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Mrs. Geraldine Ruth Rogers, 50, of Rockhill Furnace died in the J.C.
Blair Memorial Hospital at 8:35 a.m. on Sunday, January 31, 1971. She
had been in failing health. She was born January 28, 1921 at Rockhill
Furnace, a daughter of Luther and Myrtle (Brown) Booher. She was united
in marriage to Lloyd C. Rogers of Rockhill Furnace on October 10, 1940
at Hagerstown, Md. Her husband preceded her in death on December 19,
1966. She is survived by her mother and a daughter, Mrs. Henry (Deanna
Kay) Clymans Jr. of Rockhill Furnace. Three grandchildren survive. One
sister, Mrs. Pauline Lane of Alexandria, also survives. The deceased was
a member of the Church of the Brethren at Rockhill Furnace. Interment
will be made in the IOOF Memorial Cemetery at Rockhill Furnace. 

Mrs. Grace M. Bowling of 714 Allegheny Street, Huntingdon died early
this morning, Monday, December 29, 1969, at 12:50 o'clock in the J.C.
Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. She had been in failing health for
the past month and was a patient of the hospital since December 2. Born
March 15, 1911, at Huntingdon, she was a daughter of James H. and Bessie
(Mills) Morningstar. She was first married to James A. McHugh who
preceded her in death, and later married Frank E. Bowling. Survivng are
the following brothers ans sisters: Leo Morningstar, Mount Union; Harry
Morningstar, Huntingdon; Mrs. Blanche McKenzie, Huntingdon and Mrs.
Kathryn Harris, Buffalo, N.Y. A number of nieces and nephews survive.
Two sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Bowling was of the Protestant
faith. For a number of years she had made her home in Detroit, Mich.
returning to the Huntingdon area where she had resided for the past four
years. She had been employed as a cook for the Colonial Hotel,
Huntingdon. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Harry G. Hamman, 59, Three Springs, R.D. 2, a well known Huntingdon
County educator, died at 5:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1967, in
the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. Hamman taught at the Rockhill
Elementary School of the Sourthern Huntingdon County School System. He
was a past president of the Huntingdon County Educators Association and
a past president of the Orbisonia Lions Club. He had 20 years of perfect
attendance in his Lions club and was a past zone chairman. Hamman also
was active in 4-H work and PTA. For number of years he worked in the
Orbisonia-Rockhill Homecoming Association, serving as secretary of the
group. A complete obituary will appear in tomorrow's Daily News. 

Harold H. Horton of 1403 Washington Street, Huntingdon was found dead
Saturday, August 12, 1972, in Logan Township, Huntingdon County
apparently of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The death is believed to
have occurred sometime on Thursday, August 10. Horton was born in
Huntingdon on August 9, 1913, a son of Earl J. and Blanche (Hess)
Horton. He was united in marriage at Cumberland, Md. on June 28, 1934 to
Elizabeth Holland who preceded him in death April 22, 1971. Surviving is
his father, Earl J. Horton of Huntingdon R.D.; a son, Earl H. Horton of
Sunbury, and three grandchildren. A brother, William L. Horton of
Huntingdon and a sister, Mrs. John (Jean) Crum of Huntingdon also
survive. The deceased was a member of the First Baptist Church,
Huntingdon. He had served as custodian of the Huntingdon Area Schools
for a number of years. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery. 

Harry J. McCool of Center Union, Oneida Township, Huntingdon R.D. 2,
died early Sunday morning, August 23, 1959, at his late home. He had
been in his usual health and passed away in his sleep. He was born
August 3, 1900, at Pine Grove Mills, a son of James and Minnie (Scott)
McCool. He married Beulah Grace Jackson on November 28, 1925, at the
parsonage of the Presbyterian Church in Huntingdon with the Rev. Mr.
Daubenspeck officiating. His wife is surviving along with two daughters,
Mrs. Arthur (Arlene) Walker of Falls Church, Va. and Mrs. David (Ona)
Price of Huntingdon, R.D. 2. There are two grandchildren. Also surviving
are three sisters, Mrs. John (Ella) Swanger of Mil Creek, Miss Bertha
McCool of Bridgeport, Conn. and Mrs. Frank (Reno) Thompson of
Middletown. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. Mr. McCool
was of the Protestant faith. HE was an active member of the Stone Valley
Hunting and Fishing Association. He had been employed with the
Pennsylvania Railroad for the 36 years as an electric welder at
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Harry J. Morningstar, 61, of 103 South Fourteenth Street in Huntingdon
died at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 1975 in the J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon, where he had been a patient for one day. Mr.
Morningstar had been in failing health for the past several years. Born
March 26, 1913 at Huntingdon, he was a son of James H. and Bessie May
(Mills) Morningstar. Survinving are two sons, James R., Kensington, Md.
and Gary L., Altoona. One daughter preceded in death. There are five
grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother and two sisters, Leo C.,
Mount Union; Mrs. Blanche McKenzie, Huntingdon, and Mrs. Kathryn L.
Harris, East Concord N.Y. Three sisters are deceased. Mr Morningstar was
of the Protestant faith. A truck driver by occupation, he was employed
for a period of time with the Lester McDonald Moving and Storage Company
of Huntingdon. He last worked for Sayer's Trucking Company of
Pittsburgh. Most of his life was spent in the Huntingdon area. Burial
will be in the Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Harry Steven Painter of Duncansville died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1970, at
6:41 a.m. in the J.C.Blair memorial Hospital where he had been a patient
for one month. He was 75. He was born in Cromwell Township on Sept 9,
1895, a son of Samuel and Amanda (Jordan) Painter. He never married. He
is survived by one sister and three brothers: Mrs. Blanch Kline,
Huntingdon; William Painter, Three Springs; Sylvester Painter, Lebanon;
Walter Painter, Three Springs, R.D. Four brothers and one sister
preceded him in death. The deceased was of the Protestant faith. He had
made his home in Duncansville for the past 40 years. Funeral services
will be held Friday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. at the Ott funeral home in
Orbisonia. The Rev. Paul Walker, pastor of the Mount Union Church of
God, will officiate and interment will be made in Jordan Cemetery
Orbisonia, R.D. Friends will be received at the funeral home after 7
p.m. Thursday, and until the hour for the services on Friday. 

Funeral services will be held tomorrow for a Huntingdon County native,
Mrs. Hazel Dell Mills of Tamaqua, one of four women killed Tuesday in a
Berks County collision between their auto and a tractor-trailer. The
four women were en route to volunteer service at the Hamburg State
School for Retarded Children at the time of the tragic accident. Mrs.
Mills, 68, a native of Three Springs, was instantly killed in the mishap
seven miles north of Hamburg. In addition to Mrs. Mills, the other
victims, all residents of Tamaqua, were: Mrs. Olive Cox, 70, driver of
the westbound car; Mrs. Ivy Lutz, 66, and Mrs. Russell Kropp, 59. Mrs.
Cox also died instantly, while the other two woment succumbed later in
Pottsville Hospital. The driver of the rig, Warren G. Neumeisterr, 23,
Frackville, escaped serious injury. A second carload of Tamaqua
volunteers at the hospital was following the Cox car and the occupants
witnessed the traffic fatality. The car was demolished and rescuers had
to tear off doors to free the women from the auto. Mrs. Mills was born
March 28, 1898, a daughter of Harry D. and Georgianna (Dell) Heck of
Three Springs. In addition to her husband, Llewyln Mills, a retired
railroader, she is survived by a son, Daniel Dell of Brandon, Vt. Two
daughters preceded her in death. Two brothers and two sisters survive:
Mrs. Vera Booher, Mapleton Depot; Mrs. Lillian Coder, Huntingdon;
Chester Heck Groton, Mass, and Kermit Heck, Akron, Ohio. She was a
member of the Tamaqua Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held
Friday morning at 9 o'clock at Tamaqua. Graveside services will be
conducted at Bowman's Chapel Cemetery, Mapleton Depot, R.D. at 2 p.m.
Friday, with the Rev. William B. Payne, Presbyterian minister of
Huntingdon, officiating. 

Mrs. Hazel Specht, 63, of Reedsville, died Monday, May 11, 1970, at 2:45
p.m. in the Lewistown Hospital. She had been in failing health for some
time. Born in Huntingdon County on August 11, 1906, she was a daughter
of Harry W. and Carrie (Booher) Ruby. She is survived by her husband,
John W. Specht, and the following sons and daughters; Mrs. John (Mary)
Parker, Burnham; John W. Specht, Jr. and Donald E. Specht, both of
Reedsville; James H. Specht, Lewistown R.D. 1; Gary I. Specht, at home;
and Mrs. Arol (Vivian) Spade, Burnham. There are fifteen grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held at the Bohn funeral
home, Reedsville, Thursday, May 14, at 10 a.m. Interment will be made in
Church Hill Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home this
Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. 

Prominent Orbisonia resident Henry Newton Gutshall died on March 3, 1963
at 9:45 as he was being rushed to J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. Mr.
Gutshall, a banker and former school teacher, had been in poor health,
but his death was unexpected. He was prominent in Orbisonia community
affairs projects. He was born in Springfield Township on March 16, 1885,
a son of Peter and Mary (McGee) Gutshall. He was united in marriage to
Mazie Starr of Springfield Township on Sept. 1, 1909, the ceremony being
performed at Meadow Gap church, the Rev. George Reidell, church of God,
minister. His wife preceded him in death on July 6, ---- Mr. Gutshall
was a member of the the Orbisonia Methodist Church. He was a director of
the Orbisonia Community State Bank and was a retired school teacher,
having taught for 47 years in the schools of Huntingdon County. He was
also an agent for the Lebanon, ------- and Hartford Insurance companies
He was a charter member of the Cromwell Lodge No. 572 F. and A. of
Orbisonia; Harrisburg Company and Jaffa Shrine, he was secretary of
Orbisonia Deer Club, secretary of Old School Baptist Cemetery
Association of Springfield Township; charter member of the Orbisonia
Lions Club and he had been a member of the P.O.S. and I.O.O.F. as long
as these lodges were active in Orbisonia. He is survived by these
children: Mrs. Kenneth (Vera) Scott, Rochhill Furnace, Mrs. George
(Freda) Corrie, Orbisonia; Norman L. Gutshall, Murraysville; Mrs.
Clayton (Lena) Black, Orbisonia, R.D.; George Gutshall, Roaring Spring,
One daughter, Grace, preceded him in death. Twelve grandchildren also
survive along with two brothers, Simon and Silas Gutshall, both of Three
Springs. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 6, at 2 P.M.
at the Ott funeral home in Orbisonia. The Rev. Jay MacKie, pastor of the
Orbisonia Methodist Church will officiate and interment will be made in
the Rockhill Furnace I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends will be received at the
funeral home after 7 P.M. Monday and until the hour for the services on
Wednesday. Cromwell Lodge will hold memorial services at the funeral
home on Tuesday. 

Homer O. Heck of 2654 W. Pine Tree Dr., West Hollywood, Fla., died
Friday, May 10, 1963, at 9:15 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital at Hollywood
where he had been a patient since April 28. He was born July 18, 1891,
in Smith Valley, Huntingdon County, the son of Harry and Georgie (Dell)
Heck. He was first married to Matilda Niece who is deceased. He was then
married to Anna W. Steele, a former resident of Huntingdon. His wife
survives along with one daughter to the first union. Mrs. Carl (Eileen)
Page of Harrisburg. Also surviving is a step-son, Thomas Walton Steele
of Miami, Fla. Also surviving are these brothers and sisters: Chester R.
Heck of Groton, Mass, H. Kermit Heck of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. L. (Hazel)
Mills of Tamaqua, Mrs. Elder (Vera) Booher and Mrs. William (Lillian)
Coder of Mapleton Depot. Mr Heck was a veteran of World War I and was a
member of the Juniata Valley Barracks 1433, Veterans of World War I and
Standing Stone Post 1754, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Huntingdon. He was
a member of the Miramer Methodist Church and the Methodist Men's Club.
Mr. Heck was a retired railway mail clerk with the Pennsylvania
Railroad. Funeral services were held at the 2 p.m. this afternoon from
the Wadlington funeral chapel. Interment was made in Hollywood Memorial
Gardens. 

Huston J. Painter of Cedar Haven, Lebanon, died in Lebanon on February
29, 1972 at 12 a.m. A former resident of Rockhill Furnace, he was 80
years of age. Born November 17, 1891at Three Springs R.D., he was a son
of Jacob and Blanche (Thurston) Painter. He was twice married, first to
Olive Price who preceded him in death on June 16, 1954, and later to
Pauline Brightbill who died in October, 1969. Surviving is one brother,
Stephen Painter of Rockhill Furnace. The deceased was a member of the
United Methodist Church at Orbisonia. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a
member of the Williamsport Consistory and Logan Lodge No. 490, F, and
A.M., Altoona. He was a carpenter by occupation. Interment will be made
in Orbisonia Cemetery. 

Isaac N. Steel, 80, a former resident of Huntingdon died Thursday,
February 17, 1966, at 9:30 a.m. in the Perry Point Veterans
Administration Hospital, Perry Point, Md. He had been in failing health
and was a patient of the hospital for the past two years. Born September
5, 1885, in Brady Township, Huntingdon County, he was a son of Henry and
Mollie (Smiley) Steel. He was united in marriage to Sadie Delores
Bradley on November 19, 1921. She preceded him in death on May 30, 1965.
Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Edwin (Mildred) Rhodes and
Mrs. Oliver (Florence) Moore, both of Cleveland, Ohio; David B. Steele,
Baltimore, Md., and Isaac E. Steele, Stockton, N.Y. There are 13
grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. The deceased was the last
surviving member of his immediate family. He was of the Protestant
faith. A veteran of World War I, he had seen overseas service with
Company G, 110th Infantry, and received an honorable discharge on
September 9, 1919. He was a member of the VFW Standing Stone Post No.
1754, of the Frank P. Hommon Post No. 24 American Legion and of the
Juniata Valley Barracks, World War I Veterans No. 1433, all of
Huntingdon. He was a holder of the purple heart award. Steel had been
employed by the O'Mara Planing Mill of Huntingdon for a number of years.
Until three years ago, he had spent most of his life in the Huntingdon
area. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 20, at 3 p.m. from
Brown's funeral home, Huntingdon. The Rev. Theodore Steckel will
officiate and interment will be made in the Mount Zion Lutheran Church
Cemetery in Henderson Townshiop. Friends may call at the funeral home
after 7 p.m. Saturdya until the hour of the services on Sunday. Military
honors will be accorded at the graveside. 

James B. Milligan, 2729 Warm Springs Rd., Huntingdon, was pronounced
dead on arrival at J.C.Blair Memorial Hospital at 7:30 p.m., Saturday,
August 15, 1970. He was 60. Milligan, who had a marked allergy to
beestings, was stung by a bee while he was mowing the lawn at his
cottage at the Raystown Dam area. He suffered a heart seizure. The
deceased was born February 28, 1910, at Wilkinsburg, a son of Bruce and
Estella L. (Hoffman) Milligan. HE was united in marriage to Cleta
Donaldson August 14, 1968 in Winchester. Surviving are his wife and one
daughter, Stella Louise Milligan of Florida. He was the last surviving
member of his immediate family. He was of the Protestant faith. A W.W.
II veteran, Milligan served with the U.S. Army. He was a member of the
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, local 8, State College. For the
past ten years he had been employed as a receiving room steward at the
Pennsylvania State University, College of Human Development, University
Park. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 19, at 10:30 a.m.
at the Peters Funeral Home. The Rev. Edward J. Hatchner will officiate.
Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon, R.D.
1. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday until the
hour of the services on Wednesday. 

Jeanne Marie Gutshall, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Lee
Gutshall of 508 Twelfth St., Huntingdon died at birth Saturday, November
15, 1969, in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. The infant is
survived by her parents, Barry Lee and Priscilla Jean (Covert) Gutshall;
her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Gutshall of Huntingdon
R.D.2 and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Covert of
Orbisonia R.D. Interment services were held today, Monday, November 17,
at 11 a.m. at the Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg R.D. The Rev.
Levi L. Hess, pastor of the Orbisonia United Methodist Church
officiated. Interment was conducted under the direction of the Ott
funeral services of Orbisonia. 

Jessie E. (Dutch) Mills of 201 Pine Street, Huntingdon died early this
morning, Thursday, March 5, 1970, at 1 a.m. in the J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital. He had been in failing health for the past three months and
was a patient of the hospital since January 31. Born April 13, 1889, at
Huntingdon, he was a son of Jesse and Alice (Morningstar) Mills. He was
united in marriage to Isabelle Snyder who preceded him in death July 27,
1958. Survivng is one sister: Mrs. Jake (Elizabeth) Zelhofer, Larimer.
Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. A number of nieces
and nephews survive. The deceased was of the Protestant faith. He was
employed by L.C. Anderson and Sons, general contractors, for a number of
years. Most of his life was spent in the Huntingdon area. Interment will
be made in the Fair Ridge Assembly of God Cemetery, Shade Gap R.D. 

A well known Huntingdon businessman, Jesse E. Shetrom, 1312 Mifflin St.,
Huntingdon, died early this morning in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Shetrom, who had served his community in various political
and civic organizations, had been in failing health for the past five
years and was 80 years of age. Active in Republican politics, he had
served as Republican County committeeman and as state committeeman and
had served one term as Huntingdon County Commissioner. He had been a
member of the Board of directors of the First Grange National Bank for
many years and had served as vice president of the institution. He had
been a director and served as the president of the Provident Building
and Loan Association of Huntingdon. He was a life member of the Number 2
fire company of Huntingdon and had been a member of the Civil Service
Commission. He was a member and past exalted ruler of the B.P.O.E. and
belonged to the I.O.O.F. Lodge and to the P.O.S. of A. He was also a
member of Donation Grange No. 330. A lifelong resident of Huntingdon,
the 80 year old businessman died at 5:05 a.m. today, Thursday, December
1, 1966. He had been a patient of the hospital since November 25. Born
in Huntingdon on July 24, 1886, he was a son of Chris and Matilda
(Bower) Shetrom. He was united in marriage to Mabel Miller on January 2,
1906 at Cumberland, Md. His wife preceded him in death June 6, 1963.
Surviving are the following children; Mrs. Ray (Minnie) Rudy, Mrs. Leroy
(Dorothy) Whitesel, Charles F. Shetrom and Samuel R. Shetrom, all of
Huntingdon. Three daughters and two sons preceded him in death. There
are four grandchildren and six great grandchildren surviving. He was the
last surviving member of the his immediate family, having been preceded
in death by four brothers and four sisters. The deceased was a member of
the Stone Church of the Brethren, Huntingdon. Funeral services will be
held Saturday, December 3 at 3:45 p.m. from Brown's funeral home,
Huntingdon. The Rev. Stewart B. Kauffman and the Rev. Orville V. Warner
will officiate. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery,
Huntingdon. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Friday and
until the hour of the services on Saturday. 

Mrs. Joanne (Cummins) Miller of Essex, Maryland died at her home
Wednesday, August 11, 1971 at 8 a.m. She was 30 years of age. Born March
27, 1941, at Fairhope, she was a daughter of Homer and Selena (McKim)
Cummins. She was united in marriage to Charles B. Miller, Jr. of Essex,
Md. Her husband is deceased. Surviving are her mother, of Orbisonia R.D.
and three children, Keith, Carla, and Susan, and three step-children,
Charles, Terri and Scott, all at home. Ten brothers and sisters survive:
James R. Cummins, Fairhope, Mrs. Ruth Goodson, Ladson, S.C., Mrs. Sara
Emerick, Blair E. Cummins, Earl E. Cummins, stationed with the U.S. Air
Force at Warner Robins, Ga. Wilford L. Cummins, Dryden, Michigan, Arlo
Cummins, Frederick, Md. and Richard L. Cummins, Orbisonia. The deceased
was a member of the Riverview Baptist Church at Essex. She was a 1958
graduate of Orbisonia High School and had attended airlines school at
St. Paul Minn. Interment was made in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Baltimore
County, Md. 

John H. Hoover of 305 Washington Street, Huntingdon died at 1:40 a.m.,
Thursday, February 13, 1975, in Annapolis Hospital, Wayne, Michigan. Mr.
Hoover had been in failing health since October, 1974 and had been
hospitalized for the past month or so. He was born in Huntingdon June
18, 1908, a son of Frank C. and Eva C. (Howleson) Hoover. He was united
in marriage with Ellen F. Hudson. In addition to his widow, he is
survived by these children; John B. Hoover of Westerville, Ohio, Robert
C. Hoover of Lansing, Michigan, Mrs. Edwin (Jody) Parrott of Lansing,
Michigan, Mrs. Edward B. (Ann) Howe of Livonia, Michigan, B. Frank
Hoover of Millersburg, and Elwood C. Hoover of Huntingdon. (The rest of
the obituary is obscured by another placed over it.DW) 

Jones Austin Moore, 76, of Moore Avenue, Mount Union died Sunday,
November 30, 1969 at 9 p.m. in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. He had been a patient of the hospital for the past two
weeks. Born June 8, 1893, at Shade Gap, he was a son of Jones B. and
Margaret Moore. He was united in marriage to Mary G. Peck on July 11,
1917, at Mount Union. His wife survives along with the following
children: Mrs. Dominic (Thelda E. ) Manendo, Erie; Jones B. Moore,
Elizabethtown, Austin L. Moore, Mount Union; Mrs. Samuel (Margaret E.)
Kylor, Shade Gap; Mrs. Lester (Dorothy L.) Feagley, Erie; S.Sgt. Eugene
W. Moore, with the USAF, stationed in Spain; Mrs. Joseph (Bernice)
Wieczorek, Erie and Mrs. Dale C. Moore, Erie. Two children, Charles and
William preceded him in death. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 13
great-grandchildren and the following brother and sisters: Grover C.
Moore, Claysburg; Mrs. Edith Shire, Alexandria; Mrs. Sarah Schmittle,
Rockhill Furnace; Mrs. Levania Daniels, Newton Hamilton. One brother and
two sisters preceded him in death. The deceased was a member of the
First Assembly of God Church at Mount Union. He was a member of the
church board and belonged to the Men's Fellowship of the church. Moore
was a machine operator for the state Department of Highways, retiring in
1958. Interment will be made in Salem Cemetery at Shade Gap R.D. 

Mrs. Juanita G. Evans, 65, of Smithfield Township, Huntingdon R.D.1,
died Monday, December 3, 1973 at 9:45 p.m. in the Tyrone Hospital where
she had been a patient for the past week. Mrs. Evans had been in failing
health for the past two years. She was born July 25, 1908 at Elverton,
Ga., a daughter of C. Earl and Rebecca (Evatt) Swords. She was united in
marriage to James R. Evans on March 3, 1928 at Elverton. Surviving are
her husband and four children; John Richard Evans, Huntingdon; Mrs. Carl
B. (Edith M.) Snare, Huntingdon R.D.1., Thomas A. Evans, Fousetown and
Mrs. Ronald (Jessie) Merritts, Huntingdon R.D.1. There are 12
grandchildren. The following brothters and sisters survive: Mrs. Chalmer
(Milwee) Coy, Huntingdon; C.E. Swords, Jr. and H.V. Swords, both of Fort
Worth, Texas; Mrs. Clara Oglesby, Mrs. Mildred Smith and B.C. Swords all
of Elverton, Ga.; and Miss Edith Swords of Atlanta, GA. One brother
preceded her in death. The deceased was a member of the Christian and
Missionary Alliance Church, Huntingdon. She was first employed by the
Seaboard Silk Mill at Elverton, Ga., and later worked at the Huntingdon
Throwing Mill. She had been a resident of Huntingdon area since 1929.
Interment will be made in the Huntingdon Memorial Gardens. 

Kathleen D. Kuhns, 72, of Cassville, died Sunday, July 22, 1973, at 9
a.m. in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, where she had been
a patient for the past 11 days. She was born at Todd on April 1, 1901, a
daughter of Monroe and Delila (DeForrest) McClain. Surviving are six
children: Paul Kuhns, Orbisonia R.D.; Monroe Kuhns, Mrs. Maxine Nead and
Dale Kuhns, all of Cassville; John Kuhns, Shirleysburg and Max Kuhns of
Columbus, Ohio. There are 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Mae Turnbaugh of White Hall, Ill.
Five brothers and sisters preceded her in death. The deceased had
attended the Cassville United Methodist Church and was a member of the
W.S.C.S. of the church. She had been employed for many years by
Owens-Corning Fiberglas at Huntingdon, retiring in 1966. Interment will
be made in the Cassville Cemetery. 

Mrs. Kathryn E. Rohm, 2 Round Hill Road, Camp Hill, died unexpectedly at
6 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, June 9, 1970, at the Holy Spirit Hospital
in Camp Hill. Mrs. Rohm became ill at 10:00 last night and was taken to
the hospital, she was 57. Mrs. Rohm was born May 19, 1913 in Altooona to
John M. Baird and Minnie (Morgan) Baird. She was united in marriage to
Max G. Rohm on November 19, 1931 in Altoona. Surviving are her husband:
four children: Judith R. Carelli, Sunbury: Christopher Rohm, Sunbury:
Philip Rohm, Phillipsburg, N.J.; and Cassandra Livingston, Waynesville,
N.C. and eight grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Glenn
Baird of Alexandria, Va., and K. Dean Baird of Huntingdon; and one
sister, Mrs. Russell (Eleanor) Horn of York. Four brothers and one
sister preceded Mrs. Rohm in death. The deceased was a member of the
Camp Hill Methodist Church. She was a former member of the First United
Methodist Church of Huntingdon and served as president of the Women's
Social of Christian Service there. Mrs. Rohm had been residing in Camp
Hill for the past six years. Interment wil be made in the Riverview
Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

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 (Stewart) 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 School 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 I.O.O.F. 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. Funeral
services will be held Friday, January 20, at 2 p.m. from the Ott funeral
home, Orbisonia. the Rev. Edward Z. Utts, pastor of the Orbisonia
Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be made in the I.O.O.F.
Memorial Cemetery at Rockhill furnace. Friends may call at the funeral
home after 7 p.m. today, and until the hour of the services on Friday.
During his lifetime he was a carpenter and proprietor of the Ken Scott
and Sons cabinetmaking and wood-working business at Rockhill Furnace. 

Lecada Shields, 66, Mt. Union R.D. died Monday Jan 13, 1975 at the 9:30
p.m. at the 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 be mad in the Stone Church
Cemetery, Germany Valley. 

Leigh Ann Wilson, five-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wilson
of Shade Gap, died Monday, April 19, 1971, at 4:44 p.m. in the J.C.
Blair Memorial Hospital at Huntingdon. She had been a patient in the
hospital for one day and had been ill for three days. She was born in
the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital on Nov. 17, 1970, a daughter of Kenneth
and Kathleen (Brooks) Wilson. In addition to her parents, she is
survived by her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Brooks of Shade
Gap, the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wilson of Three
Springs, R.D.; these maternal great-grandparents, Clair Brooks of Shade
Gap, Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Brown of Huntingdon and Mr. and Mrs. Fred H.
Lang, Sr., Huntingdon. Also surviving is the paternal great-grandmother,
Mrs. Nora Barber of Orbisonia. Interment will be made in the Stone
Church Cemetery, Germany Valley. 

Leo Albert Rogers of Upper Strausburg, Franklin County, died on Friday,
July 24, 1959, at 7:15 p.m. in the Chambersburg Hospital where he had
been a patient for two weeks. He had been in failing health for three
years prior to his death. He was born April 19, 1926, at Three Springs,
R.D. a son of Albert and Ada (Painter) Rogers. He was married to Helen
Jane Cisney of Rockhill Furnace on April 14, 1951, at the McKendree
Methodist Church by the Rev. Myrl Weyant. His wife survives along with
his father of Three Springs, R.D. and one daughter Rhonda Lee, at home.
Also surviving are two brothers, Fred Rogers and Joseph Rogers and one
sister, Miss Vonnie Rogers, all of Three Springs, R.D. Mr. Rogers was a
member of the Upper Strausburg Methodist Church, and th IOOF Lodge of
Upper Strausburg and the Disabled Amercan Veterans of Chambersburg. The
deceased enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1946 and served until 1947 and was
discharged as a Seaman First Class. He was employed as a clerk at the
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Leslie James Winnick, 71, of Orbisonia R.D. died Monday, August 19, 1974
at 7 a.m. at his home in Cromwell Township. His death was unexpected. He
was born May 28, 1903 in Cromwell Township, a son of John and Annie
(Miller) Winnick. Surviving are a brother and two sisters; Grover
Winnick of Orbisonia; Mrs. Mabel Morrow, Mount Union R.D. and Mrs. Agnes
Mitchell of Windsor, Va. Five brothers and three sisters preceded him in
death. He was of the Protestant faith. Winnick was a member of the
Madden-Wennick Post No. 518, American Legion of Orbisonia; he was a
veteran of World War II. A woodsman by occupation, he was retired.
Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery at Rockhill Furnace. 

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 Millie (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 Auxilary to the Frank P.
Hammon Post No. 24, American Legion, and the Auxilary to Standing Stone
Chapter No. 1754, VFW. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery. 

Miss Lillie May Ott, 57, of Orbisonia was found dead at her home Tuesday
afternoon, August 20. Time of death was set at 7 a.m., Monday, August
19, 1974. Born August 27, 1916, in Philedelphia, she was the adopted
daughter of S. Seward and Lillie May (Booher) Ott. Miss Ott was preceded
in death by both her parents and a sister and brother, Mrs. Helen Ott
Africa and Earl E. Ott. She was a member of the Orbisonia Presbyterian
Church. A 1934 graduate of Orbisonia High School, she also attended
Juniata College. Miss Ott was a correspondent for the Daily News for
many years. Interment will be made in Orbisonia Cemetery. 

Lorree Norris Rutherford , 72, of Silverford Heights, Mount Union, died
unexpectedly at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 1975 at Lewistown
Hospital. Born December 15 1902 at Mount Union, she was a daughter of
Herman and Katie (Cassidy) Norris. On April 16, 1924, she married John
R. Rutherford in Huntingdon. Surviving are her widower and two children,
Mrs. John (Marjorie) Heaps, Columbia, Md. and Mrs. Richard (Janet)
Zeigler, Gettysburg. There are two grandsons, Richard and Robert
Zeigler. Mrs. Rutherford left two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Martha
Bard and Mrs. William (Ona) Naugle, both of Mount Union. Lewis,
Longview, Tex. and Leroy, Mechanicsburg. Two sisters preceded in death.
The deceased was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mount
Union. For approximately 10 years she was associated with her husband in
the operation of the Dairy Queen store at Huntingdo. Interment will be
in the Mount Union IOOF Cemetery. 

Mrs. Louise B. Whitsel, Three Springs, R.D. 2, died at 6:25 a.m.,
Saturday, May 25, 1974, at the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital where she
had been a patient for seven days. She was 81. She was born at Rockhill
Furnace on Feb. 19, 1893, a daughter of Neil and Susan (Rupert) Runk.
She was united in marriage to John F. Whitsel on June 26, 1918 at the
Three Springs EUB Church by the Rev. Mr. Summers. Her husband preceded
her in death on Feb. 13, 1960. She is survived by three children: Mrs.
Howard (Nellie) Morgan, Shirleysburg, R.D.; Mrs. Sue Senn, Mount Union
and Paul Whitsel, Three Springs, R.D.2, seven grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren also survive along with these brothers and sisters:
Mrs. Mae Whitsel, Three Springs, R.D.2; Irbin Runk, New Wilmington; Paul
Runk, Blairs Mills, and Mrs. Violet Hall, Huntingdon. Two children
preceded her in death, along with three sisters. The deceased was a
member of the Rockhill Church of the Brethren where she taught a Sunday
School class. She also had been a school teacher. Interment will be made
in the Monroe Cemetery., Three Springs, R.D. 

Luther N. Jamison,, 56, of Mapleton Depot, R.D.1 died in the J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital at Huntingdon on Sunday, April 25, 1971, at 7:45 p.m.
of a heart seizure. He was born at Spruce creek on September 2, 1914, a
son of John and Mabel (Jacka) Jamison. On February 7, 1934 at Mapleton
Depot, he was united in marriage to Edna Roland. His wife survives, as
does his mother, of Huntingdon. A daughter and three sons survive: Fred
Jamison, Mrs. Charles (Marilee) Himes, Donald Jamison and Kennie
Jamison, all of Mapleton Depot R.D. 1, There are 13 grandchildren. Also
surviving are two brothers, Alfred Jamison and Charles Jamison, both of
Huntingdon. One sister preceded him in death. The deceased was a member
of the Beech Run Church of the Brethren. He had been employed for the
past 16 years by the J.C. Orr Construction Company of State College,
retiring one year ago. Funeral services wil be held Wednesday, April 28,
at 2 p.m. from the McClain funeral home, Cassville. The Rev. T.F. Henry
will officiate and interment will be made in Bowman's Chapel Cemetery,
Mapleton R.D. 

Mrs. Mabel E. Jamison, of 2750 Warm Springs Ave., Huntingdon, died early
this Monday morning, Nov. 21 1977, at 8:15 o'clock. She had been in
falling health for several years. She was born at Claridge, Westmoreland
Co. on Oct. 5, 1892, a daughter of John and Margaret (Wilson) Jacka. She
was united in marriage to John A. Jamison in Huntingdon in 1912, he
preceded her in death in 1932. Surviving are two sons, Charles Jamison
of Huntingdon and Alfred Jamison of Boalsburg. There are 10
grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren. A daughter Margaret, a son
Luther, and one granddaughter preceded her in death. Mrs. Jamison was
the last surviving member of her immediate family having been preceded
in death by six brothers: Bob, John, Bill, Dan, Wilbert and James. She
was a member of the Trinity Assembly of God Church, Huntingdon. Funeral
services wil be held Thursday, Nov 24, at 2 P.M. from the Robert E.
Peters funeral home, Huntingdon. The Rev Edward J. Hatchner, her pastor,
will officiate. Interment will made in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Mapleton
Depot. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday, and
on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the hour of the services. In lieu of
flowers the family has requested that contributions be made to the Meals
On Wheels program, Huntingdon. 

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 illnesss. 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, Believernon and
Raymond, Rockville, Md. Two brothers preceded in death. The deceased was
a member of the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Huntingdon. She
was a beautician and owned and operated the Hollywood Beauty Salon.
Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. 

Mrs. 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, Fannetsburg; 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 Cemeter at
Three Springs R.D. 

Mrs. Mary M. Blair of Huntingdon R.D. 2 died at 12:45 a.m. CDT Sunday,
June 3, 1973 at the Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. She had
been a patient at the hospital since May 30 and had been seriously ill
for the past four days. She was visiting her son-in-law and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. Howard States of Topeka at the time of her illness and
death. She was born in Huntingdon September 30, 1906, the daughter of
Wallace I. and Mary (Grebner) Rupe. She was twice married, first to
Ernest McCartney and then in February, 1950 to M. Ray Blair, who
preceded her in death on January 5, 1966. She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Howard (Aline J.) States of Topeka, Kansas and Terry L.
Parks of Huntingdon R.D.2. Four grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Blairi
was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been
preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Mrs. Blair attended the
Calvary Independent Baptist Church in Huntingdon. She was retired after
26 years employment at Owens-Corning Fiberglas in Huntingdon. She had
spent most of her life in the Huntingdon area. Funeral arrangements are
incomplete. 

Funeral services were held today for Mrs. Mary Ellen Hunt, 75, of
Orbisonia, R.D., who died at 1:59 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 1974 in
J.C.Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, where she had been a patient
for two weeks. The Rev. Myron R. Jones, her church pastor, officiated at
the services and interment was made in Jordan Cemetery, Orbisonia, R.D.
A daughter of Jefferson and Margaret (Webb) Kylor, she was born on
September 2, 1899, in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County. She became
the wife of the late Howard Hunt of Rockhill Furnace in 1922. Her
husband preceded her in death on September 13, 1957. Surviving are one
son, John of Orbisonia, R. D. and one nephew, Andrew Kylor with the US
Army in Germany who was reared in the Hunt home. She had four
grandchildren, and was the last surviving member of her immediate family
of seven. Mrs. Hunt was a member of the McKendree United Methodist
Church, Orbisonia R.D. 

Marie A. Taylor, 72, of Star Route, Broad Top, died at her home
Thursday, November 18, 1971 at 3 p.m. She had been stricken with
Parkinson's disease and was in failing health for the past six years.
Born August 11, 1899 in Clear Ridge, she was a daughter of Harry and
Estella (Kerlin) Wible. She was united in marriage on March 17, 1917 to
Frank Taylor, who survives. Also surviving are her mother and these
children, Mrs. Daisy A. Wilson of Todd and Mrs. Gladys Flynn, Los
Angeles, Calif. There are seven grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters survive, Harold Wible,
Trenton, N.J.; John Wible, Lansdale; Mrs. Olive mentzer, New Hope; and
Larue Bowers, Summerville. She was a member of the Monroeville United
Methodist Church. Interment will be made in Clear Ridge Cemetery, Dublin
Township, Fulton County. 

Margaret E. Irvin of 725 Washington Street, Huntingdon, passed away at
5:15 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, October 23, 1973 at the J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. In failing health since April of this
year, Mrs. Irvin had been a patient since September 9. A native of Broad
Top City, she was a daughter of James R. and Hannah (Jones) Edwards. On
October 9, 1914, she married Frederic M. Irvin in Cumberland, Md. She
was preceded in death by her husband and two sons, Alfred and James.
There are three grandchildren surviving, including Alfred T. Irvin III,
who was raised by the deceased. In addition, there are four
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Irvin was the last living member of her
immediate family, having been preceded by two brothers and four sisters.
A number of nieces and nephews remain, including Mrs. Robert (Monica)
Clark and Mrs. Stephen (Alice) Heine, both of Huntingdon and T. William
Edwards of Mount Joy. Mrs. Irvin was a member of the First United
Methodist Church of Huntingdon and belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary of
American Legion Post 24 in Huntingdon. She had been an operator fo Bell
Telephone in Huntingdon, retiring in 1959 after 35 years of service.
Since her retirement, she had worked part time as a telegraph and radio
dispatcher for the Thousand Hills Taxi Company of Huntingdon. Mrs. Irvin
had resided in Huntingdon since 1910 and was a graduate of Huntingdon
High School. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery in Huntingdon. 

Mrs. Mary Martin Jones, 74, a guest at the Guilford Convalescarium in
Fayetteville died 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 adn 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. Funeral services will
be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5, from the Robert E. Peters Funeral
Home, Huntingdon. The Rev. Thomas W. Owens will officiate and interment
will be made in the Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery. 

Martin Luthor Kylor, 60, of Burnt Cabins, died Sunday, June 4, 1967, at
12:30 p.m. in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Pittsburgh. He had
been ill for the past twelve days. Born June 16, 1906, in Cromwell
Township, Huntingdon County, he was a son of Jefferson and Margaret
(Webb) Kylor. He was united in marriage to Helen R. Cooper of
McConnellsburg. His wife survives, along with these children: Mrs.
Kenneth (Naomi) Piper, Spring Run; Robert W. Kylor, McConnellsburg R.D.;
Mrs. Dale (Margaret) Jones, Waynesboro, Luther Ernest Kylor, Burnt
Cabins; David Kylor, Mount Union; Frederick James Kylor, with the U.S.
Army in Vietnam and Andrew Kylor, Orbisonia R.D. There are nine
grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Mary Hunt of Orbisonia R.D. surviving.
The deceased was of the Protestant faith. He was a veteran of World War
II, having served with the U.S. Navy. He was a member of American Legion
Madden-Kennick Post No. 518 at Orbisonia. Interment will be made in
Jordan Cemetery at Orbisonia R.D. 

Mrs. Mary Whitesel Lightner of Huntingdon R.D. 2, better known as
"Molly", died at 4:30 o'clock this morning, Monday, March 23, 1970, in
the J.C.Blair Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since
March 9. Mrs. Lightner had been in failing health for the past year. She
was 79. Born December 20, 1890 in Oneida Township, Huntingdon County,
she was a daughter of William and Mary Jane (Harshbarger) Whitesel. She
was united in marriage to Wilbur O. Lightner in 1911, the ceremony being
performed in the Methodist parsonage in Huntingdon. The couple was
married for 58 years. Surviving are these children: Mrs. Earl
(Genevieve) Scott, Petersburg R.D.; Thomas E. Lightner, Huntingdon R.D.
2, Mrs. Merla (Grace) Zimmerman, Duncansville R.D. 1, and Mrs. Nevin
(Pauline) Decker, Mapleton. There are 19 grandchildren and 39
great-grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Effie Steele of Huntingdon and a
brother, Jesse Whitesel of Chester, also survive. Three sisters and six
brothers preceded her in death. The deceased was of the Methodist faith.
Interment will be made in Mooresville Cemetery. 

Mrs. Mary G. Moore, 69, of Moore Avenue, Mount Union, died Thursday,
February 3, 1972, at her home. She died unexpectedly. She was born
December 2, 1902 at Allenport, Mount Union, R.D., a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John Reck. On July 2, 1917 who was united in marriage to Jones
Austin Moore, who preceded in death on February 2, 1969. Surviving are
the following children: Mrs. Dominic (Thelda) Manendo, Erie; Jones B.
Moore, Elizabethtown; Austin L. Moore, Mount Union; Mrs. Samuel
(Margaret) Kylor, Shade Gap; Mrs. Lester (Dorothy) Feagley, Erie; Eugene
W. Moore, Dover, Del.; Mrs. Joseph (Bernice) Wieczocek, Erie, and Dale
E. Moore, Erie. There 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Also
surviving are two brothers, John Reck, Mount Union, and Lawrence Reck,
Harrisburg, and one sister, Mrs. Helen Kerchersky, Mount Union. The
deceased was a member of the Mount Union Assembly of God Church, where
she taught the adult ladies Sunday School class and was a member of the
Women's Missionary Council. Mrs. Moore was a former employe of the Mount
Union Manufacturing Company. Interment will be made in the Salem
Cemetery. 

Mrs. Marie J. Steel, 66, of Huntingdon R.D.2 died Friday, December 9,
1966, at 10:15 a.m. in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon of
an apparent heart attack. She had been in ill health since September of
this year, and had been a patient of the hospital since December 5. Born
April 5, 1900, at Charter Oak, she was a daughter of Charles and Blanche
(Koch) Keller. She was united in marriage to Boyd A. Ssteel, who
survives, along with three daughters: Mrs. Earl (Mildred) States,
Huntingdon R.D. 2: Edith Scott, Petersburg R.D.1 and Mrs. Earl (Mae)
Ayers, Petersburg R.D.1. There are four grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren. Also survivng are these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Wesley
(Lena) Henninger, and Mrs. Dan (Amelia) Wagner, both of State College;
Mrs. Fred (Florence) Davis, Altoona: Mrs. Harvey (Irene) Helmick,
Harrisburg, Mrs. Edna Rupert, Petersburg: Howard Keller, Manor Hill and
Mack Keller, Canton, Ohio. One brother Harry preceded her in death. The
deceased was of the Protestant faith. She had been employed at
Owens-Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon, in the winding department for 19
years prior to her retirement on May 31, 1965. Interment wil be made in
the Mooresville Cemetery. 

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 falling 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 witht he 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 Fiberglass, Huntingdon. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, from the Raymond W. Ott funeral home, Orbisonia.
The Rev. G. Edward Corcelius, pastor of her church, will officiate and
interment will made in Jordan Cemetery, Orbisonia R.D. Friends may call
at the funeral home Friday evening from 7 to 9 and on Saturday until the
hour of the service. 

Mrs. Mary Wilson, 70, of 612 Warm Springs Ave., Huntingdon, died
Thursday, September --, 1971 in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon where she had been a patient since September 3. She had been
in failing health for the past six months. Born November 24, 1900 in
Huntingdon, she was a daughter of R. Milton and Martha (Long) Dysard.
She married Blair S. Wilson on January 12, 1928 and he preceded her in
death June 6, 1969. A son, Elwood Wilson of Huntingdon survives, and
there is one grandson, Larry Wilson, with the U.S. Marine Corps at
Parris Island. Also surviving are the following brothters and sisters:
Mrs. Lucy Showalter, Shirleysburg; Mrs. Catherine Shields, Ardenheim;
Charles Dysard, Huntingdon; Mrs. Fred (Pearl)Weber, Pittsburgh; Harry
Dysard, West Virginia; Mrs. Carrie Keppler, Ardenheim; Robert Dysard,
Huntingdon; and Mrs. Donna Williams, Ardenheim. The deceased was a
member of the Ardenheim Church of the Brethren. For several years she
had worked for the J.C. Blair Co., Huntingdon. Interment will be made in
Goodman Cemetery, Huntingdon R.D.3. 

Mrs. Maude Westover Bradley of 1024 Mifflin Street, Huntingdon, died
Sunday, December ?, 1966, at 3:45 p.m. at her home. She became ill
suddenly at 3 o'clock Sunday morning. She had been in failing health
since July of this year. Born January 29, 1907 in Clearfield County, she
was a daughter of Howard and Wilda (Johns) Westover. She was united in
marriage to Kirby J. Bradley November 19, 1932, in Huntingdon at the
Christian and Missionary Alliance parsonage by the Rev. O.J. May.
Survivng is a nephew, David Westover of Garland, Texas, who was reared
in her home. Also surviving are four sisters: Miss Della Westover and
Miss Annie Westover, both of Huntingdon R.D 1: Mrs. Harry (Fannie)
Harshbarger, Huntingdon R.D 3; and Miss Bessie Westover of Huntingdon,
R.D. 1, and a half brother, Alton Johns of Huntingdon, R.D. 1. One
sister, Jennie and two brothers, Harvey and Paul preceded her in death.
The deceased was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
Church of Huntingdon, and belonged to the Women's Bible Class of the
church. She was employed at the Huntingdon Throwing Mill and later at
the Masonic Home at Elizabethtown. Interment will be made in the Mount
Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Henderson 

Mrs. Mertena Ann Cisney, 64, of Rockhill Furnace died in the
Chambersburg Hospital on Sunday, March 3, at 10:40 a.m. She was a
patient of the hospital since January 1968 and had been in falling
health since November 1967. Born December 14, 1903 in Neelyton she was a
daughter of Allen and Blanche (Briggs) Appleby. She was united in
marriage September 30, 1926 in Hagerstown, Maryland to Chalmer W. Cisney
of Blairs Mills R.D. who preceded her in death on March 5, 1956.
Surviving are the following children, Mrs. Robert (Helen Jane) Lippy,
Chambersburg R.D. 4; Donald O. Cisney, Greencastle; Glenn E. Cisney,
Rockhill Furnace; 12 grandchildren, 3 step grand-children, and one great
grandchild. Also surviving are these brothers and sisters. Mrs. Lacea L.
Shore, Burnt Cabins, Charles W. Appleby, Neelyton, Calvin W. Appleby,
Mount Union, John E. Appleby, St. Thomas and Mrs. Mabel E. Price of
McVeytown. She was a member of the Orbisonia Methodist Church and The
Dependables Sunday School class. She also belonged to the Women's
Auxiliary of Madden-Wennick Post 518. Funeral services will be held
Tuesday, March 5 at 2 p.m. from the Ott funeral home, Orbisonia, The
Rev. Levi D. Hess, pastor of her church officiating. Friends may call at
the funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening until the hour of the
services tomorrow. Memorial services by women of the Madden-Wennick
Auxiliary will be held at 7 o"clock this evening at the funeral home.
Interment will be made in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Cemetery, Rockhill
Furnace. 

Mrs. Mildred L. (States) Corbin, native of Huntingdon, but late of 2743
Kimberly Road, Lancaster, died at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, 1974, in
St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster. She was united in marriage to Wilbur
F. Corbin of Huntingdon, now deceased. She is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. Philip (Ruth) Hassinger, Lancaster, Mrs. Gerald (Sally)
Kyper, Fairfax, Va., and Mrs. Helen C. Davis, Huntingdon. These four
grandchildren also survive, Mrs. James (Nancy) Bricker, Lancaster; Mrs.
James (Linday) Cluck, Lancaster, Donald Kyper, Sr., Fairfax, Va. and
George Simpson, York; One brother, Elwood States, Huntingdon, also is a
survivor.