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John D. French

John D. French, 79, of Ferguson Valley, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Celebration Villa of Reedsville. Born Jan. 22, 1946, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Donald and Naomi (Ranck) French. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steven French. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judith Ann (Spickler) French; two sons, Jon A. French, of Huntingdon and David French and wife, Deanna, of Lancaster; grandchildren, Ethan, Ryan, and Aidan French; and a brother, Daryl French and wife, Barbara of McVeytown. John was a respected member of ...

Lottie E. Stimely

Lottie E. Stimely, 89, of Lewistown, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2025. Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which will be announced upon completion.

Thomas W. Shoemaker Jr.

Thomas W. Shoemaker Jr., 41, of Lewistown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Born Aug. 22, 1983, in Lewistown, he was the son of Thomas W. Shoemaker Sr., of Siglerville and Tami L. (Stuck) Shoemaker, and companion, Dennys Navedo Lopez, of Reading. In addition to his ...

Jody Ranck

Jody Ranck, a scholar, world traveler, and devoted father, died peacefully at his home in Chevy Chase, Md., after a life rich in learning and exploration. He was 60. Born Oct. 14, 1964, in Lewistown, he was the son of Jerauld Ranck and the late Blossom Ranck of Mifflintown. He graduated from the Juniata High School in 1983, Jody earned a doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree in economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. His career spanned global health, digital innovation, and artificial intelligence. Fluent in ...

Charles S. Andrews Jr.

Charles S. Andrews Jr., 87, of U.S. Highway 522 South, McVeytown, died on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at his home. Harshbarger Funeral Home, McVeytown, is in charge of arrangements, which will be announced when complete.

Sondra L. Kerstetter

Sondra L. Kerstetter, 80, of Reedsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Brookline Manor, Mifflintown. She was born on Sept. 10, 1944, in Lewistown, to the late H. Paul and Emma J. (Nale) Jamison. She is survived by children, Denise L. Kerstetter and husband, Scott Searer, of ...