Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, February 2006

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Earl L. "Joe" Bailey, 66, of North Market Street, McVeytown, died at
12:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at Brookline Manor, Mifflintown.
Born Jan. 15, 1940, in McVeytown, he was a son of the late Walter W. and
Viola B. (Bilger) Bailey. His wife, Peggy J. (Shoemaker) Bailey, whom he
married April 21, 1967, survives. Also surviving are: two daughters, Amy
J. Morgan and husband, Lee, of McVeytown; Jody L. Roles and husband,
Douglas, of Mount Union; siblings, Kenneth L. Bailey and wife, Linda, of
Mattawana; Harold W. "Arp" Bailey, of Malta Home, Granville; Albert
Wilson, of Lewistown; Helen M. Carter, of McVeytown; two sisters-in-law,
Betty Bailey, of McVeytown, Barbara Bailey, of Friendly, W.Va.; and
three grandsons, Adam L. Morgan, Clay M. Morgan and Hunter G. Roles. He
was preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel L. Bailey, Paul "Speed"
Bailey; two infant sisters, Thelma and Sara Bailey; and twin grandsons,
Joshua L. and Jason S. Morgan. He was employed as a truck driver for
several area trucking companies, retiring in 2004. An avid NASCAR and
Steelers fan, he also enjoyed camping. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday at the Newton Hamilton Brethren in Christ Church, 2777
Ferguson Valley Road, McVeytown, with the Rev. Samuel King officiating.
Interment will be in Mattawana Cemetery, McVeytown. 

William R. McMULLEN, 64, formerly of Shade Gap, died at 9:14 am.
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Bedford.
Born June 1, 1941, he was a son of Margaret (Zitch) McMullen of
Doylesburg and the late Jimison McMullen. Mr. McMullen is also survived
by two sons and two daughters; William R. McMullen Jr. and Diane
Sullivan, both of Mount Union; James McMullen, Huntingdon; and Lori
McMullen, Lewistown; and eight grandchildren and one
great-granddaughter. He is also survived by five brothers and five
sisters: Mary Ansell, Mapleton; James McMullen, Mount Union; John
McMullen, Huntingdon; Charles McMullen, Buck Run; Larry McMullen, Spring
Run; Marvin McMullen, Pennsylvania; Joyce Middaugh, Doylesburg; Ellen
Hockenberry, East Waterford; Dorisetta Hockenberry, Spring Run; and Pat
Beckenbaugh. Chambersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 am.
Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia.

Carol S. SMITH, 63, of Smithfield, Fayette County, died Sunday, Feb.
5, 2006, at Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown. Born Nov. 23, 1942, in
Charleston, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Maurice and Leola
(Varner) Gildea. She was united in marriage to the Rev. Archie L. Smith,
in Winchester, Va. The Rev. Smith survives at home. Mrs. Smith is also
survived by four children; Gary Carl and wife, Brenda, Hollidaysburg;
Don Carl and wife, Angela, Wilmington, NC.; Kelly Smith and wife, Bobby,
Salisbury; and Nancy Lafferty and husband, James, Duncansville; and 11
grandchildren, Jamie, Jimmy, Skylar, Jessa, Hahli, Helena, Alexis,
Dylan, Blaine, Jonah and Thomas; and one great-grandson, Trenton. She is
also survived by a number of nieces, nephews and brothers-in-law and
sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by three sisters and a
brother, Nancy, Jean, Bridget and Maurice. Mrs. Smith was a member of
the High House Church of God, Smithfield, Fayette County, where she
served as a Sunday school teacher and president of the ladies
ministries. She was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. She worked
as a nurses aid until her retirement. Mrs. Smith enjoyed serving the
Lord and her church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday,
Feb. 9, at the Long-Akers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St., Saxton, with
the Rev. G. Dayton Sines officiating. Interment will be made in the
Dudley Protestant Cemetery. 

Larry W. "Hugan" HEATH, 63. of Wood (P0. Box 37) died at 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Everett. He was
born Nov. 28, 1942, in Broad Top City, the son of the late Victor and
Margie (Swope) Heath. He was married to Regina Long in 1967 in Maryland.
Mrs. Heath survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Sally Creswell
of Wood and Terry Eltman of Robertsdale, and a son, Walter Heath of
Wood. There are seven grandchildren. The following siblings survive;
Sally Sayedsuliemen of Las Cruces, N.M.; Sydney Heath of Waterfall;
Linda Luther and Victor Heath, both of Saxton; and Genevieve Mervin and
Jim Heath, both of Ohio. One son, Larry "Bub" Heath, preceded him in
death. Mr. Heath was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in
Broad Top, the Saxton Sportsmen’s Association, Saxton Veterans of
Foreign Wars and the Broad Top Eagles Club. His last employment was as a
laborer for Penn Lines. There will he no services. Interment will be
made in the Broad Top City IOOF Cemetery. 

Michael A. MADILIA Sr., 57, of 205 South Division St., Mount Union, died
at 2:15 am. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, at his home, following a lengthy
illness. Born June 21, 1948. in Mount Union, he was a son of Tony A.
Madilia Jr. of Mount Union and the late Wilda (Maskulyak) Madilia. He
also spent part of his youth in the home of Verna Heaster of Mount Union
and the late Jay Heaster. He was formerly married to the former Kathy
Price. Mrs. Madilia survives in Altoona. He is survived by his
companion, Candy Jordan. Mr. Madilia is also survived by seven children:
Wilda J. Madilia and companion, Dee A. Shirley, Watsontown; Michael A.
Madilia Jr., Altoona; Angela M. Madilia, Mount Union; Marie L. Bickel
and husband, Samuel R., Mapleton; and Michaela M. Madilia, Kady Pearl
Madilia and David Babcock, all at home; and three grandchildren,
Anthony R. Madilia, Riley F. Bickel and Trapper L. Bickel. He is also
survived by a brother and sister, Frank A. Madilia and wife, Gloria M.,
Mapleton; and Concetta "Connie" Riley, Newton Hamilton. He was preceded
in death by two brothers, Anthony A. Madilia III and John C. Madilia.
Mr. Madilia was a member of Saint Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church,
Mount Union. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army,
having served in Germany. Mr. Madilia was a member of the Pennsylvania
Auto Dealers Association, the Pennsylvania Association of Notaries and
the Mount Union American Legion. He was a 1967 graduate of Mount Union
High School. For the past 28 years, he owned and operated, along with
his father, Madilia Auto Sales, Mount Union, where he also operated a
wrecker service. He was previously employed with Mack Truck,
Harrisburg, and also drove truck for Noerr Motor Freight. Mr. Madilia
loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be
remembered as a man who worked hard his entire life, from pumping gas
at the age of 6 to attempting car sales from his bed, while struggling
with illness. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 am. Thursday, Feb. 9, at
Saint Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, Mount Union, with Father Leo
Arnone officiating. Committal will be made in the Haven Rest Memorial
Park, Shirleysburg, RR 1. 

Millie WILSON, 79, formerly of Shirleysburg, R.R. 1, died at 9:25 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 6, 2006, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. She was
born July 1, 1926, in Melitopol, Ukraine, the daughter of the late
Dimitri and Vera (Woznuk) Levchenko. She was married to William B.
Wilson Oct. 6, 1946, at Kassel, Germany. Mr. Wilson preceded her in
death Nov. 23, 1992. Surviving are two sons, Robert W. Wilson and his
wife, Cathy, of Emmitsburg. Md., and Galen B. Wilson and his wife,
Linda, of Altoona. There are six grandchildren; Julie Immler, Betty
Haber, William Wilson, Galen Wilson, Gregory Wilson and Andrea Bowders;
and two great-grandchildren, Dalton Haber and Austin Haber. A daughter,
Vera S. Bowders, preceded her in death. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the
Aughwick-Germany Valley Church of the Brethren, Shirleysburg, R.R.,
where she served as a deaconess. She was a member of the Bricktown
Senior Citizens. Along with being a homemaker, Mrs. Wilson was employed
at L. Greif Brothers Manufacturing in Mount Union for a number of years
and was a cook at the Shirley Home for the Aged in Shirleysburg. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Martin R.
Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Ernest Dell officiating.
Interment will be made in Germany Valley Cemetery, Shirleysburg, R.R. 

Freida Grace (Hardeman) GENTRY, 83, a resident of The Oaks at
Westminster Woods, Huntingdon, and formerly of State College, died
peacefully on Monday, Feb. 6, 2006, at 4:30 p.m., at The Oaks at
Westminster Woods. Born in Leavenworth, Kan., on Sept. 5, 1922, she was
the daughter of the late Lyman L. Hardeman and Grace (Shriver) Hardeman.
She was married to Robert F. Gentry, Ph.D., DVM, Professor Emeritus in
Poultry Disease Research at Penn State University, on Dec. 24, 1942, in
Topeka, Kan. Dr. Gentry preceded her in death on July 22, 1992.
Surviving are two sons, Steven D. Gentry and his wife, CarolAnn M.
(Long) Gentry, of State College and Robert F. Gentry Jr. and his wife,
Alycia Chambers Gentry, of Pennsylvania Furnace; three grandchildren,
Robert Peck and his wife, Jolyn (Topham), of Plano, Texas, Rachel
Gentry, of Tucson, Ariz. and James F. Gentry and his wife, Natalie
(Sojka), of Los Angeles, Calif.; five great-grandchildren, Samuel,
Amanda, David, Thomas and Nicholas Peck, all of Plano, Texas; one
sister, Virginia Blackley, of Columbia, Mo. and one brother, John
Hardeman and his wife, Evelyn, of Parsons, Kan. She was preceded in
death by a daughter, Sharon E. Walker, on Aug. 21, 1999. She was of the
Christian Faith. Mrs. Gentry was a 1940 graduate of Leavenworth High
School in Leavenworth, Kan., and attended the Lindenwood Women's College
in Kansas. She was primarily a homemaker. She was an avid hand crafter
and artist, creating various handcrafts, paintings, stained glass work
and pottery. She exhibited and sold her oil paintings at the first State
College Arts Fest. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mildred Marie LIGHTNER, 95, of The Blair House, Apartment No. 406, 600
Penn St., Huntingdon, died at 11:15 am. Monday, Feb. 6, 2006, at her
residence. Born Feb. 28, 1910, in Petersburg, she was a daughter of the
late Frederick M. and Odessa (Parks) Lear. She was united in marriage
to Robert E. Lightner, Nov. 3, 1934. Mr. Lightner preceded her in death
Aug. 11, 1990. Mrs. Lightner is survived by a daughter, Julie Marie
Leedy, Harrisburg. She is also survived by a sister, Iva Curry,
Altoona: and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death
by four brothers and six sisters. Mrs. Lightner was a member of the
Protestant faith, She was a member of the American Bible Society and the
700 Club. She was a domestic in the Harrisburg area and also worked at
the Susquehanna Silk Mill, Huntingdon, and the Viscose Plant, Lewistown.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at the Robert
E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Steven E. Burns
officiating. Interment witl be made in the Mooresville Cemetery,
Petersburg, R.R. 1. 

Catherine Pearl (McIlroy) KARNS, 94, a resident of The Oaks at
Westminster Woods, Huntingdon, and formerly of 2210 Brumbaugh Ave.,
Huntingdon, died at 10:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2006, at The Oaks at
Westminster Woods. Born Jan. 25, 1912, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter
of the late Joseph and Catherine (Zinn) McIllroy. She was united in
marriage to Angus Russel Kams, Oct. 23, 1937, in the Abbey Reformed
Church, Huntingdon, by the Rev. Hobart McKeehan. Mr. Karns preceded her
in death July 2, 1982. Mrs. Karns is survived by a daughter, Marcelene
K. Baker and husband, Gerald O., Henderson Township, Huntingdon, R.R. 4;
a grandson, Keith Allen Baker and wife, Colleen (Ramey), Huntingdon;
three great-grandchildren, Denise (Baker) Romecki, Calvin; Craig Baker,
McConnellstown; and Kelsey Baker, Carmel, Md.; and two
great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a niece and nephew,
Glena Josephine Doherty and George McIlroy, both of Florida. The last
surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by
two brothers and two sisters, Andrew, Joseph, Millie and Margaret
McIlroy. Mrs. Karns was a member of the Abbey Reformed United Church of
Christ, Huntingdon, where she was once active in the Women’s Fellowship
Class of the church. She was a former American Red Cross Bloodmobile
volunteer in Huntingdon for many years, and a former Huntingdon Girl
Scout leader. Mrs. Karns attended Huntingdon public schools and was a
1930 graduate of Huntingdon High School. She also graduated from the
JC. Blair Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1933. She worked as a
private duty registered nurse at the JC. Blair Memorial Hospital and in
private homes. An avid gardener, Mrs. Karns enjoyed picnics, reading her
Bible and her time spent as a Girl Scout leader. She was a caregiver to
her family. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Thursday, Feb. 9, at
the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon,
with the Rev. Nelson J. Wenner officiating. Interment will be made in
the Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Francis L. "Bus" MOORE, 87, of 1011 Mount Vernon Ave., Smithfield
Township, Huntingdon, and formerly of Cameron Avenue, Tyrone, died at
3:10 a.m. Tuesday Feb. 7, 2006, at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born
Feb. 13, 1918, in Tyrone, he was a son of the late Homer and M Margaret
(Woomer) Moore. He was united in marriage to the former Margaret F.
Halleran. Dec. 16, 1944, in Tyrone. Mrs. Moore survives at their home.
Mr. Moore is also survived by three sons and a daughter; James F. Moore,
Huntingdon; Patrick M. Moore and Timothy J. Moore, both of Baltimore,
Md.; and Colleen M. Neville, Huntingdon; and seven grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Dorothy
Kinch, Linglestown. Mr. Moore was a member of the Most Holy Trinity
Catholic Church, Huntingdon. He was a veteran of World War II, having
served in the United States Marine Corps as a supply sergeant with the
1st Marine Division in the South Pacific Theatre. He fought in battles
at Guadalcanal, Cape Glouster and at Peleiu. Mr. Moore was a life member
of the Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754, Huntingdon, a member of the
former Tyrone Gardner Guards, the Marine Corps League and was a former
member of Tyrone Borough Council. He retired in 1981 from the Tyrone
Borough Treatment Plant, where he served as an operator for 20 years.
He was formerly employed at Chicago Rivet, Tyrone, for 10 years. A
funeral Mass will be held at 11 am. Friday, Feb. 10, at the Saint
Matthew Catholic Church, Tyrone, with Father David T. Arseneault and
Father Joseph T. Orr officiating. Committal, with full military honors
by the Ebensburg Marine Corps Reserve, will be made in the Oak Grove
Cemetery. 

Walter H. ICKES, 73, of 301 Ogle St., Mansion Apartments, Apartment No.
11, Ebensburg, and formerly of Shippensburg and Huntingdon, died at
10:08 am. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center,
Johnstown. Born Aug. 13, 1932, in Middlesex. N.J., he was a son of the
late Walter H. Sr. and Gladys (Guyette) Ickes. He was united in marriage
to the former Margaret R. Rhodes, in Winchester, Va. Mrs. Ickes preceded
him in death, March 23, 2003. Mr. Ickes is survived by four daughters
and a son; Sharon L. Woodal, Saxton; Kandis K. Misner, Ebensburg;
Michele D. Wright, Shippensburg; Kristin S. Cardene, Camp Hill; and
Anthony W. Woodal, San Antonio, Texas; 11 grandchildren and four
great-grand-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Hazel
Carter of Louisiana and Audrey Failor of Carlisle. He was preceded in
death by three sisters; Cora Williams, Elva Blanchard and infant Zira
Ickes. Mr. Ickes attended public schools in Middlesex, N.J. and air
conditioning and refrigeration school in Louisiana. During his time in
Huntingdon, he was self-employed and operated Walt’s Refrigeration
Service. Mr. Ickes enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and trips to
Atlantic City and Charles Town with his friends. He drove dirt track
stock cars at local race tracks in his youth. A memorial service will be
held at the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington St.,
Huntingdon, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, with the Rev. Fred E. Hickok
officiating. Interment will be made in the Huntingdon Memorial Gardens,
Walker Township, Huntingdon. 

Mary A. STAPLETON, 96, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove,
Martinsburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006. Born Feb. 6, 1910, in Saxton,
she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Maude (Ritchey) Wyles. She was
united in marriage to Raymond Stapleton, Sept. 29, 1928, in Cumberland,
Md. Mr. Stapleton preceded her in death March 21, 2000. Mrs. Stapleton
is survived by four children; Charles Stapleton and wife, Pauline
(Esposti), and Judy Burket and husband. Jerry, all of Saxton; Sara
Miller, Duncansville; and Samuel "Ted" Stapleton and wife, Audrey
(Himes), Enola; and 16 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by four sisters
and a brother; Ruth Manspeaker, Martha Hinish, Kathryn Morrison
Reighard, Betty Reighard and Joseph Wyles. Mrs. Stapleton was a lifelong
member of Raven Run Church of the Brethren, Saxton, where she had served
as a deaconess, Sunday school teacher and was involved in the women’s
fellowship. She was a 1928 graduate of Saxton High School. Mrs.
Stapleton enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening, flowers and spending
time with her grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at the Raven Run Church of the Brethren, with the
Rev. Dan Hammel officiating. Interment will be made in the Grandview
Cemetery. 

Robert George CUTSHALL, 82, of Box 306, Oneida Township, Huntingdon,
R.R. 4, died at 11:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, at the Altoona
Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital campus, following a brief
illness. Born July 28, 1923, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late
Sewell Ernest and Maude (Stever) Cutshall. He was united in marriage to
the former Mary Stultz, Nov. 8, 1944, in the First United Methodist
Church, Huntingdon. Mrs. Cutshall preceded him in death Nov. 2, 1990. He
is survived by his loving companion, Carol Clymer, Huntingdon. Mr.
Cutshall is survived by two children, Steven R. Cutshall and wife, Mary
Kay (Dunlap). Hol]idaysburg; and Christine E. (Cutshall) Smith and
husband, Gregory, Pittsburgh; two grandchildren, Matthew Cutshall and
wife, Melissa (Edwards), Duncansville; and Jennifer Cutshall, Cresson;
and two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Meghan Cutshall, Duncansville. He
was preceded in death by a brother, John S. Cutshall, whose home was in
Denver. Col. Mr. Cutshall was a member of the First Regular Baptist
Church, Huntingdon. where he served in many capacities over the years,
including Sunday school teacher and church deacon. He served in a United
States Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II and was
later very active in organizing ‘A’ Company reunions. Mr. Cutshall
served as mayor of Huntingdon Borough from 1962-1965. He volunteered
with the American Cancer Society, Meals on Wheels and the Home Nursing
Agency Hospice program. He attended Huntingdon public schools and was a
1941 graduate of Huntingdon High School. Mr. Cutshall retired in 1985
from Penelec, Johnstown. with over 25 years of service as the director
of industry and employee education. A memorial service will be held at 2
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the First Regular Baptist Church, Sixth and
Mifflin streets, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Salmons
officiating. 

Melvin Walter "Tom" CUTSHALL, 67, of Three Springs, R.R., died at 9:50
am, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, at his home in Clay Township. Born Dec. 20,
1938, in Springfield Township, he was a son of the late Winferd and
Mary Jane (McConaughey) Cutshall. Mr. Cutshall is survived by two sons
and three daughters; Cindy McMullen, Mount Union; Timothy Cutshall,
Orbisonia; Vincent Earl Cutshall, Three Springs; Angela F. Hammond,
Newburg; and Tiffani Keister, Etters; 13 grandchildren, nine
great-grandchildren and several step great-grandchildren and step
great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers and a
sister; Charles Cutshall, Benjamin Cutshall and Duane Cutshall, all of
Three Springs; and Lillian Benson, McVeytown, R.R. He was preceded in
death by a stepdaughter, Tina Marie Keister; and a sister, Viola
Johnson. Mr. Cutshall attended Fairview Evangelical Church, Three
Springs, R.R, He was a life member of "Handyman" and was a social
member of several local VFW posts. Mr. Cutshall was a professional
welder and logger. He had worked at Harbison-Walker Refractories, Mount
Union; and Dash Coal Company and Tri-County Landfill, both of the Broad
Top area. He was also a farmer. A memorial service will be held at the
convenience of the family with the Rev. William Hughes officiating.
Interment will be made in the Fairview Cemetery, Three Springs, R.R. 

Joseph W. SKVARKA Jr., 58, of 1553 Pin Oak Drive, Chambersburg, died
Saturday, Feb. 11. 2006, at home. Born Aug. 20, 1947, in Robertsdale, he
was a son of the late Joseph W. Sr. and Dorothy Thomas Skvarka. He was
united in marriage to the former Elsie M. Gordon Dec. 17, 1995. Mrs.
Skvarka survives at home. Mr. Skvarka is also survived by two children,
Kristian S. Skvarka and wife, Annelies; and Nicole D. Skvarka-Ricker and
husband, Aaron, all of Chambersburg; a stepdaughter, Lori Wiles and
husband, Terry, Gardners; four grandchildren, Gabrielle and Aaron
Skvarka, Zoe Jenson and Maxwell Ricker, all of Chambersburg; two
stepgrandchildren, Richard Keith Ross Jr., Gardners; and Amber Nicole
Ross, Carlisle; and a step great-grandson, Terrence Austin Ross,
Carlisle. He is also survived by five siblings; Helen Foreman,
Chambersburg; Richard Skvarka and wife, Sue, Carlisle; Marilyn Weist and
husband, Richard, Breezewood; Carolyn Matthews and husband, Thomas, Mill
Creek; and Theresa Minnich and husband, Richard, Dudley: and a number of
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Mort.
Mr. Skvarka was a member of the Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Saint
Thomas. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.
Mr. Skvarka was a member of the Detrich-Brechbill Post No. 612 American
Legion, Saint Thomas. He was a 1965 graduate of Tussey Mountain
HighSchool. Mr. Skvarka had been employed at DeRose Industries and later
retired from T.B. Woods Sons, Inc. He was a self-employed carpenter. A
funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Corpus
Christi Catholic Church, 320 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, with the
Rev. James R. O’Brien officiating. Committal with full military honors
will follow in the Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg. 

Peter L. MIGATULSKI, 76, Huntingdon, died unexpectedly Saturday, Feb.
1l, 2006, at his home. Born Feb. 13, 1929, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son
of the late Peter L. and Anna P (Kasavage) Migatulski. He was united in
marriage to the former Betty Jean Smith, June 1953, in Winchester, Va.
Mrs. Migatulski preceded him in death May 25, 1987. He is survived by
his loving companion, Diane Locke Woodward, Huntingdon. Mr. Migatulski
is also survived by two sons, Michael L. Migatulski and wife, Sally,
Boiling Springs, and John C. Migatulski and wife, Daneen, Dillsburg;
and four grandchildren; Christopher Migatulski, Tyler Gates and
Elizabeth and Katie Migatulski. He is also survived by a sister, Eleanor
Karpinski, Wilkes-Barre. He was preceded in death by a brother, John
Joseph Migatulski. Mr. Migatulski attended Saint Catherine’s Roman
Catholic Church, Mount Union. He served in the United States Marine
Corps from 1947 until his honorable discharge as a corporal in March
1950, having served on the USS Little Rock. He was a member of several
Polish clubs and was a lifetime member of the Frank P Hommon American
Legion Post No. 24, the BPOE Elks Lodge No. 976, Huntingdon and the
Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 223, all in Huntingdon. Mr.
Migatulski entered the Pennsylvania State Police March 16, 1953, and
after having served at several police barracks throughout the state, he
retired from the Huntingdon barracks in September 1983 as a sergeant.
Equally proud of his service to the state police and the U.S. Marine
Corps, Mr. Migatulski was a man who loved his life and family,
especially his grandchildren. He loved polka and enjoyed many bus trips
to polka events throughout the country with his wife and later with his
companion, Diane. A funeral Mass will be held at 10a.m. Wednesday, Feb.
15, at the Saint Catherine’s Catholic Church, Mount Union. with Father
Leo Arnone officiating. Committal will be made in the Cassville
Cemetery. 

Grant J. LEIGHTY, 91, of 138 East Shirley St., Mount Union, formerly of
Fort Myers, Fla., died Saturday morning, Feb. 11, 2006, at his home.
Born July 31, 1914, in East Freedom, Blair County, he was a son of the
late John and Lydia (Snowberger) Leighty. He was united in marriage to
the former Mary M. Henry March 27, 1934, in Hagerstown, Md. Mrs. Leighty
preceded him in death Aug. 23, 2000. Mr. Leighty is survived by a a
brother and sister, Belva Wineland, Martinsburg; and Robert Leighty,
California. He was preceded in death by a brother and six sisters; Clyde
Leighty, Dorothy Leighty, Helen Leighty, Ruth Kunsman, Kathleen Dudley,
Arlene Yeager and Bertha Wallace. Mr. Leighty was a lifetime board
member of the Bricktown Senior Center, Mount Union. He was a 1933
graduate of Huntingdon High School. Mr. Leighty retired in 1976 from
Atlantic Richfield Oil Co., with 30 years of service as an industrial
engineer doing survey and pipeline work. He also taught industrial
safety, inspected substations and performed safety checks. Following
his retirement,	he worked for 10 years as the manager of a Sears Roebuck
Hardware Store, as a courier for Sun Trust and as a greeter at Wal-Mart,
all of Fort Myers, Fla. Prior to his residency time in Florida, he owned
and operated the uptown Sinclair gas station in Mount Union, selling
the station in 1954. Funeral services will he held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Feb. 14, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor
Theodore Kiffer officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount Union
Cemetery. 

Charles Hershel JOHNSON III, 60, of Box 328A, Huntingdon, R.R. 4, died
Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006, at the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Route
522 in Cromwell Township. Born July 27, 1945, in Chambersburg, Franklin
County, he was a son of the late Charles H. and Fay (Appleby) Johnson.
He was united in marriage to the former Carol D. Guyer, April 28, 1974,
at Wesley Chapel Church. Mrs. Johnson survives at home. Mr. Johnson is
also survived by two sisters and a brother, Greer Gutshall and husband,
David, and Kim Mealey and husband, Robert, all of Maryland; and Cloyd
Johnson, Cheyenne, Wyo. He is also survived by a number of nieces and
nephews. Mr. Johnson served in the United States Marine Corps from
1965-1969, with two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was awarded a Purple
Heart. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association. Mr.
Johnson was a 1964 graduate of Southern Huntingdon County High School.
He worked for a short time at the shipyards in Philadelphia following
his military service and returned to Huntingdon in 1970. He began his
career as a corrections officer at the State Correctional Institution,
Huntingdon, retiring in December 1995 with 25 years of service. He
enjoyed his job as a security guard at Lake Raystown Resort this past
summer. Mr. Johnson read his Bible every day and was an avid hunter,
fisherman and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was a Civil War buff and made
numerous trips to the Gettysburg battlefields. He also enjoyed spending
time with his beloved Cocker Spaniel, Katie. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Henry A. Theys officiating. Interment
will be made in the Pleasant Hills Cemetery, Burnt Cabins. 

Arlene Elizabeth (Horting) KYLE, 84, a resident of Spring Creek
Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 1205 South 28th St., Harrisburg,
formerly of McConnellstown and Huntingdon, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday,
Feb. 13, 2006, at the center, following an extended illness. Born Jan.
6, 1922, in Newport, Perry County, she was a daughter of the late
Raymond L. and Verna C. (Hetrick) Horting. She was united in marriage to
Thomas Calvin Kyle, March 21, 1946, in Huntingdon. Mr. Kyle preceded her
in death Sept. 30, 1978. Mrs. Kyle is survived by five brothers and
four sisters; Harry A. Horting. Harold H. Horting, Clair W. Horting and
Carrie B. (Horting) Swalm, all of Newport; Raymond L. Horting, Frank C.
Horting and Virginia L. (Horting) Little, all of Harrisburg; Edith
(Horting) Roush, Mifflintown; and Florence B. (Horting) Bitting,
Duncannon; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death
by a brother and four sisters; Kenneth Horting, Nellie M. (Horting)
Clouser, Mary (Horting) Wright, Stella (Horting) Thomas and Vema J.
(Horting) Moll. Mrs. Kyle was a member of the Trinity Reformed United
Church of Christ, McConnellstown, where she was a former member of the
Ladies Aid. She attended the public schools of Newport. Primarily a
homemaker, Mrs. Kyle was previously employed as a waitress at George
Batten’s Truck Stop, Newport; and at the Kyper turkey farm,
McConnellstown. She enjoyed her church and church activities, as well as
traveling by train to visit her family. Funeral services will be held
at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417
Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Keith A. Kensinger
officiating. Interment will be made in the Cedar Grove Cemetery,
Petersburg. 

Fannie Mae GENSIMORE, 102, of 303 Main St., Alexandria, and formerly of
Water Street and Spruce Creek, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, in the
emergency room of Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital
campus. Born July 18, 1903, in Woodbury Township, Bedford County, she
was a daughter of the late Harry and Ida (Guyer) Leidy. She was united
in marriage to Frederick W. Gensimore, Jan. 7, 1925, in the Brethren
parsonage, Huntingdon. Mr Gensimore preceded her in death June 8, 1983.
Mrs. Gensimore is survived by five children; Janet M. Rawuka and
husband, Andrew, Los Angeles, Calif.; Glenn A. Gensimore and wife,
Ruth, Alexandria, R.R. 1; Charles L. Gensimore and wife, Joy, Warriors
Mark; Larry R. Gensimore and wife, Faye, Huntingdon; and Wanda L.
Brumbaugh and companion. Kim Dissinger, Alexandria; 13 grandchildren, 19
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She is also
survived by a sister, Alma Leister, Huntingdon. She was preceded in
death by three brothers and two sisters; Earl, Lester and Henry Leidy;
and Susie Brindle and Grace Isenberg. Mrs. Gensimore was of the Brethren
faith. Primarily a homemaker, she enjoyed her flower gardens and
crocheting and knitting. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Friday,
Feb. 17, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home with Pastor Greg L. Harven
officiating. Interment will be made in the Arch Spring Presbyterian
Cemetery, Tyrone Township, Blair County. 

Doris Ann McKINNEY, 54, of Box 361, Juniata Township, Huntingdon, R.R.
1, died at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, at her home, following an
extended illness. Born Aug. 31, 1951, in Fullerton, Calif., she was a
daughter of the late Clifford D. and Lorraine (Johnson) Gailey. She was
a stepdaughter of Harvey D. Ridenhour of Nowata, Okla. She was united in
marriage to Fred Leroy McKinney, July 9, 1971, at the Methodist Church
parsonage, Mooresville. Mr. McKinney survives at home. Mrs. McKinney is
also survived by two daughters, Lisa Ann Clinger and husband, Herb, Mill
Creek; and Trudy L. Blake and husband, Rod, Hopewell; and two grandsons,
Andy McKinney of Mill Creek and Koebyn Blake of Hopewell. She is also
survived by four brothers and six sisters; Dwayne Ridenhour and wife,
Gloria, Delaware, Okla.; Steven Gailey and wife, Debbie, Bartlesville,
Okla.; Dale Ridenhour and wife, Rhonda, Greg Ridenhour and wife,
Kathy, Norma Lafremier and husband, Henry, and Deborah McMains, all of
Nowata, Okla.; Gloria Wall and husband, Jim, Owasso, Okla.; Janis Dawson
and husband, Richard, Tulsa, Okla.; Diane McKinney and husband, John,
Huntingdon; and Marily Holtman and husband, George, Godfrey, Ill. She
was preceded in death by a brother, Darwin Ridenhour, who died in the
Vietnam Conflict. Mrs. McKinney was a graduate of Fullerton High School
and earned an associate degree in cosmetology from Huntingdon County
Area Vocational-Technical School. She had been employed for the past
seven years as a cook with Sodexho Food Service at Juniata College. She
was also a licensed cosmetologist. Having resided at her Snyder’s Run
Road residence since 1971, Mrs. McKinney enjoyed gardening, flowers,
plants and traveling. Family and friends are invited to a memorial
service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Jacob’s Church, Piney Ridge,
Hesston, with the Rev. H. Lloy Blattenberger officiating. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home,
207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Township, Huntingdon. 

Merle Roy YODER, 79, of 520 Oneida St., Huntingdon, died at 9:30 am.
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, at his residence. Born Oct. 2, 1926, in
Belleville, Mifflin County, he was a son of the late Reuben and Mary
(Zook) Yoder. He was united in marriage to the former Elizabeth "Betty"
Bloss, Aug. 30, 1969, in Hollidaysburg. Mrs. Yoder survives at their
home. Mr. Yoder is also survived by a daughter, Rhonda Letso, Ephrata;
and a stepdaughter, Barbara Lea Thomas, Freehold, N.J.; a grandson, Paul
Letso Jr., Baltimore, Md.; and a granddaughter, Alissa Jo Letso, New
York City, N.Y. He is also survived by three sisters, Pauline King,
Goshen, Ind.; Lucille Gotwall. Souderton; and Arvella King, Belleville.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister, Edwin and Elmer
Yoder and Lola Goss. Mr. Yoder served with the United States Army during
World War II and was awarded the American Theatre Service Ribbon and
World War II Victory Medal. He was a member of the VFW Post 5935,
Belleville. Mr. Yoder retired from Case, New Holland in 1989, after a
long number of years in the press and shear department. A resident of
Huntingdon County since 1969, Mr. Yoder had resided at his Oneida Street
residence since 1971. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road,
Smithfield Township, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Theodore E. Kiffer
officiating. Interment will be made in the Riverview Cemetery. 

Bernice J. STAINS, 84. of Conestoga View, Lancaster. where she had
resided for the past five years. and formerly of Mount Union, died
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006. Born Sept. 2, 1921, in McVeytown, she was a
daughter of the late John and Martha (Hughes) Rhone. She was united in
marriage to Vaughn F. Stains, who preceded her in death Aug. 5, 2005.
Mrs. Stains is survived by two daughters, Nancy Weimer and husband,
Stanley F., Gap, and Donna Locke and husband, Howard V. II,
Mechanicsburg; a daughter-in-law, Shirley (Greenland) Stains, Three
Springs; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is also
survived by three brothers and two sisters; Don Rhone, Huntingdon; Glen
Rhone, Oklahoma; Joe Rhone, Oberlin; Fae Benovic, Erie; and Donna
Walker, Washington. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry W. Stains,
and eight siblings. Funeral services will be held at the Cromwell Bible
Church, Route 747, Three Springs, at 11 am. Saturday, Feb. 18.
Interment will be made in the Cherry Grove Cemetery. 

Stella BODNAR, 88, of 105 Green St., Mount Union, died unexpectedly at
8:55 am, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, at Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, where she had been residing while undergoing physical
rehabilitation. Born May 17, 1917, in Huntingdon County, she was a
daughter of the late John and Sophia (Szczerba) Szczerba. She was formerly
united in marriage to Paul Bodnar, who preceded her in death June 29,
1993. Mrs. Bodnar is survived by a daughter, Patricia R. Barchuk,
Mechanicsburg, who was reared by the late Michael and Kitty Yantz, and
Patricia’s husband, John; three grandchildren, Michael Barchuk, Michele
Tiday and Lisa Tiday, all of Mechanicsburg; and five
great-grandchildren, Lily and Savannah Tiday and Christian, Mason and
Jordan Tiday, all of Mechanicsburg. She is also survived by three
sisters and a brother, Mary Panasiti, Tyrone; and Sophia Los and
husband, Louis; Frances Remek and husband, Joe; and John Szcerba, all
of Huntingdon. There are also several nieces and nephews surviving. She
was preceded in death by four sisters and a brother; Catherine "Kitty"
Yantz, Julia Turiano, Anne Olivo, Sophia Szcerba and Frank Szcerba. Mrs.
Bodnar was a member of Saint Catherine’s Catholic Church and the
Catholic Daughters of America. For many years, she worked with her
sister at the Yantz Steakhouse, Mount Union. and had also been employed
at the Robin Footwear plant, Mount Union. She found great enjoyment in
visiting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. One of her favorite
pastimes was watching television at home. A funeral Mass will be held at
10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Saint Catherine’s Catholic Church,
Mount Union, with the Rev. Father Leo Arnone officiating. Interment will
be made in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Myrtle V. (Graham) Wilson, 88, a resident of the Oaks at Westminster
Woods, Huntingdon, died Feb. 15, 2006, at the Oaks at Westminster Woods.
She was married to Simon A. Wilson, who preceded her in death in 1994.
She was a member of the McAlevys Fort Presbyterian Church, McAlevys
Fort. She enjoyed her family, children, walking and gardening. She was a
caring mother and grandmother. Surviving are three sons and three
daughters, Harvey Wilson, of Harrisburg, Joyce Parsons, of McAlevys
Fort, Shirley Chapman, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Carol Weaverling, of
Jacksons Corner, Huntingdon, James Wilson, of Bel Air Beach, Fla., and
Barry Wilson, of Lewisberry; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren
and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son,
Gerald Wilson, in 2000, and eight brothers and sisters. Mrs. Wilson was
the last surviving member of her immediate family. Funeral services will
be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006, at the McAlevys Fort Presbyterian
Church, Route 305, McAlevys Fort, with Pastor Dan Morris
officiating.Interment will be in St. Stephens Lutheran Church Cemetery,
Jackson Township, rural Petersburg. 

James Howard TAYLOR, 40, of 6207 Raystown Road, Hopewell, Bedford
County, died at 7:26 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, as a result of an ATV
and motor vehicle accident on Route 26 near Hopewell. Born Feb. 4, 1966,
in Bedford, he was a son of Sandra Louise (Foster) Taylor who survives
in Riddlesburg and the late James Luther Taylor. He married the former
Teresa Hinson Feb. 14, 1991, at Six Mile Run. She survives at their
home. Also surviving at home are children, James Wirth, Brandon Taylor,
Faith Taylor, Amanda Taylor and Dakota Taylor. Three sisters survive;
Tonya Walker and her husband, Tom, of North Pole, Alaska; Christine
Park and her husband, Dave, of Riddlesburg; and Christal Taylor of
Defiance. His mother-in-law, Shirley Kiser Foor and her husband, Roger,
of Bedford, and the following brothers-in-law survive; Fred Z. Hinson
Jr. and his wife, Christy, of Osterburg; Patrick Hinson and his wife,
Michelle, of New Paris; and Tanner Foor and Cody Foor, both of Bedford.
A sister-in-law, Sandra Hinson of Bedford and her fiancé, Randy Lance,
as well as several nieces and nephews survive as well. Mr. Taylor was of
the Protestant faith. He was a graduate of the GED program after
attending Tussey Mountain schools. He was employed as an asbestos worker
for Peneco in State College. Mr. Taylor enjoyed all-terrain vehicles,
going four-wheeling and restoring cars, especially Firebirds. He also
enjoyed NASCAR, car racing, camping, fishing and hunting. A funeral
service will be held at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, corner of
Railroad Avenue and Broad Street, Broad Top City, at 11 a.m., Tuesday,
Feb. 21. Pastor Ron Forrester will officiate. Interment will be made in
the Wells Valley Methodist Cemetery, Wells Tannery. 

Roy D. STAPLETON Sr., 65, of 318 Church St., Huntingdon, died at 4:54
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, at Johnstown Select Specialty Hospital,
Johnstown. Born March 8, 1940, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late
Norman Sr. and Esther (Snook) Stapleton. He was married to Dorothy A.
Gray. His wife survives at their home. A son, Roy D. Stapleton Jr. of
Morrisdale, and a daughter, E. J. Stapleton and her companion, Denny
Campbell, of Alexandria survive. There are seven stepchildren; 24
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two
brothers and thee sisters; Norman "Buster" Stapleton Jr. of Huntingdon,
Gladys Carlin of Orbisonia, Thelma Dodson of Huntingdon, Clarence "Pete"
Stapleton of Mapleton and Mary Hockenberry of Hill Valley He was
preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Stapleton, and a sister, "Sis"
Secrest. Mr. Stapleton was a member of the Home Association of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion in Huntingdon. He was
employed at U.S. Sports in Huntingdon and Mount Union for 17 years and
was also employed at FCI Electronics in Mount Union. Mr. Stapleton
enjoyed playing poker with family and friends and he was an avid hunter
and fisherman. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
21, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with Major Dennis
Smullen officiating. Interment will be made in Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery,
Mapleton, R.R. 1. 

Lewis E. "Butch" MATEER, 62, of Peach Drive, Lititz, died Thursday, Feb.
16, 2006, from complications due to diabetes. Born in York, he was the
son of Ruth Benson Mateer of Mechanicsburg and the late Charles F.
Mateer, who died in 2003. He was married to Joyce A. Weakland, July 17,
1965. Mrs. Mateer survives at their home. Surviving are a brother,
Allison F. Mateer and his wife, Katherine, of Millersville; and two
sisters, Donna J. Cowan and her husband, Patrick, of Mount Joy, and
Sandra F. Litwin and her husband, Robertl, of York Springs. A son,
Michael F. Mateer, preceded him in death. Mr. Mateer was a nephew of
Wayne Mateer of Smithfield Township and was a former childhood
resident of the Hawn’s Bridge area at Raystown Dam. Mr. Mateer was a
customer service manager at Lebanon Seaboard, Greenview Division. He
served for six years in the U.S. Army Reserve. He was an avid hunter and
enjoyed science fiction movies and working outdoors. He was a former
member of the Chestnut Springs Hunting Club in Brady Township. He will
be remembered for his humor and was an inspiration to others despite
his diabetes. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a
funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at St. James Catholic
Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz. Final commendation and farewell will
be held at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster. 

Samuel C. HICKS, 64, 708 Knoxlyn Road, Gettysburg, Adams County, died
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at the Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg. Born
July 16, 1941, in Allenport, Mount Union, he was a son of Edith (Hess)
Hicks, Allenport, Mount Union, and the late Lester Hicks. He was united
in marriage to the former Joanna Henry, 43 years ago. Mrs. Hicks
survives at home. Mr. Hicks is also survived by two sons and a daughter,
Donald Hicks, McSherrystown; Doug Knisley, Orlando, Fla.; Michelle
Stoner, Gettysburg; and two grandchildren, Joshua Stoner and Kanyon
Hicks. He is also survived by four brothers and a sister; Tom Hicks of
Pittsburgh; Cecil Hicks, Allenport; Leroy Landis Hicks, Mount Holly
Springs; Robert Hicks, Mount Union; and Bertha Hicks, York. He was
preceded in death by a brother, George Hicks. Mr. Hicks was a member of
the Gettysburg VFW Post No. 15 and the Green Acres Auxiliary. He was
employed with Henkels and McCoy	Co., constructing telephone lines for 35
years until his retirement. Funeral services will be held at 11 am.
Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union.
Interment will be made in the Haven Rest Cemetery. 

Mary A. SUCHANEC, 84, formerly of 504 North Shaver St., Mount Union, and
most recently a resident of Meadowview Manor, McVeytown, R.R., died at
7:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at the Valley View Nursing Home,
Belleville. She had been in failing health. Born April 3, 1921, in Mount
Union, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Agnes Ann (Kuchar)
Remek. She was united in marriage to Joseph J. Suchanec June 22, 1946,
in the Saint Catherine’s Catholic Church, Mount Union. Mr. Suchanec
preceded her in death April 2, 1994. Mrs. Suchanec is survived by four
children; Joseph A. Suchanec and wife, Vicki, Kistler, Mount Union; John
Suchanec and wife, Barbara, Elizabethtown; Monica Rankin and husband,
Robert, Ridley Park; and Mark Suchanec and wife, Daphne, State College;
and nine grandchildren; Jennifer (Suchanec) Young, Stefan Suchanec, Kate
Suchanec, Lynn Maxim, Lori Lahoda, Christopher Rankin, Eric Suchanec,
Matthew Suchanec and Charlie Suchanec. She is also survived by three
brothers and a sister; Joseph Remek, Huntingdon; John Remek and Mercy
Miller, both of Mount Union; and Paul Remek, Trinity, Fla. She was
preceded in death by two sisters, Sophie Gergel and Rose Moryken. Mrs.
Suchanee was a devoted and active member of the Saint Catherine’s Roman
Catholic Church, Mount Union, where she sang in the church choir and
taught CCD for a number of years. She was also a charter member and
former Regent of the Catholic Daughters of America. Very much involved
in civic and community affairs, she was a member of the former Mount
Union Civic Club and participated in bloodmobiles with the American Red
Cross. Mrs. Suchanec attended Mount Union High School. She had been
employed for many years with L. Greif Bros. Manufacturing, later known
as Genesco, Mount Union. In her retirement, she worked as a crossing
guard for the Mount Union Area School District. Mrs. Suchanec will be
remembered as a leader in her church community and as an active
participant in all church-related activities. A funeral Mass will be
held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Saint Catherine’s Roman Catholic
Church, Mount Union, with the Rev. Father Leo Arnone officiating.
Committal will be made in the Saint Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery,
Shirleysburg. 

June A. WILSON, 62, 5019 Warriors Mark Path, Warriors Mark, died
unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at the Altoona Regional Health
System, Altoona Hospital campus. Born June 1, 1943, in Rome, N.Y., she
was a daughter of the late Roy and Margaret (Blancher) Witchley. She was
united in marriage to Harold Raymond Wilson, April 13, 1971, in Dayton.
Ohio. Mr. Wilson survives at home. Mrs. Wilson is also survived by a son
and a daughter, Robert Witchley, New Mexico; and Heidi C. Watkins and
husband, Jason, Okinawa, Japan: five grandchildren, Bobby, Christy,
Mariah, Zackriah and Karaliah; and two great-grandchildren, Skylar and
Noah. She is also survived by three sisters and a brother, Beverly
Anderson and Sally Andrews, both of Las Vegas, Nev.; Fame Lyke, Rome,
NY; and Roger Witchley, Florida. She was preceded in death by a sister
and 10 brothers. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Tyrone American Legion
Ladies Auxiliary and the Huntingdon Veteran of Foreign Wars. She also
served as past senior regent at the Tyrone Moose Lodge. She attended the
Laurel Street High School, Rome, N.Y. A lifelong homemaker, Mrs. Wilson
enjoyed camping, shuffleboard, dancing and bowling. She enjoyed
volunteering with the Second Mile organization to help children. She
was always there for her friends and family. Funeral services will be
held at the Bruce E. Cox Funeral Home, Warriors Mark, at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 23, with the Rev. Peggy Bonsell officiating. Interment
will be made in the Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood. 

Raymond Joseph TONONI, 81, of 7159 School Lane, Alexandria, died at 9:44
am. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at his residence. Born June 24, 1924, in
Wehrum, he was a son of the late Frederick and Angela (Bracci) Tononi.
He was united in marriage to the former Elizabeth C. Kepler, Oct. 12,
1946, in Williamsburg, Va. Mrs. Tononi survives at their home. Mr.
Tononi is also survived by a son, Raymond H. Tononi Sr. and wife,
Pamela, Huntingdon; a grandson, Raymond H. Tononi Jr. and wife, Gail,
Huntingdon; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
three brothers and a sister, Fred, Joe and Victor Tononi and Ann Dino.
Mr. Tononi served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.
He was a member of the Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754 and the Frank
P. Hommon American Legion Post No. 24, both of Huntingdon; and the
Disabled Veterans Association, Johnstown. Mr. Tononi was a 1942 graduate
of Ebensburg-Cambria High School. He retired in 1979 after many years of
service with the Department of Forestry. He moved to the Juniata Valley
from Revloc in 1981. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and
fishing, but, most importantly, he loved spending time with family and
friends. Private funeral services will be held under the direction of
the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home-Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St.,
Alexandria, PA 16611. 

Beverly Jean Bartlebaugh, 76, of State College, died Sunday, Feb. 19,
2006, at the Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born Sept. 7, 1929, in
Petersburg, she was a daughter of the late Allen and Ora Harpster
Beatty. She married Eugene D. Bartlebaugh, who preceded her in death on
Dec. 4, 1989. Beverly was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in State
College. Beverly is survived by two sons, Jerry L. Bartlebaugh and his
wife, Lisa, of Petersburg, and Allen E. Bartlebaugh and his wife,
Sheila, of Madisonburg; a sister, Eva Friday, of Wooster, Ohio; a
brother, George Scott, of Tucson, Ariz; and four grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, from 7 to 9 p.m.,
at the Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College, PA 16801.
Funeral services for Beverly will be held on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, at
10 a.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. P. Stevens Lynn officiating.
Burial will be in Mooresville Cemetery.

E. Pauline (Whittaker) WAKEFIELD, 92, a resident of The Oaks at
Westminster Woods, Huntingdon, and formerly of Walker Township,
McConnellstown, where she had resided for over 50 years, died at 7:30
am. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
She had been in failing health for the past three years. Born Oct. 15,
1913, in Walker Township, she was a daughter of the late John C. and
Carrie L. (Robb) Whittaker. She was united in marriage to Chester W.
Wakefield, Aug. 8, 1935, in the Methodist parsonage by the Rev.
Baughman. Mr. Wakefield preceded her in death April 5, 1999. Mrs.
Wakefield is survived by two sons, Richard G. Wakefield and wife, Linda
(Damon), Bluffton, S.C., and Stanley C. Wakefield, Mechanicsburg; a
son-in-law, Charles Esposito, Philadelphia; and five grandchildren,
Susan (Esposito) Basalik, Collegeville; Karen (Esposito) Zeltt,
Medford, N.J.; Andrew Wakefield, Coopersburg; Alexander Wakefield,
Suffield, Conn.; and Jonathan Wakefield, Richmond. Va.; and nine
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Ella C.
(Whittaker) Hall and husband. James, Huntingdon, R.R. 1. She was
preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara A. (Wakefield) Esposito, March
18, 2005; and by two brothers and six sisters, John A. Whittaker, Harold
F Whittaker, Mary F. Whittaker, Lydia M. Whittaker, Agnes M. Whittaker,
Bertha E. "Byrde’ (Whittaker) Grove, Helen R. (Whittaker) Shaffer and
Anna D. (Whittaker) Shaffer. Mrs. Wakefield was a member of the
McConnellstown United Methodist Church, McConnellstown, where she was a
former Sunday School teacher and president of the United Methodist
Women. She was a member of the Standing Stone Chapter of the Daughters
of the American Revolution (DAR). Huntingdon, and served as a former
Regent from 1991-l993. Mrs. Wakefield attended Walker Township public
schools and was a 1930 graduate of Huntingdon High School. She also
attended the Walter Reed Army Hospital Nursing School, Washington, D.C.,
from 1931-1932. She retired in 1978 from Woodcock Valley Elementary
School, where she had worked as a secretary and in the cafeteria for
more than 30 years. A longtime political activist, Mrs. Wakefield served
as a Walker Township Republican Committeewoman for many years. Funeral
services will he held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the McConnellstown
United Methodist Church, Ward Street, McConnellstown, with the Rev.
Sharon L. Landis officiating. Interment will be made in the Huntingdon
Memorial Gardens, Walker Township, Huntingdon, R.R. 1. 

Helen E. RAMSEY, 83, of Mount Union, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, at the
J.C. Blair Hospital, Huntingdon. Helen was born on Sept. 25, 1922, in
Mount Union, the daughter of the late John and Adelaide (Sims) Shugerts.
She was united in marriage to Clair Scott Ramsey. Her husband preceded
her in death. Helen is survived by two daughters, Claire Guisewite and
husband, Roger, of Aaronsburg and Lola J. Ramsey, of Huntingdon. She is
also survived by four granddaughters, Chris Brady, Michele Guisewite,
Kim Corl and husband, Rich, and Vicki Sweitzer and husband, Rich. Also
surviving are seven great-grandchildren, Hunter and Jarrod Brady,
Kaylee, Cassidy and Saige Corl, and Kelsey and Colby Sweitzer. Helen was
preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. She was owner and
operator, along with her husband, of Ramsey Auto Salvage, RR 1, Mt.
Union. She was a charter board member and secretary of the Shirley
Township General Authority, a member and past president of the
Huntingdon Literacy Council, which included her dedication in personal
instruction, on a one-on-one basis, to those individuals unable to read.
Helen, herself, was an avid reader. She also loved her pets. Helen also
enjoyed hunting and fishing for many years. Mrs. Ramsey was a member of
the First United Methodist Church, Mount Union. A memorial service will
be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, at the First United
Methodist Church, Mount Union, with Pastor Jeff Canankamp officiating.
Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park.

Frank D. BRODE, 99, a resident of Ohesson Manor Nursing Home and
formerly of 116 Luther Drive, Lewistown, died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Feb.
20, 2006, at the nursing home. Born Dec. 18, 1906, in Burnham, he was a
son of the late George E. and Ada (David) Brode. His wife, Rachel A.
(Scott) Brode, preceded him in death on Sept. 10, 2003. Surviving are a
son, Gerald Duane Brode and wife Patricia, of 1045 Sandoval Drive,
Virginia Beach, Va., grandchildren Jody Katheryn Hangen, of Virginia
Beach, Va., and Rance D. Brode and wife Karla, of Owego, N.Y. and a
great-granddaughter, Amber Lee Brode, of Owego, N.Y. In addition to his
parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother. He was employed
in maintenance in the compressor room of American Viscose Corp.,
retiring in 1972 with 43 years of service. He was a member of Grove
Memorial United Methodist Church and the Textile Worker’s Union. His
funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, at Hoenstine Funeral
Home Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown, with the Rev. D. Gregory Lake
officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park.

Ethel M. MASEMORE, 97, a resident of Manor Care Nursing Home, Camp
Hill, formerly of Robertsdale, died at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006,
at the nursing home. Born May 23, 1908, in Dudley, she was a daughter of
the late William and Emma (Mears) Bollinger. She was united in marriage
to Wilson Masemore, May 18, 1931. Mr. Masemore preceded her in death
March 21, 1962. Mrs. Masemore is survived by two daughters, Donna Black
and husband, Elwyn, Ocala, Fla.; and Gloria Fettrow and husband. Thomas,
Lewisberry; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and a
daughter-in-law, Beverly Masemore, Camp Hill. She is also survived by a
sister, Rose Hall, Orlando, Fla. She was preceded in death by a son,
Wilson Masemore; a grandson; and five brothers, George, Charles, Harry,
Walter and William Bollinger. Mrs. Masemore was a member of the
Robertsdale Church of God. She was a member of the Hopewell Senior
Citizens Center. Mrs. Masemore was a graduate of Dudley High School. She
was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
25, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home Inc., Broad Top City, with
Pastor Donald Simmons officiating. Interment will be made in the Broad
Top City IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City. 

Donald (Donnie) Ray GIBBS, born Dec. 31, 1945, in Tyler, Texas, passed
way on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, in Pennsylvania. He grew up in Tyler and
was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. Donnie attended Texas
Christian University, where he played football and was a member of Phi
Delta Theta. He received the Troy V. Post Award for Outstanding Young
Texan of the Year while at TCU. He had a short semi-pro and professional
football career after college. He was in sales for many years in Texas,
Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. He continued to be active in community sports
as both a player and referee throughout his life. Donnie was a loving
father who will be greatly missed. He is survived by his daughter, Dr.
Courtney Gibbs Walters and her husband, Alex, of Grapevine, Texas;
daughter, Kimberly Gibbs Jeffrey and husband, John, and son, Travis, of
Houston, Texas; daughter, Taylor Ryan Gibbs and son, Trey Scott Gibbs,
of Huntingdon; and a brother, Pat Gibbs, of Spring, Texas, along with
many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Clyde and Frances Gibbs, and a brother, Rick Gibbs. Graveside
services in Tyler, Texas will be held at a later date for family and
friends.

Robert W. ‘Bob" CORNELIUS, 71, of 28 South Water St., Womelsdorf, and
formerly of Hustontown, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, at Reading
Hospital. Born June 18, 1934, in Burnt Cabins, he was a son of the late
Lloyd and Martha (Horton) Cornelius. He was united in marriage to the
former Elaine Runk, 53 years ago on April 19, 1952. Mrs. Cornelius
survives at home. Mr. Cornelius is also survived by three children,
Melissa Murphy, Bernville; Robin Walraven, Wills Point, Texas; and
Thomas Cornelius, Shillington; and eight grandchildren. He is also
survived by seven sisters and two brothers; Mary Peterson,
Fayetteville, Ark.; Pauline Waters and Marian Seiders, both of
McConnellsburg; Betty Kromer, Leesburg, Fla.; Jean Reynolds, Debary,
Fla.; Kathleen Lewis, Dallas, Texas; Nancy Hockman, Funkstown, Md.;
Luther Cornelius, Chambersburg; and Ned Cornelius, Bethel. He was
preceded in death by a sister and brother, June Cornelius and Dale
Cornelius. A heavy equipment operator, Mr. Cornelius had worked in road
construction for many years. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking and
family cookouts. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 25, at the Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home Ltd., 725 Norland Ave.,
Chambersburg, with the Rev. Paul Crawford officiating. 

Alma Susan (Miller) AFRICA, 93, of Erie, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006,
at Springhill Suites, Erie. Born July 10,1912, in Broad Top City, she
was a daughter of the late Mayberry and Alice (Pressler) Miller. Mrs.
Africa is survived by three children, Kay Schoenberger and husband,
Lennie, Merritt Island, Fla.; Linda Polito and husband, Jim, Erie; and
Jay Africa and wife, Sheri, Hummelstown; and eight grandchildren and
six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a number of nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister and three brothers, Hazel
Miller, Don, Guy and Cloyed. Mrs. Africa was a member of the First
United Methodist Church of Altoona, where she did much volunteer work.
She was employed by Boyer Bros. Candy Co., Altoona, for 26 years as an
executive secretary. Mrs. Africa had resided in Erie for the past nine
months. Previously, she lived in Florida for five years, after moving
from Altoona, where she had resided for 53 years. A memorial service
will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the First United Methodist
Church, Altoona, with the Rev. Arthur D. Shotts otticiating. Private
interment will he made in the Mooresville Cemetery. 

Floyd D. SHOUP Sr., 79, formerly of Aitch, died Wednesday, Feb. 22,
2006, at the Village of Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. Born Aug. 24, 1926,
in Hollidaysburg, Blair County, he was a son of the late Chester H. and
Parthenia (Miller) Shoup. He is survived by his former wife, Audrey
(Rhodes) Gunning, and the following children; Floyd D. Shoup Jr.,
Warwick, RI.; Roxanna L. Grubb and companion, Ron Anderson, Three
Springs; Elvina "Beanie" Reffner and husband, Lon, New Enterprise;
Cherylann Salisbury and husband, Mark, Harrisburg; Lavinia N. Gunning
and husband, Rick, New Haven, Conn.; Tina Garlock and husband, Fred,
Wisconsin; Timothy Shoup and wife, Jane, Ridgeway, Va.; Michael Shoup
and wife, Cindy, Morgantown: Mabel Corbin and husband, John. Petersburg;
and Teresa Madden and husband, Rick, Hesston; and 26 grandchildren, 22
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded
in death by a brother, V. Ray Shoup. Mr Shoup attended the Foot of Ten
Independent Bible Church. He was a veteran of World War II, having
served in the United States Army as a corporal. Mr. Shoup was a 1944
graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. He retired in 1978 from the State
Correctional Institution Huntingdon. Mr. Shoup enjoyed hunting, playing
pool and completing crossword puzzles. Funeral services will be held at
3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Long-Akers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church
St., Saxton, with Pastor Buddy Baird officiating. Interment will be made
in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Henrietta. 

Chalmer E. "Mike" HORTON, 87, of West Tannery Road, Wells Tannery, went
home to be with the Lord, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, at his home. Born
Jan. 8, 1919, in Wells Tannery, he was a son of the late Harrison and
Esther (Clark) Horton. He was united in marriage to the former Mary M.
Figard, July 29, 1939, in Berryville, Va., by the Rev. E.G. Vaughn. Mrs.
Horton preceded him in death Jan. 6, 2000. Mr. Horton is survived by two
children, Ronald Horton and wife, Sally (McMurtrie), Saxton, and Angela
Shaffer and husband, Gary, Everett; four grandchildren, Kimberly Keith
and husband, Daniel; Ronny Lynn Beacher and husband, Barry; Scott Horton
and Christina Hollobaugh; six great-grandchildren, Kylee Ritchey and
husband, Michael; J.D. Keith, Samantha and Derek Beacher and Browning
and Landis Horton; and one great-great-granddaughter, Chloe Ritchey. He
was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Jacob Keith; a sister, Iva
Stafford; and an infant sister. Mr Horton was a member of the Orbisonia
American Legion Post No. 588 and the Breezewood VFW Post No. 833. He
also served as a Wells Township supervisor for several terms. Mr. Horton
retired from Bouch’s Texaco, Breezewood. Active in the Bedford County
Baseball League in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, he played catcher for a
number of years. Mr. Horton was also an avid hunter and fisherman and
enjoyed many hours in his garden. His philosophy was "giving it away
makes friends." Mr. Horton was a member of Pine Grove Methodist Church
and recently attended Shennans Valley Brethren in Christ Church. He was
a veteran of World War II, having served as a sergeant in the 43rd
Division of the United States Army. He received two purple hearts for
his service. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at
the Long-Akers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St., Saxton, with Pastor Patty
Wise and the Revs. Rick and Sharon Riley officiating. Interment with
full military honors accorded by Broad Top Area Honor Guard will be made
in the Wells Valley Presbyterian Cemetery, Wells Tannery. 

Thomas W. REED, 69, of Saxton, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, at the
Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Born April 21, 1936, in James Creek, he was
a son of the late William C. and Mary "Maggie" (Russell) Reed. He was
united in marriage to the former Diane S. Reed, Sept. 2, 1961, in the
Stonerstown Church of the Brethren. Mrs. Reed survives at home. Mr.
Reed is also survived by two daughters, Sherri Whalen and husband,
Timothy, Bridgeport, W.Va.; and Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" DeBlase and
husband, Joseph, Somerset; and three grandsons, Devon Johns and Levi
and Samuel DeBlase. He is also survived by three brothers, Paul Reed and
wife, Doris, and Jack Reed and wife, Carolyn, all of Martinsburg; and
John Reed and wife, Virginia, James Creek. He was preceded in death by a
sister, Minnie Reed. Mr. Reed was a member of the Stonerstown Church of
the Brethren. He served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Reed was
employed by the Saxton First National Bank for 13 years and later the
Hollidaysburg Trust Co. for 12 years, holding the position of treasurer
and assistant vice president. An avid Pittsburgh Pirate and Steelers
fan, he will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Funeral
services will be held at 11 am. Monday, Feb. 27, at the Long-Akers
Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St., Saxton, with the Rev. Harold Bowser
officiating. Full military honors will be accorded at this time by the
Broad Top Area Honor Guard. Interment will be made in the Brumbaugh
Cemetery, Saxton. 

Margie Maddox MELTON, daughter of Perry E. and Vera Blake Maddox, died
on Feb. 23, 2006, at the age of 83, following a stroke. Margie was born
in Knob Noster, Mo., and grew up in the Missouri Ozarks near
Highlandville. She had two brothers, Melvin, who died of malaria
contracted while serving in the South Pacific, and Bud, who died in
1990. She and Rex Melton married while he was a college student, but
before graduation, he was ordered to report for duty with the Air Force.
While he served overseas, she lived and worked in Washington, DC.
Following the war, they lived in Ann Arbor, Mich., while Rex attended
graduate school, and then moved to Mont Alto, when he accepted a
teaching position at the Penn State Mont Alto Campus. He later
transferred to the Stone Valley Experimental Forest in Huntingdon
County, and then to the main campus in State College, where they settled
permanently, raising four children, and both working for Penn State
University until retirement. Margie spent a number of years as Secretary
for the Graduate School of English. Margie was an intensely private
person, known for her acerbic wit, her strongly held political opinions,
and her unconditional love and support for her family. She was a
voracious reader with eclectic interests ranging from biography to
mystery. She was a life long student and artist - she completed a
still-life and visited the library the day before her stroke. She is
survived by a stepsister, Opal Scott; by her husband of 63 years, Rex
Melton; by her four children, Dawn and her husband Brian White, Kay and
her husband Brad Hoch, Karen and her husband John Margerum, and Rex and
his wife Christiana. She has five grandchildren: Lisa White, married to
Eric Burkhart, Susan White, married to Drew Stewart, Jonathan Hoch and
his wife, Melissa, Emily Hoch, Adam Hoch and a 4 month old
great-grandson, Will Stewart. A memorial service will be held at Koch
Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton Street, State College, Sunday, Feb. 26,
2006, at 3:30 p.m.

S. Jeanne SHULTZ, 87, of 512 13th Street, Huntingdon, where she had
resided for 40 years, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, at Altoona Regional
Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. Death was unexpected. Born June
2, 1918, in Entriken, she was the daughter of the late Clarence V. and
Olive M. (Shultz) Litzenberger. She was united in marriage to Maurice H.
Shultz in 1937. He preceded her in death January 10, 1971. Mrs. Shultz
is survived by a daughter and three sons; Mary Jane Mater and her
husband, Jeff, Alexandria; Phil Shultz and his wife, Pat, Bellefonte;
Rodney Shultz, Hollidaysburg; and Don Shultz and his wife, Linda,
Alexandria. She is also survived by four grandchildren; Cody Mater,
Alexandria; Wendy Shultz, Norristown; Julie Martin, Altoona; and Tricia
Griffin, Spring, Texas. A great-grandson also survives. She is also
survived by a brother, Don Litzenberger and his wife, Margie, of
Huntingdon. Mrs. Shultz was preceded in death by one grandson, Steven
Shultz. Mrs. Shultz was a member of the Stone Church of the Brethren,
where was a former Sunday school teacher. She was a graduate of
Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1936. Mrs. Shultz graduated
with high honors and was the recipient of the Math Award. She retired
from the Huntingdon County Nursing Home with 10 years of service as a
nurses aide. Mrs. Shultz enjoyed knitting, reading, watching birds at
her bird feeder and flowers and plants. A private graveside service,
officiated by the Rev. John C. Dean, will be held at the Old Stone
Church Cemetery, Penn Township, James Creek. 

Florence Erma (Clark) STATES, 91, a resident of Meadowview Manor
Retirement Center, McVeytown, since April 1999, and formerly of
Huntingdon, died at 3:03 am. Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Her death was unexpected. Born Sept. 19,
1914, in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Mary
Catherine Marie (Zipf) Clark. She was reared in the home of her
grandparents, John and Sarah (Purdy) Clark. She was formerly married to
John E. States, whom she married in 1934. Mr. States preceded her in
death March 5,1995. Mrs. States is survived by two daughters, Sylvia C.
Hurley, Palm Springs, Calif., and Linda M. Busko, Huntingdon, R.R. 2.
She is also survived by four grandchildren, Michael K. Hurley, Palm
Springs, Calif.; Catherine Hurley. California; Kevin P. Busko and his
wife, Mary, Huntingdon; Tim F. Busko and his wife, Rebecca Berdar.
Huntingdon; and two great-grandchildren, Sean P. Busko and Ian J. Busko,
both of Huntingdon. She is also survived by her faithful friend, Carol
Esterline, Huntingdon, as well as many other friends. She was affiliated
with the United Methodist Faith. Mrs. States served as secretary to the
Huntingdon Chapter of the American Red Cross and was a volunteer for
Huntingdon House. She was a member of the ladies auxiliary to the
Veterans of WWI. She attended Johnstown public schools and graduated
from Johnstown High School with the Class of 1932. She received a nurses
aide certificate from J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Mrs.
States retired from Elco Corp., Huntingdon, in 1976, after 11 years of
service. She was also a nurses aide at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital and
Owens-Corning Fiberglas, both in Huntingdon. She worked through the PA
Green Thumb Program during her retirement years. She enjoyed travel and
entertaining her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her
work in private duty practical nursing. She was a champion elementary
jack player in Johnstown. In her earlier years, she enjoyed camping,
fishing and cooking for her family. A funeral service will be held at 1
p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington
St., Huntingdon, with Pastor C. Dayton Sines officiating. Interment
will be in Donation Cemetery, Oneida Township, Huntingdon, R.R. 2. 

Joseph C. COOPER, 52, of Saxton, died at 11:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24,
2006, as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Fulton County. Born
Feb. 19, 1954, in Huntingdon, he was a son of Margaret (Meshyock) Cooper
of James Creek and the late Delmar L. Cooper. He was united in marriage
to the former Gail McElwee, Sept. 10, 2005. Mrs. Cooper survives at
home. Mr. Cooper is also survived by three brothers and two sisters;
Steve Cooper and wife, Sue; James Cooper, and Gary Cooper and wife,
Paulette, all of James Creek; Elaine Long and husband, Mike, Pine Ridge;
and Kathy Lyons and husband, Ted, Hollidaysburg. He was the "pappy" of
Natalie Cooper of Alum Bank. He is also survived by a number of nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Charles Cooper;
and a brother, David Cooper. Mr. Cooper was a member of the Saxton VFW
Post No. 4129, the Saxton Sportsmen’s Association and the American
Welding Society. He was a 1972 graduate of Tussey Mountain High School.
Mr. Cooper worked for the railroad for a number of years and most
recently for L-3 Communications in Letterkenny, Chambersburg. He enjoyed
his family and spending time with his granddaughter. He also enjoyed
hunting, spending time with his friends, gardening and being with his
dog, "Bullwinkle." Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
March 1, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with
Pastor Alfred Chamberlain officiating. Interment will be made in the
Cooper Family Cemetery, James Creek, with a private family ceremony.

Schuyler M. GOSS, 93, of Redstone Highlands, Murrysville, and formerly
of Churchill, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2006. He was the beloved husband of
Ruth S. Goss, who survives. Mr. Goss is also survived by two sons;
William S. Goss and his wife, Marsha, of Allentown; and Frederic "Derf’
L. Goss and his wife, Christy, of Wilkins Township. He was the loving
grandfather of three grandchildren, Cindy Miller, Susan Taylor and Erin
Goss. He was a member of the F&AM Mount Moriah Lodge No. 300 and a life
member of Syria Temple and Consistory. He was also member of the
McKeesport Sportsmen’s Association. Mr. Goss was a 1933 graduate of
Shippensburg University, where he was a member of the track team. He was
an accountant for U.S. Steel, retiring in 1972. He was an avid sportsman
all his life. A memorial service will be held at Beulah Presbyterian
Church, Monday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m. 

Audrey (Neal) CORBIN, 58, of Box 300A, Oneida Township, Huntingdon,
R.R. 4, died unexpectedly at 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, at UPMC
Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born May 8, 1947, in Huntingdon, she was a
daughter of the late Paul Neal and Savannah (Strait) Neal. She was
united in marriage to Clint Corbin, March 21, 1980, in the Mount Zion
Lutheran Church, Stone Creek Ridge, by the Rev. Clinton E. Chu. Mr.
Corbin survives at their home in Oneida Township. Mrs. Corbin is also
survived by a daughter, Brandi Jo Corbin, Hesston. She is also survived
by two sisters, Sally Hicks and Nancy Querry, both of Huntingdon; and
her father in-law, Clinton D. Corbin, Huntingdon. Mrs. Corbin was of the
Methodist faith. She attended Huntingdon Public Schools and was a 1965
graduate of Huntingdon High School. Mrs. Corbin was currently employed
as a personal lines senior underwriter for Mutual Benefit Group,
Huntingdon, formerly Swigart Associates, where she had worked for 41
years, beginning in 1965. A resident of her current address for over 30
years, she was an avid shopper and enjoyed working outdoors and flower
gardening. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience
of the family at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St.,
Huntingdon, with Pastor Donald F. Malliband officiating. 

Daryl L. GARMAN, 60, of Huntingdon, R.R. 3, died at 9:47 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 25, 2006, at JC. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born March
26, 1945, in Cass Township, he was a son of the late Jesse and Layo
(Nearhood) Garman. He was united in marriage to the former Susan C.
Lane, Nov. 22, 1975, in McVeytown. Mrs. Garman survives at their home.
Mr. Garman is also survived by four daughters; Christine Peck and Carrie
Garman, both of Lewistown; Daryl Germann, Williamsport; and Jessica
Garman, McVeytown; and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by two
sisters and a brother, Betty Hamman, Three Springs; Jean Hagelston,
Calvin; and William Garman, Altoona. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Robert. Mr. Garman was employed for approximately 25 years by
K.W. Reese Inc., Mechanicsburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday, March 2, at the Robert I. McClain Funeral Home, Cassville,
with the Rev. James Thomas officiating. Interment will be made in the
Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery, Mapleton, R.R. 

Mary M. "Peggy" CESNICK, 78, of Orlando, Fla. and formerly of Standing
Stone Avenue, Huntingdon, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006. Born Feb. 12,
1928, in Wilkensburg, she was united in marriage to Steve Cesnick, who
preceded her in death. Mrs. Cesnick is survived by two daughters; Peggy
Delgado and Debbie Stelmacki and husband, Eddie, all of Orlando, Fla.;
and a granddaughter, Melissa Stelmacki, Orlando, Fla. She is also
survived by a sister, Aileen Bender, Madison Heights, Mich. Mrs. Cesnick
was a former member of the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church,
Huntingdon. She worked at Poser’s Youth Center until the 1980s, when she
relocated to Orlando, Fla. Mrs. Cesnick and her husband reared their
family in Huntingdon and both of their daughters are graduates of
Huntingdon Area High School. Private services were held in Orlando,
Fla., under the direction of Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Homes, Conway
Chapel, 1413 South Semoran Blvd., Orlando, Fla. 

Bernard A. FLANIGAN, 85, a resident of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home,
died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006, at the home. Born Feb. 24, 1921, in
Robertsdale, he was a son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Young)
Flanigan. He was united in marriage to the former F. Geraldine Chilcote.
Nov. 1, 1952. Mrs. Flanigan preceded him in death. Mr. Flanigan is
survived by a daughter and two sons; Rachael "Kathy’ Rogers, North
Manchester, Md.; Kerry Flanigan, Louisville, Colo.; and Glen Flanigan,
Wilmore, Ky.; and six grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother
and sister, Robert Flanigan, Smithfield Township, Huntingdon. and Mabel
Miller, Stuart, Fla. He was preceded in death by a grandson. Mr.
Flanigan served in the United States Air Force. He retired from
PennDOT, where had worked as a laborer. Mr. Flanigan resided in
Huntingdon for most of his life. No services will be held. Inurnment
will be made in the Ottumwa Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa. Arrangements are
under the direction of the E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home Inc., 2309
Broad Ave., Altoona. 

Virginia P. Johnson PRICE, 87, formerly of 114 West Market St., Mount
Union, and most recently a resident of Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, died unexpectedly at 1:22 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006, at the
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Virginia was born on April 27,
1918, in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Myrtle Treaster and was
raised by the late Lloyd and Mary Hancock. She was first married to
Harold E. Johnson Sr., who preceded her in death on July 25, 1965. Her
second marriage was to Thomas G. Price on July 30, 1979, who survives
and is a resident of Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. She is also
survived by her children, Harold E. Johnson Jr. and wife Lois,
Belleville, William R. Johnson and wife Virginia, Mount Union, Jerry L.
Johnson and wife Eloise, Las Vegas, Nev., Sally Ann Bierley and husband
Jon, Bellefonte, Sue Ann Clemens, Newton Hamilton, Charles E. Johnson
and wife Carol, Huntingdon, Raymond C. Johnson and wife Lola, McVeytown;
two stepchildren, Donna Brenneman, York, David Shisler, Mount Union; 20
grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
one son, James H. Johnson, on June 14, 1975; four grandchildren and one
great-grandson. Virginia retired in 1980 from J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital, where she had worked as a nurse's aide. Her nurse's training
was completed at Lewistown Hospital. She very much enjoyed her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Price was of the Methodist
faith. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, March
3, 2006, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union with the Rev.
Dr. Kenneth Grundon officiating. Interment will be in Haven Rest
Memorial Park, RR 1, Shirleysburg. 

Shirley V. (Seilhamer) LONG, 76. of 112 Fourth Ave., Altoona, went to be
with the Lord.at 9:40 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, at her home, following
a lengthy illness. Born Jan. 23, 1930, in Altoona, Blair County, she was
a daughter of the late John E. and Arvada (Sparks) Seilhamer She was
united in marriage to William R. "Bill" Long, July 13, 1974, in
Altoona. Mr. Long survives at home. Mrs. Long is also survived by seven
children; Sharon Englert and husband, Scott, and Shirley Oakes and
husband, George, all of Lancaster; William Winrick and wife, Deborah;
Richard Winrich and wife, Anessa; Beverly Paterson and husband, Tom;
and John Winrick and wife, Lisa, all of Altoona; and Carol Taddy,
Galitzin; 23 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. She is
also survived by five brothers; Walter Seilhamer and wife, Marge; Harold
Seilhamer; Russell Seilhamer and wife, Thelma; and Jerry Seilhamer and
wife, Diane, all of Altoona; and David Seilhamer and wife, Ellie Ann,
San Antonio, Texas. She. was. preceded in death by a daughter Deborah;
two brothers, John and Bernard; and two infant brothers. Mrs. Long was
recently baptized at the New Life Baptist Community Church, Altoona. She
retired from Boyer’s Candy, Altoona, in 1995 with 25 years of service.
Mrs. Long enjoyed her collection of dolls and jewelry and she loved
cats. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Clarence
Fortney officiating. Interment will be made in the Haven Rest Memorial
Park, Shirleysburg, RR. 1. 

Dorothy A. "Dot" DAVIS, 83, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, and formerly of 13 East Milford St., Mount Union, died at
3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, at the center. Born July 28, 1922, in
Mount Union, she was a daughter of the late Harrison Blair and Sarah
(Clinger) Wagner. She was united in marriage to Francis G. "Pete" Davis,
Dec. 14, 1945, in the First United Methodist Church, Mount Union, by the
Rev. Edgar A. Henry. Mr. Davis preceded her in death March 2, 2001. Mrs.
Davis is survived by a brother, Samuel L. Wagner and wife, Sally Jo,
Huntingdon. R.R. 4; and a number of nieces and nephews, who were very
devoted to her over the years. She was preceded in death by five
siblings; Anna Margaret Hancock, Robert Stanley Wagner, Marian McClure,
Sarah Jane Dumas and Richard L. Wagner. Mrs. Davis was an active member
of the First United Methodist Church, Mount Union, where she was
involved in the United Methodist Women and belonged to the Do Your Best
Sunday School Class. She was a 1940 graduate of Mount Union High School.
Well known as a nurse, Mrs. Davis had many years of service in the
practices of Dr. C.A.R. McClain and Dr. Fred M. McClain of Mount Union.
At one time, she was employed by the G.C. Murphy Co. 5 and 10 Store in
Mount Union, the Mount Union Library and the Elizabethtown Hospital for
Crippled Children. Most recently, she worked at the Mount Union Medical
Center until her retirement in 1989. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Friday, March 3, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with Pastor Jeff Canankamp officiating. Interment will be made in the
Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1.

Howard L. DETWILER, 76, of Pleasant Hill Road, Burnt Cabins, died
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Born
Feb. 27, 1930, in Three Springs, he was a son of the late Zane and Edith
Irene (Weaver) Detwiler. He was united in marriage to the former
Cordelia M. Murphy April 3, 1954, at Pleasant Hill United Methodist
Church, Shade Gap, R.R. Mrs. Detwiler survives at home. Mr. Detwiler is
also survived by three children; Joan Hunter and husband, Dale,
Shippensburg; Barry Detwiler and wife, Patty, Chambersburg; and Dawn
Pearson of Burnt Cabins. Five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Detwiler.
Mr. Detwiler was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church,
Shade Gap, R.R. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the
United States Army. Mr. Detwiler was a member of the Madden-Wennick
American Legion Post No. 518, Rockhill. He retired in 1988 from
Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, after 35 years of service.
Following his retirement, he worked for Dublin Township for eight years.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Saturday, March 4, at the Martin
R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Mike Purnell
officiating. Interment will be made in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shade
Gap, R.R. 

Kathleen D. LEWIS, 87, formerly of 3910 Cold Springs Road, Huntingdon,
died at 2:55 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2006. She had resided with her
daughter, Janice Morningstar of James Creek, for the past two and
one-half years. Born Jan. 29, 1919, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of
the late William M. and Gertrude (Longabaugh) Rohland. She was united in
marriage to Cyrus B. Lewis July 17, 1934, in Cumberland, Md. He preceded
her in death March 3, 1988. Mrs. Lewis is survived by three sons and two
daughters; James Lewis and Carol E. Stahl and husband, Thomas, all of
Alexandria; Janice R. Morningstar and husband, Dean, James Creek; and
Michael D. Lewis and wife, Judith, and Mark W Lewis and wife, Gail, all
of Huntingdon. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 55
great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. The last
surviving member of her family, she was preceded in death by a grandson,
Timothy Zerbe; two brothers, John and Clyde Rohland; and three sisters,
Ruth Black, Ethel Dysard and Annabelle Rohland. Mrs. Lewis was a member
of the 15th Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, where she
belonged to the Wesleyan Crusaders Sunday School Class. She attended
Huntingdon public schools. Primarily a homemaker, Mrs. Lewis also worked
at Owens-Corning Fiberglas and J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, both of
Huntingdon, at one time. She enjoyed crafts and gardening and she loved
her church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, at
the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with Mrs. Lewis’s
grandson, the Rev. Randy Dignan, and the Rev. Fred Hickok officiating.
Interment will be made in the Donation Cemetery, Huntingdon, R.R. 2. 

Eleanor C. ANSELL, 72, formerly of Three Springs, R.R. 1, entered into
eternal rest at 5:03 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at Woodland
Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Born Nov. 7, 1933, at Huntingdon, she was
a daughter of the late Domenico and Madeline (Dudash) Centi. She was
united in marriage to Floyd I. Ansell, Feb. 20, 1952, in Hyattsville,
Md. Mr. Ansell preceded her in death Jan. 2, 1991. Mrs. Ansell is
survived by four children; Shirley Jackson, Carlisle; Patricia Denison
and husband, Clyde, and Joan Ford and husband, Jerry, all of Three
Springs, R.R.; and Ronald Ansell and wife, Nichole, Johnstown; nine
grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She is also survived by three
brothers, Domenico Centi and V. Wallace Centi, both of Three Springs,
R.R.; and August Centi, Somerset. She was preceded in death by a sister,
Mary Ansell. Mrs. Ansell attended Valley View Evangelical Church,
Mapleton, R.R. A homemaker throughout her life, she truly enjoyed the
company of family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 am.
Friday, March 3, at the Fairview Evangelical Church, Three Springs,
R.R., with the Rev. William Hughes officiating. Interment will be made
in the Fairview Cemetery, adjoining the church. 

Deborah L. (Corcelius) CONCEPSION, 56, of 186 South Dannley Drive, Pine
Grove Mills, State College, died at noon Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at her
residence. Born Sept. 30, 1949, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter
of the late James H. and Gladys Irene (Bailey) Corcelius. She was united
in marriage to Richard Concepcion Nov. 22, 1970, in the Huntingdon
County Courthouse by Judge Morris M. Terrizzi. Mr. Concepcion preceded
her in death Sept. 28, 2002. Mrs. Concepcion was preceded in death by a
brother, Charles E. Corcelius. She was a volunteer for Huntingdon County
PRIDE and the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Concepcion was a 1967
graduate of Huntingdon Area High School and attended Edinboro College,
now Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. A professional graphic artist,
she was employed for many years as the art director at Josten’s in State
College. Most recently, she was employed by Four Seasons Florist,
Huntingdon. Mrs. Concepcion enjoyed drawing, painting and crafts. A
memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the John
B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the
Rev. Richard L. Shakespeare officiating. Interment will be made in Mount
Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Henderson Township, Huntingdon.