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Cynthia Ann Cooper

Cynthia Ann Cooper

Nov 13, 2024

Cynthia Ann Cooper, 79, of Milton, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Milton Nursing Home and Rehabilitation.

She was born in Lewisburg on January 29, 1945, the daughter of the late Benton R. Derr and Elaine (Gutelius) Derr. On January 6, 1966, she married William Edward Cooper, who preceded her in death.

She was a graduate of Lewisburg High...

Sheryl Rose O'Rouke

Sheryl Rose O'Rouke

Nov 7, 2024

Sheryl R. O’Rourke, 73, of Lewisburg entered into rest on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at her residence.

Born on December 19, 1950 in Wichita, Kansas, a daughter of the late Gaylon and Viola Royer. On August 14, 1993, she married William O’Rourke, who survives. Together, they shared 31 years of marriage.

She was a graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School Class of...

Terri L. Bitting

Terri L. Bitting

Nov 5, 2024

Terri L. Bitting, 65, of Mifflinburg entered into rest at 6:09 pm on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center.

Born on October 5, 1959 in Sunbury, a daughter of the late Raymond Bitting and Norma M. (VanHorn) Bitting. On February 14, 2019, she married Andrea J. Klinger, who survives. Together, they shared 37 years of memories.

She was a graduate...

John R. Schrey

John R. Schrey

Nov 4, 2024

John Robert Schrey, 71, of Port Trevorton entered into rest on Monday, November 4, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family.

Born on February 14, 1953 in Sunbury, PA a son of the late Robert Walter and Faith Louanda (Stahl) Schrey. On March 22, 1975 at Bethel Mennonite Church he married the former Esther Lois Weaver, who survives.

John was engaged in...

Dale P. Kline

Dale P. Kline

Nov 2, 2024

In Loving Memory of Dale Palmer KlineIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dale Palmer Kline, a devotedfather, loving husband, and cherished friend. Dale passed away peacefully at hisbeloved home and farm on November 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love,laughter, and countless cherished memories.Born on October 26, 1953, Dale was the cherished son of...

Mark M. Kurtz

Mark M. Kurtz

Oct 11, 2024

Mark M. Kurtz, 67, of Mifflinburg entered into rest at 12:50 pm on Friday, October 11, 2024 at his residence.

Born on May 2, 1957 in Reading, PA, a son of the late Norman and Anna O. (Martin) Kurtz. On May 20, 1978, he married the former Darlene Zimmerman Weaver, who survives.

Mark was a lifelong dairy and grain farmer.

He was a...

Chad B. Martin

Chad B. Martin

Oct 11, 2024

Chad B. Martin, 26, of Port Trevorton died from injuries on a construction site on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Born on February 2, 1998 in Port Trevorton, a son Ronald and Lillian Martin, who survive.  On August 27, 2020 he married Shania K. Martin, who survives.

He was a member of Snyder County Conference Old Order Mennonite Church.

In addition to his wife...

Doracs Weaver Herr

Doracs Weaver Herr

Oct 8, 2024

Dorcas Weaver Herr, 90, of Adams, New York and formerly of Aaronsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the home of her daughter.

Born on February 4, 1934 in Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Jacob S. and Margaret (Hursh) Weaver.  On October 10, 1953, she married J. Donald Herr at the New Danville Mennonite Meetinghouse....

Donald George Geigley

Donald George Geigley

Oct 6, 2024

Donald G. Geigley, 83, of Beavertown, entered into rest on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital.

Born on January 29, 1941 in Gettysburg, a son of the late Roy M. and Gladys (Martin) Geigley. On December 17, 1960 in Hampton, PA he married the former Esther M. Sensenig, who survives.

Donald attended Troxelville Mennonite Church.

Donald was a farmer. He thoroughly...

Deloris A. Wallace

Deloris A. Wallace

Oct 5, 2024

Deloris Ashcroft Wallace, 95, passed away on October 5, 2024 at the Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village in Lewisburg, PA. Dee was born in Sykesville, PA on December 21, 1928, the daughter of James Ashcroft and Vada Rupert Ashcroft. She graduated from Sykesville High School in 1946 and Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA in 1950, the first in her family to...

Thomas Hardy Collard III

Thomas Hardy Collard III

Oct 5, 2024

Thomas Hardy Collard, III, beloved husband, father, sibling andfriend, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2024, at the age of 70.

Born on October 2, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, to the late Tom Jr.and Lois Collard, Tom spent a vibrant childhood surrounded by thewarmth of his siblings, cousins and friends until he moved to thecentral Austin area as a young...

Jeffrey Richard Holmes

Jeffrey Richard Holmes

Sep 24, 2024

Jeffrey Richard Holmes, 69, of Lewisburg entered into rest on September 24, 2024 at his residence.

Born on September 22, 1955 in Jamestown, NY, the son of the late John Holmes and Diane (Carlson) Holmes. On October 24, 2009 he married Janice (Josephson) Holmes, who survives. Together, they shared 25 years of memories.

He was a graduate of Jamestown High School.

Jeff served...

Hudson Rager Jr

Hudson Rager Jr

Sep 18, 2024

Hudson F. "Jake" Rager, Jr, 56, of Middleburg entered into rest on September 18, 2024 at his residence.

Born on August 21, 1968 in Lewisburg, the son of the late Hudson F. Rager, Sr and Charlotte L. (Mench) Rager of Florida. He married Erin K. (Johnson) Rager who survives.

Jake worked as an owning and operator over the road truck driver for...

Barry B. Beers

Barry B. Beers

Sep 12, 2024

Barry B. Beers, 79, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on September 12, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center.

Born on August 23, 1945 in Lewistown, the son of the late George Henry Beers and Dorothy (Graham) Beers of Mifflintown. On April 15, 1980 he married Donna Beaver, who passed away on August 21, 2023.

Barry proudly served in the Navy on the USS...

Benjamin Daniel Heimbach

Benjamin Daniel Heimbach

Sep 8, 2024

Benjamin Daniel Heimbach, 69, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his residence.

Born on January 24, 1955 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Richard E. Heimbach and Mary Yvonne (Fritz) Heimbach.

He attended Mifflinburg Area Schools.

Ben worked and retired from Yorktowne Kitchens, Mifflinburg

He enjoyed hunting, and was an antique car enthusiast.

Surviving are two sons and daughter-in-law,...

Glen E. Houpt

Glen E. Houpt

Aug 31, 2024

Glen E. Houpt entered into rest at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital on August 31, 2024 at 8:35pm, at the age of 94.

He was born December 11, 1929 in Somerset, PA, son of the late Ward Houpt and Margaret (Houpt) Crist. On November 26, 1949, he married the love of his life, Kathryn L. (Hannah) Houpt, who preceded him in death...

Scott L. Raup Sr.

Scott L. Raup Sr.

Aug 27, 2024

Scott L. Raup, Sr, 54, of Millmont unexpectedly entered into rest at 2:28 am on August 27, 2024 at his residence.

Born on January 11, 1970 in Lewisburg, son of the late Paul Raup Sr and Willie (McMullin) Raup. On June 16, 1993, in Milton he married the former Jennifer Jo Trowbridge who survives.

Scott retired from the Selinsgrove Center where he...

Aden Z. Weaver

Aden Z. Weaver

Aug 23, 2024

Aden Z. Weaver, 80, of Lewisburg entered into rest on Friday, August 23, 2024 at his residence.

Born on June 28, 1944 in Terre Hill, a son of the late Titus and Lydia (Zimmerman) Weaver. On December 16, 1971, he married the former Irene H. Burkholder, who survives.

Aden retired from dairy farming.

He was a member of the Vicksburg Old Order Mennonite...

Carol L. Metzger

Carol L. Metzger

Aug 18, 2024

Carol L. (Salem) Metzger, 75, of Lewisburg entered into rest on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center.

Born on August 22, 1948 in Johnstown, the daughter of the late William Salem and Edith Salem. On April 20, 1990 , she married (the former) Samuel Metzger, who passed away on June 19,2005. Together, they shared years of memories.

Carol was a...

Susan Mary Comeau

Susan Mary Comeau

Aug 15, 2024

Susan Mary Comeau, 65, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on, Thursday, August 15, 2024 at her residence.

Born on March 16, 1959 in Black Harbor, New Brunswick, Canada, a daughter of the late Aurele Comeau and Muriel (Savoie) Comeau.

Susan retired from the Lewisburg Walmart after 25 years.

Susan enjoyed sewing and making crafts.

Surviving are three grandchildern, Colton Pires, Willa Pires, Otto Pires,...

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