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Audice Blair ‘Abe’ Rodkey

Rev. Audice Blair “Abe” Rodkey, 85, of Willow Street, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Born in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Audice L. and Esther V. (Logan) Rodkey. He was the loving husband of Judith “Karen” (Stafford) Rodkey, with whom he ...

Shirley M. Walter

Shirley M. Walter, 75, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. She was born on Aug. 25, 1950, in Altoona, daughter of the late Leo V. and Josephine J. (Kovak) DeDea. She married Ronald P. Walter on Dec. 27, 1969 in Altoona, and together they brought ...

James E. ‘Biff’ Shawver

James E. “Biff” Shawver, 73, of McClure, passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born Feb. 4, 1953, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Cloyd A. Shawver Sr. and Lulu Rose (Powers) Shawver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Lucas E. Shawver; and an infant sister; and a sister, Vivian ‘Biff’ Myers. He is survived by his wife, Marlene J. (Stewart) Shawver; children, Tracy L. Shilling and husband, Brett, of McClure, Sandy J. Scarborough and husband, John, of Loganton, Jamie S. Fultz, of McClure, Rusty J. Shawver and ...

Ronald E. Lyter

Ronald E. Lyter, 57, of Lewistown, answered his final call on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. Born July 26, 1969, in Lewistown, he was the son of Larry and Betty (Berich) Lyter. Ron was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother who will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him. ...

James E. ‘Biff’ Shawver

James E. “Biff” Shawver, 73, of McClure, passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born Feb. 4, 1953, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Cloyd A. Shawver Sr. and Lulu Rose (Powers) Shawver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, ...

Dennis L. McClellan

Dennis L. McClellan, 76, of Burnham passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at Hershey Medical Center. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Union Cemetery in Mifflintown with Pastor Barbara Mannino officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Heller-Hoenstine Burnham Funeral Home.