OBITS: PHEASANT Family, mostly Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Judy Banja Transcribed by Judy Bookwalter Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _______________________________________________ EICHELBERGER, Enid (PHEASANT), 1978 PHEASANT, Gladys R., 1989 FORNEY, Ruth E. (PHEASANT), 1982 PHEASANT, Grace M. (WRIGHT), 1938* GARNER, Amber Elsie (PHEASANT), 1999 PHEASANT, Grant T., 1977 GROVE, Leoda E. (PHEASANT), 1991 PHEASANT, Harry B., 1945 PHEASANT, Abbie B., n.d. PHEASANT, Harry L., 1979 PHEASANT, Anna (SMITH), 1943 PHEASANT, Harry W., 1978 PHEASANT, Anna M. (RICHARDSON), 1944 PHEASANT, Harry, 1993 PHEASANT, Barbara M. (RITCHEY), 1983 PHEASANT, Hazel M. (WESTON), 2000 PHEASANT, Benjamin Franklin, 1943 PHEASANT, Jennie Rebecca (CHILCOATE), 1942* PHEASANT, Betty L. (RENTZ), 1972 PHEASANT, John E., 1991 PHEASANT, Clarence W., 1944 PHEASANT, Kenneth S., 1983 PHEASANT, Cleo Arlene, 2000 PHEASANT, Lenora (ROLAND), 1936* PHEASANT, Clifford A., 1996 PHEASANT, Lillian Estelle (OSTERMAN), 1939* PHEASANT, Clyde M., 1995 PHEASANT, Margaret Rebecca (HOFFMAN) CRAWFOR PHEASANT, Cora B. (BRUMBAUGH), 1995 PHEASANT, Marie S. (IRVIN), 1970 PHEASANT, Donald M., 1990 PHEASANT, Mary Jane (ANDERSON), 1946 PHEASANT, Ellis A., 1970 PHEASANT, Mrs. Sherman, n.d. PHEASANT, Ernest B., 1967 PHEASANT, Pauline Louise (JONES), 1994 PHEASANT, Ettie O. (SWOPE), 1943 PHEASANT, Rebecca (BENNETT), 1942* PHEASANT, Evangeline E. (HILEMAN), 1995 PHEASANT, Ruth E. (HELMAN), 1988 PHEASANT, Floyd, 1945 PHEASANT, Tena M., 1987 PHEASANT, George Coleman, 1943 PHEASANT-PENNINGTON, Janelle Marie, 1998 PHEASANT, George W., 1934* EICHELBERGER, Enid (PHEASANT), 1978 Enid Eichelberger Of the Missouri State Chest Hospital, Mount Vernon, Mo., formerly of Hollidaysburg, died at 11:55 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 1978, in the hospital, following an extended illness. She was born April 20, 1924, in Duncansville, the daughter of Harry and Pauline (Jones) Pheasant. Surviving are her parents of Hollidaysburg; a daughter Mrs. Justine V. Riley of California, three grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Justine Skagerberg of Hanford, Calif. She graduated from Altoona High School in 1942 and was a member of the United Methodist Church of Hollidaysburg. There will be no viewing. _____ FORNEY, Ruth E. (PHEASANT), 1982 Ruth E. Forney Mrs. Forney, 71, of 2723 Fairway Drive died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 1982, in Altoona Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 28, 1911, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Clifford A. and Lillian E. (Osterman) Pheasant, and Nov. 11, 1931, in Cumberland, Md., married Byron E. Forney. Surviving are her husband, two sons: Byron Alan and Richard Clair of Altoona, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are five brothers and sisters: Mrs. Edna Stein, Mrs. Mabel Quarry and E. Dale of Costa Mesa, Calif.; Clifford A. of Wenonah, N.J., and Cleo A. of Altoona. Mrs. Forney was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Bavarian Aid Society and was past president of the Logan Hills Senior Citizens Association. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family in the William G. Bigelow Funeral Home, by the Rev. John R. Spooner. Interment in Grandview Cemetery. Arrangements by William G. Bigelow Funeral Home. _____ GARNER, Amber Elsie (PHEASANT), 1999 Altoona Mirror, Monday, November 22, 1999 Amber Elsie Garner, 90, Valley View Home, formerly of 200 E. Second St., Williamsburg, died Saturday afternoon, Nov. 20, 1999, at the home, following an extended illness. Mrs. Garner was born April 6, 1909, in Mapleton Depot, Huntingdon County, the daughter of the late B. Franklin and Mary J. (Anderson) Pheasant. She married the Rev. Richard A. Garner, Aug. 20, 1927, in Cumberland, Md. He died July 16, 1982. She was a member of Williamsburg Full Gospel Tabernacle, a past member of the former Williamsburg Apostolic Church, served as a missionary in Jamacia and did evangelical work in Canada. Mrs. Garner formerly was employed as a nurse's aide at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, and also worked at the former J.C. Blair Paper Co., Huntingdon. Surviving are a brother, Roy T. of Martinsburg; two granddaughters: Amber Jeanne Costa of Altoona and Sharon Lee Aghabekian of Unicoi, Tenn.; three great-grandchildren: Gregory, Nicola and Jamie Aghabekian, also of Unicoi; and a son-in-law, Charles F. Williams of Altoona. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanne S. Williams, who died June 5, 1976 and four brothers: Chalmer M., Homer F., Harry D. and Robert T.; an infant brother; and a sister, Leoda E. Grove. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, at Williamsburg Full Gospel Tabernacle, by pastor Moses Ruffin and son-in- law Charles F. Williams. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg. Interment will be made at Shellytown Fairview Cemetery, Williamsburg, RR 2. _____ GROVE, Leoda E. (PHEASANT), 1991 Leoda E. Grove Mrs. Grove, 79, of 315 Standing Stone Ave., Huntingdon, formerly of Williamsburg, died at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1991, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, following an extended illness. Mrs. Grove was formerly employed as a clerk at Grove's IGA Store, Williamsburg, with more than 20 years' service. She was previously employed at Huntingdon Silk Mill. She was born Jan. 16, 1912, in Mapleton Depot, Huntingdon County, the daughter of B. Franklin and Mary Jane (Anderson) Pheasant. She married Blair Starr Grove on Jan. 16, 1934, in Fredericksburg. He died Sept. 25, 1975. Surviving are three children: Eileen E. McMullen, with whom she resided, Harold B of Sterling, Va., and Frederick A. of Williamsburg; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister and brother: Amber E. Garner of Dallastown, and Roy T. of Williamsburg. Preceded in death by four brothers: Chalmer, Homer, Harry and Robert Pheasant. Mrs. Grove was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, where she was a member of the Win-A-Chum Sunday School class. She was a former member of Hollidaysburg Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bolger-Freidline Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg, by the Rev. Kieran P. Darcy. Friends will also be received 7 to 9 p.m. Interment at Shellytown Fairview Cemetery, Williamsburg RD. _____ PHEASANT, Abbie B., n.d. PHEASANT - Funeral services for Mrs. Abbie B. Pheasant of Roselawn, Hollidaysburg, will be held at the Methodist church in Hollidaysburg Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment in Alto Reste. Friends are being received at the Creamer& Van Allman funeral home. _____ PHEASANT, Anna (SMITH, 1943 Mrs. P. A. Pheasant Mrs. Anna (Smith) Pheasant, widow of P. A. Pheasant, passed away at her late home in Trough Creek Valley on Tuesday evening, March 16, 1943, at 6 o'clock. She was the oldest of seven children born to D. L. and Nancy (Chilcote) Smith, deceased, and was born in Smith Valley, July 30, 1859, hence she was aged 83 years, 7 months and 16 days. On Jan. 22, 1885, she was united in marriage to P. A. Pheasant, who preceded her in death ten years ago. Since the death of her husband she had made her home with her children. At the time of her death she was with her daughter, Mrs. John Mansberger of Calvin. She was educated in the public schools and Cassville Seminary, and later taught in the public schools of Huntingdon County at Coles Summit, Locust Grove and Mapleton. She was a great lover of birds and looked forward to their return in the spring. "Mother Pheasant," as she was familiarly known, could not remember the day when she did not read her Bible and pray, and she looked forward to the time when she would meet her Master and loved ones who had gone before. At the age of 12 years she was converted in the Stony Point Church in Hares Valley, and later she united with the church of her husband's choice - Bowman's Chapel - in Smith Valley, where she was a teacher in the church school for many years. She was a devoted wife and mother, a good neighbor and a friend of everyone. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Coy Coder, Mrs. John Anderson, Mrs. John Mierley, all of Huntingdon; Mrs. John Mansberger, of Calvin. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, four great- grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. J. A. Harlin, of Altoona; J. O. Smith, of Newark, N.J.; Hayes Smith, of Mapleton Depot; and the Rev. T. W. Smith, of Philadelphia. A brother, E. C. Smith, late of Mapleton, preceded her in death in January, 1943. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 20. The funeral cortege will leave the house at 9:15 a.m. and prayer and commitment services at the Bowman's Chapel Cemetery at 11:45. The services will be in charge of the Rev. Hoover and the Rev. Frear, and interment will be directed by McClain's Funeral Service. _____ PHEASANT, Anna M. (RICHARDSON), 1944 July 8 Mrs. Harper Pheasant Mrs. Anna M. Pheasant, wife of Harper Pheasant, of Mount Union died at her home, 111 Ridge Street, Saturday morning at 7 o'clock after a long illness. She had been a patient in the hospital where she had undergone an operation and everything possibly done to save her life. Born at Huntingdon, Pa., October 19, 1880 she was the daughter of Phillip and Jennie (Claybaugh) Richardson. On April 14, 1903 she was united in marriage with Harper Pheasant. She was a devoted wife and mother and a real home-maker. During the 28 years that the Pheasant family had resided in Mount Union, Mrs. Pheasant had many friends who admired her for her gentle, kind manner. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Cassville. She also was a member of the Fireman's Auxiliary of Mount Union. Surviving are her husband and one daughter, Lola, wife of Thomas B. Weyant, and two grandsons, Terry and Tommy Weyant, of Mount Union. One sister, Mrs. Nettie Miller of Harrisburg also survives as well as two half-sisters and one half-brother, Mrs. Frank Bunn, of Altoona; Mrs. Harry Couch of Osceola Mills; and John Richardson, of Baltimore. Funeral Services were held from the Clark Funeral Home, Monday morning at 10 o'clock in charge of the Rev. M. S. Sharp of the Lutheran Church of Mount Union. Interment was made at the Bowman Chapel Cemetery near Cassville. Members of the Mount Union Fire Company acted as pallbearers, and tenderly carried the mortal remains of Mrs. Pheasant to their last resting place. _____ PHEASANT, Barbara M., 1983 Barbara M. Pheasant Mrs. Pheasant, 55, of Box 52, RD 3, died at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1983, in Altoona Hospital, following a shooting incident in the Bethany Lutheran Church parking lot. (Story Page A1). Mrs. Pheasant was employed as a bookkeeper at Fisher's Department Store for the past 22 years. She was born Oct. 8, 1928, in Altoona, the daughter of Edwin and Mae (Fecther) Ritchey, and May 10, 1947, in Altoona, married Wayne B. Pheasant. Surviving are her husband, two children: Gail D. Lindsey and Gary W. of Altoona, and two grandchildren. Mrs. Pheasant was a member of the Simpson United Methodist Church. She was a charter member of Sweet Adelines, where she served as president from 1981 to 1983. She was a 1946 graduate of Altoona High School. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Carn-Lynch Funeral Home. Interment in Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood. _____ PHEASANT, Benjamin Franklin, 1943 Benjamin Franklin Pheasant of Beavertown, Martinsburg R. D. 2, passed away at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning, April 14, 1943, death being due to a heart ailment. He was born on August 24, 1864, in Union Township, Huntingdon County, the son of John and Matilda Pheasant, both of whom are deceased. At the time of death he was 78 years, 7 months, and 21 days. On September 1, 1903, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Anderson at Jeannette by the Rev. C. F. Christian of the Evangelical and Reformed Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Jane (Anderson) Pheasant; these children: Mrs. O. R. McConahy, Altoona; Chalmer O. Pheasant, Williamsburg R. D.; Homer F. Pheasant, Martinsburg R. D. 2; Mrs. Amber Garner, Huntingdon; Mrs. Leoda Grove, Williamsburg R. D.; Roy Pheasant, Huntingdon; also 28 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two sons, Robert Pheasant and Harry Pheasant, are deceased. Mr. Pheasant was educated in the schools of Huntingdon County. He was a member of the Smithfield Brethren Church. Funeral services will be held at Fairview Brethren Church on Saturday morning. The body will be taken from the home at 9 o'clock. The Rev. J. B. Kensinger, assisted by the Rev. J. S. Templeton, will be in charge. Interment will be made at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Mapleton. The body may be viewed at the late home. Homer A. Bechtel Funeral Service. _____ PHEASANT, Betty L. (RENTZ), 1972 Betty L. Pheasant Of 5144 Exeter Road, Erie, died at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 1972, at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Hollidaysburg, Oct. 27, 1917, a daughter of William and Mary (Barr) Rentz, and married Donald M. Pheasant in Hollidaysburg. Surviving are her husband, and her mother, of Erie. Mrs. Pheasant was a member of the Kearsarge Garden Club, Erie. Friends will be received in the Plank Funeral Home, Hollidaysburg, from 3 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. _____ PHEASANT, Clarence W., 1944 Clarence W. Pheasant, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Annie Wright, of Mapleton Depot, R.D., on Friday evening, August 25, 1944, at 7 o'clock. He was born on April 20, 1878, in Smith Valley, the son of Samuel and Sarah Ann (Curfman) Pheasant. He made his home with his brother, Allison Pheasant, in Trough Creek Valley, until Mr. Pheasant's death, several years ago. Since that time he had lived with his sister, at whose home he died. Mr. Pheasant was a member of the Bowman's Chapel Methodist church since boyhood. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Annie Wright, of Mapleton Depot, R.D.; and Mrs. J. O. Apgar, of Clearwater, Florida. A short prayer service will be held at the Wright home at 10 o'clock, Tuesday morning, with further services at the Bowman's Chapel Church, in charge of the Rev. John A. Hoover. Interment will be made in the adjacent cemetery by McClain's funeral service. Friends will be received at the Wright home after 10 o'clock on Sunday morning. _____ PHEASANT, Cleo Arlene, 2000 Altoona Mirror, Thursday, October 26, 2000 Cleo Arlene Pheasant, 80, Snyder Memorial Home, Route 66, Box 680, Marienville, Pa., died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, at Kane Community Hospital, Kane, Pa. Arrangements are by E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home Inc., 2309 Broad Ave. _____ PHEASANT, Clifford A., 1996 Altoona Mirror, Friday, December 6, 1996 Clifford A. Pheasant, 76, 508 Princeton Blvd., Wenonah, N.J., formerly of Altoona, died early Thursday morning, Dec. 5, 1996, at Underwood Memorial Hospital, Woodbury, N.J. He was born Oct. 5, 1920 in Altoona, the son of Clifford A. and Lillian E. (Osterman) Pheasant. He married C. Mildred Peters March 24, 1947. Mr. Pheasant was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Wenonah. He retired as a terminal foreman from Atlantic Richfield Co. in 1971, after 25 years of service. Mr. Pheasant was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Joy Zaccaria of DeKalb, Ill.; two sons: Duane of Woodbury Heights, N.J., and Dale of Pittsville, Md.; a sister, Cleo of Marionville; a brother, Dale of Costa Mesa, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by sisters: Ruth Forney, Edna Stein and Mable Quarry Ramuno. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, Broad Avenue. Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. _____ PHEASANT, Clyde M., 1995 Altoona Mirror, Sunday, April 30, 1995 Clyde M. (Nook) Pheasant, 77, of 1415 Pine St., Hollidaysburg, died Friday morning, April 28, 1995, at his residence, following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 1, 1917, in Hollidaysburg, the son of Clyde L. and Abbie B. (Leffard) Pheasant. He married Gladys M. Walters on May 22, 1942, in Altoona. Mr. Pheasant was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hollidaysburg. He retired as an engineer from Conrail in 1978, with 37 years of service. Mr. Pheasant was a 1935 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. He was a member of Sylvan Hills Golf Course, Heidelberg Country Club, a volunteer for Hollidaysburg Ambulance Service, Altoona Railroaders Museum, and Brotherhood of Locomotive engineers. Mr. Pheasant was an avid outdoorsman. Surviving are his wife, a son, Richard M. of Erie, a daughter, Linda L. McDonald of Seale, Ala; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. Private memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family by the Rev. Dr. D. L. Brinton Shafer. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Plank, Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, 421 Montgomery St., Hollidaysburg. The family requests that donations be made to the First United Methodist Church, 801 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg, in memory of Clyde. He was preceded in death by five brothers: Harry, Max, Grant, Ken and Don. _____ PHEASANT, Cora B. (BRUMBAUGH), 1995 Altoona Mirror, Sunday, August 6, 1995 Cora B. Pheasant Mrs. Cora Pheasant, 95, of the Morrisons Cove Home, Martinsburg, formerly of Martinsburg RR2, died late Friday evening, Aug. 4, 1995, at the home following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 4, 1899, in Catharine Twp., Williamsburg RR1, the daughter of Martin H. and Emma J. (Boller) Brumbaugh. She married Homer F. Pheasant on June 1, 1926, at Williamsburg RR2. He died Sept. 5, 1968. Mrs. Pheasant was a member of the Fairview Church of the Brethren, Williamsburg RR2, where she formerly served as deaconess. Sunday school teacher and member of the mission society. She was formerly a school teacher at Ridge School, Williamsburg, RR2, for four years, then was a homemaker and farm wife. Mrs. Pheasant was a 1920 graduate of Williamsburg High School and a 1926 graduate of Juniata College, Huntingdon. Surviving are six sons: Marion H. of Eden, N.Y., Robert R. of Williamsburg RR2, Gerald L. of Ephrata, Philip E. of Martinsburg RR1, the Rev. Paul E. of Berwyn Heights, Md., and the Rev. Clayton N. of Alexandria; three daughters: Thelma R. McCall of Williamsburg RR2, Betty J. Russell of Silver Creek, N.Y. and Emma Jane Shreiner of Lititz; 35 grandchildren, nine step grandchildren, 80 great- grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren and eight great-great- grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Fairview Church of the Brethren, Williamsburg RR2, by Pastor Donald E. McCall and Pastor Eric J. Fether. Interment at Shellytown Fairview Cemetery, Williamsburg RR2. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Bolger-Friedline Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg. From 1970 to 1985, she resided in Derby, N.Y., giving home care to her paralyzed daughter, Betty. The family prefers memorial contributions be given to the Good Samaritan Fund of the Morrisons Cove Home or the Fairview Church of the Brethren. _____ PHEASANT, Donald M., 1990 Donald M. Pheasant Mr. Pheasant, 75, of Twin Oak Drive, North Myrtle Beach, S.C., formerly of Hollidaysburg, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 1990, at Grand Strand General Hospital, Myrtle Beach, S.C., after a brief illness. Mr. Pheasant retired as owner-operator of Pheasant Brothers Food Distributors, Erie, in 1975. He was born Oct. 11, 1914, in Hollidaysburg, the son of C.L. and Abby (Leffard) Pheasant, and married Placide Barr. Surviving are his wife; two step-sons: Ronald C. Rimini of Lilly and Michael R. Rimini of Willoughby Hills, Ohio; and two step- grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Clyde of Hollidaysburg. Mr. Pheasant was a former member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, North Myrtle Beach. He was also a member of the Nifty Fifties Club and Possom Trot Golf Club and a past member of the Knights of Columbus, North Myrtle Beach. Arrangements by McMillan-Small Funeral Home, Myrtle Beach. _____ PHEASANT, Ellis A., 1970 Retired School Bus Contractor, Banker, Expires CASSVILLE - Ellis A. Pheasant, 71, vice president of the First National Bank here and a retired school bus contractor, died at 2 a.m. today, July 25, 1970, in Altoona Hospital, where he was admitted June 11, after an extended illness. He was born in Cass Twp., Huntingdon County, Feb. 18, 1890, a son of Harry B. and Ella (Lynn) Pheasant, and married Lola David, who died in 1962. Surviving are two children, Clair of Huntingdon RD 1 and Mrs. Marie Park of Cassville; two grandchildren, stepmother, Mrs. Rosa Pheasant of Cassville, and stepsister, Mrs. Keith Griffith of Broad Top RD. Mr. Pheasant was a member of the Cassville United Methodist Church, a director of the First National Bank from 1935 and vice president since 1954, a director of the Huntingdon County Motor Club. He was a veteran of Army service in World War I. A member of Cromwell Lodge, F&AM, he was also a member of Standing Stone Chapter, Huntingdon Commandery, K.T., and Jaffa Shrine. Mr. Pheasant had been a bus contractor for the Tussey Mountain and Southern Huntingdon County School Districts, retiring in 1968. Friends will be received in the McClain Funeral Home here after 2 p.m. Monday. _____ PHEASANT, Ernest B., 1967 January 27, 1967 Ernest B. Pheasant P.R.R. Veteran, Vocalist, Dies In Hospital Ernest B. Pheasant, 66, retired machinist of the Altoona Works and well-known vocalist, died at 1:30 a.m. today in Mercy Hospital, where he was admitted Jan. 4 after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, Feb. 7, 1900, a son of Joshua R. and Rebecca (Bennett) Pheasant, and Jan. 26, 1921, married Ruth E. Helman. Surviving are his wife, two sons, John E. of Scranton and Wayne B. of the city; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two brothers, Harry W. of Washington, D.C., and G. Edward of the city. Mr. Pheasant was a member of the Simpson Methodist church, member and past president of the Frohsinn Singing Society, sang for many years as tenor in the Canterbury Quartet which presented many church Christmas programs and retired in July 1965 as a machinist in the P.R.R. airbrake shop. Friends may call at the Lafferty Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. _____ PHEASANT, Ettie O. (SWOPE), 1943 Mrs. Ettie O. Pheasant of Calvin, widow of George William Pheasant died suddenly at her home at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 1943. Mrs. Pheasant had returned on Friday from the Harrisburg Hospital where she had undergone an operation for the removal of a cataract from her right eye. It had been thought that the operation was a success but complications later arose which resulted in her death. Mrs. Pheasant was the daughter of William L. Swope and Almonia (Mierley) Swope, both of whom are deceased. She is survived by two brothers, H. G. Swope and Ray M. Swope, both of Harrisburg. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Methodist Church, Calvin, of which she was a member. The Rev. John A. Hoover, assisted by the Rev. Alfred Freer, will conduct the services. Interment will be made in the Baptist Cemetery, Trough Creek, McClain. _____ PHEASANT, Evangeline E. (HILEMAN), 1995 Altoona Mirror, Saturday, February 18, 1995 Mrs. Evangeline E. Pheasant, 86, of 220 Newry St., Hollidaysburg, died early Thursday morning, Feb. 16, 1995, at Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born March 11, 1908, in Altoona, the daughter of William R. and Myrtle M. (Gorsuch) Hileman. She married Grant T. Pheasant on Jan. 17, 1930, in Ward Ave. Presbyterian Church, Altoona. He died in June, 1977. Mrs. Pheasant was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Hollidaysburg. She was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. Mrs. Pheasant was a member of Women's Association of the First Presbyterian church, Hollidaysburg; Women's Association of Sylvan Hills Golf Club; and Women's Association of McMahon's Golf Club. Surviving are two sons: Robert of Duncansville, and William G. of Stow, Ohio; a brother, Eugene S. Hileman of Williamsburg; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers: James Hileman, Lester Hileman, and Robert Hileman. Friends will be received from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 1995, at the First Presbyterian Church, Hollidaysburg. Arrangements by The Plank, Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, 421 Montgomery St., Hollidaysburg. Interment at Presbyterian Cemetery, Hollidaysburg. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Hollidaysburg Building Fund or the charity of your choice. _____ PHEASANT, Floyd, 1945 Franklin St. Trucker Dies Floyd Pheasant, 57, of 631 1/2 Franklin St. died at 2:25 a.m. Saturday in Memorial Hospital where he had been rushed by city police after suffering a heart attack in his home. Deputy Coroner Joseph Govekar, who conducted an investigation, said that the man had worked Friday but had been under the care of a physician for some time. Born Oct. 9, 1887, the deceased was a son of the late Elmer and Jennie (Chilcote) Pheasant. Besides his widow, Mrs. Stella Smith Pheasant, he leaves two step-daughters - Mrs. Margaret Adams, Cleveland, O., and Mrs. Catherine Hasenstab, 729 Locust St. - and two stepsons - Bernard Schnurr, 618 Kennedy Ave., and William Schnurr, Cleveland, O. Mr. Pheasant, who was engaged in the trucking business, was brother of Mrs. Frank Hall, 436 Robb Ave.; Mrs. James Edwards, Decker Ave.; Mrs. Harry James, Grove Ave.; Ray Pheasant, Corinne St.; Elbie Pheasant, Penrod St.; Mrs. Harry Wissinger, Somerset St., Mrs. M. F. MacGeary, Cleveland, O.; Ernest Pheasant, Bedford St.; Mrs. Ernest Whitfield, Humell St., Dale; Lester Pheasant, 311 Strayer St., Dale, and Mrs. Charles Smith, Highland Ave. He was a member of the Johnstown Moose Lodge. Friends are being received in the Picking Mortuary where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow by Rev. Ernest Weals, pastor of the Franklin St. Methodist Church. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. _____ PHEASANT, George Coleman, 1943 George Coleman Pheasant, of Alexandria, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 12, 1943, at twelve o'clock noon, after an illness of six weeks. The son of Levi Pheasant and Mary (Geissinger) Pheasant, he was born in Trough Creek Valley on March 25, 1968, hence at time of death was aged 74 years, nine months and 18 days. He was a member of the Methodist Church, Alexandria. He followed the occupation of farming all his life until eight years ago, when he retired. The wife of the deceased, Carrie (Houck) Pheasant, died in September, 1931. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Pearl McIlvain, of Alexandria, and four grandchildren. Services will be held on Friday, at 2:30 p.m. at his late home. The Rev. Clifford Williams will officiate. Interment will be made at the Alexandria Cemetery. Temple Funeral Service. Friends may call at the late home any time after 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. _____ PHEASANT, George W., c1934 George W. Pheasant Prominent farmer of southern Huntingdon county, died yesterday morning at 4:30 o'clock at his home in Calvin, Huntingdon county, of a heart ailment after an illness of five weeks. He was aged (66?) and was born at Calvin, a son of Samuel H. and Salina Pheasant. He was united in marriage with Miss Ella Swope of Calvin. Surviving are his wife and two sisters, Mrs. Ettie Smith and Mrs. Ida Roland, both of Juniata. He was a member of the Methodist church at Calvin. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday morning at the church. _____ PHEASANT, Gladys R., 1989 November 27, 1989 PHEASANT - Services for Gladys R. Pheasant of Box 68, Martinsburg RD 2, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fairview Church of the Brethren, Williamsburg RD, by the Rev. Paul E. Pheasant and the Rev. Clayton N. Pheasant. Interment at Shellytown Fairview Cemetery, Williamsburg RD. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Bolger-Freidline Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg. The family prefers memorial contributions be given to Fairview Church of the Brethren Memorial Fund or the Blair County Hospice Program. _____ PHEASANT, Grace M. (WRIGHT), [1938] Mrs. Grace M. Pheasant. Funeral services for Mrs. Grace M. Pheasant, 43, of 558 Central Avenue, Moxham, who died of pneumonia at 11:30 o'clock yesterday morning in Mercy Hospital, will be conducted at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon in the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. Wood Street, Seventh Ward. Interment in Grandview Cemetery will be directed by the John Henderson Company, morticians. The body will be taken to the church at 1 p.m. and may be viewed until time set for the funeral. Mrs. Pheasant had been ill for the last two weeks. She was the wife of Ray Pheasant, veteran Johnstown Traction Company employe. A native of Johnstown, Mrs. Pheasant was born in the Ninth Ward, November 21, 1894, a daughter of William C. and Barbara Ellen Wright, both deceased. Besides her husband, Mrs. Pheasant leaves these children: Nellie, wife of Paul Geedy, 558 Central Avenue; Betty, Evelyn and Chalmer Pheasant all at home. One granddaughter and two sisters, Ida wife of F. G. Koontz Moxham, and Jennie, wife of Thomas Stewart, Daisytown, also survive. _____ PHEASANT, Grant T., 1977 Altoona Mirror, June 24, 1977 Grant T. Pheasant of Clover Drive, Hollidaysburg, died unexpectedly Friday, June 24, 1977. He was born Oct. 30, 1906 in Hollidaysburg, the son of Clyde L. and Abbie B. (Lefford) Pheasant and married Evangeline E. Hileman on Jan. 17, 1930 in the Ward Avenue Presbyterian Church, Altoona, Pa. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Robert C. of Hollidaysburg and William G. of Stow, Ohio, 5 grandchildren and 4 brothers, Harry and Clyde, both of Hollidaysburg, Kenneth of Clearwater, Florida and Donald of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Mr. Pheasant was a 1927 graduate of Williamson Trade School and was employed from 1928 until 1941 by the State Highway Department and thereafter by the PRR until his retirement in 1972. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Hollidaysburg, Juniata Lodge, F & AM, Hollidaysburg. _____ PHEASANT, Harry B., 1945 Harry B. Pheasant of Caseville died at his home on Wednesday night, May 16, 1945 at 10:10 o'clock. He had been in failing health for some time. He was born in Smith Valley on June 24, 1875, the son of Abraham and Emeline (Curfman) Pheasant. Harry B. Pheasant was a member of the Bible Protestant Church and the Cassville I. O. O. F. Lodge. He was united in marriage to Ella Lynn, who preceded him in death. On November 12, 1908 he was married to Rosa Querry. Surviving are his wife and two sons and a daughter Otis Pheasant, of State College; Ellis A. Pheasant of Cassville; and Flora, (Mrs. Keith Griffith) of Broad Top. Five grandchildren also survive. A short prayer service held at his late home on Saturday afternoon May 19, 1945 at 2 o'clock will be followed by a service in the Lutheran Church at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. Harold Haines, assisted by the Rev. John A. Hoover, officiating. Interment will be made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery by McClain's funeral service. _____ PHEASANT, Harry L., 1979 Harry L. Pheasant Of 1028 N. Jones St., Hollidaysburg, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1979, at Hillview Convalescent Center Inc., after a brief illness. Mr. Pheasant retired as a salesman from Keebler Biscuit Co. of Altoona in 1967, after 25 years' service. Previous to that he was employed by A&P stores for 15 years. He was born March 10, 1902, in Huntingdon, the son of Clyde L. and Abbie (Leffard) Pheasant, and Sept. 29, 1923, in Cumberland, Md., married Pauline L. Jones. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Justine Allen of Hanford, Calif.; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three brothers, Kenneth of Clearwater, Fla.; Donald of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Clyde of Hollidaysburg. A daughter, Enid Eichelberger, died Nov. 10, 1978. Mr. Pheasant was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Hollidaysburg. He was a 1922 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School and attended Lafayette College, Easton. He was a member of the Heidelberg Country Club. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Plank & Stitt Funeral Home, Hollidaysburg. Interment in Alto-Reste Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the building fund of the First United Methodist Church, Hollidaysburg. _____ PHEASANT, Harry W., 1978 Harry W. Pheasant Formerly of Altoona, died early today, March 22, 1978, of pneumonia in the Methodist Home, Washington, D.C. Mr. Pheasant was born in Altoona on July 7, 1897, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Pheasant. Surviving is a brother, Edward. PHEASANT - Services for Harry W. Pheasant of Washington, D.C., formerly of Altoona, will be held at 9 a.m. Friday in the Methodist Home, Washington, D.C. Burial in Memorial Cemetery, North Virginia. _____ PHEASANT, Harry, 1993 Harry Pheasant Mr. Pheasant, 75, of Carson City, Nev., formerly of Altoona, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1993, at his residence. Mr. Pheasant was formerly employed as chief accountant for the U.S. Postal Service. He was born July 24, 1917, in Altoona, the son of George Edward and Mary (Henderson) Pheasant. He married Louise Sisler on Feb. 11, 1940 in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Sally A. Chimarusti of Carson City, Nev., and three grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters and a brother: Pat McNight of DuBois, Vivian McDonald of Panama City, Fla., Anna Marie in Ohio and William Delp of Altoona. Mr. Pheasant served in the Air Force Reserves, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. at FitzHenry's Funeral Home. _____ PHEASANT, Hazel M. (WESTON), 2000 Altoona Mirror, Thursday, October 26, 2000 Mrs. Hazel M. (Weston) Pheasant, 90, Clearwater, Fla., formerly of Erie, Pa., died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000, at her home. Born in Altoona Oct. 3, 1920, daughter of the late Elliott and Nannie (Lindsey) Weston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth S. Pheasant, in 1983. Survivors include one son, K. Lynn of Erie; two grandsons; and a sister, Janet Kunsman of Hollidaysburg. Arrangements were by Moss- Feaster Funeral Home, Fort Harrison Chapel, Clearwater, Fla. _____ PHEASANT, Jennie Rebecca (CHILCOATE), [1942] November 8 WIDOW OF ELMER PHEASANT DIES Mrs. Jennie Rebecca Pheasant, 73, of 571 Coleman, widow of Elmer Pheasant, died at 11:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank J. Hall, 436 Robb Avenue. Mrs. Pheasant was born in Allegheny County, the daughter of John W. and Elizabeth (Heck) Chilcoate. She came here in 1900. She leaves the following sons and daughters: Floyd, 631 Franklin Street; Mrs. Frank Hall, 436 Robb Avenue; Mrs. James Edwards, 442 Decker Avenue; Mrs. Harry L. James, 652 Grove Avenue; Ray, 345 Strayer Street; Elby, Penrod Street, Oakland; Mrs. Harry Wissinger, 708 Somerset Street; Mrs. Frank McGreary, Ernest, and Mrs. Ernest Whitfield, Lester and Zella Grace at home. There are two brothers and one sister deceased. In addition 33 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren survive. No time has been set for the funeral which will be conducted by John Henderson Company. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. _____ PHEASANT, John E., 1991 John E. Pheasant Mr. Pheasant, 69, of Box 2805, Factoryville RR2, formerly of Altoona, died Sunday, June 16, 1991, at Mercy Hospital, Scranton, following a heart attack. Mr. Pheasant retired as an electrical engineer. He was employed as an assistant ski director at Elk Mountain Ski Area for 23 years. He was born May 31, 1922, in Altoona, the son of Ernest and Ruth (Hellman) Pheasant, and married Marion Archibald. Surviving are his wife, four children: Debra of Staten Island, N.Y.; Jeffery of Lewisburg, Donald of Landover Hill, Md.; and Frank of Bowie, Md.; and two grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Wayne of Bellwood. Mr. Pheasant was a member of First Baptist Church, Factoryville, where he was secretary of the board of trustees. He was also a member of Scranton Canoe club, instructor of the advanced first-aid class for Red Cross and a volunteer and committee member of United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Mr. Pheasant was a graduate of Altoona High School and Penn State University. He was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Arrangements by Litwin Funeral Home, Factoryville. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Factoryville, by the Rev. John Dorshimer, pastor. Memorial contributions may be given to first Baptist Church, Factoryville General Fund, 18419, or Elk Mountain Ski Patrol, c/o David Silverstein, 664 Westmoreland Ave., Kingston, Pa. 18704. _____ PHEASANT, Kenneth S., 1983 Kenneth S. Pheasant Mr. Pheasant, 73, of 2459 Franciscan Drive, Clearwater, Fla., formerly of Erie and Hollidaysburg, died Friday, Nov. 11, 1983. Mr. Pheasant had been regional vice president for Best Foods Inc. and later owned and operated Pheasant Bros. of Erie. He was born Aug. 14, 1910, in Hollidaysburg, the son of Clyde and Abbie (Lefford) Pheasant, and married Hazel Weston. Surviving are his wife, a son, K. Lynn of Erie, and two grandsons. Also surviving are two brothers, Clyde of Hollidaysburg and Donald of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Mr. Pheasant was a member of the Mannechor Club, University Club and Lake Shore Country Club, Erie. He was past president of the Grocers Manufacturers Association, Erie. He was also a member of the Union Street Methodist Church, Clearwater. _____ PHEASANT, Lenora (ROLAND), [1936] EXPIRES AT CALVIN HUNTINGDON, April 2. - Mrs. Lenora Roland Pheasant, aged 67, widow of J. Coleman Pheasant, died at her home in Calvin Tuesday evening. She was a member of the Calvin Methodist church. One brother and two sisters survive. Ray Roland and Mrs. Gertrude Curfman, both of Juniata, and Mrs. J. L. Stever of Calvin. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the Calvin Methodist church by Rev. R. L. Fritz. Burial will be made in the Wright cemetery near Calvin. _____ PHEASANT, Lillian Estelle (OSTERMAN), [1939] Mrs. Lillian Estelle Pheasant Wife of Clifford A. Pheasant of Hillside avenue, Eldorado, died at her home at 7:30 o'clock this morning after having been ill since Saturday. She was born in Ashland on Oct. 25, 1884, in daughter of Louis and Adeline (Mayer) Osterman, and married Mr. Pheasant on July 17, 1901, in the city. Surviving are her husband, six sons and daughters, Mrs. Edna Stein and Mrs. Ruth Forney of the city, Mabel, Clifford, Jr., Cleo and Dale, all at home; three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Addie Weishew of Philadelphia; Mrs. Edith Chesney of Petersburg, Mrs. Laura Thomas of Pittsburgh and Elmer Osterman of New York city, and three grandchildren. Mrs. Pheasant was of the Methodist faith. _____ PHEASANT, Margaret Rebecca (HOFFMAN) CRAWFORD, [1941] June 18 Mrs. John C. Pheasant Beavertown - Mrs. Margaret Rebecca Pheasant, aged 79 years 1 month 24 days, died today at the home of her son, Harry Pheasant where she had been an invalid for six years. She was the daughter of Peter and Sara Hoffman. She is survived by these children to her first marriage to Lewis L. Crawford: Orie Crawford, Lancaster; Dr. Crawford, Dillsburg, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hulet, McClure; also by these children to her second marriage to John C. Pheasant: William Pheasant, Oscar W. Pheasant and Harry Pheasant, all of McClure, and Mrs. Charles Ewing of McClure, R. D. She also leaves 33 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at her late home with continued services at St. Matthews, Lutheran Church, McClure. The Rev. Henning will officiate. Burial will take place in McClure Cemetery. _____ PHEASANT, Marie S. (IRVIN), 1970 Marie S. Pheasant Of 125 Rolph Drive, Forest Heights, Md., died Saturday, March 28, 1970, in Cafritz Hospital, Washington, D.C. She was born Aug. 12, 1897, in Pennsylvania, the daughter of James and Carrie (Dietz) Irvin, and married Harry W. Pheasant. Surviving are her husband and one sister, Mrs. Elsie Whippo. Friends will be received in the Wilhelm Funeral Home, Suitland, Md., from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today. Interment in National Memorial Park, Falls Church, Va. _____ PHEASANT, Mary Jane (ANDERSON), 1946 Mrs. Mary Jane Anderson Pheasant, widow of B. Franklin Pheasant, Martinsburg R. D. 2, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Richard Garner, Cold Springs Road, Huntingdon R.D., at 12:50 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, 1946. She was born in Penn Township on September 26, 1876, the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Anderson. On September 5, 1903, she was united in marriage to B. Franklin Pheasant in a service performed at Jeannette. Mr. Pheasant preceded her in death. Surviving are these sons and daughters: Chalmer Pheasant, Altoona; Homer Pheasant, Martinsburg R. D.; Mrs. Richard Garner, Huntingdon R. D.; Mrs. Blain Grove, Williamsburg; Roy T. Pheasant, Parris Island, S. C.; Mrs. Ross McConahey, Altoona. Twenty-eight grandchildren and these brothers and sisters also survive: J. W. Anderson, Canton, Ohio; Mrs. Ella Johnson, Lewisville, Ohio; Harry Anderson, Mattawanna; Mrs. Annie Gheer, Williamsburg; Samuel and Robert Anderson, Mapleton. Mrs. Pheasant was educated in the Penn Township schools, Huntingdon County. She was a member of the Williamsburg Apostolic Church. The funeral service will be held at Fairview Church of the Brethren Tuesday. The cortege will leave the house at 1 o'clock for the service at the church at 2 o'clock. The Rev. H. W. Ogilvie, assisted by the Rev. Ernest A. Brumbaugh, will officiate. Interment will be in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery, Mapleton. Friends may call at the Pheasant home in Martinsburg R. D. _____ PHEASANT, Mrs. Sherman, n.d. Mrs. Sherman N. Pheasant Prayer services will be held at Riverview Cemetery upon the arrival of the body of Mrs. Sherman N. Pheasant of Ottawa, Kansas on Tuesday morning, February 14, at 10:57 o'clock. The Rev. J. J. Funk, will officiate. In case of inclement weather the prayer services will be held at Brown's funeral parlors. A complete obituary will appear in a later issue of The Daily News. _____ PHEASANT, Pauline Louise (JONES), 1994 Altoona Mirror Sunday, January 9, 1994 Pauline Louise Pheasant Mrs. Pheasant, 88, of Visalia, Calif., formerly of Hollidaysburg, died at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 1994, at Keweah Delta District Hospital, Visalia. Known as Red, Mrs. Pheasant retired as a receptionist from Mountain View Motel, Duncansville, and was a former A-1 salesperson. She was born June 13, 1905, in Duncansville, the daughter of Jess and Ida (Davis) Jones. She married Harry Leroy Pheasant on Sept. 29, 1923, in Cumberland, Md. He died in 1979. Surviving are a daughter, Helen Justine Skagerberg of Lancaster, Calif.; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Bill of Lakeland, Fla. And a granddaughter, Justine Vee McClerman, with whom she resided. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Enid Eileen Eichelberger. Mrs. Pheasant was a member of Hollidaysburg United Methodist Church and the Sunshine Girls of the church. She was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School and West Indiana State Normal school. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Santella Funeral Home. Interment at Alto-Reste Park. _____ PHEASANT, Rebecca (BENNETT), [1942] August 15 Mrs. Rebecca Pheasant Widow of Joshua R. Pheasant, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eva May Dosh of 405 Seventeenth street, at 10:40 o'clock Saturday night following a two weeks' illness. She was born at Duncannon March 1, 1861, a daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Adair) Bennett, and was married March 15, 1880 to John R. Pheasant, at Pennsylvania Furnace. Her husband died Sept. 18, 1930. Surviving are these sons and daughter: Clifford A. Pheasant of Hollidaysburg, Earl J. Pheasant of Johnstown, Mrs. Dosh of the city, Harry W. Pheasant of Washington, D. C.; George Edward Pheasant and Ernest B. Pheasant of Altoona; twenty grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was the last of her immediate family, Mrs. Pheasant was one of the oldest members of the Simpson Methodist church. Friends may call at the Lafferty funeral home, 2309 Broad avenue. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery. _____ PHEASANT, Ruth E. (HELMAN), 1988 Ruth E. Pheasant Mrs. Pheasant, 89, a guest of the Hillview Convalescent Center since 1981, formerly of 2611 6th Ave., died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 1988, at Altoona Hospital. She was born July 26, 1898, in Altoona, the daughter of John W. and Anna (Rhodes) Helman, and July 26, 1920, in Altoona, married Ernest B. Pheasant, who died Jan. 26, 1967. Surviving are two children: John E. of Factoryville and Wayne B. of Bellwood; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Pheasant was a member of the Simpson United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Philathea Sunday School class. She was also a member of the United Transportation Union Ladies Auxiliary. There will be no viewing. Arrangement by the Carn-Lynch Funeral Home. Interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery. There will be no viewing. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Simpson-Temple United Parish. _____ PHEASANT, Tena M., 1987 May 16, 1987 Tena M. Pheasant Services set for victim of cycle accident. Tena Marie Pheasant, 13, of Box 181, Williamsburg RD 2, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 1987, as the result of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident near her home. She was born Aug. 11, 1973, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of Robert W. and Carol A. (Burket) Pheasant. Surviving are her parents and three brothers: Wayne A., Joel E. and Dale W. of Williamsburg RD 2, and two foster sisters, Iris R. Rhodes of Williamsburg RD 1 and Bonnie J. Hileman of Martinsburg RD 2. Also surviving are grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Roy T. Pheasant of Williamsburg and Mr. and Mrs. Clair B. Burket of Martinsburg. Tena was a member of the Smithfield Church of the Brethren, Martinsburg RD, and attended the Salem United Church of Christ, Martinsburg Rd. She was a member of the Martinsburg 4H Club, Blair County Baby Beef Show and Martinsburg Dairy Show. She was an honor student in the 8th grade at Spring Cove Junior High School, Roaring Spring. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the John C. Bolger Funeral Home, Martinsburg. Interment at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. _____ PHEASANT-PENNINGTON, Janelle Marie, 1998 Altoona Mirror, Tuesday, August 11, 1998 The Rev. Janelle Marie Pheasant-Pennington, 28, 2386 Maple St., Dublin, Ind., formerly of Alexandria, died early Wednesday morning, Aug. 5, 1998, at Miami Valley Hospital, Montgomery County, Dayton, Ohio, as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident Aug. 3 in Greenville, Ohio. She was born Sept. 26, 1969, in LaGrange, Ill., the daughter of Clayton N. and Judith (Rodgers) Pheasant. She married Ronald Gene Pennington Dec. 20, 1997, at Stone church of the Brethren, Huntingdon. Rev. Pheasant-Pennington was a member of the Stone Church of the Brethren. She was a 1987 graduate of Juniata Valley High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, class and club officer and student council; a 1992 graduate of Juniata College, with a bachelor of arts degree; and had been performing graduate studies at Bethany Theological Seminary, Richmond, Ind., since 1995, where she was a member of the Admissions Team, student representative to the board of trustees, worship committee, student exchange representative to Fiji and dance and liturgy workshop. She was licensed to the ministry and was serving as youth pastor for the Dublin Friends Meeting House and serving a summer chaplaincy internship at the Brethren Home, Greenville. During the summer of 1997, she performed an internship at Stone Church of the Brethren, Huntingdon. She also danced and taught at the Allegheny Ballet Company, Altoona. Surviving are her husband; her parents of Alexandria; a brother, Joel Clayton of Alexandria; a sister, Maylin Deanne of Alexandria; and her grandmother, Janet Rodgers of Palm Coast, Fla. An "evening prayers" memorial service for The Rev. Janelle Marie Pheasant-Pennington will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Stone Church of the Brethren, 17th and Moore streets, Huntingdon, by the Rev. Wayne J. Eberly, the Rev. Dr. Andrew Murray and the Rev. Dawn Ottoni-Wilhelm. Friends will be received in the church fellowship hall immediately following the service. Additionally, friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Interment at Shellytown Fairview Cemetery, Woodbury Township, Blair County. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in remembrance of Janelle Marie Pheasant- Pennington are requested for the Stone Church of the Brethren, 17th and Moore streets, Huntingdon, Pa.16652; the Bethany Theological Seminary, 615 National Road, West, Richmond, Ind., 47374; or the Juniata Valley High School Educational Trust Fund, P.O. Box, Alexandria, Pa. 16611. Janelle was called to be pastor of the Spring Run Church of the Brethren, McVeytown, and was to begin her service to the congregation Sept. 1, 1998. Arrangements of John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon. * Dates approximate, from Archie Claar Obituary Collection.