Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, August 2004

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Lena J. STUTER, 89, of Valley View Haven, Belleville, died at 12:10
a.m., Sunday, August 1, 2004, at Valley View Haven. Born January 1,
1915, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late Ore and Naomi
(Hunter) Dixon. Her spouse, John Archie Stuter, died September 19, 1979.
Surviving are two children, Josephine Merrell of Huntingdon R.D. 2 and
Steven T. Stuter of Lewistown; a grandson, Hunter F. Merrell, and two
great-grandsons, Noah and Ethan Merrell. She was preceded in death by
two brothers, Wilbur Dixon and Merle Dixon and a sister, Ora OBryan. She
was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at
Valley View Haven Chapel, Belleville, with the Revs. Roger Witter and
Galen Sharp officiating. Interment will follow at Green Lea Cemetery.

Edna M. Hartman-McINTYRE, 83, formerly 120 S. Division St., Taylor
Apartments, Mount Union, died at 1:1.0 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1. 2004, at
Woodland Retirement Center in Orbisonia, where she had resided for the
past year. Born June 25, 1921, in Mount Union, she was the daughter of
the late Ralph Hartman and Margaret Alice Price. She was first married
to Thomas W. Flasher who preceded her in death Sept. 4. 1977. Her second
union was to Charles McIntyre who preceded her in death in December
1986. She is survived by a daughter, Hazel M. Gilbert of Mount Union,
and a son Charles E. Flasher, and his wife, Elizabeth of Lewistown. She
is also survived by nine granddaughters; Jessica Ann Flasher. Jennifer
Lyn Flasher, Selby R. Flasher, Deborah Bumgardner, Patricia Ruhl, Pamela
Flasher, Stephanie Flasher, Mrs. Bruce (Nancy Raylene) Willis and Cathy
Jo Shore: and two grandsons, Jeremy S. Flasher and Steven Bradley
Gilbert. She is survived by 14 great- grandchildren. A grandson, Gerald
Edward Gilbert, preceded her in death July 4, 1974. She is survived by
four sisters; Mrs. Morris (Sarah) Dinarti of Mount Union, Helen Reed of
Hustontown, Jane Martz of Export and Hazel Donatt of Aurora, Ohio. She
was preceded in death by four brothers; James Oliver Hartman, William
Hartman, Arthur Lloyd Hartman and Jesse Hartman; and two sisters,
Virginia Wagner and LaVonda Jean Hartman. Mrs. Hartman-McIntyre was a
member of the Church of God of Prophecy, Orbisonia. She attended Mount
Union schools and was primarily a homemaker. She had been a lifetime
resident of Mount Union until first moving to the Shirley Home for the
Aged and then to the Malta Home in Granville, before moving to Woodland
Retirement Center. Mrs. Hartman-McIntyre enjoyed baking and canning and
especially being at home with family. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge
Road, Smithfield Township, Huntingdon, with Pastor Gordon K. Ross
officiating. Interment will be made in Jordan Cemetery, Cromwell
Township, Orbisonia.

Ronald L. "Hambone" HAMMOND, 45, of 1010 Cameron Ave., Tyrone, died at
11:50 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, at his residence. Born Oct. 11, 1958,
in Tyrone, he was the son of James D. and Ruth L. (Noel) Hammond. He
is survived by the following brothers and sisters; James D. Hammond Jr.,
and his wife, Nancy, of Bellefonte; Esther Grimm of Tyrone; Martha
Hammond and Randy of Greenwood; William Hammond of Maryland; Thomas
Hammond of Tyrone and Rebecca, and her husband, Sam Kimberling, of
Tyrone. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews and
great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father
and a brother, Jonathan. Mr. Hammond was of the Protestant faith. He had
been a devoted member of the former Citizens Fire Co., where he served
as a lieutenant and a trustee. He was a current member of the Neptune
Fire Co. Mr. Hammond was a graduate of Central High School and had been
employed as a herdsman at Evergreen Farm, Seven Stars. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Richard H. Searer
Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone, with the Rev. Alvin R. Shaffer and Pastor
Chris Walls officiating. Interment will be made in Seven Stars Cemetery.

Michael Jason CRAMER, 25, of 40 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, died at
8:41 am. Monday, Aug. 2, 2004. at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born Feb.
7, 1979. in Lewistown, he was the son of Karen Jane (Miller) Cramer, who
preceded him in death June 11, 2004, and Blaine D.	White, who
survives, along with Mr. Cramer's stepmother, Tammy Summers, in Mount
Union. He is survived by one brother. Robert E. Cramer, and his wife,
Crystal, of Shirleysburg; two sisters, Danielle Snook and Tasha White,
both of Mount Union: paternal grandmother. Helen Bryant of Chester,
S.C.; a half-brother, Daniel White of Belleville; and two half sisters.
Amy Druckenmiller of Mount Union and Debbie White of Lancaster. He is
also survived by twn nephews and two nieces: Grew gory Cramer, Hayden
Heintz, Macy Cramer and Makayla White, as well as a number of aunts,
uncles and cousins. Mr. Cramer was of the Protestant faith. He graduated
from Mount Union Area High School with the Class of 1998. He had most
recently been employed by Pre-Cast Systems of Greencastle. Mr. Cramer
was a lifetime resident of Mount Union and was an avid fisherman and
dearly loved spending time with family and friends. Private family
services will be held at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home,, 207 Ridge
Road, Smithfield Township, Huntingdon, with Pastor Gordon A. Ross
officiating. Interment will be made in Orbisonia Cemetery.

Betty Louise (McClain) WILSON, 81, of 2723 Warm Springs Ave.,
Huntingdon, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, at the home of her
daughter in rural Hollidavsburg. Born Oct. 13, 1922, in Altoona, she was
the daughter of the late Norman L. McClain and Jessie (Henry) McClain.
She was united in marriige to Charles Ralph Wilson Jr. Nov. 8, 1947, at
the 15th Street United Methodist Church in Huntingdon by the Rev. R.A.
Zimmer man. Mr. Wilson preceded her in death July 17, 1990. She is
survived by one son and one daughter, Mark L. Wilson of Huntingdon and
Lori J. Wilson, and her husband, Joseph L. Antonowicz. M.D., of
Hollidaysburg; and two grandsons. Charles William Antonowicz and David
Wilson Antonowicz, L both of Hollidaysburg. She is survived by two
brothers, Norman L. McClain Jr. of Huntingdon and Richard W. McClain of
Tyrone. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Leslie C. McClain,
who had resided in Robertsdale, and Robert S. McClain, who had resided
in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the 15th Street
United Methodist Church in Huntingdon. She played an important role in
helping to introduce the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority to the Huntingdon area
and was a charter member and Past president of the organization in the
1940s. She loved sports and was an avid golfer. Formerly a member of the
Huntingdon Country Club and the Standing Stone Golf Club, Mrs. Wilson
was Ladies Club Champion a number of Limes. A highlight of her golfing
career was that of having the opportunity of playing an exhibition match
at the Huntingdon Country Club with Louise Suggs, a member of the LPGA's
Hall of Fame. She also experienced the pleasure of carding three
"holes-in one' during her golfing years. Mrs. Wilson graduated from
Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1940. While in high school she
participated in the orchestra and the marching and jazz bands. She
graduated from Jumata College with the Class of 1 Q44 with a bachelor of
arts degree in sociology and psychology. Following graduation from
college, Mrs. Wilson was employed by the Huntingdon County Child Welfare
Services for one year and later joined her father in the family
business, McClain Gas and Electric. Her other interests were dancing,
reading, and at one time giving recitations at various social events in
the area. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Thursday. Aug. 5, at
the 15th Street United Methodist Church, 15th and Moore streets,
Huntingdon. with the Rev. Fred E. Hickok officiating. Interment will be
made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Betty Jane STAINS, 75, of Three Springs, died Aug. 4, 2004, at her home.
Her death was unexpected. Born Aug. 3, 1929, in Mapleton, she was the
daughter of the late John and Ruth (Anderson) Brechbiel. She was united
in marriage to John S. Stains in 1947. Mr. Stains survives at the
couple's home. She is also survived by one son, Charles J. "Jimmy"
Stains of Three Springs. During her life, Mrs. Stains was a homemaker.
She was an avid CB Radio enthusiast and was known by her handle, "LIttle
Toe." Funeral services will be held Aug. 8, 2004, at the Martin R. Brown
Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Grundon officiating.
Interment will be made in Old School Baptist Cemetery, Three Springs. 

Robert L. WISOR, 65, of Pennsylvania Furnace, died Thursday. Aug. 5,
2004, at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. Born May 17,
1939, in Woodland, he was the son of the late Paul Calvin and Zola
Mitchell Wisor. He is survived by a daughter, Melanie Easton of
Saltillo; a son, Robert L. Wisor II of Oxford, Maine; and one
grandson, John R. Easton of Belchertown, Mass. A brother, Calvin Wisor
of Alexandria. and a sister, Caroline Fye of Pennsylvania Furnace,
survive. Mr. Wisor was of the Protestant faith. He attended the Hershey School
for Boys and served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1959 as a seaman first
class. He was a mechanical engineer for Titeflx Corp, in Springfield,
Mass. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Visitation and services will be
private and at the convenience of Mr. Wisor's family. Arrangements are
under the direction of the Koch Funeral Home, State College. 

Harvey R. "Skip" PORT Sr., 76, of 555 Washington St., Petersburg, died
at 10:05 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, at the Mount Nittany Medical
Center, State College. Born April 26, 1928 at his family home in
Petersburg, he was the son of the late Walter W. and Mertie E. (Howell)
Port. He married Alice M. Mitchell Dec. 24, 1947, at the Robertsdale
Methodist Church parsonage. She survives at their residence. Mr. Port is
survived by a son and three daughters; Harvey R. Port Jr. and his
fiance, Kelly McMullin, and her daughter, Emily, of Alexandria;
Christine C. MacEachern and her husband, Donald, of Petersburg; Marianne
Sottile and her husband. Andrew, of Lititz; Emily M. Hess and her
husband, David, of Alexandria. Two sisters, Marian Gates of Huntrngdon
and Rachel Port of Petersburg, also survive, along with three brothers,
Jack Port and his wife, Joyce, of Mount Union; Kermit Port and his wife,
Alma Jean, of Petersburg; and Dale Port of Huntingdon. Mr. Port is also
survived by seven grandchildren; Jay Port, Amy Dubbs, Curtis MacEachern,
Joelle Lightner and her husband, Richard; Aaron MacEachern, Michael Hess
and Allison Hess. Five great grandchildren, Kiley, Jacob, Lucas, Reagan
and Maya, also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold
Port and John Port, and a sister, Anna Martha Rohland. Mr. Port was a
member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Petersburg. He was a lifetime member
of the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Co. Mr. Port graduated from
Petersburg Vocational High School. Mr. Port served in the United States
Army. For 49 years he owned and operated Port's Gulf/Port's Convenience
Store in Petersburg, retiring in 2002. He was a lifetime resident of
Petersburg. His interests revolved around his family, work and community
and he was especially fond of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was a dedicated supporter of community, youth and school sports
programs. He was also an avid hunter. Funeral services will be followed
by interment in Grove Cemetery, Petersburg. 

Harry Metz MILLER, 90, of The Oaks at Westminster Woods, 360 Westminster
Drive, Huntingdon, and formerly of 549 King St., Petersburg, died at
11:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, at the Oaks, where he had resided
since February. Mr. Miller had been in failing health for the past one
and one-half years. Born in Petersburg Sept. 13, 1913. he was the son of
the late William J. Miller and Grace Ann (Metz) Miller. He was first
united in marriage to Gladys (Hurley) Miller in July 1955. She preceded
him in death in 1975. In August 1988 he married Mabel (Spencer) Cherry
Miller. She survives at the couples Petersburg residence. Mr. Miller is
survived by two daughters and one son; Elizabeth Ann Komlenic and her
husband, Todd, of Beaver; Roberta Grace Miller of Arlington, Mass.; and
William H. Miller and his wife, Lavinia. of Hudson, N.H. Five
grandchildren, Clive and Evan Komlenic of Beaver, Katie, Nathan and
Juliette Miller of Hudson, also survive. He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Robert C. Miller in 1999 and William Miller who died in
infancy. Mr. Miller was a member and elder of the Petersburg Bethel
Presbyterian Church and was a former superintendent of the adult Sunday
School for the church. He was a member of the Cloyd K. Davis Post 150.
American Legion of Petersburg. Mr. Miller attended the Petersburg public
schools. He graduated from Petersburg Vocational High School with the
Class of 1931. He graduated from the Mont Alto School of Forestry (now
the Mont Alto Campus of the Pennsylvania State University in the Class
of 1935. He was employed by the U.S. Forest Service in its Forest and
Waters Division. Subsequently he was employed by the commonwealth and
served as the acting district forester for the Rothrock District. Mr.
Miller was also a self-employed gunsmith and retired from the Chemcut
Corporation of State College. He served with the United States Army
during World War II in the 36th Combat Engineers with service in North
Africa, Europe and during the invasion of Italy at Anzio, attaining the
rank of captain. Mr. Miller was an avid hunter and fisherman. Funeral
services will be held at the Petersburg Bethel Presbyterian Church
Monday, Aug. 9, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. David L. Benfer officiating.
Interment will be made in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Petersburg. 

George F. BRENNEMAN, 82, of R.R. 1 Box 146 Williamsburg, passed away
Friday morning, Aug. 6, 2004, at his home following a lengthy illness.
He was born July 27, 1922, in Woodbury Township, son of the late Thomas
Earnest and Hannah Elizabeth (Miller) Brenneman. He married Anna Mary
Schwager June 19, 1948, in Canton. Ohio. Mrs. Brenneman survives. Also
surviving are two daughters, Kathleen Fisher and husband, Jay of
Stevens: and Linda Weisthal of Greensboro, N.C.: and three sons, George
Brenneman and his wife. Susan (Force), of Hollidaysburg R.R. 2: and
Kenneth Brenneman and his wife, Elizabeth (Landis). and Louis Brenneman
and his wife, Sandra (Mock), all of Willamsburg, RR. 1. Also surviving
are 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Dorothy
Showalter of Martinsburg, and Betty Roarabaugh of Black Lick, and a
brother, Charles Brenneman and wife, Betty (Mattern), of Canoe Creek,
also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Brenneman,
Aug. 4. 1998, and a sister, M. Margaret Rose, July 7, 2002. Mr.
Brenneman was a member of Cove Forge United Methodist Church,
Williamsburg. R.R. 1, where he served as Sunday School superintendent
for 34 years, was a Sunday School teacher and chairman of the 
administrative board. He was a lifetime farmer. Prior to that he had been
employed by Republic Steel, Youngstown, Ohio; and West Virginia Pulp &
Paper Co., Williamsburg. He retired as a school bus driver from the
Williamsburg School District with 23 years service and was a Catherine
Township Supervisor for 19 years, where he served on the finance
committee for the Pennsylvania State Association of Elected Officials.
While township supervisor, he helped created the Right to Farm Act for
Catherine Township. He also had served as president of the Blair County
Association of Elected Officials for three terms. He was a committeeman
for the Farm Services Agency, where he was a member for 30 years. He was
a dairyman with Dairy Lea Co-op for 40 years, formerly serving as a
director and president. He was a charter member of the Williamsburg
Young Farmers. He was a 1940 graduate of Williamsburg High School and
was a graduate of LaSalle Extension University, LaSalle, Wis., with a
degree in farm engineering and management. Mr. Brenneman enjoyed family,
friends, square dancing. hunting. antique tractors and had a great love
for his community and country. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Monday at the Cove Forge United Methodist Church with Pastors Barry E.
Neal and Howard Lindsay officiating. Interment will in Shellytown
Fairview Cemetery. Williamsburg, R.R. 2. 

Cloyd P. "Pat" BLACK, 92, of Waterfall, R.R.1, died at 2:08 a.m.,
Friday, Aug. 6, 2004, at the Fulton County Medical Center,
McConnellsburg. Born March 17, 1912 at Six Mile Run, he was a son of the
late Abner and Sally (O'Neal) Black. He was married to the former Hazel
Evans Nov. 5, 1936 at Cumberland, Md. Mrs. Black preceded in death Feb.
22, 2000. Mr. Black is survived by four sons, Fred R. Black, Waterfall,
R.R.; Charles E. Black, Breezewood; L. Dale Black, ConnellsviUe; and
Rex S. Black, Hustontown. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. One granddaughter preceded in death. One sister,
Hazel Cutchall of McConnellsburg, survives. He was preceded in death by
four brothers; Willis, Delbert, Merrill and Robert, and a sister, Ruth
Houck. Mr. Black was of the Protestant faith. He retired in 1974 from
the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission after seven years of service. Prior
to that he was employed by the Central Penn Quarry, Stripping and
Construction Co. of Hazelton. Funeral services will be held at the
convenience of the family.

Angel and Chloe CROZIER-SWAB, infant twin daughters of Michael Swab of
Mifflintown, and Catherine Lynn Crozier of Mifflin, were stillborn
Saturday Aug. 7, 2004, at Lewistown Hospital. They are survived by their
maternal grandparents, Richard and Peggy Drizier of Mifflin; paternal
grandparents, Richard G. and Janet Swab of Mifflintown; maternal
great-grandparents, Walter and Joan Hess of Hesston; paternal
great-grandparents, Richard and Janice Swab of Mifflintown, and Marlin
and Nellie Arentz of HCR 67, Mifflin; and paternal
great-great-grandparents, Guy and Gladys Heister of Locust Grove
Retirement Village, HCR 67, Mifflin. Graveside funeral services will be
held Aug. 11, at Union Memorial Gardens, Miffintown, with the Rev.
Douglas Compton officiating. 

Antionette J. "Tonie" MOON, 80, of HCR 1, Todd, died Aug. 7, 2004, at
her home in Cass Twp., Huntingdon County. Born Sept. 22, 1923, in
Rockwood, she was the daughter of late John and Mary (Oswald) Carowick.
She was united in marriage to Wright E. Moon Jr. Nov. 24, 1946, in
California while they were both serving in the United States Army. She
is survived by her husband, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center in
Orbisonia; one son, Richard W. Moon of Williamsport; and three
grandchildren. She is also survived by her god daughter and caregiver,
Patricia Brindle of Todd. One brother and two sisters survive: Stanley
Carowick of Akron, Ohio; Frances Brown of Todd; and Stella Harvey of
Whitehall, Ohio. she was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Esther
Anderson, and three brothers: Albert, Frank and Ed. Mrs. Moon was a
member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Dudley, where she was
the Founder of the church's Grotto Fund, served on the church council
and served as a eucharistic minister. She was secretary of the Trough
Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary and did volunteer work
for the American Cancer Society, as well as the American Heart
Association. She retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon, after
28 years of service. A funeral Mass will be held Aug. 11, at Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church in Dudley, with the Rev. Bernard White
officiating. Interment will be made in Ave Maria Cemetery, Dudley. 

Jean B. SHIRES, 84, of Huntingdon, died Aug. 7, 2004, at Bon
Secours-Holy Family Hospital in Altoona. Born March 30, 1920, in
Cornpropst Mills, Miller Twp., Huntingdon County, she was the daughter
of the late Herbert F. Blair and Mary (Green) Blair. She was united in
marriage to George C. Shires June 3, 1939, in Philadelphia, by the Rev.
G.W. Shires. Mr. Shires preceded her in death Jan. 12, 1981. She is
survived by a daughter-in-law, Linda D. Shires of Huntingdon; four
grandchildren: Christopher C. Shires, and his wife, Carey B. (Wisner),
of Huntingdon, George G. Shires of Oregon, and Cara A. And Kurt S.
Schmidt of New Jersey; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by one son, George B. Shires, and one daughter, Katherine S.
Shires. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family,
having been preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Mrs.
Shires was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church,
Huntingdon. She was a member of the American Association of Retired
Persons. She graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class of
1937 and was primarily a homemaker. Mrs. Shires loved reading, crossword
puzzles, bird watching and especially music. She had resided at her
Miller Twp. home since 1940. Private funeral services will be conducted
at the convenience of her family. Interment will be made in Donation
Cemetery, Oneida Twp., Huntingdon. 

David E. COLBERT JR., 66, of HCR 1, Huntingdon, died Aug. 7, 2004, at
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born May 2, 1938, in Union Twp.,
Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late David E. Sr. and Mary
(Scott) Colbert. He was united in marriage to Phyllis J. Hennaman April
26, 1958, in Mapleton. He is survived by his wife at home; two daughters
and two sons: Jody A. Hetrick, and her husband, Dennis, of Lewistown,
Cindy J. Colbert of Cassville and Brian L. Colbert and Kevin J. Colbert,
both at home. He is also survived by three grandchildren: Mandee R.
Czmore, who was reared in the Colbert home, Rachel Scutt and Ailai
Hetrick; and five great-grandchildren: Megan Jackson, Lexie Arnold, Levi
Scutt, Gabe Scutt and Dillon Robinson. Three brothers survive: J. Alan
Colbert and John Colbert, both of Alexandria, and Gerald Colbert of
Huntingdon. Mr. Colbert was a member of Cassville Lutheran Church. He
was a past master of Mount Union Lodge No. 688 F&AM; a past patron of
Cromwell Chapter No. 549 OES; Harrisburg Consistory; Jaffa Shrine,
Altoona, where he was active in the Cycle Corps and the Road Runners;
Chief Logan Forest No. 131; and tall Cedars of Lebanon, Hollidaysburg.
He was also very active in Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Colbert was
employed at Owens-Corning Fiberglas in Huntingdon and Charleston, W.Va.,
from which he retired. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard.
Funeral services will be held Aug. 10, at the Robert I. McClain Funeral
Home, Cassville, with the Rev. Richard Shakespeare and the Rev. James
Sunderland officiating. Interment will be made in Trough Creek Valley
Baptist Cemetery, Calvin. 

Travis J. AURAND, 23, of Saxton, Pa. died unexpectedly at his home on
August 8, 2004. He was born June 25, 1981 in Huntingdon, Pa. His parents
are Jim and Doris (Grove) Williams of Saxton and the late Michael W.
Aurand Sr. He is also survived by a brother, Michael W. Aurand Jr. and
wife Roberta of Mapleton, his maternal grandparents, John and Joanne
Grove of Shirleysburg and the following aunts and uncles; Connie Pecht
and husband Brent of Lewistown, Sharon Bieniek of McVeytown, Beverly
Gavin of McVeytown and John C. Grove Jr. and wife Cheryl of Mount Union
and nieces Mikayla and Abigail Aurand of Mapleton. Funeral services will
be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2004 at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union. Officiating will be Rev. Gordon Ross and
interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg.
Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30
p.m. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers memorials be made
in his name in care of: Connie Pecht, 120 Horningford Road, Lewistown,
Pa. 17044. 

Bernard E. BAILEY, 52, of Roaring Spring, died unexpectedly Aug. 8,
2004, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. Born Dec. 15, 1951, in Roaring
Spring, he was the son of John W. and Sarah R. (Furry) Bailey. He was
united in marriage to Janet White Dec. 16, 1972, in Roaring Spring. He
is survived by his wife; a daughter, Leslie D. Schilling, and her
husband, Greg, of Petersburg; a son, Lee M. Bailey of Sterling, Va.; and
a grandson, Hunter Douglas Schilling. A brother and three sisters
survive: Harold Bailey of Roaring Spring; Carol Fisher of Armagh; Lois
Eisenman of Clearfield; and Mary Sollenberger of Williamsburg. Mr.
Bailey was a member of Christ Church in Roaring Spring and was a former
member of the Memorial Church of the Brethren in Martinsburg. He was a
member of the Blair County 4-H Junior Livestock Committee, the
Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association and the Blair-Bedford Tractor
Pullers Association and served as an area delegate for Sire Power. He
was also a member of the National Rifle Association and the Pennsylvania
Federation of Black Powder Shooters. In 1969, he graduated from Central
High School in Martinsburg. He was also a graduate of the Williamport
Area Community College. Mr. Bailey was a dairy farmer in the Roaring
Spring area for most of his life. Funeral services will be held Aug. 13,
at Christ Church in Roaring Spring with Pastor Joel Kletzing and Pastor
Jeff Jones officiating. Interment will be made in Fairview Cemetery,
Martinsburg. 

Barbara P. BEARD, 68, of Huntingdon, Henderson Twp., died Aug. 9, 2004,
at Huntingdon Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, formerly Huntingdon
Manor. Born Nov. 8, 1935, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the
late Irvin and Mabel (Norris) Moore. She is survived by her husband,
David C. Beard, at home; one son, David C. Beard Jr., and his wife,
Pamela, of Huntingdon; and two daughters, Brenda L. Guyer, and her
husband, Edward, of Huntingdon, and Carmella S. Beard of Huntingdon. She
is also survived by six grandchildren: Brian Guyer, Stacy Guyer,
Tinaisha Tononi, Douglas Beard, Gabriel Beard and Matthew Beard. Two
sisters and two brothers survive: Jane Parks of Alexandria, Patricia
Young of Mapletown, Jack Norris of Orbisonia and Richard Norris of
Huntingdon. Mrs. Beard was a homemaker. Private funeral services will be
held at the convenience of Mrs. Beard's family. 

Clair Charles RICKABAUGH, 74, of Todd, went home to by with the Lord,
Aug. 11, 2004, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon following a
lengthy illness. Born April 13, 1930, in Ardenheim, he was the son of
the late Charles and Myrtle (Grissinger) Rickabaugh. He was united in
marriage to Patricia Welsh June 10, 1950, at the Beavertown Church of
God, Todd. He is survived by his wife at home; two daughters and three
sons: Vicky Mentzer, and her husband, Gilson, of Scotland, Pa., Chris
Rickabaugh, and his wife, Sharon, of Chambersburg, T. Kevin Rickabaugh,
and his wife, Anita, of Orrstown, Kathy Cresswell, and her husband,
Craig, of Mapleton, and David Rickabaugh, and his wife Cindy, of
Huntingdon. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren. Two brothers and three sisters survive: R. Dale
Rickabaugh of Cassville, Lola Frohm of McConnellstown, Dorris Diven of
Huntingdon, Glen Rickabaugh of Osseo, Mich., and Lois Broshkevitch of
Harve De Grace, Md. Mr. Rickabaugh was a charter member of the
Beavertown Bible Church, Todd, where he served faithfully as elder,
treasurer and Sunday school teacher and was a member of the Senior Life
Group. He also served as secretary/treasurer for Todd Township for 36
years. Mr. Rickabaugh retired from Claster's Lumber Co., Huntingdon,
after 39 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.
Funeral services will be held Aug. 15, at the Beavertown Bible Church,
Todd, with the Rev. James S. Thomas officiating. Interment will be made
in Beavertown Cemetery, Todd. 

Henry L. KIDWELL, 83, of Emmet Ave., Huntingdon, died Aug. 11, 2004, at
the Huntingdon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Huntingdon. Born May
10, 1921, in Upper Marlboro, Md., he was the son of the late Oscar
Kidwell and Edna (Duvall) Kidwell. He was united in marriage to Cleo E.
Awkerman in 1966 in Hagerstowm Md. Mrs. Kidwell preceded him in death
May 27, 2003. He is survived by two sons, Raymond L. Kidwell of
Louisiana and Wayne A. Kidwell, and his wife, Laurin, of Frederick, Md.
He is also survived by six grandchildren: Steven W. Kidwell and Theresa
D. Kidwell, both of Frederick, Md., and Cindy Kidwell, Doris Kidwell,
Raymond L. Kidwell Jr. and Raymond Kidwell Jr., all of Louisiana. A
sister-in-law, Esther Rittenhouse of Huntingdon, survives. Mr. Kidwell
was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge, Frederick, Md., and Standing
Stone Post No. 1754 VFW, Huntingdon. Retiring in 1983 after 12 years of
service, Mr. Kidwell was a shop foreman of Genstar Concrete. Mr. Kidwell
enjoyed working on old cars, but most of all he was a devoted and loving
father and grandfather. A private memorial service will be held at the
convenience of Mr. Kidwell's family. 

Minola M. "None" BOYER, 86, formerly of Warm Spring Road, Chambersburg,
died Aug. 11, 2004, at Manor Care Health Services of Chambersburg. Born
on Jan. 13, 1918, in Three Springs, she was the daughter of the late
Porter B. and Olive (Brown) Wilson. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Lester P. Boyer, whom she married Dec. 24, 1937. She is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. William (Rosaline "Rose") Sellers of
Chambersburg; and four grandchildren: Wanda Blatt of Damascus, Md.,
Jackie Wilson of Spartanburg, S.C., Bobby Gift of Chambersburg and Gina
Loose of Fannettsburg. Three sisters survive: Mrs. Wayne (Esther)
Grissinger and Mrs. Carl (Freda) Cohenour, both of Three Springs, and
Bessie Bennett of Chambersburg. Aside from her husband, she was preceded
in death by one daughter, Barbara Gift Unger, Five sisters and three
brothers. Mrs. Boyer attended St. James United Brethren Church,
Chambersburg. A former school bus driver in Huntingdon County, she had
also worked for the former Swift and Co. and the Norland Restaurant,
both of Chambersburg. Mrs. Boyer enjoyed bird watching and gardening.
Funeral services will be conducted Aug. 14, in the chapel of the Thomas
L. Geisel Funeral Home, Chambersburg, with the Rev. Paul B. Baker
officiating. Interment will follow in Parklawns Memorial Gardens. 

Frank James WAGNER SR., 61, of Mapleton, died Aug. 12, 2004, at
Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg. Born Dec. 24, 1942, in Mount Union,
he was the son of the late Harry Wagner and Audrey M. (Park) Wagner of
Mapleton, who survives. He was united in marriage to Helen Keith Oct.
22, 1960. He is survived by his wife at home; and one daughter and two
sons: Justine Bickel, and her husband, Randy, Frank Wagner Jr., and his
wife, Cindy, and Darin Wagner, and his wife, Cheryl, all of Mapleton.
Three granddaughters survive: Bethany Bickel, Stephanie Wagner and
Malory Wagner, as well as a step-granddaughter, Britney Vincent, and a
step-grandson, Tyler Vincent. Three brothers survive: H. Arthur Wagner,
Virl Wagner and Louis Wagner, all of Mapleton. An infant brother,
Sherman, preceded him in death. Mr. Wagner was of the Protestant faith.
He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local
No. 66, Pittsburgh. He was employed by Kee-ta-Quay Construction Co.,
Hustontown, as a heavy equipment operator. In earlier years, Mr. Wagner
had worked on construction projects in Saudi Arabia with Green
Construction; in Honduras with Castle and Cooke; and in Indonesia with
Fluor-Daniels. He had been employed at S&A Homes, Huntingdon, for a
number of years, and was presently involved with Wagner's Excavating and
Hauling, Mapleton. Mr. Wagner enjoyed hunting and spending time with his
family, especially his grandchildren. He had previously enjoyed being a
part of the family's dirt track racing hobby. Funeral services will be
held Aug. 16, at the Robert I. McClain Funeral Home, Cassville, with the
Rev. James Thomas officiating. Interment will be made at the convenience
of Mr. Wagner's family. 

Joyce Elaine SATTERFIELD, went home to be with the Lord Aug. 12, 2004.
She was the daughter of William E. Putt and Hazel (Weimert) Putt, both
of whom preceded her in death, as well as two brothers, Tom and Denny.
She is survived by her husband, James A. Satterfield of Saxton; a son,
Keith Satterfield of Sinking Valley, Altoona; and a daughter, Trisha
Tenley, and her husband, Jeff, of Northwood, N.H. She had five
grandchildren: Richelle, Joshua and Shonda Tenley and Sierra and Kethan
Satterfield. Mrs. Satterfiend was a member of Faith assembly of God,
Roaring Spring, and was very active in the work of the Lord. She was
instrumental in establishing the International Women's Aglow chapter in
the Saxton area and served as president for many years. As an active
member of Aglow, she spoke at various meetings throughout the state.
Mrs. Satterfield held numerous Bible studies in her home, led praise and
worship playing her guitar and ministered by counseling to many women.
Her favorite pastime was sharing her love for God with others. To have a
friend, you must be a friend, and she was a friend indeed to all who
knew her. Funeral services will be held Aug. 15, at Faith Assembly of
God, Roaring Spring, with Pastor Anthony Baker and Pastor George Mauk
officiating. Interment will be made in Bunker Hill Cemetery. 

Roseliand M. WARD, 65, Mill Creek, died Aug. 12, 2004, at her home. She
had been in failing health for the past three years. Born Sept. 10,
1938, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Harold J. Estep
and Frances (Brenneman) Estep Miller. She was united in marriage to
Gamble A. Ward April 11, 1964, in Winchester, Va. She is survived by her
husband at home; five children: Rosemary K. Wike of Huntingdon, Bruce D.
Estep, and his wife, Karen, of Millcreek, Frances M. Estep of Mill
Creek, Peggy S. Carson Claycomb, and her husband, Rob, of Mill Creek,
and Gary L. Ward of Mill Creek; and two stepchildren, Randall R. Ward of
Huntingdon and Brenda A. Getz, and her husband, Allen, of Huntingdon.
Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Six
sisters and one brother survive: Jane Banks of Mill Creek, Thelma Myers
of Newton Hamilton, James Estep of Cassville, Judy Gilbert of Mount
Union, Kay Wiser of Orbisonia, Joyce Bollinger of Mill Creek and Betty
Puchalo of Greencastle. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn
Port and Carol Estep. Mrs. Ward was of the Protestant faith. She was a
past member of the Mapleton American Legion Post and the Mill Creek
Volunteer Fire Co. auxiliaries. She attended Huntingdon Schools and had
been employed by Empire Kosher of Mifflintown for 14 years. Mrs. Ward,
"Rose" to those who knew her, enjoyed her time sitting on the porch
reading and watching her flower garden. She also loved spending time
with her family and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Aug.
15, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev.
Katie Boonie officiating. 

Roy T. BURDGE, 83, of Calvin, died Aug. 12, 2004, at Woodland Retirement
Center in Orbisonia. Born April 7, 1921, in Shirleysburg, he was the son
of the late Edward W. and Anna Grace (Gray) Burdge. He was united in
marriage to Helen M. Horne May 8, 1948. Mrs. Burdge preceded him in
death May 28, 2004. He is survived by one son and one daughter, Norman
R. Burdge, and his wife, Judy, and Barbara A. Miller, and her husband,
Michael, all of Calvin. He is also survived by five grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren. One sister, Mary Morgan of Mount Union,
survives. He was preceded in death by two brothers and seven sisters.
Mr. Burdge was of the Methodist faith. He was a charter member of the
Trough creek Valley Volunteer Fire Co. Mr. Burdge served during World
War II with the United States Marines in the South Pacific Theatre of
Operations. He was the former owner of Horne's Economy Store, Allenport,
Mount Union, and retired in 1977 from PennDOT after 20 years of service.
He also engaged in farming. Graveside services will be held Aug. 18,
2004, with the Rev. Donald Henderson officiating. 

Louise E. PARK, 83, of Natrona Heights, died Aug. 12, 2004, at her home.
Born June 4, 1921, in Cresson, she was the daughter of the late Anthony
and Rose Manzo. She was united in marriage to Elby F. Park Jr. who
preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons, Allen P. Park of
Turtle Creek, David Park, and his wife, Ellen, of Murryville, and Jesse
Park, and his wife, Sharon, of Lower Burrell; and three daughters, Sandy
Rupert, and her husband, Walter, of Huntingdon, Rhonda Fuller, and her
husband, Richard, of Cheswick and Brenda Kozora, and her husband,
Jeffrey, of Alexandria. She is also survived by eight grandchildren:
Lisa Rupert Wright, Pamela Bowser, Casey Fuller, Ricky Fuller, Michelle
Sweet, Bryan Park, Michael Park, and Kelly Jo Kozora; and four
great-grandchildren: Christopher Bowser Jr., Nathan Bowser, Kyle Park
and Darrin Wright. She was preceded in death by two brothers, four
sisters, one granddaughter and one grandson. Mrs. Park was a member of
the Ladies Auxiliary of the New Kensington Elks and the VFW of Lower
Burrell. She was also a member of Roaring 20's Club in Mountaineer,
W.Va. She was a graduate of Cresson High School and had been employed by
20th Century Fox in Pittsburgh as a tap splicer. Mrs. Park's hobbies
included baking, bingo, playing cards, velvet art painting, traveling
and spending time with her grandchildren and her cats and kittens. She
was also a fan of Regis Philmen. Mrs. Park had resided in Natrona
Heights for the past year and previously lived in Lower Burrell,
Cheswick and Alexandria. Funeral services were held Aug. 16. Interment
will be private. 

Vivian Kann "Dolly" STITT, 79, of Lower Paxton Twp., passed away Aug.
13, 2004, at Harrisburg Hospital. She was the widow of Robert A. Stitt
Sr. and is survived by a son, Robert A. Stitt Jr. of Dover; three
daughters, Catherine S. Portillo of Las Cruses, N.M., Barbara L. Simione
of Lancaster and Marjorie A. Ebersole of Harrisburg; and seven
grandchildren. A brother and three sisters survive: Fred L. Kann of
Mooresville, N.C., Louise L. Fornwalt of Spring Church, Doris K.
McElwain of Huntingdon and Donna K. Conlon of Huntingdon. Mrs. Stitt was
a member of Charlton United Methodist Church, Lower Paxton Twp. She was
a member of the Lower Paxton Lioness Club and was a board member of the
Metropolitan Area Singles Club. Mrs. Stitt retired from the Public
School employees Retirement system as a personnel assistant. After her
retirement she worked for the Bon Ton at Colonial Park Mall. Funeral
services well be held Aug. 19, at the W. Orville Kimmel Funeral Home
Inc., Harrisburg, with the Rev. Eugene A. Liffick officiating. Interment
will be made in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. 

John R. WOLFE, 90, a resident of Homewood Retirement Community,
Martinsburg, and formerly of Altoona, died Aug. 14, 2004, following an
extended illness. Born Feb. 19, 1914, in Robertsdale, he was the son of
the late Thomas and Mary Elizabeth (Marks) Wolfe. He was united in
marriage to Evelyn McGahey March 6, 1937. Mrs. Wolfe preceded him in
death March 16, 2002. He is survived by a son, John Wolfe Jr., and his
wife, Connie Queen, of York; four daughters: Sandra Cover, and her
husband, Bill, of Rainier, Wash., Sally Nicewonger, and her husband,
Ronnie, of Altoona, Judith Williams, and her husband, Robert, of
Yardley, and Deborah Wolfe of Tucson, Ariz. He is also survived by 12
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. One Brother, Donald of
Huntingdon, and one sister, Dorothy of Cassville, survive. He was
preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua David Mottin, who had resided in
York. Mr. Wolfe was a longtime member of Fairview United Methodist
Church. He served for over 60 years as a Mason, where he was a steward
in his lodge and was also a member of Jaffa Shrine. He was also an
honorary member of Stoney Lonesome Hunting Camp, where he enjoyed
cooking and the outdoors. Mr. Wolfe was a graduate of Robertsdale High
School. He retired in 1973 as the superintendent of plant security for
the Altoona Works of the Penn Central Railroad. He was a devoted
husband, father and grandfather. Funeral services will be held Aug. 18,
at the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Juniata, Altoona, with the Rev.
Jerry McCuller officiating. Interment will be made in Blair Memorial
Park, Bellwood. 

Howard E. "Howdy" ESTEP JR., 62, of Williamsburg, passed away
unexpectedly Aug. 14, 2004, at Bons Secours-Holy Family Hospital,
Altoona. Born July 26, 1942, in Huston Twp., Williamsburg, he was the
son of the late Howard E. Estep Sr., who died May 26, 1993, and Lorma L.
(Banks) Estep Claycomb of Willamsburg, who survives. He was twice
married, first to Patricia Wilson; then to Alfreda A. (Figurelle) Hite
March 18, 1989, in Williamsburg. He is survived by his wife; a daughter,
Penny of Petersburg; a son, Mark of Hollidaysburg; two special
stepchildren, Karen Hite, and her husband, Leonard Wasleloski, of
Myersville, Md., and John Hite of Hollidaysburg. He is also survived by
two grandchildren and step-granddaughter, Carrie. Two brothers and a
sister survive: Phillip Estep of Williamsburg, and Mona Miller of
Williamsburg. Mr. Estep attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in
Hollidaysburg. He was a 1962 graduate of Willamsburg High School and was
having served with the United States Army. He retired as a forklift
operator from Mead-Westvaco in Alexandria July 26, 2004, with 35 years
of service. While there, he was a member of the International Paper
Workers Union. Mr. Estep enjoyed hunting, fishing and antiques. A
funeral Mass will be held Aug. 17, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in
Williamsburg with the Rev. John J. Palko officiating. Interment will be
made in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Willamsburg. 

Robert J. MEASE, 71, of Mount Union, formerly of West Decatur and
Philipsburg, died Aug. 15, 2004, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. He had
been in failing health. Born July 17, 1933, in Rush Twp., Centre County,
he was the son of the late Roland D. and Mildred V. (Shimel) Mease. He
was united in marriage to Margaret Anne "Peg" Lytle May 5, 1957, in
Houtzdale. Mrs. Mease survives, along with three sons: R. Douglas Mease,
and his wife, Deborah, of Mount Union; David A. Mease, and his
companion, Sabrina Thompson, of Mount Union; and Drew L. Mease Sr., and
his wife, Darla, of Mount Union. He is also survived by seven
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles R.
Mease. Mr. Mease was a member of First United Methodist Church of Mount
Union. He was an honorary member of the Mount Union volunteer Fire Co.
No. 1 and a driver and EMT with the company's ambulance service. He was
a member of F&AM Lodge No. 688, Mount Union, where he served as past
master and past lodge secretary. He obtained his 32 Degree at the
Harrisburg Consistory. He was a member of Juniata Forest No. 88, Tall
Cedars of Lebanon and a former member of the Jaffa Shrine, Altoona. He
was also a member of Simpson-Hunt American Legion Post No. 107, Mount
Union. Mr. Mease graduated from Philipsburg-Osceola High School in 1952.
During the Korean Conflict, he served as a corporal in the United States
Army from May 1953 until April 1955. Following graduation, Mr. Mease
began working as a clerk at the A&P food stores, eventually attaining
manager status at the Snow Shoe, Mill Hall, Mount Union, Lewistown and
State College stores, with a combined service of 22 years. In 1974, he
started working for Juniata College as a boiler fireman, retiring in
1995. During his retirement, Mr. Mease worked part-time at Fortney's
Exxon in Mount Union. For a number of years, Mr. Mease, "Bob", was a
PIAA certified basefall and wrestling official and a manager for the
Mount Union Teener League and the Huntingdon City League organizations.
He was a fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Steelers and enjoyed
going to Altoona Curve baseball and Penn State Lady Lions Baseball and
Penn State Lady Lions Basketball games. He enjoyed golfing at the
American Legion County club, Mount Union, where he was a member and
participated in four bowling leagues: the American League, the Outlaw
League, the Southern Huntingdon Men's League and the Mount Union Men's
League. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. A private funeral
service will be held at the convenience of Mr. Mease's family with the
Rev. Jeff Canankamp officiating. Interment will be made in Mount Union
Cemetery. 

Mildred Cathryn LINN, 79, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, and formerly of Shade Gap, died Aug. 15, 2004, at Woodland.
Born Dec. 30, 1924, in Locke's Valley, she was the daughter of the late
Luther and Beulah (Nead) Locke. She was united in marriage to Clair Linn
Aug. 30, 1940, in Maryland. Mr. Linn preceded her in death Dec. 18,
1971. She is survived by two daughters, Gloria Murphy and Sandra
Holland, both of Shade Gap. She is also survived by five grandchildren;
Lynette Murphy of Chambersburg, Dana Callahan of Shade Gap, Jeanine
Rosenberry of Fannettsburg, and Michael Holland and Edward Holland, both
of Shade Gap; and three great-grandchildren: Amber Callahan, Quentin
Callahan and Caitlyn Holland. One sister, Dorothy Mellott of
Mercersburg, survives. She was preceded in death by five brothers and
four sisters: Robert, Wallace, Richard, Stanley and Donald Locke, Hazel
Brown, Mary Brown, Janet Locke and Bernice Kling. Mrs. Linn was a member
of Fair Ridge Assembly of God Church, Shade Gap, where she was a member
of the Women's Ministries Group and taught Sunday School for many years.
She was a member of the Shade Valley Farm Women and the Shade Gap Golden
Agers. Mrs. Linn retired after 18 years as cafeteria manager at Shade
Gap Elementary School. Prior to her work at the school, she had been
employed at several area restaurants. Funeral services will be held Aug.
18, at Fair Ridge Assembly of God Church, Shade Gap, with the Rev.
Wilson Boyd and the Rev. David Hamilton officiating. Interment will be
made in Fair Ridge Cemetery. 

Mayetta H. DECKER, 89, formerly of Huntingdon, died Aug. 15, 2004, at
Woodland Retirement Center in Orbisonia. Born June 1, 1915, in
Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel
(Anderson) Silknitter. She was united in marriage to Kenneth G. Decker
Sept. 21, 1934, in Cumberland, Md. Mr. Decker preceded her in death Dec.
27, 1999. She is survived by a son, James K. Decker Sr. of Cold Springs
Road, Huntingdon; two grandchildren, James K. Decker Jr. and Natalie S.
Cantrell, both of Huntingdon; and three great-grandchildren. Two sisters
survive: Rolene Parks of York and Janetta Richards of Sylvania, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Rodney M. Decker Sr., in 1985,
and by three brothers, John, Clarence Jr. and Robert. Mr. Decker was a
member of the 15th Street United Methodist Church in Huntingdon. She was
primarily a homemaker and enjoyed her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, as well as gardening and cooking. Funeral services
will be held Aug. 18, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon,
with the Rev. Fred E. Hickok officiating. Interment will be made in
Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Maxwell F. WESTBROOK, 90, of Arlington, Va., died Aug. 17, 2004, at the
Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington,Va. Born Aug. 24, 1913, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of Frank and Belle (Hagie) Westbrook, who
preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Rena Belle (Haulman)
Westbrook, formerly of Petersburg; a son, Roger Westbrook of Alexandria,
Va.; an nephew, Stanley Westbook of Mount Union; a grandnephew, Shevey
Westbrook of Atlanta, Ga.; and a grandniece, Tara Westbrook of
Fredericksburg, Va. He was preceded in death by a brother, Glen
Westbrook. Mr. Westbrook was a member of the First Presbyterian Church,
Arlington, Va., having served on the board of trustees. He was a member
of the Disabled Veterans Association; the American Legion; VFW; AARP;
NAREE; the Penn State alumni Association; American Society of Industrial
Engineers; American Society of Military Engineers; Mount Moriah Lodge
No. 300 F&AM, Huntingdon; and the Alexandria, Va., Masonic Lodge. He was
a 32nd Degree Mason. A native of Huntingdon, Mr. Westbrook graduated
from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1931. He earned a degree
in engineering from Penn State University and attended American
University in Washington, D.C. As a U.S. Army lieutenant during World
War II, he served in England and Northern France for four years with the
Army Corps of Engineers. He was awarded the American Campaign Medal, the
World War II Victory Medal, the American Defense Medal and the EAME with
one Battle Star. He had a long career with the federal government and
retired from the General Services Administration as deputy chief of the
Federal Supply Division. He traveled extensively throughout his life,
having visited many countries and major cities of the world. Interment
with military honors was made in Arlington National cemetery. 

Mary A. HARDY, 85, of Alexandria, died Aug. 17, 2004, at her home. Born
Sept. 28, 1918, in Coles Valley, Huntingdon County, she was the daughter
of the late John and Gertrude (Watkins) Sergeant. she was united in
marriage to Archie L. Hardy April 3, 1937, at the Baptist Church
Parsonage in Huntingdon. Mr. Hardy preceded her in death Jan. 28, 1977.
She is survived by two daughters and one son: Mrs. Paul (Connie)
Everhart of Huntingdon, Mrs. Sonny (Bonnie) Rupert of Huntingdon, and
John A. Hardy of Huntingdon. She is also survived by six grandchildren:
Randy Everhart, Jerry Everhart, Sherri McCoy, Jesse Hardy, Sam Hardy and
Ginny Lou Wagner; two step-grandchildren, Bill Brenneman and Amy
Brenneman; and 15 great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Esther Clark of
Aston and Leone Africa of Huntingdon, and one half-brother, Earl Steel
of Allentown, survive. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Louise
White and Zora Jamison, and two brothers, John Sergeant and Edwin
Sergeant; and one half-brother, Richard Steel. Mrs. Hardy was of the
Protestant faith. She was a former member and past president of the
Ladies Auxiliary of the Huntingdon No. 1 Fire Co. She was a homemaker
and an award-winning rug braider. Private funeral services will be held
at the convenience of her family. Interment will be made in Riverview
Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Melinda Ann WENGER, 12, of Three Springs, died Aug. 17, 2004, at Fulton
County Medical Center, McConnellsburg. Born Feb. 15, 1992, in Penn Twp..
Lancaster County, she was the daughter of Irvin G. and Anna (Kuhns)
Wenger. She is survived by her parents of Three Springs; one brother,
Dwight, and five sisters: Rachelle, Alissa, Melanie, Lorelle and
Jessica, all at home. She is survived by her paternal grandparents,
Menno and Anna Wenger of Millersville, and her maternal grandparents,
Samuel and Janice Kuhns of Greencastle. Also her maternal
great-grandparents, Harvey and Edna Kunns of Chambersburg and a maternal
step-great-grandfather, Sidney Gingerich of Myerstown. Melinda attended
Meadow Green Mennonite Church, Three Springs. She was to enter the
seventh grade at Meadow Green Mennonite School, Three Springs. Funeral
services will be held Aug. 23, at Immanuel Bible Church, Three Springs,
with Melvin Horst, Daryl Bair, Nelson Halteman and Larry Halteman
officiating. Interment will be made in Meadow Green Mennonite Cemetery,
Three Springs. 

Max A. WALKER SR., 86, of Three Springs, died Aug. 18, 2004, at Altoona
Hospital. Born Jan. 16, 1918, in Clay Twp., Huntingdon County, he was
the son of the late Cornelius and Margaret (Long) Walker. He was united
in marriage to Alverda A. Madden Oct. 1, 1936, in Hagerstown, Md. Mrs.
Walker preceded him in death July 24, 1988. He is survived by two
daughters, Alice Chestnut, and her husband, James, of Hustontown and
Maxine Whitsel, and her husband, Marshall, of Shirleysburg; two sons,
Gerald Walker and Max Walker Jr., both of Three Springs. He is also
survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One
brother, Thad Walker, a resident of the Shirley Home for the Aged in
Shirleysburg, survives. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Evadene
McMullen. One daughter, Mary, died in infancy. He was also preceded in
death by one grandson, nine brothers and four sisters. Mr. Walker was a
member of Fairview Evangelical Church, Three Springs. He retired in 1980
from North American Refractories, Mount Union, after 38 years of
service. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of Mr.
Walker's family. 

Concetta MAGLIERI, 88, of Mount Union, died Aug. 19, 2004, at her home.
Born Jan. 2, 1916, in Riccia, Italy, she was the daughter of Antonio and
Carmela (Tronca) Maglieri. She married Salvatore Maglieri Jan. 22, 1936.
Mr. Maglieri preceded her in death May 17, 1986. Surviving are two
daughters, Mrs. Sam (Carmela) Ciccaglione, Mount Union, and Mrs. Joseph
(Maria) Danish, Mount Union. Four grandchildren survive: Mrs. James
(Mary) Manacher, Mrs. Brett (Joanne) Bason, Mrs. Sean (Annette) Brodbeck
and Mrs. Duane (Lori) Varner. Great-grandsons Matthew, Adam, Alex,
Johathan and Ian also survive. Also surviving are three sisters: Lucia
Ciccaglione, Campobasso, Italy; Filomena Ciocca, Riccia, Italy; and
Antonietta Zingarelle, also of Riccia, Italy. She was preceded in death
by the following brothers and sisters: Guiseppina Maglieri, Donato
Maglieri, Maria Grazia Ciocca and Guiseppe Maglieri. Mrs. Maglieri was a
faithful member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Mount
Union, where she attended daily. She came to the United states at Ellis
Island, N.Y., in 1956, with her family and made a home in Mount Union.
She worked at L. Greif Brothers Manufacturing, Mount Union, until her
retirement in 1974. Mrs. Maglieri loved spending time with her five
great-grandsons and enjoyed gardening and sharing produce with friends
and neighbors throughout the years. She also loved to knit and crochet
blankets, afghans, and clothing articles for her family and friends. A
funeral Mass will be held Aug. 23, at St. Catherine of Siena Roman
Catholic Church, Mount Union, with the Rev. Father Leo Arnone
officiating. Interment will be in St. Catherine's Cemetery,
Shirleysburg. 

Velma Elizabeth ROUZER, 99, of Harrisonville, died Aug. 19, 2004, at the
Heritage Hills Retirement Home, Greencastle. Born May 23, 1905, in
Knobsville, she was the daughter of the late George and Bessie (Kerlin)
Glunt. She was married to Charles E. "Ted" Rouzer Nov. 6, 1923. Mr.
Rouzer preceded her in death Nov. 29, 1988. She is survived by two sons
and four daughters: George Leo Rouzer, Chambersburg; Vernon Rouzer,
Harrisonville; Louise Bangma, Ocala, Fla.; Phyllis Brant, Harrisonville;
Sherlyn Moseby, Mifflintown; and LaVonne Samra, Patterson, N.J. Also
surviving are 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren, and several
great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a step-brother,
George Glunt Jr., Chambersburg; On son, Charles E. Rouzer died in
infancy. Two sisters, Alma Wilds and Bernice Russell, preceded her in
death. Mrs. Rouzer was of the Methodist faith. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Pennsylvania Farmers Association. Funeral services will be
held Aug. 23, at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with the Rev.
George Clippinger officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery,
Harrisonville. 

Lu Ann (Conlon) MELLOTT, 46, of Huntingdon, died Aug. 19, 2004, at the
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Born April 25, 1958, in
Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Auman Conlon and
Donna (Kann) Conlon, who survives in Huntingdon. She was united in
marriage to David K, Mellott Sept. 19, 1981, at the Stone Church of the
Brethren by the Rev. Daniel Brumbaugh. Mr. Mellott survives at their
Huntingdon home. Also surviving are a brother, Floyd Thomas "Tom"
Conlon, and his wife, Ronda, Huntingdon; and two nieces, Stacy L. Conlon
and Emily Dawn Conlon, both of Altoona. She was preceded in death by her
father April 19, 2004. Mrs. Mellott was a member of the Abby Reformed
United Church of Christ, Huntingdon. A lifetime resident of Huntingdon
County, she was a 1976 graduate of Huntingdon Area High School and was a
member of the Order of Eastern Star, Huntingdon Chapter 159. She was
also a member of the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Co. and the Smithfield
Fire Co. Auxiliary. She had been employed for the past 13 years by the
State Correctional Institution Huntingdon as a corrections mail
specialist. Prior to her work with the Department of Corrections, she
had been employed by a number of area businesses, including: McDonald's,
Elco Corporation, Bulger's Jewelry of Saxton, PNC Bank, John B. Brown
Funeral Home and Griffith Oil Company. Mrs. Mellott was one of the
founding members of the Ostomy Society of Huntingdon, which was formed
to help other local people with similar medical conditions. Funeral
services will be held Aug. 23, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home
Smithfield Twp. Huntingdon. Interment will be made in Huntingdon
Memorial Gardens, Walker Twp. Huntingdon. 

Belva R. BISHOP, 70, of Mercersburg, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at
Chambersburg Hospital in Chambersburg. Born Feb. 12, 1934, at Big cove
Tannery, Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late George D.
"Dewey" Truax Sr. and Mabel B. (Hill) Truax. She was united in marriage
to Richard K, Bishop Sr. in 1951. Mr. Bishop preceded her in death in
1991. She is survived by three sons: Sheldon R. Bishop and Darl L.
Bishop, both of Mercersburg, and Richard K, Bishop Jr. of
McConnellsburg; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A
brother, George D. Truax Jr. of Saltillo, survives. She was preceded in
death by six brothers and one sister. Mrs. Bishop worked at and retired
from Bear Packing in Greencastle. A religious service will be held Aug.
24, at the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, with the
Rev. William Swope officiaing. Interment will be made in Union Cemetery,
McConnelllsburg. 

Gary D. "Butch" REEDER, 57, of Mount Union, died Aug. 21, 2004, at his
home. Born Nov. 16, 1946, in Huntingdon, he was the son of Mildred
Reeder of Silverford Heights, Mount Union. Along with his mother, he is
survived by two children: Greg A. Reeder, and his companion, Michele
Foster, of Mount Union, and Barbara Jean Harven, and her husband,
Andrew, of Mount Union. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Greg
Reeder Jr. and Sheena Lyne Reeder. Mr. Reeder attended Cedar Crest
Independent Baptist Church, Mount Union. He graduated from Mount Union
High School with the Class of 1964. He served in the United States Navy
and was a former member of the National Guard, Huntingdon Unit. Mr.
Reeder worked at Owens-Corning Fiberglas, in Huntingdon and Mount Union,
for 22 years. He very much enjoyed being a grandpa and spending time
with his grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Aug. 25, at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Jeff Winstead
officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park,
Shirleysburg. 

John W. WISER, 70. of Wyomissing, died of natural causes at 12:17 p.m..
Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at Reading Hospital where he had been a patient
for two days. Born in Mount Union, he was the son of the late Cecil and
Gwendolyn (Bond) Wiser He was united in marriage to Mary Grace
Carothers. He is survived by his wife; a daughter Sandra R. (Wiser)
Castle of Spring Township; a son, Michael J. Wiser of Omaha, Neb.; and
two grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Walter C. Wiser
of Topton and James D. Wiser of Huntingdon. Mr. Wiser was a member of
Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing, where he served as an usher. He
was a 1952 graduate of Huntingdon High School. a 1954 graduate of
Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute and a 1959 graduate of Penn State 
University. He had employed for 24 years as a quality control engineer by
Mack Truck Inc., Macungie, Allentown and Winnsboro, S.C., retiring in
2000. Funeral services were held Aug. 25 in Wyomissing. Interment was
made in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township. 

Ralph Willard LUNDQUIST, 73, of Hopewell, died Aug. 22, 2004, at Nason
Hospital in Roaring Spring. He was born June 17, 1931, in Hershey. He is
survived by one brother, Robert E. Lundquist of Annville, and two
sisters, Hilda Savage of Hershey and Nancy E. Crawford of Six Mile Run.
He was preceded in death by the following brothers and sisters: Lawrence
Lundquist, Arthur David Lundquist, Vera L. Binner, Louise Parsons, Iris
Mellott, Betty Mellott, Donald L. Lundquist and James G. Lundquist. Mr.
Lundquist was affiliated with the Methodist Church. He was a member of
the Hopewell VFW Post No. 8634 and Saxton VFW Post No. 4129. He was a
graduate of the Milton S. Hershey School and served in the United States
Navy during the Korean Conflict, receiving the National Defense Service
Medal and the Navy Occupational Medal. A memorial service will be held
at a later date. 

Arthur Charles "Art" HESS, 62, of Plank Road, Hopewell, died Sunday,
Aug. 22, 2004, at his home. Born Jan. 22, 1942. in Saxton, he was the
son of the late Merle and Nellie V. (Guthridge) Hess. On June 12, 1962,
in Huntingdon, he was united in marriage to Barbara B. Black. He is
survived by his wife along with four daughters; Connie J. Gelvin and her
husband, Mark of Hopewell; Kathy M. Barton, and her husband, Merle. of
Hopewell; Sherry L. Miller and her husband, James II of Everett, and
Pamela S. Greenwald and her husband, Brian, of Everett. He is also
survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The
following brother and sisters survive; Norman Hess of Huntingdon: David
F. Hess of Wells Tannery; Boyd Hess of Huntingdon; Sam Hess of Saxton;
Florence Brown of Everett; Dolly Hann of Three Springs; Amy Sener of
Wooster, Ohio; and Diane Hinkle of Hesston. He is also survived by a
special friend, Debbie. A sister, Jean Melius, preceded him in death.
Mr. Hess was of the Protestant faith. He was a memmber of the Hopewell
VFW Post No. 8634 and the Saxton VFW Post No. 4129. Mr. Hess drove truck
for I.A. Construction in Tyrone. He enjoyed the outdoors, espedaily game
hunting and mushroom hunting, and operating his machinery. He also
enjoyed spending time with his family and dogs. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the Long-Akers Funeral Chapel. 715
Church St. Saxton, with the Rev. Gary Sams officiating. Interment will
be made in Brumbaugh Cemetery.

Alton Frederick ROSOSKY, 89, of Smithfield Township, Huntingdon, died at
9:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at his residence. His death was
unexpected. Born Jan. 25. 1915, in Coalport, he was the son of the late
Frederick Rososky and Josephine Rososky. He was united in marriage to
Nellie Wapple Sept. 7, 1941, in Virginia, who preceded him Dec. 23,
1987. He is survived by one daughter, Alene R. Wolf, and her husband,
Thomas, of Warren, and two step- granddaughters, Emily and Jessica Wolf,
both of Warren. One sister, Hazel Prince of Coalport, survives. He was
preceded in death by a brother, Robert Rososky; a sister, Nellie
Rososky; and a dear companion, Helen Peightal, along with many nieces,
nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Mr. Rososky was of the
Protestant faith. He was a 66-year member of the Coalport Lodge No. 574
F&AM; a life and founding member of the Richard L. Beers Post No. 7043
VFW in Coalport; a 23-year member of the Frank P. Hommon Post No. 24
American Legion in Huntingdon, and a member of the Standing Stone Senior
Citizens Inc., Huntingdon. He graduated from Coalport High School with
the Class of 1933 and received a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy
from the University of Piusburgh in 1949. He retired as a pharmacist
from the former Hilly's Drug Store in Huntingdon after more than 20 years
of service. Mr. Rososky was a United States Army veteran of World II,
where he attained the rank of corporal, served in the European Theatre
of Operations and received a bronze star medal. He enjoyed reading
nonfiction books. enjoyed big band music and was lifelong Republican. He
had been a resident of the Huntingdon area since 1962. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at the John B. Brown Funeral
Htme Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Thomas C.
Coleman officiating. 






Dorothy Ruth (Wagner) PETERSON, 76, of Camp Springs, Md., died Monday,
Aug. 23, 2004, at her residence following a battle with pancreatic
cancer. Born Sept. 6, 1927, in Huntingdon, she was the wife of Arnold
O.D. Peterson, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, who survives. She is also
survived by a brother, Richard W. Wagner of Huntingdon. She was preceded
in death by a son, Eric A.D. Peterson. Mrs. Peterson was of the Lutheran
faith. She completed two years of college and was employed a secretary
in the psychology department at Penn State University. She was
especially fond of her pets and all animals. Graveside services will be
held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at Mill Creek Cemetery.

Robert C. COX, 70, of RR 1 Box 29B Hesston, died at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday,
Aug. 24, 2004, at Woodland Retirement Center in Orbisonia. Born July 20,
1934, in Shirley Township. Huntingdon County, the son of the late
Charles A. Cox and Stella (Rorer) Cox Horn. His stepfather was the late
Samuel D. Horn Sr. He is survived by two children, Chuck Cox of Baytown,
Texas, and Shari Cox of Texas, and three grandchildren, Curt and Craig
Phillips and Amber Cox. Two brothers survive; Kenneth L. Cox of Kistler
and Samuel D. Horn Jr. of Mill Creek. He was preceded in death by a
sister, Phillis M. Hiteshew. Mr. Cox attended Mount Union schools and
was a veteran of the United States Army. He was employed by U.S. Steel
in Fairless Hills for 17 years. He then worked for Owens-Corning
Fiberglas in Huntingdon for 11 years and subsequently retired from Greif
Inc., Laporte, Texas, where he worked for 10 years. Mr. Cox enjoyed
hunting and fishing. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with Pastor Gordon Ross officiating. Interment will be made in Haven
Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1.

Vera A. STEVER, 80, formerly of HCR 1, Huntingdon, died at 2:25 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 24 2004 at Woodland Retirement Center in Orbisonia where
she was residing. Born Sept., 6, 1923, in Union Township, Huntingdon
County, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Nora (Stapleton)
Bowman. She was united in marriage to Wallace Stever Aug. 31, 1973. in
Three Springs. Mr. Stever preceded her in death Feh. 21. 1998. She is
survived by one daughter and two sons; Carol Vincent, and her husband.
Robert, Max Criswell and James Criswell, all of HCR 1, Huntingdon. Two
stepdaughters survive; Alta Rowland of Mapleton and Betty Zavalonsky of
Georgia. She is survived by three grandchildren; Bobby Vincent, and his
companion, Jodee; Lisa Watkins, and her husband, Ken; and Dawn Bowser,
and her husband, Chris. She is also survived by seven great
grandchildren and a number of step grandchildren and
step-great-grandchildren. A stepson, Norman Stever, is deceased. She was
also preceded in death by a brother, Franklin Bowman. Mrs. Stever was a
member of Harmony Church of God, Calvin, R.R. Although mainly a
homemaker, she at one time was employed by Owens Corning Fiberglas in
Huntingdon and L. Greif Brothers Manufacturing in Mount Union. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at the Robert I.
McClain Funeral Home, Cassville, with the Rev. Janice Black 
officiating. Interment will be made in Wright Cemetery, Calvin. R.R. 



David L. HEIDLER Sr., 63, of Church Street, Gallitzin, died Thursday.
Aug. 26, 2004, at the home of his daughter, Crystal Sunseri. Born Dec.
13, 1940, in Altoona, he was the son of the late Robert and Estella
(Miller) Barkley. He is survived by his wife, Judith L. Heidler of
McVeytown, and the following children; David L. Heidler Jr., and his
wife, Anne, of Mount Union; Jacquita R. Heidler of Punxsutawney; Glendon
Allen Heidler, and his wife, Dixie, of McVeytown; and Crystal D.
Sunseri, and her husband, Jeffrey, of Gallitzin. He is also survived by
14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A brother, Pastor M.
Eugene Heidler Sr., and his wife, Dee, of McVeytown, and a sister,
Lauranna Richardson, and her husband, Boyd, of El Cajon, Calif.,
survive. He was preceded in death by a son, Bryan Keith Heidler, and a
grandson, Glendon Allen Heidler Jr. A memorial service will be conducted
at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at Riverside Park in Mount Union,
with Mr. Heidler's brother, Pastor M. Eugene Heidler, officiating.

 




 
William H. "Bill" BROWN Jr., 61, of DeForrest Apartments, Huntingdon,
died Friday, August 27, 2004, at 4:01 p.m. at Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
He was born June 12, 1943, in Huntingdon, a son of the late William H.
Sr. and Thelma Celesta (Corbin) Brown. He is survived by two sons; Rick
Brown, Huntingdon, and Michael W. Brown and his wife, Teresa, of
Kodak, Tenn.; one daughter, Patty (Brown) Tisi and her husband,
Albert, of Kodak, Tenn.; and four grandchildren; Alec Nathaniel Brown,
Amanda Brown, Abbey Brown and Dawson Brown. He is also survived by three
brothers; Donald L. Brown and his wife, Carol, of LaHabra, Calif.,
Leslie Howard Brown of Bellflower, Calif. and Walter E. Brown and his
wife, Debbie, of Mobile, Ala., and several nieces and nephews. He was a
member of the Frank P. Hommon Post No. 24 American Legion, Huntingdon,
and the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge No. 223, Huntingdon. He attended
Huntingdon public schools and was a graduate of Huntingdon Area High
School with the Class of 1961. He was a musician having been a drummer
for many hands including the Thunderbolts and the Beau Marcs. He was
always proud of his musical accomplishments including opening for a
number of top entertainers, one being the pop duo Paul and Paula at the
Huntingdon County Fair in the early 1960's. Memorial services will be
announced and held at a later date.  

Donald Curtis FLOOD, a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in
Washington, D.C., died Aug. 28, 2004, at the age of 81. He was born
Sept. 12, 1922, in Mount Union. Surviving are a son, Randolph G. Flood,
a daughter-in-law, and a grandson, Jefferson Frederick, of Alexandria,
Va. His wife, Janet (Crouse) Flood, preceded him in death in 1994. He
was a life member of the American Legion and the VFW. Mr. Flood attended
public schools, graduating from Mount Union High School in 1941. A
veteran of World War II, Mr. Flood served with the 733rd Air Material
Squadron, 491st Air Service Group of the Eighth Air Force in Normandy,
northern France, Rhineland, and central Europe where he received
numerous citations, including five bronze stars. Following the war, he
returned home to marry his wife and manage Willow Hill General Store.
Moving to Virginia in 1958, Mr. Flood worked as a heavy machinery
operator for the construction company that built Dulles International
Airport. Later, he became a parts manager for McMichael's Service Center
in Nokesville, Va., a farm machinery dealership that sold International
Harvester and New Holland tractors and farm equipment. He retired in
1979. Mr. Flood was buried in a private family ceremony in the Upper
Path Valley Cemetery, Spring Run, on Sept 3, 2004, where a color guard
and rifle team from American Legion Post 232 performed a salute to a
World War II veteran. The Rev. Meagan M. Boozer of the Upper Path Valley
Presbyterian Church of Spring Run officiated. 

Jean G. BOLLINGER, 94, formerly of Mount Union and Burnham, went to be
with the Lord at 1:40 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, following an
extended illness, at the Wynwood House, Centre Hall, where she was
residing. Born Oct. 8, 1909, in Orbisonia, she was the daughter of the
late James E. and Anna M. (Golden) Gaibraith. She was united in marriage
to Raymond G. Bollinger Feb. 14, 1934, in Cumberland, Md., by N.E.
Webb. Mr. Bollinger preceded her in death May 13, 1993. She is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. Donald L. (Rose Marie) Horton of Lewistown, R.R.
2, and Mrs. Richard T. (Jean) Hunter of Montoursville, R.R. 2; five
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving
member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by three
brothers; John F. Gaibraith, James Darrell Galbraith and Edward 0.
Gaibraith, and one sister, Josephine A. Mabel Rishel. For many years,
Mrs. Bollinger was an active member of the Sugar Run Church of the
Brethren in Hill Valley, where she was a lifetime deaconess, taught
Sunday school, sang in the church choir and held many church offices.
She was a member of the Mount Union Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star
and for many years was a nurse at the American Red Cross bloodmobiles in
Mount Union. She was a 1927 graduate of Orbisonia High School and was a
1934 graduate of the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She
worked for many years as a pediatric nurse at J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital in Huntingdon. Funeral services will be held at Sugar Run
Church of the Brethren, Hill Valley, with Pastors Jim Hullihen, Douglas
Sherlock and William Somers officiating. Interment will be made in Haven
Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1.

Mary E. QUERRY, 73, a resident of the Malta Home, Granville, formerly of
Silverford Heights, Mt. Union, died on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, at the
Lewistown Hospital. Mary was born Jan. 23, 1931, in Richfield, Snyder
County, the daughter of the late Ray and Sadie Mae (Stroup) Straser. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Harold H. Querry. Mary is survived
by two sons, Ronald H. (Mugs) Querry and wife, Carol, of RD 1 Fallen
Timber and Michael E. Querry and wife, Patty, of RD 1 Mt. Union. Also
surviving is a grandson, Michael Alan Querry. She has two half sisters
and one half brother surviving: Beverly, Margaret and Ned. There is one
sister deceased, Mae Jane Fisher, and a half brother deceased, Larry
Straser. Mrs. Querry was a homemaker. She was a member of the Beech Run
Church of the Brethren. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m.
on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mt.
Union, with the Rev. Connie Maclay officiating. Interment will be in
Cornelius Chapel Cemetery, RD 1 Mapleton. Friends may call at the
funeral home on Monday from 7 until 9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9 a.m.
until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society, RD 1, Box 33-D, Huntingdon, PA 16652. 

Hazel (Yingling) Anderson, 86, a resident of The Village at Morrisons
Cove, Martinsburg, and formerly of Arcadia, Calif., died Saturday
afternoon, Aug. 28, 2004, at The Village following a lengthy illness.
Born March 15, 1918, in Taylor Township, rural Roaring Spring, she was
the daughter of the late Simon J. Sr. and Grace G. (Guyer) Yingling. She
was united in marriage to Lehman V. Anderson in 1941 in Bel Air, Md. Mr.
Anderson preceded her in death May 30, 2001. She is survived by a
sister, Esther Ters of Garden Grove, Calif.; two brothers, R. Dean
Yingling of Roaring Spring, R.R. 1, and Harold L. Yingling of
Martinsburg, R.R. 2, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by a brother, Simon J. Yingling Jr. Mrs. Anderson was
of the Brethren faith. She was a 1935 graduate of Morrisons Cove High
School and a graduate of Juniata College and the Shippensburg State
Teachers College. She was an elementary school teacher in Petersburg for
six years and in California for 22 years. Mrs. Anderson enjoyed
traveling. Funeral services were to be held at 11 am. today, Tuesday.
Aug. 31. at the John C. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg, with
Pastors Earl E. Herr and Millie F. Baker officiating. Private interment
will be made in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Steven J. FOUSE, 42, of Ind., died Aug. 29, 2004, at his residence. Born
Aug. 19, 1962, in Sewickley, he was the son of Gene R. Sr. and Lis
Maxine (Long) Fouse, who survive at their Crown Point, Ind., residence.
He was previously married to Kimberly (Pickett) Fouse. He is survived by
two daughters, Sara Jean and Alicia Faye Fouse, Both of Moon Twp.,
Allegheny County. One brother, Gene R. Fouse Jr. of Enon Valley, and one
sister, Victoria Lee (Fouse) Woodling of New Manchester, W.Va., survive.
He is also survived by several aunt and uncles and his dear friends, Ron
and Cheryl Tight, and their daughter, Lindsey. Mr. Fouse was a member of
the Raccoon Presbyterian Church of Aliquippa. He was an Eagle Scout with
Troop 466 of the Allegheny Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Mr. Fouse was a graduate of Hopewell High School, Hopewell Twp., Beaver
County. He was employed by Valpariso University in the maintenance
department. Mr. Fouse enjoyed antiques, flower and vegetable gardening
and the outdoors. Funeral services will be held Sept. 7, at the John B.
Brown Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with Pastor William S. Sowers
officiating. Interment will be made in Entriken Cemetery, Lincoln Twp,
Huntingdon County. 

Ronald J. WRIGHT, 67, of 130 Shoups Branch Road, Lot 20, Saxton, died
Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004, at Donahoe Manor, Bedford. Born Nov. 11, 1936, in
Holsopple, he was the son of the Robert Roddy and Clema (Rudy) Wright.
He was united in mamage to Linda (Collins) Everhart June 22, 2000. He is
survived by his wife; one step-daughter Diane Heinlein of Baltimore,
Md.; one stepson, Joseph Malecki of Baltimore, Md.: and five
step-grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters survive; Donald Wright
of North Carolina, Kenneth Wright of Baltimore, Md., Faye Casper of
Edgemere, Md., and Sandra Kutz of Baltimore, Md. He was preceded in
death by two brothers, James and Robert. Mr. Wright was a member of
Kearney Union Church, Six Mile Run, R.R. 6. He had been employed as a
truck driver for the city of Baltimore. During his lifetime, Mr. Wright
enjoyed baseball, fishing and fellowship with family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Kearney
Union Church, Six Mile Run, R.R. 6, with Pastor Jerry L. Wright
officiating. Interment will be in Duvall Cemetery, Six Mile Run. 

Madaline May FRAZER, 93, a resident of The Oaks at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon, and formerly of Alexandria and the Blair House Apartments in
Huntingdon, died at 3:47 p.m. Monday. Aug. 30, 2004, at The Oaks. Born
May 21, 1911, in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles
Edward and Mable Catherine (Eckley) Patterson. She was united in
marriage to Isaac Milton Frazer June 17, 1932, at the United Methodist
Church in Lock Haven. Mr. Frazer preceded her in death June 3, 1969. She
is survived by two daughters, Shirley M. Guyer and Marilyn L. Adams, and
her husband, Bobby, all of Huntingdon, and two sons, Gary E. Frazer of
Huntsville, Ala.. and Ronald M. Frazer of Fort Myers, Fla. She is also
survived by seven grandchildren; Curtis Alan Guyer, and his wife, Debra;
Steven Lee Ankeney; Michael Edward Ankeney, and his companion, Beth
Morningstar. Mark Frazer Ankeney, and his wife, Patricia; Scott David
Frazer;	Christy Noel Henderson, and her husband, Bruce; and Jonathan
Isaac Frazer. She is also survived by a former granddaughter-in-law,
Elizabeth Ankeney. Ten great-grandchildren survive; Stephanie Guyer:
Alan Guyer; Sean Guyer; Heather Ankeney; Michael Ankeney; Robby
Pearce. and his wife, Chris; Christina Nelson. and her husband,
Jonathan; Ella Henderson, Erica Henderson and Alexis Henderson; and
three great-great grandchildren; Robby Pearce Jr., Devon Pearce and Nick
Pearce. She was preceded in death by her only sibling, a sister,
Elizabeth Lucy Patterson, in 1918 at the age of 14. She was also
preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Scott Guyer, March 10,
2002, and a granddaughter, Wendy Lynn Frazer in July 1968. Until her
health started to fail, Mrs. Frazer has been a very active member of the
Alexandria United Methodist Church, Sunday school and the Women's
Society, where she had served in several offices and as project
chairperson for many events. She was a life member of the Alexandria
Fire Co. Auxiliary. Mrs. Frazer graduated from Alexandria High School
and had been primarily a homemaker until her husband's death. She then
went to work for the Juniata Valley School District, retiring in 1976 as
the cafeteria supervisor. After her retirement from JVSD, she worked for
several summer seasons at Edgewater Acres Resort. She was a lifetime
resident of Huntingdon County and enjoyed crocheting and was an avid
reader. She also enjoyed playing bingo. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at the Cuthght-Speck Funeral Home -Juniata
Valley Chapel, 412 Main St., Alexandria, with Pastor Richard J. Harter
officiating. Interment will be made in Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery.

Miriam Schlegel MESSELMAN, 87, Juniata College professor of education
emeritus, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, at Willow Vailey Retirement
Community in Lancaster. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Ann Boohar,
and her husband, Charles Boohar, and two grandsons, Charles Boohar III,
and his wife, Mary, and Bryant Boohar, and his wife, Ellen. She is also
survived by two great-granddaughters, Rachel and Abigail Boohar, and two
nieces, Devon Weaver of Millersburg and Robin Young of New Cumberland.
Dr. Musselman graduated from Shippensburg State Teachers College in
1938. She began her dedicated career in education as an elementary
teacher in the Hanover School District. She served in the United States
Navy WAVES during World War II. Immediately after the war, she taught
elementary grades in the American School in Cairo, Egypt. Upon her
return from the Middle East, Dr. Musselman joined the Juniata College
faculty, continued her studies in education at the University of
Pennsylvania and earned her doctorate at Vanderbilt University's Peabody
College of Education. She moved to Quarryville upon her marriage to the
late Stanley Musselman. She was active in the former St. Paul's United
Church of Christ and Farm Women. Together with John Hoffman, she served
as honorary co-chairperson of the fund-raising drive for the newly
constructed Quarryville Library. She had resided at Willow Valley Manor
North for the past several years. She enjoyed her service as a member
and president of the Manor North Resident's Council. Memorial service
and interment will be private.

The Rev. Benjamin F. MANNING, 75, of Huntingdon, died Aug. 31, 2004, at
J.C. Blair Memorial hospital in Huntingdon. Born Jan. 31, 1929, in Mount
Union, he was the son of the late Edgar and Justine (Dorman) Manning. He
is survived by two sons and one daughter: Andrew M. Harris of Howard,
Benjamin F. Harris of Huntingdon and Lori E. Harris of Philadelphia. He
is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: George Hutchings
of Hollidaysburg; Cynthia Hutchings of Huntingdon; Sharon (Hutchings)
Larkins of Atlanta, Ga.; and Lorraine (Hutchings) Oliver of Riverdale,
Ga. He was preceded in death by his longtime companion, Zella M. Harris;
two sisters, Helen McNeal and Barbara Tyson; and three brothers Charles
Manning, Howard Manning and Virgil Hutchings. Rev. Manning was a member
of Payne AME Church in Huntingdon, where he had served as trustee,
steward and Sunday School teacher. He was a member of Standing Stone
Post No. 1754 VFW, Huntingdon. He was a graduate of Huntingdon High
School, Class of 1947, where he was an outstanding Bearcat football and
basketball player. Rev. Manning was a private first class with Co. D of
the 371st Armored Infantry Battalion of the U.S. Army during the Korean
Conflict. For 35 years, he was a guard at the State Correctional
Institution Huntingdon, retiring in 1991. He was then ordained in the
AME Conference and pastored in Tyrone and Mount Union. Funeral services
will be held Sept. 4, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home in
Huntingdon, where the Rev. Sylvia Morris will officiate, assisted by the
Rev. Keith Hutchings. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery,
Huntingdon. 

Anna SCHRENKEL, 92, died Aug. 31, 2004, at The Oaks at Westminster
Woods, Huntingdon, where she was residing. Born July 2, 1912, in
Robertsdale, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Anna (Madar)
Ramper. She was united in marriage to Charles M. Schrenkel June 2, 1933.
Mr. Schrenkel preceded her in death Oct. 7, 1976. She is survived by two
sons, J. Daniel Schrenkel of Miami, Fla., and Charles M. Schrenkel Jr.
of Broad Top, and five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. Two sisters survive: Helen Ramper Conner and
Margaret Ramper, both of Coalmont. Two brothers and three sisters
preceded her in death. Mrs. Schrenkel was of the Lutheran faith. During
her life she was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held Sept. 3,
2004, at the Robert I. McClain Funeral Home, Cassville, with the Rev.
David Bailey officiating. Interment will be made in Newburg Cemetery,
James Creek. 

Richard D. SMITH, 67, of R.R. 3, Box 289, Huntingdon, died at 7:20 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon
following an extended bout with cancer. Born April 2, 1937, in Oliver
Township, Mifflin County, he was the son of Oscar George and Melinda
Jane (Rodgers) Smith. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy J. (Kough)
Cisney Smith, and four stepsons: Dennis E. Cisney. and his wife, Frances
K., of Huntingdon; Robert C. Cisney, and his wife, Kathy S., of Dover;
Perry L. Cisney, and his wife, Jean Ann, of York; and Timothy A. Cisney,
and his wife, Sandra K.. of Rockhill Furnace. He is also survived by 11
grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The following brother and
sisters survive; Oscar Leroy Smith of Mount Union; Betty Louise Smith of
Lewistown; Shirley Rosensteel of Mount Union; Donna Fae Smith of
Lewistown; and Sandra Smith Heaster, and her husband, Fred, of Mount
Union. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters:
Kenneth Smith. Harold Smith. Elizabeth Gloss, Florence Forshey, Charles
Rodgers and John Rodgers. Mr. Smith was of the Protestant faith. He was
a veteran of the United serving from June 1958. He had been employed by
Cisney & O'Donnell Inc. for 30 years, retiring April 30, 1999. Mr. Smith
enjoyed bowling and participated in Holiday Bowl leagues. Funeral
services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at the Robert D.
Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. George "Buddy" Baird
officiating. Interment will be made in Saltillo Cemetery. 

Stephen WEKO died at his home Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, in the loving care
of his family. He was born Jan. 12. 1926, in Huntingdon, one of nine
children of John Weko and Katherine (Vladych) Weko. He married Dorothy
Jean Sacks of Harrisburg in September 1952. He is survived by his wife,
Dorothy Weko; his children, Stephanie Kessler and Thomas Weko; six
grandchildren: Robert, Jennifer, Hannah, Noah, Ruth and Madeleine; four
sisters Katherine, Sophie, Annie and Mary: and one brother, Charles. A
graduate of Huntingdon High School, he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps
in February 1944 and served in China with the Flying Tigers, 407th
Squadron, 14th Service Group. In April 1946 he returned to civilian life
in Huntingdon, first working as a laborer; later in Harrisburg, as a
freight brakeman with the Reading Railroad. He earned an associate's
degree from Temple University in June 1953. He subsequently worked for
the Pennsylvania Railroad and AMP Incorporated, among others, before
establishing his own business as a manufacturer's representative in
1971. He was a resident of Malvern and a member of the Paoli 
Presbyterian Church since 1957. His many avocations included choral music,
Civil War history, native American archeology, the restoration of
antique furniture, coin collecting, the study of Ukrainian and local
government, in which he was a Democratic Party activist and a member of
the East Whiteland Township Historical Commission. In retirement, Mr.
Weko enjoyed a series of visits to his relatives in the Ukraine, served
as a volunteer at Paoli Memorial Hospital and delighted in his work as a
handyman and custodian at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Berwyn and
as "Mr. Steve" at the Trinity Nursery School for Tots. A memorial
service will be held at Paoli Presbyterian Church at 1 p.m.
Saturday. Sept. 18.