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Obituaries

Trevor W. Pursel

Trevor W. Pursel, 43, of Lewistown, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Arrangements are under the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.

Leon R. Miller

Leon R. Miller, 96, of McAlisterville, died on Feb. 25, 2026. Viewing is from 10 a.m. until the funeral services at 11 a.m., Friday, March 6, at Richfield Community Church, 149 Church St., Richfield. Arrangements entrusted to Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., McAlisterville.

Elizabeth Catherine ‘Cathie’ Stong

Elizabeth Catherine “Cathie” Stong, 72, of Port Royal, passed away Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at her home. Born June 30, 1953, in Wichita, Kansas, she was a daughter of the late William and Ellen K. (Cox) Hosie. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Daniel C, “Newt” Stong, whom ...

Patsy M. Knepp

Patsy M. Knepp, 81, of McClure (Decatur Township), passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at her home. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, with a funeral service to follow at Dormantown Lutheran Church. Interment will take place in DormantownLutheran ...

Christine W. Symmerman

Christine W. Symmerman, 74, of Thompsontown, died Feb. 24, 2026. Her visitation will be at Guss Funeral Home, Mifflintown at 10 a.m. Friday, March 6 with her memorial service at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Locust Run Cemetery.

Peggy Ann Goss

Peggy Ann Goss, 90, of Lewistown, was welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Locust Grove Retirement Village in Mifflin. Born Sept. 24, 1935, in Yeagertown, she was the daughter of the late Alfred I. and Helen G. (McKinley) Purcell. In addition to ...