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Dr. Lester G. Kleckner

Dr. Lester G. Kleckner, 94, passed away with his two daughters by his side on July 25, 2026. He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie (Joe) and Jacqueline (Parke) and two grandsons, Aidan (Casey) and Cullen (Abby), and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by Betty, his wife of 73 years who he considered his “soulmate” ever since they met when they were both 16 years old, and his older brother Roy Kleckner. Les grew up in Booneville, Pa., where he attended a one-room schoolhouse during elementary school. A high school teacher who recognized his math ability ...

Harriett J. (Overdurf) Knoffsinger

Harriett J. (Overdurf) Knoffsinger, 78, of Mill Hall, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at The Gatehouse in Williamsport. She was born Nov. 6, 1947, in Williamsport, Pa. Harriett married John C. Knoffsinger on June 18, 1966. He died March 29, 2005. She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lock Haven. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Surviving are two daughters, Agnes M.E. (John) Coder, of Mill Hall, and Heather A. (Scott) Rogers, of Lock Haven; a son-in-law, James Neidrich, of Beech Creek; a sister-in-law, Betty Overdurf, of State ...

Iris E. Edkin

Iris E. Edkin, 67, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 26, 2026. To view her full obituary, please visit www.cremationofpa.com

Lawrence Webb

Lawrence Webb, of Aaronsburg, died July 28, 2026. Arrangements by Steven R. Neff Funeral Home.

Mary Ann Javornick

Mary Ann Javornick, 79, of Renovo, passed away on June 5, 2026. A memorial service with Deacon Dan Heiser officiating will be held on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at 1 p.m., in the Chapel at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hyner, Pa. Www.MaxwellHelt.com.

Funerals

GUTHRIE — Shirley M. Guthrie, 86, of Farrandsville, died July 25, 2026. A memorial service will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, Pa. Family and friends will be received beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of the service. HAUPT — Robert N. Haupt, 91, of Bellefonte, died July 22, 2026. Family and friends will be received today from 10-11 a.m. at Wetzler Funeral Services, Inc., 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. The memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial services will immediately follow at St. ...