All Obituaries

  Earl R. ‘Dick’ Gentzel, Sr., 90, of Milroy, passed away Friday afternoon, March 27, 2020, at the Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.  Born April 9, 1929 in Naginey, he was a son of the late Orrice C. and Rebecca Jane (Shirk) Gentzel.  His wife, Dorothy A. (Fultz) Gentzel preceded him in death on March 16, 2011.  Surviving are: children, Earl R. Gentzel, Jr. of Somerset, Lucinda Close and husband Daniel K. of Milroy, David C. Gentzel and wife Susie of Yeagertown,...

  Elwood M. ‘Ed’ Stuter, Jr., 77, of Reedsville, was taken by the Lord, Friday afternoon, March 27, 2020, at Ohesson Manor, Lewistown.  Born May 14, 1942 in Belleville, he was a son of the late Elwood M. Stuter, Sr. and Faye (Lantz) Stuter.  Surviving are two brothers, William Stuter and wife Connie of Reedsville, Ronald Stuter and wife Lona of Burnham.  Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Judith Faye...

  Donna D. Pandel, 57, of Parcheytown Road, Lewistown, passed away Sunday evening, March 22, 2020, at her home.  Born Oct. 7, 1962 in Lewistown, she was a daughter of Donna Ann (Gregg) Spickler of Lewistown, and the late Ray N. Spickler.  Her husband, Rodger E. Pandel, whom she married June 23, 1984, survives.  Also surviving are: a son, Stefen E. Pandel and wife Alyse of Lewistown; sisters, Sue Foltz and Deb Havice both of Lewistown; grandchildren, Ansley and Teagan; and...

  Joyce A. Hostetler, 89, of Lewistown and formerly of Woolen Mill Road, Reedsville, passed away Tuesday evening, Feb. 25, 2020, at the Geisinger Lewistown Hospital.  Born Nov. 17, 1930 in Belleville, she was a daughter of the late Harry F. and Evelyn E. (Moyle) Stuter.  Her husband, David Y. Hostetler, preceded her in death, May 10, 2018.  Surviving are children, Robert Hostetler and wife Janet of Reedsville, Jane Prye and husband Marlin, James Hostetler and wife Kathy...

  James H. Kaufman, 81, of Milroy, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 5, 2020, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  Born May 21, 1938 in Ferguson Valley, he was a son of the late William R. and Esther Grace (Yetter) Kaufman.  His wife, Susan Anne (Frankhouser) Kaufman, whom he married April 24, 1969 in Winchester, Va., survives.  Also surviving are: children, Michael Brett Kaufman of Milroy, Beth Ann Crosby of Wilton Manor, Fla., Timothy Scott Kaufman of Milroy,...

  Shirley Mae Hook, 89, of New Lancaster Valley Road, Milroy, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 26, 2020, at the Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.  Born Oct. 7, 1930 in Belltown, she was a daughter of the late James Carl Wray, Sr. and Phronie Mae (Paul) Wray.  Her husband, Merle E. Hook, whom she married May 13, 1950, preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 2018.  Surviving are: children, Carmen D. Dashem of Reedsville, Patricia M. Fultz and husband Kenneth L. of McClure; a sister,...

  Shirley Rose Bulick, 84, of Yeagertown, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 25, 2020, at her residence.  Born Jan. 27, 1935 in Belleville, she was a daughter of the late Enos and Charlotte Rose (Lantz) Kauffman.  Her husband, Ronald Eugene Bulick, preceded her in death on March 14, 1996.  Surviving are: children, Rhonda J. Bulick of Yeagertown, Randy S. Bulick and wife Patricia A. (Yoder) of Belleville, Karen L. Heskith and husband Brian of Yeagertown, Trudi L. Gearhart...

William G. Hardison, 80, of Reedsville peacefully entered Heaven on Friday, Jan. 24, surrounded by his loving family. Born Feb. 19, 1939, in Montgomery, AL, he was the son of the late Clayton H. and Mae (Winter) Hardison.  He is survived by his wife, Nancy W. Hardison; daughters, Wendy Hardison of Reedsville and Monica Soccio (Richard) of Newville; two grandchildren, R. Mitchell and Nancy Soccio; a brother, John H. Hardison of Frederick, MD; and a sister, Elizabeth L. Hardison of...

  Wilson A. ‘June’ Goss, Jr., 79, of Reedsville, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 18, 2020, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, E.R.  Born Feb. 9, 1940, in Milroy, he was a son of the late Wilson A. Goss, Sr. and Beatrice Grace (Yetter) Goss.  His wife, Nancy L. (Buchanan) Goss, whom he married July 13, 1960, survives.  Also surviving are: children, Sonieta Harrop and husband Ernest, Paula Goss, Charlene Wagner and husband Alan, Loraine Goss, Denise Kenawell...

  Paul E. Boyer, 78, of Milroy, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 16, 2020, at Brookline Manor, Mifflintown.  Born August 31, 1941, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Roy Swartzell Boyer, Jr. and Elsie M. (Krepps) Boyer.  He is survived by: brothers, Gene Harold Boyer and wife Melodye of Shoemakersville, Robert Keith Boyer and wife Sharon of New Smyrna, Florida, Glen Roy Boyer and wife Carol of Milroy; and a good friend, Beulah O’Donnell of Milroy.  He was...