Obituaries

Jul 15, 2023

Mary Ann Martin, 73, of Mifflinburg went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at her residence surrounded by family. Born on December 13,1949 in Lancaster, PA, a daughter of the late John B. Ranck Jr and Cora Gertrude (Shirk) Ranck. On May 2, 1970 in New Holland she married Alvin Ronald Martin, who survives. She was...

Jul 15, 2023

Doris Zimmerman Hoover, 15, of Mifflinburg passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at her residence after having dealt with epileptic seizures for 14 years. She has now gone to bloom in heaven, singing with the angels over on the golden strand. Born on April 17, 2008 in Mifflinburg, a daughter of Allen Z. Hoover, Jr and Sylvia Zimmerman...

Jul 11, 2023

Betty Lou Boop Hess, 93 of Millmont entered into eternal rest in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday morning, July 11, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital surrounded by her family.

Born on April 24, 1930 in Lewis Township, Union County, and a daughter of the late Earl Boop and Anna Catherine (Noll)...

Jul 9, 2023

Barbara Anne (Reish) Spangler, 80, of Winfield, entered into rest on July 9, 2023, at Evangelical Community Hospital, surrounded by family. Born on October 27, 1942, at the Mary M. Packer Hospital, Sunbury, PA, a daughter of the late George Elmer Reish and Julia Agnes (Wohlhieter) Reish of Lewisburg, PA. She attended Lewisburg School District, graduating from the Lewisburg High...

Jul 7, 2023

Judith D. Wise, 72, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born on November 6, 1950 in Sunbury, a daughter of the late William A. and Carrie B. (Loudenslager) Swartz. On December 5, 1971 she married Michael W. Wise, who survives. She was a graduate of Lewisburg High School Class of 1969....

Jul 6, 2023

Danielle Elizabeth Murphy, 37, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest Thursday, July 6, 2023, at her residence. She was born Jan. 2, 1986, in Danville, a daughter of Shari L. (Vanatta) Murphy of Mifflinburg and the late Franklin J. Murphy. Danielle was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School class of 2005 and McCann School of Business and Technology with an associates...

Jul 5, 2023

Earl W. "Butch" Tyson, 79, of Mifflinburg, went to be with his Lord and Saviour surrounded by all his family on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at home. He was born Dec. 29, 1943, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Earl K. and June Betty (Bilger) Tyson. On Aug. 25, 1961, in West Milton, he married the former Donna L....

Jun 29, 2023

Richard Allen Hunt, 71, of 182 Sunset Drive, Mifflinburg entered into rest on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital. Born on March 29, 1952 in Sunbury, a son of the late Roy Bostian and Kloma H. (Mull) Hunt. On August 25, 1974 in Sunbury he married the former Diane L. Weller who survives. Richard was a graduate of...

Jun 26, 2023

Joseph A. Hock Jr., 60, of Mifflinburg entered into rest Sunday June 25, 2023 at his residence. Born on October 23, 1962, in Patterson, NJ, he was a son of the late Joseph Anthony and Jean Constance (Richmond) Hock. Joe served in the United States Coast Guard. He was also a member of the Union County Sportsmen's club Surviving are...

Jun 22, 2023

Donald P. "Bud" Wirth, 57, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Rolling Hills Manor. Born on November 24, 1965 in Lewisburg, the son of Donald E. and Helen Ruth (Sheesley) Wirth of Hartleton. He was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School class of 1983. Bud had worked at Yorktowne, Mifflinburg, as well as several other...

Jun 12, 2023

Richard Robert "Dick" Erdley, 86, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on Monday, June 12, 2023 at his residence surrounded by family. Born on May 9, 1937 in Mifflinburg, the son of the late Robert Roy and Rebecca Merton (Bowersox) Erdley. On November 22, 1958 in Elkton, MD he married the former Gail R. Watson, who survives. He was a...

Jun 11, 2023

Helen Jean (Weaver) Troup, 93 of 84 Walnut in Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Sunday, June 11,2023 at her residence. She was born April 9, 1930 in (Mifflinburg) daughter of the late Elmer and Marion (Haines) Weaver of Mifflinburg. On June 28, 1950 she married the late Marlin 'Speed' Troup of Mifflinburg. She was employed at Huntington Throwing Mills for...

Jun 6, 2023

Mary Etta (Swartz) Wise, 67, of Mifflinburg entered into earthly rest and new life at 1:20 pm on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at ManorCare Health Services in Sunbury. Mary was the fourth child, but first daughter, born to the late Weldon E. and Betty (Moore) Swartz, coming into the world on July 24, 1955 in Lewisburg. She attended Buffalo Crossroads...

Jun 6, 2023

Bret Michael "Mikey" Umbel, 44, of Mifflinburg entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital. His parents were by his side while he peacefully left this world. He will now spend eternity doing all the things that he could never do in his life on this earth. Born on November 3, 1978 in...

May 31, 2023

Dolores A. Mayer, 89, of Millmont entered into rest on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Manor at Penn Village, Selinsgrove. She was born on August 12, 1933 in MIfflinburg, a daughter of the late Herbert Wirth and Alda (Badger) Wirth. On January 26, 1957 in Mifflinburg, she married Robert D. Mayer, who survives. Dolores was a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting,...

May 21, 2023

William R. Neitz Jr, 68, of Winfield, entered into rest on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at The Gatehouse Hospice, Williamsport. Born on June 14, 1954 in Sunbury, the son of the late William R. and Martha (McGlinn) Neitz. On August 29, 1976, In Lewisburg he married the former Morita J. Hauck, who survives. He was a graduate of Shikellamy...

May 12, 2023

Gregory Allen Hoover, 69, of Mifflinburg PA, passed away at home on May 12, 2023, surrounded by family. He was at peace, valiantly facing glioblastoma with equal parts humor and courage. Born on December 15, 1953, the son of the late Owen Chester and Helen Faye (Rowe) Hoover, Greg grew up in Elizabethville, PA. He was the eldest of...

Apr 29, 2023

Guy W. Fairchild, 79, of Winfield entered into rest on April 29, 2023 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland. Born on July 15, 1943 in Sunbury, a son of the late Guy W. and Mary Ellen (Nesbit) Fairchild. On May 5, 1972 in Riverside he married the former Katherine G. Gianferante, who survives. Guy was a graduate of Lewisburg High School class...

Apr 21, 2023

.Charles Franklin Tennis, 66, of Lewisburg entered into rest on Friday, April 21, 2023 at his residence Born on October 1, 1956 in Williamsport, a son of the late Frank Tennis and Beverly Juanita Tennis. On December 28, 2005, he married the former Jennifer L. Graham, who survives Chuck was a graduate of Williamsport High School and the Pennsylvania College...

Apr 20, 2023

Mary Alice Deihl, 87, of Mifflinburg entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital. Born on January 7, 1936, in Sewickley, PA, she was the only daughter of the late Ernest and Catherine (Irwin) Knouse. She was married in Lewisburg on September 15,1956 to Robert M. Deihl, who preceded her in death. Mary Alice graduated...