Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mifflinburg PA, Union County & Surrounding Areas
Robert A Spangler
May 22, 2025
Dr. Robert Allen Spangler, 83, of Winfield, entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2025, at his residence.
Born on July 24, 1941, in Buffalo Twp., Union County, the son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Ellen (Miller) Spangler. On June 10, 1967, he married the love of his life, Barbara Anne Reish, who passed away on July 9, 2023.
Robert attended...
Christy Ann (Whitmer) Dooley
May 20, 2025
Christy Ann (Whitmer) Dooley, 72, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 5:25 am on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on May 6, 1953, a daughter of the late James R. Whitmer and Christine T. Whitmer.
She attended Saint Cyril Academy, Danville, PA.
Christy enjoyed horseback riding, lighthouses, and spending time with family.
Surviving are two brothers, Walter and...
Marilyn Dixon
May 15, 2025
Marilyn, 78 of Shamokin Dam, unexpectedly passed away on May 16th, 2025, surrounded by family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was survived by her daughter, Debra, 41, of Northumberland, and her grandchildren: Eric, 23, of Harrisburg, Devon, 19, of Sunbury, Aera, 11, and Asa, 7, of Northumberland. She was also survived by her sisters, Virginia, Suzanne, and June, as well as...
Thomas J Stephenson
May 10, 2025
Thomas J. Stephenson, Jr., 57, of Lewisburg, entered into rest on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital.
Born on August 11, 1967, he was the son of the late Thomas J. Stephenson Sr and Lillian (Drake) Stephenson.
Thomas was a graduate of Kittatinny Regional High School and attended college at Allegheny County Community College to study criminal justice. Thomas...
Barbara J. Book
May 5, 2025
Barbara Jean Harris Book, 85, of Lewisburg, passed away on May 5, 2025, after fighting a brief illness.
She was born on September 19, 1939, in Johnstown, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph Samuel and Leona Mae (Lee) Harris.
She spent her formative years in the orphanage at the Gamber House on the now-Riverwoods campus, where she played the saxophone. In...
Rodney J. Conner
May 3, 2025
Rodney J. Conner, 76, of Lewisburg, entered into rest on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
Born on April 1, 1949, in Jackson, MI, the son of the late Floyd L. and Evelyn B. (Kleinknight) Conner. On June 8, 1973, in Grand Rapids, MI, he married the former Linda K. Shawback, who survives him. Together, they shared...
Debbie Sue Mowery
Apr 21, 2025
Debbie Sue Mowery, a woman of great love, strength and perseverance, went to be with Jesus after passing away peacefully at her home in New Berlin on Monday, April 21, 2025. At just 62, she will be remembered as vibrant, compassionate, fun-loving, and devoted to her family.
Born on August 3, 1962, in Lewisburg, Debbie was the daughter of Ronald Sr....
Elizabeth A. Betz
Apr 21, 2025
Elizabeth A. Betz, 78, of Sunbury, entered into rest at 11:46 pm on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Nursing and Rehabilitation at the Mansion, Sunbury.
Born on November 30, 1946, in Millmont, a daughter of the late Franklin D. Raker and Helen A. (Catherman) Raker. She was married to Clarence A. Betz, who preceded her in death.
She was a graduate of...
Helen Anna Marie Sholley
Apr 15, 2025
Helen Strohecker Sholley, 98, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on the family farm in Pillow, Pennsylvania, Helen lived a life marked by faith, hope, and love.
She spent many years in Lewisburg and later in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, where she was a beloved member of the community, including the Mifflinburg Church of the Nazarene. Helen...
Elwood C. Pursley, Jr
Apr 8, 2025
Elwood C. Pursley, Jr, 59, of Mifflinburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital.
He was born in Lewisburg, PA, on March 12, 1966, a son of the late Elwood Pursley, Sr. and Eleanor (Lamey) Pursley.
He was a 1984 graduate of Scotland School for Veterans Children in Scotland, PA.
Elwood began his career as a poultry handler...
Sally G. Stauffer
Apr 5, 2025
Sally G. Stauffer, age 82, of Selinsgrove, PA, passed away April 5, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, with family by her side.
Sally was born November 11, 1942, in Selinsgrove, PA, a daughter of the late Pharos O. and Lizzie (German) Stauffer. On February 27, 1965, in Mt. Pleasant Mills, she married Walter S. Stauffer, who survives.
She was a member of...
William David Roush
Mar 29, 2025
William (Bill) David Roush, 81, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at his home.
Bill was born in Sunbury on August 30, 1943, to the late Walter Roush and Leona (Straub) Roush Umpstead. He spent his formative years on Mahoning Street in Danville, PA where he became an Ironman at heart. Some of his most important and...
Patsy Ann Loss
Mar 21, 2025
Patsy Ann (Ramsey) Loss, 83, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Friday, March 21, 2025, at her residence.
Born on January 8, 1942, in Sunbury, the daughter of the late Kenneth Ramsey Sr. and Pauline (Kuhns) Ramsey. On July 22, 1961, she was united into marriage at the Mifflinburg Church of the Nazarene by the Rev. Fred Pick to Albert M....
Scott William Redpath
Mar 13, 2025
Scott William Redpath, 70, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his residence.
He was born in Danville on March 11, 1955, the son of the late William Forrest Redpath and Beatrice Viola Glover.
He was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School and SUN Area Technical Institute.
Scott worked as a finisher and carpet layer for Ritz-Craft Homes, Mifflinburg,...
Alice W. Burkholder
Mar 11, 2025
Alice W. (Horst) Burkholder, 82, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at her residence.
Born on October 10, 1942, in Ephrata, Lancaster County, a daughter of the late Walter Horst and Lizzie (Weaver) Horst. On March 11, 1965, in Hinkletown, PA, she married Daniel M. Burkholder, who survives.
Alice was a homemaker.
She was a member of the Vicksburg...
Lee Roy Sauers
Mar 11, 2025
Lee Roy Sauers, 89, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Watsontown Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on January 18, 1936, in Mifflinburg, the son of the late Frederick L. Sauers and Alice I. (Grubb) Sauers. On May 22, 1965, at the Mifflinburg Church of the Nazarene, by the Rev. Fred Pick, he married the former Norma...
Betty J. Harbach
Mar 9, 2025
Betty J. Harbach, 97, of Bedford, PA, formerly of Bellwood, PA, entered into rest on Sunday,
March 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.
Born on June 4, 1927, in Greene Township, Clinton County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Allen E. and Dessie (Douty) Lamey. On March 20, 1948, she was united in marriage to the late Gene...
Naomi R. Auker
Mar 5, 2025
Naomi R. Auker, 81, of Mt. Pleasant Mills, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at her residence.
Born on November 6, 1943, in Ephrata, Lancaster County, a daughter of the late Ivan and Martha (Reiff) Martin. On April 1, 1967, she married John S. Auker, who survives.
Naomi was a homemaker.
She was a member of the Stauffer Mennonite Church.
Surviving in...
Robert Abe Rolliff Showers Sr
Mar 4, 2025
Robert "Abe " R. Showers Sr, 70, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on January 19, 1955, in Sunbury, the son of the late Lee Showers and Ada (Beaver) Showers. On June 12, 1976, in New Columbia, PA, he married the former Deborah K. Miller, who survives.
Bob graduated from Lewisburg High...
Leon M. Botts
Feb 23, 2025
Leon M. Botts, 83, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his residence.
Born on January 15, 1942, in Perry Twp, Snyder County, the son of the late Dennis F. Botts and Bessie Anna (Gates) Botts. On December 18, 1972, in Mifflinburg, he married the former Charlotte Moyer, who survives.
He was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School class...
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