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Harry J. Watts Sr.

Harry J. Watts Sr., 69, of Mifflintown, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at Geisinger- Lewistown Hospital. Born Jan. 15, 1957, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Harry E. Watts and Hope E. (Geedy) Watts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three step-sisters, Carol Swailes, Wendy Hostler and Bonnie Hall. He is survived by his wife, Arlene L. (Burd) Watts, whom he married July 12, 1977; children, Harry J. Watts Jr., of Harrisburg, Hope Rhea and husband, Michael Sr., of Mifflin; grandchildren, Alex, Cole, and Natalie Watts, Briar Rhea; and a sister, Judy ...

Richard ‘Dick’ Metz Brown

Richard “Dick” Metz Brown, 85, died at Valley View in Belleville, on Jan. 10, 2026, surrounded by his family. He followed his wife of 62 years, Bea, who died six weeks earlier at Thanksgiving. He said he was curious to know what the Creator had in store for him next, but hoped it ...

Judith A. Havice

Judith A. Havice, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, 85, of Lewistown, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at her home. Born Sept. 19, 1940, in Bloomsburg, she was the daughter of the late Mervin L. and Eva M. (Stine) Mensch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in ...

Lisa A. Savitts

Lisa A. Savitts, 44, of Lewistown, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at her home. Born on Jan. 15, 1982, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of Ivan and Melanie (Miller) Macknair, of Lewistown. On Sept. 9, 2006, she married Luke Savitts, who survives at their home. Along with her ...

Ruth O. Clouser

Ruth O. Clouser, 79, of McClure, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at her home. Bon on Feb. 9, 1946, in Bannerville, she was the daughter of the late Christ and Dora (Hassinger) Boonie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, David Boonie and a ...

Mary L. Norton

Mary L. Norton, 82, of Lewistown, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at Geisinger–Lewistown Hospital. Born on Aug. 4, 1943, in Lewistown, she was the beloved daughter of the late John A. and Marian (Snare) Tate. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ...