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Katie L. Yoder

Katie L. Yoder, 87, of Belleville, passed away at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. She was the wife of the late Jonas D. Yoder. She was born on June 13, 1937, to the late Daniel and Arie (Peachey) Bender. Surviving is a sister, Emma Peight, wife of Daniel, of Belleville; a sister-in-law, Lizzie Bender, of New Enterprise, PA; step-children: Mollie R. Peachey, wife of the late Levi H., Lizzie N. Kanagy, wife of the late Stephen N., both of Belleville; step sons-in-law, Daniel A. Peight of Belleville and Ben E. Peachey of Turbotville, Pa.; step daughter-in-law, Mattie Yoder of ...

John Robert Flynn Jr.

John Robert Flynn Jr. 83 of Lewistown, passed away on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 at William Penn Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. John was born on July 26, 1941 in Royersford. He is survived by his wife Clare. He was preceded in death by his parents John Robert Flynn Sr. and Frieda Rebecca (Lewin) Flynn, also a brother Donald G. Flynn. He is survived by sister MaryAnn Hagey of Bethlehem; children, Mark Flynn and wife Tracey of Pottstown, Deborah Fritz and husband David of Royersford, Richard Flynn and wife Michele of Royersford and Maurice Cornelis and wife Kelly of Marietta. ...

Shirley M. (Burris) Kauffman

Shirley M. (Burris) Kauffman, 70, formerly of Thompsontown, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at William Penn Healthcare, Lewistown. Her service will be private. Guss Funeral Home, Inc., 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown is assisting the family.

Jeffrey Scott Parks

Jeffrey Scott Parks, 73, of Lewistown passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 at Greenwood Village. Arrangements are under the care of Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.

Jackie Marie Alters

Jackie Marie Alters, 69, of Lewistown, passed away Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born on May 11, 1955, in Bellefonte, she was the daughter of the late Dean W. and Geraldine ‘Dolly’ (Corman) Fetterolf. She is survived by her husband, David A. Alters; children, ...

Natalie Rice Bryant

Natalie Rice Bryant, 91, passed away on Aug. 17, 2024, at Haven Hospice of Lake City, Florida after a long and fulfilling life. Natalie was born on June 10, 1933, in Lewistown. She was the daughter of George Clifford Rice and Ethel Billmeyer Sweigart who preceded her in death. While growing up, Natalie was an athletic superstar and played many sports including college level basketball at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. She graduated from Rollins College in 1955 and went on to become a teacher in Lewistown. Natalie was a Special Educator and adored all her students and ...