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Mrs. Minnie Myrtle Mansberger, 73, of 1127 Mifflin Street, Huntingdon,
died Monday, April 21, 1969, at 7:15 p.m. in the J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital where she had been a patient for the past six weeks. She had
been in failing health for several months. She was born January 23,
1896, near Three Springs, a daughter of Grant and Amanda (Weicht)
Mansberger. She was married to C. Sheldon Mansberger on June 23, 1924,
at New York City. Her husband survives along with one daughter, Mrs.
William E. (Shirley) Makatche of Philadelphia; two sons, Stanley L. and
Edwin S. Mansberger, bothof Huntingdon, and 11 grandchildren. She was
the last surviving member of her immediate family having been preceded
in death by one brother. Mrs. Mansberger was a member of the Fifteenth
Street United Methodist Church and of the Confer Sunday School class and
the WSCS. She belonged to the Huntingdon Chapter No. 159, Order of
Eastern Star. She attended normal school at Orbisonia and had taught
school prior to her marriage. She was employed at the Huntingdon
Throwing Company for a number of years. Interment will be made in the
Cassville IOOF Cemetery. 

A centenarian, Mrs. Nancy Gehrett Dodson of Orbisonia, died Sunday, July
29, 1973, at 10:30 a.m. in the Duke Convalescent Residence at Lancaster,
where she had been a guest for two weeks. She was born Jan. 12, 1873 in
Orbisonia a daughter of Jacob F. and Ellen (Rutter) Gehrett. She was
twice married. Her first husband, William A. Parsons of Neffs Mills died
in 1908. Later she was united in marriage to Harry A. Dodson of
Duboistown who died in 1960. She is survived by three daughters: Mrs.
Lloyd (Esther) Stevenson, West Caldwell, N.J., and Mrs. John (Ruth)
Widmyer, Lancaster, to the first marriage and Mrs. Walter (Isabel)
Stitt, Blairsville, to the second marriage. Five grandchildren, 11
great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren also survive.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a
member of the Orbisonia United Methodist Church. On her 100th birthday,
Jan. 12, 1973, she was a guest of honor at a family gathering held at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Stitt, Blairsville. Interment will
be made in the Orbisonia Cemetery. 

Mrs. Onetta Grace Painter, 74, of Three Springs, died Friday, December
261969 at 9:15 a.m., in the Brookline Manor Convalescent Home,
Mifflintown, where she had been a guest for four months. She had been in
failing health for two years. Born June 16, 1895 in Springfield
Township, Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of Wilson W. and Jennie
(Lane) Brown. She was united in marriage with William P. Painter of
Three Springs in the Huntingdon EUB Church on June 16, 1925 by the Rev.
C.E. Willy. Her husband survives, along with two sons, Don Painter,
Dover, Delaware, and James Painter, Somerville, N.J. There are five
grandchildren. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs.
Mattie Tate, Salona; Sheldon Brown, Orbisonia; Mrs. Lorna Everhart,
Three Springs; and Mrs. Lois Norris, Mifflintown, Three brothers
preceded her in death. Mrs. Painter was a charter member of the Sugar
Grove EUB Church of Three Springs R.D. She was a member of the Three
Springs Rebekah Lodge No. 578 and the National Educators Association.
She had taught in the elementary schools of southern Huntingdon County
for 35 years until her retirement in 1958. Funeral services will be held
Monday, December 29, at 2 P.M. from the Ott funeral home, Orbisonia.
Officiating ministers will be the Rev. Charles Rhodes of Fishertown and
the Rev. Merle Cowher of Three Springs. Interment will made in the Three
Springs Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon Sunday
until the hour of the services Monday. Rebekah Lodge will hold memorial
services at the funeral home on 7 P.M. 

Orville Leroy Booher, 70, of Orbisonia Star Route died Thursday,
November 9, 1967 at 10 p.m. at his home. He had been in failing health
three months. Born August 13, 1897, in Cromwell township, he was a son
of Fillmore and Sarah Jane (Flasher) Booher. He was united in marriage
with Edna Mae Barron of Pogue in Huntingdon on March 17, 1923 by the
Rev. George J. Colledge. His wife survives along witht these children:
Kenneth Leroy Booher, Orbisonia Star Route; Mrs. Martin (Maxine) Shore,
Orbisonia Star Route; Mrs. Ruth A. Fouse, Orbisonia; Mrs. Richard
(Burnis) Brown, Orbisonia Star Route; Mrs. Wayne (Sarah Mae) Grove,
Orbisonia Star Route; Mrs. Fred (Grace Fae) Gumbert, Hatsfield. Also
surviving are 13 grandchildren and these sisters and brother: Mrs. Ethel
Jamison, Orbisonia Star Route; Mrs. Christina Shore, Martinsburg, Mrs.
Edna Shaffer, Arlington, Va.: Lloyd Booher, Fayette City. He was of the
Protestant faith and had been a coalminer and farmer. He had been
employed until his retirement at North American Refractories quarry at
Three Springs. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 12, at 2
p.m. in Ott funeral home, Orbisonia. The Rev. Levi L. Hess of Orbisonia
Methodist Charge will officiate and interment will be mde in IOOF
Memorial Cemetery at Rockhill Furnace. Friends may call at the funeral
home this Saturday evening from 7 o"closck until the hour for the
services on Sunday. 

Orville S. Everetts, 67, of Huntingdon R.D., died in the J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon on Monday, November 15, 1971 at
approximately 6:30 p.m. He had been a patient of the hospital since
November 6. Born April 7, 1904 at Knobsville, he was a son of Philip and
Gertrude (Hamil) Everetts. He is survived by the following brothers and
sisters: Mrs. Carl (Edna) Heffner, Huntingdon R.D.3.; Paul E. Everetts,
1320 Moore Street, Huntingdon; Oscar Everetts, Alexandria; Robert
Everetts, Huntingdon R.D.3 and Mrs. S. Paul (Gladys) Kanagy, Star Route,
Mill Creek. Two brothers, Wilbur and Raymond, and two sisters, Hazel and
Irene, preceded him in death. The deceased was of the Protestant faith.
Everetts had worked for many years at the Huntingdon Silk Mill and later
at Owens-Corning Fiberglas. He was then employed by the Philco
Corporation at Sandusky, Ohio and after retiring, worked for A.L. Hardy
of Huntingdon in construction. Interment will be made in the Knobsville
Cemetery 

Miss Patricia Ann Dell, 38, of Tamaqua, died in the Coaldale State
Hospital on Wednesday, July 7, 1965 at 2 P.M. She had ben in failing
health since January, and at the time of death was aged 38 years. She
was hospitalized snce July 3. She was a daughter of David A. Dell aand
Hazel (Heck) Mills and was a member of the Pine Street Presbyterian
Church in Harrisburg, the Wednesday Club and the Harrisburg Church
Society. Also surviving is a brother, Daniel Dell of Brandon, Vermont. A
sister, Laura died in 1929. Her mother is a daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Heck and the family resided in The Hares Valley area for many
years. Miss Dell was an accomplished singer and pianist and she resided
in Harrisburg prior to moving to Tamaqua in January. In Harrisburg she
was employed by the claims department of U.S.F. and G. as assistant
manager. 

Paul H. Painter, 72, of 138 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, died at 5:45
this Wednesday morning, April 20, 1977 at the J.C.Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon, where he had been a patient since Saturday. His
death followed an illness of one month. Born June 7, 1904 at Three
Springs R.D. Cromwell Township, he was a son of John and Louisa
(Hammond) Painter, On December 22, 1923, her married the former Myrtle
Barron. Surviving are his widow and the following children; Mrs. Clair
(Thelma) Myers, Mrs. Marlyn (Lois) Price, Robert, Orlando and Mrs. Doris
Miller, all of Mount Union; Lester, Center Valley and Mrs. Dean (Donna)
Ramsey, Shirleysburg, There are 19 grandchildren and 15 great
grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers and two sister, Earl,
Rockhill, Floyd, and Mrs Robert (Dorothy) Wilson, both of Orbisonia and
Mrs. Owen (Pearl) Stenson, Three Springs, R.D. Three sisters and one
brother preceded in death. The deceased was a member of the Allenport
Church of God. He belonged to the Adult Sunday School Class and served
on the Church Council. He was also a charter member of the Allenport
Lions Club. Until 1952, he was employed at the Silica Brickyard, Mount
Union. For many years, he sold Rawleigh Products, and for the past 17
years, he was affiliated with his son in the operation of Painter's
Service Station, Mount Union. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 23, from the Heath funeral home, Mount Union. The Rev.
Dale Cannada and the Rev. Paul Walker will officiate, burial will be in
Jordan Cemetery. Friends will be received at the the funeral home from
noon to 9 p.m. Friday, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until time for
services. 

Philip J. Gutshall, 66, of Saltillo, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday,
November 3, 1973, at the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon
where he had been a patient for the past 10 days. Born February, 3, 1907
in Cromwell Township, he was a son of Simon and Sybil (Flasher)
Gutshall. In September, 1933, he married Leona Arnold, who preceded in
death in December, 1964. On April 15, 1966, he wed Grace Kough. His wife
survives along with a step-son, Kenneth Rightnour of Cleveland, Ohio and
two step-granddaughters. Two sons preceded in death. Two sisters and two
brothers remain, Mrs. Blair (Myrtle) Moore, Mrs. Alice Hearn and
William, all of Huntingdon R.D. and Grant of Hustontown. The deceased
had been employed by the S.J. Grove Construction company, retiring in
1971. Burial will be in the Three Springs Cemetery. 

Porter Asbury Lynn, 75, of Orbisonia died of a heart attack in his home
at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 1968. Born August 27, 1893 in Cromwell
Township, Huntingdon County, he was a son of William and Elizabeth
(Kely) Lynn. March 18, 1921 he was united in marriage with Gwendolyn L.
Grove of Orbisonia in the Methodist chapel at Hagerstown, Md. Surviving
ar his wife; four children, Mrs. Dan (Jean) Leonard and Mrs. Alvin
(Grace) Lundy, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; William W. Lynn, Mount Union
and Robert Lynn, Three Springs; 15 grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Iva
Delozier, Bellefonte. Interment will be made in the Orbisonia Cemetery. 

William Ralph Bollinger, 68, Three Springs R.D. 2, died Friday, June 19,
1970, at 11:01 p.m. in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. He had been a
patient of the hospital for the previous 13 days. Born March 15, 1902,
in Oak Grove, Clay Township, he was a son of Daniel and Lilly (Alloway)
Bollinger. He was united in marriage to Clara Painter of Three Springs
on December 18, 1935. His wife survives, along with three children: Mrs.
Richard (Kay) Anderson, Three Springs R.D., Kent Anderson and Karen
Anderson, both at home. There are three grandsons. Also surviving are a
brother and three sisters: the Rev. Charles Bollinger, Liverpool, N.Y.;
Mrs. Laura Hollibaugh, Rockhill Furnace; Mrs. Mildred Walker, Huntingdon
and Mrs. Lois Dickenson, New Millport. The deceased was of the
Protestant faith. He was a charter member of the Three Springs Volunteer
Fire Company. During his lifetime he had engaged in the occupation of
farming. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 23, at 2 p.m. from
the Ott funeral home, Orbisonia. The Rev. Merle S. Cowher, of the Three
Springs Grace United Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will be
made in Bethel Church of God Cemetery at New Grenada. Friends may call
at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today and until the hour of the
services on Tuesday. 

Ralph S. Booher, 54, of Shirleysburg, died unexpectedly Monday, October
24, 1968, at 3:15 p.m. at the cottage owned by Harrison Booher in
Cromwell Township, Orbisonia R.D. He had been in failing health for the
past six months. Born at Mount Union on June 20, 1912, he was a son of
Harry S. and Flora (Cohenour) Booher. He was united in marriage to Leona
Stubbs at Lewistown. His wife survives, along with his mother of
Shirleysburg R.D., and two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Nancy) Bard,
Okinawa and Mrs. Charles (Gladys) Love, Bermuda. There are eight
grandchildren. Also surviving are these brothers and sisters: Mrs.
Violet White, Shillington: Mrs. Clair Henry, Mount Union: Mrs. Ralph
Leonard, Manassas, Va.: Harry D. Booher, Whitingville, Mass.; Donald S.
Booher, Shirleysburg; Max Booher, Mount Union R.D.; Mrs. Horace Erb,
Malvern and Blair Booher, Manassas, Va. The deceased was a member of the
Germany Valley Church of the Brethren. He was a charter member of the
Fort Shirley Lions Club. He had retired with 20 years service from the
Sinclair Pipeline Company in 1962, and prior to that time had worked for
a number of years as a bricklayer. Funeral services will be held Friday,
October 28, at 2 p.m. from the Clark funeral home Mount Union. The Rev.
Harold G. Ash will officiate and interment will be made in Germany
Valley Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday. The family requests that persons wishing to memorialize Mr.
Booher make a contribution of the Huntingdon County Heart Association. 

Mrs. Rhoda Y. Rhodes, 79, Huntingdon R.D. 2, died in her home Wednesday,
September 18, 1968 at 11:15 p.m. She had been in her ususal good health,
but became ill four hours earlier. Death was attributed to congestive
heart failure. Her husband, William F. Rhodes, preceded her in death
just 29 days ago on August 22. Born December 11, 1888 in McConnellstown,
she was a daughter of Benjamin F. and Catherine (Ambrose) Yingling.
Three daughters survive: Mrs. Furman (Edna) Tate of Huntingdon, Mrs.
Dennis (Cleo) Owens of White Marsh, and Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Gienger of
Huntingdon. Also surviving is one grandchild. She was the last surviving
member of her immediate family. Mrs. Rhodes was a member of Stone Church
of the Brethren. She spent her entire life in Huntingdon County.
Interment will be made in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Petersburg. 

Richard L. Booher, of Birdvale, Mapleton R.D., died unexpectedly at his
home on Monday afternoon, May 8, 19__. Born July 9, 1926 at Mapleton, he
was a son of Elder and Vera (Heck) Booher. He was united in marriage to
Kathryn Grainey on January 14, 1949. Surviving are his wife, his mother
of Mapleton, and these five children, Mindy, Jeffrey, Timothy, Melissa
and Todd, all at home. Also surviving are four brothers and four
sisters, Wendell of Lewistown, Robert of Marysville, Reed of Houston,
Texas, James of Mount Union, Mrs. Willis (Lillian) Shore of Huntingdon,
Joann Grainey of Huntingdon, Mrs. Frank (Linda) Roll of Mount Union and
Mrs. Benjamin (Sallie) Quarry of Mapleton R.D. He was a member of the
Trinity United Methodist Church of Mapleton. The deceased had been
employed as a maintenance mechanic at the Pennsylvania Glass Sand plant
and belonged to the Teamster's union local there. A U.S. Navy Veteran of
World War II, he belonged to the Mapleton American Legion Post 322 and
was a past commander of the post. He was a member of the Mapleton Fire
Company, the Central District Firemane's Association and the Mapleton
Hunting Camp. Interment will made in Mapleton IOOF Cemetery. 

W. Ronald Hearn of Cold Springs Road, Oneida Township, Huntingdon R.D. 2
died Wednesday, July 26, 1967 at 5:00 p.m. in J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon. He had entered the hospital Tuesday evening. Born
November 4, 1904 in Center Union, Oneida Township, he was a son of A. B.
and Blanche (Black) Hearn. He married Alice Gutshall on June 12, 1937 in
Stone Church of the Brethren parsonage, Huntingdon with the Rev. Foster
B. Statler officiating. Surviving are his wife and these brothers and
sisters: John K. Hearn, Huntingdon; Mrs. Harvey (Clara) Bratton, St.
Petersburg, Fla.; Mrs. Chris (Ruth) Sylvester, Pittsburgh; Lester M.
Hearn, Tyrone; Mrs. James (Nettie) Hawn, Petersburg R.D.; Walter H.
Hearn, Huntingdon R.D. 1; Mrs. Austin (Beatrice) Craig, Huntingdon, A
brother, Cloyd preceded him in death. He was of the Protestant faith and
a carpenter by trade, having been employed by H.T. Reynolds and Sons,
Contractors retiring in 1966 after 32 years of service. His entire life
was spent in Oneida Township. Funeral services will be held Saturday,
July 29, at 2 p.m. in Brown Funeral home, Huntingdon. The Rev. Earl C.
Kaylor Jr. will officiate and interment will be made in Huntingdon
Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon R.D.1. Friends may call at the funeral home
after 7 p.m. Friday until the hour for the services on Saturday. 

Russell Earl Mentzer, 75, of Shade Gap, died Thursday, September 30,
1971, at 10:45 a.m. in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. He had been a
patient for four days. He was born January 22, 1896, in Langdondale,
Bedford County, a son of Jerry W. and Irene Shore Mentzer. He married
Olive Blanche Gutshall on June 5, 1915 at a ceremony performed in the
bride's home in Cromwell Township by the Rev. Cline of the Methodist
Church. Surviving are these children: Mrs. Alfred (Ruth) Kyler, Mapleton
Depot, R.D.; Mrs. Esther Walls Wagner, Lewistown, R.D. 2; Mrs. Herbert
(Helen) Mellott, York; Earl L. Mentzer, Cassville; Blaine A. Mentzer,
Mill Creek; Jerry H. Mentzer, Okinawa; Miss Grace M. Mentzer, Shade Gap;
Sgt. Merrill C. Mentzer in the U.S. Air Force at Chinute AFB in
Illinois; Mrs. Donald Flo Scott, Mount Union R.D.; and Dale E. Mentzer,
Wilmington, Del. Three children preceded in death. The following
brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. Gertrude Naugle, Fort Littleton;
David Mentzer, Warren Mentzer, Mrs. Irene Hall, and Mrs. Goldie Waters,
all of Burnt Cabins, R.D. Mrs. Fannie MacMillan, Lorain, Ohio, and Mrs.
Mary Staubs and Fred Mentzer, both of Mount Union. Twenty-nine
grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren are surviving. The deceased was
a member of the United Methodist Church of Shade Gap. Mr Mentzer worked
at Harbison-Walker Refractories Corp. of Mount Union until his
retirement in 1952. Interment will be made in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
at Shade Gap. R.D. 

Sheldon Wilson Brown, 65, of Orbisonia, died Monday, July 12, 1971, at
12:25 p.m. in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital following an extended
illness. He was born at Three Springs on August 17, 1905, a son of
Wilson and Jennie Belle (Lane) Brown. He was united in marriage to Emma
Mary Jacka of Three Springs R.D. on April 29, 1927 in the EUB parsonage
at Three Springs by the Rev. C.E. Willie. His wife survives along with
one son, Robert Jack Brown of Mount Union. Three sisters survive: Mrs.
Mattie Tate, Salona; Mrs. Lorna Everhart, Three Springs and Mrs Lois
Norris, Mifflintown. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
The deceased attended the Otterbein Untied Methodist Church Orbisonia.
He was a charter member of the Orbisonia-Rockhill Volunteer Fire
Company. He was member of Cromwell Lodge, F and A.M. No 572, and
belonged to the Harrisburg Consistory. Brown was employed by the East
Broad Top Railroad for 26 years and later worked at the Letterkenny Army
Depot, retiring in 1968. Interment will be made in Three Springs
Cemetery. 

Simon W. Gutshall, 86, of Three Springs died this morning, Wednesday,
June 16, 1965, at 5 a.m. at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. Ronald Hearne of Huntingdon R.D.2. He had been in failing
health for the past two years. He was born December 26, 1878, in
Springfield Township, Huntingdon County, a son of Peter and Mary (McGee)
Gutshall. He was united in marriage to Sybil Flasher on October 29,
1903, by B.I. Bence at Three Springs. Surviving are his wife and these
children: Mrs. Blair (Myrtle) Moore, Huntingdon R.D.1; William Gutshall,
Huntingdon R.D.2; Mrs. Ronald (Alice) Hearne, Huntingdon R.D.2; Philip
J. Gutshall, Grove City and Grant Gutshall, Hustontown. There are four
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also surviving is one brother
Silas W. Gutshall of Three Springs. The deceased attended the Three
Springs Methodist Church. He was a farmer and miner by occupation and,
except for several years residence in Broad Top City, had spent his
entire life in the Three Springs area. Interment will be made in the
Three Springs Cemetery. 

Mrs. Simon W. (Sybil) Gutshall, 88, died December 25, 1966 at 7:30 p.m.
at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hearn,
Huntingdon R.D. 2. where she had been living for the past five years.
She was a former resident of Three Springs. The deceased was born
December 4, 1878, in Cromwell Township, a daughter of Charles Wesley and
Lydia Jane Flasher. She was united in marriage to Simon W. Gutshall,
October 29, 1903, at Three Springs, The Rev. B.I. Bence officiating. Her
husband preceded her in death on June 16, 1965. She is survived by five
children: Mrs. Blair (Myrtle) Moore, Huntingdon R.D. 2; William
Gutshall, Huntingdon R.D.2; Mrs. Ronald (Alice) Hearn, Huntingdon R.D.2,
Philip Gutshall, Edinboro and Grant Gutshall, Hustontown. Also surviving
are a sister, Mrs. Florence Cassidy of Great Falls, Montana, four
grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Three
Springs Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday,
December 28, 1966 at 2 p.m. at the McClain Funeral Home, Cassville witht
the Rev. H. Franklin McCLasin officiating. Interment will be made in the
Three Springs Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9
p.m. today, Tuesday, and until the hour of the services on Wednesday. 

Mrs. Teresa Gertrude Bowmaster, 96, of Orbisonia, died Friday, November
5, 1971 at 4:45 a.m. in the United Presbyterian Home in Philipsburg,
where she had been a guest for seven years. Death followed a week's
illness. She was born on January 20, 1887, at McKendree, Huntingdon
County, a daughter of Henry and Hannah (Booher) Buckley. On October 26,
1910, she was united in marriage to J. Oscar Bowmaster by the Rev. J.K.
Knisely, pastor of the Altoona Methodist Church, in Altoona. Her husband
preceded her in death on March 27, 1958. A daughter, Mary Ruth
Bowmaster, died in 1929. One sister, Mrs. Edna Yeager of Vallejo, Calif.
survives together with a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bowmaster
was a member of the United Methodist Church of Orbisonia. Interment will
be made in the IOOF Memorial Cemetery at Rockhill Furnace. 

Mrs. Vernia Alice Kyle, 67, of Smithfield Township, Huntingdon R.D. 3
died Monday, January 6 1969, at 10 p.m. in the Parkwest Manor Nursing
Home at State College. She had been in failing health for the past four
years. Born in Saxton January 28, 1901, she was a daughter of Henry E.
and Alice C. (Grace) Hamm. She was united in marriage to James H. Kyle,
Sr. on February 12, 1919 at Huntingdon. Her husband preceded her in
death September 21, 1966. Survivng are the following children: James H.
Kyle, Jr., Huntingdon R.D. 3, Cloyd H. Kyle, Huntingdon R.D. 3, Robert
Kyle, Huntingdon R.D. 2, and Mrs. Sylvia Stitt, Huntingdon R.D. 3. There
are 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The deceased was the
last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death
by seven brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Kyle was a member of the First
United Methodist Church, Huntingdon. She was a former employe of the
J.C. Blair Company. All her married life had been spent in the
Huntingdon area. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery,
Huntingdon. 

Mrs. Viola O. Lynn, 74, of 2545 A Street, San Diego, Calif., died
Friday, March 26, 1971 at 7:45 a.m. at San Diego. She was a former
resident of Orbisonia. She was born December 16, 1896 in Springfield
Township, Huntingdon County, a daughter of John Elmer and Nellie B.
(Ramsey) Little. She was married to Frank G. Lynn of Rockhill Furnace
who preceded her in death on October 25, 1961. Surviving are the
following children, Mrs. Wallace (Helen) Enix, Oceanside, Calif., Mrs.
Iva Walker, San Diego, Calif., Mrs Daniel (Nellie) Campbell, Wilmington,
Del., and John L. Lynn, Williams Air Force Base, Arizona. Thirteen
grandchildren and five great- grandchildren also survive. Two sisters,
Mrs. Edith Chilcoat of Washington D.C. and Mrs. Carrie Varner of
Orbisonia, survive. The deceased was a member of the Orbisonia United
Methodist Church. She was a member of The WSCS of the church. She had
been living in California for the past 16 years. Interment will be made
in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Cemetery at Rockhill Furnace. 

Walter E. Morningstar, 73, of Huntingdon R.D. 3 died early this morning,
Thursday, January 28, 1971, at 12:30 o'clock in the J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital. He had been in failing health since 1961. He was born on April
18, 1897 at Huntingdon R.D. 1, a son of Harry B. and Mary C. (Long)
Morningstar. He was united in marriage to Alice M. Whitfield of Hopewell
on August 17, 1918 at Cumberland, Md. Surviving are his wife and these
children: Mrs. Thomas (Ruth) Lightner, Huntingdon R.D. 2, Elvin
Morningstar, Huntingdon R.D. 3, Mrs. Harry (Jean) Lukens, Hollidaysburg,
Mrs. Donald (Helen) Rhone, Huntingdon R.D. 1, Mrs. Merle (Betty) Brown,
Huntingdon R.D. 3, and Mrs. Jack (Olive) Bishop, Chardon, Ohio. There
are 18 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. Morningstar was the
last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a member of the
Church of the Nazarene at McConnellstown. He had been employed by the
J.C. Blair Company for approximately 20 years, retiring in 1961 due to
disability. Interment wil be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens at
Huntingdon R.D. 1. 

William D. Donaldson 65, of 334 Moore Street, Huntingdon died this
morning, Monday, October 4, 1965, at 6:15 a.m. in the J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital where he had been admitted as a patient on September
23. He had been in failing health for some time. Born May 4, 1900, in
Pottstown, he was a son of William and Elizabeth (Putt) Donaldson.
Surviving are his mother of 334 Moore Street, Huntingdon: a sister, Mrs.
James B. (Kleta) Milligan, Huntingdon R.D. and two brothers: Robert
Donaldson of Aliquippa and Blair Donaldson of Clayton, Del. One brother,
Elba, preceded him in death. The deceased was a member of the Church of
God, Saxton. He was self-employed, and had lived in the Saxton area
prior to moving to the Huntingdon area in 1925. Funeral services will be
held Wednesday, October 6, at 2 p.m. from the Peters funeral home,
Huntingdon. The Rev. Charles Ramp will officiate and interment will be
made in Fockler Cemetery. Saxton. Friends may call at the funeral home
after 7 p.m. Tuesday and until the hor of the services on Wednesday. 

William H. Nablo, 79, of Smithfield Township, Huntingdon R.D. 1, died
Friday, August 25, at 8:45 p.m. in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. He had been in failing health for the past year and a half,
and had been a patient of the hospital since Wednesday, August 16. Born
May 18, 1888, at Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, he was a son of Jacob
and Mary (Hurst) Nablo. He was twice married, first to Frances Waters of
Mount Union. She preceded him in death. He later married Ethel Kelly
Ohmann, who survives, along with a brother, Charles Nablo of Newfane,
N.Y., and three sisters; Mrs. Henry (Mary) Weiss, Hemet, Calif.; Mrs.
Ethel Parker, Pasadena, Calif., and Mrs. Clara Sherlow, Flint Mich. Four
brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. The deceased was a
member of the Abbey Church, United Church of Christ. He was a member of
the Stone Creek Valley Lions Club. Nablo moved to th Niagara Falls, N.Y.
while still a small boy and had been employed with the Niagara-Mohawk
Power Company from 1922 until his retirement in 1953. He became a United
States citizen while a young man and had been residing at Huntingdon
since 1961. Interment will be in Niagara Falls, N.Y. 

William Painter, 83, of Three Springs died Wednesday, November 8, 1972
at 2 p.m. in the Brookline Manor Convalescent Home, Mifflintown. Born
August 31, 1889 in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, he was a the
son of the late Samuel and Amanda (Jordan) Painter. He was married to
Onetta Grace Brown of Cromwell Township on June 16, 1925 in the E.U.B.
Church, Huntingdon by the Rev. C.E. Willie and she preceded him in death
on Dec. 26, 1969. Surviving are two sons, Don W. Painter of Dover, Del.,
and James A. Painter of Somerville, N.J., five grandchildren, a brother
and sister, Sylvester Painter of Lebanon and Mrs. Blanche Kline of
Huntingdon. Six brothers and sisters preceded him in death. He was a
member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Three Springs. Before his
retirement, he owned and operated a mine in Broad Top. Interment will be
made in Three Springs Cemetery. 

William B. Shafer, 73, Huntingdon R.D.2 (Jackson Township) died about
1:40 p.m., Monday, March 26, 1979 at the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. He had been in failing health for the past six months, and
entered the hospital yesterday afternoon. Born May 30, 1905, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of William H. and Dora L. (Drake) Shafer. He
was united in marriage to Vanetta Mosbey. In addition to his wife, he is
survived by one son, John F. Shafer, Erie. Four grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren also survive. Two brothers, Donald C. Shafer,
Huntingdon R.D.2 and Frederick G. Shafer, Huntingdon also survive. Two
brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Abbey United
Church of Christ Huntingdon. Most recently he had been employed by
PennDOT in Huntingdon and had previously been employed at John D. Grove
and Sons at both as an auto mechanic. In 1968 he rteired from employment
wih PennDOT. He was educated in Huntingdon public schools and had spent
his entire life in the Huntingdon area. Interment will be made in the
Huntingdon Memorial Gardens. 

Almira Grace Smith, 87, of the Crawford Apartments, Huntingdon, died
early Sunday morning, Oct. 30, 1977, at her residence. She had been in
her usual good health and death was unexpected. Born Aug. 16, 1890, in
Henderson Township, she was the daughter of Alfred G. and Elizabeth J.
(Endres) Steel. She was married to Jesse M. Smith on Oct. 13, 1909, the
ceremony being performed by the Rev. D.E. Master at the Reformed Church
parsonage in Huntingdon. Mr. Smith preceded her in death on May 8, 1964.
The following sons and daughters survive: Mrs. Thomas (Helen) Himes,
Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Earl (Grace) Storer, Cincinnati, Ohio; Robert M.
Smith, Huntingdon Mounted Route; Mrs. Frank (Laurabelle) Kough,
Pittsburgh: Mrs. Warren (Betty) Fouse, Huntingdon R.D.4; Thomas C.
Smith, Chambersburg; and Samuel G. Smith, Laytonsville, Md. A son and
daughter preceded her in death. Also surviving are 34 grandchildren, 76
great-grandchildren, and two great-great- grandchildren. She was the
last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in
death by four brothers and a sister. Mrs. Smith was a member of St.
James Lutheran Church, Huntingdon, where she had served as a member and
president of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She also belonged
to the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, the Mother's Club and the
Standing Stone Golden Age Club, all of Huntingdon. Interment will be
made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Alva B. Walton, 56, personnel director of the Owens-Corning Fiberglas
plant, Huntingdon, died unexpectedly last evening in the J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital. He had been a hospital patient three days. Walton,
who became personnel director of the Huntingdon plant at the time of its
establishment in 1943, had over 30 years of service with Owens-Corning
in Fiberglas production. The fiberglas executive was active in many
facets of community life in Huntingdon and his death came as a shock to
his friends and associates. Beginning February 1, 1936 on the production
line at the Newark, Ohio Fiberglas factory, where he spent nearly a
year, Walton packed insulation wool, made fibers and worked in the
shipping department. Rising from the ranks he transferred, on January 1,
1937, to the personnel department at Newark, gaining experience in
various management areas before finally serving as personnel manager of
that factory for several years. When the Huntingdon plant opened in
1943, Walton came to Huntingdon to serve as head of personnel operations
for the new Owens-Corning facility. Walton was the last member of the
original management team at the Huntingdon plant. Walton, who resided at
1719 Mifflin Street, Huntingdon was taken suddenly ill at his home
Sunday, April 10. He had been in his usual health, but was admitted to
the J.C. Blair Hospital at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Death occurred at 8:40
o'clock last evening. Born October 10, 1909, in Newark, Ohio, he was a
son of Charles and Blanche (O'Dell) Walton. He was united in marriage to
Evelyn Thompson of Frazeysburg, Ohio on April 5, 1936, at Henderson, Ky.
His wife survives, along with one daughter, Mrs. William (Darla)
Patterson, McLean, Va. and one grandson, Scott William. Also surviving
are a brother, Homer D. Walton, Sunbury, Ohio and a sister, Mrs. Fay
(Ethel) Truxall, Columbus, Ohio; a number of nieces and nephews and
several grandnieces and grandnephews. Two brothers and two sisters
preceded him in death. The deceased was a member of the First Methodist
Church, Huntingdon. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial
Gardens. 

Mrs. Anna Margaret Hancock of Orbisonia, Star Route, died Monday, March
30, 1970, at 1:52 a.m. in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon,
where she had been admitted Sunday afternoon. Fifty-three years of age,
she was born at Mount Union on March 26, 1917, a daughter of Blair and
Sara (Clinger) Wagner. She was united in marriage with Gale Hancock of
Orbisonia on June 30, 1937 at Hagerstown, Md. Surviving are her husband,
two children, Mrs. Franklin (Sara Elizabeth) Robinson of Northeast
Philadelphia, and Daniel B. Hancock of Winchester, Virginia; three
grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: Robert Wagner of
Independence, Mo.; Mrs. Dorothy Davis of Mount Union; Mrs. Sara Jane
Dumas of Clementon, N.J.; Richard Wagner and Samuel Wagner, both of
Huntingdon. One sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the
Orbisonia United Methodist Church. Interment will be made in the IOOF
Cemetery, Rockhill Furnace. 

Arthur J. DeMario, 44, of 313 Eleventh Street, Huntingdon, died
unexpectedly Sunday, May 22, 1966, at 7:40 p.m. in the J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital. His death came as a distinct shock to his family and
friends. Born August 18, 1921, in Mapleton Depot, he was a son of
Alexander and Agata (Cori) DeMario. He was united in marriage to Beryl
Dick on December 11, 1948, in Conemaugh by the Rev. John Thompson.
Surviving are his wife, his mother of Mapleton, two children: Arthur J.
DeMario II and Joanna DeMario, both at home. Also surviving are the
following brother and sisters: Mrs. Austin (Lola) Ernest, Mount Union;
Mrs. Norman (Flora) Ernest, Donald DeMario and Mrs. James (Helen) Getz,
all of Mapleton and Mrs. John (Louise) Mills, Huntingdon. The deceased
was of the Protestant faith. He was employed by the B.P.O.E. Lodge No.
976 of Huntingdon as a steward for the past eight years. Prior to that
he had been employed with the Mount Union Beverage Company. He was a
member of Huntingdon Fire Company No. 2 and of the County Firemen's
Association. He was an honorary member of the Huntingdon Fire Police.
DeMario belonged to the Frank P. Hammon Post No. 24, American Legion of
Huntingdon, the Standing Stone Post No. 1754, V.F.W., Voiture No. 820,
40 et 8 and the L.O.O.M. No. 223 of Huntingdon. He was a veteran of
World War II having served with the U.S. Air Force from August, 1942 to
October, 1945 in the European Theatre. Interment will be made in
Riverview Cemetery. 

Arthur A. Getz, 80, of Mapleton Depot R.D. died Tuesday, January 13,
1970, at 2:30 a.m. in the J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon
where he had been a patient since Wednesday, January 7. He had been in
failing health for several years. Born June 21, 1889, at Beaver Springs,
he was a son of Joseph E. and Sarah (Kuhns) Getz. He was united in
marriage to Edna Flasher on June 20, 1911. His wife survives along with
these children: Joseph A. Getz, Mapleton Depot R.D.; Mrs. Warren
(Margaret) Holland, Hesston; James A. Getz, Mapleton Depot; William
Getz, Huntingdon; Mrs. Milford (Sarah) Kyler, Mapleton Depot; Erman
Getz, Mount Union; Clair Getz, Dayton, Ohio; Robert Getz, Mapleton Depot
R.D.; Mrs. Robert (Verna) Hess, Mapleton Depot. One son preceded him in
death. There are 32 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren surviving.
Three brothers, Erman Getz, Mount Union; Paul Getz, Mount Union and
Maurice Getz, McVeytown R.D., survive. A sister and a brother preceded
him in death. The deceased attended the Beech Run Church of the
Brethren. He had been employed by the North American Refractories at
Mount Union for 15 years, prior to his retirement in 1954. Interment
will be made in Bowmans's Chapel Cemetery, Mapleton R.D. 

Arthur B. Thompson of Allenport, Mount Union R.D., died suddenly at his
home at 12:15 o'clock Sunday morning, August 22, 1965. He was born at
Petersburg on April 3, 1904, the son of Alonzo and Margaret (Hamilton)
Thompson. He married Mae McCracken on May 29, 1923, in Mount Union. They
had lived their entire married life in the Mount Union area. His
survivors include his wife and four sons: Arthur, Jr. of Denver
Colorado; Edward, Northport, Long Island, New York; Calvin of New
Kingston and Clinton of Sophia, West Virginia. In addition there are ten
grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: Dwight of Jacksonville,
Florida: Fay Thompson and Mrs. Edgar (Ethel) Shoemaker, both of
Cumberland, Maryland; and Mrs. Merle (Minnie) Park of Clearfield. Two
sons preceded him in death. Mr. Thompson had been employed by the
Pennsylvania Railroad for 45 years. He was a faithful and active member
of the First Presbyterian Church in Mount Union where he had served as
an elder and also song leader for many years. He belonged to the Men's
Bible Class of the church and also the choir. He was a member of the
Loyal Order of Moose, Huntingdon Chapter. Burial will be made in the
Haven Rest Cemetery, Shirleysburg R.D. 

Mrs. Bertha Blanche Uttley of Rockhill Furnace died Saturday, January 9,
1965 at 2:20 a.m. at her home. She had been in failing health for the
past year. Born March 6, 1909 in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County,
she was a daughtert of Bower and Elizabeth (Clark) Booher. She was twice
married first to Owen Smith and later to Samuel Uttley of Rockhill
Furnace. Mr. Uttley preceded her in death in 1955. One daughter to her
first husband survives, Mr. Lewis (Irene) Miller of Rockhill Furnace,
along with two grandchildren and three step-children: Mrs. Herbert
(Grace) Booher, Orbisonia, R.D.; Mrs. Arthur (Hope) Thompson, Ebensburg,
R.D. and Joseph Uttley, Royersford. Also surviving are the following
brothers and sisters: Mrs. Naomi Dempsey, Siddletown, Calif.; Mrs. Hope
Shingler, Pittsburgh, Calif.; Raymond Booher, Pine Grove Mills; John
Booher, Mount Union; Harrison Booher, Rockhill Furnace and Arthur Booher
of Mapleton Depot. The deceased was a member of the Rockhill Furnace
Church of the Brethren. She was very interested in the child welfare
program in Huntingdon and during her lifetime accepted 13 foster
children into her home. Interment will be made in the Haven Rest
Memorial Cemetery in Mount Union, R.D. 

Miss Bessie C. Swartz, 711 Oneida Street, Huntingdon died Sunday, May
22, 1966, at 9:30 p.m. in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital where she had
been a patient for the past two weeks. She had been in failing health
for the past two years. Born in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of Max
and Ida (Teran) Swartz. Surviving are the following brother and sisters:
Abe Swartz, Huntingdon, with whom she made her home; Mrs. Samuel
(Gertrude) Savadow, Saxton and Mrs. Leonard (Flora) Abrams, Washington
D..C. One brother and one sister preceded her in death. She was a member
of Agudath Achim Synagogue, Huntingdon and was serving as president of
the Sisterhood of the synagogue at the time of her death. She was
employed with the Huntingdon Credit Exchange for a number of years and
was active in the work of the Juniata Foundation for the Blind and the
Huntingdon County Youth Guidance Council. She was a graduate of the
Huntingdon public schools and Huntingdon High School and had been a
lifelong resident of the Huntingdon area. Interment will be made in
Agudath Achim Memorial Park in Henderson Township. 

Beulah L. Kline, formerly of 1122 Fifth Avenue, Altoona, died at 12:30
a.m. Friday, July 3, 1970 in Valley View Home, where she had been a
guest for the past five years, after an extended illness. She was born
in Shirleysburg September 12, 1893, a daughter of John P. and Mary
(Grove) McALlister, and married David A. Kline, who died October 9,
1965. Surviving are two children, M. Dale of Altoona and Mrs. June M.
Rollant of Harrisburg, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a
sister, Mrs. Amber Fuller of Hanover, Maryland. 

Mrs. Blanche L. Hummel, 66, of 306 Twelfth Street, Huntingdon, died
Sunday, Jan. 11, 1970, at 12:25 p.m. at the J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital. She had been in failing heatlh for three years. The deceased
was born April 14, 1903, in Hopewell Township, Bedford County, a
daughter of James and Mary (Bollman) Livingstone. She was united in
marriage to Wilbur G. Hummel in November, 1921, in Cumberland, Md. In
addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Wilber Hummel of
Ogden, Utah. A granddaughter, Holly Dee, also survives, along with these
brothers and sisters; Mrs. Roxie Hammers, Huntingdon; Leo Livingstone,
Martinsburg, W. Va.; George Livingstone, Hopewell; Mrs. Vera Curry,
Salisbury, Md., and Mrs. Marjorie Brennen, Riddlesburg. Three sisters
and three brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the
Twelfth Street United Methodist Church. She belonged to the Order of
Eastern Star No. 130, Huntingdon. For a number of years she was employed
by Owens-Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon. Interment will be mde in
Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon, R.D. 1. 

Miss Blanche V. Laird, 205 Parker Street, Carlisle, a former Huntingdon
resident, died Thursday morning, August 20, 1970, at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Mary Boyer, 315 Front Street, Bolling Springs, following an
extended illness. She was born September 2, 1901 in Huntingdon, daughter
of Edwin W. and Eleanore (Giles) Laird. Surviving are one sister, Mrs.
Mary Boyer, Boiling Springs and two brothers, Robert M. Laird, Hanover,
and Vance C. Larid, Boiling Springs. Miss Laird was a lifelong member of
the First Presbyterian Church, Huntingdon, and had been employed by
Penelec of Huntingdon for 40 years. Interment will be made in Riverview
Cemetery. 

Carl (Bing) Henry Bolinger, 63, of Three Springs; died Monday, October
23, 1967 at 8:20 p.m. in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon,
where he had been a patient for one day. Born December 29, 1903 in Three
Springs, Bolinger was reared in the home of his late grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Bolinger of Three Springs. He was married to Mary Heeps
of Orbisonia. Surviving are his wife, two children, Jack H. Bolinger,
Columbia and Mrs. Donald (Jane) Peters, Fayetteville and six
grandchildren. Also surviving are three half-brother and sisters: Mrs.
Althea DeMarkeo, Pitcairn; Mrs. Jean Johnston, Elyra, Ohio; Lawrence
Booher, Pitcairn and two step-brothers, Charles and Guy Jones, both of
Pitcairn. Bolinger was of the Protestant faith and was a member of the
Three Springs Volunteer Fire Company. During his lifetime he had been
employed at the No. 9 coal mine in Woodvale and for the past 19 years at
the Letterkenny Army Depot where he worked as a firefighter and radio
taxi driver. Interment will be made in the Three Springs Cemetery. 

Carl W. Newingham, 66, of Mill Creek Star Route, died in the J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital at 5:45 p.m. Friday, February 26, 1965. He had been in
failing health for the past year. He entered the hospital early
yesterday morning. Born April 2, 1898 at Huntingdon, he was a son of
Charles and Katherine (Bunn) Newingham. He was united in marriage to
Madeline Anderson on October 22, 1922 at Cumberland, Md. His wife
survives along with the following children: Jack W. Newingham,
Huntingdon, R.D.1; Mrs. Boyd (Dorothy) Henry, Huntingdon; William A.
Newingham, Hesston, R.D.1; Thomas L. Newingham, Silverford Heights,
Mount Union. There are nine grandchildren. The deceased was a member of
the First Methodist Church in Huntingdon. A painter by trade, he spent
most of his life in the Huntingdon area. 

Charles W. Buck, 1518 Mifflin Street, Huntingdon, pastor of the Calvary
Baptist Church at Joller, died at 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 1970, at
the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health for one
year and entered the hospital as a patient on Tuesday. He was 74. He was
born at Altoona on Sept. 30, 1895, a son of Samuel and Eugenia (Glunt)
Buck. He was united in marriage to Ruth I. Young on June 7, 1917 at
Cumberland,Md. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, James
R. Buck, West New York, N.J. One brother and three sisters also survive:
Cloyd S. Buck, Mrs. Mabel Bollinger and Mrs. Trella Reese, all of
Altoona, Mrs. Naomia Delvicchio, Stamford, Conn. One sister preceded him
in death. He was a member of the Calvary Independent Baptist Church of
Huntingdon. He was licensed to preach on Feb. 20, 1966. For the past
nine years he had been pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church of Joller.
He had been a resident of Huntingdon for 13 years. He retired in
October, 1961, as a locomotive engineer after 4 years of service with
the Pennsylvania Railroad. Mr. Buck was a member of the Brotherhood of
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Charles Wesley Flasher, aged 77 years, 11 months, and 12 days; died at
the home of his son, Charles Barton Flasher, 111 Milford Street, Mount
Union, Pa., Tuesday, May 17, 1927, about 5:15 pm. Mr. Flasher had not
been well since December, 1926, but had been able to go about. His death
was sudden, however, and unexpected. He had prepared to walk down the
street in the evening and had gone up to his room for a few moments, but
suddenly fell and passed away before aid could be rendered. Mr. Flasher
was the son of Jacob and Cristina Flasher. He was born in Perry County
June 5, 1849, but has lived in Huntingdon County most of his life. He
was by occupation a farmer; and attended the Brethren Church. He is
survived by the following children: Charles B. Flasher, of Mount Union;
Mrs. Luela Florence Cassidy, of Montana; and Syble Gutshall of Trough
Creek; and the following brothers and sisters: William Flasher, of Mount
Union; Jacob B. Flasher, of Sipestown; and Mrs. Sally Booher , of
Pittsburgh. Funeral services will be held at the home of Charles B.
Flasher, Friday, May 20, 1927, at 2:30 P.M. Rev. H.W. Hanawalt, pastor
of the Brethren Church. Interment, Jordan Cemetery. 

Mrs. Charlotte McCool, 65, of Huntingdon R.D.2, Oneida Township, died
early this morning, Monday, October 11, 1965, at 2:25 o'clock in the
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health for the
past few years and had entered the hospital at 1 o'clock this morning.
Born April 20, 1900, in Oneida Township, she was preceded in death by
her parents, one sister, and a son in infancy. She was united in
marriage to Clarence A. McCool on March 12, 1921. Her husband survives
along with a step-brother, Paul Jackson of Huntingdon R.D.2. The
deceased was a member of the Donation Methodist Church, a trustee of the
church and was serving on the official board of the church. She had
served as treasurer for both the church and the Sunday School class. She
belonged to the Women's Society of Christian Service and had taught the
nursery class of the Sunday School for a number of years. She was
devoted in her church work. Mrs. MCCool had been employed at the J.B.
Kunz Company in Huntingdon for a number of years, retiring in 1958. Her
entire life had been spent in Oneida Township. Interment will be made in
Donation Cemetery. 

Clarence A. McCool, 82 years of age, died at the J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon, on Monday evening, January 5, 1970, at 10:40
o'clock. McCool, a resident of Oneida Township, Huntingdon R.D. 2, had
been a patient at the hospital since December 1. He had been in failing
health for the past few months. Born March 10, 1887, in Oneida Township,
he was a son of George and Nancy (Frew) McCool. He was united in
marriage to Charlotte Conrad on March 12, 1921. She preceded him in
death October 11, 1965. He was the last surviving member of his
immediate family, having been preceded in death by two brothers and five
sisters. One son died in infancy. McCool was a member of the Donation
United Methodist Church. He was employed by the J.B. Kunz Company of
Huntingdon for a number of years. His entire life was spent in Oneida
Township. Interment will be made in Donation Cemetery. 

Clarence E. Robinson, 61, of 1422 Mifflin Street, Huntingdon died
unexpectedly at his home this morning, Monday, June 19, 1967, at 6:30
o'clock. He apparently suffered a fatal heart seizure upon arising to go
to work. Born at McConnellstown on November 11, 1905, he was a son of
Isaiah and Mary (Staley) Robinson. He was united in marriage to Mary
Catherine Prough on December 21, 1934 in the Fifteenth Street Methodist
Church by the Rev. O.B. Poulson. His wife survives along with a brother,
George Robinson of Huntingdon, and these sisters: Mrs. Robert (Mildred)
Hileman, Mount Union; Mrs. Richard (Betty) Winstead, Lemont; Mrs. Frank
(Nellie) Rupert, Alexandria. Two infant sisters preceded him in death.
The deceased was a member of the Fifteenth Street Methodist Church,
Huntingdon. He was a member of the Huntingdon County Game, Fish and
Forestry Association. For the past six years, Robinson had been employed
at the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital as head of the store and receiving
department. Formerly he had been employed at the Huntingdon Throwing
Mill and Owens-Corning Fiberglas. Complete funeral arrangements wil be
announced in tomorrow's issue of The Daily News by the Peters funeral
services of Huntingdon. 

Clyde Corby of Mount Union died Thrusday, March 24, 1966, in the J.C.
Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntington after an extended illness. Born
January 3, 1890, in Williamsport, Md. he was a son of Luther and Retta
(Paupenbarger) Funkhouser. Interment will be made in Shirleysburg
Cemetery. 

Dale Charles Edwards, 58, of McConnellstown died Friday, November 17,
1967, at 7 a.m. in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. He had
been in failing health for the past six months and a patient of the
hospital for the past 11 days. Born December 6, 1908 in Penn Township,
Huntingdon County, he was a son of Andrew and Margaret (Morgan) Edwards.
He was united in marriage to Evelyn Dean on August 29, 1931. His wife
survives, along with these chidlren: Gerald Edwards, Huntingdon R.D.1;
Kenneth Edwards, Grovetown, Ga.; Robert Edwards, Louisville, Ky.;
Frederick Edwards, Louisville, Ky.; Mrs. Patricia Wertz, McConnellstown;
Mrs. Joann Walker, Huntingdon R.D.2; and David Edwards, at home. There
are 13 grandchildren. Also surviving are the following brothers and
sister: Mrs. Jesse Bollinger, Pitcairn; John Edwards, Pitcairn; Joseph
Edwards, Hanover; Elvin Edwards, Hesston, R.D.; Melvin Edwards, Pitcairn
and William Edwards, Williamsburg. Three sisters and two brothers
preceded him in death. The deceased attended the Church of the Nazarene
at McConnellstown. For the past 23 years he had been employed in the
winding department of Owens-Corning Fiberglas. Interment will be made in
Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon R.D.1. 

Mrs. Edna Mae Booher, 69, of Orbisonia Star Route, died at her home
Saturday, November -------. She was born May 11, 1901, in Cromwell
Township, Huntingdon County, a daughter of Thomas and Laura (Flasher)
Barron. She was united in marriage to Orville Booher of Cromwell
Township on March 17, 1923, in Huntingdon by the Rev. George J.
Colledge. Her husband preceded her in death November 9, 1967. The
following children survive: Kenneth L. Booher and Mrs. Martin (Maxine)
Shore, both of Orbisonia Star Route; Mrs. Ruth A. Fouse, Rockhill
Furnace; Mrs. Richard (Burnis) Brown and Mrs. Wayne (Sarah) Groge, both
of Orbisonia Star Route; Mrs. Fred (Grace) Gumbert, Hatfield. There are
13 grandchildren. These sisters and brother survive: Mrs. Grace Brown,
Three Springs R.D. ; Mrs. Dolly Cramer and Mrs. Myrtle Painter, both of
Allenport; Mrs. Lenora Henderson, Georgetown and Sheldon Barron, Three
Springs R.D. The deceased was a member of the McKendree United Methodist
Church at Three Springs R.D. She belonged to the Busy Bee Bible class of
her church. Interment will be made in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Cemetery at
Rockhill Furnace. 

Edna L. Wilson Cree, 74, of Calvin died early this morning, Monday,
March 28, 1966, at 2:17 o'clock in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital.
Born May 16, 1891, in West Virginia, she was a daughter of David A. and
Kathryn (Thomas) Hendershott. A stepmother, Mrs. Abbie Hendershott of
Buffalo Mills survives. She was twice married, first to Benner S. Wilson
who preceded her in death on April 20, 1948. She later married Melvin
Cree, who survives, along with these children: Mrs. Elda Booher,
Allenport; Irvin Cree, Chicago, Ill.; Doyle Cree, Orlando, Fla,; Mrs.
Ralph (Virginia) Cramer and Mrs. Walter (Betty) Houck, both of
Huntingdon. Two daughters to the first union survive: Mrs. Walter
(Evelynn) Jones, Turtle Creek and Mrs. Edward (Feryne) Reardon,
Wilmerding. A son, Benner S. Wilson, Jr., preceded her in death. There
are 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The deceased was a
member of the First Baptist Church, Three Springs. She was a member of
the Order of Amaranth, Huntingdon and belonged to the Order of Eastern
Star, White Shrine, Pocahontas Chapter of Orlando, Fla. Funeral services
will be held Wednesday, March 30, at 2 p.m. from the McClain Funeral
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Elizabeth Donaldson, 89, who resided with her son-in-law and daugther,
Mr. and Mrs. James Milligan of 2729 Warm Springs Avenue, Huntingdon,
died last evening, July 10, 1970, at the J.C. Blair Hospital,
Huntingdon. She was born May 28, 1881 at Puttstown, a daughter of David
and Mary Jane (Bryan) Putt. She married William M. Donaldson April 5,
1902 in Puttstown. He preceded her in death. Surviving are two children,
Mrs. James (Kleda) Milligan of Huntingdon,, and Blair E. Donaldson of
Orange City, Florida. Three sons preceded her in death. there are 6
grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving
member of a family of 10 children. There are a number of nieces and
nephews surviving. The deceased was a member of the Church of God of
Saxton. Interment will be made in Fochler Cemetery, Saxton. 

A well known Cassville man, Ellis A. Pheasant, 71, died at 2:05 a.m.
this morning, Saturday, July 25, 1970, at the Altoona Hospital, where he
had been a patient for the past six weeks. Born February 18, 1899 in
Cass Township, he was the son of Harry B. and Ella (Lynn) Pheasant. On
December 25, 1925 in Mill Creek, he was united in marriage to Lola
David, who preceded him in death in June 1962. Surviving are a son Clair
Pheasant of Huntingdon R.D. 1 and a daughter Mrs. Robert (Marie) Park of
Cassville. Also surviving are two grandchildren, John Ellis Park and Kim
Marie Park, both of Cassville. Pheasant's step-mother Rosa Pheasant of
Cassville and a step- sister Mrs. Keith (Flora) Griffith of Broad Top
R.D., also survive. Pheasant transported milk for a period of 40 years
from the Trough Creek Valley area to the Supplee-Willis-Jones Milk
Company of Huntingdon. He was also a school bus contractor for the
Tussey Mountain and Southern Huntingdon County School Districts,
retiring in 1968. The deceased was a member of the Cassville United
Mehtoist Church. Elected to the board of directors of the First National
Bank of Mapleton in 1935, he served as vice president of the bank since
1954. He was a member of Cromwell Lodge F&AM No. 572, Orbisonia,
Standing Stone Chapter No. 201, Huntingdon Commander Knights Templar No.
65 and Jaffa Shrine of Altoona. A director of the Huntingdon County
Motor Club, Pheasant was a charter member of the Trough Creek Valley
Lions Club, a member of the Trough Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Company
and a director and treasurer of the Cassville Cemetery Association. A
veteran of World War I, he was a life member of Standing Stone Post
1754, VFW, Huntingdon. Interment will be made in the Cassville Cemetery.