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Linda R. Slemons

Linda R. Slemons, 79, of Lewistown, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at her home. Born on April 14, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Fred H. Dupert Sr. and Winifrd R. (Bookwalter) Dupert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Slemons; and a ...

Betty L. Helwig

Betty L. Helwig, 83, formerly of Thompsontown died on July 23, 2026. A viewing will be from 10 a.m. until the funeral services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 at Bunkertown Brethren Church, McAlisterville. Arrangements entrusted to the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., McAlisterville.

Robert B. Sweitzer III

Robert B. Sweitzer III, 61, of Lewistown, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. Born Jan. 17, 1965, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Robert B. Sweitzer Jr. and Shelva Dean (Wagner) Sweitzer. He is survived by three sons, Gage Sweitzer and wife, ...

Serafina Needham

Serafina Needham, 54, formerly of New Jersey, passed away on July 26, 2026, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born Feb.20, 1972, in Corona, N.Y., she was the daughter of Susan (Gilchrist) Milan, who preceded her in death, and Bruno Vagnini, who survives. Sera is survived by her fiancé, ...

Helen Minnie Parson

Helen Minnie Parson, 87, of McClure, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at her home. Born on Oct. 31, 1938, she devoted her life to her faith, family, and community. She worked as a notary public for the family business for 43 years ...

Barbara L. Bubb

Barbara L. Bubb, 88, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lewistown. Born Dec. 8, 1937, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Carter) Johnson. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in ...