Mifflinburg, PA Obituaries

Nancy Johnson

Nov 3, 2018

Nancy Elaine Johnson, 76, of 4724 Furnace Rd., Lewisburg, since 1971, entered into rest at 9:42 a.m., Saturday, November 3, 2018, at her home.

She was born October 4, 1942, in Oceola Mills, a daughter of the late Charles William and Elaine (Kephart) Irwin.  On October 7, 1961, in New Jersey, she married Eugene H. Johnson, who...

Tony Bennett

Oct 31, 2018

Tony A. Bennett, 64, of 510 Main Street, Hartleton, entered into rest at 3:20 p.m., Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at his current residence.

He was born May 13, 1954, in Lewisburg, son of Norma J. “Pat” (Sheesley) Bennett of Hartleton, and the late Ambrose B. Bennett.  On August 7, 1976, he married the former Kathy L. Walter, who preceded him in death on January 15,...

Jameson "Jamie" Sauers

Oct 20, 2018

Jameson “Jamie” Lee Sauers, or lovingly known as “Coach”, 65, of 135 Johnstown Rd., Mifflinburg, crossed over into the spiritual realm Saturday, October 20, 2018, at home. He leaves behind a legacy that no one can compare.

He was born May 13, 1953, in Lewisburg, a son of the late John W. and Jeanne L. (Spangler) Sauers....

Victor Leuthner

Oct 19, 2018

MIFFLINBURG – Victor “Vic” Joseph Leuthner, 75, formerly of 969 Shively Road, Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 11:45 am, Friday, October 19, 2018 at Evangelical Community Hospital, where he was a patient in the ICU.

He was born January 13, 1943, in Mount Carmel, a son of the late Leo and Margaret (Axman) Leuthner, and spent most...

Clayton "Clay" Gessner

Oct 17, 2018

Clayton Bradley Gessner, 35, of 50 Maple St. Mifflinburg, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, after an arduous and courageous battle with lung disease and lung cancer.   He was born August 12, 1983, in Lewisburg to the late Terry Gessner and Traci Musser of Mifflinburg.

He was a 2002 graduate...

Raymond Galer

Oct 17, 2018

Raymond Arthur Galer, 91, of 200 Center St., Middleburg, entered into rest at 10:43 p.m., Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at his home.

He was born June 30, 1927, in Mifflinburg, a son of the late Arthur and Margaret (Keister) Galer. On December 17, 1949, he married the former Doris Zimmerman, who survives.

Raymond attended Mifflinburg...

Marian Snyder

Oct 1, 2018

Marian R. Snyder, 93, of Millmont, formerly of Maple Shade, New Jersey, entered into rest at 1:55 p.m., Monday, October 1, 2018, at Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont.

She was born June 12, 1925, in Herndon, a daughter of the late Frank and Eva (Derck) Doone. On July 18, 1942, she married Ray C. Snyder, who preceded her...

Betty Erb

Sep 28, 2018

Betty Arlean Erb, 82, of 229 Erb Lane, Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 1:50 p.m., Friday, September 28, 2018, at UPMC Susquehanna, Muncy.

She was born August 20, 1941, in Mifflinburg, a daughter of the late John Ross and Beulah Mae (Hanselman) Mabus.

Betty was employed at Chef Boyardee, Milton, for 40 years.

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Kenneth Hassenplug, Jr.

Sep 26, 2018

Kenneth E. Hassenplug, Jr., 66, of 530 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 1:36 p.m., Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at his home.

Funeral services will be private.

Hunter Brown

Sep 26, 2018

Hunter G. Brown, 82, of 1433 Red Ridge Rd., Lewisburg, for the past 11 years, passed away peacefully at 8:50 p.m., Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at his home, after fighting the IPF disease for the past two years.

He was born June 13, 1936, in New York City, a son of the late Graham T. and Elizabeth...

Bennett "Ben" Willeford, Jr.

Sep 22, 2018

Bennett “Ben” Rufus Willeford, Jr., 96, formerly of 75 Maplewood Drive, Lewisburg, entered into rest Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Riverwoods, Lewisburg.

He was born October 28, 1921, in Greenville, South Carolina, the only son of Bennett R., Sr. and Elizabeth Thomson Willeford.  Ben’s twin sisters died shortly after birth and he never knew them.

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Kenneth Hubler, Sr.

Sep 16, 2018

Kenneth E. Hubler, Sr., 73, of Sunbury, entered into rest at 6:13 a.m., Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont.

He was born March 3, 1945, in Lewistown, a son of the late Della Hubler.

Kenneth was employed as a mechanic and truck driver.

Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth...

Arlene Workman

Sep 15, 2018

Arlene Mae Workman, 89, of 6250 Old Turnpike Rd., Lewisburg, since 1973, entered into rest at 6:58 a.m., Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Riverwoods, Lewisburg. She was born March 5, 1929, in New Berlin, a daughter of the late Ralph and Myrtle (Blett) Stimmel.  She was married to George L. Workman, Jr., who survives. Arlene attended the God’s Missionary...

Emily Snyder

Sep 10, 2018

Emily Mae Snyder, 101, of 2050 Lincoln Chapel Rd., Millmont, since 1946, entered into rest at 12:25 p.m., Monday, September 10, 2018, at Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont. She was born June 9, 1917, in Milton, a daughter of the late William and Clara (Leeder) Hulsizer.  On May 6, 1934, she married William D. Snyder, who preceded her in death...

Frances Dreese

Sep 4, 2018

We are saddened to share that for Frances “Sis” Dreese, the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and her work on earth is done. Born December 27, 1926 in Laurelton, Pennsylvania to Luther and Naomi (Tharp) Weidensaul.  She lived a life of love for people and animals from the very start.  She married Charles...

Nathan Jones

Aug 18, 2018

Nathan William Jones, 39, of 108 Market St., Mifflinburg, entered into rest Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born July 20, 1979, in Lewisburg, a son of E. Jean Jones, of Mifflinburg.

Nathan attended Mifflinburg High School.

He was employed at Mifflinburg Lumber for over 10 years

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Jane Solomon

Aug 17, 2018

Jane Louise Solomon, 88, of New Berlin, entered into rest at 12:35 a.m., on August 17, 2018, at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

She was born November 16, 1929, in New Berlin, a daughter of the late George and Myrtle (Geise) Wetzel.  On September 23, 1950, in New Berlin, she married Donald O. Solomon, who preceded her...

James "Jim" Hackenburg

Aug 17, 2018

James “Jim” Allen Hackenburg, 75, of Mifflinburg, was born in Lewistown, on November 24, 1942, to George and Anna (Gearhart) Hackenberg.  He spent an idyllic childhood in Lewistown, thanks largely to his loving parents, and at least partially to the simpler life of the 1940’s and early 1950’s.  In the late 1950’s, his family moved to RD#1 Middleburg (Port...

Bonnie Chappell-Liddington

Aug 16, 2018

Bonnie Jean (Chappell) Liddington, 52, of 55 Troxelville Road, Middleburg, entered into rest at 7:38 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 10, 1965, in Norwich, Conn., a daughter of Patricia (Reeder) Chappell of Watsontown and the late Charles E. Chappell Sr.

Bonnie was employed by Weis Markets working...

Lee Moore

Aug 16, 2018

Lee Moore – Manhattan, New York Feb. 19, 1929 -Aug. 16, 2018

Lee Moore, a true gentleman of the theater whose distinctive deep voice and commanding demeanor made him a constant and familiar presence on stage, screen, radio and television since the 1950's, died on Aug. 16, 2018, in Manhattan. He was 89 years old and had...