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Earl M. Kepner

Earl M. Kepner, 89, formerly of Lewistown, passed away peacefully at his home in Virginia on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Born June 20, 1936, in Port Royal, he was the son of the late Alton and Rhoda (McCahan) Kepner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph ...

John T. Groce

John T. Groce, 79, of Lewistown, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born Jan. 31, 1947, in Mapleton, Huntingdon, he was the son of the late John B. and Alice (Wilson) Groce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his ...

Richard Benton ‘Dick’ Roush

Richard Benton "Dick" Roush, 97, of Mifflintown, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Dick was born on April 8, 1929 to Jay and Ruth (Knouse) Roush of McAlisterville. He is survived by his wife of thirty years, Loretta (Shellenberger) Roush; his son Richard K. "Rich" ...

Louella J. Sigler Cisney

Louella J. Sigler Cisney, 85, of Port Royal, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Locust Grove Retirement Village, Mifflin. Born April 21, 1941, in Walker Township, Juniata County, she was a daughter of the late Stewart E. and Emma (Arnold) Wagner. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Franklin L. "Whoop" Sigler on Oct. 6, 1962, her second husband, David C. Cisney on Sept. 21, 2015, a daughter, Lisa Kay Sigler on Feb. 14, 1980, and seven siblings, Eleanor Wagner, Earl Wagner, Theodore "Pete" Wagner, Madelene "Queen" Graybill, Mary "Mac" Stong Ferster, Kenneth Wagner, and ...

Alice D. Crossgrove

Alice D. Crossgrove, 86, of Richfield, entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side. Alice was born on Sept. 24, 1939, near Millerstown, Perry County, a daughter of the late Blanchard and Dorothy (Chubb) Sheaffer. Early in life, she married the late Orvis D. Crossgrove, who preceded her in passing on Dec. 8, 2000. She was a 1959 graduate of Middleburg High School. Alice worked as a cook at various area restaurants and as a seamstress in various area garment factories. Her most satisfying and favorite career choice was as a home ...

John T. Groce

John T. Groce, 79, of Lewistown, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are under the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.