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Rev. Wayne Korman Lutz. Born on September 18, 1945. Predeceased by his parents, LaRue and Dorothy Lutz, and brother Richard. Rev. Lutz is survived by his wife, Linda Brown Lutz, and their children, Kimberly Lutz Isenhour (Harrisburg) and Stephanie Lutz Ryan (Macungie) Visit www. heller hoenstine funeralhome.com for the full obituary, service information, and online condolences for the family.

The Rev. Wayne Korman Lutz. Born on September 18, 1945 in a farm home near Bellefonte, PA, he was the youngest of four children of LaRue and Dorothy Kathryn Korman Lutz. A graduate of Bellefonte Area High School in 1963, he continued his education at Penn State (1967), and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (1985) and United States Army Military Chaplains School, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey (1986). Ordained to the Gospel Ministry of The Presbyterian Church USA in 1985, he pastored congregations at Milroy, Burnham, Little Valley and Nottingham for 20 years. He was an active Presbyter serving on the Committee for Ministry in two Presbyteries, Commissioner to the Synod of the Trinity (twice), and...

William L. 'Bill' Sowich, 68, of Reedsville, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born October 27, 1952, in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Lewis 'Sue' and Ruth V. (Orso) Sowich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Suzanne Bartholomew. He is survived by; his wife, Nancy A. (Newman) Sowich, whom he married in 2002; children, Broc Walters, of Lewistown, Audra Mazzante and husband, Michael, of Williamsport, and Adam Sowich, of Williamsport; four grandchildren, Emma Walters, Quentin Mazzante, Camerin Mazzante and Kaylin Mazzante. He was a 1970 graduate of Williamsport High School. Bill earned his business...

Earlene W. Berry, 81, of Burnham, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, at AristaCare at Hearthside, State College. Born on July 3, 1939, in Flint, Mich., she was a daughter of the late Ralph Walters and Agnes M. Walters-Willis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Frederick Willis. She is survived by, children, Iris Langston, of Flint, Mich., Darren Berry, of Lewistown, Maurice Berry and wife, Misty, of Ca., and Ida Robinson, of Florida; three grandchildren, Faith Kiff, Keosha Langston, and Lashonda Pope; and siblings, Iris Walters, of Ca., Lonny Jones, of Ca., Goloatha Willis, of Ca., Carlos Moore, of Lewistown, and Jonelle Brox, of Ca. She was a...

Glenn E. Ott Sr., 78, of Lewistown, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020, at his home. He was born on Nov.24, 1941 in Helixville and grew up in Biglerville, he was the son of the late Albert and Jean (Miller) Straub. He is survived by; wife, Shirley Mae (Carper) Ott, whom he married June 24, 1989; children, Gerald Baumgardner Jr. and wife, Patricia, Jeffrey D. Baumgardner and wife, Sue, Wendy Bubb and husband Donald, all of Lewistown, and Kathy Baumgardner-Weigle and husband, Darvin, of Biglerville; grandchildren, Nathan Baumgardner and wife, Aleisa, Jessica Mowery and husband, Matt, April Yoder and husband James, Erin Mosser and Fianc?, Chris Hatter, Derek Wileman, Alisha Tuttle and...

David S. Gardner, 50, of Lewistown, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at William Penn Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Born Jan. 23, 1970, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Rev. Dennis R. Gardner, Sr. and Marie L. (Baney) Gardner. He is survived by: children, Emily L. Anderson and husband, Vernon, and Austin D. Gardner, both of Montana; granddaughter, Westlyn Anderson; siblings, Melinda Copeland and husband, Carl, of Florida and Dennis R. Gardner Jr. and wife, Sandra, of Bedford. David was a 1988 graduate of Penn View Bible Institute, in Penns Creek. He was a member of the Free Trinity Church in the state of New Mexico. David worked at Wood Mode, New Berlin Plastics,...

John S. "Big John" Manbeck Jr., 81, July 21, 1939 - October 1, 2020, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. John's career included working at Big John Party Rental, and Big John Corporation where he retired in 2003. View the full obituary at www.hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com

Nancy Maiden Shively, 89, formerly of Reedsville, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020, in Belleville, PA. Born April 16, 1931, in Akron, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Helen M. (Klamfoth) Maiden. Preceded in death by: husband, George R. Shively. Survived by: daughters, Lorraine D. Sola-Archibeque, April J. Hackenberry, Janelle L. Kurtz, and Lisa A. Myers. Full obituary at www.hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com

James N. Sabol, 71, of Lewistown, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020. Born November 17, 1948, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Michael and Anne (Lagoyda) Sabol. He is survived by: a wife, Joyce (Cochenour) Sabol, whom he married June 5, 1970; three daughters and their families; and his siblings. Visit www.hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com for the full obituary.

David H. Hostetter, 67, of Lewistown, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020, at his home. Born June 21, 1952, he was a son of the late Edgar and Betty Hostetter. He is survived by: his wife, Donna (Arnold) Hostetter, whom he married on June 1, 1996; siblings, Harold Hostetter and wife, Velita, of Missouri, Donnie Hostetter, of Elizabethtown, Helen Hostetter, of Elizabethtown. David was a member of Calvary Bible Church in Lewistown. He worked at a print shop in Elizabethtown, and then got a job at the former Armstrong Cabinets, currently known as ACPI, where he retired. David enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing. At church, he enjoyed being a volunteer to teach children with the...

Samuel D. Wilt Jr., 65, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Wilmington Hospital. Born May 27, 1954, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Samuel D. Wilt Sr. and Doris L. (Clouser) Wilt, who survives. He is survived by his wife, Marcia Ann (Pyle) Wilt; daughters, a grandson, and siblings. Funeral services were provided by Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Lewistown, January 2, 2019.

Zachary Taylor Peachey 25, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 24, 2019. He was born to Myachiya Scott-Jones and John Daniel Peachey on March 23, 1994, in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Zach was a Senior at Penn College, Williamsport, Pa. and would have graduated May 15, 2020. Zach served as Vice President of Student Government his sophomore year and President for part of his junior year. He enjoyed going to the beach with his mother's family and spending time at the Peachey cabin with family members on special holidays and occasions. He graduated from Mifflin County High School in 2012 where he played soccer, football and was on the wrestling team. Zach was very dedicated to...

Martha L. Bowen, 93, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle. A viewing will be held from 2 to 3 p.m.., Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Woodlawn, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with a funeral service to follow at 3 p.m., with Rev. Rachel Horst and Rev. Tom Morningstar officiating. Interment will take place at Juniata Memorial Park. Memorial donations in Martha's memory may be made to: Yeagertown United Methodist Church, 7 Mann Ave., Yeagertown, PA 17099. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com