Area provider passes away

Midstate mourns the passing of one of our own. Paramedic Mal Lusby passed away today after a brief illness. Mal was well-known for his compassionate patient care as well as his love for mentoring students. Mal was the 2008 winner of the Deb Hart Award and his presence on the EMS scene will be missed. Calling hours will be on Friday Nov. 13^th 4 to 7 at the Smith Funeral Home in Sauquoit. Funeral services will also be at Smith’s on Sat 10:30 .Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.