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Ronald A. Traxler

Ronald A. Traxler, 91, of Lewistown, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at his home. Born on June 23, 1934 in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Floyd and Elveretta (Koontz) Traxler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie E. (Yeater) Traxler; brother, ...

Virginia K. Forry

Virginia K. Forry, 83, of Mifflintown, died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Public graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at St. John’s UMC Cemetery, McAlisterville. Arrangements entrusted to the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., McAlisterville.

John Paul Wernecke

John Paul Wernecke, 77, of State College, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. He was born Nov. 11, 1948, in Slater, Mo., the son of Wilmer H. and Janet E. (Glidden) Wernecke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bruce, and his wife, Paulette (Hartman) ...

Nancy L. Fultz

Nancy L. Fultz, 81, of New Lancaster Valley, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. She was born on Jan. 31, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Fred and Florence Landis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Stanton and Louise Wagner, who ...

Janette K. Gentry

Janette K. Gentry, 67, of Mifflintown, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Brookline Manor after a brief illness. Born Sept. 21, 1958, in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late James Oliver and Mary (Fite) Gentry. She is survived by her life partner, Sandra J. Miller, two brothers, David Gentry and wife, Adrian, of Ollie, Iowa, and Thomas Gentry and wife, Ruth, of Quarryville, one sister, Joyce Vinelli of Lititz and several nieces and nephews. Janette graduated from Solanco High School in 1976 and from Elizabethtown College with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting in ...

Constance L. Yocum

Constance L. Yocum, 74, of Port Royal passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at Brookline Manor, Mifflintown. Born on Dec. 2, 1951, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Elmer G. Yocum and Hazel L. (Miller) Yocum. She is survived by her sister, Janice Yocum and various cousins. Constance was a graduate of Shippensburg University where she obtained her master’s degree in education. She was a teacher for more than 30 years with the Juniata County School District. She attended the Church of the Nativity and St. Stephens in Newport. Constance enjoyed crocheting and ...