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Alan L. Houser

Alan L. Houser, 81, of Lewistown, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. He was born on July 24, 1943 in Lewistown, and was the only child of the late Joe L. Houser and Joyce B. Houser. Surviving are two cousins, Paula Eckley and Jan Criswell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by cousins: Janet Allen, CeCe Wagner and Ruby Dunlap. Alan was a Chief Logan graduate and furthered his education at Penn State University, graduating with distinction. He was employed at Selinsgrove State School. In his earlier years, Alan enjoyed ...

Rev. Stuart H. Lengel

Rev. Stuart H. Lengel, Jr., 92, of Mt. Pleasant Mills, entered into rest at 4:25 p.m., Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Locust Grove Nursing Home, Mifflin. He was born Dec. 14, 1932, in Gettysburg, a son of the late Rev. Stuart H., Sr. and Sarah (Bieber) Lengel. In 1998, he married the former ...

Dorothy L. Graham

Dorothy L. Graham, 99 years-old, of Lewistown, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Saturday morning, April 12, 2025, at Celebration Villa of Reedsville. Born April 8, 1926, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Esther Stimely. In addition to her parents, she was ...

Levenia J. ‘Venie’ Graybill

Levenia J. “Venie” Graybill, 99, of Locust Run, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, after a short stay at Greenwood Village, Lewistown. Born April 22, 1925, in Kurtz Valley, Delaware Township, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Verna Mae (Fogleman) Hackenberger. Her husband, Wayne ...

Larry E. Knepper

Larry E. Knepper, 89, of Reedsville passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Greenwood Village in Lewistown. Arrangements are under the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.

Frederick F. Rodgers

Frederick F. Rodgers, 82, of Lewistown, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Brookline Manor in Mifflintown. Born Jan. 27, 1943, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Fay G. and Martha A. (Olnick) Rodgers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harry J. Rodgers. He is survived by his wife, Nancy J. Rodgers; children, Stephen F. Rodgers, of Lewistown, Christina L. Varner and husband, Matt, of Harrisburg, and Rebecca R. Haas and husband, Larry, of Red Lion; two granddaughters, Amanda Varner and Natalie Rodgers; and a brother, Dennis E. Rodgers, ...