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Ronald F. Wilson

Ronald F. Wilson, 82, 142 Woodland Circle, Reedsville, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. He was born on April 5, 1942 in Belleville to the late Fay E. and Florine (Grossman) Wilson. On January 18, 1964, he married Carol J. (Hazlett) Wilson, who survives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert F. “Bobby” Wilson on October 18, 1995, and a sister, Bonnie K. Wilson. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Kim L. Orndorf and husband, Craig, of Milroy; grandchildren: Kristyn Orndorf and companion, Matt DeLange, of Malvern, and ...

Nancy A. Byler

Nancy A. Byler, 97, of Belleville, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Valley View Haven Nursing Home, Belleville. She was born on Dec. 30, 1926 in Belleville, to the late Jacob R. and Myrtle (Weber) Yoder. On Oct. 25, 1947, she married Lester S. Byler, who preceded her in death on Dec. 28, 1974. Surviving are children: Thomas R. Byler and wife, Karen R., of Shelbyville, TN, Julia Ann Zehr and husband, John, of Shipshewana, IN, Robert S. Byler and wife, Barbara, of Belleville, and George L. Byler and wife, Thelma, of Allensville; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, ...

Christopher G. Simonetti

Christopher G. Simonetti, 65, of Reedsville, passed away on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at his home. Born May 18, 1959, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Frank and Freda E. (McKinney) Simonetti. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Kayla M. ...

Marilyn J. Strawser

Marilyn J. Strawser, 75, of Thompsontown, passed away at 12:40 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 at her residence. Born on Jan. 19, 1949 in Lewistown, she is a daughter of the late Norman A. and Eileen M. (Daughenbaugh) Shipe. On Dec. 28, 1968, she married her surviving husband, Richard L. ...

Ruth Ann Rush

Ruth Ann Rush, 69, of Lewistown, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. She was the wife of Robert Lee Rush, Sr. for 52 years. Born Aug 3, 1955 in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Richard E. and Reba Mae (Rager) Smith. ...

Joanne Mae (Heck) Kerstetter

Joanne Mae (Heck) Kerstetter, 82, Selinsgrove Joanne passed away peacefully in her home on Sept. 19, 2024, following a valiantly fought battle with cancer. She is survived by her son Matthew (Jennifer); grandchildren Emily and Madelynn; sister Bernadine McCoy; niece Marti Jo McCoy; nephew Michael McCoy, and many beloved cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband Barry, son Kevin, and brother-in-law Charles McCoy, as well as many aunts and uncles. Joanne was born on April 23, 1942 in Lewistown, to Irwin and Nellie (Helwig) Heck. There she grew up with her sister Bernadine ...