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Mifflinburg, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mifflinburg, PA & Surrounding Areas
I. John Benfer
Feb 16, 2024
Ira John Benfer, 92, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 8:40 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2024, at Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont.
He was born May 20, 1931, in Winfield, a son of the late Ira Paul and Esther (Renninger) Benfer. On July 10, 1971, he married the former Helen Shuck, who survives.
John attended Vicksburg schools.
He was a member of the...
Kim M. Acy
Feb 12, 2024
Kim Marie Keefer Acy, 62, of Shenandoah, entered peacefully into rest at 2:05 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown.
She was born August 8, 1961, in Lewisburg, on the wedding anniversary of her parents, Jeanne M. (Wagner) Keefer of New Berlin, and the late Wallace “Wally” L. Keefer, Sr.
Kim was a graduate of Lewisburg High School, and...
Clyde A. Chappell
Feb 8, 2024
Clyde A. Chappell, 78, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest Thursday, February 8, 2024, at home.
He was born April 17, 1945, in Buffalo Township, a son of the late Andrew Blane and Helen Mae (Walker) Chappell. On June 27, 1964, he married the former Sharon I. Derr, who preceded him in death July 20, 2010.
Clyde attended Mifflinburg High School.
He was a...
Mary Ellen Wagner
Feb 7, 2024
Mary Ellen Wagner, 67, of Catawissa, formerly of Millmont, entered into rest Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Geisinger, Danville.
She was born January 18, 1957 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late William R. Sr. and Mary Ellen (Kline) Attinger. On May 25, 1985, she married Steven A. Wagner, who preceded her in death February 8, 2018.
Mary was a graduate of...
Hope L. Stehr
Feb 1, 2024
Hope L. Stehr, 74, of Northumberland, formerly of Pitman, went home peacefully to her Lord and Savior at 11:07 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Nottingham Village.
She was born February 14, 1949, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Edward Q. and Lydia A. (Willier) Stehr.
Hope was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School, and Lock Haven University.
She taught Physical...
Walter C. Katherman, Sr.
Jan 20, 2024
Walter C. Katherman, Sr., 92, of 103 Walnut St., Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 2:29 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024, at his home.
He was born September 6, 1931, in Glen Iron, a son of the late Charles and Margaret (Case) Katherman. On September 16, 1954, he married the former Jean A. Roat, who preceded him in death November 11, 2023.
Walter...
Jacklyn L. Wallace
Jan 19, 2024
Jacklyn “Jackie” L. Wallace was 67 years young, on January 19th, 2024, when she was skyrocketed straight to the golden gates to be immediately greeted by Malachi and Dakota, her two loving german shepherd’s.
She is the daughter of John & Gloria Johnson of Mifflinburg. Jackie came into this world on June 4, 1956, a little backwards and she continued to...
Shirley M. Shiffer
Jan 18, 2024
Shirley Marie Shiffer, 82, of Milton, entered into rest at 4:26 a.m., Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
She was born March 3, 1941, in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late William H. and Marion Ellen (Long) Shiffer.
Funeral services will be private.
Funeral arrangements are by Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Road., Mifflinburg.
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Florence V. Hogentogler
Jan 16, 2024
Florence Viola Hogentogler, 88, of Winfield, entered into rest at 3:48 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at her home.
She was born January 15, 1936, in Susquehanna, a daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian (DePoe) Barnes. On April 19, 1958, she married the love of her life, John Clayton Hartley, who preceded her in death June 1, 1973. She...
Jordan Dallas Zimmerman
Jan 15, 2024
Jordan Dallas Zimmerman, 31, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2024, in Lykens Township, Dauphin County, due to injuries sustained in a work accident.
He was born December 8, 1992, in Danville, a son of John and Jewell (Byler) Zimmerman of Turbotville. On May 28, 2022, he married the former Alisha B. Wenger, who survives.
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Matthew Denius
Jan 15, 2024
Matthew LaRue Denius, 68, of Middleburg, entered into rest at 9:10 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was born January 27, 1955, in Lewisburg, a son of Lila M. (Englehart) Denius of Lewisburg, and the late Mahlon K. Denius.
Matthew was a 1973 graduate of Mifflinburg High School.
He attended church at Buffalo Valley Church of the Brethren,...
Melvin "Mel" Swanger
Jan 8, 2024
Melvin "Mel" Swanger, 68, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 5:15 a.m., Monday, January 8, 2024, at his home.
He was born October 12, 1955, in Lewisburg, a son of Beatrice (Raup) Swanger of Lewisburg and the late Harold Swanger. He graduated from Milton Area High School in 1973, where he played football and was a pole vaulter on the...
Russell Wynn Jr.
Jan 3, 2024
Russell “Russ” Leroy Wynn, Jr., 60, of Watsontown, entered into rest at 4:01 a.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his home.
He was born March 7, 1963, in Sunbury, a son of Russell L., Sr. and Donna (Hay) Wynn, of Sunbury. In August 2009, he met his soul mate Michael Haven and they were married on September 2, 2017.
Russ was...
Nelson P. Viola, Jr.
Dec 25, 2023
Nelson P. Viola, Jr., 90, of New Berlin, formerly of Connecticut, entered into rest Christmas morning, surrounded by his family.
He was born August 26, 1933, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, a son of the late Nelson Patrick Viola and Ruth (Ferris) Smith. In July 1957, he married the former Sharon Jane Whalley, who preceded him in death.
Nelson was a...
Thomas M. Perrin
Dec 23, 2023
Thomas M. Perrin, 72, of Hartleton, entered into rest at 10:55 a.m., Saturday, December 23, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
He was born December 18, 1951, in Danville, a son of the late Thomas Lee Jr. and Ruth E. (Rearick) Perrin. On September 13, 2003, he married the former Gwendolyn Geyer, who survives.
Tom was a 1969 graduate of...
Coleen E. Clark
Dec 22, 2023
Coleen Elizabeth Clark (nee Yocum), 69 of Minden, Nebraska went in the loving arms of Jesus on December 22, 2023.
Services were held on January 5, at Minden Evangelical Free Church, arrangements were under Craig Funeral Home, Minden. She was born September 18, 1954, in Williamsport, to John and Joan Yocum (nee Miller, now Emery).
Coleen was a 1972 graduate...
Marlin J. Lepley
Dec 19, 2023
Marlin J. Lepley, 89, of Lewisburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Milton Nursing & Rehabilitation.
Funeral services will be private.
Funeral arrangements are by Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg.
Kathryn "Kitty" Everett Frederick
Dec 18, 2023
Kathryn “Kitty” Everett Frederick, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Our Lady of Hope Health Center in Richmond, Virginia, after being diagnosed with Glioblastoma. Kitty was born on January 17, 1938. She was the only child of the late Owen W. Everett and J. Virginia Everett Dailey and grew up in the village of Weikert, Pennsylvania. Kitty graduated...
Kathleen Ranney
Dec 17, 2023
Kathleen Ranney, 78, of Mifflinburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Lewisburg, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Kathy was born on June 25, 1945, in the picturesque town of Sleepy Hollow, NY, to the late Sam and Peggy Gilchrist. On December 23, 1967, Kathy married the love of her life, Jim Ranney, and...
Mabel "Sue" Shively
Dec 15, 2023
Mabel “Sue” Shively, 77, of Millmont, entered into rest at 11:20 a.m., Friday, December 15, 2023, in Lewisburg, as a result of injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident.
She was born April 25, 1946, in Aaronsburg, a daughter of the late Bruce R. and Sarah J. (Korman) Vonada.
Sue was a 1964 graduate of Penns Valley High School.
She was...
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