Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, August 2003

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Josephine R. MASTELLER, 73, formerly of Mount Union. who most recently
resided in East Waterford with her daughter, Beverly J. Millikan, died
Aug. 1, 2003, at her daughter's home. Her death was unexpected. Born
Sept. 22, 1929, in Kistler, she was the daughter of the late Earl C. and
Mary Elizabeth (Ernest) Hughes. She was twice married; first to George
J. Harman Sr., then to Jay E. Masteller, to whom she was wed Sept. 28,
1963, at the St. Luke Lutheran Church, Mount Union. Mr. Masteller
proceeded her in death July 3, 1978. Along with her daughter, Beverly J.
Millikan of East Waterford, she is survived by two sons, George J.
"Jack" Harman of Mount Union, and Benjamin L. Harman of North Carolina;
12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A sister, Patricia Walters
of Smithfield, and a brother, Robert G. Hughes of Allenport, survive.
She was preceded in death four brothers, Ray Hughes, Don Hughes, Gary
Hughes and Earl Hughes Jr., and two sisters, Anna Ryan and Rosie Ryan.
Mrs. Masteller was of the Methodist faith. She was a member and past
president of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW Post No 5754 in Mount
Union. She attended Mount Union schools and graduated from Empire Beauty
School in Lewistown. For many years she owned and operated Josie's
Beauty Shop, first in Mount Union and later in Allenport. She had also
worked at L. Grief Brothers Manufacturing in Mount Union. Mrs. Masteller
enjoyed knitting and crocheting. A private graveside service will be
held at the convenience of Mrs. Masteller's family at the Wayne
Methodist Cemetery, McVeytown, with the Rev. Ed Seeley officiating. 

Samuel Raymond FESSLER, 78, of Dudley, died Aug. 4, 2003, in Dudley.
Born Jan. 5, 1925, in Six Mile Run, he was the son of the late Charles
and Nancy (Von Moose) Fessler. He was united in marriage to Winifred Fox
Aug. 6, 1949. Mrs. Fessler preceded him in death. He is survived by four
daughters and two sons: Nancy Baker of Harrisonville, Donald Fessler of
Six Mile Run, Shirley McFarland of Six Mile Run, Charles Fassler of
Dudley, Gladys Erwin of Saxton and Mary Long of Saxton; 15
grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Three sisters, Vera Fessler
and Hazel Jones, both of Dudley, and Bernice Coy of Seagertown, and one
brother, George Fessler of Saxton, survive. He was preceded in death by
a son, Samuel Fessler; brothers Robert Fessler, Joseph Fessler and
Howard Fessler; and one sister, Mary Hall. Mr. Fessler was a World War
II veteran, serving with the U.S. Army where he earned the rank of T- 4.
He served in the army from March 1, 1943, until Feb. 16, 1946. He
received the Good Conduct, American Campaign, World War II Victory,
European African Middle Eastern Campaign and the Asiatic Campaign medals
and was honorably discharged. Mr. Fessler was a heavy equipment operator
with Penn Lines. Through the years, he worked as a lumber jack, a coal
miner and helped build the Pennsylvania Turnpike tunnels. He was an avid
sportsman. Funeral services will be held Aug. 8, at the Curtis A. Heath
Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with Pastor Lanny Hoover officiating.
Interment will be made in Dudley Protestant Cemetery. 

Earl A. LOUNSBERRY, 91, of Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia,
formerly of Shade Gap and Tabernacle, N.J., died Aug. 4, 2003, at
Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg. Born Oct. 26, 1911, in Medford,
N.J., he was the son of the late Earl and Mary (Miller) Lounsberry. He
was married to the former Joshanna Emmons June 4, 1932. Mrs. Lounsberry
preceded him in death May 25, 1997. Mr. Lounsberry is survived by two
sons and one daughter: Lawrence R. Lounsberry of Columbus, N.J.,
Clarence R. Lounsberry of Southhampton, N.J., and Joanne G. Lyons of
Shade Gap; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and several
great-great-grandchildren. A sister, Elsie Durhan of Medford, N.J.,
survives. He was preceded in death by two sons, Earl and Franklin. Mr.
Lounsberry was of the Episcopal faith. During his entire life, he was
engaged in farming. Funeral services will be held Aug. 8, at the Mathis
Funeral Home, Medford, N.J. Interment will be made in the Junior
Mechanics Cemetery in Tabernacle, N.J. 

Aniela PUCHALO, 81, of HCR 1, Robertsdale, died Aug. 5, 2003, at J.C.
Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born Nov. 5, 1921, in New York
City, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Magdalene
Kozlowski. Mrs. Puchalo was divorced. She is survived by three sons:
Bruce Puchalo and his wife, Colleen, of Robertsdale; Alan Puchalo of
Allentown; and Steven Puchalo and his wife, Betty, of Waynesboro. She is
survived by eight grandchildren: Bruce Puchalo Jr., Tonya Wise, Alan
Puchalo Jr., Mike Puchalo, Katrina Puchalo, Steve Puchalo Jr., Eric
Puchalo, and Kristie Jo Puchalo; and one great-grandson, Ken Wise Jr. A
brother, Walter Kozlowski of Las Vegas, Nev., survives. Mrs. Puchalo was
a member of Broad Top Grace Brethren Church in Saxton. She was a member
of the Three Springs Senior Center. For 25 years, she was employed as a
supervisor at Cata Garments in Allentown. Funeral services will be held
Aug. 8, at Fairview Evangelical Church, Three Springs, with Pastor
William Hughes officiating. Interment will be made in Fairview Cemetery,
Three Springs.

J. William "Bill" LLOYD, 63, a resident of Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon, formerly of Williamsburg, died Aug. 5, 2003, at Bon
Secours-Holy Family Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born Jan. 12,
1940, in Williamsburg, he was the son of the late W.W. Lane and M.
Jeannette (Lloyd) Roush. He is survived by a daughter, Jani G. Cracknell
of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two sons, Ricky A. Lloyd of Red Hook, N.Y., and
Jeffrey L. Schwaderer of Williamsburg. Five grandchildren: Michaela J.
Cracknell, Joshua A. and Tyler C. Lloyd and Brandi N. and Amber L.
Schwaderer. He is survived by four sisters: Darlene Jackson, Nancy Luke
and Susan Blough, all of Williamsburg, and Emily Gorsuch of Red Hook,
N.Y.; and two brothers, Robert Roush of Rhinebeck, N.Y., and Terry Roush
of Sweetwater, Tenn.; several aunts and uncles and many nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, James S. Roush, and
a sister, Sharon A. Roush. Mr. Lloyd attended Williamsburg Church of
God. He was a 1957 graduate of Williamsburg High School He retired as a
warehouse manager from the New York State Department of Mental Health,
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., in 1987. He was previously employed at IBM, Western
Printing and Orchard Hill Farms, all in New York State. Mr. Lloyd was an
avid sports fan and especially enjoyed football and baseball, country
music and loved being with people, especially his family. Funeral
services will be held Aug. 9, at Williamsburg Church of God with Pastors
Dennis J. Pruitt and Richard Harter officiating. Interment will be made
at Henry's Lutheran Cemetery at Yellow Springs, Williamsburg.
 
Peggy Jane (Rankin) THROCKMORTON, 75, of Varina, originally of
Orbisonia, died Aug. 5, 2003. She is survived by one son, James Allen
Clarke and his wife, Melody; three daughters, Nancy Diane McFadden of
Hampton, Linda Kaloustian and her husband, Raymond, and Iris Clarke
Danner and her husband, Walker; 11 grandchildren; and 17
great-grandchildren. She is survived by two brothers, Ned Rankin and his
wife, Jean, of Pennsylvania, and Walter Rankin of Florida; Four sisters,
Charlene and her husband, Roy, and Burt, all of Florida, Nancy of
Alabama and Lib of South Dakota; and a niece, Dorothy Hamett of Alabama.
A memorial service was held Aug. 8. Interment will be private. 

Virginia M. (Kyper) RAINEY, 77, Huntingdon, died Aug. 5, 2003, at the
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. Hershey. Born June 24,
1926, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late William and Edith
(Moreland) Kyper. She was united in marriage to Max W. Rainey June 4,
1947, in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Rainey preceded her in death Aug. 13, 1990.
She is survived by two daughters, Karen D. Rainey of Mechanicsburg and
Mrs. Ronald (Kimberly A.) Miller of Jamesburg, N.J.; one grandson,
Matthew D. Miller, and one granddaughter, Marsha D. Miller, both of
Jamesburg, N.J. One brother, Thomas Kyper of Huntingdon, and three
sisters, Mrs. Miles (Marjorie) Norris and Mrs. Homer (Ann) Norris, both
of Huntingdon, and Mrs. Charles (Shirley) Rosenberry of New Cumberland,
survive. Mrs. Rainey was a member of the First Regular Baptist Church in
Huntingdon. She was a member of the Standing Stone Ladies' Golf
Association, the Standing Stone Senior Citizens Center and her high
school class reunion committee. She served as a judge of elections for a
number of years. Mrs. Rainey graduated from Huntingdon High School in
the Class of 1944 and graduated from the Philipsburg Hospital School of
Nursing as a registered nurse. During all 12 years of high school and
three years of nursing school, she never missed a day of class. She had
worked as a registered nurse at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital and later
as an industrial nurse for a number of years at Owens Corning Fiberglas,
Huntingdon. She also was active as a private duty nurse for a number of
years. She was a lifetime resident of Huntingdon and resided at her Warm
Springs Avenue home for 55 years. She was an avid golfer and loved to
dance. Funeral services will be held Aug. 8, at the Cutright-Speck
Funeral Home Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon, with the Rev. David D. Oldham
officiating. Interment will be made at Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Charlotte M. MCCONAUGHEY, 77, of Mount Union, died unexpectedly Aug. 6,
2003, at Altoona Hospital. Born July 11, 1926, in Blair County, she was
the daughter of the late Foster and Jennie C. (Harman) Casner. She was
united in marriage to Chester L. McConaughey Feb. 23, 1944. Mr.
McConaughey proceeded her in death March 19, 1982. She is survived by
three sons and one daughter: Anthony D. McConaughey of Shirleysburg, and
Rex Allen McConaughey of Whitehall; 13 grandchildren; and 20
great-grandchildren. Two half-sisters, Jennie Contois of Shirleysburg
and Margaret Hocker of Chambersburg, and a half-brother, Harold Hocker
of Shirleysburg. survive. She was preceded in death by a son, Luther C.
McConaughey; a granddaughter; a sister, Verna Madilia; a brother, Luther
Casner; a half-brother, John Hocker; another brother, three sisters, two
half-brothers and three half-sisters. Mrs. McConaughey attended Cedar
Crest-Lucy Furnace Chapel. She was a member of the Bricktown Seniors in
Mount Union. She participated for many years as a Fresh Air Mother and
operated the concession stand for the Mount Union Area Little League for
a number of years. She had worked for 25 years at L. Grief Brothers
Manufacturing, Mount Union, from 1946 until its closing. She had also
been previously employed at Robin Footwear in Mount Union and Scotty's
Fashions in Lewistown. Funeral services will be held Aug. 9, at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home Mount Union, with Pastor Jeff Winstead
officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park,
Shirleysburg. 

Lena Mae KEPLER, 94, a resident of Valley View Retirement Community in
Belleville for the past two years, formerly of Mifflin St., Huntingdon,
died Aug. 6, 2003, at the retirement community. Born June 24, 1990, in
Mill Creek, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Annie (Corbin)
Shaffer. She was united in marriage to Harold Kepler Nov. 2, 1929, in
Frostburg, Md. Mr. Kepler preceded her in death Feb. 5, 1981. She is
survived by one daughter, Patsy Herrington of Mount Union; three sons,
Robert Kepler of Neptune City, N.J., Gary Kepler of Entriken and Wayne
Kepler of Neptune City, N.J.; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren;
and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three
sisters, Pearl Frazier, Helen Cairns and May Long. Mrs. Kepler was a
life member of the Women of the Moose Lodge, Huntingdon, and served as
regent. She was also a charter member of Huntingdon Hook and Ladder Fire
Co. She was primarily a homemaker. Funeral services will be held Aug. 9,
at the Robert Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. James Blair
officiating. Interment will be made in Mountainview Cemetery, Mill
Creek. 

Charles R. LEIDY SR., 82, of Mars, formerly of Altoona and Alexandria,
died Aug. 6, 2003, at St. John's Specialty Care Center in Mars. He was
born July 5, 1921, in Spruce Creek, the son of the late Horatio and
Grace (Leidy) Isenberg. He was united in marriage to Erma Louise
Summers. He is survived by his wife; one son, C. Robert Leidy Jr. of
State College; two daughters, Carol J. Harvey of York and Linda L. Smith
of Pittsburgh; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. In
addition to his mother and step-father, he was preceded in death by a
brother, Rash Isenberg, and a sister, Mary Grace. Mr. Leidy was a member
of the First Baptist Church in Altoona. He was a member of the Battle
Swamp Campers Club. He served in the U.S. Navy as a barber. Mr. Leidy
was a 1939 graduate of a predecessor of Juniata Valley High School. He
was self-employed as a painter and barber in Alexandria for 35 years. He
enjoyed hunting, gardening, fishing and camping. Funeral services will
be held Aug. 8, at Stevens Memorial Chapel, Altoona, with the Rev. Dr.
Charles F. Kiloski officiating. Interment will be made at Alto Rest Park
in Altoona.

Harper R. "Bud" SMITH, 69, formerly of Silverford Heights, who most
recently resided with his daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Gene Park,
at Mapleton, died Aug. 7, 2003, at the Park home. Born Aug. 20, 1933, in
Calvin, he was the son of the late Harper Leo and Cleo (Roland) Smith.
He was united in marriage to Joan N. Nelson June 3, 1956. Mrs. Smith
preceded him in death Feb. 26, 1993. He is survived by two daughters:
Tammy Park and her husband, Gene, Mapleton, and Debbie Losh and her
husband, Kenny, of East Berlin; one son, David G. Smith and his wife,
Andrea, of McVeytown; and eight grandchildren. He is survived by his
companion, Wilma Clippinger. Two sisters, Joanne Scott of Huntingdon and
Janice Scott of Calvin, survive. He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Dale Smith and Fred Smith, and two sisters, Jean Migatulski
and Jane Bowser. Mr. Smith was a graduate of Captain Jack High School in
Mount Union. He retired from Owen-Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon, in
1992. Most recently, while he was in Carlisle, he worked at Ashcombe
nursery and at Sheetz. He enjoyed raising beef cattle and gardening.
Funeral services will be held Aug. 10, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral
Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Dick Reese officiating. Interment will
be made in Cassville Cemetery.
 
Grace M. ROWE, 83, a resident of Meadowview Manor, McVeytown, formerly
of Mapleton, died Aug. 7, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in
Huntingdon. Born March 19, 1920, in Cass Twp., Huntingdon County, she
was the daughter of the late Benjamin Earl and Sarah (Dell) Park. She
was united in marriage to Charles H. Rowe Nov. 28, 1943, in Rockhill
Furnace, by the Rev. Martin Secholten. Mr. Rowe preceded her in death
Nov. 7, 1985. She is survived by a brother, Kenneth Park, and a sister,
Madeline Rowe, both of Mapleton. She was preceded in death by two
brothers. Mrs. Rowe was a member of Beech Run Church of the Brethren,
Mapleton. She was primarily a homemaker. Funeral services will be held
Aug. 11, at the Beech Run Church of the Brethren, with Pastor Connie
Maclay officiating. Interment will be made at Cornelius Chapel Cemetery,
Mapleton.
 
Patricia L. O'Hanlon, 63, of Florida, formerly of Huntingdon County,
died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003, in Florida. She was born June 4, 1940, in
Huntingdon County, the daughter of the late Samuel Howard and Nettie
(Brown) Grove. She is survived by a daughter, Georgia Morris of
Huntingdon; a son, James I. Cox III of Silverford Heights, Mount Union;
a granddaughter, Mandaline Morris of Philadelphia; a grandson, John D.
Morris II of Mount Union; and two great-grandchildren, Monisha Hunter
and Dajuan Richardson. Three sisters, Verna McCartney, Vera Jenkins and
Erma Jean Smith, and one brother, Samuel Grove, survive.
 
Dorothy M. SHOPE, 86, of James Creek, died Aug. 8, 2003, at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Mrs. Shope had been ill for the past
three weeks. She was born July 11, 1917, in Mount Union, the daughter of
the late Westley and Mary (Runk) Cramer. She was united in marriage to
Millard Shope at the Rockhill Church of the Nazarene by the Rev. Lewis
H. King. Mr. Shope preceded her in death December 1992. She is survived
by one son, Marlin M. Shope of James Creek, and two daughters, Mrs.
Cloyd (Louanna) Miller of James Creek, and Nancy Shope of Huntingdon.
She is survived by six grandchildren: Jerry Miller, John Shope, Charles
Ellenberger, Scott Ellenberger, Todd Miller and Marlin Christopher
Shope; and 16 great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Elsie Smith of Allentown
and Zelda Long of Ravenna, Ohio, and four brothers, Clarence Cramer of
Three Springs, Clinton Cramer of Saltillo, Edgar Cramer of Mount Union
and Floyd Cramer of Shippensburg, survive. She was preceded in death by
three brothers, Wilmer Cramer, Foster Cramer and Alfred Cramer. Mrs.
Shope attended the McConnellstown Church of the Nazarene. She was
primarily a homemaker, but worked for a few years at the arrow Shirt
Factory, Smithfield Twp. She enjoyed growing flowers, gardening, raising
sheep, crocheting and visiting with her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Private funeral services were help Aug. 11, at the
Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Revs. Tom and Verna
Cahill officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial
Gardens, Huntingdon. 

Calvin H. BERRIER, 76, of Dry Run, died Aug. 8, 2003, at Chambersburg
Hospital, Chambersburg. He was born July 28, 1927, in Allenport, the son
of the late Kenneth H. and Ethel (Crider) Berrier. He was united in
marriage to Frances E. Kramer Oct. 12, 1946. He is survived by his wife
at home; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Patricia E.) Gibbons of Dry Run
and Mrs. Earl (Linda M.) Custer of Fannettsburg; four grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Betty Rosen and Mrs. David
(Clara) Jones, both of Dry Run, survive. He was preceded in death by a
son, Kenneth H. Berrier, two sisters and two brothers. Mr. Berrier was a
member of the Doylesburg United Methodist Church, Doylesburg. He was a
member of the James W. McCartney American Legion Post No. 232, Dry Run,
and Local Union No. 411 in Harrisburg. He was a veteran of World War II,
having served in the U.S. Navy. He was employed as a painter with
Harrisburg Decorators, Harrisburg. Previously, he was a self-employed
painter. A memorial service will be held Aug. 14, at Doylesburg United
Methodist Church, Doylesburg, with the Revs. Mike Bumgardner and Marlin
Neil officiating. Interment will be private. 

Esther G. MILLER, 88, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center in
Orbisonia, formerly of Newton Hamilton, died Aug. 9, 2003, at Woodland.
She had been in failing health. Born Jan. 13, 1915, in Mattawanna,
Mifflin County, she was the daughter of the late Grant and Rebecca
(Heaster) Boaz. She was united in marriage to Paul E. Miller June 30,
1934. Mr. Miller preceded her in death Dec. 4, 1971. She is survived by
three daughters and two sons: Martha Musser of State College; Stanley E.
Miller and his wife, Caroline, of Mount Union; Mrs. Richard (Nancy)
Waite of Three springs; Mrs. Lewis (Betty) Waite of Newton Hamilton; and
Donald P. Miller and his wife, Roseanne, of Dry Run; six grandchildren;
and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Miller was the last surviving member
of her immediate family having been preceded in death by the following
brothers and sisters: Melvin Boaz, William Boaz, Harry Boaz, George
Boaz, Jesse Boaz, Merril Boaz and Grace Fagan. Mrs. Miller was of the
Protestant faith. She was primarily a homemaker who was devoted to her
family and was known as a kind neighbor and friend. Funeral services
will be held Aug. 12, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with the Rev. Dan Long officiating. Interment will be made in Newton
Hamilton Memorial Cemetery.
 
Muriel "Katie" MORTIMER, formerly of Huntingdon, died Aug. 10, 2003, in
Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the wife of the late Vincent D. Mortimer Sr.
She is survived by a son, Vincent D. Mortimer Jr. and his wife, Margie
(Flasher) of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the following grandchildren: Anne
(Wagner) Duffany and her husband, Tom, Neal Mortimer, Laura Wagner,
Karena Mortimer and Mark Wagner. A funeral service will be held in
Cincinnati, Ohio, under the direction of the Elden A. Good Funeral Home
Inc. 

Marie J. (Coffman) BONSELL, 93, of Huntingdon, died Aug. 10, 2003, at
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born April 25, 1910, in
Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Boyd and Maude (Numer)
Coffman. She was united in marriage to Leroy Edward Bonsell April 24,
1925, at the First Baptist Church in Hagerstown, Md., by the Rev. Joseph
Young Irvin. Mr. Bonsell preceded her in death July 1, 1977. She is
survived by two sons: Leroy R. Bonsell Jr. and his wife, Betty J.
(Hoover), George A. Bonsell and his wife, Dorothy (Miller), and two
daughters: Carol L. Bonsell and Mrs. Donald (Sandra Bonsell ) Jackson,
all of Henderson Twp.; five grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Betty J. Bonsell, one
granddaughter and two great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by
four brothers, Russell Coffman, Leon Coffman, Fredrick Coffman and
George Coffman, and one sister, Almeda Coffman. Mrs. Bonsell was a
member of the 15th St. United Methodist Church in Huntingdon. She
attended Huntingdon public schools. Mrs. Bonsell was primarily a
homemaker and enjoyed needle crafts, traveling and attending the annual
Pow Wow at former Bland's Park. She had lived at her Henderson Twp.
residence since 1932. Funeral services will be held Aug. 13, at the John
B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., Huntingdon, with the Revs. Georgianna L.
Cole and Donald E. Malliband officiating. Interment will will be made at
Riverview Cemetery.

Judy D. (McMullen) Mallon KLING, 51, of Mount Union, went to be with the
Lord Aug. 10, 2003, at home after a long battle with cancer. She was
born April 1, 1952, in Huntingdon, the daughter of the late Merrill and
Vivian (Raffensberger) McMullen. She was united in marriage to George W.
Kling Feb. 10, 2001, at the Presbyterian Church in McVeytown. She is
survived by her husband; two daughters, Jennifer Lynn (Grizzle) Rhoades
and her husband, David, of Lewistown, and Chelsey Ann Mallon of
Canonsburg; and two grandchildren, Becca Vivian Rhoades and Garret John
Rhoades. A sister, Deborah (McMullen) Didyk and her husband, Ron, of
Cassville; a brother, William McMullen and his wife, Christa, of North
Carolina; her paternal grandmother, Mildred McMullen of Mapletown; and
several nieces and nephews survive. Mrs. Kling was of the Lutheran
faith. She was a member of the American Legion of Petersburg, the
Petersburg Volunteer Fire Co. and the Mount Union VFW Auxiliary. She was
a 1970 graduate of Mount Union Area High School. During the Vietnam War,
Mrs. Kling served her county for four years in the United States Air
Force. She was employed as manager of the McVeytown Minit Mart. Mrs.
Kling enjoyed the company of her daughters and grandchildren and
spending time in her new home. She also enjoyed camping and going on
cruises with her husband. Funeral services will be held Aug. 13, at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Dr. Theodore E. Kiffer
officiating. Interment will be made in Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery.

Mertie G. APPLEBY, 91, of Mount Union, died Aug. 11, 2003, at her home
following an extended illness. Born Sept. 24, 1911, in Cromwell Twp.,
Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the late James and Minnie
(Norris) Gabert. She was united in marriage to Raymond J. Appleby Dec.
16, 1954, in Winchester, Va. Mr. Appleby preceded her in death March 8,
1992. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Appleby was
the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded
in death by the following brothers and sisters: Samuel Gabert, Lewis
Gabert, Sylvia Snellbaker, Mary Rosenborough and Boyd Gabert, who was
reared by the Appleby family. Mrs. Appleby was of the Christian faith
and was a member of Sugar Run Church of the Brethren. She graduated from
Mount Union High School with the Class of 1929. She and her husband were
co-owners of the Mount Union IGA Foodliner, which they operated for 20
years. She was also an employee of Penelec for 22 years. Funeral
services will be held Aug. 15, at Sugar Run Church of the Brethren,
Mount Union, with Pastor Jim Hullihen officiating. Interment will be
made in Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg. 

Richard E. SHAFFER, 70, of Hesston, died Aug. 11, 2003, at the Oaks,
Westminster Woods, Huntingdon, following an extended illness. Born Sept.
25, 1932, in Mill Creek, he was the son of the late Elmer and Adelaide
(Fink) Shaffer. He was united in marriage to Dorothy M. Grove April 23,
1955. He is survived by his wife at home; two sons, Roger Shaffer and
his wife, Cynthia (Forshey), of McConnellstown, and Gary B. Shaffer of
Hesston; and a daughter, Brenda K. Reed of Petersburg. He is survived by
five grandchildren: Shane M. Shaffer of Hesston, Justina M. Shaffer of
Mifflintown, and Darius T. Reed, Desiree N. Reed and Derrick H. Reed,
all of Petersburg; and one great-granddaughter, Victoria M. Garner of
Mifflintown. Three brothers and one sister survive: Kenneth Shaffer of
Smithfield and Mrs. Fred (Shelvie) Smith, Donald Shaffer and Carl
Shaffer, all of Huntingdon. He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy
Shaffer. Mr. Shaffer was a member of the Oasis of Love Church,
Huntingdon. He was a member of the Lincoln Grange. He was a graduate of
Huntingdon High School in the Class of 1950. During the Korean Conflict,
Mr. Shaffer served in the U.S. Army in the 1510th HQ Battery, 1st AAA
Group, attaining the rank of corporal. He was the former co-owner
and operator of Shaffer Sunoco in McConnellstown. He was once employed
by the J.C. Blair Co. in Huntingdon and is successors Westab and Mead
Products in Alexandria. He retired from Mead in the computer, shipping
and printing department. Funeral services will be held Aug 13, at the
Robert E. Peters Funeral Home in Huntingdon, with the Rev. Myrna Speck
officiating. Interment will be made in Grove Cemetery, Hesston. 

Harry R. "Dick" LEIDY, 76, of Centre Crest Nursing Home, Bellefonte,
formerly of Porter Twp., Alexandria, and Crawford Apartments,
Huntingdon, died Aug. 13, 2003, at Centre Crest. Born Nov. 29, 1926, at
the family home in Water Street, he was the son of the late Lester R.
and Melva (Mock) Leidy. He was united in marriage to Anna L. Baldauf
Jan. 21, 1950, at St. Matthew's Church, Tyrone, by the Rev. Bernard J.
O'Malley. Mrs. Leidy preceded him in death Dec. 23, 1986. He is survived
by a son, Harry R. Leidy Jr. of Huntingdon; a daughter, Mrs. William
(Patricia A.) Leipold of Boalsburg; and a daughter-in-law, Kay Leidy of
Tyrone. He is survived by a son, Harry R. Leidy Jr. of Huntingdon; a
daughter, Mrs. William (Patricia A.) Leipold of Boalsburg; and a
daughter-in-law, Kay Leidy of Tyrone. He is survived by four
granddaughters: Mrs. Joe (Cynthia) LaNunziata of Swoyersville, Mrs. Jeff
(Becky) Gaudette of Tyrone, Mrs. Keith (Beth) Thompson of Petersburg and
Mrs. Ken (Jennifer J.) Puhatch of Altoona; two grandsons, Rick Leipold
of State College and Raymond Leidy of Tyrone; three great-grandsons,
Alan Thompson and twins, Sidney and Lance Puhatch; and one
great-granddaughter, Aubree Thompson. Two sisters, Mrs. Dick (Margaret)
Bennett of Highspire and Mrs. John (Shirley) Bailey of Tyrone, and two
brothers, Don Leidy and his wife, Shirley, of Baltimore, Md., and Jake
Leidy and his wife, Barbara, of Alexandria, survive. He was preceded in
death by a son, George R. Leidy, April 29, 2000, and a brother, Lester
Leidy Jr. In his earlier years, Mr. Leidy had been a member of Most Holy
Trinity Catholic Church, Huntingdon. He was a member of Alexandria
Volunteer Fire Co., where he had been an active firefighter and
volunteer with bingo and other functions. He was also a member of the
Home Association of the William P. Spyker American Legion Post No. 520,
Alexandria. Mr. Leidy attended the one-room schoolhouse in Mooresville.
He began his employment at the brickyard in Alexandria and later retired
from the Interstate Amesite Plant in Tyrone. He was a life time resident
of Huntingdon Couny until December 2001, when he moved to Centre Crest
Nursing Home. Mr. Leidy was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and
hunting. Funeral services will be held Aug. 16, 2003, at the
Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Alexandria, with Jeff Gaudette officiating.
Interment will be made in Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery. 

Raymond Joseph HORNE SR., 77, of Shirleysburg, died Aug. 15, 2003, at
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born March 13, 1926, in Tell
Twp., Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late Richard and Mary
(McMullen) Horne. He was united in marriage to Loretta Hardy in 1950 in
Mount Union. Mrs. Horne preceded him in death in 1957. He is survived by
two sons: Raymond J. Horne Jr. of Shirleysburg and Carly P. Horne Sr. of
Orbisonia; four grandchildren: Raymond E. Horne, McClure, Chad E. Horne,
Shirleysburg, and Carl P. Horne Jr. and Cathy A. Horne, both of Rockhill
Furnace; two great-grandchildren: Zachary E. Horne and Nathaniel B.
Horne, both of McClure; four step-grandchildren: Christy Barron, Three
Springs, and Katie Kuckenbrod, April Kuckenbrod and Sara Kuckenbrod, all
of Orbisonia; and two step-great-grandchildren: Jonathon T. Barron and
Joshua A. Barron, both of Three Springs. Mr. Horne is also survived by
five brothers: Clarence J. Horne of Schwerksville, Clyde V. Horne of
Cassville, Donald E. Horne and Norman E. Horne, both of Mount Union, and
Earl D. Horne of Shirleysburg. He was preceded in death by three
sisters, Hazel M. Horne, Stella A. Scott and Lena G. Shields, and three
brothers, Charles E. Horne, Chester L. Horne and Russell E. Horne. Mr.
Horne was of the Protestant faith. He was a veteran of World War II,
having served with the U.S. Army. He retired from Letterkenny Army Depot
in Chambersburg after 25 years of service. Funeral Services will be held
Aug. 19, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev.
Dr. Henry B. Grimes Jr. officiating. Interment will be made in Salem
Cemetery, Blairs Mills.
 
Lewis J. "Smokey" MOCIE, 91, of Dudley, died Aug. 15, 2003, at J.C.
Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, following a brief illness. He was
born Dec. 8, 1911, in Poland, the son of the late Albert and Anna
(Wasko) Mocie. He was united in marriage to Amanda Black March 1, 1960.
He is survived by his wife at home; one son, Philip M. Black of
Shamokin; Three daughters, Terri L. Black of Alum Bank, Penny L. Stidam
of Norton, Va., and Loida K. Woomer of Huntingdon; and eight
grandchildren. Two sisters, Helen Loncosky of Saxton and Julia Hess of
Hershey, survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine
Johnson. Mr. Mocie was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of the
Watson-Black American Legion Post in Broad Top City and UMWA Local 1968,
District 2. He worked as a coal miner for 30 years and was a farmer. Mr.
Mocie was an avid hunter and enjoyed gardening. Private graveside
services will be held at the convenience of Mr. Mocie's family, with
Pastor Donald Simmons officiating. Interment will be made in IOOF
Cemetery, Broad Top City. 

Mary Elizabeth HEATH, 84, of Pennknoll Village, Bedford, formerly of
Saxton, went to be with the Lord Aug. 15, 2003, at UPMC Bedford Memorial
Hospital, with her family by her side. Her death followed a lengthy
illness. Born Sept. 22, 1918, in Stonerstown, she was the daughter of
the late Harrison D. and Elsie (Gillian) Detwiler. She was united in
marriage to Norman Robert Heath April 25, 1942, in Altoona. Mr. Heath
preceded her in death April 11, 1956. She is survived by eight children:
Bonnie E., wife of Ronald Gordon, of New Providence; Sheldon E. Heath
and Samuel D. Heath, both of Huntingdon; Judy C., wife of the Rev. Lanny
Hoover, of Saxton; Jean, wife of Steve Bollinger, Flora J., wife of Tom
McCue, and P. Diane, wife of Barry Neville, all of Dudley; and Becky
Thomas of Needmore. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren and 37
great-grandchildren. One brother, Albert D. Detwiler of Rochester, N.Y.,
and one sister, Hester Dickinson of Jerome, survive. She was preceded in
death by one son, Chester L. Heath; four grandsons; three brothers, John
Detwiler, Elmer Detwiler and William Detwiler; and two sisters, Violet
Fessler and Veda Oakes. Mrs. Heath was the oldest charter member of the
Saxton Church of God Tabernacle, where she was a member of the church
choir, enjoyed singing and was active in ladies' ministries. She was a
member of the Broad Top Area Senior Citizens. Mrs. Heath was a 1936
graduate of Saxton-Liberty High School. She was primarily a homemaker,
but for several years worked at Clara's Flower Shop in Saxton. She
taught faith and love by her constant example and enjoyed cooking,
flower gardening and listening to gospel music. Funeral services were
held Aug 18, at the Saxton Church of God Tabernacle, with the Rev. Lanny
Hoover officiating. Interment was made in the IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top
City. 

James R. REPLOGLE, 67, of Jacks Corner Road, Hopewell, died Aug. 17,
2003, at his residence. He was born May 4, 1936, in Everett, the son of
the late James S. and Kathryn E. (Foor) Replogle. He was united in
marriage to Blodwen "Bobbie" Burr, June 8, 1957, in Ebensburg. He is
survived by his wife at home; a daughter, Robin L. Walls, and her
husband, Scott, of Huntingdon; a son, Gregory J. Replogle and his
fiance, Debra Spring, of Hopewell; a grandson, Brett G. Replogle; and
two granddaughters, Laikan C. Replogle and Marina R. Replogle. He is
survived by three brothers: Donald E. Replogle and his wife, Norma
(Clapper) of Yellow Creek; Dennis A. Replogle and his wife, Brenda
(Sleighter) of Hopewell; and Gerald W. Replogle and his wife, Tanya
(Boden) of Bedford. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Trenton J.
Walls. Mr. Replogle was a member of Bethel Church of the Brethren,
Tatesville. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 133 in
Bedford and coached for Yellow Creek Little League. He was a graduate of
the Robert P. Smith School, Class of 1954. Mr. Replogle served in the
U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1954 to 1956 as a Specialist
3rd Class, where he served as drill sergeant. He also played on the Army
Football team. He was initially employed as a toll collector for the
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in Breezewood and then worked at
Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg. He and his family owned and
operated Little Jacks Corner restaurant in Loysburg Gap, the Fort Piper
Restaurant and later, the Kountry Kettle Restaurant in Everett. He was
then employed as a lease operator manager of the Union 76 Truck Stop in
Breezewood, and most recently was a partner at Linda's Lunchbox and
Catering in Everett. Mr. Replogle enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending
time with his grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Aug. 20, at
Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren with the Revs. George Yocum and
Stevens Burr officiating. Interment will be made in St. Pauls UCC
Cemetery, Yellow Creek. Full Military honors will be accorded by the
Everett Honor Guard.
 
Dr. Robert E. DIXON, 79, of Venice, Fla., and 90 Luther Drive,
Lewistown, died Aug. 17, 2003, at his residence in Lewistown. He was
born Dec. 10, 1923, in Saxton, the son of the late Clarence and Lena
(Reed) Dixon. He was united in marriage to Betty Belle Anderson May 5,
1946. He is survived by his wife; five children, Carle "Andy" Dixon of
Mechanicsburg; Mrs. Clifford (Rebecca) Scott of Lewistown; Mrs. Michael
(Pamela) Castro of Reedsville; Mrs. Gary (Mamie) Pollock of Dover and
Kelley Dixon of Venice, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; and 9
great-grandchildren. A brother, William Dixon of Cumberland, Md., and a
sister, Gladys Slick of Bedford, survive. He was preceded in death by
two brothers and three sisters. Dr. Dixon was a member of numerous
social, civic and professional organizations. He was a graduate of
Saxton-Liberty High School, Juniata College, Hahnemann Medical School
and completed his residency at Magee Women's Hospital in Pittsburgh. He
served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was an
obstetrician/gynecologist for more than 40 years before retiring.
Funeral services will be held Aug. 21, at the Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn
Funeral Home, Lewistown, with the Rev. Thomas Morningstar officiating.
Interment will be made in Grandview Cemetery. 

Edith Irene DETWILER, 93, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, formerly of Mount Union, died Aug. 17, 2003, at Woodland
Retirement Center. Born Feb. 17, 1910, in Yellow Creek Twp., Bedford
County, she was the daughter of the late John K. and Jessie (Morse)
Weaver. She was united in marriage to Zane F. Detwiler, who preceded her
in death Feb. 20, 1958. She is survived by a son, Howard L. Detwiler and
his wife, Cordelia, of Burnt Cabins; a daughter-in-law, Janice East of
Pittsburgh; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren. One sister, Thelma Pittman, and one brother,
Amos Weaver, both of Everett, survive. She was preceded in death by a
son, Harold F. Detwiler; two brothers, Clyde Weaver and Clarence Weaver;
and four sisters, Goldie Leach, Mary Jane Foor, Dorothy Barton and Betty
Burke. Mrs. Detwiler attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance
Church in Mount Union. She retired in 1974 from the L. Greif Brothers
Manufacturing Co., where she had worked as a seamstress. Funeral
services will be held Aug. 20, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home in
Orbisonia. Interment will be made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shade Gap. 

Harold Samuel "Sam" DUNKLE, 69, of Mill Creek, died Aug. 18, 2003, at
Huntingdon Manor in Huntingdon. Born Nov. 3, 1933, in Mill Creek, he was
the son of the late Mermoth and Martha (Ritter) Dunkle. He was united in
marriage to Alice F. Davis in 1964 in Las Vegas, Nev. He is survived by
his wife at home; a daughter, Alice F. Dunkle of Baltimore, Md., who is
currently serving in Iraq with the U.S. Army; a son, Harold Samuel "Sam"
Dunkle Jr. of Mill Creek; and two grandchildren, Christian L. Hall and
Kevin S. Hall, both of Baltimore, Md. He is survived by six brothers:
Mermoth Dunkle of Mill Creek, Kenneth Dunkle of Huntingdon, Gerold
Dunkle of Allensville, and James Dunkle, Barry Dunkle and Robert Dunkle,
all of Mill Creek; and three sisters: Lillian McKinney of Huntingdon,
Violet Beatty of Petersburg and Mabel Bollinger of Mill Creek. Mr.
Dunkle was a member of Mill Creek United Methodist Church. He was a
member of the Home Association of Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754. He
graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1952. Mr. Dunkle
retired from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of technical sergeant
after 20 years of service as an engineer. He was later employed by U.S.
Silica in Mapleton for over 19 years. He was an avid trout fisherman and
hunter. Funeral services will be held Aug. 22, at the Robert E. Peters
Funeral Home in Huntingdon with the Rev. J. Faust Hissong officiating.
Interment will be made in Mountainview Cemetery, Mill Creek. 

Barbara E. QUERRY, 63, of Mount Union, went to be with the Lord at 11:55
p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in
Huntingdon. She was born July 27, 1940, in Brady Twp., Huntingdon
County, the daughter of the late Amos G. and Grace M. (Smith) Bard
Sausman, She was united in marriage to D. Stanton Querry June 11, 1960,
at Mill Creek Hollow. She is survived by her husband; their daughter,
Tammy E. Foor of Shirleysburg; and a granddaughter, Ashley R. Foor. A
sister, Joanne E. Hagans and her husband, Gary; and two brothers, Gerald
A. Bard, and his wife, Darlene, and Clari D. Bard, and his wife, Etta,
all of Mill Creek, survive. Mrs. Querry attended the Christian and
Missionary Alliance Church in Mount Union, where she served as Sunday
School treasurer for many years. She graduated from Huntingdon High
School with the Class of 1958. She worked for several years at Robin
Footwear in Mount Union, and with her husband, co-owned Querry's
Sanitation Service, Mount Union, which they purchased July 1, 1979. Mrs.
Querry's greatest joy in life was witnessing her faith and spending time
with her granddaughter, Ashley. Funeral services will be held Aug. 21,
at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Mount Union, with
Pastor Steve Motter officiating. Interment will be made in Mount Union
Cemetery.

John Edward "Ed" RUDY, 84, of Petersburg, Jackson Twp., Huntingdon,
County, died Aug. 18, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. Born Nov.
3, 1918, in Saulsburg, he was the son of the late James Isaac and Mary
Leah (Harman) Rudy. He was united in marriage to Beatrice June Peoples,
June 16, 1938. He is survived by his wife at home; three daughters, Mary
A. Alterio of Bellefonte, Mrs. Donald (Myra A.) Walters of Milroy and
Edith G. Rudy of Petersburg; eight grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Frances) Walters of
McAlevys Fort and Gladys Oakes of Belleville, survive. He was preceded
in death by a daughter, Marjorie Lavonne Rudy, March 8, 1997. Mrs. Rudy
was a member of the White Presbyterian Church, McAlevys Fort. He was a
member of the Disabled American Veterans in Altoona and the American
Legion in Huntingdon. He was a disabled U.S. Navy veteran, having served
during World War II. He worked as a heavy equipment operator, retiring
Feb. 7, 1977. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience
of Mr. Rudy's family at the Baggus Funeral Home in Belleville, with the
Rev. Jolene Willis officiating. Interment will be made in Greenlee
Cemetery, McAlveys Fort.

Charles H. KUHSTOS, 64, of Calvin, left this life Tuesday, Aug. 19,
2003, to be with his Lord. He was born Oct. 6, 1938, in Cassville, the
son of the late William and Lillian (Stapleton) Kuhstos. He was united
in marriage to Linda Shope Dec. 31, 1955, at the parsonage of Calvary
Baptist Church in Saltillo. He is survived by his wife at home; a
daughter, Sherry Roland, and her husband, Marty, and granddaughter,
Angela Roland, all of Harrisburg; a son, Lonny Kuhstos and grandson,
Travis Kuhstos, both of Calvin, and granddaughter, Leslie Kuhstos of
Clearfield; daughter, Holly Ardrey, and her husband, David, and
grandson, Joshua Kuhstos, all of Calvin; son, Tracy Kuhstos, and his
wife, Michele, and grandchildren, Devin and Haley Kuhstos, all of
Calvin. Two sisters, Pearl Schnauffer and Margaret "Peg" Shope, both of
Huntingdon, and a brother, Gilbert Kuhstos, and his wife, Betty, of
Cassville, survive. He was preceded in death by his sisters Maxine
Nastas and Julia Hall and by three infant siblings. Mr. Kuhstos served
with the United States Army from Oct. 17, 1955, to Oct. 14, 1957, as a
military police officer. He was employed by E.B. Endres, Huntingdon, for
12 years prior to starting his own construction business, which he
operated for over 30 years and made many lasting friendships along the
way. He was a devoted family man who would always be found surrounded by
his children and grandchildren. He was an avid fisherman and frequented
Raysown Lake. "Although Charles will be greatly missed in this lifetime,
his family and friends are quite sure that he'll be there to greet them
in heaven, in perfect health and fishing while her waits," family
members said. A celebration of life ceremony will be held Aug. 23, at
the 12th Street United Methodist Church in Huntingdon, with Pastor Wayne
L. Richard, friend of the family, officiating. 

Donald R. BOWSER, 70, of Valley Street, Mill Creek, formerly of
Middletown, departed this life Aug. 19, 2003, in Morehead City, N.C. He
was the son of the late Ralph and Pearl Skipper Bowser. He was twice
married: first to Emily J. Smith, who preceded him in death; then to
Sally Heaster. He is survived by his wife; a son, Craig H. Bowser of
Lebanon; a daughter, Kimberly D. Schoen of Middletown; a step-daughter,
Penny M. Gerholt of Mapleton; step-son, Sherman Heaster Jr. of
Alexandria: 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is survived
by three brothers: Ronald Bowser of Mill Creek, and Robert Bowser and
Larry Bowser, both of Huntingdon; and three sisters: Zana Lee Thompson
of Baltimore, Md., and Kathryn Harris of Huntingdon. Mr. Bowser was a
member of the Baptist Church in Mill Creek. He was a veteran of the
Korean War, having served in the U.S. Navy. He retired as a captain and
corrections officer from the State Department of Corrections, Camp Hill.
Funeral services will be held Aug. 23, at the First Church of God,
Middletown, with the Rev. Kimberly Shifler officiating. Interment will
be made at Middletown Cemetery. 

Charles L. JAMISON, 77, of 146 Bayberry Drive, Chambersburg, formerly of
Huntingdon, died Aug. 19, 2003,at Chambersburg Hospital following a
brief illness. Born June 12, 1926, in Mapleton, he was the son of the
late John A. and Mabel E. (Jacka) Jamison. He was united in marrige to
Lydia C. Mutersbaugh, Dec. 24, 1985. He is survived by his wife at the
couple's Chambersburg residence; three daughters, Mrs. Lee (Barbara
Jamison) Wenger of York, Mrs. Eugene (Beverly Jamison) Peachey and Beth
Jamison, both of Huntingdon; One step-son, John A. Etter of New Mexico;
and two step-daughters, Mrs. Carl (Judy A. Etter) McCloskey of
Bellefonte and Mrs. Allan (Denise M. Etter) McKinney of York. He is also
survived by two grandchildren, Nathan C. Peachey of Scotland, Pa., and
Michelle L. Fraker of Mechanicsburg; three step-grandchildren, Sarah
McKinney of York, Jay Eckenrode of Bellefonte and Joe Eckenrode of
Milesburg; and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by one sister, Margaret (Jamison) Roland, and two brothers, Luther
Jamison and Alfred Jamison. Mr. Jamison was a member of Standing Stone
VFW Post No. 1754, Huntingdon; American Legion Post 223, Shippensburg;
Mount Moriah F&AM Lodge No. 300, Huntingdon; Scottish Rite Consistory;
Tall Cedars of Lebanon; Central district Volunteer Fireman's
Association; and Shippen Square's Square Dance Club, Shippensburg. He
was a graduate of Huntingdon High School. He served in the United states
Navy from 1943-1946 in the South Pacific, having attained the rank of
Seaman First Class. He was awarded the Pacific Theater Ribbon, American
Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He was a plumber and pipefitter,
having worked for the former L.C. Anderson & Son, Huntingdon, for 25
years. He retired in 1987 as vice president. Mr. Jamison served as mayor
of Huntingdon from 1981 to 1988. Prior to being mayor, he served on
Huntingdon Borough Council for 11 years and was a past president. He had
resided at his current home in Green Twp., Franklin County, since 1991.
He enjoyed square dancing. Funeral services will be held Aug. 22, at the
John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., Huntingdon, with the Rev. John L. Rauch
officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Dennis M. HENRY, 68, of 8 Birch St., Kistler, died Aug. 19, 2003, at the
James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona. Born April 9, 1935, in
Allenport, he was the son of the late Miles L. and Viola (Fleming)
Henry. He was united in marriage to Norma Evelyn Barger Aug. 3, 1953, in
Hagerstown, Md. He is survived by his wife; four sons: Dennis M. Henry
Jr. of Kistler, Timothy J. Henry of Mount Union, William J. Henry of
Minneapolis, Minn., and Jeffrey W. Henry of McVeytown; One daughter,
Dennise J. McCool of Clarksville, Tenn.; and 10 grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by an infant sister, Sidney Jean Henry. Mr. Henry was
of the Protestant faith. He served in the United States Air Force during
the Korean War. He entered the service in 1952 and was honorable
discharged in 1960. He retired in 2000 from Overhead Door in Lewistown
and, prior to that, for many years, was an over the road truck driver.
He enjoyed working in his wood shop. Funeral services for Mr. Henry will
be private, with the Rev. Steve Motter officiating. Interment will be
made in Mount Union Cemetery.
 
Rose Mary TAYLOR, 55, of Spring Mills, formerly of Huntingdon, passed
away Aug. 20, 2003, as the result of injuries suffered in an automobile
accident near her Centre County home. She was born Nov. 28, 1947, in
Broad Top City, the daughter of the late Irvin and Evelyn (Ross) Taylor.
She was the granddaughter of the late Rose Taylor and Mike Ross. She is
survived by a sister, Barbara Lucas, and her husband, Paul, of Broad Top
City; two brothers, Robert Taylor, and his wife, Joanne, of Seven
Valleys, and Michael Taylor, and his wife, Mary, of Silver Spring, Md.;
three nieces; three nephews; and six great nieces. Ms. Taylor attended
United Methodist Church. She was a 1965 graduate of Tussey Mountain High
School and 1969 graduated of Shippensburg University. She was a teacher
in the Huntingdon Area School District for 30 years, retiring in 1999,
and had been currently employed at Housing Transitions Inc. of State
College. Funeral services will be held Aug. 23, at the Curtis A. Heath
Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with Pastor Steve Oberman officiating.
Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City. 

C. Jane ROWLES, 79, of Valley View Haven Retirement Community in
Belleville, died Aug. 20, 2003, at Valley View Haven. She was born Aug.
22, 1923, in Union Mills, Belleville, the daughter of the late Charles
and Catherine (Fultz) Rowles. She is survived by a son, Jeffrey "Lynn"
Rowles, and his wife, Connie, of Spring Mills; a niece, Catherine Smith
of Huntingdon, who was reared by her aunt; three grandchildren: Angela
Rowles, Joseph Rowles and Tara Rowles; and two great-grandchildren,
Casey Rowles and Kayle Rowles. Two sisters, Mable Coder of Mill Creek,
and Olive Murrey of West Palm Beach, Fla., survive. She was preceded in
death by three sisters, Laura Knepp, Dorothy Peters and Myra Campbell,
and a brother, Ray Rowles. Ms. Rowles was primarily a homemaker. Funeral
services will be held Aug. 23, at the Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville,
with the Rev. Gerald Peachey officiating. Interment will be made in St.
John's Lutheran Cemetery. 

Richard A. BLUMENSTEIN JR., 68, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Aug. 21,
2003, at the William A. Backus Hospital, Norwich, Conn. He was the son
of the late Richard A. and Katherine G. Blumenstein. He is survived by
his wife of 43 years, Angelina "Jerry" (Raposa) Blumenstein; five sons:
Richard C. Blumenstein of Duncannon, Shane E. Blumenstein of Scottsdale,
Ariz., Tracy J. Blumenstein of Huntingdon, Stacey J. Blumenstien and
Keith L. Blumenstein, both of Mechanicsburg; and eight grandchildren. A
sister, Janis DiMartile of Wormleysburg; two uncles, Henry "Buster"
Grissinger and Frank Grissinger; and several nieces and nephews survive.
He was preceded in death by a brother, John H. Blumenstein. Mr.
Blumenstein was a retired sheet metal worker from Sheet Metal Worker's
Union No. 19 and was in business with his son, Tracy, at Precision
Marine Services in Huntingdon. He served in the United States Navy. He
enjoyed fishing, hunting and boating. Funeral services will be held Aug.
28, at the Neumyer Funeral Home Inc., Harrisburg. Interment will be made
in Resurrection Cemetery, West Hanover Twp. Full military honors will be
accorded. 

Adam Eugene WRIGHT, 34, of 119 Kearney Road, Six Mile Run, died Aug. 21,
2003, from injuries suffered in an industrial accident at the JLG
Industries plant in Shippensburg. He was born July 24, 1979, in
Huntingdon, the son of Joe and Debra (Collins) Wright. He is survived by
his parents at home; a maternal grandmother, Pricilla Fizer of Hopewell;
a maternal grandfather, Francis Collins Sr. of Dover; a brother, Joe
Wright of Bedford; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and
cousins. He was the grandson of the late Stanley E. and Myrtle E.
Wright. Mr. Wright was a devoted member of the Kearney Union Church in
Six Mile Run. He was an active member and secretary for the Six Mile Run
Volunteer Fire Co. and involved in many activities in the Six Mile Run
community. Mr. Wright was a 1998 graduate of Tussey Mountain High School
in Saxton. For the past five years, he was employed as an assembler for
JLG Industries in McConnellsburg and Shippensburg. He enjoyed hunting
and NASCAR racing. Funeral services will be held Aug. 25, at the D.
Ronald Long Funeral Chapel in Saxton, with Pastor Jerry L. Wright
officiating. Interment will be made in Duvall Cemetery, Six Mile Run. 

Elvina J. (Rhoat) RHUNKE, 83, of Main Line Nursing Home, Malvern,
formerly of Saxton, died Aug. 22, 2003, at Main Line Nursing Home. She
was born Sept. 26, 1919, in Huntingdon, the daughter of the late William
and Iva (Carberry) Rhoat. She was first married to Frank C. Lavornia,
who preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Robert B.
Rhunke in August 1989 in Huntingdon, Mr. Rhunke preceded her in death
April 10, 2000. She is survived by two sons, Tom Evans of Huntingdon and
Frank J. Lavornia of Kerarney, N.J.; two daughters, Pauline Swope of
Malvern and Renee Dignazio of Harrison, N.J.; 12 grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert W.
Lavornia. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family,
having been preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Mr. Rhunke
was a member of Saxton First Church of God. She was primarily a
homemaker. Funeral services will be held Aug. 26, at the D. Ronald Long
Funeral Chapel in Saxton, with Pastor Steve Oberman officiating.
Interment will be made in Grandview Cemetery, Saxton. 

Richard K. "Rick" REEDER, 63, of Wilmington, N.C., formerly of Mount
Union, died unexpectedly Aug. 22, 2003, at the New Hanover Regional
Medical Center, Wilmington. Born July 24, 1940, in Lewistown, he was the
son of the late Charles Lloyd "Chet" and Elsie Olive (Norris) Reeder. He
was united in marriage to Marlene P. Richardson at the First United
Methodist Church in Mount Union. He is survived by his wife of 43 years;
and two sons, Todd A. Reeder, and his wife, Gudrun, of Charlottesville,
Va., and Brad S. Reeder, and his wife, Shannon, of Raleigh, N.C. He is
also survived by four nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by
a sister, Shirley J. Fromm, and a brother, Charles Gary Reeder. Mr.
Reeder was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of the Cape Fear
Club. He graduated from Captain Jack High School, Mount Union, Class of
1958, and from Grove City College, Grove City, Class of 1962. Mr. Reeder
was the former manager of the Wilmington Hilton. He had presently been
owner and operator of Dairy Express Ice Cream Trucks and was
affectionately know as "The Ice Cream Man." Funeral services will be
held Aug. 27, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with
Pastor Rod Uhlig officiating. Interment will be made in Mount Union
Cemetery.

Helen Elizabeth (Kocik) MOLLISH, 79, a resident of Sunbridge Healthcare
of Salem, W.Va., and formerly of Clarksburg, W.Va., died Aug. 23, 2003.
She was born Jan. 1, 1924, in Mount Union, the daughter of the late
Andrew and Mary Theresa Kocik. She was united in marriage to Jack James
Mollish Aug. 23, 1947. She is survived by her husband at the couple's
Clarksburg home; a daughter, Mary Anne Seckman of Clarksburg, W.Va.; and
two granddaughters, Andrea Seckman of Dublin, Ohio, and Stacie Seckman
of Clarksburg, W.Va. A brother, Andrew Kocik, and his wife, Alice, of
Juniata Twp., Huntingdon County, and a sister, Elizabeth Eike of Sayre,
survive. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Lucas and Anna
Kocik. Mrs. Mollish was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church in Clarksburg, W.Va. She was co-owner of National Insurance
Management Corporation of Clarksburg, W.Va., from 1965 until her
retirement in 1987. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Aug. 27, at the
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with the Rev. Cesidio J. Federico
as celebrant. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Clarksburg,
W.Va.
 
Brandon M. SWOPE, 22, of Saxton, died Aug. 24, 2003. He was born May 27,
1981, in Huntingdon, the son of Joseph Brode of Mapleton and Penny Swope
of Saxton. He is survived by a sister, Kim D. Brode of Six Mile Run; two
brothers, Steven C. Brode of Saxton and Jimmy G. Brode of Claysburg; two
nieces, Paige K. Brode of Six Mile Run and Alexis Ann Brode of Saxton;
and one nephew, Tex C. Brode of Saxton. Mr. Swope attended the Church of
God Tabernacle in Saxton. He was a member of the Sons of the American
Legion of Broad Top City, Saxton VFW, Saxton Volunteer Fire Co. and the
Saxton Sportsmen Association. He was a 1999 graduate of Tussey Mountain
High School and was currently attending Mount Aloysius College. He loved
hunting. Funeral services will be held Aug. 28, at the Curtis A. Heath
Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with Pastor Ron Forrester officiating.
Interment will be made in the Broad Top IOOF Cemetery. 

Kenneth Carl HENRY, 63, of HCR 71, Hustontown, died unexpectedly Aug.
24, 2003, at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg. Born Jan. 4, 1940, in
Springfirld Twp., Huntingdon County, he was the son of John Howard and
Rosetta (Brown) Henry. He was married to Shirley A. Brown May 27, 1967,
at the Church of the Nazarene in Rockhill Furnace by the Rev. Donald
Keith. He is survived by his wife at home; his mother at HCR 71,
Hustontown; and one son, Timothy J. Henry, at home. One brother, John
Dean Henry of North Clear Ridge Road, Hustontown, and one sister,
Rosalie Wolfe of Elliottsburg, survive. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Edgar Henry. Mr. Henry was of the Methodist faith. He was a
member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) and the
National Education Association (NEA). He served in the United States
Army from 1962 to 1964. He retired in April 2002 from the Southern
Huntingdon County School District after 17 years of service. He last
worked as a custodian at Trough Creek Elementary School. Prior to his
employment with the school district, he had worked 20 years at
Harbison-Walker Refractories in Mount Union. Funeral services will be
held Aug. 27, at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with the Rev.
Rocky Shaal officiating. Interment will be made in Clear Ridge Cemetery,
North Clear Ridge Road, Hustontown.

William R. BROWN, 85, of Mount Union, died Aug. 25, 2003, in the
emergency room at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. He had
become ill at home. Born Feb. 24, 1918, in Steubenville, Ohio, he was
the son of the late William Clyde and Sarah Jane (Copenhaver) Brown. He
was united in marriage to Evelyn I. Goshorn June 6, 1941, in Richvale.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years; three sons: William David Brown
of Fayetteville, Ark., Charles C. Brown of Davis, Okla., and Dennis L.
Brown of Chambersburg; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Two brothers and two sisters survive: Fred Brown of Oak Hill, N.Y.;
Lovenia Lower of Jacksonville, Fla.; Edmund Brown of Rohmert Park,
Calif.; and Anna Mary Wilson of Dover, Del. He was preceded in death by
two infant daughters, Mary Jane Brown and Delphia Isabelle Brown, and a
brother, Melvin Brown. Mr. Brown graduated from Mount Union High School.
He retired after 44 years from Harbison-Walker Refractories in Mount
Union. He was an avid hunter and amateur photographer. Funeral services
will be held Aug. 29, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with Albert Knaggs and Dan Helenek officiating. Interment will be made
in Mount Union Cemetery. 

Robert E. GAYMAN. 74, of 11339 Tanyard Hill Road, Orrstown, died
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003, at Chambersburg Hospital in Chambersburg. He
was born April 23, 1939, in Pleasant Hall, Franklin County, the son of
the late Irvin S. and Grace E. (Keefer) Gayman. He is survived by his
wife, Mary E. (Blake) Grove Gayman; one son, Robert E. Gayman Jr. of
Orrstown; one step-daughter, Lenore M. O'Neal of Tampa, Fla.; one
grandson; four step-grandsons; six step-great-grandchildren; and one
step-great-great-granddaughter. A sister, Mrs. Clyde (Dorothy G.) Diehl
of Pleasant Hill, survives. Mr. Gayman was a member of the Newburg First
Church of God. For over 20 years, he was self-employed as a livestock
dealer and truck driver and attended many of the area's livestock
auctions. Years ago, he was employed by Royal Contractors in
Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held Sept. 2, at the
Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home Inc., Shippensburg, with the Rev. John
E. Byers officiating. Interment will be made in Pleasant Hall Cemetery. 

Clair D. "Sonny" BARNETT, 67, of Dudley, died Aug. 27, 2003, at Altoona
Hospital following a brief illness. Born Feb. 11, 1936, in Hustontown,
he was the son of the late Clarence E. and Iva (Strait) Barnett. He was
united in marriage to Margaret "Peggy" Smith, June 26, 1959, in
Hagerstown, Md. He is survived by his wife at home; the following
children: Donnie Barnett, and his wife, Deb, of Saxton; Janice Styer,
and her husband, Todd, of Mansfield, Ohio; Tammy Spencer, and her
husband, Tom, of Dudley; and Sheila Musser, and her husband, Chris, of
Broad Top City; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He is
also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Madeline Ulsh,
Three Springs; Gerald Barnett, Marietta; Genevieve Cutshall, Danville;
Harty Barnett and Gayle Harris, both of McConnellsburg; Clarence E.
Barnett Jr., Waterfall; Karl Barnett, Hustontown; and Gary Barnett,
Three Springs. He was preceded in death by one brother, Glenn Barnett,
and one sister, Patricia Mellott. Mr. Barnett was a member of the Church
of God Tabernacle, Saxton. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local
542 in Harrisburg. For a number of years, he was employed by the L&B
Coal Co., Waterfall, and worked for several years at Heritage Cove
Campground in Saxton. He retired in 1998 from the Leon E. Wintermeyer
Co. in Etters. Mr. Barnett enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing his
fiddle. Funeral services will be held Aug. 30, at the Church of God
Tabernacle, Saxton. Interment will be made in Dudley Protestant
Cemetery. 

Lemar S. "Smokey" KLINE, 81, of Saltillo, died Aug. 28, 2003, at Altoona
Hospital. Born Dec. 3, 1921, in Licking Creek Township, Fulton County,
he was a son of the late Charles E. and Maude (Strait) Kline. He was
united in marriage to Myra Fae Thomas June 10, 1947, in Hagerstown, Md.
Mrs. Kline preceded him in death Aug. 4, 2001. He is survived by one
daughter, Linda Fae Drenning of Waterfall, and one son, Lew Alan "Joe"
Kline of Hustontown. One sister, Freeda Mollott of Chambersburg, and one
brother, Horace Kline of McConnellsburg, survive. He was preceded in
death by five brothers and two sisters. Mr. Kline was a 1940 graduate of
Green Hill High School in Fulton County. He had served on the Saltillo
Television Council, as an assistant scout master for the Saltillo Boy
Scout Troop, on the Southern Huntingdon County School Board for 12
years, on the Saltillo Borough Council for five years and was a current
member of Cromwell Lodge No. 572 F&AM. He was a veteran of World War II,
having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He retired in 1981 from the
Pennsylvania Game Commission after 32 years of service. Private
graveside services will be held at the convenience of Mr. Kline's family
at Saltillo Cemetery, with the Rev. David Ford officiating. 

Dorothy J. (Dodson) DONALDSON, 68, of 519 Broad St., Hopewell, with to
be with the Lord Aug. 28, 2003, at the Monti Fiore Kidney Unit in
Pittsburgh following an extended illness. Born Sept. 22, 1934, in
Hopewell, she was the daughter of the late George and Stella V.
(Chisholm) Dodson. She was united in marriage to Merrill L. Donaldson
Aug. 9, 1952, in Cumberland, Md. She is survived by her husband at home;
two daughters, Vicki Donaldson of Englewood, Fla., and Cindi Donaldson
of Huntingdon; and five grandchildren, Casey, Shane, Adam, Kady and
Dalton. She is survived by two brothers, Fred Dodson of Akron, Ohio, and
Raymond Dodson of Dennewidk, Wash.; and two sisters, Catherine Plisko of
Wallingford and Ruth O'Dea of Hopewell. She was preceded in death by a
sister, Betty Jenkins, and a brother, James Dodson. Mrs. Donaldson was a
member of the Hopewell United Methodist Church. She was a member of
Huntingdon Chapter 159 Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Donaldson was
primarily a homemaker, who enjoyed rising her family, planting flowers,
music and art. A graveside service will be held Aug. 30, at Yellow Creek
Reformed Cemetery, Hopewell, with Pastor Barbara Berg officiating. Order
of Eastern Star will also be conducting services at the cemetery. 

Helen Elizabeth DULIK, 95, a resident of Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs
Avenue, Huntingdon since March 1999, formerly of Petersburg, died Aug.
29, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor. She was born Oct. 12, 1907, at her
family's home in the Juniata section of Altoona, the daughter of the
late William Lewis and Irene Estelle (Strong) Sanderson. She was twice
married; her first union to S. Earl Imler June 1, 1927, at her family
home. Mr. Imler preceded her in death Sept. 12, 1966. She and Mr. Imler
were parents of an infant son, Marshall Justice Imler, who died at
birth, Nov. 4, 1929. Her second marriage was to Curil Dulik May 18,
1972, at the parsonage of the Callender Memorial Church, Pittsburgh. Mr.
Dulik preceded her in death June 22, 1980. She is survived by close
friends, Edgar and Jeanne Palpant, and several nieces and nephews. She
as the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been
preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Sheldon Sanderson and
John Sanderson; and three sisters, Marion Bushnell, Emma Dingeldein and
Ruth Prough. Mrs. Dulik was an active member of the Christian faith both
through her deeds and her music. She was a 1925 graduate of Altoona High
School. Singing the gospel of Jesus Christ, the ministry of music was a
large part of Mrs. Dulik's life. She was a gospel singer for most of her
adult life and performed as a soloist for many events and on radio,
having had her own gospel radio show for 10 consecutive year early in
her career. All the member of her family were musically talented having,
as Mrs. Dulik said, "been born with music in their bones." Helen was
also talented as an artist and craftswoman. She painted, made hook rugs
from cotton and refinished antique furniture. She made the wooden hooks
herself, to do the rugs, and was very selective of the quality of the
materials she used for the finished masterpieces. Their family life
evolved around the Christian church and she entertained many visitors
with her gospel music, home cooking and a favorite hobby of making
home-made ice-cream. Mrs. Dulik was also an accomplished poetess and
seamstress. She particularly enjoyed designing gowns, hats and purses,
often using fur trim as accents. She resided in the Juniata section of
Altoona until her marriage in 1927, moving then to Punzsutawney area,
later returning to Altoona and Petersburg in 1992 to live with the
Palpants. From 1993 until her move to Huntingdon Manor, she was a
resident of Wesner's Manor, Claysburg. Graveside services will be held
Sept. 2, 2003, Grandview Cemetery, Altoona, with Pastor Herbert L. Rice
officiating. 

Walter BRUMBAUGH, 84, a resident of the Shirley Home for the Aged,
Shirleysburg, formerly of Saxton, died Aug. 31, 2003 at Altoona Hospital.
He was born Sept. 24, 1918, in Snake Spring Township, Bedford County,
and was reared in Saxton. the son of the late Charles and Mary Catherine
(Noel) Brumbaugh He is survived by a sister, Nancy Brumbaugh of Altoona,
and a sister-in-law ,Joanne Brumbaugh of Broad Top City. He was proceded
in death by four brother; Raymond Brumbaugh, Robert Brumbaugh, Charles
Brumbaugh and David Brumbaugh. Mr. Brumbaugh attended Brethern in Christ
Church, Saxton, Interment in Grandview Cemetery, Saxton. 

Effie M. CHILCOTE, 88, of Rockhill Furnace, died Aug 31, 2003 at J.C.
Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born Sept 5, 1914, in Tell
Township Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the late George and
M. Effie (Greagor) McMullen. She was united in marriage to Herman "Pease"
Chilcote who proceded her in death July 8, 1988. She is survived by 10
children Alma Helmuth of Fort Littleton, Dolly Mann of Green Lane,
Eugene Chilcote of Chambersburg, J. Boyd Chilcote of Mount Union,
Wendell Chilcote of Mechanicsburg, Jane Lauder of Mifflin, Robert
Chilcote of Rockhill Furnace Mary McElrath of Orbisonia, Beverly
Stricker of Thompsontown and Randall ehilcote of Orbisonia; one stepson,
Richard Chilcote of GreenCastle; 23 grandchildren; and a number of
great-grandchildren. Four sisters survive Dessie Gray of Blain, Ellen
Taylor of Mattawanna, Maxine Smith of Mount Union and Louise Hoover of
Newburg. She was proceded in death by two step­sons, nine brothers and
one sister. Mrs. Chilcote was a member of the Fair Ridge Assembly of God
Church, Shade Gap. She was primarily a homemaker Internment in Salem
Cemetery, Blair Mills. 

Agnes E. GATES, 94, of Huntingdon Manor, formerly resident of the Shirley
Home for the Aged in Shirleysburg and of Little Valley, died Aug 30, 2003.
Born Jan. 18, 1909 in East Providence Township, Bedford County, she was
the daughter of the late James Elliot and Florence (Mellot) Kauffman.
She was united in marriage to Chester Gates who proceded her in death
She is survived by one son, Harold C. Gates Sr. and his wife, Audrey H.
of Saxton; two granddaughters, E. Elizabeth Gates of Saxton, and Shirley
A. Gates and her husband Michael Shea of Shenandoah; 11
great-grandchildren 16 great-great-grandchildren; and on
great-great-great-grandsbn. She was proceded in death by two
grandchildren, Harold C. Gates Jr. and Marie A. Dziob,and one
great-grandson, She was the last surviving member of her immediate
family, having been preceded in death by a sister, Lucy Buchko. Mrs.
Gates was of the Protestant faith. She was primarily a homemaker. She
enjoyed raising geese, ducks and guineas and also enjoyed gardening.
Internment in Langdondale Cemetery, Hopewell. 

Thelma Blanche MURPHY, 83, formerly of Shade Gap, died Aug. 30, 2003 at
Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg. Born May 15, 1920 in Shirley
Township, Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the late Philip and
Rena (Secrest) Whitsel. She was united in marriage to Dean L. Murphy
March 15, 1944. Mr. Murphy preceded her in death May 12, 1995. She is
survived by two sons ,and two daughters, Gary Murphy, Linda Mills, Carol
Doyle and Randall Murphy Sr., all of Shade Gap; 10 granchildren; and 13
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three infant brothers
and four sisters, Marie Whitsel, Verna Crotsley, Ruth Smith and Mildred
Jaymes. Mrs. Murphy was a member of the Sugar Run Church of the
Brethern, Mount Union. She was primarily a homemaker. Internment in
Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shade Gap.