All Obituaries

Nancy Maiden Shively, 89, formerly of Reedsville, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Valley View Haven in Belleville, Pennsylvania. Born April 16, 1931, in Akron, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Helen M. (Klamfoth) Maiden. She was preceded in death by: husband, George R. Shively in 2011; a son, Walter A. Shively in 1994; two sisters, Marilyn Minkler and Eleanor Spear; and a brother, Henry Maiden Jr. She is survived by: four daughters, Lorraine D. Sola-Archibeque and...

Emory R. "Dick" Grassmyer, 80, of Milroy, passed away at 2:58 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born Jan. 29, 1940, in Barrville, he was a son of the late William C. and Pearl May Grassmyer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Grassmyer. Emory is survived by: wife, Carole (Headings) Grassmyer, whom he married Feb. 27, 1962; daughter, Carolyn Grassmyer, of Milroy; grandchildren, Barbara Treaster, and Steven...

Clarence Earl "Buzz" Dupert Sr., 78, of Lewistown, died at 4:28 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born Aug. 15, 1942, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Edward and Helen (Packard) Dupert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife, Sharon (Riley) Dupert, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage at the time of her passing in 2015; a son, Clarence E. Dupert Jr., in 2016; brother, Gary Dupert, in 1988; and a...

Evelyn F. Scyoc, 73, of Lewistown, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born March 23, 1947, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late James D. and Ida M. (Specht) Hammill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Wesley Hammill, James Hammill Jr., June Shively, Linda Groce, and infant sisters, Florence and Dorothy Hammill. Evelyn is survived by: her husband, Richard E. Scyoc Sr.; children, Jonathan E. Hammill and...

Robert Elwood Crotsley Sr., 67, of Iowa, formerly of Lewistown, passed away, Friday, Aug. 11, 2020. Born Dec. 11, 1952, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Elwood and Frieda (Whitsel) Crotsley. He is survived by: sons, Robert Elwood Crotsley Jr. and wife, Buffy, and Charles William Crotsley III and wife, Angela, both of Lewistown; two granddaughters, Alicia Crotsley and Clarissa Crotsley; five great-grandchildren, Blake West, Sophia West, Farrah Dalton, Elizabeth Dalton and Vivian Guyer;...

Melinda M. Lynch, 57, of Milroy, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020, at her home. Born Jan. 7, 1963, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of Leona (Crisswell) Marker, of Lewistown. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Leon T. Crisswell and Vivan Crisswell-Johns, whom she dearly loved. In addition to her mother, Melinda is survived by: sons, Donald "Donnie" Lynch Jr., of Lewistown, and Jared M. Lynch and wife, Stephanie, of Lewistown; six grandchildren, Cain Lynch, Parker...

Todd Lee Morningstar, 53, of Lewistown, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020, from health complications at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born January 11, 1967, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Norman and Delores (Metz) Morningstar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: two brothers, Bradley, and Gordon Morningstar. He is survived by: a brother, Kevin B. Morningstar and wife, Candi, of Lewistown; four nieces, Brooke, Samantha, Jade and Miranda; and a nephew,...

Betty J. Baxter, 92, of Burnham, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born October 12, 1927, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Mary R. (Moore) Schucht. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Merle R. Baxter, who passed in August 2004; and sisters, Phyllis Stevenson, Donna Wagner, and Peggy Schucht. She is survived by: children, Kenneth A. Baxter and wife, Elaine, of Lewistown, Sue E. Fluke...

Robert M. “Mike” “O-My” Burkholder Sr.,69, of Yeagertown, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday evening, September 2, 2020. Born March 14, 1951, in Rockaway, New York, he was a son of the late Robert D. and Elizabeth (Cone) Burkholder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: a sister, Catherine W. Snyder; and 1st wife, Deborah (Pearce) Burkholder. He is survived by: two sons, Robert M. Burkholder Jr., of Yeagertown, and Billy Burkholder, of...

Lori Ann Legradi, 63, of McClure, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born November 5, 1956, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Charles B. and Shirley L. (Searer) Reigle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: a niece, Leslie A. Yohn. She is survived by: husband, Michael J. Legradi, of McClure; a son, Nathan Legradi and wife, Ashley, of Burnham; grandchildren, Seiler and Jace; sister, Dana M. Goss and...