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Charles E. "Chuck" Lego II, 76, of Berwick, passed away August 25, 2023 at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. Born in Carnegie, PA on December 8, 1946, he was a son to the late Charles E. Lego, Sr. and Delores (Keefer) Lego. Mr. Lego was a graduate of Bishop Canevin High School, Class of 1964. He continued his education, earning his bachelor's degree at Robert Morris College. On May 1, 1971, he wed the former Jean C. Anderson, with whom he raised a family and shared 52 years of marriage. Chuck was employed by the Berwick Hospital, Contemporary Home, and the Red Rock Job Corps, from which he retired. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time with his beloved family. Surviving Chuck...

Hazel G. "Bunni" Meske, 88, formerly of Berwick, entered into the Place prepared for her by her Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, March 25, 2023 at Providence Place of Drums. Born in East Tawas, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Waldo and Anna (Vasicek) Gordon. She was known as Bunni since birth. Bunni graduated from East Tawas High School, married Don Meske the following day, and went to Texas when he joined the army during the Korean Conflict. She and Don celebrated their 70th anniversary on June 7, 2022. Bunni was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker, taking great pride in caring for her family. She loved cooking and baking and having her family...

Donald E. Meske, 90, formerly of Berwick, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Providence Place Senior Living of Drums. Born in Keego Harbor, Michigan, he was a son of the late Hugo and Bina (Sailers) Meske. He and his wife, the former Hazel G. "Bunni" Gordon, celebrated their 70th anniversary on June 7, 2022. Don attended Oscoda, MI schools. He served his country during the Korean Conflict in the Army from 1952-1954. After working for Andersen Coach, MI, and Ambassador Homes, Pittston, PA, Don began DeLuxe Homes of PA, Inc. in Berwick in 1965 and Donald E. Meske Enterprises, Inc. in 1973. He retired from the building business in 2018. Don's hobbies...

JoAnn Mae (Gardner) Davis, 73, of Mansfield, Georgia, died at 6:30 AM on Monday, October 10th, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 26th, 1949 in Muskegon, Michigan, to Russel and Doris Gardner. She married the love of her life, James "Jimmy" Davis on October 29th, 1966, and precedes her in death. She was remarried to Samuel Abney in 1978, who also precedes her in death. JoAnn loved her work with children and retired from the Marion County School Board in 2011. She enjoyed everything outdoors. You always found her attending to her beautiful azaleas and gardenias, caring for her many beloved pets and chasing a few stray bears off of her property. JoAnn...

Victor J. "Jim" Musselman, 84, of Danville and formerly of Dorrance, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville surrounded by his family. Born in Rohrsburg, on June 17, 1938, he was a son to the late Raymond Otto Musselman and the late Minnie (Everett) Torres. Mr. Musselman attended a one room schoolhouse near his home. He went on to a long career in the building trades, working with the Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 215. Jim attended Trinity Methodist Church in Danville. He was a member of the Washingtonville Volunteer Fire Company and Danville Moose Lodge 1133. Jim was a model railroad enthusiast and enjoyed gardening. He...

Joanne H. Wise, age 88, of Berwick and Eagles Mere, died at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, on July 22, 2022. Her Husband of 55 years, Robert J. Wise, predeceased her in 2009. Joanne was born in Batavia, New York, to Augusta M. Hardick and William L. Hardick, a West Point Graduate and Brigadier General. Her father's military service required the family to move every two years. She wholeheartedly embraced this "army brat" lifestyle, which she credited with inspiring her lifelong love of travel and her unwavering love of country. After graduating from the American High School in Heidelberg, Germany, in 1951, she attended Dickinson College, Carlisle, where she met her husband, Bob. ...

Beverly Dawn Davis Gross, 89, of Dallas, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dallas. Born August 21, 1932 in Berwick, she was the daughter of the late Harvey R. and Martha E. Kile Davis. She was a graduate of Berwick High School, Class of 1950. She was a member of the Dallas United Methodist Church. She previously served for a number of years as either treasurer, financial secretary, or recording secretary for the Shoemaker Memorial United Methodist Church, West Wyoming, PA. She had been employed by J.J. Newberry Co., Berwick; Levittown Home Improvement Co.; Sears Roebuck Co., Levittown; and Jewelcor, Wilkes-Barre. She and her...