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Mary Frances Wagner

On Wednesday July 22, 2026, God called home his faithful servant, Mary Frances Wagner. She was born in her family home in Derry Township, Lewistown, on April 7, 1939, to the late Paul A. and Paulene (Long) Parson. Mary was blessed to grow up with five brothers and three sisters. Mary had ...

Shirley M. Setzler

Shirley M. Setzler, 93, formerly of McVeytown passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Valley View Retirement Community in Belleville. Arrangements are under the care of Heller Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.

Norma Jane (Woodward) Swartwood

Norma Jane (Woodward) Swartwood, 82, of McAlisterville entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 22 at her residence following a courageous battle with dementia. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Hilda Woodward. On July 27, 1963, she married her surviving husband, Franklin D. ...

Donald R. ‘Donnie’ Lyter

Donald R. "Donnie" Lyter, 73, of Mifflintown, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born on July 10, 1953, in Lewistown, Mifflin County, he was a son of the late Holmes and Mildred "Mid" (Parkyn) Lyter. On April 14, 1973, he married his surviving wife, ...

Irvin L. ‘Snooky’ Snook Sr.

Irvin L. "Snooky" Snook Sr., 85, of Lewistown, passed away on July 21, 2026, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born April 25, 1941, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Irvin L. Black and Cora Snook Shawver, and stepson of the late Merle A. Shawver. Irvin was preceded ...

Hunter R. Massey

Hunter R. Massey, 21, of Mount Union, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 20, 2026. Born Dec. 30, 2004, son of Paul Massey and Fiona (Berry) Closson; stepmother, Holly Massey and stepfather, Kenneth Thompson. Hunter is survived by a son, Knoxx Massey; brothers, Adam (Taylor) Massey and ...