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Carol J. Rothrock

Carol J. Rothrock, 88, of Lewistown, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Valley View Haven Nursing Home. Born April 6, 1937, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late William W. Walls, Sr. and Esther G. (Mentzer). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles V. Rothrock, whom she married on Oct. 13, 1956; her infant daughter, Tammy Jo; her grandson, Shane C. Smeltz; and her brother, William W. Walls Jr. Carol leaves behind a beautiful legacy of family and faith. She is survived by her ...

Patsy M. Knepp

Patsy M. Knepp, 81, of McClure, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at her home. Born Oct. 3, 1944, in McClure, she was the daughter of the late Lester M. and Flora (Fernberg) Snook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Mabel Hesser, Arlene Everly, ...

Deborah A. Mitchell

Deborah A. Mitchell, 66, of McVeytown, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at her home. Harshbarger Funeral Home, McVeytown, is in charge of arrangements which will be announced when complete.

Corinna Sue Laub Barger

Corinna Sue Laub Barger, 61, of Lewistown, passed away on Friday Feb. 27, 2026 at her home. Arrangements have been entrusted to King-Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan Street, Lewistown, and will be announced upon completion

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.

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 ...