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Roland G. Yoder

Roland G. Yoder, 93, of Belleville (formerly of McAlevy’s Fort), passed away on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 at Valley View Haven Nursing Home. Arrangements are under the care of Henderson-Bohn Funeral Home, 6880 State Route 655, Reedsville and will be announced upon completion.

John ‘Juan’ Rivera

John “Juan” Rivera, 88, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on Sept. 16, 2026. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Juan Cruz Soto and Brigida Rivera Adorno. John worked as a grinder for Sperry New Holland and worked various jobs at Homestead Village until his ...

Daniel B. Baker

Daniel B. Baker, 83 of Lewistown, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 at Valley View Haven. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the King Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan Street will be announced upon completion.

Kathy Jean Eckley

Kathy Jean Eckley, 72, of Milroy, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at her home. Born on May 13, 1954, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Robert R. and Twila A. (Geedy) Parchey. On June 21, 1975, she married John W. Eckley, Jr., who survives at their home. Along with ...

Melissa D. Liddick

Melissa D. Liddick, 52, of Lewistown, passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which will be announced upon completion.

Joseph J. ‘Joe’ Beitz

Joseph J. “Joe” Beitz, 82, of Mifflintown, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at his home. Born Oct. 6, 1943 in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Joseph and Jennie (Gattenella) Beitz. He is survived by his second wife, Tina M. Schultz, whom he married Feb. 28, 2020, two children, Aimee Jo Wagner and Russell W. “Rusty” Beitz, and wife, Donna, seven grandchildren, Seth, Courtney, Zachary, Derek, Isaiah, Elijah, and Giada, six great-grandchildren, and one brother, Mathias F. Beitz and wife, Nancy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of ...