Linda M. Gemberling
Linda M. Gemberling, 82, of Reedsville, passed away Thursday Jan. 15, 2026. Arrangements are under the care of Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.
Personnel items, committee appointments addressed
LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County School District Board of Directors discussed personnel topics, committee appointments and other business at its committee of the whole meeting on Thursday. A few notable personnel items recommended for approval include the retirements of Strodes Mills Elementary School Speech Language Pathologist Gayle M. Schifano and Lewistown Elementary School kindergarten teacher Elaine M. Siddons, effective at the end of the 2025-26 school year. The board also recommended approval to add Steven D. Robinette of Yoder Tourways and Carla P. Knarr of Krise ...
James W. Young
James W. Young, 83, of Lewistown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at his home. Born on Nov. 19, 1942, in Lewistown, Jim was the son of the late George Howard and Violet (Swanger) Young. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Grace Marie ...
Edwin S. Stein
Edwin S. Stein, 74, of Lewistown, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born on Feb. 1, 1951, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Harry and Lula (Hagans) Stein. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna J. ...
Donald E. Shellenberger
Donald E. Shellenberger, 80, of McAlisterville died on Jan. 12, 2026. Viewing will be from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, at Oakland Mills Evangelical Methodist Church. Arrangements entrusted to Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., McAlisterville.
Donald L. Fye
Donald L. Fye, 78, of Lewistown, and formerly of Siglerville, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at Greenwood Village. Arrangements are under the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.