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Benjamin L. Swarey

Benjamin L. Swarey, 14, of 191 West Main Street, Allensville died on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 at his residence. He was born on July 6, 2011 in Belleville, to Isaac S. Swarey Sr. and Martha A. (Summy) Swarey. Surviving are siblings: Mary K. Yoder and her husband, Samuel, Daniel J. Swarey, Rachel M. Swarey, and a nephew; maternal grandparents: Henry and Mattie Summy; paternal grandmother: Susan Swarey; all of Allensville. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather: Jacob Swarey; a brother Isaac, and a sister Erma. A viewing will be held at the residence of Emanuel and Ada ...

Stephen Michael Knudson

Stephen Michael Knudson, 72, of Lewistown, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. Born on July 24, 1953, in Lewistown, to James and Gwendolyn Knudson. Stephen was preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by ...

Christopher L. Ferguson

Christopher L. Ferguson, 55, of Yeagertown, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Born Dec. 4, 1970, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late George Ferguson and Linda (Fergison) Ferguson, who survives. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Trevor Ferguson. Chris ...

Janet D. Maben

Janet D. Maben, 86, of Milroy, closed her eyes in sleep and awakened to everlasting life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 9, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Carl F. and Violet M. (Barklow) Hoy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth R. Maben Sr. on Oct. 2, ...

Dean A. Kinsloe

Dean A. Kinsloe, 74, of Port Royal passed away on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born on Oct. 29, 1951 in Lewistown, Mifflin County, he was a son of the late Russell Kinslow and Wilma (Dean) Heaps. On Aug. 16, 1979 he married his wife, Kristine (Traver) ...

Timothy R. Peachey

Timothy R. Peachey, 83, of Belleville, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. He was born on June 16, 1942, in Belleville, to the late Raymond R. and Ethel M. (Zook) Peachey. On June 16, 1962, he married Helen L. Peachey, who survives at their ...