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Ruth Ann Deckman

Ruth Ann Deckman, 46, of Lewistown passed away Saturday Oct. 4, 2025. Hoenstine Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Brenda S. Funk

Brenda S. Funk, 79, of Lewistown passed away Wed., Oct. 8, 2025 at her home. Arrangements are under the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.

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.