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Walter J. Nale

Walter J. Nale, 79, of McAlisterville, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at his home. Born Aug. 23, 1946, at home in Brown Township, he was the son of the late Grant W. Nale and Faye A. (Fultz) Nale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Charlotte Hope Nale; father and mother- in-law Roy W. Kauffman and wife, Elie G. Walter leaves behind his beloved wife of 55 years, Deborah (Kauffman) Nale; children Michelle Beaver and husband, Matthew, of McAlisterville, Douglas Nale and wife, Jennifer, of South Lyon, Michigan; grand- children; Allison Beaver and ...

R. Jean Ryan

R. Jean Ryan, 91, of Lewistown, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. Hoenstine Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marian F. Richard

Marian F. Richard, 93, of Lewistown, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at Greenwood Village. Born Aug. 26, 1932, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Veronica (Griffith) Arentz. Marian is survived by her brother, Charles Arentz and his wife, ...

Melvin Eugene ‘Gene’ Barger

Melvin Eugene “Gene” Barger, 86, of Milroy, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 10, 1939, in Milroy, to the late William Lloyd and Mary Edith (Herto) Barger. On Aug. 24, 1996, he married Betty J. “Chooker” (Snyder) Barger, who survives at their ...

Annie T. Hallinger

Annie T. Hallinger, 103, of Yeagertown, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born Dec. 16, 1921, in Shrader, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary C (Genovese) Spagnoletti. In addition to her parents, Annie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph P. Hallinger. Although they were married for a short two years, the time they were together was filled with love. She was also preceded in death by all her siblings and sons-in-law, John B. Zavacky and Harry B. Krepps Jr. She is the last of her immediate family. Annie is survived by her ...

Walter J. Nale

Walter J. Nale, 79, of Mcalisterville, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Hoenstine Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which will be announced upon completion.