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Douglas (Doug) Allen Gemberling Sr. of Camp Hill, PA, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the age of 68. Doug was born on June 29th, 1954, in Cocoa Beach, FL. He graduated from Mifflinburg Area High School in 1972. Doug also graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Technology at the age of 41 with an associate's degree in Applied Science. He went on to become the owner and operator of Gemberling's HVAC/R from 1991 to 2019. He later in life became a building supervisor with S.U.N. Habitat for Humanity. Doug was blessed with a large and loving family, and was a beloved husband, father, brother, son, pop-pop and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He spent his...

Robert E. Wallich, Jr., 81, of Marco Island, Florida, passed away on Saturday, February 25 at Avow Hospice after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Robert was born in Washington D.C. on April 8, 1941. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Eileen Donnelly; sister, Diane Sholley, her son Aaron and wife Sonya; brother, Chris and his wife Dona. His two daughters, Stacey Buckley and Sarah Wallich, her three children: Kyla, Carmelo and Christian. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Catherine. Robert has long ties in Pennsylvania through his restaurant, LeCrab Seafood, in Mifflinburg. In Florida, with his Captain's license (Captain Robb), he conducted...

The Lord called Dr. David John Lu home on December 26, 2022. He has joined his loving wife, Annabelle Lu (1929-2014), father Ming Lu, and mother Lai Yeh. He is missed dearly by his family?his four children, David Lu of Lewisburg, Cynthia (David) King of Bel Air, Daniel (Nancy) Lu of Ventura, and Stephen (Yolanda) Lu of Virginia Beach; grandchildren Kevin (Elizabeth) King of Bel Air, Brian King of Bel Air, Annamaria (Eric) Lu of St. Louis, Olivia (Warren) Lu of Austin, Naomi Lu of Ventura, Christina King of Nashville, and Ava Lu of Boulder; three great-grandchildren Levi, Jane and McKenzie King; and siblings John Lai of Boston and Sue Lai of Taipei, Taiwan?and friends, colleagues, students,...

Ruth B. Clark, of Stone Mountain, GA died Monday, December 5, 2022 at MeSun Health Services In Lawrenceville, GA. She was born in Lewisburg, PA, the first daughter of the late John & Elva (Beaver) Bowersox. On November 29, 1969, she married Abbey T. Clark, who preceded her in death on July 2, 2014. Ruth was a 1946 graduate of Lewisburg High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for Busser Supply Company in Lewisburg for many years until moving to GA. Later she worked at Winn Dixie in the deli in Stone Mountain, GA. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Lewisburg, a member of the order of the Amaranth, William Knecht Memorial Court 144, Milton, PA and was a member of the...

Mary Jane (Muth) Keller, 92, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, died peacefully at home on November 25, 2022. She was born January 26, 1930, in Emmaus, Pennsylvania to Edwin and Helen (Hunsberger) Muth. Mary graduated from Emmaus High School in 1947, Temple University Dental Hygiene School in 1950 and Penn State University in 1978. After working many years as a dental hygienist and teacher, she worked in dental insurance administration at PA Blue Shield. In 1986, she and her husband, Gerald "Joe" Keller, started Kellerhaus Bed & Breakfast on their 20-acre farm in Carlisle, PA, where many family holidays were spent. Passionate about service, she volunteered on numerous mission trips, the most...

Ruth Thompson Abram, our wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, died on September 13, 2022, at the age of 91, in her home while surrounded by family. Ruth was born in 1931, and raised in Prospect Park, PA. She received her degree in sociology from Lycoming College in 1953, with graduate work at Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL and Hartford Seminary Foundation in CT. Upon graduation, Ruth was chosen by the United Methodist Missions Board as one of only 34 college graduates nationwide to serve as a three-year missionary to Malaysia. At 22 years old, with just six weeks of training in the language, she began teaching in Malaysia, eventually becoming principal of a girls'...

Deborah Herrold Casey 76, Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, surrounded by her husband, son, and family. She was born in Sunbury, PA. on December 1, 1945, the daughter of George W. and Bernice Herrold. She graduated from Sunbury High School, Sunbury, PA., in 1963. She attended Geisinger Hospital Nursing School and specialized in elder care at Rest Haven in York, PA. She moved to North Carolina in 1972. She is survived by her husband Charles E. Casey, her son Cameron Karchner (John Williams) of Raleigh, N.C., her brother George Herrold (Grace), sisters Jean Strausser (Rod) and Kim Dewalt (Ray) all of Sunbury, PA., and many nieces and nephews. Deborah was a...

Ralph Eugene Wachter, "Buddy", formerly of Hancock, Maryland, died Monday evening, May 23, 2022, at Heritage Springs Memory Care in Lewisburg, PA at the age of 94. Born February 18, 1928, he was the son of the late Willard R. and Gladys P. (Phillips) Wachter. He was the last surviving member of his family. He is survived by his daughters, Mary L Jones, and husband, Norman, of Danville, PA. and Barbara J Smith, of Hagerstown, MD.; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Della M (Peck) Wachter; his sisters, Mary Lavon Wachter, Darce Jean (Wachter) Davison, Patricia L...

Harry G. Lingenfelter let go of life April 13, 2022, in Harlingen, Texas after a long illness. He was born December 20, 1944, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, son of David and Iris Lingenfelter of East Freedom, PA. Harry served in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and traveling. He worked for the state of Pennsylvania for 32 years. Even though he did not see them often, Harry loved his family dearly and enjoyed family gatherings. He leaves to cherish his beautiful memory, his loving wife, Priscilla of Montgomery, PA; four nephews, Greg, Brian, Bill, and Mike; five nieces, Bella, Dawn, Cindy, Shelly, and Christine; and great and great great nieces and nephews. A Celebration of...

Gloria Ann Smith, 84, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Gloria was born on Tuesday, September 14, 1937 and raised in Swengel, PA to the late Owen and Jane (Burd) Steese and has lived in the Doylestown area since 2009. Gloria faithfully loved the Lord; she attended the Grace Church - Barberton Campus. As a pastor's wife, she was very involved in spreading the word of the Lord, teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family, and spending hours making just the right card of encouragement to brighten someone's day. Along with her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor Richard A. Smith, Sr.; sisters,...

Kay Phillips, 84, formerly of Gettysburg passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at SpiriTrust Lutheran, the Village at Sprenkle Drive. She was born January 5, 1938, in Danville, PA the daughter of the late Dr. Clarence Phillips and Blanche Gillespie Stratton. Kay was a graduate of Sunbury High School, Class of 1955 and a 1958 graduate of the Polyclinic School of Nursing in Harrisburg, PA. For many years she served as a registered nurse in the Gettysburg area. Kay enjoyed travel, especially to the beach and Cape May. She had a love for animals, especially her beloved dogs Yankee, Ellie, and Abby. Ms. Phillips is survived by four sons; David Hertzog and his wife Lisa of Bonneauville,...

Jay Mumper, 91, of Carlisle, died Dec. 24, 2021. Full obituary at www.ronanfh.com

Wayne A. Eddowes, a resident of Oconee County, Georgia, entered into rest Thursday, December 16, 2021. He previously resided in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, for many years. A much-loved husband, father and grandfather, Wayne leaves, to cherish his memory, his wife of 53 years, the former Jean Bidlack; son Jeffrey A. Eddowes; daughter Jennifer E. Wood (David); and grandsons Samuel R. Wood and Charles A. Wood. Mr. Eddowes was born August 5, 1944, in Philadelphia, one of four children of the late Walter D. Eddowes, Jr., and Ruth C. Eddowes. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert C. Eddowes and Walter D. Eddowes, III, and sister, Constance Eddowes Shade. Mr. Eddowes enjoyed working...

John H. Brown, 73, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on December 12, 2021 in his home. He was born June 22, 1948 in Danville, PA to Harold and Louise Brown. A skilled surgeon, he had his beginnings in the military and then continued on to a long and fulfilling career in Greenville, PA where he raised his family. After he retired, he split his time living on Pymatuning Lake in Jamestown, PA and Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. A simple if even exhaustive description of his accomplished career, numerous talents and skills, adoring family, wonderful personality and sense of humor could never do justice to the legacy John leaves behind. He lived a remarkable life and made a profound impact on...

John Eugene Bidding, 76, of Annville, passed away on December 10, 2021. A military service will be held on Monday, December 20th at 9:30 AM at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, followed by a remembrance service at 11:00 AM at Lebanon Valley Bible Church, 1482 Horseshoe Pike, Lebanon. For complete obituary visit BuseFuneralHome.com

Joseph D. "Joe" Heath, 52, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at UPMC West Shore Hospital. He was born August 19, 1969, in Shamokin to Margaret (Lehner) Heath of Shamokin and her late husband, Blaine Heath. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Donna J. Heath of Carlisle; one sister, Naiad Reich (companion Matt Graboski) of Shamokin; his niece, Flora Graboski; two sisters-in-law, Freda M. (husband John) Weibley of Harrisburg and Dottie J. (husband Brian) Shatto of Shermans Dale; and their five feline children, Whiskers, Gitch, Inky, Remy, and Fenway. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the Hoffman...

Mary Elizabeth Klingler Musser Schwartz of Parsonsburg, Maryland, passed away at 4:34 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021, with both of her two sons, Kim and Cris, at her side. Mary was born in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania on August 11, 1937, the daughter of the late Raymond and Martha Klingler. In her youth, she lived on a farm just outside of Kratzerville, PA where she attended a one room schoolhouse. After graduating from Selinsgrove High School, Mary attended Susquehanna University majoring in Music. She later married Mr. Kenneth L. Musser of near Middleburg, PA, where they remained until 1961 when they moved to Dundulk, MD. A few years later, they moved again when Ken was promoted to store...

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...