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Betty Jane Wagner

Betty Jane Wagner, 93, of Lewistown passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Valley View Retirement Community. Arrangements are under the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.

Mary Helen Phillips

Mary Helen “Hi” Phillips, 92, of Reedsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Greenwood Village, Lewistown. She was born on June 6, 1932, in Lewistown, to the late Harvey and Irene (Wagner) Kibe. On Jan. 20, 1950, she married John E. Phillips, Sr., who preceded her in death on Oct. ...

William ‘Bill’ Deavor Jr.

William “Bill” Deavor Jr. passed away May 3, 2025. Born on July 17, 1947, in Lewistown, Bill was a man whose presence brought warmth and joy to all who knew him. He was a graduate of Lewistown High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Bill was a devoted husband to ...

John K. Wolfe

John K. Wolfe, 63, of Port Royal, passed into the loving arms of the Lord on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Geisinger-Lewis- town Hospital. Born on Nov. 14, 1961, in Lewistown, Mifflin County, he is a son of the late Frank K. and Phyllis (Smith) Wolfe. Surviving are his wife, Heidi (Bryner) ...

Solomon Z. Hostetler

Solomon Z. Hostetler, 70, of Belleville passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at his home. A Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, May 8, at his home. Interment will take place in Green Lane Cemetery, Reedsville. Arrangements are under the care of Heller Hoenstine Burnham Funeral Home.

Avery James Craig

Avery James Craig, 30, of Lewistown, passed away at his home on Friday, April 18, 2025. A celebration of Avery’s life will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 N. Main Street, Lewistown, with Rev. Allen Hulslander officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to King-Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan Street, Lewistown.