All Obituaries

Mary Cady-Rubinstein of Reedsville, Pa., award-winning sculptor, printmaker, innovator, and a fixture in the Central Pennsylvania art community for six decades, has died.  She was 94.  Her work spanned a variety of mediums and techniques, including wood, stone, and cast sculptures, woodcuts, etchings, lithographs, and drawings.  In the most recent portion of her career, she focused on a novel form that transforms woodcut boards...

Herbert G. Fisher, 79, of McClure, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at his home. Born August 24, 1942, in Beavertown, Snyder County, he was a son of the late Robert W. and Merian E. (Weader) Fisher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; brothers, Robert W. Fisher, and William W. Fisher. He is survived by; his wife, Phyllis J. Fisher, whom he married on Nov. 2, 1978; children, Kathleen L. Hassinger and companion, John Hassinger, of Milroy, Herbert M. Fisher...

Esther I. Peck, 77, Lewistown, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022, at her home.                     Born Aug. 26, 1944, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Margaret (Beaver) Knepp.         In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: brothers, Fred, Theodore and Leroy Beaver, and her sister, Helen...

Ross A. Arnold, 33, of Williamsport, formerly of McClure, Pa., died unexpectedly May 16, 2022, at his home. Born April 16, 1989, in Lewistown, he was the son of Andy L. Arnold, of McClure, and the late Teri Lou (Bilger) Arnold.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Sheldon “Jake” Arnold, paternal great-grandmother, Frances (Piney) Arnold, and maternal grandfather John Bilger. Ross is survived by: his father, Andy L. Arnold,...

Frances A. Richard Hassinger 95, of Lewistown, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at her home. She was born on July 20, 1926, in Centre County, and was a daughter of the late Homer L. and Dorothy E. (Ruble) Neff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her first husband, Clair Richard, who passed June 24, 1987; an infant son, Charles M. Richard and son, Daniel N. Richard, who passed Jan. Jan 5, 2016; and second husband, Paul R. Hassinger; her siblings, Agnes C. Neff, Mary E....

Jacqueline D. Libby, 92, of Belleville, passed away at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2022, at her home. Born May 28, 1929, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Walter J. and Evelyn (LeMay) King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: husband, Lyman L. Libby, March 12, 2010; grandson, Edward V. Winner II; and sister, JoAnn (King) Carter. Jacqueline is survived by: daughter, Vickie L. Winner and husband, Edward, of Millmont; grandchildren, Danielle L. Koontz and...

Marlyn G. Solt, 71, of Mifflintown, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born June 7, 1950, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Jesse James Wileman and Freda K. (Rowles) Bargo, who survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by; a stepfather, Philip Bargo; sisters-in-law, Betty Wileman, and Connie Wileman; and a brother-in-law, Robert Freeman. In addition to her mother, she is survived by; her husband, Ray Jackson Solt, of...

John M. Markley, 79, of Lewistown, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at William Penn Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Born January 11, 1943, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late John H. and Charlotte E. (Walker) Markley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; two infant brothers, and a brother, Paul R. Markley. He is survived by; his wife, Joanne E. (Logan) Markley, of Lewistown; children, Chrissie Longacre, of Reedsville, Ronald Dine, of Indiana, Pa., and...

Michael T. Wagner, 63, of Granville, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at his home. Born Jan. 16, 1959, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Paul and Melanie (Smithers) Wagner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Matt Wagner. Michael is survived by his wife, Deirdre (Shehan) Wagner, and son, Hank Wagner, of Lewistown. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Woodlawn, 200 North Main Street,...

Richard Paul Miller, 88, of Lewistown, went to be with Jesus at 7:25 a.m., Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Valley View Haven, Belleville. Born April 24, 1934, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late David H. and Bertha M. (Kauffman) Miller.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Miller, and sisters, Zelda Cramer and Doris Bratton. Surviving are: the love of his life and wife of 66 years, Shirley Ann (Hutchinson) Miller; children, Kimbra Napier and...