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Richard N. Keiser

Richard N. Keiser, (family called him Rick and fellow students called him Rich) 64, of rural McClure passed away on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital after a short-term diagnosis of cancer. He was born June 23, 1962, in Lewistown, a son of the late William L. and Louise P. (Knepp) Keiser. On May 18, 2007, he married the former Anna M. Feltz who survives. He is survived by his in-laws, John Sr. and Rebecca Feltz. Richard was a 1980 graduate of West Snyder High School. He worked on the family dairy farm then became a crop farmer. He also owned and operated ...

Constance J. Kline

Constance J. Kline, 77, of Lewistown, passed away on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 at Premier at Perry Village Nursing Home in New Bloomfield. Arrangements have been entrusted to King-Barr Funeral Home, and will be announced upon completion.

Nick A. Foster

Nick A. Foster, 76, of Harrisburg, passed away on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh on May 31, 1950 to the late Zelda Foster Bouder. Through DNA testing in 2018, he found that his father was Pete Haines, Sr. Nick attended Foose Elementary School and Edison Jr. High in ...

Clarence ‘Alan’ Swigart

Clarence “Alan” Swigart, 95, of Butler, Pa., passed away peacefully and went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Clarence was known as Alan by his family and friends. He was born Oct. 19, 1930, to Clarence and Laura (Leibrand) Swigart, who preceded him in ...

Crist K. Peachey

Crist K. Peachey left this earthly home on Aug. 25, 2026, reaching the age of 73 years, seven months, and one day. Born on Jan. 24, 1953 to John O. & Malinda Swarey Peachey in Lewistown. He was joined in marriage to Margaret Mazelin, on April 25, 1976. Earlier this year, they celebrated their 50th anniversary, a day he anticipated but sometimes did not expect to see. Crist loved to garden, and he raised and sold produce when he lived in McVeytown, Pa. He worked in various jobs before settling into a career at Walmart for nearly 22 years. He spent a lot of time working in the lawn and ...

Mary E. ‘Nana’ Barr

Mary E. “Nana” Barr, 84, of Lewistown, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born Oct. 17, 1941, in Yeagertown, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Helen M. (Specht) Elliott. In addition ...