All Obituaries

The world lost a good man at 6:29 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, when Wesley Mountz died peacefully at his home. He was born in Harrisburg on Sept. 19, 1939, and he later moved to Lewistown when he was 10-years-old with his family, including his sister, Darlene Fultz, and his brother, Tom Mountz, who survive him. He was married to his best friend, Diane, for nearly 61 years. Together, they raised a family of three daughters, Cynthia, Tanya and Lori, and two sons, Kenneth and Dustin....

Eric M. Price, 58, of Matawana, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, at his home. Born Nov. 7, 1959, he was a son to the late Melvin E. “Pete” Price Sr. and Joanne (Feather) Price. He is survived by: wife, Connie J. (Royer) Price, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage; daughter, Erica L. Sieber and husband, Nathan, of Harrisburg; two grandchildren, Gabriel and Emmery Sieber; siblings, Mona Jasper and husband, Lyle, of Lewistown, Leslie Kohler and husband,...

Carolyn L. White, 80, of Lewistown, passed away Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at her home. Born March 12, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Norman H. and Lucinda (Myers) Chesney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, William M. White Sr., who passed in October of 1995; and brothers, Herb Edmiston, Robert Chesney and Barry Chesney. She is survived by: children, Kimbra L. Lundberg, and husband, William, of New Bloomfield, Kambra L. White, of Lewistown, Tammy...

William R. "Bill" Lepley, 87, of Lewistown, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at Ohesson Manor. Born July 19, 1931, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Albert L. and Verna (Smith) Lepley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline E. (McClure) Lepley. He is survived by: children, Joan L. Lepley, of Lewistown, Patricia L. Woodling, of Beaver Spring, Richard L. "Rick" Lepley and wife, Dylyn, of Lewistown, Karen L. Glick and...

Helen R. Austin, 77, of McAlisterville, passed away at 8:02 p.m., Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born Feb. 8, 1941, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Bertha (Rothrock) Bowersox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, James M. Austin; and three brothers, Harry, George and Robert Bowersox. Helen is survived by: children, Jeffrey L. Austin and fiancee, Mariam Dippery, and Lisa A. Bergenstock and...

The Lord answered her prayers on Sept. 7, 2018. Shirley A. Aurand, 91, of Valley View, formerly of Alfarata, went to be with her Lord. Born Feb. 1, 1927, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late S. Creighton and Gertrude Mae (Wakefield) Wyland. She is survived by: her husband, Marlin G. Aurand, whom she married Sept. 2, 1950, as of Sept. 2, 2018, they enjoyed 68 years of marriage; a cousin; a sister-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews, who she truly appreciated. She graduated...

“For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep”, 1 Thes. 4:14. Carl Daniel Harpster, 63, fell asleep in the Lord at 8:50 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. He was a son of Vera M. (Brackbill) Harpster and the late James C. Harpster. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by an unborn child and two unborn grandchildren. He is survived by his mother, Vera and his wife, Cindy Zeigler...

Foster L. Hockenberry, 75, of Lewistown, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 10, 2018, 4:08 p.m., at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born August 7, 1943, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late John B. Hockenberry and Anne E. (Arentz) Hockenberry Mackneer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife, Esther (Michael) Hockenberry; a brother, John Hockenberry; and sisters, Charlotte Amey and Nicole Mackneer. Foster is survived by: a sister, Carol...

Walter “Carl” Miller, 65, of Lewistown, passed away, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Ohesson Manor. He was a son of the late Calvin E. “Ed” Miller Sr. and Marie C. (Adams) Miller. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a twin brother, Calvin “Ed” Miller Jr. Born June 15, 1953, in Lewistown, Walter is survived by: wife, Alice L. (Romig) Miller, whom he married in October of 1985; children, Frances Horne and...