Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, December 2003

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Elsie E, "Becky " CAMPBELL, 89, formerly of Star Route, Huntingdon, and
more recently of Huntingdon, RR 3, died at 6:10 p.m., Monday, Dec. 1,
2003, in Mifflintown, at the home of her daughter, Barbara Chaundy. Born
Sept. 21, 1914, in Mapleton, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and
Minnie (Frain) Skipper. She was united in marriage to Francis R. "Joe"
Campbell Jan. 22, 1931, at the 12th Street United Methodist Church in
Huntingdon by the Rev. R.P. Daubenspeck. Mr. Campbell preceded her in
death Dec. 19, 1987. She is survived by three daughters and one son:
Mrs. Robert (Gloria) Eichensehr of Huntingdon, Mrs. Kenneth (Barbara)
Chaundy of Mifflinburg. Arthur T, Campbell of Pottstown and Darlene L.
Ross of Huntingdon, R.R. 3; 13 grandchildren; and 14
great-grandchildren. One son, James, preceded her in death. She was the
last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in
death by two brothers, Shafter and Wilbur, and three sisters, Margaret
Campbell, Mae Prough and Ruth Bookwalter. Mrs. Campbell had been a
member of Mill Creek Baptist Church since 1950 and taught pre-school
Sunday School class for several years. At one time she was a member of
the POA Lodge in Mapleton. She was employed by Juniata College for 13
years, first in laundry and later in the kitchen. Funeral services will
be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home
in Huntingdon with the Rev. Raymond C. Crownover officiating. Interment
will be made in the IOOF Cemetery in Mapleton. 

Earl F. "Jack" CRAGO Jr., 81, a resident of Quincy United Methodist
Home, Quincy, and Formerly of 12044 North Ave., Waynesboro, died at 9:50
p.m. Monday, Dec, 1, 2003, at the nursing home. Born May 4, 1922, in New
Liberty, Clearfield County, he was the son of the late Earl F. Sr. and
Mildred (Mays) Crago. He was united in marriage to Lucille Yvette
Gravelle Aug. 20, 1950, in Sackets Harbor, N.Y. He is survived by his
wife; one daughterm Marie Yvette Reed of Waynesboro; two sons, Earl F.
"Jack" Crago III of Harrisburg and Robert W, Crago of Huntingdon; 10
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. One Sister, Delores
Horning of Port Royal, and one brother, Benjamin Crago of Lewistown,
survive, as well as several nieces and nephews, He was preceded in death
by one daughter, Dorena "Bunny" Kahl; one son, George Crago; and one
sister, Mae Crago. Mr. Crago was a member of Evangelical United Brethren
Church, now Quincy United Methodist Church, and St. James Catholic
Church in Chiefland, Fla. He was a member of the Joe Stickell American
Legion Post No. 15, Waynesboro. After graduating from Lewistown High
School in 1939, he received training in refrigeration and air
conditioning in Pittsburgh. He served in the United States Navy and
Naval Reserves. He Served during World War II from August 1942 until
Jan. 1946 on board the USS Pigeon. He received the Pacific Theater
Medal, the American Theater Medal and the Victory and Good Conduct
Medals. He was recalled for a second tour of duty in December 1952 and
served until October 1958. Between tours of military duty, Mr. Crago was
employed by Montgomery Ward in Watertown, N.Y. Following his military
discharge in 1958, he served as athletic director for the Qunicy
Orphanage in Quincy, where he was responsible for developing athletic
programs in baseball and basketball. From 1964 until his retirement in
1982, he was a counselor with the Youth Forestry Camp in Huntingdon
County. He lived his early life in New Liberty and with his wife Lucille
resided in Watertown, N.Y; Hesston; Old Town, Fla., in addition to their
home in Waynesboro. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday,
Dec. 5, in the Bryson Room at the Quincy United Methodist home, 6596
Orphanage Road. Qunicy, with Chaplain Daniel F. Derk officiating. 

Virginia M. PARKS, 54, of 49 Hillside Estate, McConnellsburg, died at
10:59 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, at Fulton County Medical Center,
McConnellsburg. Born March 24, 1949, in Mountain Green, she was the
daughter of the late Paul A. and Helen (Moore) Neil. She was united in
marriage to Marvin H. Parks in January 1979. She is survived by her
husband at home; one daughter, Sandy M. Parks of McConnellsburg; one
granddaughter, Kayla Blue of McConnellsburg; and one grandson, Thomas
Blue Jr. of McConnellsburg. Three brothers and one sister survive; David
E. Neil of Three Springs, Harry A. Neil of Tyrone, Debra A Neil of
Shippensburg and Paul A. Neil Jr. of Orbisonia, as well as a number of
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sister, Judy
Neil, Barbara Jean Neil and Lawanda Beaty. Mrs. Parks was a member of
Evangel Assembly of God Church in McConnellsburg. She was a social
member of American Legion Post No. 561, McConnellsburg. Mrs. Parks was a
homemaker and has also been employed by the former Musselman's Co., now
Knouse Foods, Chambersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 5, at the John L. Agett Funeral Home, 18875 Main St., Dry
Run, with the Revs. Belvy C. White and Marlin " Butch" Neil officiating.
Interment will be made in Upper Path Valley Cemetery, Dry Run. 

Anna B. BROWN, 92, a resident of the Everett Christian Home and formerly
of Saxton, died at 6:37 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, at UPMC Bedford
Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Born May 13, 1911, in
Dudley, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Sadie (Whittaker)
Adolphson. She was formerly married to Charles W. Brown, who preceded
her in death in 2000. She is survived by three daughters; Ruth K. Best
of Hopewell, Lou Ann Melius of Saxton and Thelma B. Bender of New
Middletown, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two
great- great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Roy
Brown. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was
preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Ms. Brown was a
member of Saxton Brethren in Christ Church. She was a member of the
Broad Top Area Senior Citizens. She worked as a caregiver for a number
of years and at Claudia Footwear in Wood. She enjoyed reading her Bible.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the D.
Ronald Long Funeral Chapel in Saxton, with Pastor Stevens Burr
officiating. Interment will be made in the Methodist Cemetery in Dudley.

Sara R. (Mears) FELTEN, 76, of 211 Village Square, Menno Village,
Chambersburg, died unexpectedly at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, at
Menno Village. Born Nov. 12, 1917, in Dudley, she was the daughter of
the late George L. and Alice (Lloyd) Mears. She was united in marriage
to Roy H. Felten Jr. May 15, 1940, in Dudley. Me. Felten preceded her in
death May 21, 2003. She is survived by a daughter Jamie Ragland, and her
husband, Michael, of Annapolis, Md.; Three grandchildren, Michael
Ragland, Cheryl Ragland and Barton Ragland; and one great-granddaughter,
Noelle Sara Michelle Ragland. Two sisters, Belle Sanderson, Poconos, and
Betty Selecky, Chambersburg, and one brother, Bob Mears, Saxton,
survive. She was preceded in death by one sister, Martha Gingrich, and
two brothers, George Mears and Tom Mears. Mrs. Felten was a member of
Dudley United Methodist Church. She was a member of AARP and NARFE
(National Association of Retired Federal Employees). She was a
bookkeeper and worked for S.W. Woolworth C. in Virginia; Salt Lake City,
Utah; and Rockville, Md., for 32 years, retiring in 1972. She enjoyed
reading. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the
D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel in Saxton. Interment will be made in the
Methodist Cemetery, Dudley. 

Katherine Virginia BOOHER, a resident of Beverly Healthcare, 3301
Lincoln Highway East, Fayetteville, since March 12, 2001, and formerly
of the Orbisonia/Rockhill Furnace area, died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.
2, 2003, at the nursing home. Born Aug. 1, 1933, in Pittsburgh, she was
the daughter of the late George Sr. and Martha (Haube) Bechler. She is
survived by three daughters and two sons: Deborah Ann Booher of
Mechanicsburg; Mrs Freeman (Barbara Jean) Snair and Wade Eugene Booher,
both of Rockhill Furnace; Mrs. James (Diana Kay) Leidy of Orbisonia; and
David Lee Booher of East Waterford; eight grandchildren; and one
great-granddaughter. Two brothers, Robert Bechler of Jeanette and George
Bechler of Pittsburgh, survive. Mrs. Booher was a homemaker. Prior to
her move to Beverly healthcare, she had resided at Pott's Apartments,
5550 Cromwell St., Orbisonia, for five years. having moved from Rockhill
Furnace. She had been a life time resident of Huntingdon County, There
will be no public visitation and funeral services will be private. 

James M. "Jim" MORGAN Jr., 61 of 6304 Nicholas Drive, Walker Township,
Huntingdon, and formerly of Pittsburgh, died at 4:33 p.m. Wed. Dec. 3
2003, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. His death was sudden. Born Aug. 8,
1942, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late James M. Sr. and
Rosemary L. Morgan. He is survived by his wife. Kathy L. Morgan, at the
couple's Walker Twp. home; Two daughters, Kelly D. Morgan of New York,
N.Y., and Erin L. Morgan of Huntingdon; and one son, James M. "Jimmy"
Morgan III of Huntingdon. He is survived by two brothers and three
sisters: Ralph Morgan, and his wife, Karen, of Bradford-woods; David
Morgan, and his wife, Cindy, of Lafayette, La.; Suzanne Alston, and her
husband, Denny, of Pittsburgh; Patricia Laquatra, and her husband, John,
of Allison Park; and Laurie Gorse, and her husband, Gregg. of Flower
Mound, Texas. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by a brother Timothy Morgan, who is survived by his
wife, Gerri, of Phoenixville. Mr. Morgan was a member of Most Holy
Trinity Catholic Church in Huntingdon, where he served as an usher and
was a member of Our Lady of Fatima, Chapter 4644, Knights of Columbus.
He was a volunteer for the United Way of Huntingdon County and was a
former member of the Pennsylvania Wardens Association. He attended
public schools in Pittsburgh and was a graduate of Bellevue High School,
North Hills, Pittsburgh, and the University of Pittsburgh. He served in
the U S Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was stationed in Germany,
attaining the rank of Sergeant. Mr. Morgan served as superintendent of
SCI Pittsburgh before being transferred to SCI Smithfield, Huntingdon,
in August 1991. He retired from SCI Smithfield as superintendent in June
2001. He loved his houseboat and his motorcycle. He was devoted to his
family and enjoyed spending summers with them on his houseboat at
Raystown Lake. He had been a resident of Huntingdon for the past 12
years. A funeral Mass will be held a 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Most
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 524 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, with the Rev.
David J. Arseneault officiating. Interment will be private.

Charles L. "Pete" BEATTY, 84, of 3403 Pennington Road, Warriors Mark
Twp. Huntingdon County, died Wed., Dec. 3. 2003, at his residence. Born
in Petersburg, he was the son of Charles H. and Arwin K. (Henderson)
Beatty. She was united in marriage to Audrey J. Getz. He is survived by
his wife in Tyrone; two daughters; Debra E. Tuskovich, and her husband,
Randy, of Sinking Valley and Barbara A. Desch, and her husband, Michael,
of Tyrone; five grandchildren; Shawn, Bradley and Jason Tuskovich, and
Michael and Brooke Desch; and one great-grandson, Zachary Tuskovich.
Three brothers, Kenneth Beatty af Naugatuck, Conn., and Cecil S. Beatty
and Leroy Beatty, both of Petersburg, survive, as well as many nieces
and nephews and special neighbors, Dick and Pat Campbell. He was
preceded in death by a sister, Geraldine, and three brothers, James,
Theodore and Alfred. Mr. Beatty was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II,
serving as a tech sergeant with Company B, 773rd TD Battalion in France
and Germany. He served in the Third Army under Gen. George Patton and
was awarded four bronze stars. He retired in 1973 on disability from
Westvaco, Tyrone, as a fork truck operator following 25 years of
service. He had been a farmer earlier in life and also had been employed
as a brakeman for the PA. Railroad. He enjoyed cooking and baking.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Crever
Memorial United Methodist Church, Petersburg, with Pastor Ray Willis
officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Petersburg. 

Emma B. WEIMERT, 85, of 170 Spencer St., Saxton, died at 3:23 p.m. Wed.,
Dec. 3, 2003, at the Charles County Nursing and Rehab Center, La Plata,
Md., following and extended illness. Born July 8, 1918, in Saxton, she
was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Guthridge) Dick. She was
united in marriage to Anthony F. Weimert Nov. 16 1933, in Cumberland,
Md. Mr Weimert preceded her in death Jan. 16, 1993. She is survived by
three sons; Daniel Weimert of Saxton, Robert Weimert of La Plata, Md.,
and Charles Weimert of Huntingtown, Md; one daughter, Andrea Husick, and
her husband, Joseph, of La Plata, Md,; 19 grandchildren; 27
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Three sisters
survive; Iva Pembrook of Wilmerding, Violet Coffman of Saxton and Martha
Hennessey of Mechanicsburg. She was preceded in death by one grandson
and three brothers; Carl Dick, Roscoe Dick and Elmer Dick. Mrs Weimert
was a member of Raven Run Church of the Brethren, Saxton, R.R. She was
primarily a homemaker and enjoyed reading. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Sun. Dec. 7, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton,
with Pastor Dan Hammel officiating. Interment will be made in Yellow
Creek Reformed Cemetery, Hopewell, R.R. 

Lottie Lee WHITEHEAD, 82, formerly of 10 W. Sheridan St., Mount Union,
Died Thurs., Dec. 4, 2003, at University Park Nursing Center in St.
College, where she had been a resident. Born Nov. 9, 1921, in
Turbeville, Va., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Augusta
(Ward) Richardson. She was united in marriage to Robert G. Whitehead
Aug. 15, 1944, in New Rochelle, N.Y. Mr Whitehead preceded her in death
Nov. 24, 1993. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Marcus (Stephanie
L.) Punch of Mt. Union; one son, Stanley G. Whitehead of Harrisburg; and
two grandsons, Steven and Ralphaell Punch. A brother Willie Cleo
Richardson, and his wife, Mary, of New Rochelle, N.Y., survives. She was
preceded in death by two sisters, Mozella R. Chambers and Connie R,
Jones. Mrs Whitehead had been a member of Mount Hope Missionary Baptist
Church in Mt. Union since 1953. She was a charter member of the Mount
Hope Gospel Choir and was a past president. She had worked at the Arrow
Shirt Factory in Huntingdon for a number of years and at Empire Kosher
for a short time. She also did domestic work at the Jack and Joyce Port
home in Mt. Union. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Mon., Dec
8, at Mount Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Mt. Union, with the Rev.
I.S. Owens officiating. Interment will be made in Mt. Union Cemetery.

Bill GERMANN of 1126 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, died at 10:35 a.m. Friday,
Dec. 5, 2003 He is survived by his wife, Margie; his son, George; his
brother, Mike; Three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. At his
reguest, there will be no public viewing or visitation. 

Margaret H. CAREY, 100, formerly of 1419 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, died
at 12:55 a.m. Fri., Dec. 5, 2003, at Valley View Haven, Belleville. Born
April 2, 1903, in Crystal Spring, she was the daughter of the late
George W. and Isabelle (Beatty) Hixson. She was united in marriage to
Hugh L. Carey Jan. 17 1942, at the First Methodist Church in Huntingdon.
Mr Carey preceded her in death Feb. 14, 1967. The last surviving member
of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Clara
Heckman and Iva Hanks, and three brothers, Grant Hixson, Marshall Hixson
and Roy Hixson. Mrs. Carey was a member of the First United Methodist
Church in Huntingdon, where she served on many committees, including the
finance and administrative committees. She was also active in the United
Methodist Women' Society, served as church treasurer for several years
and served her church at district and conference levels. She was a past
matron of the Order of the Dastern Star No. 159 and first matron of the
Juniata Valley Court-Order of the Amaranth No. 121; was a member of
Donation Grange and former member of the Juniata Foundation for the
Blind. She attended Fulton County schools, as well as Juniata College
from 1922-1923. Mrs, Carey was first employed at the Grange Trust Co.,
which later became Penn Central National Bank, from 1923-1933. From 1933
to 1940, she was employed by the Pa. Industrial School. She returned to
Penn Central in 1941 and retired in 1969 with 50 years of service as an
assistant trust officer and assistant cashier. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Mon., Dec. 8, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home in
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Timothy Weitkamp officiating. Interment
will be made in Presbyterian Cemetery, McAlevys Fort.

Genevieve C, "Peg" GIPE, 69, of 20269 Spring Run Road, Spring Run, died
at 4:29 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003, at the Fulton County Medical Center
in McConnellsburg. Born Oct. 16, 1934, in Spring Run, she was the
daughter of the late Roy and Martha (Coons) Coons. She was united in
marriage to Bruce L. Gipe June 13, 1952. She is survived by her husband
at home; one son, Randy E. Gipe, and his wife, Janice, of Spring Run;
and one granddaughter, Bridget Simpson, and her husband, Daniel, and one
grandson, Shane Gipe, all of Spring Run. A sister, Berniece Shatzer of
Spring Run, survives. She was preceded in death by a brother, Victor
Coons, and two sisters, Helen Traxler and Mary Shaner. Mrs. Gipe was a
member of Spring Run United Methodist Church, Spring Run. Retiring in
1955, she had been employed by the Pa. Turnpike Commission at a
restaurant; the former Tracy Fashions of Chambersburg; and Knouse Foods
Chambersburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tues., Dec. 9, at
the John L. Agett Funeral Home. 18875 Main St., Dry Run, with Pastor
Michael S. Bumgardner and the Rev. Darwin Goshorn officiating. Interment
will be made in Upper Path Valley Cemetery, Dry Run. 

Brenda A. (Duvall) DEFEO, 58, formerly of Mt. Union, and most recently
of 4531 Sequoia Drive, Harrisburg, died at 4:50 a.m. Sat., Dec. 6, 2003,
at the University of Pa. Hospital, Philadelphia. Born July 29, 1945, in
Mt. Union, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Antoinette
(Floris) Duvall. She is survived by her husband, Louis N. Defeo; four
children; Ann Marie Casey of Harrisburg, Michele T. Fortay of
Philadelphia, Nicole D. Saia of Harrisburg and Frank J. Saia of Mt.
Union; and five grandchildren. She is survived by three brothers and one
sister; Glenn T. "John" Duvall, Pete A, Duvall and Paula A. Reeder, all
of Mt. Union, and Thomas L. Duvall of Lothian, Md. Mrs Defeo was of the
Catholic faith. She was a 1963 graduate of Captain Jack High School in
Mt. Union. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother and
grandmother and will be sadly missed by all. A funeral Mass will be held
at 11 a.m. Thurs., Dec. 11, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Mt.
Union, with the Rev. Leo Arnone Officiating. Interment will be made in
Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1.

Margaret "Maggie" "Marge" HROMADA, 66, formerly of 124 E. Blade Drive,
Pennsylvania Furnace, who most recently resided with her daughter, Dawn,
and her family, in Huntingdon, entered into eternal rest at 8:40 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, following a courageous battle with pancreatic
cancer while surviving breast cancer. Miss Maggie was born Jan. 21,
1937, in Clifton, N.J., the youngest daughter of the late Adrian and
Lena (Berkenbush) Vroeginday. She was united in marriage to Joseph J.
Hromada Sept. 10, 1955, in Clifton, N.J. Mr. Hromada preceded her in
death March 5, 1970. Ms. Hromada is survived by two daughters: Dawn D.
Williams, and her husband, Steven D., of Huntingdon, and Tammy Jo
Abernathy, and her husband, Michael, of Folrissant, Mo.; and five
grandchildren; Curtis A, Shope Jr. of Cassville; Joseph K. Shope,
Brandon D. Williams, all of Huntingdon; and Noah Cruz Abernathy, who
will be arriving any day now in Florissan, Mo. Ms. Hromada is also
survived by the following sisters and brothers along with their
families; Mrs. Elias (Alice) DeBel, Ms. Gertrude Oostbyk, Ms. Jeanette
Sasiela, Mrs. Neil ( Connie) Lorio, Adrian Vroeginday, Hervert
Vroeginday and Robert Vroeginday, and his wife Doreen; and a
sister-in-law, Mrs Crine (Rose) Vroeginday. Two older brothers preceded
her in death, Peter Vroeginday, who died during World War II, and Crine
Vroeginday, who passed away Jan. 14, 2003. Ms. Hromada was very active
in community endeavors, such as the Junior Miss Pageant and the Toys for
Tots Program in St. College. She was also instrumental and supportive as
an active member of the online breast cancer support group, The Just Us
Sisterhood. She was a 1954 graduate of Clifton Area High School,
Clifton, N.J. Ms. Hromada had worked as a desktop operator for Josten's
Printing and Publishing Co. in St. College until her retirement in July
2003. She enjoyed gardening, utilizing her skills with the computer
activities and traveling to the Just Us Sisterhood gatherings and
reunions throughout the country. A celebration of life service will be
held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc.,
417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. George "Buddy" Baird
officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon,
where she will join her husband, Joseph for eternal rest. 

Evelyn M. (Ross) WETZEL, 67, of 200 Newhope Cemetery Road, Pulaski,
Tenn., formerly of Huntingdon County, passed away at 3:08 p.m. Friday,
Dec. 5, 2003, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., due to
complications with rheumatoid arthritis. Born March 1, 1936, in Wood,
she was the daughter of the late William and Myrtle (Dell) Ross. She was
united in marriage to Harry Theodore Wetzel March 22, 1956, in the
former E.U.B. Church in Three Srings by Pastor Charles Rhodes. Mr Wetzel
preceded her in death in Nov. 1972. She is survived by two brothers,
William C. Ross and Joseph Ross, and his wife, Sandy, all of Mapleton; a
brother-in-law, Edwin Heath of Broad Top City; and long-time friend and
companion, Ramona Beveridge of Pulaski, R.R., Tenn. She was preceded in
death by a sister, Mary E. Heath. Mrs. Wetzel was a member of Fairview
Evangelical Church, Three Springs, R.R. She was a 1954 graduate of
Saltillo High School. She and her husband had operated an auto repair
shop in Saltillo and drove school bus. With her friend, Ramona
Beveridge, she owned and operated a farm in Pulaski, Tenn. She and Ms.
Beveridge also owned and operated a trucking business. A memorial
service will be held at 11 a.m. Sat., Dec. 13, at Fairview Evangelical
Church, Three Springs, R.R., with Pastors Melford Brubaker and William
Hughes officiating. Interment will be made in Fairview Evangelical
Cemetery. 

John Richard LOHMAN, 55, of 728 Fifth St., Huntingdon, died at 2:13 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 6, 2003, at his home, where he had resided since March. He
had been in failing health for the past year. Born Jan. 24, 1948, in
Lock Haven, he was the son of the late John Benjamin and Dorothy Louise
(Rhine) Lohman. He was united in marriage to Martha I. Shilling March
13, 2003, in Eldorado, Kan., By the Rev. Curtis Fike. He was survived by
his wife at home and twin children, John R. Lohman II and Theresa L.
Lohman, both of Huntingdon. He is survived by two sisters and one
brother. Mr. Lohman was of the Catholic faith. He was a member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US and the Disabled American Veterans.
He was a Vietnam veteran, having served in the United States Army from
1965-1975 with the 22D Field Artillery. Mr. Lohman was previously an
assistant manager at McDonald's A former manager of an Ames Dept. Store
and had worked in construction in the Lock Haven area. He enjoyed
spending time outdoors, fishing, building model airplanes and personal
computers. Arrangements are under the direction of the John B. Brown
Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon. 

Deanna Kay GARBER, 52, of Culpeper, Va., died Sun., Dec. 7, 2003, at the
UVA Hospital. She was born Sept. 22, 1951, the daughter of Dean Goss and
Charlotte Veregge. She is survived by her husband, Larry C, Garber; her
mother, and father , Jack Veregge, of Radiant.Va, his wife, Judy Goss,
of Fla.; one son, Gregory Garber of Richmond, Va.; and two daughters;
Gretchen Garber of Dublin, Va., and Gloria Garber of Culpeper, Va. A
brother, Walter Goss of Huntingdon, and a sister, Teresa Shammas of
Duluth, Ga., as well as nieces, nephews and a great-niece, survive. Mrs.
Garber was a member of the Culpeper United Methodist Church, where she
was a member of the Betty Newhouse Circle and taught Sunday School and
Bible School. She volunteered her time as treasurer of the Culpeper
Academic Boosters and the Culpeper Recreation Club Swim Team. She was a
graduate of Radford University. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Thurs., Dec. 11, at the Culpeper United Methodist Church, 1233 Oaklawn
Drive, Culpeper, Va., with the Rev. John Crawford III officiating.
Interment will be made at 2:30 p.m. in Oaklawn Cemetery, Bridgewater,
Va.

Dennis Ray CRONIN, 43, of G-4 Federal Drive, Mt. Union, died
unexpectedly early Sunday Morning, Dec. 7, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon. Born May 3, 1960, in Philippi, W.Va., he was the
son of Ronald Cronin of Parkersburg. W.Va., and Bill and Vonda
(Cunningham) Bardine of Kistler, Mt. Union. He was united in marriage to
Litha Winans Feb. 4, 1981, in Philippi, W.Va. He is survived by his
wife; two daughters, Frances "Franny" Winans of Mt. Union and Susan E,
"Beth" Cronin of Huntingdon; one son, William Cronin, at home in Mt.
Union; three grandaughters, Dennisha Rae Fortson, Dae Lynn Niclole
Fortson and Layla Rose Whittle; and his grandfather, Howard Cronin of
Belpre, Ohio. He is also survived by three sisters and two brothers;
Diana Schindler of Lost Creek, W.Va.; Rhonda Bailey of Parkersburg,
W.Va.; Regina Cronin of Newport, Ohio; William Mardos of Lost
Creek,WV, and Ronald Cronin Jr. of Mineral Wells, WV. He is survived
by a grandmother, Peggy Bardine of Canton, Ohio, He was preceded in
death by his grandfather, William Bardine, and grandparents, Harriet
"Lottie" Cunningham and Hubert Cassle Cunningham who had resided at
Philippi, W. Va. Mr. Cronin had been baptized in the Calvary Bible
Church, Newton Hamilton. He attended Philip Barbour High School and had
worked at one time in roofing construction in W. Va. and at Empire
Kosher, Mt. Union. He was the owner ond operator of the former DC's
Trading Post, McVeytown, R.R. 1. Mr. Cronin loved spending time with his
grandchildren and loved to go to the movies and attend flea markets and
auctions. He also enjoyed Chinese Food. Funeral services will be held at
2:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 11, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mt.
Union, with Pastor Robert A. Brown Sr. officiating. Interment will be
made in Mt. Union Cemetery. 

Charlie Mahlon PERRIN, 23, of 51 Delmar St., Southside, Alexandria, died
at 5:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at his residence. Born Aug. 14, 1980,
in Huntingdon, he was the son of Randall M. "Randy" and Mary Elizabeth
"Beth" (Turnbaugh) Perrin, who survive at the family' Alexandria home.
He is survived by two sisters, Miranda Perrin and Abby Perrin, both of
Alexandria; His grandfather, Robert E. Turnbaugh of Jacksonville, Fla.;
His grandmother, Mary Ann (Briggs) Turnbaugh of Alexandria; and his
great-grandmother, Margaret (Trimer) Turnbaugh of Huntingdon. He is also
survived by his girl-friend. Casey Shaw of Clearfield. He was preceded
in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles M. and Sonja M (Ramsey)
Perrin. Mr. Perrin was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in
Huntingdon. He was a member of the Alexandria Volunteer Fire Co, and the
National Rifle Association. He graduated from Juniata Valley High School
with the Class of 1999. He was employed by Burket's Remodeling following
high school for a year before his illness. A lifetime resident of
Alexandria, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and Kart racing. A funeral Mass
will be held at 11 a.m. Thurs., Dec. 11, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic
Church, Sixth and Washington streets, Huntingdon, with the Rev. David J.
Arseneault officiating. Interment will be made in Alexandria
Presbyterian Cemetery. 

Pearl E. LEONARD, 81, of 310 Stadium Drive, Bellwood, formerly of
Saxton, died at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at her home following a
lengthy illness. Born March 23, 1922, in Roaring Spring, she was the
daughter of the late Paul and Hannah (Leighty) Roub. She was united in
marriage to James E. Leonard March 20, 1946, in Bellwood. Mr Leonard
preceded her in death May 26, 1990. She is survived by one son, James P.
Leonard Sr. of Mount Holly Springs; One daughter, Cheryl Pasierb of
Allentown; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She is
survived by seven sisters; Martha Pierce of Bellwood; Ethel Saylor of
Williamsburg; Ruth Smith of Bellmeade; Doris Stoner of Mechanicsburg;
Genevieve Gahegan of Utahville; Joyce Lovell Of Allemars; and Nancy
Stotler of Juniata. Mrs. Leonard was a member of Bellwood Church of the
Brethren. She was a member of the Bellwood Senior Citizens. She was a
1940 graduate of Bellwood High School. Mrs. Leonard was primarily a
homemaker, but worked for several years at the Quality Sewing Factory in
Saxton. She enjoyed Quilting and Making afghans. Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m. Thurs., Dec. 11, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel
in Saxton, with Pastor John Winesickle officiating. Interment will be
made in Grandview Cemetery, Saxton.

T. Lorraine Griffith, 78, of 212 E. 12th St., Tyrone House Apts. Tyrone,
died at 4 p.m. Tues., Dec. 9, 2003, at her residence. Born Dec. 5, 1925,
in Kearney, she was the daughter of the late John Milton and Annie
Catherine (Smith) Showalter. Her first marriage was to Harrry Frances
Weaverling May 25, 1942, in Langdondale, with the Rev. Darrel Satterfeld
officiating. Mr Weaverling preceded her in death in 1955. She was united
in marriage to Charles Monroe Griffith Feb. 10, 1961, in Winchester,
Va., by the Rev. Clark. Mr Griffith preceded her in death Jan. 18, 2002.
She is survived by one son, Clem "Buck" Weaverling, and his wife, Jean,
of Cottonwood, Ala., and six daughters; Mrs. Robert (Sandra Hoover)
Freeman of Fayetteville; Mrs. Ed (Linda Clippinger) Petron of Wells
Tannery; Mrs. Robert (Sherry) Ingram of Bald Eagle; Mrs. Randy (Valorie)
Merritts of Alexandria; Mrs. James (Rebecca) Ryan of Abbeville, Ala.;
and Mrs. Roger (Rhoda) Hall of Alexandria. She is also survived by 19
Grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and three great-great-
grandchildren. Two sisters survive: Ruth Horton of Newville and Mrs.
Fred (Dorothy Loretta) Dick of Barree. She was preceded in death by two
brothers, Fred Elliot Showalter and John Henry Showalter and Nine
Sisters: Catherine Ann Diehl, Viola Gertrude Figard, Ethel Showalter,
Mabel Rudy, Dolly Jean Dick, Madeline Showalter, Geraldine Showalter and
twins Margaret Wilma (Guyer) Hammond and Mildred Wilma Showalter. Mrs.
Griffith was a member of Shermans Valley Brethren Church in Christ,
Hopewell and the Williamsburg Church of God. She attended Langdondale
Public Schools and later the Atloona Area technical School, where she
received certification as a nurse's aid May 1, 1973. She had been
employed as a certified nurse's aid at Epworth Manor in Tyrone, Mercy
Hospital in Altoona and J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. She
has been a life time resident of Huntingdon County before moving to
Tyrone in 1999. Mrs. Griffith was an avid bingo player and loved to read
and play guitar. She also had a special interest in plants, flowers and
gardening. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Sat., Dec. 13, at
the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Twp.,
huntingdon, with Pastors Lou Zannino and Rick Reily officiating.
Interment will be made in Shermans Valley Brethren in Christ Church
Cemetery.

LaVonda Geraldine HOOPER, 79, of Kansas road, McVeytown, died at 9:09
a.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at the Lewistown Hospital. Born July 17,
1924 in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of
the late Blaine and Arvilla (Swope) Smith. She was married to Elmer H.
Hooper who preceded her in death on March 24, 1992. Surviving are two
sons, Steven E. Hooper of McVeytown and David E. Hooper of Port Royal; a
sister, Mary Werner of Mapleton Depot; five grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Donald L.
Hooper, three brothers and five sisters. Mrs. Hooper was a member of the
Pine Glen Church of the Brethren, Lewistown. She enjoyed reading,
camping and spending time with her family. Along with being a homemaker,
Mrs. Hooper retired in 1961 from the Arrow Shirt Factory, Lewistown.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12 at the
Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia with Pastor Donald Peters
officiating. Interment will be made in Monroe Valley Cemetery, RD, Three
Springs. 

Revere W. STAMBAUGH Sr., 84, of Mapleton, R.R. 1, was pronounced dead at
10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Oct. 9, 1919, in Churchtown, he was the son of the late
William and Uhla Stambaugh. He was united in marriage to Doris M.
Allison April 21, 1964, in Elkton, Md. Mrs. Stambaugh preceded him in
death May 16, 2003. He is survived by two sons and two daughter; Revere
W. Stambaugh Jr. of Mississippi, Wanda L. Johnson of Marysville, Roger
L. Stambaugh of Croydon and G. Irene Whistler of Carlisle; Five
grandchildren, and 12 Great-grandchildren. One brother, Lloyd Stambaugh
of Etters, and one sister, Edna Ward of Mechanicsburg, survive. Mr.
Stambaugh was a member of Bowman's Chapel United Methodist Church,
Mapleton. R.R. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S.
Army in the European Theatre of Operations. He retired form the
Pennsylvania Railroad. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday,
Dec. 12, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with Pastor
Barbara Troxell officiating. Interment will be made in Bowman's Chapel
Cemetery, Mapleton, R.R. 

Denny J. CORNELIUS, 71, of Mt. Union, died at 9:27 a.m., Friday, Dec.
12, 2003, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona, following an extended illness.
Born Dec. 26, 1931, in Mt. Union, he was the son of the late Denny and
Lulu (Thomas) Cornelius. He was united in marriage to Helen M. Marshall
Sept. 14, 1950, in Mt. Union. Se is survived by his wife at home; three
sons, Denny J. Cornelius of Lancaster, Richard K. Cornelius of Ringgold,
Ga., and Ronald E. Cornelius of Mt. Union; and six grandchildren. One
sister, Anna Ranck of Allenport, and one half-brother, Harry Laird of
Elizabethtown, survived. Mr. Cornelius was a member of Mt. Union
Assembly of God Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and has been
employed at Harbison-Walker Refractories, Mt. Union. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the Martin R. Brown
Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Gordon Ross officiating.
Interment will be made in Mt. Union Cemetery. 

Donald Alvin MILLER, 90, OF 33 Selina Drive, Huntingdon, died at
8:40 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, at the Oaks at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon. Born March 4, 1923, in New Berlin, He was the son of the
late John A. and Esther (Wagner) Miller. He was united in marriage to
Mary E. Rodney March 23, 1946, in Philadelphia, by the Rev. Hubert
Mumford. He is survived by his wife at home; three daughters, Kathleen
E. Miller of Huntingdon, Susan L. Miller of Dubuque, Iowa, and Cynthia
J. Miller, and her husband, Randall Uhler, of Emmaus; and one son,
Rodney D. Miller, and his wife, Kimberly, of Williston, N.D. He is also
survived by five grandchildren: Elizabeth Uhler, Lauren Uhler, Rodney
Uhler, Brittney Figard and Mackenzie Miller. Three brothers, Robert W.
Miller of Lewisburg, Roy G. Miller of Lancaster and J. William Miller of
Keene, N.H., and one sister, Dorothy Urban of Minnetonka Village, Minn.,
survive. He was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth A, Miller. Mr
Miller was a member of Huntingdon Presbyterian Church where he had
served on the Church school teaching staff, as an elder, as a member of
the board of trustees and a clerk of session. He was past president of
the Huntingdon County Society for Crippled Children (now Easter Seals);
treasurer for Huntingdon Meals on Wheels for 10 years; member of
Huntingdon Kiwanis Club, for which he served as treasurer for eight
years and was selected "Kiwanian of the Year" for 1995-96; and was a
member of the National Education Association, Pennsylvania State
Education Association and the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. He
was a 1930 graduate of Lewisburg High School; a 1934 graduate of Temple
University, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in education;
and a 1941 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, where he
received a master's degree in education. A veteran of World War II, he
enlisted in the United States Army and was discharged with the rank of
captain. He first taught at East Buffalo Twp. Elementary school, then at
the Episcopal Academy in Philadelphia for 16 years. Mr. Miller served as
the Huntingdon County school psychologist for eight years; Huntingdon
County assistant superintendent for four years; Huntingdon County
superintendent for nine years; and as a director at the Tuscarora
Intermediate Unit, retiring in 1978. A memorial service will be held at
3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Huntingdon Presbyterian Church, Fifth and
Mifflin street, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Harold G. Williams,
Westminster Woods Chaplain, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Richard
Gardiner, Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens,
Huntingdon, R.R. 1. 

Helena M. PERRIN, 74, of 247 Perrin Roas. Saxton. died at 9:27 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, at hte Village of Morrisons Cove. She had been
in failing health for the past yerar and one-half. Born April 17, 1929,
in Six Mile Run, she was the daughter of the late Simpson B. and Sara
Edna (Bollman) Black. She was united in marriage to William M. Perrin
March 31, 1948, in Winchester, Va. She is survived by her husband at
home; Two daughters, Cynthia J. Neville, and husband, William, of
Saxton, R.R., and Patricia M. Dixson, and her husband, Thomas, of
Pembroke Pines. Fla.; one son, Dennis J. Perrin, and his wife, Bonnie L.
(Cooper), of Saxton, R.R.; six grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren. The following brothers and sisters survive; Ruby
Calhoun of Everett; Galen Black of Bedford; Martha Foor of Lake Como,
Fla.; Doris Dilling of Hopewell; Marlene Brumwell of San Bernadino,
Calif.; Arnold Black of Riverside, Calif.; and Gary Black of San
Bernadino, Calif. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mabel
Dilling and Alverta Foor, and one brother, Donald Black. Mrs. Perrin was
a member of Raven Run Church of the Brethren, where she served as
deaconess, Sunday School teacher and church secretary, and was active in
many church activities. She was a member of the Broad Top Area Senior
Citizens. She graduated from Saxton-Liberty High School with the class
of 1947. She retired in 1990 from R&R Vending Co., Saxton, where she had
been employed for 25 years. She also assisted her husband with the
family farm for over 40 years. She enjoyed baking cookies and was an
avid wedding cake maker. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with
Pastor Dan Hammel Officiating. Interment will be made in Bunker Hill
Cemetery, Saxton, R.R. 

Mark Paul EAST, 44, of 220 Chilcote Hollow Road, Oneida Township,
Huntingdon, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, in Juniata Township,
Huntingdon County. Born Feb. 8, 1959, at Lee Hospital in Johnstown, he
was the son of Kent W. Sr. and Evelyn (Fetzko) East, who survive at
their Huntingdon residence. He was united in marriage to Kathie Ann
"Kate" Rader Oct. 20, 1979, at the First Regular Baptist Church in
Huntingdon by the Rev. Wendell Maloch. He is survived by his wife; one
daughter, Laura Elizabeth East; and one son, Paul Anthony East, all at
home. He is survived by two brothers; Kent W. East Jr. of Juniata
Township, Huntingdon County; and Michael B. East. and his wife, Lori
(Bonati), of North East, Md. Also surviving are his maternal
grandmother, Margaret Hilshansky of Huntingdon. He was preceded in death
by his maternal grandfather, Paul Fetzko, and his paternal grandparents,
William and Laura East. Mr. East was a member of the First Regular
Baptist Church in Huntingdon, where he served as a deacon and on the
pastoral relations committee. He was a member and captain of the First
Regular Baptist Church bowling team, as well as a member of the Yoders
Enterprise bowling team of the Southern Huntingdon Men's League. He was
a 1977 graduate of Huntingdon Area High School and a graduate of the
Biscayne Paramedical Institute, Biscayne, Fla. For over 24 years, he was
employed by JC Blair Memorial Hospital, serving as technical supervisor
in the hematology department. He was also employed part-time at the
Standing Stone Golf Club, Oneida Township, Huntingdon. Mr. East was an
avid golfer, bowler and hunter. A memorial service will be held at the
First Regular Baptist Church, Sixth and Mifflin streets, Huntingdon, at
1 p.m,; Saturday, Dec. 20, with the Rev. Dr Robert L. Salmons
officiating, assisted by the Rev. James Stork.

Jack James MOLLISH, 85, formerly of 100 Edgewood Avenue, Clarksburg,
W.Va., died at 12:30 am. Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at The Heritage Inc. in
Bridgeport, W.Va., following an extended illness. He was born in
Saltillo, June 10, 1918, the son of the late Martin and Helen
(Wharholic) Mollish. His wife, Helen (Kocik) Mollish, whom he married
Aug. 23, 1947, preceded him in death Aug. 23, 2003. He is survived by
one daughter, Mary Anne Seckman of Clarksburg, W.Va.; two
granddaughters, Andrea Seckman of Columbus, Ohio, and Stacie Seckman of
Clarksburg, W.Va.; and one great-granddaughter, Elena Grace Seckman of
Clarksburg, W.Va. Two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Minnie) Miller of Saxton and
Orlena Stapleton of Martinsburg, survive. He was preceded in death by
three brothers; John, Milton and Russell Mollish, and eight sisters;
Mary Yablonslki, Eva Kapinos, Anna Gorski, Barbara Gorski, Helen Gorski,
and Pauline, Julie and Olga Mollish Mr. Mollish was a member of
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was a charter member of the
Clarksburg Association of Life Underwriters and, most dear to his heart,
the Clarksburg Sierra Club. He was a veteran of World War II, having
served in the United States Army. During the 1940s, he was the manager
of the Todd Township Farm League Baseball Team. His early career as a
coal miner started in Broad Top. He then owned and operated an IGA
grocery store in Todd and started his insurance business in 1945 with
the Washington National Life Insurance Co. in Huntingdon. He moved to
Clarksburg in 1957 to serve as district manager with Union Bankers
Insurance Co. In 1965, he and his wife founded the National Insurance
Management Corporation. He retired from the insurance industry Feb. 28,
1992. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with the Rev. Cesidio J. Federico
serving as celebrant. Interment will be made in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Helen K. ISENBERG, 94, formerly of 824 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, died at
8:10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at the Oaks at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon. Born May 16, 1909 in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the
late George Frederick and Mary (Africa) Kline. She was twice married,
first to Joseph P. Rumberger, then to Donald C. Isenberg, both of whom
preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harold
(Mary Ann) Young of Winter Haven, Fla.; two sons, Joseph P. Rumberger
Jr. of Lakeside, Calif., and Robert F Rumberger of Huntingdon; 12
grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and six
great-great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her
immediate family, having been preceded in death by one brother,
Frederick Kline. Mrs. Isenberg was a member of the 12th Street United
Methodist Church. She was primarily a homemaker. Funeral services will
be held at 11 am. Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral
Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Wayne L. Richards officiating. Interment
will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon 

Richard M. HETRICK, 76, of 600 Penn St., Apt. 405 Blair House,
Huntingdon, died at 11:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at his residence.
Born April 1, 1927, in Henderson Township, Huntingdon County, he was the
son of the late Frederick and Ruth A. (Heffner) Hetrick. He was united
in marriage to Betty M. Eckley June 10, 1950, in Winchester, Va. Mrs.
Hetrick preceded him in death Aug. 27, 2001. He is survived by one
daughter, Wilma L. Hetrick of Huntingdon; two sons, Donald R. Hetrick of
Huntingdon. R.R. 3, and Richard R. Hetrick of Huntingdon: and six
grandchildren. Five sisters survive; Mrs Robert (Charlotte) Baker of
Huntingdon; Mrs. Geordie (Olive) Johnson of Indiana; Emily Bigelow of
Lancaster; Mrs. Clair (Phyllis) Cochram of Lancaster; Mrs. James (Doris)
Bollinger of Saratoga, NY; and Mrs. Ronald (Erma) Crockett of Lancaster.
He was preceded by two infant children; two sisters, Donna Hetrick and
Thelma Winnie; one brother, William Hetrick; and two half-sisters,
Esther Jackson and Geraldine Hicks. Mr. Hetrick was of the Protestant
faith. He was first employed by U.S. Steel in Gary, Ind., then Owens
Corning Fiberglas in Huntingdon from 1951 to 1975, retiring from the
maintenance department. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday,
Dec. 19, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home in Huntingdon, with the
Rev. George C. "Buddy" Baird officiating. Interment will be made in
Mount Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Huntingdon, R.R. 3.

Gerald J. WINNICK, 66, of Rising Run, Md., died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003,
at Union Hospital in Elkton, Md. Born July 25, 1937, in Orbisonia, he
was the son of the late Grover and Gertrude Winnick. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Verna Winnick, in 1995. He is survived by two sons,
Gerald J. winnick Jr. of North East, Md., and Timothy R, Winnick of
Three Springs; a daughter, Patricia A, Sumner of Brogue; seven
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A brother, George Winnick of
Three Springs, and two sisters, Genevieve Jenkins of Huntingdon and
Gladys Witowski of Saxton, survive. Mr. Winnick was a fork truck driver
for Chrysler for 30 years before retiring in 1988. Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the R.T. Foard Funeral Home,
111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, Md. Interment will be made in Brookview
Cemetery, Rising Sun, Md. 

James D. "Jimmy" DUNN, 67, of 2 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Union, died
unexpectedly at 8:31 am. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at the Lebanon VA
Medical Center in Lebanon. Born Dec. 19, 1936, in Mount Union, he was
the son of the late James and Lillian (Pannebaker) Dunn. He was united
in marriage to Anna "Rose" McMullen Dec. 19, 1986. He is survived by his
wife; six children; Dottie, Nancy, Jimmy, Billy, Susan and Barbara Dunn;
and three stepchildren; Debra Varner of Springfield, Mass., Connie L.
Fields of Mount Union and Herk Varner of Mount Union. There are also a
number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren
and two step-great-grandchildren who survive. Two sisters, Geraldine
Park of Mount Union and Ruth Stanek of Blacklog Valley, survive, as well
as a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two
sisters, Julia McCartney and Helen Zitch. Mr. Dunn was of the Methodist
faith. He was a member of Sons of Italy, Mount Union Lodge; VFW Post
5754, Mount Union; and American Legion Post 107, Mount Union. He
graduated from Captain Jack High School in 1954 and served in the United
States Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired after many years as a
pipe fitter at Bethlehem Steel. Mr. Dunn enjoyed gardening and spending
time with his friend, Dixie. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with the Rev. Gordon Ross officiating. Interment will be made in Mount
Union Cemetery. 

Wayne Eugene STONER, 75, of HCR 1, Box 77, Todd, died unexpectedly at
11:04 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at his home. Born Jan. 22, 1928, in
Joller, he was the son of the late Jules and Olive (Hooper) Stoner. He
was united in marriage to Cleoma G. Fessler June 19, 1954, in
Hagerstown, Md. He is survived by his wife at home; two daughters,
Kimberly Defibaugh and Cynthia Woodal, both of Todd; four grandchildren,
Charlie and Matthew Defibaugh and Craig and Stuart Woodal; and four
great-grandchildren. A sister, Freda Cook of Todd, survives. He was
preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Stoner. Mr. Stoner was a member
of Trough Creek United Methodist Church. He was a member of the
Watson-Black American Legion Post 126, Broad Top City. He was a United
States veteran of World War II and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean
Conflict. He retired in 1990 as a machinist from Bonney Forge in
Huntingdon after 35 years of service. Mr. Stoner enjoyed reading, was an
avid fisherman and attended many shooting matches in the area. A
memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the D.
Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Don Henderson
officiating. 

U.S. Army Maj. (Ret.) Eugene Milton MITCHELL, 77, of 1132 Landau Road,
Fayetteville, N.C., died Wed., Dec. 17, 2003, at Cape Fear Valley
Medical Center, Fayetteville. He is survived by his wife, Irene H.
Mitchell, at their home. Also surviving are two daughters, Mary Jean
Altman of Fayetteville, N.C., and Edith Marie Flaherty of Sanford, N.C.
Four sons: Eugene M. Mitchell Jr. of Edmonds, Wash.; Randall D, Mitchell
of Kemp, Texas; Michael D. Mitchell of Hope Mills, N.C.; and Bruce E.
Mitchell of Fayetteville, N.C. also survive. A brother William Mitchell
of Three Springs also survives along with four half sisters; Norma Jean
Snyder of Three Springs; Joanne Bickel of Mapleton; Anna Mae Waters of
Hustontown; and Peggy Towsey of Port Royal. There are five half-brothers
who also survive; Richard Mitchell and George Mitchell, both of Three
Springs; Irvin Ray Mitchell of New Castle, Del.; Thomas Mitchell of
Mapleton; and Paul Mitchell of Port Royal. Mr Mitchell is also survived
by 13 Grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was a member of
Northwood Temple Church and Fort Bragg Masonic Lodge No. 667. He was a
member of the Scottish Rite Bodies, the Full Gospel Businessmen and
former associate pastor of Five Oaks Methodist Church. He was a Past
Master of Fort Bragg Lodge No. 667. Mr. Mitchell was a veteran of World
War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was also a retired real estate broker.
Chapel service will be held Monday, Dec. 22, at 1 p.m. at the Adcock
Funeral Home Chapel, Spring Lake, N.C., with the Revs, John E. Hedgepeth
and Eddie Wood officating. Interment will be in Sandhills State Veterans
Cemetery, Spring Lake, N.C., with full Military rites. 

Robert E. KEISER, 56. of Peyton, Colo., died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, at
Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo., following a brief illness.
Born June 21, 1947, in Oliver Township, Mifflin County, he was the son
of the late Ralph and Betty (Flagle) Keiser. He was reared in the home
of Marion "Buck" and Janet (Keiser) Rhoades, his uncle and aunt. He was
united in marriage to Linda Hartle June 21, 1968. He is survived by his
wife and son, Rickie Keiser, at home in Peyton. Colo.; sons, Roy Keiser
of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Robert Keiser and Randy Keiser, both of
Denver. Colo.: and six grandchildren He is also survived by his aunt,
Janet (Keiser) Rhoades, along with cousins with whom he was reared; Sara
Peachey and Leon Rhoades, both of McVeytown, R.R. 2, and Ethel MacDonald
of Huntingdon. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters;
Ralph Keiser, Patricia Peck, Caroline Borror and Kathy Lemin, all of
McVeytown. R.R. 1; Donna Laughman of New Oxford; Thomas Keiser, Cindy
Walker and Betty Walker, all of Mount Union; Hilda Shoop of Mapleton;
Joseph Keiser of Colorado Springs, Col.; and Sharon Keiser of New
Jersey, as well as several nieces and nephews. During his life, Mr.
Keiser was employed in trucking. A memorial service was held in Colorado
Springs Dec. 21. 

Nicholas A. MORELLI, 80, of 15 Sage Hill Drive, Williamsburg, died
unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, Dec. 18, 2003. Born Jan. 14, 1923, in
Williamsburg, he was the son of the late Arcangelo and Fenizia (Pozzi)
Morelli. He was united in marriage to Evelyn K. Shoop Dec. 24, 1950, at
Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. He is survived by his wife; one
daughter, Avis A. Ritter, and her husband, Thad, of Philipsburg; two
sons, Nicholas A. Morelli II, and his wife, Suzanne, of Maineville,
Ohio, and Arkey A. Morelli, and his wife, Sandy, of Huntingdon; and
seven grandchildren; Rebecca and Kathryn Ritter and Anthony, Tobias,
Tyler and Angelo Morelli. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Ruth
Morelli of Williamsburg, and a niece and three nephews. He was preceded
in death by a brother, Dr. Marion A. Morelli Jan 13, 1989. Mr Morelli
was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, where he was a former Sunday
School teacher, memorial fund treasurer and member of the church
council. He was a member, treasurer, past commander and former service
officer of the Williamsburg VFW Memorial Post No. 6086. He was also a
former director on the Williamsburg school board and former director of
the Williamsburg Farm Show. He was a 1940 graduate of Williamsburg High
School and a graduate of the Altoona School of Commerce. He was an Army
Air Corps veteran of World War II, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific
Theatre, attaining the rank of staff sergeant. Mr. Morelli retired as
postmaster from the Huntingdon Post Office Jan. 3, 1985, with 12 years
of service, and previously served as postmaster at Williamsburg form
1963 to 1973. He was employed at the Williamsburg Penelec plant from
1946 to 1963 and was also previously employed at Hollidaysburg and had
his own lime hauling truck business. A memorial service was held this
morning, Monday, Dec. 22, at Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, with
Pastor Jeremiah A. Sassaman officiating. Interment with full military
honors, was made in Williamsburg Lutheran Cemetery. 

Cleo P, (Painter) SNYDER, 75, formerly of Rockhill Furnace, died at
12:55 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, at the Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia. Born May 20, 1928, in Rockhill Furnace, she was the daughter
of the late Earl C. and Alberta (Starr) Painter. She was married to
Herbert E. Snyder on Sept. 12, 1947, in Three Springs. Mr Snyder
preceded her in death March 28, 1995. Mrs. Snyder is survived by six
children: Deborah K. Crawford and Lu Ann A. White, both of Mt. Union;
Ronald E. Snyder and H. John Snyder, both of Orbisonia; Karen Sue
McConaughey of Rockhill Furnace and Barry E. Snyder of Warfordsburg. She
is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A
sister, Audrey Glunt of Orbisonia, and a brother, Alvin Painter of Three
Springs, also survive. Mrs. Snyder was preceded in death by two
brothers. Jack Painter and Donald Painter, and three sisters, JoAnne
Painter, Christine McConaughey and Donna L. Waite. Mrs. Snyder was a
member of the Orbisonia Church of the Nazarene. She was the judge of
elections in Rockhill Furnace for a number of years. Prior to being a
homemaker, Mrs Snyder was employed by the Letterkenny Army Depot for
three years and was employed by L. Grief Brothers in Mt. Union for over
20 years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec 22, at
the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home Orbisonia, with the Rev. Darrell
Nicklow officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park,
Shirleysburg R.R. 

Grace M. MOORE, 102, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, since August and formerly of Neelyton, died at 7:10 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, at the retirement center. Born Nov. 22, 1901,
in Neelyton, she was the daughter of the late James Pollard and Mary
Belle (Wiley) Morgan. She was united in Marriage to Cloyd R. Moore July
23, 1931. Mr. Moore preceded her in death June 21, 1977. She is survived
by one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Ramona) Parsons of Route 1, Blairs Mills;
one son James D. Moore of Ocean View, Del., R.R. 1; seven grandchildren;
and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandchild;
three brothers, Roy Morgan, Charles Byron Morgan and Tennis Morgan; and
one sister, Mary Baer. Mrs. Moore was a member of St. Luke's United
Methodist Church, Shade Gap, where she had taught Sunday School for 50
years. She was a member of the Shade Gap Golden Agers, Shade Gap Senior
Citizens, United Methodist Women and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Shade
Gap Area Volunteer Fire Co. She attended Local Summer Normal School in
Shade Gap and Received her teacher's certificate. She has been employed
at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg for 10 years as a clerical
worker. Mrs. Moore was an avid reader, traveled to 38 states, loved
cross-word puzzles and enjoyed crocheting, quilting, needlepoint and
latch hook. she read her Bible through many times and kept a diary for
over 70 years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec.
23, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Shade Gap, with the Rev.
Virginia Eminhizer officiating. Interment will be made in Salem
Cemetery, Blairs Mills, R.R. 

Reba (Aldstadt) STULLER, 86, of 607 13th St., Huntingdon, died at 4:58
a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, at Mount Nittany Medical Center, St.
College. Born May 15, 1917, in Defiance, she was the daughter of the
late Oscar Samuel and Emma Mary (Fox) Aldstadt. She was united in
marriage to Donald M. Stuller Oct. 25, 1936, in Six Mile Run at the home
of the groom by the Rev. Simmons. Mr. Stuller preceded her in death Jan.
25, 1983. She is survived by one son, Roger D. Stuller, and his wife,
Jean (Surridge) of Waldorf, M.D.; four daughters; Deanna K. Bray, and
her husband, James, of Fairfax, Va., Neva M. Zorn, and her husband,
Harold, of Spotsylvania, Va., Cathy A. Shipp, and her husband, Raymond,
of Huntingdon, R.R. 1 and Ruth E. Shope of Huntingdon, R.R. 3; seven
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She is survived by one
sister, Bertha Purdy of Huntingdon, R.R. 4. She was preceded in death by
three sisters, Kathleen (Aldstadt) Swope, Mary Aldstadt and Ruth
(Aldstadt) Rupe, and two brothers, Charles Aldstadt and George Aldstadt.
Mrs. Stuller was a member of the 15th St. United Methodist Church,
Huntingdon. She was educated in the Six Mile Run public schools. She was
primarily a homemaker, having previously worked at the J.C. Blair Co. in
Huntingdon. She also worked in the childcare field in Huntingdon for
several years. She had resided at her current Huntingdon home since
1957. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at
the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon,
with the Rev. W. Keith Rockwell officiating. Interment will be made in
Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Twp. Huntingdon, R.R. 1. 

Mildred (Ross) SPRIGGLE, 89, of R.R. 1, Box 382, Huntingdon, died
unexpectedly at 12:12 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, at Altoona Hospital,
Altoona. Born April 23, 1914, in Lemont, Centre County, she was the
daughter of the late John Richard and Margaret Viola (Hoover) Ross. She
was united in marriage to Glenn E. Spriggle May 15, 1936, at the
Christian and Missionary Alliance Church parsonage in Huntingdon by the
Rev. Bagget. Mr. Spriggle preceded her in death. She is survived by one
son, James Glenn Spriggle, and his wife, Jean (Getic), of Huntingdon,
R.R. 1; one granddaughter, Linda Joyce Allison, and her husband, Terry,
of Alexandria; and five great-grandchildren; Jenny, Emily, Clay, Wyatt
and Ethan Allison, all of Alexandria. Two sisters, Mae Parks and Almeda
Ross, both of Huntingdon, and one brother, Theodore Ross of Alexandria,
survive. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Thelma Holtzapple,
Bertha Breon, Annie Henry and Sara Reede. Mrs. Spriggle was a member of
the 12th St. United Methodist Church in Huntingdon. She was educated in
Centre and Huntingdon County public schools. She owned and operated
Spriggles's Beauty Shop in Huntingdon from 1945 until her retirement in
1994. Mrs. Spriggle enjoyed plants and flowers. She has resided at her
Juniata Twp. home since 1955. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington
St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Wayne E. Richards officiating. Interment
will be made in Centre County Memorial Park, St. College. 

Sarah Jane CONLEY, 80, of RR.1, Box 185, Saxton, died at 7:30 am. Monday,
Dec. 22, 2003, at Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring. She had been in
failing health for the past several weeks. Born Dec. 28, 1922, in
Saxton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Batzel)
Weaver. She was united in marriage to Michael B. Conley April 9, 1939,
in Saxton. R,R. Mr. Conley preceded her in death April 18, 1971. She is
survived by one son, Charles M. Conley of Florida: one daughter-in-law,
Susan Conley of York; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one
son, James M. Conley and was the last surviving member of her immediate
family. Mrs. Conley was of the Protestant faith. She was a member of the
Ladies Auxiliary of Saxton VFW Post 4129; Ladies Auxiliary to the
Watson-Black American Legion Post 126, Broad Top City; and the Saxton
Sportsmen's Association. She was primarily a homemaker. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral
Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Lanny Hoover officiating. Interment will be
made in Fockler Cemetery, Saxton. 

James W. SHIELDS, 66, of 515 13th St., Huntingdon, died unexpectedly at
8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, at his home. Born Oct. 23, 1937, in
Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late James M. and Catherine
(Gloss) Shields. He is survived by two sons, Daniel J. Shields and Terry
L. Shields, both of Mt. Union; six grandchildren; and two great-
grandchildren. He is also survived by David"Buck" Richardson of
Huntingdon, who was reared in Mr. Shields' home. Mr. Shields was a
graduate of Captain Jack High School, Mt. Union, and was last employed
for many years by U.S. Sports in Huntingdon. Graveside funeral services
will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Germany Valley Cemetery,
Shirleysburg, R.R. 1, with the Rev. Gordon Ross officiating. 

Mary A. TAYLOR, 79, formerly of Calvin, died at 10:55 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.
23, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor, Huntingdon. Born Sept. 23, 2003, in
Calvin, she was the daughter of the late Hayes and Ellen (Grager)
Taylor. She never married. She is survived by the following brothers and
sisters; Evalyn R. Greenland of Calvin; Lois W. Taylor of Orbisonia;
Jane W. Greenland of Three Springs; Murble W. Taylor and Paul R. Taylor,
both of Huntingdon; Rachel A. Park of Newark, Del; Ellen D. Hann of
Three Springs; Frederick H. Taylor of Mt. Union; Phyllis L. Taylor of
Huntingdon; and Dalbert M. Taylor of Calvin. She was preceded in death
by one brother, John D. Taylor, and four sister, Elda W. McClain,
Mildred L. Collins, Beulah I. Taylor and Alberta Taylor. Miss Taylor was
a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Huntingdon. She was last
employed by the Weis Market in Huntingdon. Funeral services will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Robert I. McClain Funeral Home,
Cassville, with the Pastor Peter Naschke officiating. Interment will be
made in Trough Creek Valley Baptist Cemetery, Calvin, R.R. 

Barbara (Stevens) BAXTER, 70, of Briarwood, Walker Twp. Huntingdon, died
at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh.
Born April 9, 1933, in Wildwood Heights, N.J., she was the daughter of
the late Thomas Alfred and Hedwig (Guyer) Stevens. She was united in
marriage to Craig Baxter, May 28, 1984, at Saint John's Episcopal Church
in Carlisle. She is survived by her husband at home; a stepson, William
A. Wishmeyer of Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands; and her husband's
children, Craig Baxter II and Louise S. Baxter, both of McLean, Va. She
is survived by a brother, Thomas S. Stevens, and his wife, Marjorie E.
Stevens, of Wilmington, Del,. and Cape May, N.J., as well as their
children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Joan
G. Stevens. Mrs. Baxter was a member of the Huntingdon Presbyterian
Church, where she served as a trustee. She was a member of the
Huntingdon County Bar Association and in 1994, she was the first woman
to be elected president of the association. she was a member of the
Huntingdon Rotary Club, and was therein selected as a Paul Harris
Fellow. In addition, Mrs. Baxter was a member of the Daughters of the
American Revolution (DAR) and was a direct descendant of pilgrim John
Howland. She served on the advisory council of the Huntingdon County
Head Start Program and was a past president and current member of the
board of directors of Huntingdon House. Mrs. Baxter graduated from Cape
May High School, New Jersey, with the Class of 1951 and from the
University of Pa. in 1955. While at Penn, she was a member of the Mortar
Board, as honor society in the College for Women, and was also named the
recipient of the Delta Dalta Dalta Award for outstanding service to the
college. In 1957, she received a master's degree in higher education
administration from Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind. She obtained
her law degree from the Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, in 1983. From
1957 to 1959, she was the assistant coordinator of student activities at
Southern Illinois University. In 1959, she became dean of women at
Dickinson College, a post she held until 1967. Subsequently, she was
employed by Cumberland County, Pa., in the probation office, children's
services and as an attorney and hearing officer in domestic relations
until 1984. In 1984, she began the practice of law in Huntingdon in the
firm now known at Baxter and Kipphan. A memorial service will be held at
the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church, Fifth and Mifflin streets,
Huntingdon, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, with the Revs. Leslie Papp and
Richard E. Gardiner officiating. A committal service will be held at the
Cold Spring Presbyterian Church in Cape May. N.J., at 11 a.m. Saturday,
March 27. Interment will be made in Cold Spring Presbyterian Cemetery,
Cape May, N.J. 

Rosalee B. LONER, 62, of 202 W. Poplar St., Mt. Union, died at 11:58
a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in
Huntingdon. Born May 3, 1941, in McConnellsburg, she was the daughter of
the late Ted and Mabel (Spriggs) Brown. She was united in marriage to
James N. Loner Sr. Sept. 26, 1964, in Hagerstown, Md. She is survived by
her husband and the following children; Tonya Leverette, and her
husband, Lee, of Pensacola, Fla.; Kim Clayborn, and her husband, Tommy,
of Hagerstown, Md.; Pamela Simmons, and her husband, Kenneth, Ed Brown,
and his wife, Jen, and James "Manny" Loner Jr., all of Mt. Union;
Jeffrey Loner of Gautier, Miss.; and Bill Loner, and his wife, Nikki, of
Mt. Union. Also surviving and 25 grandchildren and one
great-granddaughter. A brother, Mack Brown of Harrisburg, and a sister,
Dora Branche of Mt. Union, survive. She was preceded in death by three
brothers and one sister; Robert Brown, Charlie Brown, Arthur Jefferson
and Mabel Jefferson. Mrs. Loner was a very active member of the
Tabernacle Church of God in Christ of Mount Union. She attended
McConnellsburg Area High School and has been employed for over 15 years
at U.S, Sports in Huntingdon. Her life revolved around raising her
family and taking care of her husband, children and grandchildren. She
loved planting flowers. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday,
Dec. 30, at the Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, Mt. Union, with
Bishop Benjamin Ravenel officiating. Interment will be made in Mt. Union
Cemetery. 

Frank J. HOWELL, 95, a resident of Valley View Haven, Belleville, died
at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, at Lewistown Hospital. He was born
Dec. 5, 1908, in Petersburg, the son of the late Aaron A. and Annie E.
(Sellers) Howell. He was united in marriage to Mary E. Haffly, who
preceded him in death Nov. 5, 2000. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
Wayne (Patricia Ann) Fischer of Butler; a daughter-in-law, Cathy Howell;
four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Two brothers and five
sisters survive. Clark Howell, Harvey Howell, Carrie Summers, Mertie
Port, Nettie Haulman, Mary Yoder and Pearl Shaver. He was preceded in
death by a son, Frank N. Howell Nov. 20, 2003; two grandchildren; two
brothers; and five sisters. Mr. Howell was a member of St. John's
Lutheran Church in Belleville. He retired in 1974 from Swigart
Associates as a claim adjuster. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 27, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Belleville, with the
Rev. Rosalie Smith officiating. Interment will be made in St. John's
Lutheran Cemetery. 

Vincent F. REGAN, 81, of James Creek, formerly of Harrisburg, died
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, at Community General Osteopathic Hospital in
Harrisburg. He was born Nov. 16, 1922, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of the
late Martin J. and Elizabeth (Anderson) Regan. He is survived by his
wife of 55 years, Arline "Bunnie" Regan: Four children; Joan Howsare,
and her husband. Dan, of Bedford, Dick Regan and Trish Regan, both of
Harrisburg, and Matt Regan of New Cumberland; and two grandchildren,
Brant and Ashley Howsare, both of Pittsburgh. One brother, Joe Regan of
Bluffton, S.C.. survives. Mr Regan was a member of Most Holy Trinity
Catholic Church in Huntingdon. He served in the United States Army
during World War II and retired as a systems manager for ITT Terryphone,
Harrisburg. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec.
30, at St. Catherine Lavore Roman Catholic Church, 4000 Derry St.,
Harrisburg. Entombment will be made in Holy Cross Cemetery, Harrisburg. 

Frieda R. McCARTY, 83, formerly of Mapleton, R.R. 1, and most recently a
resident of Huntingdon Manor, died at 5:37 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003,
in the intensive care unit at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born Dec. 24, 1920, in Decatur, she was the daughter of Ellis and
Frances (Trump) Emigh. She was twice married, first to William E. Fagan;
then, to A. Gerald McCarty, both of whom preceded her in death. She is
survived by two sons and one daughter. William E. Fagan Jr. of Tampa
Bay, Fla., Mary F. Fagan of Alexandria and Ralph J. Fagan Sr. of
Huntingdon; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was
the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. McCarty
graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1940. She was
retired from Elco Corp., Huntingdon. Private funeral services will be
held at the convenience of Mrs. McCarty's family. 

Theresa "Mickey" SMITH, 72, of River Drive, Riddlesburg, died at 10:30
p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003, at Pennknoll Village in Bedford, following
a lengthy illness. Born May 30, 1931, in Pittsburg, Mass., she was the
daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Couture) LaRoche. In 1948, she was
united in marriage to Dexter G. Smith in Massachusetts. She is survived
by her husband at home; Two daughters, Elizabeth Paravato, and her
husband, Martin, of Woodland Hills, Calif., and Virginia Haines, and her
husband, Donald, of Portland, Ore.; and four grandchildren. Two sisters,
Belle Normandin of Ocala, Fla., and Pauline McHugh of Leominster, Mass.,
and one brother. Albert LaRoche of Manchester, N.H., survive. She was
preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Mrs. Smith was a member
of Immaculate Conception Parish in Dudley. She was a member of the Six
Mile Run Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. She was primarily a
homemaker and was employed for several years with Home Nursing Agency.
Mrs. Smith enjoyed reading and attending church. A funeral Mass will be
held at 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at Immaculate Conception Church in
Dudley with Rev. Patrick Leahey officiating. Interment will be made in
Langdondale Cemetery, Hopewell, R.R. 

Walter W. LIGHTNER, 90, of Shirleysburg, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 25, 2003, at Woodland Retirement Center in Orbisonia. He had been
in failing health. Born March 2, 1913, in Shirleysburg. he was the son
of the late John and Nora (Book) Lightner. He was united in marriage to
Hattie B, Bookhiemer Jan. 8, 1955, at the Assembly of God Church in Mt.
Union. He is survived by his wife, who is a resident of the Shirley Home
for the Aged in Shirleysburg. He is also survived by a nephew, Darrell
Bookheimer of Centerville, Ga., who was reared in Mr. Lightner's home.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been
preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters; John Lightner,
Paul Lightner, Cyrl Lightner, Elizabeth Hite, Bertha Byers and Florence
Felts. Mr. Lightner was a longtime member of the Assembly of God Church
in Mt. Union. He had been a federal government employee at Letterkenny
in Chambersburg and Middletown. He had also worked at Industrial
Hardwood in Mt. Union and for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Mr. Lightner
enjoyed gardening and through the years had received many awards at the
Huntingdon County Fair for his gardening. Funeral services will be held
at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mt.
Union, with the Rev. Gordon Ross officiating. 

Dorothy M. "Dot" STEVER, 59, of R.R. 1, Box 239A, Saxton, died at 4:50
a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003, at Altoona Hospital, following a brief
illness. Born Aug. 7, 1944, in Everett, she was the daughter of Mildred
(Barnes Rhodes) Hawn of Huntingdon and the late Robert Dale Rhodes. She
was united in marriage to Blair D. Stever Oct. 12, 1961, in Cassville.
She is survived by her mother of Huntingdon; her husband at home; two
daughters, Barbara Hart, and her husband, Tim, and Brenda Hoover, all of
Saxton, R.R.; and three grandsons, Jesse and Tyler Hoover and Drew Hart.
A brother, Robert J. Rhodes of Huntingdon, survives. Mrs. Stever was of
the Protestant faith. She was a graduate of Tussey Mountain High School.
She was primarily a homemaker and enjoyed fishing and crocheting and was
an avid bingo player at local fire companies and various organizations.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, at the D.
Ronald Long Funeral Chapel., Saxton, with Pastor Lanny Hoover
Officiating. Interment will be made in Cassville Cemetery. 

William Charles GRAEBER, 88, of Schenck Road, Wells Tannery, died at
10:11 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003, at the Fulton County Medical Center
in McConnellsburg. Born Nov. 4, 1915, in Ashland, Schuylkill County, he
was the son of the late William N. and Anna (Hoffman) Graeber. He was
united in marriage to Mildred M. Stunkard who preceded in death June 12,
1991. He is survived by one daughter, Yvonne W. Cook of Wells Tannery;
four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One sister, Mildred
Wasser of Bethlehem, survives. He was preceded in death by one brother
and one sister. Mr. Graeber was a member of the Wells Valley United
Methodist Church in Wells Tannery. He was a member of Everett Lodge No.
524, Free and Accepted Masons; Harrisburg Consistory; the Jaffa Shrine
of Altoona; and Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Hamburg. He was also a member of
the Bedford County Consistory Club, Bedford County Shrine Club and the
Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 519, McConnellsburg. Additionally, Mr.
Graeber was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons
(AARP) and the Hustontown Area Senior Citizens. In earlier years, he had
worked as a registered nurse with the Pennsylvania Dept. of Health. He
retired in 1972 form the B and B Esso Station in Breezewood. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at the Wells valley
United Methodist Church, Wells Tannery, with pastor George Clippinger
officiating. Interment will be made in Roaring Run Cemetery, Wells
Tannery, R.R. 

Verna M. GROVE, 70, of R.R. 3, Box 357, Huntingdon, Henderson Twp., died
at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003, at Mt. Nittany Medical Center in
St. College. Born May 1, 1933, in Blacklog Valley, she was the daughter
of the late Daniel and Amanda (Kerlin) Cooper. Her first marriage was to
Allen B. Moore, Feb. 14, 1951. Mr. Moore survives. She was later married
to Samuel Calvin Grove, March 31, 1975. Mr. Grove preceded her in death
Feb, 1991. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Gary (Dinah) Poorman of
Huntingdon; one grandson, Stewart A. Poorman, and his wife, Kara, of
Huntingdon; one great-granddaughter, Kalyn Marie Shope; and one great-
grandson, Anthony Calvin Poorman. A sister, Beulah Wiser of
Chambersburg, and a brother, Ron Cooper Sr., and his wife, Patricia
"Anne," of Beaver Falls, survive. She was preceded in death by an infant
daughter, Joyce A. Moore; a sister, Irene Fisher; three Brothers, Melvin
Cooper Sr., Alan Ray Cooper and Robert Cooper ; and three infant
brothers. Mrs. Grove attended Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. She graduated
from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1951. She retired May 1,
1986, form Owens Corning Fiberglas after 26 years of service. Mrs Grove
had an avid interest in wildlife. She enjoyed hunting and fishing and
hunting morel mushrooms. She was a lifetime resident of Huntingdon
County and had resided at her Stone Creek Ridge home since 1966. A
private funeral service was held Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Old West
Schoolhouse Cemetery, Henderson Twp., with the Rev. James L. Blair
officiating. 

Gerald B. GARNER, 80, of Bethany Towers, Mechanicsburg, died Friday,
Dec. 26, 2003, at Holy Spirit Hospital. Born in Huntingdon, he was the
son of the late Blair and Mary (Kyler) Garner. He is survived by his
wife of 61 years, Clara (Mierley) Garner; a son. John R. Garner, and his
wife, Sheri, of Shepherdstown, W.Va.; a daughter. Nina C. Kerstetter,
and her husband, Gerald, of Mechanicsburg; one grandson; and two
greatgrandchiidren. A sister, Esther McIlroy of Florida, and six nieces
and nephews, survive. He was preceded in death by brothers Benjamin
Garner and John Garner, and one sister, Mary Newin. Mr. Garner was a
member of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg. He was
a member of the USS St. Paul Association; VFW Post No. 07530; the fleet
Reserve Association; and the American Legion. He graduated from
Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1940. He enlisted in the United
States Navy, where he served his country from World War II through
Vietnam. During his naval career, he was stationed aboard the USS Lea,
the USS Currituck and the USS St. Paul, as well as serving at various
military bases in the U.S. and abroad. He	was awarded	the
Presidential Unit Citation, the European/African Theatre medal, the
American Theatre medal, the World War IIVictory medal, Vietnam Service
Medal, National Defense Service Medal (second award) and the Fifth Good
Conduct Award. After retiring. Mr. Garner found pleasure in writing
numerous articles about his childhood in Huntingdon, which were
published in The Daily News, Huntingdon. He was also an avid aviator and
enjoyed 'scrapbooking' family history and keeping in touch with
relatives and friends via the Internet. Funeral services will be held at
11 am. Friday, Jan. 2, at Indiantown Gap, Annville. The service is open
to the public. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cremation
Society of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. 

Christina L. (Nieto) GILBERT, 35, of 9 Blue Gill Trail, Fairfield, died
at 3:12 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at Hanover Hospital. Born Oct. 8,
1968, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of Dr. Jose C. and Grace Nieto
of Huntingdon. She was united in marriage to Gregory M. Gilbert Nov. 9,
1996, in Gettysburg. She is survived by her parents; her husband at
home; and one daughter, Katie Allyson at home. She is also survived by
one sister, Jenny R. Cowgill, and her husband, Rex, and one niece,
Chelsea, all of Broadrun, Va. Mrs. Gilbert was a 1992 graduate of
Juniata College and taught preschool for nine years, most recently at
the St. James Lutheran Church Childcare Center in Gettysburg. Funeral
services were private. 

Edward 0. WILT, 39, of 13546 Coldsmire Gateway, Bristow, Va., formerly
of Huntingdon and the Mount Union area, died early Friday morning, Dec.
26, 2003, at Inova Cameron Glen Health Systems, Reston, Va., following a
brief illness. He was born Jan. 31, 1964, in Huntingdon, the son of
Joanne (Fortney) Hess of Huntingdon; and the grandson of Josephine
Whitsel of Huntingdon, Lillian Fortney of Newton Hamilton and the late
Ed Fortney. He is also survived by a sister, Michele (Wilt) Brown, and a
brother, Corey Wilt, both of Smithfield, Huntingdon, and two nephews and
a niece. Mr. Wilt was a member of the Newton Hamilton United Methodist
Church. He graduate from Huntingdon Area High School with the Class of
1982. He was also a graduate of DuBois Business College, Huntingdon. He
was currently employed by Red Lobster. A memorial service will be held
at 2 p.m Tuesday, Dec. 30, at the Newton Hamilton United Methodist
Church, with Pastor Robert A. Brown Sr. officiating. Interment will be
made in Newton Hamilton Memorial Cemetery. 

Donald R. "Hammy" HEATON, 64, of 102 Pennsylvania Ave., Watsontown, died
unexpectedly at 2 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at his residence. Born
Feb. 12, 1939, in Saxton, he was the son of the late John and Margaret
(Spielman) Heaton. He is survived by two brothers, Bill Heaton and John
Heaton. He was preceded in death by a companion, Mildred "Millie" Byers;
a brother, Eugene Heaton; and a niece, Donna Heaton. As a child, Mr.
Heaton attended the United Methodist Church. He was a member of the
Teamsters Union and the Watson-Black American Legion Post No. 126. He
was a graduate of Saxton-Liberty High School and served in the United
States Army for two years, with time spent in Germany. He was employed
as a truck driver for Arkansas Better Freight in Carlisle. During his
life, Mr. Heaton enjoyed hunting and fishing. Funeral services will be
held at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home in
Broad Top City, with Pastor Lanny Hoover officiating. Interment will be
made in the Broad Top City IOOF Cemetery. 

Ruth N. (Anderson) CARSON entered eternal rest Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, in
Hagerstown, Md. She was born Sept. 26, 1917, at Spruce Creek. She was
married to Ardys Carson, who preceded her in death. She is survived by
four daughters; Sara Cathern, Cordilia, Mildred and Ruth Ann, and foster
daughter Mary Thatcher. Also surviving are two sisters, Jessica Woods
and Beulah Irvin, both of Tyrone, and two brothers, William "Bill"
Anderson of Huntingdon and Harvey Anderson of Spruce Creek. She was
preceded in death by three sisters, Helen Loose, Iva Anderson and June
Anderson, and two brothers, Roy Anderson and Stuart Anderson. Interment
was made on Dec. 29 at II a.m. at Amaranth Church of Brethren Cemetery
in Artemath.

Jack LaVan HEFFNER, 76, of R.R. 3, Box 10, Huntingdon, died at 3:51 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born Oct. 22, 1927,
in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Carl R. and Edna (Everetts)
Heffner. He was united in marriage to Evelyn L. Grove Jan. 9, 1959, in
Winchester, Va. He is survived by his wife at home and 10 children;
Daniel C. McKinney of Hesston, R.R. 1; David J. Heffner of Vancouver,
Wash.; Mrs Bill (Linda) Taylor of Alexandria; Jackie C. Alexander of
Huntingdon, R. R. 4; Dale R. McKinney of Eustis, Fla.; Mrs. Ed (Dixie)
McGeary of Petersburg; Mrs. Mike (Carla) Irvin of Petersburg; Mrs. Leroy
(Karen) Strayer of Huntingdon, R.R. 3; Mrs Ed (Teresa) Habbershon of
Huntingdon, R.R. 1; and Debra A. Love of Huntingdon, R.R. 3. He is also
survived by 32 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. A brother,Clair Heffner of Barree, and a
sister, Mrs. Fred (Hellen) Swanger of Mill Creek, survive. He was
preceded in death by two brothers, Carl R. Heffner and William G.
Heffner, and one sister, Dorothy Whitesel. Mr. Heffner attended First
Chuch of the Nazarene in McConnellstown. He was a member of the Loyal
Order of Moose Lodge No. 223, Standing Stone Post No. 1754 VFW and the
Frank P. Hommon Post No. 24 American Legion. He served in the United
States Navy during World War II. Mr. Heffner retired as a self-employed
truck driver. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience
of Mr. Heffner's family at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home in
Huntingdon with Pastor Paul Bowen officiating. Interment will be made in
White Church Cemetery, Hesston, R.R. 1.

Dorothy C. GILBERT, 88, of 119 N. Montour St., Montoursville, died
Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at her residence. Born Feb. 27, 1915, in
Danville, she was the daughter of Jack and Jenny (Everett) O'Reilly. She
is survived by two daughters; Eleanor G. Williamson of Bunnell, Fla.,
and Nancy Jean Thompson, and her husband Charles, of Huntingdon; and
five sons; Thomas a. Gilbert, and his wife, Sandy. of Port Richey, Fla.,
Robert L. Gilbert, and his wife Margery, of Reading, Joseph W. Gilbert,
and his wife, Maureen, of Pine Grove Mills, Richard M. Gilbert, and his
wife, Ethel "Sis" of Williamsport and James W. Gilbert, and his wife,
Cathy, of Montoursville. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren. Two sons preceded
her in death, Ronald M. Gilbert and David A. Gilbert. Ms. Gilbert was a
member of our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Montoursville. She had
worked for the former H. Warsaw & Son, Montoursville, and retired from
the former Carey- McFall, Montoursville. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at the Spitler Funeral Home, 733 Broad St.,
Montoursville, with the Rev. Leo J. McKernan officiating. Interment will
be made in Montoursville Cemetery. 

Clair Fredrick "Fred" CULBERTSON, 74, of R.R. 2, Box 70, Huntingdon,
Miller Twp. died at 1:07 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born April 10, 1929, in Newton
Hamilton, he was the son of the late James and Emma (Barkley)
Culbertson. He was united in marriage to Mary Esther Baker Dec. 8, 1950,
in Erie by the Rev. Galbraith. He is survived by his wife at home; three
daughters and two sons; Shirley J. McAllister, and her husband, Donald,
of Lynchburg, Va., Judy A. Peters, and her husband, Vernney, of Barree
Twp., Huntingdon, R.R.2; and Charles F. Culbertson, Tammy T. Miller, and
her husband, Brian, and James O. Culbertson, and his wife, Charla, all
of Miller Twp., Huntingdon, R.R.2. Seven grandchildren survive; Denise
Coleman and her husband, Jim, of Lynchburg, Va., Kathy Wert of
Boalsburg; Colleen McCreary of Lynchburg, Va., Travis Peters of
Huntingdon, R.R. 2. Dara Culbertson and Trey Miller, both of Huntingdon,
R.R. 2. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren. Five brothers
and three sisters survive; James B. Culbertson, and his wife, Nancy, and
Alice Isset, and her husband, Raymond, both of Huntingdon, R.R. 2;
Dorothy Whitsel, and her husband, Richard, of Dillsburg; Ralph
Culbertson, and his wife, Lois, of Huntingdon, R.R. 2; Robert
Culbertson, and his wife, Sharon, of Jackson Twp., Huntingdon, R.R. 2;
Olive Hurley of Huntingdon; Russ Culbertson of Huntingdon, R.R. 2; and
R. Scott Culbertson, and his wife, Rita, of Boalsburg. He was preceded
in death by a grandson, Lucas Miller. Mr. Culbertson was a member of the
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, R.R. 2. He was also a
member of the united Methodist Men. He was a life member of the Stone
Creek Valley Community Volunteer Fire Co.; a member of the Central
District Volunteer Fireman's Association; and a former member of the
Standing Stone Creek Hunting and Fishing Association Inc. He attended
the former Smith School in Miller Township Huntingdon County. He was
employed for three years with Standard Steel in Burnham, He was also
employed by Herbert R. Impt (HRI) for one year, L.C. Anderson & Sons for
over 18 years, Glenn O. Hawbaker and by Valley Royal Electric
Cooperative Inc. for 12 years, until his retirement. Mr. Culbertson
enjoyed hunting and watching sports. Following his retirement, he took
great pleasure in spending many hours on his back porch watching nature
and acknowledging friends and family. Funeral services will be held at
10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417
Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Joleen A. Willis officiating.
Interment will be made in Donation Cemetery, Oneida Twp. Huntingdon
County. 

Clem Chestnut "Mick" HOUSE, 78, of Hustontown, died Saturday morning,
Dec. 27, 2003, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born April 26, 1925, in
Hustontown, he was the son of the late Robert and Olive (Clark) House.
He was first married to Martha R, Kerlin, sho survives, of Long Beach,
Calif. He later married Doris Z. Wilson, who preceded him in death March
13, 1998. He is survived by one daughter, Sally R, Lofstedt of Cerritos,
Calif.; two sons, Robert C. House of Newburg and Roger L. House of
Breezeweed; and four step-children; Richard A. Zittle of Harrisonville,
Veronica L. Scott of Chambersburg, Gary D. Zittle of East Berlin and
Valerie L. Zittle of Hagerstown, Md. He is also survived by seven
grand-children, eight step-grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and
two step-great-grandchildren. One sister, Evelyn Hann of Hustontown, and
two brothers, Clifford House of Hustontown and James House of Three
Springs, survive, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Roberts. and one brother,
Robert House. Mr. House was of the Protestant faith. He owned and
operated House's Citgo in Hustontown for nearly 20 years. In earlier
years, he had worked in coal mining in the Broad Top Area and had been a
heavy equipment operator on construction projects. Funeral services will
be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 31, at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home,
Hustontown, with the Rev. Kenneth Cornelius officiating. Interment will
be made in Hustontown Cemetery. 

Homer C. CONFER Sr., 77, of 70 Rockville Road, Belleville, died at 6:15
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at his home. He was born April 23, 1926,
in Lumber City, Reedsville, the son of the late Phillip Fulton and
Bertha (Worrall) Confer. He was also preceded in death by his
stepmother, Della (Keller) Confer. He was united in marriage to Esther
Hoffmaster Jan. 24, 1953. He is survived by his wife at home and seven
children; Susan Spigelmyer of Lewistown; Homer C. Confer Jr. of
Belleville; Carl Confer of Huntingdon; Patrick Confer, and his wife,
Sandy, of Belleville; Timothy Confer, and his wife, Shelly, of
McVeytown; Linda Confer of Huntingdon; and Dale Confer of Belleville, He
is also survived by 10 Grandchildren. One brother, Russell Confer Sr. of
Belleville, and two sisters, Mabel Mersinger of Coburn and Maryanne
McCool of Spring Mills, survive. He was preceded in death by two
brothers. Mr. Confer was a life member of the National Rifle Association
and a life member of the Decatur Sportsmans Club. He retired form New
Holland in 1985 with 40 years of service, following his retirement, he
served as a taxi driver for the Amish. Funeral services will be held at
2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Donald E. Baggus Funeral Home, 3818 W.
Main St., Belleville, with the Rev. Samuel G. Stohm officiating.
Interment will be made in Donation Cemetery. 

Patricia A. (Spriggs) MOORE, 66, of 111 W. Pine St., Mount Union,
departed this life into glory at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003. Born
Feb. 25, 1937, in McConnellsburg, she was the daughter of Florence
Genevieve (Davis) Spriggs of McConnellsburg and the late William
Spriggs. She was united in marriage to Raymond R. Moore Sr. Feb. 11,
1957, in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Moore survives at the couple's home and
together, they were blessed with six children: Richard L. Spriggs, and
his wife, Betty, of Mount Union; Mitchell R. Spriggs, and his wife,
Kathy, of Mount Union; Raymond R. Moore Jr., and his wife, Sandra, of
Mount Union, R.R. 1; Brenda A. Clifton, and her husband, Steven, of San
Diego, Calif.; Sylvia J. Morris, and her husband, John, of Mount Union;
and Shirley R. Moore, and Paul, of Mount Union. Her "pooh bear," Raymond
Etienne Johnson of Mount Union, was reared in her home. She is also
survived by 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also
surviving are the following brothers and sisters; Janet Harris of
McConnellsburg; Dorothy Austin of Kennesaw, Ga.; Beverly Spriggs and
Linda Spriggs, both of McConnellsburg; Ronald Davis and Dennis Lane,
both of Harrisburg; Donald Spriggs of McConnellsburg; Larry Spriggs of
Mount Union; and William Spriggs of McConnellsburg; as well as a host of
nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a
granddaughter, Kezia Johnette Morris; two brothers, Jackie Spriggs and
Terry Spriggs; and a sister. Dottie Kay Lane. Mrs. Moore was an active
and faithful member of the Bethel African Methodist Church in Mount
Union, where she served on the Stewardess Board. Mrs. Moore,
affectionately called "Dinah" by her mother, was educated in the
McConnellsburg School District. She was employed by and retired from
Juniata College in 1994 after 20 years of service. Funeral services will
be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, at the Bethel AME Church, Mount
Union, with the Rev. Annette Joell officiating. Interment will be made
in Mount Union Cemetery. 

Alice J. (Lancaster) Scholl OLIVO, 86. of Perrysburg, Ohio, formerly of
the DeForrest Apartments. Huntingdon, died at 1:50 am. Monday, Dec. 29,
2003, at The Browning Care Center in Waterville, Ohio. She had been in
failing health for the past several years. Born June 28, 1917, in
Shirley Township, Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the late
Earl and Teressa Lancaster. She was united in marriage to Edward Ward
Scholl July 24. 1936, in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Scholl preceded her in
death. On June 28, 1986, she was united in marriage to Patrick Olivo at
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Huntingdon. Mr. Olivo preceded
her in death Nov. 1, 1993. She is survived by two daughters, Betty
Holland, and her husband, Ron, of Waterville, Ohio, and Mary Gill of
Bellefonte three sons, Earl Fultz, and his wife, Dell Ann, of
Cumberland, Md., Willie Scholl, and his wife. Marcia, of Malvern, and
Larry Scholl, and his wife, Bonnie. of Rockhill Furnace; and two
stepdaughters, Shirley Dunmire, and her husband, Ron, of McVeytown, and
Debs Olivo of Pittsburgh. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and
12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and
two sisters, Robert and Lawrence Lancaster, Cecil Lercher and Cora
Canto. Mrs. Olivo was a member of Huntingdon Christian & Missionary
Alliance Church. She worked in the forming department at Owens Corning
Fiberglas where she retired after 26 years of service. Mrs. Olivo
enjoyed traveling and attending family weddings and graduations, as well
as taking bus tours. She was also an avid cook and enjoyed country
music. Funeral services will be held at 10a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004,
at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with
the Rev. James A. Stork officiating. Interment will be made in Haven
Rest Memorial Park, Shirley Township. 

Patsy D. HORTON, 73, of Shade Gap, R,R,, died at 2:50 am. Monday, Dec.
29, 2003, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born Feb. 16, 1930, in
Hagerstown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Russell and Ruth
(Baer) Hornbaker. She was united in marriage to William D. Horton Jan.
19, 1952, in Winchester, va. She is survived by her husband at home; two
daughters, Vicki Pfalzgraf, and her husband, Richard, of Pittsburgh and
Billie Horton of Reading; one son, Timothy Horton of Neelyton; and one
granddaughter, Kaci Horton of New Bloomfield. She is also survived by
one sister, Betty Holden of Orbisonia, and two brothers, James Hornbaker
of McVeytown and William Hornbaker of Lewistown. Mrs. Horton was a
member of the Orbisonia United Methodist Church. She was also a member
of the Mount Union Chapter No. 280 Order of the Eastern Star. She
retired in 1992 from Rockhill Sportswear Inc. after 25 years of service.
A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at the
Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. David Ford
officiating. Interment will he made at the convenience of Mrs. Horton's
family, in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shade Gap, R.R. 

Betty Louise SHOEMAKER, 72, of R.R. 3. Box 15, Huntingdon, died at 1:34
am. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, at her residence. She had been in failing
health. Born Dec. 28, 1931, in Entriken, she was the daughter of the
late Charles Cunningham and Viola Miller, who survives in
McConnellstown. She was united in marriage to Edward B. Shoemaker June
27, 1951, at First Church of the Nazarene in McConnellstown. She is
survived by her husband at home; one son, Donald L. Shoemaker, and his
wife, Marilynn, of Huntingdon, R.R. 3; one daughter, Penny L. Miles, and
her husband, Wes Sr., of Huntingdon; five grandchildren; Michael
Shoemaker, Brian Price, Amy Shoemaker, Heather Miles and Wesley Miles,
all of Huntingdon; and one great-grandaughter, Derrick Fultz of
Huntingdon. Three brothers, Ronald Miller of Marklesburg, Gary Miller of
McConnellsburg and Cloyd Miller Jr. of Marklesburg, and one sister.
Debra Wike of McConnellstown, survive. She was preceded in death by two
brothers, Irvin Cunningham and Jim Miller Mrs. Shoemaker was a member of
First Church of the Nazarene in McConnellstown. She attended the
Woodcock Valley School and retired from Owens Corning Fiberglas in 1985
after 35 years of service. Mrs. Shoemaker enjoyed shopping. Funeral
services will be held at 11 am. Friday, Jan. 2, at the John B. Brown
Funeral Home. 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Henry A.
Theys officiating. Interment will be made in Blair Memorial Park,
Bellwood. 

Helen E. SNYDER, 76, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003. Born in
Huntingdon, she was a daughter of Dorothy and Victor Fitzgerald. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Chester Snyder. She is survived by her
daughter, Karen Wilkinson, and her husband, John, of Kalamazoo, Mich.;
grandchildren. Drew. Bonny and Eric John Wilkinson, all of Kalamazoo,
Mich.; and Todd Wilkinson of Questa, N.M. She is also survived by a
number of nieces and nephews; Timothy Fitzgerald of New Cumberland;
Susan Stanton of Silver Spring, Md.; Don Snyder of Tucson. Ariz.; Donna
Stickley of Greenville, Ohio; Deborah Mastromatteo of State College;
Patrick Dewey of Remington, Va.; and Barbara Dixon of Huntingdon. She
was preceded in death by a brother, Victor, and sisters, Eileen and
Louise. Mrs. Snyder was a member of the Fifteenth Street United
Methodist Church in Huntingdon. She was a secretary for Brokers
Investment Corp. in Richfield, Ohio, until retirement. She was an avid
reader, golfer and dog owner. Services will be held at a later date.
Interment will be made at Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.