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Michael K. Geckle

Michael K. Geckle, 67, of Lewistown passed away peacefully, and is now healed and in the loving arms of Jesus, on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at his home. Arrangements are under the care of Heller- Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.

Kim M. Mesmer

Kim M. Mesmer, 61, of Lewistown, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born June 27, 1963, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Ruth Viola (Weaver) Kahley and Thomas A. Frymyer, who survives. In addition to her father, she is survived by her ...

Alice E. Long

Alice E. Long, 88, of Valley View Haven Nursing Home, formerly of 11 Osage Drive, Belleville, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Valley View. She was born on Oct. 11, 1935 to the late Harry W. and Margaret S. (Scott) Stuart. In 1953, she married Harry O. Long, who preceded her in death ...

Boyd L. Haines

Boyd L. Haines, 55, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born Nov. 16, 1968, in Bellefonte, he was the son of the late Whorten E. Haines Sr. and Mary E. (Boob) Haines. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by numerous brothers. He is ...

Helen M. Silar

Helen M. Silar, 88 of Lewistown, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late Eric Silar. Born on Feb. 28, 1936 in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Myrtle (Fisher) Folk. Helen graduated from Lewistown High School. She worked as a ...

Mary R. McNaight Kleckner

Mary R. McNaight Kleckner, 100, of Honey Grove, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Greenwood Village, Lewistown. Born July 8, 1923, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Alice L. Foster and Jackson G. Heffner. Her first husband, Harry C. McNaight, Sr., died on May 6, 1982 and her second husband, Sylvester J. “Jake” Kleckner, died on Oct. 7, 2011. She is survived by four children, Glenn E. McNaight and wife, Linda, of Huntingdon, Harry C. McNaight Jr. and wife, Marie, of Mifflintown, Judy A. Kerlin, of Port Royal, and Vicky A. and husband, Donald “Butch” Quigley, ...