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Robert W. Eward Jr.

Robert W. Eward Jr., 64, of McClure, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025. Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which will be announced upon completion.

Gregory D. Knouse

Gregory D. Knouse, 78, of Lewistown, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Encompass Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Gap. Born on July 27, 1946, in Lewisburg, he was the beloved son of the late Evelyn (Kratzer) Knouse. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his ...

Cecile G. McCulloch

Cecile G. McCulloch, 94, died June 1, 2025, at Perry Village. Her parents were the late James L. and Frances L. (Junkins) McCulloch. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. on June 4 at Guss Funeral Home, 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown with a private interment in Newport Cemetery.

Pauline B. Kline

Pauline B. Kline, 96, of Lewistown, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at William Penn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements have been entrusted to King-Barr Funeral Home, and will be announced upon completion.

Emmy-winner Loretta Swit dies at 87

NEW YORK — Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy Awards playing Maj. Margaret Houlihan, the demanding head nurse of a behind-the-lines surgical unit during the Korean War on the pioneering hit TV series “M.A.S.H.,” has died. She was 87. Publicist Harlan Boll says Swit died Friday at her home ...

Robin L. Porch

Robin L. Porch, 61, of Port Royal and formerly of Lewistown, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born on March 13, 1964, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Linda (Stringer) Deavor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in ...