James A Reed Funeral Home information

Michael R. King

August 14, 1987 - February 4, 2012

Michael R. King, 24 of Spring Glenn, passes away Saturday, February 4th, at his residence. Michael was born in Harrisburg on August 14, 1987, a son of Jonathan King and the late Rachel (Riehl) King. Michael is surived by eight sisters and four borthers. He is also surived by his step-mother, Annie King, maternal grandmother, Sarah Bartoille, and paternal grandmother Katie Kinzer. Services...
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Ruth D. Daniel

January 24, 1947 - January 31, 2012

Ruth D. Daniel, 65, of Pillow, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 31st, while in the company of family members, at her residence. Ruth was born in Dalmatia, Pa. on January 24, 1947, a daughter of the late Florence (Witmer) and David Schreffler. Ruth is survived by a daughter, Michelle Daniel, four sisters, Leah Lesher, Linda Straub, SuAnne Stiely, and Deb Kish, four brothers, Jim Schreffler, Mark...
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Walter "Mick" Harner

October 3, 1921 - January 27, 2012

Walter W. (Mick) Harner, 90, of Sacramento, PA, passed away Friday, January 27th, while in the company of family members, at his residence. Walter was born in Valley View, PA on October 3, 1921, a son of the late Mabel (Morgan) and William Harner. He worked as a Coal Miner at Hegins Mine Co. Mick attended Hegins Twp School, enjoyed the outdoors and wrestling, and was a Little League Coach. He...
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John L. Boyer

December 13, 1934 - January 1, 2012

John L. Boyer, 77 of Harrisburg, PA, passed away Monday, January 1, 2012, at the Golden Living Nursing Home, Harrisburg. John was born in Danville on December 13, 1934 the son of the late John A. Boyer and Arlene Boyer. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959. He attended the St Katherine Laboure Catholic church in Harrisburg and was a member of the Erdman Sportsman's Club in Erdman. John...
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Jackie A. Kessler

September 20, 1940 - December 29, 2011

Jackie A. Kessler, 71, of Erdman, passed away at his residence on December 29, 2011. Jackie was born in Erdman on September 20, 1940, the son of the late Daisy A. (Troutman) and Aaron E. Kessler. He worked at Muskin Shoe Factory, Millersburg, until retiring in 1964. He faithfully attended Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, Gratz. He was a member of the Erdman Sportsman's Asso. Surviving are his sister,...
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Joseph S. Stoltsfuz

December 14, 2011

Joseph S. Stoltzfus, 79, of Weaver Lane, Elizabethville, PA, passed away Wednesday, December 14 at Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg. Joseph was born May 3, 1932 in Leola, PA the son of the late Lavina Stoltzfus and Amos E. Stoltzfus. He worked as a self employed blacksmith in New Holland, PA. Joseph is survived by a sister, Rebecca Fisher of Gordonville, PA, a step son, Joseph Ebersol...
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Elwood L. Forney

July 9, 1923 - December 2, 2011

Elwood L. Forney, 88, of Watsontown and formerly of Dalmatia, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 at Watsontown Health and Rehab. He was born July 9, 1923 in Millersburg, a son of the late Naomi (Heimbaugh) and Warren Forney. He was married to the former Pauline Wert, who preceded him in death in 2005. Elwood was a truck driver at Nelson's Express Inc., Millersburg, retiring in 1976....
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Samuel A. King

November 17, 2011 - November 21, 2011

Samuel Anthony King, 4 days old, of Heckert Road Millersburg, passed away Monday, November 21st, at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Samuel was born in Champ Hill, on November 17, 2011, a son of Sadie and Eli King. Samuel is also survived by two sisters, Anna Ruth King, of Millersburg; Doris Lynn King, of Millersburg. He is also survived by maternal grandparents, Jonas and Rebecca King of...
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David E. Schreffler

February 4, 1949 - November 14, 2011

David E. Schreffler, 62, of Lykens Twp, PA, passed away Monday, November 14th, while in the company of family members, at his residence. David was born in Elizabethville RD, Pa. on February 4, 1949, a son of Esther M. (Bastian) Schreffler, of Murrells Inlet, SC and the late Boyd E. Schreffler. He was the husband of Aleta A (Radel) Schreffler. He was a member of St John's Lutheran Church...
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Kathryn L. Orr

August 16, 1918 - November 14, 2011

Kathryn L. Orr, 93, of Millersburg, PA, passed away Monday, November 14th, peacefully at Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg,PA. Kathryn was born in Shickshinny, PA on August 16, 1918, a daughter of the late Nola (Koons) Benscoter and Ralph Benscoter. She was the wife of the late Boyd C. Orr. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Millersburg, PA. Kathryn worked as a Switchboard Operator...
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Jacob A. Welch

December 25, 1929 - October 29, 2011

Jacob A. Welch, 81, of Dornsife, PA, passed away Saturday, October 29th, peacefully, at The Manor at Penn Village, Selinsgrove, PA. Jacob was born in Royalton, PA on December 25, 1929, a son of the late Amanda (Ridley) and Jacob A. Welch, Sr. He lived in Seward Alaska for 55 years and spent the last few years of his life in Dornsife with his daughter. He was the widower of the late Doris G. ...
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Grace B. Kimmel

April 7, 1916 - October 22, 2011

Grace B. Kimmel, 95, of Millersburg, PA, passed away Saturday, October 22nd, peacefully, at The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, PA. Grace was born in Jordan Twp, Pa. on April 7, 1916, a daughter of the late Eva Mae (Kobel) Ferree and John Ferree. She was the widow of Lewis E. Kimmel who preceded her in death on April 1, 1971. Grace was employed at at Muskin Shoe Factory Millersburg,...
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Leon R. Hollenbach

June 14, 1944 - September 22, 2011

Leon R. Hollenbach, 67, of Dalmatia, PA passed away Thursday, September 22nd, at his residence. Leon was born in Sunbury, Pa. on June 14, 1944, a son of the late Irene (Bucher) and John Hollenbach. He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. He was employed at Michael Foods Klingerstown., Leon is survived by two daughters, Ashley Hollenbach Janet Doone and fiancee Nalu Ivan a son,Jason...
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Helen M. Laudenslager

March 31, 1932 - September 8, 2011

Helen M. Laudenslager, 79, formally of Lykens Twp, passed away Thursday, September 8th, peacefully, at The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA. Helen was born in Lykens, Pa. on March 31, 1932, a daughter of the late Helen (Dewalt) and Henry Sims. She was the widow of the late Harry Laudenslager. Former member of the Lykens Valley Romers Helen is survived by a...
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Doris E. Dillon

September 23, 1922 - August 26, 2011

Mrs. Dillon was born on September 23, 1922 and passed away on Friday, August 26, 2011. Mrs. Dillon was a resident of Herndon, Pennsylvania at the time of her passing.
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Larry D. Shomper

March 13, 1945 - August 17, 2011

Larry D. Shomper, 66, of Elizabethville, PA passed away Wednesday, August 17th, while in the company of family members, at Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, PA. Larry was born in Pillow, Pa. on March 13, 1945, a son of Joseph Shomper, of Lykens, PA and the late Ethel (Bingaman) Shomper. He was employed at at Muskins Shoe Factory Millersburg, PA. Larry is survived by two daughters, Nicole...
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Arlene E. Weaver

March 13, 1926 - August 7, 2011

Arlene E. Weaver, 85, of Lykens Twp , passed away Sunday, August 7th, peacefully, at Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, PA. Arlene was born in Lykens Twp, Pa. on March 13, 1926, a daughter of the late Mamie (Wolfe) and John Thomas. She was the widow of the late Elwood Weaver. She was a member of St Peter's UCC Lykens Twp. Arlene is survived by a daughter, Deanna Weaver, of Pequea. four sons...
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Kathryn E. Romberger

December 9, 1918 - August 1, 2011

Kathryn E. Romberger, 92, formally of Pillow, passed away Tuesday, August 1st, peacefully, at The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, PA. Kathryn was born in Lower Mahonoy Twp, PA on December 9, 1918, a daughter of the late Jenny (Boyer) and Joesph Witmer. She was the widow of the late Robert Romberger. She was a member of Salem UCC Church, Pillow. Kathryn was employed at at Muskins Shoe...
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Amelia D Shrawder

September 23, 1964 - August 1, 2011

Amelia D. Shrawder, 46, of Dalmatia, PA passed away Monday, August 1st. Amelia was born in Harrisburg, PA on September 23, 1964, a daughter of Hazel (Deibler) and Clarence L. Rebuck. She was the wife of Eric Shrawder. Amelia was employed at Holsum Buttercrust Bakery Sunbury, PA.. She was a member of Dalmatia Ambulance Assoc, AYSO Soccer Coach for many years and President of the Line Mountain...
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Kevin S. Keiter

August 1, 1967 - July 26, 2011

Kevin S. Keiter, 43, of Halifax, PA, passed away Tuesday, July 26th, at his residence. Kevin was born in Baltimore, MD on August 1, 1967, a son of the late Violet (Cinqmars) and Marlin Keiter. Kevin is survived by a son, Matthew Keiter. Kevin is also survived by two sisters, Janet Graff, and Margaret Kettler three brothers, William Keiter. Marlin Keiter, Jr, and Richard Cinqmars. Services...
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Keith A. Ramberger

December 14, 1964 - July 25, 2011

Keith A. Ramberger, 46, of Dalmatia, PA, passed away Monday, July 25th, at his residence. Keith was born in Sunbury, Pa. on December 14, 1964, a son of Barbara (Klinger) and Paul Ramberger of Dalmatia, PA. He worked as a mechanic and Hunting Guide at Martz's Game Farm, Dalmaita, PA. He is also survived by 3 Aunts and 3 Uncles and by several cousins. He was preceded in death by both sets of...
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Phoebe R. Taylor

August 9, 1928 - July 12, 2011

Phoebe R. Taylor, of Elizabethville, PA, was bornon August 9, 1928 passed away on July 12, 2011. She is surived by her husband, Eugene "Corky" Taylor, a daughter Andrea and husband Bobby, a son, Todd and wife Angie, grandsons, Bryan and Michael, great grandsons, Trajan and Jaylen, and a sister, Margaret Boyer. Phoebe was preceded in death by her sister Retta Radel, Hester Deibler, Marie Troutman...
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Robert J. Levering

April 19, 1932 - July 9, 2011

Robert J Levering, 79, of Herndon, PA, passed away Saturday, July 9th, peacefully, at his residence. Robert was born in Little Britain Twp, Lancaster County on April 19, 1932, a son of the late Ruby (Hall) and Jacob Levering. He was the husband of Shirley Levering. He served in the U.S. Marines in the Korean War from (1951-1954). He was a member of the American Legion, Herndon and the Herndon...
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Olive I. Grimm

April 11, 1918 - June 29, 2011

Olive I. Grimm, 93, of Herndon, PA, passed away Wednesday, June 29th, peacefully, at her residence. Olive was born in Herndon, Pa on April 11, 1918, a daughter of the late Mary F. (Wolfe) and Daniel E. Baum. She was the wife of the late Clarence Grimm. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church Herndon, PA . She was employed at Creative Playthings Herndon, PA. Olive enjoyed knitting afghans for...
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Leon O. Klinger, Jr.

November 1, 1947 - June 21, 2011

Leon O. Klinger, Jr, 63, of Gratz, PA passed away Tuesday, June 21st, peacefully, at his residence. Leon was born in Sacramento, Pa. on November 1, 1947, a son of Elva (Horner) Klinger of Sacramento, and the late Leon Klinger. He was the husband of Janet (Sitlinger) Klinger. He attended Emmanuel Wesleyan Church Gratz, PA . He served in the U.S. Army. He was employed at at MI Home Products Gratz...
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Haven M. Schaffner

September 4, 1935 - June 11, 2011

Haven M. Schaffner, 75, of Gratz, PA, passed away Saturday, June 11th, at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Haven was born in Dalmatia, Pa. on September 4, 1935, a son of the late Linnie (Long) and Carmie Schaffner. He was a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church Gratz, and a member of the Gratz Fair Asso. He worked as a Laborer for the PA Game Commission Haven is survived by a daughter,...
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Mary A. Bressler

April 19, 1932 - June 10, 2011

Mary A Bressler, 79, of Selinsgrove, formally of Herndon, passed away Friday, June 10th, peacefully, at The Manor at Penn Village, Selinsgrove. Mary was born in Herndon, PA on April 19, 1932, a daughter of the late Bethany (Wert) and Maynard Bressler. Religious Service at James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, PA, at 11:00AM on Thursday, June 16th, with Rev. Aaron Dorman officiating. Interment...
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Sandra L. Kratzer

February 6, 1943 - June 5, 2011

Sandra L. Kratzer, 68, of Dornsife, PA passed away Sunday, June 5th, peacefully, at Giesinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Sandra was born in Lewisburg, Pa on February 6, 1943, a daughter of Sadie (Wallace) Shemory, of Plant City, FL and the late Marlin Shemory. She was the widow of the late John Kratzer who preceded her in death in 1998. She was employed at at Michael Foods Klingerstown, PA.,...
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Marvianna Snyder

November 18, 1930 - May 23, 2011

Marvianna Snyder, 80, of Herndon, PA, passed away Monday, May 23rd, peacefully, at SUN Home Hospice Care Center, Sunbury. Marvianna was born in Rebuck, Pa. on November 18, 1930, a daughter of the late Katie (Adams) and Levi Paul. She was the widow of the late Ralph Snyder. She was a member of Himmels Church Rebuck, PA . She was employed at Dalmatia Blouse Dalmatia, PA., Marvianna is ...
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Randy A. Mace

October 23, 1960 - May 21, 2011

Randy A. Mace, 50, of Dornsife, PA passed away Saturday, May 21st, peacefully, at Manor Care, Sunbury. Randy was born in Sunbury, Pa. on October 23, 1960, a son of Pauline (Clark) and Russell Mace, of Dornsife, PA. He was a member of Saint Peters UCC Lykens Twp, a member of the Upper Mahantongo Hunting Club, Klingerstown. He was employed as an Employment and Training Coordinator at Experience...
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Martha H. Witmer

November 20, 1929 - May 16, 2011

Dr. Martha H. Witmer, 81, of Coconut Creek, FL, formally of Dalmatia, PA, passed away Monday, May 16th, peacefully, at Hospice by the Sea, Boca Raton, FL. Martha was born in Jackconsville, NC on November 20, 1929, a daughter of the late Katie B. (Jones) and Luther T. Hardison. She was the wife of the late Dr Bruce L. Witmer who preceded her in death on March 17, 2000. Martha is survived by...
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Thelma M. Bohner

May 31, 1922 - May 10, 2011

Thelma M. (Doll) Bohner, 88, of Pillow, PA, passed away Tuesday, May 10th, peacefully, at Sun Home Hospice Center, Sunbury, PA. Thelma was born in Jordan Twp, PA on May 31, 1922, a daughter of the late Elsie (Troutman) and Joy Troutman. She was the widow of Kermit Bohner, married for 64 years. She was a member of David's UCC Hebe, PA . Thelma is survived by a daughter, Sueann, wife of Mike...
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Sara Ann Lapp

July 12, 1956 - May 5, 2011

Sara Ann Lapp, 54, of Gratz, PA passed away Thursday, May 5th, at her residence. Sara was born in Gap, PA on July 12, 1956, a daughter of Nancy Ann (Dienner) Stoltzfus, of Gap and the late John K Stoltzfus. She was the wife of Melvin Lapp. Sara is survived by three daughters, Rachel, wife of Sylvan Petersheim, of Elizabethville; Ruth, wife of Benjamin Kauffman, Jr, of Gratz; Arie, wife of ...
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Jane Y. Harman

February 16, 1956 - April 30, 2011

Jane Y. Harman, 55, of Halifax, passed away Saturday, April 30th, at Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg. Jane was born in Harrisburg, PA on February 16, 1956, a daughter of Harvey Snyder and the late Judy (Leitzell) Snyder. She was the wife of Brad Harman . She attended Armstrong Valley Bible Baptist Church Halifax, PA . Jane is also survived by a daughter, Erin Williams, of Navarre, FL; two...
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Mary E. Hepler

August 18, 1915 - April 20, 2011

Mary Elizabeth (Updegrave) Hepler went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday April 20, at Sun Hospice Center, Sunbury. Mary was born in Sacramento, PA on August 18, 1915, a daughter of the late Curtin G and Bertha (Klock) Updegrave. Mary moved to Gratz in 1942 and Married Benjamin I Hepler. They ran the family farm for several years before buying it and making it their own. They...
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Pearl M. Adams

July 19, 1914 - April 15, 2011

Pearl Mildred Adams, 96, of Sunbury, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2011 at The Manor at Penn Village, Selinsgrove. She was born July 19,1914, in Sunbury, PA, the daughter of the late Clyde and Katie (Walborn) Bower. She was married to Raymond A. Adams, who preceded her in death in January 1995. Pearl was preceded in death by four sisters, Ethel Spotts, Gussie Bahner, Mollie Reedy, and...
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Selin H. Klinger

February 28, 1929 - April 9, 2011

Selin H. Klinger, 82, of Northumberland, formally of Erdman, passed away Saturday, April 9th, peacefully, at Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunbury. Selin was born in Erdman, Pa. on February 28, 1929, a son of the late Verna (Klinger) and Eston Klinger. He was a member of Zion Klingers Lutheran Church Erdman, PA Selin is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 4...
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April G. Bingaman

April 19, 1948 - March 23, 2011

April G. Bingaman, 62, formally of Elizabethville RD, passed away Wednesday, March 23rd, peacefully, at The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg. April was born in Jackson Twp, Pa. on April 19, 1948, a daughter of the late Hilda (Rettinger) and Paul Hoffman.She was the wife of James Bingaman. April is survived byHer husband James Bingaman of Lykens, a sister, Marie Henninger, of...
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Morris W. (Bud) Zeigler

January 23, 1918 - March 11, 2011

Morris William Zeigler (Bud) age 93 - born January 23, 1918 passed from this earth on Friday March 11, 2011 peacefully. He resided in Peoria AZ, Formally a resident of Camp Hill and Duncannon PA He was preceded in death by his spouse Gladys M Spencer-Zeigler, his parents Earl and Anne Zeigler and his Great Grandson Jonathan Holliday. He is survived by his Son Kenneth W. Zeigler and his Wife...
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Annie E. Kerstetter

July 26, 1920 - March 6, 2011

Annie E Kerstetter, 90, formally of Millersburg, PA passed away Sunday, March 6th, peacefully, at Kinkora Pythian Home, Doncannon. Annie was born in Halifax, PA on July 26, 1920, a daughter of the late Annie (Campbell) and Arron Straw. She was the wife of the late W. Roy Kerstetter. A member of the Auxillary of Upper Dauphin Camp of The Gideons International-Millersburg Annie is also...
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Thomas E. Deitrich

May 15, 1958 - March 1, 2011

Mr. Thomas E Deitrich, 52, of Millersburg, PA passed away Tuesday, March 1st, at his residence. Thomas was born in Harrisburg, PA on May 15, 1958, a son of Esther (Romberger) and Harold Deitrich, of Elizabethville, PA. He was the husband of Patsy D Deitrich. He was a self employed Carpenter Thomas is survived by hid wife and parents; a son,Brent, husband of Anna Deitrich, of Fuquay Varina,...
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Arthur F. Allen, Jr.

June 22, 1962 - February 25, 2011

Arthur F. Allen, Jr., age 48, of Wellsboro, PA, died unexpectedly Friday, February 25, 2011 in Gaines Twp. Arthur was born June 22, 1962 in Monticello, NY, a son of Arthur F. Allen, Sr. and Paulette (Williard) Confer. He was a horse trainer, bartender at the Road House, and carpenter. Arthur enjoyed canoeing, riding snowmobiles, motorcycles, horses, and collecting antiques. Arthur is survived...
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James M. Troutman

February 1, 1923 - February 13, 2011

Mr. James M. Troutman, 88, formally of Hebe, passed away Sunday, February 13th, peacefully, at Riverwoods Nursing Home, Lewisburg, PA. James was born Feb 1, 1923, in Lower Mahanoy Twp, a son of the late John O. and Daisy (Byerly) Troutman. He graduated from Lower Mahanoy Township High School in 1939. Aslso in 1939, he was married to the love of his life, the former Arabelle Bohner. He...
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Lena E. Adams

July 13, 1921 - February 12, 2011

Lena E. (Wirt) Adams, 89 Passed away Saturday morning, February 12, 2011 at the Emmanuel Home, Northumberland, PA. A Former resident of McKees Road, Dalmatia, PA. She was born July 13, 1921 in Jordan Township, a daughter of the late John A. Wirt and Emma Jane (Phillips) Wirt. On June 28, 1942 she married R. Henry Adams, who preceded her in death on January 2, 1987. Lena was a member of Salem...
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Katie S. King

December 20, 1925 - February 4, 2011

Katie S. King of Luxemburg Road, Lykens Twp, passed away Friday, February 4th peacefully at her residence. Katie was born in Narvone, PA on December 20, 1925, a daughter of the late Susie Stolzfus and Levi S. Stolzfus. She was the widow of Benuel S. King Katie is surived by three daughter, Susie, wife of Daniel King of Lykens; Anna, wife of Christ King of Lykens; and Ruth, wife of David Beiler...
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Charles Clayton "Yut" Sitlinger

May 14, 1920 - February 1, 2011

Charles Clayton (Yut) Sitlinger, 90, of Lykens Twp/Gratz, PA passed away Tuesday, February 1st, peacefully, at The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg. Charles was born in , Lykens Twp on May 14, 1920, a son of the late Sallie O. (Weiss) and Charles A. Sitlinger. He was the widower of Frances F. (Ferree) Sitlinger. He was a member of Simeons United Lutheran Church Gratz, PA. He worked as a...
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Harvey A. Troutman, Jr

September 3, 1941 - January 23, 2011

Harvey Troutman, Jr, 69, of Herndon, PA, passed away Sunday, January 23rd, peacefully, at his residence. Harvey was born in Hillside , NJ, a son of the late Cora A. (Wilson) and Harvey A. Troutman. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and an avid hunter and fisher. He was the husband of Jean (Donmoyer) Troutman. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force. He worked as a Machinist at...
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Lewis H. Leeper

July 1, 1940 - January 16, 2011

Rev. Lewis H. Leeper, 70, of Big Run, PA passed away Sunday, January 16th, peacefully, at Harrisburgh Hospital, Harrisburg, PA. Lewis was born in East Hanover Twp, PA on July 1, 1940, a son of the late Bessie A. (Brightbill) and Donald L. Leeper. He was the husband of Carolyn Leeper. He was the pastor of Lykens Valley House of Prayer Loyalton, PA . he was a member of the Short Mountian Gun Club...
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Todd A. McCauslin

December 1, 1973 - January 7, 2011

Mr. Todd A. McCauslin, 37, of Elizabethville, PA, passed away Friday, January 7, 2011at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Todd was born in Harrisburg, PA on December 1, 1973, the son of the late Hazel McCauslin. He was the husband of Susan (Shreckengost) McCauslin. He worked as an EMT and RSA at DPW Selinsgrove Center, Selinsgrove, PA. He was a member of the Dalmatia Area Ambulance Asso.,...
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Ray W. Schaffer

November 1, 1924 - January 5, 2011

Mr. Ray W.Schaffer, 86, formally of Spring Glen, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011 peacefully at The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg. Ray was born in Jordan Twp on November 1, 1924, the son of the late Frank and Katie (Deppen) Schaffer. He was the widower of Ruby Schaffer, a member of the Maranatha Chapel Church, Berrysburg, and worked as a laborer at Metal Industries. Ray is...
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Harry D. Engle

March 13, 1923 - January 4, 2011

Mr. Harry Engle, 87, of Engle Road Elizabethville. passed away Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 peacefully at his residence. Harry was born in Millersburg, PA on March 13, 1923, the son of the late Edward and Verna (Wert) Engle. He was the husband of Miriam (Brosius) Engle, 65 years in September 2010. He was a member of David's Community Bible Church, Millersburg, PA.He was employed as an steel...
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Gladys E. Klinger

August 20, 1917 - November 28, 2010

Mrs. Gladys B. Klinger, 93, of Gratz, PA, passed away Sunday, November 28th, 2010 at Holy Spirit Hospital,Camp Hill, PA. Gladys was born in Washington Twp, on August 20, 1917, the daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Harris) Romberger. She was the widow of the late Kermit Klinger. She was a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church Gratz, PA . Gladys is survived by a daughter, Shirley Byle...
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Evelyn P. Schaffner

July 12, 1937 - November 15, 2010

Mrs. Evelyn P. Schaffner, 73, of Gratz, PA, passed away Monday, November 15th, 2010 peacefully at her residence. Evelyn was born in Lykens Twp, Pa. on July 12, 1937, the daughter of the late Emery and Henrietta (Weiss) Sitlinger. She was the wife of Haven Schaffner. She was a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church Gratz, PA . She was employed as a factory worker at Dormar Shirt Factory Gratz,...
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Sarah Z. Stoltzfus

October 20, 1933 - November 4, 2010

Mrs. Sarah Z. Stoltzfus, 77 of Elizabethville, PA passed awa at her residence on Novemeber 4, 2010. sarah was born in Leacock Twp, Lancaster County onn October 20, 1933, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lydia (Zook) Riehl. She was the wife of Josepb S. Stoltzfus, and was preceded in death by her first husband Jonas Ebersol. Sarah is surived by her husband, Joseph, two daughters, Sadie wife...
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Roxie L. Wetzel

September 3, 1930 - November 2, 2010

Mrs. Roxie L. Wetzel, 80, of Herndon, PA, passed away Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 peacefully at her residence. Roxie was born in Jordan Twp, Hebe, on September 3, 1930, the daughter of the late Warren and Mary (Weist) Leitzel. She was the wife of Donald Wetzel. Married January 6, 1951. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church Herndon, PA . She was a long time employee of at Milton Shoe...
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Raymond "Ramie" Dreibelbis

April 24, 1925 - October 31, 2010

Mr. Raymond "Ramie" Dreibelbis of Cemetery Road, Dalmatia, passed away Sunday, Oct 31, 2010 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Raymond was born in Lower Mahanoy Twp on April 24, 1925, the son of the late Darwin and Mary (Lenker) Dreibelbis. He was a member of the Zion Stone Valley Church Hickory Corners and worked as a farmer. Raymond is survived by his companion of 27 years,...
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Kenneth R. Adams

March 14, 1941 - September 20, 2010

Mr. Kenneth R. Adams, 69, of Hickory Road Dalmatia, PA passed away Monday, September 20th, 2010 at Nottingham Village, Northumberland, PA. Kenneth was born in Sunbury, Pa. on March 14, 1941, the son of the late Edward and Iva (Rebuck) Adams. He was a member of Zion "Stone Valley " Church Hickory Corners, PA. He worked as a Laborer for Lower Mahanoy Twp, a Forest Fire Wordan and mason for several...
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Marie C. Falck

August 20, 1916 - September 17, 2010

Mrs. Marie C. Falck, 94, formally of Dornsife, PA. passed away Friday, September 17th, 2010 at The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, PA. Marie was born in Dornsife, Pa. on August 20, 1916, the daughter of the late Levi and Katie (Adams) Paul. She was the widow of the late Leon Falck. She was a member of Saint Matthew's Church Shamokin Dam, PA . She worked as a Factory worker at Spruce...
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Mildred I. Hartman

May 21, 1917 - September 9, 2010

Mrs. Mildred I Hartman, 93, formally of Cocolamus, PA, passed away Thursday, Sept 9th, 2010 peacefully at The Manor at Penn Village, Selinsgrove,PA Mildred was born in Lower Mahonoy Twp on May 21, 1917, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Zeids) Shaffer. She was the widow of the late Lloyd Hartman. She was a homemaker who enjyed cooking, baking and quilting. Mildred was a member of the...
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Arlington "Ted" Troutman

October 23, 1924 - September 1, 2010

Mr. Arlington (Ted) Troutman, 85, of Berrysburg. passed away Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 peacefully at Stone Bridge Nursing Home, Duncannon, PA. Arlington was born in Jackson Twp, Pa. on October 23, 1924, the son of the late Lloyd O. and Mildred D. (Baker) Troutman. He served in the U.S. Army as a Pvt in WW II. He worked as a Self Employed Farmer Arlington is also survived by a...
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Linda Tyson Davenport

June 15, 1940 - July 18, 2010

Linda Davenport, 70, of Spruce St Gratz, PA, passed away Monday, July 18th, 2010 peacefully at her residence. Linda was born in Abington, PA on June 15, 1940, the daughter of the late Howard E. and Clair L. (Templeton) Tyson. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church Elizabethville, PA . She was employed as a Pension Plan Paralegal at Fidelity Federal Pension Corp for 30 years. ...
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Kaitlyn Marie Zook

July 11, 2010 - July 16, 2010

Kaitlyn Marie Zook, of Spring Glenn. passed away Friday, July 16th, 2010 at Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp, Dauphin County, PA. Kaitlyn was born in Lewisburg, Pa on July 11, 2010, the daughter of Christian and Mary Zook. Kaitlyn is survived by her parents Christian and Mary Zook of Spring Glenn, maternal grandparents, David and Barbara Zook of Spring Glenn, PA, Paternal grandparents...
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Tamie Laudenslager

March 25, 1918 - July 9, 2010

Tamie Laudenslager, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Gratz on July 9, 2010. Born March 25, 1918 in Lykens Twp, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Katie Straub. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charles E. Laudenslager; two brothers Wilson and Leon Straub, and a sister, Minnie Brosius. Tamie is survived by two sons, Terry G. Laudenslager and his wife...
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Ricci L. Kissinger

September 1, 1960 - July 6, 2010

Mr. Ricci L. Kissinger, 49, of Gratz. passed away Tuesday, July 6th, 2010. Ricci was born in Harrisburg, PA on September 1, 1960, the son of Robert and Lillian (Reitz) Kissinger of Gratz, PA. He was the husband of Sally (Ney) Kissinger. He was a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church Gratz, PA . He was employed as a Supervisor at Proplastix Millersburg, PA. Ricci is survived by His wife,...
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Sterlin "Pap" Boyer

February 23, 1922 - July 5, 2010

Mr. Sterlin R. (Pap) Boyer, 88, of Klingerstown Road Herndon. passed away Monday, July 5th, 2010 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Sterlin was born in Jordan Twp, Pa. on February 23, 1922, the son of the late Charles and Carrie (Klinger) Boyer. He was the widower of Anna (Wert) Boyer. He was employed as a Mechanic at Former Klingerstown Motors Klingerstown.,He was also employed by...
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William R. Shade, Sr

February 24, 1924 - June 4, 2010

Mr. William R. Shade, Sr, 86, of Gratz. passed away Friday, June 4th, 2010 peacefully at The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, PA. William was born in Shamokin, Pa. on February 24, 1924, the son of the late Palmer and Florence (Klock) Shade.He was the husband of Dora Shade. He was a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church Gratz, He served in the U.S. Navy in WW II. He was employed...
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April A. Oteri

March 16, 1970 - May 13, 2010

Mrs. April A. Oteri, 40, of Hatchery Rd Dalmatia, PA.passed away Thursday, May 13th, 2010 while in the company of family members at her home. April was born in Shamokin, Pa. on March 16, 1970, the daughter of the late Kenneth Weikel and Celina (Collier) Weikel. She was the wife of Anthony Oteri. She was a member of Kingdom Hall Elizabethville, PA. She was employed as a CNA at The Manor at...
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Belford L. Hoffman

November 12, 1926 - May 7, 2010

Mr. Belford L. Hoffman, 83, of Turkey Valley Road, Herndon, PA, passed away Friday, May 7th, 2010 at Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunbury, Pa.. He was born Nov 12, 1926 in Rebuck, a son of the late Albert R. and Stella (Rebuck) Hoffman. On December 22, 1945, he married the former Florence L. Zeiders who preceded him in death in 2002. He is survived by a daughter and son in law, Sandra and...
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Karen L. Heintzelman

May 23, 1955 - April 22, 2010

Mrs. Karen L. Heintzelman, 54, of Dornsife, PA, passed away Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 peacefully at her residence. Karen was born in Sunbury, Pa. on May 23, 1955, the daughter of the late John Newman and Betty (Smith) Newman. She was the wife of Elwood Heintzelman. She was employed as a Mortgage Broker at Citi Financial and a former Bank Manager at Community Banks. She enjoyed gardening,...
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Leah O. Kessler

December 23, 1926 - April 2, 2010

Mrs. Leah O. Kessler, 83, of Herndon, PA, entered eternal rest Friday, April 2nd, 2010 at Mountain View Nursing Home, Treverton, PA. Leah was born in Ashland, PA on December 23, 1926, the daughter of the late Oscar and Eva (Deppen) Bower. She was the wife of Stanley C. Kessler of Herndon. Leah loved music, she studied music at Susquehanna University and taught piano and organ lessons for many...
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Gideon W. Briner

March 6, 2010 - March 19, 2010

Gideon William Briner, 13 days, passed away Friday, March 19th, 2010 peacefully at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Gideon was born in Danville, PA on March 6, 2010, the son of Harrison William and Loni Amanda (Martz) Briner. Surviving are, paternal grandparents, Rebecca and Alan Briner of Elizabethville and maternal grandparents, Kimberly and Timothy Martz of Dalmatia. Also surviving...
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Clara A. Reed

November 28, 1907 - March 18, 2010

After 102 years and 109 days, the life of Mrs. Clara (Bohner) A. Reed, Herndon, PA, began in Heaven. She passed away Thursday, March 18th, 2010 peacefully at Sunbury Community Hospital, , PA. Clara was born in Jackson Twp, on November 28, 1907, the daughter of the late Franklin and Verdilla (Heintzelman) Bohner. She was the widow of the late Emory Reed. She was a charter member of Grace...
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Ralph H. Ferree

January 31, 1925 - March 3, 2010

Mr. Ralph H. Ferree, 85, of Gratz, PA. passed away Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 while in the company of family members at his residence. Ralph was born in Wiconisco, PA. on January 31, 1925, the son of the late John and Eva (Kobel) Ferree. He was the husband of Helen (Ayers) Ferree. He was a member of Salem Evangelical Reformed Church Pillow, PA . He worked as a Coal Miner and at TRW. Ralph was...
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Gloria A. Crabb

August 21, 1934 - March 3, 2010

My path has become to difficult to travel. I have come to the end of my journery. Gloria Crabb of Mechanicsburg, Pa passed away on March 3, 2010 at her home. Born in Lykens Twp, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Esther (Maurer) Scheib of Gratz, PA. Gloria was a graduate of Hubley Twp High School. She was retired form the Commonwealth of PA, Dept of Labor and Industry, Data Analyst...
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Ralph I. Gessner

September 7, 1917 - February 15, 2010

Ralph I. Gessner, 92 of Milersburg, formally of Pillow, PA, passed away Monday, February 15th 2010 peacefully at The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, PA. Ralph was born in Jackson Twp on September 7, 1917, the son of the late William D. and Jennie (Wert) Gessner. He was the widower of the late Elsie (Knoarr) Gessner. He was a member of the Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, Gratz and served...
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Russell Schadle

October 30, 1934 - February 12, 2010

Russell R. Schadle, 75, of Gratz. passed away Friday, February 12th, 2010 peacefully at Loyalton of Harrisburg Hospice Center, Harrisburg, PA. Russell was born in Klingerstown, Pa. on October 30, 1934, the son of the late Ray and Eva (Klinger) Schadle. He was the husband of Betty (Bingaman) Schadel. He was a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church Gratz, PA . He served in the U.S. Army in...
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S. Craig Schreffler

November 8, 1959 - February 11, 2010

Craig Schreffler, 50, of 562 Race St. Millersburg. passed away Thursday, February 11th, 2010 at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa. Craig was born in Sunbury, Pa. on November 8, 1959, the son of Ruby (Kimmel) Long of Malta, PA He worked as a nurse at Polyclinic Hospital Harrisburg. He was a graduate of Millersburg High School He was a graduate of The Accademy of Medical Arts of...
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Dean Carl

July 26, 1927 - February 3, 2010

Dean R. Carl, 82, of Hebe, PA.passed away Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 peacefully at Nottingham Village, Northumberland, Pa. Dean was born in Herndon, Pa on July 26, 1927, the son of the late James and Bertha (Zeiders) Carl. He was the husband of Lila Carl. He was a member of David United Church of Christ Hebe, PA . He worked as a Mason at Self employed. Dean is survived by his wife, Lila...
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Clara A. Erdman

September 22, 1935 - February 2, 2010

Clara Amelia Wynn Erdman, age 74 of Malta, PA was called home to glory on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at Geisinger Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Malta on September 22, 1935, Clara remained a lifelong resident. She was preceded in death by her parents Alma Ruth Zerbe Wynn and Edwin Raymond Wynn. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Leon Walter Erdman, a sister Rena Wynn...
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Sammuel I. Stoltzfus

September 1, 1945 - January 3, 2010

Mr. Sammuel I. Stoltzfus, 64, of 417 Yuts Road Gratz. passed away Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 while in the company of family members at his residence. Sammuel was born in East Lampeter Twp., Pa. on September 1, 1945, the son of the late Sylvan F. and Mima Z. (Stoltzfus) Stoltzfus. He was the husband of Sylvia (Stoltzfus) Stoltzfus. He was employed as an Woodworker Sammuel is survived by his...
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Sean M. Wieser

July 13, 1978 - December 31, 2009

Mr. Sean M. Wieser, Sr, 31, of Lykens RD, passed away Thursday, December 31st, 2009 in a car accident on Inerstate 81. Sean was born in Harrisburg, PA on July 13, 1978, the son of Winfield "Bud" and Rosemary (Wells) Wieser. He was a member of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church Gratz, PA . He was employed as an Electrician at Fetrow Electrical Mechanicsburg, PA., Sean was a loving father who lived...
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Daniel Carl

August 7, 1931 - December 25, 2009

Mr. Daniel P. Carl, 78, of Herndon. went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 25th, 2009 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Daniel was born in Herndon, PA on August 7, 1931, the son of the late Clyde and Carrie (Rothermel) Carl. He was the husband of Betty Carl. He Regularly attended Grace Community Church Herndo R.D., PA He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He...
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Helen M. Chubb

October 22, 1922 - December 13, 2009

Mrs. Helen M. Chubb, 87, formally of Berrysburg, passed away Sunday, December 13th, 2009 peacefully at The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, PA. Helen was born in Leck Kill, PA. on October 26, 1922, the daughter of the late Daniel and Silvia (Mattern) Heim.She was preceded in death by her husbands Roy Williard in 1963 and by Charles Chubb in 1997. She was a member of Simeon United...
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Anita V. Witmer

July 29, 1921 - December 12, 2009

Miss Anita Virgina Witmer, 88, of Dalmatia. passed away Saturday, December 12th, 2009 while in the company of family members at her residence.Anita was born in Lower Mahanoy Twp., Northumberland County., Pa. on July 29, 1921, the daughter of the late Mark Nevin and Tottie Alverda (Byerly) Witmer. She was a graduate of Central Penn Business School in Harrisburg. She was a co-owner of Farmers...
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Elsie M Dobson

September 7, 1926 - November 24, 2009

Elsie M. Dobson, 83, of Dornsife, passed away Wednesday morning at Sun Home Hospice Respite Center in Sunbury, PA. She was born September 7, 1926 in Dalmatia, PA, the daughter of the late Francis and Ellen (Dreibelbis) Michael. On July,1, 1944, she married Andrew Dobson, who preceded her in death in 1966. She was a 1944 graduate of Dalmatia High School. After she raised her children, she had...
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Charles Francis Engle

April 21, 1915 - November 12, 2009

Mr. Charles Francis Engle, 94, of Dalmatia, PA.died Thursday, November 12th, 2009 peacefully at Nottingham Village, Northumberland, PA. Charles was born in Lower Mahanoy Twp., Pa. on April 21, 1915, the son of the late Irvin F. and Mary A (Zeiders) Engle. He was the husband of Anna M (Stoner) Engle. He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Millersburg, PA. He was a...
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Kay Ann Matter

January 11, 1944 - November 9, 2009

Mrs. Kay Ann Matter, 63, Big Run, passed away Monday, November 9th, 2009 while in the company of family members at her residence. Kay was born in Fear Not, Pa. on January 11, 1944, the daughter of the late Francis and Eva (Klinger) Paul. She was the wife of Eugene P. Matter. She was a member of Klingers Zion Lutheran Church Lykens. Kay is survived by a daughter, Tina Matter of Lykens, PA;...
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Phyllis J. Bonawitz

June 3, 1921 - October 30, 2009

Phyllis June Bonawitz passed in the 89th year of her life on Friday, October 30th, at the Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Lykens Township on June 3, 1921, she was the daughter of John Hoover and Anna Strayer Hoover. Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Gratz, PA until the last 18 months of her life when she resided at the Polk Assisted Living Care Center in Millersburg, PA. Phyllis was a...
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Jean L. Dreibelbis

August 5, 1929 - October 28, 2009

Mrs. Jean L. Dreibelbis, 80, of Herndon. passed away Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at her residence. Jean was born in Sunbury, Pa. on August 5, 1929, the daughter of the late Isaac and Edna (Kline) Snyder. She was the widow of Franklin Dreibelbis. She was a member of Zion "Stone Valley " Church Hickory Corners, PA 17017. She was employed as a Seamstress at Lebro's Manufacturing Lykens, PA., ...
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Josephine V. Hoffman

October 3, 1920 - October 26, 2009

Mrs. Josephine V. Hoffman, 89, formally of Pillow, passed away Monday, October 26th, 2009 peacefully at The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg. Josephine was born in Jordan Twp, Pa. on October 3, 1920, the daughter of the late John and Eva (Kobel) Ferree. She was the widow of Jonas Hoffman, who preceded her in death in 1973. She was a member of Zion Salem Church Pillow, PA. ...
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Amelia "Molly" B. Ronngren

November 28, 1914 - October 21, 2009

Amelia B. Ronngren, 94, died on Oct 21, 2009 at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in York, PA. She was the wife of the late J. Konrad Ronngren who died in 1993. Born Nov 28, 1914 in Europe, daughter of George and Susanna Butscher, she came to the U.S. in 1921. She was a homemaker who lived in Pennsauken, NJ and later in Hickory Corners, PA. She was a member of the Zion Valley Church,...
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Kathryn Webber

March 4, 1928 - September 27, 2009

Mrs. Kathryn Webber, 81, of Gratz passed away Sunday, September 27th, 2009 peacefully at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, PA. Kathryn was born in Klingerstown, Pa. on March 4, 1928, the daughter of the late Ralph and Carrie (Hoffman) Matter.She was the widow of Kenneth Webber. She was a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church Gratz, PA 17030. and Willing Workers, Simeon United...
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Betty Headdings

February 20, 1929 - August 30, 2009

Mrs. Betty Headdings, 80 of Camp Hill, passed away Sunday Aug 30, 2009 peacefully at Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA. Betty was born in Gratz, PA on Feb 20, 1929, the daughter of the late Marlin and Iva (Traoutman) Reed. She was the wife of Woodrow Headdings. She was a member of the Good Sheppard EC Church, Gratz and the Westshore Baptist Church, Camp Hill. A member of the ABWA...
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