All Obituaries

James “Jim” Anthony Dalton, 65, of Reedsville, passed away at 4:43 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born May 12, 1957, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late James R. Dalton, and Angela T. (Mancino) Dalton, of Lewistown, who survives. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Andrew M. Dalton. In addition to his mother, James is survived by:  his wife, Ronde J. (McKinnon) Dalton; four brothers, Stephen P. Dalton and...

Robert C. Packer, 60, of Lewistown, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, after a long battle of heart disease. Born July 27, 1962, in Batavia, New York, he was a son of the late Chester Packer Sr., and Suzann (Vandorn) Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Roxanne Hess. He is survived by; his wife, Emily S. (Sowers) Packer, whom he married on July 5, 1983; two children, Jeremy Packer, of New Cumberland, and Lakeisha Packer, of Mechanicsburg; siblings,...

Alice Elizabeth Harpster, 66, of Lewistown, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born Nov. 26, 1955, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Bernice (Pecht) Peck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Helen J. Peck. Alice is survived by: children, Tabatha Vega and Jeremiah and Jonathan Harpster, all of Lewistown; seven grandchildren, Caleb and Xavier Vega, Michaela Hower, Dannyelle Gearin, Ashton Vega, and...

Donald L. Durst, 84, of Lewistown, passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at Greenwood Center. He was the last of his immediate family and is survived by his extended family.  Per Donald’s wishes, no services will be held. Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Woodlawn, Lewistown, is in charge of arrangements.

Charlotte Elaine Weller, 75, of Lewistown, passed away at 7:51 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born Aug. 27, 1947, in Shamokin, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Charlotte (Heim) Snyder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Branden L. Weller, Sept. 29, 2022. Charlotte is survived by: daughter, Sherri Janaski and companion, Gary Paul, of Lewistown; grandchildren, Jayden and Winter Weller, of Lewistown; and four sisters,...

Josephine M. Kurtz, 89, of Lewistown, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Brookline Manor in Mifflintown. Born October 2, 1933, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late John C. and Jennie M. (Snook) Kurtz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her brothers, Tyrus V. Kurtz, John E. Kurtz, Blake E. Kurtz, and Donald S. Kurtz. Josephine was the last of her immediate family. She attended Lewistown C.M.A. Church. In her younger years, she worked at Empire...

Maynard D. Dietz, 83, of Burnham, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Locust Grove Retirement Village, in Mifflin. Born November 12, 1938, in Ickesburg, he was a son of the late Earl Dietz and Anna (Clouse) Fidler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Bender. He is survived by; his wife, Sandra R. (Myers) Dietz, whom he married on Nov. 23, 1960; sons, Carl Dietz and wife, Rose, of Lewistown, Jeffrey Dietz and wife, Shelby, of Mifflintown, and...

Carol Ann Stacey, 78, of Milroy, passed away November 11, 2022, at her home. Born on July 26, 1944, in Altoona, she was a daughter of the late Harvey Lupold and Marie E. (Smithmyre) Lupold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by; her husband, Ronald Stacey; and siblings, Jim Lupold and Nancy Lindemer. She is survived by; children, Ron Stacey and wife, Elizabeth, of Harrisburg, Jim Stacey and wife, Lori of Virginia, Nancy Bush and fiancé, Brad Haugh, of Milroy;...

Scot T. Sechler, 49, of Lewistown, passed away at 8:11 a.m., Friday, November 4, 2022, at his home. Born Oct. 4, 1973, in Lewistown, he was a son of Thomas and Beverly (Taylor) Sechler, of Reedsville, who survive. In addition to his parents, Scot is survived by: wife, Tamara (Scott) Sechler; their three children, Malik Scot, Kiana Rose, and Josiah Taylor Sechler, all of Lewistown; a brother, Craig Sechler and wife, Christa, of Warriors Mark; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and...

Virginia “Jenny” Lee Hook, 64, of Lewistown, passed away at 4:35 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Brookline Manor, Mifflintown. Born Nov. 16, 1957, in Wilmington, Del., she was a daughter of the late George B. Jr. and Ida Mae (Sellers) Hook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Wesley “Andy” Hook, and a great-niece, Emmalynn Hook. Virginia is survived by: children, Heather (Spigelmyer) Thomas and husband, William, of Lewistown,...