All Obituaries

      Jane E. Yorks, 71, of Schoolhouse Road, McVeytown, transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her home.    Born May 11, 1951 in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late William Specht and the late Ruth (Hook) Thompson.  Her husband, Charles W. Yorks Sr., preceded her in death on March 4, 2005.     Also preceding her in death was her stepmother, Dorothy Specht; and her stepfather, Cloyd...

      Ruth D. Ferjansz, 77, formerly of State College, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at 4:46 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in the home of her daughter, Erika F. Morrison and husband Steven Wayne Morrison.    Ruth was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Oct. 3, 1945.    Her husband, Pal Ferjansz, preceded her in death.    Ruth had a beautiful relationship with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and is now in His presence...

   Ronald C. "Snip" Pecht, 83, of Twin Hollow Road, McVeytown, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his home.    Born June 16, 1939 in McVeytown, he was a son of the late Charles W. and Hazel P. (Kauffman) Pecht.  His wife, Sarah A. "Susie" (Rodgers) Pecht, whom he married Nov. 30, 1957, survives.      Also surviving are:  two daughters, Jill Pecht of McVeytown, Jayme Spickler and husband Jeffrey of McVeytown; two...

   Carl D. Peachey Sr., 87, of Orchard Lane, McVeytown, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023 surrounded by his family at the home of his daughter Jo.    Born July 27, 1935 in Belleville, he was a son of the late Joseph Levi and Minerva Sylvia (Glick) Peachey, and a stepson of the late Helen (Stuter) Peachey.    His wife, Mary Jane (Keiser) Peachey, survives.    Also surviving are:  five children, Carl D. "Butch" Peachey...

   Luca Jay Alexander Snyder, infant son of Dominic J. Snyder and Julianna A. Rigatti of Lewistown, was born at 12.29 a.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023, and went to be with the Lord at 1:39 a.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.    In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Paisley J. Snyder; a brother, Atlas L. Snyder; maternal grandparents, John Hurst and Diana Hurst of South Carolina; and paternal grandparents, Todd Clinger and...

  Virginia M. Jury Moist, 85, formerly of State Route 103 South, McVeytown, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Greenwood Village in Lewistown.    Born March 2, 1937 in Mt. Union, she was a daughter of the late Guy and Lavina (Moore) Goshorn.  Her first husband, George Jury, preceded her in death.  Her second husband, Blair E. Moist, survives.    Also surviving are:  five stepchildren and their families, R. Scott Moist and wife Lori of Strodes...

Surrounded by her family, Andrea Hope Kauffman passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, from a glioblastoma brain tumor. Andrea was 67 when she passed, and she now enjoys eternity with Jesus. Andrea is survived by her husband, Theil Kauffman; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Erin Kauffman; grandchildren, Henry and Sophie Kauffman; daughter, Charity Kauffman; brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Sandy French; sister-in-law, Thelma French; sisters-in-law, Jewel Kauffman, Pearl...

   Nelson E. Forsythe, 92, of Lockport Road, Lewistown, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Brookline Manor in Mifflintown.    Born June 11, 1930 in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Emory M. and Alice R. (Mertz) Forsythe.  His wife, Doris L. (Heath) Forsythe, whom he married Nov. 9, 1951, survives.    Also surviving are:  a daughter, Nicola A. Hood and husband Richard of Gibsonia; two grandchildren, Dr. Steven Hood and wife Jennifer, Lori...

  Jean Bernadine(Wharton) Sunderland, recently of Valley View-The Terrace, Belleville,  and formerly of McVeytown, entered the gates of Heaven on December 27, 2022 at the age of 95.    Jean was born to Cloyd Thomas Wharton and Izetta Matilda( Harter) Wharton on June 2, 1927 in Little Green Briar, Newton Hamilton. Jean was the eldest of of her sisters Helen, Dorothy, and Linda. Growing up on a small farm, Jean often shared memories of her mother’s baking and garden,...

   Wanda J. Harshbarger, 84, formerly of Cedar Drive, Lewistown, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 26, 2022 at William Penn Healthcare in Lewistown.    Born July 1, 1938 in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Daniel C. and Stella F. (Knepp) Price.  Her husband, Donald V. Harshbarger, whom she married July 25, 1963, preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 2020.    Also preceding her in death were:  three brothers, Donald C. Price, Robert J....