Obituaries

Mifflinburg, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mifflinburg, PA & Surrounding Areas

John Greenawalt

John Greenawalt

Jun 4, 2023

 

John Eric Greenawalt, 56, of Lewisburg, entered into rest on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Milton.

He was born July 9, 1966, in Lewisburg, son of DeWayne and Marian (Mong) Greenawalt. As a child and young man, John was proud of his athleticism, especially his talent for walking on his hands. He graduated from...

Arlene Ruth Peachey

Arlene Ruth Peachey

Jun 3, 2023

 

Arlene Ruth Peachey, 69, of Lewisburg, went to be with Jesus at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her two sisters and close friends.

She was born April 23, 1954, in Mifflin County, a daughter of the late Aaron Joseph and Hannah Ruth (Kurtz) Peachey.

Arlene spent most her life as a compassionate caregiver...

Charles D. Hackenburg

Charles D. Hackenburg

May 31, 2023

 

Charles D. Hackenburg, 95, formerly of Long Lane, Millmont, entered into rest Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Sunbury Manor Care.

He was born March 18, 1928, in Hartley Township, a son of the late Peter and Amelia (Boob) Hackenburg.

Charles was a 1946 graduate of Mifflinburg High School and a 1960 graduate of the former Williamsport Technical Institute, now...

Betty E. Dorman

Betty E. Dorman

May 31, 2023

 

Betty E. Dorman, 94, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 7:25 a.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Heritage Springs Memory Care, Lewisburg, where she had resided since 2019.

She was born July 17, 1928, in New Berlin, a daughter of the late Raymond and Isabella (Walker) Styers.  On December 24, 1949, she married Kenneth D. Oberdorf, who preceded her...

Gayle G. Pepper

Gayle G. Pepper

May 29, 2023

 

Gayle Goodall Pepper, 82, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 11:24 p.m., Monday, May 29, 2023, at her home.

She was born May 1, 1941, in Elmira, New York, a daughter of the late Malcolm and Pearl (Gingrich) Goodall.  On November 11, 1961, in the First Baptist Church, Lewisburg, she married William T. Pepper, who survives.

Gayle was a...

Robert P. Katherman

Robert P. Katherman

May 29, 2023

 

Robert Paul Katherman, 82, of Mifflinburg, formerly of Hughesville, entered into rest at 11:42 a.m., Monday, May 29, 2023, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born December 1, 1940, in Millmont, a son of the late Charles and Margaret (Case) Katherman. On June 27, 1969, in Lewisburg, he married the former Nancy L. Savage, who survives.

Robert was...

Elaine Wagner

Elaine Wagner

May 23, 2023

 

Elaine B. Wagner, 75, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 7:56 a.m., Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at her home.

She was born March 15, 1948, in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Clyde W. and Miriam (Reedy) Boop.  On June 8, 1968, in Lewisburg, she married Thomas E. Wagner, who survives.

Elaine was a 1966 graduate of Lewisburg High...

F. Evelyn "Evie" Groff

F. Evelyn "Evie" Groff

May 20, 2023

 

F. Evelyn “Evie” (Furtak) Groff, 93, of Mattawana, formerly of Millmont and Port Trevorton, reached her Lord’s reward Saturday, May 20, 2023.

She was born April 11, 1930 in Snyder County to the late John and Lena (Stauffer) Gehman. On March 24, 1951, she married the late Joseph Furtak. After his death in 2000, she married Norman M. Groff...

June A. Eichman

June A. Eichman

May 15, 2023

 

June Arlene Eichman, 84, of Middleburg, passed away peacefully Monday, May 15, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. June had been in declining health the past six months.

June was born June 11, 1938 in Franklin Township, Middleburg, to the late Alvin R. Walter and Harriet L. (Heintzelman). She has three remaining siblings, Violet Roush, Carl Walter (Peggy), Jean...

James Dorman

James Dorman

May 7, 2023

 

James Mowatt Dorman, 94, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 9:10 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 2023, at home.

He was born March 5, 1929, in Millmont, a son of the late James E. Dorman and Doris D. (Hunter) Bennett. On August 4, 1990, in Lewisburg, he married the former Clara E. Bowersox, who survives.

Jim was a member of...

Clair D. Kaler

Clair D. Kaler

May 6, 2023

 

Clair D. Kaler, 87, of Swengel, entered into a well-deserved rest on May 6, 2023, at home. He was lovingly cared for by his family, especially his loving wife of 69 years, the former Golda Mae Bilger, who devoted her life to him. They married on September 15, 1954.

Clair graduated From Mifflinburg High School in 1953.

He...

Stephen L. Lloyd

Stephen L. Lloyd

May 4, 2023

 

Stephen Lee Lloyd, 67, of Winfield where he lived with his companion Linda Willow, entered into rest at 10:42 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Millheim, at his daughter’s home.

He was born June 7, 1955, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Robert F., Sr. and Lucille E. (Guisewite) Lloyd. On April 17, 1976, in West Milton, he...

Gloria L. Boyer

Gloria L. Boyer

May 4, 2023

 

Gloria Buckley Boyer, 87, of Lewisburg, formerly of Danville and Riverside for 41 years, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

She was born January 5, 1936, in Danville, a daughter of the late Edward J. and Ethel (Lewis) Buckley.

Gloria graduated from Danville High School in...

Elizabeth "Libby" Remsnyder

Elizabeth "Libby" Remsnyder

May 1, 2023

 

Elizabeth “Libby” A. Remsnyder, 89, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 10:20 a.m., Monday, May 1, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare, Duncannon.

Born April 12, 1934, in Trevorton, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Henry A. and Ethel Grace (Maurer) Reitz. On July 10, 1969, she married Kay Eugene Remsnyder, who preceded her in death on May 31,...

Betty Lou Rote

Betty Lou Rote

May 1, 2023

 

Betty Lou Rote, 83, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 9:29 a.m., Monday, May 1, 2023, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

She was born June 12, 1939, in Millmont, a daughter of the late Benjiman and Eva (Reamer) Long.

Betty was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lewisburg.

She was employed at the Laurelton Center for 28 years,...

Judy Brown

Judy Brown

Apr 25, 2023

 

 

Judy M. Whitfield Brown, 74, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 7:02 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at UPMC, Williamsport.

She was born December 15, 1948, in Abington, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late James Thomas and Genevieve A. (Sparks) Whitfield.  On October 14, 2000, she married Paul R. Brown, who preceded her in death March 22, 2003.

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Franklin Fetter

Franklin Fetter

Apr 21, 2023

 

Franklin L. Fetter, 90, of New Berlin, entered into rest at 5:30 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

He was born November 28, 1932, in Monroe Township, Snyder County, a son of the late Raymond and Carrie (Brouse) Fetter. On July 27, 1958, he married the former Julia M. Spangler, who survives.

Frank attended...

Sandy Ritter

Sandy Ritter

Apr 19, 2023

 

Sandy L. Ritter, 62, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 3:15 a.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at home, surrounded by family.

She was born July 12, 1960 in Lewisburg, a daughter of Norma Jean (Kline) Catherman of Lewisburg and the late Robert S. Benner. On August 9, 1980, she married William C. Ritter, who preceded her in death June...

Quinten L. Dorman

Quinten L. Dorman

Apr 16, 2023

 

Quinten Lawrence Dorman, Sr., 80, beloved husband and father, went home to be with our heavenly father after a courageous battle.  By his side without end was his strength and love, Connie L. (Mabus) Dorman.  His passing breaks a marital union of 63 years.

Quinten, or Quint, as many knew him, gave his heart, mind, and soul to the...

Rita Ann Tinnes

Rita Ann Tinnes

Apr 15, 2023

 

Rita Ann Tinnes, 93, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 10:02 p.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born February 17, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska, a daughter of the late Harry Clay and Helen Margaret (Staley) Jones.  She was married to Richard J. Tinnes, who preceded her in death in 2011.

Rita was employed...