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Nancy A. Stains

A memorial service will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 for Nancy A. Stains who passed away Nov. 25, 2025. The service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1125 US 522 N., Lewistown, with Kurt McKinney officiating.

Russell Emil Krist

Russell Emil Krist, 74, of Keedysville, Md., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born April 25, 1951, in Lewistown, Russell was the son of the late Helen W. (Mihalick) and Oscar E. Krist. He was preceded in death by his sisters, ...

Braydyn Daniel McIlroy

SPC Braydyn Daniel McIlroy, 22, of Sunbury, Pa., and Fort Cavazos, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Braydyn, lovingly known as “Braydy” to his family and friends, was born on March 6, 2003, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, a son of Carolyn ...

Florence A. ‘Jean’ Cramer

Florence A. “Jean” Cramer, 82, of Mifflintown, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born Sept. 20, 1943, in Juniata County, she was a daughter of the late John “Doc” and Betty (Shover) Paden. She is survived by her husband, William D. “Bill” ...

George (Jake) Bender Jr.

George (Jake) Bender Jr., of New Port Richey, Fla., went to be with the Lord on Dec. 16, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born on May 26, 1940, in Lewistown, the son of George and Naomi (Colyer) Bender. He is survived by his children Christene Wileman, of Florida, Sheryl Bender, of Lewistown, ...

Samuel G. Kint

Samuel G. Kint, 86, of Mifflintown, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Born Nov. 20, 1939, in Honey Grove, he was a son of the late Gerald P. and Kathryn I. “Kate” (Towsey) Kint. He is survived by his wife, Joanne (Stuck) Kint, whom he married Nov. ...