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Mifflinburg, PA Obituaries
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William Bastian
Apr 2, 2024
William “Bill” F. Bastian, 92, of Lewisburg, left his earthly life at 2:20 a.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Riverwoods, Lewisburg PA.
He was born July 15, 1931 in Sunbury, a son of the late Walter and Myrtle (Flexer) Bastian. On September 5, 1957, Bill married the former Constance “Connie” E. Wirt, who survives.
Bill was a graduate of Sunbury High School,...
Roy L. Voneida
Apr 22, 2024
Roy L. Voneida, 82, of Meadow Green Dr., Mifflinburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024, at home, to be with his Lord and Savior, finally free of his illnesses.
He was born August 5, 1941, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Robert E. and Marie E. (Vanatta) Voneida.
Roy was a 1959 graduate of Mifflinburg High School.
He experienced various...
Mary Louise Schweikert
Apr 22, 2024
Mary Louise (Paoloni) Schweikert, 77, of Mifflinburg, died at 5:30 a.m., on April 22, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, after living a full, inspiring and joyful life and defying all odds as a 70-year Type I diabetic.
Mary Louise was born on April 15, 1947, in Akron, Ohio, the oldest child and only daughter of the late Alexander J. Paoloni...
Shelvia Wagner
Apr 21, 2024
Shelvia Jean Wagner, 83, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.
She was born September 6, 1940, in Kratzerville, a daughter of the late Gilbert T. and Miriam (Herman) Wagner. On October 11, 1959, she married David P. Wagner, who survives.
Shelvia was a 1959 graduate of Lewisburg High School.
She was an avid bowler,...
Oren C. "Butch" Sheesley
Apr 17, 2024
Oren “Butch” Carl Sheesley, 81, of Millmont, entered into rest at 5:56 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was born September 18, 1942, in Hartleton, a son of the late Carl W. and Ardrenna (Smith) Sheesley. On June 18, 1960, in Lewisburg, he married the former Doris E. Botts, who survives.
Funeral services will be private.
Funeral arrangements...
Janet D. Pursel
Apr 12, 2024
Janet D. Pursel, 71, formerly of New Columbia, entered into rest at 6:15 a.m., Friday, April 12, 2024, at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born May 1, 1952, in Mifflinburg, a daughter of the late Bruce and Lillie (Ulrich) Miller.
Janet attended Mifflinburg High School and graduated from Danville School of Nursing.
She was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse and...
Adam R. Diggan
Mar 30, 2024
Integrity, courage, initiative, mentor, and faith filled - these are just a few of the words that describe Adam R. Diggan, 55, of Allenwood, PA. Adam entered his eternal rest at 2:29 a.m., Saturday, March 30, 2024.
Born October 4, 1968, in Morgantown, West Virginia, he is the son of Janice G. Rolecki of Lewisburg, PA and the late Frank C....
Catherine Laird
Mar 21, 2024
Catherine V. Laird, 101, of Millmont, entered into rest at 12:45 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024, at home.
She was born August 6, 1922, in San Diego, a daughter of the late Leslie and Marie (Zarn) Fishell.
Catherine was employed at various jobs in California, including a photoshop and a vet clinic, and during World War II she worked for Convair, making...
Patricia A. Schrawder
Mar 19, 2024
Patricia Ann Schrawder, 76, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at her home.
She was born March 17, 1948, in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Mahlon and Shirley (Chestnut) Wagner.
She was a 1966 graduate of Mifflinburg High School.
Patricia was employed at True Value, Mifflinburg, Lowe’s, Selinsgrove, and Mifflinburg Lumber, from where she retired in...
Ronald C. Hower
Mar 16, 2024
Ronald C. Hower, 76, of Lewisburg, entered into rest Saturday, March 16, 2024.
He was born August 30, 1947, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Harold Reighl and Charlotte Clair (Walker) Hower. On December 2, 1972, he married the former Virginia Brouse, who preceded him in death in 1997.
Ronald was a graduate of 1965 of Lewisburg High School.
He served in...
Cathy L. Brungard
Mar 15, 2024
On March 15, 2024, Cathy Hower Brungard lost her 3-year battle with cancer. Born in Lewisburg, she was the daughter of Donald and Erma (Orren) Hower, of Mifflinburg, who both survive. She is survived by her husband, Paul Brungard, the love of her life, and with whom she shared 44 years of marriage.
Cathy graduated from Mifflinburg High School in 1974...
Larue King
Mar 14, 2024
Larue F. King, 61, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 2:48 a.m., Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Emmanuel Center, Danville.
He was born July 24, 1962 in Lewisburg, a son of the late James and Ruth (Berger) King.
He was a 1980 graduate of Lewisburg high school.
Earlier in life, Larue was employed at Yorktowne Cabinetry, Mifflinburg and Conagra, Milton. More recently, he...
William "Bill" E. Buttorff
Mar 12, 2024
William “Bill” E. Buttorff, 84, formerly of Winfield, entered into rest at 11:05 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont.
He was born September 26, 1939, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Charles H. and Betty J. (Griffas) Buttorff.
Bill was a 1957 graduate of Mifflinburg High School.
He worked at American Home Foods, Milton, for 43 years.
Bill...
David Vernon
Mar 12, 2024
David R. Vernon, 84, of Lewisburg, died at 8:17 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
He was born July 18, 1939, in Visalia, California, a son of the late Duncan M. and Virginia R. (Howell) Vernon.
David served in the Navy as a Supply Officer from 1963 until his honorable discharge in 1967.
He earned a Ph.D. in Organizational...
Mary L. Groff
Mar 11, 2024
Mary Louise Groff, 69, of Lewisburg, entered into eternal rest, in the arms of her husband and surrounded by her family, at 6:55 a.m., Monday, March 11, 2024, at her home.
She was born December 10, 1954, in Lancaster, a daughter of the late Norman and Sadie (Smoker) Yoder. On June 18, 1977, in Millmont, she married David N. Groff, who...
Kenneth L. Haines
Mar 9, 2024
Kenneth LaRay Haines, 83, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 8:28 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was born August 10, 1940, in Beaver Springs, a son of the late George Paul and Arie Annie Alice (Bickel) Haines. On May 13, 1962, in the Buffalo Valley Church of the Brethren, Mifflinburg, he married the former Nancy I....
David J. Angstadt
Mar 6, 2024
David Joseph Angstadt, 80, of Middleburg, entered into rest at 3:16 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
He was born February 17, 1944, in Norristown, a son of the late Frank Irvin, Sr. and Alice (Horrocks) Angstadt. On August 26, 1967, he married the former Barbara Joan Sheehan, who survives.
David was a 1966 graduate of Lycoming College...
Richard K. Collins
Feb 28, 2024
Richard Keith Collins, 90, of Muncy, entered into rest at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at his home.
He was born February 3, 1934, in Meadow Grove, Nebraska, a son of the late Walter and Ila (Preston) Collins. On December 17, 1953, in Vancouver, Washington, he married the former Lila L. Vance, who preceded him in death April 10, 2021.
Richard...
Richard "Dick" E. Kulp
Feb 28, 2024
Richard “Dick” Eugene Kulp, 75, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest peacefully at 10:46 a.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family, after a brief illness.
He was born November 30, 1948, in Williamsport, a son of the late Chester and Ardena (Heltman) Kulp. On March 21, 1970, in Mazeppa, he married the former Peggy A. Smith, who...
Zola P. Castora
Feb 26, 2024
Zola P. Castora, 84, of 50 Hideaway Lane, Lewisburg, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother, passed away at 10:10 a.m., Monday, February 26, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
She was born April 10, 1939, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a daughter of the late George Otto and Lillian Zola (Vandewater) Phillips. On October 4, 1958, in Hopewell, New Jersey, she...
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