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Lavina Emma Yoder

Lavina Emma Yoder, 18, of Reedsville passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at her home. She is survived by her parents, Sam M and Barbara A Yoder; brothers, Christy Yoder and wife, Katie, Noah Yoder, Chester Yoder, and her special friend Michael Yoder. A funeral was held at her home at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 and interment took place at Green Lane Cemetery in Reedsville. Arrangements are under the care of Heller-Hoenstine Burnham Funeral Home. 

Lance E. Kauffman

Lance E. Kauffman, 69, a life-long resident of McVeytown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, at his residence. He had just received the news he had beat cancer four days prior. Born May 29, 1957 in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Charles F. and Gertrude A. (Harshbarger) ...

Joseph A. ‘Tuffy’ Sheaffer Sr.

Joseph A. ‘Tuffy’ Sheaffer Sr., 87, of Lewistown, passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 at his home. Born Feb. 1, 1939, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late James H. Sheaffer Sr. and Emma E. (Wills) Sheaffer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna J. ...

Alica ‘Lisa’ Jean Oyler

Alica “Lisa” Jean Oyler, 67, of Kingsport, Tenn., formerly of Lewistown, Pa, entered Heaven into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. She was preceded by death by her parents, Pearl (Henry) and Harry K. Filler and a sister, Patricia Lou ...

Roberta ‘Robin’ L. Earnest

Roberta “Robin” L. Earnest, 62, of Lewistown, passed away on Sept. 9, 2026, at her home. Born Feb. 20, 1964, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of Robert L. and Sandra L. (Musser) Royer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert L. Royer. She is ...

Agnes M. Yohn

Agnes M. Yohn, 67, of Mifflintown, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Brookline Manor. Born Aug. 7, 1959, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Hockenberry and Martha (Pennebaker) Wilson and stepfather, John R. Wilson. She is survived by her children, Jennifer R. Nace ...