Obituaries

Mifflinburg, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mifflinburg, PA & Surrounding Areas

Matthew Denius

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Donna J. Schultz

Donna J. Schultz

Dec 12, 2023

Donna Jean Schultz, 76, of New Berlin, passed away peacefully at 5:18 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born August 28, 1947, in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Kenneth D. Oberdorf and Betty E. (Styers) Oberdorf-Dorman.  On April 25, 1965, at the Mifflinburg Nazarene Church, with Rev. Pick officiating, she married...

Carol I. Mensch

Carol I. Mensch

Dec 12, 2023

Carol I. Mensch, 87, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 1:25 a.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born February 7, 1936, in Sunbury, a daughter of the late John Lewis and Helen Elizabeth (Hendricks) Iddings.  On October 15, 1955, she married Linn E. Mensch, who survives.

Carol was a 1954 graduate of Mifflinburg High...

James W. Klein

James W. Klein

Dec 7, 2023

James William Klein, 58, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest Thursday, December, 7, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born April 25, 1965, in San Diego, California, a son of the late John Westley and Freda (Lees) Klein.  On March 5, 1993, he married the former June A. Weller, who survives.

James was a 1983 graduate of Lincoln High...

Florence S. Boop

Florence S. Boop

Dec 7, 2023

Florence S. Boop, 87, of Swengel Rd., Mifflinburg, since 1969, entered into rest at 2:22 a.m., Thursday, December 7, 2023, at home.

She was born January 7, 1936, in Union County, a daughter of the late Francis C. and Lodie (Wolfe) Strickler.  On January 7, 1955, she married Earl J. “Jim” Boop, who preceded her in death December 25, 2021. ...

Sandra L. Vonada

Sandra L. Vonada

Dec 4, 2023

Sandra Lee Vonada, 79, of Lewisburg, formerly of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 2:22 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born June 22, 1944, in Milton, a daughter of the late Walter W. and Helen Mae (Miller) Deitrick.  On May 30, 1964, in Milton, she married Ray F. Vonada, Sr., who preceded her in...

Molly M.Criswell

Molly M.Criswell

Nov 28, 2023

 

Molly M. Criswell, 84, of Mifflinburg, completed her baptismal journey at 10:05 p.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

She was born January 2, 1939, in Catawissa, a daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth (Miller) Mattern.  Life had a rocky start, as Molly’s mother died from complications of childbirth.

But then blessings started falling upon...

Hilda V. Weber

Hilda V. Weber

Nov 27, 2023

 

Hilda V. Weber, 93, formerly of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 5:53 a.m., Monday, November 27, 2023, at Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont.

She was born January 27, 1930, in Erie, a daughter of the late Harry and Virginia Weber.

Funeral services will be private.

Arrangements are by Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg.

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John E. Koch, Sr.

John E. Koch, Sr.

Nov 25, 2023

 

John E. Koch, Sr., 62, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 8:43 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023, at home.

He was born November 4, 1961, in Lewisburg, a son of Anna K. (Burger) Koch Brown and the late Donald A. Koch, Sr.  On August 1, 1981, he married the former Kathy A. DeWire, who survives.

John was a 1979...

Sharon E. Ulrich

Sharon E. Ulrich

Nov 20, 2023

Sharon Elizabeth Ulrich, 58, of Millmont, entered into rest at 11:15 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, at her home.

She was born June 15, 1965, in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of the late Creston Orville, Jr. and Carol Evelyn (Kauffman) Garner. 

Sharon was a 1983 graduate of Mifflinburg High School and earned an associate degree in business management, graduating top...

Brenda Sampsell

Brenda Sampsell

Nov 13, 2023

 

Brenda K. Sampsell, 68, of Lewisburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 8:21 a.m., Monday, November 13, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born October 8, 1955 in Lock Haven, a daughter of the late Bryan W. and Arla (Erb) Hartman. On September 25, 1971, she married Kennard R. “Bob” Sampsell, Sr. They remarried...