All Obituaries

   Doris L. Forsythe, 92, of Lockport Road, Lewistown, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Brookline Manor in Mifflintown.    Born Sept. 5, 1931 in Lewistown , she was a daughter of the late Robert W. and Beatrice E. (Werner) Heath.  Her husband, Nelson E. Forsythe, whom she married Nov. 9, 1951, preceded her in death on Dec. 28, 2022.    Also preceding her in death were 11 siblings:  Lester, Helen, Thelma, George, Bob, Mable, Edith, Patricia,...

   Heaven welcomed Shamara "Sam" Nelson, 25, of Lewistown, who passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 15, 2024 due to complications from cancer.    She is survived by her mother and father, Doreen and Charles Pent; siblings, Charles Pent of Lewistown, Daniel Pent of State College, Elizabeth Stricker of Lewistown, Kaleb Pent of Lewistown, Jacob Pent, stationed in Poland with the U.S. Army, and Christian Pent at home.    Preceding her in death was a...

   Edward J. "Eddie" Renninger, 51, of Glenwood Avenue, Lewistown, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.    Born March 14, 1972 in Lewistown, he was a son of R. Edward Renninger and Mona J. (Thompson) Renninger, both of Lewistown.    Also surviving is a sister, Teresa Watts and husband Joseph of Williamsport.    He was employed by Skills of Central PA.    Eddie enjoyed playing...

    Lois Irene Armstrong (née Hite): An amazing life lived!     Lois Irene Armstrong (née Hite) passed on Saturday, 24 February 2024, in her home in Lewistown, surrounded by her sons. Lois was born in East Pittsburgh, PA in June of 1932, the daughter of John and Edna Hite. John Hite was originally from Belsano, PA and Edna (née James) was originally from Ebensburg, PA. Lois was the tenth of eleven siblings, and her father John was a plumber working...

Donald Frederick Fuhrer, age 93, formerly of Pittsburgh, Meyersdale, and McVeytown, Pennsylvania, died on February 5, 2024 in Erie, Pennsylvania.  Don was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 23, 1930, the son of Joseph Charles Fuhrer and Marie (Banze) Fuhrer.  Don was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Joseph C. Fuhrer, Jr., and an infant daughter, Sara Marie Fuhrer.  Don was also preceded in death by his wife of over 70 years, Joyce Hanawalt Fuhrer, who...

Joyce Louise Hanawalt Fuhrer, age 91, formerly of McVeytown, PA, and Meyersdale, PA, died peacefully on February 4, 2024.  Joyce was born on September 28, 1932, at her parents’ home in McVeytown, the daughter of William Rupert Hanawalt and Sara Fry Hanawalt.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Jack Fry Hanawalt, and an infant daughter, Sara Marie Fuhrer.  She was survived by her husband of over 70 years, Donald Frederick Fuhrer, who died one day later...

   Fern E. Moist Sr., 85, of McVeytown, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.    Born February 26, 1938 in Ryde, he was a son of the late F. Ray and Elva (Harshbarger) Hesser.  His devoted wife of 51 years, Hope (Topper) Moist, preceded him in death on April 19, 2009.    Also preceding him in death were an infant daughter, Marjorie Moist, and an infant great granddaughter, Makenna Moist.    Surviving...

   Kimberly S. Stephens, 54, of Caldwell Hill Road, Lewistown, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.   Born May 10, 1969 in Altoona, she was a daughter of LaVerne M. (Farabaugh) Banks of Ebensburg and the late Russell C. Murdock; and a stepdaughter of George Banks of Ebensburg.  Her husband, Mark A. Stephens, whom she married Feb. 25, 2010, survives.   Also surviving are:  a son, Russell C. Stephens and wife Tika of...

   Susan C. (Grassmyer) Harshbarger, 79, of East Charlest St., Lewistown, entered into eternal rest, Saturday, January 27, 2024.    Born February 23, 1944 in McVeytown, she was preceded in death by her parents, Susan E. (Betty) and Robert Grassmyer, Sr. of McVeytown, PA. Her loving husband, Larry E. Harshbarger, preceded her in death, just a few short weeks ago.    Surviving are her three daughters: Sonia D. Singh, Holly S. Fultz and husband Scott, Marci E....

   Ronald L. "Herbie" Moist, 75, of Chestnut Ridge Road, McVeytown, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.   Born December 23, 1948 in Ryde, he was a son of the late Robert Roy Moist Sr. and Irene (Kauffman) Moist, and a stepson of the late George Goss.  His wife, Roberta L. "Bobbi" (Royer) Moist, whom he married June 1, 1982, preceded him in death on Feb. 14, 2018.   He is survived by his three daughters, Melissa...