All Obituaries

Velma Y. Ruhl, 99, of Lewisburg, formerly of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 7:13 a.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg. She was born December 27, 1920, in Middleburg, a daughter of the late Landis and Carrie A. (Ritter) Yerger. On November 11, 1944, she married Kenneth “Butch” Ruhl, who preceded her in death on January 4, 1996. Velma was a 1938 graduate of Middleburg High School as Valedictorian of her class. She was employed as a...

Carolyn Rose Zane, 82, formerly of Williamsport, entered into rest at 9:07 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont. She was born August 26, 1938, in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Alvin Larue and Edna Marie (Clark) Edkin.  On June 3, 1961, she married Thomas Franklin Zane, Sr., who preceded her in death on June 7, 2002. Carolyn was a 1957 graduate of Williamsport High School. She was employed at Stroehmann Bakeries, Williamsport, for 25 years until...

On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, our beloved father, husband, and grandfather, Myron L. Shuck, of Mifflinburg, went to be with his Lord, at his home. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 24, at Buffalo Valley United Methodist Church, Lewisburg, officiated by Rev. Daniel Hicks. He was born on June 20, 1934 in Mifflinburg, son of the late Theodore D. and Miriam E. (Kelly) Shuck.  On April 8, 1995, he married the former Frances Ernestine Ross Bridge, who...

“My soul is fed with needle and thread…” Carolyn P. Bowersox, 83, of Millmont, formerly of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 10:55 a.m., Friday, April 9, 2021 at Rolling Hills Manor, where she had been a resident since 2013. She was born July 2, 1937 at home in Watsontown, she was the tenth child of A. Larue and Ilda (Gray) Plotts. On July 22, 1972, she married Donald L. Bowersox, who survives. She attended Watsontown High School. Carolyn retired from Mifflinburg...

Robert Daniel Chambers, age 98, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020, and Barbara Miller Chambers, age 94, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, December 01, 2016. A graveside service for Robert and Barbara Miller Chambers will be held at 2pm on Thursday, April 22 at the Mifflinburg Cemetery in their beloved hometown of Mifflinburg, PA, officiated by Pastor Doug Orbaker. Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post 410 and VFW Post 1964, both of...

Earl A. Rothermel, 93, of 264 Rothermel Lane, Mifflinburg, since 1949, entered into rest at 11:52 a.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at home. He was born April 9, 1928, in Herndon, a son of the late John L. and Katie (Gessner) Rothermel. On May 1, 1949, he married the former Faylene F. Zechman, who survives. He was the 1st Elder of the Church of Christ in Christian Union, Lewisburg, where he taught Sunday School for 60 years. Earl was also a Gideon for many years. Earl was a farmer his entire...

Edwin J. Yoder, 60, of 1000 Violet Rd., Mifflinbug, entered into rest Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born December 15, 1960, in Belleville, a son of Louis and Naomi Yoder of Belleville.  On June 30, 1983, in Belleville, he married the former Lavina R. Zook, who survives. Edwin was a 1978 graduate of Belleville Mennonite School. He was employed for many years as a salesman in the dairy supplies industry and most recently at Earl’s Bicycle...

Richard Clair Stees, 86, loving husband, father, Papa, Pa, of 8 East Green St., Mifflinburg, left us on December 10, 2020 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Family and friends are welcome for a time of visitation from 10-11:30 a.m., Monday, April 12, at The Elias Center, 212 S. 5th St., Mifflinburg, where a Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:30, with Rev. Harry Harter, officiating. Masks and social distancing will be required. He was born June 25, 1934...

Kenneth E. Catherman, 79, of 872 Canada Dr., Millmont, for 58 years, entered into rest Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his home. He was born October 14, 1941, in Lewis Township, a son of the late Andrew and Esther (Dorman) Catherman.  On August 12, 1962, he married the former Beverly A. Colyer, who survives. Ken was employed at Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, for 32 years.  He then worked as Road Master for Lewis Township, for 20 years, until he retired March 31,...

Lila L. Collins, 84, of Muncy, formerly of Lewisburg, entered into rest Saturday, April 10, 2021, at home. She was born March 24, 1937, in Vancouver, Washington, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Beatrice (Blankenship) Vance. On December 17, 1953, she married Richard K. Collins, who survives. Lila was employed as a Floral Designer, Health Clinical Manager, Medical Secretary, and Restaurant Manager. She was involved in helping with church activities and was a member of the Order of the...