Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries February 2002

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Mary (Everetts) HARMAN, 61, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, at DeSoto
Memorial Hospital, Arcadia, Fla. Born May 19, 1940, in Huntingdon, she
was the daughter of Albert and Edna (Kelly) Everetts, both deceased. She
was united in marriage to Paul Harman Nov. 3, 1956. She is survived by
her husband in Arcadia, Fla.; one son, Ronald Lee Harman of Arcadia,
Fla., two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is survived by
a sister, Lillian Fortney of Newton Hamilton. Two brothers preceded her
in death. Mrs. Harman was primarily a homemaker. She moved to Arcadia,
Fla., in 1996 from Bedford, Ohio. There will be no public services or
visitation.

Alda Margaret WHITSEL, 81, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, formerly of HCR 60, Orbisonia, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3,
2002, at the retirement center. Born April 24, 1920, in Mifflin County,
she was the daughter of Emmanuel and Eva (Colledge) Boozel. She married
Paul R. Whitsel Sept. 4, 1937, in McVeytown. Her parents and her husband
are deceased, Mr. Whitsel died Oct. 16, 1972. She is survived by four
sons and one daughter; Paul E. Whitsel of Stephenville, Texas; Theodore
J. Whitsel of Three Springs, R.D.; Ronald L. Whitsel, Patricia M.
Berrier and Gregory M. Whitsel, all of HCR 60, Orbisonia, as well as by
19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by a grandson. Two brothers and three sisters survive; Theodore Boozel
of Mount Union, Evelyn Horn of Mount Union, Jenny Lauver of York,
Russell Boozel of Hershey and Dorothy Lok of Sacramento, Calif. Mrs.
Whitsel was of the Methodist faith. She was primarily a homemaker who
enjoyed baking, gardening and her pets. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia,
with Pastor Rick Eminhizer officiating. Interment will be made at Haven
Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.D. 

Edward E, BAUGHMAN, 61, of R.R. 1, Box 74-C, James Creek, died Sunday,
Feb. 3, 2002, at the James E. Van Zandt VA Hospital in Altoona. Born
Sept. 23, 1940, in Roaring Spring, he was the son of Robert W, And Olive
(Brown) Baughman. Both parents are deceased. He married Kathryn Imler
Dec. 31, 1965, in St. Clairsville. He is survived by his wife; a son,
Robert A, Baughman of James Creek; a daughter, Carrie A. Lee of
Williamsburg, and two grandsons. Four brothers, Charles, Sam, Bill and
Ben Baughman, and two sisters, Donna Lynn and Gail Wise, also survive.
He was preceded in death by a brother. Mr. Baughman attended Hesston
Community Bible Church. He was the owner and operator of the Circle B
campground in the James Creek area. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a
member of Western Horizon Camping Resorts. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel,
Saxton, with Pastor James L. Blair officiating. Interment will be made
in Russellville Reformed Cemetery, where full military honors will be
accorded. 

Bonnie Lee (Miller) ANDERS, 69, 302 Juniata Village, Petersburg, died at
9:50 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, at her residence. She was born March 13,
1932, in Huntingdon, the daughter of William Leroy and Hazel Viola
(Ritchey) Miller. Both parents are deceased. She married Donald L.
Anders who preceded her in death Nov. 22, 1968. She is survived by two
daughters and one son; Anna Virginia Burke of Temeclula, Calif.; Hazel
Myrtle Anders of Petersburg and Terrance Lee "Moe" Anders of Harrisburg,
as well as nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Two
brothers, William G. and Joseph L. Miller, both of Petersburg, and four
sisters; Mrs. Lloyd (Ruth M.) Morningstar of Huntingdon, Audette Kuhn of
Elizabethtown, Mrs. Leo (Lorna M.) Evans of Millheim and Mrs. Ronald
(Sue Ann) Keller of Petersburg. She was preceded in death by a daughter,
Cindy Marie Anders, Aug. 6, 1966; a son, Donald Leon Anders, May 14,
1991, and two sisters, Betty Jean Garber and Helen Marie Garber. Mrs.
Anders was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Petersburg. she was
a former member of the auxiliary at the Petersburg Volunteer Fire
Company and the Wiliam P. Spyker American Legion Post No. 520. She
attended the former Petersburg Vocational High School. She worked for a
long number of years as a certified nurses' aide at Huntingdon Manor and
for the Dubbel family. She had also been employed as a bartender at the
Petersburg Catering Club. Mrs. Anders resided in Harrisburg for 20 years
before moving back to Petersburg in 1977. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Church of the Nazarene, Route 305,
Logan Twp., Petersburg, with the Revs. Arthur Roxby and David Bowen
officiating. A private interment will be made in Cedar Grove Cemetery,
Petersburg. 

Adrean D, YOHN, 68, of HCR 62, Neelyton, died at 5:06 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
5, 2002, at Conemaugh Valley Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Aug. 8,
1933, in Lack Twp., Juniata County, he was the son of William and
Mildred (Burdge) Yohn, His parents are both deceased. He is survived by
his common law wife, Nettie (Palm) Huffman; two sons, Adrean E. Yohn of
Lewisberry and David Yohn of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Mildred Piper
of Orrstown and five grandchildren. Two brothers, Jay C. and Clair L.
Yohn, both of East Waterford, R.R, 1, and two sisters, Helena Neibert of
Waynesboro and Shirley Longacre of Port Royal also survive. He was
preceded in death by two sisters, Gertrude Boone and June Woodal. Mr.
Yohn was a U.S. Army veteran. He was self-employed as an upholsterer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the
Henry Funeral Home, Honey Grove, with Pastor Judy Rowles officiating.
Interment will be made in East Waterford Cemetery. 

Marie E. PARKS, 83, 613 Church St., Huntingdon, died at 5:40 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, at the Woodland Retirement Center, Cromwell
Twp. Orbisonia, where she had been residing since Dec. 2001. She was
born July 8, 1918, in Blair County, the daughter of John H. and Edna
(Querry) Parks, both deceased. She is survived by one daughter, Betty M.
Shope of Huntingdon, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A
sister, Ruth Davidson of East Stroudsburg, survives. She was preceded in
death by one brother, Elwood Parks. Mrs. Parks was a member of the 12th
St. United Methodist Church, Twelfth and Mifflin streets, Huntingdon.
She was a member of the Women of the Moose, Lodge No. 223, Huntingdon.
She retired in 1981 from Owens Corning Fiberglas after more than 37
years of service. She held many positions at Owens Corning and retired
as a supervisor. A lifelong resident of Huntingdon County, she was a
graduate of Saltillo High School, Class of 1935. She resided with her
daughter in Huntingdon for the past 15 years before moving to the
retirement center. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. she adored her dog, Calobe. Private funeral
services will be held at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge
Road, Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Ruth Ann Campagna
officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens,
Walker Twp.

Ronald D. BEAM JR., 29, of Blairs Mills, R.R. 1, died at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Md.,
as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Mr. Beam was born
May 16, 1972, in Huntingdon. He was married to Penny Lin Armstrong June
30, 2001, at Shade Gap. Mrs. Beam survives at their home. He is survived
by his father and stepmother, Ronald D. Sr. and Donna L. Beam, of
Alexandria, and his mother and stepfather, John F. and M. Florence
(Parsons) Fegan of Shade Gap. Also surviving are two sons; James D.
Blair of Altoona, and Brandon B. Beam, at home; one brother, Cary Beam
of Alexandria; two sisters; Meghan Casner, Huntingdon, and Kiley Beam of
Alexandria; Four step-brothers; John Fegan Jr., Shade Gap; Jason Fegan,
Shade Gap; Scott Hearn, Fort Knox, Ky.; Matt Hean, Alexandria; two
stepsisters, Julie Papathanasakis, Huntingdon, and Jamie Fegan, Shade
Gap. Also surviving are his paternal grandparents, Herbert and Maxine
Beam of Alexandria; and maternal grandparents, Kenny and Rose Parsons of
Orbisonia, and the late Loretta Parsons. He is also survived by several
aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Mr. Beam attended St. Luke's United
Methodist Church, Shade Gap. He was a 2001 Champion Stock car driver at
Hesston Speedway, had been a motor cross racer for five years and was
currently a mechanic for his son's motor cross effort. He was also an
avid hunter. He was the owner/operator of Beam's Directional Boring,
Blairs Mills, R.R. 1, for the past two years. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church,
Shade Gap, with the Rev. Ginny Eminhizer and the Rev. Rick Eminhuzer
officiating. Interment will be at Nossville Cemetery, Blairs Mills, R.D.

Mattie Ann COLLINS, 86, of Thompson Road, Needmore, died at 8:54 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at the Fulton County Medical Center,
McConnellsburg. Mrs. Collins was born April 8, 1915 in Jasper, Tenn.,
the Daughter of the late Alex and Phyllis (McCollum) Quarles. She was
married to Earl Collins Dec. 25, 1932 and he survives at home. Mrs.
Collins is survived by two daughters and two sons; Betty Louise Hunter,
Luthersburg; Earl Collins Jr., Piedmont, S.C.; Barbara Remaley, Everett,
and Melvin Collins, Needmore. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren; 24
great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. A sister,
Carolyn Shewsbury, and two brothers are deceased. Mrs. Collins was a
member of the Church of Christ, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. She was a
homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at
the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with the Rev. Clarence McDowell
officiating. Interment will be in Saltillo cemetery, Saltillo. 

Gary Van RUMLEY, 52, of Savannah, Tenn., died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at
his home. Mr. Rumley was the son of W.L. and Alice Talley Rumley of
Orbisonia. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rumley is survived by his
wife, Connie Sircy Rumley of Savannah, Tenn.; a step-daughter, Christie
Gregory of Carthage, Tenn.; and two brothers, Kurt Rumley of Orbisonia,
and Neal Rumley of Chase, Mo.; and one step-grandchild. He attended
White's Creek Church, and was a member of the Savannah Masonic Lodge
102. He worked as a lock operator for Pickwick Dam and was a U.S. Navy
veteran. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Feb. 10, in Savannah,
Tenn. Interment will be in Prospect Cemetery, Hardin County, Tenn. 

K. Pauline GUTSHALL, 91, formerly of Huntingdon, R.D. 4, died Friday,
Feb. 8, 2002, at her residence at The Forum in Cupertino, Calif. Mrs.
Gutshall had been a resident of California since December of 1992. She
was born April 11, 1910, in Yeagertown, the daughter of Wendall P. and
Kathryn (Swyers) Wear. She was married to Joseph B. Gutshall March 24,
1930, in Rockville, Md., by Rev. Bertram Osgood. Her husband preceded
her in death Dec. 10, 1992. She is survived by a son, Thomas L. Gutshall
of Los Altos Hills, Calif.; three grandchildren, and four
great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Wendall W. Wear of
Phillipsburg, N.J. Two brothers, Robert and Thomas preceded her in
death. Mrs. Gutshall was a member of the Fifteenth Street United
Methodist Church of Huntingdon. She was a member of the Wesleyan
Crusaders Sunday School Class of her church and served as Sunday School
pianist for 40 years and church organist for 15 years. She was a
graduate of the Huntingdon High School Class of 1928 and the Sibley
Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Washington, D.C., Class of 1931.
She first worked as a community health nurse in Huntingdon and later for
the American Red Cross Nursing Service. She then became an office nurse
for Dr. Walter Orthner in Huntingdon and also worked as a nurse at the
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. She finished her career in
the office of Dr. H. Hull Negley Sr. in Huntingdon with 18 years of
service, retiring in 1975. Memorial service details will be announced
when they have been completed. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery,
Huntingdon.

Margaret Ruth GUTSHALL, 90, of Pitt Street, Hustontown, died at 4:30
a.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at her home in Taylor Twp., Fulton County.
Born Jan. 26, 1912, in Taylor Twp. she was the daughter of David G, and
Ida Belle (Rotz) Hershey. She married Grant A. Gutshall May 11, 1940.
Both of her parents are deceased, as well as her husband, who preceded
her in death May 20, 2001. She is survived by a number of nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter. Two brothers
and three sisters also preceded her in death; Paul and Alva Hershey,
Rebecca Heeter, Edna Kerlin and Gertrude Reeder. Mrs. Gutshall was a
member of the Hustontown United Methodist Church and the Hustontown Area
Senior Citizens. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting. Funeral services
will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the M.R. Brown Funeral
Home, Hustontown, with Pastors George Clippinger and Chris Elliott
officiating. Interment will be made in Hustontown Cemetery. 

Lawrence E. JAYMES, 71, of 135 W. Garber St., Mount Union, died at 5:35
p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at the Woodland Retirement Center in
Orbisonia. He had battled with cancer for the past year. Born May 10,
1930, in Allenport, he was the son of Charles and Erma (Murphy) Jaymes.
He married Fae Kline Nov. 29, 1957, at the Allenport United Methodist
Church Parsonage, with the Rev. Frank Crawford officiating. He is
survived by his wife, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Martin (Melanie) Kyper
Jr. of Mount Union; one granddaughter and three step-grandchildren. He
is survived by four brothers and one sister; Lester Jaymes of Mount
Union, R.D. 1; Chester Jaymes of Mount Union, R.D. 1; Glen Jaymes of
Silverford Heights, Mount Union, Thelma Arnold of Mount Union and Floyd
Jaymes of Huntingdon. He was preceded in death by one brother, Leroy
Jaymes. Mr. Jaymes attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
in Mount Union. He was a longtime member of the National Rifle
Association. He was a carpenter by trade his entire life, but also
worked for several years at Harbison-Walker Refractories, Mount Union,
and for 14 years as a custodian at Mount Union Area High School. He
enjoyed hunting, gardening and doing home projects. Funeral services
will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Robert D. heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Stephen Motter offociating.
Interment will be made in Mount Union Cemetery.

Charles E. BOONIE Jr. 73, of R.D. 1, Box 784, Petersburg, died at 11:45
p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at his home. Born Sept. 21, 1928, in Neffs
Mills, he was the son of Charles Elmer and Irene Wilson Warefield
Boonie. He married Gertrude Mae Bowman Sept. 21, 1950. Both of his
parents are deceased, as well as his wife, who preceded him in death
July 18, 1979. He is survived by one daughter, Linda Barmasse of Rinard,
Iowa; two sons, Kenneth Boonie of Huntingdon and Barry Boonie of
Warriors Mark, R.D., and one stepson, James Hommon of Altoona. He is
also survived by four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and five
step-great-grandchildren. The following brothers and sisters survive: L.
Maxine Deihl of Petersburg; D. Jean Barrett of Johnstown; Wayne E.
Boonie of Petersburg, R.D. 1; James L. Boonie of Petersburg, R.D. 1;
Mary E. Lightner of Petersburg, R.D. 1, and C. David Boonie of Millheim.
Brothers Paul, Carmon and Glenn Boonie preceded him in death. Mr. Boonie
was of the Protestant faith. He was a life member of the Shavers Creek
Valley Volunteer Fire Company and a member of the American Legion Post
No. 150, Petersburg. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict
and served as a staff sergeant at Fort Monmouth, N.J. He was employed as
a truck driver and technician at Centre Concrete Company in State
College for 44 years. He enjoyed making woodcrafts, especially
birdhouses. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12,
at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. James
Stork officiating. Interment will be made in Mooresville Cemetery,
Petersburg, R.D. 1. 

Reba B. (Weller) Smith ROUDABUSH, 86, of Beverly Healthcare William
Penn, Lewistown, formerly of Huntingdon, died at 5:35 a.m. Saturday,
Feb. 9, 2002, at her current residence, where she had lived since 1996.
She had been in declining health for the past two years. Born June 26,
1915, in Entriken, she was the daughter of the late Samuel C. and Laura
(Lynn) Weller. She was preceded in death by her two husbands. She is
survived by two sons and one daughter; Donald C. Smith of Huntingdon;
Larry L. Smith of Huntingdon, R.D. 2, and Mrs. Benjamin (Barbara
Frances) Kidd of Lewistown, as well as by nine grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her immediate
family, having been preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters;
James Allen Weller, John Howard Weller, Laura Dorothy (Weller) Barner,
Frances Rhoda (Weller) Fouse, Florence (Weller) Heck, Margaret (Weller)
Beelman and Minnie (Weller) Stover. Mrs. Roudabush was a member of the
Huntingdon and Lewistown Jehovah's Witnesses. She attended public
schools in Marklesburg and graduated from Huntingdon High School, Class
of 1932. She had previously served on the Huntingdon County Emergency
Relations Board and worked as a live-in companion with families in the
Lewistown area. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
12, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington St.,
Huntingdon, with Mr. Robert M. Cook officiating. Interment will be made
in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Twp., Huntingdon, R.D. 1. 

Frances L. "Goose" (Kennedy) CONRAD, 91, of 118 Ridge St., Huntingdon,
Smithfield Twp., died at 7:54 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at J.C.
Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. She had lived at her current
residence since 1970. Born July 21, 1910, in Milton, she was the
daughter of Allen S. and Elsie Maude (Adams) Kennedy. Both parents
preceded her in death. Mrs. Conrad was married June 28, 1935, to Arthur
Edwin Conrad at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Altoona. Mr. Conrad
preceded her in death July 6, 1978. She is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Kenneth (Ruth E.) Shea of Huntingdon, and by a son, Donald Carl
Conrad of Huntingdon. An infant son preceded in death. Mrs. Conrad is
survived by three sisters; Doris Raup of Pleasant Gap; Muriel Tenney of
Media; and Maxine Sorge of Altoona. Also surviving are five
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Conrad was a member of St.
John's Episcopal Church, Huntingdon. She attended Altoona public schools
and worked primarily as a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and
spending time with family and friends. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, Inc., 417
Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Thomas W. Warne III
officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, 245 Standing
Stone Avenue, Huntingdon.

Elsie (Novak) TREESE, 93, of 534 W. Second St., Williamsburg, died
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at her residence following a brief illness. She
was born May 1,1908, in Czechoslovakia, the daughter of the late Alex
and Elsie (Baron) Novak. She married C. Albert Treese Sept. 30, 1933, in
Newport. Her husband preceded her in death Oct. 27, 1973. She is
survived by two daughters; Barbara A. McGeary of Valrico, Fla., and
Nancy F. Neubauer of Barree; One son, Larry A. Treese of Williamsburg,
R.R. 2; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by a granddaughter, Darla K. Neubauer, November 1967,
and a sister, Anna Pitcher, August 1996. Mrs. Treese was a member of the
Williamsburg United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the
Sunshine Class and United Methodist Women. She was a member of the
Roaring Spring Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and a past member
and officer of the former Williamsburg chapter. She was primarily a
homemaker but was formerly employed as a paper counter at Westvaco in
Williamsburg for nine years. She enjoyed housekeeping, traveling,
flowers and gardening. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, at the Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg, with Pastor
Barry E. Neal officiating. Interment will be made in Fairview Cemetery,
Martinsburg. 

Audrey E. SNARE, 70, of P.O. Box 43, Riddlesburg, died at 9:45 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona, following an
extended illness. She was born Dec. 29, 1931, in Carbon Twp., Huntingdon
County, the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Taylor) Houck, both
deceased. She married Elvin H. Snare Jr., Sept. 29, 1950, in Scottdale.
She is survived by her husband, at home, and the following brothers and
sisters; Mr. Donald (Shelby) Black, Six Mile Run; Mrs. Clement (LaDonna)
Facchinei, Voorhees, N.J.; Ronald Houck, Wood; Sonja Smith, Hopewell;
Mrs. George (Eugenia) Woomer, Riddlesburg; Mrs. Dick (Peggy) Kelly, Six
Mile Run; Sylvia Sacratini, Huntingdon; Bonita Houck, Six Mile Run, and
Donald Houck, Meyersdale. A number of nieces and nephews survive as
well. She was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Houck. Mrs. Snare
was a member of the Six Mile Run United Methodist Church, where she was
active with the Faithful Workers. She was a graduate of Robertsdale High
School. For 10 years, she worked at the Ames Department Store in
Connellsville. She later owned and operated Audrey's AG store in
Riddlesburg for 13 years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with
Pastor JoAnne Dugan officiating. Interment will be made in Shellytown
Cemetery, Williamsburg, R.D. 

Robert C. ROHER, 83, of the Allegheny Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg,
formerly of Six Mile Run, Died at 2:10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at
the home, following a lengthy illness. Born Sept. 19, 1918, in Hopewell,
he was the son of Robert Bentley and Rena (Evans) Roher, both deceased.
He married Irene Evelyn (Cook) Smith April 26, 1986, in Riddlesburg. He
is survived by his wife, in Saxton; two stepdaughters, Judy Foor and
Janie Hedge, both of Six Mile Run; nine step-grandchildren, 16
step-great-grandchildren and four step-great-great grandchildren. He is
also survived by a brother, James Roher of Lansing, Mich. A stepson,
Robert Smith, preceded him in death. Mr. Roher attended Riddlesburg
Bible Church. He was a member of the Loysburg Lions Club and was a World
War II veteran, having served with the United States Air Force. He
worked many years for the Pennsylvania Dept. of Highways. Mr. Roher
enjoyed fishing and hunting. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with
Pastor Marion Foor officiating. Interment will be made in Hopewell
Cemetery, with foull military honors accorded. 

Elwood Clarence SNYDER, 67, of North Clear Ridge Road, Hustontown, died
at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born
Jan. 27, 1935, in Fulton County, he was the son of Clarence and Sarah
(Hershey) Snyder. Both of his parents are deceased. He is survived by
four sisters and two brothers; Rozena M. Duvall of Chambersburg; Betty
Hollinshead of Harrisonville; Ruth Hedge of Hustontown, Violet Snyder of
Hustontown; Vaughn Snyder of Harrisonville and Walter Snyder of
Hustontown. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Mr.
Snyder was of the Protestant faith. He was last employed at Cowans Gap
State Park as a maintenance worker. He had previously worked for the L &
B Coal Company, Waterfall, as a heavy equipment operator for several
years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at the
M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with Pastor George Clippinger
officiating. Plans for interment are incomplete. 

Wilmer E. "Mac" McCLAIN, 78, of Montrose Ave., Morgantown, W. Va., died
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at his home following a long illness. He was
born Dec. 16, 1923, in Everett, the son of the late George Alonzo and
Verna Merideth (Laidig) McClain. He married Wilmenia Taylor, who
preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters, Phyllis "Faye"
McClain and Wanda Sickles of Morgantown, W.Va., and one grandson. He is
survived by two brothers, Hartsel and Ellis McClain, both of Mapleton;
one sister, Mrs. Fred (Faye) Stevens of Mapleton, and two half-brothers,
Paul Gress of McConnellsburg and Paul Gress of Harrisonville. He was
preceded in death by his step-mother, Lena Blanche Gress McClain. Mr.
McClain was of the Protestant faith. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World
War II, serving in Germany. After his discharge from the Army, he worked
as a cook for a while and was then employed with McCrory's and Murghy's
5 and 10 before starting with Ben Franklin Stores, where he served as a
zone manager. After his retirement in 1988, he was often called back to
help out. He loved to travel and took pride in cooking. A funeral
service for Mr. McClain was held Feb. 15. Interment was made in Beverly
Hills Memorial Gardens.

Joy Marie (Nale) FARROW, 55, of 3063, Emmet Avenue, Huntingdon, died at
2:13 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002 at her residence. Born Jan. 31, 1947,
in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of James Henry Nale and Ellen Marie
(Thornton) Nale. Both parents preceded her in death. She married Michael
B. Farrow Dec. 26, 1991, in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death
Dec. 31, 2001. Mrs. Farrow is survived by two sons; James Wallace Blair
of Huntingdon R.D. 2, and Michael John Farrow of Huntingdon. a brother,
James Alva Nale, a Georgia resident, also survives. Mrs. Nale was of the
Catholic faith. She attended the Juniata Valley public schools,
graduating in 1964. She also attended Goldey Beacom College in
Wilmington, Del. She was previously employed as an administrative
secretary. She enjoyed crafts and photography. A memorial service will
be held Monday, Feb. 18, at 1 p.m. at the John B. Brown Funeral Home,
417 Washington St., Huntingdon.

Donald C. STONER, 56, of 1350 Ferguson Valley Road, McVeytown, died at
12:44 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. His death was unexpected. Born Sept. 17, 1945, in Mount
Union, He was the son of Mary (Taylor) Stoner of McVeytown, who
survives, and the late Charles Stoner. He was united in marriage to
Sandra "Sandy" (Cramer) Brouillette March 11, 1983, at the Greenwood
United Methodist Church, by the Rev. Glenn Barner. He is survived by his
wife and the following children: Sherry A. Baxter of McVeytown, Tammy S.
Stoner of Mount Union, Randy L. Stoner of McVeytown, Michael C.
Brouillette of York and Jason T. Brouillette of McVeytown, as well as
four grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters survive; James Stoner
of McVeytown; Ronald Stoner of Silverford Heights, Mount Union; Gary
Stoner of Mount Union, Joan Fleck of Philipsburg and Patty Miller of
McVeytown. Mr. Stoner was a member of the Newton Hamilton United
Methodist Church. A 1965 graduate of Captain Jack High School, Mount
Union. Mr. Stoner was certified in air conditioning and refrigeration
and by the Ford Motor Company as an automobile technician. He owned and
operated, along with his wife, Stoner's Building and Contracting,
McVeytown, and Stoner's Automotive Center, McVeytown. He enjoyed
fishing, woodworking, antiques and coin collecting. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. John Traxler and Pastor Robert
Brown Sr. officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Union Cemetery. 

Gladys Madeline Baer HORTON, 84, of 132 W. Chestnut St., Rear, Mount
Union, died at 9:07 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at Huntingdon Manor,
following an extended illness. Born May 25, 1917, in Concord, Franklin
County, Mrs. Horton, known to friends as Madeline, was the daughter of
Roy and Myra (Shearer) Coons, both deceased. She was first married to
Kenneth "Bud" Baer and then to Myron Horton, Both husbands preceded her
in death. She is survived by a son, Wallace "Sonny" Baer of Mount Union,
R.D. 2; one grandson and two great-grandsons. A brother and a sister
also survive, Lawrence Coons, La Grange Park, Ill., and Rosalie Harman,
Mount Union, R.R. 2. She is also survived by three step-children: Janet
Cessna of Greenville, Marnie Fields of Three Springs, and C. Blaine
Horton of Wood. Eight Step-grandchildren also survive, along with eight
step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by the following
brothers and sisters; Paul and Berlin Coons, who both died in infancy;
Fred Coons, Wilma Warnick, Foster Coons, Lehman Coons and Edna Forshey.
Mrs. Horton was of the Methodist faith. She attended Mount Union schools
and retired from Gerbo, Huntingdon, where she had worked for a number of
years. Prior to Gerbo, she had been employed for many years at L. Greif
Bros. Manufacturing, Mount Union. Funeral services will be conducted at
2 p.m. Saturday , Feb. 16, 2002, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home,
Mount Union, with Pastor Jennifer Deutsch officiating. Interment will be
made in Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1. 

Walter R. SLICK, 84, of King St. Clair Rd., Alum Bank, died at 4:15 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, at Donahoe Manor Nursing Home in Bedford,
following an extended illness. Born Oct. 2, 1917, in Roaring Spring, he
was the son of Ramey Ward and Cora (Ritchey) Slick, both deceased. He
married Gladys M. Dixon Aug. 31, 1943, in Cumberland, Md. He is survived
by his wife, at home, and by the following children: Dr. Gregory Slick
of Bedford, Dr. Kim J. Slick of Kutztown; Sam Slick of Norristown and
Cristy Pomposini of Virginia Beach, Va., as well as by eight
grandchildren. Four sisters survive; Doris Slick of Roaring Spring,
Rosalind Mowry of Bedford, Eleanor Piper of Cresson and Thelma Ernest of
Lilly. He was preceded in death by a brother, Eber Slick, and a sister,
Freda Hamilton. Mr. Slick was a member of the Roaring Spring Lutheran
Church. He was a 1935 graduate of Morrison's Cove High School and went
on to earn a bachelor of science degree in education from Shippensburg
University. He later earned a master's degree in education from the
University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Slick taught school for several years in
Saxton and then became school administrator for the Chestnut Ridge
School District, Bedford County, were he served for 35 years before his
retirement. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and
was a member of the Bedford County Marine Corps League. He was also a
member of the Saxton American Legion; a life member of the education
associations PSEA, PARS and NEA; Served on the boards of the Bedford
County Children and Youth Agency on Aging and was a founding member of
the Chestnut Ridge Ambulance Association. He was also a member of the
Chestnut Ridge Lions Club, which honored him with the prestigious Melvin
Jones Award. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at
the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Ray Short
officiating. Interment will be made in Bedford Memorial Park,
where full military honors will be accorded. 

Wayne H. KELLEY, 63, of Newport, Del., died Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, at
the VA Hospital following an extended illness. Born Sept. 6. 1939, in
Newton Hamilton, he was the son of Harrison A. and Jessie M. (Price)
Kelley of Huntingdon. His father is deceased. He is survived by his
wife, Joan A. Kelley, at home; His mother, in Huntingdon; a daughter,
Jolene Cook of New Castle, and three step-daughters; Cindy Truax,
Deborah Bowker and Rose Rodowicz, all of the Wilmington, Del., area. she
is also survived by 12 grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters
survive; Harold D. Heidel of Lowellville, Ohio; Donald R. Kelley of
Windham, N.H.; Judith M. (Kelley) Stringer and Bonnie C. (Kelley) Grose,
both of Huntingdon. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
One sister, Delores M. Kelley, preceded him in death. Mr. Kelley
attended Huntingdon Area High School and served in the U.S. Navy for
four years. He was a self employed truck driver. Interment will be made
in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery. 

Nellie (Doswell) Frank SHORE, 80, a resident of the University Park
Nursing Home, St. College, formerly of Port Matilda and Bellefonte, died
at 9:50 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital. She
had been a resident of the nursing home for the past 10 years. Born
Sept. 12, 1921, in Dothan, Ala., she was the daughter of Andrew and
Halie (Holland) Doswell. She was united in marriage to Barton J. Shore
Dec. 12, 1942, at Napier Field, Dothan, Ala. Her parents are deceased,
as well as her husband, who died March 19, 1998. She is survived by
three sons: Jerry C. Shore of State College, Andy J. Shore of Port
Matilda and Randy B, Shore to Tyrone, as well as two grandsons, one
great-grandson and several relatives in Huntingdon County. She was the
last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in
death by four sisters and one brother. Mrs. Shore was a member of the
Bethany Tabernacle, Enola. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of
the United Transportation Union. She previously worked at the Hosiery
Mill in Dothan, Ala., and the Altoona Shoe Factory. Funeral services
will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Feller Memorial Home,
Tyrone, with Pastor Paul Sweitzer officiating. Interment will be made in
Blair Memorial Park. 

Grace K. MATEER, 101, of Valley View Haven, Belleville, formerly of
Allensville, died at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at Valley View
Haven. She was born Oct. 13, 1900, in Allensville, the daughter of John
and Jennie (Carson) King, both deceased. She married Walter G. Mateer,
who preceded her in death March 6, 1979. She is survived by a daughter,
Mrs. Henry Jean Ambrose of Dauphin; a son, B. Guy Mateer of Mercer
Island, Wash.; Five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and seven
great-great grandsons. Two sisters survive; Mrs. Pearl Bordell of
Allensville and Mrs. Serada Bricker of South Mountain. She was preceded
in death by three brothers, seven sisters and one grandson. Mrs. Mateer
was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Allensville. She was
primarily a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Valley View Haven Chapel, Belleville, with the
Revs. Anna Ritter and Galen Sharp officiating. Interment will be made in
the Allensville Presbyterian Cemetery. 

Martin Thomas GATES, 62, of 2170 Camelot Dr., Harrisburg, formerly of
Huntingdon, died at 5:07 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at the Milton S.
Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Born Oct. 19, 1939, in Huntingdon, he
was the son of Joseph L. and Ethel M. (Fritchey) Gates, both deceased.
He is survived by three daughters, Cindy F. Gates of Baltimore, Md.;
Mary Ann Davis of Mount Joy and Dorothy H. Gates of Harrisburg, as well
as two granddaughters. Three sisters and one brother survive; Mary Jane
McCaferty of Florida; John Gates of Perrysburg, Ohio; Dorothy Brouse of
Huntingdon and Helen Lightner of Bedford. He was preceded in death by
one brother, Carl Gates. Mr. Gates was of the Methodist faith. He was
employed by the Central Penn Fitness Center in Harrisburg until his
retirement in June 2001. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon,
with the Rev. David L. Dearing officiating. Interment will be made in
Riverview Cemetery. 

Frances Anne (States) REESE, 70, of McConnellstown, died at 6 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon.
She was born March 16, 1931, in Warriors Mark, the daughter and only
child of the late Robert Carl and Helen (Henry) States of Spruce Creek
Valley. She married Elwood L. Reese Sept. 7, 1950, in Kent, Ohio. She is
survived by her husband, at home; one daughter, Dixie Lee Hammers of
James Creek; Two sons, Elwood L. Reese Jr. of Warriors Mark and Cliff
Reese of Pittsburgh, as well as five grandchildren. Mrs. Reese was
valedictorian of her graduating class at Tyrone High School, and went on
to be an honors graduate from Pennsylvania State University, where she
later received her master's degree in education. She taught school in
Huntingdon for 34 years. After retiring from teaching, she enjoyed
giving piano lessons at her home. She was an organist who enjoyed
playing for morning worship services at many churches in the Huntingdon
area. She was a musican of a local band, "The Ambasadors" for several
years and provided music for numerous weddings. Mrs. Reese valued her
many friends from her music experiences and found comfort in her
students and music. A private graveside service will be held at the
Graysville Cemetery in Graysville, with the Rev. Tim Spring officiating.

Jamison O. KLOBETANZ, 30, of Shade Gap, died at 12:53 a.m. Monday, Feb.
18, 2002, at Altoona Hospital. He died as a result of injuries suffered
in an automobile accident late Sunday evening, Feb. 17, in Cromwell
Twp., Huntingdon County. He was born April 15, 1971, in McConnellsburg,
the son of Joseph and Margaret (Klobetanz) Snyder. He married the former
Sara J. Traxler March 13, 1996, in West Virginia. He is survived by his
wife, at home; his father; his mother and step-father, Donald Snyder, of
Neelyton, and three stepchildren; Helen Tart of Neelyton and Amber
Keefer and Luke Traxler, both of Shade Gap. He is survived by one
sister, Faith Ann Lewis of Rawlins, Wyo.; one brother, James McMullen of
Shade Gap, and four stepsisters; Rosemary Smith and Debra McMullen, both
of Blairs Mills; Shawnie Snyder of Shade Gap and Krista Zerbe of
Huntingdon. He is also survived by his maternal grandfather, Merle H.
Klobetanz of McConnellsburg, and maternal step-grandmother, Nelda Snyder
of Shade Gap. Mr. Klobetanz attended the Mowersville Brethren in Christ
Church, Newburg. He was a veteran of the Persian Gulf War, having served
with the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Madden-Wennick Post No. 518,
American Legion, Rockhill Furnace, and the Greencastle VFW. He was
employed by Sollenberger Silos, Chambersburg. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home,
Orbisonia, with Pastor Darrell Potteiger officiating. Interment will be
made in Fair Ridge Cemetery, Shade Gap, R.D. 

Zola May RITCHEY, 60, of 11451 Raystown Rd., Saxton, died unexpectedly
at 6:23 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, at her home. She was born Jan. 7,
1942, at Hopewell, R.D., the daughter of William and Laura (Heckman)
Lodge, both deceased. She married Lester Duane Ritchey March 1, 1958, in
Cumberland, Md. She is survived by her husband, at home; a son, Robert
Ritchey of Willoughby, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Roger (Tammy) Bridenbaugh
of Martinsburg, R.D., as well as four grandchildren. She is survived by
two brothers and two sisters; Harvey Lodge of Hopewell, Lola Hoover of
Kearney, Edna Mauk of Manassas, Va., and David Lodge of Bealeton, Va.,
and a stepbrother, Freddie Nicholas of Mechanicsburg. She was preceded
in death by one sister, Mary Eshelman. Mrs. Ritchey attended the
Sherman's Valley Brethren in Christ Church and the Saxton Church of God
Tabernacle. She was primarily a homemaker; however, she worked for 18
years at the Cove Shoe Company in Martinsburg. She enjoyed traveling and
vacationing. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21,
at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel in Saxton, with Pastor Boyd England
officiating. Interment will be made in Langdondale Cemetery. 

Cortez B. "Bert" TAYLOR, 83, of 304 Moose St., Clearlield, died Monday,
Feb. 18, 2002, at Clearfield Hospital, Clearfield, He was born Sept. 30,
1918, in Clearfield, the son of Voyle L. and Lena B (Koozer) Taylor,
both deceased. He married Margaret B. "Peggy" (Bookhamer) Taylor of
Huntingdon Jan. 4, 1950. He is survived by his wife; David Irwin, whom
the couple reared, and two grandchildren. A sister, Erma Beauseigneur of
Clearfield, and a brother, David Taylor of St. Louis, Mo., survive, as
well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four
brothers; Kenneth, Henry, Lee and Laurence Taylor, and one sister, Donna
Daisher. Mr. Taylor was a member of the Goshen United Methodist Church.
He was a World War II Army Air-corps veteran and a member of the John
Lewis Shade Post No. 6, American Legion, and the Frenchville Leigey
Renaude Post No. 8386, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of
the Clearfield BPOE Lodge No. 540 and the Mosqauito Creek Sportsman's
Association. He retired from the former Conrail Railroad in 1979, and
was a life member of the United Transportation Union. Funeral services
will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at the Bennett and Houser
Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Dale W. Dobbs officiating.
Interment will be made in Goshen Cemetery. Full military honors will be
accorded by member of the American Legion and VFW posts honor guards.

Julia R. (Starr) McMULLEN, 91, formerly of Shade Valley and Path Valley,
and more recently of the Falling Spring Nursing Home, Chambersburg, died
at 9:10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, at Chambersburg Hospital. Born Feb.
18, 1911, in Tell Twp., Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of Simon
and Rebecca (Silverthorne) Starr, both deceased. She married Jacob A.
McMullen June 23, 1931, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Shade Gap, R.D.
Her husband preceded her in death Oct. 5, 1991. She is survived by four
children; Helen Hunter of Philadelphia, Magdalen Corley of Mesa, Ariz.,
and Paul McMullen and Jane Crouse, both of Chambersburg. She is also
survived by eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A son, Leo
McMullen preceded her in death. Mrs. McMullen, was the last surviving
member of her immediate family of 10 children. She was a member of St.
Mary's Catholic Church, Shade Gap, R.D. She was primarily a homemaker. A
funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at St. Mary's
Catholic Church, with the Rev. George Koharchik officiating. Interment
will be made in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. 

Ethel N. HARTZLER, 91, of Valley View Haven, Union Twp., Belleville,
died at 1:35 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at Valley View Haven. Born
Jan. 24, 1911, in Long Green, Md., she was the daughter of John M. and
Anna M. (King) Hartzler, both deceased. She was preceded in death by
three brothers and three sisters; Harold, John M. and C. Clayton
Hartzler, Eva Ruth Hartzler, Carrie Dodd and an infant sister. Ms.
Hartzler was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church. She was a
graduate of Penn State University, earning a bachelor of Science degree
in 1946, and a master's degree in 1948. She worked as a psychologist for
Mifflin and Huntingdon county school districts, retiring in 1974.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Baggus Funeral
Home, 3813 W. Main St., Belleville, with the Rev. Ivan E. Yoder
officiating. Interment will be made in Allensville Mennonite Cemetery. 

Robert G. HOCKENBERRY, 74, of Walker Twp., Huntingdon, R.D. 1, died at 9
a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at Valley View Haven, Belleville, after
several years of declining health. Born Feb. 16, 1928, in Altoona, he
was the son of Jobie M. and Margaret (Horner) Hockenberry, both
deceased. He wed Ruth Bickle Dec. 21, 1946, in Hollidaysburg, with the
Rev. Ralph Illingsworth Presiding. He is survived by his wife, at home;
a daughter, Donna H. Gibboney of Belleville; two sons, Robert E.
Hockenberry of Petersburg and David B. Hockenberry of Huntingdon, as
well as five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Two sisters and
two half-brothers survive; Esther J. Chesney of Dunncansville, Shirley
E. Zerbe of State College and Charles and Jobie Hockenberry, both of
Dysard. Mr. Hockenberry was a member of Upper Spruce Creek Presbyterian
Church. He served as private first class from July 1945 to October 1946,
with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific Theatre of Operations during
World War II. He was a member and past commander of the American Legion
Post No. 779, Centre Hall and member and past commander of VFW Post No.
5825, Pine Grove Mills. He was also a member of BPOE Lodge No. 976,
Huntingdon; State College Lodge No. 700, F&AM; Consistory of Altoona;
Jaffa Shrine and Jaffa Cycle Corps, where he was also past president,
and Huntingdon County Shrine. He was also past president of Bricklayers
Local No. 19, Williamsport. Mr. Hockenberry was a 1945 graduate of
Altoona Area High School. For many years, he worked as a bricklayer and
stone mason with Bricklayer Local No. 19, retiring in 1976. Following
his retirement, he and his son, Robert, owned and operated Landscape
Design Associates. He was active as a landscape architect until 1990.
He had resided at his Walker Twp. home since 1990.
Previously, he had lived in Tyrone for 12 years and Franklinville for 20
years. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at the
Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Rd., Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon,
with Pastor Galen Sharp officiating. Interment will be made in
Graysville Cemetery, Pennsylvania Furnace, with full Military honors
accorded.

Paul Thomas DEFIBAUGH, 49, of Broad Top, died unexpectedly at 9:10 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born in Huntingdon Feb. 5, 1953, he was the son of Paul and Laura Mae
(Rinard) Defibaugh, both deceased. He is survived by two sons, Charles
Defibaugh of Robertsdale and Matthew Defibaugh of Todd, and one
granddaughter. Five brothers and three sisters survive; Larry Defibaugh
of Martinsburg, Duane Defibaugh of Chambersburg, Kenneth Defibaugh of
Pittsburgh, James Defibaugh of James Creek, Stanley Defibaugh of
Coalmont, Mary Souders of Mount Union, Cathy Worthy of Maryland and
Sally Bathavic of Shippensburg. He was preceded in death by a sister,
Bonnie Sue Defibaugh, as well as two infant sisters. Mr. Defibaugh was
retired as a chief petty officer in the United States Navy, where he
earned numerous medals and awards and served on several different naval
ships during 22 years of service. He was a 1971 graduate of Tussey
Mountain High School and a life member of the Saxton Volunteer Fire
Company and the Saxton VFW. He also held memberships with the Saxton
Sportsman Association, Fraternal Order of Eagles of Broad Top and the
Goose Creek, N.C., American Legion 40 and 8 club. He enjoyed fishing.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Cutis
A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top, with Pastor Donald Simmons
officiating. Interment will be made in Evans Cemetery, with full
military honors accorded. 

Herbert KELLER, 89, of Laurel Crest Manor, Ebensburg, formerly of
Huntingdon, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2002, at the manor. Born Nov. 15,
1912, in Johnstown, he was the son of Ludwig and Elizabeth (Hoppe)
Keller. He married the former Janet L. Pugh. His parents and wife
preceded him in death. He is survived by three brothers and one sister,
Frank, Albert and John Keller and Meta Fisseler, as well as several
nieces and one nephew. Mr. Keller was a life member of Zion Lutheran
Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II and retired from
Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 23, at the John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central
Ave., Johnstown. Interment will be made in Richland Cemetery. 

Paul Bruce SHOOP, 70, of HC 61, Shade Gap, died at 10:42 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 22, 2002, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg. Born
Aug. 2, 1931, in Meadville, he was the son of Clayton and Melva (Burkey)
Shoop, both deceased. He married Arlene R. Walters Sept. 14, 1968, in
Shade Gap. He is survived by his wife, at home, and a brother, John
Shoop of New Bloomfield. Mr. Shoop attended the Fair Ridge Assembly of
God Church, Shade Gap, R.D. He was last employed by Letterkenny Army
Depot, Chambersburg. Prior to that, He worked as a truck Driver. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Martin R.
Brown Funeral home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Wilson Boyd officiating.
Interment will be made in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shade Gap, R.D. 

Evelyn Grace (Kennedy) ROMINE, 78, of 409 Ninth St., Deforrest Apts.,
Huntingdon, died at 10:35 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at Huntingdon
Manor, Huntingdon, following a brief illness. She was born Nov. 9, 1923,
in Wertz, the daughter of Ernest and Anna Hearn (Baker) Kennedy. She had
formerly been married to Harry B. Romine who preceded her in death in
1995. Their marriage took place Aug. 31, 1946, at the Abbey Reformed
Church (now United Church of Christ) Huntingdon. She is survived by her
only living relative, an aunt, Martha E. Thompson of James Creek, and
her companion, Bursey B. Garner of Huntingdon. Mrs. Romine was preceded
in death by a sister, Laurabelle Kennedy Cornpropst, and her
grandmother, Laura Krieger Hearn, who resided with her family. She was a
member of the Abbey Reformed United Church of Christ in Huntingdon. She
was also a member of the Standing Stone Senior Citizens, Huntingdon.
Mrs. Romine was a graduate of Huntingdon High School in the Class of
1942. She had resided in Huntingdon at various times throughout her life
and returned to Huntingdon permanently in 1989. She had been a Avon
salesperson for 25 years and worked as a waitress at the M&M Restaurant
for a number of years. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Abbey Reformed Church, United Church of
Christ, Sixth and Church streets, Huntingdon. The Rev. Gary H. Marcy
will officiate. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery,
Huntingdon. 

Master Sgt. James K. KEPPLE, 61, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Saturday,
Feb. 23, 2002, at his home. He was born Sept. 27, 1940, in Johnstown,
the son of Robert and Mildred (Benschoff) Kepple, both deceased. He is
survived by his wife, Carolyn (Hamblin) Kepple; Two sons, Kenneth and
Charles Kepple; a daughter, Nancy (Kepple) Wright, as well as six
grandchildren. He is survived by two brothers, David and Terry Kepple,
and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister,
Nancy Kepple. Master Sqt. Kepple, a 1958 graduated of Johnstown High
School, served in the United States Army from October 1958 to June 1980,
with several tours of duty in Europe and Vietnam. After his retirement
from the U.S. Army, he was employed several years by the State
Correctional Institution Huntingdon. A memorial service will be held at
10 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery Chapel,
Johnstown. 

Kenneth R. ATHERTON, 59, of Mount Union, R.D. 1, died at 8:15 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon,
following a lengthy illness. Born July 31, 1942, in Lucy Furnace, Wayne
Twp., Mifflin County, he was the son of Roy James and Thelma Mae
(Woodward) Atherton, both deceased. He was united in marriage to Shelby
J. Price March 7, 1964. He is survived by his wife, at home; two
daughters, Holly J. Atherton of Germantown, Md., and Tracey L. Cook of
Alexandria and one granddaughter. Fourteen brothers and sisters also
survive; Betty Myers, Hill Valley; Charlotte Jaymes, Silverford Heights;
Vernice Wennick, Chambersburg; Vonnie Hileman, Pittsburgh; Nancy
Gerholt, Mount Union, R. D.1; Jerry Atherton, Lucy Furnace; Benjamin
Atherton, Lucy Furnace; Max Atherton, Hill Valley; Tom Atherton, Lucy
Furnace; Kathy Park, Silverford Heights; Rick Atherton and Brad
Atherton, both of Lucy Furnace; Trudy Myers, Mount Union, R.D. 1, and
Lori Rosensteel, of Lucy Furnace. Mr. Atherton was a member of Cedar
Crest-Lucy Furnace Chapel. He was a 1960 graduate of Mount Union Area
High School and served with the U.S, Army from May 1960 until May 1963.
He was a member and president of the United Paperworkers Local, a member
of the National Rifle Association and formerly a member of the
Huntingdon Moose Lodge. Retired on disability September 1999 from Mead
Consumer and Office Products after 17 years of service, he was
previously employed by Gerbo Footwear, Huntingdon, and Viscose
Corporation, Lewistown. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Haven
Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.D. 1. Following the graveside
service, there will be a memorial service at the Cedar Crest-Lucy
Furnace Chapel, Mount Union, R.D. 1, at 11 a.m., with Pastor
Jeff Winstead officiating.

Joseph MEMMI, 87, of HC 73, Three Springs, died at 5:20 a.m. Sunday,
Feb. 24, 2002, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Born Jan. 20,
1915, in Filetto, Italy, he was the son of Gomenico and Grazia
(Facchinci) Memmi, both deceased. He married Ruth H. Bascom March 27,
1945, in Kenmore, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, at Home; six
daughters; Grace A. Ellis, Clinton, Md.; Julie M. Berkstresser,
Harrisonville; Anita R. Greenland, Three Springs; Diane L. Sekula,
Newburg; Della B. McClure, York; Pamela L. Memmi, Manteo, N.C.; one son,
Charles D. Memmi, HC 73, Three Springs, 14 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. He is survived by the following brothers and
sisters; Treiste Brandt, Abel Memmi, Blanche Stinson and Dima Memmi, all
of Chambersburg; Dina Starliper, Mercersburg; Arthur Memmi, Bristol;
Paul Memmi, Three Springs; Anthony M. Memmi and D. Clementina Memmi,
both of Chambersburg. He was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Memmi
Jr., and two brothers, Linsey and Villie Memmi. Mr. Memmi was a member
of First United Methodist Church, Three Springs, and the Three Springs
Lions Club. He was retired from United Airlines after 28 years of
service as an airline mechanic at Washington National and Dulles
airports. He enjoyed flying very much, having obtained his private
pilot's license and instructor's rating. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the First United Methodist Church,
Three Springs, with Pastor Bonnie Ort officiating. Interment will be
made in Three Springs Cemetery.

Orvis G. SNOOK, 83, of 129 W. Milford St., Mount Union, died at 6:30
a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born Feb. 16, 1919, in Mapleton, he was the son of Jacob and Ada (Snook)
Snook. He was united in marriage to Beatrice Mae Cox Oct. 5, 1946. She
preceded him in death Jan. 8. 2001. He is survived by a daughter, Diane
Wilkinson of Mount Union, as well as six grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly A.
Keaster, and the following brothers and sisters; Berna Metz, Dorothy
Uttley, Edith Stapleton, Esther Stapleton, William Snook and Ambrose
Snook. Mr. Snook attended the First United Methodist Church, Mount
Union. He served with the U.S. Army as a staff Sergeant in central
Europe during World War II, with Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion,
399th Infantry Regiment. He entered the military May 14, 1941, and
served until Oct. 29, 1945, having received the following decorations:
Bronze Star, Good Service Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge, American
Theatre Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal
with two Bronze Stars. He was a life time member of the VFW Post No.
5754, Mount Union. He retired after 35 years of service from Conrail,
formerly the Pennsylvania Railroad, in 1983, where he worked as a line
foreman for the track division. Mr. Snook enjoyed hunting and fishing
and spending time with his grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home,
Mount Union, with the Rev. Robert Davidson officiating. Interment will
be made in the Garden of Calvary, Mount Union Cemetery.

James C. KURTZ, 83, of Millersburg, formerly of Harrisburg, died Monday,
Feb. 25, 2002, at Harrisburg Hospital. Born Sept. 5, 1918, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of James M. and Verna Mae (Corbin) Kurtz. He
is survived by three sons; Ronald W. Kurtz of New Cumberland; James M.
Kurtz of Millersburg and Blaine P. Kurtz of Camp Hill, as well as six
grandchildren. A brother, William Kurtz of Huntingdon, also survives.
Mr. Kurtz was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He
was retired from Sutliff Chevrolet in Harrisburg, where he worked as a
mechanic, and was a avid fian of country music. Graveside services will
be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 1, at Indiantown Gap National
Cemetery in Annville, with full military honors accorded. 

Dr. Radford C. LOCKE, 81, Huntingdon, formerly of Orbisonia, died
Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, at the Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, Fla. Born
Feb. 25, 2002, in Orbisonia, he was the son of the late Dr. Howard V.
and Mayme (Comerer) Locke. He was married first to Elinor Huston, and
then Audrey Greathead, McConnellsburg. Both preceded him in death. He is
survived by the following children; Howard Van Locke II, Mechanicsburg;
Diane Woodward, Huntingdon; Paula Darby, Shippensburg; and Lyn Locke,
Davidsonville, Md. He is also survived by one sister, Gwen Gibson,
Towson, Md.; one brother, Howard V. Locke Jr., Fayetteville, nine
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Dr. Locke was a former member
of the United Methodist Church, Orbisonia, where he served as a Sunday
School Teacher and leader. In addition, he served as a member on various
church boards. Dr. Locke was a dentist in the Orbisonia and
McConnellsburg areas for over 50 years. He taught at many dental
conventions and conducted seminars throughout the country, and he was
highly reguarded by his peers. In addition, for many years he served as
the school dentist for the Orbisonia and Saltillo school district. He
was a veteran of the United States Army and a captain of the United
States Air Force. He was a graduate of Mercersburg Academy, Temple
University and Franklin and Marshall College. When the Community State
Bank of Orbisonia opened Jan. 10, 1951, Dr. Locke was one of the
directors and incorporators of the bank, which he remained active for
many years. Over the years, he was involved in and supported many
organizations such as the Orbisonia Lions Club, the Masonic Lodge, and
many professional organizations such as the Huntingdon County Dental
Association. He was a member of the Orbisonia Deer Camp. He was an avid
hunter, gardener, fisherman and golfer. Additionally, he enjoyed
traveling. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 6, 2002, at the Orbisonia United Methodist Church. The
Rev. Dr. John W. Stamm will conduct the service. 

Cynthia Mae (McCafferty) McBRIDE, 91, of 283 Washington St., P.O. Box
132, Petersburg, died at 12:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born July 25, 1910, at the family
homestead in Petersburg, she was the daughter of James and Minnie
(Stevens) McCafferty, both deceased. She is survived by two daughters;
Cynthia M. Ault of Boalsburg and Loretta M. Cox of New Cumberland; Five
grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and eight
great-great-grandchildren. She is survived by one sister, Ruth
(McCafferty) Harris of Tennessee, and one brother, William McCafferty of
Florida. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Helen M. Lightner,
one granddaughter and two brothers and three sisters. Mrs. McBride was a
member of Crever Memorial United Methodist Church, Petersburg. She
attended Petersburg public schools and graduated from Petersburg
Vocational High School with the Class of 1929. She was employed by the
J.C. Blair Company and its successors, Westab and Mead Products, from
1942 until her retirement in 1975. She had lived at her current address
since birth. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the
family at the Cedar Grove Cemetery in Petersburg, with the Rev. Sharon
L. Landis officiating. 

Patricia J. "Pat" HARPER, 68, of 409 Hancock St., Northwood, Tyrone,
died at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at Tyrone Hospital following
an extended illness. She was born April 6, 1933, in Tyrone, the daughter
of John M. Sr. and Edith K. (Miller) Gillmen. She was united in marriage
to Richard D. Harper Dec. 26, 1959, at the Tyrone Assembly of God
Church. Her husband preceded her in death Sept. 27, 1982. She is
survived by four children; Rodney Harper of Northwood, Tyrone; Randal
Harper of Alexandria; Mrs. Mohammed (Cindy) Myers Rahali of Northwood,
Tyrone, and Susan Harper of Northwood, Tyrone, as well as five
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One sister and one brother
survive; Louise Delozier of Northwood, Tyrone, and William E. Gillmen of
York. Mrs. Harper attended Northwood Baptist Chapel. She was a graduate
of Tyrone High School and was employed by the environmental services
department for Tyrone Borough at the borough building. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2002, at the Richard H. Searer
Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone, with Pastors Tim Tangen and Robert Maurer
officiating. Interment will be made in Blair Memorial Park. 

Bruce Russell "Dusty" RHODES, 66, of Millstone Trailer Park, Mill Creek,
died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, in Los Angeles, Calif. Born Feb. 6, 1936,
in McVeytown he was the son of Melvin Paul and Madeline Mary (Himes)
Rhodes, both deceased. He married Mary Ann Gladfelter May 3, 1964. He is
survived by his wife, at home; three children; Sandra K. Rhodes of Mill
Creek, Robert P. Rhodes of Huntingdon and Debra A. Shetrom of
Huntingdon, and six grandchildren. Eight brothers and sisters survive;
Paul and James Rhodes, both of Manheim; Lorna Taylor of Three Springs,
Donald Rhodes of Mount Union, Lewis Rhodes of Cassville, Betty Bilger of
Mill Creek, Helen Sunderland of McVeytown and Alvin Rhodes of McVeytown.
Mr. Rhodes attended heritage Baptist Church in McConnellstown. He was
employed as a truck driver for the past 34 years, working for Zimmerman
Truck Lines Inc. of Mifflintown for the past 14 years. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral
Home, Huntingdon, with Pastor Lou Zanino officiating. Interment will be
made in Mountainview Cemetery, Mill Creek. 

Mary Namomi (Shubert) WESTBROOK, 85, of Meadowview Manor Retirement
Center, McVeytown, formerly of Huntingdon, died at 5:57 p.m. Tuesday,
February 26, 2002, at the manor following an extended illness. She was
born March 25, 1916, in Martinsburg, the daughter of David Herbert and
Grace Edna (Lehman) Shubert, both both deceased. She married F. Glenn
Westbrook, who preceded her in death Aug. 10. 1997. She is survived by
one son, F. Stanley Westbrook of Mount Union, and two grandchildren. A
brother, Kenneth Shubert of McVeytown, survives. She was preceded in
death by one brother and one sister, Richard Shubert and Virginia
Hagmeier. Mrs. Westbrook was once a member of Huntingdon Presbyterian
Church; In later years, she transferred to Mount Union Presbyterian. She
was educated in Martinsburg public schools and graduated from
Martinsburg High School and from the Altoona School of Commerce. She
worked as a secretary for Drs. Hutchinson, Steel and Smith in Huntingdon
and retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare. Mrs. Westbrook
enjoyed entertaining friends and family and was an avid bridge player. A
memorial service for Mrs. Westbrook will be held at 11 a.m Saturday,
March 2, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St.,
Huntingdon, with Duane J. Coy officiating. Interment will be made in
Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Mary HAYDUK, 81, of 608 N. Jefferson St., Mount Union, died at noon
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital. She had been in failing
health. Born April 2, 1920, in Mount Union, she was the daughter of
Wasyl and Mary (Potochniak) Kosack, both deceased. She was united in
marriage to Michael M. Hayduk Aug. 23, 1941, at St. Catherine's Roman
Catholic Church, Mount Union. She was preceded in death by her husband
Aug. 5, 1997. She is survived by one son and four daughters: Michael J.
Hayduk of Greer, S.C.; Mrs. Bob (Patricia) Moore, Alta Monte Springs,
Fla.; Mrs. Terry (Rebecca) Stoner of Altoona; Mrs. Steve (Bernadette)
Kroecker of Titusville, Fla., and Mrs. Bryan (Mary) Pollock, of
McVeytown, R.D. 1, as well as 11 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren. Two sisters survive, Mrs. Kathryn Meloni of
Lewistown and Mrs. Ross (Julia) Madden of Mount Union. She was preceded
in death by a grandson and the following brothers and sisters; Anna
Abrashoff, John "Cutty" Kosack, Wasyl "Sake" Kosack and Metro J. Kosack.
Mrs. Hayduk was a member of St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Mount
Union, and a member of the Catholic Daughters. She and her husband owned
and operated Hayduk's Bar and grill in Mount Union for 25 years, until
their retirement in 1984. Mrs. Hayduk enjoyed crocheting and playing
bingo. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at St.
Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, with the Rev. Elwood Figurelle
officiating. Interment will be made in St. Catherine's Catholic
Cemetery, Shirleysburg.

Rosemary Waite ANDERS, 73, Water Street, Alexandria R.R., died Thursday,
Feb. 28, 2002, at the Tyrone Hospital, Tyrone, following a brief
illness. Born Feb. 8, 1929, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of
Eugene Earnest and Huberta Treharne Waite. She was married to Jack D.
Anders April 4, 1947, at Berryville, Va. Mr. Anders survives at their
home. Surviving are three sons, Robert "Sam" Anders, Thomas W. Anders
and Kevin M. Anders, all of Water Street; one daughter, Melissa "Susie"
Franchio, Mt. Holly, N.J., and six grandchildren. Also surviving are two
brothers, Gordon T. Waite, Water Street and Eugene Waite, Altoona. She
was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Lou; an infant son, Jack
C.; and one grandchild. Mrs. Anders was an active member of the
Democratic Party. She was a charter member of the Shaffersville
Historical Society. An avid reader, she also enjoyed painting. She
painted the mural at the Shaffersville Schoolhouse. She was a member of
the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, Alexandria and had worked
at Elco in Huntingdon and Alcoa in Tyrone. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bruce E. Cox Funeral Home, Warriors Mark, with
Pastor Alvin R. Shaffer officiating. Interment will be in the Alexandria
Presbyterian Cemetery.

Patricia Ann MORT, 62, of 1374 Main St., Six Mile Run, died unexpectedly
at 1 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, at her residence. She was born April
8, 1939, in Robertsdale, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Thomas)
Skvarka of Robertsdale. She was united in marriage to Victor C. Mort
July 26, 1958, in Winchester, Va. She was preceded in death by her
husband May 26, 1989. She is survived by her parents; Two daughters,
Mrs. Dale (Tammy) Karns and Mrs. Mark (Amy) Shope, both of Six Mile Run,
as well as five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also
surviving are two brothers and four sisters: Richard L. Skvarka of
Carlisle, Joseph Skvarka and Helen Foreman, both of Chambersburg;
Marilyn Weist of Breezewood; Carolyn Matthews of Wood and Theresa
Minnick of Dudley. Mrs. Mort was a member of the Immaculate Conception
Parish in Dudley. She was a 1957 graduate of Robertsdale High School and
gave 35 years of service to the U.S. Postal Service before retiring in
July 2001. She last served as postmaster in Wood for nine years. Mrs.
Mort was a member of the National League of Postmasters, the Retired
Postmasters Association and NAPUS. Additionally, she was a member of the
Six Mile Run Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed her
family and her grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday, March 2, at the Immaculate Conception Church, Dudley, with the
Rev. Patrick Leahey officiating. Interment will be made in Duvall
Cemetery, Six Mile Run. 

Robert LeRoy BRENNEMAN, 76, of 211 S, Ninth St., Smithfield Twp.,
Huntingdon, died at 8:23, p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, at Lewistown
Hospital, Lewistown. Mr. Brenneman had been critically ill since Feb.
18. Born May 20, 1925, in Huntingdon, he was the son of Ernest W. and
Edith Pauline (Henderson) Brenneman, both deceased. He was united in
marriage to Edna Jenn Hawn April 21, 1956, at First United Methodist
Church, Huntingdon, by the late Rev. G. Cecil Weimer. He is survived by
his wife, at home, as well as two grandsons and one great-grandson. He
is also survived by one brother, Joseph R. Brenneman of Huntingdon, and
a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death on one brother,
Richard E. Brenneman Sr. Mr. Brenneman was a member of First United
Methodist Church, Huntingdon, were he served as one of the head ushers
for many years, was a member of Methodist Men and where he formerly
served as chairperson of the church's administrative board. He was an
honorary member of Standing Stone Post No. 24 American Legion, both in
Huntingdon. He was educated in the public schools of Huntingdon,
graduating from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1943. Mr.
Brenneman was a World War II veteran, inducted into the United States
Navy Aug. 24, 1944, and honorably discharged Aug. 17, 1946, with the
rating of Yeoman Second Class. He served aboard the USS Kermit Roosevelt
(ARG 16). During his service time, he received the Pacific Theatre
Ribbon, the American Theatre Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He was the
owner of Brenneman's Meat Market in Smithfield Twp., retiring in 1998,
after 53 years. Mr. Brenneman loved people and had a host of friends.
Special to him were his grandsons and great-grandson. A memorial service
will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at the First United Methodist
Church, Fifth and Mifflin streets, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Doyle H.
Klinger J. officiating. Interment will be made in
Mooresville Cemetery, West Twp., Petersburg, R.D. 1, with full military
honors accorded.