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John W. Allen, Sr.

John W. Allen, Sr., 73, of Lewistown, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at William Penn Nursing & Rehabilitation. Born Feb. 14, 1952, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Earl Allen and Mary C. Allen. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis ...

Harry J. ‘Jake’ ‘Abe’ Rice, Sr.

Harry J. “Jake” “Abe” Rice, Sr., 83, of Thompsontown, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born on Nov. 5, 1942 in Baltimore, Md., he is a son of the late Sylvester J. “Dutch” Rice, Sr. and Charlotte (Orwan) Rice McGowan. On ...

George J. Harris III

George J. Harris III passed away on Nov. 30, 2025, in King of Prussia, Pa. He was 76 years old. A long-time resident of Wayne, Pa, George was born on Oct. 17, 1949, in Mount Union, Pa. and was preceded in death by his parents, George J. Harris Jr & Jerian Harris, both of Mount Union. ...

Kathryn A. Shea

Kathryn A. Shea, 62, of Paxtonville passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 at Hampden Medical Center, Enola. A visitation will be held on Monday, Dec. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Beaver Community Fair Grounds Memorial Building, 785 Snyder Ave., Beaver Springs and continuing on Tuesday, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Paxtonville Church, 1281 Paxton St., Paxtonville followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11:30 with Pastor Jodi Strawser officiating. The family will be handling the floral arrangements. A full obituary can be seen at a later date. Arrangements are by the Kreamer ...

James L. Peters, Sr.

James L. Peters, Sr., 83 of Reedsville, passed away on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Henderson-Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville and will be announced upon completion.

Richard ‘Rick’ Earl Wilson

Richard ‘Rick’ Earl Wilson, 73, of McClure, passed away on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at his home. Born Oct. 4, 1952, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Earl Gordon Wilson Jr. and Virginia Louise (Taylor) Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, ...