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John A. Young

John A. Young, 82, of Lewistown, passed away on March 18, 2026, at William Penn Nursing and Rehabilitation in Lewistown. Born on Dec. 7, 1943, in Mapleton, to John Banks Young and Elsie (Frain) Young which join him along with his two brothers and three sisters in heavenly peace. He is ...

Justin J. Schmidt

Justin J. Schmidt, 50, of Lewistown, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at his home. He was born on April 30, 1975, in Lewistown, to John Schmidt of Lewistown and the late Kathy L. (Henry) Schmidt, who preceded him in death on Feb. 25, 2023. Surviving are children: Jordan T. Schmidt ...

Don A. Linn

Don A. Linn, 97, of Lewistown, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Celebration Villa of Reedsville. Born Sept. 7, 1928, in Reedsville, he was the son of the late Homer Linn and Virginia (Longwell) Wagner. In addition to his parents, he was ...

Brett Allen Johns

Brett Allen Johns, 59, of Lewistown, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at his home. Brett was born on Nov. 30, 1966, in Lewistown. He was the son of the late Gary Lee Johns and Shirley P. (Hower) Johns and husband, Donald Laub who survives him. Along with his mother, Brett is ...

Anne Marie Showers

Anne Marie Showers, 75, of Lewistown, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Born Aug. 26, 1950, in Lehigh, she was the devoted daughter of the late Richard F. and Elizabeth S. (Golembiecki) Showers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ...

Barbara Fisher Himes

Barbara Fisher Himes, 75, of McClure, passed away on March 16, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville following an extended hospitalization. She was born in Lewistown, to Lewis “Dink” Fisher and Joyce (Knepp) Fisher. Barbara lived life with determination, independence, and a strong desire to do things her own way. Barbara graduated from Rothrock High School in McVeytown. Not long after, she and a friend planned a summer “runaway” adventure to work at a hotel in the Poconos—an early sign of her adventurous spirit. Their mothers discovered the plan and drove them there ...