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Ruth M. Freed

Ruth M. Freed, 81, of Lewistown, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at William Penn Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Born on Feb. 3, 1943, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Guy Sowers Sr. and Ilene (Barraclough) Shaeffer. In addition to her parents, she was ...

Robert B. Muckel

Robert B. Muckel, 81, of Lewistown, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. He was the husband of the late Beverly A. (Wheeler) Muckel before her passing in March earlier this year. The couple were together for 37 years. Born on July 28, 1943 in Lewistown, he ...

M. Evelyn Fernburg

M. Evelyn Fernburg, 91, of Mill Hall, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 13, 2024. Born on April 24, 1933 in her family’s home in Milroy, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Forest Earl and Ellen F. (Fultz) Whitsel. On May 11, 1957, she married the late Harry Clarence Fernburg, after confidently asking for his hand in marriage. Together, they shared three daughters, the late Cathie Rote, of Mill Hall, surviving daughters, Nadine and her husband, James Gorham, of Mill Hall, and Sherri and her husband, Michael Kibbe. of Anthem, Ariz. Funeral services will be held on Friday, ...

Peggy Joan (DeLong) Love

Peggy Joan (DeLong) Love, 85, of Lewistown, passed away peacefully at the Lewistown Hospital on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Born on May 9, 1939 in Lewistown to Curt and Florence “Flossie” (Hetrick) DeLong, she was also sister to the late Doris (DeLong) McCardle and aunt to Holly (McCardle) ...

Ronald A. Hesser

Ronald A. Hesser, 87, of McVeytown, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. He was the loving husband to Alice (Varner) Hesser for 66 years. Born on April 30, 1937 in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Aaron and Helen (Moist) Hesser. In his early years, Ronald ...

Anna K. Kovalchick

Anna K. Kovalchick, 91, of Lewistown, passed away at 12:02 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at William Penn nursing home. Born on March 2, 1933, in Three Springs, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Beulah (Whitsel) Park. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her ...