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Coleen Mae Fisher--A three monthe old Mount Union baby was dead upon
arrival at the office of Dr. George A. Bumgardner in Orbisonia on
Tuesday afternoon, February 3, 1959, at 1 o'clock. Coleen Mae Fisher,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fisher of 28 1/2 West Pennsylvania
Avenue, Mount Union, had been suffering from a cold for several days and
the mother took her baby to the doctor on Tuesday afternoon when her
condition became worse. The baby was pronounced dead by Dr. Bumgardner
unpon arrival at his office. Coroner E. Blair Shore conducted the
investigation and it was determined that the baby died of pneumonia. The
child was born October 25, 1958, at the J.C. Blair Hospital in
Huntingdon, a daughter of Arthur Fisher and Mary (Fleming) Fisher.
Surviving are her parents and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Fleming of Rockhill Furnace along with one sister, Debra Jean;
and one brother, Calvin J. at home. Funeral services will be held from
the Clark funeral home. The Rev. John T.T. Cummings will officiate and
interment will be made in the Mount Union I.O.O.F. Cemetery. 

Mrs. Dorothy J. Fisher of 9 South Durham Street, Baltimore, a native of
Huntingdon County, passed away on Thursday morning, October 16, 1958, in
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. She had been in failing health for
three weeks and was a patient in the hospital for only one day. The
deceased was born in Alexandria on May 29, 1911, a daughter of Charles
E. and Ida (Crownover) Witters. She was united in marriage on May 13,
1926 to Ernest E. Fisher, the ceremony being performed at Cumberland,
Md. She was of the Prostestant faith. The deceased had been a resident
of Baltimore for the past 10 years. She was a practical nurse and served
both at Mercy and Franklin Square Hospitals in Baltimore. In addition to
her husband, she is survived by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Donald (Myrtle)
Fisher of Huntingdon. Her only son is deceased. Three grandchildren also
survive, along with these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Percy (Hilda)
Mertiff of Birmingham; Bruce Witters of Philipsburg; Jesse Witters of
Mill Creek; Elmer Witters of Mount Union; and Mrs. Joseph (Dora) Bair of
Huntingdon. Funeral services are under the direction of Brown's funeral
home in Huntingdon. The Rev. Theodore Steckel will officiate and
interment will be made in the Newburg Cemetery. 

Horatio C. Fisher of Entriken died this morning, Friday, August 21,
1959, at 4:10 a.m. in the J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital. He had been ill
for the past eight weeks and had been confined to the hospital during
that period. He was born August 26, 1876, in Entriken, a son of Mr. and
Mrs. David H. Fisher. He was married to Mary Louise Crouse who preceded
him in death in 1943. Surviving are the following children: Earl Fisher
of Entriken; Fred O. Fisher of Mill Creek; Mrs. Howard (Blanche) Emory
of Lewistown; Mrs. Jay (Reba) Mattern of Lewistown. There are 16
grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. One son preceded him in death.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Mr. Fisher was
a member of the Entriken Methodist Church. He was a farmer in Lincoln
Township his entire life. Funeral services will be held from the
Haverstock memorial home, in McConnellstown. The Rev. J. F. Micqey will
officiate and interment will be in the Entriken Cemetery. 

Mrs. Minnie Mertie Fisher of Aitch R.D., Lincoln Township, died
unexpectedly at her home at 1:25 a.m. this Saturday, June 9, 1956. She
suffered a heart attack shortly before midnight and died almost
immediately. Mrs. Fisher was 86. She was born on April 10, 1870, at
Entriken, a daughter of John and Catherine (Krieger) Cunningham. She was
united in marriage to Samuel H. Fisher who preceded her in death on
March 30, 1937. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church of
Entriken. She had spent her entire life in Lincoln Township and had been
very active, doing her own housework and gardening, until the day she
died. Surviving are four children: Mrs. Elsie Metz of Lewistown: Charles
Fisher and Mrs. Ada Crum, both of Aitch R.D.; Samuel H. Fisher of
Aliquippa; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Herman Fouse of Aitch
R.D. Funeral services will be directed by the Haverstock memorial home.
The Rev. Lester E. Search will officiate and interment will be at the
Entriken Cemetery. 

Mrs. Cora C. Fitzimons of 1829 Mifflin Street, Huntingdon, widow of
Clarence J. Fitzimons, passed away at 10:19 o'clock Sunday morning, July
13, 1958, at the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing
health for three years and entered the hospital on November 12, 1957.
She was born on December 6, 1884, in McConnellstown, a daughter of
William and Melinda Houck Clark. She was twice married. Her first
husbnad, Frank E. Peightal, preceded her in death and on September 21,
1920, she was united in marriage with C.J. Fitzimons. He died on
February 24, 1958. During her marriage to Mr. Peightal she resided in
Harrisburg, but after his death she returned to Huntingdon where she had
since resided. Two daughters are deceased. She is survived by one
granddaughter, Miss Cynthia Simpson of Huntingdon and a sister, Mrs.
Wallace Botteicher of Altoona. Three brothers and two sisters also
preceded her in death. Mrs. Fitzimons was a member of the First
Methodist Church in Huntingdon. She was an active member of the Woman's
Society of Christian Service of that church and also the Civic club,
Juniata League and the J.C. Blair Hospital Auxiliary. Funeral services
will be held from Brown's funeral home. The Rev. G. Cecil Weimer will
officiate and interment will be in the Riverview Mausoleum at
Huntingdon. 

Mrs. Anna Lynn Ford of Hesston R.D., passed away in the J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, June 27, 1956, at 4:30 a.m. She became
ill last Sunday and was admitted to the hospital as a patient on Monday.
The deceased was born at Aitch on January 2, 1888, a daughter of Frank
and Mary (Beaver) Snare. She was twice married. She was united in
marriage to John Lynn on January 1, 1908 and he preceded her in death in
1946. She married William Ford in 1951 and he passed away in 1955. Mrs.
Ford was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church and Sunday School at
Marklesburg. She was a lifelong resident of the Hesston area. She is
survived by the following children: Harold Lynn, Mrs. Clair (Hazel)
Hetrick and Ralph Lynn, all of Hesston R.D. One daughter preceded her in
death. These step-children also survive: William Ford, Mrs. Roy (Beulah)
Warnick, Mrs. Allen (Nancy) Edwards and Miss Mae Ford, all of Entriken.
Four grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. James (Flora) Grove of Aitch,
also survive. Funeral services will be under the direction of the
Haverstock Memorial Home, McConnellstown. The Rev. Charles F. Wisler
will officiate and interment will be made in the Marklesburg Reformed
Church Cemetery. 

Mrs. Ada Mae Fouse of Marklesburg passed away on Friday, April 17, 1959,
at 10:45 p.m. at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.
Donald States of Marklesburg, where she made her home. She had been in
failing health for 10 years and had been seriously ill for one week. The
deceased was born in Penn Township on August 8, 1886, a daughter of
William and Margaret (Garner) Snare. She was united in marriage to J.
Rupley Fouse who preceded her in death on March 17, 1928. She was an
active member of the Marklesburg Evangelical and Reformed Church as long
as her health permitted. She was a charter member of the Ladies Aid
society. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Homer (Blanche)
Lynn of McConnellstown; Kenneth R. Fouse of Marklesburg; Clyde W. Fouse
of Aitch R.D.; and Mrs. Donald (Esther) States of Marklesburg. Eight
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. One son and one
daughter preceded her in death. She was the last surviving member of her
immediate family. The Haverstock memorial home is in charge of
arrangements. The Rev. C. Richard Masters and the Rev. A.A. Hartman will
officiate. Interment will be in the Reformed Church Cemetery at
Marklesburg. 

Clarence (Pat) Hood Fouse of Aitch R.D., died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday,
March 20, 1951, in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital on Huntingdon
following a lengthy illness. He had been a patient in the hospital for
two weeks. He was born on July 27, 1895, in Penn Township, Huntingdon
County, the son of Alfred and Margaret (Hood) Fouse. On June 29, 1915,
he was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Fouse at Entriken by the Rev.
A.H.K. Hoshower. The deceased was educated in the public school at Penn
Township. He was a member of the Marklesburg Reformed Church. He
followed the occupation of farmer and livestock dealer. Surviving are
his wife and five children: Floyd Fouse of Aliquippa; Fred L. Fouse of
Entriken; Carl F. Fouse of Mill Creek; Mrs. Alda Hess of Broad Top; and
Mrs. Ruth Forshey of Aitch. Also surviving are four sisters: Mrs. Annie
Lang of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Emma Householder of McConnellstown; Mrs.
Catherine Lynn of Pitcairn; Mrs. Grace Harley of Huntingdon; one
brother, John M. Fouse, address unknown; and sixteen grandchildren.
Funeral services are under the direction of Bechtel's funeral services.
The Rev. C.A. Huyette and the Rev. Gerald Wilson will officiate.
Interment will be in the Marklesburg Reformed Church Cemetery. 

Mrs. Ella Marie Fouse of Allenport, Mount Union R.D., died at her late
home Wednesday, July 2, 1958, at 8:50 p.m. She suffered a severe heart
attack three years ago and had been in failing health since that time,
and seriously ill for several weeks. She was born September 11, 1881, in
Huntingdon County, the daughter of John and Emma (Ealy) Kyper. She was
married to Marcus P. Fouse on June 25, 1901. The deceased is survived by
her husband, a retired florist, and one son, Gaver P. Fouse of
Allenport. There are two granddaughters: Mrs. Wayne Thompson of
Harrisburg and Mrs. Thomas Keegan of Lebanon. There are two
great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters: Mrs. Cora
Richardson of Huntingdon; Mrs. Grace Hogan of Shirleysburg R.D.; Mrs.
Mary Rupert of Swissvale, and two brothers: Carey E. Kyper of
Carmichaels and Daniel G. Kyper of Alexandria. Mr. and Mrs. Fouse moved
to Allenport 36 years ago. She was a faithful member of the Allenport
Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at the Clark Funeral
Home. The Rev. Frank Crawford will officiate and interment will be made
in the Mount Union I.O.O.F. Cemetery. 

S. Herman Fouse of Aitch, R.D., near Entriken, died at 1:20 p.m.,
Saturday, July 20, 1957, at the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. He had
been in failing health for a few years and had been a patient in the
hospital for one week. He was born February 16, 1878, at Marklesburg, a
son of William S. and Martha (Schell) Fouse. He was married to Harriet
Cunningham on December 27, 1899. Mr. Fouse is survived by his wife and
the following children: Fred Fouse, Lancaster, Ohio; Mrs. Ralph (Grace)
Queener, Aliquippa; Mrs. E.S. (Martha) Cain, Oakmont; Edwin L. Fouse,
Columbus, Ohio; William H. Fouse, Lancaster, Ohio; Mrs. Donald (Mary)
Murdoch, Harrisburg; Samuel S. Fouse, Aliquippa; George T. Fouse,
Dayton, Ohio; and Mrs. Roy (Harriet) Rodger, Lititz. There are 24
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also surving is one brother, W.
Lester Fouse, Entriken. The deceased was educated in the Penn Township
public schools and attended Juniata College, graduating in 1895. He
taught school in Lincoln Township a number of years at the turn of the
century. He then became a mechanical engineer for the Jones and Laughlin
Steel Company at the Aliquippa plant for 38 years until he retired in
1946. Following his retirement he returned to this area. A member of the
Evangelical and Reformed Church at Entriken, Mr. Fouse was a devoted
husband and father. Haverstock Memorial Home is in charge. The Rev.
Robert Barroll will officiate and interment will be made in the Entriken
Cemetery. 

Mrs. Mertie Jane Frew of Miller Township, Huntingdon R.D.2, passed away
early this Friday morning, June 24, 1955, at her home. She had been in
failing health for the past several years. The deceased was born March
16, 1876, in Mapleton, a daughter of Joseph R. and Ellen Jane (Blair)
Henderson. She was united in marriage to John A. Frew, who preceded her
in death on September 5, 1945. Mrs. Frew was a member of the Wesley
Chapel Methodist Church in Miller Township. She spent her entire life,
after her marriage, in Miller Township. These children survive: J.
Alexander Frew, at home; Mrs. Helen J. Hawn; J. Richard Frew; and Mrs.
Charles Ault, all of Huntingdon R.D.2; Paul R. Frew of Macksburg, Ohio;
Mrs. Henry (Mary) Hawn of Huntingdon R.D.2; James T. Frew of
Mechanicsburg; and Charles E. Frew of Canton, Ohio. Two sons, George H.
and Robert L. Frew preceded her in death. Thirteen grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; one brother, Burkett E. Henderson of Pittsburgh;
and one sister, Miss Louise Henderson of Huntingdon also survive. Four
sisters and three brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services will
be held at Brown's funeral home in Huntingdon. The Rev. John F.
Winkelblech will officiate and interment will be made in the Donation
Cemetery. 

Miss Anna Rachel Garner, a well known Marklesburg woman, passed away at
8:05 a.m., Thursday, October 3, 1957, at the J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital. She had been ill since February and had been bedfast since
June 6 of this year. Miss Garner was born October 25, 1888, at Penn
Township, Huntingdon County, a daughter of W. Scott and Anna (Fouse)
Garner. She is survived by two sisters: Miss Agnes Garner at home, Miss
Ruth Garner of Langhorne and one brother, George Garner of Valpariso,
Ohio. One sister preceded her in death. The Marklesburg woman was a
member of the first graduating class in nursing at J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital on February 12, 1915. She servied as a nurse at the Huntingdon
Institution for a number of years and then was employed as a supervisor.
Later she became a nurse for the Red Cross and also served with the U.S.
Army during World War I, at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Md. She was a
member of the St. Matthews Lutheran Church at Marklesburg. Miss Garner
was affiliated with the American Legion, Frank P. Hommon Post No. 24,
Huntingdon, and the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 159, Huntingdon. For
a period of six years, Miss Garner was employed as a nurse at the
Huntingdon State Reformatory, the only woman employed at the institution
in the capacity. Funeral services are under the direction of the Masood
funeral service of Saxton. The Rev. Charles Wisler will officiate and
interment will be made in the Old Stone Church Cemetery. 

Fred W. Garner of Altoona, a native of Entriken, Lincoln Township,
Huntingdon County, died at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 16, 1958, at
his late home. He was born November 3, 1906, at Entriken, a son of John
G. and Margaret (Shontz) Garner. He was married to Flora Bell
Hockenberry in 1928 at Huntingdon. Surviving is his wife and one son,
Fred P. Garner of Pittfield, Mass. There are four grandchildren. Also
survivng are three brothers: George T. and John W. Garner, both of
Altoona, and Bursey B. Garner of Huntingdon. There are three
half-sisters: Mrs. Carl Hell of Altoona, Mrs. Lester Fouse of Entriken
and Mrs. Maggie Wallace of Huntingdon R.D., and one half-brother, Emory
E. Brumbaugh of Altoona. The deceased was employed as a welder in the
Altoona shops of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was of the Methodist
faith. Funeral services are under the direction of the Axe funeral home
in Altoona. Interment will be made in the Blair Memorial Cemetery at
Bellwood. 

Mrs. Linda Vesie Garner of 1226 Washington Street, Huntingdon, passed
away this Wednesday, April 18, 1955, at 12:25 a.m. in the J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, where she had been a patient since
December. The deceased was born October 5, 1875, in Banian, Clearfield
County, a daughter of John H. and Lydia (Mullin) Smith. She was united
in marriage to Henry Garner, who preceded her in death in 1950. Mrs.
Garner was a member of the Methodist Church. Two children, Mrs. Ina M.
Ritchey of Huntingdon and Mrs. Ora B. Fisher of Hesston R.D., seventeen
grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren survive. Two sons, Guy and
Lee Garner preceded her in death. She was the last survivng member of
her immediate family. Funeral services will be held from the Green
funeral home in Huntingdon. The Rev. Gilbert L. Bennett will officiate
and interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Mrs. Margaret E. Garner of Entriken was stricken suddenly with a heart
attack while visiting her cousin, Dean M. Brua of 214 Wayne Street,
Hollidaysburg. She died at 4:24 a.m. Sunday, March 4, 1956. The deceased
was born in Entriken on August 6, 1877, the daughter of George W. and
Margaret E. (Clapper) Shontz. She was twice married, first to John D.
Brumbaugh who preceded her in death, and to John G. Garner, the last
Civil War veteran of Huntingdon County. He also preceded her in death.
Mrs. Garner was a life-long and faithful member of the Entriken
Evangelical and Reformed Church and Sunday School and the Women's Guild
of the church. She was a member of the Entriken Cemetery Association and
was interested and active in church and community affairs as a whole.
Her entire life was spent in Entriken. Surviving are seven children:
Emory E. Brumbaugh, Mrs. Carl (Grace) Hell, George T. Garner, Fred W.
Garner, John W. Garner, all of Altoona, Mrs. Lester (Mae) Fouse of
Entriken and Bursie V. Garner of Huntingdon. Also survivng are 19
grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one step-daughter, Mrs.
Margaret Wallace. Mrs. Garner came from a family of 14 children and only
one brother, John W. Shontz of Lewistown, survives. Funeral services are
under the direction of the Haverstock memorial home in McConnellstown.
The Rev. Richard Masters of Bellefonte will officiate and interment will
be made in the Entriken Cemetery. 

Miss Edna C. Geissinger of 601 Thirteenth Street, Huntingdon, passed
away Wednesday, June 15, 1955, at 10:27 p.m. in the J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital in Huntingdon after an illness of two weeks. The deceased was
born August 16, 1891, in Porter Township, Huntingdon County, a daughter
of M. Michael and Mary (Summers) Geissinger. Miss Geissinger was a
member of the First Baptist Church, the Rebekah Lodge and the No 2 Fire
Company Auxiliary, all of Huntingdon. These brothers and sister survive:
M. Clair Geissinger, Mrs. Leslie (Mae) McCall and Wayne Geissinger, all
of Huntingdon. She is also survived by three nephews, one niece, three
grand-nephews and one grand-niece. Services are under the direction of
the Green funeral home. The Rev. David J. Heim will officiate and
interment will be made in the Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

James Milton Gill, 86, of McConnellstown died in the J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon, at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 1956. He had been in
failing health for the past year. The deceased was born at Penn Township
on September 4, 1869, a son of Samuel W. and Annie (Stover) Gill. He was
united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Grove, who preceded him in death on
March 29, 1952. He was a member of the Trinity Evangelical and Reformed
Church of McConnellstown. During his life he had been a farmer until his
retirement in 1947. Surviving are the following children: Aden G. Gill,
Huntingdon; John P. Gill, Lancaster; Thomas W. Gill, McConnellstown;
Samuel D. and Robert W. Gill, Kansas City, Kansas; Miss Catherine Gill,
Glen Olden; J. Allen Gill, Altoona R.D. Also surviving are 12
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and the following brothers and
sister: Westley N. Gill, Kansas City, Kansas; John J. Gill, Paradise;
Andy W. Gill, McConnellstown; Mrs. Cora Schell, McConnellstown. Funeral
services will be held at the Haverstock memorial home. The Rev. Marion
Smith will officiate. Interment will be made at Jacob's (White) Church
Cemetery. 

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gill of McConnellstown, Huntingdon R.D.1, died at
2:35 a.m. this Saturday morning, March 29, 1952, in the J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 11, 1878, in Penn Township,
Huntingdon County, the daughter of John P. and Catharine (Morris) Grove.
In January 25, 1906, she married James M. Gill. Mrs. Gill was a member
of the St. Matthews Lutheran Church at Marklesburg. Surviving are her
husband and these children: Aden Gill of Huntingdon; John P. and Thomas
W. Gill of Huntingdon R.D.1; Samuel and Robert Gill of Kansas City,
Kansas; Miss Catherine Gill of Glenolden; and Allen Gill of Altoona.
Mrs. Gill was an only child. Bechtel funeral home is in charge of the
body. Interment will be made in the White Church Cemetery. 

Mrs. Maude E. Gill, widow of Frank S. Gill, of 1218 Moore Street,
Huntingdon, died unexpectedly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Blair
Garner, 1114 Moore Street, at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, March 11, 1956. The
deceased was born at Hopewell Township, Huntingdon county, on November
21, 1873, the daughter of David H. and Elizabeth (Lynn) Edwards. On
December 17, 1891, she was united in marriage to Frank S. Gill who
preceded her in death on March 31, 1954. Mrs. Gill was a member of the
Abbey Evangelical and Reformed Church and the J.N. Fouse Bible Class.
She also belonged to the Mother's Club of Huntingdon. She was a kind and
loving mother and a good neighbor. She was known for her thoughtfulness
in always being ready to help others in time of trouble. Surviving are
three children: Cloyd D. Gill, 713 Mount Vernon Avenue, Mrs. Blair
(Marguerite) Garner, 1114 Moore Street, and Mrs. E.S. (Almeda) Wilson,
1216 Moore Street. A daughter, Mary Grace, preceded her in death. Also
surviving are five grandchildren and one brother, Solomon G. Edwards of
Aitch R.D.1. Two sisters and three brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services are under the direction of the Bechtel funeral home.
The Rev. Robert K. Nace and the Rev. Ray E.P. Abbott will officiate.
Interment will be in the Jacob's (White) Church Cemetery on Piney Ridge.

Earl Sorrick Grubb of Defiance, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, November 2,
1957, at his late home. Mr. Grubb had been in ill health for several
years. He was injured in an accident in the woods several years ago and
had been ill since that time. He was born December 4, 1890, at
Marklesburg, a son of Sherman and Maude (Sorrick) Grubb. He was married
to Lula Cypher on November 29, 1924, by the Rev. Mr. Smith at
Huntingdon. Mr. Grubb is survived by his mother and his wife. One
sister, Mrs. Pearl Dunmire, preceded him in death. He was educated in
the Penn Township Schools and was a member of the Marklesburg Lutheran
Church. Funeral services are under the direction of the Bechtel funeral
service. The Rev. Charles Wisler will officiate and interment will be
made in the Stone Church Cemetery at Marklesburg. 

Harry A. Grubb-The body of a 42 year old Swissvale man was recovered
this morning, Tuesday, August 25, 1959, in the Allegheny River near Nine
Mile Island in O'Hara Township. Harry A. Grubb of 7724 Juniata Street,
disappeared last night while attending an outing on the river with
several friends. He was first missed about 11:30 p.m. His body was
recovered by the Cheswick Fire Department. He is survived by his wife,
Lauretta Grubb and a daughter, LaRue Grubb at home, and a sophomore at
West Virginia Wesleyan. He is also survived by his father, Andrew Grubb
of McConnellstown and the following brothers and sisters: Ross Grubb of
State College; William G. Grubb of Irwin; Genevieve Fisher of Entriken;
Muriel Lykens and Redda McNeal, both of Altoona; and Estella Grubb of
McConnellstown. Funeral services will be directed by the Van Horn
funeral chapel in Swissvale. 

Joseph N. Grubb, a highly respected resident of Penn Township, died at
his home in James Creek on Monday evening, February 27, 1950, at 7:35
o'clock. The deceased was born in Penn Township on June 4, 1886, a son
of Joseph and Mary (Cunningham) Grubb, both deceased. He was united in
marriage to Rebecca Schell on May 26, 1916 at Cumberland Md. Mr. Grubb
was a lifelong resident of Penn Township where he followed the
occupation of farming. He is well known throughout the Woodcock Valley
area. He was a member of the James Creek Evangelical and Reformed
Church. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Joseph A.
Grubb, Johah Ray Grubb and Dorothy May Grubb, all of James Creek; Mrs.
Mary Helen Norris and George Alton Grubb, both of Hesston; and John Jay
Grubb of Aitch. Two brothers and two sisters also survive: Andrew Grubb
of McConnellstown; Samuel Grubb of Hesston; Mrs. Jennie Miller and Mrs.
Carl Parks, both of Huntingdon. The Rev. Mr. Webster of Williamsburg
will officiate in the services and interment will be made in the Old
Stone Church Cemetery near Marklesburg. 

Mrs. Maudie Garner Grubb, widow of Sherman Grubb of Marklesburg, died at
the home of her nephew and Niece, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Garner at Hesston
at 9:25 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 1959. She was born March 16, 1873,
in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, a daughter of Samuel B. and Suzanna
(Sorrick) Garner. She was married June 15, 1890, to Sherman Grubb at the
Garner home in Penn Township by the Rev. Matthew Boyer. Mrs. Grubb was
preceded in death by her husband, along with a son Earl and a daughter
Mrs. Pearl Dunmire. She was the last surviving member of her family. The
deceased was a faithful member of the St. Matthews Lutheran Church of
Marklesburg and attended regularly as long as her health permitted. The
Rev. Charles F. Wisler and the Rev. Paul Kauffman will officiate and
interment will be made in the Old Stone Church Cemetery in Penn
township. Funeral arrangements by the Owen D. Bechtel funeral service of
Williamsburg. 

Mrs. Jean Gutshall, daughter of Stever Brumbaugh, passed away on July
25, 1952. 

Mrs. Mary H. Gutshall died at 7 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 1959, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. G.W. Swope of 107 14th Avenue, Juniata, after
an extended illness. She was born February 29, 1872, in Blaine, Perry
County, a daughter of David P. and Ellen (White) Boyd. She was united in
marriage February 16, 1893, to Edward S. Gutshall, who preceded her in
death. Surviving are the following children: Clair E. Gutshall of Aitch;
Mrs. Marie Butler and Mrs. Ruth Swope of Juniata; Mrs Kathryn Hefright
of Pittsburgh and Joseph P. Gutshall and Edward S. Gutshall of
Huntingdon; 22 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and one sister,
Mrs. Florence McVey of St. Petersburg, Florida. 

The Rev. T. Max Hall of Mill Hall, a native of Huntingdon County, passed
away at noon on Monday, September 15, 1958, in the Williamsport
Hospital. Death was due to a coronary occlusion. He was 67 years of age.
The Methodist minister, a former pastor of the Warriors Mark and Manor
Hill charges in Huntingdon County, had been ill for two weeks prior to
his death. He was admitted to the hospital on Labor Day, September 1.
The deceased was born near Newburg, Huntingdon County, on July 30, 1891,
a son of Reuben E.E. Hall and Viola W. (Baker) Hall. He was united in
marriage on September 24, 1927, to Helen Bechtel of Blanchard. Mr. Hall
lived near Entriken for a number of years and attended the county
schools. Later he was graduated from Dickinson Seminary at Williamsport
and Juniata College, Huntingdon. During his service in the ministry, he
served at Shamokin for seven years, Harrisburg for five years, in
addition to Warriors Mark and Manor Hill. He had been at Roaring Spring
for six years prior to moving to Mill Hall 2 1/2 months ago. He was
treasurer of the Central Pennsylvania Methodist Conference pension fund
for retired pastors. He was active in the conference and held a number
of other positions during his lifetime. In adition to his wife, he is
survived by one daughter and two sons: Miss Carol Hall, a student at
Mansfield State Teacher's College; T. Max Hall, Jr. a student at
Dickinson Law School, Carlisle; and Raymond Hall of Williamsport. He
also is survived by three brothers and one sister: Ted Hall of Reading;
Orrin Hall of Glassport; Robert Hall of Entriken; and Mrs. Dorothy
Garner of Miami, Florida. Arrangements under the direction of the
Bechtel funeral home. Dr. Lester A. Welliver will officiate and
interment will be made in the Baptist Cemetery at Blanchard. 

Mrs. Viola W. Hall, 87 of Entriken passed away Saturday, September 25,
1954, at 12:20 a.m. at her home. The deceased was born July 6, 1867, in
Todd Township, a daughter of Ruben T. and Harriet (Whitney) Baker. She
was united in marriage to R.E.E. Hall on July 18, 1887, at Cassville.
Her husband preceded her in death. Mrs. Hall was a member of the
Entriken Methodist Church and served as a trustee of the church for
several years. She also served as superintendent of the Sunday School.
Mrs. Hall was a member of the Woman's Society of Christian Service.
These children survive: Mrs. Dorothy Garner of Cleveland; Orrin H. Hall
of Glassport; the Rev. Max T. Hall of Roaring Spring; Robert Hall, at
home; and Theodore G. Hall of Reading. She is also survived by twenty
grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and two sisters; Mrs. B.A.
Benson of Huntingdon and Mrs. Mae McClain of Greensburg. The Rev. Lester
Search will officiate and interment will be in the Entriken Cemetery.
Huff Funeral Chapel of Saxton. 

Infant- The infant son of Donald Lynn and Helen Louise (Hatch) Harnish
of Alexandria, Star Route, died at birth at the J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital on Monday, August 18, 1958. The child is survived by the
parents, one brother, Donald Lynn, Jr., and the paternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Harnish of Alexandria Star Route and the maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Hatch of Grass Flats, near Clearfield.
The Rev. Charles Huyette will officiate and interment will be in the
Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery, under the direction of Grove Funeral
Service, Alexandria. 

Frank E. Hawley of 57-W Gennessee Street, Baldwinsville, New York,
formerly of Robertsdale, passed away at his home Friday morning, April
8, 1955. The deceased was born June 3, 1899, at Helveatia, Clearfield
County, a son of Enoch and Ida (Clayton) Hawley. He was united in
marriage to Phyllis Lavelle, formerly of Broad Top City, in 1918. Hawley
was a member of the First Methodist Church of Baldwinsville. He had been
employed as a coal miner on the Broad Top prior to moving to New York
State, where he had been employed by the General Electric company plant
at Baldwinsville for the past five years. His wife and these children
survive: Mrs. Carl Kelly of New Hartford, New York; John Hawley of
Shippensburg; and Willis Hawley of Arlington, Virginia. Seven
grandchildren and these sisters and brother also survive: Mrs. William
Burke of Wood; Mrs. John Knapp of Valencia; Mrs.Miriam Hale of
McKeesport and Raymond Hawley of Wood. The Rev. Arthur Price will
officiate at the services and burial will be made in the I.O.O.F.
Cemetery at Broad Top City. 

Harry B. Hawn, aged about 62 years of age, of McConnellstown, was found
dead in the garage building of his premises along Route 26, this
Saturday forenoon, February 4, 1956, at 9:45 o'clock.. His wife who has
been in ill health, went to the building and made the discovery. Death
was due to strangulation, caused by hanging. He was a foreman at the
J.C. Blair plant in Huntingdon but had been off work since last spring
because of poor health. The body was turned over to the Haverstock
Memorial Home.