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Calvin H. Piper

Calvin H. Piper, 78, of Lewistown, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Born on Feb. 13, 1947, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Clair E. and Flo J. (Cherry) Piper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Burkholder; a son, Daniel Piper; a sister, Daryle (Piper) Adams; and brothers, Timothy and Edward Piper. Calvin is survived by his devoted wife, Carol (Webster) Piper; his children, Candi Piper, of Lewistown, Jonathan Piper and wife Lisa, of North Chesterfield, Va., Chris Piper and wife, Erica, ...

Roy D. Kanagy

Roy D. Kanagy, 82, of Belleville, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Brookline Village, Mifflintown, Pa. Arrangements are under the care of Henderson Funeral Home, Belleville, and will be announced upon completion.

James R. Williams

James R. Williams, 81, of Lewistown, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Heller-Hoenstine Burnham Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements,  which will be announced upon completion. 

Catherine Mae Kilmer

Catherine Mae Kilmer, 76, of Lewistown, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Hoenstine Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements,  which will be announced upon completion. 

Ruth H. Hostetler

Ruth H. Hostetler (nee Wash), 99, a life long Elyria, Ohio resident, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. She was born Jan. 31, 1926 in Elyria to Rosa and William Wash who immigrated to Elyria in 1913 from Baja, Esztergom, Hungary. Ruth was a remarkable cook of hearty Hungarian foods and ...

Curtis L. Sieber

Curtis L. Sieber, 61, of Mifflintown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born on Oct. 20, 1963, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Wayne Sieber Sr. and Helen (Kilmer) Sieber. In addition to his parents, Curt was preceded in death ...