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Thatcher Judson Rupert

Thatcher Judson Rupert, born Oct. 10, 2005, in Lewistown, passed away Dec. 9, 2025. He is survived by his parents Alicia R. Kelsey and Kenneth Kelsey, a brother, Preston Rupert all of Winsted, Conn., step-sisters, Kendall Rizzo (Nick), Katelyn Kelsey, all of Pittsburgh, uncles Judson ...

Susan Ann Davis

Susan Ann Davis, 70, of Lewistown, passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born Jan. 3, 1955, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Merle Bell and Verna (Estep) Hoffman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by; siblings, Jane ...

Guy F. Bilger

Guy F. Bilger, 77, of Lewistown passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 at his home. Arrangements are under the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.

Nancy A. Stains

A memorial service will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 for Nancy A. Stains who passed away Nov. 25, 2025. The service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1125 US 522 N., Lewistown, with Kurt McKinney officiating.

Russell Emil Krist

Russell Emil Krist, 74, of Keedysville, Md., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born April 25, 1951, in Lewistown, Russell was the son of the late Helen W. (Mihalick) and Oscar E. Krist. He was preceded in death by his sisters, ...

Braydyn Daniel McIlroy

SPC Braydyn Daniel McIlroy, 22, of Sunbury, Pa., and Fort Cavazos, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Braydyn, lovingly known as “Braydy” to his family and friends, was born on March 6, 2003, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, a son of Carolyn ...