All Obituaries

Ronald I. Elsesser Selinsgrove, PA Ronald I. “Ron” Elsesser, 85, of Selinsgrove, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side. Ron was born on October 1, 1938, in Richfield, a son of the late Edward and Sarah (Shellenberger) Elsesser.  On July 21, 1956, he married the love of his life, Doris (Bingaman) Elsesser, who survives. Early in life, Ron was employed at Mohawk Door.  Later, he was a self-employed...

Erma Jane Kerstetter Liverpool, PA Erma Jane Kerstetter, 97, entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Nottingham Village in Northumberland. Erma was born on February 11, 1926, in Oriental, Juniata County, a daughter of the late Robert and Barbara (Hupp) Dietz.  On November 20, 1948, she married Morris Franklin “Junior” Kerstetter, Jr., who preceded her in passing in August 2005. Erma attended Laurel Hill Grammar School in Mt. Pleasant Mills.  She had...

Gregory A. Shaffer Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA Gregory A. Shaffer, 72, of Mt. Pleasant Mills, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Evangelical Community Hospital. Greg was born on August 8, 1951, in Washington Township, Snyder County, a son of the late C. Bruce and Minnie (Frantz) Shaffer.  On February 28, 1986, he married his precious bride, Jodi (Mengle) Shaffer.  They shared over 37 years of marriage. Greg was a graduate of Selinsgrove High School.  He had...

Evelyn M. Kerstetter Millerstown, PA Evelyn M. Kerstetter, 73, of Millerstown, entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Geisinger in Danville. Evelyn was born on September 27, 1950, in McVeytown, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Laura (Fultz) Weaver.  On October 29, 1969, she married the love of her life, Gary E. Kersetter. Evelyn was employed at Richfield Nursing Home for 15 years in Environmental Services and later at PRN Home Healthcare as a Home Health Aide. Her...

Jessie B. Zink Liverpool, PA Jessie B. Zink, 90, of Liverpool, entered eternal rest on Friday, October 20, 2023, peacefully at her home. Jessie was born on February 1, 1933, in Millerstown, a daughter of the late Jonathan and Elenor (Thompson) Black.  Early in life, she married the late Wayne Lower.  After Wayne’s passing, she later married Ray Zink, who also preceded her in passing. Jessie was a graduate of Greenwood High School.  She was employed at Bell Telephone...

Albert E. Minskey, Jr. Liverpool, PA   Albert E. Minskey, Jr., 81, of Liverpool, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at his home with his family by his side comforting him. Albert was born on December 5, 1941, in Harrisburg, a son of the late Albert E. Minskey and Vivienne (Conley) Galgana.  On June 10, 1961, he married the love of his life, Sandra G. (Fox) Minskey.  For more than 62 years, they created special memories, shared a beautiful marriage, and most...

Vivian I. Shetter Millerstown, PA Vivian I. (Bailor) Shetter, 96, of Millerstown, entered eternal rest on Monday, October 9, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on August 1, 1927, in Mt. Wolf, York County, a daughter of the late John and Bertha (Stahl) Bailor.  On January 15, 1944, she married Ralph E. Shetter, who preceded her in passing on April 19, 2015. Vivian was a lifetime homemaker and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

Marlene M. Wendt Thompsontown, PA Marlene M. (Kling) Wendt, 82, of Thompsontown, entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Brookline Manor, Mifflintown, PA. Marlene was born on Wednesday, October 30, 1940, in Nossville, Tell Township, Huntington County, PA, a daughter of the late Jeff Lawrence and Beulah (Jeffries) Kling.  In 1960, she married Paul E. Wendt, who preceded her in passing on August 26, 2020. Marlene was a 1959 graduate of Orbisonia High School.  She...

Ray C. Landis Liverpool, PA Ray C. Landis, 82, of Liverpool, entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his home with his loving wife by his side. Ray was born on March 29, 1941, in Greenwood Township, Perry County, a son of the late Clarence J. and Orpha E. (Kerstetter) Landis.  On November 3, 1962, he married his sweetheart, Donna (Knouse) Landis.  They shared over 60 beautiful years creating precious memories together. Ray worked as a mason laying brick and block...

Ralph N. Lefferts Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA Ralph N. Lefferts, 80, of Mt. Pleasant Mills, entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living in Bloomsburg. Ralph was born on February 7, 1943, in Perry Township, Snyder County, a son of the late Norman Gilbert and Dorothy Ellen (Apple) Lefferts. Ralph was a 1961 graduate of Middleburg Joint High School.  After high school, he attended Practical Bible Training School in New York, and later, Temple...