OBITS: Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, October 2004, Huntingdon County, PA

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Myrtle (Park) MORRIS, 92, a resident of The Oaks at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon, since Sept. 7, 2004, and formerly of Huntingdon, died Oct.
1, 2004, at The Oaks. Born May 16, 1912, in Mapleton, she was the
daughter of the late Clinton M. Park and Mary Ellen (Stroup) Park. She
was united in marriage March 23, 1940, to Edward D. Morris, former state
trooper, corrections officer and chief of police for Huntingdon Borough,
who preceded her in death Nov. 20, 1974. She is survived by three
daughters: Patricia J. (Morris) Kann, and her husband, Herb, of Porter
Twp., Huntingdon; Linda (Morris) Brenneman of Miller Twp., Huntingdon;
and Cynthia L. (Morris) Fisher of Shillington. She is also survived by
five grandchildren: Timothy E. Brenneman of Julian; Tony Brenneman of
Huntingdon; Teddy Brenneman of Oneida Twp., Huntingdon; Jeffrey Fisher
of Oley; and Kelly Jo Vogel of West Lawn, as well as 12
great-grandchildren. Two sisters and three brothers preceded her in
death. Mrs. Morris was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in
Huntingdon. She was a member of the Women's League of Juniata College; a
member of the Auxiliary to J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital; a member of the
Raystown Country Democratic Club; a former board member for the American
Cancer Society; and was active in the Diabetes Association. Mrs. Morris
attended Mapleton public schools and graduated from Captain Jack High
School (now Mount Union Area High School) with the Class of 1930. Until
her retirement in May 1978, she was employed at the State Correctional
Institution Graterford as secretary to the director of treatment. She
was an avid reader and enjoyed her time with her grandchildren. A
funeral Mass was held Oct. 5, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. David J. Arseneault officiating. Interment was
made in IOOF Cemetery, Mapleton. 

F. Viola BIDDLE, 74, of Tyrone, died Oct. 1, 2004, at Bon Secours Holy
Family Hospital, Altoona. Born Aug. 17, 1930, in Warriors Mark, she was
the daughter of the late Samuel E. Bradford and Tillie Jane (Walls)
Bradford. She was united in marriage to John D. Biddle June 7, 1947, in
Virginia. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Evelyn Jane
Shuey, and her husband, Richard, of Mapleton and Effie M. Harpster, and
her husband, Edward E. Sr., of Bellwood; one son, Harold D. Biddle, and
his wife, Janet, of Warriors Mark; seven grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren. Three sisters and one brother survive: Marietta
Barr of Annsville, Margaret Williamson of Shirleysburg, Florence Forte
of Tyrone and Clarence Bradford of Huntingdon. She was preceded in death
by one grandson, two brothers and one sister. Mrs. Biddle had worked for
Erie Technology, State College, and later for Penn State University in
the housekeeping department. Funeral services will be held Oct. 5, at
the Bruce E. Cox Funeral Home, Warriors Mark, with Pastor Jeff Miley
officiating. Interment will be made in Burket Cemetery, Warriors Mark
Twp. 

Joseph C. WYLES JR., 88, of Saxton, died Oct. 2, 2004, at the Morrisons
Cove Home in Martinsburg. Born Jan. 3, 1916, in Liberty Twp., Bedford
County, he was the son of the late Joseph C. Sr. and Maude H. (Ritchey)
Wyles. He was united in marriage Aug. 28, 1937, in Hopewell Twp. to M.
Ruth Eller, who preceded him in death Feb. 8, 2003. He is survived by
three daughters and one son: Mona J. McGraw, and her husband, Ronald L.,
of State College; Larry A. Wyles, and his wife, Phyllis (Murray), of
Lebanon; Sally J. Treece Buell of Martinsburg; and Joann Adams, and her
husband, Thomas A., of Rockville Centre, N.Y. he is also survived by
nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. One sister, Mary
(Wyles) Stapleton of Martinsburg, and three foster brothers: Alfred
Putt, Dick Putt and Jack Eshelman, survive. He was preceded in death by
the following brothers and sisters: Ruth (Wyles) Manspeaker, Martha
(Wyles) Hinish, Katherine (Wyles) Morrison Reighard, Betty (Wyles)
Reighard and Samuel Irvin Wyles. He was also preceded in death by a
foster brother, Robert Redinger, and two sons-in-law, Lowell Treece and
Glenn "Pete" Buell. Mr. Wyles was a lifetime member of Raven Run Church
of the Brethren. He served as a deacon and was also a Sunday school
teacher for many years. He graduated from Liberty Central High School
with the Class of 1932. He was involved in Gideon's International, the
Bedford County Republican Committee. He served as Liberty Twp.
Republican committeeman and on the local board of education during the
Tussey Mountain jointure formation. During his life, he worked for the
Huntingdon and Broad Top Railroad, Carbaugh Petroleum, Pittsburgh Steel
Mills, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and served as Bedford County
chief assessor and Bedford County inheritance tax collector. He was also
a dairy farmer. Mr. Wyles enjoyed various sports, coached Little League
and especially enjoyed hunting. Funeral services were held Oct. 6, at
Raven Run Church of the Brethren, Saxton, with Pastor Dan Hammel
officiating. Interment was made in Bunker Hill Cemetery Saxton. 

Thomas L. "Foxy" FOX, 73, of Hesston, died Oct. 2, 2004, in Girard
following a brief illness. Born Aug. 15, 1931, in Kersey, he was the son
of the late Laverne Fox and the late Florence (Mosier) Fox Harvey. He is
survived by his wife, Rosemary (Burganza) Fox, one daughter, Barbara,
wife of Dr. Mark Mocciaro, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and one grandchild. He
is survived by two brothers and four sisters: William Harvey and Robert
Harvey, both of Kersey; Mrs. Robert (Theodora) Ryan of St. Marys;
Kathleen Caliari of Penfield; Mrs. Guido (Anna Mae) Martini of Kersey;
and Mrs. William (Margaret) Russell of Byrnedale. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Walter Harvey. Mr.
Fox was of the Catholic faith. He was a member of the Woodcodk Valley
Lions Club and Standing Stone Post No. 1754 VFW, Huntingdon. Mr. Fox was
veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served with the United States
Army. He had been employed as a civil engineer for the Army Corps of
Engineers. He loved the outdoors. Private services will be held at the
convenience of Mr. Fox's Family. Interment will be made in Morningside
Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the Dubois Area
Honor guard.

Robert Martin CASNER, 65, Mill Creek, died Oct. 3, 2004, at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born Sept. 8, 1939, in Petersburg, he
was the son of the late Robert and Ella (Lear) Casner. He was united in
marriage to Sarah J. Bowman April 3, 1961. He is survived by his wife at
home and four children: Robin Briggs of McConnellstown, Robert Casner
Jr. of Orbisonia, Randy Casner of Alexandria and Erik Casner of Mill
Creek. Three grandchildren survive: Reva Casner, Abby Casner and Doug
Casner. Three sisters survive: Mrs. Robert (Mae) Young of Altoona, Mrs.
Donald (Betty) Redick of Cooksville and Mrs. Ronald (Louella) Thomas of
Saxton, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Casner was a
member of the Mill Creek Volunteer Fire Co. He attended Huntingdon High
School and was employed as a cutter at U.S. Sports in Huntingdon for 30
years. Funeral services will be held Oct. 6, at the Robert E. Peters
Funeral Home in Huntingdon. Interment will be made in Mountainview
Cemetery, Mill Creek. 

Alexander Frank WALESKI JR., 89, of Bassett, Va., died Oct. 4, 2004, at
his home. Born Feb. 8, 1915, in Chicago, III., he grew up in East
Pittsburgh, the son of the late Alexander Frank Walweski and Stephanie
H. (Mioduski) Waleski. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy "Dot"
(Wickham) Waleski, at home; a son, Arthur Frank Waleski, and his wife,
Donna (Boyd) Waleski, of Huntingdon; a grandson, Alex Frank Waleski of
Huntingdon; two step-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Jessie Malone and Lillian
Ledger, and three brothers, Edmund, Walter and Chester Waleski. Mr.
Waleski was a member of Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church and served on
a number of committees. He was a member of the Bassett Kiwanis Club for
many years, serving as president in 1957. He was president of District
VI of the Virginia Athletic Conference and was instrumental in
organizing the Blue Ridge and Piedmont Conferences for Athletics. He was
named to the "Who's Who" in the Southeast United States. Mr. Waleski
graduated from East Pittsburgh High School and from Randolph Macon
College, Ashland, Va., in 1939 with a bachelor of arts degree. He earned
a masters degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, in
1949. He was a member of the undefeated 1935 football team at Randolph
Macon College and was a captain of the 1938 football team. Following
graduation, he played pro-football with the Richmond Arrows and the York
Vikings. He was inducted into the Randolph Macon Sports Hall of Fame in
1997. Mr. Waleski taught and coached football, basketball and baseball
at Boykins High School from 1939-1940; Varina High School from
1941-1943; Augusta Military Academy, 1943-1945; Martinsville High
School, 1945-1951; and Bassett High School, 1951-1972. While at Augusta
Military Academy, he coached football, basketball and baseball teams to
the State Military Championship from 1972-1979. He was the director of
federal programs for Henry County. After 43 years as an educator, coach
and principal of Bassett High School, he retired from the Henry County
School System in 1979 as an administrator. Funeral services were held
Oct. 6, at Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church, with Dick Hensley
officiating. Family graveside services were held Oct. 7, at the Church
of our Savour, Montpelier, Va. 

Susan K. (Lightner) CUNNINGHAM, 58, of Naples, Fla., died Oct. 4, 2004,
at Naples Hospital. Born March 14, 1946, she was the daughter of the
late Ernest and Agnes (Piper) Lightner, who resided in Petersburg. She
was united in marriage to Jerry Cunningham, who survives. She is also
survived by one son, Todd Alley; one stepson, Jason Keyser, and three
grandchildren. Four brothers and one sister survive: Marvin Lightner,
and his wife, Lois, Larry Lightner, and his wife, Aleene, Don Lightner,
and his wife, Kathy, and Ken Lightner, all of Naples, Fla.; and Nada
Kyper, and her husband, Doc, of Huntingdon. She was preceded in death by
two sisters, Linda Mitchell and Lorna Durner, and one brother, Lombard
"Bart" Lightner. Services and interment for Mrs. Lightner will take
place in Maples, Fla. 

Robert R. CLAPPER SR., 97, of James Creek, died Oct. 5, 2004, at Altoona
Hospital in Altoona. Born Sept. 29, 1907, in Bellwood, he was the son of
Samuel and Rachel (Forman) Clapper. He was united in marriage to Lola E.
Wayne of Newark, Del., who survives. He is survived by one son, Robert
R. Clapper Jr. of James Creek; four grandchildren; Lt. Col. Debra
Tenney, Robert Dennis Clapper, Timothy Wayne Clapper and Kelly Lee
Clapper; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Two brothers, Richard Clapper of Huntingdon and George Clapper of James
Creek, survive. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Samuel,
James and Kenneth. Mr. Clapper was a member of St. Paul's United Church
of Christ in Russellville. He was very fond of his church and served as
Sunday school teacher for many years. He was a member of the Woodcock
Valley Lions Club, the Frank P. Hommon Post No. 24 American Legion in
Huntingdon and Mount Hor IOOF in Cassville. He was a 1928 graduate of
Saxton High School and a 1932 graduated of Millersville State Teachers
College. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United
States Air Force. Mr. Clapper first taught at one-room schoolhouses in
McConnellstown and Cherrytown. He then moved on to teach in Saxton
public schools for 25 years and was elementary school principal. From
1948 to 1954, Mr. Clapper served his area in the Pennsylvania State
House of Representatives. From 1954 until his retirement, he worked as
an investigator for the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Mr. Clapper
was an avid hunter and gardener and took great enjoyment from just
talking to people. Private funeral services will be held at the
convenience of Mr. Clapper's family at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home
in Huntingdon with Pastor William M. Sowers officiating. Interment will
be made in Russellville Reformed Cemetery, James Creek. 

Robert Carl WOLFE, 62, of Chambersburg, died Oct. 6, 2004, at the scene
of an automobile accident on Interstate 81 in Antrim Twp. Born Feb. 9,
1942, in Aitch, he was the son of the late Clinton Orville and Lois
Pauling (Brindle) Wolfe. He is survived by his wife, Minnie (Neuder)
Wolfe, whom he married in 1961, and three sons: Jeffrey Wolfe, and his
wife, Tammy, of Waynesboro; Roger Wolfe, and his wife, Robin, of
Chambersburg; and Bradley Wolfe of St. Thomas. He is also survived by
one grandson, Jason Wolfe of Shippensburg, and one granddaughter, Emily
Wolfe of Chambersburg. One brother and four sisters survive: George
Colgate of Memphis, Tenn.; Marie Goodyear Picking and Shirley Varner
Martin, both of Chambersburg; Jeanne Hughes of Glen Burnie, Md.; and
Betty Orris of Fredericksburg, Va. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Donald C. Wolfe. Mr. Wolfe was a member of the
Hume-McNeil-Byers AMVETS Post No. 224 in Chambersburg, the Minnequa Club
in Shippensburg and American Legion Post NO. 517 in Mercersburg. He and
been employed at the former Pet-Ritz Co. in Chambersburg for 15 years.
Funeral services were held Oct. 11, in the chapel of the Thomas L.
Geisel Funeral Home, Chambersburg, with the Rev. Wayne Kuhns
officiating. Interment was made in Parklawns Memorial Gardens. 

Jean L.B. DICKSON, 86, of Huntingdon, died Oct. 6, 2004, at Mount
Nittany Medical Center in State College. Born Feb. 20, 1918, in
Lewistown, she was the daughter of late Chalmer Bollinger and Mabel
(Allen) Bollinger. She was united in Marriage to Walter J. Dickson who
preceded her in death Dec. 1, 1992. She is survived by a daughter, Ruby
Dickson Dunlap of Huntingdon; two grandsons, Jeffrey L. Dunlap and
Douglas E. Dunlap, both of Huntingdon; three great-granddaughters:
Jennifer Dunlap Johnston of Huntingdon and Josephine E. Dunlap and
Jessica Dunlap, both of Huntingdon; and one great-great-granddaughter,
Kayanna Lee Johnston of Huntingdon. Two sisters survive: Joyce Houser
and Janet Allen, both of Lewistown. She was preceded in death by a
brother, Paul Bollinger. Mrs. Dickson was a member of the Huntingdon
Moose Lodge No. 223 and the Frank P. Hommon American Legion Post No. 24,
Huntingdon. She was primarily a homemaker. Funeral services will held
Oct. 10, 2004, at the Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville, with the Rev.
Samuel G. Strohm officiating. Interment will be made in Greenlee
Cemetery, McAlevys Fort. 

Florence C. (Summers) DANFELT, 88, of Burnt Cabins, died Oct. 9, 2004,
at Fulton County Medical Center in McConnellsburg. Born March 20, 1916,
in Cassville, she was the daughter of the late George Wesley and Rosa A.
(Purcell) Summers. She was united in marriage to Paul C. Danfelt who
preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Darlene McCarthy
of Cape Haze, Fla.; three sons: Paul Danfelt, Carl Danfelt and Dallas
Danfelt, al of Saltillo; and a number of grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother survive: Frances Kerlin
and Barbara Park, both of Huntingdon, and George Summers of Waterfall.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Delores Danfelt, and a son,
Merle Danfelt. Earlier in life, Mrs. Danfelt had worked as a seamstress
for Sagner Clothing Manufacturing in McConnellsburg. Funeral services
will be held Oct. 13, at the Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home Inc., with
Pastor Kenny Cornelius officiating. Interment will be made in Hustontown
Cemetery. 

Allen C. WELCH, 87, of Mount Union, died Oct. 9, 2004, at Woodland
Retirement Center in Orbisonia. Born June 29, 1917, in Mount Union, he
was the son of Charles H. Sr. and Clementine C. Welch. He was united in
marriage to Edith Black June 15, 1939, at St. Catherine of Siena
Catholic Church in Mount Union. Mrs. Welch preceded him in death June
26, 2003. He is survived by four daughters and one son: Suzanne Boyer of
Mount Union, Jeanette Bumbaugh of Mount Union, Maggie Stiffler of
Rockhill Furnace, Allen C. Welch Jr. of Harrisburg and Mary Ann Compton
of Boring, Ore. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Rinker,
and two brothers, Charles H. Welch Jr. and Stanley C. Welch. Mr. Welch
was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Mount Union. He
had been a member of the Mount Union Lions Club, the Rotary Club and the
Mount Union Area Historical Society. For many years, he served on the
Mount Union Borough Council, and for several of those years as council
president. Mr. Welch was a 1935 graduate of Mount Union High School. He
was first employed by the Mount Union Times office before opening his
own printing business in the early 1950s. He owned and operated Welch
Printing and then the EDAL Press, both of Mount Union. A funeral Mass
was held Oct. 15, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Mount
Union. The celebrant will be the Rev. Leo Arnone. Interment will be made
in St. Catherine's Catholic Cemetery, Shirleysburg. 

Harold Maxwell HOOPER SR., 87, of Johnstown, and formerly of Saxton,
died Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, at the manor. Born Dec. 27, 1916, in
Saxton, he was the son of the late Elmer C. and Blanche (Reed) Hooper.
He was united in marriage July 26, 1943, in Riverside, Calif., to Betty
M. Bailey, who preceded him in death Aug. 30, 1994. He is survived by
two sons, Harold M. "Max" Hooper Jr., and his wife, Patricia A.
(McMann), of Sewickley and Dr. Jeff P. Hooper, and his wife, Janice S.
(Sinopy), of Johnstown; four grandchildren: Kimberly Carrol of
Pittsburgh, Kelly Miller of Charlottesville, N.C., and Lauren and Ryan
Hooper of Johnstown; and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by
a brother, Paul Hooper, and his wife, Jane, of Huntingdon; and a sister,
Shirley, wife of James Snyder of Saxton. He was preceded in death by the
following brothers and sisters: Thelma Hooper, Donna Hooper, Doris
Ralph, Jean Yeamans, Dorothy Hooper and twin baby boys. Mr. Hooper was a
member of the United Methodist Church, Southern Pines, N.C. He was a
member of the Southern Pines Elk Lodge No. 1692 and the F&AM Lodge No.
538, Johnstown. He was a graduate of Saxton-Liberty High School and was
an avid golfer and enjoyed exercise. Funeral services was held Oct. 12,
at the Long-Akers Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with lay pastor James Snyder
officiating. Interment was made in Fockler Cemetery, Saxton. 

Elsie Mae BENSON, 86, of Three Springs, died Oct. 9, 2004, at Woodland
Retirement Center in Orbisonia. Born Oct. 23, 1917, in Three Springs,
she was the daughter of the late Newton and Sylvia (Grissinger) Stains.
She was united in marriage to Lester E. Benson Dec. 10, 1938, in Three
Springs. Mr. Benson preceded her in death Oct. 10, 1992. She is survived
by two sons and two daughters: James Benson and Larry Benson, both of
Three Springs, Rowena Hensler of Warminster and Holly Richard of Heath,
Ohio. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. One brother, Samuel Stains of Three Springs,
survives. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Mrs.
Benson was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Three Springs. She
was also a member of the Three Springs Senior Citizens. In earlier
years, Mrs. Benson had been a clerk at the former Park's Economy Store
in Three Springs. She also sold Stanley products for a number of years.
Funeral services will be held Oct. 12, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral
Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Grundon officiating.
Interment will be made in Three Springs Cemetery. 

Phyllis Marian MALCOLM, 87, formerly of Main Street, Alexandria, died
Oct. 9, 2004, at Knottingham Village, Northumberland, where she had
resided for the past three years. She had been in failing health for the
past six months. Born Sept. 11, 1917, in Martinsburg, she was the
daughter of the late Joseph and Christine (Burkett) Lantzer. Her first
union, in 1942, was to Paul Updyke who died serving his country during
World War II in the Asiatic Area Jan. 6, 1945. Her second union was to
Dr. Donald Cameron Malcolm, whom she met at the Water Street Inn. they
were married a short time after their meeting, March 15, 1952, in
Winchester, Va. Dr. Malcolm, a family physician in Alexandria, preceded
her in death Dec. 28, 1999. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Kaye
Fairchild, and her husband, Gary, of Lewisburg; a son, J. Randolph
Updyke, and his wife, Carol, of Ketchum, Idaho; and a step-son, Walter
Y. Malcolm, and his wife, Virginia, of Lewistown. She is also survived
by four grandsons: Christian, Bradley and Reid Updyke and Donald
Malcolm. A brother, Richard Lantzer, and his wife, Judy, of Stoudsburg,
and a sister, Barbara Graham, and her husband, John, of Lansdale,
survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Robert
Lantzer, and a sister, Janet Luse. Mrs. Malcolm was a longtime member of
the Alexandria Presbyterian Church. Retiring in 1987, at age 70, she had
been a public school teacher in Huntingdon County since receiving her
college degree. She began her teaching career in a one-room school house
in the Hesston area, teaching all eight elementary grades. She then
taught at the Alfarata School in Huntingdon and second and third grades
at Juniata Valley Elementary School. Mrs. Malcolm enjoyed playing bridge
and cooking and was an avid reader. She loved spending time at the
family's cottage on the old Raystown Lake and was foremost a devoted
mother and doctor's wife. She had been a resident at her Alexandria home
since her marriage to Dr. Malcolm and had lived in Huntingdon County
since the beginning of her teaching career. Funeral services were held
Oct. . 13, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev.
John C. Dean officiating. Interment will be made in Alexandria
Presbyterian Cemetery. 

Mary E. VARNER, 90, of 51 E. Water St., Mount Union died at 12:50 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 11, 2004 at her home. She had been in failing health. Born
May 26, 1914, in Hollidaysburg, she was the daughter of the late Joseph
and Anna Mary (Knee) Pagenta. She was united in marriage to William T.
Varner Nov. 18, 1934, Altoona. Mr. Varner preceded her in death Oct. 14,
1982. She is survived by the following children: Stewart Varner of
Mulberry, Fla.; John Varner of North Carolina; Rose Parks of Burnham;
Shirley Varner of Rochester, N.Y. and Jeanette Varner Bennion of Mount
Union. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren,
and four great-great-grandchildren. There are three deceased children:
an infant daughter, Anna Mary Varner, Bruce Varner and Robert Varner.
She was also preceded in death by two grandchildren and the following
sister and brothers: Regina Cassidy, Matthew Pagenta, Melvin Pagenta and
Vincent Pagenta. Mrs. Varner was of the Catholic faith. She was a
homemaker who loved animals and lived for her children and
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct.
14, at the Robert D. Health Funeral Home, Mount Union with the Rev.
Henry Joly officiating. Interment will be made in St. Catherine's
Catholic Cemetery, Shirleysburg.

Alfred E. MUSSER, 69, Broad Top City, died Oct. 11, 2004, at the Milton
S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey. Born March 10, 1935, in Six Mile
Run, he was the son of the late Harvey Musser and Bessie (Boor) Musser.
He was united in marriage to Bonnie Leavelle, June 22, 1957, at Rays
Cove Christian Church by the Rev. Coy Foor. Mrs. Musser preceded him in
death Dec. 4, 1995. Surviving are two sons and two daughters: Jeffrey E.
Musser of Wood, Mark A. Musser of Broad Top City, Lorri A. Fackler of
Palmyra and Jill A. Betz of Palmyra. He is also survived by eight
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Three brothers and one
sister survive: Harvey "Bud" Musser Jr. of Florida, James Musser of
Maryland, Jesse Musser of Six Mile Run and Shirley Eichelberger of
Hopewell. He was preceded in death by a son, Lanny Musser, three sisters
and one brother. Mr. Musser attended the First Church of God in Broad
Top City. He was a member of the Broad Top Old-Timers Association and
the Broad top Sportsmen Association. For 28 years he was employed as a
dock worker by Roadway Express in Mechanicsburg and Carlisle. Mr. Musser
enjoyed hunting and fishing, and his grandchildren and their activities.
He was also an avid Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Funeral
services were held Oct. 18, at the First Church of God in Broad Top City
with Pastor Steve Oberman officiating. Interment will be made in the
IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City. 

Joel E. DYSART of Baltimore, Md., died suddenly Oct. 12, 2004. Born May
18, 1940, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Paul and Arlene
(Geissinger) Dysart. Mr. Dysart is survived by a sister, Mr. Rick
(Patricia) Brewer of Godfrey, Ill., and two nieces, several aunts and
numerous cousins. Mr. Dysart was a graduate of Huntingdon High School. 

David W. SNYDER, 56, of Mount Union, died unexpectedly Oct. 13, 2004, at
his home. He was born Aug. 15, 1948, in Cromwell Twp., Huntingdon
County. On May 29, 1971, he was united in marriage to Glenda Stains. He
is survived by his wife at home; one daughter, Teresa Johns, and her
husbnad, Kevin, of Mechanicsburg; one son, Jason Snyder of HCR 71,
Orbisonia; and two grandsons, Alec and Caden. Mr. Snyder was a member of
the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Mount Union, where he served
as a trustee. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of the Vietnam
War and was involved locally with the former Mount Union Chapter of
Vietnam Vets. He was involved with Boy Scout Troop 284 from 1986 to 1996
and had served as scoutmaster. He graduated from Southern Huntingdon
High School with the Class of 1966. Mr. Snyder was a disabled veteran,
having received a Purple Heart for wounds received while serving with
the U.S. Army in the 88th Transportation Co. during the Vietnam War. He
also received the Vietnam Service Medal. National Defense Medal, Expert
Badge with Rifle Bar and was awarded the army Commendation Medal with
"V" Device. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Funeral services were held
Oct. 17, at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Mount Union,
with Pastor Steve Motter officiating. Interment was made in Mount Union
Cemetery. 

John MYKUT, 87, of Baltimore, Md., and formerly of Wood, died Oct. 13,
2004, at North Arundel Hospital, Glen Burnie, Md. Born July 4, 1917, in
Wood, he was the son of the late Wasco and Pauline (Maksinchak) Mykut.
He is survived by a daughter, Peggy K. Speck, and her husband, Daryl, of
Home; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his special
friend, Mary Lisiak of Baltimore, Md. Four sisters and two brothers
survive: Mary Panchisin of Chicago, III.; Nick Mykut, and his wife,
Lucille, of Wood; Anne Carpenter, and her husband, Robert, of Bethesda,
Md.; Minnie Stears, and her husband, James, of Santa Monica, Calif.;
Rosalie Mykut of Wood; and Steve Mykut, and his wife, Patsy, of Saxton.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Sam Mykut, Mike Mykut and
Pete Mykut, and an infant sister. Mr. Mykut was a member of St.
Michael's Orthodox Church in Wood. He was a graduate of Robertsdale High
School and served as a private in the United States Army during World
War II. Mr. Mykut was a machinist for Bethlehem Steel at Sparrows Point
Ship Yards in Baltimore, Md., until his retirement. He was an avid
golfer and enjoyed painting and sketching. A memorial service was held
Oct. 16, at St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Wood with the Rev. Thomas
Klein officiating. Interment will be made in St. Michael's Orthodox
Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the Broad Top
Area Honor Guard. 

Geraldine C. (Little) THOMPSON, 71, of Mill Creek, died Oct. 14, 2004,
at her residence following an extended illness. Born July 3, 1933, in
Indiana, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Leroy K. Little and
Bertha Bell (Deyarmin) Little. On Nov. 12, 1955, she was united in
marriage to Ferhn B. Miller who preceded her in death June 25, 1982. She
wed Thomas G. Thompson Nov. 18, 1997, in Winchester, Va. Mr. Thompson
survives at the couple's Brady Twp. home. Two daughters and one son
survive: Mabel (Miller) Spriggs, and her husband, Larry, of Mount Union;
Kathy (Miller) Hubert, and her husband, Paul, of Maine; and John B.
Miller, and his wife, Denise, of Hesston. She is also survived by 10
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother
survive: Alfetto "Sis" Helman, and her husband, Floyd, of Indiana, Pa.;
Ruby "Putch" Fletcher of Waterman; and Harry Little, and his wife, Jean,
of Homer City. She was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Gage
Rux; two brothers, Franky Little and William Little; and two sisters,
Avirdo Little and Laverna "Mae" (Little) Shirley. Mrs. Thompson was of
the Baptist denomination. She attended public schools in Homer City and
was previously employed by Top's Diner and Miller's Diner. She enjoyed
crocheting, quilting, flower gardening and classic country and gospel
music. A memorial service was held Oct. 17, at the John B. Brown Funeral
Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Theodore Kiffer, hospice chaplain,
officiating. Interment will be made in White Church Cemetery, Penn Twp.,
Hesston. 

Frederick J. COOK JR., 79, of Orbisonia, and formerly of Philadelphia,
died Oct. 14, 2004, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born
April 4, 1925, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frederick and
Ella (Pryor) Cook. He was united in marriage to Jane Snyder Nov. 12,
1955. Mr. Cook preceded him in death April 7, 1993. He is survived by
three daughters and one son: Carol Sides of Smithwick, S.D.; Michael
Cook of Dale City, Va.; Beverly Skopic of Orbisonia; and Cathy Cook
Varner of San Diego, Calif. He is also survived by eight grandchildren.
Two sisters, Lillian Stocks of Norristown and Delores Cook of Santa
Monica, Calif., survive. Mr. cook was of the Catholic Faith and attended
the Rockhill Church of Brethren in Rockhill Furnace. He was a member of
the Shirleysburg Lions Club; Crogan's Men, Shirleysburg; the
Shirleysburg Heritage Association; and Blue Juniata Post No. 5754 VFW,
Mount Union. Mr. Cook was a veteran of World War II, having served in
the United States Navy. He was employed as a pipeline terminal manager
of BP Petroleum in Philadelphia, and later at Shirleysburg. Funeral
services will be held Oct. 18, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home,
Orbisonia, with the Rev. Shelby McCoy officiating. Interment will be
made Oct. 19, in Rosedale Memorial Park, Bensalem. 

Mary Kay (Lloyd) BEAVER, 83, of Huntingdon, died Oct. 15, 2004, at J.C.
Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon following an extended illness of
two years. Born Oct. 10, 1921, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of
the late Robert W. Lloyd and Anna H. (Campbell) Lloyd. She was united in
marriage to Allen L. Beaver March 10, 1958, in Winchester, Va. She is
survived by her husband at home and by one son, Robert L. Mays, and his
wife, Nita, of Huntingdon. Surviving are two grandchildren, Troy Mays,
and his wife, Sandy of Alexandria, and Scott Mays, and his wife, Bobbi,
of Spruce Creek; and four great-grandchildren: Olivia, Carter, Ethan and
Lucas. Mrs. Beaver was a member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church in
Huntingdon. She was a former member of the Huntingdon Business and
Professional Women Club. She attended Huntingdon public schools and
graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1939. She also
attended the Huntingdon Secretarial School. During World War II, Mrs.
Beaver worked for the Huntingdon Ration Board. Subsequently, she was
employed as a secretary for the James Morgan Insurance agency in
Huntingdon; Huntingdon County Childrens' Services; Juniata College; and
the State Correctional Institution Huntingdon's parole board, from which
she retired in 1983. Mrs. Beaver had resided at her Washington Street
home since 1963 and enjoyed camping and traveling. Funeral services will
be held Oct. 19, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., Huntingdon,
with the Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Coleman officiating. Interment will be made
in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Carl "Carlo" ROSS JR., 80, Broad Top City, died Oct. 16, 2004, at
Woodland Retirement Center in Orbisonia. Born July 6, 1924, in
Robertsdale, he was the son of the late Carl Ross Sr. and Florence
(Woods) Ross. He and his wife of 61 years, Dorothy A. (Freeman) Ross,
were united in marriage Sept. 18, 1943, in Greensboro, N.C. He is
survived by his wife; a daughter, Nancy A. Keefer, and her husband,
Donald F., of Broad Top City; one granddaughter, Crystal D. Mohlman, and
her husband, Brian, of Broad Top City; and two great-grandchildren,
Graham Mohlman and Gabrielle Mohlman, both of Broad Top City. He was
preceded in death by one sister, Mary Mayer, and two brothers, Michael,
and William Ross. Mr. Ross was a member of the Robertsdale Church of God
in Robertsdale. He was a veteran of World War II, having served as a
private in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was awarded the American Theatre
Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Medal with two Bronze Stars, Good Conduct
Medal and Victory Medal. He was the owner and operator of Ross's
Mountain View Hotel in Broad Top City, now known as the Eagles Nest Inn.
He and his wife retired after 14 years of operation. Mr. Ross had
previously worked at Owens Corning Fiberglas and as a miner at the No. 9
Mine. He also worked the strip mines for Miller's Strip-mining. Funeral
services were held Oct. 20, at the Robertsdale Church of God, with
Pastor Donald Simmons officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF
Cemetery, Broad Top City, where full military honors will be accorded. 

Helen E. "Betty" FEAGLEY, 83, of Mount Union, died Oct. 16, 2004, at her
home. Born Dec. 15, 1920, in Mount Union, she was the daughter of the
late Owen and Edna (Locke) Price. She is survived by a son, Tim A.
Feagley, and his wife, Renee, of McVeytown; a daughter-in-law, Carol
Feagley Williams of Mount Union; and five grandchildren: Kristin, Jason,
Rachel, Kevin and Liza. A sister, Evelyn L. Campbell of Mount Union,
survives. She was preceded in death by a son, Harold W. Feagley; one
brother, Wayne Price; and two sisters, Marjorie Lamberson and Jean
Price. Mrs. Feagley was a faithful member of the First United Methodist
Church in Mount Union and a contributing member of the United Methodist
Women. She was a member of American Legion Post No. 107, Mount Union,
and the Sons of Italy. Mrs. Feagley graduated from Mount Union High
School with the Class of 1938. She was employed by L.Greif Bros.
Manufacturing; Unites Bank; and in the office at Harbison-Walker
Refractories, all in Mount Union. She was very devoted to her children
and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Oct. 19, at the Robert
D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Grundon
officiating. Interment will be made in Mount Union Cemetery. 

Samuel N. CRAMER, 60, of Mount Union, died Oct. 18, 2004, at the Milton
S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey. Born Aug. 7, 1944, in Huntingdon,
he was the son of the late Clinton "Pint" Cramer and Mildred N. Cramer
Harry. He was united in marriage to Connie Jean Pyles Nov. 29, 1968, at
the Allenport United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife and
two daughters, Kristal Swem, and her husband, Roy, of Portsmouth, Va.,
and Bree Cramer of Shirleysburg. A sister, Sandra E. Stoner of Ferguson
Valley Road, McVeytown, survives. Mr. Cramer was a member of the Sons of
the American Legion Post and Blue Juniata VFW Post No. 5754, both of
Mount Union. He graduated from Captain Jack High School, Mount Union,
with the Class of 1962. He received his bachelor of science degree from
Lock Haven State College and his master's degree from Shippensburg State
College. Mr. Cramer was employed by the Mount Union Area School
District, having worked as an elementary school teacher and Title I
remedial math teacher at the Mount Union, Kistler and Shirley Twp.
schools. He also served as head teacher at the Center School and retired
from the district in 1997 with 31 years of service. During his teaching
career, Mr. Cramer was very active as a coach, having coached the junior
high boys, junior varsity boys and high school girls basketball teams.
He continued coaching after his retirement, resulting in over 30 years
of coaching experience. In his spare time, he was an avid golfer.
Funeral services will be held Oct. 21, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral
Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Dayton Sines officiating. Interment will
be made in Mount Union Cemetery. 

Maudlene Edna GLUNT, 83, of Burnt Cabins, died Oct. 18, 2004, at her
home in Dublin Twp., Fulton County. Born June 4, 1921, in Wood, she was
the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Elizabeth N. (Mills) Cook.
She was united in marriage to Robert E. Glunt May 28, 1944, in
Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Glunt preceded her in death March 21, 2002. She is
survived by two daughters, Barbara L. Slodysko and Sandra M. Snyder both
of Burnt Cabins. She is also survive by five grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Mildred Walker and Violet Cook, are
deceased. Mrs. Glunt was a member of Fair Ridge Assembly of God Church,
Shade Gap. She was a 1939 graduated of Hustontown High School. She was
last employed at Waynesboro Knitting Co. in McConnellsburg. Prior to
that, she had worked at Sagner Inc., McConnellsburg. Funeral services
was held Oct. 21, at Fair Ridge Assembly of God Church, Shade Gap, with
the Rev. Wilson Boyd officiating. Interment will be made in Fair Ridge
Cemetery. 

Ruth M. (Gerholt) REED, 61, of Mount Union, died unexpectedly Oct. 18,
2004, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born Feb. 13, 1943,
in Licking Creek, Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the late
John Lewis and Leona Almeda (Lantz) Gerholt. She is survived by four
daughters and one son: Rose M. Thompson of Petersburg, William Traxler
of Florida, Mary M. Forr of York, Sara J. Klobetantz of Shade Gap and
Kathy G. Henry of Fort Littleton. She is also survived by nine
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Merle "Tuck"
Gerholt of Mount Union and Charles "Buck" Gerholt of Mapleton, survive.
Ms. Reed was of the Protestant faith. She had, at one time, worked for
Empire Kosher in Mifflintown. She enjoyed spending time with her
grandchildren and she loved animals. Funeral services were held Oct. 21,
at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home in Mount Union with pastor Gordon
Ross officiating. Interment will be made in Mount Union Cemetery. 

William Isaac Newton GILBERT, 65, of Greeley, Colo., died Oct. 19, 2004,
at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colo. Born Jan. 9, 1939, in
Mount Union, he was the son of the late Norman S. and Leda Fay (Hooper)
Gilbert. He was united in marriage to Bertha Grose in 1972 in McVeytown.
He is survived by his wife; five daughters: Nancy Willis, and her
husband, Bruce, of Evans, Colo., Cathy Shore of Mount Union, Penny
Grose-Gilbert of Wellington, Colo., Maxine Taylor, and her husband,
Jerry, and Mary Kniceley, and her husband James, all of Greeley, Colo.;
and one son, Steven Gilbert, and his wife, Bea, of Greeley, Colo. He is
also survived by 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Three
sisters and one brother survive: Molly Hughes, and her husband, Robert;
Sally Harman, and her husband, Harry, Dixie Bingle, and her husband,
John; and Charles Gilbert, and his wife, Judy, all of Mount Union. He
was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Gilbert; a sister, Nancy Gilbert;
and a brother, Robert Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert will be remembered as a very
loving father and grandfather. He was a giving person who would do
anything for anyone. He was also honest, straight-forward and strong and
lived his life to the fullest. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping,
working on cars and spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved
attending auctions and yard sales. A memorial service was held Oct. 29,
at Hillside Baptist Church, Greeley, Colo. 

Benjamin Cloyd CASNER, 58, of South Market St., McVeytown, died Oct. 19,
2004, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born Jan. 28, 1946, in
McVeytown, he was the son of Hazel J. (Kenepp) Casner Price of McVeytown
and the late Carl L. Casner. He was the stepson of the late Richard H.
Price. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a companion, Phyllis
Headings of Orbisonia; a son, Randy McDole, and his wife, Deanna, of
Manchester, Md.; a granddaughter, Alesia Gerkin; the following siblings:
Ronald C. Casner, and his wife, Anna, of McVeytown; Brenda A. Crosson,
and her husband, Donald, of McVeytown; Lee Price, and his wife, Cynthia,
of Ligonier; and Cindy Martin of Seven Valley; and numerous nieces and
nephews whom he adored. Mr. Casner was a member of the McVeytown United
Methodist Church. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the
American Legion and the Blue Mountain Inn Hunting Camp in Licking Creek.
He was a decorated U.S. Navy veteran, having served aboard the USS New
Jersey during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a USDA meat inspector
at the Taylor Processing Plant in Wyalusing and previously worked at
Safeway Foods in Maryland and Fleming Foods in Huntingdon. Funeral
services will be held Oct. 22, at the McVeytown United Methodist Church
with the Rev. Dale Dobbs and the Rev. Marian Hartman officiating.
Interment will be made in Mattawana Cemetery, McVeytown. 

Nancy Jane BARTON, 50, of Hopewell, died Oct. 20, 2004. Born Jan. 27,
1954, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Wright and
the late Emma A. (Shehan) Wright. She is survived by her husband of 32
years, Larry A. Barton, and by three brothers and one sister: David
Wright of Altoona, Glen Wright of Six Mile Run, Darlene Cowan of Saxton
and Homer Wright of Robertsdale. She was preceded in death by a son,
Larry Barton Jr., and one brother, Charles Wright. Mrs. Barton was of
the Protestant faith. She was a member of the Hopewell VFW. She was a
1972 graduate of Tussey Mountain High School. Mrs. Barton was primarily
a homemaker who enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors and her dog. A
memorial service will be held Nov. 6, at the Riddlesburg Bible Church in
Riddlesburg with Pastor Ronald Shehan and Pastor Ronald Forrester
officiating. 

Mary E. BROWN, 91, a resident of Huntingdon Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center, Huntingdon, and formerly of Franklinville, died Oct. 21, 2004,
at the center. She was born Sept. 12, 1913, in Juniata County, the
daughter of Annie (Gregar) and Jacob Carl. She was united in marriage to
Herbert W. Brown Aug. 14, 1937, in Hagerstown, Md. He preceded in death
Aug. 19, 1959. Several nieces and nephews survive. Four brothers and a
sister preceded her in death; Harry Carl, James Carl, John Carl, Lester
Carl and Edith Jenkins. Mrs. Brown was an active member of the Spruce
Creek United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Mount Union High
School in 1933. She was a member of the Warriors Mark Senior Citizens
and Home Extension Organization. Mrs. Brown retired from the custodial
department of The Pennsylvania State University in 1975. A funeral
service was held Oct. 23, at the Bruce E. Cox Funeral Home, Warriors
Mark. Mrs. Brown's pastor, Vance Hart, will officiate. Interment will be
made in Franklinville Cemetery. 

Hazel Mary BYERS, 99, of Huntingdon Manor and Rehabilitation Center,
died Oct. 21, 2004, at the Center, where she has resided for the past
three years. A lifelong resident of Huntingdon County, she was born Oct.
16, 1905, in Kistler, a daughter of the late Solomon J. and Eva
(Gearhart) Varner. She married Marl C. Byers on Sept. 10, 1924. Mr.
Byers preceded her in death Sept. 24, 1972. Surviving are a son, the
Rev. Joseph David Byers and his wife, JunAnn, of Frostburg, Md.; nine
grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Clarence
Byers; and a daughter, Flossie Cutchall; two brothers; Harold and David
Varner; and a sister, Margaret Prough. Mrs. Byers was a member of First
Church of the Nazarene, McConnellstown. She was a member of the Standing
Stone Senior Citizens. Mrs. Byers was primarily a homemaker, although
she did work on the family farm for a number of years. She dearly
enjoyed fishing. A funeral service will be held Oct. 24, at the
Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Huntingdon. Pastor Greg Lesniewsk will
officiate.

Ruth E. LYNN, 99, of Donahoe Manor Nursing Home, Bedford, and formerly
of James Creek died Oct. 21, 2004, at the nursing home. She was born
Nov. 10, 1904 in Defiance, a daughter of the late George and Frances
(Roher) McMillin. She was united in marriage to W. Harold Lynn on Jan.
7, 1939, in Huntingdon by the Rev. Dr. Van Ormer. Mr. Lynn preceded her
in death Dec. 27, 1984. Surviving are a son, John W. Lynn and his wife,
Betty, of James Creek; two grandchildren: Patricia Morningstar and
Andrew Lynn; three great-grandchildren: Emily and Matthew Morningstar
and Megan Lynn; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by her six brothers and one sister. Mrs. Lynn was a member of St.
Matthew's Lutheran Church, Marklesburg. She was a member of WCTU and the
auxiliary to the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, and was a former
auxiliary member to the Marklesburg Volunteer Fire Company. She
graduated from Broad Top High School, Defiance, and in 1928, she
graduated from the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She
worked for many years as a nurse, assisting Dr. William Doebele for 14
years, and also served as a private duty nurse. Many area residents
considered her a "country nurse." She enjoyed playing the piano, reading
and writing letters. Funeral services were held Oct. 25, at St.
Matthew's Lutheran Church, Marklesburg, with the Rev. Rick Klotz
officiating. Interment followed at the Reformed Church Cemetery,
Marklesburg, Lincoln Twp. 

John S. STAINS, 81, Three Springs, died Oct. 22, 2004, at Woodland
Retirement Center, Orbisonia. He was born March 14, 1923, in Springfield
Twp., Huntingdon County, a son of the late Charles and Margaret (Reed)
Stains. He was married to Betty Jane Brechbiel in 1947. Mrs. Stains
preceded him in death Aug. 4, 2004. Surviving are one son, Charles J.
Stains, Three Springs, and one sister, Hannah Gordon, Three Springs. A
sister, Gertrude Booher, preceded him in death. Mr. Stains attended
services at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, Three Springs. He was
retired from Letterkenny Army Dept, Chambersburg, and had, at one time,
owned and operated Community TV Sales and Service, Three Springs. He was
an avid amateur radio operator since 1958 with the call letters K3QMY.
Funeral services were held Oct. 25, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home,
Orbisonia, with the Rev. Kenneth Grundon officiating. Interment was made
at the Old School Baptist Cemetery, Three Springs. 

Gladys FOUSE, 79, of Entriken, died Oct. 22, 2004, at Nason Hospital,
Roaring Spring. She was born Dec. 12, 1924, in Entriken, a daughter of
the late Walter V. and Mary (Brindle) Parks. On Oct. 10, 1941, in
Marklesburg, she was united in marriage to Glenn "Bud" Lester Fouse by
the Rev. Charles Huyette, pastor of St. Mathews Evangelical and Reformed
Church of Entriken. Her husband survives, along with two sons: John G.
Fouse and his wife, Joyce (Ciccone), of Poland, Ohio, and Mark S. Fouse
and his wife, Judith (Weller), of Aliquippa. there are two
grandchildren: Jennifer R. and Matthew J. Fouse of Aliquippa. Four
sisters and a brother survive: Shirley Parks of Aliquppa; Norma C. Parks
of East Chula Vista, Calif.; Nancy Parks and her husband, David Bert, of
Pittsburgh; Barbara K. Parks of San Diego, Calif.; and Robert F. Parks
of Avondale, Ariz. She was preceded in death by the following brothers
and sisters: Violet (Parks) Morris, Ruth Marie Parks, Roberta Faye
(Parks) Morgan, Walter E. Parks and Charles L. Parks. Mrs. Fouse was a
member of St. Mathews United Church of Christ, serving as elder at the
Entriken Church. She was also a member and served as deacon for many
years at Woodlawn Presbyterian Church in Aliquippa. She was a member of
the Marklesburg Volunteer Fire Co. Auxiliary and the 50+ Club of
Woodcock Valley. She was also a member of the Aliquippa Hospital
Auxiliary for many years in Aliquippa. Mrs. Fouse worked for many years
with the Beaver County based Red Cross Complex in Beaver. She served as
chairperson of the Greater Aliquippa Area Chamber of Commerce for many
years. A funeral service was held Oct. 25, at St. Mathews United Church
of Christ, Entiken, with Pastor William M. Sowers officiating. Interment
was made at Entriken Cemetery. 

Cathy J. SHORE, 39, of Mount union, died unexpectedly at her home Oct.
23, 2004. She was born April 28, 1965, in Huntingdon, the daughter of
Herman E. Gibson of Newton Hamilton, and the late Jane E. (Beatty)
Gibson. She was married to Glenn W. Shore Sr. July 29, 1988, in Mount
Union. Her husband survives, along with the following children: Isaiah
W. Shore, Kimberly L. Shore and Bryan L. Shore, all of Mount Union. The
following step-children also survive: Betsy M. Long and Glenn W. Shore
Jr., both of Mount Union; Karen A. Babcock, Huntingdon; and Susan M.
Juarez, Tim M. Shore Sr. and Malissa J. Shore, also of Mount Union.
There are nine step-grandchildren that survive. The following brothers
and sisters survive: Cindy Hipp, Huntingdon; Carean Beard, Cassville;
David E. Gibson, Newton Hamilton; and Michael J. Gibson, Cassville. Mrs.
Shore was of the Protestant faith. She was a graduate of Mount Union
Area High School, Class of 1984. She had worked in the past at Empire
Kosher, Mount Union. She enjoyed crocheting and doing puzzles. She also
liked to sing and listen to bluegrass music. 

Herbert William FEATHER JR., 54, of Huntingdon, died Oct. 23, 2004, at
his home. He was born June 29, 1950, in Huntingdon, the son of the late
Herbert William and Harriet (Edelbute) Feather. He was united in
marriage to Sandra J. Stapleton June 11, 1978, at the McConnellstown
United Methodist Church by the Rev. Donald Fishel. Mrs. Feather preceded
him in death July 26, 2003. Three daughters and a son survive: Mrs.
Elizabeth Marie (Feather) Corbin of Huntingdon; Mrs. Keliaas D.
(Hammond) Dail of Huntingdon; Mrs. Wendy J. (Hammond) Krepps of
McConnellstown; and David E. Hammond of Chambersburg. The following
grandchildren survive: Christopher Lehman, Maria Shoemaker, Andrew
Lehman, Taylor Hammond and Zachary Dail. Three sisters also survive:
Mary Ruth Feather and Shirley Franke, both of Huntingdon, and Betty
Longfield of Reedsville. One son, Scott William Feather, preceded him in
death. Mr. Feather was a member of St. James Lutheran Church,
Huntingdon, and had been attending Abbey Reformed United Church of
Christ in Huntingdon. He was a graduate of Huntingdon Area High School,
Class of 1968. He was a very active NASCAR fan and locally was a pit
crew member of #89 racing team. He was employed by Glenn O. Hawbaker of
State College for over 25 years, most recently as a bridge operation
manager. Prior to that he worked for L.C. Anderson & Sons in Huntingdon.
Mr. Feather loved his grandchildren. A funeral service was held Oct. 27,
at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Nelson
Wenner officiating. Interment was be made in Huntingdon Memorial
Gardens, Huntingdon. 

Herman P. JENKINS, 74, of Shirleysburg, died Oct. 25, 2004, at his home
in Cromwell Twp., Huntingdon County. He was born Oct. 25, 1930, in
Cromwell Twp., the son of the late Paul R. and M. Emma (Whitsel)
Jenkins, He was united in marriage to the former Fay L. Wiser on June
12, 1952, in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Jenkins survives at their home. Also
surviving are four sons: Larry Jenkins of Orbisonia; Rickie Jenkins of
Three Springs; and Jeffery Jenkins and Craig Jenkins, both of
Shirleysburg. There are seven grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. The following siblings survive: Harold Beatty of
Montana; Pauline Scott of Three Springs; Eleanor Lancaster of
Elizabethtown; Dorothy Stains of Three Springs; Yvonne Thomas of York;
Sylvia Klepping of Elizabethtown; Ruth Hicks of Cassville; Marjorie
Stake of Three Springs and Patricia Speer of Blairs Mills. Two brothers,
Janvier and Merrill, preceded him in death. Mr. Jenkins was a member of
Monroe United Methodist Church of the Three Springs area. He was a
veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Mr. Jenkins retired from PennDOT after about 30 years of service. A
funeral service was held Oct. 28, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home,
Orbisonia, with Dale Edgin, lay speaker, officiating. Interment was made
in Monroe Valley Cemetery Near Three Springs. 

Marcus A. MOORE, 80, of Stiver Road, Warriors Mark, died Oct. 25, 2004,
at Moran's Nursing Home in Bellwood. Born Jan. 7, 1924, in Tyrone, he
was the son of Marcus A. Sr. and Virginia E. (Beck) Moore. He was united
in marriage to Virginia Cunningham Nov. 27, 1943, in Harrisburg. He is
survived by his wife and a cousin, Lorna Barto of Spring Mount. Mr.
Moore was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. He was a member of
the Cartright Hunting Club, which he had served as president for 50
years. he was also a member of the Warriors Mark Fire Co., an active
member of the fire police and was a member of Anderson Denny Post No.
4559 VFW and Howard Gardner Post No. 281 American Legion. Mr. Moore
graduated from Warriors Mark High School with the Class of 1941. He saw
service in the United States Navy during World War II as a torpedo man
second class, serving in both the European and Pacific theatres. He
retired in 1986 after 34 years of service as a clerk at the A&P Tea Co.
Supermarket in Tyrone. Funeral services were held Oct. 28, at the
Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone, with the Rev. Charles A.
Fitzgerald officiating. Interment was made in Burket Cemetery, Warriors
Mark, where military honors will be accorded. 

Richard M. CROWNOVER, 80, of Juniata, died Oct. 25, 2004, at his
residence following an extended illness. Born July 17, 1924, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Hayes M. and Helen E. (Musser)
Crownover. He was united in marriage Oct. 6, 1945, in Altoona to Betty
A. West, who preceded him in death May 4, 1996. He is survived by two
daughters, Joyce Gordon, and her husband, Andrew, and Bonnie J.
Crownover, all of Altoona; a son, Thomas R. Crownover, and his wife,
Ruth, of Carlisle; and three granddaughters and three
great-grandchildren. A brother, William H. Crownover of Altoona,
survives. He is also survived by special friends, Glenn and Joyce
McKnight and Shirlee Shade. Mr. Crownover was a member of Wesley
Memorial Methodist Church. He was a member of Logan Lodge No. 490 F&AM;
Valley of Altoona Consistory and the Jaffa Shrine, where he belonged to
the Legion of Honor, the Ushers, Road Runners and Hillbilly Clan 74. He
also was a member of Tall Cedars of Lebanon, the Altoona and Cove Area
Shrine Clubs, 392nd Bomb Group Memorial Association, Heidelburg Country
Club, Bellwood and Blair County Sportsmen's associations, Horseshoe
Seniors and Bavarian retirement Club, Golden Nuggets. He graduated from
Altoona High School with the Class of 1942 and served in the U.S. Army
Air Corps during World War II. He retired in 1987 as a sales
representative from Proctor and Gamble with 30 years of service. Mr.
Crownover enjoyed hunting and working around his cottage. Funeral
services will be held Oct. 29, at the William G. Bigelow II Funeral
Home, Altoona, with the Rev. Gregory Ryan officiating. Interment will be
made in Grandview Cemetery. 

Lawrence F. STELL, 79, of W. Thomas Street, Rome, N.Y., passed away at
home Oct. 26, 2004, after a long illness. Born Oct. 22, 1925, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of Lawrence and Grace (Fultz) Stell. He was
united in marriage to Natalie Fenton June 15, 1945, in St. Peter's
Church, Utica, N.Y. Mrs. Stell passed away Oct. 29, 1987. He is survived
by two daughters, Calleen White, and her husband, Kirke, of Rochester,
N.Y., and Maureen Stell-Visalli of Rome, N.Y.; three sons: Doran Stell,
and his wife, Debbie, Cletus Stell and Marc Stell, and his wife, Cindy,
all of Rome, N.Y. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters: Mildred
Stell, Mary Mae Stell and Stella Crisci; three brothers: Clinton Stell,
Thomas Stell and Richard Stell; and a grandson, David A. Visalli. Mr.
Stell was a communicant of St. Mary's Church. A 1943 graduate of
Huntingdon High School, Mr. Stell was employed for 28 years for RADC at
the former Griffiths Air Force Base, retiring in 1976. Mr. Stell and his
family were thankful to Drs. Feeney and Butala and their office staff
for their kindness and compassion during his illness. A funeral Mass was
held at St. Mary's Church in Rome, N.Y. Interment was made in Rome
Cemetery. 

Michael R. GARTLAND, 38, of Saltillo, died Oct. 26, 2004, at his home
following an extended illness. Born June 9, 1966, in Huntingdon, he was
the son of Terry Gartland Sr. of McVeytown who survives and the late
Linda (Harper) Gartland. He was united in marriage to the former Susan
K. Baer June 11, 1988. He is survived by his wife, at home, and four
daughters: Janine Moore of Three Springs and Anastasia Gartland, Alicia
Gartland and Michaela Gartland, all at home. The following siblings
survive: David Gartland of Westminster, Md.; Terry Gartland Jr. of
Buffalo, N.Y.; Sue Scott of Clarksville, Tenn.; Jodi Waite of Three
Springs; Barry Gartland of Mount Union; and Bobbi Staley of Mapleton. He
was preceded in death by a sister, Candy Booher. Mr. Gartland was a
member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Shade Gap. At one time he was a
member of the Saltillo Lions Culb, Saltillo Borough Council and had
coached T-ball and Pee Wee baseball. During his life, Mr. Gartland was
mainly employed in the logging industry. A funeral Mass was held Oct.
29, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Shade Gap, with the Rev. George
Koharchik officiating. Interment was made in Saltillo Cemetery. 

Gerald A. " Muleskinner" MCCARTY, 66, of Woodstown, N.J., passed away
Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, at his daughter's home in Newark, Del. Born and
reared in Huntingdon County,he was the son of the late Alfred G. and
Virginia (Kyler) McCarty. He had resided in the Woodstown, N.J., area
for the past 32 years. Surviving are a daughter, Donna Jackson, and her
husband, Don; two sons, Dean McCarty and Glenn McCarty, and his finace,
Donna Lee; and three grandchildren, Jason, John and Zak. He is also
survived by an uncle, Dean McCarty, and an aunt, Jane Shaffer. Mr.
McCarty was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 932,
Woodstown, N.J. He retired as a truck driver for R.E. Pierson
Construction in 2000 after more than 13 years of service. He had
previously worked for the Laurel Pipe Line Co. in Chester for 23 years.
Mr. McMcarty was known for his love of mules and trail rides. He was
seen every summer at the Salem County Fair working the hayrides. Funeral
services were held Oct. 28, at the H.T. Layton & Son Home for Funerals,
Woodstown, J.J. Interment was made in Bowman Chapel Cemetery, Mapleton. 

Terry E. HEASTER, 39, of Gardners, died Oct. 26, 2004 at York Hospital
from injuries suffered in a construction accident. He is survived by his
wife, Michele M. (Houser) Heaster, and one son, Joshua Paul Heaster, at
home, and one daughter, Emily Nichole Heaster, also at home. His mother
and stepfather, Eileen and John Heaster of Chambersburg, survive, as
well as his maternal grandparents, Pershing and Maxine Horton of Three
Springs. Two sisters, Lisa Heaster of Chambersburg and Deborah Heaster
of Virginia Beach, Va., survive, as well as two nieces, Shannon Heaster
of Chambersburg and Kelly Jo Croy of Virginia Beach, Va. Mr. Heaster was
a foreman for Landis Inc., Mount Holly Springs, and attended the
Carlisle Brethren in Christ Church. Funeral services was held Oct. 30,
at the Carlisle Brethren in Christ Church with the Rev. Linda Lambert
officiating. Interment will be made in Middletown Cemetery.

Josephine VARNER, 45, of Calvin, died Oct. 26, 2004, at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Her death was unexpected. Born June 21,
1959, in Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of Berlin Benson of
Three Springs, and the late Janet "Buddy" Benson. She was reared in the
home of Carl and Deloris Curfman of Pittsburgh, who survive. She was
united in marriage to Charles J. Varner Dec. 29, 1978. Mr. Varner
survives at home. In addition to her father, husband and Mr. and Mrs.
Curfman, she is survived by two children, Fawn Shetrom, and her husband,
Ron, of Huntingdon, and Charles J. Varner II, and his wife, Leah, of
Jacksonville, N.C. One granddaughter, Megan Shetrom, also survives. She
is also survived by one brother, one sister and numerous aunts and
uncles. Mrs. Varner graduated from Huntingdon Area High School with the
Class of 1978. Along with being a homemaker, she had been previously
employed as a nurse's aid at Meadowview Manor, McVeytown, and Huntingdon
Manor, Huntingdon. Funeral services were held Nov. 4, at the Robert I.
McClain Funeral Home, Cassville, with the Rev. Jeffrey Winstead
officiating. Interment will be made in Wright Cemetery, Calvin. 

Joseph Aloysius HARDY, 47, of Lower Paxton Twp, died peacefully Oct. 26,
2004, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Terri Lynn (Geissinger)
Hardy; a son, Joseph; and a daughter, Lindsey. One brother and three
sisters survive: Jack Hardy, Suzanne Robinson, Mary Haga and Nita
Liberto, as well as in-laws, Robert and Patricia Geissinger of
Huntingdon and their children and grandchildren. Mr. Hardy was a member
of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. An avid skier and fisherman, he
was a member of the National Ski Patrol and Fishing Fools Guide Service.
A graduate of Central Dauphin High School, Mr. Hardy was self-employed
as owner and electrician of AETNA Electric. He was a devoted father,
loving husband, caring son, wonderful brother and was noted for his
sense of humor. A funeral Mass was celebrated Oct. 30, at St. Margaret
Mary Catholic Church. Interment was made at the convenience of Mr.
Hardy's family. 

Jonathan J. VERBICKAS, 17, of Vail, Tryone, died Oct. 27, 2004, as the
result of an ATV accident in Snyder Twp., Blair County. Born Feb. 28,
1987, in Waterbury, Conn., he was the son of James Verbickas and Brenda
(Zambiella) Stringer. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Ray
Stringer, of Vail; his father of Wolcott, Conn.; a sister, Jennifer
Verbickas, and a brother, Charles Stringer, both at home; grandparents,
Joseph and Lorraine Zambiella of Tyrone and Robert and Annette Verbickas
of Wolcott, Connecticut; and step-grandparents, Albert and Mary Stringer
of Tyrone. Jonathan was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Tyrone
and the Tyrone Sportsman's Club. He was a senior at Tyrone area High
School and was employed at Bressler's Car Wash in Tyrone. Jonathan
enjoyed hunting and fishing. Funeral services were held Nov. 1, at the
Assembly of God Church in Tyrone with the Rev. Lynn Shaffer officiating.
Interment will be made in Franklinville Cemetery, Spruce Creek. 

John J. LENNARTZ, 89, of Lewistown, passed away Oct. 27, 2004, at
Lewistown Hospital. Born Oct. 30, 1915, in Danville, he was the son of
the late John Edward and Mary Frances (Weitzel) Lennartz. He is survived
by five sisters and two brothers: Gertrude Arnone of Everett, Wash.;
Florence Knepp of Baltimore, Md.; Louise Hughes, and her husband,
Melvin, of Lewistown; Eva Roddy, and her husband, Kenneth, of Mount
Union; Theresa Witzel, and her husband, Carl, of Royersford; Charles
Lennartz, and his wife, Peggy, of Lewistown; and William Lennartz, and
his wife, Jean, of Chambersburg. He is also survived by a large number
of nieces and nephews, and their families. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Frank Lennartz, and his wife, Dorothy; sisters, Agnes Evans,
and her husband, Robert, and Marie Kauffamn, and her husband, Cloyd; and
brothers-in-law, Robert Arnone and Rudolph Knepp. Mr. Lennartz was a
member of the Disabled American Veterans, AARP, NRA and Lewistown
Country Club and was a life member of the Brooklyn Hose Co. He graduated
in 1933 from Lewistown High School where he was very active in
Basketball. He served in the United States Army during World War II.
Early in his life, Mr. Lennartz worked at the American Viscose Corp, and
later with the Pennsylvania Liquor stores in Lewistown, Mifflintown and
Duncannon. Private graveside services, with the Rev. John Bateman
officiating, was held at the convenience of Mr. Lennartz family at
Juniata Memorial Park in Lewistown. 

James C. "Jim" HOUSE, 73, of Three Springs, died Oct. 27, 2004, at his
home. He had been in failing health. Born Feb. 23, 1931, in Hustontown,
he was the son of the late Robert and Olive (Clark) House. He was united
in marriage to Audrey J. (Everhart) House April 8, 1984, in Hares
Valley. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Kathy
Casner, and her husband, Greg, of McVeytown; Barbara Omark, and her
husband, Carl, of New Jersey; Dave J. House, and his wife, Tawnie, of
Fort Littleton; Sandra House of McVeytown; and stepson Lynn A. Whitsel,
and his wife, Martha, of Scotland, Pa. Ten grandchildren also survive.
One sister, Evelyn Hann, and one brother, Clifford "Nein" House, both of
Hustontown, survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one
sister: Robert "Mike" House, Clem "Mick" House and Margaret Roberts. Mr.
House, a veteran of the United States Army, was employed for a number of
years at the former Reeves Parvin, Fleming and Gateway plants in
Huntingdon. Prior to this, he had worked at Letterkenney Army Depot in
Chambersburg and in construction. He enjoyed hunting, especially
groundhog hunting. He also enjoyed talking with people. It was Mr.
House's request that a private memorial service was held at the Baptist
Church in Three Springs, with the Rev. David Ford officiating. Interment
was made in Three Springs Cemetery. 

Lillian Y. ZINOBILE, 82, of Orbisonia, went peacefully to be with the
Lord Oct. 28, 2004, at Woodland Retirement Center in Orbisonia. Born
July 28, 1922, in Robertsdale, she was the daughter of the late Raffaele
and Christine (Charizzi) Yanni. She was united in marriage to Hugh J.
Zinobile Jan. 1, 1945, in Dudley. She is survived by her husband at
home; two daughters, Adaria G. Smith, and her husband, Galen, of
Shippensburg, and Cynthia A. Whitsel, and her husband, Ronald Sr., of
Orbisonia; and one son, Hugh J. Zinobile Jr., and his wife, Bonnie, of
Orbisonia. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Lisa M. Frese,
Kevine J. Ulsh, Ronald L. Whitsel Jr., Mark A. Whitsel, Nichole C.
Zinobile and Tiffany A. Zinobile; Five great-grandchildren survive: Tia
Whitsel, Derrick Whitsel, Olivia Frese, Nevina Frese and Kolton Whitsel.
Her sister, Rita Cupillari, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center in
Orbisonia, survives. She was preceded in death by a sister, Clara
Altobelli, and a brother, Gene Yanni. Mrs. Zinobile was a member of St.
Mary's Catholic Church, Shade Gap. At the request of Mrs. Zinobile,
private funeral services was held at the convenience of her family.
Interment was made in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Shirleysburg. 

Lewis Bland "Skip" CLARK, 72, of Orbisonia, died Oct. 28, 2004, at
Select Healthcare, Johnstown. Born Nov. 18, 1931, in Orbisonia, he was
the son of the late Charles D. and Madaline (Locke) Clark. He is
survived by two brothers, Charles D. Clark Jr. of Ocean Isle Beach,
N.C.; and Richard L. Clark of Orbisonia. Mr. Clark was a member of the
Orbisonia United Methodist Church where he served as financial secretary
for many years. He was a member of Cromwell Lodge 572 F&AM, Orbisonia,
where he was a past master and served as lodge secretary for several
years. He also served as an instructor for new lodge members. He was a
member of the Harrisburg Consistory, Knights Templar and Jaffa Shrine in
Altoona. He was a 1949 graduate of Orbisonia High School and 1959
graduate of Shippensburg State College. He was recruited by NASA but
declined the offer and elected to teach math and science at Orbisonia
High School. He attended Cornell in 1976 on a National Science
Foundation Fellowship where he earned his master's degree in earth and
space science. He retired from Southern Huntingdon High School after
teaching for 30 years. Mr. Clark served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to
1955. Funeral services will be held Oct. 31, at the Martin R. Brown
Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Ed Seeley officiating. Interment
will be made in Orbisonia Cemetery. 

Frank L. SHIELDS, 75, formerly of McVeytown, and most recently a
resident of Mountainview Manor in Hillsdale, died Oct. 29, 2004, at the
manor. Born Sept. 12, 1929, in Mifflin County, he was the son of the
late Coyd F. and Alice E. (Harman) Shields. He is survived by the
following brothers and sisters: Pauline Hockenberry, and her husband,
Miles, of Newport; Herman Shields, and his wife, Shirley, of Mill Creek;
Eva Rhodes of Oxford; and Ethel Filer, and her husband, Walter, of
Trappe, Md. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Mr. Shields was of the Protestant faith. He graduated from Mount Union
High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean
Conflict. Funeral services were held Nov. 1, at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Gordon Ross officiating.
Interment was made in Newton Hamilton Memorial Cemetery. 

Anna W. (Wertz) MACNEISH, 95, a resident of Rydal Park, Raydal, died
Oct. 29, 2004, surrounded by caring staff. Her death was sudden,
peaceful, unexpected and attributed to natural causes. Mrs. MacNeish had
lived in Rydal Park for the past 19 years. Born July 6, 1909, in
Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the late Dr. D. Maurice and May
(Oller) Wertz. She lived her early life in Waynesboro. She and her
husband, Dr. William Jack MacNeish, were united in marriage Nov. 26,
1936. They lived in England for two years following their marriage and
returned to the Philadelphia area in 1940. Dr. MacNeish died Aug. 23,
1972. She is survived by one daughter, Margaret Joan LaVigne of Raton,
N.M.; one son, W. Jack MacNeish of Narbeth; and four grandchildren:
Marion MacNeish Marron, William Jack MacNeish III, Anna Jack Curtis
MacNeish and Jennifer Amanda MacNeish. One sister, Elizabeth N. Ellis of
Huntingdon; one niece, Betty Ann Cherry of Huntingdon; and one nephew,
Dr. David N. Ellis of Newmarket, N.H., survive. Mrs. MacNeish was a
member of the former Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Bala Cynwyd.
She was a member of the English Speaking Union; Old York Road Country
Club, Spring House; the Penn Valley Garden Club; and the Daughters of
the American Revolution. She was a graduate of the former Birmingham
School for Girls in Tyrone, now the Grier School. She received her
bachelor of arts degree from Juniata College in 1932 and a degree in
nursing from Yale University in 1936. Mrs. MacNeish was a homemaker, in
addition to her community service activities. While living in Rydal
Park, she was a volunteer with area organizations, including Mothers
Against Drunk Driving. She also loved to care for the gardens at the
Ingles House in Philadelphia. Private graveside services were held in
Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro. 

Hans BREUER, 81, of State College, and formerly of Huntingdon, died Oct.
29, 2004, at his home, where he had resided since 2000, following an
extended illness. Born in Vienna, Austria, Jan. 8, 1923, he was the son
of the late Felix Breuer and Serafina (Gorges) Breuer. Mr. Breuer is
survived by his wife, Edith (Sterns) Breuer, at home. The couple married
in Pittsburgh Oct. 16, 1948 in a ceremony officiated by the Rabbi Floyd
Fierman. Mr. Breuer in survived by two sons: David J. Breuer of Netanva,
Israel; and Michael Paul Breuer and his wife, Cara (Weisman) of
Lancaster. Mr. Breuer was a member of Temple Brit Shalom of State
College. He was a former Boy Scout and Scout Master in New Jersey and
was past president of B'nai B'rith Somerset-Hunterdon Lodge, New Jersey.
A volunteer at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, he was also a member of the
American Institute of Chemists, the American Chemical Society and the
Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Mr. Breuer was also a member of the State
College Stamp Club. He attended both primary and secondary schools in
Austria and graduated from Lincoln High School in Milwaukee, Wis., with
the class of 1941. He obtained his bachelor of arts in 1947 and his
master's in 1948 from the University of Wisconsin. He served with the
U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II. He attained the rank of
sergeant while serving in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. Mr. Breuer
was employed as a cosmetic chemist with Lever Brothers in Edgewater,
N.J. and subsequently as a senior research manager for Carter-Wallace
Company, Cranberry, N.J., from which he retired in 1986. He enjoyed
stamp collecting, photography and reading. Funeral services will be held
Nov. 1, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, Huntingdon. Interment will be
made at Agudath Achim Memorial Park, Stone Creek, Henderson Twp. 

Eleanor L. OPPEL, 97, formerly of Catawissa, died Oct. 29, 2004, in the
emergency room at the Bloomsburg Hospital. She had been a resident of
Balance Care, Bloomsburg, since May 2004. She was born Aug. 22, 1907, in
Dudley and was a daughter of the late George "Mac" and Ellen Belle
(Woomer) Black. She was married to Chester E. Oppel who preceded her in
death in 1999. She is survived by a daughter Cathy Rohrbach and her
husband, Ronald, of Catawissa. Also surviving are seven grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Oppel was preceded in death by a son,
the Rev. Bruce Oppel; five brothers, George, Paul, John, Roy and Ralph
Black; and four sisters, Olive Black, Elda Black, Amy Whitsel and
Margaret Sunderland. She was the last surviving member of her immediate
family. Mrs. Oppel was a a member of the Atkinson Mills United Methodist
Church, McVeytown and had also been a member of the senior citizens
center in Atkinson Mills. While being a homemaker and housewife she and
her husband also owned and operated Oppel's Motel in McVeytown for 20
years, retiring in 1981. The motel property in now the Meadowview Manor
Retirement Home. After retirement the couple remained in the McVeytown
area until 1996, at which time they moved to the Catawissa area. She
enjoyed reading and watching baseball. When she was a teenager she
played as a pitcher for a girl's baseball league. Funeral services were
held Nov. 1, at the Allen R. Horne Funeral Home, Catawissa. Interment
will be made in the Mount Zion United Methodist Cemetery, Franklin Twp.,
with the Pastor Robert Minto and Pastor Ray Batdorf officiating. 

Carole N. MILLER, 71, of Manor Drive, Ebensburg, formerly of Saxton died
Oct. 30, 2004, at Laurel Crest Rehabilitation and Special Care Center,
Ebensburg. She was born Sept. 11, 1933, in Robertsdale, the daughter of
the late Clifford and LaRue H. (Alloway) Leabhart. She is survived by
one daughter and one son, Ruth Ann Laurel, and her husband, Rupert, of
Huber Heights, Ohio, and Terry Leabhart, and his wife, Marla, of Monroe,
Mich. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Crystal and Spencer
Laurel and Terry, Nikki and Shane Leabhart. Three sisters survive: Nancy
Fessler, and her husband, Harry, of Dudley; Judy Brode, and her husband,
Bill, of Coalmont; and Sherry Love and her husband, Tom, of Wood. She
was preceded in death by the Following brothers, Clifford "Dick"
Leabhart, Reed Leabhart, Gary Leabhart and Ted Leabhart, and one sister,
Margaret Wright. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Saxton VFW Women's
Auxiliary and held several offices throughout the years. Services will
be private. 

Lloyd Laverne WERTZ, 74, of McVeytown, died Oct. 30, 2004, at his
residence. Born July 6, 1930, in Mifflin County, he was the son of the
late William Boyd and Esther (Harshbarger) Wertz. He was united in
marriage to Violet E. Hardy Aug. 12, 1950, in Hagerstown, Md. He is
survived by his wife at home and three sons and two daughters: Stanley
D. Wertz, and his wife, Debbie, of McVeytown; Constance G. Stimely, and
her husband, John, of McVeytown; Denise K. Leonard, and her husband,
John, of Yeagertown; Jeffrey A. Wertz of Newton Hamilton; and Darryl T.
Wertz, and his wife, Traci, of McVeytown. He is also survived by 10
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and four
step-great-grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters survive: Roy
Wertz, and his wife, Peg, of McVeytown; Harold Wertz, and his wife,
Dawn, of Glennsferry, Idaho; Ruth Sunderland of Newton Hamilton; and
Betty Sunderland of Newton Hamilton; and Betty Cramer, and her husband,
Clarence, of Three Springs. He was preceded in death by a son, Leonard
L. Wertz, Oct. 20, 1999, and by four brothers and one sister. Mr. Wertz
was a member of the Huntingdon Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He
retired in 1993 from Kaplan Trucking Co., where he was an over-the-road
truck driver. He had also driven for a number of other companies. Mr.
Wertz was a lifetime resident of Mifflin County and had resided at his
Wayne Twp. home for the past 42 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing,
as well as preaching and talking with people. A memorial service was
held Nov. 7, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Huntingdon,
with Robert Myers officiating. Private interment will be made. 

Jack Wilford NEWINGHAM, 81, of Huntingdon, died Oct. 31, 2004, at his
residence. Born Dec. 5, 1922, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late
Carl W. Newingham and the late Madeline (Anderson) Newingham. He was
united in marriage to Mary Kathryn Garner Jan. 25, 1943, at the Abbey
Reformed Church in Huntingdon by the Rev. Hobart D. KcKeehan. Mrs.
Newingham preceded him in death Sept. 24, 1996. He is survived by two
sons, J. Randall Newingham, and his girlfriend, Alvina Opie, of
Huntingdon, and Steven C. Newingham, and his wife, Wendy (Gibboney), of
Huntingdon; and two grandchildren, Chad Newingham of Williamsport and
Carly Lee Newingham of Huntingdon. Mr. Newingham is survived by his dear
friend, Joyce Goss. One brother and one sister survive: Mrs. Boyd
(Dorothy) Henry of Huntingdon and William A. Newingham Sr., and his
friend, Jan Reahm, of Hesston, as well as several nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas L. Newingham. Mr. Newingham
was a member of Abbey Reformed United Church of Christ in Huntingdon. He
was a life member of Standing Stone Post No. 1754 Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Huntingdon. Mr. Newingham attended Huntingdon's public schools and
graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1942 and from
the Huntingdon Business School in 1949. He served in the United States
Army Air Force during World War II with duty in Iceland for over 19
months of his total 39-month enlistment. He was employed for 17 years as
a bricklayer and subsequently was employed in 1967 at SCI Huntingdon as
a tradesman instructor until his retirement Jan. 9, 1985. Mr. Newingham
enjoyed fishing, traveling through the western United States and
spending time with is family. Private funeral services were held at the
John B. Brown Funeral Home in Huntingdon with the Rev. George Calvin
"Buddy" Baird officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial
Gardens, Huntingdon.