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Mifflinburg, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mifflinburg, PA & Surrounding Areas

Glenn W. Tanner

Glenn W. Tanner

Oct 4, 2023

Glenn W. Tanner, Sr., of 193 S. Line St., Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 7:15 a.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at home.

He was born July 19, 1962, in Brooklyn, New York, a son of Eugene and Eleanor. On August 29, 1981, he married the former Dominica "Deedee" Commesso, who survives.

Glenn graduated high school in Patchogue, New York, and...

Kayden L. Newcomer

Kayden L. Newcomer

Sep 17, 2023

 

Kayden Lee Newcomer, 1, of Shamokin Dam, entered into rest at 9:05 a.m., Sunday, September 17, 2023, at home.

He was born July 11, 2022, in Danville, a son of Faith Kahley of Shamokin Dam.

Surviving in addition to his mother are one brother, Karson Newcomer; maternal grandparents, Cathy Callahan, and Andrew Kahley; maternal great-grandfather Sherman Callahan; 4 aunts,...

Leonard D. Hassell

Leonard D. Hassell

Sep 15, 2023

Leonard Dean Hassell, 61, of Northumberland, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, September 15 at home.

Leonard "Lenny" was born February 18, 1962, to the late Leonard Connie Hassell and Clara Frances (Davenport) Aziere in Tyrell County, North Carolina.

He is survived by seven siblings, Pamula (Hassell) Herrick, Tonya (Shirley) Whitehead, Jennifer (Shirley) Bero, Michael Curtis Shirley, John Michael Dobransky, Allyson (Hassell)...

Leona Marie Lair

Leona Marie Lair

Sep 14, 2023

 

Leona Marie Lair, 86, of Selinsgrove, entered into rest at 10 p.m., Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born on March 3, 1937, in Blossburg, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Linwood Laverne and Alberta M. (Claflin) Roupp. On June 8, 1957, in Mansfield, she married Nicholas Lair, who preceded her in death on...

Leroy Fetterolf

Leroy Fetterolf

Sep 10, 2023

Leroy William Fetterolf Jr., formerly of Milton and Troxelville, entered into rest at 1:45 p.m., Sunday, September 10, 2023, at home in Lewisburg, where he resided since May. 

He was born August 21, 1953, in Sunbury, a son of the late Leroy W., Sr. and Arlene Anna (Musser) Fetterolf. 

He attended West Snyder School and Mifflinburg High School.

Leroy was...

Robert A. Jolly

Robert A. Jolly

Sep 7, 2023

Robert Allen Jolly peacefully passed away September 7, 2023 at the age of 96 in his Riverwoods Apartment in Lewisburg. He is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years, Jeanne (nee Dotts), his daughter Kathleen Jolly, and his sons Jeffrey D. Jolly (Jenny) and Mark R. Jolly (Karen), along with ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is preceded in...

Joslyn N. Flickinger

Joslyn N. Flickinger

Sep 5, 2023

Joslyn Noelle Flickinger, 9, of Lewisburg, entered into Jesus's arms at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.She was born March 20, 2014, in Lewisburg, a daughter of Luke S. and Amanda J. (Hurst) Flickinger.Joslyn was a fourth grade student at Mifflinburg Area Intermediate School, where she enjoyed playing soccer, field hockey, and basketball, and participated...

Henry Drake

Henry Drake

Sep 4, 2023

 

Henry O. Drake, 49, of Palmyra, PA, formerly of Lewisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 4, 2023, in Conway, S.C., while preparing for an upcoming move there.

He was born December 27, 1973 in Flemington, New Jersey, a son of Barbara (Errickson) of Mifflinburg and the late Robert Drake.

Henry was a graduate of East Amwell Elementary school...

Ralph W. Thomas

Ralph W. Thomas

Sep 3, 2023

Ralph W. Thomas, 80, of Lewisburg, peacefully entered into rest at 7:19 p.m., Sunday, September 3, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born September 20, 1942, in Millmont, a son of the late Raymond and Hazel (Stahl) Thomas.  On March 16, 1963, he married the former Betty P. Keister, who survives.

Ralph attended Mifflinburg Area Schools.

He...

Kenneth L. Wetzel

Kenneth L. Wetzel

Sep 2, 2023

Kenneth Lee Wetzel, 72, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 5:20 a.m., Saturday, September 2, 2023, at his home.

He was born June 21, 1951, in Lewisburg, a son of Gladys Isabel (Dorman) Wetzel of Lewisburg and the late Donald Mattern Wetzel, Sr.  On October 6, 1984, at the Messiah Lutheran Church, New Berlin, he married the former Patricia Ann...

Doris A. Williams

Doris A. Williams

Sep 2, 2023

Doris Ann Williams, 94, formerly of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 12:45 a.m., Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

She was born July 7, 1929, in Williamsport, a daughter of the late S. Grover and Grace (Fisher) Stahlnecker.  On February 26, 1949, she married Russell P. Chilcote, who preceded her in death in 1968.

Earlier in life, she was...

Helen R. (Mull) Walter

Helen R. (Mull) Walter

Aug 13, 2023

 

Helen R. Walter, 95, of Mifflinburg, entered went to be home with her Lord and Savior at 6:11 a.m., Sunday, August 13, 2023, at home.

She was born April 3, 1928 in Northumberland, a daughter of the late Samuel and Beulah (Straub) Mull. On May 17, 1947, she married Homer J. Walter, who preceded her in death on November...

George A. Klingerman

George A. Klingerman

Aug 5, 2023

George A. Klingerman, III, 72, of Mifflinburg, formerly of Aldan, Delaware County, entered into rest at 7:34 p.m., Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born August 25, 1950, in Darby, a son of the late George A. Klingerman, II and Jane H. (Kenney) Quirk. On August 23, 1986, he married the former Darlene E. Dischert,...

Jeffrey S. Wenrich

Jeffrey S. Wenrich

Jul 30, 2023

 

Jeffrey S. Wenrich, 63, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest Sunday, July 30, 2023, at home.

He was born February 16, 1960, in Sunbury, a son of Benivel W. Wenrich of Mifflinburg, and the late Barbara A. Herrold. He was married to the late Tharifah Wenrich.

Jeff was a 1978 graduate of Mifflinburg High School.

He retired in 2001 from...

Bernice Fish

Bernice Fish

Jul 22, 2023

 

Bernice “Bern” L. Fish, 104, formerly of Hamilton Square, New Jersey, and Selinsgrove, entered into rest at 1:31 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Brookdale Grayson View, Selinsgrove.

She was born September 20, 1918, in Kingston, a daughter of the late Oscar and Velma (Adams) Fish.

Bern was a 1937 graduate of Kingston High School.

She was employed at...

Deborah "Deb" Libby

Deborah "Deb" Libby

Jul 22, 2023

 

Deborah “Deb” C. Libby, 60, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 3:40 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born March 27, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of the late Creston Orville, Jr. and Carol Evelyn (Kaufmann) Garner.  On December 16, 1989, in Kratzerville, she married Barry L. Libby, who preceded her in...

Lavina R. Yoder

Lavina R. Yoder

Jul 15, 2023

 

Lavina R. Yoder, 61, of 1000 Violet Rd., Mifflinbug, entered into rest Saturday, July 15, 2023, surrounded by family. 

She was born June 21, 1962 in Belleville, a daughter of the late David and Annie (Peachy) Zook.  On June 30, 1983, in Belleville, she married Edwin J. Yoder, who preceded her in death April 8, 2021.

Lavina was a...

Michael J. Lesher

Michael J. Lesher

Jul 12, 2023

 



Michael Joseph Lesher, 49, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at home.

Born September 26, 1973, he was a son of the late Joseph Castiglione and Mary Lesher Harris of Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Michael was married to Jennifer (Getz) Lesher for 22 years and have one son, Michael Anthony Lesher.

Mike graduated from Hazleton Area High...

Phyllis (Haney) Heim

Phyllis (Haney) Heim

Jul 7, 2023

 

Phyllis Marian (Haney) Heim, 91, of Lewisburg, formerly of Mifflinburg, entered into rest Friday, July 7, 2023, at home.

Born September 19, 1931, in Lewisburg, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Harry, Sr. and Ethel (Everett) Haney.  On November 2, 1952, in Mifflinburg, she married Paul L. Heim, who preceded her in death May 22, 2015.

Phyllis was...

Michael E. Scoviak

Michael E. Scoviak

Jun 29, 2023

 

Michael E. Scoviak, 69, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 10:15 a.m., Thursday, June 29, 2023, at his home.

He was born October 27, 1953, in Sunbury, a son of the late James Scoviak and Shirley Boyer.  He and his wife Kim E. Hass have been together since 1979.

Michael was a 1971 graduate of Selinsgrove High School.

He...

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