Sponenberg Obituaries

~ SPONENBERG OBITUARIES ~

Obituaries Relating To Sponenbergs

Includes:
Charles Howard Bower
Eudora (Sponenberg) Bower
Russell S. Bower
Clark C. Brosious
Ruth Brosious
Bernard J. Buffone
Anna (Bower, Sponenberg) Ash
Ella (Sponenberg) Christian
Harry Christian
Ethel (Sponenberg) Dietterick
Margaret (Roberts) Haught
Jean (Sponenberg) Heimbach
Adda (Sponenberg) Hetler
Sarah (Sponenberg) Klinger
William J. Klinger Sr.
Cameron S. Myers Sr.
Daisy (Sponenberg) Myers
Doil F. Myers
Gertrude (Robinholt) Neagley
Millard M. Neagley
Pauline (Sponenberg) Neidig
Victor Neidig
Elizabeth E. (Ferry) Roberts
Norman Guy Roberts
Clyde W. Robinholt
Pearl (Sponenberg) Robinholt
Boyd E. Sponenberg
Clyde R. Sponenberg
David J. Sponenberg
Donal S. Sponenberg
E. H. Sponenberg
Edward H. Sponenberg
Eva M. (Dudish) Sponenberg
Griffith C Sponenberg
Harvey Sponenberg
Harold W. Sponenberg
Helen M. (Martz) Sponenberg
Jack A. Sponenberg
James E. Sponenberg
James L. Sponenberg
Lee A. Sponenberg
Martha (Crossley) Sponenberg
Martha (Morgan) Sponenberg
Mary (Huntington) Sponenberg
R. Lee Sponenberg
Sara (Boston) Sponenberg
Susie Sponenberg
Thelma E. Sponenberg
Betty Varner
Carl Varner Sr.
Nellie Varner
Wilbur C. Sponenberg Sr.
Wilbur C. Sponenberg Jr.
William D. Varner
Margaret (Mitchell) Garney
Charles M. Felter
Mary Alice (Fortner) Sponenberg
Ray Bower
James W. Garney
Henry B. Fortner
Benjamin F. Sponenberg
Mrs. Albert Sponenberg
Sarah (Eckroth) Sponenberg
Philip E. Sponenberg
Norma Blanche Farver
Barbara (Deittrick) Farver
Evan Welliver
Mrs. Mary E. Welliver
Elizabeth (Mutcher) Arnwine
Enos Erwine / Arnwine
Mildred Erwine / Arnwine
Earl R. Sponenberg
Pearl I. (Sponenberg) Robinholt

C. HOWARD BOWER
Engineer at Berwick AC&F, retiring in 1960
Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, PA Monday June 29, 1987

C. Howard BOWER, 92, of 534 E. Eighth St., Berwick, a former engineer at AC&F Industries, died Saturday evening at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he had been a patient for one week. He had been a guest at Laporte United Methodist Home for 1 1/2 years. Born June 4, 1895, in Berwick, he was the son of the late Joseph and Cora BOWER. His wife, the former Helen G. SPONENBERG, died April 20, 1969; a daughter, Elaine K. ARMSTRONG, died Feb. 1, 1986, and a brother, Frank BOWER, died previously.

Mr. BOWER was an engineer at AC&F Industries in Berwick, retiring in 1960. He was a veteran of World War I. A lifelong resident of Berwick, he was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Berwick, and served on the church board. He was a Sunday school teacher for 25 years. He was also a member of Berwick Senior Citizens, a life member of Berwick Elks Lodge and past member of Odd Fellows Lodge. Mr. Bower was salutorian of the Berwick High School Class of 1913. While in high school, he won a state track championship at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

Surviving are his son, Loren J. "Bud" BOWER of Montoursville, and two grandsons. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Kelchner-Hindman Funeral Home, 119-121 E. Third St., Berwick, with the Rev. Russell D. MENGEL, his pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Market Street, Berwick.

EUDORA S. BOWER
Lewisburg woman a former area resident
Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, PA Monday June 30, 1997

Eudora SPONENBERG BOWER, 93, Riverwoods, Lewisburg, died at 7:55 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 1997, at the Evangelical Community Hospital. Born in Berwick, she was a daughter of the late Harry E. and Bertha ASHTON SPONENBERG. Her husband, Russell S. BOWER, to whom she was married for 57 years, died Oct. 28, 1980; a son, David BOWER, died in 1970; and a daughter, Janice B. ERICKSON, died in 1988. A sister, Ethel DIETTERICH; a brother, Lee SPONENBERG; one grandson and one great-granddaughter also died previously. She was a 1921 graduate of the Berwick High School and also a graduate of the former Bloomsburg Normal School. Prior to settling in Lewisburg in 1968, BOWER briefly taught in rural public schools in Luzerne County. She was a member of the Beaver Memorial United Methodist Church, Lewisburg. She was active in the O.E.S. Junieta Chapter No. 8, Clarks Green, the Lewisburg Garden Club and the Lewisburg United Methodist Home Auxiliary.

Surviving are a son, William R. BOWER, Northumberland; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Donal SPONENBERG, Berwick. Services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Beaver Memorial United Methodist Church, 40 S. Third St., Lewisburg, with her pastor, the Rev. John J. Dromazos, officiating. Burial will be in Mazeppa Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Gary H. Cronrath Funeral Home, 106 S. Second and St. Louis sts., Lewisburg.

RUSSELL S. BOWER
Russell Bower, Berwick native
The Morning Press, Thursday Oct. 30, 1980

Russell S. BOWER, 80, JPM Road, Lewisburg R.D. 2, died Tuesday afternoon at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, where he had been hospitalized since suffering a stroke Sept. 25. Born Sept. 3, 1900, in Berwick, he was a son of the late Boyd H. and Ida SITLER BOWER. He was married 57 years ago to the former Eudora SPONENBERG, who survives. Mr. BOWER resided in Lewisburg for the past 12 years, moving there from the Scranton area where he resided for 41 years. He retired in 1965, after 41 years service with Pennsylvania Power & Light Co. in the Scranton area. He last held the position of systems supervisor. Mr. BOWER was a member of Beaver Memorial United Methodist Church, Lewisburg, Waverly Lodge, F&AM, and the Williamsport Consistory. A son, David, died in 1970. Mr. BOWER was the last of five children.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Janice ERICKSON, Lewisburg R.D.; a son, William R., Lancaster; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be Friday at 11:30 a.m. from Beaver Memorial Church. Burial will be Mazappa Cemetery, Mazeppa, under the direction of the Gary H. Conrath Funeral Home, South Second and St. Louis streets, Lewisburg.

CLARK C. BROSIOUS
Was employed by Wise Potato Chips
Press Enterprise - Monday, June 7, 1993

Clark C. BROSIOUS, 82, of Nescopeck R.R.2, died at 9:15 p.m. Friday at Berwick Hospital Center. Born in Main Township, Nov. 2, 1910, he was a son of the late Victor and Sarah BEAGLE BROSIOUS. He graduated from Bloomsburg High School in 1929 and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. In his early years, he farmed and later worked for Letterman's Bakery for 19 years. Mr. BROSIOUS was last employed by Wise Potato Chips, Berwick. He was a member of Hetlerville United Methodist Church, Nescopeck R.R.2. He was a member of the former Redmen Lodge, Berwick.

Surviving are his wife, the former Ruth VARNER, whom he married Dec. 26, 1936; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Lois) FARVER, Berwick R.R.3; a son, John BROSIOUS, Berwick; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Clayton (Effie "Peg") HARTER, Carlisle, and a brother, Ralph BROSIOUS, Shickshinny Lake. Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Heller Funeral Home, Nescopeck, with the Rev. Edward J. Preston, his pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Mifflinville Cemetery.

RUTH BROSIOUS
Cared for more than 200 foster children
Press Enterprise - Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1996

Ruth E. BROSIOUS, 85, a resident of the Bloomsburg Health Care Center for the past five years, died late Monday morning, Sept. 9, 1996, at the Berwick Hospital Center, where she had been admitted earlier in the day. Born April 1, 1911, in Briar Creek Township, she was the daughter of the late John and Lela SPONENBERG VARNER. She had been a longtime resident of Nescopeck R.R.2. Mrs. BROSIOUS had been the care giver for more than 200 foster children. Years ago, she attended the Hetlerville United Methodist Church. She was well known for her baking. Her husband, Clark C. BROSIOUS, died in June 1993. The following family members also died previously: twin great granddaughters, a sister, Sue VANHORN; and two brothers, Phil and William VARNER.

She is survived by a son, John E. BROSIOUS, Berwick; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Lois) FARVER, Berwick R.R.3; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two brothers: John and Carl VARNER, both of Berwick; and three sisters: Mrs. Evelyn MOSER, Volis, N.Y.; Mrs. Hal (Martha) CONNER, Louisville, Ky., and Mrs. Ida EVES, Foundryville. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the James L. Hinckley Jr. Funeral Home, 1024 Market St., Berwick; with Carvel May, lay minister of the Albright United Methodist Church, Nescopeck, officiating. Burial will be in Mifflinville Cemetery.

BERNARD J. 'Blard' BUFFONE
Native of Italy was Navy veteran
Press Enterprise - Friday, Feb. 27, 1998

Bernard J. "Blard" BUFFONE, 72, of 1531 Brittain St., Berwick, died at 2 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, where he had been a patient for three years. Born March 14, 1925, in Balsorano, Italy, he was a son of the late Luigi and Filomeno Norce BUFFONE. BUFFONE came to the United States in 1929 and settled in Berwick. He attended the Berwick schools. He was a veteran of the Navy, serving from 1943 to 1946. In his younger years, BUFFONE was employed by Berwick Weaving. He had also been employed by AC&F until 1962 and the Berwick Forge until its closing. BUFFONE was a member of the Maria Assunta Society; the American Legion; the Catholic War Veterans, Father Albanese Post; and the VFW; all of Berwick. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, the former Dorothy KLINGER; two sons: Bernard J. BUFFONE Jr., Berwick; and David L. BUFFONE, Shickshinny; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a brother, Gaetano "Guy" BUFFONE, Berwick. A sister, Natalie ZAURZKI, died previously. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Joseph W. Nardi Funeral Home, 201 W. Second St., Berwick, with his pastor, the Rev. Dominick A. Mammarella, officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut Street, Berwick.

ANNA MARY (BOWER, SPONENBERG) ASH
Trenton Evening Times (Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey
May 24, 1917

MRS. ANNA MARY ASH
The funeral of Mrs. Anna Mary Ash, who died last evening at the home of her son-in-law, Frank Nace, 1015 South Broad Street, after an illness of two weeks, will be held this afternoon at the Nace home at 5 o'clock. The body will be removed to Berwick, Pa., her former home for burial. Thatcher has charged of the arrangements. One son, Frank Sponenberg, of Berwick, Pa., and three daughters, Mrs. Samuel Oliver of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Mrs. H. O. Christian, of Berwick, and Mrs. Frank Nace, of this city survive. She was 59 years old.

The Argus
Thursday, March 29, 1917 - page 5, col. 1

DEATHS An illness of ten days caused the death at Trenton, New Jersey, of Mrs. Anna Mary Ash, until three years ago, a resident of Berwick. Death due to a complication of diseases occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Nace. Mrs. Ash was born at Briar Creek and was aged 58 years, 10 months and 10 days. She was first married to Charles Spoonenberger [sic], whose death occurred 22 years ago.

MRS. H. O. CHRISTIAN
Expires In Berwick
(Nov. 10, 1936)
(formerly Ella Lillian SPONENBERG)
(Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania)

The death of Mrs. H. O. Christian, of Thirteenth and Chestnut streets, Berwick, occurred at 6:20 o'clock last evening, after an illness of two years, during which she was confined to her bed for two and a half months. She was aged fifty-seven years. General complications was the cause of death.

Mrs. Christian was born in Briar Creek and had been a resident of this vicinity her entire life. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Her husband, who served as president and a member of the Berwick council, survives as do the following daughters, Mrs. James Stout, of Danville; Mrs. Lloyd Farver, of Flint, Mich. Seven grandchildren survive as do the following brothers and sisters: Frank Sponenberg, of Berwick; Mrs. Samuel Oliver, of Bridgeport, Conn; and Mrs. Frank Nace, of Trenton, N.J.

Services will be held at two o'clock on Saturday afternoon at the Kelchner funeral home and will be in charge of Rev. F. L. Mammig, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church. Interment will be made in Pine Grove cemetery.

H. O. CHRISTIAN
Dies At Age 69
Former President of Borough Council
Ill Several Years
(Died November 1946 or 47, Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania)

After having been in ill health for several years, Harry O. Christian, 69, former president of Berwick Council, died yesterday morning at 12:15 o'clock. He had been confined to bed for a week at his Chestnut street home.

Mr. Christian, a native of Berwick, had spent his entire life here. He had served two terms as a member of Borough Council and was president during his second term. The local man was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was formerly employed by the Wise Company and had operated a self service-station for many years but had been retired for some time due to ill health.

Surivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. James Stout, Baltimore, Md. and Mrs. Lloyd Farver, Flint, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Yohey, Berwick, and Miss Kathryn Rittenhouse, Bloomsburg; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and eight stepchildren.

Services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Kelchner Funeral Home with the Rev. G. P. Cooley officiating. Friends may call Tuesday evening between 7 and 9 o'clock. Interment will be made in Pine Grove Cemetery, Market Street.

ETHEL S. DIETTERICK
Was an aide for homebound for 10 years
Press Enterprise - Saturday, Oct. 2, 1993

Ethel S. DIETTERICK, 84, formerly of Duval Street in Berwick, died early Friday morning, Oct. 1, 1993, at the Berwick Hospital Center, where she had been a patient two days. She had lived at Klingerman's Nursing Center in Orangeville for the past two and a half years. Born in Briar Creek Township on Oct. 14, 1908, she was a daughter of Harry and Bertha ASHTON SPONENBERG. She attended schools in Briar Creek and was later a supervisor in the cafeteria of the former Berwick Shirt Factory. For eight and a half years she was employed at the former McGregor Sportswear Plant. She was last employed as a aide for homebound people for 10 years. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church of Berwick and a former member of the Women of the Moose, Berwick. Her first husband, Howard VOUGHT, died in 1940. Her second husband, Wilbur DIETTERICK, died in 1953.

Surviving are three sons, Robert VOUGHT, Lightstreet; James VOUGHT, Berwick; Donald VOUGHT, West Chester; one daughter, June YOUNG, Mifflinville; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lee SPONENBERG and Donal SPONENBERG, both of Berwick; one sister, Eudora BOWER, Lewisburg. Six brothers, Phillip, Jack, Clyde, Boyd, Glenn and Roland SPONENBERG, and one sister, Jean HEIMBACH, died previously. Funeral will be Monday at noon from the Mayo Funeral Home, Second and Chestnut streets, Berwick, with the Rev. Daniel L. Dennis, her pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Cemetery in Berwick.

ALICE R. ENGLISH
Press Enterprise July 30, 1985

Alice R. ENGLISH, 90, of the Berwick Retirement Village, where she was a guest for five (crossed out and 7 handwritten in) years, died at 9 a.m. Monday at the Berwick Hospital, where she was admitted early in the day. She was previously a guest at the United Methodist Home in Lewisburg.

Born in Nescopeck, Nov. 14, 1894, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Adda SPONENBURG HETLER. She had lived in the Berwick and Nescopeck area most of her life. She graduated from the Nescopeck High School in 1912. Mrs. English was a retired employee of the former AC&F Industries in Berwick. She was the oldest member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, Nescopeck. She had served as a Sunday school teacher, pianist, and with the Ladies Aid Society of the church.

She was preceded in death by husband, George B. ENGLISH, on July 18, 1964. She was the last member of her immediate family. Several cousins survive. Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Heller Funeral Home, Nescopeck, with the Rev. Edward PROWANT, her pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Market Street, Berwick.

MARGARET E. HAUGHT, 83, NORTHUMBERLAND
NORTHUMBERLAND - Margaret E. Haught, 83, of 221 Park Ave., died at 3 a.m. Sunday Community Hospital. She was born July 10, 1913, in Northumberland, a daughter of the late Norman Guy and Laura Grace (SPONENBURG) ROBERTS. Her husband, Everitt W. HAUGHT, died July 8, 1982, after 50 years of marriage. Mrs. HAUGHT was a 1931 graduate of Northumberland High School. A homemaker, she was formerly employed as a seamstress by the Danville Manufacturing Co., where she retired after many years. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Northumberland. Mrs. HAUGHT enjoyed gardening and sewing.

Surviving are four daughters, Betty ANDERSON of Houston, Texas, Twilia ARTHAUD of San Antonio, Texas, Shirley SIMMONS of Wallingford, Conn. and Jacqueline HAUGHT of Kingston, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one brother, John F. ROBERTS of Watertown, Wisc.

She was preceded in death by one son, Everitt Jr.; two brothers, George and Harry ROBERTS; and one sister, Emma Jane ROBERTS.

The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christ United Methodist Church, Northumberland, by the Rev. Mathew M. VERGHESE. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Northumberland. Visitors may call from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at the Joseph W. Epler Funeral Home, Second and King streets, Northumberland.

JEAN HEIMBACH
The Morning Press - Thursday, Oct. 10, 1974

Mrs. Edward (Jean) HEIMBACH, 55, of Berwick R. D. 2, died Wednesday evening at 6:15 in the Berwick Hospital. She had been in ill health for an extended period of time. Born in Berwick, Nov. 24, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Bertha ASTON SPONENBERG. She was married To Edward W. HEIMBACH on Feb. 9, 1943. She held membership in the First United Presbyterian Church, Berwick.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are the following brothers and sisters;
Mrs. Russell (Eudora) BOWER, Lewisburg; Jack SPONENBERG, Los Angeles; Mrs. Ethel DIETTERICK, Berwick; Boyd SPONENBERG, Berwick; Lee SPONENBERG, Berwick; Clyde SPONENBERG, Danville; and Donald SPONENBERG, Berwick. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at one in the Robert N. Hindman Funeral Home, Berwick, with the Rev. Aaron Hastie, pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn cemetery.

SARAH S. KLINGER
Berwick R.D.2
The Morning Press - Monday, January 30, 1978

Mrs. Sarah S. KLINGER, 69, Berwick R.D.2, died at the Berwick Hospital Sunday night at 7:31. She had been a patient since Jan. 24. She was born in Briar Creek Township, July 2, 1908, daughter of the late Edward and Minnie CURTIS SPONENBERG. She was married to William J. KLINGER, Oct. 1, 1926. The couple operated the Klinger Fruit Market on Orange Street in Berwick for a number of years. Mrs. KLINGER was a former member of the Summerhill United Methodist Church.

In addition to her husband, survivors include; the following children, Mrs. William (Ethel) ROUGH, Nescopeck; Mrs. Bernard (Dorothy) BUFFONE, Berwick; Mrs. Fred (Helen) CREASY, Berwick; William KLINGER, Jr., Orangeville; Richard KLINGER, Berwick; Mrs. Ralph (Gloria Dawn) ALLEN, Berwick; one sister, Mrs. Pauline NEIDIG, Berwick; three brothers; James SPONENBERG, Danville R.D.; Wilbur SPONENBERG, Bloomsburg R.D.; and David, Bloomsburg; 28 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Robert N. Hindman Funeral Home, Berwick, with the Rev. Kenneth Troup, pastor of the Summerhill United Methodist Church, officiating. burial will be in the Summerhill Cemetery.

WILLIAM J. KLINGER
Owned market in Berwick, retired in 1974
Press-Enterprise - Monday March 27, 1995

William J. "Bill" KLINGER Sr., 85, Berwick R.R.2, Briar Creek Township, died Sunday morning, March 26, 1995, at the Berwick Hospital Center, where he had been a patient for 11 day. Born Sept. 29, 1909, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Harvey J. and Edna May KNOUSE KLINGER. His first wife, the former Sarah KLINGER, died Jan. 29, 1978. His second wife, the former Mabel A. Richard, died Aug. 21, 1986. He was a member of the Evansville United Methodist Chruch, Berwick R.R.3. He owned and operated Klinger's Market on Orange Street and Park Road in Berwick for many years, retiring in 1974. In his younger years, Mr. KLINGER worked for the Berwick AC&F until 1960. He spent most of his life in the Berwick area. He attended school in Kingston, Edwardsville and the village of Central. He was an avid gardener.

Surviving are six children: Mrs. William (Ethel) ROUGH, Nescopeck; Mrs. Bernard (Dorothy) BUFFONE, Berwick; Mrs. Fred (Helen) CREASY, Berwick; Richard E. KLINGER, Berwick; William J. KLINGER Jr., Orangeville, and Mrs. Ralph (Gloria) ALLEN, Berwick; 28 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Theodore (Pauline) SITLER, Berwick R.R.2; and Mrs. Clair (Harriet) NAGLE, Berwick R.R.2.; and four brothers; Leroy KLINGER Sr., Berwick; Alvin KLINGER, FLORIDA; Robert D. KLINGER, Danville, and Doyle KLINGER, Benton. A sister, Loretta W. KLINGER, died Jan. 18, 1946. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the Kelchener-McMichael-Hindman Funeral Home, 119-121 E. Third St., Berwick, with the Rev. James F. Kremer, his pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Summerhill Cemetery, Berwick R.R.4.

CAMERON S. MYERS Sr.
Former owner of Myers Bus Co.
Press Enterprise - Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997

Cameron S. MYERS Sr., 88, of 315 Ball Top Road, Danville, died Sunday night Aug 31, 1997, at his home. Born Nov. 16, 1908, in Danville, he was the son of the late George and Hannah SHARE MYERS. He was the founder and former owner of the Myers Bus Co., Danville; starting the business in 1944 and retiring in 1996. He was a member of Grove Presbyterian Church. MYERS was a life member of the Danville Moose Lodge; a 50 year member of Masonic Lodge No. 224, and a member of Eagles and Elks lodges, both of Danville. He was also a Pennsylvania forest fire warden for a number of years. He was a member of the Friendship and East End fire companies, Danville. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. MYERS was a former Mahoning Township supervisor.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years, the former Hellen A. MYERS; four sons; Cameron MYERS Jr., H. David MYERS and Wayne L. MYERS, all of Danville; and Ralph E. MYERS, Middletown; three daughters: Mrs. John (Ruth Ellen) REEDER Jr., Mrs. Earl (Lois) PECKNE, Mrs. Franklin (Jean) SNYDER Jr., all of Danville; 19 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren. He was the last member of his immediate family. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the David J. Brady Funeral Home, Danville, with his pastor, the Rev. Robert J. Andrews, officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Danville.

DAISY MAY (SPONENBERG) MYERS
Berwick Native Dies At 64 at Spring City [Luzerne Co.]
Morning Press - Tuesday, July 13, 1954

Mrs. Daisy May MYERS, aged 64, wife of Doil F. MYERS, died at her home, 539 News street, Spring City, near Pottstown, Saturday evening at 7 o'clock, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. MYERS was born in Berwick, the daughter of the late James and Sarah Emmett, but had resided in Spring City for the past 25 years. She was a member of the Royersford Church of the Nazarene.

She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Helen, wife of Cameron MYERS, of Danville, and Irene, wife of Paul BELL, Gloucester, N.J. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Clyde ROBINHOLT, of Berwick. Funeral services will be held in the Royersford Church of the Nazarene, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Vincent Mennonite Cemetery

DOIL F. MYERS
Doil F. Myers, 82, of Danville, Dies
Morning Press - Saturday 4, 1969

Doil F. MYERS, eighty-two, Danville R. D. 1, died at Geisinger Medical Center at noon yesterday. He had been admitted to the hospital the evening before. He was born in Nescopeck, July 9, 1886, son of the late William and Catherine SMITH MYERS. His wife, Daisy May, died in July of 1954. MYERS was a watchmaker by occupation and operated a watch repair shop on the Bald Top road and prior to that in Spring City for many years. He was a member of the Bloomsburg Church of the Nazarene.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Cameron MYERS, Danville R. D. 1; and Mrs. Paul BILL, Wenonah, N.J.; a brother, George MYERS, Shamokin Dam; nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Royersford Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Arthur Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Vincent Mennonite cemetery, Spring City.

GERTRUDE M. WRIGHT NEAGLEY
Memorial service will be announced
Press Enterprise - Feb., 18, 2003

Gertrude M. Robinholt Wright Neagley, 87, of 345 Iron St., Bloomsburg, formerly of Eighth Street, Berwick, died early Monday morning, Feb. 17, 2003, at the Bloomsburg Health Care Center, where she had resided since November. Born Oct. 9, 1915, in Berwick, where she spent most of her life, she was a daughter of the late Clyde W. and Pearl SPONENBERG ROBINHOLT. Educated in Berwick schools, Mrs. NEAGLEY had lived on Eighth Street, Berwick, for 32 years and moved to Iron Street, Bloomsburg, in November 1999, before entering the nursing home. A homemaker, she was employed by the former Bercon Packing Co., Berwick, for more than 15 years in the quality control department, retiring around 1980. Mrs. NEAGLEY was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Berwick, where she was active with its Martha Class. Her first husband, Robert J. WRIGHT, died Nov. 8, 1958, and her second husband, Millard M. NEAGLEY, died Oct. 15, 1964. A brother, James ROBINHOLT, also died previously.

She is survived by a son, Reginald A. WRIGHT, Bloomsburg; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill ROBINHOLT, Berwick; and a sister, Charlotte KNOUSE, Cambridge, Mass. Memorial services will be announced. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Cemetery, West Front Street, Berwick, under the direction of the Kelchner-McMichael Funeral Home Inc., 119-121 E. Third St. Berwick.

MILLARD M. NEAGLEY
Dies Suddenly
Morning Press - Friday, Oct. 16, 1964

Millard M. NEAGLEY, fifty eight, 809 East Second street, Berwick, died suddenly last night, at eleven twenty o'clock at his home. NEAGLEY was born in Sunbury and had lived in the Berwick area for a number of years. He had been employed with the Pennsylvania Power and Light Company. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Knapp Lodge 462 F and AM. He was the last survivor of his immediate family.

Surviving are his wife the former Gertrude ROBINHOLT, and a step son, Reginald A. WRIGHT, of Ft. Lewis, Wash. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at ten thirty from the Kelchner Funeral Home, Berwick, with the Rev. A. W. LAWVER, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating.

PAULINE G. NEIDIG
Services Tuesday for former Berwick woman
Press Enterprise - Sunday, May 11, 1997

Pauline G. NEIDIG, 85, a former resident of 115 Linden Drive, Berwick, died Friday evening, May 9, 1997, in the Kramm Health Care Center, Watsontown. Born in Summer Hill, Dec. 11, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Winifred SPONENBERG. Her husband, Victor NEIDIG, died in 1975. She was a member of the Berwick Lutheran Church. NEIDIG was also a member of the Lady Rebeccah Lodge, Snydertown.

Surviving are a son, James E. NEIDIG, Selinsgrove; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers; Wilbur SPONENBERG, Buckhorn; and James SPONENBERG, Danville. A daughter, Betty Jane NEIDIG, died previously. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington. Arrangements are under the direction of the Jerre Wirt Blank Funeral Home, 395 State St., Sunbury.

VICTOR NEIDIG
The Morning Press - Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1975

Victor e. NEIDIG, 70, Hillside Avenue, Elysburg, died at 12:55 a.m. Tuesday in the Sunbury Community Hospital shortly after he was admitted. Born in Irish Valley October 17, 1904, he was the son of the late Michael and Margaret LEWIS NEIDIG. In 1936 he married the former Pauline G. SPONENBERG, who survives. Mr. NEIDIG was formerly employed by Clark's Feed Mill, Paxinos, and last worked at the Shamrock Mills, Reed's Station, before his retirement in 1970. He was a member of the Elysburg United Methodist Church, the International Order of Odd Fellows, Snydertown, and the Encampment and Past Grand Association of the Odd Fellows. Additional survivors are two children, Miss Betty J. NEIDIG of Elysburg and James E. NEIDIG of Berwick; three grandchildren; and a brother, Jerry NEIDIG of Shamokin.

The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Jerre Wirt Blank Funeral Home, Sunbury. The Rev. Raymond A. Wynn, pastor of the Elysburg United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington.

ELIZABETH E. ROBERTS, 86, LEWISBURG
LEWISBURG - Elizabeth E. "Betty" ROBERTS, of RiverWoods, 1 River Drive, formerly of 1166 Wolverton St., Sunbury, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at Evangelical Community Hospital. She was born Jan. 8, 1917, in Sunbury, a daughter of the late Roy and Cora (GETZ) FERRY. She was married to Harry P. ROBERTS, who preceded her in death in 1986.

She worked for many years for Dr. Robert WALBORN, and later Dr. Stephen IRWIN, both in Sunbury. Mrs. ROBERTS was formerly employed by Spruce Manufacturing, Sunbury.

She was an avid gardener and loved dogs. Mrs. ROBERTS was a life member of Zion Lutheran Church, Sunbury.

Surviving are one son, Harry P. ROBERTS Jr. of RR2 Sunbury. She was preceded in death by one sister, Louise CONRAD, in 1998.

There will be no viewing, but visitors may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the David T. ZWEIER Funeral Home Inc., 157 Chestnut St., Sunbury. he funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, Fifth and Market streets, Sunbury, by the Rev. Lars LANGHORST, her pastor.

Burial will be in Orchard Hills Cemetery, Shamokin Dam. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Fifth and Market streets, Sunbury, PA 17801.

N.G. ROBERTS FALLS DEAD AT PRR STATION
Norman G. ROBERTS, 172 Queen street, died very suddenly at 4:30 this morning at the Pennsylvania Railroad Station, Sunbury, from a heart attack while waiting for his train to go to work at Williamsport. Dr. John W. McDONNELL, the railroad relief doctor, was called and pronounced him dead. Mr. ROBERTS was an engineer for the railroad company on the Berwick local between Williamsport and Berwick, having been employed by the company for the past theiry six years. He had apparently been in normal health.

Mr. ROBERTS was born and reared at Unityville, Columbia county. He was aged fifty six years, eight months and twenty days. He was a member of the Northumberland Methodist Church, of the Number One Fire Company, and of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

His death serves a happy marital union of thirty six years. His wife was the former Laura Stonenburg.[sic] He had been a resident of the town for the past thirty two years and was held in high esteem in the community. He is survived by his wife, and five children as follows: George ROBERTS, Sunbury; Sergeant Harry ROBERTS, of Camp Ardmore, Oklahoma, who left Saturday after spending a short leave at home; Master Sergeant John R. ROBERTS at Camp Beale, California, Miss Jane R. ROBERTS, at home, and Mrs. Margaret HAUGH, of Turbotville, R.D. Following brothers and sisters also survive: Herman ROBERTS, Buffalo, New York; George ROBERTS, Painted Post, New York; Doyle ROBERTS, Kingston; Mrs. Bessie WENDELL, and Miss Edna ROBERTS, both of Shickshinny, and a sister, Jennie, who resides near Benton. Five grand-children also survive. Funeral arrangements will be announced.

CLYDE W. ROBINHOLT
Robinholt rites
The Morning Press - Wednesday, June 7, 1978

Services for Clyde W. ROBINHOLT, 85, 311 E. Fifteenth St., Berwick, who died Monday at Berwick Hospital, will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from the John B. Kelchner Funeral Home, Berwick, with the Rev. Robert H. Sternat, ROBINHOLT'S pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut Street, Berwick. He was born in Mifflinn Township, son of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth ROBINHOLT and lived in Berwick most of his adult life. He worked fro AC&F for 47 years, retiring in 1958. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Berwick.

Survivors include his wife, the former Pearl SPONENBERG, to whome he was wed 63 years last March 11; two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude NEAGLEY, Berwick, and Mrs. C.L. (Charlotte) KANOUSE, Cambridge, Mass; two sons, James, Almedia and Bill, Berwick; two sisters, Mrs. Grace FISHER, and Mrs. Mimie RUPERT, both of Lime Ridge; one brother, Raymond, Benton; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

PEARL I. ROBINHOLT
Services scheduled this afternoon
Press Enterprise - Monday, November 7, 1994

Services for Pearl I. (SPONENBERG) ROBINHOLT, 99, formerly of 311 E. 15th St., Berwick, will be today at 2 p.m. for the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1600 Fowler Ave., Berwick, with the Rev. Dale F. BIESECKER, Jr. her pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut Street, Berwick. Mrs. ROBINHOLT died at 6:22 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4, 1994, at the Berwick Hospital Center, where she had been a patient for five days. She had been a resident of the Berwick Retirement Village Nursing Home for one and a half years. Born Oct 12, 1895, in Briar Creek Township, she was the daughter of the late James and Sarah BOSTON SPONENBERG. Her husband, Clyde W. ROBINHOLT, died June 5, 1978. Mrs. ROBINHOLT was the oldest member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Berwick. She was a member of the Augsburg Sunday School Class and the Circle Esther of the church. She attended schools in Briar Creek Twonship, and had spent her entire life in the Berwick area.

Surviving are four children: Gertrude M. NEAGLEY, Berwick; James B. ROBINHOLT, Almedia; Mrs. C. L. (Charlotte) KANOUSE, Cambridge, Mass., and Bill D. ROBINHOLT, Berwick; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren. She was the last member of her immediate family. Proceeding her in death were three sisters: Minnie F. GEBHART, on April 22, 1941, Gertrude WHITMIRE on Dec. 13, 1946, and Daisy MYERS.

BOYD E. SPONENBERG
The Morning Press - Friday, Oct. 29, 1982

Boyd E. SPONENBERG, 71, of 108 Blair St., Berwick, died at his home Thursday morning. He was ill for five years. Born in Briar Creek, he was the son of the late Harry and Bertha ASHTON SPONENBERG. He worked as a machinist in California for a number of years before returning to Berwick in 1953.

Surviving are one daughter, Patricia SPONENBERG, Berwick; four step children, John WAGNER, Berwick R.D.2; Charles WAGNER, Lightstreet; Mrs. Merlin (Krole) BALLIET, Mrs. Robert (Mary Lou) CROOP, both of Nescopeck R.D.1; two sisters, Eudora BOWER, Lewisburg; Ethel DIETTERICK, Berwick; three brothers, Lee SPONENBERG, Berwick; Clyde, Lightstreet; Donal, Berwick; and nine grandchildren. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Berwick. Arrangements are under the direction of the John B. Kelchner Funeral Home, Berwick.

CLYDE R. SPONENBERG
Press Enterprise - Saturday, Oct. 26, 1985

Clyde R. SPONENBERG, 69, of 6290 Old Berwick Road, Lime Ridge, formerly of Bloomsburg R.D.2, was found dead Thursday at his Haines City, Fla., winter residence. He was born Oct. 17, 1916, in Berwick, the son of the late Harry Elmer and Bertha Jane ASHTON SPONENBERG. He was most recently employed as a truck driver for Hanover Brands, retiring in 1978. Following retirement, he was employed by the K Cab Co. as a taxi driver for five years. Sponenberg attended Bloomsburg area schools and was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army paratroops with the 17th Airborne Division and 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Europe. He was a member of the Bloomsburg American Legion Post and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Benton.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, the former Dorothy LIVZIEY. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bernard (Sandra) STRUBINGER, Lime Ridge; Kathy SPONENBERG, Jermyn; a son, Barry SPONENBERG, Nescopeck; five grandchildren; two sisters, Eudora BOWER, Lewisburg, and Ethel DEITERICH, Berwick; two brothers, Lee and Donal SPONENBERG, both of Berwick. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Rishel Funeral Home in Bloomsburg.