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James J. Goss

James J. Goss, 84, of Milroy, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at his home. He was born on April 26, 1941, in Milroy, to the late Cloyd J. and Maryann (Lingle) Goss. Surviving are children: Lynn A. Goss and wife Nichole of McVeytown, Jessica A. Goss and companion, Dan Musser of Milroy, Anthony J. Goss and wife Krystal of Milroy, five grandchildren; sisters: Sara L. Schlegel of Milroy and Barbara J. Foltz and husband Stephen of Milroy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters: Mary Helen Goss, Dorothy Fiedler, Margaret C. Aitkin, Joyce Ann Goss and a ...

Donald L. Fye

Donald L. Fye, 78, formerly of Siglerville, passed away, Monday, Dec. 12, 2026, at Greenwood Village. Born Sept. 27, 1947, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Merle and Anne (Troutman) Fye. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; stepsiblings, Georgeann Knepp and Gary ...

Linda M. Gemberling

Linda M. Gemberling, 82, of Reedsville, passed away Thursday Jan. 15, 2026. Arrangements are under the care of Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.

Personnel items, committee appointments addressed

LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County School District Board of Directors discussed personnel topics, committee appointments and other business at its committee of the whole meeting on Thursday. A few notable personnel items recommended for approval include the retirements of Strodes Mills Elementary School Speech Language Pathologist Gayle M. Schifano and Lewistown Elementary School kindergarten teacher Elaine M. Siddons, effective at the end of the 2025-26 school year. The board also recommended approval to add Steven D. Robinette of Yoder Tourways and Carla P. Knarr of Krise ...

James W. Young

James W. Young, 83, of Lewistown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at his home. Born on Nov. 19, 1942, in Lewistown, Jim was the son of the late George Howard and Violet (Swanger) Young. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Grace Marie ...

Edwin S. Stein

Edwin S. Stein, 74, of Lewistown, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born on Feb. 1, 1951, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Harry and Lula (Hagans) Stein. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna J. ...