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Samuel ‘Sam’ J. Cook

Samuel “Sam” J. Cook, 90, of Mifflintown, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at his home. Born March 31, 1935, in Mifflin, he was a son of the late Arthur S. and Marian (Rodgers) Cook. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Eileen (Lauver) Cook, whom he married June 7, 1958, and two ...

Suzanne M. Grassmyer

Suzanne M. Grassmyer, 85, of Lewistown, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at Greenwood Village. Born Dec. 10, 1939, in Bolivar, Westmoreland County, she was the daughter of the late Hans Charles Hoel Sr. and Anna Grace (Robertson) Hoel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in ...

Beverly D. (Seese) Ament

Beverly D. (Seese) Ament, 84, of Lewistown, went home to be with Jesus on Dec. 1, 2025, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born July 18, 1941, in McVeytown, she was the daughter of the late Kermit G. and Erna I. Seese. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, ...

Garl L. Crozier Sr.

Garl L. Crozier Sr., 86 of Lewistown, passed away Dec 1 , 2025. Hoenstine Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which will be announced upon completion.

Deirdre E. McElroy

There will be no public service for Deirdre E. McElroy, 70, of Port Royal, who died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. Guss Funeral Home, Inc. 20 S. Third Street, Mifflintown, is assisting the family.

N. Kay Shirk

N. Kay Shirk, 85, of Reedsville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at Greenwood Village in Lewistown. She was born on March 19, 1940, in Lewistown, to the late Doris Rook (Deamer) Crawford. On Nov. 3, 1957, she married Rodney Shirk, who preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 2003. Surviving ...