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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ ___________________________________________________________ ARTHUR, Violet R. (HAINLEY), 1996 KERMIN, Rudolph, 1966 BARANIK, John A., Sr., 1984 LATOSKY, Anna (ENGICK), 1991 BRUBAKER, George W., 1976 LEADER, Robert B., 1996 BUTLER, Edythe (MANN), 1991 LITZINGER, Sheridan J., 1987 DODSON, Alva R., 1979* MAHER, Harold W., 1969 DONITZEN, Frank P., 1968 McCARTNEY, Leeor, 1987 DONOUGHE, Margaret, 1978* McCUTCHEON, Joseph Curtis, 2004 DOSCHER, Marian, 1973 PRICE, Volna R., 1987 DOSH, Margaret (MAURER) KEARNS, 1987 SCHROTH, Bernard V., 1996 DOSPOY, Bernard L., 1966 SNYDER, Grace (HOOVER), 2003 DOUGHERTY, H. Kenneth, 1981 SWOPE, Ray A., 1964 DOUGHERTY, John A., 1979 TIPTON, Raymond L. "Petey," 1969 DOUGHERTY, Tracy, 1972 WICKER, Mary T. (CLARK), 1984 GRAZIER, Hilda P. (MOORE), 1978 WILSON, Florence E., 1985 HELSEL, Anna L. (KENSINGER), 1987 WRIGHT, Dorothy Sullivan (DAWSON), 1996 HIGGINS, Joshua Paul, 1991 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ARTHUR, Violet R. (HAINLEY), 1996 Altoona Mirror, Wednesday, April 3, 1996 Mrs. Violet R. Arthur, 71, of Chester since 1943, formerly of Altoona, died Tuesday, April 2, 1996, at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Upland. She was born in Altoona. She married Charles M. Arthur. Mrs. Arthur was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Brookhaven. She was a licensed practical nurse and retired from the Crozer-Chester Medical Center in 1989, after more than 26 years of service. Mrs. Arthur was a graduate of Altoona High School and attended nursing school at the old Chester Hospital, where she earned her certification as a licensed practical nurse. She was a member of the Goodwill Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, Chester, the Delaware County Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary and the Pennsylvania Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband, a son, Charles M. Jr. of Chester, a daughter, Candice H. Desmond of Chester, a brother, Donald L. Hainley of Altoona; and two grandchildren. Friends will be received from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home, Chester. Interment at Lawn Croft Cemetery, Lower Chichester. _____ BARANIK, John A., Sr., 1984 JOHN A. BARANIK, Sr., 1984 Mr. Baranik, 71, of 524 Railroad St., Windber, died Tuesday, April 24, 1984, in Windber Hospital. He was born June 4, 1912, in Patton, the son of Andrew A. and Mary (Pochvatilla) Baranik, and was twice married, first to Erma Lux, who preceded him in death, then to Dolly Zabrosky. Surviving are his wife, five children: Father John A. Jr. of Phoenixville, Gary, with the Marine Corps in Frederickburg, Va.; Sandra Conrad of Altoona, Lynda Cannoni of Windber, and Sharon Rhoads of Ferndale; two stepchildren: Charles Buter of Morristown and Joan Shaffer of Windber, and 15 grandchildren. Also surviving are six brothers and sisters: Albert and Theodore of Johnstown, Andrew of Buffalo, N.Y.; Leo of Jerome and Kay Miloro and Mildred Lowery of Altoona. Mr. Baranik was a member of United Mine Workers of America and Windber Eagles and American Legion and Scalp Level, VFW. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Hugh W. Marron Funeral Home, Windber. _____ BRUBAKER, George W., 1976 GEORGE W. BRUBAKER Retired Road Foreman, 91, Dies George W. Brubaker, 91, of Carson Valley, Duncansville RD 1, a retired road foreman for Allegheny Twp., died at 2:15 p.m. yesterday, Nov. 28, 1976, at home, following an extended illness. He retired in 1955. Mr. Brubaker was the oldest member of the Carson Valley Church of the Brethren. He was born Aug. 11, 1885, in Allegheny Twp., a son of Jacob and Margaret (Plowman) Brubaker, and was twice married, first to Hattie Hoover, who died Dec. 12, 1951, and then to Jenny Bowser, who died Jan. 27, 1964. Surviving are four children, Ernest, with whom he resided, and Frank, Dean and Mrs. Hazel Helsel of Carson Valley; 15 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and seven brothers and sisters, Harry of Monongahela, Mrs. Rose Haller, Mrs. Ida Bowser and Blair of Hollidaysburg, Brooks of Alexandria, Ord of Cross Keys and Ella of Martinsburg and four step-children, Mrs. Mary Scott, Mrs. Eunice Scritchfield, Ray Bowser Jr. and Charles Bowser. Friends will be received in the Donald E. Liebegott Funeral Home, Duncansville, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and in the Carson Valley Church of the Brethren from 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday. _____ BUTLER, Edythe (MANN), 1991 EDYTHE M. BUTLER Mrs. Butler, 97, of 608 E. Main St., Salem, Va., formerly of 420 Howard Ave., Lakemont, died Friday, Aug. 23, 1991, at her residence. Mrs. Butler retired from the dietary department of Altoona Hospital in 1964. She was born Jan. 6, 1894, in Renick, W.Va., the daughter of James P. and Mary M. (Burr) Mann, and June 28, 1916, in Elkins, W. Va., married James William Butler, who died April 25, 1965. Surviving are five children: Joanne Cashman and Hugh P. of Lakemont, Richard of New York City, N.Y.; Eunice Sanders in Florida and James with whom she resided; 21 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. Mrs. Butler was preceded in death by a son, Frederick. Mrs. Butler was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, the ladies Sunday school class and 60 Alive. She was also a member of the AARP. She will repose from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at T.J. Stevens Funeral Home. Interment at Alto-Reste Park. _____ DODSON, Alva R., 1979* DODSON - Services for Alva R. Dodson, of 5001 6th Ave. will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Carn Funeral Home by the Rev. Barbara J. Winey. Interment in Alto-Reste Park. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Carn Funeral Home. _____ DONITZEN, Frank P., 1968 DONITZEN - Frank P., 82, Hudson, Ohio, formerly of Hooversville R. D. 1, died Jan. 19, 1968, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Born Jan. 3, 1884, in Poland. Survived by widow, former Mary Michniak, Hooversville R. D. 1.; 5 sons - Paul, Jerome; Andrew, Keyser, W. Va.; Samuel, Hooversville, R. D. 1; Joseph, Hudson, Ohio; and John, Maple Heights, Ohio; 5 daughters - Mrs. Victoria Hutchinson, Meyersdale; Agnes, wife of John Davies, Pittsburgh; Anna Kirby, Hudson, Ohio; Dorothy, wife of George Feathers, Hollsopple R. D. 1; and Mary Ann, wife of Robert Koontz, Hollsopple R. D. 1, also, 33 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. Brother of Andrew, Donegal, and Sister Mary Placentia, Rome, Italy. Funeral arrangements in charge of Clyde Brooks Funeral Home, Indian Head, Pa. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. _____ DONOUGHE, Margaret, 1978* DONOUGHE - The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Donoughe, formerly of Wood, will be held with a mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Daniel R. Myers Funeral Home, successor to C. Ray Myers. _____ DOSCHER, Marian, 1973 MARIAN DOSCHER Of Winter Park, Fla., formerly of Duncansville, died at 11 a.m. yesterday, Jan. 11, 1973, in a hospital in Winter Park. She was born at Canoe Creek, a daughter of Glenn and Ethel (Robinson) Reigh. Surviving are two children, Mrs. Marcia Ollinger of Media and Robert Renner of Duncansville; four grandchildren, her mother, of State College, and a sister, Mrs. Robert Megahan of State College. Interment will be made in Florida. ______ DOSH, Margaret (MAURER) KEARNS, 1987 MARGARET KEARNS DOSH Mrs. Dosh, 95, of the Valley View Home, formerly of 200 E. 22nd Ave., died at 6:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 1987, at the home, following an extended illness. She was born Sept. 12, 1892, in Johnstown, the daughter of Franklin and Ellen (Stitzl) Maurer, and was twice married, first in September 1939, to John J. Kearns, who preceded her in death in 1949, and then in 1954, to Charles Dosh, who died in 1955. Surviving are a daughter, Annette Brunette of Altoona; two grandsons and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother and sister: Ella M. Campbell and George F. of Altoona. Mrs. Dosh was a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church. Arrangements by the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Juniata. Private services were held today at 11 a.m. Interment was made at Calvary Cemetery. ______ DOSPOY, Bernard L., 1966 DOSPOY - Bernard L., 43, of 401 Joseph Street, Barnesboro, died April 19, 1966, at Oakland VA Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Aug. 7, 1922, son of Louis and Julia (Saep) Dospoy. Survived by widow, former Gaynell Boring, and these children - Bernard Jr., Robert, Dawn, Ellen, John, Dennis, James, Edwin, James, Janell and Dan, all at home. World War II veteran. Member of Bakerton Local, UMWA. Friends received from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. Friday in James J. Long Funeral Home, Barnesboro, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. Kenneth Williams. Interment, Uniontown EUB Cemetery. _____ DOUGHERTY, H. Kenneth, 1981 H. KENNETH DOUGHERTY 75, of 706 E. 25th Ave. died at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 1981, in Altoona Hospital, following a brief illness. Mr. Dougherty retired as a clerk from the Altoona Post Office in 1972, after 30 years' service. He was born Aug. 14, 1905, in Altoona, the son of John N. and Marjorie (Gates) Dougherty, and married Mary F. Keirn, who died May 25, 1974. Surviving are three sisters, R. Thelma and Mona E. of Altoona and Mrs. Marjorie D. O'Neil of Lansdale. A mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Therese Catholic Church. Mr. Dougherty was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Knights of St. George, American Legion, National Association of Retired Federal Employees and Tyrone Sportsmen's Association. He was a 1926 graduate of Altoona High School and attended the General Motors Institute of Technology, Detroit, Mich. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Stevens Mortuary. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. ______ DOUGHERTY, John A., 1979 JOHN A. DOUGHERTY Of 330 6th Ave., Juniata died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 1979, in the Hillview Convalescent Center Inc. Mr. Dougherty was employed as an electrician for Conrail for the past 30 years. He was born Sept. 25, 1916, in Altoona, the son of James B. and Martha (Cupples) Dougherty, and Nov. 1, 1939, married Cora M. Delancey. Surviving are his wife, two sons, John A. Jr. of Riverside, Calif., and Timothy, at home; two grandchildren and two brothers and a sister, Joe of Colorado Springs, Colo., Donald of Lakemont and Mrs. Mary Dumm of Altoona. Mr. Dougherty, was a second lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Stevens Mortuary. ______ DOUGHERTY, Tracy, 1972 Tracy Dougherty, 10-month-old daughter of George and Patricia Dougherty of 713 12th St., Apt. 1, died at 6 p.m. Monday in Altoona Hospital of Reyes syndrome, a virus disease which causes a high fever, Blair County Deputy Coroner Russell C. Sell said today. She was born Feb. 1, 1972, in Altoona Hospital, a daughter of George and Patricia (Lee) Dougherty. Surviving are her parents, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lee of Altoona, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Dougherty of Altoona, and great-great- grandmother, Mrs. Lena Lee of Fallentimber. Friends will be received in the Johnson Funeral Home, Bellwood, from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. _____ GRAZIER, Hilda P. (MOORE), 1978 HILDA P. GRAZIER Of 1017 6th Ave. died unexpectedly at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 1978, in her home. She was born Oct. 1, 1899, in Altoona, the daughter of E. J. and Florence (Rhodes) Moore, and June 16, 1920, in Cumberland, Md., married Clyde E. Grazier, who died Jan. 3, 1963. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jeanne L. Cornelius of Monroeville; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Juniata, Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of World War I, Blair County Women's Republican Club and the American Association of Retired (incomplete copy) _____ HELSEL, Anna L. (KENSINGER), 1987 ANNA L. HELSEL Mrs. Helsel, 72, of Claysburg, died at 3:44 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 1987, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, following an extended illness. She was born Feb. 28, 1915, in Fredericksburg, the daughter of Isaac and Mabel (Dilling) Kensinger, and Jan. 19, 1941, in Cumberland, Md., married Russell H. Helsel. Surviving are her husband, three children: John R. of Roaring Spring, Kenneth D. of Claysburg and Susan Wicker of East Freedom, and eight grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters: Leda Replogle, Evelyn Gillingham, Mary Ellen Kensinger and Lola Bowser of Martinsburg. Mrs. Helsel was a member of the Claysburg Church of the Brethren. She was a 1932 graduate of Morrisons Cove Vocational High School. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the Marvin C. Leslie Funeral Home, Claysburg. Services will be held at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Luke H. Bowser. Interment at Claysburg Union Cemetery. _____ HIGGINS, Joshua Paul, 1991 Services set for victim of crash Joshua Paul Higgins, 20, of Box 59A, Duncansville RD2, died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 1991, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, from injuries suffered July 30 when his motorcycle crashed into a trailer in Huntingdon County. Mr. Higgins was involved with the family business, Lena's Cafe. He was born May 4, 1971, in Warren, the son of Samuel J. Higgins and Carol T. (Caggeso) Higgins. Surviving are his mother, Carol Sidler, and stepfather, Duane J. Sidler of Duncansville, grandmothers Lena Sidler of Altoona, Mary Caggeso of Ridgeway and Ruth Higgins of St. Mary's. Joshua was preceded in death by his father, Samuel J. Higgins in November, 1972. Also surviving are two brothers and a sister: Casey, Pete and Nikolena, at home. Mr. Higgins was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday Aug. 26 at 11:00 a.m. He was a 1989 honors graduate of Hollidaysburg Area High School. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Stevens Mortuary. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. _____ KERMIN, Rudolph, 1966 In loving memory of RUDOLPH KERMIN Who died 1 year ago June 28, 1966 You are not forgotton, loved one, Nor will you ever be. As long as life and memory last We will remember thee. Your loving smile, your gentle face, No one can ever fill your place. Sadly missed by WIFE MARY, DAUGHTER, SONS, DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW, GRANDCHILDREN, SISTER NELLIE BOZICH, MILAN GJURICH AND FAMILY, NICHOLAR KERMIN AND FAMILY. _____ LATOSKY, Anna (ENGICK), 1991 ANNA ENGICK LATOSKY Mrs. Latosky, 75, of Houtzdale, died Friday, Aug. 23, 1991, at Clearfield Hospital, following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 30, 1915, in Morann, the daughter of John and Kathryn (Lechman) Engick, and married Metro Latosky, who died Sept. 19, 1969. Surviving are four children: Metro Jr., Mary Ann, Michael and Marie, at home. Also surviving are a sister and brother. Sophia Wrobleski of Madera and Pete of Houtzdale. Mrs. Latosky was a member of St. Mary's Ukranian Catholic Church, Ramey. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Buranovsky Funeral Home, Ramey. _____ LEADER, Robert B., 1996 Robert B. Leader Robert B. Leader, 92, 109 Lowell Ave., Garden Heights, died Friday afternoon, April 19, 1996, at Altoona Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 15, 1903, in Altoona, the son of Thomas D. and Jenny F. (Reigh) Leader. He married Eliza E. MacElwee, Oct. 28, 1949, in Hollidaysburg. She died March 20, 1993. Mr. Leader was a member of 5th Avenue United Methodist church. He retired in 1969 as a machinist from the Pennsylvania Railroad. Mr. Leader was a 1923 graduate of Altoona High School. He was a lifetime member of the Frohsinn Singing Society and the Concordia Club. Surviving are a sister, Marion Lee of Philadelphia; a nephew, C. R. Royer, with whom he resided; and a niece, Jennie Beasom of Altoona. At the request of the deceased, there will be no public visitation or funeral service. Private interment in Alto-Reste Park. Arrangements by Gilden Barton Funeral Home. _____ LITZINGER, Sheridan J., 1987 SHERIDAN J. LITZINGER Mr. Litzinger, 91, of Sproul, died at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 1987, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, following a brief illness. Mr. Litzinger retired from General Refractories, Sproul plant, in 1961, after 25 years' service. He was born Feb. 26, 1896, in Hollidaysburg RD, the son of Francis and Alicia (Zeth) Litzinger, and March 7, 1942, in Cumberland, Md., married Eleanor Marie Lewis, who preceded him in death. Surviving is a sister, Katherine Hollenbauch of Mars. Mr. Litzinger was a member of the St. Anne's Catholic Church, Claysburg, where a mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Marvin C. Leslie Funeral Home, Claysburg. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Hollidaysburg. _____ MAHER, Harold W., 1969 In loving memory of our son and brother L/Cpl. Harold W. Maher, USMC, killed in action Quang Tri Prov. Viet Nam, one year ago March 27, 1969. Deeply missed and never forgotten. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Maher and sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spagnola and brothers and sisters. _____ McCARTNEY, Leeor, 1987 LEEOR McCARTNEY Mr. McCartney of Kingsfield, Texas, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1987, in Texas. Arrangements by the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Juniata. _____ McCUTCHEON, Joseph Curtis, 2004 Joseph Curtis McCutcheon, 74, Skelp, Sinking Valley, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, in Ruskin, Fla. He was born May 10, 1929, in Trafford, Pa., son of the late Joseph C. and Hannah M. (Williams) McCutcheon. He married June L. Rugh Oct. 16, 1950, in Harrison City, Pa. Mr. McCutcheon was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, sinking Valley. He was self-employed as former owner/operator of Maple Kroft Farm, Sinking Valley. Mr. McCutcheon was a 1947 graduate of Penn Township High School, Westmoreland County. He enjoyed playing golf, music, reading, photography, hunting, and farming, and he was an avid sports fan. Mr. McCutcheon was a member of Sinking Valley Grange, numerous farming organizations and former member of the Tyrone YMCA Basketball League. Surviving are his wife of 53 years; two daughters: Jill A. Paronish of Sinking Valley and Cynthia L. Gordon and husband, Willis, of Alburtis, Pa.; a son, Joseph M. and wife, Vevala, of Sinking Valley; five grandchildren: Meagan and husband, Randy Sciarrillo, Rachel and husband, Brian Detwiler, Leah McCutcheon, Sara McCutcheon and fiance, Shaun, and Zachariah Gordon; and three step grandchildren: Amanda and husband, Michael Stup, Willis and wife, Maria Gordon, and Nikki Gordon. He was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, and 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., Alto-Reste Park. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at the funeral home by Father Brad Baldwin and Pastor Roy Garthwaite. Interment at Alto-Reste Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. _____ PRICE, Volna R., 1987 VOLNA R. PRICE Mrs. Price, 78, of Everett, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1987, in Roaring Spring. Mrs. Price retired as a school teacher from the Everett Area School District in 1972. She was born Dec. 16, 1908, in Clearfield County, the daughter of William R. and Lavina (Young) Potts, and married George W. Price. Surviving are her husband, two sons; Harold L. of Hollidaysburg and Edward Sr. of Windber; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are five brothers and sisters: Winifred, Arlene, David, Ray and Martha of Clearfield. Mrs. Price was a member of the Mount Union United Church of Christ, Everett RD. She was a 1929 graduate of Lock Haven Normal School. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Dalla Valle Funeral Home, Everett. Interment at Mount Union Cemetery, Everett RD 3. _____ SCHROTH, Bernard V., 1996 Bernard V. Schroth, 74, 1905 7th Ave., died late Monday evening, Dec. 16, 1996, at Mercy Regional Health System. He was born July 6, 1922, in Altoona, the son of Louis and Jeannette (Spieglehalter) Schroth. He married Freda Couch July 9, 1985, in Winchester, Va. Mr. Schroth was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. He retired as a mechanic from Rothrauff Ford. Mr. Schroth was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife; a brother, Allen of Altoona; and a sister, Mary Stevens of Collegeville. Mr. Schroth was preceded in death by brothers: Edward, Paul, Merle and Leroy. The funeral will be held with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Interment at Blair Memorial Park. The family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, the Christian Missionary Alliance Church or Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. _____ SNYDER, Grace (HOOVER), 2003 Mrs. Grace (Hoover) Snyder, 100, of North East, Md., died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003. She was born July 16, 1903, in Carson Valley, Pa., daughter of Levi and Mary Hoover. Mrs. Snyder was a retired registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Mahlon L. Snyder Sr.; and sister, Kathryn Bolton. Surviving are her son, Mahlon L. Snyder Jr. and his wife, Eileen, of North East, Md.; granddaughter, Mayleen Snyder of Rising Sun, Md.; and a sister, Olive Beard of Altoona. Funeral service will be private at the convenience of the family in Altoona. Arrangements are by Hicks Home for Funerals, P.A., Elkton, Md. _____ SWOPE, Ray A., 1964 1964 SWOPE - Services for Ray A. Swope of Ashville Rd, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Buckhorn Chapel by the Rev. John E. Rabenstein. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends are being received at the Hickey Funeral Home. _____ TIPTON, Raymond L. "Petey," 1969 In loving memory of our son and brother, Raymond L. (Petey) Tipton Jr., who died one year ago March 29, 1969. We little knew when we woke that morn The sorrow the day would bring. To hear his voice, to see his smile To visit with him and talk awhile. To be together in the same old way Would be our dearest wish today. We often sit and think of you And of the way you died. And that you could not say goodbye Before you closed your eyes. The blow was hard, the shock severe. We never thought your death so near. Only those who have lost can tell The pain of parting without farewell. Within our hearts we always keep A special place for you. And try to do our best to live As you would want us to. We love you so, we miss you And in our memory you are here You are where we cannot see you Your voice we cannot hear. Yet we know you walk beside us, Never absent, always near. To part with one we loved so dear Sometimes it's hard to understand But in His wisdom God has planned Beyond our power to see. God gave us strength to fight it. And courage to bear the blow. But what it cost to lose you No one will ever know. Please God, forgive the silent tears The constant wish that he were here. Many have lost, yes we know. But he was ours and we loved him so. Sadly missed by Mom and Dad, Brother Gregg, relatives and friends. _____ WICKER, Mary T. (CLARK), 1984 MARY T. WICKER Mrs. Wicker, 57, of Box 297, Duncansville RD 4, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 1984, in Mercy Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born Aug. 8, 1926, in Grampian, the daughter of Leo and Agnes (Rafferty) Clark, and Nov. 29, 1945, in Altoona, married Leonard E. Wicker. Surviving are her husband, four children: Timothy of East Berlin, Pa.; Cheryl of Ebensburg, Emily of Polk and Linda Keller of Arlington, Va., and five grandchildren. Also surviving are six brothers and sisters: Bertha Wicker of Duncansville RD4, Nellie Snyder of Reynoldsville, Jean Foltz of Mill Village, James and Joseph of Tonawanda, N.Y., and Lois Butz of Palmyra, N.Y. Mrs. Wicker was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg, where a mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday by Monsignor Faber J. Malloy. She was a 1942 graduate of St. Francis High School, Clearfield. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Plank & Stitt funeral Home, Hollidaysburg. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. _____ WILSON, Florence E., 1985 March 11, 1985 FLORENCE E. WILSON Miss Wilson, 79, of 815 Ross Ave., Patton, died Saturday, March 9, 1985, in Altoona Hospital. She was born Dec. 9, 1905, in Patton, the daughter of William S. and Ella G. (Hetrick) Wilson. Surviving are six brothers and sisters: Leona Westwood of Barnesboro, Mary Cartwright of Ravenna, Ohio; Anna Mae and Inez of Patton, Lawrence A. of Indiana and Melvin I. of Warren, Ohio. Miss Wilson was a lifelong member of the First Baptist churches in Patton and Philadelphia. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Stevens Funeral Home, Patton. _____ WRIGHT, Dorothy Sullivan (DAWSON), 1996 Altoona Mirror, Wednesday, April 3, 1996 Dorothy Sullivan Wright, 80, Epworth Manor, Tyrone, since 1988, formerly of Williamsport, died Tuesday evening, April 2, 1996, at the manor, following an extended illness. She was born March 14, 1916, in Milton, the daughter of Earl Steven and Blanche May (Auten) Dawson. She was a former member of the Pine Street United Methodist Church, Williamsport, and attended Wesley United Methodist Church, Tyrone. She retired from Neyhart's Department Store, Williamsport, and was previously employed as a secretary at the Aetna Insurance Agency office in Williamsport. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Ann Dutrow of Tyrone; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Surviving are grandchildren: Craig Dutrow of Tyrone, Christopher Dutrow of Bellwood, and Susan Elizabeth Dutrow and Michael Dutrow, both of Tyrone. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Steven E. Dutrow. Arrangements by Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Tyrone. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family by the Rev. Charles A. Fitzgerald. Interment at Wildwood Cemetery, Williamsport. Contributions in her memory may be made to Epworth Manor Care Assurance Fund, 951 Washington Ave., Tyrone, Pa. 16686, or the Alzheimer's Support Group, c/o Altoona Hospital, Altoona, Pa. 16601. _____