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Lawrence A. ‘Larry’ Stine

Lawrence A. “Larry” Stine, 85, of Mifflin, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at his residence. Born on July 9, 1940, in Lewistown, Mifflin County, he is a son of the late Milford and Mae (Shea) Stine. On June 18, 1971, he married his surviving wife, Donna (Johns) Stine, with whom he was blessed to share more than 54 years of marriage before his passing. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Barry Stine and his wife Stacey of Hollywood, Fla., Melissa Copenhaver and her husband Lewis of McClure, and Eric Stine of Lewistown; grandchildren, Colton Copenhaver ...

Robert E. ‘Bob’ Reed

Robert E. “Bob” Reed, 63, of Mifflintown, passed away suddenly on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. Born Feb. 11, 1962, in Lewistown, he is a son of Cecil J. Reed and the late Barbara Elaine (Ickes) Reed. He is also survived by four siblings, Deborah K. Dallmann, Jay E. Reed, Lori A. Doyle (Bill), ...

Edwin Stein

Edwin S. Stein, 74, of Lewistown, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to King-Barr Funeral Home, and will be announced upon completion.

Esther C. Gaisior

Esther C. Gaisior, 93, McVeytown, passed away at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital on Jan. 8, 2026. Born Jan. 6, 1933, daughter of the late Theodore and Gladys (Espigh) Kauffman. In addition to her parents, Esther is preceded in death by her husband, Max J. Gaisior; son, Scott Gaisior; ...

Daniel F. Bartos

Daniel F. Bartos, 75, of Mount Carmel, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in his home. Born in Mount Carmel on Oct. 18, 1950, he was a son of the late Edward R. and S. Frieda (Rakocy) Bartos. Dan was a 1968 graduate of Mount Carmel High School. He also graduated from Bloomsburg ...

James L. Brannon

James L. Brannon, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 22, 1937 in Lewistown, James was the son of the late Joseph and Mabel (Wray) Brannon. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Connie (Spigelmyer) ...