Obituaries

Sep 7, 2018

Dorothy Ann "Robin" Olley, 62, of Mifflinburg entered into rest at 5:30 pm on Friday, September 7, 2018 at her residence surrounded by family.

She was born on July 6, 1956 in Tyrone, a daughter of the late Robert D. Sharer, Sr. and Dorothy (Hample) Sharer. On August 14, 1982 in Tyrone she married Matthew Craig Olley,...

Sep 7, 2018

Kenneth Lee Keller, Sr., 82, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 6:50 Friday morning, September 7, 2018, with his daughter, Jennifer, at his side at Riverwoods Nursing Facility in Lewisburg.

Known as Kenny to family and friends, his life began on December 7, 1935 in Bellefonte, PA.  He was the son of the late Harry Emanuel and...

Sep 1, 2018

John J. Lococo, age 71, of Mifflinburg, PA passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on September 1, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center.  He is survived by his wife, son, two step-daughters, four siblings, five grandchildren, and many other loved ones.

John was born and raised in New York, the fourth of six children, and...

Aug 30, 2018

Edwin E. Hollenbach, 75, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest early Thursday morning, August 30, 2018 at 3:47 am, while a patient at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born on October 5, 1942 in Kratzerville, he was a son of the late Elwood and Esther Hollenbach.

He was a 1960 graduate of Mifflinburg High School.  He went...

Aug 22, 2018

Ann Creevy, 93, of Penns Creek, passed away quietly on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 6:15 am, while a resident at Elmcroft of Lewisburg.

Born on October 8, 1924 in Fords, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Julius and Sofie Sipos.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Creevy.

She...

Aug 19, 2018

Bryan S. Jones, 58, of Millville passed away at 9:00 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at The Gardens at Millville.

He was born on January 26, 1960 in Lancaster, the son Walter B. and Nancy M. (Mummaw) Jones of Lewisburg.

Before moving to The Gardens at Millville he resided at Selinsgrove State Center and...

Aug 15, 2018

Wanda Lea Troutman, 64, of Lewisburg passed away at 7:25 PM on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at her residence.

She was born on May 9, 1954 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Newman) Brubaker.

Wanda graduated from Selinsgrove Joint High School class of 1972 and from Susquehanna University in 1995 with...

Aug 13, 2018

Adam Michael Bartlett, 38, of Lewisburg, passed away in the morning hours of August 13, 2018.

He was born on February 10, 1980 in Lewisburg, the son of Paul and the late Merrie Lee Bartlett.

He is survived by his father Paul, his wife Melody Bartlett, two sons, Micah and Noah, and a daughter, Lily;...

Aug 11, 2018

Bonnie L. Derk, 75, Lewisburg

On Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 2:47 pm, Bonnie L. Derk, my incredible wife Bonnie, my best friend, the love of my life, my solid rock, my joy and my happiness was welcomed into the arms of Jesus.  There has never been nor ever be another woman like Bonnie.  She was the...

Jul 25, 2018

Richard Allen Wise, 58, of Ebensburg entered into rest at 07:19 PM on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.

He was born on January 27, 1960 in Altoona, a son of the late William Wise and Patty Lou (Dodson).

He was a resident of the Ebensburg Center State Hospital for many years....

Jul 23, 2018

Melvin A. Litz Jr, 58, of Lewisburg entered into rest on Monday, July 23, 2018 at Riverwoods.

He was born on July 16, 1960 in Lock Haven, the son of the late Melvin A. Litz Sr and Sarah E. (Lynch) Litz.

Melvin was a graduate of Lock Haven High School class of 1978.

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Jul 18, 2018

Born in Oakland, CA, Dean lived there and in San Francisco until he and his family (father Harold, mother Pearl (Dean), older sister Lois and younger sister Cecile) moved to Barnes Valley, in central Oregon. They homesteaded there for 3 years before moving to Forest Grove and then Eugene, OR where Dean studied a variety of subjects at the...

Jul 16, 2018

Reuben S. Shirk, 66, of Middleburg entered into rest at 8:26 am on Monday, July 16, 2018 at his residence surrounded by family.

He was born on February 19, 1952, in East Earl, Lancaster County, a son of the late Samuel M. and Anna Z. (Sensenig) Shirk. On September 28, 1972, in Denver, PA, he married the...

Jun 29, 2018

Dorothy Willow DiBonaventura Walter born still on June 29th 2018 at Evangelical Community Hospital. Dorothy is the cherished daughter of Jacob Walter and Amanda DiBonaventura and beloved sister to Lola Walter. Dorothy is our beautiful baby girl who has touched our lives deeply in the brief time she was with us.We will never be the same, but are better...

Jun 23, 2018

Nicole “Niki” Shannon Reichard, 44, of Mifflinburg passed away unexpectedly at 9:55 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Evangelical Community Hospital.

She was born on September 1, 1973 in Lewisburg, the daughter William E. and Sharon L. (Walter) Reichard of Mifflinburg.

Niki was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School Class of 1991.  Following high...

Jun 22, 2018

Floyd Ray Snyder, 89, of Mifflinburg most recently residing at Rhodesmere at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village entered into rest on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Evangelical Community Hospital.

He was born on November 25, 1928 in Kelly Township, Union County, the son of the late John Edwin and Edna Mary (Gessner) Snyder.  On June 06, 1959, he...

Jun 18, 2018

E. Wayne Keefer, 68, of Lewisburg passed away at : on Monday, June 18, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on December 19, 1949 in Lewisburg, the son late Elwood F. Keefer and Mary H. (Kistler) Keefer.  On June 07, 1970, he married the former Susan K. Workman, who survives.

Wayne was a graduate...

Jun 10, 2018

Anna Marie Ellis, 61, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at her residence.

She was born on October 28, 1956 in, Phillipsburg, PA, the daughter of Charles Pagano and Margaret (Longo) Pagano.  On June 24, 1977, she married Robert Gabriel Ellis, who survives.

Services will be private at the discretion of...

Jun 8, 2018

Derek Anthony Showalter of Liverpool PA was born still at Evangelical Community Hospital on Friday, June 8, 2018 at 12:28 am.

He is survived by his parents Julie M. (Brubacker) and D. Anthony Showalter, Jr.; 6 siblings; Troy, Lucinda, Galen, Anne Marie, Amanda and Jolene Showalter all whom reside at home; maternal grandparents, Galen and Sadie Brubacker...

Jun 6, 2018

Mary N. Horning of Middleburg, PA was born still at Evangelical Community Hospital on June 6, 2018 at 11:25 pm.

She is survived by her parents Elton and Delores (Nolt) Horning; 6 sisters, Ella Mae, Marian, Emma, Susan, Elsie, and Sarah Horning, all whom reside at home; 4 brothers, John Mark, Steven, Glenn and Lloyd Horning all...