All Obituaries

Norman R. ‘Bud’ Harpster, 98, of Zephyrhills, Florida, with a summer home in Lewistown, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Sacred Heart Senior Living in Center Valley, PA. Born on June 19, 1924, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Willard C. and Beulah (White) Harpster.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (Weaver) Harpster, whom he married on October 21, 1950, and a brother, Wilson Harpster.  Bud is...

Virginia H. Shannon, 83, formerly of Milroy, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at Brookline Manor, Mifflintown. Born March 14, 1939, in Milroy, she was a daughter of the late William L. Treaster Sr. and Sylvia (Hubler) Treaster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by; her husband, James Shannon; and siblings, Mary Nearhood, Paul Treaster, James Treaster, Charles Treaster, Shirley Richard, and Elma Lee; half-brother, Merl Hubler; half-sister, Gertie Dull. She is...

Robert “Bob” Bruce Bonson, 74, of Reedsville, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, following a brief stay at Valley View Haven, Belleville. Born Oct. 14, 1947, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Emory and Mary (Wagner) Bonson.  He was also preceded in death by his older brother, Benjamin Bonson. Bob is survived by: his companion, Karen Hambright, of Burnham; children, Marihelen Hower, of Myrtle Beach, Melanie Calender and husband, Chris,...

Paul Simonetti, 100, of Lewistown, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born February 3, 1922, in Burnham, he was a son of the late Anthony and Emanuella (Villano) Simonetti and his late stepmother Caterina (Batista) Simonetti. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie (Faust) Simonetti; son, Paul Simonetti Jr.; a granddaughter; six brothers; and seven sisters. He is survived by; children, Mary Kay Harper and the late...

Laura Marie Havice, 46, was taken from us too soon on June 21, 2022, in Jacksonville, Florida. Born on January 13, 1976, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of Timothy I. Havice, of Lewistown and Faye C. Havice, of Reedsville. In addition to her parents, she is survived by; her husband, Joel Vigen, of Jacksonville, FL.; her brother, Matthew F. Havice and wife, Amanda, of Atlanta, Georgia; and her twin niece and nephew, Ansley, and Jackson, whom she adored, all from Decatur, GA.; loving...

Robert H. Kauffman, 89, of Lewistown, passed away at 2:06 a.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born May 13, 1933, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Walter “Mickey” Kauffman and Edith (Wagner) Elsesser, and stepson of the late Glen Elsesser. In addition to his parents and stepfather, he was preceded in death by brothers, Ron and Bill Kauffman, and a sister, Jeannine Kauffman, in infancy. Robert is survived by: wife, Shirley (Lynch)...

Twila Mae Morgan, 80, of Lewistown, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at UPMC Medical Center in Altoona. Born July 22, 1942, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert and Margaret (Groce) Shirey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David L. Morgan who passed in Dec. 1980, and a sister, Virginia Pollock. She is survived by: daughters, Cassandra Spickler and husband, Douglas, of McVeytown, Kimbra Longwell and husband, William, of...

Colleen D. Collins, 97, of Belleville, passed away Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at Celebration Villa of Reedsville. Born Oct. 5, 1924, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Charles C. and Catherine L. (Cutler) Kearns. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: husband, Walter D. Collins; sister, Shirley J. Kearns; and daughter-in-law, Esther Collins. Colleen is survived by: son, Scot K. Collins, of Lewistown, granddaughters, Holly Dalby and husband, Erin, of Chesapeake,...

Karl Michael “Head” Picketts, 75, of Burnham, passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, at his home. Born June 6, 1947, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Fred Sr. and Mary (Brittain) Picketts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Picketts Jr. Karl is survived by: four children, Michael Horning, of Burnham, Jodi Little, of Dillsburg, Matt Horning, of Reedsville, and Anthony “Tony” Noland Sr. and wife, Carol Ann, of Mifflintown;...

Beverly A. Boozel, passed away after a courageous battle with lung cancer on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born Jan. 22, 1948, in Mapleton Depot, she was a daughter of the late James and Gladys (Witters) Beatty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by; her siblings, Fred Beatty, William Beatty, Dorothy Branthafer, and Jane Gibson. She is survived by; daughters, Tambra Dell, of Pittston and Hygenica Boozel, of Coplay; grandchildren, Branthon...