All Obituaries

Herbert Franklin Fisher, of Lewistown, went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 15, 2019, at the age of 89. He was born Jan. 4, 1930, to the late Richard and Zelda Fisher, of Granville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife, Linda Kay Fisher; His brothers, Richard “Jack,” Ronald “Ron,” and Normand “Ray” Fisher; and his sister, Louise Grose. He is survived by his brothers, Larry and...

Bernice G. Sheaffer, 92, of Lewistown, formerly of Bellefonte, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at Ohesson Manor.  Born Dec. 22, 1926, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Isaac J. and Margaret Viola (Worrall) Quay.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, James H. Sheaffer Jr., who passed Nov. 21, 2004; three sisters, Betty Emel, Laura Quay, and Geraldine Tavares; two brothers, Richard Quay and Isaac James Quay Jr., making her the last of...

Helen E. McMinn, 80, of Yeagertown, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at her home. Born Dec. 3, 1938, in Milroy, she was a daughter of the late George and Sara (Monsell) Spangler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: husband, James E. McMinn Sr.; siblings, Joyce Pollock, Connie Spangler, Margaret Randolph, Charles Spangler, and Frances Little. She is survived by: her loving companion, Clarence (Eugene) Earnest; sons, James E. McMinn Jr., of Indianapolis, Ind.,...

Barbara P. (Rhodes) McCullough, 79, of Lewistown, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, at her home. Born Nov. 15, 1939, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Pearl and Ted Rhodes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph D. McCullough Sr., to whom she was married for 62 years. She is survived by: children, Ralph D. (Rick) McCullough Jr., and companion, Cathy Snyder, of Lewistown, Lisa A. McCullough and companion, Rhoda Shafranich, of Lewistown, and...

Paula J. Fisher, 54, of McClure, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born on Feb. 26, 1965, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of Sherman Glick and the late Kay (Randolph) Glick. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob "Jake" Fisher. She is survived by; siblings, Susan Shank and husband, Thomas, of Lewistown, David Glick and wife, Jami, of Lewistown, and Christine Orwig and husband, James, of Mifflintown;...

Walter Andrew "Andy" Crnjar Jr., 57, of McClure, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at his home. Born March 31, 1962, in Lewistown, he was the son of Lula (Crnjar) and her husband, Daniel Lewis, and the late Walter A. Crnjar Sr. In addition to his mother and step-father, he is survived by; his wife, Holly (Price) Crnjar, whom he married on Oct. 9, 1984; a daughter, Caitlin Crnjar; two grandchildren, Lexi and Travis; and three sisters, Teresa Pully...

Linda Marie Boring, 56, of Lewistown, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, at her home. Born on Nov. 29, 1962, in Boston, Mass., she was a daughter of the late James and Nola (Zink) Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by; a brother, James Hall, and sisters, Barbara Cunningham, and Christina Hall. She is survived by; a daughter, Nicole Gill, of Kentucky, and sons, Brandon Kauffman, of Reedsville, and Jordan Kauffman, of Lewistown; five grandchildren, Kobi Shannon,...

David Stine Runk, 77, of Lewistown PA, passed away on July 2, 2019, after a well fought battle with cancer. Dave was born on Nov. 9, 1941, to Lillian and Hayden Runk. After graduating from Rothrock High School, he went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and chemistry from Shippensburg University. Additionally, he obtained his master’s degree in mathematics and chemistry from the College of William & Mary, and his Secondary and Elementary Principal...

William “Bill” T. Mellott, 96, of McClure, went home peacefully to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his wife Bonnie, on Friday, June 21, 2019, Born Sept. 21, 1922, in Coalport, he was the son of the late William H. Mellott and Lottie (Beers) Mellott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Eloise M. “Bonnie” Mellott, his beloved wife of 69 years, who passed on March 7, 2019; sisters, Dorothy Colyer, Florence Jordan, Virginia...

Richard Allen Swartz, 70, of Lewistown, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born Feb. 28, 1949, he was a son of the late Chester L. and Stella E. (Snook) Swartz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Fern L. Swartz. He is survived by: two daughters, Kathy Swartz, of Lewistown and Cindy Swartz, of State College; siblings, Beverly Knisely and husband, Richard, Kathy Swartz, James A. Swartz, all of...