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Betty J. (Bookwalter) Dolan

Betty J. (Bookwalter) Dolan, 92, of Port Royal, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at Brookline Manor, Mifflintown. Born Nov. 30, 1933, in Turbett Township, Juniata County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Varnes Bookwalter, and Helen Elizabeth (Sieber) Bookwalter Leach, and the ...

Ellen Gibboney Bryant

Ellen Gibboney Bryant, of State College, formerly of Belleville, passed away at Mount Nittany Medical Center on Aug. 2, 2026. She reposed peacefully into the providence of God and will remain forever in the hearts of many family and friends. Ellen was born Feb. 22, 1940 in McAlevys Fort, ...

Donald E. McCoy

Donald E. McCoy, 75, of Lewistown, passed away at his home on Monday, August 3, 2026. Born on Nov. 8, 1950, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Frank E. and Mable A. (Knepp) McCoy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Deborah A. ...

Mary K. Peachey

Mary K. Peachey, 88, of Mifflin, Pa. entered peacefully into her eternal reward on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, surrounded by her children. Born Jan. 14, 1938 in Lancaster County, she was a daughter of the late Christian and Annie Kauffman. Her husband, Henry Peachey, whom she married Oct. 27, 1957, preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a son Titus, son-in-law Hyder, grandson Joshua, two brothers, Steve Kauffman, John Kauffman and sister Leah Kraly. She is survived by children: Miriam (Jonas) Yoder, of Peru, Neb., Anna Ghulam, of Belleville, Pa., Eldon (Roxanne) Peachey, ...

Patricia A. Aurand

Patricia A. Aurand, 82, formerly of Juniata Terrace, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at William Penn Healthcare in Lewistown. Born March 23, 1944, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Renno B. and Violette R. (Moist) Aurand. Also preceding her in death was a stepmother, Glendolene M. Aurand; a sister, Marjorie K. Aurand; an infant brother; and a stepbrother, Kenneth E. Hartley. Surviving are: two stepsisters, Carol A. Howe, Gail L. Gibbons; and numerous cousins. In 1961 she became a member of the Pine Glen Church of the Brethren and graduated in 1962 ...

Raymond E. Hill

A visitation for Raymond E. Hill, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at King-Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan St., Lewistown. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at Aughwick Germany Valley Church of the Brethren, located at the intersection of Loves Valley and Loop Roads in Shirleysburg, PA 17260.