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Charles Schlegel Jr.

1938 - 2025

Charles Edward Schlegel Jr., 86, of Sunbury, entered into Eternal Life Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family, priest and church choir, while they sang one of his favorite hymns.
Born in Shamokin on June 20, 1938, to the late Charles Edward and Mary Ann (Heitzman) Schlegel, Charles was...

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Jane Zimmerman

1939 - 2025

Jane M. Zimmerman, 86, of Millmont, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at her residence.
Born on February 15, 1939, in Danville, PA, a daughter of the late Therlow B. and Laura J. (Libby) Strickler. On November 7, 1959, she married Russell L. Zimmerman, who passed away on July 21, 2019. They had one son,...

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Evelyn Aikey

1932 - 2025

Evelyn Frances Aikey, 93, of Lewisburg, passed away June 5, 2025, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
Evelyn was born on April 10, 1932, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Milton Seligman and Catherine (Bowen) Lane. On July 8, 1951, she married her beloved husband, George Aikey, with whom she...

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David Smith

2025 - 2025

David E. Smith, 75, of rural Middleburg, went to be with his best porch pal, Sonny Hollenbach, on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his home.
He was born March 27, 1950, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Milford and Gladys (Reich) Smith.
On Dec. 1, 1968, he married the former Jean D. Walter, who survives.
David was a member...

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Thomas Kashuba

Thomas Edward Kashuba, of Sunbury, was born July 25, 1947, in Shamokin. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who lived a full life and has now gone on to be with the Lord June 3, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his mother Anna Kashuba, his father Edward Kashuba, and...

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Ella Martin

Ella Mae Martin, 92, of 3610 Buffalo Road, Lewisburg, entered into rest at 5:54 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, on her birthday, at home.

She was born June 3, 1933, in Lancaster, a daughter of the late Rueben W. and Lena (Shirk) Martin. On Nov. 18, 1954, in Terre Hill, she married Paul H. Martin, who preceded her in...

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Mrs. Patricia Hartzell

1939 - 2021

Patricia J. Hartzell, 81, of Mifflinburg, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2021. Patricia was born on August 16, 1939 to George and Freda Jumper of Newville, Pennsylvania. Pat married Howard 'Howie' Hartzell Jr. in 1957. Together they raised 3 children and cherished time spent with their 7 grandchildren. Pat was...

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Helen Nickelsen

A celebration of life for Helen "Cindy" Nickelsen, of RiverWoods Retirement Community, Lewisburg, will be held Saturday, June 7, at 2 p.m. at Priestley Chapel, Northumberland, Pa.. Reception to follow at UU of Northumberland, Pa. All are welcome.

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Helen E. Black

Helen Elizabeth Tiffany Black, 87, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at her home in Milton.
Born in Milton on Sept. 19, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Guy R. Sr. and Violet E. (Wilson) Tiffany. She was married to Robert E. Black Sr. Together they celebrated 70 years of marriage.
Helen was a graduate of...

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Clifford M. Ressler

Clifford M. Ressler, 81, of 21 Shuck Road, Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 8:35 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2025, at home.
He was born Feb. 8, 1944, in Wiconisco, a son of the late George Ronald and Ruth (Yeager) Ressler. On Sept. 3, 2016, at the St. John's United Church of Christ, Lewisburg, he married his wife Jean,...

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George Somis

1967 - 2025

George Somis, 58, died after a long battle with a debilitating illness on February 5, 2025.
Born on January 29, 1967, in London, Ontario, he was the son of Konstantinos and Kalliopi (Popi) Somis. After moving to Lewisburg in 1972, George made many life-long friends, with whom he remained close until his passing. ...

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Marlin Gemberling

Marlin W. Gemberling Sr. was born at home in Middleburg on Aug. 22, 1935.

Marlin was the son of the later Elmer and Minnie (Heckman) Gemberling.

He retired from Lewisburg Borough after 26 years of service in 1998.

Marlin is survived by his son, Marlin Jr. and wife, Linda Gemberling; daughters, Wendy and husband...

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George Guffey

George "Mick" Malcolm Guffey Jr., 82, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Oak Glen, Lewisburg.

He was born April 20, 1943, in Lewisburg, son of the late Anne Frederick Payne (husband James Payne) and George Guffey Sr.

On May 6, 1966, in Mifflinburg, he married the former Doris L. Aikey,...

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Theron Winter

Dr. Theron "Tex" A. Winter Jr., 92, a Lewisburg resident and dental practitioner, passed unto God in the early hours of Wednesday, May 28 at Geisinger Medical Center. He was surrounded by his devoted wife of 70 years, Charlotte (Rummage), and his loving family. MIZPAH

Theron was born in Milton, the son of Theron...

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Ralph Geiswite

Ralph E. "Zip" Geiswite Jr., 76, of Winfield, passed away Tuesday Feb. 11, 2025.

Celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 7, with a graveside service, followed by a military service at the Winfield Cemetery at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow at Christ Wesleyan Church Milton, 363 Stamm Road.

Arrangements by...

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Mary Laudenslager

Mary Kathryn Laudenslager, 97, of Selinsgrove, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on Feb. 14, 1928, in Washington Township, Snyder County, a daughter of the late Henry A. and Marie B. (Moyer) Mull.

On June 24, 1950, she married Bruce E....

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Lenny Shaffer

1960 - 2025

Lenny "Len" R. Shaffer, 65, of Mount Pleasant Mills, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 30, 2025, at his home.
He was born April 6, 1960, in Lewisburg. A son of the late Donald E. and Sarah (Swartz) Shaffer.
On March 26, 1988, he married the former Karen I. Miller, who survives.
Lenny's employment history...

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Robert Heintzelman

1948 - 2025

Robert L. Heintzelman, 77, of Freeburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

He was born May 12, 1948, in Sunbury, a son of the late H. Leroy and Anna Mae Roush Heintzelman.

Robert was a 1966 graduate of Selinsgrove High School and served in the Army during the Vietnam...

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Peggy Walter

1944 - 2025

Peggy A. Walter, 81, of Middleburg, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

She was born on May 30, 1944, in Franklin Township, Snyder County, a daughter of the late Henry M. and Hattie (Walter) Hackenberg.

On Jan. 7, 1961, she married Carl E. Walter, who survives.

Peggy...

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Morton Hershman

1932 - 2025

Morton "Morty" Hershman, 93, of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully at his home on June 2, 2025. Born on April 29, 1932, in Philadelphia, Morton lived a long and meaningful life, filled with deep love for family, community, and learning.

He shared 70 years of marriage with his beloved wife, best friend, and...

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Harry Reynolds

Harry M. Reynolds, 82, formerly of Mifflinburg, passed away peacefully at 8:15 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, at The Gardens at West Shore in Camp Hill, Pa.

Born on Jan. 5, 1943, in Danville, Harry was a 1960 graduate of Mifflinburg High School. He served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge in...

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Jeffrey Latsha

1951 - 2025

Jeffrey L. Latsha, 73, of Pillow, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 31, 2025, at home, following a courageous three-year battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Born on July 22, 1951, in Sunbury, PA, Jeff was the son of the late LaVerne J. Latsha and June M. (Peifer) Latsha. A 1969 graduate...

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Carl Bruss

1942 - 2025

Carl Bruss, born on August 19, 1942, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with multiple cancers and infections. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose spirit and love for life will be deeply missed.

Carl had a passion for baseball & softball, proudly playing as...

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Bonita Campbell

1940 - 2025

Bonita Marie Campbell, 84, of Berrysburg, passed away on May 25, 2025, at her home. She was born and raised on a farmstead, which has been owned by her family since the time of William Penn, north of Gratz, on December 24, 1940, a daughter of the late Esther (Maurer) Scheib and Harry Scheib Sr.

Bonnie was farm...

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Joyce V. Savidge

Joyce V. Savidge, 94, of Plum Creek Road, Sunbury, passed away May 27.
A visitation will be held June 6 at 12:30 p.m. at the Blank Funeral Home, Sunbury, where a memorial service will be held at 1.

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