Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, January 2003

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John S. SHULTZ, 59, formerly of Williamsburg and Huntingdon, died in
January 2003, (no other date in obituary) in Tionesta. He had been in
failing health for the past five years. Born July 16, 1943, in
Williamsburg, he was a son of the late Blaine and Elda Shultz. He is
survived by his wife, Penny. Three children from a previous marriage
survive: Jeff Shultz, John Shultz Jr. and Tina, all of Ohio. There are
several grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers and three
sisters: Lee Shultz, Ohio; Roger Shurtz, Hew Hampshire; Jean Smith,
Duncansville; Kay Rupe, Ohio; and Ethel Carper, Huntingdon. Mr. Shultz
was of the Protestant faith. He graduated from Huntingdon High School. A
veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, he served in the U.S. Army. He also
served in Germany before being Honorably discharged. A memorial service
will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 28, in Huntingdon Memorial
Gardens, Huntingdon, where full military honors will be accorded. 

Ada M. BLACK, 84, of Shirleysburg, R.R. 1, died at 9:40 am. Thursday,
Jan. 2, 2003, at her home in Cromwell Township, following an extended
illness. Born Sept. 9, 1918, in Mowersville, she was a daughter of the
late William and Martha (Hart) Leedy. She was first married to Raymond
Johnson July 6, 1935. Mr. Johnson preceded her in death June 12, 1968.
She then married Lorenzo D. Black May 5. 1977, at the Rockhill Church of
the Brethren, Rockhill Furnace. Mr. Black survives at their home. She is
survived by one daughter, B. Jean Edgin, Mount Union, R.R.. and one son.
Gary R. Johnson, HCR 75. Shade Gap. There are seven grandchildren, nine
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. One daughter,
Geraldine Beers, preceded her in death. The last surviving member of her
immediate family. she was preceded in death by six sisters and five
brothers. Mrs. Black attended Fair Ridge Assembly of God Church, Shade
Gap. R.R. Along with being a homemaker, she was employed by Rockhill
Sportswear Inc., Rockhill Furnace, and Sagner Inc., McConnellsburg. She
was an avid rose gardener. Funeral services will he held at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 5, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia.
Interment will be made in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shade Gap, R.R. 

Thomas E. HOWELL, 71, of R.R. 2, Box 563, Petersburg, died at 2:20 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, in the emergency room of J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Dec. 2, 1931, in Petersburg, he was a son of
the late Harvey A. and Adaline J. (Huling) Howell. He is survived by his
longtime companion, Kathryn M. Pollock, at their home. Two daughters
survive: Lonnie F. Rogerson, Spring Hope, NC.; and Tanya C. Sawyer,
Cogan Station. There are five grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. One brother, Richard H. Howell, Huntingdon, R.R. 2,
survives. Mr. Howell was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Petersburg.
He was a member of Mount Moriah Lodge No. 300 Free and Accepted Masons,
Huntingdon; and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Altoona. He was also a
member of Alexandria Sportsmen’s Club, National Rifle Association and
Huntingdon Ham Radio Operator Club. A graduate of Juniata Valley High
School, Class of 1950, he was the owner/operator of Howell’s
Photography, Petersburg. He retired from the quality control department
of Technitrol, formerly of Petersburg. Funeral services will be held at
2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at Zion Lutheran Church, Petersburg, with the
Rev. Donald J. Costlow officiating. Interment will be made in Cedar
Grove Cemetery, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements are under the direction
of the Robert F. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon.

Ethelda Alleyene NIER, 84, of 617 Beaumont Dr., Slate College, died at
6:30 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 2. 2003, at Centre Community Hospital, College
Township, where she had been a patient since Dec. 24, 2002. She was horn
Aug. 21, 1918, in Huntingdon, the daughter of Raymond H. and Margaretta
(Lynn) Parks, both deceased. She was united in marriage to Jones T.
Reinhardt in 1947. Mr. Reinhardt preceded her in death in 1963. Her
second union, in 1971. was to A. Conrad Nier, who died in 1978. She is
survived by one daughter, Nina Lynn (Reinhardt) Williams of State
College, two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. A brother,
Donald T. Parks of Huntingdon, and a sister, Cleo Gertrude "Dolly’
Gordon of St. Petersburg, Fla., survive. Mrs. Nier had been a member of
the Abbey Reformed, United Church of Christ, Huntingdon, since
childhood. During her 14-year residency in Harris Township, Centre
County. she attended Saint John’s United Church of Christ in Boalsburg.
She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Huntingdon Veterans of
Foreign Wars and the American Association of Retired Persons. Mrs. Nier
was a graduate of Huntingdon High School. She was named "Ms.
Congeniality of Huntingdon County in 1968. She entered the workforce in
early adolescence to support her family and was employed by the Mead
Paper Company, JC. Blair Memorial Hospital, a potato chip factory, Art
Kann’s Diner, Mid Spriggle’s Beauty Salon and Nier’s Shoe Store, all of
Huntingdon. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and
with her dog, Kayne. and bird. Winnie. Funeral services will be held at
4 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 8, at Saint John’s United Church of Christ, 210
North Church St., Boalsburg, with the Rev. Allen L. Heckman officiating.
Interment will be made in White Church Cemetery, Hesston. Penn Township.

Stephen G. "Steve" DAVIS, 52, of 1518 Washington St., Huntingdon, died
at 6:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. His death was unexpected. He was the son and only child of
Henry "Hank" Stewart and Sara (Henry) Davis and was born Aug. 24, 1950,
in Munich, Germany, while his father was serving in the U.S. military.
He was preceded in death by his father and his mother survives at Mr.
Davis’ residence. He never married. Mr. Davis was a member of Heritage
Baptist Church, McConnellstown. He was a member of the Loyal Order of
Moose, Lodge No. 223, Huntingdon. He was a 1968 graduate of Patterson
High School, Baltimore, Md., and attended Baltimore Community College.
Mr. Davis worked for Western Electric and AT&T in Baltimore until moving
to Huntingdon in 1984. He was employed at the Book Store in Huntingdon
for several years. Mr. Davis enjoyed the outdoors. spending time with
friends, reading and music. He had a large extended family with which he
enjoyed great times, attending reunions and family get-togethers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at the John B.
Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev.
Lou Zannino officiating. Interment will be made in Clear Ridge Cemetery,
Clear Ridge. 

Lorma E. McVEY, 97, formerly of McVeytown, R.R. 1, died at 5:12 am.
Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue,
Huntingdon, where she had been a resident for approximately one year.
Born April 29, 1905, in Mifflin County, she was a daughter of the late
Harry and Jenny (Gunter) Vaughan. She was united in marriage to James
Earl McVey April 22, 1927, in Newton Hamilton. Mr. McVey preceded her in
death March 10, 1981. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Delores
Mickey, and one son, John Robert McVey, both of Ferguson Valley Road,
McVeytown. There are six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Alice Pecht and Laura Bratton.
preceded her in death. Mrs. McVey attended Newton Hamilton United
Methodist Church. She was a member of Newton-Wayne Volunteer Fire Co.
Auxiliary; Order of Eastern Star, Mount Union Chapter No. 280; Fairview
Grange, Atkinson Mills; and the Atkinson Mills Senior Citizens. For many
years, she was a member of the Mifflin County Republican Committee. She
was a homemaker Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wed, Jan. 8, at
the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Robert A.
Brown Sr. officiating. Interment will be in the Newton Hamilton Memorial
Cemetery.

Anna P. SCHMIDT, 73, a resident of Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, formerly
of HCR 61, Mill Creek, died at 2:07 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at
Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born June 29. 1929, in Todd Township, she was
a daughter of the late Allison F. and Clara Belle (Stains) Reihart. She
was first married to Richard G. Saylor. She later married Herbert R.
Schmidt Nov. 1, 1975, in Pittsburgh. Mr. Schmidt preceded her in death
March 7, 1991. She is survived by four children: Evelyn Robison and
Allen Saylor, both of Columbus, Ohio; Carolyn McMillion, Pittsburgh; and
Annette Isenberg, Altoona. There are 11 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. Three brothers and four sisters are deceased. Mrs.
Schmidt was a member of the Allensville Lutheran Church, Allensville.
She formerly served as church secretary at her church in Pittsburgh. She
was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Jan.
7. at the Robert I. McClain Funeral Home, Cassville, with the Rev. Anna
Ritter officiating. Interment will be made in Beavertown Cemetery, Todd,
R.R.

Mary (Brulia) MEYASH, 91, of The Oaks at Westminster Woods, 360
Westminster Drive, Huntingdon, died at 8:45 am. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003,
at The Oaks. She had been in	failing health for several months. Born
March 10, 1911, in Ganister, she was the daughter of the late Anton and
Thelma (Verbonitz) Brulia. She was married to Frank T. Meyash in
Cumberland, Md. Mr. Meyash preceded her in death July 3, 1955. She is
survived by one son, Joseph P. Meyash of Huntingdon. One son, John S.
Meyash, preceded her in death. There are three grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her immediate
family. Mrs. Meyash was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church,
Huntingdon, where she was a former member of the Ladies Altar Society.
She attended public schools in Alexandria. During World War II, she was
employed by the John R. Wald Company, Tyrone. She was later employed at
Juniata College, Huntingdon, where she worked in the dining room.
Following her employment at Juniata College, she was primarily a
homemaker. A resident of Westminster Woods since 1997, she enjoyed
sewing, reading and watching television. A funeral Mass will be held at
11 am. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 524
Mifflin St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. David J. Arseneault presiding.
Committal will be made in Holy Cross Cemetery, 245 Standing Stone Ave.,
Huntingdon.

Helen Gertrude (Hockenberry) RHODES, 84, formerly of Huntingdon and a
resident of Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, died Sunday, Jan. 5,
2003. Born Dec. 12, 1918, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the
late Earl A. and Ada (Dunlap) Hockenbeny. She was united in marriage to
Steward Thomas Rhodes June 16, 1948, by the Rev R.A. Zimmerman. Mr.
Rhodes preceded her in death in 1951. Two sons survive: Jay Earl Rhodes,
Shirleysburg; and William Thomas Rhodes, Massilion, Ohio. There are two
step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. She is survived by
three brothers; Robert Hockenberry and Harold "Bill" Hockenbeny, both of
McConnellstown and Richard Hockenberry of Aliquippa. Mrs. Rhodes was a
member of Fifteenth Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon. She was
a member of Frank P. Hommon Unit 24 American Legion Auxiliary and the
Auxiliary to the Standing Stone Post 1754 Veterans of Foreign Wars, both
of Huntingdon. She was born and reared in Huntingdon. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Robed E. Peters Funeral
Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. David L. Dearing officiating. Interment
will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Dorothy E. KEEFER, 71, of 86 Shippensburg Mobile Estates, Shippensburg,
died at 2:50 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, at Chambersburg Hospital,
Chambersburg. Born in Willow Hill Nov. 21, 1931, she was a daughter of
the late Charles and Erma (Guyer) O’Donnell. She was married to Bertis
D. Keefer who preceded her in death Jan. 29, 1995. She is survived by
one son and two daughters; Roger D. Keefer, St. Thomas; Mrs. Theodore
(Leeona K.) Moretz, Clearwater. Fla.; and Sheila M. Graham,
Fannettsburg. There are three grandsons, four granddaughters and one
great-granddaughter. Three sisters and two brothers survive; Naomi
Hockenberry and Ethel Parks, both of Mountain Green; Genevieve Taylor,
Chambersburg; William Boggs, Mountain Green; and Harold O’Donnell,
Spring Run. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. One
grandson, Roger D. Keefer Jr., preceded her in death April 13, 1980.
Mrs. Keefer attended Fair Ridge Assembly of God, Shade Gap. She was a
member of the Kiwanis Club, Duff-Kuhn VFW Post No. 6168 and Oscar M.
Hykes Post No. 223 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, all of
Shippensburg. She was a seamstress for the former U-Wanna-Wash Frock
Co., Fort Loudon, retiring after 30 years service. She also worked for
the Pinellas County School District, Clearwater, Fla. Funeral services
will be held at 11 am. Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the John L. Agett Funeral
Home, 18875 Main St., Dry Run, with the Rev. Belvey C. White
officiating. Interment will be made in Fair Ridge Cemetery, Shade Gap. 

Mary Jane McCOY, 88, of Three Springs, R.R. 1, died at 11:50 am. Sunday,
Jan. 5, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue, Huntingdon. Born
Dec. 16, 1914, in Todd Township, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin
Franklin and Clara (Long) Baith. She was married to Charles M. McCoy
April 13, 1937. Mr. McCoy survives at their home. Two daughters survive:
Shirley McCoy and Nancy McCoy, both of McVeytown. She is also survived
by one brother and three sisters: Harry M. Baith, Kannapolis, NC.;
Mildred Baker, Hesston; Gladys Baith, and Nellie Schmalbach, both of
Statesville, NC. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty McCoy,
three brothers and three sisters. Mrs. McCoy had attended Three Springs
Assembly of God Church. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8. at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home,
Orbisonia, with the Rev. Vivian Carbaugh officiating. Interment will be
made in the Old School Baptist Cemetery, Three Springs, R,R.

Mary Phyllis DONNELLY, 85. of 321 Murphy St., Hollidayshurg, died
Saturday. Jan. 5, 2003. at Bon Secours-HoIy Family UPMC Regional Health
Center, Altoona, following an extended illness. Born May 27, 1917, in
Mount Union, she was a daughter of the late George Garfield and Mary Ann
(Rosensteel) Myers. She was united in marriage to George M. Donnelly May
15, 1943, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Donnelly preceded her in death July
9, 1998. She is survived by one daughter, Dianne Halbritter of
Hollidaysburg. There are two grandchildren. Two sisters survive;
Christine Elizabeth Reeser of Shirleysburg and Jean Coe Rohrer, of
Delaware. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Ronald Zenoble.
Mrs. Donnelly was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Hollidaysburg.
She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Mifflin Chapter,
Mifflintown; and the Hollidaysburg Lions Club. She had been employed as
a cashier at G.C. Murphy, Hollidaysburg. She enjoyed Big Band music,
dancing and collecting dolls. Funeral services will he held at 10 am.
Thursday, Jan. 9, at Plank, Stitt and Stevens Funeral Home, 421
Montgomery St., Hollidaysburg, with Pastor Will Kearns officiating.
Interment will be made in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Hollidaysburg.

Kevin Lee MORROW, 36. or 95 S. Riverside Drive, Kistler, the home of his
mother, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003. in Shirley Township,
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born Nov. 2, 1966. in
Huntingdon, he was a son of Bonnie (Hocker) Fleck of Kistler and the
late Richard Wiser. He was married to the former Verna Mondo. Mrs.
Morrow survives in Newton Hamilton. Two children survive; Kaitlyn
Morrow. at home, in Kistler; and Breanna Morrow, Newton Hamilton. He is
also survived by the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Donald
(Brenda) Jaymes, Shirleysburg; Richard Morrow. Oakland Mills; Billi Jo
Miller, Orbisonia; Brenda (Wiser) Kilgore. Browns Mills. N.J.; and
Richard Elliot, Three Springs. Mr. Morrow was of the Protestant faith.
He had attended Mount Union Area High School. He was a former member of
the National Guard. For the past eight years, he had been employed by
Henkels and McCoy. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 8, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor
Jim Hullihen officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount Union
Cemetery. 

Cloyd H. "Rusty’ KYLE Jr., 55. of 2901 Morning Hills Road, Huntingdon,
died at 2:15 am. Monday, Jan. 6.2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born July 4, 1947, in Huntingdon, he was the son of Cloyd H.
"Pete" Sr. and Dorothy Ellen (Whitesel) Kyle. His father preceded him in
death Oct. 13, 1995. His mother survives at her home in Smithfield
Township, Huntingdon, R.R. 4. He was united in marriage to the former
Kathy Cramer Aug. 19, 1974, in Hagerstown, Md. Mrs. Kyle survives at
their Huntingdon residence. Two sons and one daughter survive; Keith
Alan Kyle, Huntingdon; Matthew Joseph Kyle, Camp Hill; and Krista Kay
Kyle, Huntingdon. He is survived by one grandson and one granddaughter
and a number of nieces and nephews. Two sisters survive; Laura L.
Burket, Smithfield Township, Huntingdon; and Mrs. William (Scarlett R.)
Speck, Walker Township. Huntingdon. Mr. Kyle was a member of Most Holy
Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Huntingdon. He was a member of Knights of
Columbus Our Lady of Fatima Council No. 4644; Standing Stone Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post No. 1754, Huntingdon; American Legion Post No. 107,
Mount Union, where he had been a past president of the board; Loyal
Order of the Moose. Lodge No. 223, Huntingdon; and Benevolent and
Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No. 976, Huntingdon. A member of the
Huntingdon Band Boosters, he was especially interested in the activities
of his children during their school years and beyond. A lifetime
resident of Huntingdon County, he graduated from Huntingdon Area High
School with the Class of 1965. From June 9, 1967-June 6, 1969, he served
in the United States Army as a Spc. 5 with the 11th Armored Calvary
Brigade in Vietnam. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal,
Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam
Campaign Medal w/60 Device, Sharpshooter Badge and the Good Conduct
Medal. He retired as major from SCI-Huntingdon Jan. 5, 2002. after more
than 30 years of service. For a long number of years, he had been active
in community sports. He had coached Pee Wee Football, Little League and
Junior Babe Ruth teams in the Mount Union area. He had also coached Farm
League teams in Huntingdon and had served as president of the Huntingdon
City League for over ten years beginning in the early 90s. A funeral
Mass will be held at 10 am. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Most Holy Trinity Roman
Catholic Church, Sixth and Washington streets, Huntingdon, with the Rev.
David J. Arseneault as celebrant. Interment will he made in St.
Catherine of Sienna Cemetery. Shirley Township. Members of the Honor
Guard of SCI-Huntingdon will present the colors at graveside services.
Full militaty honors will also he accorded at graveside.

Ona M. ‘Onie" (McCooI) PRICE, 70, of R.R. 4, Box 323.,Huntingdon, died
at 11:10 am. Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003. at JC Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born in Huntingdon March 12, 1932, she was a daughter of the
late Harry and Beulah (Jackson) McCool. She was united in marriage to
David T. Price Feb. 3,1951, in Winchester, Va. Mr. Price survives at
their Oneida Township residence. One daughter, Toni (Price) Cooper
survives in Baytown, Texas. There arc six grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. One so,. James D. Price, preceded her in death Jan.
18, 2002. She was the last surviving member of her immediate fancily,
having been preceded in death by a sister, Arlene (McCool) Walker. Mrs.
Price was of the Protestant faith. She was a former member of the Women
of thc Moose Lodge No. 220, Huntingdon. She attended the Huntingdon
public schools and graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class
of 1949. She had been employed by the former Arrow Shirt Factory, the
former Huntingdon Machine Company and the former Owens-Corning
Fiberglas, all of Huntingdon. She also operated the former Palace
Restaurant, Huntingdon. She was a friend to all. Funeral services will
be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home,
4l7 Washington St., Huntingdon, with Pastor Stephen Watkins officiating.
Interment will be made in Donation Cemetery, Oneida Township,
Huntingdon. 

Jeannette G. ERB, 68, of 230 Big Greenbriar Road. McVeytown, died at
6:23 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona, following
a serious illness. Born March 11, 1934, in Tipton, she was a daughter of
the late John and Lydia (Hardy) Price. She married Kenneth D. Erb Sept.
13, 1952, in the Wesleyan Church, Mount Union. Mr. Erb survives. One
daughter and three sons survive; Linda Rabenstein, Altoona; L. Dale Erb,
Big Greenbriar Road, McVeytown; Gary L. Erb, Silverford Heights, Mount
Union; and Frank J. Erb, Walnut Cove, NC. There are five grandchildren
and one great-granddaughter She is also survived by four brothers and
six sisters: Terry L. Price, HuntingdonJohn Price, Hartwell, Ga.; Robert
Price, Mount Union; Darrell Price, Sykesville, Md.; Betty Fluke, Upper
Strasburg; Geraldine Bossinger, Lewistown; Darlene K. Hoffman,
Orbisonia; Gloria Hampton, Blairs Mills; Caroline Kelly, Burnt Cabins;
and Shelby Scott, Shirleysburg. She was preceded in death by two
sisters, Margaret Miller and Barbara Smith, and one brother, Gerald
Price. Mrs. Erb was a member of New Life Fellowship Church, Mount Union.
She was a member of the Mount Union Chapter of TOPS. She was last
employed by the Mount Union Area School District. Prior to that, she had
worked 19 years for the former L. Greif Brothers Manufacturing Co.,
Mount Union. She enjoyed dancing and aerobic swimming. Funeral services
will be held at 11 am. Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral
Home, Mount Union. with the Rev. Dayton Sines officiating. Interment
will be made in Mount Union Cemetery. 

Mae E. GEIST, 87, of 104 Geist Way, Brookville, died Monday, Jan. 6,
2003. at the home of her son, William J. Bishop, 2500 Miller Ave.,
Huntingdon, where she had been residing. Born May 24, 1915, in McIntyre,
she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Yerda (Anderson) Paydock. She
was married to Lawrence E. Geist in July 1949, in DuBois. Mr. Geist
preceded her in death June 22, 1973. She is survived by one son, William
J. Bishop of Huntingdon. There are three grandchildren, two
step-grandchildren. seven great-grandchildren and four
step-great-grandchildren. One sister and one brother survive, Evelyn I.
Boyer and Bernard T. Paydock, both of DuBois. Mrs. Geist was a member of
the First United Methodist Church, Brookville. A resident of Brookeville
since 1949, she was a homemaker. Funeral services will he held at 11 am.
Friday, Jan. 10, at McKinney Funeral Home, Brookville, with the Rev.
Mick Chittester officiating. Interment will be made in Morningside
Cemetery, Sandy Township, Clearfield County. 

William N. COY, 60. of 22483 Sherman Trail, Amberson, died at 4:34 am.
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at his home. Born Aug. 4, 1942, in
Shippensburg, he was a son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Oyler) Coy.
He was united in marriage to the former Cynthia J. Reed Jan. 8, 1966.
Mrs. Coy survives at their home. Two daughters survive: Mrs. Anthony
(Laura M.) Peters, Chambersburg, and Kimberly R. Morey, Amberson. There
are seven grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters and one
brother; Mrs. Harry (Shirley) Shields, Chambersburg; and Mrs. Leroy
(Patsy) Bricker and Jack Coy, both of Shippensburg. Mr. Coy attended
Spring Run Bible Church. Spring Run. After 21 years with the U.S. Navy,
he retired in 1988. He was the owner of Blue Jeans Disc Jockey from
1981-1994. From 1997-2001, he was employed as a route manager	for
Schwann Frozen Foods. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Saturday,
Jan. 11, at the John L. Agett Funeral Home, 18875 Main St., Dry Run,
with Pastor John F. Semple officiating. Interment will be made in
Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg. Military graveside services
will be conducted by members of the Charles Nittrhouse Post 1599 VFW
honor guard. 

Dorothy H. GATES, 35, of 3619 N. Fourth St., Harrisburg. formerly of
Huntingdon, died unexpectedly Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, in Mount Joy. Born
Aug. 14, 1967, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of Martin Thomas and
Sandra A. (Foster) Gates. Her mother survives in Mount Joy. She is also
survived by two sisters; Cindy E. Gates of Baltimore, Md.. and Mary A.
Gates of Columbia. Miss Gates was of the Methodist faith. A 1985
graduate of Huntingdon Area High School, she was currently enrolled at
Harrisburg Community College. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 10, at Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, 1106 Muffin St.,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. David L. Dearing officiating. Interment will
be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Hannah Caroline THOMAS, 95, of Saxton, R.R., died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003,
at her residence. Born June 13, 1907, in Frugality, she was a daughter
of the late William and Sarah (Rightenour) Bollman. She was the widow of
William David Thomas Sr. who preceded her in death July 25, 1974. Eight
daughters and three sons survive; Dorothy Figard, Saxton; Naomi
Hennessey, Mechanicsburg; Florine McGhee , Marlene Wise, and Cathie
Maslanik, all of Dudley; Shirley D’Ginto, Green Lane: Fay Bolinger,
Robertsdale; Joan Garst, Clarendon Hills, Ill; Robert Thomas, Saxton,
R.R.; Earl Thomas. Norristown: and Paul Thomas, Malvern. There are 49
grandchildren, 88 great-gi-andchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three children, Mearl Thomas, William
Thomas Jr. and Mildred L. Swope. The last surviving member of her
immediate family, she was preceded in death by five brothers and two
sisters. Mrs. Thomas was of the Protestant faith. She was a former
member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Primarily a
homemaker, she enjoyed sewing, gardening and Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m.	Saturday, Jan. 11, at Dudley United Methodist Church,
with Pastor Joanne Dugan officiating. Interment will be made in Broad
Top IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City. 

Theodore R. "Doc" VARNER, 83, 20 Taylor Apts., Mount Union, died at 3:50
a.m. Wednesday. Jan. 8, 2003. at his home. He had been in failing
health. Born Nov. 8, 1919, in Orbisonia, he was a son of the late Van
and Jenny Varner. He married the former Mary Ellen Campbell April 9,
1938, in Orbisonia. Mrs. Varner preceded him in death March 11, 1980. He
is survived by four children; Shirley Hess, Mount Union. R.R., 1;
Charles W. Varner, Newton Hamilton; Margaret Ramsey, Rockhill Furnace;
and Mary Smith. Shirleysburg. There are 18 grandchildren and a number of
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Frank Varner
and Theodore "Doc" Varner, and the following brothers and sisters; Chris
Varner, Mike Varner, Eva Worthy, Olive McConaughey, Earl Hamman. Mary
Stake and Margaret Rider. Mr. Varner was of the Protestant faith. During
World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He retired in 1981
after 19 years on the custodial staff in the Mount Union Area School
District. Prior to that he was employed for 15 years at the former
Harbison-Walker Refractories, Mount Union. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, 61 E.
Shirley St., Mount Union, with the Rev. Gordon Ross officiating.
Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.R.

Charles "Chuck" SHINGLER, 83, of Brady Township, Mill Creek, R.R., died
at 9:58 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor, where he had
been a patient the past 18 days. Born June 14, 1919, in Brady Township.
he was a son of the late Russell and Jenny Schwab (Fairbanks) Shingler.
He married the former Anna Rutter in 1947. Mrs. Shingler survives. Two
sons and one daughter survive; John R. Shingler, Mill Creek; Victor A.
Shingler, Louisville, Ky.; and Teresa A. Shingler, Mill Creek. Also
surviving are seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren and his
brother, John Shingler, of Quantico, Va. He was preceded in death by
three brothers; Elmer, Robert and William Shingler He was a past
president of the Captain Jack Lions Club, Mill Creek. Mr. Shingler had
attended the Center School in Brady Township. He was retired, having
worked as a road inspector in the construction industry for a number of
years. Following retirement, he had worked at the Huntingdon County Area
Vocational-Technical School, now the Huntingdon County Career and
Technology Center, Mill Creek. He enjoyed hunting, football and playing
horseshoes. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at
the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union. with
the Rev. George "Buddy" Baird officiating. Interment will be made in
Mountainview Cemetery, Mill Creek.

Roger Hugh KNIERIM Sr., 57, of 748 Washington St., Huntingdon, died at
10:35 am. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at Centre Community Hospital, College
Township, State College. Born June 14, 1945, in Scranton, he was a son
of the late John Henry and Ruth (Williams) Knierim. He is survived by
four daughters and one son; Mrs. Daniel (Sherry L.) Fairish, Huntingdon;
Mrs. Thomas (Kimberly A.) Ershen, Cape Coral, Fla.; Mrs. Donald (Lisa
J.) Gantt; Mrs. Ronald (Kandie A.) Whitesel and Roger H. Knierim Jr.,
all of Huntingdon. There are 11 grandchildren and one
great-granddaughter. One brother, Douglas Knierim of Delaware, survives.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Jackie Snipes and Peggy McKee;
two brothers, Richard and Thomas Knierim; a granddaughter, Heidi Jo
Geisinger, Aug. 20, 1980; and a grandson, Adam Neal Knierim,	Oct. 2,
1994. Mr. Knierim was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of Frank
P Hommon American Legion Post No. 24, Huntingdon. He graduated from
Chester High School with the Class of 1963. Nine years ago, he moved to
Huntingdon from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He had been employed as a paint
specialist in the body shop at Huston Ford, Huntingdon. retiring in
2001. He enjoyed reading and spending lime with his family and many
friends. A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at
the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Township,
Huntingdon, with Pastor Gregory L. Harven officiating. Private interment
will be made in Mountainview Cemetery, Mill Creek.

David L. SPECK, 77, of 305 Seventh St., Huntingdon, died at 2:45 am.
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born in Markleshurg April 19, 1925, he was the son of the late Cloyd and
Christie (Ronk) Speck Shaffer. He was united in marriage to the former
L’Nor Short March 30, 1956, at the Abbey Reformed-United Church of
Christ, Huntingdon, by the Rev. Dr. Hobart C. McKeehan. Mrs. Speck
preceded him in death Oct. 9, 1986. Three sons survive; David W. Speck,
BeIleville; Philip W. Speck, Saltillo; and Jeffrey M. Speck, Huntingdon.
There are eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also
survived by his dear friend, Cynthia Hutchings. Mt. Speck was a current
member of Payne AME Church, Huntingdon, and a former active member of
the Trinity Assembly of God Church, Huntingdon. He attended the
Huntingdon public schools. An auto mechanic, he owned and operated his
own garage. He also worked as a foreman for Lester J. MacDonald. In
association with his father, Mr. Speck owned and operated Speck Coal
Company. He also owned and operated various retail sporting goods stores
in Huntingdon and Philipsburg and a used auto sales business in
Huntingdon. A co-developer and organizer of the Huntingdon Pee-wee
Football League, he was also a coach in the Huntingdon Little League,
Teener League and City League, of which he was a former League
president. He was active in Huntingdon Community Center youth activities
and was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed hunting on the family lands until
the development of Raystown Lake. Funeral services will be held at 11
am. Saturday, Jan. 11, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington
St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Gordon Ross, assisted by Brother Benjamin
Manning, officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, 245
Standing Stone Ave., Huntingdon.

Pauline M, BOOHER, 87, of Harrisburg, died at 11:35 am. Thursday, Jan.
9, 2003, at Manor Care Health Services, Carlisle. Born July 18, 1915, at
Pitcairn, she was a daughter of the late Dorsey and Charlotte (Keister)
Booker. She never married. A brother, Carl E. Booher of Rockhill
Furnace, survives. Three nephews and two nieces also survive. She was
preceded in death by two brothers, Hubert and Frank Booher. Miss Booher
was a member of First Assembly of God Church, Progress Avenue,
Harrisburg and had a love and support for missions. She retired from New
Cumberland Army Depot after 30 years of government service. A funeral
service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan, 13, at First Assembly of God
Church, 4100 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, with the Rev. Stephen Rhoades
officiating. Friends may call at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Route
522, Orbisonia, from 10-11 am. Tuesday, with graveside services
immediately following at the IOOF Memorial Cemetery, Rockhill Furnace.
Arrangements are by the Martin R, Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia.

Ralph E. "Mooney" MILLER, 87, of 122 Church St., P.O. Box 4, Newton
Hamilton, died at 6:14 am. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at Woodland
Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Born Dec. 30, 1915, in Altoona, he was a
son of the late Charles J. and Ella (Frankhouser) Miller. He was united
in marriage to the former Elizabeth "Betty" Bard Nov. 18, 1939, in
Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Miller survives. He is survived by two sons; Alan B.
Miller, Bristol; and Ralph E. Miller Jr., Port Washington, Wis. There
are two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. One brother and one
sister also survive; Raymond Miller of Martinsburg and Helen Stack of
Dundalk, Md. Mr. Miller was a member of First United Methodist Church,
Newton Hamilton, where he formerly served as treasurer of the church and
formerly served on the church board. He was a member and past master of
F&AM Lodge No. 376, McVeytown; a member of the Jaffa Shrine and the
Jaffa Greeters; Altoona Consistory; Cross of Constantine; Knights
Templar; and both the Huntingdon and Mifflin County Shrine Clubs. He was
a former member of the Newton Hamilton Borough Council, the Mifflin
County Planning Commission, and the Newton Hamilton Cemetery
Association. A graduate of Altoona High School, he was a member of the
Class of 1933. He had been employed at Fort Meade, Md., with the 2nd
Army Headquarters. He retired in 1965, after 30 years of service. During
this time, he was involved in initiation for the installation of
computers for the U.S. Army. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, 61 E. Shirley
St., Mount Union, with Pastors Robert Brown Sr., David Ort and Ernie
Dell officiating. Interment will be made in the Newton Hamilton Memorial
Cemetery.

Christianna Grace SHEPHERD, 18, a student at Bob Jones University in
Greenville, S.C., died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, in a plane crash in
Charlotte, NC. Born Aug. 24, 1984, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter
of the Rev. Doug and Tereasa (Houp) Shepherd, missionaries with the
Gospel Fellowship Mission in the Azores Islands. Christianna’s parents
took her and her older sister to the mission field when she was three
months old. Surviving are her parents; her sisters. Amanda, also a
student at BJU, and Juliana, and brothers, Stephen and Andrew. The
younger three siblings reside with their parents. Also surviving are her
grandparents, Glenn and Linda Houp of James Creek, R.R. 1, and Mrs.
Clarence (Joanne) Shepherd Purdue of Arizona. Christianna was a member
of Calvary Independent Baptist Church, Huntingdon. She was home-schooled
and graduated in June 2002 from the Bethlehem Christian School program.
She played guitar and piano, and enjoyed nature and singing in churches
in which her grandparents were affiliated in the Huntingdon area. She
had spent six weeks in her grandparents’ home near Marklesburg before
entering her freshman year at BJU. Final arrangements for a memorial
service are incomplete. 

James Harry TAYLOR Sr, 78, of Stoney Ridge Road, Shirley Township, Mount
Union, died at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at his home. He had
been in failing health for several years. Born at his family home in
Petersburg, Feb. 2. 1924, he was a son of the late James Alton and Sarah
J. (Mccauley) Taylor. His first wife, Pearl June (Grace) Townend, whom
he married in 1949, preceded him in death in 1973. He married the former
Elizabeth Melinda Boyle June 14, 1986, in the garden of their Shirley
Township home, with the Rev. Joseph Faulkner officiating. Mrs. Taylor
survives at their home. He is also survived by the following children:
Gene P. Townend, Bowie, Md.: James H. Taylor Jr., Clermont, Fla.; Mrs.
Russell (Lyle) McElwee, Mrs. Thomas (Trolisa) Fletcher and Maria
Taylor-Martin, all of Bumpus Mills, Tenn.: and Mary Elizabeth Boyle,
Quincy. Ill. There are 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Four brothers and three sisters survive; John Taylor, Mars: Raymond
Taylor, Petersburg; Ralph Taylor, Petersburg; William Taylor,
Alexandria, R.R.; Marie Wike, Petersburg, R.R.; Mrs. John (Shirley)
Scott, Petersburg; and Mrs. Donald (Margaret) Dick. Alexandria, R.R.. He
was preceded in death by a brother, Charles "Bud" Taylor, an infant
brother, Louis Edward Taylor and an infant sister, Naomi Taylor. Mr.
Taylor was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of the Petersburg
Volunteer Fire Company, both the Huntingdon and Mount Union historical
societies and the Humane Society. He had been active in many other
community organizations over the years. He had attended the Bethel
Bridge schoolhouse and later, Petersburg Elementary and Petersburg
Vocational High School. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S.
Army from Jan. 21, 1945 - Mar. 25, 1946. He was a tank driver with the
Maintenance Company of the 32nd Armored Regiment. His tours of duty
included: Northern France, Central Europe, Ardennes, Normandy and
Rhineland. He was awarded the American Service Medal,
European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, World War II Victory
Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He had been employed by Vipond
Corporation as a construction drill operator. He had vast experience in
concrete construction, working with the original Tyrone bypass and the
construction of the Raystown Dam. Prior to his employment in the
construction field, he had been engaged in the logging business with his
brothers for a number of years. He enjoyed spending time with family and
he loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and especially camping and
fishing in Canada. A lifetime resident of Huntingdon County, he had
lived in Shirley Township since the early 1980’s. A funeral service will
he held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral
Home, Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St., Alexandria, with Pastor
Donald E. Dick officiating. Interment will be made in the White Church
Cemetery, Penn Township. Full military honors will be observed at the
funeral home Sunday.

Amy D. VANCE, 78, of Everett Christian Home, formerly of James Creek,
R.R. 1, died at 12:40 am. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at Altoona Hospital,
Altoona, following an extended illness. Born May 9,1924, in Saxton. she
was a daughter of the late Chester and Pauline (Edwards) Guthridge. She
was twice married: first to Neff Evans, who preceded her in death in
1960, then to her second husband, Ralph Vance, who is also deceased. She
is survived by one stepdaughter and three stepsons: Mrs. Patrick
(Patricia) Cummings of Hollidaysburg; George Evans of Fort Lauderdale,
Fla.; James Evans of Newry and Carl Evans of Duncansville. There are
eight step grandchildren and seven step great-grandchildren She is also
survived by one sister, Gladys Dolt of Saxton. One sister, Catherine
Gearhart, and one brother. Donald Guthridge, preceded her in death. Mr.
Vance was of the Protestant faith. She was a member of the Ladies
Auxiliary to the Saxton VFW. She was employed by a hospital in Miami,
Fla., for 18 years before returning to Pennsylvania. She enjoyed
crocheting. Interment will be made, in Brumbaugh Cemetery, Saxton. R.R.,
at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction
of the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton. 

Ernest Ray GIBSON Jr., 56, of 400 Sugar Camp Road, Saxton, died
unexpectedly at 9:10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at his home. Born Nov.
25, 1946, in Altoona, he was the son of Ernest Ray Sr. and Cora Mae
(Caswell) Gibson. His mother survives at Saxton, R.R. His father is
deceased. He was previously married to Linda (Hicks) Gibson. He is
survived by one daughter, Alecia Lynn Gibson of Saxton; one sister.
Carol Ann Galloway, Saxton, R.R.; and several nieces and nephews. Mr.
Gibson was a member of The Saxton First Church of God. He was a life
member of the Disabled American veterans. A 1964 graduate of Altoona
Area High School, he also graduated from Mount Aloysious College,
Cresson, after having taken courses in the computer science field. He
was a Prudential insurance agent for a number of years. He also worked
for Penn Lines for several years. From 1964-1968, he served in Vietnam
with the United States Marine Corps. He was wounded in battle three
times and was the reciplent of three purple hearts. He aided numerous
Vietnam veterans who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. He
enjoyed hunting, woodworking and walking in the outdoors with his dog,
Pepper. Funeral services will he held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at the
D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Jack Selcher
officiating. Interment will he made in St. Luke’s Cemetery, Saxton.
R.R., where full military honors will be accorded.

John C. UTLEY, 78, of James Creek, died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9,
2003, at the Veterans Home, Hollidaysburg. Born Oct., 16, 1924, in
Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Calvin D. and Ella Irene (Isenberg)
Utley. He was united in marriage to the former Marion A. Isett May 10,
1948, in Alexandria, Va. Mrs. Utley survives at their home. Two children
survive; Kathy (Utley) Behm and Galen L. Utley of James Creek, R.R. 1.
There are three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also
survived by one brother and two sisters; Daniel Utley, Huntingdon, R.R.
1; Mrs. Edward (Naomi) Fisher, Hesston, R.R. 1; and Audrey Meade,
Baltimore, Md. Two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Mr.
Utley was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy in the
Pacific Theatre aboard the USS Los Angeles, with the rank of seaman
second class. He retired in 1985 from the receiving department of Mead
Products, now MeadWestvaco, after 42 years of service. He enjoyed
fishing and hunting. Private funeral services will be held at the
convenience of his family at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, 1106
Mifflin St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. George C. "Buddy" Baird
officiating. Interment will be made in Union Cemetery, Marklesburg.

James H. ARNOLD, 67, of Penn Knoll Village, Bedford, formerly of Saxton
and Bethlehem, died at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2003, at Penn Knoll,
following an extended illness. Born Sept. 1, 1935, in Bedford, he was a
son of the late Arthur and Sarah Elizabeth (Swauger) Arnold. He is
survived by three sons; Jerry Arnold and John Arnold, both of
California. and Jason Arnold of Gettysburg. Three brothers survive;
Robert Sutter, Okla.; William Arnold, Hedgesville, W.Va.; and Albert
Arnold, Meriden, Conn. He was preceded in death by one brother, Fred
Arnold. Mr. Arnold was of the Protestant faith. A 1953 graduate of
Bedford High School, he served with the U.S. Air Force. For a number of
years, he was employed by the Hiram Walker Company. Interment will
convenience of the Arrangements are under the direction of the D. Ronald
Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton.

Suzanne L. (Courtney) STREIGHTIFF, 34, of 1663 St. Francis Lane,
Altoona, died Thursday. Jan. 9, 2003, at JC. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon, following an extended illness. Born Sept. 17, 1968, she was
a daughter of Gerald C. and Mary S. (Schuster) Courtney who survive. She
is survived by one son, Garrett Michael Streightiff and one daughter,
Courtney Elizabeth Streightiff, both at home. One sister, Sharon Lee
(Courtney) Imler, survives in East Freedom. She is also survived by
several aunts, uncles and cousins. Ms. Streightiff was a member of New
Life Assembly of God and Trough Creek Valley, United Methodist churches.
She was a secretary and youth leader at New Life Assembly of God Church
and a lay speaker and secretary at Trough Creek Valley United Methodist
Church. A graduate of Altoona Area High School with the class of 1986,
she also graduated from Allegheny Community College, Everett, with a
business management degree. Prior to her illness, she was a secretary at
Kephart Trucking, Philipsburg. She had also been employed as a medical
office manager at Circle of Life Clinic, Oneida, Tenn. She enjoyed
crafts, reading. camping. traveling and coaching youth soccer and
basketball. She was fond of the family dog, Cozmo. Funeral services will
be held at 11 am. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Stevens Memorial Chapel, 1421
Eighth Ave., Altoona, with Pastor Don Henderson officiating. Interment
will be made in Calvary Cemetery.

George Francis SCHUMACHER Sr., 77, of Marklesburg, died at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born Dec. 12, 1925, in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late George
John and Elizabeth Anne (Murphy) Schumacher. He was united in marriage
to the former Mary Frances Imboden on May 6, 1976, in Winchester, Va.
Mrs. Schumacher survives at their Marklesburg residence. He is survived
by seven children; Elizabeth Anne McPherson, Bryn Mawr; George F.
Schumacher Jr., New Cumberland; Thomas Lee Schumacher, Enola; James
Robert Schumacher, Harrisburg; Patricia Adele Grecca, Waverly; Josephine
Elaine Beyer, Halifax; and James C. McCartney, Enola. There are 14
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. One brother and two sisters
survive; Robert Schumacher, Pine Beach, N.J.; Elsie Downes, Island
Heights, N.J.; and Edna Poh, Bayville, N.J. He was a member of St.
Matthew’s Lutheran Church, James Creek. A 32nd degree Mason, he was a
member of Free & Accepted Masons Blue Lodge No. 464, Harrisburg and the
Harrisburg Consistory. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army
Infantry during World War II in the European Theatre. He was awarded the
Bronze Star for Valor. After 30 years service as a systems analyst, he
retired Jan. 1, 1985, from Mechanicsburg Naval Supply Depot. He moved
from Etters to his home in Marklesburg in 1986. He dearly enjoyed music
and shared his collection of records, tapes and CDs with family and
friends He also enjoyed woodworking and was especially fond of making
bird houses which he gave to others. An avid outdoorsman and fisherman,
he also enjoyed attending local flea markets. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church,
James Creek, with the Rev. Don Costlow officiating. Interment will be
made in the Old Stone Church Cemetery, James Creek. Full military 
honors will be accorded during the service.

Sheldon Darroll CRUM, 54, of 179 Billy Meetze Road, Little Mountain,
S.C., died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, at Palmetto Richland Hospital,
Columbia, S.C. Born July 17, 1948, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the
late W. Clair and Virginia (Wilson) Crum. He is survived by his wife of
32 years, Margaret (Kelliher) Crum, at home. Three daughters and one son
survive: Molly Rebecca Crum, Columbia, S.C.; Mrs. Shawn (Alicia Marie
Crum) Bryant, Irmo, S.C.; Jamie Clair Crum, at home; and Matthew Sheldon
Crum, Mount Pleasant, S.C. He is also survived by two sisters, and one
brother; Marlene C. Moore and Yvonne C. McMahon, both of Huntingdon; and
Norman P. Crum, Harrisonville. There is one granddaughter and several
nieces and nephews. One brother, Warren R. Crum, preceded him in death.
Mr. Crum was of the Protestant faith. He was serving on the
Transportation Research Board, Rural Public and Intercity Bus Committee.
He was in the Leadership Columbia Class of 1996 and was a past board
member of the Transportation Association of South Carolina. A 1966
graduate of Juniata Valley High School, he graduated from Penn State
University in 1970 with a degree in labor-management relations. He was a
transportation consultant and was employed by RLS & Associates,
Columbia, S.C. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic
Church, 195 Amicks Ferry Road, Chapin, S.C., with the Rev. Andrew
Vollkommer and Deacon Joe Biviano officiating. Interment will be made in
the church cemetery.

Emma E. JORDAN, 84, formerly of Three Springs, died at 6:41 a.m. Sunday,
Jan. 12, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, following an
extended illness. For the last ten years, she had resided with her
sister, Grace Williams, at R.R. 2, Box 319, Mount Union. Born Aug.
8,1918, in Henderson Township, she was a daughter of the late Robert W.
and Grace C. (Showalter) McCartney. She was twice married, first to
William Boyer; then to Curtis L. Jordan. Both husbands preceded her in
death. She is survived by the following children; Billy Boyer, Boaz,
Ala.; Richard L. Jordan, Three Springs, R.R.; and Cindy N. Jordan, Mount
Union. Three grandchildren who were reared in her home also survive;
Katina Varner Gilliland and I. Curtis Varner, both of Three Springs, and
Shana S. Varner of Mount Union. One sister, Grace Williams, Mount Union,
R.R. 1, survives. There are 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren
and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son,
Harold Boyer; one granddaughter and 10 brothers and sisters. Mrs. Jordan
was of the Protestant faith. A homemaker, she enjoyed gardening, sewing
and crocheting Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 15, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount
Union, with the Rev. Jeff Winstead officiating. Interment will be made
in Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1.

Charles E. "Pee Wee" KLINGLER, 99, a past resident of Meadowview Manor,
McVeytown, R.R. 1, formerly of 8 E. Vandevender St., Mount Union, died
at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Feb. 10, 1903, in Mount Union, he was a son of the late
Charles and Annie (Fields) Klingler. He was united in marriage to the
former Dorothy R. Harris Sept. 8, 1925, at the Abbey Reformed Church,
Huntingdon. Mrs. Klingler preceded him in death Oct. 9, 1988. He is
survived by two grandchildren: Mrs. Mark (Lois Ann) Keith, Dover, and
Charles Bard. Omaha, Neb. A number of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and
grandnephews also survive. He was preceded in death by two daughters;
Anna "Trinky" Halk and Lois Bard; two brothers, Richard Klingler and
William Klingler, and a sister, Rebecca Grove. Mr. Klingler was a member
of the First United Methodist Church, Mount Union, where he had taught
Sunday School at one time. He was a member of the Herman Smith Sunday
School Class, with the distinction of having 62 years of perfect
attendance. He had been a member of the Mount Union Lions Club, the
Mount Union Historical Society and the Huntingdon County Democratic
Club. He had also been a volunteer for the Salvation Army. He was a 1923
graduate of Mount Union High School. At one time, he was an agent for
Harteysville Insurance Company. He was well-known as owner and operator
of Klingler’s Store for many years. Most recently, he retired as a state
auditor He served two terms as Huntingdon County Commissioner and also
served two terms as mayor of Mount Union. Funeral services will be held
at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, 61
E. Shirley St., Mount Union, with the Rev. Robert Davidson officiating.

June Zena FIELDS, 77, of Three Springs Estates. Three Springs, died at
10 am. Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue,
Huntingdon. Born May 14, 1925, in Clay Township, she was a daughter of
the late Newton R. and Laura Mary (Briggs) Watkins. She was married to
Raymond H. Fields Aug. 20, 1994. Mr. Fields survives at their home. She
is survived by one son and three daughters; Marsha Hamman, Orbisonia;
Forrest John Marks and Deborah Kay Brower, both of Lewistown; and Regina
Gay Gilliam, Huntingdon. Four stepdaughters also survive; Kathryn M.
Bollman, Everett; Barbara J. Rosensteel, Green Top, Mo.; Nancy L.
Basbinder, Johnstown; and Joyce Rummel, Duncannon. There are numerous
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two
sisters; Lucy Nearhood and Lena Witters, both of Three Springs, She was
preceded in death by one daughter, Gwendolyn Jane Marks; one son, Roger
Dean Marks; and one brother, Newton C. Watkins. Mrs. Fields was a member
of the Immanuel Bible Church, Three Springs, R.R. For 33 years, she
owned and operated a home for handicapped individuals in Little Rock,
Ark., before returning to Pennsylvania in 1991. Funeral services will be
held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at Immanuel Bible Church, Three
Springs, R.R., with the Rev. Steve Heaster officiating. Interment will
be made in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Three Springs. R.R 

Hazel MILLS, 89, of HCR 73, Three Springs, died at 7:34 a.m. Monday,
Jan. 13, 2003, at her Springfield Township home. Born Dec. 17, 1913, in
Springfield Township. she was a daughter of the late Clayton and Annie
(Taylor) Brown. She married Otis Jerome Mills in Hagerstown, Md. Mr.
Mills preceded her in death Jan. 27, 1973. Three sons and two daughters
survive; James Mills, Otis Mills Jr. and Mary Ann Mort, all of
Hustontown; John Mills, Three Springs; and Emma Stains, Saint Thomas.
There are six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by one infant daughter; one granddaughter, Diane Mort; and one
grandson, Steven Mills. The last surviving member of her immediate
family, she was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Mrs.
Mills was of the Protestant faith. She was a homemaker An avid gardener,
she enjoyed working with her flowers and feeding the birds. Funeral
services will be held at 11 am. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the M.R. Brown
Funeral Home. Hustontown, with the Rev. Kenneth Cornelius officiating.
Interment will be made in Fair Ridge Cemetery, Shade Gap, R.R.

Hazel Marie HETRICK, 89, of P.O. Box 435, James Creek (Marklesburg),
died at 1:05 pm. Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor, Warm
Springs Avenue, Huntingdon, following a brief illness. Born March 13,
1913, in Lincoln Township, she was a daughter of the late John S. and
Anna Mary (Snare) Lynn. She was united in marriage to Clair S. Hetrick
Oct. 5, 1937, in Huntingdon. Mr. Hetrick survives at their home. She is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. DeWayne (Myla) Norris, Hesston, R.R.; one
son, Roy Hetrick, Hollidaysburg, R.R.; and one stepson, Charles A.
Stapleton, Johnstown, There are three grandchildren, two
step-grandchildren, one great-grandson and three step-great-grandsons.
The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in
death by two brothers, Harold Lynn and Ralph Lynn, and one sister,
Gladys Lynn. Mrs. Hetrick was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church,
Marklesburg, where she was a Sunday School teacher for a number of
years. She was a member of the Huntingdon County Gideons Society
Auxiliary, the Marklesburg Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary,
Lincoln Grange and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), which
she was currently serving as treasurer. A 1932 graduate of Huntingdon
High School, she was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading and gardening. She
also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 16, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Marklesburg, with
Pastor Donald Costlow officiating. Interment will be made in Zion UCC
Cemetery, Marklesburg.

Robert L. KEITH, 82, of Camp Hill, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, in Holy
Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. Born Jan. 4, 1921, in Huntingdon, he was the
son of the late Robert W. and Mary (Clark) Keith. He is survived by his
wife, Gladys L. (Weidner) Keith. Also surviving are one son and two
daughters; Robert L. Keith Jr., Mechanicsburg; Barbara Haller, Camp Hill
and Patricia Pluguez, Medford, N.J. There are five grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren. One brother and one sister survive; Eugene G.
Keith, Churchtown, and Clara Kocik, Huntingdon. He had worked for the
former Pennsylvania Railroad and then retired as a corrections officer
at SCI-Camp Hill. Mr. Keith attended Oakwood Baptist Church, Camp Hill.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Funeral services will be held at
11 am. Wednesday, in the Myers Funeral Home, 37 E. Main St.,
Mechanicsburg, with Pastor Robert D. Conrad officiating. Interment will
be made in Westminister Cemetery, Carlisle.

Jo Nell CUTCHALL, 74, of North Clear Ridge Road, Hustontown, died at
6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia. Born Aug. 17, 1928, in Newville, Ala., she was a daughter of
the late Roy Samuel and Verna Jane (Royals) Roney. She was married to
James Robert Cutchall Jan. 29, 1946. Mr. Cutchall survives at their
home. Two daughters survive; Mrs. Leonard (Linda) Shaw, Hustontown, and
Mrs. Martin (Mary Jane) Brown, Orbisonia. There are four grandchildren
and two great-grandsons. One grandson, Byron Shaw, is deceased. She is
survived by one sister and one brother; Betty Jean Thompson, Dothan,
Ala., and Charles Roney, Headland, Ala. She was preceded in death by one
brother and one sister. Mrs. Cutchall was a member of the Knobsville
Church of the Brethren, McConnellsburg, R.R. She was a housewife.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.	Friday, Jan. 17, at the M. R.
Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with Pastor Chris Elliott officiating.
Interment will be made in Hustontown Cemetery, Hustontown.

Jean Garland MOORE, 89, of 200 Hollow Road, Stillwater, formerly of
Huntingdon, died at 10:01 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, at Bloomsburg
Hospital, Bloomsburg. Born Jan. 19, 1913, in Huntingdon, she was a
daughter of the late Samuel Lane and Jennie (Hamor) McDonald. Her
husband, John D. Moore, preceded her in death in 1971. She is survived
by one son, Stephen E. Moore, with whom she had resided since 1978.
There are seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One sister,
Martha A. Batchelor, preceded her in death in 1996. Mrs. Moore was a
member of the Miffiinville Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She had
attended Huntingdon High School and had worked as a beautician in
Huntingdon. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18,
at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jerseytown, with Sandro
Sorge presiding. Arrangements are under the direction of Heller Funeral
Home, 633 E. Third St., Nescopeck.

William Franklin "Gub" HESS, 54, of Lackawanna, N.Y., died Tuesday, Jan.
14, 2003, at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y. Born in Saxton, Feb. 16,
1948, he was a son of the late John and Nancy (Reihart) Hess. He was the
widower of Yvonne A. "Peanut" Hess. Mrs. Hess preceded him in death
April 7, 2002. He is survived by three daughters; Billie Jo Leroy,
Dudley; Joudy Ann Lazor, Six Mile Run; and Suzanne Hess, Buffalo, N.Y.
There are six grandchildren. One sister and four brothers survive;
Dorothy Baker McConnellsburg; John Hess; Wells Tannery; Brent Hess and
Albert Hess, both of Hustontown; and Raymond Hess of New York. Mr. Hess
was of the Protestant faith. A member of the Saxton Sportsmen’s
Association, he was also a member of the Saxton VFW. He worked as a
heavy equipment operator at Amadorie’s Construction, Lackawanna. Mr.
Hess enjoyed hunting. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday,
Jan. 18, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with
Pastor James Thomas officiating.

Mildred Marie WOLFHOPE, 86, of Porter Township, Alexandria, R.R. 1, died
at 12:15 am. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003. Born Jan. 29, 1916, in Baltimore,
Md., she was a daughter of the late Howard E. and Ethel M. (Tarlton)
Dorsey. She was united in marriage to Eugene M. Wolfhope, Nov. 14, 1947,
in Elkton, Md. Mr. Woltbope preceded her in death Sept. 6, 1986. She is
survived by one son and two daughters; Paul A. Wolfhope, Betty J.
Wolfhope and Kathleen E. Wolfhope, all of Alexandria. There are two
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Dorsey,
and two sisters, Thelma Jacobs and Doris Baumann. Mrs. Wolfhope was a
member of First Presbyterian Church of Alexandria where she had been
active for a long number of years in the choir She dearly loved singing
and the last act before her death was to sing "Jesus Loves Me" with her
daughters. She was a member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of Standing Stone
VFW Post No. 1754, Huntingdon, and the Metropolitan Opera Guild, New
York, N.Y. She was primarily a homemaker In 1953, she moved from
Baltimore, Md., to her Porter Township home. She was an avid bingo
player at Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company. Private interment will be
made in Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery.

Charles B. "Dick" PORT, 64, of 24 E. Milford St., Mount Union, died at
12:43 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. following an extended illness. Born Dec. 25, 1938, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of Cathleen (Copenhaver) Frankhouser, who
survives in Mount Union, and the late Bernard J. Port. He was united in
marriage to the former Gail M. Suders June 16, 1959, at the Allenport
Methodist Church, Allenport, Mount Union. Mrs. Port survives. Two
daughters and one son survive; Melinda E. Damiano, Bellwood; and Michele
K. Vogus and Charles B. Port II, both of Mount Union. There is one
grandson. He is also survived by two sisters; Katha 1J Morris,
Charleston, W.Va., and Mary C. Miller, Johnstown; a half sister, Bernice
Port, Connecticut; a stepbrother, Edward Port, Harrisburg; and a
stepmother, Bea Port, Middletown. His stepfather, R. Eugene Frankhouser,
preceded him in death. Mr. Port attended the Christian Missionary
Alliance Church, Mount Union. He founded the Mount Union Pee Wee
Football League, which he served as president and later, as
secretary/treasurer. He also served as president of the Mount Union
Little League and managed the Yankees Little League team. He served as
treasurer for Mount Union Area Youth Baseball; served as president of
the Mount Union Teener League and managed the Indians Teener League
team. He served as treasurer for the Mount Union VFW Post No. 5754. A
1956 graduate of Captain Jack High School, Mount Union, he enlisted in
the U.S. Navy, where he served as a cryptographic communications
technician from 1956-1959. He worked for the former L. Greif Mfg. Co.,
Mount Union; Target Sportswear, Curwensville; the former North American
Refractories, Mount Union; and Dallco Mfg., Mount Union, from where he
left the work force in 1996. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, coin
collecting, baseball cards and model trains. Most recently, he enjoyed
the canine companionship of Dottie, Izzy and Abby. Funeral services will
be held at 11 am. Monday, Jan. 20, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home,
61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, with Pastors Stephen Motter and William
Wollett officiating. Interment will follow in Haven Rest Memorial Park.
Shirleysburg, R.R. 1. 

Audrey K. MILLER, 69, of Orbisonia, died at 11:20 p.m., Thursday, Jan.
16, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Feb. 28,
1933, at Ardenheim, she was a daughter of the late Peter I. and Carrie
(Dysard) Keppler. She was married to Joe B. Miller on Nov. 22, 1958, at
Fairview Evangelical Church, Three Springs, R.R. Mr. Miller survives at
home. Mrs. Miller is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Jo Fish of Shade
Gap, and a son, Timothy Joseph Miller of Cassville. Also surviving are
five grandchildren. Three brothers and a sister, all of Huntingdon, also
survive. They are Richard Keppler, Ronald Keppler, Theodore Keppler and
Dorothy Sowash. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by a brother, Robert.
She was a member of the Rockhill Church of the Brethren, Rockhill
Furnace, where she served as treasurer. Along with being a homemaker,
she was last employed by United Telephone Co. and prior to that Bell
Telephone Co. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19,
at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. David Ort
officiating. Interment will be made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shade Gap
R. R. 

A.E. "Gene" ESTERLINE, 79, of 307 31st St., Huntingdon, died Wednesday,
Jan. 15, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Mr.
Esterline is survived by Carol Esterline, his wife of 58 years. Three
daughters, Claudia J. Arietta of Florida, Melanie Esterline of Minnesota
and Sheri Reynolds of Huntingdon, also survive along with five
grandchildren, one great-grandson and various nieces nephews. Mr.
Esterline is survived by a sister, Patricia West of Ohio. He was a
former member of the Lions Club in Huntingdon. He was a veteran of World
War II, serving in the Navy. Mr. Esterline worked as a pipe fitter in
the steel industry and in heavy construction. He was also employed for
10 years at Juniata College as a supervisor of building and grounds.
Private funeral services will be made at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cremation Society of
Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. 

James L. "Jim" Mumma, 66, of Burnt Cabins, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003,
in Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital, Johnstown. Born March 19, 1936,
in Burnt Cabins, he was a son of the late Ira W. and Dorothy Fix Mumma.
He was a Protestant. For about 40 years, he was a gas station attendant,
having worked about 17 years at the family station in Fort Littleton and
23 years at an Exxon station along the Pennsylvania Turnpike. After
retiring, he worked about four years for JLG Industries, McConnellsburg.
An avid hunter and fisherman, he loved the outdoors. He was a member of
Dutchman's Hunting Club and enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson
motorcycle. His wife, Marilyn Thomas Mumma, died July 3, 1988. Surviving
are two daughters, Denise (Mrs. Richard A.) Locke of Shade Gap and Renne
L. Wilson of Chambersburg; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
a brother, Richard "Dick" of Burnt Cabins; a sister, Betty Knowles of
Nokesville, Va.; and a friend, Shirley Ramsey of Hustontown. Service
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home Inc., 322
N. Second St., McConnellsburg, with the Rev. Wilson Boyd officiating.
Burial will be in Burnt Cabins Cemetery.

Helen Mae (Hoffer) RHODES, 61, of 213 Church St., Huntingdon, died at
9:09 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Her death was unexpected. Born in Ardenheim July 1, 1941.
she was a daughter of the late Pete E. and Edith Jane (Walker) Hoffer.
She was united in marriage to Ralph E. Rhodes, July 3, 1971, at
Fifteenth Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, by the Rev.
Raymond Hilliard. Mr. Rhodes survives at their home. She is survived by
six children; Charles W. Wilson, Robert L. Wilson, Wanda J. Wilson,
Donna Marie Foor, Bonnie S. Parks and Ralph E. Wilson, all of
Huntingdon. There are 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She
is also survived by two sisters; Violet (Hoffer) Waters, Harrisburg, and
Barbara (Hoffer) Gummo, Bellefonte; one half sister, Freda Harner,
Middletown, and one half brother, Calvin Kelly, Cleveland. Ohio. She was
preceded in death by one half sister, Eva Whitsel. Mrs. Rhodes was a
member of First Assembly of God Church, Tyrone. She attended public
schools in Juniata Valley and Blacklog Valley. A homemaker, she had
resided at her home for 28 years. She enjoyed taking pictures and
spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Funeral
services will he held at 11 am. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the John B. Brown
Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with Pastor Georgetta
A. "Cookie" Hartley officiating. Interment will be made in Donation
Cemetery, Oneida Township.

Alberta M. "Bertie" GLADFELTER, 81, of 153 Green St., Mount Union, died
at 10:10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003. at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Nov. 10, 1921, in Springfield Township, she was a
daughter of the late EIva and Carrie (Madden) Brown. She was united in
marriage to Eugene P. Gladfelter Jan. 28, 1938, in Hagerstown, Md. Mr.
Gladfelter preceded her in death Aug. 5, 1989. She is survived by one
granddaughter, Renee Anderson of Huntingdon, R.R. 1; and three sisters;
Irene Snyder, Niagara Falls, N.Y.; Margaret McGee, Woodland Retirement
Center, Orbisonia; and Kathleen Gracey, Waterfall. She was preceded in
death by a son, Paul Eugene Gladfelter Feb. 27, 1986, and the following
sisters and brother; Melva Ward, Gladys Cohenour and Elva "Pete" Brown,
and a half sister, Edna Gill. Mrs. Gladfelter was of the Lutheran faith.
She attended schools in Orbisonia. A cook, she worked at the American
Legion Country Club, Mount Union, for over 30 years. She was an avid
bingo player. Funeral services will he held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.
22, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union,
with the Rev. David Dearing officiating. Interment will he made in the
Haven Rest Memorial Park. Shirleysburg. R.R. 1.

Ralph A. "Cutty" JAYS Sr., 68, of 131 Luther Lane, Saxton, died at 2:02
a.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Bedford.
He had been in failing health for the past two months. Born Oct. 24,
1934, in Wood, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Skupek) Jays.
He was united in marriage to the former Cora L. Coy July 20, 1957, in
Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Jays survives. He is survived by five children; Deb
Ergler, Orbisonia; Andy Jays, Huntingdon; Mary Palko, Cassville; Sandy
Jays, Saxton; and Jesse Jays, Defiance. There are 18 grandchildren and
six great-grandchildren. One brother and one sister survive; John Jays
of Pittsburgh and Anna Mae Drenning of Wood. He was preceded in death by
one sister, Mary Jane Messick; three brothers; Jack Jays, William Jays
and Walter Jays, and two infant brothers. Mr. Jays was a member of The
Saxton First Church of God. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957.
He had been employed for a number of years by the Cove Shoe Factory,
Martinsburg. For several years, he was also employed by the former Wood
Furniture Factory, Wood. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the D. Ronald Long
Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor James E. Lynn officiating. Interment
will be made in Fockler Cemetery, Saxton, where full military honors
will be accorded.

Esther R. RHODENIZER, 74, of 501 DeForrest Apts., Huntingdon, died at
10:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born
Sept. 18, 1928, in New Orleans, La., she was a daughter of the late
Thomas D. and Dorothy (Haas) Hoolahan. She was married to James R.
Rhodenizer May 4, 1947, in Metarie, La. Mr. Rhodenizer preceded her in
death in 1955. She is survived by three daughters; Ruth M. Jackson,
Mapleton; Pamela K. Guyton, Huntingdon; and Kelli M. Foster, Lancaster.
There are seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. One brother,
Thomas Hoolahan of Marrero, La., survives. She was preceded in death by
one son, Charles Rhodenizer, and two sisters, Norma Hoolahan and
Antoinette Taylor Mrs. Rhodenizer was a member of Most Holy Trinity
Catholic Church, Huntingdon. She was a member of the auxiliaries to
Frank P. Hommon Post 24 American Legion and Standing Stone Post 1754
VFW. She was also a member of Standing Stone Senior Citizens and POSA.
At one time, she had been employed at the former Petersburg
Manufacturing. She had also been a waitress at the VFW, American Legion
and the Moose, as well as at the former Art’s Diner, the former Motel 22
and the former East End Pizza. She was an avid bingo player Funeral
services will be held at 11 am. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the Robert E.
Peters Funeral Home, 1106 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. David
L. Dearing officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery,
Mapleton. 

Teresa V. NORRIS, 60. of Mount Union. R.R. 3, died at 12:14 p.m. Sunday,
Jan. 19, 2003. at Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown. Her death was
unexpected. Born May 5, 1942, in Mount Union. she was the daughter of
the late Anthony and Angeline L. "Gee" (Ambrosino) Blazevich. She was
united in marriage to Gerald W. Norris Nov. 5, 1960, at St. Catherine’s
Catholic Church, Mount Union. Mr. Norris survives at their home. One
daughter, Lisa M. Norris. Mount Union, R.R. 3, survives. Mrs. Norris was
a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Mount Union, where she was
also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She had served as
church secretary for several years. She was a 1960 graduate of Captain
Jack High School, Mount Union. She retired in August 2000 after 24 years
with State Farm Insurance. She began in 1976, with the Glenn Brodbeck
Agency, Mount Union. She then worked with Rodney Secrest’s State Farm
Insurance, Huntingdon. and retired from the office of Linda Shope,
Saltillo. Prior to 1976, she was employed by Swigart Associates,
Huntingdon, for eight years. She enjoyed reading, visiting with friends
and shopping. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 am. Wednesday, Jan. 22,
at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. 205 W. Market St., Mount Union, with
Monsignor Dennis Boggs and the Rev. Elwood Figurelle as co-celebrants.
Committal will be made in St. Catherines Cemetery, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1.

Ronald R. WEAVER, 69, 30130 Edinborough Drive, Mechanicsville, Md.,
formerly of Saxton, died at 11 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at Southern
Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton, Md. His death was unexpected. Born
March 12, 1933, in Saxton, he was the only child of Paul and Pauline
(Avey) Weaver. His mother survives in Saxton. His father preceded him in
death. He was united in marriage to the former Zula Watson June 5, 1955,
in Broad Top City. Mrs. Weaver survives at their home. He is also
survived by one daughter, Shirley G. Weaver, at home, and one son, Gary
L. Weaver Sr., Mechanicsville, Md. There is one grandson. Mr. Weaver was
a member, throughout his Life, of the Church of God. He was a member of
several genealogy organizations. A graduate of Saxton-Liberty High
School, he also graduated from Penn State University with a BS in
petroleum engineering. He studied patent law for two years at American
University, Washington, D.C. He retired from the U.S. Patent Office,
Washington, D.C. For several years, he was the manager of Hobby
Warehouse, Springfield, Va. He enjoyed camping and traveling. Along with
his family, he camped in 48 states. Funeral services will be held at
10:30 am. Friday, Jan. 24, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton,
with Pastor James E. Lynn. assisted by James Snyder, officiating.
Interment will be made in Fockler Cemetery, Saxton, R.R.

Edna Marie AMICK, 86, of 1005 Spring St., Saxton, died at 11:59 am.
Tuesday, Jan. 21, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. Her death was
unexpected and followed emergency surgery. Born Nov. 2, 1916, in
Stonerstown, she was a daughter of the late Charles I. and Annie
(Hoover) Baughman. She was united in marriage to Paul L. Amick Feb. 24,
1938, in the Stonerstown Church of the Brethren Parsonage, by the Rev.
Clyde Bush. Mr. Amick survives at their home. She is survived by one
daughter and two sons; Mrs. Duane (Carmen Lee) white, Clearfield; Donald
L. Amick, The Colony, Texas; and R. Stanley Amick, Hanover. There are 10
grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. One sister and three brothers
survive; Dolores Mears and Ross "Pete" Baughman, both of Saxton; Dan
Baughman, Paradise; and Clair "Dutch" Baughman, Davenport, Fla. A number
of nieces and nephews survive. She was preceded in death by one son,
Paul Rodney Amick, July 26, 1981; three sisters, Evelyn Maclay, Betty
Roland and Catherine Pinkerton; and four brothers, Harold, Charles,
Donald and Bobby "Coon" Baughman. Mrs. Amick was a life member of Saxton
United Methodist Church where she served on the church board and was
active with the United Methodist Women. For approximately 10 years, she
served as a youth Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the Broad
Top Area Senior Citizens. For a number of years she was employed by the
former Scampers Sewing Factory, Saxton, as a seamstress. She enjoyed
sewing and baking goods to give away. Funeral services will be held at
11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel,
Saxton, with Pastor Todd Templeton, assisted by Pastor Duane A. White,
officiating. Interment will be made in Fockler Cemetery, Saxton, R.R.

Dolly Ilene NOKES, 77, of 11200 Coastal Hwy., No. 402, Ocean City, Md.,
died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at Levindale Geriatric Hospital, Baltimore.
Md. Born Feb. 2, 1925, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late
Hugh and Mildred (Snare) Harris. She was married to Lee Edmund Nokes who
preceded her in death. One daughter and one son survive: Holly I.
Schick, Columbus, Ohio; and Joe F. Nokes, Abingdon, MD. There is one
granddaughter She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
A registered nurse, she retired as a nursing supervisor in Columbus,
Ohio. Funeral services will he held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the
Robert F. Peters Funeral Home, 1106 Mifflin St., Huintingdon. with the
Rev. David L. Dearing officiating. 

Melvin A. ADOLPHSON, 47, of R.R. 1, Box 237B, Saxton, died at 1:30 am.
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at Hill View Nursing Home, Altoona. His death
was the result of an auto accident in December 2002. Born Feb. 26, 1955,
in Barberton, Ohio, he was a son of the late Robert and Ruby E. (Brewer)
Adolphson. He never married. One sister and two brothers survive; Joyce
Elaine Lafferty, Akron, Ohio; and Robert Adolphson. and Glenn Adolphson,
both of Saxton, R.R 1. Mr. Adolphson was of the Protestant faith. He
enjoyed listening to music. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 27, at Dudley Protestant Cemetery, Dudley, with Pastor
Charles Davis officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the
D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton.

Rosale WILSON, 69, of Mount Union. R.R. 2, died Wednesday morning. Jan.
22, 2003, at her home. Her death was unexpected. Born March 2, 1933, in
Danville, Va., she was a daughter or the late David and Louise (Hines)
Martin. She was united in marriage to Harris Wilson April 13, 1951, in
Hagerstown. Md. Mr. Wilson preceded her in death June 6, 1989. She is
survived by four children; Cynthia Wilson, Oakland, Calif.; Rose Marie
Houck and Harris Wilson III, both of Harrisburg; and Woodrow "Woody"
Wilson, Mount Union, R.R. 2. There are five grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Two sisters survive; Dorothy Winfree of Maryland
and Mary Miller of State College. She was preceded in death by two
children, Larry Wilson and Linda Elsie Wilson; and a brother. Clarence
Martin. Mrs., Wilson was a member of Mount Hope Missionary Baptist
Church, Mount Union. where she was a past secretary and member of the
Deaconess board, sang in the senior choir, was a member of the Sunday
School class and was involved in various other church-related
activities. She attended the Mount Union area schools. She retired from
the former U.S. Sports Company, Huntingdon. For many years. she had
worked at the Mount Union Head Start Program, first as a full time
employee, later as a volunteer and then as a part-time worker. She
enjoyed gardening and writing poetry. Funeral services will be held at
10 am. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at the Mount Hope Missionary Church,
Mount Union. with the Rev. I. S. Owens officiating. Interment will be
made in Mount Union Cemetery.

Joan C. PRICE, 72, of 48 Holland St., Hartwell, Ga., formerly of Mount
Union, died at approximately 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, at the
Anderson Medical Center, Anderson, S.C. Born Oct. 19, 1930, in
Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late J. Clair and Mary M.
(Gabert) Rosenborough. She was united in marriage to John L. Price, who
survives in Hartwell. Three children survive; Jana Price, Julie Price
and Jeff Price, all of Hartwell. There are four grandchildren. One
brother. Jerry G. Rosenborough, Glen Burnie, Md., survives. Mrs. Price
attended the Hartwell Alliance Church, Hartwell. A graduate of Mount
Union High School, Class of 1947, she was a homemaker. The funeral
service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Robert D.
Heath Funeral Home, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, with the Rev. Jim
Hullihen officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount Union
Cemetery.

Lauretta M. BLACK, 72, of Paxton Run Road, Newburg, died at 6:40 am.
Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at her home in Lurgan Township, Franklin County.
Born May 16, 1930, in Wells Tannery, she was a daughter of the late
Lloyd and Beulah (Curfman) Newman. She was first married to Scott Miller
who preceded her in death. She then married Charles Black who survives
at their home. She is also survived by the following stepchildren; Clair
E. Stoops, Newburg; Robert C. Black, Shippensburg; John M. Black,
Newburg; Donald R. Black, Orrstown; James N. Black and Doris L. Diehl,
both of Newburg; Charles H. Black, Chambersburg; Denver L. Black,
Newburg; and James Miller, Saltillo. There are 20 step grandchildren and
16 step great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Delilah
Ebersole of Elizabethtown. She was preceded in death by one
stepdaughter, one stepson and four brothers; Moody Newman, Marshall
Newman, Max Newman and John Newman. Mrs. Black attended the Otterbein
United Methodist Church, Newburg. She was a homemaker. Funeral services
will be held at 11 am. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Otterbein United
Methodist Church, Newburg, with Pastor Bonnie Ort and the Rev. Charles
Rhodes officiating. Interment will be made at Ridge Cemetery, Ridge
Road, Shippensburg.

Viola Carolyn (Lewis) DAMITZ, 95, a resident at Woodland Retirement
Center, Orbisonia, formerly of DeForrest Apartments and Warm Springs
Avenue, Huntingdon, died at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at the
retirement center. Born in West Orange, N.J.. March 22, 1907, she was
the daughter of David J. Lewis and Carolyn Ethel (Parker) Lewis, both
deceased. She was united in marriage to William Charles Damitz, from
whom she was separated. Mrs. Damitz is survived an adoptive son, William
Lewis Damitz. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edwyn M. Lewis.
Mrs. Damitz was of the Baptist faith. She attended public schools in
West Orange and was primarily a homemaker. A graveside service will be
held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover,
N.J. Arrangements are under the director of the John B. Brown Funeral
Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon.

Mary Esther COY, 89, 6525 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, Del., died at 2 am.
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at Ingleside Care Center, Hockessin. Born March
8, 1913. in Miller Township, she was a daughter of the late George Smith
and Margaret Ellen (Harris) Jackson. She was united in marriage to John
C. Coy, who preceded her in death Dec. 22, 1998. She is survived by one
son, Ronald A. Coy, Newark, Del. There are nine grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. One brother, Don Jackson of Huntingdon, survives.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Dale and Dennis; five sisters and
two brothers. Mrs. Coy was a member of Shadyside Free Methodist Church,
Huntingdon. She was employed by Webb’s Dry Cleaners, Wilmington, Del.,
for 25 years. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Tuesday, Jan. 28,
2003, at Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, 1106 Mifflin St., Huntingdon,
with the Rev. Joan Houck officiating. Interment will be made in Donation
Cemetery, Huntingdon, R.R. 2.

Carl W. McCOY, 87, of HCR 73, Three Springs, died at 9:50 am. Sunday,
Jan. 26, 2003, at Malta Home, Granville. Born Nov. 11, 1915, in
Springfield Township, he was a son of the late Alonzo and Nimbi
(Grissinger) McCoy. He was married to the former Louise Manola Brown
Aug. 25, 1942. Mrs. McCoy preceded him in death Dec. 15, 1998. Three
sons and one daughter survive; George W. McCoy, Maddensville; Robert E.
McCoy, Three Springs, R.R.; Harold D. McCoy, Maddensville, R.R.; and
Audrey Varner, HCR 71,Orbisonia. There are six grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren also surviving. One brother, Raymond McCoy, and one
grandson, Tim McCoy, preceded him in death. Mr. McCoy was of the
Protestant faith. He retired from L.S. Lee Construction Company,
Harrisburg. Prior to that, he had been a coal miner for 20 years.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the
Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with Pastor Sam Stoey
officiating. Interment will be made in the Old Methodist Cemetery, HCR
71, Orbisonia.

Bertha O. MORGAN, 95, of 1223 Liberty St., Saxton, died at 5 a.m.
Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at her home following a lengthy illness. Born May
28, 1907. in Yellow Creek. she was a daughter of the late John and
Susannah (Spahn) Troutman. She was united in marriage to Lloyd M. Morgan
Sept. 5, 1936, in Cumberland. Md. Mr. Morgan preceded her in death Sept.
6, 1953. She is survived by one son, Gaylard Morgan of Saxton. There are
three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The last surviving
member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by the
following brothers and sisters; Edgar Troutman, Pearl Hood, Alma Fouse,
Lloyd Troutman, Charles Troutman, Luther Troutman, Fred Troutman. James
Troutman, Hazel Ott and Emery Troutman. Mrs. Morgan was a member of
Trinity United Church of Christ, Saxton. She was a member of the Broad
Top Area Senior Citizens and had previously been a member of that
organization’s board of directors. She served on the boards of Salvation
Army, Saxton; Bedford County MH-MR Bedford-Fulton-Huntingdon Area Agency
on Aging, where she served on the founding board and advisory council.
Mrs. Morgan received the Pennsylvania Governors silver and gold awards
for advocacy. She testified before various hearings and panels of joint
house and senate committees for aging services. Instrumental in
establishing and developing the CART program, she also participated in
regional sessions on developing the state plan for the Agency on Aging.
She was a former member of Rebekah Lodge, Saxton; and a member of Saxton
Chapter No. 161 Order of Eastern Star. She retired from
Monroeville-Gateway School District in 1972 after 10 years employment. A
craftsperson, she enjoyed crocheting and quilt making along with other
crafts. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at
the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastors Charles Davis
and Sarah Q. Malone officiating. Interment will he made in Grandview
Cemetery, Saxton, R.R.

Dorothy M. FITZGERALD, 96, formerly of Huntingdon, died Friday, Jan. 24,
2003, in Bath Township, Ohio. She was married to Victor H. Fitzgerald,
who preceded her in death in 1934. One daughter, Helen Snyder of Bath
Township, Ohio, with whom she had resided for the last three years.
survives. She is also survived by grandchildren, Timothy Fitzgerald, New
Cumberland; Barbara Dixon, Huntingdon; Karen Wilkenson, Kalamazoo,
Mich.; and Patrick Dewey of Virginia. There are three
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Victor; and
two daughters. Eileen and Louise. Mrs. Fitzgerald was a member of Grace
Methodist Church of Harrisburg and Fifteenth Street United Methodist
Church, Huntingdon. She worked for 31 years as a supervisor at the Naval
Supply Depot in Mechanicsburg. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon, with the Rev.
David Dearing officiating.

Willis N. BRUNGARD, 77, of Mapleton, R.R. 1, died at 5:15 am. Monday,
Jan. 27, 2003, at his Union Township home. Born July 27, 1925, at his
family home in Mapleton, Union Township, he was a son of the late Newton
and Emma (Willis) Brungard. He was united in marriage to the former Jean
Wagner Oct. 28, 1956, at the Center Union Church. Mrs. Brungard survives
at their home. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Patricia
E.) Everhart of Huntingdon and one granddaughter, Emili Jane Everhart of
Huntingdon. His brother, William Brungard of Huntingdon survives. One
sister, Ida C. Foster, preceded him in death. Mr. Brungard was a member
of Mapleton United Methodist Church. He was a member of Standing Stone
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1754, Huntingdon; American Legion Post
No. 322, Mapleton; the National Rifle Association; Bricktown Senior
Citizens and Standing Stone Senior Citizens. He graduated from Mount
Union Area High School with the Class of 1940. A staff sergeant with the
United States Army in the Pacific Theater of operations during World War
II, he was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Army of
Occupation Medal (Japan) and the World War II Victory Ribbon. In 1984,
he retired from Owens Corning Fiberglas following 40 years of service. A
lifetime resident of Mapleton, Union Township, he was an avid
outdoorsman, enjoying both hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed
woodworking, farming and reading. He also loved spending time with
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 29, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield
Township, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Edwin D. Seeley officiating.
Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Mapleton, where full
military honors will be accorded at graveside.

Theodore W. BEATTY, 90, of 37 Brooks Drive, Ormond Beach. Fla., died
Friday Jan. 17, 2003, at Ormond Memorial Hospital, Ormond Beach, Fla. A
former resident of Petersburg, he had resided in Ormond Beach for 23
years. He was horn Sept. 2, 1912. He was united in marriage to the
former Florence G. Barr May 29, 1936. at the First Methodist Church,
Huntingdon. with the Rev. Fields officiating. Mrs. Beatty survives. He
is survived by one son and one daughter; Samuel N. Beatty. Petersburg;
and Doris Long, Calvin. There are seven grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren. Four brothers survive; Cecil Beatty and Leroy
Beatty, both of Petersburg; Charles Beatty, Tyrone; and Ken Beatty,
Naugatuck, Conn. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister
Mr. Beatty, who retired in 1975 after 34 years as a train conductor,
moved to Florida following his retirement. He enjoyed gardening and
fishing. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the
family at a later date.

Ralph L. SINGER Jr., 45, of McConnellsburg, died at 10:40 a.m. Monday,
Jan. 27, 2003, at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, following an
extended illness. Born Jan. 18, 1958, at Chambersburg, he was a son of
Ralph L. Sr. and Mary (Smith) Singer who survive in Orbisonia. A
companion of 15 years, Karen A. Broomfield, survives at their home in
McConnellsburg. He is survived by one son, Christopher Fisher of
Duncannon; one sister, Cynthia D. Ritchie of Fannettsburg; and one
brother, Jeffrey A. Singer of McConnellsburg. One sister, Janice Kay
Capps. preceded him in death. Mr. Singer was of the Protestant faith. He
had been employed as a construction worker. Funeral services will be
held at 11 am. Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home,
Orbisonia, with Pastor David Ort officiating. Interment will be made at
Salem Cemetery, Blairs Mills, R.R. 

Marion Ralph "Mike" LEIDY Jr., 53, of Shirleysburg, R.R. 1, died at
10:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Aug. 4, 1949, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late
Marion R. Sr. and Velta "Kate" (Hoffman) Leidy. He was united in
marriage to the former Connie McMullen Oct. 19, 1968. Mrs. Leidy
survives at their home. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Michael
(Pamela) Cramer. Mount Union, RR. 1. One granddaughter survives. There
are 14 nieces and nephews. Four brothers and one sister survive; Kenneth
Leidy, Orbisonia; William E. Leidy Sr., Shirleysburg; David W. Leidy Sr.
and Allen L. Leidy Sr., both of HCR 60, Orbisonia; and Tonya Park, Saint
Thomas. Mr. Leidy was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of the
Sons of the American Legion, Post 518, Orbisonia; Mount Union Lodge No.
688, Free and Accepted Masons, Mount Union; Juniata Valley Forest No.
88, Tall Cedars of Lebanon and Harrisburg Consistory. Self-employed in
the trucking business for the past 23 years, he currently owned Leidy
and Daughter Trucking, Shirleysburg. He served as a dispatch agent for
Admiral Merchants Motor Freight, Minneapolis, Minn.; Besl Transfer,
Cincinnati, Ohio; and Easton Transportation, Channahon, Ill. He was an
avid dirt track race fan and enjoyed attending races at Hesston
Speedway, Path Valley Speedway and Thunder Valley Speedway. He also
especially enjoyed deer hunting. Funeral services will he held at 11 am.
Friday, Jan. 31, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, with Pastor Gordon
Ross officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Rockhill
Fumace. 

David C. CONDRACK Sr., 46, of R.R. 2, Box 165, Mount Union, died at 7:46
am. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon, following an extended illness. Born July 21, 1956, in Three
Springs, he was a son of the late Michael J. and Joy A. (Lane) Condrack.
He is survived by one son. David C. Condrack Jr. of Lewistown. There are
three grandchildren. Four siblings survive; Stephen J. Condrack,
Piscataway, N.J.; Cathy M. Grove, Mount Union, R.R. 2; LeRonda A. Boden,
Rockhill Furnace; and Robert E. Condrack, Mount Union. Mr. Condrack was
of the Christian faith. He attended schools in Allenport and Mount
Union. Most recently, he was employed by Mount Union Borough. From
1992-2002, he was caretaker of the Mount Union Cemetery. He had also
worked at the cemetery as caretaker under different management for a
total of over 20 years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and camping. He
was most proud of his son’s service in the U.S. Marine Corps and who is
currently serving with the National Guard, scheduled for duty in Kosovo
in March. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Friday, Jan. 31, at
the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union. with
Pastor Judy Rowles officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount
Union Cemetery.

Margaret "Peg" SLAGLE, 85. of Honey Grove, RR. 1, died Monday afternoon,
Jan. 27, 2003, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Born March 16,
1917, in Fayette Township, Juniata County. she was a daughter of the
late William and Bertha (Smith) Kreider. She was married to William S.
Slagle, who preceded her in death July 17, 1983. She is survived by two
sons and five daughters; Jacob H. Fulkroad, address unknown; William S.
Slagle Jr., Mifflintown, R.R. 5; Anna Hutchinson, HCR 67, Mifflin; Faye
Naugle, Shade Gap, Virginia Arentz, Honey Grove, R.R. 1; Byrl "Susie"
Maize, East Waterford. R.R. 1; and Bertha Peck, Chambersburg. There are
21 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 11 step grandchildren, 18 step
great-grandchildren and four step great-great-grandchildren. One
brother, Ralph Kreider of McAlisterville, survives. She was preceded in
death by seven brothers, four sisters, two grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 31, at the South Juniata Baptist Church. Honey Grove, R.R.
1.

Berley A. "Bud" RUPERT, 87, of Canton, Ohio, died Tuesday morning, Jan.
7, 2003, at Doctors Hospital, Canton, following a brief illness. Born
June 12, 1915, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Samuel A. and
Susan (Craine) Rupert who had resided in Huntingdon. His first wife,
Alice, preceded him in death in 1976; his second wife, Margaret C.
(Bergner) Rupert, preceded him in death in 2002. He is survived by two
step-daughters, Patricia Hendershot, Massilion, Ohio; and Mary Hickman
of Arizona. There are three step grandchildren and two step
great-grandchildren. One brother and two sisters survive; Dale Rupert,
Huntingdon; Janet Voss, Ambridge; and Alta Bailey, Mechanicsburg.
Numerous nieces and nephews survive. Mr. Rupert was a member of Whipple
Avenue Baptist Church of Ohio. He was a member of LOOM Lodge No. 143,
Lewistown. A resident of Canton since 1948, he retired from Dinear Co.,
Spun Steel Division, in 1980. after 32 years of service. He had formerly
been employed by Leopold Chevrolet in Lewistown. Funeral services were
held Jan. 9, in Canton with Pastor John L. Moosey officiating. Interment
was made in Sunset Hills Burial Park, Canton. 

Helen Katherine HOUCK, 85, of Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue,
Huntingdon, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor
where she had resided since May 2002. Born May 25, 1917, in Huntingdon,
she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (McKeen) Conrad. She was
united in marriage to Hobert Marshall Houck April 17, 1959, at the
Virginia Beach Methodist Church, Virginia Beach, Va., by the Rev. Lee O.
Montzfeldt. Mr. Houck survives at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia.
She is also survived by one son, Boyd L. Cook of New Castle. There are
three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One brother, Carl
Conrad of Alexandria, survives. She was preceded in death by an infant
daughter, Helen Louise Cook, May 18, 1937; a sister, Anna Mae Hauger;
and five brothers, Herbert Conrad, Homer Conrad, George Conrad, William
Conrad and Theodore "Ted" Conrad. Mrs. Houck was a member of the Church
of the Nazarene, McConnellstown, where she had been an active member and
volunteer at church functions. She moved back to Huntingdon from
Virginia Beach in 1976 and resided on the Petersburg Pike until moving
to the Blair House Apartments in 1997. She had been employed as a
seamstress at various clothing companies throughout her lifetime. In her
younger years, she had enjoyed flowers and gardening. Funeral services
will be held at 11 am. Friday, Jan. 31, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral
Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Township. Huntingdon. with Pastors Tom
and Verna Cahill officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF
Cemetery, Broad Top City. 

Vera Louise (Shinn) ROBB, 79, of R.R. 1, Box 195, Huntingdon, died at
8:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia. Born July 2, 1923, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the
late James Franklin and Eva (Moore) Shinn. She was united in marriage to
George William Robb Dec. 19, 1943, at the Alexandria Presbyterian Church
Manse, with the Rev. Hunter officiating. Her husband died in 1996. She
is survived by one son and daughter-in-law and one daughter and
son-in-law; William Duncan Robb and his wife, Nancy, of Huntingdon, and
Susan (Robb) Slautterback and her husband, Louis, of Franklin. Three
grandchildren survive; Allyson (Robb) Finkle and her husband, Michael,
of Mill Creek; William Duncan Robb and his wife, Julie of Columbia, Mo.;
and Bethany Ellen Slautterback of Franklin. She is also survived by two
great-grandchildren; Andrew Michael Finkle of Mill Creek and Vanessa
Marie Robb of Columbia, Mo. Two sisters, Pauline Shunk and Ann Zauzig,
both of Huntingdon, survive. She was preceded in death by an infant son,
John Patrick Robb. She was a member of Soroptomist International
Huntingdon Chapter since February 1969, having served as the club
president from 1972 until 1974. She had also previously served as the
club treasurer and corresponding secretary. She attended the Alfarata
Elementary School and graduated from Huntingdon High School with the
Class of 1941 and actively served on the Class of 1941 reunion
committee. >From 1957 until 1986, she was employed by the James C.
Morgan Insurance Agency and its successor, the Jack M. Shuck Agency, as
a bookkeeper/typist and receptionist. Prior to her retirement, she
became a licensed agent and the manager of the personal lines
department. She served as the treasurer of the former Provident Building
& Loan Company prior to its merger with Huntingdon Savings & Loan. She
served Walker Township as judge of elections in the 1980s and early
1990s. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at the
John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the
Rev. Dale W. Dowdy officiating. Interment will be made in the Alexandria
Presbyterian Cemetery, Alexandria. 

Mildred J. WIKE, 88, of 142 Lower Country Club Road, Mount Union, Wayne
Township, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at her home. Born July 31, 1914,
in Mount Union, she was a daughter of the late Harry V. Wike and Clara
E. (Forney) Wike Eade. One sister, Mrs. Edgar (Helen F.) Stuter,
Belleville, survives. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one
sister. Miss Wike was a member of Mount Union Presbyterian Church. She
was the bookkeeper at Harbison-Walker Brick Plant. Mount Union, for 44
years. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at
Valley View Haven Chapel, Belleville, with the Revs. Samuel G. Strohm
and Galen Sharp officiating. Interment will be made in Machpelah
Cemetery, Belleville. Arrangements are under the direction of the Donald
E. Baggus Funeral Home, 3813 W. Main St., Belleville. 

Alvin H. "Mike" SHAW, 81, of West Decatur, died at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday,
Jan. 28, 2003, at Philipsburg Area Hospital, Philipsburg. Born Jan. 22,
1922, in West Decatur, he was a son of the late Homer "Zoo" and Nellie
J. (Lumadue) Shaw He was married to Alma G. Butler May 10, 1942, in
Woodland. She preceded him in death Aug. 14, 1987. He then married the
former Catherine M. Waring Feb. 18, 1989, in Port Matilda. Mrs. Shaw
survives at their home. One daughter and one son survive; Mrs. William
(Joan) Wolfe, Huntingdon; and Philip L. Shaw, West Decatur. There are
five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Two sisters and two
brothers survive; Elaine Wisor, West Decatur; Mrs. Nelson (Janet) Flack,
Philipsburg; Ronald Shaw, West Decatur; and Harold Shaw, Jennerstown. He
was preceded in death by one sister, Bernice Shaw, and an infant
brother. Mr. Shaw was of the Protestant faith. He retired from General
Refractories, West Decatur. He was an avid hunter. Funeral services will
be held at 11 am. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral
Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Randy Hughes
officiating. Interment will be made in Mocks Hill Cemetery, West
Decatur. 

Dora Louella SHEELER, 76, of Westminster, Md., formerly of Mill Creek,
died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, at her home. Born Aug. 3,1926, in
Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Sarah E.
(Nale) Ritter. She was the wife of the late George Sheeler Sr. She is
survived by four daughters and two sons; Mrs. William (Annie) Benfer,
Westminster, Md.; Doris Selby and Delores Leonard, both of Cockeysville,
Md.; Geraldine Kennedy, Newport, Tenn.; Robert Sheeler, Shrewsbury; and
George Sheeler Jr., Glen Rock. One brother, John Harshbarger of Tacoma,
Wash., survives. There are 20 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and
two great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker. Funeral services
will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 1, at the Pritts Funeral Home and
Chapel, 412 Washington Road, Westminster, Md. A graveside service will
be held at noon Monday, in Mount Union Cemetery, Mount Union. 

Helen M. BRANTNER, 75, 524 Park Ave., Tyrone, formerly of Williamsburg,
died at 11:37 am. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, at Tyrone Hospital. Tyrone.
Born March 26, 1927, at Pemberton, Huntingdon County, she was a daughter
of the late Samuel and Josephine (Delich) Seiner. She was united in
marriage to George K. Brantner, Aug. 11, 1943, in Huntingdon. Mr.
Brantner preceded her in death Sept. 14, 1980. Two sisters survive;
Elizabeth Smith, Columbus, Ohio; and Frances Carper, Tyrone. Numerous
nieces and nephews survive. She was preceded in death by six brothers.
Mrs. Brantner was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Tyrone, where she
was adored by her church family and was affectionately called "Aunt
Helen." She was a former member of the Church of God, Williamsburg, and
the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She was a former Sunday School
teacher there for 30 years. Formerly, she had been employed as a
geriatric aide at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. For most of
her life she had pet dogs with the most recent being adored poodle,
Pearl. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at Grace
Baptist Church, 1553 Columbia Ave., Tyrone, with Pastor Roy Garthwaite
officiating. Interment will be made in Alto-Reste Park Cemetery,
Altoona. 

Louella M. PATTERSON, 82, of 603 E. 8th St., Bellwood, died unexpectedly
Thursday morning, Jan. 30, 2003. at her home. Born April 5, 1920, in
Juniata, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Gertrude (Ulsh)
Worthing. She married James F. Patterson April 2. 1940, in Bellwood. Mr.
Patterson preceded her in death May 7, 1980. She is survived by three
sisters; Chloe Weaver, with whom she had resided; Jeanette Hicks,
Johnstown; and Sylvia Vandevander, Bellwood. Two nephews and three
nieces survive. Mrs. Patterson was a member of the Grace Lutheran
Church, Bellwood. She was a former member of the Marklesburg Fire
Company Auxiliary. A volunteer at the Bellwood Senior Center, she also
enjoyed crocheting. Funeral services will he held at 11 am. Monday Feb.
3, at Grace Lutheran Church, N. Fourth and Cambria streets, Bellwood,
with the Rev. Carl Alexy officiating. Interment will be made at Blair
Memorial Park, Antis Township. 

Mae (Brown) PAWLSON, 85, of 300 W. Airport Blvd., Sanford, Fla., died
Tuesday. Jan. 14, 2003, in Sanford. Born Nov. 1, 1917. in Huntingdon,
she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Virginia (Manspeaker) Brown.
Her husband of 62 years. Len, survives at their home. They had resided
in Sanford since 1970. Four children survive; Dr. Greg Pawlson, Cabin
John, Md.; Virginia Pawlson-Hall, Panama City, Fla.; Catherine Smith,
Sanford; and Sharon Sassard, Debary, Fla. There are four grandchildren
and one great-grandson. One sister, Audrey Fleagle, Huntingdon,
survives. Mrs. Pawlson was an active member of Holy Cross Episcopal
Church. Sanford, where she belonged to Daughters of the King. She was a
member of the Pilot Club and Cursillo. A volunteer at the Sanford
Christian Sharing Center, she also served Meals on Wheels. Funeral
services will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, at Holy Cross Episcopal Church,
410 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford, Fla. 

Richard R. ‘Dick" REX, 75, of Shelton, Wash., formerly of Wood, died
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, in Shelton. Born Aug. 13, 1927, in Wood, he was
a son of the late Jesse Ray and Martha LaRue (Buckley) Rex. His first
wife, Pearl Arlene Rex, preceded him in death July 5, 1994. He married
the former Frances Morgan Dec. 23, 2000, in Shelton. Mrs. Rex survives
at their home. He is survived by one daughter, Kathryne Rex of Lacey,
Wash. Two brothers, Robert Lee Rex of Round Rock, Texas. and J. Ray Rex
of Florida, survive. He is also survived by a cousin, Gail (Williams)
Kline of Saxton. For a number of years during his childhood, Mr. Rex
made his home at the home of his aunt and uncle, the late Ike and Mary
Williams. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen Rae Lettle.
He was a former member of the Loyal Order of Moose, the American Legion
and 40 et 8. A 1945 graduate of Robertsdale High School, he served in
the U.S. Navy from 1945-1966 as a chief personnel officer. Following his
retirement from the Navy, he worked in civil service until 1968. He
pursued an accounting degree and spent five years in farming before he
retired. An avid howler and recreational golfer, he also enjoyed
hunting, fishing and gardening. Funeral services were held Jan. 14, in
Washington. Interment was made in Tacoma National Cemetery, Kent, Wash. 

Sarah B. MILLER, 85, of Valley View Home, Altoona, formerly of James
Creek, R.R. 1, died at 7:20 am, Jan. 31, 2003, at Bon Secours-Holy
Family UPMC Regional Health Center, Altoona, following a lengthy
illness. Born Jan. 20, 1918, in Hummel Station, Huntingdon County, she
was a daughter of the late Theodore and Brigette (Daily) Carmack. She
was united in marriage to Elmer Ross who preceded her in death in 1940.
She then married John Miller Sept. 15, 1945. Mr. Miller preceded her in
death Dec. 3, 1985. She is survived by the following children; Mrs.
Raymond (Olive) Moore, Martinsburg; Mrs. Clifford (Edith) Leabhart
Krutz, Robertsdale; Russell Miller, Mrs. James (Sara) Norris and John
Miller Jr., all of James Creek, R.R. 1; and Mrs. Russell (Meda) Getz,
Naples. Fla. A grandson reared in the home, Donald E. Miller of Saxton,
also survives. There are a total of 24 grandchildren, 38
great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded
in death by one daughter, Janet Traxler. and two grandchildren Ricky
Leibhart and Cheryl A. Norris. The last surviving member of her
immediate family, she was preceded in death by six brothers and three
sisters; James Carmack, Marty Carmack, Calvin Carmack, Emory Carmack,
John Carmack, William Carmack, Theresa Carmack, Martha Carmack and
Margaret Ross. Mrs. Miller was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of
Christ, Russellville. She retired in 1976 from Cove Shoe Factory,
Martinsburg, following 19 years employment. She enjoyed quilting,
sewing, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held at 1 p.m.	Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the D. Ronald Long
Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Donald Simmons officiating.
Interment will be made in Evans Cemetery, Six Mile Run, R.R. 1.

Isabelle F. BASHORE, 78, formerly of Mapleton and most recently of
Fredericksburg, Lebanon County, died at 7 am. Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at
the Malta Home, Granville, following an extended illness. Born Sept. 20,
1924, in Mapleton, she was a daughter of Clarence W. and Mildred E.
(Johnston) McMullen. Her mother survives in Mapleton. Her father
preceded her in death. She was first married to Junior E. Enck, who
preceded her in death March 8, 1992. She then married Guy V. Bashore,
who survives in Fredericksburg. One daughter, Mrs. William (Susan M.)
Rivers of Lewistown, survives. There are four grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. One brother and three sisters survive; Clarence M.
"Bill" McMullen and Gladys Cohenour, both of Mapleton, Jean Shafer of
Mount Union, and Elizabeth "Betty" Lash of Harrisburg. She was preceded
in death by four infant sons; Paul Enck; twin sons, James J. Enck and
John J. Enck; and Walter B. Enck. She was also preceded in death by one
grandson, one brother, Merrill McMullen, and one sister, Anna Mae
McMullen. Mrs. Bashore was a member of the Cedar Crest-Lucy Furnace
Chapel, Mount Union, R.R.. and the Jonestown Bible Church,
Fredericksburg. She retired in 1980 from Hershey Park following several
years employment. Prior to that, she had worked at the Masonic Homes,
Elizabethtown, and for the Harrisburg City School District. She enjoyed
gardening, baking and canning. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 3, at the Cedar Crest-Lucy Furnace Chapel, Mount Union,
R.R., with Pastor Jeff Winstead officiating. Interment will be made in
the IOOF Cemetery, Mapleton.

Joseph D. EICHELBERGER, 60, of Kodak, Tenn died Friday, Jan 31, 2003.
Born in Robertsdale, he was a son of the late Edward and Margaret
Eichelberger. His wife, Judy, survives. He is also survived by the
following children; Joseph Eichelberger Jr., Richard Brown, Mrs. Robert
(Lori) Heidel and Mrs. Mike (Michele) Franks, all of Huntingdon; Mrs.
Albert (Patty) Tisi Sevierville, Tenn.; Michael Brown and his wife,
Teresa, Kodak Tenn.; and Susan Eichelberger, Robertsdale. There are
numerous grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One sister Mrs. Bud
(Polly) Higdon, survives in Wheaton, Md He is also survived by his
father-in-law, Clifford Miller, and his sister-in-law, Carol Noll, both
of Tyrone. He was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Eichelberger
Jr. Reared in Alexandria, he attended Juniata Valley High School He was
an Air Force veteran. Previously, he was employed by Levi Strauss and
later, Pellissippi State Community College, Knoxville, Tenn. A memorial
service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, in the Chapel of
Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, Tenn.

John William ROBINSON Sr., 65, of Yarmouth, Maine died unexpectedly at
his home Friday, Jan. 31, 2003. Born Oct. 20, 1937, in Carnegie, he was
a son of the late Edward W. and Edith (Longstreth) Robinson. He is
survived by his wife, Patricia L. Matthews) Robinson of Yarmouth. Four
children survive; MSgt. John W. Robinson Jr., USAF, and his wife, Donna,
of Harrisburg; Mrs. Jim (Lynn A.) Adams, Williamsburg; Mrs. Eric (Lee
D.) Storms and Ellen Moore, all of Yarmouth. There are five
grandchildren; Jennifer Robinson, Sara Robinson, Jody Bartko, Emily
Pryor and Annie Pryor. He is also survived by one brother, Edward W.
Robinson Jr. and his wife, Carol, of Bethel Park. Formerly of Saxton, he
was a retired pastor of the Churches of God in Saxton and Broad Top
City. He had served in the U.S. Maine Corps and more recently served as
a substitute teacher in Cumberland, Maine, and Falmouth, Maine. A 32nd
degree Mason, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at the Yarmouth Church
of the Nazarene, Route 1, Yarmouth. Spring interment will be made in
Riverside Cemetery, Yarmouth.

Paul L. MANSPEAKER, 77, of Stein Road, Everett, died Friday, Jan. 31,
2003, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 17, 1925, in
Woodbury, he was a son of the late Lewis Carl and Mabel (Fickes)
Manspeaker. He was united in marriage to the former Rilla L. Kelly June
25, 1949, in Huntingdon. Mrs. Manspeaker survives. Two sons survive;
Brian K. Manspeaker, Elkton, Md.; and Tod W. Manspeaker, Imlertown.
There are two grandchildren, one stepgranddaughter and one
step-great-granddaughter He is also survived by one sister, Theola Adams
of Everett. Two brothers preceded him in death; Wayne Manspeaker and
Joseph Manspeaker. Mr. Manspeaker was a member of the Zion Lutheran
Church, Everett, where he served on the church council and taught Sunday
School. He was a member of the Everett F&AM Lodge No. 524, receiving his
50-year pin in 2000, and a member of the AAONMS Jaffa Temple, Altoona.
He was a past member of the Everett Elementary PTA, which he served as
president. He also served as a past president of the Pennsylvania State
PTA. He was a member and past president of the National Association of
Retired Federal Employees. He was a 1943 graduate of Everett High
School. For 40 years, he worked for the United States Postal Service,
retiring in 1985. Initially, he worked as a clerk and assistant
postmaster in Everett and was then financial examiner and floor
supervisor in Johnstown. He was appointed as acting postmaster in State
College, and in 1972, accepted the position of postmaster in
Hollidaysburg. In 1977, he became postmaster of the Bedford office,
where he served until his retirement Dec. 8, 1985. In his youth, he was
a dressage horse trainer. He enjoyed raising quarter horses on his West
Providence Township farm, where he was a specialized blacksmith with his
own shop, having shod race horses at Bedford Springs, and a championship
bull at Falkland Farms. He was a judge for the American Quarter Horse
Association. An avid pool player, he also enjoyed playing the 5-string
banjo. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Wednesday. Feb. 5, at the
Dalla Valle Funeral Chapel, Main Street, Everett, with the Rev. Richard
Bigelow officiating. Interment will be made in Old School Baptist
Cemetery, Three Springs.

David Lee CLINGERMAN, 64, of 174 King St., Petersburg, died at 10:15
a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at The Oaks at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon. He had been in failing health for several months. Born June
20, 1938, in Canfield, Ohio, he was a son of the late Stanley Grant and
Hattie Irene (Schenck) Clingerman. He is survived by three sons and two
daughters; Jeffrey Clingerman of Michigan; Brent Clingerman and Kent
Clingerman, both of Texas; and Hotly Esterline and Kimberly Proctor,
both of Michigan. Two brothers and two sisters survive; Quentin
Clingerman, Monrovia, Ohio; Stanley Clingerman, Poland, Ohio; Doris
Irons, Haltom City. Texas; and Barbara Tschantz, Louisville, Ohio. There
are five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A longtime close friend
and associate, Cecil Ross of Petersburg, with whom he operated a
ministry, survives. He was preceded in death by two brothers; Richard
and Kermit Clingerman. Mr. Clingerman was a member of Spirit and Truth
Worship Center, Huntingdon. A 1956 graduate of North Lima High School,
North Lima, Ohio, he attended Eastern Nazarene College, Wollaston, Mass.
He earned a bachelor of science and a master’s degree in theology from
Life Christian University, Tampa, Fla. His prior employment included
working at Boeing Aircraft, Huntingdon, Ala,. and Braniff Airlines,
Houston, Texas. He had also been a travel agent for a number of years,
with AAA and Seabomes Travel Agency, both of Houston, Texas. In 1973, he
founded Bond of Love World International Ministries in Houston, Texas.
The ministry is now based in Petersburg. He had most recently served as
a missionary to Africa for seven years. Graveside services were held at
11 a.m. today, Feb. 3, at the Green Haven Memorial Garden, Canfield,
Ohio.