Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, January 2004

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Henry L. "Hank" SMITH, 67, of HCR 73. Box 329 4C, Three Springs, died at
6:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004, at Chambersburg Hospital,
Chambersburg. Born Dec. 30, 1936, in Mill Creek, he was the son of the
late Henry P. and Olive L. (Barkley) Smith. He was united in marriage to
Sonjia L. Curfman Aug. l9, 1977, in Mount Union. The couple has resided
at their Three Springs home for the past 13 years. He is survived by his
wife, one son, Lee Smith of Putnam, Conn.; three daughters; Pam LeClair
of Gilford, N.H.. Gail M. Smith of Waynesboro and Lynne Menard of
Gilford. N.H.: and four grandchildren. He is also survived by two
brothers; William Smith of Hummelstown and Ed Smith of Mill Creek; and
four sisters, Jean Swanger of Mill Creek, Ellen Dell and Dee Enders,
both of Mapleton, and Debra Crownover of Mill Creek; as well as a number
of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife,
Theresa "Smitty" (DuBois) Smith Murdock; a sister, Pat Kern; and a
brother, Robert Smith. Mr. Smith was a 1956 graduate of Captain Jack
High School in Mount Union. Following his retirement in 1991, he did
volunteer work at the Southern Huntingdon County Food Pantry in
Orbisonia. Mr. Smith enjoyed woodworking, working on cars, hunting,
fishing, gardening and was a Civil War buff. Services and interment will
be announced at a later date at the convenience of Mr. Smiths' family.

Robert E. LAIRD SR., 56, of Kennett Square, passed away Friday, Jan. 2,
2004, at his home. Born in Orbisonia, he was the son of Mary
(Pennington) Laird of West Chester and the late Charles F. Laird. He is
survived by his wife of 18 years, Mary (Duvall) Laird; his mother; four
sons; Robert E. Laird Jr. of Huntingdon, Matthew Laird of Gap, Kurt
Laird of Pittsburgh and Christopher Laird of Huntingdon; three
daughters; Susan Price of Alexandria, Mary Elizabeth Hatch of Carlisle
and Christina Laird of Chambersburg; and one stepdaughter, Jeannie
Sheldon of Williamsport. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. He is survived by one sister, Mary Louise Shontz of
Mount Union. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Minnie Laird. Mr.
Laird was a life member of the American Legion of Kennett Square Post
No. 491 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8984 of Kennett
Square. He served his country during the Vietnam War. He was employed by
Servpro in Chadds Ford as a professional cleaning technician. He enjoyed
walking, baseball and wrestling. A celebration of Life service will be
held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Kuzo & Gofus Funeral Home
Ltd., State and Meredith streets, Kennett Square. A memorial service
will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. 

Vesta SIPES, 92, formerly of Shade Gap, Mount Union and State College,
died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at Sena-Kean Manor in Smethport. Born July 4,
1911, in Shade Gap, she was the daughter of the late Charles and
Virginia Sipes. Ms. Sipes was of the Protestant faith. She had worked in
clothing manufacturing in Mount Union. She enjoyed listening to polka
music. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the
Mark 0. Heintzelman Funeral Home, 226 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall,
with the Rev. Michael Hoskins officiating. Interment will be made in
Holy Cross Cemetery, Upper Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills. 

Kenneth EICHELBERGER, 80, 126 Eichelberger Road, Hopewell, died
unexpectedly at 2:42 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at his home. Death
followed an extended illness. Born Oct. 4. 1923, in Langdondale, he was
the son of the late George and Etta (O'Neil) Eichelberger. He was united
in marriage to Bertha Arcq Sept. 23, 1950. in Winchester. Va. He is
survived by his wife, at home, and the fotlowing children; Kenneth G.
and Janice (Ritchey) Eichelberger, Everett; Mrs. Kerry Don (Kathy J.)
Lazor, Wood; Carol A.	Eichelberger, Everett; James P. Eichelberger, at
home; and Gary L. and Trudy Gates, Dudley. Four brothers also survive;
George Eichelberger, Mechanicsburg; Jack Eichelberger, Colorado; Richard
Eichelberger, Hopewell; and Joe Eichelberger, Saxton. Also surviving are
13 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Mr. Eiehelberger was a
member of the Hopewell United Methodist Church. He attended Broad Top
High School and he served in the U.S. Army in World War II from 1943 to
1945. He was a member of the Hopewell VFW and the Six Mile Run American
Legion. From 1946 to 1950 he was a coal miner and from 1950 to 1980 he
was employed as an electronics technician at the Letterkenney Army
Depot, Chambersburg. An avid hunter and fisherman, he also enjoyed
attending spotting events involving his children and grandchildren.
Funeral services wilt be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the D. Ronald Long
Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Mr. James Snyder officiating. Interment
will be made in Langdondale Cemetery. 

Stella (Fleck) CARLISLE, 64, of 36 E. Market St., Mount Union, died
unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, at her home. Born May 20, 1939, in
Kistler, Mount Union, she was the daughter of the late Frank M. and Emma
P (Crider) Fleck. She was united in marriage to James D. Carlisle Nov.
11, 1961, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Mount Union, by the Rev. Reide
Bingaman. She was preceded in death by her husband Nov. 24, 2001. She is
survived by two daughters, Patricia "Patti" D'Andrea, and her husband,
Steve, of Wayside, N.J., and Elizabeth "Beth" Hollibaugh, and her
husband, Tom, of Mount Union, R. R. 3; and five grandchildren: Cody,
Andrew and Emily Hollibaugh and Stephen and Lindsay D'Andrea. She was
preceded in death by a daughter at birth and by a brother, Raymond. Mrs.
Carlisle was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church. Mount Union, where
she served on the church council, was church secretary, was a member of
the choir, taught Sunday School and was a member of WELCA, the Lutheran
Women's Association. She was a member and past worthy matron of the
Order of the Eastern Star, Mount Union Chapter, and the Order of
Amaranth, serving as state representative to Connecticut. She was
formerly active in Girl Scouts and led Daisy and Brownie troops for many
years. She was a 1957 graduate of Captain Jack High School in Mount
Union. For 20 years, Mrs. Carlisle was employed by Treasure House and
Head Stan and had provided child care for many area families in her home
until her death. At one time she had also worked for Swigart Associates
Insurance Co. in Huntingdon. She loved children and was well-known in
the community for touching the lives of many with her loving care.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at St. Luke
Lutheran Church, Mount Union, with Vicar Joan Breckenridge officiating.
Interment will be made in Cherry Grove Cemetery. 

Virginia Grace DETWILER, 88, a resident of Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon, since 1993, died at 6:20 am. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, at The
Oaks at Westminster Woods. Born March 7. 1915, in Knob Noster, Mo., she
was the daughter of the late Otto and Lema (Blake) Baldwin. She was
twice married, first to Charles M. Roop July 31, 1938, by the Rev. James
Molder. Mr. Roop preceded her in death in November 1971. She was united
in marriage to Dale W. Detwiler Dec. 23, 1978, at the Stone church of
the Brethren in Huntingdon by the Rev. Richard Landrum. She is survived
by her husband at Westminster Woods; two daughters, Nancy D. Peters of
Vienna, Va., and Amy E. Oliver of Lawrence, Kan.; and one son, Charles
"Mac" Roop of Columbus, Ohio. Four grandchildren survive: Brangien Davis
of Seattle, Wash.; Alexandra Davis of Los Angeles, Calif.; Brendan
Parker of New York City, N.Y.; and John Avzan Roop of Minneapolis, Minn,
A sister, Edna I. Tawney of Gladstone, Mo., survives. She was preceded
in death by four sisters and one brother; Tressie Smarr, Marion 0.
Baldwin, Mary Rehkop, Pearl Freeman and Theodore Baldwin. Mrs. Detwiler
was a member of Stone Church of the Brethren in Huntingdon. She was a
board member of the Morrison's Cove Home, Martinsburg, for eight years;
was an active member of AAUW; and was a member of the Friends of the
Huntingdon County and Juniata College Libraries, She received her
bachelor of science degree in education in 1936 from Central Missouri
State University, Warrensburg, Mo., and a master's degree in elementary
education in 1963 from Washburn University, Topeka. Kan. Mrs. Detwiler
began her teaching career in a one-room, eight-grade school in
Warrensburg, Mo. She was a first grade teacher for over 37 years in
Kansas and Arkansas and briefly taught at the Juniata College Laboratory
Nursery School in Huntingdon. In addition to a lifetime participation in
church and community affairs, Mrs. Detwiler was an avid gardener,
seamstress and homemaker. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Commons at Westminster Woods, 140 Aspen Lane,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Robert Neff officiating. Arrangements are
under the direction of the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., Huntingdon. 

Robert F. MILLS, 72, of R.R. 4, Box 383, Huntingdon, died unexpectedly
at 7:44 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, at his home. Born July 1, 1931, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Jesse A. and Alice (Fouse) Mills.
He was reared in the home of his uncle and aunt, Burton and Ruth Cox, in
Huntingdon. Mr. Mills was united in marriage to Linda Joy Mountain June
25, 1960, at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in Huntingdon.
He was preceded in death by his wife Aug. 23, 2002. He is survived by
three sons, Robert D. Mills of Three Springs and Mark J. Mills and David
D Mills, both of Huntingdon. He is survived by his aunt, Ruth Cox of
Huntingdon; his stepmother, Elenora Mills of Huntingdon; one
half-brother, George W. Mills of Alexandria; and three half-sisters,
Mary Ruth Hornbaker of Huntingdon, Nina Dimoff of Mount Union and Sue
McCracken of Huntingdon. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in
McConnellstown. He was a life member of the American Handyman Club. He
graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1950. During the
Korean Conflict, he served as a military policeman with the United
States Army. Mr. Mills worked as a cutterman at The Daily News in
Huntingdon from 1953 to 1969 and at the J.B. Kunz Co. in Huntingdon from
1970 to 1995, when he retired. He also worked as a finish carpenter in
his spare time and enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. Funeral services will
he held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral home,
Huntingdon, with Pastor Lou Zannino officiating. Interment will be made
in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Olive L. BETTS, 93, of Three Springs, died at 8:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
3, 2004, at Huntingdon Manor in Huntingdon, following a lengthy illness.
Born Dec. 10, 1910, in Langdondale, she was the daughter of the late
Harry W. and Margaret (Dick) Hess. She was united in marriage to Edwin
S. Betts Dec. 24, 1930, in Huntingdon. Mr. Betts preceded her in death
Aug. 17, 1984. She is survived by three sons and two daughters; Edwin F.
Betts of New Waterford, Ohio; Margaret C. Baker of Saxton, R.R.; Donna
L. Shields of St. Thomas, R.R.; Allen D. Betts of Three Springs and
Marlin O. Betts of Petersburg; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren;
and six great-grandchildren. A sister, Ruth Brindle of Chambersburg,
survives. She was preceded in death by four brothers; Charles, Elmer,
William and Issac Hess; and three sisters; Madeline Mangold, Mae Hoffman
and Elizabeth Ramper. Mrs. Betts was a member of Bowman's Chapel United
Methodist Church, Mapleton, R.R. She was a member of the Three Springs
Senior Center, where she recently received a certificate of recognition
for extensive volunteer hours. She was also a member of the Amalgamated
Clothing and Textile Union and Fiberglas Local 1042T. She retired in
1969 as a machine operator from Owens Corning Fiberglas, where she had
been employed for 23 years. For 10 years, she worked as a tour guide for
Bollman's Charter Service. Mrs. Betts enjoyed crocheting and quilting.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the D.
Ronald Long Funeral Chapel in Saxton, with Pastor Lanny Hoover
officiating. Interment will be made in Entriken Cemetery. 

Marlin M. FOUST, 79, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004,
at his home. He was born Jan. 2, 1925, in Tyrone, the son of the late
Theodore and Sara (Miller) Foust. He was united in marriage to Katherine
S. Foust, who passed away Sept. 7, 2001, after 55 years of marriage. He
is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Theodore W, and Joan S, Foust
of Harrisburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah K. and John M. Bocian
of Harrisburg, six grandchildren; Sean O'Holleran, Ryan O'Holleran,
Carole Cleckner, Curtis Stehley, Jennifer Bocian and John W. Bocian; and
nine great-grandchildren; Michael Scalese, Chelsey Scalese, Eric
Cleckner, Matthew Cleckner, Kutis Cleckner, Ricci Cleckner, Aaron
Stehley, Eliav Stehley and Talya Stehley. Mr. Foust was a member of
Colonial Park United Methodist Church, Harrisburg, where he had been a
greeter. He was a member of Robert Burns Masonic Lodge No. 464, F&AM;
Zembo Temple; Harrisburg Consistory and the Lawnton American Legion. He
was a U.S, Army veteran of World War II. He was an employee of Lawson
Products for 47 years and had formerly been a fireman for the railroad
in Huntingdon. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan.
9, at Colonial Park United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul A.
Lauchle officiating. Interment, with full military honors, will be made
in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Charlotte L. HAUBRICK, of 512 Third St., Pleasant Acres, Lewistown,
walked through the gates of heaven to her eternal home Sunday, Jan. 4,
2004. Born June 25, 1930, in Lewistown, she was the ninth child of Frank
and Catherine (Harris) Carolus. She is survived by her husband of 55
years, Marvin A. Haubrick, at home; and a daughter, Roxanne Breon of
Siglerville. She was grandmother and great-grandmother to J. Shane and
Beth Breon, and their children, Nathan, Brooke and Jenna, all of
Dillsburg; Tammy and John Smith, and their daughters, Laci and Torie
Ann, all of Saxton; Sandy Scott Breon, and his wife, Anne (Danahy), of
Boalsburg; Wade and Ginger Breon of Hollidaysburg; and Brent Breon and
Becky Breon, both of Lewistown. She was also step-grandmother to Lavenia
Reed of Saxton. She was sister and sister-in-law to: Harold "Jake" and
Donna Carolus of McVeytown; Earl E. "Herb" and Mary Carolus of
Granville; Hazel and John Corman of Lewistown; Larry and Sandy Carolus
of Lewistown; Skee Carolus of Granville; Joe Lyter of Lewistown; Wilbur
Haubrick of Mount Union; Susie Mackneer, Sandy Spigelmeyer, George
Haubrick, John Haubrick, Bertie Poche and Albert Haubrick, all of
Lewistown; Connie Lang of Huntingdon; and Sylvia Fessler of Saxton. She
was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death
by a daughter, Franny Husick, March 16, 2002; by an infant
granddaughter, Christa Dawn Neville; four brothers, Jim, Joe, Stanley
and Jack Carolus; and five sisters; Clara Frances Carolus, Flo
Bossinger, Jean Kirchoff, Mae Lyter and Sarah Kling. Mrs. Haubrick
attended Fellowship Baptist Church. She completed her education at
Lewistown High School. In her early life, she worked at W.T. Grant in
Bloomsburg. Later, she was house director at Beacon Lodge Camp for the
obits.ems Blind in Newton Hamilton for nine years. With the help of Carl
Shoemaker, founder of the Juniata Foundation for the Blind, she was the
first teacher/Project coordinator of "Happy House," a school for
disabled children and adults and a forerunner of the Mifflin-Juniata
Special Needs Center. She was well-respected in the Lewistown business
community; she was the manager of Keystone Bargaintown and later opened
and managed the new White Shield store in Lewistown. Years later, she
was the morning coffee hostess at Sheetz on Electric Avenue. Mrs.
Haubrick was known for her beautiful singing voice, which she shared
with her family and through church choirs and worship teams. she also
performed in concert with her daughter and was well known for her
yodeling talent. She loved Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers football.
She was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates baseball fan. She also enjoyed
attending and participating in the activities of her husband, children
and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan St., Lewistown,
with the Rev. Tony Ramos officiating.

Violet M. BIXLER, 92, formerly of Eisenhower Apartments, Franklin
Street, Reading, died at 2:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, at Huntingdon
Manor, Huntingdon, where she had been a guest since June 23, 2003. She
was previously a resident at Meadowview Manor in McVeytown for five
years. She was born in Reading, the daughter of the late Samuel and
Katie (Schnable) Kissinger. She is survived by a daughter, June D.
(Bixler) Sweitzer of Hesston; two grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren. She is survived by a sister, Catherine (Kissinger)
Frees of Cumru Township, and two brothers, Ernest Kissinger of Birdsboro
and Willard Kissinger of Orlando, Fla. She was preceded in death by a
son, Clair Bixler, in 1936. Ms. Bixler was a member of Calvary Church of
the Nazarene, Muhlenberg Township. She was employed for 13 years by
Vanity Fair in Wyomissing as a sewing machine operator. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m.Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the Joseph D. Giles Funeral
Home Inc. & Crematorium, 21 Chestnut St., Mohnton. Interment will be
made in Allegheny Union Cemetery, Alleghenyville. 

David J. "D.J." BOOHER, 43, of Mount Union, R.R. 2, died unexpectedly at
10:16 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, at Philipsburg Area Hospital in
Philipsburg. Born Aug. 30, 1960, in Huntingdon, he was the son of Jean
E. McElrath of Newton Hamilton and the late Donald S. Booher. He is
survived by his mother and a daughter, Hannah Lee Walters of Portage.
Four sisters survive: Judy A. Winfree of Hershey; Brenda S. Cornelius of
The Village in Florida; Kathy L. Craig of Huntingdon, R.R. 1; and Dawn
M. Booher of Wichita, Kan. He was preceded in death by an infant
brother, Brian L. Booher. Mr. Booher was of the Protestant faith. He
graduated from Southern Huntingdon County High School with the Class of
1978. He served with the United States Navy and received a letter of
commendation for participation in the Haitian Rescue Effort in 1979.
Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Robert
D. Heath Funeral Home in Mount Union, with Pastor Tom McElrath, of the
Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in Milroy, officiating. 

Mossella MEYER, 92, of 102 Chandler Ave., Johnstown, died at 7:19 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at her son's home in Spruce Creek. Born July 2,
1911, in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late George Meade and
Ann (Mitchell) Kuckinbrod. She was united in marriage to Robert Bruce
Meyer Sr. in 1932 in Frederick, Md. Mr. Meyer preceded her in death May
31, 1941. She is survived by a son, Robert Bruce Meyer Jr. of Spruce
Creek; Four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by two brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Meyer had attended the
Waterstreet Evangelical Church and was of the non-denominational faith.
She attended public schools in Johnstown. He had worked for long number
of years at the Lee Card and Gift Shop in Johnstown. Mrs. Meyer was
widowed at the age of 29 and lived very independently for over 63 years.
Until just several months ago, she climbed three flights of stairs daily
to and from her apartment. A lifetime resident of Johnstown, she has
been staying with her son in Spruce Creek since becoming ill a few
months ago. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at
the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St.,
Alexandria, with Pastor Bruce Boyles officiating. Interment will be made
in Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown. 

Dorsey A. ROLAND, 73, of Duncannon, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at Holy
Spirit Hospital. Born Dec. 31, 1930, in Cass Twp, Huntingdon County, he
was the son of the late Dorsey R. and Florence (Hoover) Roland. He is
survived by his wife, Edna (Forshey) Roland; nine children; Faith M.
Burris of Kentucky, Karen E. Barber of Florida, Craig S. Roland of Manns
Choice, Dorsey C. Roland of Alaska, Rose M. Allison of York, Duane F.
Oakes Jr. of Martinsburg, Paul J. Oakes of Reyonoldsville and Kathileen
L. Roush and Faith A. Spitler, both of Duncannon; 15 grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren. Two sisters survive; Myrtle Romine of Mount
Union and Monetta Kline of Mifflin. He was preceded in death by one
brother and seven sisters. Mr. Roland was a member of Roseglen United
Methodist Church. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 340 and
VFW Post No. 255, Duncannon. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the
Korean Conflict and retired from Roadway Express. Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at the Ronald C.L. Smith Funeral
Home, 325 N. Hugh St., Duncannon, with the Rev. Randall Goshorn and
Dorsey C. Roland officiating. Interment will be made in Duncannon
Cemetery with military honors conducted by the VFW Post 255 and American
Legion Post No. 340.

Clarence R. WOODS, 84, of R.R. 1, box, 1877, Mapleton, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday,
Jan. 5, 2004, at the James E. VanZandt VA Medical Center in Altoona.  He was
born Sept. 26, 1919, in Hawstone, Mifflin County, the son of the late Frank and
Maggie (Warnick) Woods.  He was united in marriage to Catherine L. "Betty"
Wakefield March 28, 1942, in Hagerstown, Md.  His wife preceded him in death
Feb. 26, 1996.  He is survived by two daughters, Mary Lousie Conway of Three
Springs, R.R. 1, and Wanda D. Johnson, and her husband, Harold, of Harrisburg; 
13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.  Four sisters survive;  Mildred
Skipper of Mount union; Mary Connelly of Flint, Mich.; and Genevieve Wharton
and Virginia Reed, both of Mapleton.  He was preceded in death by three sons;
Charles F.Woods, Robert D. Woods and Clarence  Woods; and a daughter, Senora
Ann Woods.  He was also preceded in death by the following brothers and
sisters;  Senora Snouffer, John Woods. George Woods, Paul Woods Sr., James
Woods, Rita Myers, Jessie Benner Price, Julia Yocum and two infant siblings. 
Mr. Woods was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Mount
Union.  He was a member of the Mapleton VFW Post and Sons of Italy, Mount
Union.  He attended Mount Union Schools and served during World War II in the
Asiatic-Pacific Theatre with the U.S. Navy aboard the destroyer, the USS
Duluth.  Mr. Woods retired from Robin Footwear in Mount Union and in the past
had been employed at Viscose in Lewistown and Harbison-Walker Refractories in
Mount Union.  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home in Mount Union with the Rev. Stephen Motter
officiating.  Interment will be made in Mount Union cemetery, Garden of Honor. 

Mary GOSS, 82, of Mifflinburg, left this world Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, in
the comfort of her own home, in the presence of her loved ones. She was
born July 14, 1921, in County Durham, England, the daughter of the late
Andrew and Ada (Dent) Cheeseman. During World War II, she met and
married George C. Goss, who was serving in the United States Army. Her
husband preceded her in death in 1990. She is survived by two daughters,
Ann Goss and Myrna Goss, both of Mifflintown; one son, Dennis Goss of
Elizabethtown; the following grandchildren; Adam and Jennifer (Goss)
Parsons of Kalamazoo, Mich., and David and Kathy (Calligaro) Goss of
Mechanicsburg; one great-grandson, Michael Andrew Goss; and several
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret
Newton of Blackbill, England, in 2001. Mrs. Goss was a member of the
Rockhill Church of the Brethren and activiely attended Buffalo Valley
Church of the Brethren, where she enjoyed singing in the choir,
participating in Women's Fellowship and teaching children's Sunday
School. During World War II, she served as a stenographer in the Royal
Air Force. Following the war, she and her husband moved to Saxton, then
to Rockhill Furnace and in 1958, the Goss family moved to Mifflinburg,
where Mr. Goss owned and operated Wayside Furniture for 24 years. Mrs.
Goss will be remembered for her laughter, humor and contagious smile.
She enjoyed knitting, walking and was an avid reader. A celebration of
life service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at Buffalo Valley
Church of the Brethren, 46 Brethren Church Road, Mifflinburg, with the
Rev. Randall C, Fiske officiating. Interment will be made in the
adjoining church cemetery. 

Inza B. "Dolly" (Grace) FOSTER, 81, of New Cumberland, died Tuesday,
Jan. 06, 2004, at Select Specialty Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. Born
March 8, 1922, in Saxton, she was the daughter of the late Inzy E. and
Elsie O. (Donelson) Grace. She was united in marriage to Walter C.
Foster, who preceded her in death in 1973. She is survived by a son,
Mark K. Foster of New Cumberland; four brothers; Inzy E. Grace Jr. of
Puerto Rico, Gerald L. Grace of Audubon, N.J., and Darrell L. Grace and
James D. Grace, both of Altoona; and four sisters; Audrey L. Hamilton of
Hollidaysburg, Betty L. Shearburn of Tyrone, Shirley J. Wilt of
Bellefonte and Elsie Z. Fogel of Huntingdon; as well as many nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lily M. Grace and
Hazel R. Smith, and a brother, Emory E. Grace. Mrs. Foster was a member
of New Cumberland Alliance Church. She was the founder of the New
Cumberland Fifty Plus Fellowship; and a member of P.R.O.S. (People
Reaching Out Supportively), Hampden Twp., Camp Hill; New Cumberland
Golden Age Club; West Shore Senior Citizen Center, New Cumberland; and
the Mechanicsburg Senior Adult Center. She graduated from Altoona Area
High School with the Class of 1940. Mrs. Foster was a retired federal
employee at the former Olmstead Air Force Base, Middletown, and was a
self-employed seamstress in the New Cumberland area. Funeral services
will be held 2 p.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 8, at New Cumberland Alliance
Church, with her pastor, the Rev. Charles W. Davis, officiating.
Interment will be made in Rolling Green Memorial Park, Lower Allen Twp. 

Dennis M. GRESKO, 51, of 1522 Six Mile Run Road, Six Mile Run, died at
4:51 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born
Feb. 16, 1952, in Defiance, he was the son of Nellie P. (Koplets) Gresko
of Six Mile Run and the late Stanley J. Gresko Sr., who passed away Oct.
10, 1970. He is survived by his mother; three sons; Christopher Gresko,
and his wife, Melanie, of James Creek and Ryan Gresko and Joshua Gresko,
both of Saxton; and two grandchildren, Riley and Kieran Gresko of
Saxton. Two brothers, Stanley Gresko of Huntingdon and Greg Gresko of
Six Mile Run, and one sister, Kathy Rankin of Six Mile Run, survive, as
well as two nieces and three nephews. He is also survived by his
companion, Joan M. Weaver and her son, Jacob, of Martinsburg. Mr. Gresko
was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Washington Street
Extension, Dudley. He was a graduate of Tussey Mountain High School. He
was self-employed in carpet sales and installation and had also worked
at McMullen Furniture in Saxton and at Miller's Furniture in Huntingdon.
He held the position of secretary/treasurer for Liberty Twp., Bedford
County, for over 20 years. He served on the Tussey Mountain School Board
and the Broad Top Medical Center board for several years. He was also
involved in Saxton Little League and the Tussey Mountain Band Boosters.
He enjoyed collecting antiques. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Dudley, with
the Rev. Patrick Leahey officiating. Internment will be made in Ave
Marie Cemetery, Dudley. 

Hovert Marshall HOUCK, 92, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center in
Orbisonia, formerly of Huntingdon, died at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7,
2004, at the retirement center. Born Feb. 16, 1911, in Broad Top City,
he was the son of the late Silas and Susanne (Shoak) Houck. He was
united in marriage to Helen Katherine Conrad April 17, 1959, at the
Virginia Beach Methodist Church in Virginia Beach, Va. His wife preceded
him in death Jan. 28, 2003. He is survived by a stepson, Boyd L. Cook,
and his wife, Karen, of New Castle: one step-grandson, Kenneth White of
New Castle; and one step-granddaughter, Terri Leitem of Callao, Va. He
was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth Anderson, Mabel Houck and
Beatrice Houck, and three brothers, William Houck, Elmer Houck and
Melvin Houck. Mr. Houck was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in
McConnellstown, where he had been an active volunteer and supporter of
all church functions. He served in the United States Army during World
War II, from May 5, 1943, to Dec. 5, 1945. He was a combat engineer with
Company A, 308th Engineer Battalion, 83rd Division. His campaigns
included; Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central
Europe. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the
European-African-Middle Eastern Service Ribbon and the World War II
Victory Medal. Mr. Houck retired in 1974 as a blood technical assistant
for the American Red Cross, based in Virginia Beach, Va. Prior to his
employment with the Red Cross, he had worked for Celanese Corporation,
Cumberland, Md., as a machine operator for 17 years. Mr. Houck returned
to Huntingdon County from Virginia Beach, Va., in 1976. He resided on
the Petersburg Pike until moving to the Blair House in Huntinobits.ems
gdon in 1997, and later to Woodland Retirement Center. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral
Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon. Interment will be
made in the IOOF Cemetery in Broad Top City.

Paul T. AYERS, 93, of 1715 E. 115th St., Cleveland, Ohio, died at 11:40
p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at the Cleveland VA Hospital. Born April
25, 1910, in Altoona, he was the son of the late Harry T. and Ruth R.
(Irvin) Ayers. He is survived by three brothers, William F. Ayers, Jacob
G. Ayers and James F. Ayers, all of Petersburg, as well as a number of
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six brothers; Harry E.,
Kenneth E., Calvin Earl, Charles B., Irvin Raymond and Donald Gene
Ayers. Mr. Ayers was of the Methodist Faith. He served during World War
II with the United States Army, from Feb. 10, 1942, until Oct. 19, 1945.
He was with Company C, of the 24th Armored Engineer Battalion. His tours
included; Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central
Europe. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal,
Distinguished Unit Badge and European-African-Middle Eastern Service
Medal with five Bronze Stars. He had worked for a long number of years
at the American Fence Co. in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Ayers was born and
reared in central Pennsylvania and settled in Cleveland following his
return from the war. During his years in Cleveland, he befriended the
late Ellse Kuzminchuk, and her niece, Melody Blood, who had both been
longtime friends and caregivers. Funeral services will be Monday, Jan.
12, at the Faith United Methodist Church, adjacent to the Mooresville
Cemetery, West Twp., Petersburg, R.R., with the Rev. Mark Mohnkern
officiating. Interment will be made in Mooresville Cemetery. Full
military honors will be accorded at the graveside. 

Helen H. SMITH, 86, of State College, formerly of Huntingdon County and
Harrisburg, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at Mount Nittany Medical
Center, State College. Born Sept. 27, 1917, in Jackson Twp., she was a
daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Traxler) Howard. She married Roy
E. Smith Sr., who preceded her in death. Mrs. Smith is survived by two
sisters, Jane H. Powell and her husband, Paul D. Powell of McAlevys
Fort, and Sarah H. Reitz of State College. Two granddaughters, Lori
Howard of Chicago, Ill., and Lisa Howard of Lewes, Del. also survive
along with three nieces and one nephew and their families. She was
preceded in death by a son, Charles B. Howard, on Dec. 3, 1998. Mrs.
Smith was a member of the Ennisville United Methodist Church and a
member of the Trinity Evangelical Church in Harrisburg. She enjoyed
baking, cooking and gardening. Mrs. Smith was a graduate of Stone Valley
High School. She was a clerk for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
in Harrisburg until her retirement in 1984. She had previously been
employed for 28 years by Westab Corp. now Mead-Westvaco, in Alexandria.
She lived in Huntingdon County until her husband's death in 1967 when
she relocated in Harrisburg. She moved to State College in 1999. Funeral
services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Koch Funeral Home,
2401 S. Atherton Street, State College, with the Rev. Marian Hartman
officiating. Internment in Centre County Memorial Park will be private
at the convenience of the family.

Dorothy M. FORSHEY, 76, of Alamogordo, N.M., died Saturday, Jan. 10,
2004, in Alamogordo. She was born Jan. 25, 1927, in Williamsburg. She is
survived by her husband, Melvin Forshey, at home; a son, John N. Hoffner
of Saxton; and a daughter, Tamara J. Hansen of Alamogordo, N.M. Mrs.
Forshey was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. She was
a member of the Alamogordo Chapter No. 11, Order of the Eastern Star.
She had been a nurse at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon and
was retired from the Indian Health Service in Mescalero, N.M. No
services are planned. Interment will be made in Alto-Reste Park
Cemetery, Altoona.

Frances I. (McLean) HARTZELL, 82, of Lebanon, died Sunday, Jan. 11,
2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born Feb. 13, 1921, in Davis,
W. Va., the daughter of the late Carl G. and Lola (George) McLean. She
was twice married; first to John L. O'Dowd, then to Norman F. Hartzell,
both of whom preceded in death. She is survived by a sister, Leah P.
Anderson of the Shirley Home for the Aged, Shirleysburg, and several
nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephews and
great-grandnieces. She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald
McLean, and a sister, Betty (McLean) Stump. Mrs. Hartzell was a former
member of the Paxton United Methodist Church. She graduated from the
Huntingdon Secretarial School in 1944 and during World War II, she
worked at the Middletown Air Depot. She was later employed by the
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. She was also an active poll worker
for Dauphin county. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday,
Jan. 16, at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, with the Rev. Linda
Hosteller officiating.

Susan Gayle RUSSELL, 52, of 5333 S. Dorchester, Chicago, ILL., died at
6:05 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at her residence. Born Jan. 18, 1951,
in Walker Twp., Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the late Fred
and Dolly (Norris) Russell. She was reared in the home of the late Joe
Norris and Audrey (Norris) Oaks. She was united in marriage to Edward
"Rock" Sehr in 1988 in Chicago. She is survived by her husband at home
and one daughter, Dolly Margaret Russell Sehr of Chicago, ILL. Also
surviving are an aunt, Mrs. Robert (Audrey) Oaks of James Creek; and
three cousins; Daniel Norris, and his wife, Kelly, of James Creek, Mrs.
Paul (Ellen) Riley of Hesston and Mitzi Oaks of James Creek. She is also
survived by her mother-in-law, Mary Sehr of Chicago, and two
brother-in-laws, Bernie Sehr, and his wife, Mary Catherine, and Tim
Sehr, all of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joe
and Ethel Norris and Chester and Estella Russell. Ms. Russell graduated
from Huntingdon Area High School with the Class of 1968. She completed
training at Hagerstown Medical Secretarial School in 1970 and graduated
from Moody Bible School in 1976. In 1978, she received a bachelor of
science degree in psychology from Trinity College, Chicago, and in 1985,
received a master's degree in counseling psychology from George Williams
University, Chicago. She had been employed as a youth and family
counselor for a number of years by Hanover Twp. Most recently, she has
been serving as the acting director of the Counseling Center at the
Illinois Institute of Technology. As a young lady, she learned tap and
ballet dancing. She dearly loved music and dancing. Ms. Russell had been
a resident of Chicago since 1973. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge
Road, Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon. Gary Norris, Mrs. Russell's Cousin,
will officiate.&nobits.ems bsp; The Revs. James L. Blair and Wilbert E.
Banks will assist in the service. Interment will be made in Valley View
Cemetery, James Creek. 

Edward J. MOHR, 88, a resident of Donahue Manor, Bedford, and formerly
of Six Mile run, died at 5:58 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at Donahue
Manor. Born June 12, 1915, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late
John P. and Eva (Gerlack) Mohr. He was united in marriage to May Louise
Jenkins in August 1940. Mrs. Mohr preceded him in death March 2, 1986.
He is survived by two sons, Edward Mohr, and his wife, Linda (Crawford),
of Marysville and Donald Mohr, and his wife, Mary (Bowser), of Bedford;
seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Two sisters survive;
Margurite Hanna of Philadelphia and Betty Rafter of Collingdale, as well
as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a
granddaughter, Dawn Marie Mohr. Mr. Mohr was of the Catholic faith. He
was a charter member of the Six Mile Run Volunteer Fire Co. and a member
of the Jim Beam Bottle Club in State College. He was a boy Scout leader
of Troop 86, Six Mile Run, served on the Tussey Mountain School Board
for 12 years and enjoyed his role as "Santa's helper" in Six Mile Run.
Mr. Mohr worked for a number of years for the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Commission and the state parks system. He was also a driver for Mauks
Cleaners in Roaring Spring and retired in 2000 from Bower's Rexal Drug
Store in Saxton after 25 years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel in Saxton with
Pastor Tom Irwin officiating. Interment will be made in Duvall Cemetery,
Six Mile Run. 

John S. KEITH, 86, of Henderson Twp., Huntingdon, R.R. 3, died at 2:30
a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at his residence. Born Oct. 4, 1917, in
Todd, he was the son of the late Jesse M. and Alice Virginia (Stunkard)
Keith. He was united in marriage to Lillian J. Grove Feb. 14, 1953, in
Alexandria by the Rev. Charles Hewett. He is survived by his wife at
home; Two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Diane) Duvall of Lothian, Md., and
Shirley J. Randolph of Marklesburg; six grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren. A brother, Harry Keith of Entriken, and two
sisters, Jean Stewart of Harrisburg and Marguerite Sharp of Lady Lake,
Fla., survive. He was preceded in death by a son, David John Keith, Feb.
10, 2003; a brother, Jesse Keith; and three sisters, Ruth Prendergast,
Dorothy Cunningham and Erma Hess. Mr. Keith was a member of Calvary
Independent Baptist Church in Huntingdon. He was a member of Lincoln
Grange No. 914. He worked for a number of years on the family farm and
then for Charles Cisney at his garage. In 1952, he opened his own garage
in Smithfield Twp., which he operated until 1962. He then went to work
for Penn DOT as a mechanic until his retirement in 1972. He was a
lifetime resident of Huntingdon County and had lived at his Henderson
Twp. home for the past 10 years. Although it was also his livelihood,
Mr. Keith dearly loved to work on automobiles. He also enjoyed
gardening. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at
the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Twp.,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Coleman officiating. Interment
will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Twp. 

Robert C. HANN SR., 69, of Three Springs, died at 5 a.m. Monday, Jan.
12, 2004, at his home in Clay Twp. Huntingdon County. Born May 12, 1934,
in Three Springs, he was a son of the late Fred and Laura (Erwin) Hann.
He was united in marriage to Dollie R. Hess Feb. 20, 1954, in Hancock,
Md. He is survived by his wife at home; three sons, James L. Hann of
Broad Top City, Robert C. Hann Jr. of Three Springs and Jeffrey L. Hann
of Mount Union; one daughter, Dawn R. Hobble of Mapleton, R.R,; 12
grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Three brothers survive; Charles
Hann of Rockhill Furnace, Paul Hann of Three Springs and Blair Hann of
Elizabethtown. He was preceded in death by one brother, William Hann.
Mr. Hann was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of Local No. 2274,
Carpenters Union, Pittsburgh. He retired in 1997 from Letterkenny Army
Depot, Chambersburg, after 16 years of service. Prior to that, he was
employed as a carpenter in the construction field. Funeral services will
be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral
Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Stephen Motter officiating. Interment
will be made in Three Springs Cemetery. 

L. Smith "Smitty" RICHARDS, 77, of Franklinville, died Tuesday, Jan. 13,
2004, at University Park Nursing Center, State College, following an
extended illness. Born Sept. 24, 1926, in Julian, he was the son of the
late Boyd Wilson and Cordilia Lorraine (Bird) Richards. He was united in
marriage to Yvonne McIlvaine at Spruce Creek United Methodist Church. He
is survived by his wife; three sons; Larry S. Richards of Tyrone, R.R.
3, Steven E. Richards of Julian and Wayne L. Richards of Port Matilda;
eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. One sister, Mary E.
Walker of Julian, survives. He was preceded in death by one brother,
Herbert H. Richards. Mr. Richards was a member of the Spruce Creek
United Methodist Church. He was a founding member of the Bald Eagle
Rambles Square Dance Band. He was a graduate of Port Matilda High
School, Class of 1944. He had worked in the Port Matilda Brick Yard and
the Murata Electronics, State College. He then worked for State of the
Arts, State College, from which he retired. Funeral services will be
held at the convenience of Mr. Richards family. Interment will be made
in Franklinville Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Huntingdon County. 

Gordon Ellsworth "Pappy" PORT SR, 57, of Logan Twp., Petersburg, R.R. 2
died at 9:47 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital in Huntingdon. Born Aug. 2, 1946, in Huntingdon, he was the son
of Cecile (Hammond) Port, who survives at her home in Petersburg, and
the late Paul I. Port. He first married Linda A. Hamman. His second
union was to Darlene Swope of Hartslog Valley. He is survived by two
sons and one daughter, Gordon E. Port Jr., and his wife, Angela, of
Petersburg, and Mrs. Raymond (Pam) Walker and Paul R. Port, and his
wife, Cher, all of Huntingdon. Two stepdaughters, Mrs. Steven (Michelle)
McCartney of Three Springs and Tammy Sheeder of Huntingdon, and two
step-sons, Brian Sheeder of Huntingdon and Lonne Sheeder of Three
Springs, survive. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and five
step-grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. William (Mary) Baker, and a brother,
Robert L. Port, both of Petersburg, survive. He was preceded in death by
two brothers, Paul and William Port. Mr. Port was a member of Petersburg
Church of the Nazarene, where he was an active and dedicated member and
served in the church's Outreach Ministry. He was a lifetime resident of
Huntingdon County and at his Petersburg home since the 1960s. Funeral
services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at the Cutright-Speck
Funeral Home, Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St., Alexandria, with the
Rev. David Bowen officiating. Interment will be made in Cedar Grove
Cemetery, Petersburg. 

Alene R. SIMCOX, 80, of Mill Creek, died at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13,
2004, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital In Huntingdon. Born June 15, 1923,
in Calvin, she was the daughter of the late Warren H.and Martha P.
(Bumgardner) Roland. She was united in marriage to Gilbert O. Simcox,
who preceded her in death April 23, 1973. She is survived by two
brothers, Samuel A. Roland of Mundelin, ILL., and W. Cloyd Roland of
Calvin, R.R., and one sister, Shirley B. Bliss of Mill Creek. Two
brothers, Grover and Alvin, are deceased and two brothers, Robert and
Harrison, died in infancy. Mrs. Simcox was a member of Harmony Church of
God, Calvin, R.R., where she served as treasurer. She served as
treasurer of the Standing stone Senior Citizens, Huntingdon, and the
Tough Creek 50 Plus Club. She also served as tax collector for Mill
Creek and secretary for Brady Twp. She retired from the First National
Bank, Mapleton, after more than 40 years of service. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Robert I. McClain
Funeral Home, Cassville, with the Rev. Janice Black officiating.
Interment will be made in Cassville Cemetery. 

George Earl MCKINNEY, 94, a resident of Huntingdon Manor, formerly of
707 14th St., Huntingdon, died at 11:25 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at
Huntingdon Manor. Born Jan. 11, 1910, in Huntingdon, he was the son of
the late James and Nancy (Bowser) McKinney. He was united in marriage to
Anna Blanche Corcelius June 18, 1934, in Marklesburg. He is survived by
his wife at Huntingdon Manor and a sister, Beulah Feagley of Huntingdon.
A nephew, Blaine E. Corbin, and his wife, Delores, of Huntingdon,
survive. In addition , he is survived by the following nieces and
nephews; Janice Wilt, and her husband, Art; Fred "Fritz" McKinney, and
his wife, Olive; Wayne McKinney, and his wife, Dora; Ron Merritts, and
his wife, Jessie; Peggy Ann Colmer; Robert McKinney, and his wife,
Lillian; Thelma Bush, and her husband, John; and Dorothy Snyder, as well
as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by
three brothers, Frank McKinney, Ernest McKinney and Clair McKinney, and
two sisters, Margaret Merritts and Mary Corcelius. Mr. McKinney was a
member of First United Methodist Church in Huntingdon. He had worked for
over 30 years at Owens Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon, as a mechanic. A
lifetime resident of Huntingdon County, Mr. McKinney was an avid
outdoorsman who enjoyed both hunting and fishing. Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral
Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Tim
Weitkamp officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial
Gardens, Walker Twp., Huntingdon. 

Herman L. "Red" WHITE, 90, of R.R. 3, Box 329 A, Huntingdon, died at 5
a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004. His death was unexpected. Born April 10,
1913, in Hollidaysburg, he was the son of the late Herman C. and Mary
(Hetrick) White. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Erma Reigh Feb. 7,
1942, in Winchester, Va. His wife preceded him in death Nov. 8, 2003. He
is survived by two sons, Ned W. White of Huntingdon and James R. White,
and his wife, Susan, of Julian, and a daughter, Jane (White) Croyle, and
her husband, Guy, of Petersburg. He is also survived by six
grandchildren; Kimberley Halsey, and her husband, Michael; Michael
White, and his wife LaTrenda; Rebecca Dammers, and her husband, Richard;
Benjamin White, and his wife, Allison; Katherine Croyle; and Stephen
Croyle, and his wife, Andrea; and six great-grandchildren. He was the
last surviving member of his immediate family, having been preceded in
death by two sisters, Ruth LaRae White and Ida May White, and one
brother, Elmer N. White. Mr. White was a member of the First United
Methodist Church in Hollidaysburg. He was past master of the Portage
Lodge F&AM; a longtime member of the Altoona Horseshoe Chorus; and a
member of the 4th Division Association. He was a 1931 graduate of
Hollidaysburg High School and a 1936 graduate of Shippensburg State
Teachers College. Mr. White served with the 4th Infantry Division of the
United States Army during World War II. He entered the European Theatre
of the War at Utah Beach of D-day and was awarded the Purple Heart. He
taught in Logan Twp. and Hollidaysburg schools for 40 years. He also
worked as a carpenter for C.R. Rollason Construction Co. and a
self-employed carpenter. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 17, at the First United Methodist Church, Allegheny
Street, Hollidaysburg, with the Rev. Dr. D.L. Brinton Shafer
officiating.

Robert Joseph FRYSINGER, 39, of Holibaugh Street, Mapleton, died at 6:35
p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at his residence. He was born Feb. 1,
1964, in Philadelphia, the son of Russell Frysinger Sr., who survives in
Mill Creek, and the late Catherine (Swovich) Frysinger. He was united in
marriage to Michelle Ann Heller June 17, 1988, in Lower Bucks County.
She survives in Huntingdon. He is survived by three sons, Jonathan V.
Frysinger, Robert Joseph Frysinger Jr. and Keith Alan Frysinger, and a
daughter, Christina L. Frysinger, all of Huntingdon. A sister, Linda
Frysinger of Tulleytown; a brother, Russell Frysinger Jr. of Florida;
and a nephew, Kerry Frysinger, survive. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Richard Frysinger. Mr. Frysinger was of the Catholic Faith. He
attended public schools in Philadelphia and had been employed by Delta
Paper, Croyden, until his retirement of disability. Mr. Frysinger moved
to Huntingdon County in 1993. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Sixth and
Washington streets, Huntingdon, with the Rev. David J. Arseneault
officiating.

Dana Woodbury PARSONS, 93, of R.R. 1, Box 44, Huntingdon, died at 5:05
a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in
Huntingdon. Born Oct. 17, 1910, in Gloucester, Mass., He was the son of
the late William, Parsons III and Ethel (Garland) Parsons Babson. He was
united in marriage to Florence I. (Allard) Parsons June 23, 1945, in
Delaware County. He is survived by his wife at home; two daughters, E.
Susan (Parsons) Witmer of Walker Twp., Huntingdon, R.R. 1, and Joan I.
(Parsons) Engle, and her husband, Stephen, of Alexandria; and one
granddaughter, Jennifer S. (Witmer) Nace, and her husband, Nathan, of
Saxton. He is also survived by two nieces and one nephew. He was
preceded in death by two sisters, Amanda I. (Parsons) Kennedy and Edith
G. (Parsons) Booth, and an infant twin brother, David Woodbury Parsons.
Mr. Parsons graduated in 1930 from the Pratt Institute, New York City,
N.Y., with a degree in mechanical engineering. He served as a naval
commander in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He retired in
1971 as chief engineer from the United Fruit Co. (Chiquita brands) after
40 years of service. Mr. Parsons was an avid reader, built accurate
scale models of historic ships and model railroads and was a history
buff and vegetable gardener. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 16, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc. with the Revs.
Prue Yelinek and Donna Rhodes officiating. Interment will be made in
Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Twp., Huntingdon, R.R. 1. 

Isaac D, "Ike Durrell" MCDOWELL SR., 70, of Upper Deerfield Twp., N.J.,
died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at South Jersey Healthcare Bridgeton. Be
had been in failing health for eight years and seriously ill for the
past year. He was born in Bridgeton, N.J., the son of the late Paul T.
McDowell and Elizabeth (Lemke) McDowell. Survivors include; his wife,
Dorothy Brown McDowell, formerly of Hesston and presently of Upper
Deerfield Twp., N.J.; four daughters; Patricia A. Lloyd of Bridgeton,
N.J., Mary E. Harris of Millville, N.J., Estella A. Williams of
Fortescue, N.J., and Carolyn A. McDowell of Upper Deerfield, N.J.; four
sons; Merle L. McDowell of Woodbury, N.H., Robert J. McDowell of Laurel
Lake, N.J., Isaac D. McDowell Jr. of Millville, N.J., and Shawn A.
McDowell; 12 grandchildren; and six great -grandchildren. Three sisters,
Stella M. Shaffer and Mary E. Cappelli, both of Bridgeton, N.J., and
Helen L. Kenny of Millville, N.J., survive. He was preceded in death by
three brothers, Leon McDowell, Paul McDowell Jr. and Robert McDowell;
two sisters, Sadie Gressman and Alice Kubiak; and a grandson, Drew
Malinowski. Mr. McDowell was a member of Masonic Lodge in Guam and loved
football and baseball. He was a career veteran of the U.S. Air Force
where he served for 26 years, retiring in 1976. He served during the
Korean Conflict and Vietnam Conflict and was stationed in Korea in 1952
and also in Guam. After his retirement from the service, he had been
employed with Wheaton Glass Co. In Millville, N.J., for 16 years. He had
been a resident of Upper Deerfield since 1976 and prior to that had
lived in Plattsburg, N.Y. Funeral services were held Jan. 20. Interment
was made in the Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery, Hopewell Twp. 

Lidia C. JAMISON, 76, of 146 Bayberry Drive, Chambersburg, died Thursday
morning, Jan. 15, 2004, at her home. Born Aug. 12, 1927, she was the
daughter of the late Ira D. and Alice M. (Keebaugh) Mutersbaugh. She had
been married to the late Charles L. Jamison, former mayor of Huntingdon.
She was also preceded in death by her first husband, John A. Etter Sr.
She is survived by a son, John A. Etter Jr. of Ruidoso Downs, N.M.: two
daughters, Judy A. McCloskey of Bellefonte and Denise M. McKinney of
Airville; and three step-daughters, Barbara I. Wenger of York and
Beverly Peachey and Beth Jamison, both of Huntingdon. She is also
survived by three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two
step-grandchildren. A brother, John Mutersbaugh of Halifax, and one
sister, Nancy Myers of Silver Spring, Md. survive. Mrs. Jamison had been
a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church in Fayettesburg. She was a
member of the Martha Custis Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, No.
342, Chambersburg, and the Shippensburg Squares Square Dance Club. She
retired in 1985, from the Fannett-Metal School District, where she had
worked as a teacher's aide. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling
Spring Road, Chambersburg, with the Rev. Glen Peck officiating.
Interment will be made in Amberson Union Cemetery.

Barbara B. MAINZER, 76, of Jay, N.Y., died peacefully Thursday, Jan. 15,
2004, at the nursing facility of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in
Plattsburgh, N.Y. Born Nov. 14, 1927, in Philadelphia, she was a
daughter of William and Helen (Walker) Bauer. She was united in marriage
to Thomas R. Mainzer July 2, 1955, in Ardmore. Surviving are her husband
at home; four children, Thomas Mainzer of Syracuse, N.Y., Susan Mitchell
of Richmond, Va., Nancy Mainzer of Somerset, N.J., and Gary Mainzer of
Harrisburg; and six grandchildren, Thomas Mainzer III of Easton, Michael
and Erin of Syracuse, N.Y., and Brenna, Shelly and Christina of
Richmond, Va. Mrs. Mainzer was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church,
Huntingdon, active with the Women of St. John's and the Altar Guild.
Mrs. Mainzer was a Cub Scout den mother. She graduated from Lower Merion
High School, Ardmore, in 1945, and later attended Drexel University,
Philadelphia. She was employed by the Provident Mutual Life Insurance
Co., and later by Jefferson Medical College, where she met her husband,
whom at the time, was studing to become a physican. In 1957, she and her
husband moved to Akron, Ohio, where he served his internship and
residency. From 1963 to 1965, while Dr. Mainzer was on active duty in
the U.S. Navy, they lived in Bremerton, Wash. The Mainzers then settled
in Huntingdon. In 1991, the couple retired to Jay, N.Y. She enjoyed
playing bridge, sewing, reading, foreign and domestic travel and
spending time with her family. Funeral services for Barbara B. Mainzer
will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at the St. Eustace Episcopal
Church in Lake Placid, N.Y., with the Rev. Judson Pealer officiating.
Cremation will follow and interment will take place at the Jay Central
Cemetery at a later date. 

Edward E. STRYKER, 85, of Porter Twp., Alexandria, R.R. 1, died at 1:25
p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in
Huntingdon. Born June 18, 1918, in Petersburg, he was the son of the
late Chester M. and Bertha (Snyder) Stryker. He was united in marriage
to Winfred Struble Nov. 18, 1955. Mr. Stryker preceded him in death July
22, 1988. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Anthony (Janet) Lane of
Calvin and a sister, Mrs. George (Myra) Gimber of Longwood, Fla. A
brother, Harry Stryker, preceded him in death. Mr. Stryker was a member
of Crever Memorial United Methodist Church. He was a member of the
Alexandria Sportsmen's Club. He attended the Petersburg Vocational High
School and served six years during World War II with the United States
Navy. Mr. Stryker retired in 1978 from Penelec after 32 years of
service. A life time resident of the Juniata Valley, he was an avid
outdoorsman who enjoyed both hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed
woodworking. A graveside service will be held at Alexandria Presbyterian
Cemetery, to be announced at a later date. 

Kathleen M. LOCKE, 85, formerly of Largo Fla., and Mount Union, passed
away Jan. 15, 2004, at the Penn Hall Nursing Center in Chambersburg.
Born July 15, 1918, in Mount Union, she was the daughter of Russell B.
and Agnes W. Madden. On Feb. 20, 1937, she was united in marriage to
Warren L. Locke, who preceded her in death May 7, 1999. She is survived
by three daughters and one son; Joan L. Norris, and her husband, Samuel,
of Shippensburg; Anthony W. Locke, and his wife, Patricia, of Enid,
Okla.; Kathe L. Dell, and her husband, Ben, of Williamsport, Md.; and
Ann E. Scott, and her husband, Larry, of Frederick, Md.; 11
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. One brother, Joseph
Madden, and two sisters, Jane Rupp and Margretta Styles, all of Florida,
survive. Mrs. Locke was a former member of the United Methodist Church
in Mount Union and St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Laro, Fla.
After her children were grown, she worked as an assistant to Dr. John
Herkness in the Mount Union school system. She then worked for and
retired from the Huntingdon County Courthouse. Mrs. Locke was an avid
card player, bingo player and enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles,
reading, cooking and her family. A memorial service will be held in Penn
Hall Chapel, Chambersburg, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20. Interment will be
made in Mount Union Cemetery at the convenience of Mrs. Locke's family.

Norman P. KELLY, 95, of Three Springs, R.R. 1, died at 5:45 p.m. Friday,
Jan. 16, 2004, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born March
3, 1908, in Cromwell Twp., Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late
David Milton and Susannah H. (Madden) Kelly. He was united in marriage
to Phyllis Eberly March 16, 1934, in Three Springs. He is survived by
his wife at home; one son and two daughters; Patricia Rotz of Three
Springs, Edward Kelly of Wrightsville and Mary Serotkin of Three
Springs; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters, one grandchild and one
great-grandchild. Mr. Kelly was a member of the Sugar Grove United
Methodist Church in Three Springs. He was a graduate of Orbisonia High
School and in 1950, graduated from Juniata College. In 1926, Mr. Kelly
began a 44 year career as an elementary school teacher in the Southern
Huntingdon County School District and served as a school board director
during the conjunction of the Southern Huntingdon County High School. He
had also been a farmer for a number of years. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home,
Orbisonia, with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Grundon officiating. Interment will
be made in Three Springs Cemetery. 

Ralph W. GLASS, 82, of 1001 Pine St., Roaring Spring, died Friday
morning, Jan. 16, 2004, at his home following a brief illness. Born June
29, 1921, at the family homestead where he was currently residing, he
was the son of the late Theodore B. and Elsie (Rhodes) Glass. He was
united in marriage to Lola Mae Baker Sept. 14, 1945, in New Enterprise.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years and four children; Patricia Anne
Musselman, and her husband, John, of James Creek; Steven Wilbur Glass,
and his wife, Cynthia (Ondesko), of Mandeville, La.; Janice Lynn King,
and her husband, Scott, of Martinsburg; and Susan Kaye Russell, and her
husband, Charles, of Roaring Spring. He is also survived by nine
grandchildren; Brian and Kevin Musselman, Kelly Williams, Daniel and
Jonathan Glass, Weston and Baker Kensinger and Travis and Traci Russell;
and one great-granddaughter, Adeline Musselman. He was preceded in death
by an infant son and a brother, Lloyd. Mr. Glass was a life member of
the First Church of the Brethren in Roaring Spring, where he served as a
deacon for the past 45 years. He was a member of the North Woodbury
Grange for 57 years, where he served as past master and treasurer for 40
years; a member and past president of the Roaring Spring Lions Club; a
member of the Pennsylvania Farmer's Association; and a member and past
president of Spring Cove Band Parents. He also served on the Morrison's
Cove Home Board of Directors and the Martinsburg Memorial Park Board of
Directors. He was also a member and past president of the Spring Cove
School Board. He was a 1939 graduate of Roaring Spring High School. He
was a lifetime farmer in Roaring Spring, owning and operating Ra-Lo
Farm. He was also employed as a school bus driver for E.F. Smith Busing
for 56 years. Mr. Glass will be remembered for his love and compassion
for his wife, children and grandchildren. Funeralobits.ems services will
be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at First Church of the Brethren,
Roaring Spring, with Pastor Galen H. Brumbaugh officiating. Interment
will be made in Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. 

Floyd T. CRAMER, formerly of Orbisonia and most recently of the
Shippensburg Healthcare Center, Shippensburg, died at 3:09 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at the Healthcare Center. Born Oct. 5, 1939, in
Shirley Twp., Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late Wesley J.
and Mary Adda (Runk) Cramer. He is survived by three brothers and two
sisters; Clarence Cramer of Three Springs, Clinton Cramer of Saltillo,
Elsie Jane Smith of Allentown, Zelda Long of Ravenna, Ohio, and Edgar
Cramer of Mount Union, R.R., as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Shope, and three brothers,
Alfred Cramer, Wilmer Cramer and Foster Cramer. Mr. Cramer was a member
of the Brethren in Christ Church, Belleville. He attended Captain Jack
High School in Mount Union and graduated from the American School in
Chicago, ILL., in 1965. He was a self employed painter and carpenter and
enjoyed farming. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Jan. 20, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor
Darrell Nicklow officiating. Interment will be made in Mount Nebo
Cemetery, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1. 

Authur C. WELLER JR., 86, of P.O. Box 225, Newton Hamilton, died at
11:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at Woodland Retirement Center in
Orbisonia. Born July 27, 1917, in Mount Union, he was the son of the
late Arthur C. and Alice M. (Temple) Weller. He was united in marriage
to Narcissa "Diddy" Frankhouser Feb. 20, 1940, in Osceloa Mills. His
wife preceded him in death Oct. 29, 2003. He is survived by two
daughters and one son; Linda Moist of Mapleton, Harold Weller, and his
wife, Jennifer, of Mapleton and Jacqueline Werner, and her husband,
Robert, of Newton Hamilton; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren;
and one great-great-grandchild. Mr. Weller was a member of Newton
Hamilton United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Mount Union High
School, Class of 1935. He retired from Harbison-Walker Refractories
Mount Union, after 38 years of service. Mr. Weller was an avid baseball
player and enjoyed golfing and hunting. Funeral services will be held at
10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount
Union, with Pastor Jerry Wise officiating. Interment will be made in
Newton Hamilton Memorial Cemetery. 

Kathryn P. CROWNOVER, 96, a resident of Valley View Haven, Belleville,
and formerly of Jenkins Street, Union Twp., Mifflin County, died at 4
a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at the nursing home. Born Sept. 17, 1907,
in Juniata Borough, Blair County, she was the daughter of the late
Allison H. and Edna M. (Harshbarger) Mateer. She was united in marriage
to Floyd B. Crownover Oct. 26, 1926. Mr. Crownover preceded her in death
Nov. 4, 1971. She is survived by two daughters, Laura "Sis" Yoder, and
her husband, Richard, of Allensville and Betty Ruth Bareuther, and her
husband, Richard, of Enola; and one son, Roy Lee "Noodle" Crownover, and
his wife, Donna, of Belleville. Nine grandchildren survive; Scott
Crownover, Lisa Ammerman, Rodney Crownover, Beth Ann Hanus, Richard
Krupp, Bonita Pressler, Dennis Yoder, Glenda Varner and Lavonne
Harpster, as well as 11 great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Wayne Mateer
of Huntingdon and Roy Mateer of Florida, and one sister, Janet
Hollyfield of Alabama, survive. She was preceded in death by two sons,
Eugene B. Crownover and F. Glenn Crownover; two granddaughters, Mary Ann
Crownover and Debra Edwards; one brother, Charles Mateer; and one
sister, Ruth Sieber. Mrs. Crownover was a member of the Allensville
Presbyterian Church. she was also a member of the Willing Workers Sunday
School, the Missionary Society and Church Women United of Mifflin
County. She was a past president of the Belleville Fire Co. Ladies
Auxiliary; a member of the Valley View Haven Auxiliary; and vice
president of the Belleville Senior Citizens. She was employed by KaVee
Ice Cream and Taylor's IGA, both of Belleville. Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the Allensville Presbyterian
Church with the Rev. Geoffrey Huish officiating. Interment will be made
in Allensville Presbyterian Cemetery. 

Agnes Helen (Edwards) PEIGHTAL, 100, formerly of 741 Washington St.,
Huntingdon, and most recently a resident of Woodland Retirement Center
in Orbisonia, died at 12:33 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, at Woodland
Retirement Center. Born Nov. 13, 1903, in Petersburg, she was the
daughter of the late John Robert and Catherine (Whetstine) Edwards. She
was united in marriage to Paul H. Peightal at the parsonage of Abbey
Reformed United Church of Christ in Huntingdon by the Rev. D.E. Master.
Mr. Peightal preceded her in death Jan. 10, 1973. She is survived by
three nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by one son,
Robert W. Peightal. The last surviving member of her immediate family,
Mr. Peightal was preceded in death by two sisters, Mazie Heaton and
Margaret Hartman, and one brother, Ernest D. Edwards. Mrs. Peightal was
a member of Abbey Reformed United Church of Christ, Huntingdon. She was
a member of the former McConnellstown Grange No. 1001; a life member of
the auxiliary to the Huntingdon Hook and Ladder Fire Co.; and a member
of the auxiliary to the Frank P. Hommon Post, No. 24 American Legion,
Huntingdon. She attended Alexandria public schools and during her life
was primarily a homemaker. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Petersburg, with the Revs.
Gary H. Marcy and David R. Brumbaugh officiating.

Dorothy B. (Thatcher) BRENNEMAN, 83, formerly of Huntingdon and most
recently of 1801 Folkemer Circle, York Lutheran and Rehabilitation
Center, York, where she had resided since June 1988, died at 10:25 a.m.
Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, at the center. Born Nov. 13, 1920, in Petersburg,
she was the daughter of the late Issac W. Thatcher and Margaret M.
(Diehl) Thatcher. In 1938, she was united in marriage to William C.
Brenneman, who preceded her in death Aug. 17, 1952. She is survived by
four daughters and one son: Shirley Kurtz of Red Lion, Peggy Brenneman
of Windsor, Betty Myers of Elliottsburg, William C. Brenneman of Craley
and Barbara K. Lamar of Sandy Springs, Ga. She is also survived by one
stepson, John Brenneman of Mount Union; 16 grandchildren; three
step-grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren: and two
great-great-grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister survive;
William Thatcher, George Thatcher and John Thatcher, all of Petersburg,
and Jean Dixon of Huntingdon. She was preceded in death by one brother,
Charles Thatcher, and one sister, Mildred McClaughlin. Mrs. Brenneman
attended Zion Lutheran Church in Petersburg. She attended Petersburg
public schools and graduated from the Petersburg Vocational High School
with the Class of 1937. She was employed by Owens-Corning Fiberglas in
Huntingdon and retired from the Arrow Shirt Co., Huntingdon. Mrs.
Brenneman was a skilled seamstress and enjoyed baking. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the John B. Brown Funeral
Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon. Interment will be made in
Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery. 

James Oburn SMITH, 93, of R.R. 2, Box 126, Huntingdon, died at 1:20 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Dickson of
Huntingdon, R.R. 2, where he had been convalescing for the past five
weeks. Born April 21, 1910, in Jackson Twp., Huntingdon County, he was
the son of the late Jay Garfield and Bertha Edna (Oburn) Smith. He is
survived by one brother, T. Alton Smith of Huntingdon, R.R. 2. A
brother, Marion W. Smith, preceded him in death. Mr. Smith was a member
of McAlevys Fort, United Presbyterian Church, where he had been a Sunday
School Teacher for over 30 years and had served as a ruling elder. He
was a charter member of the McAlevys Fort Civic Association; a 50-year
member of the Pennsylvania Grange in Donation and McAlevys Fort; a
member of Mount Moriah Lodge No. 300 F&AM, the Standing Stone Royal Arch
Chapter No. 201, Huntingdon Commandery No. 65 Nights Templar (serving as
commander in 1970), the Standing Stone Post No. 1754 VFW and the Frank
P. Hommon Post No. 24 American Legion. Mr. Smith was a 1930 graduate of
Stone Valley High School. From 1936-1939, he worked for the American
Viscose Corp. in Lewistown; he worked at American Viscose in Meadville
from 1939-1942. Mr. Smith served in the United States Army during World
War II, from 1942-1945. He was a private first class with Company D,
319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division of Patton's 3rd Army in Northern
France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. In 1949, he earned his
bachelor's degree and in 1950, a master's degree in industrial arts from
Bradley University, Peoria, ILL. From 1950-1955, he worked in the
engineering department at AMP Inc., Harrisburg, and in 1956 he began his
teaching career as an industrial arts teacher in Bridgeport. He retired
from teaching at Jersey Shore Junior High School in 1969. Following his
retirement, Mr. Smith devoted his time to researching local history of
the Standing Stone Vobits.ems alley. He Co-authored "The Valley and the
Fort" and authored "The Fort Revisited" and "Stone Valley Remembered."
Funeral services will be held at 11 a,m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the
Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with Pastor Dan Morris
officiating. Interment will be made in Greenlea Cemetery, McAlevys Fort,
where full military rites will be accorded. 

Betty Jean GRACEY, 78, of 1001 Lower Main St., Saxton, died unexpectedly
at 7:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at her home. Born Sept. 29, 1925, in
Cresson, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Anna (Henwood) Park.
She was united in marriage to William M. Gracey Oct. 31, 1946, in
Winchester, Va. She is survived by her husband at home; three daughters
and one son; Patricia Rupert, and her husband, Stanley, and Doris
Carbaugh, and her husband, Glen, all of Saxton; Sharon Lehman, and her
husband, Tim, and Brian Gracey, and his wife Dorothy (Myslinski), all of
Johnstown; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, JoAnn Greenland,
and her husband, Charles, of Duncansville, and Margaret Truax of
Martinsburg, and one brother, Edward Park, and his wife, Myra (Ross), of
Huntingdon. She was preceded in death by five brothers, William, James,
Robert, Allen and Fred Park, and one sister, Leona Price. Mrs. Gracey
was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Saxton, where she was
active in the Mite Society. She was primarily a homemaker; however,
during World War II, she worked in the Pentagon in the decoding room.
Mrs. Gracey enjoyed sewing and spending time with her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at
1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel in Saxton
with Pastor Charles Davis and the Rev. Dr. J. William Dean officiating.
Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City. 

James Kenneth "Ken" COEN, formerly of Huntingdon,died Monday, Jan. 19,
2004, in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was born June 18, 1912, in Newark,
Ohio, the forth child of seven born to the late William S. and Ella
(McCracken) Coen. He was united in marriage to Alice Marriott May 11,
1939; she preceded him in death Dec. 17, 1997. A daughter, Judith Coen
of New York City, and a son, James K. Coen Jr. of Colorado Springs,
Colo., survive. Mr. Coen resided with son Jim, and his wife, Susan
(Rockwell) Coen, in Colorado Springs. He is also survived by two
grandchildren, Timothy Coen of Peyton, Colo., and Jennifer Estes of
Stamford, Conn., and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by an infant son, Alan Dale; three brothers; William Smith, Clarence and
Wilber; and three sisters; Gladys, Mildred and Helen. Mr. Coen attended
Living Springs Worship Centre, Colorado Springs, where he sang with the
choir and while he was residing in Newark, Ohio, he was a member of the
Central Church of Christ, where he served on various church boards and
sang in the church choir. He also served as a Boy Scout leader and sang
with the Fiberglas Glee Club. While a resident of Huntingdon, Mr. Coen
was a member of the First Regular Baptist Church and sang with numerous
choral groups, including a quartet, "The Astrotones," various community
choruses and most recently, the Huntingdon Men's Chorus. He served on
the Huntingdon Community Center Board and on the Henderson Twp. Planning
Commission and helped with the Huntingdon High School Booster Club. Mr.
Coen retired in 1977 after 40 years with the Owens-Corning Fiberglas
Corporation. He worked on special projects before becoming a personnel
assistant. He was relocated from Newark to Huntingdon in 1953, where he
resided until he relocated to Colorado Springs in 1997. A memorial
service celebrating Mr. Coen's life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 21, at the Living Springs Worshobits.ems ip Centre, 640 Manitou
Blvd., Colorado Springs, Colo. Interment will be made in Cedar Hill
Cemetery, Newark, Ohio. 
 
Lillian (Park) BAKER, 99, of Three Springs, died at 12:45 a.m. Monday,
Jan, 19, 2004, at Woodland Retirement Center in Orbisonia. Born May 22,
1904, in Three Springs, she was the daughter of the late Clay and Alice
(Hudson) Park. She was united in marriage to Charles Roy Baker June 28,
1928. Mr. Baker preceded her in death Aug. 12, 1974. She is survived by
two daughters and one son; Mrs. Wallace (Norma) Newman of Chambersburg
and Edwin R. Baker and Irene B. Miller, both of Three Springs; nine
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
One brother, Max Park of Three Springs, survives. She was preceded in
death by one granddaughter; one great-grandson; five brothers; Carl,
Raymond, Rex, Harold and Alfred; and four sisters; Ora Hess, Margaret
Fleck, Mary Peterson and Edith Bard. Mrs. Baker was a member of Calvary
Independent Baptist Church in Saltillo. She was a member of the Three
Springs Senior Center. In 1925, she graduated from Saltillo High School
and was primarily a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan, 21, at Calvary Independent Baptist Church with the Rev.
Lester Swope officiating. Interment will be made in Three Springs
Cemetery. 

John EVANS, 81, of 1413 Oneida St., Huntingdon, entered into eternal
rest at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Aug. 7, 1922, in Huntingdon, he was the son
of the late James W. and Edith (Dixon) Evans. He was united in marriage
to Arlene Hess Aug. 25, 1943, at the 15th Street United Methodist
Church, Huntingdon, by the Rev. Frederick Moore. He is survived by his
wife; two daughters, Mrs. Douglas (Rebecca) Wolf of Manassas, Va., and
Mrs. Michael R. (Patricia) Henney of Huntingdon; One granddaughter,
Kristin McLellan, and her husband, Tim; and four grandsons; Matthew
Wolf, and his wife, Nicole, Gregory Henney, and his wife, Erika, Paul
Henney and Phillip Henney. He is also survived by two
great-granddaughters, Katelyn Wolf and Abigail Henney, and one
great-grandson, Jonathan Wolf. Two sisters, Betty Cramer of Huntingdon
and Isabel Hetrick of Mount Vernon, Va., survive. He was preceded in
death by an infant son, John Wendell Evans, in 1949; Two brothers,
Kenneth and James Richard Evans; and three sisters, Mae English, Phyllis
Jacka and Jesse Cramer. Mr. Evans was a member of the Christian &
Missionary Alliance Church in Huntingdon, where he was an active member
and served as recording secretary, financial secretary and as an elder.
He graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1941. Mr.
Evans served with the United States Army as a Tech Five from Dec. 23,
1942, until Dec. 13, 1945. He served with Headquarters Battery 974th
Field Artillery Battalion and his campaigns included; Normandy, Northern
France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He was awarded the Good
Conduct Medal, American Theatre Service Medal, European-African-Middle
Eastern Service Mobits.ems edal with five bronze stars and the World War
II Victory Medal. He was employed as a foreman for three years at Elco
and later worked as a printer for 16 years at the J.B. Kunz Co. Mr.
Evans retired from The Daily News after 28 years of service as a
printer. His latest employment was a courier for Unitas National Bank
(predecessor of First Commonwealth) for 11 years. He was a life time
resident of Huntingdon County and had resided at his Oneida Street Home
since 1960. He will be remembered for his love and compassion for his
savior, his church, his family and his friends. Funeral services will be
held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at the Christian & Missionary
Alliance Church, 1019 Moore St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. James A.
Stork officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, where
full military honors will be accorded.

Roy M. ARCHEY, 81, of 676 Teak Drive, Melbourne, Fla., died Wednesday,
Jan. 21, 2004, at Homes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, Fla. Born
May 17, 1922, in Mount Union, he was the son of Taylor Lynn and Sadie M.
(Everett) Archey. He is survived by his wife, Janet A. Archey; two sons,
Robert Archey and Justin Archey; and daughter, Debbie Parks; and three
grandchildren, Taylor and Tylor Parks and Dylan Archey. Mr. Archey was a
member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Melbourne, Fla. He was a member
of VFW Post 4206, DAV and the Air Force Sgt. Association. Mr. Archey was
a United States Air Force veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict
and the Vietnam Conflict. He retired as a senior master sergeant with
the U. S. Air Force and moved to Melbourne, Fla., in 1973 from Rome.
N.Y. 

Elsie M. (Jenkins) FOUST, 79, of 344 Old 22 Road, McVeytown, died at
3:50 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown,
She had been in failing health. Born June 6, 1924, in Shirley Twp.,
Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mamie
(Proxmire) Jenkins. She was united in marriage to James R. Foust July
22, 1950, in Reedsville. She is survived by her husband; one daughter,
Nancy (Foust) Wertz of McVeytown, R.R. 1; and one granddaughter, Tammy
Wertz of McVeytown, R.R. 1. One brother, Thomas Jenkins of Mount Union,
and three sisters: Vera McCardle and Hazel Loope, both of Three Springs,
and Martha Moore of Roaring Spring, survive. She was preceded in death
by three sisters, Mary Jones, Thelma Christoff and Ada Gaff, and one
brother, Raymond Jenkins. Mrs. Foust was a member of the New Life
Fellowship Church of God, Mount Union, R.R. 1. She graduated from Mount
Union High School in 1942 and from the Lewistown Hospital School of
Nursing in 1945. After graduating from nursing school, she joined the
Cadet Nursing Crops at the Va. Hospital in Martinsburg, W. Va. She then
went to work at Lewistown Hospital as an emergency room nurse. Following
her employment at Lewistown Hospital, Mrs. Foust became school nurse at
Rothrock High School in McVeytown and at the Newton-Wayne schools.
Finally, in 1964, she joined the staff at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon, where she remained until her retirement in 1982. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Robert D.
Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Dayton Sines officiating.
Interment will be made in Mattawanna Cemetery, McVeytown.

Guy L. RHODES SR., 74, of Porter Twp., Huntingdon, R.R. 1, died at 7:29
a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, at Bon Secours Holy Family Hospital,
Altoona. He had been in failing health for the past two and one-half
years. Born March 11, 1929, at his family home in McConnellstown, he was
the son of the late Albert Sr. and Mabel (Summers) Rhodes. His first
marriage was to Maydene Holmes of Coatsville, who survives. His second
union was to Emma R. Kring, who survives at the couple's Porter Twp.
Home. He is survived by nine sons; Kenneth Paul Rhodes, and his wife,
Salina, of Allensville; Daniel D. Rhodes of Mount Union; Guy "Leonard"
Rhodes Jr. of Green Bay, Wash.; Emory M. Rhodes, and his wife, Nancy, of
James Creek; William A. Rhodes, and his wife, Sheila, of Alexandria;
Nathan G. Rhodes, and his wife, Crystal, of Shirleysburg; and Loren G.
Rhodes, and his wife, Tracey, of McConnellstown; and three daughters;
Shirley Bunn and Mrs. Fern (Mary Ann) Swartz, both of Calvin, and Mrs.
Van (Minnie) Cresswell of Alexandria. He is also survived by 15
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Audrey Gunning
of Hesston and Mrs. Howand (Faye) Myers of Gilbertsville, and one
brother, Arnold Rhodes of Downingtown, survive. He was preceded in death
by an infant son, Charles T. Rhodes, and three brothers, Doyle Rhodes,
Kenneth Rhodes and Albert Rhodes Jr. Mr. Rhodes was of the Protestant
faith. He was educated in the Huntingdon public schools. He retired from
dairy farming in 1993. Over the years, he had a number of jobs other
than farming. He had worked at Huntingdon Machine Co., ELCO, Bonney
Forge and Baxter Machine Co. Mr. Rhodes also drove milk truck and school
bus and delivered The Daily News and the Altoona Mirror. Mr. Rhodes'
main focobits.ems us was his wife, children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. He enjoyed farming and working on farm equipment.
He was also an avid sportsman, enjoying both hunting and fishing. He was
a lifetime resident of Huntingdon County and had resided at his Porter
Twp. home since 1993. A funeral procession will depart from the
Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield, Huntingdon, at
1:30 p.m. to attend a graveside service which will begin at 2 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 26, at the Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery. The Rev.
Edmund Cotton will officiate. 

Patrick F. "Zook" KLUNK, 41, of 523 Penn Street, Huntingdon, died
unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, at 5:15 p.m. at Huntingdon. He was
born Nov. 25, 1962, at Hanover, a son of Bernard H. and Geraldine M.
(Smith) Klunk. He was united in marriage to Lisa A. Erwin May 27, 2000
at Abbey Reformed Church, Huntingdon. Surviving are is wife; his
parents, of New Oxford; a son, Shawn P. Klunk, of Three Springs, R.R. 1;
a step-son, Dylan A. Erwin, of Huntingdon; several brothers and sisters;
Elaine M. Thomas, of Hanover, Robert J. Klunk, of McSherrystown, William
H. Klunk, Janet L. Myers, Francis E. Klunk, Marian E. Wallet and Thomas
E. Klunk, all of New Oxford, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Klunk
was a member of the Home Association-Standing Stone Post 1754 VFW and
the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 223. He was a 1980 graduate of the
Delone Catholic High School, McSherrystown. In 1987, Mr. Klunk went to
work for the owens Corning Tank Division, Mount Union, and in 1995 for
the forming department of Advanced Glassfiber Yarns, Huntingdon. Funeral
Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at Sacred Heart Basilica,
30 Basilica Drive, Hanover, with Father Lawrence NcNeil as celebrant.
Interment will follow at the Conewago Chapel Cemetery, Hanover. 

John C. "Jack" SWIDERSKI JR., 50, of 204 Clemson Avenue, Colerainc,
Minn., formerly of Tyrone, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, at 4:45 p.m. at
Grand Itasca Hospital, Grand Rapids, Minn. He was born March 5, 1953, in
Huntingdon, a son of John C. "Jack" and Sally (Shultz) Swiderski Sr. He
was married to Barbara Andrews Nov. 11, 2002, at Rapid City, S.D.
Surviving are his wife; his parents, of Warriors Mark; two daughters;
Amy Gentry, of Johnson City, Tenn. and Lance Corporal Kelly Hatchette
and Husband Andrew, of Camp LeJeune, N.C.; a granddaughter, Emily Byrd,
of Johnson City, Tenn.; two brothers; Michael W. Swiderski and wife
Anita, of Windham, N.H., and David F. Swiderski, of Warriors Mark; one
sister, Susan Notarfrancesco and husband Paul, of Winchendon, Mass. He
was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Tyrone, where as a young man,
was active as an acolyte and altar boy. He was a member and past
commander of Howard Gardner American Legion Post 281. Mr. Swiderski was
a 1971 graduate of Tyrone High School. He served in the United States
Army in the European Theatre during the Vietnam conflict. Following his
military service, he was employed by the Army Corps of Engineers, the
Federal Bureau of Prisons and had been chief engineer of the Ramkoda
Hotel, Rapid City, S.D. A private funeral service will be held at
Trinity Episcopal Church, Tyrone, with Father Bart Berry and Father
Vance Clark officiating. Interment with flag presentation will be made
at Burket Cemetery, Warriors Mark. 

Wallice Marie WILSON, 63, of 4916 Scare Pond Road, Petersburg, died
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, at 9:45 p.m. at J.C Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. She was born Sept. 4, 1940, the only child of the late
William Wallace Wilson and Joyce Beatrice (Beverly) Wilson. She had been
a resident of Huntingdon County since 1980. Surviving is her mother,
with whom she lived. Her father preceded her in death. She was a member
of Faith United Methodist Church, Manor Hill. She was also a member of
the Raystown Swingers Square Dance Group. Ms. Wilson was a 1958 graduate
of Milford Mills High School, Baltimore, Md. After graduation, she
enlisted in the U.S. Women's Army Corps and from 1959 to 1961 was a
private first class at Fort Jackson, S.C. and Fort McCellan, Ala. She
was later employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation at
the Driver's License Center. She retired in 1998. Ms. Wilson was an avid
reader and enjoyed shopping at local yard sales. Funeral services will
be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home,
Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main Street, Alexandria, with Pastor Joleen
Willis officiating. Interment will follow at St. Stephens Lutheran
Cemetery, Jackson Twp.

Pauline (Reeder) SAULEN, 92, formerly of 126 W. Market Street, Mount
Union, died Friday, Jan 23, 2004, at the Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia. She had been in failing health. She was born March 6, 1911,
in Mount Union, a daughter of the late Bruce W. and Mary (Peightal)
Reeder. She was married to John M. Saulen Sr. Aug. 10, 1935. Mrs. Saulen
is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David R. and Mary Saulen, of
Mount Union; three grandchildren; Lisa House, Andrew Saulen and Melanie
Saulen; two step-grandchildren; Karen Farleman and Allen Clark; five
great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; one brother, Glenn
L. Reeder, of Mount Union; and 10 nieces and nephews. She was preceded
in death by her husband; a son, John Martin "Marty" Saulen Jr.; and a
brother, Max P. Reeder. She was a member of the 1st United Methodist
Church, Mount Union, where she was a member of the Berean Sunday School
Class and the United Methodist Women. She graduated from Mount Union
Area High School in 1929, and Juniata College in 1934. Mrs. Saulen
taught at Mount Union Elementary School for over 25 years, retiring in
1974. She belonged to the 20th Century Club, Mount Union; Bricktown
Senior Citizens; the Juniata College Alumni Association; the Retired
Teacher's Association at local, state and national levels; the Mount
Union Area Historical Society; American Legion Post 107 Auxiliary; and
the Women's Golf Association at the American Legion Country Club, Mount
Union. She was active with the Mount Union Chapter of the American Red
Cross Bloodmobile and was a former board member of the Mount Union
Branch of the Huntingdon County Library. Funeral services for Mrs.
Saulen will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Jeff Canankamp officiating.
Interment will follow at the Mount Union Cemetery. 

Anna Mae RINARD, 71, of 2451 Woodbury Pike, Woodbury, formerly of
Liberty Avenue, Saxton, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at her residence.
Born Jan. 8, 1933, in Robertsdale, she was the daughter of James and
Margert (Hoffman) Stuller. She was united in marriage to Harry B. Rinard
July, 7, 1952, in Cumberland, Md. She is survived by her husband; four
daughters; Susan Heath of Saxton, Robin Dorman of Cresson, and Sondra
Koontz and Cheryl Rinard, both of Woodbury; seven grandchildren; and one
great-grandson. Two brothers, Robert F. Stuller of Karns City and
Kenneth E. Stuller of Coraoplis, survive. She was preceded in death by a
sister, Sondra Lee Stuller, and brother, James V. Stuller. Mrs. Rinard
was a member of the Stonerstown Church of the Brethren. She worked at
Quality Manufacturing in Saxton and Stoller's Store in Saxton and was a
homemaker. Her interests included flower bed gardening, reading and
giving care to ill family members. A memorial service will be held at 2
p.m. Saturday, Jan 31, at Raven Run Church of the Brethren, with the
Rev. Dan Hammel officiating. Interment will be made in Grandview
Cemetery, Saxton.

John Robert THOMAS, 88, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died Sunday, Jan. 25,
2004, at Carrington Place Convalescent Center. He was born in Carlum. He
is survived by three sons; Larry Thomas of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; John
Thomas Jr. of Sharpsville; and Steven Thomas of San Diego, Calif. He is
also survived by a sister, Gladys Thomas, a resident of Meadowview Manor
Retirement Center in McVeytown, formerly of Alexandria; and a brother,
John S. Rhodes of East Chapel, St. Petersburg, Fla. Mr. Thomas was a
member of Elks Lodge 2217, Moose Lodge and VFW Post 15010. He was a
graduate of Alexandria High School and during World War II, served in
the United States Army in Africa and Europe. He was a retired
transformer technician for Westinghouse Electric.

Raymond Herbert COULTER, 91, of 2533 Cold Springs Road, Huntingdon, died
at 6:25 a.m. Monday, Jan 26, 2004, at The Oaks at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon. Born June 11, 1912, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the
late Charles A. and Carrie (Stone) Coulter. He was united in marriage to
Annabelle Argenbright in Berkley Springs, W. Va. His wife preceded him
in death June 7, 1999. He is survived by two daughters and one son;
Sandra Lynne (Coulter) Brechbiel of Walker Twp., Huntingdon; Bonnie
(Coulter) Lankard, and her husband, John, of Tybee Island, Ga.; and
Raymond A. Coulter of Savannah, Ga. He is survived by five
grandchildren; Fred Brechbiel Jr., and his wife, Stephanie, of
Chesapeake Beach, Md.; Scott Brechbiel, and his wife, Susan, of
Huntingdon; Amee Johnson, and her husband, Robert, of Bayminnete, Ala.;
Bryce Lankard of New York City, N.Y.; and Cristi Lankard of St. John's
Island, Virgin Islands; and eight great-grandchildren; Clinton, Chad and
Coulton Johnson; Erica, Ryan, Jessica and Tyler Brechbiel; and Coulter
Marie Conley. He is also survived by his beloved friend, Hazel Guisler,
a resident of The Oaks at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon, Formerly of
Petersburg. He was preceded in death by one son, Jack M. Coulter Sept.,
29, 2001; one brother, Blair T. Coulter; and one sister, Miriam C. Fair.
Mr. Coulter was a member of the Stone Church of the Brethren,
Huntingdon, where he as a lifetime Deacon. While employed at
Owens-Corning Fiberglas, Mr. Coulter was a member of Local 1034. He was
also a member of the Helfright Choppings Hunting Club, the Standing
Stone Senior Citizens, the Petersburg Game Association and the National
Wild Turkey Federation. He attended Huntingdon public schools and
graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1930. He retired
as a quality control inspector in 1975 from Owens-Corning Fiberglas
after 31 years of service. He was previously employed by
Strickleobits.ems r's Dairy as a deliveryman and the Lee Coffman Grocery
in Huntingdon. Mr. Coulter enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. He raised
and trained springer spaniels. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 30, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St.,
Huntingdon, with the Revs, Dale W. and Christy L. Dowdy officiating.
Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon, will follow the committal
service at the funeral home. 

Harold A. "Bear" WERTZ JR., 76, of 5374 Indian Trail, Spruce Creek, died
Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at his residence. Born feb. 7, 1927, in Altoona,
he was the son of Harold A. Sr. and Lenore E. (Bateman) Wertz. He was
united in marriage to Josephine Nixon Oct. 1, 1948, at the Methodist
parsonage in Bedford. He is survived by his wife and three children: The
Rev. H. Aden Wertz III, and his wife, Joan, of Morrisdale; Bill N. Wertz
of Kissimmee, Fla.; and Jody Brisbin, and her husband, David, of Tyrone.
He is also survived by seven grandchildren; Cristia Fawls, Tara Diel, H.
Aden Wertz IV, Robert Wertz, Kevin Brisbin, Jennifer Brisbin and Andrew
Brisbin; and three great-grandchildren; Dominic, Justin and Erin Fawls.
Also surviving are his stepmother, Marjourie Wertz of Spruce Creek
United Methodist Church where he was currently serving on the
pastor-parish relations committee. He was a member of the Gideons, the
National Cave Association, the Pennsylvania Cavemen's Association, and
the Zipper Club, composed of Altoona area open heart patients. He was a
graduate of Lewistown High School, Class of 1944. He was a veteran of
service in the United States Navy during World War II, serving in New
Orleans. Mr. Wertz was initially a partner with his father and later,
for a number of years, he and his wife owned and operated Indian Caverns
at Spruce Creek. Mr. Wertz was a strong supporter of his church. He also
gave many young people their first work experience at the cave. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at the United
Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd, with Pastor Vance Hart
officiating. Interment will be made in Grandview Cemetery, Altoona. 

Luella Jean DEVORE, 77, of 1022 Main St., Alexandria, died at 6 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon
following an extended illness. Born Dec. 11, 1926, at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Daniel
and Dorothy DeVore. She is survived by one son, Lynn Alan DeVore, and
his wife, Chris, of Alexandria; two sisters-in-law; Clara DeVore of
Baltimore, Md., and Helen DeVore of McConnellstown; one granddaughter,
Krista DeShong; and one great-granddaughter, Kyra Devlin. She is also
survived by four nephews, seven grandnephews and one grandniece. She was
preceded in death by two brothers, Michael and George DeVore. Ms. DeVore
was of the Protestant faith. She was a member of the Petersburg Fire Co.
and the Petersburg Catering Club. She was also a member of the home
associations of both the Cloyd K. Davis American Legion Post No. 150,
Petersburg, and the William P. Spyker American Legion Post No. 520,
Alexandria. She attended Juniata Valley public schools and graduated
from Alexandria High School. She retired in 1988 from the U.S. Postal
Service following 37 years of service as a clerk at a number of local
post offices, including Alexandria and State College. She was a life
time resident of the family home in Alexandria. Ms. DeVore was an avid
bingo player and enjoyed sewing and crocheting. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home,
Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St., Alexandria, with the Rev. David D.
Oldham officiating. Interment will be made in Alexandria Presbyterian
Cemetery. 

Grace L. BARNISH, 83, a resident of The Oaks at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon, for the past four years, and formerly of Cold Springs Road,
Huntingdon, died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, at The Oaks. Born
Feb. 23, 1920, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Chester
Paul and Grace (Walls) Louder. She was united in marriage to Frank
Joseph Barnish Sr. Sept. 11, 1941, at the Methodist Church parsonage in
Spartansburg, S.C., by the Rev Fritz C. Beach. Mr. Barnish preceded her
in death Jan. 20, 1964. She is survived by three daughters and two sons;
Frank J. Barnish Jr., and his wife, Mona Karen, of Huntingdon; Betty G.
(Barnish) Leamer, and her husband, Robert E., of Huntingdon; Janet M.
(Barnish) Tobias, and her husband, Donald, of Collegeville; Dorothy J.
(Barnish) Wible of Huntingdon. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren. Two brothers, David Louder of Rochester,
N.Y., and Robert Louder of Huntingdon, survive. She was preceded in
death by one sister, Beulah Isett, and one brother, Chester Louder. Mrs.
Barnish attended the Huntingdon Christian & Missionary Alliance Church.
She was a member of the Order of Amaranth, Juniata Valley Court No. 121,
Huntingdon. She attended Huntingdon public schools and graduated from
Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1937. With her husband, Frank,
she owned and operated Huntingdon Dental Lab until his death in 1964.
Following her husband's death, Mrs. Barnish continued the business until
her retirement in 1992. She enjoyed spending time with her family,
sewing and working in her flower garden. She also enjoyed music. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at the John B. Brown
Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with Pastor Clarence E.
Fortney officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, 245
Standing Stone Avenue, Huntingdon.

Daisy A. SMITH, 94, of HCR 1, Todd, died at 5:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27,
2004, at her home in Cass Twp., Huntingdon County, following several
years of failing health. Born Dec. 13, 1909, in Cass Twp., Huntingdon
County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Margaret (Lockard)
Hicks. she was united in marriage to Robert O. Smith June 30, 1927, Mr.
Smith preceded her in death Sept. 11, 1987. She is survived by five
daughters and one son; Hazel Boyd of Calvin; Paul Smith, Marie Nead and
Mrs. Richard (Darlene) Hicks, all of Todd; and Mona Smith and Mrs. Sam
(Joy) Buckley, both of Huntingdon; 15 grandchildren; and 22
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Cloyd Smith,
and two sisters. Mr. Smith was of the Protestant faith. She was a member
of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Tough Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Co.
During her life she was a homemaker and loved cooking and baking to
share with her friends and family. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at the Robert I. McClain Funeral Home, Cassville,
with the Rev. James Thomas, the Rev. Donald Simmons and the Rev. John
Traxler officiating. Interment will be made in Cassville Cemetery.

John C. SHOEMAKER, 78, of 3750 Cold Springs Road, Huntingdon, formerly a
resident of Jefferson Hills for 37 years, died at 2:24 p.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 28, 2004, in the emergency room at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Jan. 30, 1925, in Miller Twp., Huntingdon County, he
was the son of John B. and Esther (Garner) Shoemaker. He was united in
marriage to Florence "Skipper" Caster May 21, 1948, at the Methodist
Parsonage in Elizabeth. He is survived by his wife at home; one son,
John A. Shoemaker, and his wife, Carlo, of Finleyville; and two
daughters, Cheryl Charles of Jefferson Hills and Lisa Wood, and her
husband, Frank, of Jefferson Hills, Seven grandchildren survive; Lori
Shoemaker, John C. Shoemaker, Chad Charles, twins Joshua and Justin
Charles, Corey Wood and Lindsay Wood. Two sisters and two brothers
survive; Helen Savitts of Saxton, James Shoemaker of Huntingdon, R.R. 2,
and Harry Shoemaker and Nelda Opfer, both of Elizabeth Twp. He was
preceded in death by a brother, William "Pinky" Shoemaker. Mr. Shoemaker
was of the Methodist faith. He was a life member of Standing Stone Post
No. 1754 VFW; member of the Frank P. Hommon Post No. 24 American Legion;
member and trustee of the Oneida Twp. Fire Co.; member of Teamsters
Local 341, Pittsburgh; and former member of the Old Time Fiddlers
Association. During World War II, he served aboard a U.S. Navy subchaser
from 1943-1946. He was self-employed as a milk truck driver in the
Jefferson Hills area, followed by 28 years with Kiefer Coal & Supply Co.
of Bethel Park as a cement Truck driver. He moved from Jefferson Hills
to his Huntingdon residence in 1985. He and his brother, "Pinky," had
played for many functions in the tri-state area. He had his own band, "
The Country Strings," and for the past several years had taught banjo
lessons at his home. He was especially proud of his grandson, Corey, who
has followed in his baobits.ems njo-playing footsteps. Funeral services
will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at the Robert E. Peters
Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Joleen A. Willis officiating.
Interment will be made in Donation Cemetery, Huntingdon, R.R. 2. 
  
Leland H. "Lee" BULL, 90, of Hunitngdon. passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27,
2004, at his residence at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. He was born
June 27, 1913, the son of the late Hudson Clark and Ethel (Smart) Bull.
He was reared on a large dairy farm in Watertown, N.Y. He was united in
marriage to Helen Keet Oct. 15, 1938. He is survived by his wife at
home; two sons. Leland H. Bull Jr., and his wife, Susan, of Pittsburgh
and Leroy Bull, and his wife. Diane, of Doylestown; six grandchildren;
and eight great-grandchildren. A sister, Margaret Majack of Watertown.
N.Y., and two brothers, Wilbur Bull of Watertown, N.Y., and Lloyd Bull
of Lowville, N.Y., survive. Mr. Bull held permanent and honorary
membership in many fraternal organizations, both state and national. He
was a 32nd degree Mason with the F&AM Lodge, Bellefonte; a member of the
Ancient Scottish Rite Consistory, Valley of Williamsport; and a member
of the Jaffa Shrine. Altoona. He was a life member of the State College
Kiwanis Club; chaired the United Way at several levels; served as a
trustee on the board of directors of Penn State University; served on
the executive committee and the board of directors for Farmers and
Traders Life Insurance Co., Syracuse, N.Y.; and was a member of many
organizations dedicated to the preservation and conservation of
agricultural lands. He received a bachelor of science degree in animal
husbandry from The Pennsylvania State University in 1937. Mr. Bulls life
was earmarked as a servant to the public, especially in education and
agriculture. He joined Penn State in 1937 as an assistant county agent
and served in a number of counties, including Clinton, Blair.
Huntingdon, Clearfield, Cambria. Forest and Erie. In 1946, he was named
county agent in Centre County. During World War II, in a time when new
farm machinery was not available, he was called to work with farmers all
over the state and conducted clinics on how to repair and keep old, and
often worn out, machinery in working order. In 1955, he answered the
call to serve as deputy secretary of agriculture in Governor George
Leader's cabinet. When Governor Leader's term expired, he returned to
Penn State as an assistant direction of Extension, responsible for
program and personnel in the South Central area. In 1963, incoming
Governor Bill Scranton asked Mm to return to Harrisburg as secretary of
agriculture. In 1967, Governor Raymond Shafer reappointed Mm to that
position. When Shafer's term ended, he returned to the Penn State
Extension Service as assistant to the dean, College of Agriculture, and
remained in that role until his retirement as professor emeritus in
1976, concluding 39 years of dedicated service to agriculture at the
state and university level. Throughout his career, Mr. Bull was noted as
being a knowledgeable, fair and open-minded administrator and a forward
thinker. He was instrumental in organizing and establishing the Keystone
International Livestock Exposition and the All American Dairy Show, both
of which have become signature animal show events attracting exhibitors
from throughout the United States. The organization of the Pennsylvania
Junior Dairy Show, held annually at the Farm Show Building in
Harrisburg, is but one of his many contributions to the education of
farm youth. Mr. Bull's administration was responsible for conducting the
final phase of eradicating tuberculosis and brucellosis in Pennsylvania
dairy and beef herds. He initiated the program to eradicate hog cholera.
All three of their herd health problems had major food safety and
economic benefits to both the agricultural sector and the consumer. The
esteem with which organizations and agricultural leaders held for Mr.
Bull is evident in the awards and honors bestowed upon him. The Delaware
Valley College of Science and Agriculture awarded him an honorary doctor
of science degree in 1965. He received the New Holland Co. award for
outstanding service to agriculture; the distinguished service award for
advancement of agriculture and business from the Philadelphia Society
for Promoting Agriculture; was named outstanding alumnus by the
Department of Dairy and Animal Science at Penn State: and was honored by
both National 4-H and Epsilon Sigma Phi, and extension honorary
fraternity, for outstanding service by an Extension employee. He was a
resident of Bellefonte from 1946 to 1960 and of State College from 1960
to 1996, when he and his wife relocated to Westminster Woods. Mr. Bull
was an avid hunter, fisherman and, most of all, a loyal friend. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Koch Funeral
Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College, with the Rev. Bruce K. Boyles
officiating. Interment at Centre County Memorial Park will be private. 

Dr. Frederick M. BINDER, 83, of Hummerstown, died Wednesday, Jan. 28,
2004, at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Born Nov. 18,
1920, in Atlantic City, N.J., he was the son of the late Paul R. and
Kathryn (Moore) Binder. He is survived by his wife, Grace (Brandt)
Houts, and her husband, John W., of San Diego, Calif., and Roberta
(Binder) Heath, and her husband, Richard I., of Huntingdon; three
grandchildren; Frederick W. Houts, Kathryn G. Houlihan and Conner J.R.
Heath; and two step-grandchildren, Andrew P. and Derek R. Heath. Dr.
Binder was of the Episcopalian faith. He was member of the Cosmos Club
in Washington, D.C.; the Hummelstown VFW; a life long member and office
holder of the Alpha Chi Rho fraternity; and a former member of numerous
community service clubs and professional organizations. He graduated
from Pleasantville High School in New Jersey and from Ursinus College.
He received his master's and doctorate degrees from the University of
Pennsylvania. Dr. Binder also held honorary degrees from the following
institutions; Hartwick College, Susquehanna University, Wagner College,
Rider College, Ursinus College, Washington and Jefferson College and the
University of Humberside in England. He was a World War II Navy
lieutenant commander of a PT boat in the South Pacific Theatre. Dr.
Binder was a retired educator and administrator. He retired as president
of Juniata College after more than a decade of service and was a former
professor of American History at Leeds University in England; a
professor and administrator at Temple and Thiel universities; and a
professor and president of Hartwick College in California, as well as
Juniata College. He also served as associate commissioner of higher
education for the state of New York and was the first American historian
to have been awarded a Fulbright Grant to the former Yugoslavia. Dr.
Binder had numerous educational articles published as well as
threeobits.ems books, two of which received awards. A memorial service
will be held at 11 a.m,. Friday, Feb. 6, at St. Andrews in the Valley
Episcopal Church, 4620 Linglestown Road (Route 39), Harrisburg,
Interment will be made in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville,
where full military honors will be accorded. 

A. Katharine M. HOUCK, 104, of Hummelstown and formerly of Alexandria,
died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, at Frey Village Retirement Center,
Middletown. She was born Sept. 25, 1899, in Altoona, a daughter of the
late Augustus L. and Maud Rohr McKean. She was married to Edwin R.
Houck, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Robert A.
Houck of Hummelstown, five grandchildren, three great-granddaughters and
several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her oldest son,
Edwin M. Houck. Mrs. Houck was a member of the Alexandria Presbyterian
Church. She was a former member of the Huntingdon County Daughters of
the American Revolution. She was a graduate of Altoona High School and
the former Lock Haven Normal School. Mrs. Houck retired as a school
teacher from the Juniata Valley School District. A memorial service will
be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Alexandria Presbyterian
Church. Interment will be in the Alexandria Cemetery. 

J. Gordon HANNA, 72, of Elim Park Baptist Home in Cheshire, Conn., died
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, in Cheshire, Conn. He was born May 23, 1921, in
Warriors Mark, the son of the late Joseph M. and Alverta M. (Simpson)
Hanna. He was married to the former Josephine Everhart of Warriors Mark
57 years ago. She survives at their home. Also surviving are a daughter,
Constance, and her husband, Stephen Warren of Storrs, Conn.; a son,
Richard G. Hanna and his wife, Deborah, of Storrs, Conn.; and two
grandchildren. Mr. Hanna was a graduate of Dickinson College of
Carlisle. He was employed as an analytical chemist at Connecticut
Agricultural Experimental Station prior to his retirement in 1984. He
was a member of the American Chemical Society. He was a veteran of World
War II, having served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps and flying
B24s in the European Theatre of the war. A memorial service was held in
the chapel of Elim Park Baptist Home Feb. 6. 

George Alton DIEHL, 80, of R.R. 1, Box 309, Alexandria, died Friday,
Jan. 30, 2004, at Moran's Home in Bellwood. Born Oct. 18, 1923, in
Bedford, he was the son of Elias Franklin and Nettie Viola (Kegg) Diehl.
He was united in marriage to Ruby E. Everetts Jan. 5, 1944, in
Cumberland, Md. His wife preceded him in death Sept. 17, 1997. He is
survived by one daughter, Darlene R. (Diehl) Fisher of Alexandria, R.R.
1; two grandchildren, Bradley R. Fisher of Macungie and Dayna D. Kann of
Pennsylvania Furnace; and one great-granddaughter, Abigail Elizabeth
Kann. Two sisters, Mary Rose of Huntingdon, R.R. 3, and Hilda McMahon of
Petersburg, R.R., survive. He was preceded in death by one sister, Pearl
Fritz, and three brothers, Earl, Robert and Harold. Mr. Diehl attended
Calvary Bible Church in Alexandria. He began working for REA Express
Oct. 16, 1941, delivering in Huntingdon and the Mount Union area. Later,
he was employed at Boyle Ice Plant, Huntingdon, followed by Juniata
Locomotive Shops, retiring from Consolidated Rail Corporation June 1,
1984, with 42 years of service. He was an avid hunter and gentleman
farmer. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of Mr.
Diehl's family. Interment will be made in Alexandria Presbyterian
Cemetery.

Helen Grace LAIRD, 88, a longtime resident of Blacklog Valley, formerly
of New Sewickley Twp. and Aliquippa, passed away Friday evening, Jan.
30, 2004, at the Medical Center in Beaver following an extended illness.
She had been a resident of Outlook Pointe, Chippewa, for the past four
years. Born Aug. 6, 1915, in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late
Albert and Veronica (Lake) Devlin. She was united in marriage to Fred A.
Laird, who preceded her in death in 2002. She is survived by a son,
Ronald Laird, and his wife, Judy, of Rochester; three daughters; Pat
Waple, and her husband, Lee, of Harrisburg; Diane Benedict, and her
husband, Sam, of Brighton Twp.; and Karen Seger, and her husband,
Dennis, of Aliquippa; 17 grandchildren; and numerous
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley
Green; a grandson, Shawn Laird; two sisters; and eight brothers. Funeral
services will be held at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Ridgley
Street, Orbisonia. A private interment service will be held in Orbisonia
Cemetery. 

Cyra Ann SHOOP, infant daughter of Eric Levi Shoop of Huntingdon and
Angela "Angie" Marie Banks of 110 Hartman Village, Mount Union, died
unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at home. Cyra was born Dec. 4, 2003,
in Huntingdon. Along with her parents, she is survived by a twin sister,
Cierra J. Shoop; sister, Caitlyn Hatch; and brother, Jared Hatch, all
living at home in Mount Union. She is also survived by the following
grandparents; Marvin and Dixie Banks of Mapleton, Pauline D. Shoop of
Huntingdon and the late Laurie M. Shoop Jr. Great-grandparents are
Jeanette Banks of Mill Creek and the late Marvin L. Banks. Funeral
services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Robert D.
Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Pauline Shoop and the Rev.
Merril Banks officiating. Interment will be made in the Mapleton IOOF
Cemetery. 

Constance M. TOWEY, 65, of 159 Lawrence Road, Lisbon, N.Y., died Friday,
Jan. 30, 2004, at Lancaster General Hospital following a brief illness.
She was born in Mount Holly, N.J., the daughter of Rena Bailey
Hutchinson of James Creek and the late Robert Hutchinson. She and her
husband, Thomas J. Towey Sr., had been married for 48 years. In addition
to her husband and mother, she is survived by three sons; Thomas Towey
Jr. of North Carolina, Robert Towey of Maple Shade, N.J., and John Towey
of Medford, N.J.; three daughters: Donna Lamos of Dover, Del., Kimberly
Manos of Lancaster and Amy Dimond of Delran, N.J.: 10 grandchildren; and
one great-grandchild. A sister, Rena Patty of James Creek, and a
brother, Robert Hutchinson of King George, Va., survive, as well as a
number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Towey served as a Brownie Girl Scout
and Cub Scout leader and was a girls softball coach. She was a school
crossing guard for many years in Delanco, N.J., and served as a police
matron for the Police Department and was manager of Delanco Youth
Center. She also worked for the March of Dimes and was an administrative
clerk for the public schools in Willingboro, N.J. Her hobby was
quilting. Funeral services will be private. 

Marjorie (Kurtz) "Marge" KESSLER, 89, died peacefully at her condominium
at the Warwick Club in Naples, Fla., the morning of Saturday, Jan. 31,
2004. She was born April 17, 1914, in the stone house at Eden Hill,
Warriors Mark Twp., Huntingdon County, now owned by the Gensimore
family. Her father, Russell W. Kurtz, was a devout Methodist, farmer,
hunter and fisherman. Her mother, Alma (Fetterhoof) Kurtz was also a
devout Methodist. Her first husband, Bernard N. Gates, was killed
serving his country in 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge. Her second
husband, Gilbert M. Kessler, preceded her in death Dec. 10. 1987. She is
survived by a son, John Russell "Rusty" Gates, and his wife, Peggy D.,
of Spruce Creek and stepson, Gilbert M. Kessler Jr., and his wife,
Pearl, of Chester Springs. She is also survived by a granddaughter,
Marjorie G. Adam, and her husband, Philippe, along with their two
children, Alexandra and Lucus; and a grandson, Jacques R. Gates, and his
wife, Kate, all of Charlottesville, Va. Step-son Gilbert has three
children; Linda Hedgepeth, married to Keith; David Kessle, Married to
Gail; and Timothy Kessler, married to Vicki. Linda has three children
Lisa, Wesley and Warren. David has two children, Matthew and Robert. She
is also survived by three step-grandchildren and three
step-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Kessler taught Latin and other subjects
at Tyrone High School for many years. For over two-thirds of her life,
"Marge," "Grandma Marge" to some, and "Mimi" to others, taught the love
and virtues she stood for to her son, her stepson and her 18
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sometimes she demonstrated tough
love, but never without compassion. A memorial service will be held this
summer at her son's home in Spruce Creek. Her ashes will be interred in
Burket Cemetery, Warriors Mark.