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Russell Earl Packer

Russell Earl Packer, 83, formerly of Burnham, was received into the arms of Jesus on April 8, 2024, at his home in Paxtonville, surrounded by his loved ones. Born Dec. 30, 1940, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Donald W. Packer Sr. and Esther V. (Kitting) Packer. In addition to his ...

Penelope Ann Judithlynn Meixel

Penelope Ann Judithlynn Meixel, the 4 months 19 days old daughter of Erin N. and Scott A. Meixel, Sr. of Lewistown, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Penn State Children’s Hospital, Hershey. She was born Nov. 19, 2023 in Hershey. In addition to her parents, she is survived by ...

Carol Sue Rhinehelder

Carol Sue Rhinehelder, 90, of Belleville, passed away Friday, April 3, 2024, at Valley View Haven in Belleville. She was born July 5, 1933, in Bloomsburg and grew up in Sunbury, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Mildred (Fornwald) Amey. She married her surviving husband, ...

Paul E. Burkett

Paul E. Burkett, 72, of Lewistown, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at his home. Born July 26, 1951, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late John F. and Louise (Baxter) Burkett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jonathan Burkett; siblings, Andrew Burkett, and Martha Rupert. He is survived by two sons, Paul Burkett Jr. and Harold Burkett; two grandchildren; and siblings, Ann Royer, of Lewistown, Carol Potts and husband, Jack, of Lewistown, and Robert Burkett and wife, Sherylyn. Paul was a United States Army Veteran. He worked for Pennsylvania ...

Mildred F. Reiter

Mildred F. Reiter, 98, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Valley View Haven Nursing Home, Belleville. She was born on July 5, 1925 in Russell, K.S. to the late Chester and Anna (Newcomer) Bear. On May 12, 1946, she married Charles B. Reiter, who passed away on July 23, 2014. In ...

Elaine J. Crossgrove

Elaine J. Crossgrove, 80, of Reedsville, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at her home. Born Sept. 1, 1943, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Janice (Krepps) Shaw. Elaine is survived by her loving husband, Dennis E. Crossgrove, whom she married on Sept. 12, ...