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Deborah Faye Settle

Deborah Faye Settle, 75, of Lewistown, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at Greenwood Village. Born August 14, 1949, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Eggler) Shively, and step-daughter of the late William Shively Sr. In addition to her mother and step-father, she was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Settle; siblings, Nancy Henry, William Shively Jr., James Arnold Sr. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Knepp, of Lewistown, and Carol Gill and husband, Joseph, of McClure; grandchildren, Sierra, Brian, Samantha, Anthony, Lila; 17 ...

Marjorie (Naylor) Dressler

Marjorie (Naylor) Dressler, 83, widow of G. Allen Dressler, of Harrisburg, died July 5, 2025. Her viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 10 at Guss Funeral Home, Mifflintown. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. on July 11 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Locust Run Cemetery.

Lydia B. Yoder

Lydia B. Yoder, 92, of Reedsville, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at her home. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, at her home. Interment will take place in Back Mountain Road Cemetery in Milroy. Arrangements are under the care of Heller-Hoenstine Burnham Funeral Home.

Donald “Don” Max Smith

Donald ‘Don’ Max Smith, 89, of Reedsville, passed away on July 4, 2025, at the Lewistown Hospital following an extended illness. He was born on March 20, 1936, during the receding waters of the “36” flood. He was the only child of the late Samuel Max Smith and Thelma Bell McCoy Smith ...

Roseanna M. Weyer

Roseanna M. Weyer, 88, of Lewistown, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at her home surrounded by her daughters. Born on June 28, 1937, in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Paul P. and Rose M. (Long) Gerhard. In addition to her ...

John Lee Shawver

John Lee Shawver, of Belleville, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the age of 55. He’ll be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. Born April 14, 1970, in Lewistown, he leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering loyalty to his family and friends. John ...