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Anna B. (Swarey) Yoder

Anna B. (Swarey) Yoder, 85, of 176 Whip Poor Will Lane, Belleville, died at 11:25 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, at her home. Born Aug. 30, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Renno) Swarey. She is survived by her husband, Kore M. Yoder and her children: Mrs. Joseph Rachel Peachey, of Belleville, Mrs. David Mary Swarey, of Penhook, VA, Mrs. David Sarah Peachey and Samuel K. Yoder and wife, Mary, of Jackson, O.H., Urie I. Yoder and wife, Annie, Mrs. Joseph Fannie Peachey and Katherine Yoder, of Belleville; 64 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Menno ...

Gregory E. Koontz

Gregory E. Koontz, 73, of Lewistown, unexpectedly entered into eternal rest and was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Though his earthly journey has ended, his family finds comfort in the promise of everlasting life and the peace of ...

Christine M. Wertz

Christine M. Wertz, 69, of Yeagertown, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at her home. Born on March 20, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Russell L. McKinley and Maud E. (McCalips) McKinley. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jeffrey L. McKinley. Christine shared 49 years of marriage with her husband, Steven. Over the years, they built a life together grounded in commitment, resilience, and deep love for their family. Christine dedicated herself to those she loved, always putting family first and finding joy in time spent together, whether in during ...

Thomas L. Sunderland

Thomas L. Sunderland, 74, of Lewistown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born June 8, 1951, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Russell and Frances (Bossinger) Sunderland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in ...

Liam Charles Bryner

Liam Charles Bryner, passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2026. Born to Charles Bryner Jr. and Aspen Bryner on Nov. 24, 2025, Liam was the happiest baby who wore a smile wherever he went. His favorite things in life were his parents and his fur siblings. He enjoyed spending time with his dad in ...

Brandy Gail Phillippe

Brandy Gail Phillippe, 44, of Lewistown was born on Oct. 23, 1981 and entered into rest on May 7, 2026. Brandy graduated from Juniata High School in 1999. A woman of many talents, she had a background in Culinary Arts and attended flight attendant school. She was a proud Army veteran who ...