Columbia High School Alumni Obituaries

Isaiah 4031 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength they shall mount up with wings as eagles they shall run and not be weary and they shall walk and not faint. Elsie "Lil Lee" Parker was born on February 22 1928 in Rocky Mount North Carolina to the late Frank Parker Sr. and the l...

Louise Weinberger 83 of Waynesburg died Thursday December 25 2025 in Evergreen Personal Care Waynesburg. She was born December 19 1942 in Brooklyn NY a daughter of the late Barnet and Sylvia Morganstern Schneiderman. Louise was a 1960 graduate of Midwood High School in Brooklyn NY and went on to gra...

Please join the funeral ceremony honoring the life of Edward C. Aikens Sr. by clicking the link below Edward Carris Aikens Sr. lived with strength pride and dedication to family. Edward was a lifelong Floridian whose hardworking spirit and generous heart left a lasting impact on everyone who knew hi...

Marie A. Starr 83 of Lancaster passed away Wednesday December 31 2025 after secretly fighting Stage 4 lung cancer. Born in Columbia she was the daughter of the late Roger and Helen Stabinski Cranford. Marie was the loving longtime partner of over 30 years to the late Al Black. She was a graduate of...

Richard L Dick Wilson Sr 94 of Lititz formerly of Elysburg passed away peacefully on December 18 2025. He was the son of the late Charles and Bertha Wilson. Born and raised in Bethlehem PA he was a graduate of Bethlehem Liberty High School and went on to earn his bachelors degree from Moravian Colle...

John Robert Bob Hess 91 peacefully departed this life on December 20 2025. Bob was the son of the late H. Lloyd Hess Sr. and Erla Garber Hess. Bob was a devoted husband and family man who cherished lifelong connections. He was married to his high school sweetheart the late Ruby Adams Hess for 55 yea...

Pamela J. Fiedler passed away on September 30th 2025 at Greystone Country Estates in Fredonia PA. She was 68 years old. Pamela was born on August 25 1957 to John and Margaret Davis Mohney in Sharon PA. She was a graduate of Reynolds High School. On December 15th 1978 Pamela married David M. Fiedler ...

Karen Marie Cumming Kane wife mother of 6 grandmother of 10 and retired registered nurse died January 16 2026 at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln Nebraska after suffering a massive stroke. Karen 77 was a Nebraska native. Born in Genoa and raised on her familys farm in St. Edward she grew up understand...

Harrisburg Nettie H. Shoup Boyer 99 formerly of Aristes and Harrisburg passed away on December 19 2025 at Serenity Gardens Nursing Home Kulpmont. Born at home in Locust Twp. Columbia County on August 16 1926 she was the daughter of the late David W. and Helen S. Fetterman Shoup. Nettie graduated fr...

Ruth Arnold Gundlach a longtime resident of Wallingford and more recently of Riddle Village passed away peacefully on January 4 2026 at 100 years of age. Ruth was a beloved mother grandmother and greatgrandmother who will be deeply missed. Born in Lewistown PA Ruth was the daughter of the late Leonc...

Jerome W. Jerry Brendel 83 of DuBois Nursing Home DuBois and formerly of Second Avenue Johnsonburg passed away Monday morning January 12 2026 at DuBois Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. Jerry was born October 1 1942 in St. Marys a son to the late George L. and Eileen Hoffman Brendel. On Sept...

James M. Burdis 62 of Gettysburg PA entered into Gods eternal care on Friday January 9 2026 at his home. Born August 30 1963 in Pittsburgh PA he was the son of Joseph and Blanche E. Wilson Burdis. James was the husband of Erin P. Brennan Burdis with whom he shared 17 years of marriage. James was a 1...

Thomas Denning "Scoon" "Denny" Komondor a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran and dedicated community member passed away on November 27 2025.Born on October 27 1956 his life was marked by service loyalty and a genuine kindness that will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.He rightfully earn...

Born on December 7 1940 to Fred and Mary Gortler on Staten Island New York Richard grew up with a strong sense of curiosity craftsmanship and integrity that would define his life. He attended Curtis High School and Staten Island Community College before earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Elec...

William Bill Gaugler Jr 93 of Coatesville PA passed away Saturday January 10th 2026 surrounded by family. Born in Graterford at home in June 1932 he was the son of the late William and Sarah Rawn Gaugler. He was a 1950 graduate of Schwenksville High School and a 1954 graduate of West Chester Univers...

Ronald William Long 88 of Riverhill Drive Catawissa passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday Nov. 30 2025. He was born in Locust Township Columbia County to William E. and Sarah A. Miller Long on April 9 1937. He attended Newlin Elementary School and graduated fro...

Donna L. Gaugler 78 of Elysburg passed away on Sunday December 7 2025 at Lehigh Valley Health Network of Pottsville. She was born on December 17 1946 in Danville a daughter of the late Marlin and Martha Hendricks Fagley. She graduated from Danville High School. Donna worked and retired from Geisinge...

Donald W. Powell 82 of Fell Township died on Tuesday at GeisingerCommunity Medical Center Scranton. Born in Carbondale he was the son of the late Walter and Helen Russell Powell. Donald was a graduate of Fell High School earned his Bachelors degree from Penn State University and Masters Degree from ...

Ronald Bernard Tezzano 70 of Fell Township died Friday at home. His wife is the former Donna M. Gammaitoni. Born in Carbondale he was the son of the late Joseph and Teresa Fotia Tezzano. Ron was a graduate of St. Rose High School Carbondale class of 1972. He graduated from Lackawanna College with a ...

Barbara Perey 91 of Berwick passed away at home on January 5 2026. She was born August 22 1934 in Manchester New Hampshire a daughter of the late Walter P. and Eleanor Duncan Brockway. Barbara graduated from Northfield Academy Mass and Wilkes College with her teachers degree. She worked as a High Sc...

Jeff Himes Jr. was born February 11 1942 to Jeff and Laura Himes in Selma AL. His fatherand twin sibling passed away while he was infant. His mother remarried and raised himwith his other brothers and sisters in Selma AL. After graduating high school Jeff attendedAlabama State University on an acade...

Mr. Leroy Hill Jr affectionately known as Wee Wee was born on July 24. 1976. He was born to Ms.Betty Ashford and the late Leroy Hill Sr. On Sunday November 23 2025 Leroy peacefully departed fromthis earthly realm at Providence Northeast Hospital in Columbia South Carolina. Leroy was educated in the ...

Eric Maurice Alston affectionately known as Big O to family and close friends was born on March 4 1968. He returned to his heavenly home on October 30 2025 at the age of 57. Maurice was born and raised in Winnsboro South Carolina to the parents of Carrie Alston and Marvin Craig. Maurice attended Win...

Johnny Lee Lewis Jr ButchPassed away on January 2 2026 at Prisma Medical Center Columbia South Carolina. The Service is scheduled for Saturday January 31 2026 at 200 PM at Mount Olive Baptist Church located at 4991 Park Road Ridgeway SC 2913 During this difficult time the family appreciates the out...

Terrel W Jones 81 a lifetime resident passed away on December 5 2025 from complications following surgery. Terrel was born April 2 1944 in Malad Idaho a son of Joseph D and June Williams Jones. He was raised and educated in Malad and was a graduate of Malad High School class of 1962. He married his ...

Mrs. Emmily "Emma" Duncan Orr was born in Barnwell South Carolina on July 6 1946 to the late Farrell and Pauline Duncan. She was called home to eternal rest on Saturday October 18 2025 at Lexington Medical Center. Emma was an avid supporter of Bamberg Ehrhardt High School Red Raiders football progra...

Heavens gateway opened Wednesday December 10 2025 at Aiken Regional Hospital and received Robert Bob Binky Banky Anthony Faust into the home God had prepared for him since August 24 1960. The legacy of Mrs. Minnie Bea Faust her son Mr. Henry Pearl Moye Faust and grandson Mr. James Henry Faust Robert...

Jimmy Ray Sharpe 71 of Gaston South Carolina passed away on January 12 2026 and entered his heavenly home in the presence of his Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. After a long illness Jimmy is now breathing freely walking on his own and singing praises. He was the son of Barbara Jean Watts Sharpe and th...

Jay Jamie Tim and family Praying for you during this time. Your Mom was a special cousin to me. She will be missed by all that knew her. Blessings To Jay and all the Family I was sadden to hear of Justines passing. I met Justine when I while in high school began working Saturdays with her at Dubins....