this brother Eldie. Lee had a passion for racing, working on cars, and most of all watching his grandchildren wrestle. He also enjoyed cooking, going to auctions and flea markets, and...

     Neal K. Karns 86, of Berwick, went to be with the Lord, Friday May 15, 2020at Berwick Retirement Village ll. Neal was born December 07, 1933, in Berwick, the son of the late Russell and Marilla  ( Hartman) Karns, in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Goldie (Beaver) Karns on December 18, 2011 and a sister Jean Hess. Neal was a graduate of Benton High school Class of 1951, he joined the Army and then Army reserve. Neal worked for...