All Obituaries

Charles J. Howell Jr., 68, of Lewistown, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born August 30, 1952, in Selma, Alabama, he was a son of the late Charles J. Howell Sr. and Sarah (Cox) Howell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; a daughter, Sarah Dressler; grandson, Tanner Howell; and siblings, Jenny McKey, Myrt Tucker, William Howell, and Daniel Howell. He is survived by; wife, Gloria Ann (Hartman) Howell, of Lewistown, whom he...

William F. Lodanosky, 82, of Lewistown, passed away at his home on January 11, 2021.  The second of four sons, he was born on October 14, 1938, to Joseph and Frances Lodanosky, of Mahanoy City, Pa. Raised in Mahanoy City, Bill graduated from Mahanoy City High School in 1956.  He took great pride in the fact that he had attended all eleven class reunions. In high school, Bill was a member of the Navy Reserve, then from 1956 to 1958, he served in the U.S. Navy on the USS...

Ronald N. ‘Lenny’ Moore, 80, of Reedsville, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, at his home with family by his side. He was the husband of Judy (Treaster) Moore with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage on June 3, 2020. Lenny was born June 15, 1940, in Yeagertown to Arvad B. and Lorena E. (Norris) Moore. He was a 1959 graduate of Chief Logan High School.  Following graduation, Lenny served in the Army and was a member of Co. “B” 491st Combat...

Doris Annabelle Spigelmyer, 87, of Lewistown, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Her love of family and firm belief in God allowed her a peaceful passage while in the caring arms of the angels who work at Ohesson Manor. Born March 11, 1933, in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Dorthea Nonemaker Barrett and Chester W. Long. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, John Bruce Barrret and stepbrothers, James A. Barrett, Kenneth L. Barrett and...

Patsy Lee (Knepp) Simonetti, 92, of Ruth Ridge Drive, Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home and went to be with her Lord on January 15, 2021.  Born January 9, 1929, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Luther O. and Harriet (Lenhart) Knepp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Cyril S. Simonetti, and beloved son, Michael S. Simonetti.          Patsy is survived by: her son, Stephen L....

Aaron Bossinger, 35, of Lewistown, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 11:52 p.m., Thursday, January 14, 2021. Born April 18, 1985, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Charles A. Bossinger, Sr., who passed away April 26, 2017, and Kimbra (Wagner) Dodd-Bossinger, who survives. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Allana Lee (Dodd) Hartung and her husband Michael, and his nephews, Chase and Lucas, whom he adored.  He is also survived by his maternal...

The heavenly band gained a new trumpet/cornet/flugelhorn player, James S. Ressler, 87, of Reedsville on January 23, 2021, after a 6-month battle with cancer.                 Born May 29, 1933, in Lebanon, PA, he was the son of Samuel F. and Margaret Hollinger Ressler. On November 30, 1985, he married his surviving wife, Nancy Mowrer Ressler. They were able to have 35 wonderful years...

Born in Nesquehoning, PA, December 15, 1922, he was the son of Martin and Anna Bajzik Check.  He is survived by his wife, Audrey Ruble Check, with whom he celebrated 71 wonderful years together on June 25, 2020.   In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Dr. William A. Check, his wife, Sheryl, and grandson, Adam, of Great Falls, VA, and Brian D. Check, of Schwenksville, PA, along with a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son Robert B....

Darlene E. Lauver, 76, of Lewistown, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021, at her home. Born Sept. 14, 1944, in McVeytown, she was a daughter of the late Vaughn and Clara (Shipe) Shipe.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lauver, and siblings, Vaughn Shipe, Dawn Fultz and John Shipe.          Darlene is survived by: her daughter, Tandi Lauver and companion, Carl Briggs, of Lewistown; grandchildren,...

Shelby J. Rhodes, 83, of Reedsville, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born October 9, 1937, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Audrey (Lyter) Peters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by; a brother, Marvin Peters. She is survived by; husband, Lester R. Rhodes; daughters, Debra Rimmey and husband, Barry, of Kansas and Linda K. Rhodes, of Milroy; two grandchildren, Dustin Rimmey and wife, Emily, of Kansas,...