Obituaries

Sep 25, 2023

Richard R. "Dick" Ruhl, 81, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on Monday, September 25, 2023 at his residence surrounded by family.

Born on October 13, 1941 in Swengel, the son of the late Robert G. and Freida U. (Catherman) Ruhl. On August 17, 1987 he married the former Jane Lohr, who survives.

 He was a graduate of Mifflinburg High...

Sep 24, 2023

John Willard Pontius, 75, of Middleburg entered into rest on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born on August 7, 1948 in Lewisburg, the son of the late Willard Pontius and Geraldine (Derr) Libby.

John was a graduate of Mifflinburg High School class of 1967.

He was a standout wrestler and one year made...

Sep 22, 2023

Daniel C. Fogle, 81, of Watsontown entered into rest on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Watsontown Health and Rehabilitation.

Born on September 24, 1941 in Baltimore, the son of the late Earl Fogle and Viola ( Novak) Fogle.

Dan worked for Blair Electrical in Bellwood as a union electrician.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, boating, gun collectoring,...

Sep 18, 2023

Bertha M. Jenkins, 85, of Sunbury entered into rest on Monday, September 18, 2023 at Sunbury Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born on July 13, 1938 in Liverpool, a daughter of the late Lloyd Spicher and Anna Mae (Herrold) Spicher.

Surviving are four children and their spouses, Carol and Terry Kinney of Mohrsville PA, Donna and Joseph Maneval of Selinsgrove, Tina and...

Aug 22, 2023

Dorothy Joanne Pietkiewicz, 89, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Riverwoods, Lewisburg. She was born on June 18, 1934 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Rev. Joseph R. and Almeta B. (Stettler) Stoudt. On April 30, 1960 in Shenandoah, Pa she married the late Henry Joseph Pietkiewicz, who passed away on December 1, 1978....

Aug 21, 2023

Donna M. Beers, 84, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital. Born on February 2, 1939 in Lewistown, a daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Miller) Beaver. On April 15, 1980 she married Barry B. Beers, who survives. Surviving in addition to her loving husband, Barry, is one daughter, Brenda Bittner of...

Aug 10, 2023

Betty J. Houtz, 80, of Milton entered into rest on Wednesday, August 10, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center. Born on September 18, 1942 in Beavertown, a daughter of the late McClain M. and Dessie M. (Romig) Walter. On June 22, 1957, she married Richard R. Houtz who passed away on Sept 22, 2012. Betty worked at Zenith in Watsontown and...

Aug 8, 2023

Sandra Jean Foust, 80, of New Berlin entered into rest on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at her residence. Born on December 6, 1942 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late George and Betty (Bostian) Wise. On June 7, 1987 she married George L. Foust, who survives. Sandra was a graduate of Lewisburg High School and the Danville Area School District...

Aug 1, 2023

David William Bingaman, 79, of Mifflinburg entered into rest on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center. Born on August 31, 1943 in Juanita County, PA, a son of the late Clarence Zimmerman and Doris Jean Allenman. On August 10, 2002 in Mifflinburg he married the former Patricia Shreck, who survives. David worked as a truck driver for many...

Jul 30, 2023

Terry L. Marks, 70, of Lewisburg entered into rest on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at her residence. She was born on June 6, 1953, a daughter of the late Daniel Jr and Ruth (Sampsell) Derr. On April 20, 1975 she married Butch Marks who passed away on Feb 10, 2014. She was a graduate of Shikellamy High School class...

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...