All Obituaries

Rachel L. Clouser, 41 years old, passed away March 4, 2026 at her home in Buffalo Township, Newport. She was born July 3, 1984 to Russellen  and Donald Clouser. She enjoyed watching TV -especially NASCAR with Dale Ernhardt Jr her favorite driver, football with the Dolphins and Penn State her favorite teams, the Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune.Rachel is survived by her parents  Russellen and Donald Clouser and half brothers Shawn and Eric Lindenberger and her beloved cats Moe ...

Ethel P. Mowery,  93 years old, of New Bloomfield, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at Transitions Healthcare in Duncannon. She was born November 12, 1932 in Biglerville, PA to Clair D. and Agnes "Wetzel" Raffensperger. She was a member of the New Bloomfield United Methodist Church, the New Bloomfield Civic Club, Perry Historians and volunteer at Perry Village Nursing Home.  Ethel was the widow of Cloyd M. Mowery and is survived by children Jeannette Frisoli (Mike), ...

Randy T. Tolbert,  59 years old, of Millerstown, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the home of his sister. He was born October 16, 1966 to Frank and Nina "Eckenberger" Tolbert. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time in the outdoors.   He was employed by Specialty Coatings for many years and his coworkers were his second family.  Randy is survived by his parents Nina and Frank Tolbert of Millerstown, sister Joanne Decker of Shermans Dale, brother ...

Lewis P. Byers, 95, of Millerstown passed away February 24. He was the son of Rowland E. and Florence F. (Sweger) Byers. He was born in Millerstown, Perry County on May 14, 1930. He is survived by 3 daughters, Cindy Soule, Deb Hines (Bob), and Gayle Byers along with 3 grandchildren and 5 great- grandchildren. Lewie is predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Constance L. Byers and daughter, Rose. He is survived by one brother, Sam (Carol) Byers. Lew was a life long farmer. Being raised on a ...

David H. "Pip" Gardner, 84 years old, of Newport, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Kadima Healthcare in Campbelltown. He was born June 13, 1941 in New Bloomfield to David and Ida "Little" Gardner. He loved to fish.  Pip was preceded in death by his wife Susan and son Clarence and is survived by brothers Gilbert and Ronald Gardner of Carlisle, and Kenneth, Benny, Randy and Steve Gardner of Duncannon and sister Carrie Sofranek.  

Ronald Scheib November 14, 1952 – February 15, 2026 With deep sorrow, the family of Ronald Scheib announces his passing on February 15, 2026. Born November 14, 1952, in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Ron was the son of Michael and Helen (Kratzer). He entered the world as the firstborn—followed just minutes later by his twin brother, Donald. A few years later, their sister Christy completed the family. Raised in Gratz, Pennsylvania, Ron was active in the Upper Dauphin School District, ...

Joyce Ann Lesh, 80, passed away on February 14, 2026 peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 2, 1945, Joyce was raised in Newport, Pennsylvania, where she grew up and formed many lifelong friendships and deep roots in the community she loved. It was there that she married John William Lesh. During their early years of marriage, John served in the United States Air Force, and the couple was stationed in Michigan, where they found adventure together riding snowmobiles and ...

Linda Lee Mitchell May 3, 1947 – February 8, 2026 Linda Lee Mitchell passed away on February 8, 2026 at home in Camp Hill. She was born to R. Morrison and Gladys Brown on May 3, 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband Gary Mitchell. She is survived by her son and his family, David, Gyselle, and Gabriel McNaughton of San Diego; her brother-in-law John Hillje of Texas; and her second cousin Tammy McQuaid and her family of Marysville. Linda had a bachelor’s degree from ...

 Ashley L. Rice, 38 years old, passed away February 8, 2026 . She was born January 16, 1988 to Harry Rice and the late Karen Sheaffer. She enjoyed singing, visiting family, doing nails and hair for her friends, fishing, hunting, doing board games. and gardening.   She is survived by her children Selena Yohn of Newport and James Bratton  of Duncannon; her father Harry Rice of Newport; brother Harry Rice III of Williamsport and  sister Laura Sheaffer A Celebration of ...