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Mifflinburg, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mifflinburg, PA & Surrounding Areas
Jack F. Wertz
Feb 4, 2026
Jack F. Wertz, 88, of New Columbia, entered into rest at 1:19 p.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at home.
He was born February 19, 1937, in White Deer on the Wertz homestead, a son of the late Daniel and Nora (Reedy) Wertz. On December 28, 1962, at Walter’s United Methodist Church, White Deer, he married the former Caroline Phillips, who survives.
Jack...
Janet B. Dutrow
Feb 3, 2026
Janet Belle Dutrow, 93, of Mifflinburg, entered into eternal rest at 11:36 a.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Brookdale Grayson View Senior Living Center, Selinsgrove.
She was born January 12, 1933, in Centre Hall, a daughter of the late Blaine and Alta (Cummings) Leister. On June 20, 1953, in Centre Hall, she married Donald “Ray” Dutrow, who proceeded her in death...
D. Louise Ritter
Feb 2, 2026
D. Louise Ritter, 96, formerly of Mifflinburg, for 20 years, entered into rest at 3:40 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2026, at Heritage Springs, Lewisburg.
She was born March 20, 1929, in Elysburg, a daughter of the late Chester J. and Beulah C. (Adams) Pensyl. On May 17, 1952, in the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mayberry Township, she married Wilbur “Wil” L....
Russell "Skip" L. Wynn, Sr.
Feb 1, 2026
Russell “Skip” Leroy Wynn, Sr., 87, of Sunbury, entered into rest on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Nottingham Village, surrounded by family.
He was born January 19, 1939, in Sunbury, a son of the late George and Marguerite (Williams) Wynn. He met his wife, Donna (Hay) Wynn in high school and they were married in 1958.
Russ was a 1957 graduate of...
Sharon J. Renninger
Jan 29, 2026
Sharon J. Renninger, 74, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 5:06 a.m., Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Wellspan Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg.
She was born January 14, 1952, in Williamsport, a daughter of the late William and Catherine (Cummings) Cohick. On December 19, 2003, in Mifflinburg, she married Timothy R. Renninger, who preceded her in death July 8, 2004.
She attended Williamsport High...
Patricia L. Smith
Jan 27, 2026
Patricia Lewis Smith, 93, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 9:34 p.m., January 27, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family.
She was born June 29, 1932, in Mifflinburg, a daughter of the late Hoyt F. and Nettie (Christman) Zimmerman. On June 9, 1951, in Mifflinburg, she married Kenneth L. Smith, who preceded her in death October 5, 2024.
Patricia was a...
Carole Olmstead
Jan 15, 2026
Carole E. Olmstead, 89, entered into rest Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland, where she had been a resident since 2020.
Formerly of Union County, Carole was born July 24, 1936, a daughter of the late Chester and Pearl (Bell) Boop. On March 17, 1955, she married Albert F. Olmstead, who preceded her in death August 29, 2014.
Surviving family...
Marilyn E. Martin
Jan 14, 2026
Marilyn E. Martin, 82, of Mifflinburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 9:50 a.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at home.
She was born July 2, 1943, in Albany, Oregon, a daughter of the late Samuel J. and Esther (Nofziger) King. On April 2, 1966, in Albany, Oregon, she married Lewis L. Martin, who survives.
Marilyn was a graduate of...
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...
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