All Obituaries

Patricia Ann Hackenburg, 67, of McClure, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home. Patricia was born on August 7, 1958, in Lewistown. She was the daughter of Betty M. (Druckemiller) Ritter. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Burton E. Ritter. Patricia is survived by her mother, Betty M. Ritter; her daughters, Brandi Yohn and husband Bob, and Tanisha Jo Murphy and husband Mike, both residing in Lewistown. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Bradyn Robert Yohn and ...

Diane M. Baumgardner, 68, of Yeagertown, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born June 26, 1957, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Rose (Hubler) Baumgardner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Baumgardner. She is survived by her son, Justin Wray, of NY; grandchildren, Taylor and Hadlee Wray; brother, Donald Baumgardner and wife, Jeane, of Alabama. Diane was a 1975 high school graduate. She ...

Charles B. Matthews, 91, of McVeytown, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his home. Born April 15, 1934, in Honeygrove, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Dorothy (Boone) Matthews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, John E. Matthews, Shirley Hoover, Melvin Matthews, Donna Peck; grandchildren, Dennis Jack Flasher, Tara Beth Matthews; nephew, Kenneth Matthews; and a brother-in-law, Howard Hoover; sons-in-law, Dennis J. Flasher and Dennis ...

Doris Ann Stout, 80, of Lewistown, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center. Born August 24, 1945, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late E. Maurice Shunkweiler and Mary (Shilling) Reigle. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, her son Mark Stout, and several siblings. Though she experienced great loss, she remained a steady and loving presence for those who survived her. She is survived by her children, Christine Hall, of McClure, Michael Stout and ...

David M. Warner III, 37, of Mifflintown, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at his home. Born May 4, 1988, in Lewistown, he was the son of  David ‘Mike’ Warner Jr. and Mary Jane (Johnson) Warner. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancé, Kirsten Witmer, of Mifflintown; children, Teygan R. Warner, of East Waterford and Darlene J. Warner, of Mifflintown; sister, Michelle McCahren, of Lewistown; nieces and nephews, Kylee McCahren and companion, ...

Bertha K. Snyder, 98, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Reading Hospital. Born on September 10, 1927, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Raymond M. and Anna Mae (Bedlyon) Kohler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glen J. Snyder, whom she married Feb. 8, 1974; siblings, Pauline Walters, June Vaughn, Carmen  Beers, George Kohler, Kenneth, Arthur, and Bernard Kohler; son-in-law, Thomas Murphy. Bertha was the last of her ...

Dora Luella Vega, 94, of Lewistown, peacefully passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born August 23, 1931, in Alfarata, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Edna S. (Henry) Fye. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alberto Vega; an infant sister; siblings, John Elsworth Fye, Berton Fye, Bertha Lash, Charles Fye, Marion Fye, Leroy Fye, Ruthie Fye, Gary Lee Fye; sons-in-law, Jeffrey Krepps, Darryl Adams, Robert ...

Betty Jane Earnest, 72, of Lewistown, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at her home. Born November 1, 1953, in La Chapelle Saint-Mesmin, Centre France, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Francoise M. (Chansand) Keefer. She is survived by her children, Melinda Earnest, of Lewistown, Bonnie Earnest and fiancé, Scott Criswell, of Lewistown, Shawn Earnest and wife, Robin, of Burnham, Stephanie Earnest and husband, Eric Carlson, of Lewistown; grandchildren, Curtis, ...

With a heart that loved Jesus and others deeply, Judith “Judi” Marie Demskie Bubb, 79, passed away after an extended illness on March 13, 2026 at her home in Reedsville.  Born on February 23, 1947 and born again in Christ on August 15, 1976, Judi was the daughter of Helen Burkholder Hunt and stepfather Melvin R. Hunt. Judi is preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, as well as her brother, Neal Demskie and brother-in-law Charles “Bob” Mowery.  In ...

Brett Allen Johns, 59, of Lewistown, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at his home. Brett was born on November 30, 1966, in Lewistown. He was the son of the late Gary Lee Johns and Shirley P. (Hower) Johns and husband, Donald Laub who survives him. Along with his mother, Brett is survived by a son, Cody Johns and wife, Samantha, of Lewistown, and daughter, Hunter Johns, of Port Royal. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Carter Johns, Blake Aumiller, and Wyatt Johns. Brett is ...