Obituaries

May 3, 2022

Esther S. Martin 79, of Liverpool entered into rest on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her home. Born on May 17, 1942, in Penn Township, Snyder Co., She was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Mary Ann W. Stauffer. On May 3, 1969 she united in marriage to John B. Martin who preceded her in death on December...

Apr 17, 2022

Daryl Z. Brubaker, 19, of Mt. Pleasant Mills entered into rest on Sunday, April 17, 2022 due injuries suffered in an automobile accident in Perry Twp., Snyder County. Born on April 8, 2003 in Thompsontown, a son of Paul M. and Ruth Ellen (Zimmerman) Brubaker of Mt. Pleasant Mills. Surviving in addition to his parents are fours brothers, Lawrence Brubaker...

Apr 12, 2022

Gorden Howard Griffith, 80, of Lewisburg passed away at  on April 12, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center.

Born on April 03, 1942 in Harrisburg, the son/daughter of the late Gorden H. Griffith and Thelma (Austin) Griffith.

Gorden was a graduate of the Harrisburg Academy. Gorden worked for Crown, Cork and Seal in Ohio then worked...

Apr 11, 2022

Nancy B. Walter, 91, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Milton Nursing and Rehab. Born on February 18, 1931 in Danville, a daughter of the late Martha Esther Parker Bartley. On June 29, 1968, she married Thomas L. Walter, who preceded her in death on October 11, 2020. She was a graduate of Mifflinburg High...

Apr 9, 2022

Betty E. Lloyd, 83, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at her residence surrounded by family. Born on June 6, 1938 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Herman and Carrie (Nogle) Sampsell. In 1955 she married Sherman Lloyd, Sr who preceded her in death. Betty worked cleaning homes. She also worked at the Dollar Store...

Apr 7, 2022

Louis Henry Betz, M.D., 81, of Lewisburg, succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident at 12:20 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022. He is survived by his wife, E. Joyce Betz. Born Aug. 26, 1940, in Philadelphia, he was the second of seven children born to Celeste and Frederick Betz, who predecease him. Dr. Betz, or "Lou" to his...

Apr 7, 2022

John W. Dunkle, 88, of Mifflinburg entered into eternal rest at home on April 7, 2022. Born on May 17, 1933, in Lewisburg, John was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dunkle. On April 1, 1955, he married the former Mary Elizabeth Kerstetter, who survives. Together they shared 67 wonderful years of unforgettable memories. John Dunkle graduated...

Apr 7, 2022

Robert F. Walter, 78, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on April 7, 2022 at his residence. Born on November 3, 1943 in Lewisburg, the son of the late Harold and Lydia (Benfer) Walter. On June 1, 2012, he married the former Linda A. Walter (Seebold), who survives. Robert was a 1963 graduate of Mifflinburg High School. While in school he...

Apr 1, 2022

Sandra K. Reibsome, 76, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on Friday, April 1, 2022. Born on August 18, 1945 in New Berlin, a daughter of the late Clair and Phyllis Keister. She attended Mifflinburg Area Schools. Sandy retired from PennDot. She was with the Mifflinburg American Legion and Mifflinburg VFW by volunteering at various community events. Sandy enjoyed bingo and...

Apr 1, 2022

The Reverend Leslie L. Conklin, 88, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Friday, April 1, 2022 at his residence. He was born to the late Webster and Lydia(Foote) Conklin on December 29, 1933 in Tarrytown, NY. Leslie Conklin was ordained by the Christian & Missionary Alliance in 1960 after graduation from St. Paul Bible College, St Paul MN( now Crown...

Mar 31, 2022

Shelby Rosene Martin, 4, of Port Trevorton entered into rest on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center. Born on February 3, 2018 in Thompsontown, a daughter of Timothy G. and Debra H. (Brubaker) Martin of Port Trevorton. Surviving in addition to her parents are 4 siblings, Monica C. Martin, Shirley D. Martin, Wendell L. Martin, Luanna M. Martin...

Mar 31, 2022

Nancy Laura Maurer, 85, of Carlisle entered into rest on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. Born on July 28, 1936 in Selinsgrove, a daughter of the late Elmer and Arla (Hummel) Herman. On December 31, 1955, she married Richard D. Maurer, who survives. Nancy was a homemaker. Earlier in life she worked at the...

Mar 26, 2022

Rodney Pheasant, 56, of Sunbury entered into rest on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Promedica, Sunbury. Born on December 15, 1965 in Lewistown, the son of Barbara Lefevre and the late Jack Pheasant. On September 10, 2012, he married the former Melanie A. Vanatta, who survives. Together they shared 9 1/2 years of memories. Rodney was a graduate of West...

Mar 21, 2022

Arthur Stahl Martin, 84, of Port Trevorton entered into rest at 2:09 pm on Monday, March 21, 2022 at his residence. Born on May 30, 1937 in West Earl Twp, Lancaster County, a son of the late Phares W. Martin and Margie Amelia (Stahl) Martin. On January 7, 1961, he married the former Vera S. Auker, who preceded him in...

Mar 17, 2022

Twila Renee Yost, 98, of Lewisburg entered in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village. Born on September 24, 1923 in Mifflinburg, a daughter of the late Franklin Dyer and Jenny (Zellers) Dyer. On November 23, 1946, she married the former M. Oren Yost, who preceded her in death....

Mar 15, 2022

Richard L. Bowersox, 76, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital. Born on January 16, 1946 in Mifflinburg, a son of the late Paul and Sarah (Hoffman) Bowersox. He worked for Chef Boyardee (American Home Foods) for 36 years. Rick liked tinkering in the garage, dining out with family, and enjoyed playing with...

Mar 14, 2022

Nancy Louise Wise, 69, of Lewisburg passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 14, 2022 at her residence. Born on October 20, 1952 in Danville, a daughter of the late Peter P. and Ellen M. (Lichty) Gripp. On August 6, 1977, she married William Thomas Wise, who passed away unexpectedly on the same day at home. She attended Our Lady of...

Mar 14, 2022

William Thomas Wise, 73, of Lewisburg passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 14, 2022 at his residence. Born on January 16, 1949 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Thomas Franklin and Lula Irene (Whitmyer) Wise. On August 6, 1977, he married the former Nancy L. Gripp, who passed away unexpectedly on the same day at home. Bill retired from...

Mar 8, 2022

Rosella M. Predix, 91, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Watsontown Health and Rehabilitation. Born on May 2,1930 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Slifer and Ariana (Mann) Bennage. Earlier in life, Rosella worked for the former JPM Company, Lewisburg. Rosella was a member of the Mifflinburg Church of the Nazarene, where she loved...

Mar 5, 2022

MIFFLINBURG — Zachary and Joey Reiff, infant sons of Aaron Lynn and Janice Marie (Zimmerman) Reiff, of 288 Dorman Lane, entered into the arms of Jesus at the time of their birth at 7 am on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Surviving are three sisters, Kiona Reiff , Sophia Reiff, Savanna Reiff all at home, paternal...