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Betty V. Tate

Betty V. Tate’s life journey came to a peaceful conclusion, fittingly, on her 92nd birthday, completing her circle of life on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born on Jan. 1, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Walter W. Wise and Dorothy Mae (Grassmyer) Price; step-father, Harvey E. Price. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard E. Tate Sr.; son, Gary Lee Tate; three brothers and four sisters; son-in-law, James Youtzy; daughter-in-law, Denise Tate. She is survived by children, Connie Ann Frohm and husband, Bob, of ...

Mary Lou Ingram

Mary Lou Ingram, 73, formerly of Lewistown, passed away on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at Valley View Haven Retirement Community in Belleville. Born Nov. 28, 1952, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Ross C. and Margaret J. (Shaw) Ingram. Mary Lou is survived by her brother, Charles R. Ingram, of Bellevue, Washington. Earlier in life, she was employed at Scotty’s Fashions and was a faithful member of Lewistown Presbyterian Church. Private burial will take place in Mt. Rock Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to King-Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan Street, ...

Doris I. Simonetti

Doris I. Simonetti, 87, of Lewistown, passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at her home. Arrangements are under the care of Heller Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.

Suzanne B. Grissinger

Suzanne B. Grissinger, 64, of Lewistown, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at her home after a long and courageous battle with illnesses. Born on Sept. 8, 1961, in Harrisburg, Suzanne was a daughter of the late Orville and MaryAnn (Schoming) Staudt. Suzanne loved being with friends ...

S. Agnes Henry

S. Agnes Henry, lovingly known as Aggie, passed away Jan. 1, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 23, 1937 in Belleville. As an only child, she was blessed to grow up surrounded by many cousins whose company she cherished. At age 10 her family moved to Walnut where she was ...

Reba M. Harmon

Reba M. Harmon, 92, of Celebration Villa, Reedsville, formerly of Belleville, passed away on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1933, in Belleville, to the late Russell and Mary (Warner) Baker. On June 5, 1954, she married James L. Harmon, who preceded her in death on Nov. ...