All Obituaries

Charles J. Howell Jr., 68, of Lewistown, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born August 30, 1952, in Selma, Alabama, he was a son of the late Charles J. Howell Sr. and Sarah (Cox) Howell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; a daughter, Sarah Dressler; grandson, Tanner Howell; and siblings, Jenny McKey, Myrt Tucker, William Howell, and Daniel Howell. He is survived by; wife, Gloria Ann (Hartman) Howell, of Lewistown, whom he...

William F. Lodanosky, 82, of Lewistown, passed away at his home on January 11, 2021.  The second of four sons, he was born on October 14, 1938, to Joseph and Frances Lodanosky, of Mahanoy City, Pa. Raised in Mahanoy City, Bill graduated from Mahanoy City High School in 1956.  He took great pride in the fact that he had attended all eleven class reunions. In high school, Bill was a member of the Navy Reserve, then from 1956 to 1958, he served in the U.S. Navy on the USS...

Patsy Lee (Knepp) Simonetti, 92, of Ruth Ridge Drive, Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home and went to be with her Lord on January 15, 2021.  Born January 9, 1929, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Luther O. and Harriet (Lenhart) Knepp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Cyril S. Simonetti, and beloved son, Michael S. Simonetti.          Patsy is survived by: her son, Stephen L....

Aaron Bossinger, 35, of Lewistown, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 11:52 p.m., Thursday, January 14, 2021. Born April 18, 1985, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Charles A. Bossinger, Sr., who passed away April 26, 2017, and Kimbra (Wagner) Dodd-Bossinger, who survives. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Allana Lee (Dodd) Hartung and her husband Michael, and his nephews, Chase and Lucas, whom he adored.  He is also survived by his maternal...

Born in Nesquehoning, PA, December 15, 1922, he was the son of Martin and Anna Bajzik Check.  He is survived by his wife, Audrey Ruble Check, with whom he celebrated 71 wonderful years together on June 25, 2020.   In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Dr. William A. Check, his wife, Sheryl, and grandson, Adam, of Great Falls, VA, and Brian D. Check, of Schwenksville, PA, along with a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son Robert B....

Darlene E. Lauver, 76, of Lewistown, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021, at her home. Born Sept. 14, 1944, in McVeytown, she was a daughter of the late Vaughn and Clara (Shipe) Shipe.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lauver, and siblings, Vaughn Shipe, Dawn Fultz and John Shipe.          Darlene is survived by: her daughter, Tandi Lauver and companion, Carl Briggs, of Lewistown; grandchildren,...

Leonard J. Socoski, 70, of Lewistown, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born on June 12, 1950, in Philipsburg, he was a son of the late Paul Socoski Sr., and Evelyn (John) Socoski, who survives. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by; wife, Bonita Socoski, who passed on Jan. 15, 2018; and two infant siblings. In addition to his mother, he is survived by; children, Albert Miller Jr., of North Carolina and Betty Jo Miller and husband,...

Gregory L. Stever, 62, of Lewistown, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 15, 2021. Born on March 20, 1958, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Norman Stever and Sandra (Williamson) (Stever) Greenland, who survives. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by; first wife, Wendy Jo Stever; sister, Ivy Jean Chilcote; numerous other relatives. In addition to his mother, he is survived by; wife, Rebecca Stever, whom he married on September 13, 2008; children, Eric...

Sara M. Boreman, 70, of Lewistown, passed away at 12:10 p.m., Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.    Born Jan. 30, 1950, in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Singley) Richie.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Boreman.  Sara is survived by: daughters, Cheryl Semere, of Ga., Tina Nace and companion, Jack Miller, of McClure, and Carrie Marker and husband, Robert, of Fla.;...

Michael E. Fye, 65, of Lewistown, passed away January 10, 2021, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born May 16, 1955, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late John E. Fye Sr. and Nellie D. (McMillin) Fye. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; a brother, John E. Fye Jr.; and a sister, Sylvia Etters. He is survived by; a grandchild, Campbell Miller; siblings, Robert W. Fye Sr., of Lewistown, Shirley L. Cooper and husband, Leroy Sr., of Pine Grove, Norma J. Fye and James...