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Mifflinburg, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mifflinburg, PA & Surrounding Areas
Thomas Drew
Jan 27, 2025
Thomas R. Drew, 69, of Milton, Pennsylvania, entered into rest on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Wellspan Evangelical.
He was born August 16, 1955, in Benton, Illinois, a son of Mary (Wilkinson) Drew of Lewisburg and the late Raymond Drew.
He was a graduate of Golden High School, Golden, Colorado.
Tom was self-employed as a carpenter.
Traits that were passed down from his mother...
Joyce E. Wagner
Jan 27, 2025
Joyce Elizabeth Wagner, 82, of 2850 Pleasant Grove Rd., Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 1:08 a.m., Monday, January 27, 2025, at home.
She was born February 9, 1942, in York, a daughter of the late Joseph Hunt and Pearl (Sacks) Hummel. On August 6, 1958, in Bennetsville, South Carolina, she married Kermit Wagner, who survives.
Joyce attended Lewisburg High School.
She was employed...
Charles "Chuck" D. Erickson
Jan 23, 2025
Charles “Chuck” D. Erickson, 54, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 3:40 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
He was born May 26, 1970, in Lewisburg, a son of the late N. Douglas and Janice B. (Bower) Erickson. On April 20, 1996, in Lewisburg, he married the former Lisa K. Quinlan, who survives.
Chuck was a 1988 graduate...
Ruth M. Clark
Jan 22, 2025
Ruth M. Clark, 81, formerly of Swengel, entered into rest at 5:18 a.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.
She was born October 9, 1943, in Hickory Corners, a daughter of the late Earl and Martha (Haines) Motter. She was married to Carl E. Clark, who preceded her in death in 1983.
Ruth was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School.
She was...
Rodney W. Emery
Jan 21, 2025
Rodney W. Emery, 76, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 9:07 a.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
He was born September 25, 1948 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Forrest C. and Edna Mae (Jolly) Emery. He married the former Joan E. Miller, who survives.
Rodney was a 1966 graduate of Mifflinburg High School.
He was employed...
Peggy Shetterly
Jan 20, 2025
Peggy Ann Shetterly, 92, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 11:18 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2025, at home.
She was born April 19, 1932 in Milton, a daughter of the late Harold and Ethel (Sassaman) Ale. On October 19, 1983, she married Robert Shetterly, who preceded her in death April 10, 2010.
Peggy attended Middleburg School District.
She was employed as a custodian...
Robert "Bobby" C. Morris
Jan 14, 2025
Robert “Bobby” Clinton Morris, 72, of Lewisburg, entered into rest unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at home.
He was born June 6, 1952 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Charles E. and Helen C. (Zeigler) Morris.
Bobby was a graduate of Lewisburg High School.
Earlier in life, he was employed by BZ Motors. Bobby worked as a fleet manager at United...
Clarence "Butch" A. Ettinger
Jan 13, 2025
Clarence “Butch” Albert Ettinger, 72, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 1:06 p.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was born November 29, 1952, in Lewistown, a son of the late Edward and Mary (Stine) Ettinger. On January 17, 1971, he married the former Debra A. Bingaman, who survives.
Clarence attended Chief Logan School, Lewistown.
He was employed at...

Joan K. Peterson
Jan 12, 2025
Joan K. Peterson, 86, formerly of Fords, New Jersey, Ware, Massachusetts, and Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 6:15 a.m., Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.
She was born December 16, 1938, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Robert M. and Grace (Semok) Kovacs. On April 27, 1957, she married Raymond C. Peterson, who survives.
Joan was a...
Sandra Y. Sauers
Jan 2, 2025
Sandra Y. Sauers, 82, formerly of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 5:53 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
She was born July 15, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of the late Elmer and Phyllis (Beinlich) Reichley. In 1993, she married James F. Sauers, who preceded her in death April 13, 2023.
Sandra attended Selinsgrove High School.
She...
Donald L. Shirk
Jan 1, 2025
Donald L. Shirk, 80, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 12:25 p.m., Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Gatehouse Hospice, Williamsport.
He was born September 9, 1944, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Bruce and Jenetta (Bilger) Shirk. On February 2, 1964, he married the former Kay Wagner, who proceeded him in death on March 6, 2022.
Donald was a graduate of...

Audrey P. Baumer
Dec 31, 2024
Audrey P. Baumer, 89, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 4:47 p.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at home.
She was born April 2, 1935, in Milton, a daughter of the late Charles Y. and Erma M. (Sheets) Hartzel.
Audrey attended Milton High School.
She was employed at Evangelical Community Hospital in food service.
Audrey enjoyed crocheting, flowers, singing, and spending time with her grandchildren...
Gary Diehl
Dec 31, 2024
Gary S. Diehl, 75, of Weikert, entered into rest at 12:02 p.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Wellspan Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg.
He was born November 5, 1949 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Samuel A. and Shirley M. (Smith) Diehl. On January 25, 1969, he married the former Krysta K. Zimmerman, who survives.
Gary was a 1968 graduate of Lewisburg High...
Deborah "Debbie" L. Basom
Dec 30, 2024
Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Basom, 49, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 1:11 a.m, Monday, December 30, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
She was born August 31, 1975, in Arkansas City, Kansas, a daughter of the late Jimmie Joe and Barbara Jean Lillian (Abersold) Trantham. On June 3, 2006, in Red Lion, she married Allen E. Basom, who survives.
Debbie was a...
Joy Lynn Zimmerman
Dec 23, 2024
Joy Lynn Zimmerman, 87, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 3:30 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2024, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
She was born October 10, 1937, in East Sparta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph Ralph and Evelyn Mae (Huffman) Dye. She was formerly married to Terry L. Zimmerman, VMD.
Joy was a 1955 graduate of Milton High School.
She...
Alice L. Reitenbach
Dec 18, 2024
Alice Lucille (Feaster) Reitenbach, 93, of 275 Red Ridge Rd., Lewisburg, for the past 67 years, went home to be with the Lord and her departed loved ones at 10:55 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at her home.
She was born August 14, 1931, a daughter of the late Donald B. and Miriam (Emery) Feaster, on the family farm southwest of...
Patricia "TC" Jows
Dec 14, 2024
Patricia “TC” E. Jows, 75, of Penns Creek, entered into rest at 10:45 p.m., Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
She was born August 10, 1949, in Union County, a daughter of the late Albert and Myrtle (Aikey) Heimbach.
Patricia attended Mifflinburg High School.
She was employed at Yorketowne Cabinets for over 15 years. Patricia owned and operated two...
Guy M. Aikey
Dec 5, 2024
Guy M. Aikey, 88, formerly of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 8:28 a.m., Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Emmanuel Center for Nursing, Danville.
He was born August 26, 1936, in Mifflinburg, a son of the late Aaron K. and Sabra A. (Catherman) Aikey. On August 2, 1954, he married the former Shirley M. Zimmerman, who preceded him in death August 4,...
Ronald L. Gordon
Nov 30, 2024
Ronald “Ron” L. Gordon, 64, of 2430 Wildwood Rd., Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 2:04 a.m., Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
He was born March 26, 1960, a son of Ralph Gordon and Bonnie Sue (Heim). On July 31, 2010, he married the former Brandy L. Gunsallus, who survives.
Ron enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Surviving in addition to...
Thelma F. Weller
Nov 24, 2024
Thelma F. Weller, 97, formerly of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 2:00 a.m., Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born March 9, 1927, in Middleburg, a daughter of the late Clarence G., Sr. and Iva Mae (Stuck) Hummel. On March 8, 1964, in Lewisburg, she married Dale Luther Weller, who preceded her in death July...
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