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Robert Reuben Wiand, Sr., 87, of Union Bridge passed away at home February 20, 2021. Robert was born June 9, 1933 in Sunbury, PA to the late Harold and Sarah (Wolf) Wiand. He went on to work many jobs, including for the federal government, as a butcher, and at Jenkins Motors and Frederick Nissan. He also served in the US Navy on the USS Cassin Young from February 1953 - November 1956, then as a Navy Reservist until November 1960. Robert was dedicated to his family. He was a handyman and jack of all trades, and the first one to call if you had car troubles. He enjoyed spending time working in his vegetable garden. Robert was willing to help anyone, and would even go out of his way to do...

Virginia Louise "Jinx" Thomas, age 93, of Anderson, SC, entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Morningside of Anderson. Born April 2, 1927 in Montandon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Hazel (Bergenstock) Burrey. She was married for 69 years to David George Thomas until his death in December 2018. Virginia was a quick study and could always be found near the head of her class in Vicksburg and Mifflinburg. As part of her Mifflinburg High School class of '44, she was instrumental in selecting and starting the tradition of the Little Brown Jug as the high school football championship trophy. Virginia is a graduate of East Stroudsburg...

David, 81, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Sunbury, died Thursday, December 3, 2020. David's survivors include his wife, Mary; his three children: Elizabeth Roman, Laura Campbell and Jonathan Campbell. David's interment in Pine Hill Cemetery in Elysburg will be private. A Celebration of David's life will be planned for the summer. Care is entrusted to Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Read David's full obituary, view his portrait, offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle and sign his official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.

Della Mary Wachter, age 90, a former resident of Hancock, Md., and Hagerstown, Md., passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Heritage Springs Memory Care, in Lewisburg, Pa. Born January 10, 1930, in Hancock, Md., she was the daughter of the late George William and Mary Eva (Spade) Peck; and the wife of Ralph E. "Buddy" Wachter, whom she married on June 18, 1949. She was a graduate of Hancock High School in 1946; Cecil Community College, in North East, Md., in 1968; and Towson University, in Towson, Md., in 1972, with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. She received her master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Towson University in 1974. She had worked as a...

Janet A. Hileman, 81, of Mifflinburg, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Green Ridge Village, Newville. She was born June 10, 1939 in Mt. Union to the late Lincoln G. and Verna J. (Rorer) Hileman. Janet was a very active member of Christ's United Lutheran Church in Millmont where she was also instrumental in the formation of Hope's Haven Food Pantry. She taught health and physical education for 34 years at Mifflinburg High School. During her tenure as a teacher, Janet coached many of the school's sports teams and was named the first female PIAA Athletic Director in Pennsylvania. She was an honorary lifetime member of the PIAA. Janet loved traveling, playing cards,...

John Edgar Spielman, Jr. passed away peacefully on October 22, 2022 at Fleet Landing in Atlantic Beach, FL. He was 96 years old. Ed was born on May 31, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA. His career in corporate finance led him to multiple stops throughout the United States, but he returned to the Beaches area where he and his wife Betty lived on three separate occasions in Ponte Vedra Beach and Atlantic Beach. Ed was an All-City linebacker and center at Frankford High School in Philadelphia. He went on to play football in 1942 for his beloved Bucknell University Bison in Lewisburg, PA. His college studies were interrupted by World War II. Ed enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served his...

Carson P. Moyer, 81, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania passed away at the Colonial Park Care Center on October 04, 2020. Carson was born on August 31, 1939 to Elmer Moyer and Olive Row in Northumberland, Pennsylvania. Carson spent a loving 55 years with his wife Ann Moyer by his side and together they raised a family of three boys. He spent his career as a patent Draftsman for AMP Incorporated. Carson was a member of Lick Run Rod and Gun Club where he spent many good times with great friends and family. He had a life-long love of wandering through Penns Woods and spending time with friends and family at the little cabin they call the Line Shack. Carson could often be found hunting, fishing, and...

Sharon Ann Herrold, age 75, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the West Shore Hospital. Born January 21, 1945 in Buffalo, NY, she was a daughter of the late Gerald L. and Eleanor (Webb) Dinsmore. Sharon retired as a teacher from Upper Allen Elementary School in the Mechanicsburg Area School District after thirty years of service. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Mechanicsburg. She was also a member of The Shared Ministry, Harrisburg. Surviving is her husband of 55 years, the Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Herrold; a son, Stephen M. Herrold of Mechanicsburg; a daughter Lauren Herrold Bredickas and her husband Bruce R. Jr. and two grandsons Walker...

COLUMBIA - John Kirkland, son of Mary Power Kirkland and John Dermont Kirkland, born in Kosciusko, MS in 1939 died at home on August 11, 2020. John earned his undergraduate degree from King College, master's and PhD in history from Duke University where he was a Teaching Fellow and a Woodrow Wilson Fellow. He joined the faculty at Bucknell University in 1965, where his special interests were European and American intellectual history; he retired in 2007 as professor emeritus. He served as chair of the Bucknell History Department and was on the editorial board of Bucknell University Press and of the Human Studies Journal. John described his life's work as trying to understand...

Brenda Jean Bowman Had a Beautiful Smile - Brenda Jean Bowman, age 72, of Selinsgrove, and formerly of Harrisburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at the Selinsgrove Center. Brenda was born on Wednesday, June 2, 1948, in Harrisburg to the late Richard Miller Bowman and Doris Lorraine (Schuchman) Bowman. In addition to her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by her brother, Gerald Steven Bowman. Brenda's survivors include her three siblings: Larry Thomas Bowman and wife Mary of Flowery Branch, Georgia, Joanne Marie Bowman of Braselton, Georgia, Mary Beth Bowman of Braselton, Georgia; and several nieces and nephews. Brenda was of the Lutheran faith and attended...

Wallace Heffner, 86, of Camp Hill, passed away on Thursday July 9, 2020 at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. Born on October 14, 1933 in Sunbury, PA, he is the son of the late James and Florence (Christian) Heffner. Wally was a 1952 graduate of Northumberland High School. He was retired from W.O. Hickok Machine Shop. Wally was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Lemoyne. He was a huge Penn State football fan and enjoyed wood working. Wally is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carolyn A. (Scholvin) Heffner, of Camp Hill; a daughter, Kim S. Yoder and her husband Tom, of Enola; a brother, Chris Rowe and his wife Julie, of Camp Hill, and eight grandchildren. Funeral...

Dr. Ben F. Van Horn, Jr., age 75, 79 Oak Circle, Newville, PA, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 15, 2020. Dr. Van Horn, was born April 21, 1945, in Baltimore, MD. He was the son of Dr. Ben F. Van Horn, Sr. and Maxine Snyder Van Horn. He was married to the former Harriette C. Hyde. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in December 2019. He was a 1963 graduate of Northern Bedford County High School. In 1967 he received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Juniata College. He earned a Master of Elementary Education from Shippensburg University and Certification in Educational Administration from Pennsylvania State University. In...

Donald R. (Dick) Hassinger, 97, formerly of Camp Hill, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at The Middletown Home. He was born on January 1, 1923 in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Charles E. and Emma M. (Conrad) Hassinger. He proudly served in the Army during World War II and was employed by Hall's Motor Transit for forty-five years before retiring in 1981 as Vice-President of Operations country-wide. Dick was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Camp Hill as well as the Masons, American Legion and VFW. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, being a referee for local basketball teams, spending time at his condo in Fort Myers, Florida and visiting with family, friends, and...

Helen Mary (Markle) Pittenturf of Mequon, Wisconsin passed away on March 26, 2020 at the age of 94. "Mom," "Grandma," "Pitt," was born on April 25, 1925 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Eisenhart) Markle. Helen was welcomed to Everlasting Life by the love of her life, John Powers Pittenturf, who preceded her in death in 1986. Helen's adventure began after graduation from St. Edward High School in 1943, when she worked at Moser's department store. One day she sold an umbrella to John "Pitt" from Lewisburg, PA. After a whirlwind three week courtship, they married and bought their first home along the banks of the Susquehanna River in Winfield, PA. They...

Mr. Carl Leroy Miller, 87 of New Market, MD passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2020 at the Kline Hospice House. He was the husband of Norma H. Miller who passed away in 2015. Born July 27, 1932 in Liverpool, PA, he was the son of the late R. Ardella Kline. He is survived by sons, Daniel Miller of Germantown and Michael Miller and wife, Marie, of Germantown, MD; grandchildren, Joshua Miller of Gaithersburg, MD, Zachary Miller of Silver Spring, MD, Mark Miller of Rockville, MD, James Hand of Mt. Airy, MD and Jack Hand of Stuart, Florida; a brother, Robert Kline, a sister, Cynthia Chubb, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son, Billy Miller,...

Ashley Morgen Pyers, age 25, of Carlisle was called home unexpectedly to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at her home in Carlisle. She was born in Harrisburg, PA on June 14, 1994 to Dennis P. and Jenny L. (Davis) Pyers. Ashley was involved in community service, having worked for the Middlesex Township Playground Program and with the Cumberland Valley School District. She was a graduate of Cumberland Valley High School Class of 2012. She volunteered at numerous community programs including Chapel Pointe at Carlisle, Middlesex Elementary School, Camp Iroquoina, the TRACC Program and with Cumberland Valley Sporting Events. Ashley was a member of the S.T.A.R. Program...

James "Jim" Earl Spencer, Sr., 76, of Murrells Inlet and formerly of Springfield, IL and Sunbury, PA, passed away on January 11, 2020 at his home. He was born August 9, 1943 in Springfield, IL, a son to the late William R. Spencer, Sr. and Margaret V. Patkes Spencer. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother William of Carbondale, IL. In life, Jim worked in sales and customer service. He was a life member of East End Hose Co. of Sunbury, PA, a former member of the Northumberland Moose Lodge and the Sunbury Elks Club. He was also selected for America's "Who's Who" for business achievements. In his leisure time, Jim loved doing crossword and sudoku puzzles. He was a...

Samuel Lewis Starook, 85 of Grand Haven, MI, formerly of Strasburg, PA passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Born in Northumberland County, PA, on December 5, 1933, he was the son of the late Clyde and Violet (Horton) Starook. He was the husband of the late Ruth Reisler Starook who passed May 13, 2013. Mr. Starook served his country proudly in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. After his discharge, he graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dairy Science. He then went to work as a Food Scientist in Research and Development for Kraft Foods, retiring after many years of service. In his spare time, Mr. Starook enjoyed woodworking, gardening and all...

Jane E (Lisa) Moser-Gonzalez, 59, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, and formerly of Milton, Pennsylvania, died on August 26, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 30, 1959, in Manchester, Connecticut, daughter of the late John L. Waldron, Jr. of Milton, PA, and Jane M. (Price) Ellis. On June 27, 2003 she was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Luis F. Gonzalez. Jane was was a member of Church of the Resurrection in Muncy, PA and Precious Blood of Christ in Pawleys Island, SC. Jane graduated from Milton Area High School in 1977 and from Wyoming Seminary in 1978. After high school, Jane attended Bucknell University and graduated in 1980 from Temple...

Beatrice Hogan Robertson, "Bea", passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, June 20, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, William Robertson, along with her two children, Jonathan Robertson and Rebecca Robertson. She is also survived by her siblings, Barb Simington and Spencer Hogan, along with many family members and friends who loved her. Bea grew up in a farmhouse in the countryside of Sunbury, PA. There, she developed a lifelong love of horseback riding, a passion she passed on to her daughter Becca in later years. She also enjoyed cheerleading for her high school football team. She met Bill, the love of her life, on a tennis court in Shreveport, LA in the fall of...