Dixie Williams Dixie Lee Williams, 79, of Lewistown, went to be with her Lord and Savior, at 7:15 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2019, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born Dec. 17, 1939, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Harry Sr. and Blanche (Taylor) Baumgardner, and her stepmother, the late Amy Baumgardner. In addition to
Steven Zerbe Steven K. Zerbe, 66, of McClure Borough, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019, at his home. Born Sept. 5, 1952, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. Zerbe and Jean (Wray) Young and husband, John W., of McClure, who survive. In addition to his father, he was preceded in
Robert ‘Bob’ O’Donnell Robert E. “Bob” O’Donnell, 81, of New Bloomfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 4:35 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. Born Oct. 24, 1937, in New Lancaster Valley, he was a son of the late John H. and Bertha (Joe) O’Donnell. In
Michael Stravolo Michael Joseph Stravolo, 61, formerly of Lewistown, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at Ohesson Manor. Born July 24, 1957, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Roland W. and Julia (Teenie) Stravolo. He is survived by an aunt, Ann M. Teenie, of Lewistown and many cousins. Michael was a
Geprge Specht George H. Specht, 84, of Lewistown, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Ohesson Manor. Born Oct. 30, 1934, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Charles E. Specht Sr. and Mildred (Hackett) Specht. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his brothers, Charles E. Specht
Evelyn Shade Evelyn Mae Shade, 97, of Lewistown, passed away at 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lewistown. Born April 27, 1921, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Earl E. and Annie L. (Spigelmyer) Sulouff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death
John Knepp John E. Knepp, 73, of Burnham, passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at his home. Born March 2, 1945, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Clifton V. “Ginny” and Geraldine (Benner) Knepp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Geraldine Furner and Donna Sheetz.
Brian McCaffrey Brian Edward McCaffrey, 62, of Juniata Terrace, Lewistown, went to be with his Lord and Savior, at 5:42 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at his home. Born Oct. 31, 1956, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Edward J. McCaffrey Jr. and Leona (Corbin) McCaffrey. Surviving are: daughters, Erica Miller, of
David “Dave” Pletcher, Sr. David “Dave” R. Pletcher Sr., 88, of Burnham, passed away Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at Locust Grove Retirement Village. Born March 31, 1930, in Mill Run, Fayette County, he was a son of the late Arnold G. and Rosa Ann (Porterfield) Pletcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by:
Howard Norris Howard T. Norris, 80, of Burnham, passed away on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. Born Jan. 8, 1938, in Clearfield, he was a son of the late Tom and Betty (Forcey) Norris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; his wife, Melinda V. (Hughes) Norris, who passed in August 2017.
Theresa Leister Theresa I. Leister, 53, of McClure, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018. Born Nov. 6, 1965, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Martinelli and Catherine (Blessing) Martinelli, who survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by: a nephew, Thomas Kelley. In addition to her
Robert ‘Bob’ Hackenberry Robert A. “Bob” Hackenberry, 98, of Pleasant Acres, Lewistown, passed away at 6:35 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at Valley View Haven Rehab, Belleville. Born July 23, 1920, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Charles and Carrie (Getz) Hackenberry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
Scott Gregg Scott D. Gregg, 59, of Granville Township, Lewistown, passed away at 10:10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born June 27, 1959, in Lewistown, he was a son of Richard and Doris (Minnick) Gregg, of Lewistown, who survive. Also surviving are: his wife, Lori (Knepp) Gregg, whom he married March 4,
Frank “Skip” Herbert Frank B. “Skip” Herbert, 84, of Lewistown, passed away at 7:32 p.m., Monday, December 17, 2018, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born Jan. 19, 1934, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Frank E. and Alma W. (Brent) Herbert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
Ethel Flanagan Ethel L. Flanagan, 102, formerly of Lewistown, passed away at 4:10 a.m., Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at Memory Lane at Valley View, Belleville. Born June 5, 1916, in South Fork, Cambria County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruie (Seese) Walter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
Betty Wilhelm Betty L. Wilhelm, 78, of Lewistown, passed away Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Born Oct. 29, 1940, in Mattawana, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Rittenhouse) Ronk. She is survived by: husband, James D. Wilhelm, married for 55 years; children, Brian Wilhelm and fiance, Tracy Ewing, of Bellefonte, and Brent
David Zellers David Robert Zellers, 55, of Lewistown, formerly of Kutztown, passed away Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 Born Jan. 28, 1963, in Allentown, he was the son of Robert and Jean (Newhart) Zellers. He is preceded in death by: grandparents, Russell and Isabell Newhart, Walter and Emily Zellers: aunts, Joan Kohler, Deborah Newhart; a niece;
Steven Barger Steven F. Barger, 65, of Lewistown, passed away on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born April 20, 1953, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Fred and Marjorie (Stewart) Barger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son in 1977, and son, Nicholas
James Hartland, Sr. James T. Hartland Sr., 89, of Lewistown, passed away at 8:20 p.m., Sunday, December 9, 2018, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 14, 1929, in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Thomas J. Hartland and Ethel (Fuge) Huffnagle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
Renyold ‘Dutch’ Deavor Renyold Pershing “Dutch” Deavor, 100, of Lewistown, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Ohesson Manor. Born Aug. 7, 1918, in Hustontown, Fulton County, he was the son of the late Pearl (Howard) and John F. Deavor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Alice Moore,
Roy Partchey Roy H. Partchey Jr., 74, of Lewistown, passed away at 1:58 p.m., Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born Jan. 14, 1944, in Longfellow, he was the son of the late Roy H. Sr. and Dorothy (Sausser) Partchey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a
Melvin Wray Melvin R. Wray, 72, of Lewistown, passed away at 7:10 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Ohesson Manor. Born Nov. 27, 1946, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Charles Russell and Edna Leigh (Leister) Wray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and two
Beth Peters Beth Ann Peters, 60, of Lewistown, Derry Township, passed away at 3:16 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born Dec. 13, 1957, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Madeline (Fisher) Barker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: brothers, Robert and Larry
Beverly Dean Beverly J. “Bev” Dean, 76, passed away on Dec. 1, 2018, at Ohesson Manor. Born July 27, 1942, in Newton Hamilton, she was a daughter of the late Donald H. and Evelyn C. (Gloss) Rose. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her first husband, Earl W. Shilling, and two infant
Henrietta Vaux Henrietta “Henny” Vaux, 80, a resident of Ohesson Manor, is finally resting and at peace after passing away on Nov. 29, 2018. Henny’s devoted husband of 61 years, Donald, survives. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Harold and Caroline Bratton; and an infant son, Harold Douglas. A son, Mark, of Austin, Texas and
Sharon Fetters Sharon L. Fetters, 74, of Milroy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior and husband, on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Granville Township, Lewistown. Born Sept. 19, 1944, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Clayton B. and Rhoma Catherine (Louder) Wert. In addition to her parents, she was
Martha Foltz Lewistown Martha J. Foltz, 87, of Lewistown, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born June 10, 1931, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Hallie (Huffnagle) McMullen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by; her husband, Robert
Clarence Eckley, Sr. Clarence W. “Bill” Eckley Sr., 81, of Lewistown, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Hershey Medical Center. Born July 25, 1937, in Naginey, he was the son of the late George and Isabelle (Havice) Eckley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by infants, William C. and Amy J.
Herbert “Buddy” Mann Herbert “Buddy” Mann, 90, of Alexandria, formerly of McVeytown and Lewistown, passed away at 8:45 a.m., Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Born Oct. 7, 1928 in Nanty Glo, Cambria County, he was a son of the late Charles H. and Pearl M. (Davis) Mann. In addition to his parents,
R. Wagner R. Scott Wagner, 67, of Lewistown, passed away at 7:35 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, at his home. Born Dec. 11, 1950, in Lewistown, he was a son of Roy Dean Wagner and stepson of Roy’s wife, Carol, of Lewistown, who survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Jo Wagner.
Isabelle Young Isabelle Q. Young, 92, of Lewistown, passed away at 6:43 p.m., Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born Jan. 19, 1926, in Barrville, she was a daughter of the late James A. and Anna C. (Barnes) Norris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband,
Richard Deavor Richard L. Deavor, 84, of Lewistown, went to be with his heavenly father at 11:57 a.m., Thursday, November 22, 2018, at his home. Born July 15, 1934, in Saluvia, Fulton County, he was a son of the late Merrill E. and Mary G. (Marker) Deavor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded
Velma Greer Velma L. “Sis” Greer, 86, formerly of Lewistown, and of Cottonwood, Ala., passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Hill View Assisted Living in Graceville, Fla. Born March 31, 1932, in Port Matilda, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Blanche (Traxler) Woods. In addition to her parents, she was preceded
Miriam Copenhaver (White) Miriam E. (White) Copenhaver, 88, of Milroy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, November 16, 2018. Born January 26, 1930, in Centre County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Minnie (Uhl) Snavely. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by; her first
