Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mifflinburg PA, Union County & Surrounding Areas
George J. Sholter, Jr.
Jan 14, 2024
George J. "Jug" Sholter, Jr., 80, of Weikert entered into rest on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his residence.
Born on December 28, 1943 in Lewisburg, the son of the late George J. Sholter, Sr and Sarah (Galer) Sholter. On May 22, 1968, at the Glen Iron Pilgrims Holiness Church he married the former Linda M. Keister, who survives....
Doris M. Shively
Jan 13, 2024
Doris Marie Shively, 92, formally of Millmont, PA entered into rest on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Celebration Villa, Lewisburg.
She was born in Scotland, South Dakota on April 15th, 1931, a daughter of the late Stover Eugene and Mary R. (Stover) Hess. On April 14th, 1951 at the Lutheran Church in Hartleton, she married Roger Martin Shively, who...
Donna Minerva Ross Ryan
Jan 7, 2024
Donna Minerva (Ross) Ryan, 79, Ruckersville, VA entered into rest on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at The Centre for Acute Hospice Care, Hospice of the Piedmont, Charlottesville, VA.
Born on May 10, 1944 in Lewisburg, PA, a daughter of the late Harvey Glen and Marion K. (Klingman) Ross. She was married to James C. Ryan, who preceded her in...
Lamont B. Smith
Jan 6, 2024
Captain Lamont Bruce Smith (USPHS -RET), 90, of Mifflinburg, PA passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024.
He was born April 11,1933 in East Weissport, PA, a son of the late Nathan Alexander Smith and Arlene Grace (Rieck) Smith.
Lamont was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Cynthia Etnire Clark Board Smith; brother, Blaine Gomer Rieck (Shirley) of Cary,...
William Earl Thomas, Jr.
Dec 25, 2023
William Earl Thomas, Jr., 90, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Monday, December 25, 2023 at his residence.
Bill was born on November 8, 1933 in Mifflinburg, a son of the late William Earl and Margaret (Sterling) Thomas. On November 25, 1955, in New Cumberland, he married the former Nancy C. Metz, who survives.
Bill was a 1951...
Donald Eugene Witmer
Dec 19, 2023
Donald Eugene Witmer, 66, of Millmont entered into rest on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center.
Born on May 7, 1957 in Danville, a son of Geraldine (Beachel) Witmer of Winfield and the late Paul K. Witmer. On September 14, 1974, he married the former Miriam E. (Thomas) Witmer, who survives.
He attended Shikellamy Schools and Votech for...

Reuben H. Martin
Dec 18, 2023
Reuben H. Martin, 61, of Middleburg entered into rest on Monday, December 18, 2023 at his residence.
Born on December 4, 1962 in Ephrata, Lancaster County, a son of the late Ammon W. Martin and Mary N. (Hoover) Martin.
Reuben had worked for K&L Feed Mill, Selinsgrove, and Empire Kosher of Mifflintown.
Surviving are 5 brothers and...
Fae Esther Foster
Dec 16, 2023
Fae Esther Foster, 84, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village.
Born on January 2, 1939 in Snyder county, a daughter of the late Paul Kline and Alvera (Krouse) Kline. On May 3, 1969, in Kratzerville at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church she was united in marriage to Brent M. Foster, who...
Gene C. Harbach
Dec 15, 2023
Gene C. Harbach, 97, of Bedford PA, formerly of Bellwood PA, entered into rest on Friday, December 15, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.
Born on November 3, 1926 in Loganton PA, he was a son of the late Ray L. Harbach and Cathryn (Barner) Harbach. On March 20, 1948, he was united in marriage to Betty J....
Suzanne Teitrick McCready
Dec 11, 2023
Suzanne McCready, 90, formerly of Mahoning Township, Lehighton, diedMonday, December 11, in Lewisburg, PA.
She was a member of the Hope of Christ Presbyterian Church in Summit Hill.
Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Elsie Teitrick.
Surviving are two daughters, Amy McCready (James Goodale) and SusannLaverty (Murray Laverty); a son, James McCready; a...

Janet M. Heaton
Dec 3, 2023
Janet M. Heaton, 93, of Lewisburg entered into rest on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Celebration Villa of Lewisburg.
Born on December 19, 1929 in Bellefonte, a daughter of the late James A. Gordon and Edith (King) Gordon.
On August 8, 1947, she married Richard Terry Heaton, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by two...
Richard B. Kidd
Dec 2, 2023
Richard B. Kidd, 55, of Lewisburg entered into rest unexpectedly on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at a residence of his future in laws, Carol and Sherwood Keister of Mifflinburg.
Born on August 6, 1968 in Baltimore. Richard worked many years as a carpet installer.
He is survived by his fiancee, April Edenfield of Lewisburg and her parents Carol...

Vivian L. Confer
Nov 28, 2023
Vivian L. Confer, 89,of Winfield, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center.
Born on September 3, 1934 in Alverton, PA, a daughter of the late George G. and Faye (Miller) Livingston. She was married to Larry Lee Confer, who preceded her in death.
She was an active member of Beaver Memorial United Methodist...
Hannah K. Beiler
Nov 24, 2023
Hannah K. Beiler, 83, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital.
Born on February 2, 1940 in Paradise, Lancaster County, a daughter of the late Jonas and Malinda (King) Stoltzfus. On November 15, 1960 in Lancaster county she married Jacob E. Beiler who preceded her in death in March of 1999.
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Thomas M. Tull
Nov 22, 2023
On November 22 2023, Thomas Michael Tull, 70, of Lewisburg, surrounded by his loving family went to be with our Lord.
He was born on January 26, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA to Margaret and George Tull the second of three children. He grew up in Bucks County, PA graduating from William Tennent High School and Penn State University in State...
Robin Evan Wirth
Nov 16, 2023
Robin Evan Wirth, 62, of Middleburg entered into rest on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at his residence.
Born on December 29, 1960 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Gary E. and Barbara (Guffey) Wirth. On April 29, 2000, he married the former Sandra Wargo, who survives. His passing breaks a 23 year marital union.
Rob served in...
Patricia Bingaman
Nov 15, 2023
Patricia S. Bingaman, 76, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital.
Born on June 23, 1947 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Frederick P. and Ruth (Miller) Sherck. On August 10, 2002 in Mifflinburg she married David W. Bingaman who passed away on August 1, 2023.
Over the years she...

June W. Roush
Nov 14, 2023
June W. Roush, 89, of White Deer entered into rest on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at her residence.
Born on August 14, 1934 in Milton,a daughter of the late Starrett and Irene E. (Weary) Kratzer. She married Eugene R. Roush, who preceded her in death.
She retired from Pennsylvania House Furniture, Lewisburg.
June enjoyed hunting and fishing...
Alice T. Brase
Nov 9, 2023
Virginia Beach - Alice Taylor Brase, 97, passed away on November 9, 2023 at her home.
She was born May 31, 1926, in Mifflinburg, Union County, Pennsylvania to Paul and Clara Taylor.
Alice graduated from Mifflinburg High School in 1943 and worked for AT&T for 23 years until she retired in 1981.
Surviving family is her sister, Linda Sumner...
Ellen M. Pursley
Nov 9, 2023
Ellen M. Pursley, 59, of 215 Glen Iron Road, Millmont passed away on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 of Evangelical Community Hospital due to a short battle with cancer.
She was born in Lewisburg, PA, on January 15, 1964 a daughter of the late Elwood and Eleanor (Lamey) Pursley.
She was a 1981 graduate of Mifflinburg High School and SUN Area...