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Bradley A. Bankert

Bradley A. Bankert, 91, of Red Shale Lane, Lewistown, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born July 27, 1934, in Hanover, he was a son of the late Albert M. and Pauline E. (Miller) Bankert. His wife, Mary I. (Kauffman) Bankert, whom he married Oct. 12, 1957, preceded him in death on Oct. 22, 2024. Surviving are: four sons, Michael R. and wife, Lori, of Lewistown, Patrick N. and wife, Susan, of Sellersville, John M. and wife, Tammy, of Sellersville, James B. and wife, Michelle, of Perkiomenville; a sister, Sonya Bankert, of ...

Alvin Ronald ‘Ron’ Martin

Alvin Ronald “Ron” Martin, 77, of Mifflinburg, and recently a resident of RiverWoods Senior Community, Lewisburg, passed away unexpectedly and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, surrounded by his family. Born at home on Feb. 20, 1948, in East Earl Township, Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Alvin Martin and Esther (Good) Martin. On May 2, 1970, he married Mary Ann Ranck, who preceded him in death on July 15, 2023. Together, they shared 53 years of marriage and ...

William H. ‘Billy’ Palm

William H. “Billy” Palm, 61, of Lewistown passed away Sunday Feb. 1, 2026 at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.

Robert E. Schulze Jr.

Robert E. Schulze Jr., 77, of Lewistown passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026 at Brookline Manor in Mifflintown. Arrangements are under the care of Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.

‘Sanford and Son’ actor Demond Wilson dies at 79

Demond Wilson, who found fame in the 1970s playing Lamont on “Sanford and Son” and went on to become a minister, has died. He was 79. Mark Goldman, a publicist for Wilson, confirmed to The Associated Press that he died following complications from cancer on Friday. “A devoted father, ...

Glenda J. Helwig

Glenda J. Helwig, 84, of McClure, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at her home. She was born March 13, 1941, in McAlisterville, a daughter of the late Russell D. “Dude” and Julia M. (Varner) Helwig. Glenda attended Faith Baptist Church in Beaver Springs. She was a ...