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Barbara A. Swarey

Barbara A. Swarey, 2 months old, of 12122 Hickory Lane, Mill Creek, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at her home. Born March 29, 2026, at home, she was the daughter of Shem E. and Mary J. (Peachey) Swarey, also of Mill Creek. She is survived by two sisters and four brothers, Laura M., Henry J. Elmer J. Jesse A., Ida R. and Ivan L., all at home. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Jonas and Sally Peachey, of Mill Creek. She was preceded in death by one sister, Linda K. Swarey, in October 2009 and one brother, Daniel C. Swarey, in March 2016. She was ...

Leon G. Yoder

Leon G. Yoder, 70, Mill Creek, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his home, with his wife by his side. Born Sept. 11, 1955, he was the son of the late John W. Jr. and Edna R. (Edgin) Yoder. In addition to his parents, Leon was preceded in death by his late wife, Annete M. (Stubbs) Yoder ...

Rhoda Dorothy Yoder

Rhoda Dorothy Yoder, 2, of McClure, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born Sept. 4, 2023 to David H. Yoder Jr. and Frannie N. (Zook) Yoder. A Funeral will be held 9 a.m. Friday, June 5 at the family’s home. Interment will take place at Stage Farm Amish Cemetery in McClure. Arrangements are under the care of Heller-Hoenstine Burnham Funeral Home.

David H. Arentz

David H. Arentz, 81, of Lewistown, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 1, 2026. Born on Nov. 2, 1944, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Lee R. and Mae N. (Hockenberry) Arentz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charlie Arentz. David ...

Ann H. Casner

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Ann H. Casner, 84, formerly of Lewistown, who passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Coastal Hospice at The Lake in Salisbury, Md. Born on March 8, 1942, in McVeytown, she was the daughter of the late John S. Hanawalt ...

Melda D. Ritchie

Melda D. Ritchie, 101, of McAlisterville, died June 3, 2026. Memorial Services are 1:30 p.m., Sunday, June 7 at Free Spring Church of the Brethren, Mifflintown. Graveside Services are 10 a.m., Monday, June 8 at Goodwill Cemetery, McAlisterville. Arrangements entrusted to Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., McAlisterville.