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Betty L. Helwig

Betty L. Helwig, 83, formerly of Thompsontown, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at her residence in Leesburg, VA. Born on Oct. 3, 1942, in Thompsontown, Juniata County, she is a daughter of the late Roy H. Sr. and Hannah Lou (Kipp) Burns. On Aug. 20, 1967, she married her late ...

John M. ‘Jack’ Wilson

John M. "Jack" Wilson left for his next great adventure on July 26, 2026, to be reunited with many friends and family who knew and loved him over his nearly 97 years. These include his father, Gerald "Jerry" Wilson, mother, Gladys Myers Wilson, brother and sister-in-law, G. Richard (Dick) and ...

Viola L. (Earnest) Burkholder

Viola L. (Earnest) Burkholder, 80, of Reedsville, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born March 9, 1946, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Byron and Helen (Armstrong) Earnest. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael W. ...

Serafina Needham

Serafina Needham, 54, of Milroy, formerly of N.J., passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.

Linda R. Slemons

Linda R. Slemons, 79, of Lewistown, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at her home. Born on April 14, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Fred H. Dupert Sr. and Winifrd R. (Bookwalter) Dupert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Slemons; and a ...

Betty L. Helwig

Betty L. Helwig, 83, formerly of Thompsontown died on July 23, 2026. A viewing will be from 10 a.m. until the funeral services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 at Bunkertown Brethren Church, McAlisterville. Arrangements entrusted to the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., McAlisterville.