Obituaries

Mifflinburg, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mifflinburg, PA & Surrounding Areas

Dorothy M. Shenck

Dorothy M. Shenck

Sep 1, 2026

Dorothy M. Shenck, 81, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 11:27 p.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at home.

She was born May 9, 1945, in Frederick, Maryland, a daughter of the late William Gearhard and Edna Ruth (Miller) Ellis. On July 10, 1965, in Carlisle, she married Raymond “Pete” C. Shenck, who preceded her in death July 9, 2025.

Dorothy was a...

Ronald L. Burns

Ronald L. Burns

Sep 1, 2026

Ronald Lee Burns, 88, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 1:27 p.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at home.

He was born September 19, 1937, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Emery F. and Helen Mae (Oson) Burns. In 1958, he married the former Marianne Boyer, who preceded him in death February 2000.

Ron attended Lewisburg High School.

He served in the Army...

Janet L. Smith

Janet L. Smith

Sep 1, 2026

Janet L. Smith, 92, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 12:22 p.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont.

She was born October 20, 1933, in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Charles and Eileen (Sechman) Bowersox. On March 1,1953, she married Robert E. Smith, who preceded her in death June 13, 2021.

Janet was a 1951 graduate of Mifflinburg...

June Anagene Wagner

June Anagene Wagner

Aug 31, 2026

Anagene Wagner passed away peacefully at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania on Monday, August 31, 2026.

Anagene was born on March 6, 1935 in Kenova, West Virginia, to the late Elmer and Merle (Dickerson) Chadwick. She spent her summers at Dreamland Pool, where she met her husband, David R. Wagner. Anagene and Dave were married April 16, 1955 and...

Diane L. May

Diane L. May

Aug 30, 2026

Diane L. May, 86, formerly of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 2:55 p.m., Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born April 19, 1940, in Carbondale, a daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Hopkins) Ketchum. In 1978, she married Vern Leon May, who preceded her in death.

Diane was employed as a nail technician and cosmetic tattoo...

Kolby W. Keister

Kolby W. Keister

Aug 29, 2026

Kolby W. Keister, 40, of 6587 Buffalo Road, Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 10:25 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2026, at home surrounded by family.

He was born May 1, 1986, in Lewisburg, a son of David A. and Kay M. (Walls) Keister, of Mifflinburg.

Kolby was a 2005 graduate of Mifflinburg High School.

He was a member of the Buffalo Valley Antique Machinery...

Clair Eugene Troup

Clair Eugene Troup

Aug 28, 2026

Clair Eugene Troup, 87, of Lewisburg, entered into rest Friday, August 28, 2026, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born April 4, 1939 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Lloyd and Beaulah (Krouse) Troup. On January 17, 1960, he married the former Barbara Ann Hassinger, who preceded him in death April 4, 2025, after 65 years of marriage.

Clair...

Shirley M. Katherman

Shirley M. Katherman

Aug 23, 2026

Shirley M. Katherman, 96, of Laurelton, passed away at 2:59 p.m., Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Celebration Villa of Lewisburg, where she resided for the past 4 years.

She was born May 1, 1930, in Woodward, a daughter of the late Stewart and Lulu (Geiswite) Benner. On April 14, 1951, she married Clair E. Katherman, who preceded her in death 1988.

At...

Sharon Louise Lawer

Sharon Louise Lawer

Aug 15, 2026

Sharon Louise (Shadle) Lawer, 74, of Lewisburg, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with her loving husband, George, by her side.

Sharon was born on November 19,1951, in Shamokin, to Jerry and Betty (Tobias) Shadle. She was a 1969 graduate of Shamokin Area High School. In 2016, Sharon retired from Bucknell University following a 28-year career, during which...

Evelyn Marie Heimbach

Evelyn Marie Heimbach

Aug 6, 2026

Evelyn Marie Heimbach, 84, of Shamokin Dam, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:56 a.m., Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Oak Glen Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lewisburg.

She was born July 11,1942, at home in West Perry Township, Snyder County, a daughter of the late Oscar and Emma (Goodling) Kauffman. On July 14, 1962, she married Clair C....

Willis E. King, Jr.

Willis E. King, Jr.

Jul 30, 2026

Willis E. King, Jr., 85, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 7:14 p.m., Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born September 15, 1940, in Montgomery, a son of the late Willis E., Sr. and Lena M. (Hopkins) King. In 1963, he married the former Shirley L. Lepley, who survives.

Willis attended Montgomery High School.

He was employed...

Louise Ann Hilkert

Louise Ann Hilkert

Jul 28, 2026

Louise Ann Hilkert, 74, of Milton, entered into rest at 12:59 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer, at Brookdale Grayson View Assisted Living, Selinsgrove.

She was born December 30, 1951, in Sunbury, a daughter of the late Josiah and Rose (Gallo) Schrader. On November 15, 2003, in Las Vegas, Nevada, she married Paul...

Nancy L. Kenamond

Nancy L. Kenamond

Jul 24, 2026

Nancy L. Kenamond, 72, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 12:27 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born July 23, 1954, in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Elwood C. and Dorothy Louise (Ruhl) Hassinger. On October 12, 1974, she married John P. Kenamond, who survives.

Nancy was a 1972 graduate of Mifflinburg High School and...

James F. Hassenplug

James F. Hassenplug

Jul 24, 2026

James Frederick Hassenplug, 80, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest Friday, July 24, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born July 23, 1946, in Danville, a son of the late Kenneth, Sr., and Nancy V. (Gebert) Hassenplug. On November 28, 1970, in Lewisburg, he married the love of his life the former Sara Walter, who survives.

James...

Barbara Ann Beech

Barbara Ann Beech

Jul 22, 2026

Barbara Ann Beech, 91, formerly of Lewisburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Emmanuel Home in Northumberland.

She was born on February 19, 1935, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Leroy and Hannah (Reynolds) Watters. On October 29, 1955, she married Paul J. Beech, Jr.,...

L. "Jay" Belford

L. "Jay" Belford

Jul 12, 2026

L. Jay Belford, 89, of Buffalo Cross Roads, Lewisburg, entered into rest on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at home with his family by his side.

He was born December 28, 1936, in New Columbia, a son of the late Lynn G. and Sarada (Hixson) Belford. On February 22, 1957, he married the former Shirley M. Stuck, who survives.

Jay attended Mifflinburg High...

Judy D. Dunkle

Judy D. Dunkle

Jul 9, 2026

Judy D. Dunkle, 69, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 3:07 am., Thursday, July 9, 2026, at UPMC Williamsport.

She was born July 20, 1956, in St. Petersburg, Florida, a daughter of the late Robert F. Brandiff and the late Grace A. (Gower) and Byron T. Kleckner. She was married to Harold L. Dunkle, Jr., who preceded her in death in...

Winifred V. Smith

Winifred V. Smith

Jul 5, 2026

Winifred “Winnie” Smith, 77, of 4648 Stein Lane, Winfield, entered into rest at 2:45 p.m., Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born November 5, 1948 in Danville, a daughter of the late Carl and Jean (Black) Showers. On November 25, 1971, she married Eugene “Gene” Smith, who survives.

Winnie was a graduate of Blue Mountain Academy, Hamburg,...

Linda Lou Wright

Linda Lou Wright

Jul 4, 2026

Linda Lou Wright, 83, of 2439 Supplee Mill Road, Lewisburg, entered into rest at 5:33 p.m., Saturday, July 4, 2026, at home.

She was born May 24, 1943 in Sunbury, a daughter of the late Rolliff E. and Hazel (Treon) Beaver. On May 31, 1966 in Mifflintown, she married Palmer P. Wright, who survives.

Linda was a graduate of Sunbury High School.

She...

John E. Schnure

John E. Schnure

Jul 3, 2026

John E. Schnure, 78, of 5 E. Green Street, Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Friday, July 3, 2026, at home.

He was born December 15, 1947 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Keith C. and June R. (Klingman) Schnure. On January 20, 1968, at First Lutheran Church, Mifflinburg, he married the former Linda M. Murray, who survives.

John was a 1966...