Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mifflinburg PA, Union County & Surrounding Areas
Sadie Mei-Ping Zimmerman
Oct 5, 2025
Sadie Mei-Ping Zimmerman, 21, of Mifflinburg, went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, October 5, 2025. She was born September 25, 2004, in Jiangxi Province, China, and was adopted by Scott and Beth Zimmerman of Mifflinburg in October of 2006, at the age of two. Sadie adored her two older brothers—Brian and Eric. They were such a huge...
Rufus N. Martin
Oct 5, 2025
Rufus N. Martin, 93, of Mifflinburg, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at his home.
He was born on May 18, 1932, in Leola, Lancaster County, the son of the late Rufus M. Martin and Katie Nolt Martin. On November 30, 1954, he married the former Katie H. Burkholder. who survives him. Together, they shared 70 years of memories.
Rufus worked...
Linda Ann Walter
Oct 4, 2025
Linda Ann Walter, 80, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
A complete obituary will be released in the Daily Item and updated here in a few days.
Mary Lou Miller
Oct 4, 2025
Mary Lou (Ard) Miller, 85 years old, of Mifflinburg, PA, passed away at Geisinger Medical Center on October 4, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1940, the daughter of the late Wilson P. and Marian Louise (Musser) Ard at her parents’ home in Woodward, Haines Township, PA. Her parents moved to Union County when Mary Lou was three years...
Larry L. Pfirman
Oct 3, 2025
Larry LaRue Pfirman of 113 Countryside Lane, Lewisburg, PA, passed away at his home on October 3, 2025.
He was born on January 22, 1946, to Paul and Irene (Crabb) Pfirman at their home in Montgomery.
Larry graduated from Montgomery High School in 1963. Upon graduation, Larry enlisted in the military, serving in the Army from 1963 to 1966.
He married Deborah Louise...
Michael J. Kopich
Sep 27, 2025
Michael J. Kopich, 69, of Middleburg, entered into rest on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.
He was born on March 4, 1956, in Newark, New Jersey, a son of the late John and Christina (Sendatch) Kopich. On December 31, 1980, he married Kathy Sebasovich, who passed away on January 12, 2021.
Michael worked as a correctional officer...
Thomas R Adams
Sep 14, 2025
Thomas R. Adams, 82, of Lewisburg, entered into rest on September 14, 2025, at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village.
He was born on June 17, 1943, in Detroit, a son of the late Kenneth L. Adams and Rita I. (Tietsworth) Adams. On February 11, 1961, he married the former Helen M. Simko, who survives.
Tom was a 1963 graduate of Sunbury High School.
He...
Florine L. Beachel
Sep 12, 2025
Florine L. Beachel, 70, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Friday, September 12, 2025, at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital.
She was born on May 31, 1955, in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Ellery H. and Edna Viola Mae (Weller) Day. On August 26, 1994, she married Melvin E. Beachel, who survives.
Florine was employed at the former Huntington Silk Mill in...
Rhoda A Weaver
Sep 8, 2025
Rhoda Althea "Al" Weaver, 101, of 180 East Market Street, Mifflinburg, passed away at 2:19 p.m. on September 8, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on September 6, 1924, in Hartley Township, Union County, a daughter of the late Carbon A. and Rhoda Alice (Keister) Walter. On December 24, 1945, she married John Howard Weaver, and together they shared 57...
Carl E Dunkle
Sep 7, 2025
Carl E. Dunkle, 78, of Mifflinburg, entered into eternal rest at 5:29 p.m. on September 7, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on December 3, 1946, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Clarence Edward Sr. and Carrie Anna (Shipley) Dunkle. On September 6, 1969, he married the former Susan M. Weller, who survives. Together, they shared 56 years of...
Duwayne Clair Guelich
Sep 5, 2025
Duwayne Clair Guelich, 87, of Clearfield, entered into eternal rest on September 5, 2025.
He was born on December 15, 1937, in Clearfield, a son of the late Clair and Thelma (Carson) Guelich. On February 26, 1983, at the West Side United Methodist Church, he married the former Jean Fronk, who survives. Together, they shared 43 years of wonderful memories.
Duwayne was a...
Ann B. Boughner
Sep 4, 2025
Ann Elizabeth (Beckley) Boughner, a lifelong resident of Mifflinburg, passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2025, in hospice care in Pittsburgh, lovingly surrounded by her family.
Ann was born on March 27, 1947, to Clyde “Jack” and Dorothy “Dottie” Beckley. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where Jack and Dottie served as deacons. She and her older brother,...
Kenneth L Hoey
Aug 24, 2025
Kenneth L. Hoey, 73, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest on August 24, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center.
He was born on November 21, 1951, in Milton, a son of the late Harold “Jack” Hoey and Ruth Irene (Miller) Hoey.
Ken was a 1970 graduate of Milton High School. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve, achieving...
Joyce (Dolly) Marlene Bittner
Aug 19, 2025
Joyce Marlene Bittner, affectionately known as Dolly, passed into the presence of Jesus on August 19, 2025. She was a very kind and gentle person who always looked for the positive in others.
Dolly was born June 20, 1931, the daughter of Harry and Irene (Smith) Caris. On October 25, 1950, she married C. Irvin Bittner, who passed away in 1997.
Dolly...
Eli Martin Reiff
Aug 8, 2025
Eli Martin Reiff, 64, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at his home on August 8, 2025, following a 2½-year journey with ALS.
He was born on February 1, 1961, in Leola, a son of the late Eli E. Reiff Jr. and Barbara H. (Martin) Reiff. On April 8, 1982, he married the former Kathleen M. (Martin) Reiff, who survives. Together, they...
Ernest E Mook
Aug 8, 2025
Ernest E. Mook, 87, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 12:25 a.m. on August 8, 2025, at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born on November 15, 1937, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Willard and Beatrice (Reitenbach) Mook. On January 19, 1957, he married the former Jane (Oberdorf) Mook, who survives. Together, they shared 68 years of memories.
He...
Jason Edward Stahl
Aug 5, 2025
Jason E. Stahl peacefully entered eternal rest on August 5, 2025, at the age of 26 years, 6 months, 15 days at the Geisinger Hospital in Danville, PA, due to complications of leukemia.
He was born on January 21, 1999, in Mifflintown, PA.
He was the son of the late Murray and Maria (Peters) Stahl. On March 18, 2023, he was united...
Stephen Mark McGrath
Aug 2, 2025
Stephen Mark “Steve” McGrath, age 61, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Born on April 13, 1964, in Norristown, Steve was the son of the late Daniel and Arlene (Place) McGrath. He was a proud graduate of Methacton High School, Class of 1982.
To know Steve was to know quiet strength, gentle humor, and a heart that...
James William "Picky" Pick
Jul 29, 2025
James William ​(Picky) Pick, 86, of Millmont, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his residence.
Born on March 22, 1939, in Hartley Township, PA, the son of the late George W. Pick and Sara A.​ (Delong) Pick. On February 27, 1965, he married the former Wanda L. Galer, who survives.
​He retired from Pennsylvania House​ Furniture, where he worked...
Jacinda Faye Oberholtzer
Jul 15, 2025
Jacinda Faye Oberholtzer, infant daughter of Daryl S. and Alyssa R. (Martin) Oberholtzer of Mifflinburg, entered into rest on her date of birth, Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
In addition to her loving parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, Melvin R. and Irene Z. Oberholtzer of Mifflinburg; maternal grandparents, Alson L. and Faith W. Martin of Mifflinburg; paternal great-grandparents, Allen...
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