All Obituaries

  Barry L. Narehood, 72, of Reedsville, passed away Tuesday evening, Mar. 2, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  Born Oct. 1, 1948 in the Lewistown Hospital, he was a son of the late Charles R. and Virginia R. (McLucas) Narehood.  His wife, Mary M. (Treaster) Narehood, preceded him in death on June 19, 2014.  Surviving is: a sister Beverly G. Pannebaker and husband Robert A. of Port Royal; and a number of nephews and nieces.   He was a 1968 graduate of...

  Shelby J. Stimely, 76, formerly of Reedsville, passed away Friday afternoon, Feb. 26, 2021, at William Penn Healthcare, Lewistown.  Born May 13, 1944 in Reedsville, she was a daughter of the late Frank Rheam, Sr. and Frances A. (Narehood) Rheam.  Her husband, Richard Park Stimely, preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 1990.  Surviving are: two sons, Brian R. Stimely and wife Mary of Burnham, Bradley A. Stimely and wife Leslie of McVeytown; two sisters, Frances T. Rheam of...

  Mildred E. Spangler, 90, of Reedsville, passed on to her eternal reward, Feb. 20, 2021, surrounded by her family, honoring her wishes to die at home. Her one last wish was to celebrate her life, not mourn her death.  Born Sept. 13, 1930 in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Arthur W. and Esther M. (Montgomery) Stroup.  She married her husband, James A. Spangler, November 18, 1955, and they just celebrated their 65th anniversary.  Also surviving are: children,...

  Peggy A. Knepper, 76, of Lewistown, passed away, Wednesday morning, Feb. 17, 2021, at her home.  Born April 25, 1944 in Belleville, she was a daughter of the late Elmer D. and Winifred B. (Wilson) Yoder.  Her husband, William L. Knepper, who she married Dec. 4, 1960, survives.  Also surviving are: a daughter, Pamela Droll and husband R. Mark of Girard; sisters, Patricia Bishop of Lewistown, Susan Daubert of Burnham; grandchildren, Nathan Droll, Jessica Zuch, Nicholas...

  Ronald G. Bonson,77, of New Lancaster Valley Road, Milroy, passed away, Monday morning, Feb. 15, 2021, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.  Born September 15, 1943 in Burnham, he was a son of the late Henry G. and Ethel M. (Pennepacker) Bonson.  His wife, of 54 years, Karen E. (Setzler) Bonson, and his beloved dog, Peggy Sue, survive.  Also surviving are: children, Ronald W. Bonson and wife Jean of Lewistown, Don Bonson and wife Diana of Beaver Springs, Glen...

  Mildred L. Phillips, 86, of Milroy, passed away, Thursday afternoon, Feb. 11, 2021, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.  Born March 19, 1934 in Milroy, she was a daughter of the late Samuel W. and Rosie B. (Gilbert) Himes.  Surviving are: children, Brenda Callahan of Lewistown, Susan Briggs and husband Gerald of Milroy, Richard W. Phillips, Jr. of Burnham; siblings, Ruth Horn of Mifflintown, Patricia Haines of Reedsville, David E. Himes, John R. Himes, Dennis K. Himes all...

  Scott A. Bishop, Sr., 52, of Reedsville, passed away, Wednesday morning, Feb. 3, 2021, at his residence.  Born June 26, 1968 in Lewistown, he was a son of Albert M. and Sharon L. (Lewis) Bishop of Ulysses, Pa.  His wife, Crystal L. (Kerstetter) Bishop, whom he married May 5, 1990, survives.  Also surviving are: children, Scott A. Bishop, Jr. and wife Nikita, Kelly L. Mayes and husband Nathan all of Reedsville; siblings, Jill Nepper and husband Ron of Burnham, Beth...

  John W. Eckley, 86, of Milroy, passed away, Sunday evening, Jan. 24, 2021, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, due to complications of COVID.  Born July 22, 1934 in Milroy, he was a son of the late Ernest E. and Dorothy E. (Bubb) Eckley.  His wife, Linda Lee (Hoar) Eckley, whom he married Oct. 9, 1954, survives.  Also surviving are: children, John W. Eckley, Jr. and wife Kathy of Milroy, Cindy L. Roycroft of Reedsville; siblings, Lottie E. Stimely of Lewistown, James K....

  Phyllis A. Artley, 80, of Milroy, passed away Sunday evening, Jan. 17, 2021, at Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College.  Born May 22, 1940 in Rauchtown, Pa. she was a daughter of the late George and Helen (Loubach) Fenstamaker.  Her husband, William A. Artley, Sr. preceded her in death on Jan. 14, 2018.  Surviving are: children, James Meixel and wife Diana of Selinsgrove, Kim Meixel and wife Sandy of New Hampshire, Scott Meixel and wife Erin, Penny Reed and husband...

  Jean M. Eckley, 83, of Milroy, passed away, Saturday evening, Jan. 16, 2021, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, due to complications of COVID.  Born Aug. 6, 1937 in Treaster Valley, she was a daughter of the late Lee E. Nale and Margaret L. (Hummel) Nale Seecora.  Her husband, James K. Eckley, whom she married Dec. 23, 1978, survives.  Also surviving are: children, Christina Jo Carolus-Lepley and husband Donald of Lewistown, David Scott Carolus and wife Tracey of Milroy;...