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Mary E. Snyder Arnold, 100, of 410 Walnut Street, Mifflinburg a highly esteemed and respected citizen of Mifflinburg, died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008. Mary, a prominent resident of Mifflinburg for over 80 years, was born on Oct. 17, 1907, on the family homestead in Buckwheat Valley outside of Richfield. She was the eighth child and last survivor of 10 children of Emery Elville and Sarah Caroline (Brown) Snyder. Siblings preceding her in death were six brothers, Arthur W. Snyder of Harrisburg, Lawrence E. Snyder, Springfield, OH, Raymond C. Snyder, John H. Snyder and Donald B. Snyder, all of Richfield, and Robert E. Snyder of Freeburg, and three sisters, Ruth M. Regester and Emma L. Leitzel, both of Richfield, and Esther G. Davis of Kingston and Forty Fort. Mary was an honors graduate from Fayette High School, McAlisterville in 1926, and took some nursing training at Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia. In 1927, she married Robert Darlington Arnold, DDS, and moved to Mifflinburg, where Dr. Arnold maintained a dental practice for over 50 years. She was a loving mother of two daughters, and a productive member of the community. She was a member of the Mifflinburg United Methodist Church for over 75 years, and was the first woman to serve on the church’s Board of Trustees. She served on many school PTA committees, was past president of the Mifflinburg Athenaeum Club, past matron of Mifflinburg Eastern Star Chapter 152, member of the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, a member of the Juniata Mennonite History Center, and the Herr Memorial Library. Mary possessed a positive and even temperament, a large degree of common sense, and a sunny disposition. Even those who had only brief contact with her were touched by her sweet and kindly nature as she made a lasting impact on their lives. As a result, she made many long lasting and steadfast friends, and will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure to know her. In her early years, she enjoyed bowling, playing bridge, attending antique shows and auctions, and collecting antiques. She had an active interest in genealogy, and was proud and passionate about her family heritage. Mary had a good singing voice, as did all the Snyder’s, and played the piano with ease. She maintained an interest in poetry and reading, and was able to sew clothing like a professional. Together with her husband, Robert, they traveled each year to Canada where they enjoyed camping and lake fishing. In the Spring, they spent vacation time in Florida. Surviving Mary are two daughters, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Daughter, Lou Jane Arnold Mitchell, son-in-law, James C. and grandson, James R. Mitchell of Mifflinburg; daughter, Anna Jo Arnold Boyer, son-in-law, Vincent E. Boyer of McAlisterville; granddaughter, Pamela J. Spath of Mount Joy; great-granddaughters, April, Amanda and Alisha; and greatgreat-granddaughter, Syerra; grand- daughter, Susan J. Boyer of Harrisburg, and great-granddaughters, Kathleen and Rose; and grandson, Robert S. Boyer of Wheelersburg, OH. Friends and family will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at the Garman Funeral Home, 9366 Route 35, Mt. Pleasant Mills. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Garman Funeral Home, 9366 Route 35, Mt. Pleasant Mills. Her pastor, the Rev. Ron Warfle, will officiate. Burial in the Richfield Cemetery will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made in Mary’s memory to the Building Fund of Mifflinburg United Methodist Church, Third and Market Streets, Mifflinburg, PA 17844, or the Juniata Mennonite History Center, Route 35, Richfield, PA 17086. Bettie I. Bailey God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put His arms around you and whispered “Come to Me.” Bettie I. Bailey, 86, formerly of 229 E. Chestnut St., Mifflinburg, died early Wednesday morning, Feb. 6, 2008, at RiverWoods, Lewisburg, where she had been a resident since April. A native of Winfield, she was born Feb. 28, 1921, a daughter of the late Henry H. and Carrie (Renn) Reigel. She was married to Luther N. Bailey, who preceded her in death in 1999. Bettie had worked as a waitress, groomed poodles and was an excellent seamstress, doing many home sewing projects. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of Lewisburg and the Rebekah Lodge of Selinsgrove. Bettie loved the home she and her husband built, loved her daughter, her granddaughter and great-grandchildren, and enjoyed crocheting. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Carl Mignot of Mifflinburg; one granddaughter and her husband, Heidi and Dale Criswell of Mifflinburg; three great-grandchildren, Aaron, Emily and Sarah Criswell; one sister, Martha Ketchem of Lewisburg; and one brother, Harold Reigel of Millmont. She was preceded in death by six siblings, Thelma Sanders, Marcella Fox, Marlin, Martin, Miles and Harry Reigel. Funeral services were held Sat., Feb. 9, in St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 42 S. Fourth St., Lewisburg. Her pastor, the Rev. Andrew R. Morgan, officiated. Burial was in Dreisbach Church Cemetery. The family asks that donations in Bettie’s memory be made to either the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701, or the Arthritis Foundation, Central Pennsylvania Chapter, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 204, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The family was assisted by the John H. Shaw III Funeral Home, Market and Eighth streets, Lewisburg Nancy Kathryn Wenrich Nancy Kathryn Wenrich, 71, of 221 Scottsdale Drive, Mifflinburg for the past 13 years, entered into rest at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at RiverWoods, Lewisburg, where she had lived since June 12, 2006. She was born March 3, 1936, in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Herman J. and Delena M. (Lewis) Himmelreich. On April 2, 1995, at Christ United Lutheran Church, Millmont, she married Benivel W. Wenrich, who survives. Mrs. Wenrich was a 1954 graduate of Lewisburg High School. She was employed for 17 years as a teller at the East Buffalo Township office of Northern Central Bank until she retired in March 1991. After she retired, she worked for Pleasant View Egg Farm, Winfield, and the Mifflinburg Area School District. Earlier in life, she worked as a bookkeeper for Beck’s Amusement, Lewisburg, and as a secretary for Mifflinburg Farm Supply. Mrs. Wenrich was a member of Christ United Lutheran Church, Millmont, where she sang in the choir. She was a former member of the West Union Area Lions Club, Millmont, and Order of Eastern Star Chapter 394, Lewisburg, and was past president of the Laurelton Women’s Club. Mrs. Wenrich was an avid bowler, enjoyed children and loved spending time with her family. Surviving, in addition to her husband of 12 years, are two daughters and one son-in-law, Janice M. and Lance Wagner of Millmont and Dianne L. Shuck of Millmont; one son and daughter-in-law, Gregory A. and Teresa Shuck of Mifflinburg; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Ghee Wenrich of Honolulu, Hawaii; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert H. and Mary Jane Himmelreich of Blue Bell; one sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Paul Brann of Lewisburg; four grandchildren, Chad Shuck, Kevin Shuck, Brandi Zimmerman and Ashley Wenrich; six great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. There will be no public viewing. The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Christ United Lutheran Church, 13765 Old Turnpike Road, Millmont, where a memorial service will be conducted at 11 with the Rev. John D. Yost officiating. A private interment will be in Hartleton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either Christ United Lutheran Church, Parking Lot Fund, 13765 Old Turnpike Road, Millmont, PA 17845, or Evangelical Hospice, 1 Hospital Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Funeral arrangements are by the Roupp Funeral Home Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Road, Mifflinburg. Helen Jean Wagner Katherman Helen Jean Wagner Katherman, 78, of 817 Dyer Road, New Columbia passed away at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at her home. She was born Nov. 11, 1929, in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late George H. and Pauline Catherine (Crabb) Wagner. On Sept. 27, 1961, in Milton, she married James D. Katherman Sr., who preceded her in death on Aug. 6. She was a 1947 graduate of Lewisburg High School and a 1948 graduate of Empire Beauty College, Wilkes-Barre. Jean retired in 1992 from the JPM Co., Lewisburg, after 41 years of service. She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ. Jean enjoyed doing yard work, playing bingo, bowling and watching the Phillies. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen J. and Sandi Pancoe of York Haven and James D. Jr. and Susan E. Katherman of New Columbia; one brother, Randall J. Wagner of Hayward, Calif.; two granddaughters, Jessica Bucher and her companion Ed Wernert of State College and Stephanie and Dennis Moore of Watsontown; three great-grandsons, Donald J. Bucher of New Columbia, Troy Moore and Jacob Moore, both of Watsontown; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jennifer S. Katherman, in infancy, and Adam J. Katherman on Jan. 6, 2006, and one sister, Annabelle Mae Libby. Memorial services were held Tues., Feb. 12, in the chapel at Schwartz-Adamo Funeral & Cremation Services, 247 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg. Her grandson-in-law, Dennis Moore, officiated. Memorial contributions in Jean’s memory may be made to SUN Home Heath, 61 Duke St., Northumberland, PA 17857. Irene F. Knepp Irene F. Knepp, 81, of Plum Street, New Berlin passed away at 12:47 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born Jan. 26, 1927, in Lewistown, the daughter of the late Jay and Margaret (Nagle) Fisher. In 1948, she married William L. Witmer, who died in 1965. In 1969, she married J. William Knepp, who preceded her in death in 1996. She was a 1944 graduate of Middleburg High School. Early in life, she had worked for attorney Donald Johnson, after which she was employed by Swineford National Bank, Middleburg, for 30 years. In 1976, she began employment with Commercial National Bank in Peoria, Ill., from where she retired in 1990. After retirement, she and her husband moved back to Berks County and three years ago she relocated to New Berlin. Irene was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, New Berlin, and while living in Middleburg, was the church organist for Emmanuel Lutheran Church. While living in Illinois, she joined the Sweet Adelines International and traveled all over the country singing with them. She continued singing with them after moving to Berks County. She helped start and volunteered at the Exeter Township Library in Berks County. Irene was always an avid animal lover and at the time of her passing had three rescued greyhounds, which she loved to care for. She is survived by one son, Robert L. Witmer of New Berlin, and Brenda S. Hassinger, a longtime friend of his mother who was like a daughter to Irene; one granddaughter, Brittany L. Witmer of Philadelphia; Flo Hassinger, her friend of 60 years whom Irene considered as close as a sister; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Jay Fisher. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thurs., Feb. 14, in Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Berlin, with the Rev. Andrew S. Fitch officiating. Private burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, West Reading. Contributions in Irene’s memory may be made to Mostly Mutts, c/o Keith Lutz, P.O. Box 510, Mifflinville, PA 18631, or PA PETS, P.O. Box 64, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Arrangements are by the Hummel Funeral Home, 574 Hill St., Middleburg. © Copyright 2008 by Mifflinburg Telegraph Weekly Newspaper Top of Page |
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