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Glenda Gaye Smith

Glenda Gaye Smith, 62, of Liverpool, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Her viewing is Wednesday, May 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Guss Funeral Home, Inc., 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown. There is no service.

Lottie Elizabeth Stimely

Lottie Elizabeth Stimely, 89, of Lewistown, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at her home. Born Jan. 31, 1936, in Lockes Banks, she was the daughter of the late Ernest E. and Dorothy (Bubb) Eckley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard G. ...

Harold I. Wertz

Harold I. Wertz, 97, of McVeytown, died Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Brookline Manor in Mifflintown. Harshbarger Funeral Home, McVeytown, is in charge of arrangements which will be announced when complete.

Jim Dent, long hitter and one of the top Black golfers on PGA Tour Champions, dies at age 85

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Jim Dent grew up in the caddie yards of Augusta, Ga., eventually working at the Masters and honing his game at the municipal course known as “The Patch.” He went on to become one of the PGA Tour’s longest hitters and one of the top Black golfers of his generation. Dent died on Friday at age 85, a week before his birthday, his grandson posted on Facebook. The PGA Tour said on its website that Dent suffered a stroke the day after Augusta National announced plans for Tiger Woods to design a par 3 course at The Patch. “What I learned about playing golf has ...

Larry Edward Knepper

Larry Edward Knepper, 89, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Greenwood Village, Lewistown. Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Leone, and leaves behind five children: sons, Larry L. Knepper, Mark E. Knepper, Terry L. Knepper, and Dennis C. Knepper and wife, Tracy, and daughter, ...

Charles Snyder Andrews Jr.

Charles Snyder Andrews Jr., 87, of McVeytown, passed away at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Born Aug. 19, 1937, in Mifflin County, he was a son of the late Charles S. Andrews Sr. and the late Pearl (Boring) Andrews. His loving wife of 46 years, Yvonne B. ...