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Mifflinburg, PA Obituaries
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Larry E. Fry
Feb 20, 2024
Larry E. Fry, 82, of Middleburg, passed away at home Tuesday February 20, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born April 4, 1941, in York County, a son of the late Frank and Marguerite (McClain) Fry. On July 3, 1970, he married the former Carol Poese, who survives. Together they celebrated 53 years.
Larry was born into farming...
Michael W. Benner
Feb 17, 2024
Michael W. “Mike” Benner, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the age of 62.
He was born on October 7, 1961, in Lewisburg, the eldest son of the late Wayne D. and Bobbye G. (Griswold) Benner, of Millmont.
Mike resided most recently in the Milton area, but was a lifelong “west-ender” from Union County.
He graduated from Mifflinburg Area High...
Geneva A. Chambers
Feb 17, 2024
Geneva Arlene Chambers, 94, formerly of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 5:43 p.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Riverwoods, Lewisburg, where she resided since 2007.
She was born August 11, 1929, in Mifflinburg, a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Lillie Agnes (Stetler) Troup. On September 25, 1946, she married Benjamin Caldwell Chambers, Jr., who preceded her in death December...
I. John Benfer
Feb 16, 2024
Ira John Benfer, 92, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 8:40 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2024, at Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont.
He was born May 20, 1931, in Winfield, a son of the late Ira Paul and Esther (Renninger) Benfer. On July 10, 1971, he married the former Helen Shuck, who survives.
John attended Vicksburg schools.
He was a member of the...
Kim M. Acy
Feb 12, 2024
Kim Marie Keefer Acy, 62, of Shenandoah, entered peacefully into rest at 2:05 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown.
She was born August 8, 1961, in Lewisburg, on the wedding anniversary of her parents, Jeanne M. (Wagner) Keefer of New Berlin, and the late Wallace “Wally” L. Keefer, Sr.
Kim was a graduate of Lewisburg High School, and...
Clyde A. Chappell
Feb 8, 2024
Clyde A. Chappell, 78, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest Thursday, February 8, 2024, at home.
He was born April 17, 1945, in Buffalo Township, a son of the late Andrew Blane and Helen Mae (Walker) Chappell. On June 27, 1964, he married the former Sharon I. Derr, who preceded him in death July 20, 2010.
Clyde attended Mifflinburg High School.
He was a...
Mary Ellen Wagner
Feb 7, 2024
Mary Ellen Wagner, 67, of Catawissa, formerly of Millmont, entered into rest Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Geisinger, Danville.
She was born January 18, 1957 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late William R. Sr. and Mary Ellen (Kline) Attinger. On May 25, 1985, she married Steven A. Wagner, who preceded her in death February 8, 2018.
Mary was a graduate of...
Hope L. Stehr
Feb 1, 2024
Hope L. Stehr, 74, of Northumberland, formerly of Pitman, went home peacefully to her Lord and Savior at 11:07 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Nottingham Village.
She was born February 14, 1949, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Edward Q. and Lydia A. (Willier) Stehr.
Hope was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School, and Lock Haven University.
She taught Physical...
Walter C. Katherman, Sr.
Jan 20, 2024
Walter C. Katherman, Sr., 92, of 103 Walnut St., Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 2:29 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024, at his home.
He was born September 6, 1931, in Glen Iron, a son of the late Charles and Margaret (Case) Katherman. On September 16, 1954, he married the former Jean A. Roat, who preceded him in death November 11, 2023.
Walter...
Jacklyn L. Wallace
Jan 19, 2024
Jacklyn “Jackie” L. Wallace was 67 years young, on January 19th, 2024, when she was skyrocketed straight to the golden gates to be immediately greeted by Malachi and Dakota, her two loving german shepherd’s.
She is the daughter of John & Gloria Johnson of Mifflinburg. Jackie came into this world on June 4, 1956, a little backwards and she continued to...
Shirley M. Shiffer
Jan 18, 2024
Shirley Marie Shiffer, 82, of Milton, entered into rest at 4:26 a.m., Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
She was born March 3, 1941, in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late William H. and Marion Ellen (Long) Shiffer.
Funeral services will be private.
Funeral arrangements are by Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Road., Mifflinburg.
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Florence V. Hogentogler
Jan 16, 2024
Florence Viola Hogentogler, 88, of Winfield, entered into rest at 3:48 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at her home.
She was born January 15, 1936, in Susquehanna, a daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian (DePoe) Barnes. On April 19, 1958, she married the love of her life, John Clayton Hartley, who preceded her in death June 1, 1973. She...
Jordan Dallas Zimmerman
Jan 15, 2024
Jordan Dallas Zimmerman, 31, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2024, in Lykens Township, Dauphin County, due to injuries sustained in a work accident.
He was born December 8, 1992, in Danville, a son of John and Jewell (Byler) Zimmerman of Turbotville. On May 28, 2022, he married the former Alisha B. Wenger, who survives.
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Matthew Denius
Jan 15, 2024
Matthew LaRue Denius, 68, of Middleburg, entered into rest at 9:10 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was born January 27, 1955, in Lewisburg, a son of Lila M. (Englehart) Denius of Lewisburg, and the late Mahlon K. Denius.
Matthew was a 1973 graduate of Mifflinburg High School.
He attended church at Buffalo Valley Church of the Brethren,...
Melvin "Mel" Swanger
Jan 8, 2024
Melvin "Mel" Swanger, 68, of Lewisburg, entered into rest at 5:15 a.m., Monday, January 8, 2024, at his home.
He was born October 12, 1955, in Lewisburg, a son of Beatrice (Raup) Swanger of Lewisburg and the late Harold Swanger. He graduated from Milton Area High School in 1973, where he played football and was a pole vaulter on the...
Russell Wynn Jr.
Jan 3, 2024
Russell “Russ” Leroy Wynn, Jr., 60, of Watsontown, entered into rest at 4:01 a.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his home.
He was born March 7, 1963, in Sunbury, a son of Russell L., Sr. and Donna (Hay) Wynn, of Sunbury. In August 2009, he met his soul mate Michael Haven and they were married on September 2, 2017.
Russ was...
Nelson P. Viola, Jr.
Dec 25, 2023
Nelson P. Viola, Jr., 90, of New Berlin, formerly of Connecticut, entered into rest Christmas morning, surrounded by his family.
He was born August 26, 1933, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, a son of the late Nelson Patrick Viola and Ruth (Ferris) Smith. In July 1957, he married the former Sharon Jane Whalley, who preceded him in death.
Nelson was a...
Thomas M. Perrin
Dec 23, 2023
Thomas M. Perrin, 72, of Hartleton, entered into rest at 10:55 a.m., Saturday, December 23, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
He was born December 18, 1951, in Danville, a son of the late Thomas Lee Jr. and Ruth E. (Rearick) Perrin. On September 13, 2003, he married the former Gwendolyn Geyer, who survives.
Tom was a 1969 graduate of...
Coleen E. Clark
Dec 22, 2023
Coleen Elizabeth Clark (nee Yocum), 69 of Minden, Nebraska went in the loving arms of Jesus on December 22, 2023.
Services were held on January 5, at Minden Evangelical Free Church, arrangements were under Craig Funeral Home, Minden. She was born September 18, 1954, in Williamsport, to John and Joan Yocum (nee Miller, now Emery).
Coleen was a 1972 graduate...
Marlin J. Lepley
Dec 19, 2023
Marlin J. Lepley, 89, of Lewisburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Milton Nursing & Rehabilitation.
Funeral services will be private.
Funeral arrangements are by Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg.
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