Obituaries

Doris Jean (Samsel) Seward, 92, of Berwick, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Vintage Knolls, Danville, PA. She was born on May 2, 1934, in Berwick, PA; the daughter of the late Clyde and Eva (Bond) Samsel.

Doris graduated from Berwick High School in 1952 and completed her nursing training at the former Nesbitt Hospital. She received her nursing degree from Bloomsburg University and her master’s degree in nursing from Misericordia.

She began her career as a nursing supervisor at Berwick Hospital and then accepted a position as a school nurse with the Central Columbia School District, retiring after 30 years of service. Doris also worked for 20 years as a substitute office nurse at Dr. Ali Alley’s medical practice in Berwick.

She was a lifelong member of Bethany Church of Berwick and an active participant at the Berwick YMCA for over 20 years.

Doris was a gifted quilter and enjoyed spending vacations with her husband in the Thousand Islands and at their vacation house near Rehoboth Beach, DE. She delighted in being a collector of various items, especially carnival glass and Beanie Babies.

Doris is survived by a granddaughter, Elaine A. Seward and her partner Reene McCarthy of Washington DC, a daughter in-law, Dona Seward of Danville, PA and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Roland K. Seward, ending a marriage span of nearly 59 years as well as one son, Roland K. Seward, Jr. and her siblings, Peggy Shaffer and Donald Samsel.

A private Celebration of Life will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Church, 116 Summerhill Avenue, Berwick, PA 18603 or to the Berwick YMCA, 231 W. Third Street, Berwick, PA 18603.

Arrangements are under the direction of Visneski Funeral Home, Inc 42 West Mahoning Street Danville PA 17821. www.visneski.com.