Mr. Stephen Stutlerfrom the Mountain Valley District We give thanks for the life of Mr. Stephen Stutler, who died Saturday, August 29, 2026. Mr. Stutler was the spouse of Rev. Elizabeth B. Stutler and was a valued part of the Susquehanna Conference community. We give thanks for his life, his presence, and the … Read more

Mrs. Wanda L. Doverspikefrom the River Valley District We give thanks for the life of Mrs. Wanda L. Doverspike, who died Monday, August 24, 2026. Mrs. Doverspike was the widow of Rev. C. Leroy Doverspike and was a valued part of the Susquehanna Conference community. We give thanks for her life, her presence, … Read more

Mr. Edwin W. Ehrsamfrom the Northern Wilds District We give thanks for the life of Mr. Edwin W. Ehrsam, who died Tuesday, June 21, 2026. Mr. Ehrsam was the spouse of Pastor Kathleen M. Ehrsam and was a valued part of the Susquehanna Conference community. We give thanks for his life, his presence, … Read more

Rev. James R. Sunderland, Jr. from the Northern Wilds District We give thanks for the life of Rev. James R. Sunderland, Jr., retired elder, who died Monday, June 29, 2026. Rev. Sunderland served faithfully within our Conference and we join many in gratitude for his life, his ministry, and his … Read more

Mrs. Bonita Kauffmanfrom the River Valley District We give thanks for the life of Mrs. Bonita Kauffman, who died Friday, June 19, 2026. Mrs. Kauffman was the spouse of Rev. Paul C. Kauffman and was a valued part of the Susquehanna Conference community. We give thanks for her life, her presence, and … Read more

Joanne Konick-McMahan, CLMfrom the River Valley District We give thanks for the life of Joanna Konick-McMahan, Certified Lay Minister, who died Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Mrs. Konick-McMahan served faithfully within our Conference and was currently serving Mosaic Community Church. We join many in gratitude for her life, her ministry, and her witness … Read more

Mrs. R. Joanne Wilsonfrom the Mountain Valley District We give thanks for the life of Mrs. R. Joanne Wilson, widow of Rev. A. Dean Wilson, who died Thursday, June 4, 2026. We join in prayer for their family and all who mourn her passing. We give thanks for the ways she … Read more

Rev. Martin H. Lorahfrom the Freedom Trail District We give thanks for the life and ministry of Rev. Martin H. Lorah, Retired Elder, who died Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Rev. Lorah served faithfully within our Conference and we join many in gratitude for his life, his ministry, and his witness to the … Read more

Rev. Peggy J. Bonsellfrom the Freedom Trail District We give thanks for the life and ministry of Rev. Peggy J. Bonsell, retired Associate Member, who died Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Rev. Bonsell served faithfully within our Conference and we join many in gratitude for her life, her ministry, and her witness to … Read more

Mrs. Jayne S. Lorahfrom the Freedom Trail District We give thanks for the life of Mrs. Jayne S. Lorah, who died Thursday, May 7, 2026. Mrs. Lorah was the spouse of Rev. Martin H. Lorah and was a valued part of the Susquehanna Conference community. We give thanks for her life, her presence, … Read more

Rev. Edward E. Prowantfrom the Northern Wilds District We give thanks for the life and ministry of Rev. Edward E. Prowant, who died Monday, May 4, 2026. Rev. Prowant served faithfully within our Conference, including as the Assisting Elder for the Northern Wilds District (formerly Williamsport) from 2012 to 2024. We join many … Read more

Mrs. Betty Witmerfrom the Freedom Trail District We give thanks for the life of Mrs. Betty Witmer, who died on Sunday, December 21, 2025. We recently learned of her death and share this news with our Conference community with gratitude for her life and with care for all who mourn. Mrs. … Read more

Rev. Dr. Donald R. Shover, Jr., Retired Elder, died Saturday, March 14, 2026. He served as the Harrisburg District Superintendent from 1987 to 1992 and Assistant to the Bishop from 2000 to 2007 of the former Central Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church. Among his survivors is his son, … Read more

Mrs. Donna L. Grubb, spouse of Rev. James W. Grubb, died Friday, March 6, 2026. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11 am at Linglestown Life United Methodist Church, 1430 N Mountain Rd, Harrisburg PA 17712-1217. Interment will be private and at … Read more

Rev. Roger G. Yoder, Retired Elder, died Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Ellen Memorial Healthcare Center, Honesdale PA 18431. Among his survivors is his wife, Mrs. Barbara Yoder. Visitation will be Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 10 to 11 am at Hamlin Assembly of God Church, 613 Easton Turnpike, Lake … Read more

Rev. Emlyn H. Jones, Retired Elder, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at home. Among his survivors is his wife, Mrs. Kay Jones. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Interment will be private as well in Hanoverdale Cemetery, 577 Hershey Rd, Hummelstown PA 17036. View his … Read more

Mrs. Eileen P. Prowant, spouse of Rev. Edward E. Prowant, died Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg PA 17837. A memorial service will be held  Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11 am at St. Paul’s @ The Farm, 50 Brookpark Cir, Lewisburg PA 17837. Interment will be … Read more

Rev. Melvin D. Bole, Retired Elder, died Sunday, January 25, 2026 at UPMC, Williamsport PA 17701. Among his survivors is his wife, Mrs. Patricia L. Bole. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at Knight-Confer Funeral Home, 1914 Memorial Ave, Williamsport PA 17701, followed … Read more

Rev. William P. Walker, Retired Elder, died on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover PA 17331. Visitation will be Friday, February 13, 2026 from 10 to 11 am at the Chapel at Homewood at Plum Creek, 425 Westminster Ave, Hanover PA 17331, followed by a memorial … Read more

Mrs. Marilyn F. Sweet, widow of Rev. Burtt E. Sweet, died Sunday, January 18, 2026. Among her survivors are her daughters, Rev. Deborah Earthrowl, Elder in the Upper New York Conference and Rev. Rebekah Sweet, Retired Elder in the Upper New York Conference. No public services will be held. Interment … Read more

Mrs. Nancy C. Leh, spouse of Pastor Howard W. Leh, died Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville PA 17822. Visitation will be Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 10 to 11 am at Christ United Methodist Church, 940 Central Rd, Benton PA 17814, followed by the funeral service … Read more

Rev. Edmund W. Minnich, Retired Elder, died Sunday, January 11, 2026. Among his survivors is his wife, Mrs. Mary Ann Minnich. Visitation will be Friday, January 16, 2026 from 9 to 11 am at First United Methodist Church, 228 South St, Catawissa PA 17820-1320, followed by the Celebration of Life … Read more

Please keep the family of Rev. Dr. Donald R. Wood, Retired Elder in the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, in your prayers. He died on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at home. Among his survivors is his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Wood. Rev. Wood was ordained an elder by the former Central … Read more

Mrs. Evelyn A. Pickering, spouse of Rev. Robert W. Pickering, died Sunday, December 14, 2025 at home. Visitation will be Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 10 to 11 am at North Bend United Methodist Church, 41 Main St, North Bend PA 17760, followed by the Memorial Service at 11 am. … Read more

Pastor Donald E. Olsommer, Sr., Retired Local Pastor, died Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, Dunmore PA 18510. Among his survivors is his wife, Mrs. Janet Olsommer. Visitation will be Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 3 to 7 pm at the James Wilson Funeral … Read more

Rev. Albert L. Rheem, Retired Elder, died Saturday, December 13, 2025. Among his survivors is his wife, Mrs. Louise H. Rheem. Services and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. CabinetSusquehanna Conference 

We have just received word that Mrs. Patricia A. Kocek, spouse of Pastor Frank J. Kocek, died Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg PA 17201. Visitation was Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 6 to 8 pm at the Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S Broad St, Waynesboro PA 17268. … Read more

Rev. David W. Trostle, Retired Elder, died Saturday, October 11, 2025. Among his survivors is his wife, Mrs. Soonseeah Trostle. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 1 to 2 pm at Community Mennonite Fellowship Church, 2985 Broadway Rd, Milton PA 17847, followed by the memorial service at … Read more

Rev. Keith R. Beasley-Topliffe, Retired Elder, died Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Arbors of Bedford, NH 03110. Among his survivors is his wife, Rev. Carola Beasley-Topliffe. A memorial service will be held Monday, October 13, 2025 at 11 am at First United Methodist Church, 961 Valley St, Manchester, NH … Read more

Mrs. Barbara P. Fetterman, widow of Rev. Karl S. Fetterman, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Kelly Drive, York PA 17404. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11 am at SpritTrust Lutheran, 750 Kelly Dr, York PA … Read more

Mrs. Suella C. Barto, spouse of Rev. George W. Barto III, died Saturday, September 6, 2025. She served as an Assistant Director, Connectional Ministries (1987-1989), an Assistant Director of Age Level and Family Ministries, Connectional Ministries (1990-2004), and as a Christian Educator of Youth Ministry (1994-Retired 2004) of the former … Read more