Duncannon Record

George M. Alexander, 66, of Dillsurg, PA died June 11, 2020. He passed peacefully at home after suffering a brief illness from brain cancer. He was born in Johnstown, PA to George P. Alexander and the late Peg (Smith) Alexander. George graduated from Portage High School, where he played baseball, football and basketball. He was a golden gloves boxer and played semi-pro baseball. He earned his BS degree in secondary education from Mansfield University and his Master's Degree from Duquesne University. He taught at Cowanesque Valley for 3 years and then at Susquenita as a reading specialist for 30 years. After retiring from teaching and coaching, George worked as a personal fitness...

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Wilson, 93, of Duncannon, passed away Wednesday October 30, 2019 at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. Born November 19, 1925, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Everet and Jennie (Engstrom) Erikson. In 1959, she was united in marriage with William Jack Wilson; with whom she spent a devoted union of 53 years prior to his passing on November 25, 2012. Betty and Jack first moved their family to Perry County in 1964 - raising their children on a farm on Delville Road. A humble and giving person, Betty received tremendous satisfaction by performing random acts of kindness. She assembled care packages for the benefit of children in...