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Geraldine ‘Gerry’ I. Leach

Geraldine “Gerry” I. Leach, 99, passed away into the hands of her personal savior, Jesus Christ at Brookline Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Gerry was born on Jan. 29, 1926, in Cocolamus and was the youngest child of Ira and Mary (Stuck) Shelley. She married her loving husband, Frank Leach, on Jan. 8, 1946 and was blessed to share 65 years of marriage before his passing on Feb. 28, 2011. Surviving Gerry is her son, Gary Leach and his wife Barbara of Mifflin; grandson, Michael Leach and wife, Erica of Mifflintown; great grandson, Caleb Leach of ...

Darlene K. Jenkins

Darlene K. Jenkins, 82, Mount Union, passed away Monday May 26, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born April 12, 1943, in Huntingdon, daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Hughes) Wilson. Preceded in death by her husband, John L. Jenkins. Also preceded in death by a sister, Bonnie Bookheimer. Survived by children, Judy Huffnagle and husband, Art, Diana Stoner and husband, Lynn, Jay Whistler II and wife, Cathy, Daniel Whistler and wife, Annette; and stepsons, John Jenkins Jr. and wife, Jenny and Bruce Jenkins; and numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Darlene was a ...

Gloria Kay Blose

Gloria Kay Blose, 80, of Levittown, passed away on May 21, 2025. She was born on July 21, 1944, daughter of raymond C. Blose and Gloria Sowers. She is survived by her step-mother, Dorothy Blose; daughter, Kathy McKeown; son, David Gibson; three stepsons; four grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family at Mount Rock Cemetery.

Vernon R. ‘Huck’ and Jane E. Rittenhouse

A graveside service for Vernon R. “Huck” and Jane E. Rittenhouse will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1 p.m. in Church Hill Cemetery with Pastor Randy Traxler officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Heller Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home.

Charles E. ‘Chuck’ Fabian

Charles E. “Chuck” Fabian, 75, of Lewistown passed away Sunday, May 5, 2025 at Greenwood Village. A graveside service will be held at a later date and will be announced upon completion. Arrangements are under the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home.

R. Dean Wagner

R. Dean Wagner, 96, of Lewistown, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at his home. Born July 16, 1928, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Mabel (Goss) Wagner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol (Ruble) Wagner; son, Roy Scott Wagner; ...