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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/ ___________________________________________________________ BOLGER, Barbara B. (BRUMBAUGH), 1982 KHALOUF, Aziz K., 1980 BRENNECKE, Anna M. (SELWITZ), 1892 KIEHL, Mary NOEL, 1966 BRUNNHUBER, Richard F., 1984 KIMMEL, Edgar C., 1965 CALLIS, James J., 1979 KIRCHNER, Mr. & Mrs. Frank J., 1969 CARLIN, Naomi R. (WYANDT), 1980 KISSELL, August Earl, 1965 CONFER, Nannie G. (WOOD), 1936 KNEPPER, Stephen F., 1980 GIFT, Jane S., 1936 KOHUT, Amelia Mary, 1965 GLASS, Daniel F., 1897 KOLARCZYK, Michael, 1978 GLUNT, Annie Mae (CLAYCOMB), 1982 KOONES, Z. Florine (CLAAR), 1971 HOLTAPPLE, William, 1892 KOTZATOSKI, Joni Rae, 1979 KAUFFMAN, Mary E., 1972 KUSH, Joseph, 1966 KAUP, Cora L. (DICKSON), 1974 KUTRUFF, Enid Mae (FLEMING), 1978 KEITH, Leona V. (ERHARD) MEHAFFIE, 1972 OILER, Jacob F., 1897 KENDALL, Albert, 1974 PUTT, Theophilus Clair, 1980 KENNEDY, Kenneth G., 1970 SHECKLER, Bessie M., 1982 KENSINGER, Harold J., Sr., 1969 SMITH, Etta Marie, 1984 KESSLER, Elsie PHILLIPS, 1980 WOODS, Stephen, 1892 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - BOLGER, Barbara B. (BRUMBAUGH), 1982 BARBARA B. BOLGER Mrs. Bolger, 81, of 402 S. Maple St., Martinsburg, formerly of Lakemont Terrace, died at 11:25 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 1982, in Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, after a brief illness. She was born June 27, 1900, in Martinsburg, the daughter of Andrew and Susanna (Rhodes) Brumbaugh, and April 2, 1921, in Cumberland, Md., married L. Courtney Bolger, who died June 17, 1975. Surviving are two children: Robert C. of Littleton, Colo., and John C. of Martinsburg; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Anna Edgein and Mrs. Ruth McBurney of Altoona. Mrs. Bolger was a member of the Memorial Church of the Brethren, Martinsburg, and United Workers Sunday School class. She was also a member of the Altoona Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the John C. Bolger Funeral Home, Martinsburg. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. The family prefers memorials to the Morrisons Cove Home, Martinsburg. _____ BRENNECKE, Anna M. (SELWITZ), 1892 Altoona Mirror, January 4, 1892 Mrs. Anna M. Brennecke. At 5:50 o'clock yesterday morning Mrs. Anna M., wife of Christian Brennecke, died at her home, No. 523 Eighth avenue, after months of sickness and suffering. Mrs. Brennecke was born in Prussia, April 20, 1830, and was therefore 61 years, 8 months and 18 days of age at the time of her death. In addition to her husband she is survived by seven children. These are: Misses Jennie R., Lizzie and Anna M., residing at the family residence; William C. Brennecke, proprietor of the White Hall hotel, of Altoona; Mrs. F. C. Gerhart, Mrs. F. J. Obermyer and Mrs. T. C. O'Neil, also of this city. She is also survived by three brothers and two sisters, who are A. U. and G. Selwitz and Mrs. C. Coltsbaugh of Carson Valley; Mrs. Fred Solomon, of K____ and Charles Selwitz, Houtzdale. The funeral services will be held at the late residence of the deceased on Tuesday afternoon, beginning at 2 o'clock. They will be conducted by Rev. John Mueller, pastor of the German Lutheran church, of which she was a member. At 2:45 o'clock the cortege will proceed to Fairview cemetery, where the interment will take place. _____ BRUNNHUBER, Richard F., 1984 RICHARD F. BRUNNHUBER Mr. Brunnhuber, 46, of 729 Jackson Ave., died unexpectedly at 3:15 a.m. today, April 26, 1984, in his home. Mr. Brunnhuber retired as a machinist for F. L. Smithe, Duncansville, in 1983, after 16 years' service. He was born May 3, 1937, in Altoona, the son of Joseph and Anna Theresa (Leipold) Brunnhuber, and Jan. 29, 1981, in Winchester, Va., married Martha Ann Heisler. Surviving are his wife, three children: Greg, Steven and Natalie of Altoona; a stepdaughter, Sherry Scalzi of Altoona and two step-grandchildren. Also surviving are his mother of Altoona and two sisters and a brother: Rita Fornwalt and Joseph of Altoona and Rose Marie Hermesky of Pittsburgh. Mr. Brunnhuber attended St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was a trustee of Swiss Rifle Club and Member of Unter Uns Society. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Stevens Mortuary. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. _____ CALLIS, James J., 1973 July 21, 1980 IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of JAMES J. CALLIS who passed away 7 yrs. Ago July 21. Sadly missed by Wife, Carol, Daughters, Lori and Lisa, Relatives and Friends. _____ CARLIN, Naomi R. (WYANDT), 1980 NAOMI R. CARLIN 72, of 710 E. Grant Ave., died at 3:15 a.m. today, July 21, 1980, in Altoona Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born May 20, 1908, in Altoona, the daughter of James D. and Ruth (Gorsuch) Wyandt, and April 17, 1925, in Cumberland, Md., married Arthur K. Carlin. Surviving are her husband, four children, Mrs. Mary Kimmel, Arthur K. Jr., Mrs. Patricia Armstrong and Mrs. Shirley Woolford of Altoona; 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a brother and sister, Paul and Betty of Altoona. Mrs. Carlin was a member of the United Church of Christ. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Juniata. Interment in Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood. _____ CONFER, Nannie G. (WOOD), 1936 June 9, 1936 MRS. NANNIE G. CONFER DIED IN HUNTINGDON HUNTINGDON. June 9. - Mrs. Nannie G. Confer, a well known resident of Huntingdon and wife of L. G. Confer, died at her home, 1528 Moore street, on Saturday afternoon, June 6, at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Confer had been in failing health during the past year. She was born in Blair county on Nov. 28, 1858. _____ _____ Street Methodist church. Surviving are her husband, one son, William Confer of Harrisburg, and two daughters, Jessie E. Confer, at home, and Mrs. C. M. Kyle of Tacoma Park, Md. Two brothers, William P. Wood of Hollidaysburg and Edwin W. Wood of Plymouth, Mich., and three grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were conducted at the home this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. G. F. Boggs officiating. Interment was made in the mausoleum at Riverview cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Confer were former residents of Altoona, the husband being a retired Pennsylvania railroad conductor, having a long term of service on the Petersburg branch passenger train. _____ GIFT, Jane S., 1936 June 10, 1936 FORMER RESIDENT DIES. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 10. - Miss Jane S. Gift, aged 81, a resident of this city for twenty-five years, died June 5 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ella Sorrick, 509 Sixth street north. She came here from Altoona, Pa., and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran church. Funeral services took place Monday afternoon at the Palms chapel with Rev. T. K. finch, officiating. Burial followed in Royal Palm cemetery. _____ GLASS, Daniel F., 1897 Altoona Mirror, February 1, 1897 Daniel F. Glass Died at his home, 116 Lexington avenue, yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock of paralysis. He had been ailing for the past three years. He was born September 24, 1823, at Henrietta and lived all his life in this county. He came to Altoona in 1872 and had since been employed as a carpenter in the company's freight shop. On July 16, 1854, he wedded Mrs. Mary Nicewonger, who, with these children, survives: Mrs. Sarah Kelly, Mrs. Charlotte Detrow, Mrs. Lizzie Adams, Mrs. Della Helley, Mrs. Minnie Stouch, David H., Martin H. and Louis H., all of Altoona, and two stepsons, T. H. Nicewonger of this city and S. H. Nicewonger of Winston, N. C., and one brother, Martin Glass, of this city. He was a member of the Chestnut Avenue Methodist church. The deceased was a member of the Voluntary Relief association. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon, leaving his late residence at 2 o'clock and proceeding to the Chestnut Avenue church, where services will be held: interment in Fairview cemetery. _____ GLUNT, Annie Mae (CLAYCOMB), 1982 ANNIE MAE GLUNT Mrs. Glunt, 80, of Hollidaysburg RD 1, died at 2:20 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 1982, in Mercy Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born July 20, 1901, in King, the daughter of Frank and Amanda (Mock) Claycomb, and Sept. 13, 1924, in New York, married Frederick F. Glunt. Surviving are her husband; 10 children: Mrs. Fern Putt and Harold in Ohio, Ralph in Iowa, Mrs. Sylvia Ward in Missouri, Mrs. Verna Shaw of Warriors Mark, Mrs. Ruby Houck of Honey Brook, Mrs. Vera Shaffer, Mrs. Doris Robertson and Dale of Hollidaysburg, and Mrs. Beulah Vaughn of Altoona; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Kathryn Marketta of Juniata; 55 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister and two brothers: Ray and Mrs. Elva Lowery of Imler RD and Guy of Roaring Spring. Mrs. Glunt was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, King. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Marvin C. Leslie Funeral Home, Claysburg, and 1:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Mark's United Church of Christ. Interment in church cemetery. _____ HOLTAPPLE, William, 1892 Altoona Mirror, January 4, 1892 It was announced in this city yesterday that Rev. William Holtapple, formerly pastor of St. Mary's German Catholic church, of this city, had died in Hoboken, N.J., of heart disease or paralysis. The interment took place in Hoboken on New Year's day. _____ KAUFFMAN, Mary E., 1972 MARY E. KAUFFMAN Of 25 S. 14th St., Easton, died today, Oct. 25, 1972, in Easton. She was born in Altoona on Oct. 13, 1896, a daughter of Charles and Mabel Wagner, and married Charles S. Kauffman, who preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter and two sons, Miss Maude A. of Easton, George L. of Johnstown and Charles L. of Lock Haven; six grandchildren, a great-grandchild and a sister and three brothers, Mrs. Maude A. Stacey and John Wagner of Altoona, Earl S. Wagner, in Tennessee, and Alfred B. Wagner, in Mississippi. Mrs. Kauffman was a member of the First Baptist Church of Altoona and an employe of Easton Hospital, retiring from the dietary department after 17 years of service. Friends will be received in the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. _____ KAUP, Cora L. (DICKSON), 1974 CORA L. KAUP Of Flemington, a native of Birmingham, Tyrone RD, died yesterday morning Feb. 3, 1974, at Lock Haven Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born Jan. 28, 1900, a daughter of James and Myrtle Dickson and married Frederick A. Kaup on Nov. 12, 1919, in Birmingham. Mr. Kaup died Aug. 22, 1963. Surviving are three children, Mrs. Pauline Wilson, with whom she resided for the past six years, Mrs. Margaret Bailey of Amarillo, Tex., and George of Tyrone; 15 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Mrs. Kaup was a member of the Flemington United Methodist Church. She was a past president of the Tyrone American Legion and the VFW auxiliaries. She was past commander of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary of Altoona. She served on the Tyrone Area School Board for 30 years. Friends will be received in the Johnson Funeral Home, Tyrone, from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and in the Birmingham Presbyterian Church from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. _____ KEITH, Leona V. (ERHARD) MEHAFFIE, 1972 LEONA V. KEITH Of 1223 5th Ave., Duncansville, died unexpectedly at 11 a.m. yesterday, May 11, 1972, at her home. She was born June 23, 1890, in Irvona, a daughter of Alfred and Effie (Mays) Erhard, and was twice married, to Andrew Mehaffie, who died in December 1926, and then to Albert J. Keith who died in October 1965. Surviving are five children, Paul E. Mehaffie of West Palm Beach, Fla., Mrs. Betty Blattenberger of Blacklick, Robert W. Keith of Seward, Mrs. Mary Johnsonbaugh of Duncansville and Miss Lora Mehaffie of San Jose, Calif., three stepchildren, Wilson Keith of Pensacola, Fla., Robert Weidel of Blue Knob and Leon Elder of East Lake, Ohio: 44 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a brother and sister, Mrs. Vada Schoening of Altoona and Morrell of Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Keith was a member of the Hicks Memorial United Methodist Church, Duncansville, and Unity Bible Class, Duncansville Golden Age Club and the WCTU. Friends will be received in the Liebegott Funeral Home, Duncansville from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. _____ KENDALL, Albert, 1974 Albert Kendall Dies; Owner Of Laboratory Albert W. Kendall, 66, of 3428 Beale Ave., proprietor of Kendall Laboratories, 3614 Beale Ave., died at 2:35 a.m. yesterday, Jan. 13, 1974, in Mercy Hospital, where he was admitted Jan. 7. Kendall Laboratories has specialized in dairy water and food consultations and bacteriology since Mr. Kendall being organized in 1947. Mr. Kendall was born April 1, 1907, in West Middlesex, and was the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kendall. He married Ganelle E. Hollenback on May 21, 1945, in the First Presbyterian Church, Hollidaysburg. Surviving are his wife, two children, Clifford P. and Miss Carolyn, at home, and two brothers and a sister, Ernest Bovee of Kissimmee, Fla., and Sherman Smock of Andover, Ohio, and Mrs. Goldie Phillips of Carey, Ohio. Mr. Kendall was a member of the Broad Avenue United Presbyterian Church, Juniata Lodge 282, F&AM, Hollidaysburg; Williamsport Scottish Rite bodies, Jaffa Shrine Temple, Jaffa Legion of Honor, of which he was a past commander; Pennsylvania Laboratory directors, Pennsylvania Dairy Sanitarians Association, Penn State Alumni Association and the Nittany Lion Club. His works in dairying and allied interests covers a span of more than 40 years, embracing all phases of the dairy industry. He served three years in the Army Air Corps in World War II. Friends will be received in the Carn Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Interment in Presbyterian Cemetery, Hollidaysburg. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children or the Burns Center. _____ KENNEDY, Kenneth G., 1970 KENNETH G. KENNEDY Formerly of 518 4th Ave., and more recently a guest at Valley View Home, died there at 2:55 a.m. today, Feb. 17, 1970, after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona April 18, 1906, a son of Joseph R. and Tacy P. (Saller) Kennedy. Surviving are his father and a brother, Marion, of Altoona, Mr. Kennedy was a member of the Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church. Friends will be received in the Myers Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. _____ KENSINGER, Harold J., Sr., 1969 HAROLD J. KENSINGER SR. Of 1101 8th Ave., died unexpectedly at his home at 12:10 a.m. today, Nov. 26, 1969. He was born in Henrietta Sept. 7, 1900, a son of Harry and Flora (Dougherty) Kensinger, and married Dorothy M. Haddle in Johnstown Oct. 2, 1929. Surviving are his wife, four children, H. James Jr. of Indiana, Pa., Mrs. Lois Mosser of Cresson, Mrs. Marjorie Conion and Mrs. Vivian Irvin of Altoona; 12 grandchildren, two brothers and a sister, Edwin of Hollidaysburg, John of Schuylkill Haven, and Mrs. Florence Mummert of Altoona. Mr. Kensinger was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, teacher of the Crusader Bible Class, president of the Senior Choir, served for 11 years as superintendent of the Sunday School and was a member of the Adult Christian Endeavor Society. He was a member of Hiram Lodge, F&AM, and former member of the Altoona Choral Society. He retired in September 1965 from the Pennsylvania Railroad, after 49 years of service. Friends will be received in the Gilden Barton Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. _____ KESSLER, Elsie PHILLIPS, 1980 ELSIE PHILLIPS KESSLER 77, FORMERLY OF 1316 21ST Ave., died unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 13, 1980, in Altoona Hospital. Mrs. Kessler retired as a nurse from the Altoona Hospital in 1928, after three years' service. She was born Feb. 1, 1903, in Riddlesburg, the daughter of Abraham and Florence (Foreman) Phillips, and April 5, 1928, in Altoona, married Harry Edward Kessler, who died Aug. 19, 1979. Surviving are two children, Gene Edward of Waynesboro and Mary Kessler Hollister of Coatesville, three grandchildren and two brothers, Merrill of Riddlesburg and George of Martinsburg. Mrs. Kessler was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Radio Bible Class, Rebeccah Circle, Allegheny Lutheran Home Auxiliary and Gettysburg League. In 1975, she was named a life member of the Altoona Hospital Alumni. She was also a member of the Altoona Hospital Auxiliary and a 1925 graduate of the Altoona School of Nursing. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Warren H. Replogle Funeral Home. Interment in Alto-Reste Park. _____ KHALOUF, Aziz K., 1980 AZIZ K. KHALOUF 90, of 501 Walnut St., Irwin, died Sunday, March 23, 1980, in Syria, the son of Khalil and Foumia (Charley) Khalouf. Surviving are his wife, Waheeba; three sons, Dr. Herbert of Marion, Ind.; George A. of Venetia and Arthur of North Huntingdon; nine grandchildren and six brothers and sisters, Elias K. of Duncansville, Fred of Altoona, George and Martha Khoury of Beirut, Lebanon: Besimah Bashour of Safita, Syria, and Emily of Tripole, Lebanon. Mr. Khalouf was an elder of the Irwin Presbyterian Church and a member of the Presbyterian Seniors, Silver Liners and AARP. Interment was made in Irwin. _____ KIEHL, Mary NOEL, 1966 KIEL - Mrs. Mary, 98, 805 S. Railroad Avenue, Portage, died at 11:50 p.m. Jan. 7, at home. Born May 5, 1867, in Pittsburgh, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Jones) Noel. Preceded in death by husband, Harry, and these children: Clara, Ollie, Florence, Mary and Russell. Survived by these children: Harry and Robert, both of Portage; Earl, Cresson; Mrs. Laura Hite, Omaha, Neb.; Mildred and Mrs. Sue VasBinder, both at home, and Sister M. Fides, RSM, Mount Aloysius Junior College, Cresson; also 23 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren and 27 great-great-grandchildren. Requiem Mass at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Portage, by the Rev. John Miller. Interment, St. Bartholomew's Cemetery, Wilmore. Friends are being received at the Clifford M. Beck Funeral Home, Portage, where Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Kiel Mary Noel 01/10/1966 01/07/1966* _____ KIMMEL, Edgar C., 1965 July 6, 1965 EDGAR C. KIMMEL Of 2500 Crawford Ave., died at 7:40 a.m. yesterday enroute to Mercy Hospital from his home. He was born in Altoona on Feb. 2, 1894, a son of John and Catherine (Carl) Kimmel, and married Catherine B. Stoehr, who died May 1, 1962. Surviving are four children, John G. of Johnstown, Mrs. Betty English, with whom he resided, Leo of Greensburg and Paul of Vineland, N.J., and 13 grandchildren. A son, Richard, was killed Dec. 16, 1943, in World War II while serving in the Navy. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Knights of St. George, Eagles and Frohsinn Society, a veteran of service in the Army Engineers in World War I and a retired machinist of the P.R.R. Mr. Kimmel will repose in the T. J. Stevens Funeral Home until 9 p.m. today _____ KIRCHNER, Mr. & Mrs. Frank J., 1969 Former Altoona Husband, Wife Die In Florida Two former Altoonans, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Kirchner, residing at 224 Boylston Ave., Daytona Beach, Fla., died within a three-day period there last week. Their bodies are being returned to Altoona for interment. Mrs. Kirchner was the first to die, on March 20, 1969. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Aloysius and Mary (Wiseman) Karl, and was twice married, first to Karl H. Binnmueller, who died Oct. 11, 1946, then to Mr. Kirchner. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Matilda Potter, of the Daytona Beach address, and Sister M. Marcelene, C.S.A., of Fond u Lac, Wis. In Altoona, Mrs. Kirchner was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mr. Kirchner, who died March 23, 1969, was born in Austria in 1886. He, too, was twice married, his first wife, Catherine, dying in 1955. He is survived by a sister in Austria. In Altoona, he was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and worked as a butcher. _____ KISSELL, August Earl, 1965 KISSELL - August Earl, 79, 2523 Bedford Street, Geistown, died at 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 1965, at Mercy Hospital. Born Sept. 18, 1886, in Seward, son of Valentine and Nancy Jane (Good) Kissell. Survived by widow, the former Ida Rager, and 4 children - Clair, 2521 Bedford Street; Mrs. Esther Feathers, at home, and Freda, wife of Norman Franz, and Roy, both of Detroit, Mich.; also 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Brother of Jay, Lantana, Fla.; Mrs. Ruth Miller, 101 Arbutus Avenue, and Mrs. Dora Kline, 2722 Bedford Street. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the R. Owen Ketterer Funeral Home, Geistown, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. George I. Melhorn, D.D. Interment, Richland Cemetery. _____ KNEPPER, Stephen F., 1980 STEPHEN F. KNEPPER, 30, of 6890 Griffin Road, Davie, Fla., formerly of 924 S. 9th St., died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 1980, from injuries received in an accident on the Florida Turnpike, approximately 10 miles north of Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Knepper was employed as a construction worker. He was born Aug. 10, 1949, in Altoona, a son of Robert F. and Patricia C. (Handzerlia) Knepper. Surviving are his parents, five brothers and sisters, Mrs. Beth Ann Hilling of Huntingdon and Michelle, Scott, Kent and Kelly, at home, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Knepper of Altoona. Mr. Knepper was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Friends will be received at Stevens Mortuary from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. _____ KOHUT, Amelia Mary, 1965 KOHUT - Mrs. Amelia Mary, 52, 306 Sell Street, died at 2 a.m. Dec. 12, 1965, at Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 20, 1913, in Johnstown, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Lucas) Mandrgoc. Preceded in death by parents, 2 children in infancy and brother, Francis. Survived by husband, Joseph, and children, Elaine and Robert, both at home. Sister of Thomas, 2751 Bedford Street; John, 377 1/2 Beatrice Avenue; William, Freeport, Ill.; Mrs. Anne Zlato, 1025 Pomona Drive; Paul, Lompoc, Calif.; Bernard, 643 Russell Avenue; Raymond, Bordentown, N.J.; Mrs. Mary Shertzer, 218 Leon Street, and Leonard, Arlington, Va. Member of Branch 5, CFU. Requiem Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Clement's Catholic Church, the Rev. Joseph O'Toole. Interment, SS. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Friends received after 7 p.m. Monday at Frank J. Pentrack Funeral Home, 710 Broad Street, where Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. _____ KOLARCZYK, Michael, 1978 MICHAEL KOLARCZYK Of Coupon died at 11:10 a.m. Monday, June 19, 1978, in Altoona VA Hospital, following an extended illness. Mr. Kolarczyk retired as a brakeman from Conrail. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was born Dec. 8, 1917, in Coupon, a son of Joseph and Anna (Plewa) Kolarczyk. Surviving are five brothers and sisters, Leo of Johnstown, Mrs. Rose Pleva of Altoona, Mrs. Josephine Pelva of Coupon, Stanley of Gallitzin and Mrs. Sophia Smithmyer of Marlboro, Md. Mr. Kolarczyk was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Coupon. He was also a member of the Italian Beneficial Club, Coupon; Polish Falcon Society and St. Michael's Club, both of Gallitzin, and the Hollidaysburg American Legion. Friends will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Ashville. _____ KOONES, Z. Florine (CLAAR), 1971 Z. FLORINE KOONES Of 720 Walnut St., Roaring Spring died at her home at 11 p.m. yesterday, Aug. 13, 1971, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Donnerstown on Feb. 13, 1905, a daughter of Archie and Rachel (Sell) Claar, and was married to David W. Koones in Curryville on Dec. 13, 1924, by the Rev. John Miller. Surviving are her husband and a daughter, Mrs. Naomi Coates of Roaring Spring; five grandchildren, her mother of East Freedom, and nine brothers and sisters, Fred of Orlando, Fla., Ira and Orville of East Freedom, Mrs. Marie McConahy and Bruce of Roaring Spring, Mrs. Orpha Feathers of Claysburg RD, Mrs. Gertrude Black of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Edith Dively of East Freedom RD and Mrs. Marian Lear of Duncansville RD. Mrs. Koones was a member of the First Church of the Brethren and the Truth Seekers Bible Class, Roaring Spring. Friends will be received in the Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring, from 7 to 10 p.m. tomorrow, 4 to 10 p.m. Monday and after noon Tuesday in the church. _____ KOTZATOSKI, Joni Rae, 1979 JONI RAE KOTZATOSKI Infant daughter of Raymond and Alice (Shauf) Kotzatoski of 126 E. Caroline Ave, died at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 1979, in Altoona Hospital, where she was born earlier in the day. Surviving are her parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kotzatoski of Altoona and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Shauf of Bellwood. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, by the Rev. Alvin Huff. Arrangements by the Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home. _____ KUSH, Joseph, 1966 KUSH - Joseph, 67, Aurora, Ill., died Feb. 24, 1966. Born March 2, 1899, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents and wife, Julia. Survived by son, Stanley; 4 grandchildren, and these brothers and sisters: August Kush, California; Raymond Kush, Arizona, and Clemens Nadonley, Mrs. Laura Watroba, Anthony Kush, Mrs. Eleanore Burgess, Mrs. Bernice Hruska, Donald Kush and Mrs. Frances Moore, all of Johnstown. Funeral service will be held Monday in Aurora. _____ KUTRUFF, Enid Mae (FLEMING), 1978 ENID MAE KUTRUFF Of Beaver Valley, Flinton RD died at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 2, 1978, in her home, following an extended illness. Mrs. Kutruff retired as an assistant supervisor from the McGregor Sportswear manufacturing plant, Coalport. She was born May 19, 1900, in Beaver Valley, a daughter of Courtez and Emma (Troxell) Fleming, and March 4, 1919, in Ebensburg married Philip J. Kutruff. Surviving are her husband, four children, Harold and Paul of Beaver Valley, Mrs. Dorothy Blake of Coalport and Mrs. Verla Bennett of Latrobe; 21 grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Alice Glasgow and Mrs. Sue Delozier of Glasgow and Mrs. Lena Harpster of Beaver Valley, Flinton RD. Mrs. Kutruff was a member of the Beaver Valley United Methodist Church. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Plass Funeral Home, Glasgow, and 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the church. _____ OILER, Jacob F., 1897 Altoona Mirror, February 1, 1897 Elder Jacob F. Oiler One of the most prominent clergymen in the Brethren (Dunkard) church, died in the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore at 9:30 o'clock on Saturday morning. The fatal operation was the third which he had undergone, the object being the removal of a tumor which caused his illness. The deceased was born in Franklin county, January 18, 1825. In early life he taught school. Afterwards he followed mercantile pursuits and at his death was a member of the Geiser, Price & Co. manufacturing firm and president of the Waynesboro bank. He had been a minister in the Dunkard church for forty years and an elder since 1883. He ranked among the foremost workers in the denomination and was universally esteemed and respected by the members of that brotherhood. Conservatism and untiring zeal and energy characterized his work in the church and honesty and unquestionable integrity that portion of his life in which he dealt with the world at large. He is survived by his wife and three sons and four daughters. The remains will be interred at his home town, Waynesboro. _____ PUTT, Theophilus Clair, 1980 THEOPHILUS CLAIR PUTT 52, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Hollidaysburg, died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 1980, in VA Hospital, Tucson. Mr. Putt was a lay minister of the Missouri Synod Lutheran churches. He was also retired from the Air Force. He was born March 30, 1928, in Hollidaysburg, the son of Oscar Albert and Elsie (Manning) Putt, and May 14, 1950, married Dolores Stiffler. Surviving are his wife, four children, Thomas, David, Robert and Diane of Tucson, and a grandson. Mr. Putt attended the Hollidaysburg High School. Interment was made in Arlington, Va. _____ SHECKLER, Bessie M., 1982 BESSIE M. SHECKLER Mrs. Sheckler, 88, of 602 Park Ave., Tyrone, died at 5 a.m. Sunday, March 28, 1982, in Tyrone Hospital, following an extended illness. Mrs. Sheckler retired from the inspection department of Chicago Rivet and Machine Co., Tyrone, in 1958, after 11 years' service. She was born May 23, 1893, Tyrone, the daughter of George and Ellen (Wallace) Port, and Feb. 19, 1913, in Cumberland, Md., married George T. Sheckler, who died in 1935. Surviving are two children: Robert R. and Mrs. Bette Yingling of Tyrone; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Sheckler was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Tyrone. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Theodore J. Feller Memorial Home, Tyrone. Interment in Grandview Cemetery, Tyrone. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the chapel fund of Wesley United Methodist Church, Tyrone. _____ SMITH, Etta Marie, 1984 ETTA MARIE SMITH Mrs. Smith, 73, of Claysburg died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 1984, in Mercy Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born Aug. 21, 1910, in Claysburg, the daughter of J. Emory and Louella (Burket) Burkett, and was twice married, first to David T. Knepper, then to Peter Smith, both who preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Donald Knepper of Beaverdale; three step-children: Bernard Smith of Indiana, Pa.; Peter Smith Jr. of Houston, Texas, and Dorothy Carlson of Sacramento, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her mother died March 19, 1984. Mrs. Smith attended Claysburg Church of God. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Marvin C. Leslie Funeral Home, Claysburg. Interment in Upper Claar Cemetery. Mrs. Smith was also preceded in death by a son, Galen W. Knepper. _____ WOODS, Stephen, 1892 Altoona Mirror, January 4, 1892 Mr. Stephen Woods On the 2d of January Mr. Stephen Woods died at New Florence, Westmoreland county. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. J. M. McCraken, of No. 2311 Eighth avenue, this city. The funeral will take place at New Florence at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. _____