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Christine W. Symmerman

Christine W. Symmerman, 74, of Thompsontown, died Feb. 24, 2026. Her visitation will be at Guss Funeral Home, Mifflintown at 10 a.m. Friday, March 6 with her memorial service at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Locust Run Cemetery.

Wendy S. Cunningham

Wendy S. Cunningham, 71, of Burnham, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at her home. Born Aug. 6, 1954, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Dona (Bloom) Wise. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Stephen Bandy; second husband, ...

Peggy Ann Goss

Peggy Ann Goss, 90, of Lewistown, was welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Locust Grove Retirement Village in Mifflin. Born Sept. 24, 1935, in Yeagertown, she was the daughter of the late Alfred I. and Helen G. (McKinley) Purcell. In addition to ...

Michelle J. Lane

Michelle J. Lane, 56, of Upper Scenic Drive, McVeytown, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at her home. Born May 11, 1969, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Charles Yoder and the late Darlene (Rhodes) Yoder, and a stepdaughter of Deloris Bilger of Belleville. Her husband, ...

Patsy M. Knepp

Patsy M. Knepp, 81, of McClure (Decatur Township), passed away Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at her home. Arrangements are under the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.

Jesse W. Barger Sr.

Jesse W. Barger Sr., 76, of Lewistown, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born Nov. 2, 1949, in Pot Licker Flats, Milroy, he was the son of the late William G. and Mary (McElwain) Barger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, ...