Vaughn Wolf Obituary, Death – Vaughn On Thursday, May 9, 2019, Arthur Wolf, 79, of Selinsgrove, went to be with his Heavenly family. He was born in Port Trevorton on June 12, 1939, to the late Arthur E. and S. Mae (Beaver) Wolf. He married the former Sandra J. Dietz on June 20, 1964, and she survives him. His death shatters a 54-year marriage. Vaughn attended Selinsgrove Area High School and participated in football and baseball. Vaughn entered the Navy after graduation. He then attended Susquehanna University and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He was a member of Syracuse’s football squad under head coach Garrett. Later, he received a master’s degree in education from Penn State University. Vaughn was a force to be reckoned with in baseball and softball, in addition to football. His bat was dubbed “Bleacher Reacher” by his teammates.
Vaughn worked as a psychologist/unit manager at the Selinsgrove Center for 30 years before retiring in 1998. He retired to devote more time to fishing and golfing, and he is a member of Shade Mountain Golf Course. He attended Witmer’s United Methodist Church in Port Trevorton, where he taught Sunday school, led devotions, and was in charge of Vacation Bible School. Vaughn is survived by his wife, one son and daughter-in-law, Douglas E. and Margaret (Ticknor) Wolf of Mars; one daughter, Karen E. Wolf of Selinsgrove; two grandsons, Logan and Graeme Wolf of Mars; and a large number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and close friends.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Yvonne Mull and Regina Robbins, in addition to his parents. Visitors are invited to pay their condolences at Witmer’s United Methodist Church, 350 Witmer Road, Port Trevorton, on Saturday, May 18, from 3 to 4 p.m., followed by a memorial ceremony with military honors at 4 p.m., officiated by Pastor Ruth Liples. Donations in Vaughn’s memory may be donated to Witmer’s United Methodist Church, 350 Witmer Road, Port Trevorton, PA 17864, in place of flowers. The Joseph W. Epler Funeral Home, 210 King St., Northumberland, is in charge of the preparations.