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Samuel P. Rocco Jr.

Samuel P. Rocco Jr., 75, of Lewistown, passed away on July 8, 2026. Born on March 10, 1951, Sam was the son of the late Samuel P. Rocco Sr. and Joyce (Armstrong) Rocco. He was also preceded in death by his beloved sister, Karen Marie Rocco. Sam is survived by his daughter, Michelle (Rocco) ...

Alvin F. Heckard

Alvin F. Heckard, 85, of Lewistown, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Celebration Villa of Reedsville. Born June 19, 1941, in Burnham, he was the son of the late Forrest D. and Cora E. (Moyer) Heckard. He was an active volunteer with the Burnham Fire Company and proudly spent 55 years as a member of the Antique Automobile Club. A graduate of Chief Logan High School, he went on to serve his country in the United States Army from 1964 to 1966. He later continued his education through the National Radio Institute, strengthening the technical skills that supported his early ...

Mary Margaret (Lindsey) Pecht

Mary Margaret (Lindsey) Pecht, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, July 9, 2026. Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements, which will be announced upon completion.

Larry Swineford

A Celebration of Life service for Larry Swineford will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 at “The Flats,” Swineford Lane, Lewistown, PA 17044. Arrangements are under the care of Henderson-Bohn Funeral Home, 6880 SR655, Reedsville.

Donald F. Dolan

Donald F. Dolan, 97, of Port Royal, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026. As per his wishes no services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., Mifflintown.

Juanita I. ‘Wanda’ Powell

Juanita I. “Wanda” Powell, 104, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Greenwood Village in Lewistown. Services will be private. Arrangements are under the care of Haky/Georgiana Centre County Funeral Home in State College.