Obituaries

Jun 3, 2022

Keith Alan Yerg, 61, of New Columbia entered into rest on Friday, June 3, 2022 at his residence. Born on June 1, 1961 in Lewisburg, the son of the late Harry Larue and Gloria Elizabeth (Kline) Yerg. On September 2, 1989, he married the former Jody Bledsoe, who survives. Keith was a graduate of Lewisburg High School. He served honorably...

May 31, 2022

Anna S. Martin, 72, of Port Trevorton entered into rest on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at UPMC Williamsport Hospital. Born on September 28, 1949 in Selinsgrove, a daughter of the late Jacob and Sarah (Stauffer) Stauffer. On December 9, 1975, she married Luke Martin, who survives. Anna was a homemaker. Surviving in addition to her husband, Luke, are 5 children,...

May 31, 2022

Mary Joyce Day, 90, of Lewisburg entered into rest at 2:10 pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the home of her daughter Diane Reichley of Winfield. Born on February 3, 1932 in Turbotville, a daughter of the late Clarence "Pete" William and Alice Margaret (Berge) Gessner. She was married to Harold Eugene Day, who preceded her in death. SHe...

May 30, 2022

Madeline C. Emery, 94, of New Columbia entered into rest on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village. Born on September 8, 1927 in Milton, a daughter of the late Arthur Mason and Mary (Hannefin) Clark. Interment will be private in Harmony Cemetery, Milton, PA.

May 23, 2022

Todd Matthew Brouse, 45, of Middleburg entered into rest on Monday, May 23, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family. Born on February 27, 1977 in Danville, the son of Ralph (Bill) and Mary (Stauffer) Brouse of Kratzerville. On June 12, 2013, he married the former Trishia Marie Moyer, who survives. He was a graduate of Selinsgrove High School class...

May 22, 2022

Herman Guy Reichley, 97, of Winfield entered into rest on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at his residence. Born on March 31, 1925 in Winfield, the son of the late Luther Reichley and Mazie (Herman) Reichley. On May 15, 1948 in Kratzerville he married the former Vernetta Mae Benfer, who preceded him in death on March 22, 2017. He was a...

May 13, 2022

Annelies E. Gray, 97, of Lewisburg entered into rest on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital. Born on October 22, 1924 in Dresden, Germany, a daughter of the late Walter H. Kratz and Marianne (Guenther) Kratz. Annelies escaped the firebombing of Dresden Germany during World War II on Feb 13th and 14th of 1945. Following the war she...

May 12, 2022

Martha N. (Leinbach) Oberholtzer, 90, of Millmont, entered into rest at 6:30 am on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at her residence. She was born July 4, 1931 in Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster County, a daughter of the late Clement B. and Annie (Newswanger) Leinbach. On Dec. 25, 1952, in Bowmansville, she married Ivan W. Oberholtzer who preceded her in death on...

May 7, 2022

Lydia Ann Brubaker, 64, of Port Trevorton entered into rest on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center after a battle with cancer. She was born on September 19, 1957 in Lancaster County, a daughter of the late David Stauffer and Lydia (Martin) Stauffer. On May 12, 1979, she married John A. Brubaker, who survives. She was a member...

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...