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Sue A. Hower

Sue A. Hower, 74, Beaver Springs passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at her home. She was born April 15, 1951, in Lewistown, a daughter of the late William Boonie and Margaret Allenbaugh. Sue was a 1969 graduate of West Snyder High School. She was a member of Christ Church in Beaver Springs. She worked for many years at Kinney Shoes and JPM in Beaver Springs until their closing. Sue loved jigsaw puzzles and word searches. She was a member of the Beaver Springs Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary and volunteered her time at the Beaver Springs Senior Center. Most importantly ...

Harold K. Kauffman

Harold K. Kauffman, 93, of Mifflintown passed away on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at Brookline Manor, Mifflintown. Born on Feb. 26, 1932 in Mifflintown, Juniata County, he was a son of the late Lincoln Kauffman and Ruth (Shallenberger) Kauffman. He was blessed to share more than 70 of marriage with ...

Keith G. Ranck

Keith G. Ranck, 87,of McVeytown, went to be with our Lord & Savior on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center with his loving wife by his side. He was the son of J. Emmert and Bernice (Crosson)Ranck who preceded him in death along with his siblings Marlin E. Ranck (Anna), J. ...

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 ...