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     Clara Arlene Haas was born on 13 January 1921, Red Cross, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2 She was the daughter of William H. Haas and Katie E. Hoffman.¹ Her married name was Kahler.¹ Clara Arlene Haas married Earl D. Kahler, son of William A. Kahler and Sadie Elizabeth Erdman, on 25 December 1942, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.^1,3 Clara Arlene Haas died on 4 November 2005, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 84.¹
Obituary in the Sunbury Daily Item:
ELIZABETHVILLE — Clara Arlene Kahler, 84, of Shippen Dam Road, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County.
She was born Jan. 13, 1921, in Red Cross, Northumberland County, a daughter of the late William H. and Katie E. Hoffman Haas. Her husband, Earl D. Kahler, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Kahler was a member of Peace United Church of Christ, Berrysburg.
She enjoyed knitting and gardening.
Surviving are one son, William E. Kahler of Elizabethville; one daughter, Lily L. Shade of Elizabethville; two grandsons, Todd and Jason Shade of Elizabethville; one granddaughter, Crystal Stianche of Elizabethville; one great-grandson, Brandon Shade of Elizabethville; one great-granddaughter, Katylin Shade of Elizabethville; and a brother, Bruce "Puss" Haas of Herndon.
Preceding her in death, in addition to her husband, was a brother, Dr. Melvin E. Haas.
Visitors may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hoover Funeral Homes Inc., Elizabethville, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Jeff Wagner.
Burial will be in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax.
The family requests donations be sent to Peace United Church of Christ, Second and Chestnut St., Berrysburg, PA 17005.
Published in The Daily Item on 11/6/2005.¹
She was buried on 8 November 2005, at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.¹

     Lilly L. Kahler was born on 1 August 1943, Red Cross, Northumberland County, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Earl D. Kahler and Clara Arlene Haas. As of circa 1963,her married name was Shade.² Lilly L. Kahler married Larry A. Shade, son of Allen Luther Shade, circa 1963.² Lilly L. Kahler died on 2 October 2023, Nottingham Village, Northumberland, Northumberland County, PA, at age 80.¹
Funeral home obituary:
Lily L. Shade
August 1, 1943 - October 2, 2023
ELIZABETHVILLE - Lily L Shade, age 80, of Elizabethville, died October 2, 2023, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.
She was born on August 1, 1943 in Red Cross, the daughter of the late Earl D. and Clara (Haas) Kahler.
Lily was married to the late Larry A. Shade for 56 years.
She worked along side her husband at their family farm doing many of the necessary daily operations.
Lily was a member of Peace U.C.C, Berrysburg.
She is survived by her daughter Crystal, son Todd, grandson Brandon and granddaughter Kaitlin, and her sister-in-law Cynthia.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her son Jason and her brother William Kahler.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Sweitzer's Memorial Cemetery, Berrysburg.
The family requests that memorial donations may be made to Peace UCC, 150 Chestnut St, Berrysburg, PA 17005.
Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.¹
She was buried on 11 October 2023, at Sweitzers Memorial Cemetery, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹

     Larry A. Shade was born on 20 November 1941, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.² He was the son of Allen Luther Shade.^3,1 Larry A. Shade married Lilly L. Kahler, daughter of Earl D. Kahler and Clara Arlene Haas, circa 1963.² Larry A. Shade died on 7 November 2019, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 77.²
Funeral home obituary:
Larry A. Shade
November 20, 1941 - November 7, 2019
ELIZABETHVILLE - Larry A. Shade, 77, died November 7, 2019 at Harrisburg Hospital.
He was born on November 20, 1941 in Berrysburg, PA the son of the late Allen and Beatrice (Deppen) Shade.
Larry was married to Lily L. (Kahler) Shade for 56 years.
He retired as a Farmer.
He was a member of Peace U.C.C., Berrysburg, a former member of Farm Service Committee.
In addition to his wife Lily he is survived by his daughter Crystal, son Todd and his wife Renee, grandson Brandon and granddaughter Kaitlin, and his sister Teresa Keiter. He was preceded in death by a son Jason.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 12th at Peace United Church of Christ from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. Services will begin at 11:00 AM, with burial to follow at Sweitzer's Memorial Cemetery, Berrysburg.
The family requests that memorial donations may be made to Peace UCC, 150 Chestnut St, Berrysburg, PA 17005.
Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville is handling the arrangements. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.²
He was buried on 12 November 2019, at Sweitzers Memorial Cemetery, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.⁴

     William Earl Kahler was born on 31 October 1955, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹ He was the son of Earl D. Kahler and Clara Arlene Haas. William Earl Kahler died on 31 May 2023, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA, at age 67.¹
Funeral home obituary:
William Earl Kahler
October 31, 1955 - May 31, 2023
GRATZ - William Earl Kahler, age 67, of Gratz, died May 31, 2023, at home.
He was born on October 31, 1955 in Harrisburg, PA the son of the late Earl Kahler and Clara (Haas) Kahler.
William was married to Cynthia (Engle) Kahler for 15 years.
He retired from Reiff and Nestor, Lykens after 48 years of service, he was their purchasing agent, IT person, and several other positions. He was currently working in the produce department at Weis Markets, Millersburg.
William was a member of Reigle's Bible Fellowship, and Susquehanna Valley Church of Christ. He enjoyed doing his yard work, and working in his flower beds, wood shop, the garage, and traveling to Tennessee.
In addition to his wife Cindy, he is survived by his sister Lily Shade of Berrysburg, children Jeremy Strohecker (Amy) of Glasgow, Kentucky, Jamie Marberger (John) of Elizabethville, Janelle Miller (J.R.) of Millersburg, grandchildren Kayla, Alyssa, Reese, Sage, Luka, Brynleigh, Gatlin, and "pap's beloved dog Brody."
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Reigle's Bible Fellowship from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM, with burial to follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax.
The family requests that memorial donations may be made to Reigle's Bible Fellowship, 158 Reigle's Church Road, Millersburg, PA 17061 or Susquehanna Valley Church of Christ, 200 Roosevelt Ave, Selinsgrove, PA 17870.
Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.¹

     William I. Latsha also goes by the name of Pancake.² He was born on 27 December 1909, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.^3,1 He was the son of John Latsha and Agnes Smith.¹ William I. Latsha married Mary M. Erdman, daughter of Daniel Erdman and Sevilla Elizabeth Schwalm, in 1926.^4,5,1 William I. Latsha died on 11 March 1990, At home, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA, at age 80.²
Newspaper obituary:
William I. Latsha, 80
DORNSIFE -- William I. "Pancake" Latsha, 80, Dornsife RD1, died Sunday morning, March 11, 1930, at his home.
He had been in ill health for a year and had been hospitalized in the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, during his illness.
Born in Rebuck, Washington Township, Dec. 27, 1909, he was a son of the late John and Agnes (Smith) Latsha. He lived in the Dornsife area all of his life. In 1926, he married the former Mary M. Erdman, who died in 1978.
Mr. Latsha was last employed at Trailco, Dorsey Corp., retiring in 1975.
He was educated in Washington Township schools. He served as a Little Mahanoy Township supervisor for 40 years.
Mr. Latsha was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Red Cross, and served on the church council for many years. He was a member of Mahanoy ICOF Lodge No. 551, Dornsife; IOOF Past Grands Association of Northumberland, Union and Montour counties; Junior Mechanics Lodge No. 333, Herndon; Herndon Masonic Lodge No. 702; Scottish Rite Consistory of Harrisburg; and Scottish Rite Club of Snyder and Northumberland counties.
He is survived by four sons, Arlo of Trevorton, Merlin of Dornsife RD, Mark of Herndon and Ronald of Sunbury RD; two daughters, Irma Kratzer of Sunbury and Darlene Reffeor of Sunbury RD; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred of Sunbury; and two sisters, Gertie Smeltz and Verna Bordner, both of Herndon.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Red Cross, by the Rev. Glen B. Keidel. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitors may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the church. There will be no viewing Wednesday morning. Mahanoy Lodge No. 551, Dornsife, will hold a service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the church.
Contributions may be made in his memory to the SUN Home Hospice Services, Northumberland, the American Cancer Society, Shamokin Dam, or St. Peter's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, Red Cross.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Robert Foust Funeral Home, Trevorton.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 12 Mar 1990, Mon, Page 6.¹
He was buried on 14 March 1990, at St. Peter's Cemetery, Red Cross, Northumberland County, PA.^2,1

     Arlo W. Latsha was born on 9 October 1929, Red Cross, Northumberland County, PA.¹ He was the son of William I. Latsha and Mary M. Erdman. Arlo W. Latsha married Doris Miller on 18 September 1948.¹ Arlo W. Latsha died on 23 May 2020, Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA, at age 90.¹
Newspaper obituary:
Arlo W. Latsha
1929 - 2020
TREVORTON - Arlo W. Latsha, 90, a former longtime resident of Trevorton who resided at Kindred Place in Harrisburg, passed away after a courageous battle with COVID-19 on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Geisinger Holy Spirit in Camp Hill.Born in Red Cross on Oct. 9, 1929, he was the son of the late William and Mary (Erdman) Latsha.On Sept. 18, 1948, in St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Red Cross, he married Doris Miller, who preceded him in death.Arlo was a 1947 graduate of Trevorton High School.He worked for 33 years as an industrial engineer at Wilhold, Sunbury. Following retirement, he enjoyed his golf club, the Silver Stragglers and his flower garden.He was a member of the former Trinity United Church of Christ, Trevorton, and later attended Zion Lutheran Church, Trevorton.He led an active life, routinely exercising at Achieve Fitness, Paxinos, traveling and rooting for his favorite sports teams the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies and Penn State Nittany Lions. He also recently took up yoga.Arlo loved spending time with his family and annually vacationed with them at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Andy Sherwood, of Mount Joy; two granddaughters, Tiffany (John) Smith, of Harleysville, and Tara (John) Curran and her husband, Sean, of Westfield, New Jersey; five great-grandchildren, Leah and Maya Smith and Elise, Macy and Brendan Curran; a sister, Erma Kratzer, of Sunbury, a brother, Merlin Latsha and wife Nancy, of Harrisburg, a brother, Ronald Latsha and wife Barbara, of Sunbury; and nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mark Latsha, and his sister, Darlene Reffeor.
LATSHA - Arlo W. Latsha, 90, a former longtime resident of Trevorton, who resided at Kindred Place in Harrisburg. A private graveside service for the family will be held in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington. Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. Galen E. Russel III, of Christ Church UCC, Elizabethtown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Arlo's name to Zerbe Township Recreation Committee, c/o Deb Hetzendorf, 425 Scott St., Trevorton, 17881. The arrangements are being handled by Robert G. Foust Jr. Funeral Home, Trevorton.
The News Item (Shamokin, PA) published online May 26, 2020.¹
He was buried at Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, Northumberland County, PA.¹

     Merlin L. Latsha was born on 23 March 1932, Red Cross, Northumberland County, PA.² He was the son of William I. Latsha and Mary M. Erdman. Merlin L. Latsha died on 18 October 2022, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 90.²
Funeral home obituary:
Merlin L. Latsha
March 23, 1932 - October 19, 2022
Merlin L. Latsha, 90, recently of Harrisburg passed away in his home on October 18, 2022.
Merlin lived most of his life in Dornsife (Cherrytown) along the Line Mountain. He was born on March 23, 1932 in Red Cross, Pa. He was the son of the late William and Mary (Erdman) Latsha. Merlin was the third child in a family of 6 children. Merlin’s childhood was spent in rural Hunter Station, Pa where he attended a one room elementary school. He eventually attended Trevorton junior and senior high school. It was in Trevorton that he met his childhood sweetheart and lifelong partner, Nancy D. (Troutman) Latsha. They were married on August 8, 1953 and were united for 69 years. They not only enjoyed a long marriage but were truly best friends. Both Merlin and Nancy were veterans of the United States Armed Forces during the Korean conflict. Merlin served in the United States Coast Guard and Nancy in the US Army. Their names are next to each other forever on the Veterans Memorial in Trevorton.
After receiving his honorable discharge Merlin used his G.I. benefits to enroll in an electrician training program. After completion. he rapidly became a highly skilled electrician and plumber. Eventually he embarked on a lifetime career as a very successful electrical and plumbing contractor throughout the entire Line Mountain region of Northumberland County. He provided his electrical expertise and many hours of personal time to help install the original lights on the Line Mountain football stadium. He enjoyed attending Line Mountain football games and wrestling matches particularly to watch his sons participate in those sports.
Merlin was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman. He loved to play golf and for many years played weekly with a group of his friends. He also enjoyed deer and turkey hunting on the beautiful Kieffer mountain and farmland. He and Nancy hosted the annual “Latsha Deer Camp” in their home for almost 20 years where many special memories were made. But his favorite outdoor pastime was fishing. He was at home in his boat fishing on the Susquehanna River. Many days throughout the spring, summer and fall were spent catching bass, catfish and the occasional huge muskie on the river. In his later years he enjoyed playing cards and sharing hunting and fishing stories with his many friends at the Herndon boat club. Additionally, Merlin was a true Phillies fanatic and Eagles fan!
Merlin was a loving husband and a wonderful dad; and he will be missed so very much.
Merlin is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters Karen (Dana) McCollum and Karla (Allen) Brenneman both of Mechanicsburg; and sons Kenny (Stephanie) Latsha of Dubois, Kimber (Debbie) Latsha of Harrisburg and Kirk (Joan) Latsha of Bardstown, KY. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; a sister Erma Kratzer and a brother Ronald (Barbara) Latsha both of Sunbury. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister Darlene Reffeor and brothers Mark Latsha and Arlo Latsha.
Arrangements are private.³

     Mark D. Latsha was born on 10 May 1933, Jackson Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹ He was the son of William I. Latsha and Mary M. Erdman. Mark D. Latsha married Donna Lou Baker. Mark D. Latsha married Clara Mae Heintzelman, daughter of John W. Heintzelman and Mary E. Polan.² Mark D. Latsha died on 4 November 2016, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA, at age 83. The Sunbury Daily Item reported on November 5, 2016, that "Mark D. Latsha, 83, of Dornsife. . . was killed in a car crash on Route 4020 in Rockefeller Township at 2:30 p.m. and pronounced dead at 3:32 p.m. by [Northumberland County Coroner James F. ] Kelley. The coroner reported that Latsha died as the result of multiple blunt force trauma. Latsha was transported to and identified at Sunbury Community Hospital."¹
Newspaper obituary:
DORNSIFE - Mark D. "Honey" Latsha, 83, of Dornsife, passed away Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, due to a vehicle accident.
He was born on May 10, 1933 in Jackson Township, A son of the late William I. and Mary M. (Erdman) Latsha.
Mark was first married to Donna Lou Baker, who preceded him in death. He remarried the former Clara Mae (Heintzelman) Long, who survives. He lived most of his life in the Herndon and Dornsife area and attended Trevorton Schools.
Mark served in U.S. Army as a corporal from April 1953 to April 1955. He last worked and retired as an equipment operator for Meckley's Limestone Products, Herndon.
He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church Red Cross, where he served on church council, Wormleysburg American Legion Post # 945 and life member of Herndon Fire Company.
Mark enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, fishing, hunting, the Little League World Series and was an avid football fan of Dallas Cowboys.
In addition to his wife, Clara Mae, he is survived by five daughters, Melanie Shade and husband, Jim of, Herndon, Lori Stiely and husband, Steve, of Dornsife, Joan Kerstetter and husband, Don, of West Cameron, Edna Kaup and companion, Dale Lietzel, of Herndon, Karen Yeager and companion, Earle Potter, of West Cameron; four sons, Craig Latsha and wife, Nancy, of Herndon, David McCreary and wife, Liz, of Oklahoma City, John Long and wife, Betty, of West Cameron, Ray Long and wife, Nancy, of West Cameron; 22 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Irma Kratzer, of Sunbury; three brothers, Arlo Latsha, of Trevorton, Merlin Latsha and wife, Nancy, of Dornsife, Ronald Latsha and wife, Barbara of Sunbury; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Shannon Schell, and sister, Darlene Reffeor.
LATSHA- Mark D. "Honey" Latsha, 83, of Dornsife. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Red Cross, with Rev. Will Cole officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service Wednesday, at the church. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mark's memory to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 235 Schwaben Creek Road, Dornsife, Pa. 17823. Funeral arrangements are by Robert G. Foust Funeral Home, 841 W. Shamokin St., Trevorton, PA 17881.
Published in The News Item on Nov. 7, 2016.³

     Darlene M. Latsha was born on 21 September 1939, Red Cross, Northumberland County, PA.¹ She was the daughter of William I. Latsha and Mary M. Erdman. Her married name was Reffeor. Darlene M. Latsha married John W. Reffeor, son of Boyd E. Reffeor and Kathryn Reitz, on 14 December 1957.^2,3 Darlene M. Latsha died on 3 September 2002, At home, RR 4, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA, at age 62.¹
Newspaper obituary:
Darlene M. Reffeor, 62, Sunbury
SUNBURY -- Darlene Mary Reffeor, 62, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, 2002,at her home in RR4 Sun-bury, after a .courageous battle with cancer.
She was born Sept. 21, 1939, in Red Cross, a daughter vof the late Mary M. (Erdman) and William I. Latsha.
She was a graduate of Trevorton High School in 1957, and on Dec. 14 of that year she married John "Jack" W. Reffeor, who survives.
EarIy in her career, Mrs, Reffeor worked at Hall's Motor Transit and as a cafeteria helper at Oaklyn Elementary School. In February 2002, she was recognized for 35 years of faithful service as a receptionist at the Sunbury Animal Hospital.
Many knew her as a sweet, sensitive and compassionate friend on whom they could always depend, a lover, of animals, she as especially fond of hummingbirds whose images are displayed throughout her home.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two daughters and sjans-in-law, Brenda and Bob Broschart of Northumberland, atnd Staci and John Kuester of Moore, S.C. She was a loving and understanding grandmother to her grandchildren, Benjamin, Caleb and Rachel Broschart, and her stepgranddaughter, Meghan Kuester of New Columbia. She was a special sister to Erma Kratzer of Sunbury, Arlo and his wife Doris Latsha of Trevorton, Berlin and his wife Nancy Latsha of Dornsife, Mark and his wife Mae Latsha of Herndon, Ronald and his wife Barbara Latsha of Sunbury, and one brother-in-law, Boyd "Skip" and his wife Connie Reffeor of Sunbury. Her many nieces and nephews were touched by her love.
The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at her church, Emmanuel Bible fellowship, 1051 Catawissa Ave., Sunbury, where the funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. by Pastor Charles Cole.
Burial will be in United Lutheran Church Cemetery RR4, Sunbury.
Mrs. Reffeor's family wishes to thank the staff at the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) of Shamokin for their care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the VNA of Shamokin; the Stray Animal Fund or Emergencies (SAFE), in care of Sunbury Animal Hospital; or her home church, Emmanuel Bible Fellowship, Sunbury.
Funeral arrangements are by the Jerre Wirt Blank Funeral Home, 395 State St., Sunbury.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 05 Sep 2002, Thu, Page 15.³
She was buried at United Lutheran Cemetery, RR 4, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA.¹

     John W. Reffeor is also referred to as Jack in some sources.¹ He was born on 9 February 1937, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA.² He was the son of Boyd E. Reffeor and Kathryn Reitz.² John W. Reffeor married Darlene M. Latsha, daughter of William I. Latsha and Mary M. Erdman, on 14 December 1957.^2,3 John W. Reffeor died on 26 February 2018, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 81.²
Newspaper obituary:
John W. Reffeor
February 9, 1937 - February 26, 2018
John W. "Jack" Reffeor, 81, of Sunbury, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 26, 2018, at 7 p.m. at Geisinger Mecial Center. He was born Feb. 9, 1937, in Sunbury, the eldest son of the late Boyd and Kathryn Reffeor and is survived by his brother Boyd "Skip", his wife Connie and their family. He spent nearly 45 years with his late wife, Darlene (Latsha), who left his side in 2002.
Jack graduated in 1955 from Sunbury High School and dedicated his life to carpentry. He took great pride in his work and provided beautiful works of art for his clients. By his family and many others he was known as one of the best finishing carpenters in the area.
He was a dedicated member of Emmanuel Bible Fellowship Church and an officer of The Central Eastern PA Coon Hunters Club for many years.
He was an avid hunter, raising both coon dogs and beagles. He enjoyed working in his yard and watching the extensive wildlife who visited.
Jack is survived by his eldest daughter, Brenda K. Broschart of Northumberland, her husband Robert, and their children, Benjamin, Caleb, Rachel, Marcus and Anna, and 2 great-grandsons, Troy and Alistair; his youngest daughter, Staci A. Kuester of Spartanburg, S.C., and her husband John; and his good friend and neighbor, Tom Tobias.
A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Jerre Wirt Blank Funeral Home, 395 State St., Sunbury, followed by the funeral at 11, with Pastor Josh Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in United Lutheran Church Cemetary, Wolfs Crossroads. Many thanks to Geisinger Home Health & Hospice for their extraordinary care and loving attention and to the Trauma Unit at Geisinger Medical Center for their attentiveness and compassion. Donations can be made to Emmanuel Bible Fellowship Church, Central Eastern PA Coon Hunters Club, Sunbury Animal Hospital, or the charity of your choice.
Published Daily Item (Sunbury, PA), February 28, 2018.²
He was buried on 1 March 2018, at United Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wolfs Crossroads, Northumberland County, PA.²

     Donna Lou Baker was born in 1939.² She married Mark D. Latsha, son of William I. Latsha and Mary M. Erdman. Donna Lou Baker died in 1962.² She was buried at Saint Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Red Cross, Northumberland County, PA.²

     Her married name was Long.¹ Clara Mae Heintzelman was born on 5 July 1928, West Cameron Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹ She was the daughter of John W. Heintzelman and Mary E. Polan.¹ Clara Mae Heintzelman married John E. Long, son of Milton Long and Katie Suzanne Kerstetter.¹ Clara Mae Heintzelman married Mark D. Latsha, son of William I. Latsha and Mary M. Erdman.² Her married name was Latsha.² Clara Mae Heintzelman died on 23 February 2017, Community Health and Rehabilitation Center, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA, at age 88.¹
Newspaper obituary:
SUNBURY — Clara Mae (Long) Latsha, 88, of Sunbury Community Health and Rehabilitation Center and formerly of Dornsife, passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in the Sunbury Community Hospital. She lived most of her life in Herndon and Dornsife Area.
She was born July 5, 1928, in West Cameron Township, a daughter of the late John W. and Mary E. (Polan) Heintzelman.
Mae was first married to John E. Long, who preceded her in death. She was remarried to Mark D. "Honey" Latsha, who preceded her in death Nov. 4, 2016.
Mae was a homemaker and a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Red Cross.
Mae enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.
She is survived by five daughters, Melanie Shade and her husband, Jim, of Herndon, Lori Stiely and her husband, Steve, of Dornsife, Joan Kerstetter and her husband, Don, of West Cameron, Edna Kaup and her companion, Dale Lietzel, of Herndon, and Karen Yeager and her companion, Earle Potter, of West Cameron; three sons, Craig Latsha and his wife, Nancy, of Herndon, John Long and his wife, Betty, of West Cameron, and Ray Long and his wife, Nancy, of West Cameron; 22 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Ann Yocum and her husband, Barry, of Trevorton; two brothers, Russell Heintzelman, of West Cameron, and George Heintzelman, of Millville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Gottshall and Ellen Bowers; two brothers, John Heintzelman and Charles Heintzelman; and a granddaughter, Shannon Schell.
LATSHA — Clara Mae (Long) Latsha, 88, of Sunbury Community Health and Rehabilitation Center, and formerly of Dornsife. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Red Cross, with the the Rev. Will Cole officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 1:30 p.m. Thursday until the time of services at the church. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mae's memory to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 235 Schwaben Creek Road, Dornsife 17823. Funeral arrangements are by the Robert G. Foust Jr. Funeral Home, 841 W. Shamokin St., Trevorton 17881.
Published in The News Item from Feb. 25 to Feb. 28, 2017.¹

     Craig W. Latsha was born on 17 August 1966, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.¹ He was the son of Mark D. Latsha and Clara Mae Heintzelman. Craig W. Latsha died on 21 June 2022, Herndon, Northumberland County, PA, at age 55.¹
Funeral home obituary:
Craig W. Latsha
August 17, 1966 - June 21, 2022
HERNDON - Craig W. Latsha, 55, of Herndon, died June 21, 2022, at home.
He was born on August 17, 1966 in Shamokin, PA the son of the late Mark Latsha and Clara Mae (Heintzelman) Latsha.
Craig was married to Nancy (Erdman) Latsha for 32 1/2 years.
He was a 1985 graduate of Line Mountain High School. He worked as an Automotive Tech for B&L Dodge, Shamokin, and later worked sanitation at Michael Foods, Klingerstown.
He attended The Hub Wesleyan Church, Dornsife. He served in the past as a Lt. Fire Police in Coal Twp.
He enjoyed fishing, and loved sitting on the porch with his friends and neighbors, watching Pittsburg Steelers, ESPN, Outdoors Channel, and the Western Channel. His grandchildren were the light of his world.
In addition to his wife Nancy, he is survived by daughter Meghan Delawder (Brad) of Herndon, son Hunter (Atheena) of Herndon, grandchildren Faith, Leon, Clara, Brianna, and Gabe. He is also survived by his brothers Jackson Long (Betty), Ray Long (Nancy), David McCreary (Elizabeth), sisters Lori Steily (Steve), Joan Kerstetter (Don), Edna Kaup (Dale Leitzel), Karen Yeager, and Melanie Shade (Jim), and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins, sister-in-law Brenda Bower and brother-in-law Gene Erdman, Jr.
A celebration of life will be held at The Hub Wesleyan Church on June 28, 2022 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Jonathan Pickett officiating.
The family requests that memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to help with expenses.
Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. The former Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, has become part of our family of funeral homes, and we are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.¹