MaryLou Musselman

MaryLou (Sponenberg) Musselman, 85, of Shickshinny, passed away peacefully Friday, October 9, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Hemlock Township on May 15, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Helen (Fausey) Sponenberg.

MaryLou attended the Buckhorn School. On July 6, 1957, she wed the love of her life, Bernard D. Musselman, with whom she would raise her family and share 67 years of marriage. She worked at Hills Department Store, as well as J. J. Mike Co. and Clark’s Egg Plant. MaryLou enjoyed various needlework disciplines, as well as gardening and canning. She was an avid bingo player who also enjoyed Gunsmoke and the Golden Girls. Her greatest joy, however, was her family. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Surviving MaryLou are her children: Joan Houser and husband, Robin, of Mifflinville, Dean Musselman and wife, Marjorie, of Bloomsburg, Lisa Harvey of Bloomsburg, Scott Musselman and wife, Tracey, of Shickshinny, and Jeni Hassel of Millville; grandchildren: Sylvia, Naomi, Dean II, Robert, Danielle, Kristin, Sabrina, Sarah, Samantha, Robert, Brittany, Tyler, and Jordan; step-grandchildren: Donnette, NeLea, and Josiah; 21 great-grandchildren; and sisters: Shirley Collins of Bloomsburg and Rose Ackerman of Pittsboro, NC; as well as a large extended family.

In addition to her parents, MaryLou was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bernard D. Musselman, who passed away September 16, 2024. She was also preceded in death by a son, Todd Musselman, and siblings: Wilbur Sponenberg, Jr., Janet Hess, Sandra Sponenberg, and Robert Sponenberg.

All are welcome to join MaryLou’s family for her graveside memorial service 11 AM, Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Elan Memorial Park, Bloomsburg. Reverend Michael Spagnuolo of Catawissa Christian Church will officiate. Memorial contributions in MaryLou’s name may be made to Animal Resource Center, PO Box 439, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The Allen Funeral Home, Inc., of Bloomsburg, is honored to serve the Musselman family. Online messages of comfort and support may be left at www.allen-funeralhome.com.