All Obituaries

  Della L. Peeler, 82, formerly of Milroy and Locks Banks, passed away Saturday afternoon, Oct. 12, 2019, at Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont.  Born Sept. 5, 1937 in Hot Springs, Va., she was a daughter of the late Anna Leighton.  Her husband, John R. Peeler, Jr., preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 2006.  Surviving are: children, Randy R. Peeler of Kingston, Tenn., Jeffrey L. Peeler and wife Jana of Utah; grandchildren, Mrs. Jon (Arrynn)  Pure, Shawn R. Peeler, Justin A....

  Charles J. ‘Buckwheat’ Secrest, 84, of Burnham, passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  Born Jan. 9, 1935 in Mt. Union, he was a son of the late Jackson L. and Bessie F. (Arnold) Secrest.  His wife of 63 years, Nancy Hancock Secrest, survives.  Also surviving are: children, Rodney M. Secrest and wife Candace of Bedford, Lori Secrest Artman of Lewistown; siblings, Bonnie M. Wiley of Bakersfield, Ca., Nora M. Winfree...

  Albert D. Griffith, 90, formerly of N. Pine St., Lewistown, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, at his daughter’s residence in Florida.  Born March 30, 1929 in Reedsville, he was a son of the late Virginia Mae Griffith.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine K. (Kistler) Griffith on Feb. 3, 2004.  Surviving are: children, Albert D. Griffith, Jr. of Worthington, KY., James M. Griffith of Avon, OH., and Frances A. Rouzer of Tampa, FL., four grandchildren...

  Josephine M. Setzler, 94, of Lewistown, passed away Friday evening, Sept. 27, 2019, at William Penn Nursing Home.  Born Dec. 3, 1924, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Harold and Jessie Mae (Maben) Kling.  Surviving are: children, Mrs. Ronald (Karen) Bonson of Milroy, Clair C. Setzler, Jr. and wife Tammy (Bowsman) Setzler of Lewistown, step-sisters, Edith Yocum and Mildred Fortney, three grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and five great great...

  Rodney L. ‘Hammer’ Henry, Jr., 47, of Reedsville, passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 26, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family.  Born Jan. 12, 1972 in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Rodney L. Henry, Sr. and Carol (Brown) Henry of Reedsville, who survives.  Also surviving are: a maternal grandmother, Shirley Brown of Lewistown; children, Colton Schrek of Lewistown, Erin L. Henry of McVeytown, Rodney L. Henry, III, of Reedsville, Lacee Henry, Cassie...

  Amy L. Hoover, age 53, passed away on Sunday September 15th, 2019 at Geisinger Hospital in Danville. She was born February 25th, 1966 in Lewistown Pennsylvania to Harold and Janet (Hettinger) Penepacker. She was a 1984 graduate of Kish high school, and married Larry L. Hoover on May 18th, 1985 at Milroy CMA church. She worked at Watsons Optical as an executive assistant for 28 years.   Amy was loved by all and a great friend to many. She enjoyed going on cruises and traveling to...

Ethel M. Schaaf, 97, of Lewistown, passed away, Wednesday evening, Sept. 11, 2019, at her home.  Born Sept. 24, 1921 in Ennisville, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Jessie (Stewart) Oburn.  Her husband, James H. Schaaf preceded her in death on June 21, 1969.  Surviving are: children, Deborah Ann Kling and husband James of Reedsville, Larry James Schaaf and wife Lila of Vira, Denise Renee Sheaffer and husband David of Lewistown; grandchildren, Letitia Kelly and...

William Gordon Barger, 96, of Lewistown, passed away, Monday afternoon, Sept. 2, 2019, at Valley View Haven, Belleville.  Born March 3, 1923 in Milroy, he was a son of the late William Lloyd and Mary Edith (Herto) Barger.  His wife, Ethel M. ‘Peg’ (Bingaman) Barger preceded him in death on Dec. 8, 2012.  Surviving are: children, Beverly Bishop and husband Michael of Landisburg, Jesse W. Barger of Lewistown, Larry Barger and wife Buni of Duncannon, David L. Barger...

Timothy A. Henry, 60, of Reedsville, passed away, Tuesday evening, Aug. 13, 2019, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  Born April 16, 1959 in Lewistown, he was a son of Burton L. and Alice M (Kauffman) Henry of Reedsville.  His wife, Tina M. (Bousum) Henry, whom he married Oct. 4, 1980, survives.  Also surviving are: children, Timothy A. Henry, Sr. and Teresa Ann Henry both of Reedsville; siblings, Joan M. Kyper of Johnstown, Robert B. Henry and wife Wendy, Gregory L. Henry...

Forrest R. ‘Sonny’ Kerstetter, Jr., 83, of Milroy, passed away Saturday morning, Aug. 10, 2019, at his home.  Born May 16, 1936 in Milroy, he was a son of the late Forrest R. and Claramae (Ranck) Kerstetter.  His wife, Joan M. (Lepley) Kerstetter, whom he married Sept. 11, 1969, survives.  Also surviving are: siblings, Bonnie Dalby of Reedsville, Walter Jim Kerstetter of Sunbury, Duane 'Tip' Kerstetter of Milroy, Mary Secrest of Mt. Union, Lorie Treaster of...