Obituaries

Mifflinburg, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mifflinburg, PA & Surrounding Areas

Richard K. Collins

Richard K. Collins

Feb 28, 2024

Richard Keith Collins, 90, of Muncy, entered into rest at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at his home.

He was born February 3, 1934, in Meadow Grove, Nebraska, a son of the late Walter and Ila (Preston) Collins.  On December 17, 1953, in Vancouver, Washington, he married the former Lila L. Vance, who preceded him in death April 10, 2021.

Richard...

Kathryn "Kitty" Everett Frederick

Kathryn "Kitty" Everett Frederick

Dec 18, 2023

Kathryn “Kitty” Everett Frederick, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Our Lady of Hope Health Center in Richmond, Virginia, after being diagnosed with Glioblastoma.  Kitty was born on January 17, 1938.  She was the only child of the late Owen W. Everett and J. Virginia Everett Dailey and grew up in the village of Weikert, Pennsylvania.  Kitty graduated...

Ronald C. Hower

Ronald C. Hower

Mar 16, 2024

Ronald C. Hower, 76, of Lewisburg, entered into rest Saturday, March 16, 2024.

He was born August 30, 1947, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Harold Reighl and Charlotte Clair (Walker) Hower. On December 2, 1972, he married the former Virginia Brouse, who preceded him in death in 1997.

Ronald was a graduate of 1965 of Lewisburg High School.

He served in...

Cathy L. Brungard

Cathy L. Brungard

Mar 15, 2024

On March 15, 2024, Cathy Hower Brungard lost her 3-year battle with cancer. Born in Lewisburg, she was the daughter of Donald and Erma (Orren) Hower, of Mifflinburg, who both survive. She is survived by her husband, Paul Brungard, the love of her life, and with whom she shared 44 years of marriage. 

Cathy graduated from Mifflinburg High School in 1974...

Larue King

Larue King

Mar 14, 2024

Larue F. King, 61, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 2:48 a.m., Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Emmanuel Center, Danville. 

He was born July 24, 1962 in Lewisburg, a son of the late James and Ruth (Berger) King.

He was a 1980 graduate of Lewisburg high school. 

Earlier in life, Larue was employed at Yorktowne Cabinetry, Mifflinburg and Conagra, Milton. More recently, he...

William "Bill" E. Buttorff

William "Bill" E. Buttorff

Mar 12, 2024

William “Bill” E. Buttorff, 84, formerly of Winfield, entered into rest at 11:05 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont.

He was born September 26, 1939, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Charles H. and Betty J. (Griffas) Buttorff.  

Bill was a 1957 graduate of Mifflinburg High School.

He worked at American Home Foods, Milton, for 43 years.

Bill...

David Vernon

David Vernon

Mar 12, 2024

David R. Vernon, 84, of Lewisburg, died at 8:17 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born July 18, 1939, in Visalia, California, a son of the late Duncan M. and Virginia R. (Howell) Vernon.

David served in the Navy as a Supply Officer from 1963 until his honorable discharge in 1967.

He earned a Ph.D. in Organizational...

Mary L. Groff

Mary L. Groff

Mar 11, 2024

Mary Louise Groff, 69, of Lewisburg, entered into eternal rest, in the arms of her husband and surrounded by her family, at 6:55 a.m., Monday, March 11, 2024, at her home.

She was born December 10, 1954, in Lancaster, a daughter of the late Norman and Sadie (Smoker) Yoder.  On June 18, 1977, in Millmont, she married David N. Groff, who...

Kenneth L. Haines

Kenneth L. Haines

Mar 9, 2024

Kenneth LaRay Haines, 83, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 8:28 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born August 10, 1940, in Beaver Springs, a son of the late George Paul and Arie Annie Alice (Bickel) Haines.  On May 13, 1962, in the Buffalo Valley Church of the Brethren, Mifflinburg, he married the former Nancy I....

David J. Angstadt

David J. Angstadt

Mar 6, 2024

David Joseph Angstadt, 80, of Middleburg, entered into rest at 3:16 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born February 17, 1944, in Norristown, a son of the late Frank Irvin, Sr. and Alice (Horrocks) Angstadt.  On August 26, 1967, he married the former Barbara Joan Sheehan, who survives.

David was a 1966 graduate of Lycoming College...

Richard "Dick" E. Kulp

Richard "Dick" E. Kulp

Feb 28, 2024

Richard “Dick” Eugene Kulp, 75, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest peacefully at 10:46 a.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family, after a brief illness.

He was born November 30, 1948, in Williamsport, a son of the late Chester and Ardena (Heltman) Kulp.  On March 21, 1970, in Mazeppa, he married the former Peggy A. Smith, who...

Zola P. Castora

Zola P. Castora

Feb 26, 2024

Zola P. Castora, 84, of 50 Hideaway Lane, Lewisburg, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother, passed away at 10:10 a.m., Monday, February 26, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born April 10, 1939, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a daughter of the late George Otto and Lillian Zola (Vandewater) Phillips. On October 4, 1958, in Hopewell, New Jersey, she...

Clair W. Zimmerman

Clair W. Zimmerman

Feb 26, 2024

Clair W. Zimmerman, 91, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 1:20 a.m., Monday, February 26, 2024, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

He was born February 24, 1933, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Winston H. and Pauline (Troxell) Zimmerman.  In 1952 he married the former Joan Troutman, who preceded him in death in 1994.  In 1996, he married the former Barbara...

Kathryn M. Shively

Kathryn M. Shively

Feb 22, 2024

Kathryn Mae Shively, 89, of Millmont, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born April 11, 1934, in Millmont, a daughter of the late Wilbur Ruhl and Mary (Feaster) Ruhl Adams. On March 20, 1953, in Millmont, she married Donald L. Shively, who preceded her in death July 21, 2020.

Kathryn was a graduate of Mifflinburg...

Larry E. Fry

Larry E. Fry

Feb 20, 2024

Larry E. Fry, 82, of Middleburg, passed away at home Tuesday February 20, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born April 4, 1941, in York County, a son of the late Frank and Marguerite (McClain) Fry. On July 3, 1970, he married the former Carol Poese, who survives.  Together they celebrated 53 years.

Larry was born into farming...

Michael W. Benner

Michael W. Benner

Feb 17, 2024

Michael W. “Mike” Benner, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the age of 62. 

He was born on October 7, 1961, in Lewisburg, the eldest son of the late Wayne D. and Bobbye G. (Griswold) Benner, of Millmont. 

Mike resided most recently in the Milton area, but was a lifelong “west-ender” from Union County. 

He graduated from Mifflinburg Area High...

Geneva A. Chambers

Geneva A. Chambers

Feb 17, 2024

Geneva Arlene Chambers, 94, formerly of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 5:43 p.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Riverwoods, Lewisburg, where she resided since 2007.

She was born August 11, 1929, in Mifflinburg, a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Lillie Agnes (Stetler) Troup. On September 25, 1946, she married Benjamin Caldwell Chambers, Jr., who preceded her in death December...

I. John Benfer

I. John Benfer

Feb 16, 2024

Ira John Benfer, 92, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 8:40 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2024, at Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont.

He was born May 20, 1931, in Winfield, a son of the late Ira Paul and Esther (Renninger) Benfer.   On July 10, 1971, he married the former Helen Shuck, who survives.

John attended Vicksburg schools.

He was a member of the...

Kim M. Acy

Kim M. Acy

Feb 12, 2024

Kim Marie Keefer Acy, 62, of Shenandoah, entered peacefully into rest at 2:05 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown.

She was born August 8, 1961, in Lewisburg, on the wedding anniversary of her parents, Jeanne M. (Wagner) Keefer of New Berlin, and the late Wallace “Wally” L. Keefer, Sr. 

Kim was a graduate of Lewisburg High School, and...

Clyde A. Chappell

Clyde A. Chappell

Feb 8, 2024

Clyde A. Chappell, 78, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest Thursday, February 8, 2024, at home.

He was born April 17, 1945, in Buffalo Township, a son of the late Andrew Blane and Helen Mae (Walker) Chappell.  On June 27, 1964, he married the former Sharon I. Derr, who preceded him in death July 20, 2010.

Clyde attended Mifflinburg High School.

He was a...

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