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Harriet I. Garner, 48, of 808 Mifflin Street, Huntingdon, died
unexpectedly at 8:45 p.m., Saturday, March 13, 1976 at the J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health for the past few
weeks, and a patient at the hospital since March 1. Miss Garner had been
a teacher at the William Smith Elementary School in Huntingdon since
1953. She was a fourth grade instructor at the time of her death, but
during her career, she had taught all grades at the school. Miss Garner
ws well known for her work with special atttention children. Whenever
former school principal Thomas Rupert had been absent from his position,
Miss Garner was called upon to fill in for him. She had herself been
educated in the Huntingdon public schools, graduating from Huntingdon
High School in 1945. In 1953, she received her degree fro Juniata
College. Miss Garner was born December , 1927 at Huntingdon. Surviving
are her mother, Mrs. David (Margaret) Kean, R.D. 2; Huntingdon, and a
cousin Bentley I. English, Reedsville. Miss Garner and Mr. English had
been reared together. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in
Huntingdon, where she was quite active in church affairs. In addition,
she was chariman of the Emergency Shelter, under the direction of the
Huntingdon Chapter, American Red Cross. Miss Garner also belonged to the
PSEA. Her entire life had been spent in the Huntingdon area. Burial will
be in the Riverview Cemetery. 

Mrs. Hazel G. Keith, 72, of Orbisonia died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, March
10, 1976 at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John
Carothers, 3213 Ashlyn Sreet, Pittsburgh. She had been in failing health
for the past three years. Born Aug. 17, 1903 in Rockhill Furnace, she
was a daughter of Richard and Ada (Rutter) Kidley. She married R. Blaine
Keith of Rockhill Furnace, who preceded her in death Feb 14, 1955.
Surviving children are Mrs. John (Arlene) Carothers, Pittsburgh; Richard
M. Keith, Geneva, N.Y.; Mrs. Carl (Shirley) Rhone, Hershey and Mrs. Lee
(Nancy) Fogal of Newark, Del. A son, Larry, is deceased. Eleven
grandchildren and one great[grandson survive as does a sister, Mrs. Evea
Wear of Rockhill Furnace. Mrs. Keith was a member of the Orbisonia
United Methodist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary to Madden-Wennick Post
No. 518, American Legion, Orbisonia. Interment will be made in the
Orbisonia Cemetery. 

Mrs. E. Hazel Kyle, 74, of 404 Seventh Street, Huntingdon died
Wednesday, July 10, 1968, at 1:10 p.m. in the J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon. She had been in failing health for the past year
and a half. Born December 25, 1893, at Mill Creek, she was a daughter of
John A. and Margaret (Peightal) Trimble. She was united in marriage to
Andrew E. Kyle on June 14, 1945, at the Lutheran Church in Huntingdon by
the Rev. Mr. Manges. Her husband survives, along with three children:
Harry A. Long, Jr., Niagara Falls, NY.; Clyde E. Long, Bellefone, and
Mrs. Richard (Betty) Wisotzkey, Huntingdon. There are four
grandchildren. Also surviving are these sisters: Mrs. Harry (Leone)
Mensing, Mifflintown; Mrs. George (Naomi) Kauffman, Mifflintown and Mrs.
John (Helen) Newcombe, Huntingdon. Two brothers preceded her in death.
The deceased was a member of the Smithfield Community Bible Church. Most
of her life was spent in the Huntingdon area. Interment will be made in
Mountainview Cemetery at Mill Creek. 

Helen Snyder Kerchersky, 70, 318 North Jefferson Street, Mount Union,
died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1976 in J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon, following a year's illness. A native of Mount
Union, she was born May 5, 1905 to John William and Mary (Sheath) Reck.
She was twice married; first to Melvin L. Snyder on Nov. 17, 1923, who
died Feb. 17, 1933 and second to Charles Kerchersky on Sept. 11, 1953,
who survives. Surviving also are the following children: Melvin S.
Snyder, Sr., of Mount Union, Mrs. William (Judy) Morder of Huntingdon
R.D. 3 and four grandchildren. A brother and sister; Lawrence Reck of
Harrisburg and Lela Clemm of Dauphin, survive. Mrs. Kershersky was a
member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Mount Union. She
had been employed by the L.C. Grief Co for 10 years. Interment will be
made in the Mount Union IOOF Cemetery. 

Herbert T. Grey, Sr. 77, of 1412 Washington Street, Huntingdon died
Monday, March 27, 1972 at 1:30 p.m. in the Polyclinic Hospital,
Harrisburg, where he had been a patient since March 18. Grey had been in
failing health for the past two months. He was born in Philadelphia on
June 23, 1894, a son of James and Gertrude (Sankey) Grey. On April 9,
1945, he was united in marriage to Mae Wilson. His wife survives, along
wit two sons to previous marriages. Herbert T. Grey, Jr., Mounted Route,
Huntingdon and James M. Grey, Huntingdon R.D.2. There are two
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The deceased was an only
child. He was of the Methodist faith. Grey was a life member of the
Huntingdon Hook and Ladder Fire Company. He had been employed by the
Pennsylvania Electric Company, beginning his association on March 1,
1924, aand retiring as a crew clerk due to disability in 1955. Most of
his life was spent in the Huntingdon area. Interment will be made in
Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Homer O. Curfman, 64, of Hesston R.D., died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, August
7, 1972. He had been in failing health for the past three years. He was
born June 14, 1908, in Dysard, Cambria Co., the son of Elba and Martha
J. (Aurand) Curfman. He was united in marriage to Helen Lang on March
30, 1929, in Cumberland, Md. He is survived by his wife, a sister, two
children, three grandchildren and one great- grandchild. His sister is
Mrs. Gladys Stapff, of Hyattsville, Md., and the children are H. Richard
Curfman, Coudersport, and Mrs. Kenneth (Velma) Peoples, Hesston R.D.
Surviving grandchildren are Debbie Hess and Richard and Karen Curfman,
and the great-grandchild is Kenneth Hess. He was a member of the
McConnellstown United Church of Christ congregation and Sunday School.
For a number of years he was an employee of Owen-Corning Fiberglas,
Inc., and later served of Highways, from which he retired in March,
1971. Intement will take place in the Huntingdon Memorial Gardens. 

Mrs. Hope N. Rutter, 418 Penn Street, Huntingdon died at 5:30 p.m.,
Sunday, Aug 27, 1967 in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, where she had
been a patient since Aug.15. She been in failing health for several
years. The deceased was born in Orbisonia on Oct. 31, 1901, a daughter
of Harvey E. and Mary (Malone) Rutter. She is survived by two brothers
and one sister: John H. Rutter, Bellefonte, Charles W. Rutter,
Huntingdon, R.D.3, and Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) Adams, Huntington W. Va.
She was a member of the First Methodist Church, Huntingdon. She also
belonged to the WSCS of the church and the Order of Eastern Star. Most
of her life was spent in Huntingdon. She was a graduate of Huntingdon
High School, Class of 1920, and had served as a saleswoman in a number
of Huntingdon dress shops over the years. Interment will be made in
Riverview Cemetery. 

Mrs. Ida Elvada Black, 74, of Three Springs, R.D., died at 7:45 p.m.
Wednesday, September 19, 1973 at the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in
Huntingdon. A guest at the Huntingdon County Nursing Home since the
first of April, she had been seriously ill for the past 9 days. A
daughter of Franklin B. and Maude (Hann) Booher, she was born January 6,
1899 at Three Springs, R.D.2. She was married to Homer Scott Black of
Three Springs, Star Route, on January 16, 1918, in Three Springs by
Justice of the Peace T.A. Weight. Surviving are her husband and these
children: Mrs. Aulden (Elvada) Stake, Three Springs; Dallas S., Three
Springs, R.D. 1; and Emmitt G., Mapleton R.D.1. There are five
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also surviving are the
following brothers and sisters: Sigel and Norman, both of Port Royal;
Lloyd, McVeytown, R.D.2, Mrs. Edwinna Foore and Mrs. Ruth Cutshall, both
of Saltillo and Mrs. Grace Betzel, Shippensburg. Three brothers, one
half-brother and two half-sisters preceded in death. Mrs. Black was of
the Methodist faith. Burial will be in the Cherry Grove Cemetery at
Three Springs, R.D. 

Mrs. Iona I. Horne, 43, of Hightstown, N.J., formerly of Kistler, died
on December 14, in the St. Peter's Hospital at Brunswick, N.J., after an
illness of two years. Mrs. Horne was born at Tyrone, Blair County, July
17, 1925, a daughter of Mrs. Anna Treaster of Mount Union and the late
Floyd Treaster. While living in the Mount Union area, she was employed
by the Mount Union Manufacturing Company. She is survived by her
husband, Harry N. Horne; two children, Mrs. Irvin (Barbara) Marriett of
Jamestown, N.J. and Harry N. Horne, Jr., with the United States Navy;
six sisters, Mrs. James l. (Valda) Freed of Lewistown, R.D. 3; Mrs.
Alfred (Vivian) Benner of Alexandria, Va., Mrs. Palmer (Caroline) Snook
of McClure, R. D. 2; Mrs. Charles (Regina) Starr of Avon, N.Y., Mrs.
Harry (Anna) Smith of Mount Union and Mrs. Jack (Dorothy) King of
Alabama, a brother, Eugene Treaster of Harrisburg and one grandson.
Interment will be made in Mechanicsburg. 

James Sylvester Cowan, 69, of Orbisonia, Star Route, died at 7:20 a.m.,
Friday, February 22, 1974 at his home in Black Log Valley. He had been
in failing health for five months. Born March 28, 1904 at Robertsdale,
R.D., he was the son of Samuel and Lessie (Flasher) Cowan. On September
15, 1925 he was married to the former Mary E. Morgan of Shirley Township
in the Church of the Brethren Parsonage at Rockhill Furnace by the Rev.
Alexander M. Stout. His wife survives, along with three children, James
K., Orbisonia, R.D.; Mrs. Harry (Mary Ruth) Snyder, Elizabethtown and H.
Edward, Thompsontown. There are 10 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. One son is deceased. There are two half-sisters,
Mrs. Mary Guyer, Fort Loudon and Mrs. Lecada Shields, Mount Union, R.D.
Mr Cowan belonged to Shirleysburg Grange 119 and the Valley Point Church
of the Brethren, Orbisonia, R.D. where he was a member of the Men's
Sunday School Class. He had worked as a farmer and was employed by
Harbison-Walker in Mount Union for 15 years, and for 17 years with the
Pennsylvania Highway Department, for which he was retired. Burial will
be in the Shope Cemetery, Orbisonia, RD. 

James E. Grissinger, 85, of Allenport, R.D. , Mount Union died at 12:25
a.m. Wednesday, November 12, 1975 at the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in
Huntingdon. He had been in failing health for the past two years. A
native of Fulton County, he was born February 20, 1890 to James L. and
Elizabeth (Bridenstine) Grissinger. He was married to the former Belle
M. Starr in Virginia by the Rev. Robert Taylor. Surviving are his widow
and three daughters, Mrs. James (Connie) Dell, Berkeley Springs, W. Va.;
Mrs. Lewis (Wanda) Acri, Harrisburg and Mrs. Andrew (Iona) Ogurchak,
Glassport. There are nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mr. Grissinger was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He
belonged to the Mount Union Presbyterian Church. In 1970, he retired
from his position as maintenance foreman at the Mount Union
Manufacturing after 50 years service. The deceased served during World
War I in France and was a member of VFW Post No. 5754 and American
Legion Post No. 107, both in Mount Union. Burial will be in the Mount
Union IOOF Cemetery. 

James Luther Hardy, 57, of Allenport, Mount Union R.D., died early
Friday morning, June 20, 1969. He had been recuperating from a heart
attack when he became ill late Thursday night. He was pronounced dead on
arrival at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. Hardy was born on August 16,
1912, in Mount Union, R.D., a son of William and Annie (Wenzel) Hardy.
He was united in marriage to Margaret Locke on August 14, 1932 at
Hagerstown, Md. His wife survives with two sons, Ronald James of Newton
Hamilton and Michael Roe of Erie. Surviving brothers and sisters are
Mrs. Paul Alkins of Saltillo, Mrs. Fred Chucheck of Clearfield and Clyde
of Mount Union, R.D. Two grandchildren, Stephen J. and Michele, also
survive. Hardy was a member of the Allenport United Methodist Church and
was employed with North American Refractories for over 41 years.
Interment will be made at Orbisonia IOOF. 

James H. Kyle Sr., of Smithfield Township, Huntingdon R.D.3 died early
this morning, Saturday, September 21, 1968 at 12:20 o'clock in the J. C.
Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. He had been in failing health for
the past four years and death occurred shortly after he had been
admitted to the hospital last evening. Born August 24, 1891, at James
Creek, he was a son of Anthony and Elmira (Grove) Kyle. He was united in
marriage to Verna A. Hamm on February 11, 1919 at Huntingdon. His wife
survives, along with these children: James H. Kyle, Jr., Cloyd H. Kyle
and Mrs. Sylvia Stitt, all of Huntingdon R.D.3 and Robert Kyle of Center
Union. There are 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The
deceased was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having
been preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. He was of the
Protestant faith. Kyle was a veteran of World War I, having served with
the U.S. Army. He was employed with the Lester J. MacDonald firm,
retiring in 1964, after 20 years service. His entire life was spent in
the Huntingdon area. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery,
Huntingdon. 

Miss Jennie Beers, 85, of Three Springs R.D. died early Monday morning,
July 12, 1965 in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. She was
born in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County on June 28, 1880, a
daughter of John J. and Mary E. (Flasher) Beers. Surviving is one
brother, John H. Beers of Rockhill Furnace R.D. and a number of nieces
and nephews. The deceased was a member of the McKendree Methodist Church
at Three Springs R.D. Interment will be made in Jordan Cemetery,
Orbisonia R.D. 

John Thomas Cummins of Orbisonia died Thursday, December 24, 1964 at 6
a.m. at his home. He had been in failing health for the past year. Born
October 12, 1902 in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, he was a son
of Francis K. and Clara M. (Caulfield) Cummins. He was united in
marriage to Eunice L. Grove of Cromwell Township on March 24, 1922 by
the Rev. L.M. Brady in a ceremony at the Huntingdon Methodist Parsonage.
His wife survives along with the following children: Kenneth A. Cummins,
Orbisonia; A. Gerald Cummins, Orrstown; Miss Helen E. Cummins, Orbisonia
and Mrs. Donald (LaRue) DeArmeni, Granville. There are four
grandchildren. Also surviving are five sisters: Mrs. Georgianna Hileman,
Huntingdon; Mrs. Ruth Zargan, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Martha Whitsel, Altoona,
Mrs Esther Keller, Shirleysburg; R.D. and Mrs. Nora Velner, Orbisonia.
Mr. Cummins was of the Protestant faith. During his lifetime he followed
the occupation of mechanic. Interment will be made in the Orbisonia
Cemetery. 

Mr. John Jacka died at his home in Sipestown Saturday, Nov. 13, 1915, at
the age of 71 years, 10 months and 21 days. Mr. Jacka had been in
delicate health the past few years but for a week prior to death he
seemed much better until Wednesday to took his bed and the children were
called home and all that medical aid or loving hands could do was of no
avail. Mr. Jacka was born at Lands End England, coming to this country a
young man. He was married to Miss Margaret E. Wilson about 43 years ago,
to this unon there were eight children born . John Jacka, of Winber:
Robert Jacka, of Sipestown; William of Juniata; Bennie of Mt Union;
Mable, Mrs. John Jamison, of Spruce Creek and Wilbert at home. Mr. Jacka
was a kind father, a good husband and neighbor and will be sadly missed
in the home by his companion. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon by
Rev. Kline, pastor of the McKendree church of which he was a faithful
member after which the remains were laid to rest in Jordan cemetery. We
miss thee from our home, dear Father. We miss thee from our place. A
shadow o'er our life is cast. We miss the sunshine of thy face. 

John Gagermeier, 86, of 1418 Scott Streeet, Huntingdon died early this
Thursday morning, February 7, 1974, at 2:30 o'clock at the Huntingdon
County Nursing Home where he had been a resident since March 5, 1973. He
had been in failing health for the past two years. Gagermeier was born
in Bavaria, Germany on November 19, 1887, son of Joseph and Mary (Maier)
Gagermeier. He was united in marriage to Sadie E. Shaw on June 24, 1924
at the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Huntingdon by the Rev. James
A. Tolan. His wife survives, along with these brothers and sisters;
Samuel Gagermeier, Altoona; Joseph Gagermeier, Mrs. John (Elizabeth)
Moran and Mrs. Carl (Katie) Mills, all of Huntingdon. One brother and
two sisters preceded him in death. The deceased was a member of the Most
Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He had been employed for 25 years by the
State Correctional institution at Huntingdon and following his
retirement, had worked for ten years as a member of the maintenance
department at Juniata College. Gagermeier came to the United States in
May, 1890 and resided at Altoona until 1913, when he came to Huntingdon
to live. Interment will be made in Holy Cross Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

John Joseph Jacka, aged 68 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Melvin Irvin, in Mapleton Depot on Saturday, April 20, 1946. Death was
caused by a cerebral hemorrhage. John Joseph Jacka was a son of John and
Margaret (Wilson) Jacka, both deceased, and was born January 3, 1878, in
Trenton, Illinois. The family moved to Huntingdon County in the year
1882. Mr. Jacka joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1889 and served three
years in the Philippine Islands at the time of the insurrection. He was
honorably discharged Sept. 12, 1904, in Washington D.C. He was united in
marriage with Miss Nora Pearl Seese of Johnstown, Pa. on Sept. 22, 1904.
His wife preceded him in death in 192-. Four children survive: Thelma,
wife of Clint Brown, of Greenville, S.C; John, a Captain in the U.S.
Army Air Corps stationed at Dayton, Ohio; George, of Baltimore, Md. and
Margaret, with whom he made his home. He is also survived by one
brother, Robert Jacka, of Three Springs and one sister, Mrs. Mabel
Jamison, of Huntingdon. Four brothers, James, Benjamin, Wilbert and
William preceded him in death. He is also survived by nine
grandchildren. Mr. Jacka was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was formerly employed by Berwind-White Company of Windher, Pa.
Funeral services will be conducted at the home of the daughter, Mrs.
Melvin Irvin, in Mapleton Depot on Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock.
The Rev. George Ritchey of the Mapleton Methodist Church officiating.
Interment will be made in the Richland Cemetery at Geistown, near
Windher, directed by Green's Funeral Service. 

John K. Whitsel, 88, of Federal Drive, Mount Union, died Wednesday,
November 8, 1967 at 9:50 p.m. at Shirleysburg. Born in Monroe Valley,
Cromwell Township on September 22, 1879, he was a son of Adam and
Matilda Whitsel. He was united in marriage to Rilla Jane Booher in 1906;
she preceded him in death April 7, 1931. Surviving are the following
children: Shade Whitsel and Mrs. Grace King, both of Mount Union; Paul
Whitsel, of Orbisonia R.D. and Harvey Whitsel of Rockhill Furnace. There
are 25 grandchidlren and 34 great-grandchildren. The deceased was the
last surviving member of his immediate family He was of the Protestant
faith. He had been a farmer and coal miner during his lifetime, and was
last employed by the Harbison-Walker Refractories Company, retiring in
1947. Interment will be made in Jordan Cemetery 

Joseph R. Mitchell, 64, Box 125A, Mount Union R.D., died at 1:45 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 1980 in the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey,
following an extended illness. Born Feb. 25, 1915 in Orbisonia, he was
the son of J. Watson and Bula (Rabinstine) Mitchell. His mother of Mount
Union R.D. survives. He is also survived by two brothers and three
sisters: Mrs. George (Susan) Barr of Orbisonia; Paul Mitchell of Mount
Union R.D.; Donald Mitchell of Tuckerton, N.J.; and Mrs. Ross (Doloris)
Flood and Mrs. James (Mary) Derricck, both of Chambersburg. Two brothers
preceded him in death. He was a member of the United Methodist Church,
Mount Union. He worked as a farmer for most of his life. Intement will
be made in Jordan Cemetery, Star Route, Orbisonia. 

Juniata Teressa Ott, 73, Orbisonia, died unexpectedly at 9:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, July 25, 1973, in the Lewistown Hospital. She was born Dec.
3, 1899 at Orbisonia, R.D. , a daughter of William M. and Virginia F.
(Anderson) Brodbeck. She was united in marriage to Philip D. Ott of
Orbisonia. In addition to her husband, she is survived by these five
children: Raymond W. Ott, Orbisonia; Clayton E. Ott, East McKeesport;
Janvier F. Ott, Orbisonia, R.D.; Kenneth W. Ott, Portsmouth, Ohio, and
Mrs. James (Carolyn) Norris, Hershey. Eight grandchildren, two
great-grandchildren also survive, along with these two sisters ansd one
brother: J. Russell Brodbeck, Wampum; Mrs. Muriel Vandersall, Pittsburgh
and Mrs. Della Brodbeck, Orbisonia, R.D. Two sisters preceded her in
death. She was a member of the Orbisonia United Methodist Church.
Interment will be in the Orbisonia Cemetery. 

June Lenora Rhodes of Three Springs, wife of the Rev. Charles F. Rhodes,
pastor of the Three Springs EUB Charge passed away at 3:05 p.m. on
Friday, December 18, 1959, in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. She had
been a patient at the hospital for the past five weeks and had been
seriously ill for four months prior to her death. She was born August
24, 1925, at McKees Rocks, a daughter of Arthur James and Cora Bell
(Appleby) Rogers. She was united in marriage to the Rev. Charles Fern
Rhodes of Mount Union on January 19, 1944, at Mapleton Depot with the
Rev. E.E. Dunkelberger of the EUB Church officiating. Her husband
survives along with her parents of Rockhill Furnace and three children,
Carol Jean, Sandra Lee and Charles Frederick, all at home. Also
surviving are three sisters, Dora Mae Rogers of Three Springs, R.D.,
Mrs. Wilber (Ruth Ann) Wilson of Johnstown, Wanda Rogers of Rockhill
Furnace, and one brother, Leonard Rogers of New Orleans, La. One sister
Audrey preceded her in death. Mrs. Rhodes was a member of the Three
Springs EUB Church, the Ladies Aid and was a teacher of the junior class
in the church. She had attended the Orbisonia schools. The deceased was
a former employe of the Mount Union Manufacturing Company and of the
Rockhill Post Office. The Rev. and Mrs. Rhodes have been serving the
Three Springs Charge for the past six years. (Part of the obit is
missing and does not identify where she was buried. DW) 

A former Huntingdon resident, Mrs. Kathryn Woertz Doebele, wife of Dr.
William A. Doebele was found dead Saturday morning, Sept. 26, 1970, at
her home, 441 Ledo Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. While she had had a
heart condition for several years, she was in her usual health prior to
her passing. She and Dr. Doebele had visited friends Friday evening and
Mrs. Doebele did not complain of being ill. She died in her sleep and
she was found dead by her husband. Dr. Doebele was a well known
physician-surgeon in Huntingdon for about 28 years. He came to
Huntingdon in 1920 and was associated with the late Dr. H.C. Chisolm at
530 Penn Street. After Dr. Chisolm's death, Dr. Doebele moved his
offices to Sixth and Penn Streets where he practiced until he retired in
January, 1948. The following summer they sold their home, Fairmont, to
Dr. and Mrs. Frederic H. Steele and moved to Ocean City, N.J. where they
lived for five years until moving to Fort Lauderdale because of Mrs.
Doebele's health. The deceased, a native of Upper Darby, is survived by
her husband and two sons, William, a professor of regional planning at
Harvard University and John, a school psychologist in Northern New
Jersey. She also is survived by five grandchildren and one sister, Mrs.
Helene Schoal of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 

Kenneth Leslie Scott, 66, of Rockhill Furnace died unexpectedly Tuesday,
January 17, 1967 at 6:45 p.m. at his home. He had been ill for the past
three weeks. Born at Shade Gap January 4, 1901, he was a son of Frank
and Ella (Steward) Scott. He was united in marriage to Vera L. Gutshall
of Orbisonia at the Fifteenth Street Methodist Church in Huntingdon
October 18, 1937, by the Rev. Mr. Boggs. Surviving are his wife and
three sons: Ralph Eddie Scott, at Hagerstown Junior College, Hagerstown,
Md.; John L. Scott, California State College, California, Pa. and
Kenneth N. Scott, Thompson Schoool of Business, York. Also surviving are
the following brother and sisters: Harold Scott, Orbisonia; Miss Mildred
Scott, West Chester; Mrs. Helen Gilliland, Pittsburgh and Miss Hope
Scott, West Chester. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church
at Orbisonia and was quite active in church affairs. He was president of
the IOOF Memorial Cemetery Association and was also serving as treasurer
of the Rockhill TV Antenna Association at the time of his death. He was
a member of the Lions Club. During his lifetime he was a carpenter and
proprietor of the Ken Scott and Sons cabinetmaking and woodworking
business at Rockhill Furnace. Interment will be made in the IOOF
Memorial Cemetery at Rockhill Furnace. 

Mrs. Lavada O. Creswell, of Todd, died Sunday, February 6, 1972 at 11:45
a.m. in J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. She had been in
failing health for the past three months. Born May 17, 1910 in
Beavertown, she was a daughter of David O. and Sara (Rabenstine) Saylor.
She was united in marriage to A. Fred Creswell on June 29, 1929 at
Beavertown. Her husband survives, along with the following children:
Glenn and Robert, both of Cassville; David R. , Mount Union; Dorothy A.
Querry, Hollidaysburg; Carl J. , Three Springs; Roy E., McConnellstown,
Mrs. Larry (Jane) Ford, Altoona; and 11 grandchildren. A daughter, Sara
Mae, preceded her in death. Also surviving is a brother, James Saylor of
Todd. Mrs. Creswell was a member of the Beavertown Church of God.
Interment will be made in Beavertown Cemetery. 

Mrs. Leah (Arnold) Rhodenizer, 56, died unexpectedly Wednesday,
September 4, 1968, at 8:30 AM at her home in Mapleton. Born June 2,
1912, in Mapleton, she was a daughter of George W. and Elsie (Cramer)
Arnold. She married James F. Rhodenizer; he preceded her in death on
December 25, 1964. Five children survive: Mrs. Fred (Pearl) Park,
Mapleton R.D.; Mrs. Terry (Alice) Clevenger, Mapleton; Paul Rhodenizer,
Reading; William F. Rhodenizer, Mill Creek; and Mrs. Lewis (Viola)
Lantz, Mapleton. Three sons and a daughter preceded her in death. Also
surviving are 16 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Mary Steel and a brother,
Harry Arnold, both of Mapleton. The deceased was a member of the
Mapleton United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Mapleton
American Legion Auxiliary and was a Gold Star Mother. For the past 25
years she worked for the Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation and had
just completed plans to retire on disability, as of September 1, 1968.
Interment will be made in the Mapleton IOOF Cemetery. 

Lecada Shields, 66, Mount Union, R.D., died Monday, Jan 13, 1975, at
6:30 p.m. at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, following an extended
illness. She was born Feb. 11, 1908 in Shirley Township, a daughter of
Newton and Melissa (Flasher) Duffy. She was united in marriage to Luther
J. Shields on Jan. 6, 1923 in Cumberland, Md. In addition to her
husband, she is survived by the following children: Mrs. James (Eleanor)
Stephens, Lewistown; Mrs. Annabelle Ritchey, Mount Union; Kenneth,
Shirleysburg; Mrs. William (Helen) Piper, Landisville; Luther, Mount
Union, R.D.; Mrs. William (Marie) Lauer, York, and Richard, Mount Union.
Twenty two grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren also survive, along
with the following half brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mary Guyer, Fort
Loudon, Mrs. Opal Naugle, Mount Union; Raymond Duffy, Pogue; Mrs. Mary
Sheeler, Mount Union; Mrs. Vila Clugston, York; Mrs. Betty Painter,
Cassville and Mrs. Lillian Horn, Orbisonia. She was a member of the
Germany Valley Stone Church of the Brethren. Interment will b made in
the Stone Church Cemetery, Germany Valley. 

Mrs. Lena C. Heaton, 63, of 1303 Mifflin Street, Huntingdon died on
Friday, October 25, 1974 at 2 a.m. at the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Mapleton, a daughter of Augustus and Mary (Demario)
Couch. She was married to Ray E. Heaton in January of 1935 and he
preceded her in death on June 8, 1967. Surviving are two children,
Ronald Heaton and Mrs. Carol Payne, both of Huntingdon. There are six
grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Marcelle Wilson in
North Carolina and Mrs. Natha Galie of Philadelphia. One brother, Carl,
preceded her in death. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic
Church of Huntingdon. Mrs. Heaton had been employed at Owens-Corning
Fiberglas for many years in the twist and ply department. Interment will
be made in Riverview Cemetery in Huntingdon. 

Leslie J. Hamman, 69, of Pitcairn, died Thursday, July 9, 1964, at the
home of his daughter, Mary, of Connecticut. Mr. Hamman had been in
failing health for three years. Born July 3, 1893 in Cromwell Township,
Huntingdon County, he was a son of John and Mary (Swope) Hamman. He was
married to Eva Shue of Mount Union, R.D., who survives. Also surviving
are three children, Geraldine of York; Mary of Connecticut and Dr. John
F. Hamman of Harrisburg; and the following brothers and sisters, Ira
Hamman of Akron, Ohio, Harry Hamman of Three Springs and Miss Bessie
Hamman of Harrisburg. Mr. Hamman was a member of the Pitcairn Methodist
Church and had been employed in Pittsburgh as an engineer for the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Interment services will be held at the
IOOF Memorial Cemetery in Rockhill Furnace. 

Lewis S. Gabert of 311 Warren Street, York, formerly of Shirleysburg,
R.D., died on Sunday March 15, 1970, at 1 p.m., following a brief
illness. Born April 26, 1898 in Hill Valley, Mount Union, R.D., he was a
son of James and Minnie (Norris) Gabert. His wife, Grace Farence Gabert
survives; also one son, John, York; one daughter, Mrs. Malvin (Ruth)
Hoover, Folcroft, Pa. four grandchildren and one great-grandchild, and
three sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Snellbaker, Emigsville, Pa., Mrs. Clair
(Mary) Rosenborough, Mount Union, Mrs. Raymond (Mertie) Appleby, New
Cumberland, and one brother, Boyd Gabert, Mount Union. The deceased was
a member of the Sugar Run Church of the Brethren, Hill Valley, Mount
Union, R.D. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning, March
18, at 10:30 o'clock at the Anstine funeral home, 1701 West market
Street, York The Rev. Roy Myers will be the officiating minister. 

Mrs. Lillian M. Hall of 207 Fifth Street, Huntingdon, passed away on
Monday evening, October 5, 1964, at the Hollidaysburg Hospital. She had
been in failing health for the past year and had been a patient at the
hospital since April of this year. Born on May 1, 1894, in Huntingdon,
she was the daughter of Howard E. and Mittie (Hefright) Kirk. Her
Husband, Charles M. Hall, preceded her in death on April 18, 1954. One
son, Howard E. Davis, and two grandsons, all of Huntingdon, and a
sister, Mrs. Marjorie Rice of Harrisburg, survive. One brother, preceded
her in death. Most of her life was spent in the Huntingdon area. She was
a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, the Auxiliary to the Frank P.
Hammon Post No. 24, American Legion, and the Auxiliary to Standing Stone
Chapter, No. 1754, VFW. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery. 

Lillian Hester Nale, 78, of 910 Washington Street, Huntingdon, died at
12:35 a.m. Friday, October 20, 1974 in the Altoona Hospital. She had
been a patient in the hospital since October 14, when she became ill at
her home. A daughter of Daniel and Catharine (Hicks) Feagley, she was
born May 6, 1896 in Marklesburg. On December 24, 1923, she was married
to Carl L. Nale in Cleveland, Ohio. Her husband passed away December 21,
1956. Surviving are two children, Mrs. Boyd (Lois) Jensen, Covington,
Va. and Carl L. Jr., San Mateo, Cal. There are five grandchildren. Mrs.
Nale was preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters. She was
a member of the St. James Lutheran Church of Huntingdon and belonged to
the Golden Age Club, also in Huntingdon. In 1942, she began her
employment wit the old Huntingdon Throwing Mill and continued on with
Owens-Corning Fiberglas, retiring November 7, 1958. Practically her
entire life was spent in Huntingdon. Interment will be in Riverview
Cemetery. 

Louise C. Mock, 49, corner of Washington and 14th Streets, Huntingdon,
was found dead at her home Sunday. Death had apparently occurred
sometime Saturday, Feb. 2, 1980. Born Aug. 14, 1930 in Shirleysburg, she
was the daughter of Russell T. Crone and Mary Crone McCray. She is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellen Park of Huntingdon and Susan
L. Mock of State College, two brothers, Richard G. Crone of West Chester
and Bernard E. (Mike) Crone of Huntingdon: and two sisters, Mrs. Mary
College of Landrum, Md.; and Mrs. Joseph (Shirley) Tomiollio of
Brockton, Mass. She was of the Protestant faith. She was retired on
disability having last worked at Juniata College and prior to that, at
the Penn Central National Bank. Interment will be made in Riverview
Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Mrs. Mabel Luella Beers, 66, of Rockhill Furnace, R.D., died Tuesday,
Feb. 6, 1968, at 5:25 a.m. at the Lewistown Hospital. She had been ill
for two weeks. The deceased was born in Cromwell Township on June 24,
1901, a daughter of Grant and Rebecca (Renninger) Schmittle. She was
united in marriage to John H. Beers of Cromwell Township and he preceded
her in death on Dec. 8, 1965. She is survived by the following seven
children: Mrs. Ralph (Virginia) Hooper, Altoona; Mrs. Sheldon (Arlene)
Barron, Three Springs, R.D.; Mrs. John (Thelma) Seiders, Harrisburg;
John Beers, Silver Spring, Md.; Mrs. Maybelle McClain, Three Springs,
Ward Beers, Rockhill Furnace, R.D.; Mrs. Bruce (Mary Jane) Whitsel,
Linglestown. Nineteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and
these brothers and sisters survive: Elmer Schmittle, Middleburg; William
Schmittle, Florida; Mrs. Ethel Bolinger, Elizabethtown; Miss Mary
Schmittle, Rockhill Furnace and Mrs. Hazel Hicks, Mount Union, R.D. She
was a member of the Rockhill Church of the Brethren. She had been
employed as a cook at the Shirley Home for the Aged and she also had
been employed as a nurse's aide a the Elizabethtown Masonic Homes.
Interment wil be made in the IOOF Cemetery at Rockhill. 

Mrs. Mabel Benson, 70, of Three Springs, R.D.2, died at 7:25 a.m.
Wednesday, September 4, 1974 in the Fulton County Medical Center in
McConnellsburg after an illness of two days. A native of Cromwell
Township, she was born April 28, 1904 to Joseph and Hester (Chilcote)
Bachtel. On April 8, 1933, she was married to Melvin James Benson of
Springfield Township. Mr. Benson passed away October 24, 1973. The
following children survive: Fred L., Phoenixville, Merrill G.
Royersford; Berlyn W. at home; Mrs. Wendell (Viola) Glunt, Shade Gap;
Harold E. Mount Holly Springs and Mrs. Vernon (Ethelda) Stydinger,
Carteret, N.J. One son Jesse is deceased. There are sixteen
grandchildren. Mrs. Benson leaves one brother, Walter Bachtel of Saxton,
R.D. She was a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church at
Three Springs, R.D. Interment will be made in the Chilcote Cemetery,
Three Springs, R.D. 

Mabel Irene Liveringhouse, 46, of James Creek died unexpectedly Monday,
June 10, 1968 at 12:40 p.m. in her home. Born July 8, 1921 in Entrekin,
she was a daughter of George and Bertha (Snare) Liveringhouse. Surviving
are two sisters, Mrs. Harry (Clemme) Hetrick and Mrs. Myrtle Eisenhuth,
both of Marklesburg, six nieces and two nephews. She was a member of St.
Matthew Lutheran Church of Marklesburg and belonged to the auxiliary to
Marklesburg Fire Company. She had been employed 25 years at
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation in Huntingdon. Interment will be
made in Entrekin Cemetery. 

Mrs. Mabel V. Prendergast of 309 College Avenue, Hollywood, Huntingdon
died at 10:40 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 1975 in Altoona General
Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Robertsdale she was a
daughter of John and Charlotte (Woods) Young. She was married to
Benjamin F. Prendergast, Sr. at Cumberland, Md. in 1924. Mr. Prendergast
passed away April 30, 1961. Surviving are three children, Benjamin F.,
Jr., El Paso, Tex.; Richard D. Altoona and Mrs. P.H. (Gloria) Licastro,
State College. There are eight grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren Also surviving are a brother and two sisters, Mrs. Arthur
(Elizabeth) Flanigan, Huntingdon; Mrs. James (Charlotte) Doyle,
Bellevernon and Raymond, Rockville, Md. Two brothers preceded in death.
The deceased was a member of the Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church
in Huntingdon. She was a beautician and owned and operated the Hollwood
Beauty Salon. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. 

Mabel L. Uttley, ------------ Church, Henderson Township, died Friday,
January 7, 1972 at 4 p.m. in Marion City Hospital, Ocala, Fla. Death was
due to an apparent heart seizure. Born June 24, 1905 in Penn Township,
Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late E. Franklin and
Catherine (Russler) Bookwalter. She was united in marriage to Thomas M.
Uttley in Saxton on August 3, 1929. Her husband survives, along with the
following children, Mrs. Edwin (Linnaria) Wheland, Huntingdon R.D.2,;
Archard P. Uttley, Mill Creek, Mrs. Robert (Arthenia) Knode, Petersburg
R.D, and 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also surviving are a
brother and three sisters; Roy Bookwalter, Huntingdon R.D.2.; Mrs.
Howard (Virginia) Clark, Shirleysburg R.D.; Mrs. Kenneth (Ruby) Barnett,
Todd; and Mrs. Lilly Barnett, Todd R.D. Mrs. Uttley was preceded in
death by two brothers, Jesse and Raymond. Interment will be made in
White Church Cemetery, Huntingdon R.D. 

Maisie Violet Covert, 65, of Orbisonia died Monday October 30, 1967 at
1:15 p.m. in the Carlisle Hospital at Carlisle where she had been a
patient for the past seven days. Born in Cromwell Township, September
22, 1902, she was a daughter of Levi and Katherine (Swope) Madden. She
was united in marriage to Emory J. Covert, who preceded her in death
January 31, 1954. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Katherine Madden of
Hill Valley, and the following children: Mrs. James (Geraldine) Massey,
Carlisle; Mrs. Robert (Cleo) Spencer, New Cumberland; Berlin Covert,
Philadelphia; Guy Covert, Three Springs; Mrs. Wilson (Dorothy Ann) Bock,
Fannettsburg; Mrs. Joseph (Marcella) Williams, Chambersburg, Mrs. Robert
(Janet) Wickard, Carlisle; Emory Covert, Jr. at home. Barry Covert,
Carlisle and Debra Covert, at home. There are 16 grandchildren, and the
following brothers and sisters surviving: Ralph Madden, Floyd Madden and
Melvin Madden, all of Hill Valley; Mrs. Cula Greene, McConnellstown;
Mrs. Alma Starr, Three Springs R.D.; Mrs. Vera Thompson, McConnellstown.
The deceased attended the Orbisonia Church of the Nazarene. At one time,
she had been employed with the Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg.
Interment will be made in Monroe Chapel Cemetery at Threee Springs R.D. 

Mrs. Malda Dysard Crownover, 60, of Huntingdon R.D.2 died early this
morning, Thursday, June 1, 1967 at 1:10 o'clock at her home. She had
been in failing health for the past six months. Born in Huntingdon
County on April 9, 1907, she was a daughter of Samuel E. and Caroline
(Ankney) Dysard. She was united in marriage to James W. Crownover on
September 21, 1935, at the First Methodist Church in Huntingdon by the
Rev. E.B. Davidson. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters;
Wilbur L. Dysard, Huntingdon R.D.2; Samuel O. Dysard, New Castle;
Benjamin E. Dysard, Clearfield; and Mrs. Raymond (Lillian) McCool,
Clearfield, and two half-sisters, Mrs Cecil (Isabel) Jackson and Mrs.
James (Georgia) Jackson, both of Huntingdon R.D.2. A number of nieces
and nephews survive. The deceased was preceded in death by her parents,
three sisters and a brother. She was a member of the Centre Union
Baptist Church. She was formerly employed at the Huntingdon Throwing
Mill, Owens-Corning Fiberglas, and lately had worked in the private
homes of Mrs. Mary Miller and Mrs. Robert Jackson. Interment will be
made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

A native of Huntingdon County, Mrs. Mary Ellen Beers, passed away on
Friday night, October 17, 1956 at 11:30 o'clock at her late home, 303
First Street, Williamsburg. Mrs. Beers was born near Orbisonia on
September 23, 1863, the daughter of David and Comfort (Duffy) Irvin. In
November of 1890, she was united in marriage with George Heeter Beers.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Stephens at the bride's home.
Mr. Beers preceded his wife in death in July, 1926. She was educated in
the public schools in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County. Mrs Beers
was a member of the Methodist Church in Williamsburg. Survivors include:
one daughter, Miss May V. Beers of Williamsburg: a sister, Mrs. Sarah K.
Ashman of Altoona; one grandson, five great-grandchildren, four nephews,
and six nieces. Interment will be made in the Jordan Cemetery at
Orbisonia R.D. 

A native of Huntingdon, Mary Kathryn Grove, was born July 2, 1948 to
Fred G. and Mary (Mills) Kyper. Surviving are her mother and
step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil R. Brenneman of Warrior Ridge, R.D. 1,
Huntingdon. Also surviving is the father, of Everett, the maternal
grandmother, Mrs. Katie Mills of Huntingdon and the paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Edythe Kyper, also of Huntingdon. There are two
brothers and a sister, Mrs. Samuel (Milda) Runk, Huntingdon; Michael C.
Kyper, Bedford and Wayne L. Brennerman R.D.1, Huntingdon. A number of
nieces and nephews also survive. Mrs Grove was reared in the home of her
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mills of Huntingdon. She was
employed since 1968 in the office of Dr. Charles L. Schucker of
Huntingdon, where she served as receptionist and did office procedure.
The deceased was a member of the Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic
Church. She was educated in the Huntingdon public schools, graduating
from high school in 1966. Burial will be in the Huntingdon Memorial
Gardens. 

Mrs. Mary Martin Jones, 74, a guest at the Guilford Convalescarium in
Fayetteville died at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, 1978, at the
convalescarium. She was born Dec. 26, 1903, in Dudley, the daughter of
William and Rachel (Bagshaw) Mountain. She was twice married, first to
Paul C. Martin and then to Arthur W. Jones. Both preceded her in death.
She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Ruth M. Rielly,
Eddystone; William Martin of Huntingdon; and Paul R. Martin of
Bridgeport, Conn. Six grandchildren also survive; one grandchild
preceded her in death. Also surviving are the following brothers and
sisters: Mrs. Pearl Hall, Piscataway, N.J.: Mrs. Harold (Edith)
McElwain, Huntingdon; Mrs. Ann Menentic, Bridgeport, Conn.; and Mrs.
Geraldine Bednarz, Jersey City, N.J. Five brothers and one sister
preceded her in death. She was of the Protestant faith, and worked for a
number of years at the J.B. Kunz Co., Huntingdon. Interment will be made
in the Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery. 

Mrs. Martha P. Keith, 65, of Rockhill Furnace died Sunday, June 13,
1965, at 9:30 a.m. in the J.C.Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. She
had been seriously ill for the past five months. She was born November
19, 1899, in Everett, a daughter of Edward and Flora (Booher) Wennick.
She was married to Earl H. Keith of Rockhill Furnace on November 1,
1917, at Cumberland, Md. by the Rev. Joseph Dowson. Her husband survives
along with the following children: Mrs. Ralph (Pauline) Barnett,
Wadsworth, Ohio; William Keith, Orbisonia; Mrs. O.H. (Margaret)
Wilhelmus, Vine Grove, Ken and Ted Keith, Rockhill Furnace. There are
seven grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Nora Barber,
Orbisonia; two foster sisters, Mrs. Anna Pheasant, Elizabethtown and
Mrs. Ethel Leonard, Orbisonia R.D., and a foster brother, Earl Drake,
Allentown. The deceased attended the Rockhill Church of the Brethren.
She was a member of the Madden-Wennick Post No. 518 American Legion
Auxiliary. She had been employed for ten years as a clerk in the
Rockhill Furnace post office. Interment will be made in the Orbisonia
Cemetery. 

Mrs. Mary Crone McCray, 68, of 218 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, died at 8
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 1980 in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon, where she had been a patient since Friday. Born April 28,
1911 in Neelyton, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Lillian (Harry)
Hockenberrry. She was twice married, first to Russell T. Crone who
preceded her in death and later to Wayne (Chick) McCray on May 27, 1965.
He survives. She is also survived by the following children: Richard G.
Crone of West Chester; Bernard (Mike) Crone of Huntingdon; Mrs. Mary
College of Landrum, Md; and Mrs. Joseph (Shirley) Tomiollio of Brockton,
Mass. One daughter, Louise Mock, preceded her in death. Sixteen
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive. Also surviving
are four sisters and one brother: Mrs. Margaret Davis of Pontiac, Mich.;
John Hockenberrry of Riverside, Calif.; Mrs. Julia Count of Little Rock,
Ark.; Mrs. Joann Farmer of Marmora, N.J.; and Mrs. Dorothy McKinley of
Bedford. Two brothers, Kenneth and Clair, preceded her in death. She was
of the Protestant faith. She had been employed in the twist and ply
department of Owens-Corning Fiberglas for 20 years, retiring on
disability in 1972. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery,
Huntingdon. 

Mrs. Mary Anna Nemetz, ---, who resided at Hill Valley, Mount Union
R.D., with her son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wilson,
died at -------, Tuesday, November 7, 19--- at 11:55 a.m. She had been
seriously ill for the past six years. She was bonr November 5, 1883 in
Czechoslovakia, and came to America in 1902. In 1903 she was united in
marriage to Joseph T. Nemetz at Braddock. The couple moved to a farm in
Hill Valley in 1913 where they lived until his death in 1947. Survivng
are the following children: Mrs. Stanley (Anna) Ballas and Mrs. John
(Helen) -unik, both of Guttemberg, N.J.; Mrs. David (Veronica) Covacs,
Lyndhurst, N.J.; Mrs. Gasper (Josephine) Danish, Mrs. Raymond (Kathryn)
Wilson and Mrs. Ralph (Mary) Pollock, all of Mount Union, R.D. and Mrs.
John (Pauline) Cimolic, Bayonne, N.J. Two children preceded her in
death. There are 20 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Mrs.
Nemetz was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a
member of the St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Mount Union and for
many years had been a member of the Rosary Society. Interment will be
made in St. Catherines's Cemetery at Shirleysburg R.D. 

Mrs. Mary Stanko, 61, of 1408 Warm Springs Avenue, Huntingdon died
Saturday, November 15, 1969, at 10:05 p.m. in the Presbyterian
University Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born May 16, 1908 in Czechoslovakia,
she was a daughter of John and Mary (Katana) Hrebenick. She was united
in marriage to Frank Stanko, who survives, along with a daughter, Mrs.
Vincent (Mary Jane) Trotta of Edinboro. There are four grandchildren.
Also surviving are six brothers and one sister: John, William and Frank
Hrebenick, all of Butler; Michael Hrebenick, Pittsburgh and Paul
Hrebenick, Indio, Calif; Mrs. Andrew (Helen) Villani, New Castle and M.
Stephen OSBM, Hazleton. The deceased was a member of Holy Trinity
Catholic Church, Huntingdon. Interment wil be made in Rose Hill
Cemetery, Butler. 

Mrs. Marie H. Sutherland, a former resident of Huntingdon, recently a
guest at the United Presbyterian Home at Hollidaysburg, died there last
evening, Thursday, March 27, 1969 at 7:05 o'clock. Born November 20,
1890 in Indiana County, she was a daughter of James H. and Margaret
(McQuilkin) Harmon. She was united in marriage to Archibald B.
Sutherland on January 9, 1913, at Indiana. He preceded her in death
December 30, 19?6. A number of nieces and nephews survive; Mrs.
Sutherland was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having
been preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. She was a member of
the United Presbyterian Church, Huntingdon. She belonged to the Order of
Eastern Star, Bellefonte Lodge, and was a member of the Order of
Amaranth, Huntingdon. She was a member of the women's auxiliary to the
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Sutherland had resided in Huntingdon
from 1923 until the she took up residence in the Presbyterian Home. For
ten years prior to coming to Huntingdon, she had resided at the Rockview
State Correctional Institution, where her husband ws employed. Interment
will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Mary (Mayme) Margaret Taylor, 80, who had resided with her sister, Mrs.
Jeanette Parson of 619 Sixth Street, Huntingdon, died at 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1976, in the Huntingdon County Nursing Home. She had
been in failing health for the past several years. Born Oct. 2, 1896, in
Rockhill Furnace, she was a daughter of George and Minnie (Booher)
Wilson. She married Arthur C. Taylor of Robertsdale on April 27, 1925,
in Lancaster; he preceded her in death on June 14, 1964. A step-son,
Arthur H. Taylor of Delta, survives along with the following brothers
and sisters: Raymond Wilson, Mount Union R.D.; Charles Wilson, Orbisonia
Star Route; Mrs. Jeanette Parson; Mrs. Elsie Zeigler and Mrs. Mae Grey,
all of Huntingdon. Mrs. Taylor was a member of McKendree United
Methodist Church Orbisonia R.D. Until her retirement, she was employed
by Owens-Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon. Interment will be in Jordan
Cemetery, Orbisonia R.D. 

Mrs. Matilda W. Hess, 65, of 415 Eleventh Street, Huntingdon, passed
away at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 1975, in J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon, where she had been a patient since Wednesday, May
21. She had been in failing health since December 16, 1974. A daughter
of the late Harry O. and Effie (Mock) Wible, she was born on May 22,
1910, in Knobsville. She became the bride of Joseph H. Hess on July 18,
1931, at the home of her parents in Huntingdon. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. O.J. May Surviving are her widower, one daughter,
Mrs. William E. (Neva) Carles of Huntingdon, and two grandsons, Joseph
F. and William E. Carles, Jr. The following brothers and sisters also
survive: Mrs. George (Hazel) Weidener of Camp Hill; Orin and Harold
Wible, both of Huntingdon R.D. 1, Floyd Wible of Huntingdon and Mrs.
Herbert (Gladys) Couch of Huntingdon R.D.2. Mrs. Hess was a member of
the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Huntingdon. She began
her employment wit the Susquehanna Silk Mill in Huntingdon, which later
became Owens-Corning Fiberglas. In 1960 she started Neva's Kiddies Shop
in Huntingdon. The store's name changed to the Ever-So-Young Shop in
1965, but Mrs. Hess continued her association with it. Mrs. Hess was
educated in the Huntingdon public schools. Intement will be in the
Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon R.D.1.