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Debra Lee Rheam

Debra Lee Rheam, 69 of Lewistown, passed away the evening of Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Geisinger Hospital in Danville. She was born on May 25, 1955 in Harrisburg, to the late George Rheam and Betty (Fisher) Lingle. Debra is survived by her daughter, Emily Rheam; brothers, George Rheam, Jr. and wife, Linda, and Robert Lingle, Jr. and wife, Melissa; sister, Bonnie Young and husband, John; many nieces and nephews; her beloved cat, Fred, and grand-pugs, Hex and Winny. In addition to her parents, Debra is preceded in death by step-father, Robert Lingle, Sr. Debra was a dedicated mother ...

Ronald B. ‘Shorty’ North

Ronald B. “Shorty” North, 84 of Lewistown, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at Greenwood Village. He was the husband of Patricia K. (Yeater) North. Born on Nov. 26, 1939 in Burnham, he was a son of the late Charles and Helen (Peters) North. Shorty worked as a mechanic for Roans Arco, All Star Ford, and Reeders. He was well liked by his customers and community. During his free time, Shorty loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the apples of his eye, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to ...

Nancy C. Heckler

Nancy C. Heckler, 91, of Harrisburg died on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., Mifflintown has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Brian Scott Snyder

Brian Scott Snyder, beloved husband, brother, and uncle, passed away on Sept. 12, 2024 at ChristianaCare Hospital in Christiana, Delaware surrounded by family. Scott was born in Lewistown on Oct. 9, 1964 to the late Glenn and Verna (Allison) Snyder. He is survived by his wife, Tammy and ...

Donna S. Deamer

Donna S. Deamer, 87, of Huntingdon, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Valley View Haven Nursing Home in Belleville. She was born on March 22, 1937 in Alexandria, Pa., to the late Lewis S. and Verna C. (David) Schirm. On Feb. 14, 1983, she married Jay W. Deamer, who preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 2017. Surviving is a niece, Pamela Schirm; step-children, Linda Fisher and husband, Michael, Barry Deamer and wife, Bonnie; and a number of step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, James ...

Susan K. (Leonard) Brown

Susan K. (Leonard) Brown, 63, of Port Royal, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born Nov. 17, 1960, she is the daughter of Alma J. (Isenberg) Leonard Doughten and the late Lewis A. Leonard. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Dwaine F. “Brownie” Brown, whom she married Oct. 14, 1992, five children, Melissa S. Chesbro and companion, Bryan Wilson, Michael L. Eash and companion, Stephanie Moore, Jessica R. Funkhouser and companion, Nathan Henry, Jeremy R. Eash, and Dwaine “DJ” Brown, Jr., and ten ...