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Sara J. "Susie" French, 70, of McVeytown, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.
Born Nov. 16, 1955, in McVeytown, she was a daughter of the late Samuel J. and Savilla C. (Renninger) French.
Also preceding her in death was her twin brother, Terry J. French, on Dec. 25, 2001.
Surviving are: a brother, Lee French and wife Anna Mary of McVeytown; a niece, Hope Baker and great niece Katie Haubrick and husband John; three step nieces and nephew, Douglas Koser, Tina Knepp, Candi Koser; and eight step great nieces and nephews, Joseph Knepp, Christopher Knepp, Logan Knepp, Samuel Koser, Tyler Koser, Brooke Morningstar, Samantha Morningstar, and Jade Morningstar.
She retired from the Mifflin-Juniata Area Agency on Aging and previously worked at Harshbarger's Store in McVeytown.
Susie was a member of the McVeytown United Methodist Church and was a poll worker for McVeytown Borough elections.
She enjoyed being outdoors, baking, and most of all time spent with her family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Harshbarger Funeral Home, 3 South Market St., McVeytown, with Rev. Jeffrey Fisher officiating. Interment will be in Mattawana Cemetery, McVeytown.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time-of-service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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