Obituaries

Lois Elizabeth Burrows, 100 of Danville, went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2025.

Lois was born on Oct. 9, 1924, in O'Fallon, Illinois, a daughter of the late James Frances and Florence (Meadows) Devlin.

Lois worked for a short time in a local silk mill, but the calling for her life was to be a homemaker....

Nancy M. Carl, 66, of Liberty Twp., Montour Co., passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at her home.
Born September 15, 1959 in Danville, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Helen I. (Hagenbuch) Styer. On July 14, 1979 she married Harry E. Carl and together they celebrated 46 years of marriage.
Nancy...

Donald W. "Chip" Carter, of Northumberland, was born Aug. 19, 1934, and was raised by his grandmother, Mabel Carter, of Mifflinburg.

He graduated from Mifflinburg High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He is survived by his wife, Sadie R. Carter, whom he married in 1975.

Chip worked at...

Carol R. Catlin, 84, of Kreamer, entered into the presence of her Lord and Saviour at her home, lovingly surrounded by her family on the evening of Jan. 7, 2026.
Carol was born in Oriental on Oct. 11, 1941. Carol graduated from Middleburg Joint High School in 1959 and married James P. Catlin III, on Oct. 20, 1963....

Holly was born Christmas Day in Harrisburg PA. The daughter of the late Thomas Alexander Hoover Sr and the late Christina Fay Carr. She is survived by two brothers, Thomas Hoover Jr and Nicholaus Hoover, both living in Oregon; husband Jacques Chiron and their son Samuel Chiron in France; and half-sister Kim Forth as...

Jeffery Paul Clark, 72, of 160 Mountain Road, Northumberland, passed away Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at his home with his wife and daughter by his side.

Jeff was born June 23, 1953, in Sunbury, to the late John E. and Helen L. Clark. He was married to Theresa Clark (Shultz) for more than 27 years, who survives.

He...

David Lamar Clough, 93 of Lewisburg, died July 8, 2025, at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village.
He was born Sept. 30, 1931, in Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pa., the son of Arthur and Ruth Clough. On Feb. 15, 1964, he married the former Elizabeth Welker, who is now deceased.
David was a graduate of Wiconisco High School...

Charles (Chuck) E. Confer died suddenly at home in Lewisburg on Oct. 3, 2025. He was 87 soon to be 88 on Nov. 25, 2025. Born in the old Evangelical Hospital, he was the son of Paul C. Confer and Margaret Tomlinson Confer. His wife of 45 years is Mary Lotspeich who survives.
Other survivors are sons Paul (Francine)...

Rodney J. Conner, 76, of Lewisburg, entered into rest on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Born on April 1, 1949, in Jackson, Mich., the son of the late Floyd L. and Evelyn B. (Kleinknight) Conner. On June 8, 1973, in Grand Rapids, Mich., he married the former Linda K....

Doris Ann Conrad, 78, of Wolverton Street, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Doris was born Aug. 19, 1946, in Sunbury, the youngest daughter of 14 children, to the late Wilbert and Susanna (Lenker) Conrad.

She was a 1964 graduate of Mahonoy Joint High School.

Doris worked...

Paul E Cook, 88, of Winfield, passed away Saturday March 8, 2025, at WellSpan Evangelical Hospital Lewisburg.
He was born March 19, 1936, in Youngwood, Pa.
Paul worked at Milton Shoe Factory for 30 years, and was a guard at Apex for five years.
He was always happy with a smile on his face.
He loved to sing, play...

MaryAnn Corcoran, 86, of Pine Street, Sunbury, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
MaryAnn was born Aug. 20, 1939, in Sunbury, a daughter of the late Edward William and Marguerite Irene (Burgess) Mackert. On Aug. 20, 1955, she married Larry Donald Corcoran who...

Lenna M. Coup, 98, formerly of rural New Columbia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at EverTrue Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.
Born December 16, 1927 in White Deer, she was a daughter of the late Alfred M. and Ada V. (Smith) Young. She was married to Raymond L. Coup Jr. for 37...

Gloria J. (Conrad) Cresswell, 83, of Milton, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
Born on Oct. 30, 1941, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Geraldine (Harron) Conrad. Gloria was a 1959 graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
Gloria and her husband, Gerry, both agreed they fell in...

Mary E. Crone, 80, of Rush Township, Danville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was born on Sept. 6, 1944, in Newberry, PA, the daughter of the late Clayton Cleveland and Mary Ellen (Altland) Lentz.

Mary attended Central High School in York, PA.

She was married to...

Jeanette Laura Culp, 87, of Selinsgrove, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at the WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital Emergency Room, Lewisburg. She was the wife of the late Harold Culp.
Jeanette was born at home in Middleburg on July 25, 1937, a daughter of the late Hiram Hackenburg and the...

Robert A. Dalius, 59, of Catawissa Avenue, Sunbury, passed away on Jan. 17, 2026, surrounded by the family and friends he loved, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, following a courageous and brief battle with cancer.
Robert was born on Nov. 20, 1966, in Danville, a son of William and Gloria (Hartley) Dalius....

Alfred C. Dauberman, age 88, of Middleburg, passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at his home.
He was born Aug. 13, 1937, at Beavertown, a son of the late John and Josephine (Knepp) Dauberman. Alfred was a farmer most of his life and he had also worked at Poloron Homes in Middleburg.
He loved anything related to...

Galen H. Deibler, 94, of Selinsgrove, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.
Born on May 31, 1931, in a bedroom above his grandparents' general store in Snydertown, Northumberland County, Galen was the son of the late Robert and Helen (Herb) Deibler.
Galen began...

Byron Eugene DeLong, Middleburg, passed away on Sept. 18, 2025.

He was born on Sept. 6, 1950, in Lewisburg. He grew up in Mifflinburg. He was the son of Ammon Franklin & Margaret DeLong.

His passing ends a marital union of nearly 48 years with his wife, Susan (Ulmer). Together, they were blessed with 3 boys:...

Kenneth Elwood Deppen, 90, of Elizabethville, passed away on December 19, 2025, at his home in Elizabethville. He was born in Killinger on May 15, 1935, a son of the late Effie and Charles Deppen. Kenneth was employed 18 years on the dairy farm, 9 years at Muskin Shoe Company and 44 years at Weis Market Warehouse....

Gregory Eugene Derk, 63, of Lewisburg, tragically and unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on May 29, 1962, in Lewisburg, the son of Ronald E. Derk of Lewisburg and the late Bonnie Lou (Klinger) Derk.
Greg was a graduate of the Lewisburg High School class of 1980 and went...

Hannah Marie (Drumheller) Derr, 98, went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2025.

She was well-loved by her children, grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She loved the color purple, looking for deer and playing board games. When she wasn't watching Murder She Wrote ("Jessica") or Columbo, she could be...

Pastor Richard L. "Dick" DeVett of Millmont, age 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 10, at home with his family.
He was born Feb. 25, 1943, in Danville, the son of the late Robert Lloyd DeVett and Evelyn Grace (Grove) DeVett of New Berlin. On May 29, 1971, he married the former Mary...

Frederick W. Dick, 71, of Selinsgrove passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at his home.
He was born Jan. 30, 1954, in Shamokin, a son of the late Allen E. Sr. and Gene M. (Snyder) Dick.
Frederick was a graduate of Shamokin High School.
He enjoyed basketball and football. He was an avid Indianapolis...

Gail D. Dillman, 90, of Selinsgrove, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family.

Born on Jan. 23, 1935, in McClure, Gail was a daughter of the late George and Esther (Knepp) Renninger.

Gail was a 1952 graduate of McClure High School and attended Sharon Lutheran...

Ronald F. Dittmer, 84, of rural Middleburg, passed away on Thursday, March 13, at his home.
He was born November 24, 1940, in Highland Park, Michigan, a son of the late Frederick and Marion (Schirmer) Dittmer.
He was married to the former Minerva Caceres, who survives.
Ronald was a career serviceman, serving 27...

Bettv J. Donachy, Milton, passed away at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Betty was born July 26, 1934, in Sunbury to her father, Fred F. Donachy, and mother, Helen E. (Trego) Donachy. Betty was a graduating member of Sunbury High School class of 1952. After graduation, Betty was...

Joseph J. Dozpat III, 77, of Danville, Pa., passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born June 12, 1947, in Bethlehem, Pa., the son of the late Joseph J., Jr. and Margaret M. Geld Dozpat.
Joe graduated from Liberty High School in 1965, and Lincoln Technical...

Audrey Darlene Dreese, 82, of Freeburg, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
She was born on June 29, 1943, to the late Elwood Dressler and Bertha (Shaffer) Dressler Walter.
Rob and Audrey purchased a farm in 1968 where they farmed and raised livestock. In the late 1970s, they built a butcher...

Thomas R. "Tom" Dressler, Sr., entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Stonebridge Health and Rehab Center in Duncannon.
Tom was born on July 21, 1947, in Thompsontown, a son of the late Gerald and Minnie (Frey) Dressler. On Jan. 18, 1969, he married Sharon (Glace) Dressler who preceded him in passing on...

Duranne R. "Dee" Drumheller, age 86, of Middleburg, passed away on Monday, Sept. 29, at The Manor at Penn Village in Selinsgrove.
She was born July 7, 1939, in Reading, a daughter of the late Harold W. and Emaline (Miller) Dry. In April 1976, she married Albert Drumheller, who survives. Her death breaks a union of...

Stanley Earl Dueck, affectionately known as Stan to his friends and loved ones, passed away on June 2, 2025, at his residence in South Bend, Ind. He was born on Sept. 8, 1958, in Dalmeny, Saskatchewan, Canada, to William and the late Alma (Doell) Dueck.

Stan was the beloved husband of Brenda (Ferster) Dueck, who...

Carrie May Duke (née Derk), age 78, passed away peacefully at home in Sunbury on July 16, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.
Carrie was born on August 31, 1946, to Arthur Derk and Hazel (Poff) Derk, both of whom preceded her in death.
She was married to, Florian E. Duke, for 56 years, and...

Janet Belle Dutrow, 93, of Mifflinburg, entered into eternal rest at 11:36 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at Brookdale Grayson View Senior Living Center, Selinsgrove.
She was born Jan. 12, 1933, in Centre Hall, a daughter of the late Blaine and Alta (Cummings) Leister. On June 20, 1953, in Centre Hall, she married...

Robert 'Bob' Eberly, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at his home in Naples, Florida.
Bob was born on March 4, 1945, in York, PA. He was the son of Robert W. Eberly and Dolores F. (Oberdick) Kauffman.
He is survived by his half-brother, David R. Kauffman (Rachel) of Idaho, his sister,...

Wanda L. Edmiston, 80, McClure
Wanda L. Edmiston, 80, of McClure passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Embassy of Hearthside, State College.
She was born April 22, 1945 in Bannerville, a daughter of the late Elmer and Margie Romig and Eugene C. and Margie E. (Rager) Wright. On May 19, 1962 she...

Harvey Edwards, 69, of Selinsgrove, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his residence.
Born on January 18, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York, he was a son to the late Amos and Helen (Sneed) Edwards.
Following high school, Harvey earned his Bachelor's Degree from Bucknell University and his Master's...

Jude Elijah Elion, born on February 2,1971, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, died on December 9, 2025, at the Geisinger ICU after a nobly fought extended illness. He is survived by parents Bob and Sandy Elion, stepfather Carl Milofsky, sister Nina Elion, stepsister Tessa McLure, brother Dante Miele-Elion, and...

Judy Irene (Reitz) Elsasser, 83, of Mount Pleasant Mills, entered eternal rest on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at Brookdale Graysonview, Selinsgrove, with her loving family by her side.
Judy was born on Oct. 31, 1942, in Sunbury, a daughter of the late James and Florence (Wintersteen) Reitz. On June 7, 1980, she married...

Clarence G. Engle, 78, of New Columbia, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. He was the husband of Sharon (Leon) Engle with whom he celebrated 25 years of marriage on December 16, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, January 29,...

Russell Leroy "Rusty" Entz, Jr., 82, of Selinsgrove, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Sunbury Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on April 2, 1943, in Jersey Shore, Pa., Rusty was a son to the late Russell and Pearl (Wilson) Entz.
A proud veteran who served honorably in the United...

Aimee M. Erdley, 85, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 2:05 a.m., Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
She was born Feb. 24, 1940, in Mifflinburg, a daughter of the late Ralph W. and Mary Alice (Sholly) Noll. On March 30, 1961, in Mifflinburg, she married Robert L. Erdley,...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Eric Erickson, who passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, at the age of 65.
Eric was a devoted and loving father, survived by his parents, brother, two sisters, and his children — Jason, Lindsey, Jackson and Jasmine — who were the center of his world. He...

Patricia L. Fahnestock, 91, Selinsgrove
Patricia L. Fahnestock, 91, of Selinsgrove passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Brookdale Grayson View, Selinsgrove with her loving family by her side.
She was born August 6, 1933, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Miles D. and Clara E. (Hikes) Hughes. On May 22,...

Jason M. Falso, 50 of Edison Heights Road, Sunbury, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Jason was born July 28, 1974, in Syracuse, N.Y., a son of Cynthia Howe of Sugarloaf and the late George J. Falso.
He was a 1992 graduate of Shikellamy High School. He then spent two...

In fair Kyle, TX, where we lay our scene, Marsha E. Faulkner, a soul of boundless spirit and wit, hath made her final curtsey on the stage of life on the twenty-ninth of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-five. She, a cherished daughter of Danville, PA, first greeted the world on the...

Timothy J. Faust, 67, of Middleburg, died Thursday, July 17, 2025 at WellSpan York Hospital with his family by his side.

He was born in Chambersburg on February 19, 1958 and was the son of the late David R. Faust, Jr. and Kathleen J. "Katie" (Kessinger) Faust who survives of Winfield.

On October 9, 1982, Tim...

Jack E. Felix, 82, of Langhorne, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Oxford Enhanced Senior Living, Langhorne.

He was born Feb. 16, 1943, in Sunbury, a son of the late Walter R. Sr. and Mildred (Kniss) Felix. Jack was married to the former Carol D. Wentzel who preceded him in death on Aug. 26, 2023.

Jack...

Earl Wilmer Ferster, 92, of Selinsgrove went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Brookdale Grayson View, Selinsgrove. On April 9, 1955, he married the former Grace Eileen (Raker) Ferster, who preceded him on Feb. 13, 2016.
Earl was born on Aug. 16, 1932, in Richfield, a son of the late Earl...

Kenneth J. "Jimmy" Fetterolf, age 86, of Rebuck, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on Sunday, Aug. 28, 1938, in Erdman, a son of the late Kenneth O Fetterolf and the late Pauline M (Kessler) Fetterolf.
He was a 1957 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.
Kenneth "Dutch" retired from...