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Mifflinburg, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mifflinburg, PA & Surrounding Areas
Ruth I. Troup
Jan 13, 2026
Ruth Irene Troup, 64, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 12:42 a.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at home.
She was born October 17, 1961, in Lewisburg, a daughter of Frances (Ross) Shuck of Lewisburg, and the late Doug Bridge. On April 4, 1985, in Selinsgrove, she married Michael K. Troup, Sr., who survives.
Ruth was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School.
She attended...
Scott E. Weller
Jan 10, 2026
Scott E. Weller, 62, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
He was born on May 4, 1963, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Elwood E. Weller and Betty Jane (Balliet) Benfer.
Scott was employed at Wood-Mode, Ritz-Craft, and Jeraco Truck Cabs. Most recently, he mowed grass for local businesses.
He enjoyed fishing...
Thomas L. Ross, Jr.
Jan 5, 2026
Thomas L. Ross, Jr., 69, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 5:10 p.m., Monday, January 5, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born April 27, 1956, in rural Kelly Township, a son of Alverta L. (Aikey) Ross of Middleburg and the late Thomas L. Sr.
Tom attended Mifflinburg schools.
He was employed in construction.
Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, football, watching fireworks,...
Karen M. Fritz
Jan 4, 2026
Karen Marie Fritz, 83, of 119 S. Fifth St., Mifflinburg, since 1974, entered into rest at 9:36 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Wellspan Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg.
She was born April 6, 1942, in New Martinsville, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Edward Glenn and Mary Catherine (Gamble) Haught, and grew up in the small community of Kent, West Virginia....
Samuel K. Spearing
Jan 2, 2026
Samuel K. Spearing, 71, of Millmont, entered into rest at 10:08 a.m., Friday, January 2, 2026, at home.
He was born July 30, 1954, in Trenton, New Jersey, a son of the late Robert and Nancy (Kanour) Spearing.
Samuel was a graduate of Pennsbury High School, Fairless Hills.
He was employed as a machinist in the plastic molding industry.
Samuel enjoyed playing baseball in...
James Martin Smith
Jan 1, 2026
James Martin Smith, 74, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 9:01 a.m., Thursday, January 1, 2026, at home.
He was born July 3, 1951, in Philadelphia, a son of the late William, Sr., and Mary Smith. On November 27, 1977, in Coatesville, he married the former Desiree LaMar, who survives.
James attended John F. Kennedy High School, Willingboro, New Jersey, and graduated...
Richard "Dick" L. Bettleyon
Jan 1, 2026
Richard “Dick” L. Bettleyon, 82, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 4:53 a.m., Thursday, January 1, 2026, at home.
He was a loving husband to his wife Diane, and was a loving father and papa.
Services will be private.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Saint Paul's @ The Farm, A United Church of Christ Community, 50 Brookpark Circle, Lewisburg, PA 17837.
Arrangements...
Mason G. Kazakavage
Dec 28, 2025
Mason G. Kazakavage, 22, of Lewisburg, entered into rest Sunday, December 28, 2025.
He was born January 20, 2003, in Fuling, Chongqing Province, China, adopted on November 10, 2003, a son of James C. Kazakavage of Lewisburg and Kim L. (Black) Kazakavage of Lewisburg.
Mason was a 2021 graduate of Lewisburg High School and attended Juniata College.
He was employed as a graphic...
Gary L. Keister
Dec 22, 2025
Gary L. Keister, 83, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 10:39 p.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at his home.
He was born February 17, 1942, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Paul and Charlotte (Wetzel) Keister. On August 16, 2008, he married the former Pamela Mullin, who survives. They were together since 1989.
Gary was a 1960 graduate of Mifflinburg High...
Norma J. Catherman
Dec 20, 2025
Norma Jean Catherman, 90, formerly of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 4:10 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont.
She was born August 31, 1935, in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Norman and Carrie (Bowersox) Kline. On June 21, 1953, she married Robert Benner, who preceded her in death November 11, 1990. On February 24, 1996, she...
Scott A. Tyson
Dec 20, 2025
Scott A. Tyson, 62, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 11:50 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 2025, at home.
He was born August 23, 1963, in Lewistown, a son of the late Charles F. Tyson and Norma J. (Hackenburg) Solomon. On December 7, 1985, he married the former Sharon L. (Courtney), who survives.
Scott was a 1981 graduate of Chief Logan High School,...
Edward S. Bastuscheck
Dec 18, 2025
Edward “Ed” Sterling Bastuscheck, 86, of Lewisburg, formerly of Mifflinburg, entered into eternal rest, with his loving wife by his side, at 12:35 p.m., Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Wellspan Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg.
He was born November 1,1939, in Bellefonte, a son of the late Sterling A. and Mildred P. (Gummo) Bastuscheck. On December 30, 1961, he married the former Patricia...
Betty Jean Williams
Dec 16, 2025
Betty Jean Williams, 87, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 5:45 a.m., Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Oak Glen, Lewisburg.
She was born March 26, 1938, in Columbia County, a daughter of the late Charlotte (Kindt) Moyer. On April 1, 1956, she married James R. Williams, who survives.
Betty was a graduate of Scott Township High School.
She attended Hillside Bible Church, Mifflinburg.
Betty...
April L. Wagner
Dec 14, 2025
April L. Wagner, 64, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
She was born June 25, 1961, in Sunbury, a daughter of the late Clarence and Doris (Allaman) Zimmerman. On November 12, 1987, she married Leonard “Lenny” Wagner, who survives.
April attended Mifflinburg High School.
She and her husband owned and operated Valley Video, Hershey...
Agnes Irene Kessler
Nov 29, 2025
A. Irene Kessler, 100, of Mifflinburg for the past 56 years, entered into rest at 6:00 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2025, at home.
She was born June 21, 1925, in Jackson Township, Snyder County, a daughter of the late John P. and Carrie Irene (Eberhart) Erdley. On Feb. 20, 1944, in Beaver Springs, she married Harold Eugene Kessler, who preceded her...
James "Jim" W. Shipton
Nov 28, 2025
James “Jim” William Shipton, 99, of 828 N. 4th St., Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 10:31 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2025, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
He was born April 23, 1926, in Swengel, a son of the late William Shook and Elizabeth M. (Knauss) Shipton. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, the former Carol A. Lynch.
Jim was...
Stephen M. Whittaker
Nov 24, 2025
Stephen Montgomery Whittaker, 74, entered into rest at 11:25 p.m., Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Emmanuel Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Danville.
He was born December 20, 1950, in East Stroudsburg, a son of the late Frank and Barbara (Cole) Stahl.
Stephen was a 1969 graduate of Lewisburg High School and a graduate of Williamsport Community College.
He was of the protestant...
Aimee M. Erdley
Nov 21, 2025
Aimee M. Erdley, 85, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 2:05 a.m., Friday, November 21, 2025, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
She was born February 24, 1940, in Mifflinburg, a daughter of the late Ralph W. and Mary Alice (Sholly) Noll. On March 30, 1961, in Mifflinburg, she married Robert L. Erdley, who preceded her in death February 22, 2012.
Aimee...
Dale "Pap" Smith
Nov 19, 2025
Dale “Pap” Smith, 86, of Plum St., New Berlin, entered into rest at 2:36 a.m., Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont.
He was born April 19, 1939, in New Berlin, a son of the late Irvin and Florence (Knouse) Smith. On September 25, 1965, in Mazeppa, he married the former Dorothy Blyler, who preceded him in death in...
Nancy Wagner
Nov 13, 2025
Nancy L. Wagner, 83, formerly of Millmont, entered into rest at 1:00 a.m., Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Manor at Penn Village, Selinsgrove.
She was born August 4, 1942, in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Bruce and Jenetta (Bilger) Shirk. On February 8, 1959, she married Orville J. “O.J” Wagner, who preceded her in death January 31, 2015.
Nancy attended...
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