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Kathy Jean Eckley

Kathy Jean Eckley, 72, of Milroy, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at her home. Born on May 13, 1954, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Robert R. and Twila A. (Geedy) Parchey. On June 21, 1975, she married John W. Eckley, Jr., who survives at their home. Along with ...

Melissa D. Liddick

Melissa D. Liddick, 52, of Lewistown, passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which will be announced upon completion.

Joseph J. ‘Joe’ Beitz

Joseph J. “Joe” Beitz, 82, of Mifflintown, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at his home. Born Oct. 6, 1943 in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Joseph and Jennie (Gattenella) Beitz. He is survived by his second wife, Tina M. Schultz, whom he married Feb. 28, 2020, two children, Aimee Jo Wagner and Russell W. “Rusty” Beitz, and wife, Donna, seven grandchildren, Seth, Courtney, Zachary, Derek, Isaiah, Elijah, and Giada, six great-grandchildren, and one brother, Mathias F. Beitz and wife, Nancy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of ...

Cindy L. Wagner

Cindy L. Wagner of Milroy, entered her final rest on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Celebration Villa in Reedsville following an extended illness. Born July 6, 1957, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Jerry L. Wagner Sr. and Dolores Ann (Warner) Wagner. She is survived by a sister, ...

Shirley Setzler

Shirley Setzler passed away on July 23, 2026. A Memorial service will be held at the Pine Glen Church of the Brethren, Saturday, Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. followed by a light luncheon in the church fellowship hall.

Edwina ‘Winnie’ Mohler Hartman

Our dear mother, Edwina “Winnie” Mohler Hartman, 89, of Lewistown, passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, surrounded by family at Brookline Rehabilitation Facility. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Hartman, with whom she enjoyed 67 years of marriage until his passing in ...