Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, December 2002

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John L. FUIEK, 83, of R.R. 2, Box 80. Huntingdon, died Tuesday, Dec. 3,
2002. at his home. Born Oct. 30, 1919, in Portage, he was a son of the
late Siman "Sam" and Anna (Chernsky) Fujka (later changed to Fuiek). He
was twice married. The first union was to Olga Turanyi, July 12, 1945,
in Columbia, S.C. She preceded him in death Aug. 20, 1991. He was
married to Lela (Luther) Weaverling Jan. 2, 1993, at Most Holy Trinity
Catholic Church, Huntingdon, by the Rev. David A. Lockard. Mrs. Fuiek
survives at their home. He is survived by four daughters and one son:
Mrs. William (Sandra) Shives, Mount Union; Mrs. Vaughn (Joan) Thompson,
Huntingdon; Margo Fuiek, State College; Mrs. Dan (Linda) Lynch.
Lewistown; and Paul Fuiek, Petersburg. There are six grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two step-sons. Robert
Weaverling, Montrose, Col., and Barry Weaverling, Huntingdon, R.R. 2;
four step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Five
sisters and one brother survive: Helen Silverman, Lynwood, N.Y.; Margot
Pebbles and Catherine Kramer, both of San Antonio, Texas; Dorothy
Petkovsek, Cleveland, Ohio: Grace Chuba, Wickliffe, Ohio: and Richard
Fuiek, Kennesaw, Ga. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Joy
Thompson and Ian Fuiek, and one stepson, Bruce Neal Weaverling. Four
sisters and two brothers preceded him in death: Mary Schor, Elizabeth
Clogher, Rosemary Lowe, Jean Pesarchick, Paul Fuiek and Edward Fuiek.
Mr. Fuiek was an active member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Huntingdon, for the past 48 years. He was a member of the Knights of
Columbus; AFL-CIO/United Labor Council: a member and past commander of
Standing Stone Post 1754 VFW, Huntingdon; and the McAlevys Fort Civic
Club. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1940 and received a field
commission to 2nd lieutenant during the Pacific Campaign of World War
II. Following the war he entered the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves,
retiring from there in 1979 with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He
first worked as a farmer and a coal miner. After moving to Huntingdon in
1954, he was hired by SCI-Huntingdon, retiring Nov. 18, 1981, as a
sergeant. While he was there, he was instrumental in obtaining union
representation for the prison staff. For many years, he had been a
Little League and Teener League coach. Following his retirement, he was
very active in church and community service and found great enjoyment in
his family and traveling. A funeral Mass will be said at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Sixth and
Washington streets, Huntingdon, with the Rev. David J. Arseneault
officiating. Committal will be made in Holy Cross Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Frances L. GRIMES, 67, of 105 Spring Garden Estates, Carlisle, died
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002. in Carlisle Regional Medical Center. Born Oct.
22, 1935, in Waynesburg, she was a daughter of the late Fred A. and
Louise I. (Dorn) Mills. She was married to Daniel J. Grimes Jr. Mr.
Grimes died Sept. 17, 2000. She is survived by two sons and two
daughters; D. Michael Hileman, Palm Harbor, Fla.; Jeffrey L. Hileman,
Carlisle; Kimberly L. Strizzi, Mount Holly Springs; and Karen S. Trego,
Halifax. One stepson, Richard L. Grimes, and one stepdaughter. Connie
Etter, both of Carlisle, also survive. Two brothers survive: Edward
Mills, Mount Union; and Joseph Mills, Staunton, Va. There are 11
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death
by a sister, Carolyn Burgess. Mrs. Grimes was a member of Tree of Life
Church, Carlisle, where she was active in the Tuesday Bible study class.
She was a 1953 graduate of Captain Jack Joint High School, Mount Union.
She retired from the Carlisle Barracks Commissary, where she had worked
for more than 10 years. She worked part-time at the Dickinson College
dining hall until her final illness. She was an avid bingo player.
Memorial services were held in Tree of Life Church with her pastor, the
Rev. David S. Herr, officiating.

Eleanor R. (Gentry) MAGILL, 72, of R.R. 1, Box 19, Huntingdon, died at
4:30 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 4, 2002 at JC. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon, following an extended illness. Born April 6, 1930, in
Hollidaysburg, she was a daughter of Robert H. and Jeanette (Sleek)
Gentry. Her mother survives in Harrisburg; her father preceded her in
death. She was united in marriage to Glenn Albert Magill Oct. 1, 1949,
in Hollidaysburg, by the Rev. Gordon Rigby. Mr. Magill preceded her in
death Nov. 19, 2000. She is survived by one daughter and four sons:
Barbara Kay Stapleton, McConnellstown: David Glenn Magill, Bedford; and
Stephen Robert Magill, Kevin Lee Magill and Dennis Scott Magill, all of
Huntingdon. There are nine grandchildren. Two sisters survive:
Marguerite (Gentry) Reynolds, Harrisburg, and Patricia (Gentry)
Brubaker, Lancaster. She was preceded in death by one grandson and two
brothers, Robert H. Gentry Jr. and John David Gentry. Mrs. Magill was a
member of Trinity United Church of Christ, McConnellstown. She was a
former member of the Order of Eastern Star, Altoona, and Woodcock Valley
Lioness Club. She had been a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the
American Cancer Society, both in Huntingdon. She attended public schools
in Hollidaysburg and graduated from Hollidaysburg High School with
the class of 1948. A homemaker, she had lived at her Walker Township
residence since 1963. She enjoyed traveling, needlework and spending
time with her family. Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Saturday,
Dec. 7, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St.,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Keith A. Kensinger officiating. Interment
will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Township,
Huntingdon, R.R. 1.

Dorothy C. MORGAN, 84, of North Canton, Ohio, died Thursday morning,
Dec. 5, 2002, in the Heather Ridge Commons, North Canton. Born in
Robertsdale, she was a daughter of the late Eli and Mary (Parlier)
Corrie. She was united in marriage to Jessie Morgan who preceded her in
death Sept. 11, 1993. She is survived by one daughter and two sons: Mrs.
David (Jane Marie) Bridenstine, Canton, Ohio; Larry Morgan, Massillon,
Ohio; and William Morgan, North Canton, Ohio. There are seven
grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She is also survived by by
one sister, Ruth Loeber, Cape Coral, Fla., and one brother, Thomas
Corrie, Homosassa, Fla.. She was preceded in death by one sister,
Marguarite Smith and one brother, Willie Corrie. Mrs. Morgan was an
active member of the Eleventh Street Church of God, Canton. Before
moving to North Canton in 1959, she owned and operated Morgan’s
Confectionery in Robertsdale. She graduated from Malone College in 1967
and retired from Perry Local Schools in 1983. Funeral services will be
held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Eleventh Street Church of God with
the Rev Randy Shafer officiating. Interment will be made in Sunset Hills
Burial Park, Canton, Ohio.

Florence Iona "Muzzie" COBB, 83, of Bellefonte, died Thursday, Dec. 5.
2002, at Centre Crest Nursing Home, Bellefonte. Born April 26, 1919, in
Colyer, she was a daughter of the late John R. and Mary (Kline) Stoner
She was married to James Ralph Cobb. He preceded her in death Aug. 15,
1955. Two daughters and two sons survive: Barbara Gayle Brunet, Lake
Worth, Fla.; Mary K. Ahlberg, Mooresville, Petersburg, R.R. 1; Gary L.
Cobb, Philipsburg; and Robert Anthony Cobb, Vienna, Va. There are two
grandchildren. Mrs. Cobb had been employed by Centre Engineering, State
College. Private funeral services wilt be held at the convenience of the
family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Koch Funeral Home,
2401 S. Atherton St., State College.

P. Jayne GIFFORD, 79, of 1014 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, formerly of Mount
Union, died at 3:10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, at Westmister Woods,
Huntingdon, where she has resided for the past two weeks. Death followed
an extended illness. Born Aug. 13, 1923, in Mount Union, she was a
daughter of the late James and Martha (Morgan) Gifford. She is survived
by two sisters: Helen Barben of Mount Union and Grace App of Cincinnati,
Ohio. She was preceded in death by the following brothers and sisters:
Preston Gifford, Clair Gifford, Veda Hazzard, Mary Harris and Paul
Gifford. Miss Gifford was a member of the Mount Union Presbyterian
Church, Mount Union. Most recently, she had been employed by the
American Cancer Society, Huntingdon. For many years she was a secretary
for Attorney R. Merle Heffner, Huntingdon, and at one time had been
employed by the former L. Greif Brothers Manufacturing Company, Mount
Union. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the
family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union.

Margaret E. PAINTER, 92, most recently of Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, and formerly of Box 1081, RD 1, Three Springs, died at 6:20
a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, at the J.C, Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Jan. 24, 1910 in Punxsutawney, she was the daughter of
the late Alex S. and Esther A. (Hawk) Davidson. In 1933, she married
Walter J. Painter who preceded her in death Oct. 14, 1971. Mrs. Painter
is survived by the following children: Harold Painter of Cassville;
Esther Bennett of Texas; Vera Bailey of Elizabethtown; Donald Painter of
Mt. Joy; Edwin Painter of Victor W. Va.; Alice Morgan of Saltillo; and
Betty Kay Winter of Pogue. She is also survived by a granddaughter who
was raised in the home, Bonnie Kay Loope of Gaithersburg. Md. There are
25 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and four
great-great-grandchildren who also survive. Mrs. Painter was preceded in
death by a son, Richard Davidson. Also, she was the last surviving
member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by seven
brothers. Mrs. Painter was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and was an
avid bingo player. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday,
Dec. 10, 2002, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union.
Officiating will be the Rev. Charles Rhodes. Interment will be made in
the Jordan Cemetery, Cromwell Township. Huntingdon County.

David H. SAMS, 80, of 507 Fifteenth St., Saxton, died at 2:05 am.
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, following a
brief illness. Born July 16, 1922. in Philadelphia, he was the son of
the late Harold T. and Mildred (Saunders) Sams. He was united in
marriage to the former Frances G. Thomas April 10, 1946, in
Philadelphia. Mrs. Sams preceded him in death Dec. 29, 1995. Seven
children survive: David Sams, Philadelphia; Carol Morelli, Dudley;
Dennis Sams, Harrisburg; Rosemary Zorich, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.;
Margaret Meers, Nobleton, Fla.; and Mildred Archdeacon and Christina
Sams, both of Philadelphia. There are 13 grandchildren. He is also
survived by one half brother, Richard Sams, Philadelphia. One son,
Norman, and one grandson preceded him in death. Mr. Sams was of the
Catholic faith. He was a member of the Broad Top Area Senior Citizens
group, Saxton. A paint contractor in the Philadelphia area for over 30
years, he was also a maintenance supervisor at Archdioserso,
Philadelphia. He retired in 1985 and moved to Saxton in 1991. He enjoyed
fishing, woodcrafting and model trains. A memorial service will be held
at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel,
Saxton. Interment will he made in Philadelphia at the convenience of the
family. 

Mary Jane ROSENBERRY, 80, a resident of Valley View Nursing Home,
Altoona. for the past two years, died at 7 am. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002.
at the nursing home. She was formerly a resident of HCR 83. Shade Gap.
Born Oct. 1, 1922. in Allenport, Mount Union, she was a daughter of the
ale George and Margaret (Lighter) Rutter. She was married to Denton R.
Rosenherry Aug. 18, 1942, in Hagerstown. Md. Mr. Rosenberry resides at
their home. She is survived by the following children: Denton W.
Rosenberry, Amberson; Theresa A. Burkholder, Spring Run; Jane E. Cramer
and Raymond R. Rosenberry, both of Shade Gap; Mary K. Rock, Dry Run, and
Glenn F. Rosenberry, Fort Loudon. There are 12 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. Four sisters and four brothers also survive. She
was preceded in death by one son, Roger L. Rosenberry; one grandson,
Michael L. Rosenberry; one great-granddaughter, Rebekah L. Zinobile; and
one brother. Mrs. Rosenberry was a member of Burnt Cabins Bible Church,
Burnt Cabins. She was a housewife and mother. A memorial service will be
held at 11 am. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Burnt Cabins Bible Church, with
Pastor Marlin "Butch" Neil officiating. Interment will be made in the
Burnt Cabins Cemetery, Burnt Cabins. 

Blair SHORE, 76, of 3550 Cold Springs Road, Oneida Township, Huntingdon,
died at 6:28 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2002, at his Oneida Township Home.
Born Sept 18, 1926, he was a son of the late E. Blair and Elizabeth
Catherine (Price) Shore. He was united in marriage to the former Joan E.
Hoffman Aug. 2, 1958, at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church,
Huntingdon, with the Revs. Theodore Steckel and Reed Rogers officiating.
Mrs. Shore survives at their home. One son and one daughter survive;
Kevin Charles Shore, Lewistown, and Mrs. R. Scott (Sandra Marie)
Kleckner, Huntingdon. There is one grandson. One brother, Eugene T.
Shore, Huntingdon, also survives. He was preceded in death by a sister,
Mary Maxine Shore. Mr. Shore was a member of the Christian and
Missionary Alliance Church, Huntingdon, where he had served as secretary
of the board. He had served as secretary of the board of the Salvation
Army, Huntingdon. He was a member of the Standing Stone Senior
Citizens. A life member of the No. 1 Fire Company, Huntingdon, he was
an honorary life member of the Mount Union Fire Company. Formerly, he
had been a member of the Huntingdon Jaycees, Huntingdon Lions Club, the
Pennsylvania Press Photographers Association and the National Press
Photographers Association. A graduate of Huntingdon High School Class of
1944, he earned a bachelor of arts degree at Juniata College in 1948.
Mr. Shore learned the photography business while employed at the Lewis
Greene Studio in Huntingdon. He worked at The Daily News as a staff
photographer for 20 years. He had also been employed for 40 years by
WHUN (WLAK), Huntingdon, in sales and later joined WQHG, also in
Huntingdon, retiring in 2000. A lifetime resident of Huntingdon County,
he enjoyed photography, travel and spending time with his children and
grandson. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at
the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Township,
Huntingdon, with the Revs. James A. Stork and Keith Bookamer
officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens,
Walker Township, Huntingdon, R.R. 1.

Hazel Elizabeth (Powell) LEMIN, 90, of the Shirley Home for the Aged,
Shirleysburg, formerly of DeForrest Apts., Huntingdon, died at 4:50
p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born Nov. 14,
1912. in Charter Oak, Petersburg, she was a daughter of the late George
Elmer and Attie Livada (Morrison) Powell. She was united in marriage to
Solomon Lemin Aug. 13, 1930, in Mount Union. Mr. Lemin preceded her in
death. She is survived by one sister and one brother; Mrs. Leo (Kathryn)
Garner and John B. Powell, both of Huntingdon. One son, Leonard Ralph
Lemin, preceded her in death March 29, 1984. She was also preceded in
death by three brothers; David A. Powell, Samuel E. Powell and Harry A.
Powell. Mrs. Lemin was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
Church, Huntingdon. She attended the Smithfield and Saxton public
schools. Employed in food service, Mrs. Lemin worked for the former
Ben’s Restaurant, Huntingdon. She had also been employed for a brief
time by the former Gerbo Footwear, Huntingdon. A memorial service will
be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home,
417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. James Stork officiating. 

Donna Lee CORBIN, 70, of 4745 Turnpike Road, Spruce Creek Township,
died at 2:05 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona.
Born Nov. 17, 1932, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late
Bruce and Ruth (Miller) Corbin. She is survived by one brother, Richard
B. Corbin, Las Vegas, Nev. Locally, she is survived by several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Miss Corbin was of the Presbyterian faith. She
graduated from Petersburg Vocational High School with the Class of 1950.
She graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor of science
degree. She grew up in Spruce Creek. After she graduated from Penn
State, she moved to Florida where she had lived and worked for a long
number of years. She retired from Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami,
Fla.. where she had been employed as head lab technician. Following her
retirement, she returned to Spruce Creek where she resided with her
cousin, Carl E. Miller. She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles and
she dearly loved animals. Graveside services will be announced at a
later date. Interment will be in the Arch Springs Church Cemetery,
Sinking Valley. 

Catherine J. HUNT, 61, formerly of Or,isonia. R.R., and more recently a
resident of Evergreen Health and Rehab Center, Winchester, Va., died at
1:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, at Winchester Medical Center,
Winchester, Va. Born July 12, 1941, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of
the late Wallace W. and Clara (Mundorf) Young. She was married to John
H. Hunt May 27, 1961, in Winchester. Mr. Hunt preceded her in death Aug.
31, 1986. Four children survive; Debra Young and Dawna Hunt, both of
Martinsburg, W.Va.; Wanema Lingenfelter, Claysburg; and John H. Hunt
Jr., Three Springs, R.R. 2. There are seven grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. One brother and two sisters survive; Leroy Young,
Dalton, Ga.; Betty Kreider, Lewistown: and Maxine Brunt, Hythe, South
Hampton, England. Mrs. Hunt was a member of the Orbisonia Assembly of
God Church. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia with
the Rev. William R. Hilliard officiating. Interment will he made in
Jordan Cemetery, Orbisonia, R.R.

Jack S. MOSBEY, 76, of Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, formerly
of Robertsdale, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002, at JC Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon. Born in Dudley, Jan. 20, 1926, he was a son of
the late Henry J. and Emma (Neuder) Mosbey. He was united in marriage to
the former Anna Mae Swope, July 10, 1947, in Baltimore. Md., by the Rev.
P.S. Baringer. Mrs. Mosbey survives. Three children survive;: Mrs. Fred
(Jeanette) Myers, Robertsdale; Dale Mosbey, Saxton: and Mary Lou Mosbey,
Cumherland, Md. There are eight grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. Two brothers survive; Henry D, Mosbey, Huntingdon,
and Darryl L. Mosbey. Sutherland, Va. He was preceded in death by one
son, one step-son, two brothers and an infant sister. Mr. Mosbey was a
member of Robertsdale Church of God. He was a member of Saxton
Sportsmen’s Association, Watson-Black American Legion Post 126, Broad
Top City, and the RWBT Volunteer Fire Company. He retired from
Letterkenny Army Depot in 1972 after 21 years service. He had previously
been employed by Crown-Cork & Seal Co., Maryland, and the former
Rockhill Coal Company. He enjoyed photography, hunting and fishing.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Curtis
A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with Pastor Donald Simmons
officiating. Interment will be made in Broad Top IOOF Cemetery, Broad
Top City. 

Jack Benny LEAVELLE, 61, of Broad Top City, died Saturday, Dec. 14,
2002, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. Born Aug. 14, 1941, in Broad
Top City, he was a son of the late Duane and Hazel (Jones) Leavelle. His
mother survives in Broad Top City. His father preceded him in death. He
is survived by one brother, Glenn Leavelle, Broad Top City, and one
sister. Penny Smith, Dudley. His fiancee, Bonnie Watson, of Broad Top
City also survives. One sister, Bonnie Musser, preceded him in death.
Mr. Leavelle was of the Protestant faith. He was a lifetime member of
the Broad Top Sportsmen’s Association and the Broad Top Old-timers. He
enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball and local auto racing. Funeral
services will be held at 10 am. Thursday, Dec. 19, at Cttrtis A. Heath
Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with Pastor Glenn Jones officiating.
Interment will be made in Broad Top IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City. 

John C. BEHRER, 77, of Spruce Creek, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002, at
The Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Born Oct. 12, 1925, in Spruce
Creek, he was a son of the late Reuben and Mabel (Peterson) Behrer. On
May 26, 1951, he married the former Bernice Rider. Mrs. Behrer survives
at home. He is survived by one son and three daughters: Michael A.
Behrer, Spruce Creek; Ruth Ann Corridon, Westfield. Mass.; Nancy Nagel,
State College; and Susan Blum, LaGrangeville. N.Y. One sister, Jane
Baney of Pennsylvania Furnace, survives. There are eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Edward Behrer, and one
brother, Alfred E. Behrer. Mr. Behrer was a member and elder of the
Upper Spruce Creek Presbyterian Church, Spruce Creek. A self-employed
farmer, he was a member of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, past board
member of the Farm Credit Association and was active in various farm
organizations. He was a 4-H leader for 22 years. A veteran of World War
II and the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Navy. He received his
BS in dairy husbandry from Penn State University in 1950. Funeral
services will he held at 10:30 am. Wednesday. Dec. 18, at the Upper
Spruce Creek Presbyterian Church. with the Rev. Kim MacInnes-Green
officiating. Interment will he made in Graysville Cemetery, Franklin
Township.

Michael W. BLACK, 52, of Orbisonia, died at 4:50 am. Sunday, Dec. 15,
2002, at JC. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Jan. 31, 1950, in
Rockhill Furnace, he was a son of the late Wade R. and Mertie (Hampson)
Black. He is survived by one son, Rick Willis of Saltillo and two
grandsons. One brother, Larry Clark, Rockhill Furnace, survives. He was
preceded in death by one brother, Robert Clark. Mr. Black was a member
of the National Hot Rod Association. He worked most of his life as a
self-employed welder. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 19, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev.
David Ford officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial
Park, Shirleysburg, R.R.

Harriet L. Tootie" MORNINGSTAR, 65, of 815 Weaver St., Saxton, died at
12:58 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2002, in the emergency room of UPMC Bedford
Memorial Hospital, Bedford. Her death was unexpected. Born May 30,
1937, in Dudley she was a daughter of the late Edward and Amanda (Black)
Fessler. She was united in marriage to Kenneth R. Morningstar June 4,
1954, at the home of Pastor Dan Brumbaugh, Marysville. Mr. Morningstar
survives at home. Three children survive; Scott D. Morningstar,
Hopewell, R.R. 2; Gretchen H. Morningstar, Saxton; and Mrs. Stanley
(Lisa) Curfman, Milroy. There are five grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. She is survived by the following brothers and
sisters; Olive Stevens, Coalmont; Dorothy Flanders, Rye Beach, NH; Fae
Montreal, Schellsburg, Cleoma Stoner, Todd; Ray Fessler, Waterfall, her
twin brother, Harry Fessler, Dudley; and Jean Fessler, Dudley. She was
preceded in death by one son, Robert L. Morningstar, and one brother,
Wilmer Fessler. Mrs. Morningstar attended Finleyville Union Church, Six
Mile Run, R.R. Primarily a homemaker, she enjoyed reading and spending
time with her grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 20, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with
Pastor Donald Simmons officiating. 

Donald J. LOCKE, 81, formerly of Shade Gap and more recently of
Carlisle, died at 7:56 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2002, at Carlisle Hospital,
Carlisle. Born Sept. 14, 1921, in Shade Gap, he was a son of the late
William M. and Orpha (Piper) Locke. He was married to the former LaRue
Berrier Jan. 23, 1943, in Downingtown. Mrs. Locke survives at their
home. One son and two daughters survive; Jerre D. Locke, Boiling
Springs; Mrs. John (Lucy) Getz, Shiremanstown and Mrs. Kenneth (Rita)
Scott, Orbisonia. There are seven grandchildren, eight
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Two sisters and two
brothers survive; Verna Briggs, Caledonia Manor, Fayetteville; Violet
Miller and Ralph Locke, both of Chambersburg; and William "Jack" Locke,
Shade Gap. Several nieces, nephews. grand-nieces and grandnephews also
survive. Mr. Locke was a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church,
Shade Gap, where he taught a Sunday School class for 35 years. He was
also a member of the Mt. Holly United Methodist Church. He belonged to
the Mt. Holly Golden Agers and the Senior Citizens of Shade Gap. He was
also a member of Madden-Wennick Post 518 American Legion, Rockhill
Furnace, and Blue Juniata Post 5754, Mount Union. Strong in his faith,
he was a charter member of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship of
Huntingdon County. A graduate of Orbisonia High School Class of 1939, he
was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
He and his wife owned and operated the Shade Gap General Merchandise
Store for 20 years and operated the U.S. Post Office at Shade Gap for 30
years. From the time of their retirement until 1995, they wintered in
Haines City, Fla. Some of his hobbies were hunting, fishing, horseback
riding and coaching Little League. A celebration of his life will be
held at 11 am. Friday, Dec. 20, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church,
Shade Gap, with the Rev. Bradley Knepp officiating. Interment will be
made in Salem Cemetery, Blairs Mills, R.R. Arrangements are under the
direction of the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia.

John H. CUTSHALL Jr 17, of Rockhill Furnace, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday,
Dec. 16, 2002, at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, following an
extended illness. Born Sept. 13, 1985, in Huntingdon, he is survived by
his father and stepmother, John H. Sr. and Colleen Cutshall and his
mother and stepfather, Linda (Brown) and Joseph Gearhart, all of
Rockhill Furnace. He had resided with his mother and stepfather. Two
brothers survive; Terry Cutshall and Brendon Gearhart, both of Rockhill
Furnace. He is also survived by two stepsisters and one stepbrother;
Amy Morder, Huntingdon; Shani Klegg, Newport; and Jason Yetter,
Chambersburg. His maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Jean Brown, Three
Springs, R.R., and two step grandmothers, Bernadine Gearhart,
Orbisonia, and Jane Biemesderfer, Shirleysburg, also survive. Mr.
Cutshall had attended the Immanuel Bible Church, Three Springs, R.R. He
was a member of the junior class at Southern Huntingdon County High
School. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at the
Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Steve Heaster
officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF Memorial Cemetery,
Rockhill Furnace.

Sue M. COWAN, 93, a resident of Falling Spring Nursing Home,
Chambersburg, formerly of Fannettsburg, died at 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16,
2002. at the nursing home. Born Aug. 14, 1909. in Metal Township,
Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Orbison C. and
Margaret Jane (Heath) Gordon. She was married to John D. Cowan, who
preceded her in death Sept. 4, 1980. One son and one daughter survive;
Wesley Gene Cowan, Fannettsburg; and Patricia C. Heckman, Chambersburg.
A niece, Francis Umbrell, who was reared in the Cowan home, survives in
Fannettsburg. There are three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren
and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three
infant sons and one grandson. Mrs. Cowan was a member of the former
United Methodist Church in Fannettshurg. She was a homemaker. Private
funeral services will he held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the
Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Revs. Ted Hale and
Marlin "Butch" Neil officiating. . Interment will he made in Pleasant
Hill Cemetery, Shade Gap, R.R. 

Marcia (Sweet) COAMBS, 92, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2002, at her home in
Nipomo, Calif. She was horn July 31, 1910, in Saxton, the daughter of
James Herbert and Cora (Eichelberger) Sweet, She began a long life in
show business at the age of 8 when her parents were asked if she could
make a state tour, as a dancer, with Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians.
At 18,she went to New York and appeared in several major Broadway
musicals. She met her future husband, Perc Launders, a musician and
comedian, who was also appearing in a musical, when their dressing rooms
were located across the alley from each other. After they were married,
they were both called to Hollywood where Marcia began a long career at
Twentieth Century Fox, joining Sonja Henie on all her tours and in her
movies. She also appeared with Betty Grable in all of her musicals as a
dancer. She had a storybook childhood in Huntingdon and a great life in
Studio City, Calif. Ms. Coambs was a widow three times. She is survived
by her daughter, Patti Launders, also of Nipoma. Her cremains were
placed with those of Perc Launders at Forest Lawn, Glendale, Calif

Margaret A. STRAUSER, 86, of Con:cordia Haven Cabot, formerly of Cold
Springs Road, Huntingdon, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2002. at Lund Care
Center at Concordia Home, Cabot. Her death was due to Parkinson’s
‘disease. Born July 4, 1916, in Cabot, she was a daughter of the late
William and Lydia (Paul) Koegler. She was united in marriage to Lloyd W.
Strauser April 16, 1950. Mr. Strauser survives at Concordia Haven. She
is also survived by one brother and three sisters; Paul Koe.gler,
Columbus, Ohio; Esther Succop and Nellie Koegler, both of Cabot; and
Helen Borneman, Florida. She was preceded in death by one brother and
one sister; Robert Koegler and Ruth Brewer. Mrs. Strauser was a member
of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Cabot, and a former member of St. James
Lutheran Church, Huntingdon. She was a life member of the Allegheny
General Hospital Nursing Alumni. She had been a lieutenant in the U.S.
Navy Nursing Corps. For 20 years, she had worked at Nazareth Hospital,
Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held at 10 am. Monday, Dec. 23,
at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Cabot, with the Rev. Barry Keurulainen
officiating. Interment will be made in St. Luke Lutheran Church
Cemetery, Cabot. Arrangements are under the direction of Fox Funeral
Home Inc., Saxonburg.

Larry E. HARTZLER, 51, of 4937 Ferguson Valley Road, McVeytown, died
Monday, Dec. 9, 2002, while hunting in Brady Township, Huntingdon
County. Born Sept. 21, 1951, in Lewistown, he was a son of Paul C. and
Kathryn E. (Yoder) Hartzler. His mother survives in Belleville. His
father preceded him in death in 1974. He was united in marriage to the
former Kim McCardle Dec. 11, 1987. Mrs. Hartzler survives at their home.
One son, Travis Glenn Hartzler, survives at home. Three brothers and two
sisters survive; Donald R. Hartzler, Charles R. Hartzler, Robert
"Geeter" Hartzler, Mrs. Dave (Wendi K.) Peachey and Mrs. Rob (Janelle
L.) Ruby, all of Belleville. He is also survived by a step-brother,
Thomas L. Glick, Belleville; a foster sister, Shirley McConell, New
Lancaster Valley; and several special nieces and nephews. An avid hunter
and fisherman, Mr. Hartzler was a member of the National Rifle
Association and the Amencan Hunting and Fishing Association. He was
employed for 26 years at Agway and was currently employed as a manager
at East Gate Feed and Grain. Funeral services will be held at 10 am.
Friday. Dec. 13, at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Maple Grove Road,
Belleville, with the Revs. Gerald Peachey, Timothy R. Peachey and Max
Zook officiating. Interment will be made in Allensville Mennonite
Cemetery, Allensville. 

Draper Peyton READ, 76, of State College, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, at
his residence. The son of the late 0. Peyton and Sonia (Majulin) Read,
he was born in New York City, N.Y He never married. He is survived by
one sister and one brother; Fredrica Ann Mullin, Huntingdon, and
Bradford W. Read, Mansfield. Two nephews, who are also his godsons,
survive; Charles Peyton Mullin, Huntingdon, and Joseph Read Mullin,
Hanover. Mr. Read was an active member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church,
State College. During the Korean Conflict, he served with the U.S. Army.
He attended Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va. and graduated
from Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill. He received his master‘s
degree from the The Pennsylvania State University. A teacher in the
Mount Union Area and State College school districts, he became a
guidance counselor in 1951 and served in that capacity until his
retirement in 1991. During a sabbatical leave in 1973 and 1974, he
taught in the British schools in Germany. He had served as a docent at
the Palmer Museum of Art, State College. A memorial Eucharist will be
held at 11 am. Thursday. Dec. 12, at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church,
Fraser	Street and Foster Avenue, State College, with the Rev. Larry J.
Hofer, rector of the church, officiating.

Donald Willis BLACK, 75. of Valley View Haven Retirement Center,
Belleville, died at 8:05 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002. at the retirement
center. Born M arch 11, 1927, at Six Mile Run, he was the son of Simpson
Breckenridge and Sarah Edna (Bollman) Black, both deceased. He was twice
married first to Wanda Lou Rogers and then to Romaine Madden. Both
survive. Mr. Black is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Donna Lou)
Markle of Milroy; two sons Stephen Donald Black of Spring Mills and
David Simpson Black of McConnellstown; eight grandchildren and one
great-granddaughter. Three brothers and five sisters survive; Galen
Black, Bedford: Arnold Black. Riverside, Calif; Gary Black, San
Bernadino, Calif; Ruby Calhoun, Everett; Helena Perrin, Saxton; Doris
Dilling. Hopewell: Martha Foor, Lake Como, Fla.; and Marlene Brumwell,
San Bemadino, Calif. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mabel and
Alberta. Mr. Black was an active member of the First United Methodist
Church in Mount Union. Prior to his decline in health, he was an active
member of the American Legion. He graduated from the Saxton-Liberty High
School in the Class of 1945. From Jan. 21. 1946, to Dec. 13, 1946, he
served with the United States Army as a corporal. Mr. Black has been a
longtime employee of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, having worked for
the Department of Public Welfare and the Department of Corrections. He
was a lifetime resident of Huntingdon County and was an avid hunter and
fisherman. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Monday, Dec. 16, at
the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Township,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Albert B. Garisto officiating. Interment will
be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Township, Huntingdon
County. 

Carl Kenton "Kent" MARKLEY of Arroyo Grande, Calif., died at 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, in the Cottage Hospital of Santa Barbara,
Calif., following an extended illness. Born Jan. 16, 1939, he was the
son of Larry and Hazel Markley of Saxton. His parents are deceased.
Surviving is his sister, Mrs. Steven (Carol) Holloway of Saxton. He is
also survived by a niece and nephew in Saxton and a niece in South
Carolina. His aunt and uncle and several cousins also survive. He was
of the Protestant faith. Mr. Markley was a 1956 graduate of
Saxton-Liberty High School and then served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to
1959. He resided in California for most of his adult life. A private
memorial service will be held in California.

William C. FOORE, 81, of Broad Top City, died at 10:57 am. Thursday,
Dec. 12, 2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA. Born Jan 30, 1921, in
Robertsdale, he was a son of the late Cloyd and Margaret (White) Foore.
His wife of 62 years, the former Theo Dickson, survives. The couple was
married Nov. 24, 1940. One daughter, Mrs. Arnold (Doris) Shore,
Annapolis. Md., survives. He is also survived by one sister and two
brothers; Madeline Manning, Indiana, Pa.; Doyle Foore, Broad Top City;
and Donald Foore, Enola. One sister, Bernice Speck, preceded him in
death. Mr. Foore attended Broad Top City Church of God. He was a member
of the Masonic Lodge, Orbisonia; Jaffa Shrine, Altoona; and Tall Cedars
of Lebanon. He was retired from New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co. He
had also worked in the coal mines and for Central Penn Construction Co.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Curtis A.
Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with Pastor Donald Simmons
officiating. Interment will be made at the Broad Top IOOF Cemetery,
Broad Top City. 

Camillus F. (Werner) McMath, 94, formerly of Germany and Shade Valleys,
died at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, at the William Penn Nursing
Center, Lewistown, where she had been a patient for the past few days.
She had been residing at the home of her daughter, Kathy Donaldson,
Lewistown, since having a heart attack in 1998. Born Sept. 8, 1908, in
Derry, Westmoreland County, she was a daughter of the late Francis and
Clara (Hagie) Werner. She married Samuel J McMath of Shade Valley April
3, 1929, beginning a 63-year union. Mr. McMath preceded her in death
Nov. 8,1992. Nine children survive; Mrs. Eugene (Mary Margaret) Yohn,
Shade Valley; Samuel J. McMath Jr., Germany Valley; Mrs. Merle
(Elizabeth Anne) McClure, Star Lane, Lewistown; Francis (Frank) W.
McMath, Bellefonte; John R. McMath, Shade Gap; F. James McMath, Germany
Valley; Gerald E. McMath, Shade Valley; and Mrs. Donald (Martha B.)
Cullen and Mrs.Woods (Kathleen M.) Donaldson, both of Lewistown. There a
38 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren. Five sisters and one brother survive;
Bernice McMath and Clara McMath, both of Shade Valley; Jane Oeschger,
Derry; Elizabeth Smeltzer, Pitcairn; Mary Janet Werner, Sister of Mercy.
Pittsburgh: and Robert Werner, Derry. She was preceded in death by an
infant son, Joseph Patrick McMath; three brothers, Joseph Werner,
William Werner and James Werner and an infant sister, Rita Werner. Mrs.
McMath was a very active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Shade
Gap, where she was a member of the Ladies Guild. In her early years as a
wife and homemaker, she belonged to the Huntingdon County Homemakers and
the Huntingdon County Farm Women. She enjoyed traveling with her husband
and family members on bus trips. Mr. and Mrs. McMath also took several
trips west, visiting relatives in Iowa, going on to California and
returning through the southern states. Before her eyesight recently
failed, she loved to read and crochet, especially making afghans for
her family. A funeral Mass will be conducted at 11 am. Saturday, Dec.
14, at St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, Mount Union, with the
Revs. George Koharchik and Elwood Figurelle as co-celebrants. Interment
will be made in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Shade Gap. 

Plantena R. "Teany" BLACK, 81, of Morrisons Cove Home, formerly of HCR
Robertsdale, died at 2:12 am.. Friday. Dec. 27, 2002, at the home. Born
Friday, Oct. 28. 1921 in Cooks, she was the daughter of the late Martin
and Reba (Leader) Chilcote. She was the widow of James Robert Black. She
is survived by a granddaughter, Christie Black of State College, and a
daughter-in-law, Edna "Tweets" Black of Irwin. She was the last
surviving member of her immediate family Along with her husband, she was
preceded in death by her son, James M. Black. Mrs. Black was a member of
Robertsdale Church of God. She was a Sunday school teacher for many
years and enjoyed volunteering for the Red Cross while living in the
Pittsburgh area. Mrs. Black was a foster parent to many children and she
enjoyed caring for others. She worked as a nursery school teacher at
Greenfield Church of God. During her life she enjoyed being involved
with her church activities and crafting. Funeral services at Robertsdale
Church of God will be held Monday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m. with Pastor
Donald Simmons officiating. Interment will be made in Bethel Cemetery
in New Grenada. 

Douglas D. MILLER Sr., 60, of 9 Baker St., Andover, N.Y., died Sunday,
Nov. 24, 2002, at the home of his daughter in Dawsonville, Ga.,
following a long illness. Born Oct. 25, 1942, in Mount Union, he was the
son of Elmer F. and Gladys (Miller) Miller. He was united in marriage to
the former Nancy M. DeRemer, Dec. 5, 1964. Mrs. Miller survives. He is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Greg (Melanie) Smith, Dawsonville, Ga.,
and Mrs. Kevin (Annette) Perry, Andover, N.Y.; and three sons, Michael
DeRemer, Richmond, Va.; and Douglas Miller Jr. and Eric Miller, both of
Andover. There are 12 grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and
cousins. One sister, Shirley A. Horne, preceded him in death. Mr.
Miller had resided most of his life in Andover, where he was a member of
Lynch Burgett Post No. 397, American Legion; Andover Fire Department and
the Andover Rescue Squad. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS
Dehaven during the Vietnam conflict. He retired as a parts manager May
1, 2002. from Dresser Rand Corp., Wellsville, N.Y., with 36 years
service. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. Funeral services
were held Nov. 29, in Andover. Interment was made in Hillside Cemetery,
Andover. 

M. Glendean McGHEE, 80, of Saxton, died at 5 an. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002,
at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born March 22, 1922, in Wood, she was a
daughter of the late Herbert and Mayme (Leavelle) Lane. She was united
in marriage to Clinton A. McGhee Aug. 26, 1943, in Ray’s Cove by the
Rev. Coy Foor. Mr. McGhee preceded her in death June 14, 2001. One
daughter and two sons survive; Trudy Mitchell and James McGhee, both of
Saxton, and Terry McGhee, Broad Top City She is also survived by seven
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. One sister, Pauline Lane,
and one brother, James "Tug" Lane, preceded her in death. Mrs. McGhee
was a member of Broad Top City Church of God where she was a member of
the "Golden Girls" Club. A 1940 graduate of Robertsdale High School, she
was primarily a homemaker. She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Curtis
A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with Pastor Marion Foor
officiating. Interment will be made in Broad Top IOOF Cemetery, Broad
Top City. 

Emily S. FUSS, 86, of Homewood Retirement Center, Martinsburg, formerly
of Lancaster, died at 5:05 a.m.	Monday, Dec. 23, 2002, at Home wood. She
had been ill for the past several months. Born July 29, 1916, in
Saxton, she was a daughter or the late Daniel M. and Edna (Horton)
Stoler. She married Donald K. Fuss in December 1938 in Harrisburg. Mr.
Fuss preceded her in death April 26, 1994. She is survived by one
step-daughter, Mrs. Gerald H. (Janet F.) Ihle, Cape May, N.J. There are
three step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. One
sister, Mrs. William (Katherine "Cassie" S.) McIntyre, Bedford, also
survives. She was preceded in death by one brother, Walter M. Stoler.
Mrs. Fuss was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Saxton. A
1934 graduate of Saxton High School, she also graduated from Lancaster
Business College. She owned and operated Emily S. Fuss Insurance Agency,
Lancaster, for 38 years and was in the insurance business for over 50
years. She enjoyed playing the piano and collecting coins. Funeral
services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at the D. Ronald Long
Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Charles Davis officiating.
Interment will be made in St. Luke’s Cemetery, Saxton, R.R.

John M. CARL, 94, a resident of Quincy United Methodist Home, Quincy,
formerly of 9216 Gap Road, Waynesboro, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 24,
2002, at the home. Born Nov. 8, 1908, in Shade Gap, he was a son of the
late Jacob James and Anna (Geiger) Carl. He married the former Mary E.
Bare in 1937. Mrs. Carl preceded him in death Oct. 23, 1991. Two sons
and one daughter survive; James Franklin Carl, Waynesboro; Paul D.
Carl, Greencastle; and Mrs. Michael (Beverly June) Voron, Waynesboro.
One sister, Mary Brown of McVeytown, also survives. There are 12
grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by a son, John Robert Carl; three brothers, one sister, and a half
sister Mr. Carl was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church,
Fayetteville, where he had held many committee positions. A farmer for
the former Good’s Farms, Quincy, he was also employed by the Waynesboro
School District as a janitor at the middle school. Funeral services will
be held at 1 p.m. Friday, at the chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral
Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, with Chaplain Daniel Derk
and the Rev. Dr. Almon D. Baird officiating. Interment will be made in
Lincoln Cemetery, Chambersburg.

The Rev. Ivan Lorraine MILLER, 87, of A220 Valley View Terrace,
BeIleville, formerly of 2507 Shadyside Ave., Huntingdon, died at 12:15
am. Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, at Valley View Haven. Born Jan. 8, 1915, at
Petersburg, R.R. 1, he was a son of the late Jacob and Margaret (Rupe)
Miller. He was united in marriage to the former Thelma V. Coffman, Sept.
20, 1934, at the bride’s home, 1622 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, by the Rev.
Foster B. Statler Mrs. Miller survives at their home. He is also
survived by one sister, Gretta Miller of Belleville. Two brothers, Alvin
and James, and two sisters, Esther Goss and Evalyn Stoudt, preceded him
in death. The Rev. Miller was a member of Fifteenth Street United
Methodist Church, Huntingdon. A 1934 graduate of Petersburg High School,
he was also a 1937 graduate of Juniata College, Huntingdon. He received
his master of divinity from Garrett Biblical Institute (Case
Northwestern University), Evanston, Ill., in 1944 and continued his
education at Penn State University. In his early ministry, he served the
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Church, with parish
appointments in Glen Hope, Penns Valley and Pleasant Gap. He then was
transferred to the Pacific Northwest Conference from 1944 to 1947 before
returning to the Central Pennsylvania Conference to serve in Lock Haven
and Montgomery. In 1953, the Rev. Miller became a chaplain in the United
States Navy. During his military career he attained the rank of
lieutenant commander of the chaplains corps. He served in several
United States appointments, as well as in Greece and Japan. After his
retirement from active military service, he returned to the Central
Pennsylvania Conference with an appointment to Harrisburg Riverside
Church. He later became the assistant administrator of Methodist Homes
for the Aged, Bethany Village. In 1970, the Rev, Miller was appointed
administrator of Methodist Home for the Aged, Epworth Manor, Tyrone. He
retired from full-time service in 1977. He enjoyed reading and working
with wood and leather. Fond of his farm property in rural Huntingdon
County, he hunted on the property and spent time working on the old log
house. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at
Fifteenth Street United Methodist Church, 15th and Moore streets,
Huntingdon, with the Revs. David L. Dearing and Galen Sharp
officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

John T. ZENOBLE, 87, of Delaware Avenue, Renovo, died Friday, Dec. 27,
2002, at Bucktail Medical Center, Renovo. Born March 29, 1915, in
Robertsdale, he was a son of the late Donato and Antonina (Battistone)
Zinobile. He and his wife, the former Vera B. Blass, celebrated their
65th wedding anniversary March 28, 2002. Along with his wife, he is
survived by one brother, Albert, Orbisonia; and two sisters, Helen
Whitsel, Three Springs; and Rose Drobnock, Mount Union. He was preceded
in death by a son, David William, in 1943, and a brother, Raymond. Mr.
Zenoble was a member of Seventh Street, United Methodist Church, Renovo.
He retired as a wholesale distributor from Pepperidge Farms,
Cleveland, Ohio, in 1972. Following his retirement, he was a sign
painter in the Renovo area. He was known for his slide-show
presentations of Renovo and the railroad era. He was an avid gardener. A
memorial service will be announced at a later date. Interment will be
made in Mount Union Cemetery.

Helen G. GREENLAND, 90. formerly of Mapleton, R.R., died at 2:50 am.,
Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Born
June 30, 1912, in Three Springs, she was a daughter of the late Jesse
and Lillie (Brown) Miller. She was married to W. Guy Greenland who
preceded her in death June 10, 1966. She is survived by four daughters
and two sons; Mrs. Car! (Ann) Sunderland, Newton Hamilton; Mrs. Robert
(Jane) Mills, Huntingdon; Mrs. Eugene (Nancy) Cornelius, Saltillo; Mrs.
Thomas (Joy) Parr, Leesburg, Va.; W. John Greenland, Towanda; and Gail
L. Greenland, Mapleton, R.R. There are 21 grandchildren, 31
great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. One sister, Ruth
Hamilton, survives at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. She was
preceded in death by one son in infancy, three brothers and two sisters.
Mrs. Greenland was a member of Immanuel Bible Church, Three Springs,
R.R. Primarily a homemaker, she was also a cafeteria worker at Southern
Huntingdon County High School. For many years, she served as the tax
collector for Cass Township. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 31, at Immanuel Bible Church, Three Springs, R.R., with
the Rev. Steve Heaster officating. Interment will be made at Cherry
Grove Cemetery, Three Springs, R.R.

H. Gary HAZLETT, 59, of 137 Trella St., Belleville, died Saturday, Dec.
28, 2002. Born Nov. 28, 1943, in Allensville, he was the son of Goldie
(Harshbarger) Hazlett of Allensville, and the late Herbert F. Hazlett.
He was united in marriage to the former Carol J. Everetts July 6, 1970.
Mrs. Hazlett survives at their Belleville home. One son, Kevin G.
Hazlett, Allensville, survives. He is also survived by three
stepchildren; Mrs. Edsel (Vicki) Hamman, Three Springs; Kathy Carolus,
Belleville; and Duane McKinney, Mill Creek. There are nine grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren. Three sisters survive; Mrs. Cecil (Joan)
Knepp. Belleville; Mrs. Elwood (Mary Ellen) Rough, Wapakaneta, Ohio; and
Mrs. Ronald (Carol) Wilson, Reedsville. He is also survived by several
special nieces and nephews. Mr. Hazlett was a member of St. Paul
Lutheran Church, Allensville. He had worked for 39 years at CNH-New
Holland, Belleville, where he was the senior employee. He loved horses
and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at the family camp.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with the
Rev. Thomas Kramm officiating. Interment will be made in St. Paul
Lutheran Church Cemetery. 

William R. "Bill" ROSENBERRY, 55, of R. R. 1, Box 213 E., Hesston, died
unexpectedly at home Friday, Dec. 27, 2002. Born Oct. 12, 1947, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of Kay (Cunningham) Rosenberry of Mount
Union and the late William B. Rosenberry. He is survived by one
daughter, Amber D. Rosenberry of Erie and several grandchildren. One
sister, Kay A. Coffman of Altoona, survives. He is also survived by a
companion, Jeanne Berkheimer of Hollidaysburg. He was a former member
of the Bassmasters Association. A 1965 graduate of Mount Union Area
High School, he served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam with the Army
Security Agency. For the last seven years, he has been employed at
Sheehan Motors, Huntingdon, where he currently was general manager. He
enjoyed hunting and fishing. At one time, he had enjoyed riding
motocross. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.
31, at the First United Methodist Church, Mount Union, with the Rev.
Robert Davidson officiating. 

Mabel V. LYNN, 92, formerly of 720 N. Plum St., Lancaster, died Tuesday,
Dec. 31, 2002, at Manor Care Kingston Court, 2400 Kingston Court, York.
Born in Marklesburg, she was a daughter of the late Charles N. and Elma
(Feagley) Crum. She was the wife of the late Merle L. Lynn, who preceded
her in death in 1989. She is survived by one son, Richard J. Lynn of
York. There are five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and seven
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters;
Irene Butler and Grace Gauntlett; one sister, Hazel Crum; one brother,
Warren Crum; and two grandsons. Mrs. Lynn was of the Lutheran faith. A
homemaker, she enjoyed growing flowers. Funeral services will be held at
10:30 a.m. Saturday, at the Charles F Snyder Funeral Home, 441 N. George
St., Millersville. Interment will be made in the Millersville Mennonite
Cemetery, Millersville.

Margaret Irene LOCKE, 85, of 38 Spruce Drive, McVeytown (Strodes Mills),
died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, at her home. She had been
in failing health. Born Aug. 30, 1917, in Mount Union, she was a
daughter or the late Clarence Luther and Harriet Grace (Jeffries)
Snyder. She was united in marriage to James B. "Short" Locke Aug. 30,
1937. Mr. Locke preceded her in death Aug. 10, 1997. Two daughters
survive; Bonnie Mills of Strodes Mills, and Crystal Beaver of
Reedsville. There are five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She
is also survived by one sister and one brother; Dorothy Corbin of Panama
City, Fla., and Harry Snyder of Snow City, Md. She was preceded in
death by one great-granddaughter and two brothers, Cecil Snyder and
Luther Snyder. Mrs. Locke was a member of the First United Methodist
Church of Lewistown. He was a member of the Mountainview Rebekah Lodge
No. 227, Mount Union, and a longtime member of the Auxiliary to the
MaddenWennick American Legion Post 518, Rockhill Furnace, where she
also belonged to the home association. At one time, she, along with her
husband, owned and operated the Shady Inn, Shade Gap, for 15 years. She
was a longtime supporter of St. Labre Indian School, Ashland, Mont.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.	Friday, Dec. 13, at the Robert
D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union. Officiating will be Karen McCachren,
diaconal minister. Interment will be made in the Mount Union Cemetery.

Russel L. KYLER, 65, of 300 Second St., Huntingdon, died at 6:45
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002, at his home. Born Sept. 20, 1937, in Huntingdon,
he was the son of the late David B. and Florence (Russler) Kyler. He
married the former Nancy L. Shultz in Hollidaysburg. Mrs. Kyler survives
at their home. Three daughters and three sons survive; Dora Garber,
Tyrone; Lou Ann Lambert, Hesston Karen R. Groce, McConnellsburg; and
Robert L. Kyler, David A. Kyler and Kevin R., Kyler. all of Huntingdon.
There are nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was the
last surviving member of his immediate family. Mr. Kyler was an
automotive mechanic. Private funeral services will be held at the
convenience of the family at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home,
Huntingdon, with Pastor Barry Neal officiating. Interment will be made
in Yellow Springs Lutheran Cemetery, Williamsburg, R.R.

Frederick M. GUMP, 83, of Bedford, formerly of Breezewood, died Sunday,
Dec. 22, 2002, at Donahoe Manor. Born Feb. 11. 1919, in Huntingdon
County, he was a son of the late Simm A. and Flora (McCall) Gump. He
married the former A. Louise Smith Feb. 10, 1951. in Winchester, Va.
Mrs. Gump survives. Three daughters survive; Mrs. William (Darlis)
Schaeffer, Chambersburg; Vicki Petrunyak, Everett; and Mrs. Rob
(Sherri) England, Everett. There are four grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews. He is also survived by four sisters; Mildred
Norris, McVeytown; Mrs. Harold (Hazel) Witherite, Huntingdon; Betty Jane
Freed, Hesston; and Mrs. Jesse (Barbara) Shriner, Alexandria. Mr. Gump
was a member of James Creek Church of the Brethren, Marklesburg, and
attended Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Breezewood. He was a member of
Breezewood VFW Post 8333; American Legion Post 24, Huntingdon; and the
Loyal Order of the Moose, Huntingdon. He was a graduate of Huntingdon
High School. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army, Company B,
49th Engineer Combat Battalion and sewed in the battles of Normandy,
Rhineland, Northern France and Ardennes. He received the following
medals; Good Conduct, American Defense Service and European African
Middle Eastern Service with four bronze service stars. He was employed
as an ammunition leader at Letterkenny Army Depot, retiring in 1974.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27. in the Dalla
Valle Funeral Chapel, 22 W. Main St., Everett. with the Revs. David
Wright and Darlene Seippel officiating. Interment will be made in Mount
Zion Cemetery, Breezewood, where full military honors will be accorded
by the Everett Honor Guard. The honor guard will also act as
pallbearers.

Robert E MATTERN, 81, of Vero Beach, Fla., died unexpectedly Tuesday.
Dec. 3, 2002, in Florence, S.C. Born Nov. 20, 1921, in Mapleton, he was
the son of John Franklin and Lizzie May (Fiss) Mattern. He was married
to the former Eleanor Mary Steffy Oct. 10, 1942. Mrs. Mattern survives.
He is survived by two daughters, Patricia M. Hursen of Pittsburgh, and
Barbara M. Babb of Middlesex, NJ. One brother, Donald F. Mattern of
Wyomissing, also survives. There are three grandchildren. Mr. Mattern
was a member of the Community Church of Vero Beach, He was a member of
the Lutheran Laity Movement for Stewardship, Reserve Officers
Association, Knapp Lodge F&AM of Berwick, Jaffa Temple of Altoona,
Rotary Club, Service Corps of Retired Executives, Silver Falcon
Association of the U.S. Air Force Academy and The Retired Officers
Association. While residing in Hollidaysburg, he founded and became
president of the Appalachian Thruway Association, and served as
president of the Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce, director of the
Pennsylvania Development Credit Corporation, trustee of Mercy Hospital,
trustee of Blair County Historical Society and trustee of The Altoona
Foundation. Mr. Mattern graduated from Penn State University, State
College, in 1942, with a BA in business administration. A veteran of
World War II, he retired as colonel from the U.S. Air Force Reserve in
1972. He was relieved from active duty in 1946 as a major, and accepted
commission in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He served as liaison officer
coordinator for the Air Force Academy, and was awarded the Air Force
Commendation Medal. He held the positions of chairman, president and
chief executive officer of Mellon Bank Central. State College, from 1984
until his retirement in 1986, concluding a distinguished 40-year career
in banking. He began as assistant cashier, First National Bank, Mount
Union, in 1946. In 1947, he became assistant cashier of the Berwick
National Bank, Berwick, advancing to cashier and chief executive officer
from 1955 to 1960. In 1960, Mr. Mattern became comptroller of the First
National Bank, Altoona, advancing to vice president in 1961, director in
1968, senior vice president in 1972, and vice chairman in 1973, prior
to its merger with Central Counties Bank in 1975. He served as vice
chairman and director of Central Counties Bank, State College, which
became a subsidiary of Mellon Hank Corporation in 1983. He moved to Vero
Beach 10 years ago from Hollidaysburg. A memorial service will be 10
a.m. Saturday. Dec. 14, in the chapel at the Community Church of Vero
Beach. Fla., with the Rev. Norman C. Pavey presiding. A chapel service
and interment at Arlington National Cemetery will be held at a later
date.

Robert C.. "Duke" ISENBERG, 78, Williamsburg, RR. 1 (Catharine Township,
Blair County), died at 10:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002, at Bon
Secours-Holy Family UPMC Regional Health Center, Altoona. A son of the
late Scott A. and Carrie F. (Fornwalt) Isenberg, he was born Nov. 3,
1924, in Catharine Township, Blair County. He was united in marriage to
the former Mary C. Shaffer, Sept. 19, 1972. Mrs. Isenberg survives at
their Williamsburg residence. He is survived by the following children;
Larry Isenberg, Tyrone; Nancy DeFrancisco, Altoona; Timothy S. Isenberg
and Mrs. Kevin (Beth A.) Claar, both of Claysburg; Mrs. Michael
(Josephine M.) Shope, Mooresville, Petersburg, R.R. 1; Mrs. Rick (Sharon
A.) Baker and Mrs. Jamie (Catherine L.) Dively, both of Alexandria;
Karen M. Murtiff, Lexington, Ky.; Thomas E. Murtiff, Tyrone; Calvin W.
Murtiff, Williamsburg; and Bobbi J. Isenberg, at home. He is also
survived by 23 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and a number
of nieces and nephews. Two sisters survive; Anna Lang of Williamsburg
and Geraldine Shatzer of Indiana, Pa. He was preceded in death by a son,
John A. Shaffer, Dec. 18, 1986, and two brothers, Kenneth "Pete"
Isenberg and Veryl "Barney" Isenberg. Mr. Isenberg was a member of Zion
Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. He was a member of Bonner-Sollenberger
American Legion Post No. 456, Williamsburg; and William P. Spyker
American Legion Post No. 520, Alexandria. He graduated from Williamsburg
High School with the Class of 1943. During World War II, he served with
the United States Marine Corps as an air traffic controller and held the
rank of corporal. Before becoming a. dairy farmer, he had worked for 10
years at Penelec. He then farmed full-time for 32 years, retiring in
1985. For the past 14 years, he had worked part-time for Edward Quigley
at the Luzerne Farms in Warriors Mark. He was a lifetime resident of
Blair County and his Catharine Township home since 1985. He enjoyed
spending time with his family and dearly loved being at home with his
children and grandchildren. He was especially fond of his two Chihuahua
dogs. Angel and Tico. Mr. Isenberg enjoyed NASCAR and football. His
favorite footbal1 player was Doug Flutie. Funeral services will be held
at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Juniata
Valley Chapel, 412 Main St., Alexandria, with the Rev. Jeremiah Adam
Sassaman officiating. Interment will be made in Oak Grove Cemetery,
Tyrone, where full military honors will be observed at a graveside
service.

Ruth S. SAUPP, 84, of 105 William Smith St., Huntingdon, died at 9 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002, at her residence, following an extended illness.
She had lived at her William Smith Street address since 1948. Born June
3, 1918, in Albany, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late James E. and
Flores (Monks) Skinner. She was united in marriage to Kenneth W. Saupp
May 24, 194l, in the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Dr.
John Thompson Peters. Mr. Saupp preceded her in death June 8,1994. One
son and one daughter survive; Kenneth W. Saupp Jr., Lancaster; and
Jackie Elaine (Saupp) Talcik, Syracuse, N.Y. There are two
grandchildren. Three sisters survive; Dorothy McLean, Longboat Key,
Fla.; Eleanor Simpson, Orlando, Fla.; and Flo Nowicki, Wayne. One
brother, James Skinner, and one sister, Jean Shingler, preceded her in
death. Mrs. Saupp was a member of the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church for
over 65 years. She was a member of the Auxiliary to Frank P. Hommon
Post No. 24, American Legion, Huntingdon. She had volunteered for Meals
on Wheels, Huntingdon and assisted with voter registration at the
Huntingdon County Courthouse. A graduate of Huntingdon High School with
the Class of 1935, she helped organize class reunions for over 60 years
and was credited with others for starting the concept of multi-class
reunions. She had been a secretary for the J.C. Blair Company,
Wald-Prismo Industries and Bill Entriken Insurance Company, all located
in Huntingdon. Following her retirement, she was a homemaker. Mrs.
Saupp was credited as the first woman pilot to solo and own her own
airplane in Huntingdon. Over her lifetime, she donated 32 gallons of
blood to the American Red Cross. For many years, she provided
televisions to hospital rooms at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. She enjoyed playing cards, plastic canvas work, knitting
and visiting her family. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 28. at the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417
Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Gary Schwartz Sr.
officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens,
Walker Township. Huntingdon, R.R. 1.

Linda Lee (Hetrick) SNARE, 58, of 1219 51st Ave. East, Bradenton, Fla.,
formerly of Huntingdon, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2002, at Manatee Memorial
Hospital, Bradenton. Her death was unexpected. She had resided in
Manatee County, Fla., since 1994. Born Aug. 22, 1944. in Huntingdon, she
was a daughter of William Earl and Freda (Lee) Hetrick. She was united
in marriage to Robert B. Snare June 27, 1964, at the Christian and
Missionary Alliance Church, Huntingdon, by the Rev. Theodore Steckel.
Mr. Snare survives at their Bradenton residence. She is survived by one
sister. Mrs. Snare was of the Protestant faith.. She attended Huntingdon
area public schools and graduated from Huntingdon Area High School with
the Class of 1962. From 1987-1988, she was employed as an assistant to
Russell Houseal, CPA, Salisbury, Md. From 1996-2001, she was employed as
a computer inputter by Nielsen Media Research, Nokomis, Fla. She enjoyed
going to Baltimore Orioles baseball games. A funeral service will be
held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc.,
417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. James Stork officiating.
Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Township,
Huntingdon, R.R. 1.

Donald L CAMPBELL, 61, of 7325 Campbell Lane, Pennsylvania Furnace,
died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002, at his residence. His death was
unexpected. Born Feb. 28, 1944, in Philipsburg, he was a son of the late
Mahlon D. and Katherine (Laird) Campbell. He is survived by one brother,
David E. Campbell, one nephew, several grandnieces and one grandnephew.
He enjoyed the fellowship of Hostler Hunting Club. Mr. Campbell worked
on the family farm. He enjoyed working on equipment and small engines.
He collected antique record players and records. He also enjoyed
Baileyville Ballfield activities. Private funeral services will be held
Tuesday, Dec. 24, at the Bruce E. Cox Funeral Home. Warriors Mark, with
Arthur Reede Jr. officiating. Interment will be made in Fairbrook
Cemetery.

Russell D. HAMMAN, 63, of Orbisonia, died at 6:10 a.m. Saturday, Dec.
21, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Dec. 5,1939,
in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, he was the son of Lester and
Minnie (Weaver) Hamman. He was twice married; First to Lynette Kay
Walters Hamman; later to Marsha Marks at the First Baptist Church, Three
Springs. Mr. Haminan is survived by his parents, Lester and Minnie
Hamman of Rockhill Furnace: his wife, at home; three sons: Dale and Tim
Hamman of Rockhill Furnace, and Bill Hamman of Orblsonia; a step-son,
James Cowan of Three Springs; a step-daughter, Carol Louise Cowan of
Lewistown; and three grandchildren. Two sisters, Sharon Loudenslager of
Lewistown, and Genafe Heath of Mount Union, survive. Mr. Hamman was a
member of the Orbisonia Church of the Nazarene, Orbisonia. In his
earlier years, Mr. Hamman was a self-employed businessman, having owned
and operated Hamman’s Electric, Orbisonia, and, along with his wife,
owned and operated the Rockhill Family Restaurant, Rockhill Furnace, for
tight years. He was last employed at JLG Industries, McConnellsburg.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, at the Martin
R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Stephen Motter
officiating. Interment sill be made in the IOOF Memorial Cemetery,
Rockhill Furnace. 

Patricia C. "Pat" VARNER, 49, of 9 Walnut St., McVeytown (Newton
Campgrounds), died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002, at her home.
Born Nov. 17, 1953, in Harrisburg, she was a daughter of the late
George Reed and the late Betty (Palmer) McClellan. She was married to
Rick E. Varner, who survives at their home. Four children survive; Tim
Snook and Johnny Snook, both of Lewistown; and Ricky Varner Jr. and Ryan
Varner, both at home. A number of grandchildren survive. She is also
survived by one sister and one brother; Jeanne Reed Cagney, Newark,
Ohio; and James P. Reed, Johnstown; and a half brother, George Reed,
Milroy. She was preceded in death by a half brother, Robert Reed. Mrs.
Varner attended Beech Run Church of the Brethren, Mapleton, RR. 1. She
attended Lewistown High School. Formerly, she had been employed by
Wal-Mart, Lewistown. She enjoyed spending time with her children..
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Connie Maclay
officiating. Interment will be made in the Newton Hamilton Memorial
Cemetery. 

Wilda M. SHOPE, 89, of R.R. 1, Box 40, Alexandria, died at 8:55 am.
Sunday. Dec. 22, 2002, at her home. Born Nov. 7, 1913, in Allensville,
she was a daughter of the late Warren P and Annie L. (Grove) Metz. She
was united in marriage to Samuel Irvin Shope Nov. 16, 1934. Mr. Shope
preceded her in death March 8, 1980. Two sons survive; Larry D. Shope,
Alexandria; and Samuel I. Shope Jr., Petersburg. There are 11
grandchildren. 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by four sisters; Gladys Benson, Phoenix, Ariz.;
Janet Metz, Meadville; Mildred Ritchey, Huntingdon; and Phyllis Friend,
Atascadero, Calif. One son, Warren, and one great-grandchild preceded
her in death. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and four
brothers; Hazel Dysard, Virginia Brice, Stanley Metz, Raymond Metz,
Dallas Metz and Mervin Metz. Mrs. Shope was a member of Twelfth Street
United Methodist Church, Huutingdon. A graduate of Allensville High
School, she was employed at the former Ritchey’s Market, Huntingdon, for
many years and had retired in 1975. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, at Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon,
with Pastor Kenneth Patterson officiating. Interment will be made in
Mooresville Cemetery, Petersburg, R.R. 1.

Leonard Erik AVIS, 76, of Avalon Manor, Marsh Pike, Hagerstown, Md.,
formerly of McConnellsburg, died at 9:35 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2002, at
Avalon Manor. He was born June 16, 1926, in the Netherlands. A chemical
engineer, he worked for the U.S. government on the space shuttle
program. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. A graveside service will be
held at 10:30 am. Monday, Dec. 23, at the Orbisonia Cemetery, Orbisonia,
with the Rev. David Ford officiating. Arrangements are under the
direction of the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown.

David J. "Squid" WALSH, 55, of Fountain Hill, died Wednesday, Dec. 18,
2002, in St. Luke’s Hospital. Fountain Hill. Born Jan. 27, 1947, in
Wilson Borough, he was the son of the late J. Kenneth and Grace (Lippey)
Walsh. He is survived by one daughter and one son; Erin Deppe,
Allentown; and James K. Walsh, North Carolina. Mr. Walsh was of the
Catholic faith. He was a member of the Fountain Hill Democratic Club.
Years ago, he played with the former Sportsmen’s Softball Team, Easton.
A 1964 graduate of Easton Area High School, he attended Monmouth
College. A former Huntingdon resident, he owned and operated the former
Walsh’s Tavern, Huntingdon. He also owned and operated a tavern by the
same name in Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. today,
Dec. 20, at the Strunk Funeral Home Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson
Borough, Easton. Interment will be private.

Leonard "Penny" WELLER, 79, of 372 Flat Oak Road, Port Matilda, died at
6:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002. at his residenice. He was born Oct. 28,
1923, at Martha Furnace, the son of the late Wharton and Charlotte
(Wagner) Weller. He was,united in marriage to Cealia K. Sones Aug. 5,
1947, at the Port Matilda United Methodist Church. His wife preceded him
in death April 18, 2002. Mr. Weller is survived by two daughters; Judy
Weller of Huntingdon and Karen S. Weller Myers of Annville. A sister,
Ethel Sager of State College, and a brother, Frederick Weller of
Philipsburg, survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles.
Mr. Weller was a member of the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church.
He was a member of the Howard Gardner American Legion, Tyrone; Bavarian
Aid Society, Altoona; the Port Matilda VFW; and was a life member of the
Tyrone Elks No. 212 and the Port Matilda Fire Company. Mr. Weller was a
U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served as a sergeant in
Company M, 114th Infantry, 44th Division in Central Europe. He was
awarded the Bronze Star. He retired in 1982 from OW. Houts, State
College, as a meat cutter. He was previously employed by the Penn State
Food Service as a meat cutter for eight years. He and his wife had been
the proprietors of the former Clover Farm Store in Port Matilda for five
years and the State House Restaurant, Port Matilda. Funeral services
will be held at 11 am. Friday, Dec. 27, at the Feller Memorial Home, 817
W. 15th St.. Tyrone, with the Rev. Patricia Gable officiating. Interment
will be made in the Port Matilda Presbyterian Cemetery.

Raymond William MILLER, 93, of 3199 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, N.C.,
died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002, in an Asheville hospital. A native of Mount
Union, he was the son of the late William and Gertrude Miller. He is
survived by his wife, Madaline Locke Miller; two daughters, Judie
Burrell of Asheville, N.V., and Peggy Harrison of Fairview, N.C. There
are four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Miller was a
member of the Coral Gables Congregational Church, Coral Gables., Fla. He
was a member of the Fraternal Order of Masons. A former resident of
Coral Gables, Fla., he was a retired elementary school principal in
Miami-Dade County, Fla. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 28, in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home, Lake Julian,
N.C., with the Rev. Richard Walker officiating.

E. Lucille RUSSELL, 71, of 1166 Westgate Drive, Chambersburg, died at
11:16 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002, at Chambersburg Hospital,
Chambersburg. Born in Huntingdon Aug. 15, 1931, she was the daughter of
the late Edith F. Newingham. She was united in marriage to Chester L.
Russell Jan. 18, 1950, in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Russell preceded her in
death June 24, 1977. She is survived by two daughters and two sons:
Linda L. Shetter and Dawn E. Kauffman, both of Chambersburg; and Gregg
A. Russell and David L. Russell, both of Shippensburg. There are nine
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a
special friend, Alvin Kennedy of Waynesboro. Mrs. Russell was a member
of Calvary United Methodist Church, Fayetteville. She was a member of
the Chaplains Advisory Board of the Chambersburg Hospital; the AARP,
Falling Spring Chapter No. 2840; the Ladies Auxiliary of the Charles
Nitterhouse Post 1599 VFW; the Women of the Moose, Chapter No. 1128; and
the Whirleybird Square Dance Club, all in Chambersburg; and the Auto
Racing Club, Hagerstown, Md. She was a graduate of Huntingdon High
School. Employed in the admitting office of Chambersburg Hospital for
over 30 years, she retired in 1988. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 150 Norlo
Drive, Fayetteville, with the Rev. Clyde H. Deshong III officiating.
Interment will be made in Lincoln Cemetery, Chambersburg. 

Marguerite C. NORRIS, 85, of Mount Union, died at 10:05 p.m. Wednesday,
Dec. 25, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, following a
brief illness. Born Sept. 3, 1917, in Shade Gap, she was a daughter of
the late Isaac and Hanna (McElwee) Horn. She married William S. Norris
Sept. 15, 1933, in Ashville. Mr. Norris preceded her in death Nov. 23,
1989. Two daughters and one son survive: Wanda J. Beatty, Aliquippa;
Barbara J. Hobbs, Kistler, and William S. Norris Jr., Allenport, Mount
Union. There are seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She is
also survived by two sisters: Phyllis Spangler of Newark, Del., and
Connie Ressler of Orbisonia. She was preceded in death by one grandson;
two brothers, Frank Horn and Robert Horn, and a sister, Betty Taylor.
Mrs. Norris was of the Methodist Faith. She was a homemaker. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at the Robert D.
Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Dayton Sines and Pastor
Charles Hicks officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial
Park, Shirleysburg.

William N. HESSER, 58, of Short Loop Road, Lewistown, died at 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 26, 2002, at his home. Born July 2, 1944, in Bratton
Twp., he was a son of the late Edward E. Sr. and Zana (Rittenhouse)
Hesser. His wife, Vesta "Fib"(Sunderland) Hesser, whom he married Sept.
18, 1967, survives. Also surviving are one son, Barry L. Hesser,
McVeytown; and one daughter, Wendy Jo Hesser, Milroy. Four sisters and
two brothers survive: J. Maxine Pecht, Carol A. Hesser, Sandra L. Hesser
and Susan J. Boozel, all of McVeytown; Edward E. Hesser Jr., Mount
Union; and Randall L. Hesser, McVeytown. He was preceded in death by an
infant brother, Richard Hesser. Mr. Hesser was a member of the Moose
Family Center No. 143, Lewistown; and the Sand Flat Hunting Camp,
Licking Creek. He was employed at J.M. Young and Sons Inc., Belleville,
for 38 years. An avid hunter, golfer and race fan, he also enjoyed
bowling in the Brotherhood League at the Moose Lodge. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at the Harshbarger Funeral
Home, 3 S. Market St., McVeytown, with the Rev. Donald E. Peters Jr.
officiating. Interment will be made in Juniata Memorial Park, Lewistown.

Kaiwan MONTGOMERY, 26, of Pittsburgh, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002,
while visiting relatives in Mount Union. Mr. Montgomery suffered with
heart problems since a youngster and recently had a heart transplant.
Born in Mount Union Feb.11, 1976, he was the son of Earline Fortson of
Pittsburgh and Glenn Montgomery of Shippensburg. He is also survived by
his wife, Jennifer, and six children, all of Pittsburgh. He was the
grandson of the late Izona Mitchell of Mount Union. Other survivors are
a brother, Lavar Montgomery of Pittsburgh, and two sisters, Izona Punch
of Pittsburgh and Taska Taylor of Mount Union. He has many aunts, uncles
and cousins in his hometown of Mount Union. He was preceded in death by
a close cousin, Maurice "Reese" Fortson of Mount Union in 1998. He was
reared in Pittsburgh. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist
Church of Penn Hills Jan. 2. The Rev. James Hunt officiated at the
service.

I. Robert "Skinny" KING, 60, of R.R. 2, Box 135, Huntingdon (McAlevys
Fort), died at 7:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, at Centre Community
Hospital. State College. Born Sept. 4, 1942, in Allensville, he was a
son of the late Irvin J. and Edna (Hartzler) King. He was united in
marriage to the former Brenda Knode Nov. 27, 1963. Mrs. King survives at
home. He is survived by one daughter and one son; Angela J. (King) Hawn,
Petersburg; and Matthew R. King, Jackson’s Corner. There is one
grandson. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The last of
his immediate family, he was preceded in death by a sister, Annabelle L.
Yoder and three brothers. Mr. King was a member of St. Stephen’s
Lutheran Church, McAlevys Fort. He was a member of State College
Masonic Lodge No. 700; Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Pleasant Gap; Jaffa
Shrine, Altoona; and an honorary life member of Stone Creek Valley
Volunteer Fire Co., No. 19. He was a partner in Stone Valley
Construction Inc., Pine Grove Mills. Funeral services will be held at
10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, McAlevys Fort.
Interment will be made in Green Lee Cemetery, McAlevys Fort.

Roxanna Mae (Dick) SHOWALTER, 80, of Canal Street, Alexandria. died at
6:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, at her home. Born Jan. 17, 1922, in
Hopewell, she was a daughter of the late Fred Harrison and Charlette
Grace (Ramsey) Dick. She was united in marriage to Fred Elliot
Showalter Oct. 9,1940, in Hopewell. Mr Showalter preceded her in death
Nov. 20, 1963. She is survived by five children; Mrs. James (Donna J.)
Neilson, Alexandria; Mrs. Ernie (Mary L.) Peters, Mount Joy; Robert F.
Showalter, Allison Park; Susan I. Showalter, Alexandria; and Mrs.
Raymond (Pamela K.) Tononi, Huntingdon. There are eight grandchildren
and 16 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers; Fred
Dick, Barree; and George Dick, Petersburg. She was preceded in death by
a granddaughter, Cheryl Neilson Grainey April 17, 1997; a great-
grandson, Troy Booher Jr., in 1986; three sisters, Hilda Boyer, Lorraine
Russell and Kathleen Lane; and three brothers, Ernest, Gilbert and
Chalmer Dick. Mrs. Showalter was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s
Witnesses, Huntingdon, R.R. 4. She was primarily a homemaker. A
lifetime resident of Huntingdon County, she moved to Alexandria from
Spruce Creek in 1958 and had resided at her Canal Street home since
September 1990. Her main interest was spending time with her family.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cutright-Speck Funeral
Home, Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St., Alexandria. Interment will
be private. 

Mabel V. LYNN, 92, formerly of 720 N. Plum St., Lancaster, died Tuesday,
Dec. 31, 2002, at Manor Care Kingston Court, 2400 Kingston Court, York.
Born in Marklesburg, she was a daughter of the late Charles N. and Elma
(Feagley) Crum. She was the wife of the late Merle L. Lynn, who preceded
her in death in 1989. She is survived by one son, Richard J. Lynn of
York. There are five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and seven
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters:
Irene Butler and Grace Gauntlett; one sister, Hazel Crum; one brother,
Warren Crum; and two grandsons. Mrs. Lynn was of the Lutheran faith. A
homemaker, she enjoyed growing flowers. Funeral services will be held at
10:30 am. Saturday, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 441 N. George
St., Millersville. Interment will be made in the Millersville Mennonite
Cemetery, Millersville. 

Patricia Helen (Redline) ANDREWS, 75, of 400 Ninth St., Huntingdon,
formerly of Altoona, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, at her residence. Born
Jan. 20, 1927, in Altoona, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and
Helen (Samuels) Redline, She was united in marriage to James F. Andrews
Oct. 19, 1946, in Altoona. Mr. Andrews preceded her in death Feb. 12,
1984. She is survived by two sons and two daughters: Michael D. Andrews,
Niceville, Fla.; Mark F. Andrews, Jacksonville, Fla; Kathleen A. Davis,
Altoona; and Jendi L. Lindsay, Central, S.C. There are six grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters and one
brother: Norma (Redline) Gorsuch, Cape Coral, Fla.; Judith (Redline)
Coopey, Mesa, Ariz.; and Harry H. Redline, Huntingdon. Mrs. Andrews
attended Asbury United Methodist Church, Juniata, Altoona. She was a
volunteer for the American Red Cross and served as Blair County Blood
Director during the 1960s. A 1944 graduate of Altoona High School, she
was employed as a secretary for the Carlisle Navy Depot. She retired as
a secretary from the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Monday, Jan. 6, at the Theodore
J. Stevens Funeral Service, 1331 Eighth Ave., Altoona. with Pastor Carl
Leipold officiating.