Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, February 2005

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Ivan L. NORTH, 71, of R. R. 3, Box 1581, Overbrook Acres, Mount Union.
died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005, at his home. He had been in
failing health for the past year. Born Aug. 16, 1933. in Huntingdon, he
was the son of the late Ralph and Thelma (Miller) North. He was united
in marriage to Evelyn J. Sunderland Aug. 1, 1959, in Newton Hamilton. He
is survived by his wife and their two children, Karen A. Fogel, and her
husband, Richard L., of Wardensville, W.Va., and Wayne A. North, and his
wife, Jean M., of San Antonio, Texas. He is also survived by 10
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by the following brothers and
sister: Lynn North, Cecile Sunderland, Rupert "Pete" North and Rupert
"Snuffy" North. Mr. North was a member of the Allenport United Methodist
Church. He was a member of NEA, PSEA and the Pennsylvania Retired
Teachers Association. He graduated from Mount Union High School with the
Class of 1952. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having
served in Alaska during the Korean Conflict. Following his military
service, he graduated from Juniata College with the Class of 1964. Mr.
North was well-known as a high school Spanish teacher in the Mount Union
Area School District, retiring in 1993, with over 32 years of service.
He was also involved with the football program as an assistant coach for
both junior and senior high school teams. He devoted his life
principally to the instruction of the Spanish language to his students
and to their learning of Spanish culture. Private funeral services will
be conducted at the convenience of Mr. North's family, with the Rev. Dr.
Ted Kiffer and the Rev. Michael Dubbs officiating. Interment will be
made in Mount Union Cemetery. 

Lovell CURFMAN, 85, a longtime resident of the Shirley Home for the Aged
in Shirleysburg, died at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 1, 2005, at Huntingdon
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Huntingdon. Born Feb. 12, 1919, in
Three Springs, he was the son of the late Raymon and Lulu (Kerling)
Curfman. He is survived by three sisters and three brothers; Mary Rulka
and Marian Glunt, both of Elizabethtown; Ruth Lane of Epworth Manor,
Tyrone; John Curfman of Three Springs; Carl Curfman of Morganton, N.C.;
and George Curfman of Three Springs. He is also survived by 26 nieces
and nephews. Mr. Curfman was a memher of the United Methodist Church in
Shirleysburg, where he had 50 years of perfect attendance. He enjoyed
helping with chores around the Shirley Home for the Aged. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, at the Martin R. Brown
Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Dale Edgin officiating. Interment
will be made in Three Springs Cemetery. 

Michael John BRELSFORD, 30, of 11282 Raystown Road, Saxton, died Tuesday,
Feb. 1, 2005, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown of
injuries he sustained in an accident on the night of Jan. 31. Born Dec.
27, 1974, in Portland, Maine, he was the son of William and Sandra
Brelsford of Robertsdale, R.R., who survive. In addition to his parents,
he is survived by a sister, Hope L. Cook, and her husband, Thomas, of
Hustontown; one half-sister, Susan Laughran of High Point, N.C.; two
half-brothers, David Brelsford of N. Wilkesboro, N.C., and William
Brelsford of W. Babylon, N.Y.; and his paternal grandmother, Rose
Brelsford of Pawtucket, R.I. He is also survived by a special friend,
Bobbie Jo Baker of Saxton, and her children, Crystal, Kevin, Takoda and
Christian. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Flora
and John B. Hartenstine, his paternal grandfather, Raymond Brelsford,
and a half-brother, Jason Brelsford. Mr. Brelsford was a 1993 graduate
of Tussey Mountain High School and a 1996 graduate of Remmington
Education Center, Vale Campus, Blairsville, in the automotive tech
program. He received the directors award for maintaining a modular grade
point average of 4.0 for the five modules he attended. He was employed
as an auto mechanic and loved motorcycles, the outdoors and had a
general love for all people. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City,
with Pastor Donald Simmons officiating. Interment will be made in the
Broad Top City IOOF Cemetery. 

Christopher Shane BAKER, 23, ot 677 Mosquito Hollow Road, Six Mile Run,
died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona, as the
result of injuries suffered in an accident Jan. 28 in Bedford County.
Born Aug. 8, 1981, in Roaring Spring, he was the son of Bruce Baker of
Wood and Nancy (Gallo) Black of Six Mile Run. In addition to his
parents, he is survived by his stepfather, Kenneth Black; two brothers,
Daniel and Robert Kyle; a stepsister, Lindsey Beth; his grandmothers,
Dorothy Kelly of Huntingdon and Marry Ann Rosenberry, and her husband, Ed
Rosenberry, of Saxton; his grandfather, Bob Baker, and his wife,
Paulette Baker, of Johnstown; and step-grandparents, Ray and Beverly
Black of Hopewell. He is also survived by a special friend, Terry Ann
McIntyre. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Michael Thomas
Gallo Jr. Mr. Baker was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post
No. 556, Six Mile Run. He was a 1999 graduate of Tussey Mountain High
School where he was a state qualifier in wrestling. He was employed as a
carpenter at Foremost Industries in Mercersburg. He enjoyed hunting.
fishing and camping. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday,
Feb. 7, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home in Broad Top City with
Pastor Dean Thomas officiating. Interment will be made in Duvall
Cemetery, Six Mile Run. 

Anna T. BOWSER, 89, formerly of Huntingdon, R.R. 4, died at 7:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, at Huntingdon Nursing & Rehabilitation Center,
Huntingdon, where she had resided since February 2004. Born March 22,
1915, in Port Matilda, she was the daughter of the late Isaac B. and
Mary (Woomer) Fink. She was twice married, first to Aaron Garber Jr. who
preceded her in death in 1963; then to John Bowser who preceded her in
death in 1970. She is survived by the following children; Aaron S.
"Pete" Garber, and his wife, Miriam, of Orbisonia; Donna E. Heck, and
her husband, Chester Sr., of Huntingdon; Eugene D. Garber Sr. of
Huntingdon; Kathryn M. Goodman, and her husband, Robert, of Alexandria;
and A. June Leonard, and her husband, George, of Huntingdon, R.R. 4. She
is also survived by 30 grandchildren and a number of great and
great-great-grandchildren. A sister, Edith J. Boonie of Petersburg,
survives. She was preceded in death by six sons; Harry Garber, Charles
Garber, Warren Garber, Harold Garber, Herbert Garber and Wilbert Garber;
one daughter, Virginia Garber; and six grandchildren. Nine brothers and
five sisters also preceded her in death. Mrs. Bowser was a member of
Emmanuel Bible Church, Huntingdon, R.R. 4. At one time, she was employed
as a domestic in the Huntingdon area. She enjoyed reading her Bible and
praying for others. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 5, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home in Huntingdon with Pastor
Greg L. Harven and Pastor Paul S. Bowen officiating. Interment will be
made in Mooresville Cemetery, Petersburg, R.R. 1. 

Sarah P. "Teen" ROGERS, 92, formerly of 1201 Mount Vernon Ave.,
Smithfield Township, Huntingdon, died at 2:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3,
2005, at The Oaks, Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born Feb. 23, 1912, in
Robertsdale, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Eva P.
(Morgan) Kough. She was united in marriage to Roy H. Rogers March 2,
1935, in Robertsdale by the Rev. Catherine Daugherty. Mr. Rogers
preceded her in death March 12, 1997. She is survived by a daughter,
Doris I. Donnelly, and her husband, Andrew, of Huntingdon, R.R. 1.; one
son, James D. Rogers, and his wife, Judith, of Huntingdon, R.R. 3; and
five grandchildren: Patricia K. Anderson, James Mark Rogers, Debbie
Hughes, Ruthie Hess and John Donnelly. She is also survived by nine
great-grandchildren. A brother, Frank Kough of Largo, Fla., survives.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Brumbaugh. Mrs. Rogers was
a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in Huntingdon.
She graduated from Robertsdale high School with the Class of 1932. She
was primarily a homemaker and had been employed as a baker at the
Smithfield Elementary School at one time. She showed hospitality to
ministers and missionaries. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 7, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with
the Rev. James Stork officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview
Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Clifford "Mick" STATES, 78. a resident of Pine Lakes, Fla. since 1974,
and formerly of Huntingdon, died at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, at
Ridge Court Nursing Home, Deland, Fla. Mr. States had been in failing
health for the past year and had been hospitalized for a month prior to
his death. Born Oct. 3, 1926, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late
Theodore and Florence States. He was united in marriage to Wanda
Thompson in 1974 in Mongadore, Ohio. His wife preceded him in death in
1998. He is survived by two daughters, Nancy Reynolds of Jacksonville,
Fla., and Mrs. Mitchell (Jeannie) Clarry of Cross City, Ha. He is also
survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Three
brothers and two sisters survive; Melvin "Short" States and Mrs. Steve
(Peg) Runk, all of Pine Lakes, Fla., Paul "Leroy" States of Newton, N.J..
Perry States of Roanoke, Va., and Mrs. John (Helen) Hardy of Huntingdon.
He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. A brother, Earl
States, who resided in Huntingdon, preceded him in death in 1988. Mr.
States was a life member of the American Legion. He served in the United
States Army during World War II from 1944-1946 in the Phillipines and
Asian Conflict. He was honorably discharged, having attained the rank of
corporal. Mr. States was an over-the-road truck driver all of his life
and enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. Cremation
burial was made in Bushnell Veterans Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. 

Margaret J. KNODE, 77, formerly of Donation and most recently of 212
Coffeetown Road, Dillsburg, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, at
Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. Born Nov. 24, 1927, in Huntingdon, she
was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Miller) Jackson. She
was united in marriage to Earl T. Knode Sr., March 31, 1948, in
Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death Aug. 19, 2000. She is survived
by two daughters, M. Catherine Woods, and her husband, Thomas, of
Dillsburg and Dottie Jane Cramer, and her husband, Tim, of Donation. She
is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She is survived by the following siblings: Mary Lou Smith of Lincoln,
Neb.; Kerry Jackson of Lubbock, Texas; Doris "Dody" Brumbaugh of
McVeytown; and William McCracken of Sugar Grove. She was preceded in
death by a daughter, Candace, and one son, Earl Jr. Mrs. Knode was of
the Protestant faith. She was primarily a homemaker. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral
Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. James S. Grove officiating. Interment
will be made in Donation Cemetery, Huntingdon. R.R. 2.

Frances Elisabeth McMEEN, 62, of New York City, N.Y., died Thursday,
Feb. 3, 2005, at the Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, N.Y. She had
metastatic bone cancer and had been in failing health for the past
several months. Born Jan. 9, 1943, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of
Josephine Biddle McMeen of Huntingdon and the late Elmer E. McMeen II.
She is survived by her brother, Ellsworth McMeen, and his wife, Sheila,
of Sparta, N.J., three nephews and one niece and numerous cousins. Ms.
McMeen was a member of the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew, United
Methodist Church, in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. She graduated
from Lewistown High School in 1960 and from Penn State University in
1964, with a bachelor of arts degree in English. She received her
master's degree in library science in 1965 from the University of
Pittsburgh. She also earned her certificate as an employment counselor,
in connection with her 19-year employment by the Theresa M. Burke
Employment Agency in New York City. Ms. McMeen was a person of diverse
careers, talents and interests. In addition to her work as an employment
counselor, she held librarian positions for major libraries and
corporations, including the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore and
NCR Corporation. She also served as an editor for information services,
performed as an administrative assistant, and organized and compiled
data for the Wall Street investment banking firm of Goldman, Sachs & Co.
She was an avid reader and lover of books. She had the reputation among
friends and associates of being a "book detective", with a rare ability
to doggedly pursue and obtain information about beloved books - and
frequently the books themselves in hidden and sometimes musty places.
She had a special expertise in books written by the late British author
Barbara Pym. She was an active member of the international Barbara Pym
Society, and attended a number of gatherings in the U.S. and abroad. Ms.
McMeen was an excellent writer and public speaker, having honed those
skills early in life. She wrote a number of columns for Along the
Juniata in The Daily News and book reviews for various professional
organizations. After service as a foreign student in Finland in the late
1950's, Ms. McMeen gave numerous humorous, informative and well-received
speeches throughout Mifflin County recounting her experience as a central
Pennsylvania student in faraway Finland. Ms. McMeen traveled widely,
often with her mother. The two particularly enjoyed taking courses at
the Cornell Adult University in the summer. In addition, over the years
Frances was a regular visitor at the Huntingdon County Fair and
Hartslog Heritage Day. Her sense of humor stayed with her throughout her
life. Her friends, co-workers and audiences for her talks and writings
enjoyed her witty and perceptive observations on many subjects,
including the joys and frustrations of daily life in New York City. A
memorial service in New York City will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 12, at The Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew, 263 W. 86th St., New
York, N.Y. Arrangements for other memorial services are incomplete at
this time. 

Anna Mary (Herr) KIBLER, 97, formerly of Prospect Road, Washington Boro,
died Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, at Church of God Home, Carlisle, of natural
causes. She was born in Mountville, the daughter of the late David and
Bertha (Eberly) Herr. She was the wife of the late Rev. Paul S. Kibler
who preceded her in death Jan. 6, 1977. She is survived by one daughter,
June Ann Diller, and her husband, Wilbur Jr., of Mechanicsburg; two
grandsons, Andrew Eugene Diller, and his wife, Laurie, of Lewisberry and
Craig Eric Diller of Mechanicsburg; and two great-grandchildren, Alicia
Emily Diller and Brandon Lee Diller. She was the sister-in-law of John
Kibler, Oliver Kibler and Mary Virginia Heisey Kibler. She was preceded
in death by a daughter, Anna Elizabeth Campbell, and three brothers:
Charles, Christ and Abram Herr. Mrs. Kibler was a member of Central
Manor Church of God. Her late husband served as pastor for the Fairview
Church of God circuit from 1957-1963 and the Walnut Grove Church of God
circuit from 1963-1969. She enjoyed crocheting, flowers and meeting and
visiting with people. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 9, at Central Manor Church of God, 387 Penn St., Washington Boro,
with Pastors Eugene B. Hockenberry, Stephen Lane and Stanley A. Maughan
officiating. Interment will be made in Schock Family Cemetery.

Nora L. RAILING, 88. a resident of Manor Care Nursing Home in
Chambersburg and formerly of Mapleton and Orristown, died at 9:08 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, at Chambersburg Hospital in Chambersburg. Born May
4, 1916, in Mill Creek, she was the daughter of Jesse and Blanche
(Whitsel) Witters. She was twice married, first to Emory Kyler who
preceded her in death in 1963; then to John Railing who preceded her in
death in 1983. She is survived by two daughters, Margaret Whetstone of
Wheeling, W.Va., and Betty J. Baker of Three Springs; and a
stepdaughter, Gerry Flory of Chambersburg. She is also survived by four
grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and one
step-great-grandson. She was the last surviving member of her immediate
family, having been preceded in death by four sisters. Mrs. Railing was
a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Shippensburg. She had
been employed as a nurses aide at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in
Huntingdon, then as a licensed practical nurse at Chambersburg Hospital
in Chambersburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
8, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home in Huntingdon, with Pastor John
Runshaw officiating, assisted by Marion Caudill. Interment will be made
in Bowman's Chapel Cemetery, Mapleton, R.R. 1. 

Daniel Mark WOODLING, infant son of Michael and Julie Woodling of
Williamsburg, R.R. 2, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at Altoona Regional
Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. In addition to his parents,
Daniel is survived by a brother, Maverick, at home; his grandparents:
Thomas and Sandra Woodling of rural Martinsburg, Glenn Koontz of
Everett and Charlotte and George Houck of Alexandria; and three
great-grandmothers. He is also survived by two uncles, Daniel Woodling,
and his wife, Chris, of York and Mark "Rocky" Woodling of Camp Hill.
Private funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 9, at Martinsburg
Grace Brethren Church, with Pastor James S. Laird Sr. officiating.

James Robert FORR, 56, of 238 West Oak St., Shenandoah, Schuylkill
County, was pronounced dead at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at his
weekend residence in Eagle Rock, Hazel Township, Luzeme County. Born
March 13, 1948, in Huntingdon, he was the son of Ralph T. "Pete" Forr
and Mary A. (Neason) Forr. His father preceded him in death June 15,
1993, and his mother survives at her Mifflin Street, Huntingdon,
residence. He was twice married, first to Sharyn Henderson; then to
Denise Bender. He is survived by three children, Jamie, Jimmy and
Kaitie. Three brothers and one sister survive: Mary Louise Forr, Richard
A. Forr, John J. Forr, and his wife, Mary Pat, and R. Thomas Forr Jr.,
and his wife, Patricia. He is also survived by his nephews, John Thomas,
Matthew and Tommy, and his nieces, Marita and Mary Forr, all of whom he
loved. Mary Forr was also his goddaugther. He was preceded in death by
his beloved niece, Katie. Mr. Forr was a former member of Most Holy
Trinity Catholic Church. Mr. Forr graduated from Huntingdon Area High
School with the Class of 1966. While at HAHS, he was awarded the "Sam
Gamer Trophy" for being the outstanding player in the 1965 football
season. He also played basketball. Mr. Forr matriculated to Millersville
University, where he continued to play football, and graduated with a
degree in education. Following graduation, Mr. Forr was briefly employed
as a teacher. He left teaching for the United States Marine Corps where
he attained the rank of major before obtaining a medical retirement.
Following his retirement from the USMC, he became employed in cor
rections, first with the Lebanon County Prison and later with
the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Mr. Forr rose through the
ranks from corrections officer to assistant to the superintendent at SCI
Frackville. While serving in corrections, Mr. Forr taught a GED course
in Lebanon County and instituted an art exchange program between the
Philadelphia Museum of Art and SCI Frackville, both programs receiving
significant recognition in corrections. "Jim" loved his children, his
family, sailing, his dogs and the Marine Corps. A funeral Mass will be
held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church,
Sixth and Washington streets, Huntingdon, with the Rev. David J.
Arseneault officiating. Interment and Committal service will be made in
Holy Cross Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Joseph W. SERGEANT, 29. of Highland Avenue, Port Vue, Pittsburgh, died
Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident
in Pittsburgh. Born July 10, 1975, in Roaring Spring, he was the son of
Stephen J. Sergeant of Greensboro, N.C., and Constance (Smuda)
Bowens of Pensacola, Fla. In addition to his parents, he is survived by
a brother, Darrin S. Sergeant, and his wife, Lisa (Sneath), of State
College; and his grandmothers, Teletha Smuda of James Creek and Nancy
Kyper of Huntingdon. He is also survived by the following aunts and
uncles: Roy and Ruth Smuda of James Creek, Darryl and Belinda Leach of
James Creek, Ed and Peggy Smuda of Gallitzin, Kimberly Sergeant of Texas
and Gary and Sandra Decker of California. He is also survived by many
special cousins, friends and co-workers. He was preceded in death by his
maternal grandfather, John Dick, and his paternal greatgrandmother,
Zelda Vaughn. Mr. Sergeant was of the Protestant faith. He was a member
of Sportsters Harley Club in Pittsburgh. He graduated from Juniata
Valley High School with the Class of 1993. He attended Tussey Mountain
High School for grades 9-11. He was employed as a machinist by Hammel
Manufacturing in Pittsburgh. Mr. Sergeant enjoyed having fun, biking and
racing and he loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. A memorial service will be
held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at St. James Lutheran Church, 519
Mifflin St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Paul Spring officiating. 

William P. "Jim FOSTER, 58, of 355 Burgners Road, Carlisle, died Sunday,
Feb. 6, 2005, at his home. Born Feb. 9, 1946, in Waterfall, he was the
son of Clifton A. Foster and Mildred M. (Baughman) Foster. He is
survived by his mother, who resides in Greencastle. His father is
deceased. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 39
years, Nancy J. (Park) Foster of Carlise; a son, William P. "Bill"
Foster of Columbus, Ohio; and three daughters: Joanne R. Lescalleet of
Newville; Alicia A. Foster of Carlisle and Sherri L. Foster of
Stephantown, N.Y. He is also survived by six grandchildren. A sister,
Evelyn Stevens of Chambersburg, survives, as well as several nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Kogo, and a
grandson, Trevor Shafer. Mr. Foster was of the Protestant faith. He was
currently employed by International Steel Group, Steelton, which was the
former Bethlehem Steel Co. for 37 years. He enjoyed hunting and NASCAR.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, at the M.R.
Brown Funeral Home in Hustontown, with the Rev. Murray Stevens
officiating. Interment will be made in Roaring Run Cemetery, Wells
Tannery. 

Samuel G. DeVECCHIS, 84, of 183 Marlick Ave., Reedsville, died at 5:25
p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, at Ohesson Manor Nursing Home. Born Sept. 19,
1920, in Mount Union, he was a son of the late Ettore DeVecchis and
Gilda (Giardine) DeVecchis. His wife, Adelene (Crouse) DeVecchis, whom
he married on June 21, 1947, survives. Also surviving are: children,
Gregory A. DeVecchis and wife, Judy, Hillsdale Ave., Lewistown, Mark S.
Devecchis, Pennsylvania Ave., Lewistown, and Mrs. Robert P. (Marie)
Lepley, Summit Manor, Lewistown; a brother, Wilson Devecchis, Mount
Union; and a sister, Genevieve Sechrist, Grand Junction, Colo.;
grandchildren, Dan DeVecchis, Lori McMonigal, Robert S. Lepley, Emily A.
Lepley and Samuel H. Lepley; and great-grandchildren, Joseph and David
DeVecchis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by:
a brother and three sisters. He was a 1939 graduate of Mount Union High
School. He owned and operated E. DeVecchis & Sons, Inc., Block Company
from 1948 until 2001, and he also owned Hoffman Concrete in Burnham from
1972 until 2001. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was a
member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, St. John's Council
Knights of Columbus, and a member of Mount Union VFW Post #5754. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12,
2005, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Rev. John Bateman
officiating. Interment will be in St. Catherine's Cemetery,
Shirleysburg.

Matthew Paul ECKLEY, 24, of Bellefonte, died Sunday, February 6, 2005 at
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was hospitalized following
a single-car accident on January 24, 2005. Born June 9, 1980, in State
College, he was a son of Mark E. Eckley and the late Lou Ann Eckley. He
was engaged to Nicki Olson of Bellefonte. He was a graduate of State
College Area High School and the Community College of Allegheny County,
Pittsburgh. He was a certified paramedic and was employed full time by
Lewistown Hospital. He also worked part-time for Alpha Ambulance of
State College, Phillipsburg EMS, and FAME EMS in Lewistown, He also had
Firefighter I certification and recently completed Fire Instructor
certification. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in State
College; Alpha Ambulance of State College; the Boalsburg Fire Deparment,
where he started as a junior firefighter and worked his way to an
elected captain; and Walker Township Fire Department, where he was
elected engine captain. He was an avid hunter and volunteer fireman. He
lived to help people and to promote life. He worked hard, played hard,
was a faithful son, brother and friend, and lived life to the fullest.
In addition to his father and fiance, he is survived by his stepmother,
Ruth Eckley, of State College; brother Paul Eckley of State College;
step-brother Michael Jensen of State College; maternal grandmother
Dorothy Kelly of Huntingdon; paternal grandparents Earl and Betty Eckley
of Cassville; great grandmother Pearl Fleming of Huntingdon; and close
friends, Mathew Dale of Boalsburg and Nate Corl of State College. In
addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his maternal
grandfather, Lewis Kelly. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at
1:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 205 S. Garner St., State College,
with the Reverends Robert M.A.L. Miller and P. Stevens Lynn officiating.
Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Huntingdon. 

Betty Arlene FOSTER, 82, a resident of The Oaks at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon, died at 6:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, at The Oaks. Born
Oct. 18, 1922, in State College, she was the daughter of the late
Ambrose E. and Myrtle V. (Norris) Lyons. She was twice married: first to
Donald Crock, then to Cloyd F. Foster Jr., both of whom preceded her in
death. She is survived by a son, Clair W. Crock of Bellefonte; a
daughter, Patricia Espiritu of Fort Pierce, Fla.; six grandchildren; and
seven great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her
immediate family, having been preceded in death by one brother and one
sister. Mrs. Foster was a graduate of State College High School. She had
lived in St. Cloud, Fla., and Fort Pierce, Ha., prior to moving to
Huntingdon. She had worked as a waitress at various restaurants in State
College and in Florida. A memorial service will be held at a later date
and interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Shannon M. RUBY, 25, of Huntingdon, formerly of Lewistown, died Sunday,
Feb. 6, 2005. Born Dec. 6, 1979, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the
daughter of Ronald R. Ruby Jr. of Huntingdon and Juanita Beatty of
Jacksonville, Fla. Her fiance, Eric Bailey also survives. In addition to
her parents and fiance, she is survived by: siblings, Christopher Ruby
of Cleveland, Desire Gomez of Jacksonville, Jessica and Jerrica Begley
of Huntingdon and cousin Dustin S. Kauffman of Lewistown, whom she
thought of as her brother; grandparents Dennis and Janie Felton of Jacks
Creek, Ron Ruby Sr. of Mapleton, and Mary and Sam Kauffman Jr., who
raised her; aunts, Glenda Kauffman, Carolyn Corbin, Jeannie McCardle and
Robin Lance; godchildren, Melissa and Michael Huntsman; and nine
cousins. She was preceded in death by brother Brandon Ruby. She attended
Lewistown Area High School and was a member of Mill Creek Fire Hall. She
had a big heart and loved her family. Her funeral service will be at 1
p.m. Thursday, at Trinity Assembly of God Church, 2411 Cassady Ave.,
Huntingdon, with Pastor Gregory S. Lloyd officiating. Interment will be
in Bowmans Chapel Cemetery. 

Helena R. REED, 82, P.O. Box 194, Dudley. died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, at
her residence. Born Sept. 2, 1922, in Dudley, she was the daughter of
the late Jonah and Annie (Black) Reed. She never married. Surviving are
two sisters, Lois Lucas of Dudley and Eleanor Greenawalt of Saxton; and
three brothers: George Reed of Johnstown, Robert Reed of Lewistown and
Charles Reed of Denton, Texas. She was preceded in death by three
brothers, Warren, Willis and Delton. Miss Reed was a lifetime member of
the Dudley United Methodist Church, Washington Street, Dudley. She was
head of the pension department at Penelec for 45 years, retiring in 1991
in Johnstown. She was an avid bowler and had belonged to the Johnstown
bowling league. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today.
Wednesday. Feb. 9, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City,
with layspeaker Gregory Reed officiating.

Robert John VARNER, 81, of 106 Prendergast Extension, Oneida Township,
Huntingdon, and formerly of Blacklog Valley, died at 6:57 am. Tuesday.
Feb. 8, 2005, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. His death
was unexpected. Born April 21, 1923, in Orbisonia, he was the son of the
late Howard and Carrie (Little) Varner. He was united in marriage to
Virginia Gump Sept. 3, 1946, in Washington, D.C. His wife preceded him
in death Oct. 20, 1999. He is survived by a stepson, Robert J. Decker of
Sarasota, Fla.: seven step-grandchildren: and eight
step-great-grandchildren. A brother, Donald N. Varner of Escondido,
Calif. survives. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews,
grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandniece and great-grandnephews. He
was preceded in death by three brothers, Dean Varner, Paul Varner and
Frank Varner. Mr. Varner was an active memher of the McConnellstown
United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Good Samaritan
Sunday School Class. He was a life member of Standing Stone Post No.
1754 VFW, Huntingdon and a member of the Madden-Wennick Post No. 518
American Legion. Rockhill Furnace. He was also a member and past
president of the Orhisonia Lions Club. He attended Rockhill Furnace
public schools and gradwited from Orbisonia High School with the Class
of 1941. He attended Hemphill Diesel school in New York and the York
Refrigeration School in York. Mr. Varner served with the United States
Coast Guard during World War II in both the American and Pacific
Theatres of Operation, attaining the rank of machinist's mate second
class. He was employed ts a machinist at the Washington. D.C., railroad
terminal from 1942 until 1960 and retired from federal government
service in 1979 following employment with the Departments of Agriculture
and State and the National Board of Standards. Mr. Varner enjoyed
farming and has resided at his Oneida Township home since 1990. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at the John B. Brown
Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Sharon L.
Landis officiating. Interment will be made in Everett Cemetery, Everett.

K. Louise PARKS, 78, P.O. Box 81, Mount Union, who resided at the Newton
Campgrounds, died at 5:35 am. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, at her home. She
died following an extended illness. Born Feb. 24, 1926, in Huntingdon,
she was the daughter of the late Fred S. and Mary C. (Appleby) Everett.
She was united in marriage to Selwyn P. Parks Sr. Oct. 15, 1946. Mr.
Parks preceded her in death Nov. 12, 1997. She is survived by a son,
Selwyn "Bud" Parks Jr., and his wife, Bette, of Mount Union; a daughter,
Betty Ames, and her husband, John, of Mount Airy. Md.; three
grandchildren: Nikki Thomas, Philip Ames and Apryl Parks: and one
great-granddaughter, Hannah Louise Thomas. A sister, Betty Sipes of
Mount Union, also survives. Mrs. Parks was an active member of the Mount
Union Presbyterian Church, where she served on the church board and was
a member and treasurer of the Grace Welch Sunday School Class for many
years. She also served on the board of the Mount Union Chapter of the
American Red Cross and was active in the bloodmobile drives. Mrs. Parks
graduated from Mount Union High School with the Class of 1944. She
worked for many years at Jaymes Jewelers in Mount Union and for several
years at the Swigart Antique Auto Museum in Mill Creek. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral
Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Franklin Moist officiating. Interment
will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1.

Beulah M. KLING, 82, of Tuscarora Creek Road, Blairs Mills, died at 9
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at her home. Born June 27, 1922, in Blairs
Mills, she was the daughter of the late David M. and Blanche E.
Jeffries. She was the widow of Jeff L. Kling who preceded her in death
April 17, 1978. She is survived by one daughter, Marlene M. Wendt, and
her husband, Paul, of Thompsontown; one son, Max L. Kling, and his wife,
Doris, of Blairs Mills; and three stepdaughters; Thelma Hope Goshorn,
and her husband, Eugene, of Neelyton, Lillian Flood of Orbisonia and
Maxine Brown of Blairs Mills. She is also survived by two grandchildren.
12 step-grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren,
stepgreat grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren. Also
surviving are three brothers, Lester Jeffries of Lancaster and Jay
Jeffries and Dale Jeffries, both residing in Pennsylvania. She was
preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Marjorie M. Kling. Mrs. Kling was a
member of the Nossville United Methodist Church. She had been employed
at the former sewing factory in East Waterford and the former H.J. Heinz
Co. in Chambersburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 12, at the Nossville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michelle
Zearing officiating. Interment will be made in Nossville Cemetery.

John I. WAGNER, 79, of 722 Portland Ave., Huntingdon. died at 8:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at The Oaks, Westminster Woods, Huntingdon.
Born Dec. 30, 1925, in Centralia, he was the son of the late John Wesley
and Gladys (Marquette) Wagner. He is survived by his wife, Doris R.
Malick, at home; a son, John I. Wagner Jr., and his wife, Denise, of
Pennsylvania Furnace; and a daughter, Susan M. Simpson, and her husband,
George, of Huntingdon, R.R. 4. He is also survived by two
granddaughters, Heather S. Galbraith and Amanda G. Galbraith; and two
great-grandchildren, Hart Whittaker and Kayla Whittaker. A sister, June
Lee of Bloomsburg, survives. Mr. Wagner graduated from Mount Carmel
High School with the Class of 1943 and from Bloomsburg State University
with the Class of 1952 with a bachelor of science degree in education.
He received his master's of education degree from Mississippi State
University in 1962. Mr. Wagner retired from the Huntingdon Area School
District in 1991 with 39 years of service as a junior high school
science teacher. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with
the United States Army Air Force. Private funeral services will be held
at the convenience of Mr. Wagner's family. Interment will be made in
Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon, R.R. 1. 

Walter Henry "Junior" BANEY Sr., 57, of R.R. 4, Box 181, Smithfield
Township, Huntingdon, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, at his
residence following a brief illness. Born May 12, 1947, in
Williamsport, he was the son of Walter J. and Ada (Tubbs) Baney. He is
survived by is mother who resides in Williamsport. He was united in
marriage to A. Louise Querry Nov. 3, 1979, in Williamsport. He is
survived by his wife; two sons, Walter H. Baney Jr., and his wife, Tina,
of Knoxville. Tenn., and Raymond Baney, and his wife, Kristin, of
Harriman, Tenn.; and two daughters, Mrs. Kirk (Bonnie) Haverstock of
Hesston and Mrs. Larry (Lisa) Hoffman of Mapleton. He is also survived
by 15 grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters survive; Ronald Baney,
and his wife, Bobbie, Dean Baney and Mrs. Francis (Betty) Eckard, all of
Williamsport, and Inez Baney of Lock Haven. Mr. Baney was of the United
Methodist faith. He was a life member of the North American Hunting Club
and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Mr. Baney was a graduate of
Williamsport High School. He enlisted in the United States Army Sept.
20, 1971. at Harrisburg and served with Company B, 23rd Engineer
Battalion Headquarters, United States European Theatre, until his
discharge from active duty Aug. 16, 1973. He was awarded the National
Defense Service Medal and awards for proficiency with firearms;
Sharpshooter MI6A1, Expert Grenade Launcher and Marksman with the
45-caliber pistol. Mr. Baney retired Jan. 29 as a corrections officer
with SCI Huntingdon after 15 years of employment. He had been a resident
of the Huntingdon area for the past 20 years having moved from
Williamsport. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12,
at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Township,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Ken Grundon officiating. Interment will be
made in Cornelius Chapel Cemetery, Mapleton. 

Elvara Edith "Tim" CUNNINGHAM, 92, 8507 River Road, Alexandria, Porter
Township, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, at 5:33 p.m. at her residence.
Death was unexpected. Born Oct. 16, 1912, in Franklinville, she was a
daughter of the late Brunner and Sidney (Ferguson) McGargle. She was
twice married, first to James William Franks, who preceded her in death,
and second to Paul William Cunningham, who also preceded her in death.
She is survived by three sons; James Franks and his wife, Jo Ann., of
Huntingdon; John Franks and his wife, Priscilla. of Petersburg, and
Raymond Franks and his wife, Shelby, of Huntingdon. She is also survived
by 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and three
great-great-grandchildren. Two brothers, William McGargle and his wife,
Elva, of Hagerstown, Md., and Robert McGargle and his wife, Jane, of
Mill Creek, also survive. She was preceded in death by three brothers:
Raymond, John Robert and Sydney; four sisters: Mary Cooper, Loretta
Klippert, Mildred McGargle and Isabel Wilt; a granddaughter, Vanessa
Franks; and a great-grandson, Stephen Franks. Mrs. Cunningham was the
oldest surviving member of the Petersburg-Bethel Presbyterian Church.
She belonged to Juniata Valley Senior Citizens. She attended
Franklinville School, Franklinville. She worked in service at Penn State
University, State College, for 10 years. A lifelong resident of the
Juniata Valley, Mrs. Cunningham loved her family and family activities,
enjoyed working in her flower gardens and had an avid interest in
sports, including NASCAR, and current events. She did reside for a short
time at Merrit Island, Florida. A funeral service will be held Monday,
Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home-Juniata Valley
Chapel, 412 Main St., Alexandria, with the Rev. Dr. Theodore E. Kiffer,
Hospice Chaplain, officiating. Interment will follow at Manor Hill
Cemetery, Barree Township. 

Shirley A. JACKA, 62, of R.R. 3, Box 1587, Overbrook Acres, Mount Union,
died unexpectedly at 11:13 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born Nov. 28, 1942. in Orbisonia, she
was the daughter of the late Robert John and Margaret G. (Brown) McGee.
She was united in marriage to Ronald P. Jacka May 12, 1962, at the
parsonage of the Sugar Run Church of the Brethren by the Rev. Albert
Haught. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Kimberly
Rathke, and her husband, James, of Orbisonia and Rhonda Sunderland, and
her husband, Curt of McVeytown. She is also survived by three
grandchildren, Tyler and Cody Rathke and Madisyn Sunderland. She is also
survived by two sisters, Margaret G. 'Peggy" Whitsel, and her husband,
Leroy, of Three Springs, R.R. 1, and Gloria J. Kennedy, and her husband,
Joseph, of Mechanicsburg. She was preceded in death by a sister, Donna
Painter. Mrs. Jacka was of the Protestant faith. She attended Mount
Union schools and was primarily a homemaker. Funeral services will be
private and will be held at the convenience of Mrs. Jacka's family
Feb. 14, with the Rev. Dayton Sines officiating. Interment will
be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1.  

Jeannette K. O'ROURKE, 69, of 2088 Pennington Road, Warriors Mark, died
unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at her home. Born Feb. 15, 1935, in
Tyrone, she was the daughter ot the late Frank I. and Frances
(Templeton) Kessinger. She was united in marriage to John "Jack"
O'Rourke Jr. March 5, 1955, at the Warriors Mark United Methodist Church
by Elwood Blair. She is survived by her husband and the following
children; Amy J. Patton of Warriors Mark; Robert S. O'Rourke, and his
wife, Tracy, of Tyrone; Jon T. O'Rourke, and his wife, Cindy, of Tyrone;
and Charles F. O'Rourke, and his wife, Melanie, of Warriors Mark. She is
also survived by seven grandchildren: Amber, Jimmy, Brittney, Courtney,
Ashley, Jacob and Taylor. A sister, Patricia L. Delozier of Tyrone, and
a sister-in-law, Shirley Kessinger of Tyrone, survive. She was preceded
in death by a brother. Mrs. O'Rourke was a member of the Warriors Mark
United Methodist Church. She had been employed at MuRata Erie Tech in
State College, from which she retired in 1990. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, at the Warriors Mark United
Methodist Church, with Pastor Peggy Bonsell officiating. Interment will
be made in Burket Cemetery, Warriors Mark Township.  

Vladko Vladimir "Laddie" ROLL, 78, ol Country Club Road, R.R. 1. Box
570, Mount Union, died at 6:10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, at the James E. Van
Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona. Born Nov. 30, 1926, in Mount Unibn.
he was the son	the late Nicholas and Anna (Wolchanski) Roll He was
united in marriage to Margaret "Fanny" (Creitz) Roll who preceded him in
death July 27, 1988. He is survived by a son, John Jenkins of East
Freedom, and one daughter, Desiree Hann, and her husband, Jeff, of Mount
Union. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Robert Mentzer III,
Benjamin Hann, Joanie Jenkins, Cheryl Jenkins and John Jenkins Jr. Mr.
Roll was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been
preceded in death by following brothers and sisters: Katerine Larson,
John Roll, Steve Roll, Mary Ann Gales, Charles Roll, Michael Roll, Frank
Roll and Olga Fried. Mr. Roll was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul
Orthodox Church in Mount Union. He graduated from Mount Union High
School with the Class of 1944 and was vice president of his class. He
enlisted in the United States Army in 1951 and served until 1953 during
the Korean Conflict. In May 1953 he graduated from the U.S. Maritime
Service Training Station, Sheepshead, N.Y., obtaining his original deck
license. Mr. Roll retired in 1989 from the United States Merchant
Marines after many y ears of service. During his service, he was awarded
for active service in war zones several times, including the
Mediterranean Middle East War Zone Bar and the Atlantic War Zone Bar.
"Laddie" had traveled extensively throughout the world and logged over
7,000 days at sea. He was also a licensed pilot and owned his own plane.
He also built his own home at the country club. Funeral services will
be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox
Church in Mount Union with the Rev. Thomas Klein officiating. Interment
will be made in Mount Union Cemetery, Mount Union.

Michael MASLANIK, 80, of Norris Street, Saxton, died Sunday, Feb. 13,
2005, at Homewood Retirement Center in Martinsburg. Born Nov. 6, 1924,
in Dudley, he was the son of the late Alexander and Mary (Cephra)
Maslanik. He was united in marriage to Margaret Risbon Nov. 27. 1951, in
Puttstown. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Gary
Lane, and his wife, Ann (Moore), of York, S.C., and Michelle Wyles and
her husband, John Jr., of James Creek. He. is also survived by the
following grandchildren: Kelly Lane Jones of Rock Hill, S.C.; G. Richard
Lane Jr. of Morgantown, WV.; Michelle 'Missy" Nestor of Mechanicsburg;
Michael Wyles of James Creek; and Casey Lane and Gena Lane, both of
York,, S.C. Four great-grandchildren survive: Sydney and Sadler James,
Morgan and Garrett Lane, Andrew Lane and Ethan Nestor. Mr. Maslanik is
survived by five sisters: Mary Maslanik, Helen Maslanik and Anna
Montana, all of Philadelphia, Susan Lorenzo of Cape May, N.J., and
Barbara Dangovetsky of Philadelphia. He was preceded in death by three
brothers and a sisters: Alex Maslanik, George Maslanik. Nick Maslanik
and Julia Holt. He was a member	of Immaculate Conception Church. Mr.
Maslanik served in the United States Navy during World War II and the
Korean Conflict, earning the Pacific Theatre Ribbon, Philippine
Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, American Theatre Ribbon and the
Victory Medal. He was employed by the Civil Service as a machine tool
operator, retiring as a foreman in 1976. Mr. Maslanik enjoyed fishing,
going out to eat and spending time with his family. He was a fantastic
husband, father and grandfather. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 am.
Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Dudley with
the Rev. Bernard L. White officiating. Interment will be made in Ave
Maria Catholic Cemetery, Dudley, where full military honors will be
accorded by the Broad Top Area Honor Guard.

Hilda Marie (Snyder) GUYER, 70, of DeForrest Apartments, Huntingdon,
died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at her residence. Born Nov. 25, 1934, in
Oneida Township, Huntingdon, she was a daughter of Warren W. and Sara G
(Cresswell) Snyder. Her husband, David K. Guyer, preceded her in death
on Sept. 5, 2002, from the William Penn Nursing Center. The family
befriended many people in the Lewistown area. Surviving are: three sons,
C. David "Butch" Guyer and his wife, Shirley H. (Urban), Baltimore, Md.;
C. Donald Guyer, Mill Creek, and Douglas L. Guyer and wife, Lisa
(Burck), Pasadena, Md.; one daughter, Darlene K. Bard and husband, A.
Gerald, Mill Creek; one brother, Earl Snyder, Severn, Md.; one sister,
Lillian Grager, Jessup, Md.; nine grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: one brother, Chester
Snyder; and one sister, Anna Mae Snyder. Her funeral service will be
held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, at the John B. Brown Funeral
Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Henry A. Theys
officiating. Interment will be held in Donation Cemetery, Oneida
Township, Huntingdon.

Strossie CLARK, also known as Charles Posey, 75, of 501 N. Division St.,
Mount Union, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital
in Huntingdon. Born April 30, 1929, in Mount Union, he was the son of
the late Raymond and Anna Pauline (Mosby) Posey. He was united in
marriage to Constance (Owens) Clark, who preceded him in death Aug. 7,
1997. He is survived by his daughter, Constance Posey of Philadelphia.
Three sisters also survive: Violet Norris, Joyce Phillips, and her
husband, Ivan, and Ella Posey, all of Mount Union. Many nieces and
nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Charles A.
Jordan, and the following brothers and sisters: Thomas Franklin,
Virginia Henry, Mildred Lee, Ada Posey, Charles Posey, Frances Johnson,
John Posey, Cleo Wilkinson, Grover Posey and Russell Posey. Strossie
served in the United States Anny and was honorably discharged. He
retired in 1987 from the Howard Johnson chain in Philadelphia after 30
years of service. He returned to Mount Union in 1997. He was loved by
all who knew him and would help anybody he could. He will be sadly
missed by all. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18,
at the Bethel AME Church in Mount Union with the Rev. Sylvia Morris
officiating. interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park,
Shirleysburg, R.R. 1.

Wilma E. (Ferrenberg) STEEL, 94, a resident of The Oaks, Westminster
Woods, Huntingdon, since 1994 and formerly of Henderson Township,
Huntingdon, R.R. 4, died at 7:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at The
Oaks. Mrs. Steel had been in declining health for the past four years.
Born Aug. 27, 1910, in Lawrenceville, Ill., she was the daughter of the
late William Ferrenberg and Myrtle Mary (Newell) Ferrenberg. She was
united in marriage to Ernest James Steel Dec. 8, 1934, in Huntingdon.
Mr. Steel preceded her in death Dec. 10, 1983. She is survived by three
brothers: James E. Ferrenberg Sr., and his wife, Margaret (Grove), of
Oneida Township, Huntingdon, R.R. 2; Richard Ferrenberg, and his wife,
Louise (Church), of Waldorf, Md.; and Mack Ferrenberg, and his wife,
Phyllis (Grove), of Oneida Township, Huntingdon, R.R. 2. She was
preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: William Ferrenberg
Jr., Charles Ferrenberg and Mary (Ferrenberg) Crawford. Mrs. Steel was a
member of St. James Lutheran Church, Huntingdon. She was a member of the
Order of Eastern Star, Huntingdon Chapter No. 159; Order of Amaranth;
the Standing Stone Garden Club; Huntingdon Soroptimists; and the
Embroidery Guild. Mrs. Steel was also a volunteer at J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon, and for the Meals on Wheels Program. She attended
Center Union public schools and graduated from Turtle Creek High School.
She was employed by the J.C. Blair Co. and Acme Markets and later worked
as a bookkeeper for her husband's business, Steel's GMC Truck and John
Deere farm implement dealership. Mrs. Steel enjoyed parasailing, most
recently at age 90 in 2000. She also enjoyed water skiing, working with
flowers, travel, needlecraft and her family. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home in
Huntingdon with the Rev. Paul E. Spring officiating. Interment will be
made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 
 
Earl Delmar LONG, 78, of Waterfall, died at 4:53 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14,
2005, at Chambersburg Hospital in Chambersburg. Born June 15, 1926, in
Wood Township, Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late Curtis and
Ethel Jane (Shue) Long. He is survived by one brother, Robert Long of
Wells Tannery. One brother, Ray Long, and two sisters, Helen Long and
Mabel Bergstresser, preceded him in death. Mr. Long was of the
Protestant faith. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 561,
McConnellsburg. A veteran of World War II, he served from 1944-1946 with
the United States Navy as a seaman 1st class. He served aboard the USS
Bland, the USS Blue Ridge and the USS Tazewell. He had worked in
construction, as a truck driver and was a former road-master for Wells
Township. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at
the M.R. Brown Funeral Home in Hustontown with Pastor Sam Stoey
officiating. Interment will be made in the Dublin Mills Community Church
Cemetery, Hustontown, R.R., where military services will be conducted by
the Fulton Honor Guard. 
 
Harold E. STAKE, 81, of Vista Avenue, Bedford, died Monday, Feb. 14,
2005, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital in Bedford. Born Sept. 14, 1923,
in Williamsburg, he was the son of the late William Karl and Esther
Stake. He was united in marriage to Fae Houck March 9, 1946. He is
survived by his wife and a son and daughter, Terry L. Stake, and his
wife, Judy, of Wheeling, W.Va., and Sue A. Dunkle, and her husband,
Jerry, of Mount Union. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Sean,
Kevin and Jamie Stake and Keli Danish. Mr. Stake bad one
great-grandchild, Alexis Danish. He is also survived by one sister,
Hilda Sheeder, and her husband, William, of Fayetteville. Mr. Stake was
a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bedford. He was a 50-year member
of the Masonic Lodge and a 50-year member of Tall Cedars of Lebanon.,
Shawnee Lodge No. 167, and a past member of the Harrisburg Rangers Tall
Cedars National Champion Drill Team. He was also a member of the Bedford
Elks Country Club and was an avid golfer. Mr. Stake graduated from
Saxton-Liberty High School with the Class of 1941, playing football and
basketball and participating in track where he received nine letters and
won the Pennsylvania State High Jump Championship in 1941. He attended
Findlay University where he lettered in both basketball and track. Mr.
Stake was a United States Army Veteran, serving from March 1943 through
December 1945, serving in the Normandy Invasion, Central Europe,
Rhineland and the Battle of the Bulge. He was also an active Naval
Reserve Veteran from 1946 to 1950. He retired from the Bethlehem Steel
Corp., where he worked in Steelton and Bethlehem for 37 years in the
coal chemical division, retiring in 1984 as assistant general foreman.
He was an active community member in Harrisburg. His activities included
involvement in Boys' Club and coaching Little League and Teener League
baseball. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at
the Louis Geisel Funeral Home in Bedford with Pastor Raymond Short
officiating. Interment will be made in Grandview Cemetery, Saxton.

Doris R. (Holland) borst, 78, of 2305 Warm Springs Ave., Huntingdon,
died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005, at her home. Born Aug. 2,
1926, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Harvey C. and
Agnes Ruth (Hazzard) Holland. She was united in marriage to Harry L.
Borst Nov. 9, 1952. Her husband survives at home. She is survived by the
following brothers and sisters: Betty I. Myers of Anderson, S.C.; Marie
J. Morgan of Saxton; twin brother, David C. HoLland of Huntingdon, R.R.
2: Russell E. Holland of Huntingdon and Thomas B. Holland of Center
Union. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs.
Borst was of the Methodist faith. She was employed by the J.B. Kunz Co.
in Huntingdon and Owens-Corning Fiberglas in Huntingdon at one time. She
was an avid hunter and fisher-woman and enjoyed working in her garden.
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of Mrs. Borst's
family with the Rev. Joan Houck officiating. Interment will be made in
Mooresville Cemetery, Petersburg, R.R. 1. 

Jane Esther WINFREE, 71, of 322 North Jefferson St., Mount Union, died
at 11:31 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005, at the Milton S. Hershey Medical
Center, Hershey. Born July 12, 1933, in Frederick, Md., she was the
daughter of Sheridan F. Collins Sr. of Frederick. Md., and the late
Clara Louise (Taylor) Collins. She was reared in her early years as the
daughter of Dr. Charles S. and Alice Brooks, both of whom preceded her
in death. She was married to Donald E. Winfree Dec. 20, 1952, in Mount
Union. He preceded her in death Oct. 14, 2002. Surviving are the
following sons and daughters; Donald E. Winfree Jr.. Carol N. Jackson
and her husband, Charles, and Arlene L. Winfree, all of Mount Union;
April M. Winfree-Daniels and her husband, William, of Camp Springs, Md.;
Constance G. Vaughn of Mount Union; and Shelba J. Winfree-Murray and her
husband, Brian, of Philadelphia. There are 12 grandchilthen and three
great-grandchildren. One brother and three sisters survive: Sheridan F.
Collins Jr. of Mount Union; Yvonne Stanton and her husband, Jim, of
Virginia Beach, Va.; Alice Ann Buchanan of Frederick, Md.; and Caroline
Hanley and her husband, Jim, of Virginia Beach. She was preceded in
death by two brothers and a sister: Johnnie Collins, Earl Collins and
Loretta Jones. Mrs. Winfree was a member of Mt. Hope Missionary Baptist
Church, Mount Union, where she was a former secretary of the finance
committee and former Sunday school teacher. She had served on the Senior
Missionary Society and as a director of Vacation Bible School. She
graduated with the Class of 1951 at Lincoln High School in Frederick,
Md. She retired in 1994 after 25 years of employment at Penn Central
National Bank, Mount Union She then worked as an aide for the Mount
Union Area Schools for several years. In her earlier years, she had
worked at Robin Footwear in Mount Union and for a time at Sheetz in
Mount Union. Mrs. Winfree was a past member of the Order of the Eastern
Star. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed working with
the children at Mount Union schools. A funeral service will be held at 1
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at Mt. Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Mount
Union. The Rev. I.S. Owens will officiate. Interment will be made in the
Mount Union Cemetery.

Donald L. RUNK Sr., 64, of the DeForrest Apartments, 400 Ninth St.,
Huntingdon, died at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at Huntingdon
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born Nov. 13, 1940, in Huntingdon, he
was the son of the late Landis L. and Mary Ellen (Gates) Runk. He is
survived by his wife, Patsy Strausser, of Huntingdon, and three
daughters, Lerinna Runk of Shade Gap and Rose Wagner and Melissa
Russler, both of Petersburg. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and
10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Donald L.
Runk Jr. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Mr.
Runk was a member of the Salvation Army in Huntingdon. He was a cook at
the Motel 22 Restaurant at one time and had also worked at Huntingdon
Scrap Metal. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19,
at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with Major Ronald G.
Freiert officiating. Interment will be made in Mountainview Cemetery,
Mill Creek. 

Louise Agnes (Bennett) HOFFMASTER, 85, formerly of 201 Church St.,
Huntingdon, went quietly home to the Lord at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.
16, 2005, at Valley View Nursing Home in Altoona. Born Aug. 29, 1919, in
South Fork, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Porter and Mary Jane
(Wench) Bennett. She was united in marriage to Marion Millard
Hoffmaster Nov. 6, 1937, in Huntingdon, by the Rev. Paul M. Humphreys.
Mr. Hoffmaster preceded her in death Nov. 16, 1964. She is survived by
the following children: Robert E. Hoffmaster of Oregon; Helen M. Swan of
Petersburg: Marian P. Feathers of Frankford, Del.; Laura M. Beatty of
HCR 61, Mill Creek: Leroy H. Hoffmaster of Huntingdon; and Donna C.
Deihl of Altoona. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 26
great-grandchildren. A brother, Charles Bennett of Michigan survives.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Cindy Jo (Swan) Miller;
four sisters: Zellda Hardy, Lillian Miller, Pearl Wesley and Marie
Bennett; and five brothers: Harry Bennett, Bill Bennett, Clarence
Bennett, Robert Bennett and Jesse Bennett. Mrs. Hoffmaster was of the
Methodist faith. She was a member of the ladies auxiliary to American
Legion Post No. 24 and the ladies auxiliary to the Huntingdon No. 1 Fire
Co. She worked at Penn Coffee Shop in Huntingdon, the East End Pizza
Shop, as a school crossing guard in Huntingdon and at the M&M
Restaurant. She was also a volunteer cook for the Huntingdon Community
Center Christmas Bazaar. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 21, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with
the Rev. Geoffry Huish officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview
Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

W. Kenneth "Bucky" GARNER, 90, of Marklesburg, died Thursday, Feb. 17,
2005, at 1:15 p.m. at Huntingdon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He
was born May 8, 1914, in Penn Township, a son of Edmund P. and M.
Elizabeth (Anderson) Garner. On June 4, 1938, he married D. Pearl Isett
at the St. James Lutheran Church, Huntingdon, in a ceremony officiated
by the Rev. Edmund L. Manges. Surviving are his wife at home; a son,
Max. E. Garner and his wife, Sharon, Marklesburg; a grandson, Lee W.
Garner and his wife, Beth, Huntingdon; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, Jay Kenneth Garner; five sisters:
Blanche Corbin, Grace Brindle, Chloe Grubb, Dora Hess and Evaline
Hinkle; and one brother, Clyde Garner. He was the last surviving member
of his immediate family. Mr. Garner was a member of the St. Matthew's
Lutheran Church, Marklesburg. He also belonged to the Marklesburg
Volunteer Fire Co. He attended the Bower School in Penn Township. In his
early years, he farmed in Penn Township. In 1977, he retired from
Owens-Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon, with 20 years service. He enjoyed
hunting, especially for foxes. Funeral services will be held Sunday,
Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon,
with the Rev. Rick Klotz officiating. Interment will follow at Old Stone
Church Cemetery, James Creek, R.R. 1. 

Donald H. SUNDERLAND, 70, formerly of Maddensville and most recently of
Sevierville, Tenn., died unexpectedly at home Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005.
He was born Feb. 15, 1935, in Mount Union, a son of the late Harry and
Gladys (Shore) Sunderland. He was married to Lucille (Seigle)
Sunderland. They were married for 50 years. Surviving are his wife at
home; two daughters, Donna Whaley and her husband, Larry, Sevierville,
Tenn., and Regina Sunderland, Bradenton, Fla.; two granddaughters: Jill
Watts and her husband, Kevin, and Amy Williams and her husband, Mike;
and two great-grandsons, Morgan and Cameron Watts. He is also survived
by a sister, Thelma Sharpless and her husband, Ritchie, of Keyser, W.Va.
and a special aunt, Ruth Sunderland, Newton Hamilton. He was of the
Baptist faith. He graduated from Saltillo High School with the Class of
1953. Mr. Sunderland was employed by A-1 Block and Brick, Sevierville,
Tenn., before retiring in 2000. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 20, at the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home,
Sevierville, Tenn., with the Rev. Ronnie Reagan officiating. Interment
will follow at the Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. 
 
Morris L. "Moe" COLISON, 84, died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005,
at his residence, R.R. 1, Box 189V, James Creek, Todd Township,
Huntingdon County. Born Feb. 3, 1921, in Baltimore. Md., he was the son
of the late Thomas W. and Bertha (Moore) Colison. He was united in
marriage to Doris A. (Wilson) Boyd Oct. 21, 1967, in Baltimore, Md., by
the Rev. Wilfrid W. Ward. He is survived by his wife at home: a stepson,
Charles R. Boyd, and his wife. Reva, of James Creek: and a stepdaughter,
Della Hanna of Annapolis, Md. He is also survived by the following
grandchildren: Michelle Sheppers, and her husband, Robert; Mark Hanna,
Kevin Hanna, Tonia Caudle, and her husband, Brian, and Yolanda Van
Alstine; and the following great-grandchildren: Kimberly Boyd, Emily
Boyd, Alex Hanna, Tray Hanna, Chris Boyd, Teresa Taylor, Brittany Burke,
R.J. Sheppers, David Harry, Scott Westley and Debbie Westley. He was the
last surviving member of his immediate family, having been preceded in
death by five brothers. He was also preceded in death by a stepson, Earl
Hamilton Boyd Jr., and a grandson, Jeffrey Boyd, whose wife, Heather,
survives. Mr. Colison was a member of the Stone Church of the Brethren
in Huntingdon. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served
with the 31st Engineering Battalion in Central Europe and the Rhineland,
Germany. He was inducted Aug. 1, 1942, in Baltimore, Md., and served
until his discharge March 15, 1947, at the Separation Center, Fort Dix,
N.J. He was accorded the American Campaign Medal, Army Occupation Medal.
World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Colison
retired Aug. 12, 1983, after a long number of years as an inspector with
the Sewage Department City of Baltimore. Mr. Colison had lived at the
home of his stepson in James Creek for the past five years, having been
a lifetime resident of Baltimore, Md. He enjoyed puzzles and playing
cards. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at the
Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Township,
Huntingdon, with the Revs. Dale and Christy Dowdy officiating. Interment
with full military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Indiantown
Gap National Cemetery.

H. Fred BARD, 88, a resident of Valley View Retirement Community,
Bellevile, for the past six weeks, and formerly of the Newton Hamilton
area, went to be with the Lord at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at
Valley View. Born Oct. 20, 1916, in Germany Valley, he was the son of
the late Herman and Nellie (Lane) Bard. He was united in marriage to
Barbara Rogers June 22, 1940. She preceded him in death April 23, 1978.
He married Helen (Brownwell) Love May 30, 1980, and she preceded him in
death June 2, 2003. He is survived by the following stepchildren:
Frances "Annie" Bowser of Newton Hamilton; Janice "Jennie" Lane, and her
husband, Leslie, of Donation: Bonnie Blair, and her husband, Ronald, of
Mount Union; Sandra Hunter, and her husband, James. of Lititz; Mary
Becky of Port Orange, Fla.; Sally Yoder, and her husband, Dennis, of
Allensville; Donald Love, and his wife, Natalie, of Star Route,
Huntingdon; and Patricia Bard, and her husband, Sheldon "Turk," of
Erlanger, Ky. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 22
great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. A sister, Louise
Craig of Newton Hamilton, and a cousin, Thomas Bard of Clyde, Ohio, who
was reared in the home, survive, along with five nieces and five
nephews. Mr. Bard was a member of Cedar Crest Independent Baptist
Church, Mount Union, R.R. 1. He graduated from Mount Union High School
with the Class of 1935 and while in high school, he played football and
participated in school plays. Most of his life was spent primarily in
farming, both in Mifflin and Huntingdon counties. Mr. Bard also worked
at Albert Bowser Refuse in Newton Hamilton for many years and had
previously worked for one of the Mount Union brickyards. Mr. Bard was a
quiet, gentle, patient man, loved by all who had the honor of knowing
him. Funeral services were held this morning, Monday, Feb. 21, at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Jeff Winstead
officiating. Interment was made in Newton Hamilton Memorial Cemetery.

Barbara C. BAKER, 72, of Horse Valley, East Waterford, R.R. 1, died at 5
p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at Lewistown Hospital. Born Jan. 30, 1933,
in Manor Hill, she was the daughter of the late Bruce C. Sr. and
Winifred (Harman) Miller. Her husband, Ray L. Hughes, preceded her in
death April 1979. Surviving are one son, Philip R. "Dusty" Hughes, and
his wife, Sandy, of East Waterford, R.R. 1, and one daughter, Barbara A.
Gill of Mount Union. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. The following brothers and sisters survive: Bruce
C. Miller Jr. of Huntingdon, Pearl Devor of Mifflin, Dorothy Bonsell of
Huntingdon, Jane Walker of Mount Union, Robert Miller of Huntingdon and
Louella Miller of Huntingdon. She was preceded in death by one
great-grandson, Noah Ray Beatty. Mrs. Baker was a member of the Syoc
United Methodist Church, Horse Valley, which was part of the East
Waterford United Methodist Charge. She also belonged to the ladies'
auxiliary of Blue Juniata Post No. 5754 VFW, Mount Union. In earlier
life, Mrs. Baker was employed as a seamstress at Dailco, Mount Union,
and she retired from Pittsburgh Plate Glass, Mount Holly Springs. She
loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing when her health
permitted. She also loved her animals and watching wildlife. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the Mifflintown
Chapel of Brown Funeral Homes Inc., 100 Bridge St., Mifflintown, with
the Rev. Donald Walters officiating. Interment will follow in East
Waterford Cemetery, East Waterford.

Thomas F. STAILEY, 67, of Peoria, Ariz., and formerly of Everett, died
Friday, Feb. 18, 2005. at his home. Born Sept. 25, 1937, in Everett, he
was the son of the late Thomas W. and Helen Louise (Black) Stailey. He
is survived by his wife, Judy A. (Potts) Stailey, and the following
children: Stacy J. Snyder, and her husband, Michael, of Everett; Jaimie
F. Stailey, and his wife, Gabriel, of Egg Harbor, N.J.; S. Charles
Stailey of New York; Melissa Stailey of Bedford; Karena Evans of Pryor,
Okla.; and Kraig Conner of Surprise, Ariz. He is also survived by seven
grandchildren: Joshua, Jessica, Jacob, Benjamin, Julia, Brett and
Travis; and a great-grandson, Jackson. A brother, Jan W. Stailey, and
his wife, Amy, of Manila, Philippines, survive. He was preceded in death
by a sister, Mary M. Kepner. Mr. Stailey was of the Protestant faith. He
served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1958 as an airman
second class. He then served in the United States Air Force Reserve
through 1960. He was a member of the Western Conference of Teamsters and
was a truck driver for various companies, including Tri-County Bulk Milk
Haulers and presently was employed with Cardinal Freight Carriers,
Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March
1, 2005, at the Dalla Valle Funeral Chapel, Main Street, Everett, with
the Rev. Curtis Bryant officiating. Interment will be made in Everett
Cemetery. 

Dorothy L. WORTHING, 76, of Manspeaker Road, Saxton, died Friday, Feb.
18, 2005, at Altoona Regional Bon Secours Campus. Born Jan. 10, 1929, in
Saxton, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Viola (Wilson)
Kensinger. On April 28, 1945, she married William D. Worthing Sr. at the
Raven Run Church of the Brethren, Saxton, R.R. He preceded her in death
April 20, 1997. She is survived by three daughters: Sandra L. McClure,
Mount Union, Judith Snare and her husband, Gary, Saxton, and Mary Ann
Hoffman and her husband, Ronald, Hopewell; one son, William Worthing Jr.
and his wife, Janice (Delozier), Curryville; seven grandchildren: Scott
McClure, Katie McClure-McCraken, Robert Snare, Karisa Worthing-Zola,
Andy Worthing, Dustin Hoffman and Amanda Hoffman; and nine
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers: Jesse L.
Kensinger, Brodheadsville, and Kenneth Kensinger, Black Lick; two
sisters: Virginia Robb, McConnellstown, and Ruth E.
Eichelberger, Saxton; She was preceded in death by two sisters: Mary
Kensinger and Leona Heeter; and three brothers: Glenn, James and Robert
Kensinger. Mrs. Worthing was a member of the Raven Run Church of the
Brethren, Saxton, R.R. She was a homemaker and a seamstress for Quality
Manufacturing for 17 years until her retirement in 1987. Funeral
services for Mrs. Worthing will be held Monday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. at
Long-Akers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St., Saxton, with Pastor Dan
Hammel officiating. Interment will follow at St. Luke's Cemetery,
Saxton.

Anthony Paul LATETLLA, 80, of Lexington, S.C., died Saturday, Feb. 19,
2005. Born in Latimer and reared in Huntingdon, he was the son of the
late Dominic and Mildred Latella. He was married to Ruby DeLoach who
preceded him in death. He is survived by a brother, Dominic Latella of
Hazelton; a sister, Mildred Anella of Langhorne; and a sister-in-law,
Avonne Lyles of Columbia, S.C. He is also survived by many nieces and
nephews, including Susan McLane, Nancy Brown. Laurie O'Kelly and James
S. Lyles Jr. Mr. Latella was a member of Main Street United Methodist
Church, Lexington, S.C. He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air
Force Signal Corps and served in the China-Burma-India Theatre. He
graduated from Drexel University with a degree in Electronic
Engineering and retired from Philco and RCA. Mr. Latella was a product
engineer for the Apollo Space Program and was also responsible for
developing and testing the first color television. He was also owner of
Delta-X Corporation. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday,
Feb. 24. at Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Columbia, S.C. 

Minerva ZEIGLER, 81, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, and formerly of Mount Union, died at 3:10 a.m. Sunday, Feb.
20, 2005, at the nursing center. She had been in failing health for
the past 10 years. Born Sept. 13, 1923, in Hunting don, she was the
daughter of the late Lewis Jay and Mae (Johnson) Himes. She was united
in marriage to George Zeigler January 1946 at St. Luke Lutheran Church,
Mount Union. Mr. Zeigler survives at the couple's 149 S. Green
St. home in Mount Union. Also surviving is their daughter, Stella Stumpf
of Harrisburg and six grandchildren: April Wilson, Ralson Varner, Julie
Sheeder, Carolyn Varner, John Kidd III and Emily Stumpf, and nine
great-grandchildren. The following brothers and sisters survive:
Elizabeth Booher of Huntmgdon, Annabelle Brant of Mount Union, Melvin
"Mike" Himes of McConnellsburg, Josephine Ripple of Lewistown, Betty
Jane Cousman of Dade City, Fla., Helen Baker of Huntingdon and Robert
Himes of Hollidaysburg. She was preceded in death by two brothers and
two sisters: Henry "Hen" Himes Sr., Madeline Rhodes, Arthur Himes and
Mabel Hampton. At one time, Mrs. Zeigler was a very active member of the
Salvation Anny and was a former member of the Ganister Hill Sewing Club.
She attended Mount Union schools and was primarily a homemaker. She
enjoyed crocheting and playing cards with her friends and family. She
also enjoyed taking rides in the car. Funeral services will be conducted
at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home.
Mount Union, with Pastor Gordon Ross officiating. Interment will be made
in Mount Union Cemetery.

Elda C. MYERS, 85, formerly of Mount Union, died at 12:35 a.m. Monday,
Feb. 21, 2005, at Woodland Retirement Center in Orbisoma where she had
been a resident for several years. Born May 13, 1919, in Calvin, she was
the daughter of the late Melvin and Mary E. (Mansberger) Cree. She was
first married to Russell Booher who preceded her in death. She and
Robert Myers were united in marriage Dec. 9, 1967. Mr. Myers preceded
her in death Sept. 9, 1989. She is survived by the following children:
Gerald Booher, and his wife. Janice, of Shirleysburg, R.R. 1; Judy
Peterson, and her husband, Arthur, of Haines City, Fla.; and Kerry
Booher, and his wife, Sue, of Shirleysburg, R.R. 1. She is also survived
by 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Two sisters and a
brother survive: Virginia Cramer, and her husband, Rusty, of Huntingdon.
Betty Houck, and her husband, Walter, of Huntingdon: and Melvin I. Cree
of Nashville, Tenn. She was preceded in death by a son, Donald Booher;
two great-grandchildren; a brother, Doyle Cree; and an infant sister,
Vivian Cree. Mrs. Myers was a member of Singer's Gap United Methodist
Church. She was employed for many years by the L. Greif Bros.
Manufacturing Co., Mount Union, where she was president of the garment
and textiles workers union. She had also worked at Elco in Huntingdon
for a few years following the closing of the Greif Bros. plant. She was,
at one time, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Mount Union
chapter. She enjoyed gardening. Private funeral services will be held as
per Mrs. Myers' request. Officiating will be the Rev. David Miller.
Interment will be made in Wright Cemetery, Calvin. 

Ernest Lee FREDERICK Jr., 45, of R.R. 1, Box 1884, Mapleton, died at
3:43 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, in the emergency room at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born June 1, 1959, in Todd, he was the
son of Ernest L. Sr. and Dorothy L. (Garner) Frederick. He is survived
by his father, of Mapleton; his mother, of Huntingdon; and his maternal
grandmother, Katherine A. Garner of Huntingdon. Three sisters and one
brother survive: Mary Frederick of Somerset, Ruth Babbits of
Peterstown, W.Va.: Joyce Frederick of Huntingdon; and Howard Frederick
of Cleveland, Ohio. He is also survived by a number of nieces and
nephews. Mr. Frederick was self-employed in the landscaping business.
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of Mr.
Frederick's family. 

Judith A. ARMSTRONG, 59, of 24 Sleigh Run, Reedsville, died Monday, Feb.
21, 2005, at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born Feb. 8,
1946 in Lewistown, she was the daughter of Freda Grace Pennington Jones
of Mount Union. Her companion, Scott Montgomery, survives. Also
surviving are: children, Christine A. Nagle and Angela Moore, both of
Red Lion, and Gregorey Armstrong of California; siblings, Cecil
Brumbaugh of Shirleysburg and Gary Brumbaugh of McVeytown; and
grandchildren, Jessica, Chloe, Kayla and Olivia. She was a Lewistown
Hospital EKG technician and worked at Bon-Ton and previously at Kmart.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Lewistown where she was a
choir member. Her memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, at
First Baptist Church, 111 E. Third St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Richard
Swartz officiating. The interment will be private.

Darla A. WILLIS, 54, of Saltillo, was pronounced dead at 5:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, in the emergency room at J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital in Huntingdon. Her death was unexpected. Born March 27, 1950,
in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Jerry F. and Mildred E.
(Leonard) Shope. She was united in marriage to Charles E. Willis June
28, 1969. Mr. Willis preceded her in death Jan. 22, 1989. She is
survived by two sons and one daughter: Richard Willis, and his wife,
Jennifer, of Saltillo; James Willis, and his fiance, Carol Evans, of
Saltillo; and Trudy West, and her husband, Michael, of Orbisonia She is
also survived by three grandchildren: Camden Willis, Casey Willis and
Kierra Evans. The following siblings survive: Darlene Lyons of Lansdale;
Mona Hagner, and her husband, James, of Red Lion; Gloria Appleby, and
her husband, Larry. of GreencastIe: Jerry Shope, and his wife, Karen, of
Saltillo; Tammy Nelson, and her husband, Jerry, of Prattville, Ala.;
Craig Shope, and his wife, Patricia, of Huntingdon; and Kathy Shope, and
her fiance, Glenn, of Huntingdon. She is also survived by 14 nephews,
eight nieces, eight great-nephews and five great-nieces. Mrs. Willis was
of the Methodist faith. She had been employed by Dalico Industries, Inc.
Rockhill Furnace. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Martin
R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. David Ford officiating.
Interment will be made in the IOOF Memorial Cemetery. Rockhill Furnace. 

Mercedes K. (Luther) SHERLOCK, 82, a resident of Woodland Retirement
Center, Orbisonia, and formerly of Saxton, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005,
at Woodland Retirement Center. Born April 27, 1922, in Coupon, she was
the daughter of the late Urban Luther and Rose (Lumadue) Luther. Her
husband, Gerald Sherlock, preceded her in death in 1989. She is survived
by a son, Fred Sherlock of Hopewell, and three daughters; Sharon
Kowalski of Clermont, Fla., Lana Brumbaugh of Saxton and Beth Clough of
Rockhill Furnace. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren. A sister, Anna Teeters of Saxton, survives. She was
preceded in death by a daughter, Marilee Karinshak, and the following
brothers and sisters; Gerald Luther, Helena Hanley, Edwin Luther, Grace
Snyder, Margaret Donelson, Bea Heister, Giles Luther, Dolores Dick, John
Luther, Alma Ripple and Joe Luther. Mrs. Sherlock was a member of
Immaculate Conception Church in Dudley. She was primarily a homemaker
and enjoyed cooking, reading and walking. She loved her grandchildren. A
funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at
Immaculate Conception Church in Dudley with the Rev. Bernard White
officiating. Interment will be made in Grandview Cemetery, Saxton. 

Pearl Annette (Magargee) SIMKINS, 92, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, in
Denver, Colo. Mrs. Simkins was a 53-year resident of Alexandria and was
living with her daughter, Rosemary Simkins, at the time of her death.
She was born May 4, 1912, to Frank and Annette Magargee in Philadelphia,
where her loves of classical music, literature and museums were
fostered. She is survived by her children: Albert E. "Bob" Simkins, and
his wife, Kay. of Lusby, Md.; Thomas P. Simkins, and his wife, Dorothy,
of Marlinton, W.Va.; Rosemary A. Simkins of Denver, Colo.; Patricia
"Kathy" Metz, and her husband, Robert, of Mill Creek; and Terrence B.
Simkins of Coudersport. She is also survived by the following
grandchildren: Albert Eric Simkins of Baltimore. Md.; Marybeth Simkins
of Atlantic City, N.J.: Sheila Lefresne of Eilsworth, Maine: Matthew
Metz of Mill Creek: Rosemary Metz Jackson of Denver, Colo.; Christine
Metz ot Steamboat Springs, Colo.; Stephanie Metz of New Orleans, La.;
Tim Simkins of Denville, N.J.; Todd Simkins of Bethlehem; Ward Eister of
West Virginia; Janelle Van Reenen of Georgia and Robert Eister of
California. She is survived by five great-grandchildren. A brother, Don
Magargee, and his wife, Peg, of Coopersburg, survive. In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Ridge Simkins;
a daughter, Amy Beth Simkins; and a brother, Bob Magargee. who resided
in Philadelphia. In 1930, while attending Pennsylvania State University.
she met her husband, Albert Ridge Simkins, at a local Methodist church.
Although the two did not marry until 1936, Pearl knew she would marry
him from the day they met, despite his two left feet on the dance floor.
One of few women in the Department of Agriculture and majoring in
botany, she had many interested suitors and a full dance card during her
days at Penn State. Attending college during the Depression, she managed
to pay for school through the wares she made its a waitress at Schrafts
in Philadelphia. Ever since, she had been an excellent tipper. Except
for identifying the occasional plant, Pearl did not put her botany
degree to much use; instead, she focused her attentions on rearing her
six children. During World War II, she lived in San Francisco with her
first three children, as her husband served in the United States Navy.
After the war, the family moved back to Pennsylvania. In 1949, the
family moved to Alexandria, where Mr. Simkins accepted a teaching
position at Juniata Valley High School. In 1963, Pearl graduated from
Penn State with a master's degree in reading. She taught reading and
English at Juniata Valley schools in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Although not prone to play sports herself, she was always supportive from
the sidelines of her children and grandchildren. For years, she was a
Juniata Valley Football Mother. She was also a Girl Scout leader, a 4-H
leader and a Missionary Society member. She was an active member of the
Alexandria Presbyterian Church, serving as a church elder and Sunday
school teacher. Mrs. Simkins lived a very eventful life after the death
of her husband, traveling around the world. Her first trip out of the
country was to Japan. She loved visiting Germany. Once while traveling
in Eastern Europe, Pearl, who was 82 years old at the time, was detained
by border patrol on the wrong side of the Iron Curtain in Czechoslovakia.
At the age of 87, she made her last trip overseas to England with her
daughters, Rosemary and Kathy. Pearl took many of her grandchildren on
their first plane rides, often to visit their aunt in Colorado. She also
introduced many of her grandchildren to museums, especially her
favorite, the Museum of Natural History. Up until the last three weeks,
Pearl lived her life to the fullest. In late January, she enjoyed a
visit to Denver with daughters Kathy and Rosemary, attending plays,
shopping and dining out - all of her favorites. To her family and
friends, Pearl was a woman of many adages. When asked how she was doing,
Pearl often replied, "As well as can be expected," with a wry look
before giggling. Her funny quips and lovely, sweet smile stayed intact
until the end. Along with an appreciation for travel and a vast array of
cuisine that continued to grow late into life, she passed these loves
along to her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Simkins was a woman of and
a never-ending sense of humor. A celebration of life service will be
held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Alexandria Presbyterian
Church, Shelton Avenue, Alexandria, with the Rev. Earnest C. Walls
officiating. Interment wifl follow in Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery.

Kenneth E. BROWN, 89, a resident of Meadowview Manor, McVeytown since
December 2003, and formerly of 613 Moore St., Hunungdon, for over 50
years, died at 6:20 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital in Huntmgdon. Born April 29, 1915, in Shamokin, he was
the son of Joseph A. Brown and Sarah J. (Weidner) Brown, both of whom
preceded him in death. He was twice married. His second union was to
Ollie C. "Tina" Cookus Jan. 28, 1953, at the Huntingdon County
Courthouse. His wife preceded him in death Jan. 4, 2002. He is survived
by a daughter, Rosemary C. (Purdy) Yocum, and her husband, Dale, of
Kent, N.Y. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Lisa Mullins, and
her husband, Roger, of Kent, N.Y., and Kimberly Kauffman of Waterport,
N.Y.; three stepgrandchildren, Bernie, Kati and Sandra; three
great-grandchildren, Amber, Justin and Tanner; and two
step great-grandchildren. Four brothers and three sisters survive: Dick
E. Brown of Alpena, Mich.; Merle L. Brown of Huntingdon; George S. Brown
of Bedford; Clair B. Brown of Sarasota, Ha.; Dorothy S. McDowell of
N.J.; Harriet D. Chinn of Denver, Colo.; and Thelma E. Richards of
Raleigh, N.C. He was preceded in death by three brothers and four
sisters: Chalmer, Harold, Robert, Virginia, Ruth, Lucille and Elda. Mr.
Brown was of the Methodist faith. He was a life member of the Frank P.
Hommon Post No. 24 American Legion, Huntingdon, and Standing Stone
Post No. 1754 VFW. Huntingdon. He was also an honorary member of the
United Steelworkers of America. He attended public schools in Huntingdon
County and served in the United States Army in World War H with the 87th
Armored Field Artillery Battalion in Normandy, Northern France,
Rhineland and Central Europe. Mr. Brown retired in 1974 from
Harbison-Walker Refractories, Mount Union. He was an avid hunter and
fisherman. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26,
at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with
William D. Benson officiating. Interment will be made in White Church
Cemetery, Penn Township, Hesston, R.R. 1. Graveside military honors will
be accorded. 

Lt. Col. Ross B. Brode, USAF Ret., 82, of 39 Honey Creek Lane,
Reedsville, died at 3:38 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at Lewistown
Hospital. Born June 12, 1922, in Coalmont, Pa., he was a son of the late
Dorsey Beegle and Luella Bertha (Laidig) Brode. His wife, Dolores A.
(Hess) Brode, whom he married on Sept. 18, 1947, survives. Also
surviving are: children, Vonna B. Thomas and husband Lt. Col. (Ret.)
Mark, Oviedo, Fla., Ross B. Brode II and wife Sharon, Reedsville, and
Steve K. Brode and wife Amy, Cocoa, Fla.; a sister, Martha (Brode)
Thomas, Bedford; and seven grandchildren, Capt. Mark Andrew Thomas, Lt.
Hilary M. Thomas, Kristie R. Brode, Michael R. Brode, Alexandra B.
Brode, John "Jack" Brode, and Benjamin L. Brode. He was preceded in
death by: three brothers, Homer, Orman and Donald Brode. He was a 1940
graduate of Saxton Liberty High School and a 1949 graduate of Penn State
University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in finance. He served with the
Air Force until his retirement in Oct., 1972. After retirement he was a
Real Estate Agent in Kansas City, Mo. for three years before returning
to the Mifflin County area. He served with the Navy during World War II
and with the Air Force during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War,
receiving a Bronze Star, the Air Force Meritorious Service Metal and the
Joint Service Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. He was a member
of Theta Chi, a 32nd Degree Free & Accepted Mason, Scottish Rite., and
an active member of the Burnham Lions Club. In retirement he was an avid
hunter and fisherman. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday
at Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville, with the Rev. Howard D. Houtz
officiating. Interment will be in Mount Rock Cemetery, Lewistown.

George J. "Baldy" ABBOTT, 86, of 243 Hickory Hill Road, Six Mile Run,
died at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, at the Mount Nittany Medical
Center, State College, of natural causes. Born July 7, 1918, in
Defiance, he was the son of Clarence and Nora (Barber) Abbott. He was
united in marriage to Harriet Stuart March 11, 1939, in Defiance. She
survives at the Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. He is also
survived by three sons: Kenneth Abbott and David Abbott, both of Six
Miler Run, and Steven Abbott of Todd, and four daughters: Linda Coy of
Robertsdale, Deanna Michlick of Cleveland, Ohio; Victoria Orlando of
Everett and Jeanne Hess of Buffalo. N.Y. He is also survived by 26
grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and five
great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Abbott was preceded in death by a
daughter, Yvonne "Peanut" Hess and two grandchildren. He was the last
surviving member of his immediate family having been preceded in death
by 10 brothers and sisters He was of the Protestant faith. He was a
member of the Hopewell VFW, Six Mile Run American Legion Post No. 556
and the Saxton Sportsman Association. Mr. Abbott worked as a carpenter
in the carpenter's union and had also been employed as a coal miner. He
served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. During his life, he enjoyed
hunting, fishing and crossword puzzles. Funeral services with military
honors will be held at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City,
at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28 with Pastor James Thomas officiating.

Joseph W. SAIA, 84, of Cuba Mills, Mifflintown, R.R. 1, entered into
eternal rest at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, at Lewistown Hospital.
Born on Sept. 11 1920. in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late
Francisco and Rosalia (Briganti) Saia, originally from Sicily. His wife
of more than 58 years, Elizabeth L. (Kring) Saia, whom he married on
April 28, 1946, survives him. In addition to his wife, he is survived by
his daughters, Elizabeth S. Beach and her husband, Gary, of Herndon, Va.;
Patricia A. Saia of Mifflintown; and Joyce A. Auker and her husband,
Robert, of Mifflintown: seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by two sisters, Rose Saia and Mary Reed, both of
Huntingdon. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Benedict X. Saia
and Michael Saia. Mr. Saia was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church,
Mifflintown. He was a U.S. Naval veteran of World War II, serving in the
Pacific Theatre of operations. He was a certified gas/heliarc welder
construction working who helped to build bridges, powerhouses (including
Susquehanna and Three Mile Island) and part of Lewistown Hospital and
Centre Community Hospital, State College. He enjoyed antiquing and going
to public sales. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11
a.m., Thursday, March 3, at St. Jude's Catholic Church, Mifflintown,
with the Rev. Bernard Oniwe officiating. Interment will follow in Union
Memorial Gardens Cemetery, R.R. 4, Mifflintown.

A. Maxine WOS, 84, of 47 North Market St., Millerstown, passed away at
3:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at Perry Village Nursing Home in New
Bloomfield where she was a resident since Feb. 7, 2003. She was born in
Mapleton Nov. 19, 1920, a daughter of the late David Heefner and Anna
Byrd Chancy Heefner. On Aug. 14, 1943, she married Joseph W. Wos, who
preceded her in death March 18, 1994. Surviving is a nephew, James Page,
of Palisade, Colo. A sister, Viola Ruth Page, of Littleton, Colo.
preceded her in death. Mrs. Wos was a member of the Millerstown United
Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Millerstown High School and
Susquehanna University in 1942. She attended Columbia University. She
began a teaching career at Millerstown High School where she taught
business and commercial subjects. She also served as the girls
basketball coach for several years. A resident of Millerstown since
1929, Maxine's keen gift of memory for names and dates made her an
historical depository of information which folks in the Millerstown area
sought out from time to time. She was active in community organizations
in Millerstown, including the Civic Club, Card Club and the Millerstown
Fire Co. She enjoyed working with arts and crafts and she liked to adorn
her home with seasonal decorations, recognizing all holidays with her
home and door decorations. She and her late husband, Joe, took many
young people under their wing, supporting them with their time and
gestures of their friendship. Mrs. Wos was an avid Penn State football
fan and rarely missed a game. She was also a staunch New York Yankees
Fan. Throughout her life, she enjoyed the company of her dog, Impy, and
her cat, Buddy. She also enjoyed keeping track of the different species
of birds that adorned her feeders and she was very enthusiastic about
her flower garden. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
March 8, in the Millerstown United Methodist Church with the Rev.
Delores O. Strawser officiating. Interment in the Millerstown Riverview
Cemetery will follow the service

Charles R. BLOOM, 77, of Smithfield Township, where he resided since
1989 after his retirement, died at 7:18 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at
the Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He had been
in failing health since April 2004. He was born Sept. 15, 1927, in
Uniontown, the son of Adam Flynn Bloom Sr. and Etta (Kovach) Bloom, both
of whom preceded him in death. He was married to Betty E. Bloom who
survives at their home. Surviving are the following daughters and sons:
Linda Eitner and her husband, Scott, of Harrisburg; Daniel Shinn and his
companion, Karen Kelly, of Mapleton; Bonita Kelly and her husband,
Barry, of Huntingdon, R.R. 3; and David Shinn and his companion, Tammy
Minium of Lewistown. There are eight grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. A brother Paul R. Bloom Sr. of Bedford, survives. He
was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Mr. Bloom was a
member of the Frank P. Hommon American Legion Post 24, Huntingdon and
Standing Stone Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1754, Huntingdon. He
retired in 1989 from Eshniers in Harrisburg as a plumber. He enjoyed
woodworking, hunting and fishing. There will be no public viewing,
visitation or services. 

Cecil S. BEATTY, 90, of 601 St. Peter St., Petersburg, died at 3:20 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon.
Born March 25, 1914, in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Charles
and Arwin (Henderson) Beatty. He was united in marriage to Martha
Longenecker in 1936. His wile preceded him in death Feb. 28, 1992. He is
survived by a son, Cecil W. "Fred" Beatty, and his wife, Agnes, of
Petersburg, and a daughter, Marjorie E. Germann of Huntingdon. He is
also survived by seven grandsons: David Querry, James Beatty, Daniel
Beatty, Chris Querry, John Morascyzk, Scott Beatty and Tim Morascyzk;
one granddaughter, Stephanie Morascyzk; three great-grandsons: Keith
Querry, Daniel Beatty and Ryan Beatty; three great-granddaughters: Megan
Querry, Logan Morascyzk and Addison Beatty; one step-great-grandson,
Keith Keller; and two step-greatgranddaughters, Keisha Keller and
Kristin Keller. Two brothers, Leroy Beatty of Petersburg and Kenneth
Beatty of Connecticut, survive He was preceded in death by four
brothers; James, Charles, Alfred and Theodore, and one sister,
Geraldine. Mr. Beatty was a lifetime member of Crever Memorial United
Methodist Church, Petersburg, where he served as Sunday school teacher,
treasurer and on the board of trustees. He also sang in the choir. He
was a member of the Cloyd K. Davis American Legion Post No. 150,
Petersburg. Mr. Beatty graduated from Petersburg Vocational High School
with the Class of 1932. He served in the European Theatre with the
United States Army during World War II. He served with Patton's Third
Army anti-tank division during the liberation of Norway. He received a
special decoration from the King of Norway. For a number of years, Mr.
Beatty worked for the State Forestry Service and as a substitute rural
mail carrier. Later, he worked for the Atlas Glass Co., Washington, Pa.,
before joining the J.B. Kunz Co., from which he retired in 1977 after 36
years of service. Mr. Beatty was an accomplished musician, playing
country music on WHUN Saturday mornings with a group and at many local
square dances. He also played in a gospel band with Pappy Conrad and Bob
Everhart and with Ted and Ruth Reinhart in the 1960 Hootenannies. He
continued to play for many years at the Juniata Valley Senior Center and
other local events. Mr. Beatty was a lifetime resident of Petersburg and
at his St. Peter Street home for over 50 years. Funeral services will he
held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at Crever Memorial United
Methodist Church, King Street, Petersburg, with the Rev. Paul Bowen and
Pastor Randy Willis officiating. Interment will be made in Cedar Grove
Cemetery, Petersburg. Full military honors will be accorded at
graveside. 

Margaret RAMPER, 86. of HCR 1, Huntingdon. died at 1:43 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 26, 2005, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born Sept.
24, 1918, in Robertsdale, she was the daughter of the late Steve and
Anna (Madar) Ramper. She was never married. She is survived by a
sister, Helen Conner, and her husband, Robert, of HCR 1, Huntingdon, with
whom she made her home. She was preceded in death by three brothers and
four sisters: John, Steve Jr., David, Sue Carcione, Anna Schrenkel,
Agnes Conese and Pauline Murray. Miss Ramper was a member of St. James
Lutheran Church in Huntingdon. She had worked for the Sylvania Co.,
Emporium, for 41 years. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 2, at the Robert I. McClain Funeral Home, Cassville,
with the Rev. Theodore Kiffer officiating. Interment will be made in
Newberg Cemetery, James Creek, R.R. 

Grace H. GRACE, 88, of Bentleyville, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at
Michael's Personal Care Home in Clairton. Born May 29, 1916, in
Langdondale, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Ethel
(Weaverling) Horton. She was united in marriage Nov. 2, 1935, in
Cumberland, Md., to Robert W. Grace Sr., who preceded her in death Sept.
30, 1981. She is survived by the following children: Vaughn Grace of
Chelmsford, Mass., Robert Grace, and his wife, Ruth Ann, of West Mifflin:
and Dolores Brown, and her husband, William, of Elizabeth. She is also
survived by 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Grace, and, being the last
surviving member of her immediate family, was also preceded in death by
four brothers: Cloyd Horton, Clair Horton, Roy Horton and Ralph Horton.
Mrs. Grace was a member of Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church. She was
also a member of the Bentleyville Senior Citizens. She lived in
Langdondale, East Saxton, Sunny Side and Hopewell before moving from
Bedford County in 1954. Mrs. Grace was an accomplished homemaker and was
dedicated to taking care of her family. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, at the Long-Akers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church
St., Saxton, with Pastor Stanley Cordell officiating. Interment will be
made in Yellow Creek Reformed Cemetery, Yellow Creek.

Melvin Earl FISHER, 67, of Orbisonia and formerly of Akron, Ohio, and
Mill Creek, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at his niece's home in Mill
Creek, surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 25, 1938, in Entriken
a son of the late Fred and Anna (Wasson) Fisher. Mr. Fisher is survived
by his children, Melva Fisher of Mogadore, Robin and Rick of Malvern,
Glenn Fisher of Mogadore and Rosemary Wike of Huntingdon. Also surviving
are grandchildren, Dennis, Tona, Albert, Kenny and Jessica and two
great-grandchildren. Surviving brothers and sisters are: Marie Galloway;
Fred Fisher Jr.; Glenn Fisher and his wife, Mary; Marcella Dysard and
her husband, Kenneth; Harry Fisher and his wife, Deb; William Fisher;
Deborah Fisher; Susie Bookwalter and her husband, Richard; and Skeeter
Russler and her husband, James. Many loving nieces, nephews and friends
also survive. Preceding him in death were a granddaughter, Tiffany
Fisher, a great-nephew, Adam Bookwalter and a brother, Donald Fisher.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at Prentice
Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44314, with the Rev. John
Beers officiating. 

Alfred Ellsworth RILING, 70, of Miller Twp., Huntingdon, died Saturday,
February 26, 2005 at Altoona Regional Health System - Altoona Hospital.
Born October 5, 1934 in Logan Twp., Huntingdon, he was the son of the
late Martin B. and Elsie D. (Hoffer) Riling. He was married to the
former Dorothy Louise Hammond on October 27, 1956 at the Petersburg
United Methodist Church with Rev. Edmond Minnick officiating. Mrs.
Riling survives at their residence. He attended the Saulsburg one-room
schoolhouse, Manor High School, Petersburg Vocational High School and
Alexandria High School. He served with the United States Army Company E
503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment from June 24, 1953 to May 23, 1955. In
1953-1954, his unit tested winter parachute gear in Leadville, Colorado
and from 1954 to 1955 his unit was in Alaska, where they were
instrumental in "Operation Snow Bird" and built an airstrip. He began
his career as a brick and stone mason with his father. He had worked for
25 years at Penn State University, Forestry Division and at main campus
at University Park in the Power Plant retiring in 1991. Along with his
wife, he was owner and operator of Riling Busing, a school bus
contractor for Huntingdon Area School District since 1962. In addition
to his wife he is survived by his three sons, Michael A. Riling &
Sabrina Kitko of Holidaysburg, Mark L. Riling Sr. & his wife Darlene of
Huntingdon, Edward B. Wright of Saulsburg; a daughter, Michele E. Wright
& her husband Jerry of Shippensburg; three sisters, Helen Isenberg & her
husband R. Alan of Alexandria, PA, Duella Thompson & her husband Richard
of Milwaukee, WI and Margaret Hawn & her husband George Merle of
Petersburg, PA; by one granddaughter, Ashlee R. Wright of Shippensburg;
two grandsons, Mark L. Riling, Jr. and Troy A. Riling both of
Huntingdon, PA; and by two step grandsons: Dustin A. Kanagy and Darren
S. Kanagy both of Huntingdon. He was preceded in death by a brother,
Harry F. Riling and an infant brother Clair. Mr. Riling was a member of
Manor Hill United Methodist Church, William P. Spyker American Legion
Post #520 in Alexandria, Loyal Order of Mooser Lodge #223 in Huntingdon
and National Rifle Association. He enjoyed the outdoors by hunting,
fishing and camping. He was also an avid Penn State football fan. He had
been a lifetime resident of Huntingdon County and at his Miller Twp.
home for the past 48 years. Friends may call from 6:30 - 9 p.m. on
Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home , 207 Ridge
Road, Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon, PA. A funeral service will be held at
11 a.m., Thursday, March 3, 2005, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home
with Pastor Joleen Willis officiating. Interment will be at the Donation
Cemetery, Huntingdon. Full military honors will be accorded at
graveside.

Maxine E. Axsom DUNN, 71, of Orbisonia, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at
Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. She was born in Ridley Park, the
daughter of the late John H. and Agnes (Brown) Axsom. She was reared in
Eddystone and Prospect Park and resided in Upper Chichester Township
before moving to Orbisoma 10 years ago. She is survived by her husband
of 40 years, Victor Charles Dunn; a daughter, Valerie Jo Dunn, of Chadds
Ford and a son, Victor John Dunn, of Nottingham. There are three
granddaughters surviving. She was preceded in death by a brother, Sidney
J. Axsom, who died in World War II in 1943 and a sister, Reba Jane Kelly.
She was a graduate of Sharon Hill High School with the Class of 1952.
Mrs. Dunn was a librarian for Boothwyn Elementary School. She loved
animals, enjoyed playing cards, reading, decorative painting,
crocheting and other needlework and cooking. A funeral service will be
held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday March 3, at the White-Luttrell Funeral Home,
3551 Concord Road., Aston. Interment will be made in Lawn Croft
Cemetery, Lower Chichester Township. 

Elizabeth Wertz ELLIS, a longtime resident of Huntingdon and a
well-known member of the Juniata College community, died at 2:35 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005 at the Oaks at Westminster Woods, 14 days before
her 101st birthday. The daughter of the late May Oiler and D. Maurice
Wertz, whose home was in Waynesboro, she was born March 13, 1904, in the
Quncy homestead which has been in the Wertz family since its grant to
them by William Penn in the 1740s. Mrs. Ellis met her future husband,
Caivert N. Ellis, while she was attending Juniata College. They were
married June 18, 1929, in Waynesboro. The couple lived at Brethren
Village in Lancaster from 1986 until Dr. Ellis' death in 1995 after
which Mrs. Ellis came to Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. She is survived
by a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Ellis Cherry, of Huntingdon, professor
emeritus of history at Juniata College, and a son, Dr. David W. Ellis of
Newmarket, N.H., president emeritus of Lafayette College, Easton, and of
the Museum of Science in Boston, Mass., and his wife, the former Marion
Schmitt. There are five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A
sister, Anna F. MacNeish of Philadelphia, preceded her in death. Mrs.
Ellis was a member of the Stone Church of the Brethren, Huntingdon. She
attended the Walnut Hill School in Natick, Mass., prior to coming to
Juniata College, where she was an active member of the YWCA, the
Missionary Society, the English Club and Dramatic Club. In 1926, just
before her graduation, she was elected Queen of the May. After Calvert
Ellis was appointed in 1943 to succeed his father as president of
Juniata College, she served by his side as Juniata's first lady until
her retirement in 1968. In those years, in addition to being the hostess
in their home for innumerable faculty, students and friends of the
college, she was an active member of the Juniata League of Women, the
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the Huntingdon County Library
support group, the local chapters of the American Association of
University Women and the Daughters of the American Revolution, the
Huntingdon County Historical Society, Women's Civic Club, Huntingdon
Music Club, Huntingdon Chapter of the Embroiders Guild of America and
the Standing Stone Garden Club in Huntingdon. In 1976, she was honored
with an honorary degree from Juniata College. A memorial service will be
held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Stone Church of the Brethren,
1701 Moore St., Huntingdon, with the Revs. Dale W. and Christy L. Dowdy
officiating. Private interment will be made at Riverview Cemetery,
Huntingdon. 

Samuel F. GAHAGAN, 93, formerly of Mount Union, R.R. 2, and most
recently a resident of University Park Nursing Center, State College,
died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at the center. He had been in
failing health. He was born Sept. 1, 1911, in Wayne Township, Mifflin
County, a son of the late Thomas S. and Margaret (Starr) Gahagan. He
married Lena Grace (Beatty) Gahagan Oct. 15, 1937, at the Brethren
parsonage, Winchester, Va., in a ceremony officiated by the Rev. Norman
Uphouse. Surviving are his wife, a resident of University Park Nursing
Center: two adopted daughters: Raylene Forlines and Janice Porter, both
of Mount Union; eight adopted grandchildren and a number of
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sister, Viola Kimmel, Myrtle
Beach, S.C. Mr. Gahagan was preceded in death by one brother, Roy
Gahagan, and five sisters: Ethel Houck, Marguerete Gahagan, Hazel
Shields, Nora Henney and Edna Neiman. He attended the Sugar Run Church
of the Brethren, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1. Mr. Gahagan was a carpenter and
had worked for E. Devecchis and Sons, Mount Union, and Clair M. Love
Contracting, Mount Union, R.R. 1. He enjoyed woodworking at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 4, at the Robert
D. Heath Funeral Home, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, with the Rev. Jim
Hullihen officiating. Interment will follow in the Haven Rest Memorial
Park, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1. 

Thomas D. NEELY Jr., 68, of Three Springs, died at 11:40 p.m. Sunday,
Feb. 27, 2005, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. He was born
Oct. 20, 1936, at Huey, the son of the late Thomas D. Sr. and Lois
Derose (Myers) Neely. He was united in marriage to Betsy Spangler Dec.
24, 1956. Mrs. Neely survives in Altoona. Also surviving are the
following sons and daughters: Thomas D. Neely II of Stanford. Va.;
Timothy E. Neely of Mount Union; Penny A. Pesco of Three Springs; Pepper
L. Burgess of Woodbridge, Va.: Terry L. Neely of Mount Union; and Angela
M. Steindel of Altoona. There are 15 grandchildren and one
great-grandson who survive. Two sisters survive: Lorraine Yonts and
Guyla Morrison, both of Patton. A sister, Geneva Thompson, is deceased.
Mr. Neely was a believer in God. He was a veteran of the Korean
Conflict, having served in the United States Army. During his
lifetime, he worked in the construction field as a truck driver and a
heavy equipment operator. Funeral services will be held at noon
Thursday, March 3, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with
Pastor Michael Dubbs officiating. Interment will be made at Quantico
National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, Va. 

Donna G. BROWN, 84, formerly of Mill Creek, and for the past few years,
a resident of Huntingdon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, died at 1:05
p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at the center. She was born July 10, 1920,
in Aitch, Penn Township, a daughter of the late Arthur and Emma (Riley)
Banks. She was twice married: first in 1940 to William L. Bilger who
preceded her in death March 27, 1969; and later to Charles Wilbur Brown
who survives at their Mill Creek home. Also surviving are a son and a 
daughter: Raymond L. Bilger and his wife, Betty, Mill Creek, and Theo
Imes and her husband, Carl, Mill Creek; seven grandchildren, 14
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by two brothers: Elwood and George Banks, and a
grandson. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Ardenheim Independent Brethren
Chutch. She was primarily a homemaker but, in the past, had worked in
the kitchen at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. When she was
younger, she enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 3, at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, with the Rev. Myers
Kimmel officiating. Interment will be made in the Wayne United Methodist
Cemetery, Wayne Township, Mifflin County. 

Dale Allen DIXON, 62, of R.R. 3, Box 386, Huntingdon, died at 12:04 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. He
was born Nov. 17, 1942, in Lewistown, the son of Wilbur F. and Jane
(Peoples) Dixon. He was married to Barbara Fitzgerald June 18, 1983, at
Manor Hill. His wife survives at their home. Also surviving are two
sisters and a brother, Wanda Wagner, Carol Sue Peck and John Dixon, all
of Huntingdon, R.R. 2. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas J.
Dixon, and a brother, Wilbur "Wib" Dixon. Mr. Dixon was of the
Presbyterian faith. He was a life member of the Loyal Order of Moose
Lodge 223 where he served as governor, junior governor, treasurer,
trustee and a member of the ritual staff. He was a life member of the
Huntingdon Hook and Ladder Fire Co.; a member of Mount Moriah Lodge No.
300, Free Accepted Masons; Frank P. Hommon Post No. 24 American Legion
and Standing Stone Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1754. He was
a graduate of Huntingdon Area High School in the Class of 1960. He
served in the United States Army. Mr. Dixon was employed as a
crane operator for Conrail from 1965 until his retirement in January 1997.
He enjoyed NASCAR racing, Steeler football and his pets. Interment
will be private at the convenience of the family.

Ruth E. FADENRECHT, 85, of Messiah Village and formerly of York Springs,
entered into God's eternal care Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, at Messiah
Village in Mechanicsburg. Born March 15, 1919, in Chambersburg, she was
the daughter of the late Arthur C. and Anna M. (Knoll) Zook. She was
also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Bennie J. Fadenrecht
who died Jan. 14, 2000. She is survived by two sons and three daughters:
B. Dwight Fadenrecht of East Berlin: Roselyn R. Stoner of East Berlin;
Annabeth V. Rotz of York Springs; Herta Morgan of Mapleton; and Ronald
Zook of St. Thomas. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, three
step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and eight
step great-grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters survive: LeRoy
Zook of Michigan, Earl Zook of Chambersburg, Dorothy Glick of Ohio and
Beulah Wiser of Shippensburg. She was preceded in death by two brothers,
Paul and Mervin Zook. Mrs. Fadenrecht was a member of the Messiah
Village Church and a former member of the Morning Hour Chapel Brethren
in Christ Church, East Berlin. She was a life member of the Messiah
Village Auxiliary. She was also a Sunday school teacher and member of
the Senior Citizens of York Springs, and the York Springs and Adams
County Historical Society. Additionally, she was a member of the Adams
County Woman's Christian Temperance Union, serving as county president
for 23 years. She was also named the organization's "Woman of the Year."
She was a 1938 graduate of Chambersburg High School and Goeshen College
in Goeshen, Ind. Mrs. Fadenrecht was employed as a teacher at the
Ontario Bible School in Ontario, Canada; the Missionary Children School,
Columbia, South America, with her husband for five years, and with the
Cumberland Valley School District. Funeral services will be held at 7:30
p.m. Thursday, March 3, at the Dillsburg Brethren in Christ Church, 18
Harrisburg St., Dillsburg. Interment will be made in Air Hill Cemetery,
Chambersburg.