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Gerald I. ‘Jerry’ Freed

Gerald I. ‘Jerry’ Freed, 83, of Lewistown, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born Oct. 13, 1941, in Lumber City, he was the son of the late John L. Freed and Margaret E. (Specht) Freed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, ...

Donna Depew Pontius

Donna Depew Pontius, 66, of Port Royal, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, after a year-long battle with cancer. Born March 7, 1959 in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Glenn L. and Millie (Snyder) Depew. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Jeffrey D. Pontius, whom she married Sept. 12, 1981; two daughters, Beth Hanley and husband, Scott, and Melissa Gigliotti and husband, Dino; two grandchildren Liam Hanley and Lilah Hanley; a step-grandson, Aaron Gigliotti; one sister, Patty Willit and husband, Jeff; one ...

Barrie D. Persing

Barrie D. Persing, 85, of Lewistown passed away peacefully Saturday Sept. 20, 2025. Hoenstine Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sue L. Wilkinson

Sue L. Wilkinson, 80, of McClure, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday Sept. 21, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Arrangements have been entrusted to King Funeral Home and Crematory, 47 Carriage House Lane, Reedsville, and will be announced upon completion.

Linda L. Borhman

Linda L. Borhman, 78, of Port Royal, passed away at 8:49 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 at the Greenwood Village, Lewistown. Born on May 13, 1947 in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late William E. Lebkicher and Helen (Bowers) Lebkicher. On Dec. 28, 1968, she married her husband, Gerald ...

William L. Picketts Jr.

William L. Picketts Jr., 60, of State Route 103 North, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born March 9, 1965, he was a son of William L. and J. Joann (Hopple) Picketts Sr. of Lewistown. His wife, Heidi J. (Cavanaugh) Picketts, whom he married ...