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Gale A. Treaster

Gale A. Treaster, 77, of Mifflintown, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born on Dec. 30, 1948, in Lewistown, she is a daughter of the late Fredrick P. Mitchell and Jessica W. (Warner) Mitchell. On April 12, 1969, she married her surviving husband, David F. Treaster, with whom she was blessed to share over 56 years of marriage. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, Matthew D. Treaster and wife, Vonda, Brian P. Treaster and wife, Sandy, Aaron M. Treaster, Timothy J. Treaster. She was also survived by siblings, brother Lynn P. ...

Douglas A. Kuykendall

Douglas A. Kuykendall, 57, of Lewistown, passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born on May 24, 1968, In Lewistown, he was the son of the late Vernon I. Kuykendall, and Pamela J. (Herto) Kuykendall, who survives. In addition to his mother, he is ...

Timothy L. Foltz

Timothy L. Foltz, 74, of Walnut, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born May 2, 1951 in Lewistown, he was a son of the late John M. and Virginia A. (Woodward) Foltz. He is survived by three children, Adam J. Foltz, Jaclyn M. Foltz-Bralj, and ...

Gina R. French

Gina R. French, 52, of Lewistown, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Born on April 26, 1973, in Lewistown, Gina was the daughter of the late Ricky L. French and Cindy L. (Kauffman) Yoder, who survives. In addition to her ...

Joyce E. Miller

Joyce E. Miller, 78, of Lewistown, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Born on Jan. 4, 1948, in Altoona, she was the beloved daughter of the late John F. and Bessie (McKee) McCoy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, K. Michael McCoy. Joyce leaves behind ...

Harry J. Watts Sr.

Harry J. Watts Sr., 69, of Mifflintown, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at Geisinger- Lewistown Hospital. Born Jan. 15, 1957, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Harry E. Watts and Hope E. (Geedy) Watts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three step-sisters, Carol Swailes, Wendy Hostler and Bonnie Hall. He is survived by his wife, Arlene L. (Burd) Watts, whom he married July 12, 1977; children, Harry J. Watts Jr., of Harrisburg, Hope Rhea and husband, Michael Sr., of Mifflin; grandchildren, Alex, Cole, and Natalie Watts, Briar Rhea; and a sister, Judy ...