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Paola Laura Potter

Paola Laura Potter, 83, passed away on Dec. 31, 2023, surrounded by her husband of 58 years and family. Paola was the youngest daughter born on Feb. 28, 1940, to Olga and Renzo Pastore. She spent her childhood both in Africa and in Italy where she became fluent in three languages. Paola met ...

Matthew W. Proud

Matthew W. Proud, 68, of Lewistown, entered into rest on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. Born Jan. 26, 1957, he was the son of the late William and Ruth (Hoffman) Proud. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by numerous siblings. Matt will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Connie (Kling) Proud, who stood faithfully by his side through life’s joys and challenges. Matt was a member of Ellen Chapel Church. A memorial service honoring Matt’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday Aug. 18, 2025, at King-Barr Funeral Home, 120 ...

James Joseph Jones

James Joseph Jones “Jim, J.J.”, 83, of Mifflintown, passed away at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, Thursday, Aug. 7 with his family by his side. Born Feb. 4, 1942 in Newport, Perry County, he was the son of the late Charles and Rose (Dunkelberger) Jones. Jim is survived by his wife of 54 years, Deborah (Myers) Jones; sons, Scott Jones and wife, Mary, of Newport, Joseph Jones and wife, Susan, of Newport, and daughter Kristen Gaisior and husband, Michael, of Mifflintown; six grandchildren Anthony, Hannah, James, Bailey, Elizabeth, and Sylvi; five great grandchildren Westin, Wade, ...

Brenda Darlene Bumgardner

Brenda Darlene Bumgardner, 73, of Burnham, a devoted wife and loving mother, passed away Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. Born June 7, 1952 in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Lee Victor Moore and LaVonne (Baer) Hockenberry. In addition to ...

Donna Faye Samudio

Donna Faye Samudio, 82, formerly of Lewistown, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at Dayspring of Miami Valley in Fairborn, O.H. Born Aug. 15, 1942, in Belleville, she was the daughter of the late Enos and Charlotte (Lantz) Kauffman. In addition to her ...

Gary G. Stimely Sr.

A Celebration of Life service with military honors will be held for Gary G. Stimely Sr., 78, of McVeytown, at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Armagh Memorial Field, 8620 East Back Mountain Road, Milroy, PA 17063, with the Rev. Jeffrey Fisher officiating. Harshbarger Funeral Home, McVeytown, is in charge of arrangements.