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Barbara J. Shearer

Barbara J. Shearer, 60, of Port Royal, died Thursday, April 2, 2026. Viewings will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., Mifflintown, April 6, 2026, and from 10 a.m. until the funeral at 11 a.m. April 7, 2026 at the funeral home.

Bonita Jean ‘Bonnie’ Gallagher

Bonita Jean "Bonnie" Gallagher, 79, of Lititz, formerly from Lewistown, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026. Born in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Miriam (Zettle) Kauffman. She shared over 55 years of beautiful memories with her husband John D. Gallagher prior to ...

Shirley M. Powers

Shirley M. Powers, 88, of Lewistown, was gently welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in the comfort of her home. Born on April 24, 1937, she was the beloved daughter of the late David and Carrie (Yoder) Yoder. In addition to her parents, Shirley was ...

Joan G. Soccio

Joan G. Soccio, 96, of Lewistown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Celebration Villa of Reedsville. Born Feb. 19, 1930, in Neelyton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Grace (Flood) Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved ...

Mary N. Hostetler

Mary N. Hostetler, 71, of Reedsville, entered eternal rest at her cherished home on Monday, March 30, 2026, at her home. Born Oct. 17, 1954, in Reedsville, she was the daughter of the late Noah J. and Leah F. (Yoder) Hostetler. Her memory will be forever treasured by her ten children and their families, and other family members and friends. She leaves behind her husband, Rufus J. Hostetler Sr., with whom she built a beautiful and enduring legacy. Children, Samuel Hostetler and wife, Madelene, Noah and wife, Elizabeth, Leah Zook and husband, Christ, Rudy Hostetler and wife, Elizabeth, ...

Diane M. Baumgardner

Diane M. Baumgardner, 68, of Yeagertown, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born June 26, 1957, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Rose (Hubler) Baumgardner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Baumgardner. She is survived by her son, Justin Wray, of N.Y.; grandchildren, Taylor and Hadlee Wray; brother, Donald Baumgardner and wife, Jeane, of Ala. Diane was a 1975 high school graduate. She dedicated her career to healthcare, working as a nurse’s aide at Lewistown Hospital and later at ...