In Memory-August

Roger G. Barr Director Victoria Krouse Funeral Director

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Paul A. Arnold

Paul A. Arnold, 80, of Cocolamus, passed away at 6:55 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 at Stonebridge Health, & Rehabilitation Center in Duncannon.

Born on Oct. 14, 1941, in Fayette Township, Juniata County, he is a son of the late Raymond S. and Edna C. (Naylor) Arnold.

On April 29, 1962, he married his late wife, Kar en M. (Kerstetter) Arnold, with whom he was blessed to share over 57 years of marriage before her pass ing on Dec. 29, 2019.

He is survived by two daughters, Angie A. Houck and her husband Kevin Houck, of Orlando, Fla., and Nicole P. Shipp and

her husband, Dr. Robert Shipp III, of Millerstown; and four grandchildren, Aiden Shipp, Dylan Shipp, Lily Houck, and Carter Houck.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was pre ceded in death by two brothers, Fred L. Arnold and Dale R. Arnold.

Mr. Arnold was a pas sionate lifelong farmer and, alongside his wife, co-owned KNA Properties LLC.

Paul was a member of Brown’s United Methodist Church in McAlisterville and enjoyed boating, tin kering around with old farm tractors and cars, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at the Brown Funeral Homes Inc., 111 Westfall St., McAlister ville, with Pastor Kevin Brophy officiating. Inter ment will follow in East Salem Cemetery.

A viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral ser vices at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, me morial contributions in Mr. Arnold’s memory can be made to the National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel St., Newton, MA 02458. Put “In memory of Paul Arnold” in the memo line of the check.

Online condolences and tributes can be shared with the family at www.brown funeralhomesinc.com.

BShe was the daughter of the late Walter W. and Rosy V. Naylor. Her husband Robert Baker and brother James D. Naylor preceded her in death.

Cody M. Bender

Cody M. Bender, 17, of Allensville, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at UPMC, Altoona.

He was born May 18, 2005, in Huntingdon, a son of Michael J. Bender of Allensville and Reba J. (Metzler) Randolph and her husband Joshua of Belleville.

Along with his parents, he is also survived by: his siblings, Abigail J. Bend er of Belleville, Zachary J. Bender of Allensville, Isaac D. Bender of Bel leville, and Caitlyn R. Bender of Belleville, his maternal grandparents, James and Ruth Metzler, paternal grandmother,

Linda Brechbiel, as well as a number of special aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfa ther, Tom Bender.

Cody attended Hunting don Area High School and was a member of the Class of 2023. He also attended the Hunting don County Career and Technology Center, where he was studying Public Health and Safety. He was employed with Zook’s Masonry for the summer, and loved hunting, fish ing, racing, and spending time with his friends and family.

Services were Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at Locust Grove Mennonite Church, 3358 W. Main St., Bel leville.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made in memory of: Cody M. Bender’s memory, CORE, 204 Sigma Drive, Pitts burgh, PA 15238.

Arrangements are under the care of Hen derson Funeral Home, Belleville. Online con dolences may be of fered at www.henderson funeralhomes.net.

‘In Loving Memory’ explained:

Each month, The Sen tinel produces a special publication known as “In Loving Memory,” which serves as a keep sake for those who have had a loved one pass away whose full obit uary was published in The Sentinel during the previous month.

during the month of Au gust.

Full obituaries from the month of August will be published in the Sep tember edition.

Publication in this edi tion is included with the price of a full obituary.

Sherrill A.

Baker

Sherrill A. Baker passes away July 29, 2022.

She is survived by a sister, Myrlene Dukes and husband Franklin.

Interment was private at St. Mark’s cemetery.

That means for this edition, which is being published in August, the obituaries are those that appeared in The Sentinel

To inquire about how to place an obituary for your loved one, call (717) 248-6741 or email our obituary department at obits@lewistownsenti nel.com.

Bernice A. Becker

Bernice A. Becker, 90, of 219A Valley View Terrace, Belleville, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born on Sept. 1, 1931, in Galva, Kan., a daughter of the late Char ley A. and Elvina (Unruh) Becker. On June 6, 1954, she married Wayne E. Becker, who resides at the Terrace.

Also surviving are her children, Ray Becker and wife Joann of Jamesport, Mo., and Regina F. Peachey and husband Wilmer of Belleville; 10 grandchil dren; 18 great-grandchil dren; and her siblings, Er lene Koehn and husband Ardell of Burton, Kan., and Marlo Becker and wife Wilda of Halstead, Kan., as well as a sister-in-law Shir ley Becker of Halstead.

Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by a twin sister, Ber tha, sisters Myrtle Koehn

Paul A. Bowmaster

Paul A. Bowmaster, 59, of Lewistown, passed away Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, at his home.

Born Feb. 22, 1963, in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Patricia (Lange) Bowmaster.

He is survived by; his wife, Wanda (Allen) Bow master; and daugh- ters, Naomi M. Medley Melton

and Vera Koehn and a brother, Norman Becker.

She was primarily a homemaker, but in her earlier years, she was employed at Moundridge Manor Nursing Home as a housekeeper for approx imately 16 years. Follow ing their retirement, she and her husband moved to Jamesport, Mo., for 14 years, then in September 2016 they moved to Bel leville, where they lived ever since.

She and Wayne did ev erything together in their later years, enjoying work ing in the yard, eating out and their Saturday trips to town. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Services were Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at Rock Haven Church of God In Christ Mennonite, Belleville. Burial was in Rock Haven Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of Henderson Fu neral Home, Belleville. On line condolences may be offered at www.henderson funeralhomes.net.

and husband, Robert, Jasmine Bowmaster and companion, Domi nic Baker, both of Lew istown.

Arrangements are un der the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lewistown.

No services are to be held.

Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.

Robert V. Bersinger

Robert V. Bersinger, 96, of 304 S. 2nd St., Clearfield, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Knickerbocker Villa in Clearfield.

He was born July 10, 1926, in Vira, a son of the late James H. Bersinger and Mary (Johns) Bersing er. On Aug. 18, 1951, he mar ried Tarrenz (Young) Bers inger, who preceded him in death on March 12, 2022.

Surviving are: his chil dren, T. Janine Brzezinski and husband Joseph J. of Olanta, and Robert V. Bers inger and wife Kimberly A. of Penndel, grandchildren, Melissa A. Martin of Rich boro, Robert V. Bersinger III of Penndel, Aaron B. Brzezinski of Clearfield, and Nathan A. Brzezinski, also of Clearfield, as well as a brother, Fred and wife Grace Bersinger of Mar quette, Mich.

Robert served in the US Army Air Corps and was an electro-mechanical en gineer.

He was a member of the Lions Club, was a tinsmith and enjoyed doing ceram ics.

A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Burial will be held at Vira Methodist Church Cemetery.

Arrangements are un der the care of Hender son-Bohn Funeral Home, 55 N. Main St., Reedsville. Online condolences may be offered at www.bohnfu neralhome .com.

Susan C. Bickel

Susan C. Bickel, 62, of Lewistown, passed peaceful ly Aug. 13 at her home.

She is finally free of the five-year battle that has tak en so much from her. Sue was a dedicated, feisty and no-nonsense fireball of a woman who loved her fam ily, friends, co-workers and teammates.

Through the years she worked at Wolf Furniture, Heilig Meyers, The Bon Ton and finally was a muchloved supervisor for Asher’s Candies before her battle with cancer began.

She loved cooking, family gatherings, traveling, soap operas and especially play ing pool.

Her wishes were to not have a public viewing or service but just a small pri vate ceremony for immedi ate family. She will be cre mated and her ashes will be spread at the site of her first date with her husband.

Sue hopes that everybody will remember her as she was before the battle began and not for what happened to her in her final years.

Rest in Peace Sue. You are missed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to King-Barr Fu neral Home LLC, 120 Logan St., Lewistown.

Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.kingbarrfuneral home.com.

S. Margaret Brubaker

S. Margaret Brubaker, 97, of Valley View Haven, and formerly of Reedsville, passed away at 10:33 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 at the Haven.

She was born Dec. 6, 1924, in Belleville, a daugh ter of the late Paul L. and Minnie Mae (Warner) Civitts. On Oct. 24, 1948, she married Eugene M. Brubaker. He proceeded her in death.

She is survived by: her children, Jane Plourde and husband Donald of Palmy ra; Paul E. Brubaker and wife Helen, of Belleville; Nancy B. Miller and hus band Jack, of Lewistown; and Ann Shryock and husband Steve, of Me chanicsburg, as well as eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a son, Glen Franklin Brubaker in 1950, two brothers, Warner Civitts and Paul Civitts, and three sisters, Camilla

Civitts, Pauline Walker and Anna Mary Brasuell.

Margaret was a 1942 graduate of Belleville High School. She and her hus band farmed for a number of years. She then worked part-time at the Birch Hill Supervisors Club for many years. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Belleville and attended the First United Methodist Church in Lew istown.

Services were Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at Henderson Funeral Home, Belleville. Burial will take place at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Belleville.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to: Pets Come First, 2451 General Potter Hwy., Cen tre Hall, PA 16828 or to Huntingdon County Hu mane Society, 11371 School House Hollow Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652.

Arrangements are under the care of Henderson Fu neral Home.

Online condolences may be offered at www.bohn funeral home.com.

Rachel R. Collins

Rachel R. Collins, 43, of Burnham, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.

Born on Feb. 8, 1979, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Con nie (Bedlyon) Ort and Timothy Ort, who sur vives.

In addition to her moth er, she was preceded in death by; a son, Atticus Collins.

In addition to her fa

Cther, she is survived by; children, Bo Duke, Cheyanne Duke and com panion, Parker Clark, of Burnham, and Aidin Collins, and companion, Max Kelly, of Eddystone; siblings, Tabitha Hoy and companion, Jason Drake, of McVeytown; Aunts, Diane McCalips, and husband, Bob, and Shirley Bedlyon, both of Lewistown; cousin, Alan Bedlyon, and many loving cousins.

Rachel attended Ellen Chapel Church.

She was a Lewistown Area High School gradu ate, Class of 1998.

Rachel loved her dog, Beast. She enjoyed cou poning, painting, watch ing TV, reading, crafting and cosmetics.

Services will be private and held at the conve nience of the family.

Arrangements are un der the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lewistown. Online condolences can be of fered to the family at www. hellerhoenstinefuneral home.com.

Dville, passed away at 1:02 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Geisinger-Lew istown Hospital.

Born Nov. 20, 1930, in Treaster Valley, she was a daughter of the late Harry F. and Bessie (Shank) Hassinger.

In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by: husband, Dominic A. Damicanto nio, whom she married June 30, 1948, on March 3, 2018; brothers, Samuel, Glenn and Charles “Ray” Hassinger; and sisters, Marion Booher and Lou ise Mitchell.

Daubert, of Milroy; three great- grandchildren, Emily and Noah Treast er, and Amanda Daubert; great- great-granddaugh ter, Kaylee Zook; and brother, Harold Hassing er, of Milroy.

She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sigler ville, and also attended Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Lew istown.

club, which was original ly comprised of five cou ples, who met for more than 60 years to play cards and socialize.

Services were Tues day, Aug. 2, 2022 and Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Heller-Hoenstine Funer al Homes, Woodlawn lo cation, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown.

Interment was at Juni ata Memorial Park, Lew istown.

Joyce Audrey Damicantonio

Joyce Audrey Dami cantonio, 91, of Reeds

Joyce is survived by: daughter, Linda Treast er and husband, David, of Reedsville; grandchil dren, Gregory Treaster and wife, Stephanie, of Lewistown, and Cathy

Early in life, Joyce was employed at ALERT, the shoe factory and Fisher’s Electronics. She later re tired from Unimark Plas tics in 1994, with 18 years of service.

Joyce loved spending time with her family and traveling abroad. She es pecially enjoyed being a member of her local card

In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu tions may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1368 Siglerville Pike, Milroy, PA 17063.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.heller hoenstinefuneralhome. com.

Joan ‘JoAnn’ Irene Dumm

Joan “JoAnn” Irene Dumm, 88, of Chambers burg, passed away sur rounded by her loved ones in her home on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

Born in Richfield, she was the daughter of the late Oscar P. Dunkelberger and Kathryn (Yarnell) Dunkel berger.

Joan was a graduate of Lewistown High School, Class of 1951. She graduated from the Lewistown Hos pital School of Nursing in 1954 and began her nursing career at Lewistown Hos pital, where she worked in the emergency room and on the hospital floor. In the latter part of her career, she worked as a quality as surance nurse, and she also worked as an office nurse and provided nursing care for homebound patients. One of the most favorite parts of her nursing career was her time spent in obstet rics.

Her other full-time career was as a homemaker and fervent supporter of the many band, glee club, and sporting activities of her children and grandchildren.

In her younger days, Joan enjoyed playing softball and volleyball and she was an avid golfer, playing many rounds of golf in ladies’ nine- and 18-hole groups, and with her friends and husband Gene at Chambers burg Country Club.

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the golfing road trips with her friends and loved to tell stories about the many adventures that they had.

During her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her family, crafting, mak ing trips to a certain loca tion in Charlestown (AKA “Ding-Ding Land”), playing pinochle and dominoes, and being in the mountains. She loved to knit and sew and made many blankets, scarves, and clothing for family and friends to enjoy.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and loved singing and lis tening to gospel music.

She could always be counted for the alto part in any of her favorite hymns, of which there were many. She enjoyed preparing meals for any family cele bration, but Christmas was by far her favorite holiday and she planned for that on a year-round basis.

Joan was the beloved wife of 59 years of the late Alex ander “Gene” Dumm. She was the much loved mother of Randy Dumm of Fayette ville, Vicki Gamby (Nick) of Cookeville, Tenn., and Amy Vorhees (Shaun) of Fayette ville.

Her most cherished role was the grandmother of Cole Gamby (Dana), Ben Gamby (Wesley), Seth Vor hees (Abby) and Jacob Vor hees.

Joan is also survived by her brother, Richard Dun kelberger.

The family is planning a private service at a later date with burial at Park lawns Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, Chambers burg.

They ask that those wish ing to express sympathy consider making a donation to their favorite charity in Joan’s name.

Arrangements are en trusted to Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Crema tion Center, Chambersburg.

Condolences and mem ories may be shared at geiselfuneralhome.com.

EC. David

‘Dave’ Esch

C. David “Dave” Esch, 78, of 2384 SR 655, Bel leville, passed away at midnight Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at Greenwood Vil lage.

He was born on May 26, 1944, in Coatesville, a son of the lateGeorge and Elmi ra (Yoder) Esch. On April 9, 1966, he married Pauline M. (Harshbarger) Esch, who resides at their home.

Also surviving are: his children, Pearl Miller and husband Kent of Lew istown, Dwaine Esch and wife Heather of Dothan, Alabama, seven grandchildren and one greatgrandson, along with a sister, Twila Martin and husband Willis of Lititz.

Dave retired in 2009 from APM as their night watch man. He enjoyed hunting and gardening, was a mem ber of the Allensville Men nonite Church, the Hearts & Hands Sunday school class, and he sang in Big Valley Men’s Chorus.

His funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Allensville Mennonite Church with Pastors Nel son Roth, Dewayn Isaac and Bob Zook officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family at Allensville Men nonite Cemetery.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to: Allensville Mennonite Church, 1156 SR 655, Bel leville, PA 17004.

Arrangements are un der the care of Henderson Funeral Home, Belleville. Online condolences may be offered at www.henderson funeralhomes.net.

Joseph ‘Jake’ ‘Joe’ B. Etters Sr.

Joseph “Jake” “Joe” B. Etters Sr., 78, passed away Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.

He was born on Jan. 22, 1944, in Columbia, Pa., the son of the late Joseph F. and Edith E. (Ross) Et ters.

In addition to his par ents, he was preceded in death by; wife, Sylvia Mae (Fye) Etters.

He is survived by; children, Sherry Etters, Joseph B. Etters Jr., and Holly Carson, all of Lew istown; eight grandchil dren; eight great-grandchildren; and sisters,

Mary Burns, Tootie, Ruth ie, and Edith Williams.

He served in the United States Army.

In his earlier years, he worked as a cab driver for Scotty’s taxi service.

He enjoyed watch ing Pittsburgh Steelers, tinkering, and building things. He especially loved his grandchildren, and earlier in life, riding his motorcycle.

Services were Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at Alfarata Lutheran Cemetery.

Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.

Larry A. Fisher

Larry A. Fisher, 86, of Lewistown, passed away at 11:36 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Geisinger- Lew istown Hospital.

Born May 13, 1936, in Granville, he was a son of the late Richard C. and Zelda M. (Fisher) Fisher.

In addition to his par ents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Richard “Jack”, Ronald, Norman “Ray” and Herb Fisher, sisters, Louise Grose and Connie Cros son, and a granddaughter, Victoria “Tori” Fisher.

Larry is survived by: loving wife of 67 years, Martha “Marty” A. (For sythe) Fisher; four chil dren, Robin L. Fisher, of Mechanicsburg, L. Doug las Fisher and wife, Deb orah S. (Smith), of Lew istown, Michael K. Fisher, of Granville, and Scott A. Fisher and wife, Mary (Carlstrom), of Baltimore, Md.; 13 grandchildren, Ni kol Fisher, Joshua Yale, Coby Huff, Kaitlyn Fisher, Chase Smith, Benjamin Fisher, Halle Fisher, Paige

(Brannon) Yeater, Lillian Fisher, Taylor (Brannon) Wertz, Abigail Fisher, Noah Fisher and Charlotte Fisher; nine great-grand children; and a brother, Ralph “Spike” Fisher, of Granville.

He was a Lewistown High School graduate, Class of 1954.

Larry was a member of Granville United Meth odist Church, Granville United Methodist Men’s Club and Lewistown Fra ternal Order of Elks Lodge No. 663.

He retired from United Parcel Service (UPS) with 33 years of service. During that time, he also owned Fisher’s Grocery Store in Granville. Following his retirement, he worked at Tuscarora Intermediate Unit, Mifflin- Juniata Spe cial Needs Center and J&D Transportation Services, where he assisted and sup ported individuals with intellectual developmen tal disabilities.

Larry enjoyed camping with his grandchildren and taking hunting trips with family and friends, locally and in upstate Pa. and N.Y. He was passion ate about things from his childhood, family, farm, his church and growing up in Granville. He loved all things sports related and followed his beloved Penn State Nittany Lions to Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto, to the Orange Bowl in Miami, and most memo rable, the 1982 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans where PSU won their first national championship. He also attended many Philadel phia Phillies games. Larry especially looked forward each summer to family beach trips to Avalon, N.J.

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One memorable trip took place in June of 1972 when he and the family packed up and traveled across the country visiting vari ous national parks, mon uments and landmarks, dodging the effects of Hur ricane Agnes back home. Larry’s work with the Tus carora Intermediate Unit gave him the opportunity to work with local youth helping to restore Penn Roosevelt Dam which he thoroughly enjoyed. Addi tionally, his involvement at the Mifflin-Juniata Spe cial Needs Center allowed him to “star” on stage at the annual Lip Sync Tal ent Show.

If you ever met “Big Al,” he left quite an im pression upon those he en countered. He loved teach ing Sunday School classes and touched the lives of many.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Granville UMC, 1346 North River Road, Gran ville, followed by the me morial service at 11 a.m., with Reverend G. Edward “Ted” Corcelius officiat ing.

Interment will take place at a later date at Pleasant View Cemetery, U.S. Highway 522 South, McVeytown.

In lieu of flowers, me morial contributions may be made to Granville United Methodist Church, PO Box 142, Granville, PA 17029.

Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lew istown, is in charge of ar rangements. Online con dolences may be offered to the family at www.hell erhoenstinefuneralhome. com.

Mary Jayne

Graybill

Mary Jayne Graybill, 88, of McAlisterville, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at her home. She was born on Aug. 7, 1934, in Lewistown, a daughter of the late Ar landa Glant and Ada Sell ers Glant. On Dec. 6, 1953, Mary Jayne married her loving husband, Harold Ernest Graybill, who pre

ceded her in death on Nov. 27, 2001.

Mary Jayne was a grad uate of Chief Logan High School. She enjoyed her life as a loving mother and homemaker.

She was a member of Richfield Life Ministries Church. Her hobbies in cluded doing crafts, flowers, gardening of which she was known for having a “green thumb,” doing crossword puzzles and watching wrestling on tele vision. Mary Jayne’s great est enjoyments in life were the time spent with her late husband and creating precious memories with her loving family.

Mary Jayne is survived by her three children, Da vid L. (Sherry) Graybill of McAlisterville, Susan L. (Timothy) Weller of Gale ton and Terri A. (Timothy) Matter of Richfield; eight grandchildren, Mandy Landis, Troy Graybill, Jar ed Graybill, Tiana Walter, Tami Womer, Anita Curlee Mooney, Zachary Matter and Sara Matter; and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in

death by her parents; her husband, Harold; a broth er, Arlanda “Sandy” Glant; and a sister, Joan Pontius.

Services were Friday, Aug. 19, 202 at Richfield Life Ministries Church, 167 Church St., Richfield.

Interment was in the Richfield Union Ceme tery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of Mary Jayne’s care givers that cared for her over the last 3.5 years. We were blessed to have Amy, Barb, Brenda, Carmen, Dee, Hannah, Miriam and her granddaughter Mandy caring for our mother.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial contributions in loving memory of Mary Jayne be submitted to Richfield Life Ministries Church, 167 Church St., Richfield, PA 17086, or American Bible Society, PO Box 96812, Washington, DC 20090-6812.

The George P. Garman Funeral Homes Inc., 9366 Route 35, Mount Pleasant Mills have been entrusted with the arrangements.

to be with the Lord Friday, May 13, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Tammi Glick, of Mesa.

Born July 14, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Tom (Bucky) and Elsie Yoder, of Belleville. Also preceeding her was her first husband Larry Radle and second husband Tom Glick.

and California.

Earlier in life, she was employed as a secretary at the former Fishers Elec tronics and later at Kish Bank in Reedsville.

She enjoyed traveling, playing bingo, card games and eating out with family and friends. She had an in fectious laugh that would light up any room she was in.

Nancy E. (Yoder) Glick

Nancy E. (Yoder) Glick, 79, of Mesa, Ariz., and for merly of Belleville, went

She is survived by her son Larry (Tammi) Glick, of Mesa, and her daugh ter Valerie Schaffer and companion Angel, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one grandson Shaun (Lily) Pimentel and great grandson Azzy, of N.J., one brother, Jay (Bub bles) Yoder, of Mesa, AZ and many cousins and friends in Pennsylvania

She attended St. John’s Lutheran Church and lat er Maple Grove Menno nite Church. Nancy loved the Lord. She was a true Penecostal at heart.

Services were Sunday, Aug. 7, at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, 115 Maple Grove Road, Bel leville. If desired, memo rial contributions may be given to the church.

Anthony C. ‘Tony’

Giardino

Anthony C. “Tony” Giar dino, 83, of Lewistown, passed away on Thursday July 21, 2022, at his home.

Services were Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, at New Life Church, 101 N Beech St., Burnham, with Rev. John Walters officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to KingBarr Funeral Home LLC, 120 Logan St., Lewistown.

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Laura Marie Havice

Laura Marie Havice, 46, was taken from us too soon on June 21, 2022, in Jack sonville, Fla.

Born on Jan. 13, 1976, in Lewistown, she was a daugh ter of Timothy I. Havice, of Lewistown and Faye C. Havice, of Reedsville.

In addition to her par ents, she is survived by; her husband, Joel Vigen, of Jacksonville, Fla.; her

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brother, Matthew F. Havice and wife, Amanda, of At lanta, Ga.; and her twin niece and nephew, Ansley and Jackson, whom she adored, all from Decatur, Ga.; loving grandmother, Carlyn Cook.

Laura was especially close to her grandparents, James and Vera Havice, and Odell Cook, who pre ceded her in death.

She was a Lewistown High School graduate, Class of 1994, and a grad uate of the University of North Florida with a degree in English. She worked for many years in the insurance industry starting as a file clerk, un

derwriter, and worked her way to senior vice presi dent ó Head of Inland ma rine at ARGO Group.

Laura was a unique soul with many talents and in terests. From writing, play ing piano, playing games with a goal of winning, traveling and everything about Harry Potter and her beloved dogs English Cream golden retrievers, Albus and Hagrid.

She was a true partic ipant in life and will be deeply missed by her fam ily, friends and colleagues.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.

Nancy Kay Hampton

Nancy Kay Hampton, 82, of Lewistown, passed away at 6:32 p.m., Satur day, July 30, 2022, at Valley View Haven, Belleville.

Born Sept. 28, 1939, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Esther (Silks) White sel.

In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Hampton.

her husband, Bill, of Bel leville.

She was a Lewistown High School graduate, Class of 1957.

Nancy was a member of Lake Park United Method ist Church, where she had been very active.

Walter E. ‘Woody’

Hermey III

Walter E. “Woody” Her mey III, 51, of Lewistown, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at Geising er-Lewistown Hospital.

He was born on Feb. 14, 1971, in Nashville, Tenn. He was a son of the late Walter E. Hermey Jr. and Jodi (Oats) Hermey, of Tenn., who survives.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by; maternal grandmother, Betty (Osburn) Oats, who passed away in 2014, and maternal grandfather, Lou is Venegas; also, paternal grandparents, Walter E. Hermey Sr., and Elizabeth

(Harmon) Hermey.

In addition to his moth er, he is survived by his wife, Mandy I. (Gregg) Hermey; two daugh ters, Annalee Hermey, of Tenn., Kayla Hermey, of Ga.; and two grand sons, A.J. and Jeremiah; stepson, Avery Auman, of Lewistown; a brother, Patrick Hermey, of Tenn.; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Walter had worked as a vice president of Domino’s through a franchise. He had also worked as a director of operations for Jack in The Box, based out of San Diego, Calif.

He liked doing the “Roll Tide” for the Alabama football team. He enjoyed working outside in the yard, doing lawncare, throwing a frisbee with his beloved dog, Coach, and he loved to put a smile on his wife’s face daily.

Arrangements are un der the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lewistown.

Services will be private and held at the conve nience of the family.

Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.

Douglas W.

Hackenburg

Douglas W. Hackenburg, 58, of Ephrata, passed away on July 30, 2022, in his residence.

Born in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Edward and Sue (Armstrong) Hackenburg.

He was the loving hus band of Denise R. (Gill) Hackenburg, with whom he married on May 24, 1995, and shared 27 loving years of marriage.

Doug was a graduate of Chief Logan High School and was employed by New Holland Sales Stable for the past 11 years. He was a volunteer firefighter for West Earl Fire Company, Penargyl Fire Company and Milroy Fire Company. He enjoyed going hunting.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters: Selena M. Ad ams, Kirsten R. Hacken burg, Lauren Traxler and Paula McCoy.

He is predeceased by his siblings: Edward Hacken burg and Anita “Jeanie” Osborne.

Services will be held private at the convenience of the family. Inurnment will be held in Salem Lu theran Cemetery in Mil roy.

Groff High Eckenroth Funeral Home in New Holland is entrusted with the funeral arrange ments.

Online condolences may be made at www. groffeckenroth.com.

Nancy is survived by: children, Chris Hampton and wife, Shawn, of Sigler ville, and Lori Knable and husband, Todd, of McVeytown; three grand children, Julie Hampton, Aaron Knable and wife, Brooke, and Kari Metzler and husband, Lucas; greatgrandchildren, Ella, Cael, Lyla and Jedd Metzler; sister, Carol Ann Parson, of Beavertown; and a spe cial cousin who was like a sister, Bonnie Bearley and

She enjoyed puzzles and crafts with her sister, Carol Ann, and getting together with the “breakfast girls” from the Lewistown High School Class of 1957. Nan cy loved watching birds and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services were Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at Valley View Haven Chapel, 4702 E. Main St., Belleville, with Rev. Rick Bender officiat ing.

Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lew istown, is in charge of ar rangements. Online con dolences may be offered to the family at www. hellerhoenstinefuneral home.com.

Steven L.

Harshbarger

Steven L. Harshbarger, 67, of state Route 103 N., Lewistown, passed away on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, at his home.

Born Sept. 12, 1954, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Russell H. and Carolyn B. (Smith) Harsh barger Sr. His wife, Pame la K. (Miller) Harshbarger, whom he married Sept. 12, 1996, survives.

Also surviving are: a brother, Russell H. Harsh barger Jr., and companion, Gloria Straub, of Lew istown; a sister, Susan K. Ronk and husband, Paul, of McVeytown; and nu merous nieces and neph ews and their families.

Preceding him in death was a brother, Rodney Lee Harshbarger.

He retired from Skills

Rebecca J.

‘BJ’ Hearn

Rebecca J. “BJ” Hearn, 67, of 107 Fawn Road, Reedsville, passed away at 9:35 am Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.

She was born Jan. 8, 1955, in Harrisburg, a daughter of the late Ralph A. and Beatrice I. (Clark) Laubach. On July 5, 1981,

of Central Pennsylvania in May of 2018 after 26 years of service.

Steve was a member of the National Rifle Associ ation.

An avid hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed time at camp, watching wildlife, and tending to his cats. Steve was also a talented guitar player and singer, and was known for his small engine repair skills.

His wife, Pam, would like to especially thank his caregivers, Linda Pin to and Sue Watson, for all that they have done during Steve’s illness.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, at Pine Glen Church of the Brethren with Pastor Ran dy Fiske and Mr. Charles Carolus officiating.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church.

Memorial contribu tions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Giv ing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or to the American Cancer Society, 1375 Martin St., Suite 206, State College, PA 16803.

Harshbarger Funeral Home, McVeytown, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared with the fam ily at www.harshbarger funeralhome.com.

John R. ‘Jack’ Hartman Jr.

John R. “Jack” Hartman Jr., 89, of Lewistown, passed away Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, at Greenwood Village.

Born on June 23, 1933, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late John R. Hartman Sr. and Emma Lucretia (Mont gomery) Hartman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; first wife, Marlene (Hess) Hart man in 1984; a brother, Clifford Hartman; and a sister, Paulette Wernecke; and a daughter-inlaw, Carol Hartman.

He is survived by; his wife, Norma G. (Nichols) Hart man; children, John R. Hart man III, of Lewistown, Mel anie H. Wilson and husband, Rick, of Harrisburg; stepson, Daniel E. Becker, of Mechan icsburg; grandchildren, Ali cia Sheppard and husband, Pete, Josua Hartman and wife, Melisha, Lucas Hart man and companion, Jackie,

Tyler Wilson and compan ion, Katie, Lauren Kirk and husband, Eddie; stepgrand children, Davis Becker and Ross Becker; great-grandchil dren, Zoe, Paige, Ally, Josie, and Wilder; and brothers, William Hartman, of Lew istown, and Kermit Hartman, of Winchester, Ky.

John was a lifetime mem ber of the Trinity United Church of Christ in Lew istown, and a Free and Ac cepted Mason 5, Lodge No. 203, Lewistown Moose.

He was a Lewis- town-Gran ville High School graduate, class of 1952.

Earlier in life Jack worked at Weis Markets, Letterman’s Bakery, and lastly at Standard Steel where he worked as a machinist, and he retired af ter 32 years of service.

He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and camping.

A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, at Heller-Hoen stine Funeral Homes, Wood lawn, 200 N. Main St., Lew istown, with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m., with Pas tor Craig Munnell officiating.

Special services will be con ducted by Masonic Lodge No. 203 of Lewistown.

Interment will take place in Mount Rock Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memo rial contributions may be made in John’s memory to: Trinity U.C.C., 20 Oak St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.

Matthew Scott Hess

Matthew Scott Hess, 54, of Savannah, Ga., entered his eternal life on Wednes day, Aug. 17, 2022.

Born in Lewistown on Oct. 28, 1967, he was a son of Larry Lee Hess and the late Kay Faux Hess.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his son Tristan Hess and daugh ter Lauren Hess. Also surviving are his brother, Michael Hess and sister-in law Jody Hess of Mechan icsburg, his sister Marcia Hess-Ghebre- michael, and brother-in law Manny Ghebremichael of Phoe nixville. He leaves behind a niece and four nephews.

He was a beloved uncle, nephew, cousin and friend and will be forever missed.

ing. After an internship at International Paper Company, he began his ca reer in Appleton, Wis. He retired as Environmental and Regulatory Manager of facilities in Savannah for Arizona Chemical.

Matt was kind, gen erous, multi-talented, persistent, industrious, athletic and witty, and had many interests in cluding cycling, music, installing sound systems, model train restoration and electrical work. He ac complished many Century bicycling rides, captained his company-sponsored team Bike MS rides each year from 2012 to 2017, helped design the jerseys and participated in triath lons. He was a huge fan of Gary Larson’s, “The Far Side” comics and also a devoted fan of the Green Bay Packers. In his young er years, Matt enjoyed fishing and playing bas ketball and baseball.

A celebration of his life will be held at King Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan St., Lewistown, on Friday Aug. 26 at noon. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until the time of the service with Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating. The family will provide all flowers.

she married Douglas L. Hearn, who resides at their home.

She is survived by a son, Andrew Hearn of Reeds ville, a brother, Robert Lau bach of Selinsgrove, and two sisters, Janet Karpenko of McAlisterville and Judy Petit of McAlisterville and her husband Elsworth of Colorado, as well as many nieces and nephews.

BJ had her master’s de gree in English and served

as a teacher for a number of years before transition ing to a position in human resources. Her most recent employment was in the hu man resources department at Trinity Packaging in Lewistown.

She was a member of the Mifflintown Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a talented artist, was a writer and had several of her poems published in national publications.

Per her request, there will be no services.

Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to: Mifflintown Seventh Day Adventist Church, 23547 Route 35 N., Mifflintown, PA 17059.

Arrangements are un der the care of Hender son-Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville. Online condo lences may be offered at www.bohnfuneralhome.

Matt was raised in Yea gertown and graduated from Chief Logan High School in 1985. He was a 1990 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsyl vania where he earned a degree in Safety Engineer

If desired, memorial donations may be sent to: National MS Society, PO Box 91891, Washington, DC 20090-1891.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.kingbarrfuneral home.com.

Community

M. Kay Hunter

M. Kay Hunter, 75, passed away at 5 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at her home in Milroy.

Born March 1, 1947, in Lewistown, Kay was the daughter of the late Mel vin Fultz and Manis (Reed) Fryer. On Aug. 3, 1963, she married O. David Hunter.

During their 59 beau tiful years of marriage, Dave and Kay built a large, loving family. Along with her husband, Kay is sur vived by her children,

Stella Kaufman, Michael Hunter, and Jeffrey and wife Bobbi Hunter, all of Milroy. She was the deeply caring and selflessly de voted Boppy to Jeffrey and wife Sandy Metzgar of Mil roy, Jared Hunter of Port Matilda, Lane Hunter of Reedsville, Trent Barlett of Goldsboro, N.C., and Carter Forshey of Milroy. She loved her great-grandchildren, Alan, Hannah and Hunter Wagner of Mil roy. She is also survived by her beloved sisters, Pa tricia Speece, Sara Hoover, and Susan Shawver; her brother, Harry Fultz; and her sister-in-law Jane and husband Ed Stringer.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Lar ry Dippery.

Kay graduated from Kishacoquillas High School. For over a decade, she owned and operated Rainbow’s End. Most re cently, she worked in re tail as a manager of the

active member of the St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Havice Valley, where she dedicated her self to various positions throughout her life. She was an avid collector of many things, including Longaberger Baskets and Boyds Bears. She enjoyed camping with her family. Her family and friends will forever cherish their won derful memories of her and will miss her greatly.

Kay’s memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at St. Mark’s United Meth odist Church, with Pastor Dale Benner officiating. A fellowship meal will be served following the ser vice at the church.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to: St. Mark’s United Meth odist Church, PO Box 454, Milroy, PA 17063.

James H. Kahley

James H. Kahley, 99, of Burnham and most recent

Kly of Greenwood Center, Lewistown, passed away at 8:35 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at Geisinger-Lew istown Hospital.

Born Aug. 11, 1923, in McClure, Snyder Coun ty, he was a son of the late John H. and Marjorie (Manicel) Kahley.

In addition to his par ents, he was preceded in death by: his wife, Doro thy L. (Bradley) Kahley, Aug. 19, 2011; son, Mark B. Kahley; grandson, James Kahley; and siblings, Arla May Kahley and Eugene Kahley.

James is survived by: son, Kenneth Kahley and wife, Sherry, of Philips burg; five grandchildren, Kera Kahley, Kathleen Morrison, Kyle Kahley, Jordan Wilkinson, and Zachary Kahley; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Beatrice Zimmer

man, of McClure.

He served in the U.S. Army as a truck driver assigned to the 21st Engi neer Combat Battalion at Fort Carson, Colo., from November 1948 to Decem ber 1949.

James was a member of Burnham Church of the Brethren.

He retired from Stan dard Steel Corporation in 1985 with 43 1/2 years of service, where he was employed in Test Prepara tion.

Services were Wednes day, Aug. 17, 2022, at Hell er-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, 108 First Ave., Burnham.

Private interment will take place at the conve nience of the family.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoen stinefu neralhome.com.

Peggy M. (Long)

Hummel

Peggy M. (Long) Hum mel, 85, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, at Mt. Nittany Medical Cen ter. She was the devoted

Helen I. Kenawell

Helen I. Kenawell, 83, of Reedsville, passed away Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabil itation Center.

Born Aug. 19, 1938, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Wil liam A. and Lydia (Sha hen) Shehan.

In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by; her husband, Frederick M. Kenawell, who passed March 4, 1996; and her siblings, Bertha Bressler, Sara Bair and Wayne Shehan.

She is survived by; her loving daughter, Pamela Simpson and husband, Luke, of Littlestown; and many loving nieces and nephews.

In her earlier years, she worked in house keeping at Lewistown Hospital.

Services were Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, at Hoens tine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lewistown.

Interment was in Juni ata Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, me morial contributions in Helen’s name may be made to William Penn Healthcare & Rehabilita tion Center, 163 Summit Drive, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Online condolences can be offered to the fam ily at www.hellerhoen

Glenn O. Kephart Sr.

Glenn O. Kephart Sr., 79, of Lewistown, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 20,

2022, at his home.

Born Oct. 26, 1942, in Clearfield, he was a son of the late Glenn D. and Mil dred (Phillips) Kephart.

In addition to his par ents, he was preceded in death by; siblings, Russell Kephart, Betty Whary, and Evelyn Haffly.

He is survived by; his fiancée, Susan M. Henry, of Lewistown; children, Glenn O. Kephart Jr. and wife, Rita, of West Vir ginia, Kenneth Kephart and wife, Nita, of Burn ham, Russell C. Kephart and companion, Tammy Knepp, of Lewistown; brothers, Fred Kephart, of Harrisburg, Harv Kephart, of Florida, and Stanley Kephart and wife, Marg, of Lewistown; and numer ous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, grand- children, a great-grand- child, and

friends.

He attended the Salva tion Army Church in Lew istown.

Glenn worked as a painter, painting interior and exterior homes.

He served in the United States Army.

Glenn liked playing cards, listening to music, and watching Eagles and Penn State Football. He will be remembered as a kind, loving, and fun per son to be around.

Services were Sat urday, Aug. 27, 2022, at Tusseyville Cemetery, State College.

Arrangements were un der the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lewistown.

Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.

Joyce L. Laughlin

Joyce L. Witzel Myers Laughlin, of Reedsville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, Aug. 21, 2022.

(Edy) Myers of Sterling, Neb., Jon (Lillian) Myers of Lewistown and Kim bra (Charles) Bradshaw of Chestertown, Md. In addition to her five chil dren, she is survived by a sister, Phyllis Jiles, of Mt. Gilead, Ohio, and a half brother, David (Rosemary) Witzel of McAlisterville.

Joyce loved her many grandchildren (Neil, Erin, Kristine, Christopher, Taylor, Ian, Kailey, Gin ger, Lonnie, and Mathew), and great-grand- children (Sawyer, Gunnar, Nolan, McKenna, Liam, Allison, Grey, Peyton, Aubrey and another on the way!

Douglas E. Kirk

Douglas E. Kirk, 56, of McClure, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, at his home.

He was born April 18, 1966, in Lewistown, a son of Judy (Heimbach) Peachey and the late Ephraim Peachey. He was

married to the former Karen A. Lash, who sur vives.

Douglas was a gradu ate of East Juniata High School, Class of 1984.

He worked as a super visor at Cabinetworks in Thompsontown.

Douglas liked to hunt and loved riding his Harley Davidson. He es pecially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Karen, he is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Andrea and Josh Kratzer of McClure, and Megan Kirk and her significant other Chase Girvin of Mifflinburg; five grandchildren, Gra cie Kirk, Wyatt, Aubree, Jackson Wilson, Sawyer Girvin, and one expected

in March; one sister and brother-in-law, Tammy and John Guyer; and nu merous nieces and neph ews.

He was preceded in death by his biological father, John Kirk Sr.; one brother, John Kirk Jr.

At Douglas’ request no services will be held.

Doug wanted one final motorcycle ride to his fi nal resting place, and it will be private and at the convenience of his fami ly.

Donations to honor Douglas’ memory may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.

Arrangements are by the Pheasant Funeral Home, 130 S. Zechman St., Beavertown.

She was born on Sept. 12, 1940, to the late Del bert and Aural Witzel of Cardington, Ohio. Joyce was a recent resident of the Abbey Manor Assist ed Living Center in Elk ton, Md.

She will be greatly missed by her children: Pamela (Kevin) Hoppe of Ocean Isle Beach, NC.,. Jean (Dale) Riggs of West Deptford, N.J., Steven

Joyce was active for years in her church quilt ing group at St. Mark Lu theran in Alfarata, sew ing many quilts for those less fortunate throughout the world. One of Joyce’s favorite pastimes was working to completion The Sentinel’s crossword puzzle each morning over coffee.

A funeral service is planned for Oct. 22, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Church Windfall in Card ington, Ohio. Expres sions of sympathy may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran at 5070 New mans-Cardington Road East, Cardington, OH 43315.

Roxie M. Schlegel Lauver

Roxie M. Schlegel Lau ver, 92, of Mifflintown, passed away Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at her home.

Born Oct. 13, 1929, in Belleville, she was a daughter of the late Jay T. and Mary Lenore (Lyter) Hoffman.

She is survived by one son, Donald R. Schlegel and wife, Debra, of Mif flintown, one daughter, Melinda M. Jones and

Barbara E. Lilley

Barbara E. Lilley, 91, of 3 Willow Lane, Yeager town, passed away on Fri day, Aug. 12, 2022, at 8:30 p.m. at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.

She was born July 29, 1931, in Lewistown, a daughter of the late G. Fred and Pearl A. (Miller) Tate. On May 26, 1949, she married George W. Lilley. He preceded her in death on July 30, 2011.

She is survived by: her children, Linda Jean Silks and husband William C. of Lewistown, Gale L. Brow er of Lewistown, Kerry P. Lilley of Lewistown, eight grandchildren, Lucas R. Silks and wife Nicole, Ash lyn T. Silks, Julie Richard and husband Eric, Rebec

husband, Roland, of Wil lards, Md., six grandchil dren, Rachael Collins, Erika Hurley, Troy D. Schlegel, Todd A. Schlegel, Nathan Schlegel, and Nichole Garrett, two step grandsons, Matt Jones and Daniel Jones, three siblings, Betty J. Biddle of Lewistown, William H. Hoffman of Haddenfield, N.J., and Rhoda L. Beyer of Middleburg, and eleven great-grandchildren.

In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her first hus band, George L. “Roy” Schlegel on Sept. 30, 1960, her second husband, Don ald S. Lauver, on Oct. 28, 1984, one son, Steven L. “Zac” Schlegel, one sister, Patricia G. Foster, and one brother, John Hoffman.

Roxie was a bookkeeper at Hilltop Oil and worked at Mac’s Clothing, the bowling alley, and was a private caregiver.

She was an active mem ber of Trinity United Methodist Church, Miff lin, volunteered at Abun

ca Brower, Denise Ryan and husband Reece, Lind sey Fortuna and husband Andrew, Amanda Lilley, Jacob Lilley, and Saman tha Lilley; as well as eight great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents and spouse, she was also preceded in death by a son, George W. Lilley Jr., a grandson, William C. Silks Jr., four brothers, George, Alvin, Norman and Leon ard, and three sisters, Mary Page, Jane Tate and Sharon McAteer.

Barbara sold real estate for a number of years. She also worked at the girls detention home in Bel leville, and in later years, she was employed at Lew istown Hospital. She was an active member of the Yeagertown United Meth odist Church and enjoyed

dant Blessings and with Meals On Wheels, and was an exercise instruc tor at Four Seasons Se nior Center.

She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, square dancing, and she loved to be with her fam ily and friends.

It was her wish to do nate her body to science. A private memorial ser vice will be held at the convenience of the fami ly.

In lieu of flowers, me morial contributions may be made to Juniata Coun ty Library, 498 Jefferson St., Mifflintown, PA 17059, Trinity United Methodist Church, PO Box F, Mifflin, PA 17058, Juniata County Food Pantry, PO Box 44, Mifflintown, PA 17059, or Juniata Meals On Wheels, PO Box 251, Mifflintown, PA 17059.

Guss Funeral Home, Inc., 20 S. Third St., Mif flintown is assisting with the arrangements. Condo lences may be left at www. gussfh.com.

spending time with her grandchildren, baking, cooking and collecting an tiques.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, at Henderson-Bohn Fu neral Home, 55 N. Main St., Reedsville. Burial will take place following the service at Mount Rock Cemetery in Lewistown. Her family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home on Thurs day.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to: Yeagertown United Methodist Church, 7 North Mann Ave., Yeagertown, PA 17099.

Online condolences may be offered at www. bohnfuneralhome .com.

Mary S. Leap

Mary S. Leap, of Cele bration Villa in Reedsville, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at her res idence following a short illness.

She was born in Tyrone on March 12, 1921, the daughter of the late George and Anna (Smith) Stine.

In addition to her par

ents, Mary was preceded in death by her first husband, George Fredrick Reynolds, in 1965, and by her second husband, Lester Leap, in 1997; and two sisters and four brothers.

She is survived by three sons, Barry Reynolds (Janie) of Linglestown, Jeffrey Reynolds of North Carolina, and the Rev. George S. Reynolds (Rita) of Linglestown, and a daughter, Theresa Crim mel of Northumberland. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Mary was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Lewistown and the adult Sunday school class.

She was a member of the Tyrone High School graduating class of 1939.

Mary retired from Lewistown Hospital as a

Nurse’s Aide and then vol unteered for 25 years.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Grace United Methodist Church, 101 Logan St., on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, be ginning at 10 a.m. A cele bration of Mary’s life will begin at 11 followed by interment in the Lind Me morial Cemetery on Green Avenue in Lewistown.

Arrangements are under the care of Heller-Hoens tine Funeral Homes, Wood lawn, 200 N. Main St., Lew istown.

In lieu of flowers, me morial contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to Grace United Methodist Church or to Geisinger Home Health and Hospice.

Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.

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John R. Metzger

John R. Metzger, 79, of Lewistown, passed away on Tuesday Aug. 9, 2022 at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lewistown.

Born April 26, 1943 in Lewistown, he was a son of the late John E. and Jean M. (McAllister)

Metzger.

John is survived by his loving wife, Rosalyn (Seby) Metzger, whom he married on June 15, 1965; his daughter, Lisa Metzger, of State College; and sib lings, William Metzger and wife Josie, of Nevada, Stephen Metzger and wife Lynn, of Virginia, David Metzger, of Harrisburg, James Metzger and wife Terri, of Pittsburgh, and Anne Lloyd and husband Russ, of Nebraska.

He was a member of The Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Lew istown.

John was a graduate of Lewistown Highschool class of 1961, and a gradu ate of Penn State Univer sity, receiving a Master’s Degree in Education.

He was a part-time employee at Kish Park, Rubin’s Sporting Goods Store and Montgomery Ward. After graduating from college, he served as a teacher within The Miff lin County School District for 40 years, in that time,

he served as a class ad visor to multiple classes at Kish High School. He served on the Nuvisions Board of Directors, local pageant director for Miss Central Pennsylvania for 45 years, The Burnham Lions Club for 50 years, where he also served as past president, and past president of The Chief Logan Band Boosters.

Services were Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 106 N Dorcas St, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Interment was in Mt. Rock Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, me morial contributions in John’s memory are re spectfully encouraged to: Miss Central Pennsylva nia Scholarship Fund, 460 Dry Valley Rd, Lewistown PA 17044, or The Burnham Lion’s Club Scholarship Fund, 405 1st Ave, Burn ham, PA 17009.

Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.kingbarrfuneral home.com

Frances M. Miller

Frances M. Miller, 96, of Lewistown, passed away on Aug. 2, 2022, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.

Born Dec. 17, 1925, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Wil liam and Fannie (Bentzel) Metzger.

In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by; her husband, Marlin ‘Shorty’ Miller; one brother, and three sisters.

She is survived by; children, George E. Mill er, of Lewistown; Judith A. English and husband, David, of New Bern, N.C., and Thomas L. Miller and wife, Susan J., of Wad sworth, Ohio; five grandchildren, Lori Hilliard,

Cory English, Shane Miller, Jessica Miller, and Christian Miller; and two great-grandchildren, Ja cob Hilliard, and Eliza beth Hilliard.

Frances was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.

She was a Lewistown High School graduate, Class of 1943.

In her earlier years, Frances worked for Bell Telephone and then at Lewistown Hospital in the business office for many years until she re tired.

She enjoyed volunteer ing her time at church where she helped count the offerings, and the Mifflin County Area on Aging, where she would help complete tax forms for the elderly. She also

volunteered at the Mifflin County Library, and the Mifflin County Historical Society.

Services were Satur day, Aug. 13, 2022, at Juni ata Memorial Park Cem etery, with Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating.

Arrangements are under the care of Hell er-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown.

In lieu of flowers, me morial contributions in Frances’s memory may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 N. Main St., Lewistown, specify the fund, Under One Roof on the memo line of your check.

Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.

Brenda J. McCarthy

Brenda J. (Legradi)

McCarthy, 64, of Lewis burg, entered into rest on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Brenda was born on Aug. 28, 1957, in Philadel

phia. She was the daugh ter of Helen (Rothrock) Legradi-Yocum, of New Jersey.

She was a 1975 graduate of Lewistown Area High School. On Aug. 24, 1985 she married David McCa rthy, who survives.

Brenda was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She cared about everyone who en tered her life.

In addition to her hus band of 36 years, she is survived by two daugh ters: Alyssa (Eris) Naco of Iowa and Brooke Mc Carthy and her signifi cant other Austin Wilcox of Maryland; two grand children, Aria and Elliott Naco, one brother, Mike Legradi of Lewistown; two sisters, Susan (Ed) Shanahan of California and Kathi (Jeff) Mantell of New Jersey; one brother-

in-law, Frank McCarthy, one sister- in-law, Don na (Wayne) Krause; and many nieces and nephews.

Brenda was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Lori Legradi, her stepfather, Rudy Yocum, her mother-in-law and fatherin-law, Ann and Paul Mc Carthy.

Services will be an nounced at a later date by the family.

In lieu of flowers, me morial gifts may be made in loving memory of Bren da to the American Heart Association, 4250 Crums Mill Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112, or to the Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania, 900 S. Ar lington Ave. 134A, Harris burg, PA 17109.

Arrangements by the V. L. Seebold Funeral Home, 601 N. High St., Selins grove.

Mildred D.

‘Millie’ Moyer

Mildred D. “Millie” Moyer, 73, of 1154 Lock Mills Road, Milroy, passed away at 5:10 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.

She was born Jan. 9, 1949, in Milroy, a daugh ter of the late Albert and Mary (Halbrick) Goss. In June 1981, she married James Moyer, who sur vives at their home.

She is also survived by three children, Dana Lukens of Lewistown; Billie Jo Ayres and hus band Ryan of Boalsburg; and Jason Aitkins and wife Wendy of Lew istown; four grandchil dren, Sean Ayres, Chris topher Ayres, Larissa Lukens and Jason Ait kins, Jr.; as well as three great-grandchildren, Aid en Ayres, Kendall Ayres, and Jessa Aitkins.

She was the last of her immediate family and along with her parents, was preceded in death by a half-sister, Jean Bailor.

Millie graduated in 1967 from Kishacoquillas High School. She was em ployed at Empire Kosher until her retirement in 2011. She enjoyed study ing genealogy and visit ing old cemeteries.

A memorial service is being planned for a later date, at which time the interment will take place at Salem Cemetery.

Arrangements are un der the care of Hender son-Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville. Online con dolences may be offered at www.bohnfuneral home.com.

Abington, Montgomery County, he was a son of the late John S. and Vir ginia (Dobbs) Murphy Sr. His wife, Debora A. (Fitz gerald) Murphy, whom he married Aug. 10, 1990, sur vives.

He was formerly em ployed as a truck driver for Eastern Industries in Milroy.

Pauline Mary

‘Sis’ Nevel

was a daughter of the late Lester and Olive Viola (Wagner) Bingaman.

In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by: her husband of 53 years, Boyd Richard Nevel, in 1999; sister, Joyce Miller; and brothers, Richard and Raymond Bingaman.

Pauline is survived by: son, Dennis Boyd Nevel and wife, Jane, of Burn ham; two grandchildren, Gregory A. Nevel and wife, Melanie, along with their children, Sophia Inara and Evan James, of Emmaus, and Leslie R. Franklin and husband, Robert, along with their children, An drew Boyd and Alexander Jon, of Schnecksville; sis ter, Connie Mogel and hus band, Richard, of Reading; and several nieces, neph ews and cousins.

Key to Life Church of God, Lewistown. She and her husband were very ac tive in their church and community. They made a loving home where family and friends were always welcome.

Services were Satur day, Aug. 27, 2022, at Hell er-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Woodlawn, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown.

Interment was at Church Hill Cemetery, Church Lane, Reedsville.

The family wishes to thank Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital ER staff and staff of Floors 4 and 5 for their care, along with the staff at Greenwood Cen ter for the kind, loving care they offered Pauline during her final weeks.

John S. Murphy Jr.

John S. Murphy Jr., 64, of Jones Lane, McVey town, passed away sur rounded by his loving family on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, at Geisinger Med ical Center in Danville.

Born May 6, 1958, in

Also surviving are: two sons, John S. Murphy III of McVeytown; Jeffrey M. Murphy and wife Karley of Lewistown; two sis ters, Sandy Silvestri and husband Albert of Fleet wood, Debbie Fata and husband Lou of Roslyn; and a brother, Peter Mur phy and wife Laura of Warminster.

Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews including his Goddaughter, whom he af fectionately called Messy Jessie.

Preceding him in death was a sister, Janice Malone-Elwell.

John enjoyed word puz zles, reading truck books, and watching wildlife. Most of all he cherished time with his family and his dog, Brewster.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Satur day, Aug. 27, 2022, at the Ryde United Methodist Church with Pastor Faith Anderson officiating.

Memorial contribu tions may be made to the American Lung As sociation, 3001 Gettys burg Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011.

Harshbarger Funeral Home, McVeytown, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the fam ily at www.harshbarger funeralhome.com.

Pauline Mary “Sis” Nev el, 94, of Lewistown, passed into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at Greenwood Center, Lewistown.

Born Oct. 9, 1927, she

She was a graduate of Yeagertown High School, Class of 1945.

Pauline was employed by the American Viscose Corp. for over 20 years.

She was a member of

In lieu of flowers, memo rial contributions may be made to Key to Life Church of God, 110 Logan St., Lew istown, PA 17044.

Online condolences may be offered to the fam ily at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.

Anna Mary O’Donnell

Anna Mary O’Donnell, 84, of Lewistown, left her earthly body and was wel comed by her Heavenly Father on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, at Geisinger- Lew istown Hospital.

Born on July 28, 1938, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late How ard Paul and Aretta (Nor ris) McMinn.

In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by; two siblings, Francis McMinn, and Jan et Kearns.

She is survived by; her daughter, Cynthia A. O’Donnell, of Lewistown; granddaughter, Casey Laky; and siblings, How ard “Reggie” McMinn and wife, Joann, of Reedsville, and Melissa Parson and husband, Louie, of Mc Clure; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Anna was a 1956 grad uate of Chief Logan High School.

She was a devoted mem

Ober of Parkview Church of the Brethren, and she loved her church family.

Anna worked at vari ous jobs during her life time, Lewistown Hospi tal, where she retired, at the Standard Steel Cred it Union and lastly at Walmart.

She enjoyed watching and feeding the birds, gar dening, and she was al ways watching the weath er. Most of all she loved spending time with her daughter and granddaugh ter and attending her granddaughter’s sporting events. She especially en joyed an iced coffee that her granddaughter, Casey would make for her from Dunkin’ Donuts. Anna loved baking pies and she anxiously awaited good morning text messages and pictures from her fam ily members.

A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes Burnham, 108 First Ave., Burnham.

A second viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, at Parkview Church of the Brethren, with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m., with Pastor Teresa Fink officiating.

Interment will take place in Birch Hill Ceme tery.

In lieu of flowers, memo rial contributions may be made in Anna’s memory to: Parkview Church of the Brethren, 990 Parcheytown Rd., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.

Clark N.

Peachey

Clark N. Peachey, 59, of 20 Peach Dell Drive, Belleville, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, at his home.

He was born July 2, 1963, in Lewistown, a son of the late Jesse Lee Peachey, who passed away Nov. 6, 2010, and Leona Ann (Peachey) Peachey, who survives at their home. He is also survived by his sister, Cammy A. Wilson and husband Joe of Mill Creek.

Clark graduated in 1981 from Kishacoquillas

PHigh School, where he participated in vocational agriculture. He was pas sionate about farming and loved to see things grow. He was an excellent care taker of the land.

He was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church and the Hawkeye Hunting Camp. Clark was a longtime supporter of Gator Camp in Florida and Samaritan’s Purse. He was also very generous to the widow ladies group at his church. He enjoyed collecting nesting hens and talking about farming with anyone who would listen.

Services were Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, at Locust Grove Mennonite Church. Burial was at Locust Grove Cemetery following the service.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to: Gator Camp, 44930 Far abee Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 or to Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

Arrangements are under the care of Hen derson Funeral Home, Belleville. Online con dolences may be of fered at www.henderson funeralhomes.net.

Susan K. Peachey

Susan K. Peachey, 73, of 250 Hartzler Drive, Belleville, passed away at 8:04 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Valley View Hav en.

She was born Oct. 8, 1948, in Allensville, a daughter of the late Paul T. and Cora (Hartzler) Yoder. She was united in mar riage to Gerald J. Peachey, who resides at their home. She is also survived by her daughter, Sheila A. Penepacker and husband Clayton of Milroy, her son, Ritchie J. Peachey and wife Bethany of West Jefferson, Ohio, a granddaughter, Amber Pene- packer and fi ancÈ Ethan P. Lightner, as well as a sister, Sandra Yo der and husband Wayne, and a brother-in-law, Ray Yoder and wife Darlene of

Belleville. Along with her parents, she was also pre ceded in death by a sister, Jane Yoder.

Sue was, first and fore most, a full time mother. She was also employed as an office manager at Peachey Builders and served as a bank teller at Kish Bank in Belleville for a number of years.

She was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church. She also served as a volunteer at Valley View Haven and Belleville Mennonite School. She was an avid dominos play er, enjoyed putting puzzles together, collecting nesting hens and peanut butter glasses. Most of all, she en joyed spending time with her family.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednes day, Aug. 3, 2022, at Locust Grove Mennonite Church with Pastors Ivan Yoder, Neil Renno and Max Zook officiating. Burial will take place at 10 a.m. the day of the service at Locust Grove Cemetery. Her family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, at Henderson Funeral Home, 3813 W. Main St., Belleville.

Online condolences may be offered at www.hender sonfuneralhomes.net.

Nancy B. Peight

Nancy B. Peight, 77, of 4900 Front Mountain Road, Belleville, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, at the home of Ste phen S. Kanagy.

She was born Feb. 19, 1945, in Belleville, a daugh ter of the late Daniel B. and Lena B. (Peachey) Pei ght.

She is survived by two brothers, John J. Peight and Daniel A. Peight and wife Emma, and a sis ter, Susie Hostetler and husband John, all of Bel

leville.

Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters- inlaw.

She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Services were Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 and Saturday, Aug. 20, at the home of Ste phen S. Kanagy, 226 Green wood Road, Belleville and Burial was at Locust Grove Cemetery following the service.

Arrangements are un der the care of Hender son-Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville.

IN LOVING MEMORY

family.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Lester E. “Bushy” Pellman on May 23, 2013.

Mr. Pellman was a 2009 graduate of Juniata High School in Mifflintown and a 2009 graudate of the Miff lin Juniata Vo-Tech School in Lewistown.

Zachary D. ‘Bush’ Pellman

Zachary D. “Bush” Pell man, 31, of Oakland Mills, passed away at 8:06 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hos pital.

Born on June 27, 1991, in Lewistown, Mifflin Coun ty, he is a son of Robert C. “Bob” Pellman and step mother Monika Pellman of Arch Rock, and his mother, Jill A. (Haines) Harlan and his stepfather Curt Harlan of McCoysville.

In addition to his par ents and stepparents, he is survived by: his com panion, Kelci N. Bryner of Oakland Mills; three daughters, Mackenzie N. Pellman, Lennox K. Pellman, and Lindi F.A. Bryner; two sons, Brooks E. Pellman and Kaiser D. Pellman; one brother, Ryan C. Pellman and his companion Tobie Benner of Mifflintown; paternal grandmother, Phyllis Pell man of Mifflintown; ma ternal grandmother, Sue Haines of Lewistown; ma ternal grandfather, David Haines of Frostproof, Fla.; his beloved canine com panion, Zaina; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends who he consid ered as an extension of his

Throughout most of his working career, Zach was involved in farming, me chanic work, and was a proud truck driver, most recently being employed by Hoffman Logging in Mifflintown.

He was a simple man who enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, butcher ing, boating, camping, four wheeling and working in his garage on many vari ous projects; however, his greatest joy came from the time spent with his family, especially his children.

He will forever be re membered for his fearless attitude, his unfiltered views on everyday life, his love of the outdoors, and his ability to help anyone in need, regardless of what the situation was.

Funeral services took place on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 111 Westfall St., McAlisterville, with Pastor Jeff Henry offici ating. Interment will be private.

The family will provide all funeral flowers and kindly request that memo rial donations in Mr. Pell man’s memory be made to the Pellman Children Trust Fund which can be made at any branch location of Pennian Bank or mailed to 27577 Route 35 North, Mif flintown, PA 17059.

Online condolences and tributes can be shared with the family at www.brown funeralhomesinc.com.

Roger Warren Sassaman

SRoger Warren Sas saman, of Interlachen, passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka, Fla., following an extended illness.

Roger was born in Troxel ville Oct. 5, 1939. He served in the US Navy from 1958-77 and retired at the rank of senior chief petty officer. He served during the Vietnam war on the USS Saratoga, was a resident of Putnam County, and a well-known fixture for many years in local law enforcement, serv ing for a total of 23 years as a deputy with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and retired as a Lieutenant of Human Resources in De cember of 2001.

Roger graduated from Lewistown High School and Florida Junior Col lege, Jacksonville, Fla.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Sassaman, father, George

Sassaman, brother, Lyle Sassaman and sister, Janet Borman.

He is survived by wife of 43 years, Ann Sassa man; son, Steven (Maria) Sassaman, of Aurora, IN; daughters Wendy (Kirk) Kief of Longwood, Fla., and Katie Sassaman (Nick Moless) of Felton, Calif.; four grandchildren, Laura Sassaman, Daniel Boehm, Eric Sassaman (Kristina) and Brandon Kief (Rose Nash); seven great-grandchildren, ex-wife Edith K. Sassaman, brothers Larry Sassaman, Dalton Sassa man, and his beloved dog, Buffy.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at St. Andrew’s Epis copal Church, Interlachen, Fla.

In lieu of flowers, do nations may be made to Rodeheaver Boys Ranch at 3800 Boys Ranch Road, Palatka, FL 32177.

Beth Ann Shingler

Beth Ann Shingler, 55, of McClure, passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, at her home.

Born June 15, 1967, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of William G. and Shirley J. (Karschner) Page, of Burnham, who survive.

Eunice C. Sellers

Eunice C. Sellers, 79, of Mifflintown, passed away at 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at her resi dence.

Born on March 10, 1943, in Lewistown, Mifflin Coun ty, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Mary E. (Swartz) Leister. On Aug. 15, 1989, she married her husband, Edgar A. Sellers, with whom she was blessed to share almost 16 years of mar riage before he preceded her in death on March 6, 2006.

Surviving are; her chil dren, Brian K. Mohr, of Owings Mills, Md., Brent J. Mohr, of Ardmore, and Jennifer L. Blackley, of Redland, Calif., two step daughters, Tina Marie Sell ers, of Wasilla, Alaska, Jen nifer E. Sellers, of Etters; a brother, Clarence E. Leister, of Greencastle, also six grandchildren.

In addition to her par ents she was preceded in death by a brother, Donald

Leister, and two sisters, Ruth Mae Gustafson and Thelma Jean Alexander.

Eunice had a gift for sewing and quilting. She also had a love of cooking and collecting tea pots and developed a passion for her family genealogy.

Services were Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, at the Brown Funeral Homes Inc., 111 Westfall St., McAlisterville. Interment was in the East Salem Cemetery.

The family will provide all funeral flowers and kindly ask that memorial contributions in Mrs. Sell ers’ memory may be made to R.O.F.F., P. O. Box 6, Lew istown, PA 17044.

For online condolences and tributes, please visit www.brownfuneralhomes inc.com.

In addition to her par ents, Beth is survived by: husband, Frank D. Shingler; brother, Rich ard Page and wife, Shar lena, of Texas; and sister, Diana Shingler and hus band, William, of Lew istown.

She was a graduate of Chief Logan High School, Class of 1985.

A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednes day, Aug. 31, 2022, at Hoen stine Funeral Home, 75 Logan Street, Lewistown.

A graveside service was held, Thursday, Sept. 1, at Wagner Cemetery, 5163 U.S. Highway 522 North, McClure, with Pas tor Sherman Stoltzfus of ficiating.

Online condolenc es may be offered to the family at www. hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.

Joseph A. ‘J.R.’ Sheaffer Jr.

Joseph A. “J.R.” Sheaf fer Jr., 60, of Lewistown, passed away Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at Geisinger Medi cal Center, Danville.

Born Jan. 31, 1962, in Lewistown, he was a son of Joseph A. Sheaffer Sr.,

of Lewistown, and the late Donna Jean (Hocken brock) Sheaffer.

In addition to his moth er, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tara Jo Sheaffer, Jan. 1, 1992.

In addition to his fa ther, Joseph is survived by: wife, Lorraine “Lori” (Kauffman) Sheaffer; son, Joshua Callegari and hus band, Phillip, of Deltona, Fla.; stepsons, Michael Shafranich, of Granville, and Lucas Shafranich Sr., of Lewistown; step grandchildren, Reagan Shafranich and Lucas Sha franich Jr.; and siblings, Dan Sheaffer and Kimbra Jo Sheaffer Packard and husband, Dale, both of Lewistown.

He was a graduate of Lewistown High School.

Joseph was currently employed by the Borough

of Lewistown for over 30 years, where he drove re fuse and recycling trucks. He served as the local union president for many years.

J.R. was a hard work er and loved tinkering around the house, doing projects, gardening and yardwork. He especially enjoyed creating and ex perimenting with solar powered inventions for his yard, pool and shed. He and wife Lori enjoyed camping and attending concerts, however, his most import ant role was being “pappy” to his grandchildren who he adored.

Services were Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at Hell er-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, 108 First Avenue, Burnham.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefu neralhome.com.

Gretchen Lee (Presnell) Simpson

Gross, Fremont, Ohio. She also left the growing lega cy of her 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchil dren and her enduring hopes of many more to follow.

Madalene L. Shirk

Madalene L. Shirk, 99, of Milroy, passed away at 3:15 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24,

2022, at Greenwood Center, Lewistown.

Born July 28, 1923, in Mil roy, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Anna Mary (Reed) Goss.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Leroy A. Shirk, whom she married Dec. 12, 1942, on July 16, 1994; daugh ter, Cheryl L. Earnest; and four sisters, Edna Weiand, Mildred Goss, Myrtle Shirk and Audrey Berube. She was the last of her immediate family.

Madalene is survived by: sons, Scott Shirk, of Reeds ville, and Steven Shirk, of Milroy; son-in- law, Larry Earnest; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was a graduate of Mil

roy High School and a mem ber of St. Marks United Meth odist Church, Milroy.

In her earlier years, Ma dalene worked as a cafeteria cashier at Milroy Elementary School.

Madalene was an excellent cook and housekeeper. She enjoyed reading and loved flowers.

Services were Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, at Ellen Chapel Church, 11764 Ferguson Val ley Road, Lewistown.

Interment was at Wood lawn Cemetery, Milroy.

Heller-Hoenstine Funer al Homes, Burnham, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.

Gretchen Lee (Presnell) Simpson, of Lewistown, was promoted to glory at the age of 84 on Aug. 20, 2022, at her home. She was surrounded by her chil dren and grandchildren as she peacefully entered Heaven’s gates.

Gretchen was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Major Ray mond Simpson, as well as her parents and siblings.

She is survived by her six children: Kathleen (Steve) Long, Waynes boro; Nancy (Daniel) Yo der, Lewistown; Gretch en (Francis) Peters, Mifflinburg; Major Joshua (Sunny) Simpson, Suffern, N.Y.; Raymond (Michele) Simpson, Aquasco Md.; and Christine (Robert)

Gretchen was born in Lochgelly, W. Va., on June 10, 1938, to Albert and Al lene (Maynor) Presnell. She moved to Delaware in her early years where as a teen she was invited to a Salvation Army service and quickly realized her need and desire to serve the Lord, Jesus Christ. At the age of 18 she was ac cepted into the Salvation Army School of Officer Training in Suffern, N.Y., where she studied and became a Lieutenant of the Salvation Army and an ordained minister. She married Ray on June 12, 1959, and they served the Lord faithfully together in many communities for 40 years. They retired as Majors in June of 1998. Returning to the Lew istown area, where they still enjoyed ministering and worshiping together with their church family at the Lewistown Salva tion Army Corp. Gretchen cherished and soaked in the time with family and friends. She ensured that all her family had a place to come home to and that all who entered her home were welcomed with open arms. She val ued the importance of celebrating achievements no matter how big or

small. She never missed an opportunity to say, “we should go out and cele brate” and that was typ ically at the local OIP in Burnham. In recent years she started to meet with a lovely group of women on Mondays for lunch. This fellowship with sisters in the faith was a beautiful bright spot after the loss of her husband. Their friendship and support to each other was something she valued and spoke of often. She also expanded her definition of family to a great many and va riety of pets that have come and gone through the years. Her recent com panion Miss Kitty helped to fill some empty spots in her heart and home.

Her beautiful exam ple of grace, wisdom and strength was a guiding presence for her fami ly. Her quick infectious smile and laugh would lighten a room wherev er she was. Her steadfast commitment to her prayer life and concern for others was an inspiration to us all. She exemplified what it meant to be a Proverbs 31 woman.

The services were held at Heller Hoenstine Wood lawn, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown.

In lieu of flowers dona tions can be made in her memory to her church, the Lewistown Salvation Army located at 9 S. Dor cas St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

ARE YOU RETIRED AND STILL RISE EARLY?

Linda Anne

Shotsberger

Linda Anne Shotsberg er, 75, passed away quietly and peacefully at 2:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, after a year long battle with ALS. She passed away at her home in The Villages, Fla., with her husband, David, at her side.

She silently slipped from her husband’s arms into the waiting arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior.

Linda was born in Lew istown on Dec. 3, 1946, to the late Robert H. Coulter and Gladys Anne (Bonson) Coulter.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, John H Coulter; William N. Coulter; James R. Coulter and a stepdaughter, Dana M. Shotsberger.

Linda is survived by her, husband of 50 years, David

L. Shotsberger Sr; son, David L. Shotsberger Jr. and wife Holly M. (Landefeld) Shots berger; grandson David L. Shotsberger III; granddaugh ter Lydia R. Shotsberger, all of Arlington, Tenn., and stepgrandson Cody M. Frankhouser, of Lewistown.

Linda graduated from Kishacoquillas High School in the class of 1964 as an ac ademic major. Upon gradua tion, she began her lifelong ambition of becoming a registered nurse by enroll ing in York Hospital School of Nursing and graduated in the class of 1967. She then took the state nursing board examination to become a registered nurse and passed with flying colors. If anyone was meant to be a nurse, it was Linda because she loved helping and caring for peo ple so much and she dedicat ed her life to her profession.

On July 10, 1971, she met the man who become the “Man of Her Dreams,” David L. Shotsberger.

They were engaged to be married on Valentines Day 1972, and married May 6, 1972, in Danville. Together they had a son, David Jr. on March 9, 1974. They then moved to Boalsburg, where they lived happily for 37 1/2 years.

Linda was employed by Lewistown Hospital, as a

floor nurse after graduation from nursing school. She then took a position as a vis iting nurse employed by the Mifflin/Juniata County Vis iting Nurses Agency head quartered in Lewistown.

She was then recruited by Dr. Joe Brown Jr. to be his of fice nurse in his practice of internal medicine. She then took a six-year hiatus to be a mother of her son, David. She returned to nursing where she found the job of her dreams, working in a pe diatric practice in State Col lege. She worked for Centre Pediatrics for 30 years, retir ing in 2008 and loved every minute of it, working with children and as the triage nurse for the practice.

She took a sign language course at Penn State Univer sity just to be able to minis ter to the deaf children in the practice.

But the real love of her life was spreading of the Gos pel of Jesus Christ through music. Linda, along with her husband David and son David Jr., formed the Gospel singing ministry of “New Life.” They traveled exten sively across the northeast ern part of the country from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River in the “big green bus.” They were in demand for churches, fairs, festivals, Christian

restaurants, cruise ships, high school auditoriums ... anywhere the Gospel of Je sus Christ would be heard. The music was a mixture of Southern Gospel and Chris tian Country and was en joyed by everyone.

Over the course of the 20 years on the road, they re corded 11 albums with one of their songs called “Lead Me On,” nominated for a prestigious Grammy Award in 1982. But the best part for Linda was the actual church ministry where she could interact with the people and share the gospel of Jesus and pray for their needs.

All through her illness with ALS, she never ques tioned her Savior and con tinued to praise Him until the day she took her last breath in her husband’s arms. Her faith had sus tained her through thick and thin and through this devastating illness and she remained true to Him. Her two favorite scriptures were 2 Timothy 1:7 - “God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, love and a sound mind” and 2 Timothy 4:7 - “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

In 2012 Linda and her husband moved to The Vil lages, a retirement commu nity. She absolutely loved it

there and felt God had called them specifically to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She was the “neighbor- hood nurse” and helped anyone who needed a hand with anything.

She helped to organize monthly luncheons with the girls in the neighborhood to promote fellowship and goodwill. She absolutely loved “Zumba” and attended classes five days a week.

At Zumba, she was able to start a prayer ministry for anyone who needed help and guidance for whatever reason. Her beautiful “smile” and wonderful personali ty would win anyone over quickly and allow her to minister to their needs.

Linda helped to put her self through nurses train ing by modeling for a local department store there in York. Here in The Villages, she discovered a local wom en’s fashion store called “Patchington” and fell in love with their clothing. Subse quently, she was approached to model for the store and started her modeling ad venture all over again. With her beautiful smile and flair for modeling, she was a hit with everyone at the store’s fashion shows which are usually held once a month. The “Patchington Girls” as the models are called, are a

tremendous group of beauti ful, talented Ladies who care for each other and present themselves and the store’s clothing in an extremely professional manner. It was very difficult for Linda to give up modeling with the girls when she could no lon ger “strut the runway” due to her illness. She did, howev er, keep in contact with girls to the very end and they all kept in contact with her through visits and texts.

A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Life Church Assembly of God, 4001 Picciola Road, Fruitland Park, Fla., with Pastor Rick Welborne offici ating.

Please come and celebrate Linda’s life with us. It will be an exciting event!

Interment will be at the Florida National Ceme- tery, Bushnell, Fla., at the conve nience of the family.

In honor of Linda’s life, please wear bright colors and dress “as Linda would” ... please No Black!

Linda has requested that memorial gifts be given to the “Life Church Missions Fund” in lieu of flowers.

Linda will be remembered for her beautiful, infectious smile, her wonderful caring spirit and unabashed love for her Lord and Savor Jesus Christ.

sleep on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at his home.

Born Nov. 3, 1928, in Dog Town, Mifflintown, Pa., he was the son of Pearl (Moyer) and Cloyd Albert Slautterback. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his wife, JoAn Bashore Slaut terback, and his brother, George Slautterback.

of Lancaster, Pa., Danielle “Binky” Polk, of Ridge ley, W.Va., and Amber (Ryan) Henson, of Mar tinsburg, W.Va.; and five great-grandchildren, Ruth and Caleb Knouse, Thom as and Benjamin Henson, and Lorna Spence.

the Port Royal Evangeli cal Lutheran Church, for which he also served as a council member, a will ing volunteer for the fair stand and in many other roles, until his declining health prevented his in volvement.

Robert M. Slautterback

Robert Moyer Slaut

terback, 93, of Port Roy al, died peacefully in his

He is survived by his daughter, Patricia (Rick) Knouse, of Licking Creek; and son, Robert G. Slaut terback and Sandy Friend, of McHenry, Md.; grand children, Tara (Brian) Spence, of Rochester, N.Y., John (Amanda) Knouse,

He was a long-time member of the Union Lodge No. 324 F&AM, Mif flintown, the Tall Cedars, the Port Royal Lions Club and other fraternal orga nizations. When he and JoAn returned to Port Royal after their retire ment, he served on the Port Royal Borough Coun cil. He was a member of

Bob graduated from Ju niata Joint High School in 1946, where he played football. He studied trades in Pittsburgh after gradu ation. He and JoAn were married Oct. 22, 1948, and lived in Port Royal before moving to Perulack in 1956, when he began work with Texas Eastern. He and his family ran Slaut

terback’s Grocery from their home, and JoAn managed the U.S. Post Of fice on site. Bob and his family moved with Texas Eastern to Bechtelsville, Pa., in 1965, and later to Accident, Md., in 1974, where he served as the station attendant until his retirement in 1985.

He was an accomplished sportsman and most en joyed hunting turkeys and deer. For many years he traveled to hunt deer in Western Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylva nia, sometimes taking tro phies in all states. He built his own turkey calls and

frequently made them for friends. He and his fami ly most enjoyed spending time together at the cabin he built along Hoyes Run.

Services were Friday, Aug. 26, at the Port Royal Lutheran Church. Family will receive friends at 10 a.m.

Interment was at New Church Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Port Royal Lutheran Church, PO Box 267, Port Royal, PA 17082.

Guss Funeral Home, Mifflintown, is in charge of the arrangements. Con dolences may be left at www.gussfh.com.

Dale Raymond Snyder

Dale Raymond Snyder, 80, of Arlington, Texas, en tered into eternal rest on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, at his home.

Dale was born on Nov. 15, 1941, in Richfield, a son of the late Raymond C. Snyder and Marie (Gray bill) Snyder.

He was a 1959 gradu ate of East Juniata High School and had also attend ed Penn State University. He worked for TRW, AT&T and Allied Universal. Dale was an Air Force veteran, a member of the Masons and had attended the Down town Baptist Church in Dallas. He enjoyed piloting small airplanes, reading, working on his computer, Bible studies, breakfasts

Joan M. Summers

The services for Joan M. Summers will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Port Royal Lutheran Church. The visitation will begin at 11 a.m., followed by the service at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Samuel J. Leister officiating.

with his flying buddies, playing the accordion, and most especially just spend ing time with family and his many close friends.

Dale was an outgoing, positive, loving and kind man who made a friend wherever he went. He had a wonderful sense of hu mor and a magnetic per sonality. Dale never said an unkind word about any one and he made everyone around him feel special. He will be fondly remem bered for calling his loved ones to sing “Happy Birth day” on their special day. He truly epitomized what a Christian should be in every aspect of his life. He had faith beyond measure, which never waivered. If Dale was a part of your life, you were BLESSED!

He is survived by his daughter, Sara Kay Snyder and sister, Eleanor Snyder, both from Richfield, and by his loving best friend, Ma linda Sanders, who was by his side for over 30 years. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cous ins.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents; a sis ter, Luella Kaufmann; three brothers, Warren Snyder, Pat Snyder and Alfred Sny der.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas TX 75211.

Jean S. Snook

Jean S. Snook, 91, of Lewistown, passed away at 6:45 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, at Valley View Ha ven, Belleville.

Born Nov. 8, 1930, in Lew istown, she was the daugh ter of the late Ray L. and Athalia (Louden- slager) Steininger. She grew up in the East End and made life long friends.

In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester “Sal” H. Snook. The couple shared a loving marriage filled with laugh ter and treasured memo ries. They met at Angelo’s where Sal bartended. He insisted on dancing with the beautiful redhead. She would speak of his kind ness and sense of humor, as well as his dashing good looks, for years to come.

She is also preceded in death by her brother, Ray “Red” L. Steininger Jr.

Jean is survived by: son, Stephen S. Snook, of Lew istown; granddaugh- ters,

Rebecca Stevens, of Bos ton, Mass., and Samantha Snook, of Lewistown; and greatgrandson, Benjamin Corson, of Lewistown, whom she dearly loved. Jean’s granddaughters and great-grandson were truly her purpose in life once they were born. Her entire world centered around helping to raise her grand-daughters and spoil ing her great- grandson. She is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and other ex tended family that she en joyed spending time with. She cherished her times with her extended family, The Ufemas, who always graciously included her in all of their family func tions.

She was a graduate of Lewistown High School, Class of 1948.

Throughout her life, she was an active member of Trinity United Church of Christ, where she held various offices through the years. Her church fam ily was very important to her and she was a regular member of the “kitchen crew.” Jean also assisted with the local Meals on Wheels program. Jean ded icated her life to helping others in various ways. It was known that her door was always open to any one. Her ability to light up a room with her infectious laughter was unmatched, and if the Bon-Ton was having a sale she was easy to find. She shared her love

through cooking, unsolicit ed advice that was usually right, and grace extended to others. She was a lover of Frank Sinatra and Jim my Stuart. It should also be noted that she hand select ed the above photo for her obituary prior to her death. She always wanted to be re membered as the eighteen year old girl in Atlantic City, but her beauty and fun loving attitude lasted to the end.

In her earlier years, Jean was employed at the Arrow Shirt Factory for 16 years, then was a secretary for Marlette Homes, Lew istown, for 30 years.

The family would like to especially thank the staff and caregivers at Valley View who took such won derful care of her over the last two years.

Visitation with a me morial service were held Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Trinity United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St., Lew istown, with Pastor Craig Munnell officiating. Inter ment was at Mount Rock Cemetery, Oakland Ave nue, Lewistown.

In lieu of flowers, me morial contributions in Jean’s name may be made to Trinity UCC, 20 Oak St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Heller-Hoenstine Fu neral Homes, Woodlawn, Lewistown, is in charge of arrangements. Online con dolences may be offered to the family at www.hell erhoenstinefuneralhome. com.

Carole Ann Stitt

Carole Ann Stitt, 75, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at her home in Newport.

She was born Feb. 14, 1947, in Spangler to Michael and Marion (Hackett) Dovci. She was a member of the Red Hill Church of God. She was retired from Giant and loved to play bingo and cards with family.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Stitt; sons, Kenneth Stitt Jr. (April), of Newport and Stephen Stitt (Lindsey), of Thomp sontown; daughter, Teresa Clouser (Craig), of Lemoyne; sister, Linda Pennebaker, of Burnham; grandchildren, Samantha, Shelby, Taylor, Ethan, Tyler, Sadie and Levi and great grandchildren Aldo, Aaliyah and Ahmya. She was preceded in death by sisters Janet Snyder and Nancy Criswell.

Services were Monday, Aug. 22, at David Myers Fu neral Home, Newport.

Burial was in the Juniata Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewistown.

There will be a funeral lunch at the church fol lowed by the interment in New Church Hill Ceme tery, Port Royal. The fam ily requests that you wear something green to the ser vice since that was Joan’s favorite color.

Guss Funeral Home, Mifflintown, is assisting with the arrangements.

Laura Jean Tate

In loving memory, Laura Jean Tate, 89, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Yeagertown. She will be sadly missed but has finally met her Lord and Savior.

She was born on Nov. 4, 1932 in Freeport, Illinois, to the late Peter and Zelda (Konstant) Eckhoff and was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry (Jed) L. Tate in 1998, and her sister, Nor ma June Eckhoff.

Laura was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend ó but above all, a devoted Christian. As a longtime member of the Cal

vary Bible Church and an organizer of the “Christian

After 5” club for 15 years, her biggest desire in life was to share the word of God to everyone she knew and to make sure her family knew the Lord as their personal Savior. Her caring spirit, in fectious laugh, and delicious home cooked meals meant her house was never empty and she had a special way of making everyone feel loved.

Laura graduated from Pleasant Prairie Academy in German Valley, Ill., and worked in the Lewistown Hospital dietary depart ment for 28 years, followed by 15 years at Calvary Bible Kid Kamp.

She is survived by her five children, 12 grand- chil dren, 17 great-grand- chil dren and sister, Mary J. Manus of Illinois. Children: Timothy Tate and wife Luann of Bellville; Susan Kauffman and husband Da vid of Lewistown; Jeannie Miriello and husband Ralph of Lewistown; Laurie Yoder and late husband, Bradley of McVeytown; and Kath leen Peana and husband Ste fan of Austin, Texas. Grand children: Danielle Smoker and husband, Shawn; Jada Depew and husband, Bri an; Matthew Tate; Vincent Miriello and wife, Sara; Aaron Tate and wife, Aman

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da; Brandon Yoder; Brent Yoder; Angela Yoder and husband, Joseph; Jordan Peana and wife, Michelle; Dana Coder and husband, Kyle; Stefanie Carvalho and husband, Raony; and Eric Peana.

A viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at Calvary Bi ble Church, located at 100 Calvary Lane, Lewistown. A second viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Fri day, Aug. 12, 2022, at Calvary Bible Church, with a Cele bration of Life to follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ethan Druckenmiller officiating. Interment will take place in Birch Hill Cemetery, located at 1100 N. Pine St., Burn ham.

Arrangements are under the care of Heller-Hoens tine Funeral Homes, locat ed at 200 N. Main Street, Lewistown. Online condo lences may be offered to the family at www.heller hoenstinefun- eralhome. com and mem- orial contri butions in Laura’s memory may be made to Calvary Bible Kid Kamp.

Luke 23: 42-43 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in par adise.”

Jill Leslie Thompson

Jill Leslie Thompson, 56, of East Waterford, passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tues day, Aug. 9, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born April 15, 1966 in Lew istown, she is a daughter of Betty (Peck) Thompson of East Waterford and the late Jack R. Thompson.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sister,

Jacqueline Leister and hus band Michael, niece Jessica (Rice) Lee and husband Stan ley, niece Jennifer Piper and husband Jason, great nieces and nephew Josie Rice, Ju lia Rice, Olivia Piper and Connor Piper as well as her fiancé of many years, Carl Hosler all of East Waterford.

In addition to her father, Jill was preceded in death by an infant sister.

Jill graduated from Junia ta High School in 1984. She was a former EMT with East Waterford Ambulance, a member of the Lack-Tusca rora EMS and Faith United Methodist Church.

Jill enjoyed cooking, veg etable gardening, flea mar keting and yard sales, camp fires and mountain pies in the summer and Christmas time. Her true enjoyment came from time spent with her family and friends.

She had an unwavering faith in God, immeasurable strength, a contagious smile

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and the most joyous laugh ter. Jill loved life and found the most pleasure in the sim plest things. She always put others wants and needs be fore her own. Jill was never short on kindness. She has set an inspiring example to everyone on how we should live. She will be deeply missed, forever loved and never forgotten.

Services were Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 at Lack-Tusca rora EMS, 9320 Route 75 S, East Waterford.

Interment was at the East Waterford Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers, memo rial contributions in Jill’s memory can be made to Lack-Tuscarora EMS, 9320 Route 75 S, East Waterford, PA 17021.

Guss Funeral Home, Inc., 20 S. Third Street, Mif flintown, has care of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.gussfh. com.

istown, passed away Tues day, Aug. 2, 2022, at her home.

Born Aug. 2, 1960, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late George F. and Elizabeth W. ‘Betty’ (Schultz) Tate.

In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Georgia “Susie” Bilger.

She is survived by; two sons, Joshua A. Fellows and fiancÈ, Ashley Mack neer and Joseph Milliso ck, both of Lewistown; five grandchildren, Alis sa Mackneer, Maddelena Null, Colsen Mackneer,

Keaton Null and Kayanna Millisock; and siblings, Brenda Fye, of Lewistown and Mike Tate Sr., of Gran ville.

Tina was a Chief Lo gan High School graduate, Class of 1978.

She loved spending time with her family, and cro cheting.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lew istown.

Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com.

Joseph C.

Wray Sr.

Joseph C. Wray Sr., 74, of Belltown, a man of qui et strength, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at his home.

Joe was born Dec. 6, 1947, the son of the late Cloyd and Isabel Wray. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife Shirley (Corson) Wray in 1972.

Joe was the beloved husband of Carolyn (Bak er) for 47 years. He is also survived by his three sons; Joey and wife, Crystal, Matt and wife, Gretchen, Brad and wife, Maire, and his brother Tim and wife, Jeanne. In addition, he was blessed with five grand children, Alex, Kaylynn, Mackenzie, Theodore, and Geneveieve.

He was employed for 43 years at Standard Steel, retiring in 2014 as a pro duction control manager. Joe served as a radar tech nician in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1968 aboard the Destroyer USS Lowery, which was deployed in the Vietnam War.

WHe was a loving and de voted husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Joe loved spending time with his family and camping in his RV. Joe was gifted with the special ability at planning and navigating memora ble vacations. Upon re tirement, Joe and Carolyn traveled the open road to places such as Alaska, the Rocky Mountains, Florida, Nova Scotia, Newfound land, Labrador, the Smokey Mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway, Adirondacks, the Pacific Northwest and Saint John in the Virgin Islands.

For 50 years, Joe was an active member of the Pain tersville C&MA church, and loved the Lord. Joe taught Sunday school, ran the sound booth, assisted with Christmas programs and led youth groups. Joe enjoyed nature and birdwatching and was a member of the Towpath Naturalist Society. Joe also devoted time to the Adopt a Highway Project.

Joe was a 1965 Gradu ate of Chief Logan High School and also graduat ed with high honors from Harrisburg Area Commu nity College in 1994.

Services were Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at Painters ville C&MA Church with the viewing. Burial was at Paintersville cemetery. Ar rangements are under the care of Heller Hoenstine Funeral Homes, 108 First Ave., Burnham.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Geisinger Hospice, 106 Derry Heights Blvd. Suite 302, Lewistown, PA 17044, or to Painters ville C&MA church, 3195 Back Maitland Road, Lew istown, PA 17044. Special thanks to caring Hospice workers Joan, Heidi and Beth.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefu neralhome.com.

Vicki L. (Willoughby) Wyland

Vicki L. (Willough by) Wyland, 70, of 75 S. Kishacoquillas St., Bel leville, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

She was born Dec. 19, 1951, in Lewistown, a daughter of the late Sara (Rhodes) Willoughby. On Aug. 2, 1970, she married Steven C. Wyland who re sides at their home.

Also surviving is a son, Michael S. Wyland and wife Rebecca and their daughter, Brooke of Aldie, Va., a sis ter, Kelly J. Willoughby of

Colorado Spings, Colo., and a brother, Terry Willoughby and companion Shelia Kibe of Milroy. Along with her mother, she was also pre ceded in death by a brother, Paul Willoughby and a sis ter, Mary Jane Shank.

Vicki graduated from Kishacoquillas High School in 1969. She worked in ad ministrative positions in the medical field all of her life. Her westie dogs, Mook ey, Mitzi, Millie and Mojoe were her life. She dearly loved her family and was a very compassionate person.

A celebration of life service was held Satur day, Sept. 10, 2022, at West Kishacoquillas Presbyteri an Church, Belleville, with Pastor Ela Robertson offici ating.

In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, memorials may be made to: ROFF, Rescue Our Furry Friends, PO Box 6, Lewistown, PA 17044, or to American Dia betes Association, 150 Mon ument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

Arrangements are un der the care of Henderson Funeral Home, Belleville. Online condolences may be offered at www.henderson funeralhomes.net.

Clinton Carroll Waters III

Clinton Carroll Waters III, son of Clinton Carroll Waters and Alice Seney Waters Blalock MacLean, passed away May 29, 2022, peacefully in Lewistown at age 90.

He was a graduate of Calvert and Gilman School, in Baltimore, Md., Class of 1950. He played football and was active in the Drama and Glee club. He later served in Ger

many with the 11th Air borne Division in the United States Army as a lieutenant responsible for troop movements and lo gistics.

He also worked for a number of years as an investment banker. Lat er, Clinton enjoyed work ing in Lewistown at the Amtrak train station and loved piloting small planes.

He is survived by his four children, Darby Hop kins Waters Moyer, Rob ert Garrettson Waters, Courtney Griffith Waters Maury, and Ashley Waters Gunderson, and blessed by six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Carroll is also survived by his niece, Tara Waters Lumpkin. His longtime friend Peggy Ruble did a wonderful job caring for him in his final years.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, at The Church of the Re deemer in Baltimore.

Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.

Hiram W. Wilt

Hiram W. Wilt, 70, of New Lancaster Valley, passed away at 8:40 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center,

Lewistown.

Born Nov. 26, 1951, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Lee G. “Sonny” and Mary E. (Lancaster) Wilt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Noel Wilt.

Hiram is survived by: companion, Teresa Wolf; daughter, Tara Wagner, of Lewistown, and her children; and six siblings, Timothy Wilt and wife, Dottie, of McClure, Clara Dobson and husband, Francis, of Milroy, George Wilt, of Lewistown, Alfred Wilt, of McClure, Yasmin Davis, of Lewistown, and Harriet Gombos, of Mc Clure.

He was a graduate of Penn Highlands High School, Chief Logan cam pus.

Hiram worked for Wilt’s Construction alongside his brother, Tim, for over 30 years. He loved being outdoors, hunting and fishing.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family, with private in terment at the Wilt Family Cemetery, McClure.

Heller-Hoenstine Fu neral Homes, Woodlawn, Lewistown, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be of fered to the family at www. hellerhoenstinefuneral home.com.

Gloria Wagner

Gloria Wagner, 76, of Lewistown, passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at her home.

Born July 2, 1946, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Cora Weaver.

In addition to her mother, she was preced ed in death by: her hus band, William E. Wagner Sr., Sept. 7, 2013; three grand- children, Landan Levi Wagner, Savannah June Wagner and Kayden Robert Wagner; and her brother, Walter S. Weaver.

Gloria is survived by: sons, William E. Wag ner Jr., David L. Wagner, and Robert A. Wagner and wife, Jenell, all of Lewistown; and beloved grandson, Chance J. Wag ner.

She was a graduate of Lewistown-Granville High School, Class of 1966.

Gloria was a member of the Lewistown City Hook and Ladder Fire Compa ny and often attended the Central District Fireman Conventions. She en joyed crafts, watching the Pittsburgh Pirates and Penn State football, and attending Chance’s Little League ball games.

Services were, Thurs day, Aug. 25, 2022, at Hoen stine Funeral Home, 75 Logan Street, Lewistown.

Online condolences may be offered to the fami ly at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.

Doris Mary Weiss

Doris Mary Weiss was born on April 13, 1956. She was battling stage three lung cancer. She passed away on Aug. 11, 2022.

Mary was born and raised in New Jersey; she then started her family in New York.

Her hobbies included bin go, motorcycle rides, taking her dog Lucy for walks, cro cheting, diamond art, and traveling. She will be forever loved by her husband Steven Weiss, her daughters, Ma rina Taylor, Maria Taylor, Marisha Matos, Michelle Gineste, all of her grandchil dren, and her seven siblings.

With the most beautiful soul we know, she will al ways be in our hearts, and she will always be watching over us.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at 287 W. Fifth St., Lewistown.

Arrangements have been entrusted to King-Barr Fu neral Home LLC, 120 Logan St., Lewistown.

Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.kingbarrfuneral home.com.

Donald R.

Whitsel

Donald R. Whitsel, 89, of Mifflintown, passed away at 1:40 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, at the Wynwood House of Centre Hall.

Born on March 18, 1933, in Granville Township, he was a son of the late Frederick H. and Margaret (Renninger) Whitsel. On Aug. 10, 1957, he married his surviving wife, Audri enne (Northcraft) Whitsel, with whom he was blessed to share more than 65 years of marriage.

Surviving are his chil dren, Larry T. Whitsel and his wife, Joan of Her man, Maine, Nanette W. Stake and her husband, James of Lewistown, Jon F. Whitsel and his wife, Me lissa of Centre Hall, four grandchildren, Jennifer M. Stratton and her hus band, Scott, Theodore J. Stake and his wife, Kristi, Zachary F. Whitsel, Ash ley A. Whitsel and four great grandchildren, Max Bustamante, Kolton Stake, Bennett Stratton, and Gage Dobson.

In addition to his par ents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert H. Whitsel, Jay Whitsel and three sisters,

Betty Jane Eberly, Doro thy P. Breault, Norma Lee Haimes, making him the last of his immediate gen eration.

In 1951, he graduated from Bratton-McVeytownOliver High School and in 1955 received his Bachelor of Science degree from Shippensburg Teachers College.

He retired with 31 years of service from the Juniata County School District as a teacher at East Juniata High School and early on in his career he had served as athletic director of the school.

His memberships in cluded the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, where he served as treasur er, Sunday school teacher and church historian. He had also belonged to the Juniata County Historical Society, where he served as treasurer.

Donald had a passion for history, reading and he was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan. He also volunteered his time reading the newspaper to the blind on the radio.

Services were at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, from the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge St., Mifflintown. Interment was in the Union Memori al Gardens, Mifflintown.

For those who desire memorial contributions in Mr. Whitsel’s memory may be made to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 109 N. Third Street, Mif flintown, PA 17059.

Online tributes and con dolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.brownfuneralhomes inc.com.

Barbara Ann Yeater

Barbara Ann Yeater, 80, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022.

Born on Feb. 26, 1942, in Edgewood, Md., she was a daughter of the late Wil liam and Esther (Snyder) Singley.

In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by; her husband, Samuel L. Yeater, who passed May 22, 1997; and a brother, William Singley.

She is survived by; children, Harry R. Pen nington and wife, Ann, of

Arkansas, and Tammy M. Ruffner, of McVeytown; four grandchildren, John J. Folk, Elizabeth and Amanda Ruffner, and Lisa Pennington; seven greatgrandchildren; and sisters, Karen Singley, Evelyn Sin gley, and Lucille Singley.

Barb was a member of the Lewistown Assembly of God church, and Wom en of the Moose Auxiliary No. 212.

She was a licensed prac tical nurse and worked at Lewistown Hospital and Brookline Manor.

Earlier in life, she was very social and commu nity oriented. She was very active in her church and at Grace Covenant church. She enjoyed be ing outdoors at Poe Valley camping and being in the water. She loved her fam ily and being around her friends.

Services were private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, me morial contributions may be made in Barbara’s memory to Locust Grove.

Arrangements are un der the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lewistown.

Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com.

Marjorie A. Yoder

Marjorie A. Yoder, 83, of Richfield, entered eternal rest on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at her home with her loving family by her side.

Marjorie was born on Sept. 13, 1938, in Lew istown, a daughter of the late Herman L. and Doro thy (Shellenberger) Varner.

On March 8, 1957, she mar ried her husband, John R. Yoder, who preceded her in death on March 9, 2017.

Marjorie was a 1956 graduate of Middleburg High School. She was em ployed for over 25 years as a secretary for PennDOT.

She was a member of the Richfield United Church of Christ and the Richfield Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Until 2020, Marjorie was very active in helping with Richfield Dutch Days.

Marjorie’s hobbies in cluded hit and miss en gines, collecting cast iron skillets and spending winters in Florida.

She is survived by nu merous nieces, neph- ews and cousins.

Marjorie wass preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband; and a brother in infancy.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. The fu neral service will be held on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, beginning at 11 a.m. with Pastor Tammy Gessner officiating. All services will be held at the George P. Garman Funeral Homes Inc., 9366 Route 35, Mount Pleasant Mills.

Interment will imme diately follow the funeral service at Richfield Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests me morial contributions in loving memory of Marjorie be submitted to Richfield United Church of Christ, 44 Church St., Richfield, PA 17086 or King Family Missions c/o River Church of Juniata County, 105 CJEMS Lane, Mifflintown, PA 17059.

Carolyn Ann Fisher Yoder

Carolyn Ann Fisher Yod er, 41, of Mifflintown peace fully passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born Dec. 5, 1980 in Lancaster.

She is survived by her parents, Levi E. and Nao mi P. Fisher, of Mifflin, her husband, Steven L. Yoder whom she married April 7, 2001, seven children, Shane,

Caleb, Sheila, Serena, Car men, Cedric, and Charise, all at home, and eight sib lings, Nathan Fisher and wife, Ruthie, of East Wa terford, Elvin Fisher and wife, Saralynn, of Honey Grove, Steven Fisher and wife, Hannah, of Kalona, Iowa, Rosena Zook and hus band, Darvin, of Mifflin, Rhoda Ramos and husband, Patrick, of Milroy, Sharon Beiler and husband, Steve, of Abbeville, SC, Janie De Nault and husband, Desi, of Honey Grove, and Arlin Fisher and wife, Sharon of Mifflin.

Carolyn was a homemak er and a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed garden ing and she loved children.

She was a member of Shade Mountain Christian Fellowship.

Her funeral service was Monday, Aug. 15 at Cedar Grove Brethren In Christ Church, 287 Deerville Road, Mifflintown. Interment was in Shade Mountain Chris tian Fellowship Cemetery.

Condolences may be left at www.gussfh.com

Janet Arlene Zeigler

It is with profound sad ness that we share the passing of Janet Arlene Zeigler on Aug. 28, 2022, at the age of 84 years.

Janet Arlene was born on July 15, 1938, in Lew istown, to the late Clyde W. Campbell Sr. and Rachel Autumner (Plank) Camp bell. Due to the death of her mother when “Arlene” was four years old, she went to live with and was adopted by George W. Shirk Jr. and Sarah Essalinda Shirk. She lived in Port Royal until her marriage to Charles Glen Zeigler in 1955.

Arlene and Glen are the proud parents of Cindy Lu jean Zeigler Harpster Har rison, Robert Glen Zeigler and Kenneth George Zei gler. The family was bless ed to add sons-in-law: Carl D. Harpster and recently, Robert W. Harrison; and daughters-in-law, Dawn Annette McGinnis Zeigler and Cheryl Kimbrough Zeigler.

To Arlene and Glen’s delight were the births of

Ztheir seven grandchildren, who have each grown into fine adults. These grand children include: Bill and Carla Cooper, Jeb and Che rie Miller, Don and Rebekah Samples, Maj. Christopher and Tabitha Harpster, Eric and Elizabeth Bowden, Jarred and Allison Fuller ton, and Airman Dillon and Grace Christie. Ar lene’s great-grandchildren now number 15, including: Logan, Billy, Caitlin, Shel by, Alivia, Blake, Samuel, Brantley, Bennett, Sadie, Bridgette, Silas, Sienna, Norah, and Eliana.

Love of family has al ways been a driving force in Arlene’s life. Although she was separated from her siblings after her mother’s death, the entire family was reunited and maintained a strong family bond due to the faith of her father and the faithfulness of her Heavenly Father, as well as the fortitude of each sibling and their spouses including: Clyde and Bev (Fink) Campbell, John and Martha (Miller) Campbell, JoAnn Froeming, Don and Lynn Campbell, Gloria and Rick Cook, Jim and Ste fanie Campbell, and pre ceding her in death were Pauline Campbell Long and Glenn Campbell.

Janet’s primary em ployers throughout her life were The American Viscose Co., FMC and Lewistown Hospital as an admissions clerk until her retirement in 1992.

Her funeral service were held Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Henderson-Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville. Burial was at New Lan caster Valley Cemetery fol lowing the service.

Online condolences may be offered at www.bohnfu neralhome.com.