Obituaries

Aug 22, 2017

Joseph Forrester Geiser, 91, of 5478 Old Turnpike Road, Lewisburg, entered eternal rest at 8:18 PM on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 27, 1926 in Sunbury, a son of the late Chester and Margaret (Forrester) Geiser. He was married on October 19, 1946 to the...

Aug 22, 2017

Robert Wendell Johnson, 93, of Williamsport entered into rest at 8:21 am on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the Williamsport Home.

He was born on July 11, 1924 in Penfield, IL, a son of the late Thomas Griffith and Goldie Mabel (Sager) Johnson.

He was a Navy veteran serving on USS Welles, USS McKee, and...

Aug 14, 2017

Ida M. Pelter, 97, of Shamokin passed away at 3:15 pm on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Watsontown Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on May 04, 1920 in Shamokin, a daughter of the late Albert and Gertrude (Bergstresser) Dingle.

Ida was a graduate of Shamokin Area High School.

Ida worked at...

Aug 2, 2017

Nancy Gloria Miller, 81, of Mifflinburg entered into rest at 10:35 PM on Wednesday, August 02, 2017 at Evangelical Community Hospital.

She was born on February 08, 1936 in Sunbury, one of nine children of the late Harry and Anna (Swartzlander) Mull.  On October 08, 1975, in Maryland she married Donald E. Miller, who survives.

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Jul 20, 2017

James E. Book of Lewisburg lost his battle and slipped away on July 20, 2017 at UPMC Skilled Nursing Center in Muncy at 81 years of age, where he had been a patient for the last 6 months after an extended battle with COPD.

James was born on October 1, 1935 in Mifflin, Pa to the late...

Jul 15, 2017

Venetta G. Bilger, 94, formerly of Lewisburg entered into rest at 12:40 on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Watsontown Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident for more than two years.

She was born on November 24, 1922 in Union County, a daughter of the late Elmer E. and Pearl M. (Wirth) Gotshall.  On...

Jul 14, 2017

Dominick Anthony Ruffino, 76, of Mifflinburg entered into rest at 11:55 am on Friday, July 14, 2017 at his residence.

He was born on January 31, 1941 in New York City, a son of the late Joseph and Lucy (Bonovise) Ruffino.

Following high school graduation, he served in the US Army, 101st airborne division.

Jun 20, 2017

James K. Boyer, Sr., 75, of 4380 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at his residence.

He was born February 13, 1942 in Hartley Township, a son of the late Solomon and Lydia (Oyster) Boyer.  On May 18, 2001 at Driesbach United Church of Christ he married the former Nancy Miller,...

Jun 16, 2017

Margaret DeSilver “Peggy” Hursh, 98, of Nottingham Village, Northumberland, slipped free of her Earthly bounds on Friday, June 16, 2017, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Peggy was born April 9, 1919, in Philadelphia, to the late Francis LeBaron “Frank” and Gladys Marguerite (Hunter) DeSilver. She was married October 5, 1940, in Bethlehem, to John Reed “Jack” Hursh,...

Jun 14, 2017

Gary Wayne “Butch” Spangler, 73, a native of Union County, PA, entered into rest at 11:33 AM on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Hershey Medical Center. He resided at 80 Majestic View Lane, a home he and his brothers and brothers-in-law built in 1970.

He was born on February 22, 1944 in Lewisburg, the son of the...

Jun 7, 2017

Nancy Louise King, 66, of 1719 Market Street, Lewisburg entered into rest at 1:20 PM on Wednesday, June 07, 2017 at Evangelical Community Hospital.

She was born on January 10, 1951 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late James and Ruth (Berger) King.

Nancy graduated from Lewisburg high School Class of 1968.

She...

Jun 3, 2017

Asa Michael Miller, 4, of Beaver Springs entered into rest at 12:05 PM on Saturday, June 03, 2017 at Geisinger Medical Center.

He was born on July 25, 2012 in Danville, the son Amanda J. Miller of Beaver Springs.

Asa was attending preschool with CSIU at Mifflinburg Day Care.

Asa was always friendly...

May 29, 2017

David Boll Herr, 21, of 1415 Buena Road, Schellsburg, formerly of Aaronsburg died an accidental death at 8:30 PM on Monday, May 29, 2017 due to a boating incident at Shawnee Lake, Bedford County.

He was born on July 17, 1995 in Mifflintown, the son Daniel W. and Dawn Marie (Boll) Herr of Aaronsburg, PA.

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May 20, 2017

Kathleen Ann Day, 48, of 939 Salem Church Road, Middleburg entered into rest at 08:48 AM on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born on December 11, 1968 in Warminster, PA, the daughter of the late Richard Leon Day, Sr and Beatrice (Barner) Day. Kathleen worked in retail sales in a number of...

May 16, 2017

Chelsey Marie Farnsworth, 22, of Penns Creek entered into rest on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Geisinger Medical Center.

She was born on September 2, 1994 in Altoona, the daughter of Doris Ruth Farnsworth of Penns Creek.

Surviving  in addition to her mother are six siblings; Heather Stroup of Sunbury, Josiah R. Farnsworth of Camp...

May 14, 2017

Lamar “Barney” Arthur Kahler, 92, of 229 Kahler Lane, Millmont entered into rest at 2:20 AM on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his residence.

He was born on February 01, 1925 in Leck Hill, the son of the late Harry Albert and Ida Mable (Kehler) Kahler.  On June 17, 1950, he married the former Lois L. Munson,...

May 14, 2017

William A. Oberdalhoff, 62, of 494 Hildabrand Lane, Mifflinburg entered into rest on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 5:15 pm at the Gatehouse at Susquehanna Health Cancer Center.

He was born on June 19, 1954 in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of the late Edward and Lillian (Phillips) Oberdalhoff.  On May 16, 1997 he married Judy Mitchell.  Together,...

May 13, 2017

V. Eugene “Gene” Swartzlander, 77, of 1079 Buffalo Creek Road, Mifflinburg entered into rest on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at his residence.

He was born on January 28, 1940 in Adams Twp., Snyder County, a son of the late Vares E.  Swartzlander and Ida May (Ferry) Swartzlander.  On December 30, 1967 in Mifflinburg, he married Margaret E....

May 6, 2017

Edwin G. Pedersen, 93, of Lewisburg went home to be with his Lord and all those who arrived ahead of him at 11:30 PM on Saturday, May 06, 2017 at RiverWoods.

He was born on March 22, 1924 in Laurens, New York, the son of the late Jorgen and Maria (Pedersen) Pedersen.  On October 04, 1986, he...

Apr 18, 2017

Joann Ida (Arcara) Keller, 80, of Lewisburg entered into rest at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Milton Health and Rehabilitation.

Joann’s life began on January 20, 1937 in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (Aronica) Arcara.

She married her surviving life partner and constant companion, Kenneth L....