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Sandra L. ‘Sandy’ Kirk

Sandra L. “Sandy” Kirk, 80, of Mifflintown, passed away at 10:25 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 6,2025 at her home. Born on Nov. 16, 1944 in Lewistown, Mifflin County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Shugarts and Jean (Snavley) Shugarts. On Dec. 16, 1961, she married her husband, Larry ...

Julia C. Brower

Julia C. Brower, 92, of Lewistown, died Oct. 4, 2025, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born July 25, 1933, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late James Newlands and Grace (Stumpff) Newlands. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Brower; daughters, Pamela J. Brower, Wanda L. Armstrong, and Tonda L. Stewart. Julia is survived by her son, Rodney Brower and wife, Toni, of Lewistown as well as nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and seven great great-grandchildren. She was a seamstress for Kirby’s Manufacturing in McClure and ...

Mary R. McLaughlin

Mary R. McLaughlin, 89, of Port Royal, died on Oct. 6, 2025. A graveside service will be held on Friday, Oct. 10 at 2:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery, Mifflintown. Arrangements entrusted to Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., Mifflintown.

Allen Weinburg

Allen Weinburg, 69, of Olanta, passed away Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at his home. Arrangements are under the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lewistown, and will be announced upon completion.

Darlington ‘Paul’ Benn

Paul Benn of Mt. Holly Springs, passed away Oct. 4, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born Sept. 4, 1938, in Milroy, the son of Darlington McCluney and Elizabeth Mae (Hostetler) Benn. Paul graduated from Armagh Brown High School, Class of 1956. Following graduation, he joined the US Navy as ...

Samuel G. Orris

Samuel G. Orris, 75, of Ickesburg, passed away on Sept. 24, 2025, at Brookline Manor in Mifflintown. Born Feb. 12, 1950, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Josiah Fosselman and Diane (Orris) Geedy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie C. ...