PARIS — D-Day veteran “Papa Jake” Larson, who survived German gunfire on Normandy’s bluffs in 1944 and then garnered 1.2 million followers on TikTok late in life by sharing stories to commemorate World War II and his fallen comrades, has died at 102. An animated speaker who charmed ...
Douglas C. Sheetz, 62, of Burnham, passed away, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born Dec. 14, 1962, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late James C. and Sally A. (Huffnagle) Sheetz. He is survived by his children, Jennifer C. Johnson and husband, Zacharri, ...
Kenneth A. Reed, Jr., 83, of Milroy, passed away at 4:05 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. He was born on June 10, 1942, in Reedsville, to the late Kenneth A. Reed, Sr. and Carrie (Kline) Reed. On Aug. 2, 1964, he married Hazel I. (Goss) Reed. She survives at ...
Phyllis A. Sheaffer, 95, of Lewistown passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at Locust Grove Retirement Village in Mifflin. Arrangements are under the care of Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.
Nancy Lee Miller, 85, of Milroy, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Heller-Hoenstine Burnham Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.
Harry A. Schiech III, 63, of Lewistown, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 18, 2025. A visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at King-Barr Funeral Home LLC, 120 Logan Street, Lewistown. A time of sharing will follow at 7 p.m. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.kingbarrfuneralhome.com.
