All Obituaries

  Carol A. McNitt, 75, formerly of Reedsville, passed away Sunday afternoon, Oct. 24, 2021, at Valley View Haven, Belleville.  Born May 31, 1946 in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late James R. ‘Bucky’ and Elizabeth M. (Bubb) McNitt.   Surviving are: siblings, Mary E. Hess of Harrisburg, Deborah L. McNitt of Spring Mills, James R. McNitt, Jr. and wife Betty of Reedsville.  She was preceded in death by: a brother, Dennis L. McNitt and a half-brother,...

  Alan W. Baker, Jr., 63, of Spruce Creek, passed away Sunday evening, Oct. 24, 2021, at J. C. Blair Hospital, Huntingdon.  Born July 5, 1958 in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Alan W. Baker, Sr. and Joyce E (Earnest) Baker.   Surviving are: siblings, Lynne D. Baker of Ocilla, GA., Dudley T. Baker and wife Christine of Madison, Alabama, Calvin L. Baker and wife Renee of Byron, GA., Mark D. Baker of Ocilla, GA., and Philip G. Baker of Granville.   He was a...

Betty Swanger, age 92, passed away in her home in Milroy, Pa. on October 16, 2021. Betty was born to Frederick and Erma Flood in Nook, Pa. on September 13, 1929. She was raised on Spruce St., in Lewistown, Pa. along with her three brothers, Richard Charles, Frederick James and George Edgar. Betty met and fell in love with William “Bill” Swanger in 1947 and they were married in1948. Shortly thereafter, Betty became a military wife as Bill began his career in the US Army. Betty...

  Clair P. Lash, Jr., 71, of Milroy, passed away Wednesday, Sept.29, 2021 at his home.  Born July 22, 1950 in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Clair P. Lash, Sr. and Mary M. (Hunter) Lash.  His wife, Suzanne F. (Brown) Lash, preceded him in death on Sept. 24, 1986.   Surviving are: sons, Jeremiah P. Lash and wife Leslie of Mapleton Depot, Timothy P. Lash of Milroy; siblings, Patricia Mary Fultz and husband James of McClure, Grover Cleveland Lash and wife Sally of...

  Harry G. Aurand, 88, of Reedsville, passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021 at William Penn Healthcare, Lewistown.  Born May 31, 1933 in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Harry G. Aurand, Sr. and Ruth L. (Shively) Aurand.  His wife, Donna M. (Smith) Aurand, whom he married Nov. 13, 1955, survives.   Also surviving are: a daughter, Pamela J. Johnson of Lewistown; two granddaughters, Samantha Smith and Jacey Metzgar; four great grandchildren, Skylar Montz, Brooklyn Montz,...

  J. Lanny McCoy, 81, of Milroy, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 21, 2021 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College.  Born Nov. 18, 1939 in Burnham, he was a son of the late James M. and Mary B. (Crissman) McCoy.  His wife, Anita L. (Gahagan) McCoy, preceded him in death on July 11, 2005.  Surviving are: two sons, Christopher L. McCoy and wife Caullie (Wagner) McCoy of Milroy, J. Robert McCoy of Milroy; two step grandchildren, Shannon Marie Segovia, Sydni...

  Shirley J. Aumiller, 90, formerly of Milroy, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 15, 2021, in Carlisle.  Born May 15, 1931 in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Edward M. Snook, Sr. and Hazel M. (Heimbaugh) Snook.  Her husband, Russell E. Aumiller whom she married Dec. 9, 1950, preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 1970.  Surviving is: a sister, Kaye Stipcich of Eastpoint, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Judy...

  Connie R. Himes, 72, of Milroy, passed away Friday afternoon, Sept. 10, 2021, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.  Born Jan. 15, 1949 in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late George E. Havice, Sr. and Evelyn I. (Sweitzer) Havice.  Her husband, John R. Himes, whom she married Sept. 10, 1971, exactly 50 years, survives.  Also surviving are: children, John R. Himes, Jr. and wife Jackie of Belleville, Troy Lynn Tallon of Lewistown, Julia Tallon of Reedsville; siblings,...

Charles E. Shilling, Sr., 77, of Lewistown, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 7, 2021 at his home.  Born Aug. 11, 1944 in Lewistown he was a son of the late Charles E.H. and Agnes Faye (Rowe) Shilling.  His wife, Bessie M. (Wagner) Shilling, whom he married July 17, 1967, survives. Also surviving are: his children Charles E. Shilling, Jr. and wife Tina of Lewistown, Charity Larson and husband Donald of Belleville; siblings, Paul H. Shilling of Gladson, S.C., Karl F. Shilling of...

  William F. Ruble, 77, of Milroy, passed away Sunday evening, Aug. 29, 2021, at his home.  Born Oct. 19, 1943 in Milroy, he was a son of the late Clarence E. and Mary Jane (Kurtz) Ruble.  His wife, Linda S. (Davis) (Hunt) Ruble, whom he married June 30, 1965, survives.  Also surviving are: children, William Todd Ruble and wife Tina of Rock Hill, S.C., Jamie L. Knepp and husband Chris of Reedsville, Nathan L. Ruble of Milroy; six grandchildren, and three great...