OBIT: Lewis M. MYERS, 1993, Bellwood, Blair County, PA

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Lewis M. Myers
Lifelong Resident Of Bellwood

  Lewis M. Myers, 83, of 401 Maple Avenue, Bellwood, and a guest of 
Moran's Home, died at the home at 5:55 a.m. Thursday, May 20, 1993, 
following an extended illness.  He was born in Bellwood on Dec. 21, 
1909, the son of Abram and Verna (Lee) Myers and on May 15, 1941, was 
married to Thelma Weaver who survives.  
  Also surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Christopher (Mollie) Stitt of 
Collegeville, PA; two grandchildren: Bethany and Travis Stitt; three 
sisters: Rita Cornmesser of Bellwood, Amanda Clapper of Hagerstown, MD, 
and Dorothy Sheriff of Clarion.  He was preceded in death by one 
brother.  
  He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, a member of 
and teacher for the Pioneer Sunday School Class, a member of the 
Official Board and had served on a number of various church boards and 
committees.  He was a member of Logan Lodge #490 F & AM of Altoona, 
Jaffa Shrine, Altoona Consistory, the Altoona Navy League, the American 
Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts of Bellwood, a member of the 
Bellwood Lions Club, the Pennsylvania State Education Association, the 
National Education Association, the Retired School Principals 
Association, the Retired Blair County School Administrators, the 
Reserve Officers Association and the AARP.  
  He was a graduate of Bellwood High School, of Catawba College where 
he received a Bachelor's Degree, studied at Juniata College and 
received a Master's in Education from Penn State University.  He served 
as an elementary school principal in the Bellwood-Antis School 
District, retiring in 1972, after 39 years of service.  During his 
tenure, he coached basketball and produced championship teams in 
District VI.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in both the Pacific 
and European Theatres during World War II and also served during the 
Korean Conflict. Following his release from active duty, he served in 
the Naval Reserve at the Altoona Training Center as a member of the 
staff in charge of instruction, retiring with the rank of Captain. The 
Lewis M. Myers Elementary School in Bellwood was dedicated in his 
honor.  
  Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 22, 1993, at 11 a.m. at 
the Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sandy Hunter 
officiating.  Interment will follow in Logan Valley Cemetery.  Friends 
may call at the Jon C. Russin Funeral Home on Friday from 2 to 4 and 
from 7 to 9 p.m.

Tyrone Daily Herald, Tyrone, Pa., May 21, 1993