All Obituaries

Gerald “Jerry” F. Hassenplug, 74, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 2:15 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont. He was born April 30, 1945 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Troy and Dorothy (Gable) Hassenplug. On February 28, 1971, he married the former Lisa A. Ale, who survives. Jerry was a graduate of Milton high school. He served six years in the Air Force until he was honorably discharged. Jerry was an avid hunter. He was a member of the Spruce...

Sadie K. Yoder, 91, of Mattawana, formerly of Penns Creek, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, May 5, 2019, in Mattawana. She was born October 4, 1927 in Lancaster County, a daughter of the late David and Mary (Kauffman) Smoker. On December 2, 1950, she married Norman D. Yoder, who preceded her in death. Sadie and Norman lived on a dairy farm in Penns Creek for most of their married life. Norman was a minister at Millmont Mennonite Church, and Sadie was a faithful minister’s...

Frank Rocco Di Taranto, Sr., 95, of Mifflinburg, entered into eternal rest at 12:05 a.m., Monday, May 6, 2019, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland. He was born March 25, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY, the youngest son of the late Rocco and Louise (Iacullo) Di Taranto. On August 22, 1948, he married the love of his life, the former Carmela “Millie” Cauciello, who preceded him in death January 6, 2008. Frank, honorably, served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a PFC...

Freda M. Tallman, 93, of Mifflinburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 12:10 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2019, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. She was born April 11, 1926, in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Benival C. and Catherine L. (Straussner) Ross. On August 20, 1950, in Montoursville, she married William L. Tallman, Sr., who survives. Freda was of the Methodist faith. She was a homemaker, but was previously employed at Chef Boyardee, and Evangelical Community...

Dorothy Pauline Ramsey, 88, of 17654 Old Turnpike Rd., Millmont, for the past 66 years, entered into rest at 9:34 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at her home. She was born July 26, 1930, in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Ira and Alice Aquilla (Walters) Gross.  On March 27, 1953, she married Kenneth George Ramsey, Jr., who preceded her in death in 1985. Dorothy was a 1947 graduate of Laurelton High School. She was employed as an L.P.N. at the Laurelton Center, for many years. ...

Isabel “Issy” H. Hassinger, 97, of Millmont, formerly of 350 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg, for 52 years, entered into rest at 8:10 a.m., Friday, April 12, 2019, at home. She was born May 10, 1921, in Woodward, a daughter of the late Thomas Blaine and Mae Elizabeth (Noll) Hosterman.  On October 11, 1942, in Lancaster, she married Owen Elwood “Hassy” Hassinger, who preceded her in death May 12, 2003. Isabel was a graduate of East Penns Valley High School,...

Gail Marlene Wise, 63, of 145 Bart Lane, Lewisburg, entered into rest at 9:15 a.m., Thursday, April 11, 2019, at her home. She was born July 26, 1955, in Sunbury, a daughter of the late Marlin H. and Betty J. (Shrawder) Renn.  On August 23, 1975, she married Samuel L. Wise, who survives. Gail was a graduate of Line Mountain High School. She was a member of the Calvary Independent Church, Lykens. Gail enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, baking, walking, going to the beach,...

On April 7, Bethany Joy (Shoreman) Zechman passed away at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital where she was awaiting a lung transplant after experiencing acute lung failure. Bethany had a personality that could fill the room, a beautiful smile, infectious laughter, and a unique sense of humor. She was--and is--dearly loved and will be missed by all of us. A Bicentennial baby, Bethany and Kenny would have celebrated 20 years of marriage in October. They have three children, Emma, Kyra...

Randy Lee Ulrich, 49, of 1955 Dietrich Rd., Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 9:09 a.m., Thursday, April 11, 2019, at his home. He was born September 4, 1969, in Lewisburg, a son of Wanda (Showers) Frederick of Mifflinburg and the late John Ulrich, Sr.  Randy was a 1989 graduate of Mifflinburg High School. He was employed as a welder at ACF Industries, Milton. Randy was a loving father and dedicated softball dad. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, classic cars, and animals of all...

Sarah Louise Shively, 94, of 543 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 6:20 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont. She was born June 5, 1924, in Chesterfield, South Carolina, a daughter of the late James and Ola (Gardner) Owen.  On October 19, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland, she married Kenneth L. Shively, who preceded her in death in 2003. Sarah was a 1941 graduate of Chesterfield High School, South Carolina. She assisted her husband in the...