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Niles ‘Skip’ Leeper – now playing the Eternal Lounge

We are mourning the loss of Niles âSkipã Leeper, 96 years young, who died peacefully on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, at Elison of Pinecrest in Largo, Florida from cardiac arrest a quiet ending for someone who filled so many rooms with music and a never-ending inventory of corny jokes ...

Doris Ann Stout

Doris Ann Stout, 80, of Lewistown, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center. Born Aug. 24, 1945, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late E. Maurice Shunkweiler and Mary (Shilling) Reigle. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, her son Mark Stout, and ...

Thomas L. Kauffman

Thomas L. Kauffman, 84, of Reedsville passed away on April 5, 2026. He was born on Jan. 3, 1942, in Lewistown, to the late Elmer and Miriam (Zettle) Kauffman. On July 1, 1978, he married Nancy P. (Portzer) Kauffman, who survives at their home. Along with his wife, he is survived by children: ...

Charles J. Vogt

Charles J. Vogt, 81, of Lewistown, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Geisinger- Lewistown Hospital. Born on May 13, 1944 in Altoona, he was the son of the late Robert S. and Marie G. (Aurand) Vogt. On Nov. 27, 1965, he married Wendy E. (Mary) Vogt, who survives at their ...

Anthony P. Swailes

There will be a private service for Anthony P. Swailes, 84, of Lewistown, who died April 7, 2026. He was the husband of the late Eldora (Lyter) Swailes and is survived by two children, Kimmy and Timothy. Guss Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Charles B. Matthews

Charles B. Matthews, 91, of McVeytown, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his home. Born April 15, 1934, in Honey Grove, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Dorothy (Boone) Matthews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, John E. Matthews, Shirley ...