Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, January 2005

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Barbara J. Crum 86. of 101 Meadow Court, Spring Township. Berks County,
and formerly of North East Philadelphia, died of natural causes at 11
p.m. Saturday. Jan. 1, 2005, at Reading Hospital, West Reading, where
she had been a patient since Dec. 13, 2004. Born in Three Springs, she
was the daughter of the late Wilson and Susie Hampson. She was the widow
of Max J. Crum who preceded her in death May 31, 1971. 
She is survived by three sons; Harold M. Crum of Park Manor, Cumru
Township, Berks County; Donald C. Crum of Spring Township. Berks County
and Thomas W. Crum of Warminster. Bucks County. She is also survived by
two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. A sister. Zena (Hampson)
Hackenberg of Shirleysburg, survives. Mrs. Crum was employed for 20
years by the Woolco Department Store, Philadelphia, in administration,
retiring in 1981. Private funeral services will be held at the
convenience of Mrs. Crum's family. Interment, also private, will be made
in Cassville Lutheran Church Cemetery, Cass Township. 

The Rev. Bernard N. KING, 98, of 109C Faith Drive, New Oxford.
died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at Hanover Hospital. Born Sept. 3, 1906, in
Denton, Md., he was the son of the late Milton Frantz and Annie (Bucher)
King. His wife, Ella V. (Baugher) King, preceded him in death June 24,
1986. He is survived by one daughter, Louise K. Watkins of Three
Springs, and one son, Lowell D. King of Anchorage, Alaska. He is also
survived by two granddaughters, Dawn Irvin and Danielle Pine; one
stepgranddaughter, Stephanie Keiser; and six great-grandchildren. A
sister, Ann V. Nies of Rheinholds, survives. Rev. King was very active
in the First Church of the Brethren in York and Faith Community of the
Brethren Home Community in New Oxford. He graduated from high school in
Ridgely, Md., in 1924. From 1925 to 1926, he attended Blue Ridge College
in New Windsor, Md., and graduated from Juniata College, Huntingdon.
with a bachelor of science degree in 1930. He graduated from Bethany
Biblical Seminary with a BD degree in 1938 and from the School of
Theology, Boston University, with an STM degree in 1945. Rev. King was
licensed in the ministry at Stone Church of the Brethren in Huntingdon
in 1929 and ordained at the church in 1931. He was promoted to eldership 
in 1940 in McPherson, Kan. His teaching positions included; Oakland
High School, Oakland, Md., 1930-1931; Caroline High School, Denton. Md.,
1931-1934; Ashland College, 1953; and a number of leadership schools,
both interdenominational and denominational. He was a college minister
at McPherson College, Kansas, from 1938-1944, and at Bridgewater College
in Virginia from 1957-1961. Rev. King served as district executive of
the Middle District Church of the Brethren in Huntingdon from 1961-1967. 
Rev. King's pastorates included churches in Maryland, Illinois,
Massachusetts, Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania. His first retirement was
in 1973 to Florida. His second retirement was to York in 1978. Rev. King
wrote his memoirs in a book, "A Dunker Boy Becomes Ecumenical," in 1996.
His hobbies included writing, golf, gardening and travel. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Nicarry
Meeting House, Brethren Home Community, 2990 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford,
with the Rev. David Yingling and the Rev. Merv Wunderlich officiating.
Interment will be made at Black Rock Church of the Brethren, 3684
Glenville Road, Brodbecks. 

Arlene R. BARRON, 81, formerly of Three Springs. R.R., died at 11:15
a.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at Woodland Retirement Center in Orbisonia.
Born Feb. 9, 1923, in Cromwell Township, Huniingdon County, she was the
daughter of the late John and Mabel (Schmittle) Beers. She was united
in marriage to Sheldon A. Barron Sept. 28, 1940. Mr. Barron preceded in
her in death April 13, 1998. Surviving are two sons and two daughters:
Larry Barron of Elizabethtown, Nancy Whitsel of Shirleysburg and
Virginia Newman and Gene Barron, both of Three Springs. R.R. She is also
survived by nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Three sisters
and two brothers survive: Thelma Seiders of Harrisburg, Mabel McClain of
Three Springs, Ward Beers of Rockhill Furnace, Jane Whitsel of
Linglestown and John Beers of Silver Spring. Md. She was preceded in
death by a great-granddaughter and one sister, Virginia Hooper. Mrs.
Barron was a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church, Three
Springs, R.R. Along with being a homemaker, she was employed by L.
Greif Bros. Manufacturing, Mount Union and Dailco Industries, Rockhill
Furnace, from which she retired. Her loves were her family, sewing,
flowers, gardening and crocheting. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday Jan. 5. at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home. Orbisonia,
with Pastor George Rockwell officiating. Interment will be made in
Jordan Cemetery, HCR 71, Orbisonia

Caroline BARCHUK, 83, formerly of the Mount Union area and most recently
of Fayettevile, died at 9:40 p.m. Monday. Jan. 3. 2005, at Menno Haven
in Chambersburg. She had been in failing health. Born June 30, 1921. in
Bellwood, she was the daughter of the late Fedor and Kathryn Parascak.
She was united in marriage to John Barchuk in February 1942 and he
preceded her in death in October 1969. She is survived by a son, John M.
Barchuk, and his wife, Patricia. of Mechanicsburg, and a daughter, Joan
Mowery, and her husband, Richard, of Fayetteville. She is also survived
by five grandchildren; Scott. Stephanie, Michele, Lisa and Michael; and
seven great-grandchildren; Hayley, Ian, Ryan, Lily, Savanah,
Christian and Mason. Two sisters and one brother survive: Eva Babich of
Fayetteville, Mary Buda of Kenmore, N.Y., and Alec Parascak of
Tonawanda, N.Y. She was preceded in death by three sisters and one
brother: Stella Stasko, Ann Slywczuk, Sophia Shoemaker and John
Parascak. Mrs. Barchuk was a member of St. Catherine of Sienna Roman
Catholic Church in Mount Union and the Catholic Daughters. While
residing in Fayetteville, she attended Corpus Christi Catholic Church in
Chambersburg. For many years, Mrs. Barchuk worked at the L. Greif Bros.
Manufacturing Co. in Mount Union and while in Fayetteville, she worked
at the J. Schoeneman Co. until her retirement. A funeral Mass will be
held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church. The
celebrant will be the Rev. Leo Arnone and interment will be made in St.
Catherine's Cemetery, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1. 

Grace L. PECHT, 83. of Chambersburg. formerly of the Mount Union area,
died Monday evening. Jan. 3. 2005, at the Village of Laurel Run Nursing
Home, Fayetteville. Born Aug. 9, 1921, in Mount Union. she was the
daughter of the late Samuel Warren and Myra Naomi (Smith) Hess. She was
united in marriage to Raymond R. Pecht Oct. 10, 1940, in York, S.C. Her
husband preceded her in death Sept. 9, 1997, having been married for 57
years. She is survived by the following children: Kaylene Steel, and her
husband, Sam, of Chambersburg; Richard Pecht, and his wife, Kathy, of
Newburg; Judy Glenny, and her husband, Ron, of Shippensburg; Debby
Wagaman, and her husband, Bill, of Fayetteville; Naomie Linn, and her
husband, Terry. of Newton Hamilton; and Cindy Wilson, and her husband,
Steve. of Chambersburg. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 19
great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister survive: Robert Hess
of Walpole, N.H., Charles Hess of Nescopeck and Arlene Rinker of Mount
Union. She was preceded in death by an infant child and a son,
Frederick; a brother, Kenneth; and two sisters, Margaret Latherow and
Patricia Harven. Mrs. Pecht was a member of the Allenport United
Methodist Church. A graduate of Mount Union High School, she was a
homemaker and was an avid crafter. Funeral services will be held at 10
am. Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with Pastor Philip Zook officiating. Interment will be made in Bowman's
Chapel Cemetery, Mapleton, R.R. 1.

Norman 0. Parsons. 79, of 24 Walnut Ave., Mount Union. died unexpectedly
at 11:25 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, at Lewistown Hospital following a
brief illness. Born Aug. 20, 1925, in Shade Valley, Huntingdon County,
he was the son of the late Russell O. and Lolita (Parson) Parsons. He
was united in marriage to Geraldine McKim April 30, 1946, in Hagerstown,
Md. She preceded him in death May 30, 2003. He is survived by two sons
and three daughters; Norman Wayne Parsons, and his wife, Carol, of
Mapleton, R.R. 1; Donna K. Harshbarger of Ryde; Rose Marie Waite, and
her husband. Chris, of McVeytown, R.R. 1; Clyde G. Parsons, and his
wife, Eileen, of Newton Hamilton; and Karen Elaine Wertz, and her
husband, Dan, of Huntingdon. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and
14 great-grandchildren. A brother, Charles E. Parsons of Mount Union,
R.R. 1, and a sister, Lena Abrashoff of Lewistown, survive. He was
preceded in death by a grandson, Kip Douglas Kyper, and three brothers
and two sisters. Mr. Parsons was a member of the First United Methodist
Church in Mount Union and the Herman Smith Sunday School Class. His
Masonic affiliations included the Masonic Lodge No. 376, McVeytown; Tall
Cedars No. 88, Harrisburg; and Jaffa Temple Shrine Club. He was also a
life member of the Newton-Wayne Sportsmen's Club; a life member of the
NRA; a life member of American Legion Post No. 107, Mount Union; a life
member of VFW Post No. 5754, Mount Union; a member of the Bricktown
Senior Citizens and Unified Sportsmen's Club; and a 45-year member of
the Newton-Wayne Lions Club. He attended Mount Union schools and served
in the United States Air Force during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific
Theatre of Operations. After 34 years of working in the bridge
construction trade, the last 17 of which were spent at New Enterprise,
Mr. Parsons retired. Prior to bridge work, he had worked at North
American and General Refractories, both in Mount Union. During his
working life, he also built several homes in Mount Union and surrounding
areas. Mr. Parsons loved to hunt and fish. Funeral services will be held
at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount
Union, with Pastors Jeff Canankamp and Bob Davidson officiating.
Interment will be made in Mount Union Cemetery. 

Wayne E. BOONIE Sr., 79, of 4542 Shavers Creek Road, Petersburg, died at
11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at Huntingdon Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center in Huntingdon. Born Jan. 7, 1925, in West
Township, Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late Charles and
Irene (Warefield) Boonie. He was united in marriage to Edith Jane Fink
Dec. 4, 1943, in Alexandria by the Rev. Clifford Williams. He is
survived by his wife at home and the following children: Wayne E. Boonie
Jr. and his wife, Darlene of Petersburg, R.R. 1; Charles I. Boonie, and
his wife, Jean, of Huntingdon; Mary I. Keller, and her husband, Norman,
of Petersburg, R.R. 1; Gary L. "Sam" Boonie. and his wife, Katie, of
Huntingdon; Patricia A. Harris, and her husband, Earl, of Tyrone
Kimberly J. Riling of Alexandria; and Sandra K. Merritts, and her
husband, Ronald, of Petersburg, R.R. 1. He is also survived by 22
grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. 
Three sisters and three brothers survive: Maxine Diehi of Petersburg;
Jean Barrett of Johnstown; Wesley Boonie of Petersburg, R.R. 1; James
Boonie of Petersburg, R.R. 1; Chester Boonie of Milheim; and Mary
Lightner of Petersburg, R.R. 1. He was preceded in death by three
brothers, Carmen Boonie Glenn Boonie and Charles Boonie Jr. Mr. Boonie
was affiliated with Paraclete Ministries of Cassville and was a member
of the Springs of Living Water Fellowship in Huntingdon. He was a
charter member of the Shavers Creek Volunteer Fire Co. A veteran of
World War II Mr. Boonie served in the United States Army as a private
first class with Battery C of the 586th Anti-Aircraft Artillery
Automatic Weapons Battalion. He worked in the construction field as a
general laborer. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at the
Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Robert Raycroft
and the Rev. Georgetta "Cookie" Hartley officiating. Interment will be
made in Mooresville Cemetery, Petersburg, R.R. 1.

Barbara K. Mooney, 64, of Orbisonia, died at 12:02 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4,
2005, at her home after being ill for the past three years. Born Aug.
27, 1940, in Tell Township, Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of
the late Ira and Kathleen (Parson) Fleming. She was united in marriage
to Richard S. Mooney July 11, 1972. She is survived by her husband at
home and by the following children: Rocco Mooney, West Chester; Richard
Mooney Jr. of Chambersburg; Garry Mooney of Tennessee; Barbara Leady,
and her husband, Lee, of Newburg; Chad Miller, and his wife, Corie, of
Newmanstown; and Krystal Mooney at home. She is also survived by nine
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The following brothers and
sisters survive; James Fleming, and his wife, Carolyn, of Blairs Mills;
Anna May "Toot" Maney of McConnellsburg; Betty Runk, and her husband,
James, of Hustontown: Janet Seville, and her husband, Merrill "Buck," of
McConnellsburg; Joseph Fleming, and his wife, Marlene, of Orbisonia;
Karen "Sue" Chapman, and her husband. Gerald, of Blairs Mills; Connie
Gibbons, and her husband, Merle, of Gardners; and Richard Fleming, and
his wife, Peggy, of Dry Run. Two brothers, Darrell Gene "Doc" Fleming
and Charles "Larry" Fleming and one sister, Mary Espenshade, preceded
her in death. Mrs. Mooney was a member of the Nossville United Methodist
Church, Blairs Mills, R.R. She was employed at a number of nursing homes
and also worked with Early Intervention. The Mooneys have reared many
foster children over the years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 7, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with
Pastor Michelle Zearing officiating. Interment will be made in Mount
Union Cemetery. 

Meda E. KISSIEL, 63, of R.R. 1, Box 440, Mapleton, died unexpectedly at
4:11 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5. 2005, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in
Huntingdon. Born June 2, 1941, in Smith Valley, Mapleton, R.R. 1, she
was the daughter of the late Jesse and Olive Mae (Cutshall) Yocum She
was united in marriage to D. Barry Kissiel June 27, 1959, in Benton. She
is survived by her husband and three children: Samuel B. Kissiel of
Mapleton. R.R.; Michael R. Kissiel, and his wife, Denise, of Mount
Union; and Wanda J. Hoover, and her husband, Kevin, of Mapleton. She is
also survived by two grandchildren, Laurel and Amanda. Two sisters and
one brother survive; Jane Miller, and her husband. Max, of Mapleton;
Alma Greenland, and her husband, David, of Mapleton, R.R.; and Chester
Yocum. and his wife, Bess, of Saxton. She was preceded in death by a
brother, Arthur Yocum. Mrs. Kissiel was a member of Bowman's Chapel
United Methodist Church, where she helped in the preparation of
communion. She was a homemaker who enjoyed life. Her main love was her
family and she also enjoyed flowers and gardening and riding motorcycles
with her husband. Mrs. Kissiel also worked as a volunteer at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan.
9, at Bowman's Chapel United Methodist Church, with Pastor Barbara
Troxell officiating. Interment will be made in Bowman's Chapel Cemetery,
Mapleton, R.R. 1. 

Richard Wyland THOMPSON of Glen Meadows Retirement Community in Maryland
died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005. Born Oct. 13, 1918, he was the beloved
husband of the late Annabelle Thompson. He is survived by the following
children: Sharon Andrews of Monkton, Md.; Michael Thompson of Newtown
Square: Susan Yaruta of Huntingdon; and Mark Thompson of White Marsh.
Md. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: John H.P. Andrews Ill,
Jennifer Brezovec, Stephanie Yaruta, Patrick Thompson. Alexander
Thompson, Nicholas Yaruta and Christopher Thompson; and two
great-grandchildren, Keegan and McCready Andrews. One brother and two
sisters survive: F. Clair Thompson of Clearfield, Helen MacDowel of
Johnstown and Ann Kyler of Johnstown. Mr. Thompson was a member of Lions
Club International. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. having
served during World War II, and was medically discharged. His life’s
vocation was as a design and salesman of custom metal products. Mr.
Thompson loved people and was an avid reader and avid fan of the
Philadelphia Eagles and the Baltimore Orioles. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at the Miller-Dippel Funeral Home Inc.,
6415 Belair Road, Baltimore, Md. Interment will be made m Bel Air
Memorial Gardens.

Florence V. "Red" (Leader) NEUDER, 78, of 30 East St., Robertsdale, died
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at her residence. Born Oct. 4, 1926, in Cooks,
she was the daughter of the late Russell and Sara L. (Heffner) Leader.
She was the widow of Clyde Neuder, to whom she was married Nov. 5, 1941.
Mr. Neuder preceded her in death Feb. 9. 1994. She is survived by four
daughters; Violet Watkins of Robertsdale, R.R., Linda Rhoat of Maryland,
Janet Dixon of Six Mile Run and Lois Singer of Six Mile Run. She is also
survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant
daughter, Cleo Neuder, and a son, William Didyk. Mrs. Neuder attended
the Robertsdale Church of God. She was a homemaker anda devoted mother.
During her lifetime she enjoyed going to flea markets and sales, flowers
and her cats and dogs. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday,
Jan. 9, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home. Broad Top City, with Pastor
Donald Simmons officiating. Interment will be made in the Broad Top City
IOOF Cemetery.

Ronald E. SNYDER Jr., 35, of Huntmgdon, R.R. 3, died at 5:21 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon.
Born Aug. 12, 1969, in McConnellsburg, he is survived by his parents,
Ronald E. and Helen (Davidson) Snyder, of HCR 60, Orbisonia. He is also
survived by his companion, Tracey Clark, and her son, Michael, at their
home; a sister, Michele Grove, and her husband, David, of Mount Union,
R.R. 1: a step-grandfather, Charles Hann of Rockhill Furnace; and two
nephews and one niece. Mr. Snyder was of the Protestant School and was
employed by Martin Oil Co., Bellwood, as a furnace technician. He was an
avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed computers. Private funeral
services will be held at the convenience of Mr. Snyder's family.
Interment will be made in Three Springs Cemetery.

Larry W. STAINS, 60, of Three Springs, died at 9:35 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
8, 2005, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon following an
extended illness. Born Sept. 25, 1944, in Three Springs, he is survived
by his parents, Vaughn and Bernice (Rhone) Stains, residents of
Conestoga View Nursing Home in Lancaster. He was united in marriage to
Shirley Greenland April 25, 1964, at the Cherry Grove Church of God,
Three Springs, R.R. He is survived by his wife at home and by two sons,
Robert W. Stains, and his wife, Denise, and Mark D. Stains, and his
fiance, Michele Krepps, all of Three Springs. A number of
step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren survive. Two sisters
survive; Nancy Weimer, and her husband, Stanley, of Gap, and Donna
Locke, and her husband, Howard Van, of Mechanicsburg. Mr. Stains was a
member of Cromwell United Bible Church, Three Springs, R.R., where he
taught Sunday school for many years and served as deacon for a number of
years. He was a life member of the Three Springs Volunteer Fire Co. and
a member of the Huntingdon County Volunteer Fireman's Association. He
had served on Three Springs Borough Council and was a member at the
Three Springs Lions Club for a number of years. Mr. Stains graduated
from Saltillo High School with the Class of 1962. He was a member of
Carpenter's Local 2247 for 43 years and did carpentry work on bridges
and road construction. At one time, be was employed by Harbison-Walker
Refractories, Mount Union. He had also built collages for the Tuccarora
Land Development in the area and for a time had his own ATV business in
Three Springs. He was last employed at SCI Smithfield with the Operation
Outward Reach Program as a carpentry instructor. Mr. Stains loved
hunting, attending Carlisle Car Shows and camping with family and
friends. He also loved to help with church camp and to sing. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, at the Robert I.
McClain Funeral Home, Cassville, with the Rev. Tex Dunbar and the Rev.
Edmund Cotton officiating. Interment will be made in Three Springs
Cemetery. 

Angela J. HAWN, 40, of Petersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at Mount
Nittany Medical Center. Born Aug. 25, 1964, in Lewistown, she was a
daughter of Brenda Knode King of Huntingdon and the late I. Robert
"Skinny" King. She formerly was a receptionist at Stone Valley
Construction Inc. She was a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in
McAlevys Fort and a former member of the Stone Creek Volunteer Fire
Company. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son, Tyler C.
Hawn, at home; and a brother, Matthew R. King of rural Huntingdon.
Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Donald E. Baggus
Funeral Home, 3813 W. Main St., Belleville. The funeral will be held at
10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, McAlevys Fort,
with the Rev. Evelyn Wald officiating. Burial will be in Green Lea
Cemetery, McAlevys Fort.

Ralph M. "Max" RINKER Sr., 60, of R.R. 1, Box 65, Huntingdon, died at
9:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at his home. His death was
unexpected. Born June 12, 1944, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the
late Ralph Raymond and Edna Blanche (McCall) Rinker. He was united in
marriage to Barbara E. Waite Feb. 19, 1982 at the Church of God in
Smithfield. He is survived by his wife at home; and by one son, Ralph M.
Rinker Jr. of Shirleysburg; and a daughter, Melissa Price of
Huntingdon. He is also survived by three grandchildren; Kristin,
Douglas and Paige Rinker. One sister and two brothers survive; Judy
Young of Todd, Larry Rinker of Huntingdon and Roger Rinker of Ohio. Mr.
Rinker was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of the home
association of the Frank P. Hommon Post, No; 24 American Legion,
Huntingdon, and the Mill Creek Volunteer Fire Co. Rinker was once
employed by E.M. Foster Co. Huntingdon; Young's Engineering in Todd; and
then Empire Kosher in Kistler and Mifflintown. He retired on disability
in 1998 from U.S. Sports in Huntingdon. Mr. Rinker was an avid hunter
and fisherman. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thesday, Jan.
11, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home in Huntingdon with the Rev.
David A. Bailey officiating. Interment will be made in Valley View
Cemetery, James Creek, R.R. 1. 

Harold E. "Papa" BENSON, 63, of 19 Half Mile Drive, Gardners, passed
away Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at his home. Born Jan. 4, 1942, in Huntingdon
County, he was the son of the late Melvin and Mabel (Bechtel) Benson. He
is survived by his wife, Bonnie R. (Nelson) Benson, and a daughter,
Christy D. Clippinger, and a son, Ryan S. Benson, both of Mount Holly
Springs. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Two brothers and
two sisters survive; Merrill Benson of Royersford, Berlin Benson of
Three Springs, Viola Glunt of Shade Gap and Thelda Stydinger of
Shirleysburg. He was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Benson. Mr.
Benson was a member of the Roadway Retirees Club and Central PA
Teamsters Local No. 776. He was a member of the Orbisonia American
Legion and served in the National Guard. He retired from Roadway Express
where his co-workers knew him as "Pee-Wee." Mr. Benson loved to mow and
tool leather and loved his grandchildren and making a garden for them
all to enjoy. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today, Monday,
Jan. 10, 2005, at the Hollinger Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 501 N.
Baltimore, Ave., Mount Holly Springs, with the Rev. John H. Kratz
officiating. Interment will be made at the convenience of Mr. Benson's
family.

Helen E. BLAIR, 93, a resident of The Village of Morrisons Cove,
formerly of Six Mile Run, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at The Village.
Born July 4, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Mabel E. Everhart.
On Sept. 9, 1941, in Hagerstown, Md., she was united in marriage to
Clyde V. "Shinny" Blair, who preceded her in death June 15, 1979. She is
survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Drenning, and her husband, Douglas, of
James Creek; two stepsons, Charles Blair of Saxton and Clyde R. Blair of
Weatherly; and two grandchildren reared in her home, Timothy Fockler of
Defiance and Melissa Weaver of Saxton. She is also survived by 12
step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, 15
step-great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Two brothers
survive; Ellsworth O'Neal of Saxton and Robert O'Neal of Massilon, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by two stepdaughters, Donna Foor and Lois Ann
Ritchey, and the following brothers and sisters; Webster Black,
Genevieve Frazier, Hazel Thomas, Dorcas Platt and Amanda Barber. Mrs.
Blair was a member of Saxton First Church of God. She was a member of
the Hopewell and Broad Top senior citizen centers. She was the first
life member of the Six Mile Run Ladies Auxiliary and was honorary member
of the Six Mile Run Volunteer Fire Co., where she served as dispatcher
for 16 years. Mrs. Blair graduated from Broad Top High School with the
Class of 1933. She and her husband owned and operated Blair's Store in
Six Mile Run for 45 years, until 1986. Funeral services will be held at
10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, at the Six Mile Run Church of God, with Pastor
Stanley Cordell officiating. Interment will be made in Duvall Cemetery,
Six Mile Run. 

E. Earl HESS, 63, of Aur Ladies Acres Road, Six Mile Run, died Saturday,
Jan. 8, 2005, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born May 21, 1941, in
Saxton, he was the son of the late Thomas and Pauline (Wenrich) Hess. On
May 28, 1966, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Dudley, he was
united in marriage to Genevieve Reed. Mrs. Hess survives, also with one
son, Robert E. Hess, and his wife, Melissa (Brode), of Denver, Pa., and
one daughter, Julie M. Balliet, and her husband, Richard Jr., of Six
Mile Run. He is survived as well by a sister-in-law, Geraldine (Lynn)
HessHe is also survived by five grandchildren; Hope, Erin and Olivia
Hess and Ricky Earl and Sarah Balliet. A sister, Alice Mae Heffner, and
her husband, Tom, of Yardley, and a brother, Dick Hess, and his wife,
Shirley, of Bedford, survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers,
Jack Hess, who died in infancy, and Bud Hess. Mr. Hess attended the
Immaculate Conception Church in Dudley. He was a graduate of
Saxton-Liberty High School, Class of 1959. He owned and operated Service
Star Hardware in Saxton for 12 years. Mr. Hess enjoyed horses, his dog,
Mugsie, and hanging out with the NAPA gang. Funeral services will be
held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the Immaculate Conception Church,
Dudley, with the Rev. Bernard I. White and the Rev. John Negebeauger
officiating. Interment will be made in Ave Maria Cemetery.

Edgar N. DIXON, 65, of Rockhill Furnace, died at 8:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan.
9, 2005, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born Jan. 22,
1939, in Wayne Township, Muffin County, he was the son of the late
Arnold and Vesta (McKendree) Dixon. He was united in marriage to Kay M.
Krugh April 27, 1962. Mrs. Dixon survives at their home. He is also
survived by a son, Timothy L. Dixon, and his wife, Nicole, of
Mechanicsburg, and one granddaughter, Willow Grace Dixon. A brother,
Ellsworth Dixon of Lewistown, and one sister, Janet Summers of
Waterfall, survive. An avid hunter and fisherman, Mr. Dixon served as a
deputy conservation officer with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat
Commission for many years. He retired from Community State Bank in
Orbisonia after 38 years of service. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia,
with the Rev. Darrell Nicklow and the Rev. Shelby McCoy officiating.
Interment will be made in Shope Cemetery, HCR 60, Orbisonia.

Alice Elizabeth (Brehman) WELDON, 97, of 705 14th St., Huntingdon, died
at 3:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at The Oaks at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon. Mrs. Weldon's death was unexpected. Born July 11, 1907, in
Williamsburg, she was the daughter of the late Herbert S. Brehman and
Fannie (Smith) Brehman. She was united in marriage to Robert Ellsworth
Weldon Nov. 5, 1925, by the Rev. Hobart D. McKeehan at the Abbey
Reformed Church in Huntingdon. Mr. Weldon preceded her in death Sept.
18, 1983. She is survived by one daughter, Doris "Dee" (Weldon) Kurtz,
and her husband, Victor H., of Huntingdon; and one son, Roger Brehman
Weldon of Fairfax, Va. She is also survived by three grandchildren;
Candace (Kurtz) Adams, and her husband, Mark, of Fredericksburg, Va.;
Sherrene (Weldon) Burton, and her husband, John, of Fairfax, Va.; and
Scott Weldon of Annandale, Va.; four great-grandchildren: Danielle
(Hawn) Wingate, stationed with the United States Air Force in Honolulu,
Hawaii; Amanda Hawn of Richmond, Va.; and Avery and Joseph Burton, both
of Fairfax, Va.; six step-great-grandchildren: Quinn, Dylan, Jordan,
Alison, Nolan and Austin Adams, all of Fredericksburg, Va.; and one
great-great-grandson, Jacob Wingate of Honolulu, Hawaii. She was
preceded in death three brothers; Robert, George E. and Charles Brehman.
Mrs. Weldon was affiliated with the Presbyterian denomination. She
attended public schools in Williamsburg and graduated from Williamsburg
High School with the Class of 1925. She was primarily a homemaker and in
recent years, enjoyed watching current events on television and was an
avid fan of C-Span programming. Mrs. Weldon had resided at her 14th
Street home since 1974. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417
Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Coleman
officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Richard W. FRAKER, 93, formerly of Saltillo, died at 12:27 a.m. Monday,
Jan. 10, 2005, at Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring. Born Dec. 10, 1911.
in Fort Littleton, he was the son of the late George and Alice (Orth)
Fraker. He was united in marriage to Ann Lee Brodbeck Aug. 13, 1937, in
Saltillo. Mrs. Fraker survives at Homewood in Martinsburg. He is also
survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Five brothers and three
sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Fraker was a member of the United
Methodist Church in Saltillo, where he served as a Sunday school teacher
and superintendent. He also served as a trustee. He joined the Orbisoma
Lions Club in 1942 and served as president and on membership and finance
committees. He was a Melvin Jones Fellow and a 55-year Monarch. Mr.
Fraker went to grade school in a one room schoolhouse in Fort Littleton.
At the age of 14, he entered McConnellsburg High School and graduated in
1929. In the fall of 1929, at age 16, he entered Juniata College,
graduating in 1935, taking a year and one-half off to earn money to
complete his college education. He earned a bachelor of science degree
in biological science, history and mathematics. While at Juniata, he
played on the baseball team, from 1930-1933, serving as captain in 1933.
He was given a teaching contract at Saltillo High School in the fall
of 1935 and taught all sciences and some business subjects and coached
all sports, both boys and girls teams. When the Southern Huntingdon
County High School was formed he taught biology and related sciences,
retiring in 1976 after 41 years of service. In Saltillo, Mr. Fraker
served on the borough council He directed the playground for 12 years
serving as Little League coach. In high school, his boys won several
Huntingdon County League championships. Mr. Fraker was an avid hunter
and fisherman. He was a member of the Rod & Gun Club, along with various
other fishing and hunting clubs. Always proud of his baseball ability as
a pitcher, he was elected to the Huntingdon County Sports Hall of Fame
and the Juniata College Hall of Fame in 1999. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral home
in Orbisonia with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Grundon officiating. Interment
will be made in Saltillo Cemetery.

Bertha G. FURLONG, 92, formerly of Huntingdon, R.R. 3, died at 1 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, at The Oaks at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born
Sept. 25, 1912, in Youngwood, she was the daughter of the late James 0.
and Mae Belle (Hawk) Anderson. She was united in marriage to James A.
Furlong Aug. 7, 1937. Mr. Furlong preceded, her in death Dec. 10, 1989
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth M. (Loera) Leonard of
McConnellstown; two, grandchildren, Donald J. Leonard, and his wife,
Marcey, of Richmond, Va., and Suzanne M. Everhart, and her husband,
Jerry, of Huntingdon; and five great-grandchildren; Ryan. Jason, Dustin
and Katy Everhart and Matthew Leonard. One brother, Peter Anderson of
Greensburg, and one sister, Ruth Dietz of Huron, Ohio, survive. She was
preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers. Mrs. Furlong was a
member of the United Methodist Church in McConnellstown. She was
primarily a homemaker, but at one time worked as an editor for a
publishing house in West Virginia Mrs. Furlong enjoyed reading her
Bible, playing the piano, crocheting and sewing. Funeral services will
be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at the Robert E. Peters
Funeral Home in Huntingdon with Pastor Sharon L. Landis officiating.
Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Township,
Huntingdon, R.R. 1.

Clarence R. SHANK, 89, of Indiana, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, at Beacon
Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility. Born Sept. 13, 1915, in White Township,
Indiana County, he was the son of Joseph and Nettie Jane (Moose) Shank.
He is survived by his wife, Betty J. (Akerson) Shank, and five children;
Dian M. Crile of Huntingdon; Carol B. McGuire, and her husband, Charles,
of Coral; Clarence R. Shank Jr., and his wife, Nancy, of Coral; Harry F.
Shank, and his wife, Donna, of Indiana; and Linda K. Spence, and her
husband, David, of Penn Run. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren
and 18 great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister survive; Paul R.
Shank of Indiana, Mearl L. Shank of Plumville and Grace M. Slater of
Indiana, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his parents; his first wife, Mable G. (George) Shank in 1985;
one brother, Roy W. Shank; four sisters: Esther R. McKee, Florence M.
Ray, Ruth Byers Donahue and Mable E Donahue; a son-in-law, Steven B.
Crile; and a grandson, Johh R. Crile. Mr. Shank was a member of
Ferguson Bible Church. He Worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad,
Appalachia Coal Co. and various other mines, and retired from the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. He was a member of the United
Mine Workers of America. Mr. Shank, also known as "Bob" or "Red," lived
his entire life in Indiana County. He enjoyed country music and playing
in a band, all aspects of trains, hunting and working on small engines
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at
Robinson-Lytle Inc., 36 N. 7th St., Indiana, with Pastor Jim Neidich and
grandson, Pastor Glen Shank, officiating. Interment will be made in
Greenwood Cemetery.

Oliver Jay "O.J." HEASTER Sr., 76, of 515 N. Drake St., Mount Union,
died at 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, at his home. Born April 22, 1928,
in Mapleton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Hazel (Chilcotte)
Heaster. He was united in marriage to Verna Maskulyak March 17, 1951, in
Allenport. He is survived by his wife at home and three sons: F. Robert
"Greenie" Maskulyak and his wife, Helen, of Mount Union; Oliver Jay
Heaster Jr. and his wife, Karen A., of Mount Union; and Dennis R. "Moe"
Heaster, and his wife, Karen S., of Mount Union. A nephew, Mike Madilia
of Cedar Crest, who was reared in Mr. Heaster's home, survives. He is
also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Two
brothers, Reed Heaster of Warren, Ohio, and Fred Heaster of Exmore,
survive. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Jaylene Heaster;
two nephews, reared in his home, Anthony Madilia and John Madilia; two
sisters, Gladys Heaster and Grace Morder; a brother, John Heaster; and a
grandson. Mr. Heaster was a member of the Mount Union Volunteer Fire
Department, where he served as past president and vice president and was
honored as Fireman of the Year in 1987. He had been past president of
social events at SCI Huntingdon and was a member of VFW Post No. 5754,
Mount Union, and the Mount Union Lions Club. Mr. Heaster graduated from
Mount Union High School with the Class of 1946 and served overseas in
the U.S. Army Air Corps in Okinawa, Japan. He retired as a lieutenant
from SCI Huntingdon after 27 years of service. Mr. Heaster was an avid
hunter and fisherman and an ardent supporter of Mount Union area
athletics programs. He was active in the Mount Union Little League
program where he had coached the Braves. Funeral services will be held
at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home in
Mount Union with the Rev. Theodore Kiffer officiating. Interment will be
made in Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.R. 

Catherine (Cresswell) MILLER, 78, of R.R. 1, Box 319, Huntingdon,
Smithfield Township, died at 9:23 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, at J.C.
Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born Jan. 14, 1926, in
Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Henry C. Cresswell and
Frances (Bell) Cresswell. She was united in marriage to Ray F. Miller
Jr. July 4, 1944, in Pleasantville, N.J. She is survived by her husband
at home; one son, Steven R. Miller, and his wife, Millie, of Petersburg;
and one daughter, Patricia A. Russell, and her husband, James, of
Blairsville. She is also survived by six grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. Two sisters and two brothers survive; Ann Rishel of
Alexandria; Mary Lou Serafin of Hockessin, Del.; Francis Cresswell of
Alexandria; and Henry Cresswell of Huntingdon. Mrs. Miller was a member
of the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the
Huntingdon Historical Society. Mrs. Miller attended public schools in
Petersburg and graduated from the Petersburg Vocational High School with
the Class of 1943. She later graduated from the Altoona School of
Commerce, Altoona. She was employed by the J.C. Blair Co., Huntingdon,
and retired from the Huntingdon Department of Public Assistance in 1975
as a clerical supervisor. Mrs. Miller enjoyed hiking, skiing, gardening
and reading. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience
of Mrs. Miller's family at the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church, with the
Rev. Harold G. Williams Jr. officiating. 

LuLu A. TURNER, 102, formerly of Clearfield, and most recently a
resident of The Oaks at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon, died Wednesday,
Jan. 12, 2005, at The Oaks. Born Jan. 21, 1902, in Clearfield, she was
the daughter of John C. and Sarah L. (Smith) Henry. She is survived by a
daughter, Joan E. Kowalcyk, and her husband, Francis, of Huntingdon; two
grandchildren, Lance Turner and Dale Kowalcyk; and two
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband, Guy W. Turner, who died July 28, 1970; and a son, Eugene G.
Turner. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family,
having been preceded in death by five brothers; Wade, Russell, Monte,
Murray and John Henry; and three sisters; Pearl Shaw, Jane Bowman and
Wava Gelnett. Mrs. Turner was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist
Church and was a former member of the United Methodist Women. She worked
as a seamstress for 45 years, retiring from McGregor Sportswear in 1967.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at the
Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with the Rev. Virginia
Eminhizer officiating. Interment will be made in Crown Crest Memorial
Park. 

Devan Wade ROGERS of 15 Elmer St., Ashland, newborn son of Kelly
McCormick and Brian Rogers of Ashland, died Thursday afternoon, Jan. 6,
2005, at Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic, Pottsville. In addition
to his parents, he is survived by three brothers: Brady, Blaine and
Brecken Rogers; maternal grandmother, Jean Minnfig, and her husband, Tom,
of Ashland; maternal great-grandmother, Jean White of Ashland; 
maternal grandfather, Bruce McCormick of Ashland; paternal grandparents,
Fred and Shirley Rogers of Three Springs, R.R. 2; and God parents, John
and Tracey Buchheister of Shippensburg. He was preceded in death by his
maternal great-grandfather, Ronal White, in October 2004. His parents
are of the Protestant faith. Graveside services were held at Christ
Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs, with the Rev. Robert F. Hoenich,
pastor of Christ's United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland,
officiating.

Roswell George RITCHEY, 84, formerly of Waterfall, died at 7:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at Woodland Retirement Center in Orbisoma.
Born Dec. 31, 1920, in Wells Township, Fulton County, he was the son of
the late William and Goldie (Stains) Ritchey. His wife, Elizabeth
(Hildebrandt) Ritchey, preceded him in death Jan. 13, 1996. He is
survived by one daughter, Ruth Eliane Wenzell of Florida, and two sons,
Robert Ritchey of Denver, Colo., and Randy Ritchey of Oklahoma. He is
also survived by one brother, James Ritchey of Payson, Ariz., and three
sisters; Vivian Black, Phyllis Szabo and Mary Kohier, all of Harrisburg.
He was preceded in death by one son, William H. Ritchey, and six
brothers. Mr. Ritchey was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in
McConnellsburg. He was a member of Gothic Lodge No. 852, F&AM, and the
Belleville Consistory, Belleville, Ill. He was also a member of the
Lu-Lu Shrine, Plymouth Meeting. He was a lifetime member of the American
Legion and VFW, McConnellsburg; A veteran of World War II, Mr. Ritchey
retired from the United States Air Force as a master sergeant with 23
years of service. He worked for 12 years for the federal government in
Philadelphia as a division chief with the Army electronic program
involving foreign military sales. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown,
with Pastor Allen Reed officiating. Interment will be made in Bethel
Cemetery, New Grenada. 

Dorthea Prisillia RUPERT, 86, of Hampstead, Md., and formerly of
Huntingdon, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, at Westminster Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center in Westminster, Md. Born May 27, 1918, in
Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Maria
(Schroeder) Burker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy G.
Rupert. She is survived by two sons, Michael T. Rupert of Camp Hill and
Barry W. Rupert of York. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Bonnie
L. Hott of Taneytown. A brother, Carroll D. Schroeder of Newton, Ala.,
survives. Mrs. Rupert was a former member of the Smithfield Community
Bible Church. Primarily a homemaker, she had, at one time, also worked
for Prismo Safety Corp. Graveside services will be held at 11 am.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, at Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon, with the Rev.
Thomas C. Coleman officiating. 

Ida GILBERT, 88, formerly of Mapleton and for the past 15 years a
resident of Huntingdon Manor, died at 11:05 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2005,
at the manor. She had been in failing health. Born Oct. 3, 1916, in
Mapleton, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Blanche (Whidney)
Gilbert. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Ms.
Gilbert was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in
Mount Union where she had taught Sunday School for many years. She will
be remembered as having been associated with her parents operation of
Gilbert's Meat Market in Mapleton Depot and the operation of a print
shop of her own above the store for many years. She lived her entire
life in the Mapleton area. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with Pastor Phil Harris, associate pastor at the Christian and
Missionary Alliance Church, officiating. Interment will be made in the
Mapleton IOOF Cemetery. 

Jeannette S. (Showalter) MENCH, 95, of North Versailles, died Friday,
Jan. 14, 2005. Born March 17, 1909, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of
the late Marshall Sr. and Jeannette (Bennett) Showalter. Mrs. Showalter
was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn E. Mench. She is survived by
three grandchildren, Christine Ann Mench, Ronald Showalter Mench Jr. and
Michael Joseph Mench as well as a number of great-grandchildren, nieces
and nephews. Also surviving are two brothers, Marshall Showalter Jr. and
Robert Showalter, both of Huntingdon. A son, Ronald Showalter Mench,
three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Showalter
was a member of Linway United Presbyterian Church, North Versailes She
was a graduate of J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital nursing school and was
retired as a registered nurse at McKeesport Hospital, McKeesport.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, at the Forgie-Snyder
Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway East, McKeesport. Entombment will be
private. 

Florence Gail LIGHTNER, 69, of Rye Township, Marysville, died Saturday,
Jan. 15, 2005, at Holy Spirit Hospital. Born April 9, 1935, in Mount
Union, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Ethel Fields
Welliver. She was the widow of Dale E. Lightner. Surviving are a son,
David J. Lightner, and his wife, Holly, of Newport, and two daughters,
Jean M.	Hennessy, and her husband, Sean, of Camp Hill and Mary J.
Bowerman, and her husband, John, of Enola. She is also survived by seven
grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by five
brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Lightner was retired from the Rite Aid
Corporation, Shiremanstown, and was a former employee of Iceland Seafood
Corporation, Shiremanstown. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 24, at Salem United Methodist Church, Rye Township.
Interment will be made in Young's Church Cemetery, Shermansdale.

Sara "Sally" (Henry) DAVIS, 87, a resident of Huntingdon since 1984, and
formerly of Baltimore, Md., died at 1:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005,
at The Oaks at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. She had been in failing
health for the past two years. Born July 17, 1917, in Dudley, Huntingdon
County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Cleveland Henry and
Myrtle (Shore) Henry. She was united in marriage to Henry "Hank" Stewart
Davis Aug. 18, 1942, in Boise, Idaho. Mr. Davis preceded her in death
May 25, 1979. She was preceded in death by a son, Stephen G. "Steve"
Davis, Jan. 2, 2003. She is survived by two brothers, Wendell Henry of
Clear Ridge and Reed Henry of Camp Hill. She is survived by her close
friend and caregiver, Karen J. Ponish of Huntingdon, who for several
years was referred to by Sally as the daughter she never had. She is
also survived by many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and
great-nephews. She maintained many close relationship with friends from
her days living in Baltimore, several of which were childhood friends of
her son, Steve. In addition to her parents, husband and son, she was
preceded in death by four brothers; John A. Henry, Raymond Henry,
Kenneth "Pete" Henry and Richard "Dick" Henry. Mrs. Davis was a member
of Heritage Baptist Church, McConnellstown. She attended public schools
in Fort Liuleton and Hustontown and following her high school
graduation, she attended the Altoona School of Commerce where she
received her secretarial degree. She was employed as a secretary at
several Huntingdon businesses. Mrs. Davis traveled the world with her
husband while he served in the United States Army and lived in Germany
for three years where she gave birth to her son, Steve, in Munich. She
was a daredevil of sorts. In her younger days, she enjoyed flying with
her brothers and friends and was known to have been a passenger in a
plane performing acrobatic stunts. Surviving in a family of six boys,
she had to be tough. In her later years, she enjoyed visiting at the
farm and spending time with her family and friends. She particularly
enjoyed family reunion get-togethers. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417
Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Lou Zannino officiating.
Interment will be made in Clear Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery,
Clear Ridge, Dublin Township, Fulton County. 

Augusta "Gussie" (Banks) PAULVIR, 97, of 48 Taylor Apartments, Mount
Union, died at 2:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at William Penn Manor
in Lewistown. Born Dec. 29, 1907, in Cooper Township, Clearfield
County, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret (Knepp)
Banks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Joseph Paulvir.
She is survived by five daughters and one son; Mary Kathryn Ribblett of
Johnstown; Charles L. Paulvir of Halifax; Leah G. Baird of East Freedom;
Nancy Ruth of Davenport, Fla.; Lois Watson of Palmetto, Fla.; and Linda
Paulvir of Mount Union. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 38
great-grandchildren and 26 great-great-grandchildren. A sister,
Geraldine Crum of Taylor Apartments, Mount Union, survives. She was
preceded in death by an infant daughter, Helen Margaret Paulvir; a son,
Edmund Stanley Paulvir; and the following brothers and sisters; Mary
Fleming, Bill Banks, Annie Petrini, Minnie Litton, Esther Shugarts and
Emil Banks. Mrs. Paulvir was a member of the Assembly of God Church in
Mount Union. She had been employed by L Greif Bros. Manufacturing and
Robin Footwear, both in Mount Union. She loved spending time with her
family and enjoyed gardening and reading the Bible. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Gordon Ross officiating.
Interment will be made in St. Catherine's Catholic Cemetery,
Shirleysburg. 

Arthur Ritchey CUTSHALL, 92, of James Creek, R.R. 1, died at 3:20 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at Huntingdon Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center, Huntingdon. Born Sept. 6, 1912, in Clay Township, Huntingdon
County, he was the son of the late John and Bessie (Wagner) Cutshall. He
was twice married; first to Evelyn Shue Jan. 21, 1937. She preceded him
in death Aug. 30, 1965. He was united in marriage to Rosena M. Hoover
Dodson, Jan. 17, 1972, at the Fairview Church, Three Springs, R.R., by
the Rev. Marion Walker. He is survived by his wife at home; one
daughter, Mrs. Dorris (Betty) Bowman of Mapleton, R.R.; and two sons,
Basil Ritchey Cutshall, and his wife, Marlene, of Mapleton, R.R., and
Arthur Martin Cutshall of North Carolina. He is also survived by three
stepdaughters, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A
sister, Myrtle Fagley of Three Springs, R.R., survives. He was preceded
in death by a son, Dale Cutshall, four brothers and three sisters. Mr.
Cutshall was a member of Fairview Evangelical Church, Three Springs,
R.R. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 322, Mapleton, and VFW
Post 5754, Mount Union. Mr. Cutshall was a veteran of World War II,
having served with the United States Navy from April 24, 1944, to Dec.
17, 1945. He worked for 20 years as a coal miner and 10 years as an
electrician. He was also a farmer. Mr. Cutshall enjoyed hunting and
fishing. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, at
Fairview Evangelical Church, Three Springs, R.R., with the Rev. John
Rauch officiating. Interment will be made in Fairview Cemetery. 

Mamie E. ROSIER, 88, of HCR 73, Three Springs, died at 1:40 p.m. Sunday,
Jan. 16, 2005, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Oct. 9,
1916, in Springfield Township, she was the daughter of the late Samuel
Dice and Maude (Wilson) Ramsey. She was married to Andrew L. Rosier June
30, 1946. Mr. Rosier preceded her in death Nov. 21, 2002. Two brothers,
Herbert Ramsey and Robert Ramsey, preceded her in death, and two sisters
died in infancy. Mrs. Rosier was a member of the Church of Christ in
Coalmont. She retired from Revere Copper and Brass, Inc., Los Angeles,
Calif. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am. Thursday, Jan. 20,
2005, at the Clear Ridge United Methodist Church, North Clear Ridge
Road, Hustontown, with the Rev. Steven Heaster officiating. Interment
will be made in Clear Ridge Cemetery. 

Tola V. CORNELIUS, 93, of Taylor Apartments, Mount Union, formerly of
Allenport, died at 7:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. She was born April 22, 1911, in
Pogue, the daughter of the late Samuel and Blanche (Waite) Cohenour. She
married Harvey I. Cornelius April 30, 1927. He preceded her in death
Jan. 7, 1973. The following children survive; Blair A. "Herb" Cornelius
and his wife, Loretta, of Chambersburg; James D. "Jim" Cornelius and his
wife, Glenda, of Lilly; and Brenda K. Clugston of Huntingdon. There are
23 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by the following children; Robert Cornelius, Jean Boyer, Helen
Cornelius, Raymond Cornelius and Vivian Shank. She was the last
surviving member of the Sam Cohenour family, having been preceded in
death by 14 brothers and sisters. Mrs. Cornelius was a member of the
Allenport United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for
many years. She also attended the Mount Union Baptist Church. She was a
homemaker and she enjoyed playing the piano. At one time, she was
secretary for the Bricktown Senior Citizens Center and was the former
chairperson of the Shirley Township Republican Committee. A funeral
service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the Robert D.
Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. David Ford officiating.
Interment will be made in the Mount Union Cemetery.

Mandy L. (Ashman) DECKER, 27, of Loysville, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005,
in the Hershey Medical Center after losing her battle with leukemia. She
was born April 12, 1977, in Holy Spirit Hospital, Harrisburg, to her
loving parents, Richard L. Ashman Jr. and Darlene K. (Doyle) Ashman of
Loysville. She is survived by her husband, Bryce A. Decker of Loysville.
A daughter, Halee K. Decker, survives at home. She is also survived by a
brother, Rodney L. Ashman, Loysville, and her paternal grandparents,
Richard L. and Madaline G. (Noble) Ashman of Orbisonia. She was preceded
in death by a brother, Shawn M. Ashman, Dec. 20, 2000. Mrs. Decker was a
1995 graduate of West Perry High School. She was employed at United
Concordia, Harrisburg, and loved fishing and hunting. Memorial services
will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Nickel Funeral Home,
3626 Shermans Valley Road, Loysville, with the Rev. Richard Wright
officiating.

James G. Sid BAKER, 59, P.O. Box 2087, Dudley, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005,
at his residence along Route 913, Dudley. Born March 21, 1945, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Bruce Leonard Baker and Lucy
Barbara (Angelo) Baker. He is survived by three sons and one daughter;
James Baker Jr., and his wife, Mary Ann, of Snow Shoe; John Baker, and
his wife, Melinda, of Delaware; Gary Baker of Hollidaysburg; and Christy
Mitchell, and her husband, Jeffery, of Broad Top City. He is also
survived by seven grandchildren. Five brothers and one sister survive;
Ron Baker of North Carolina, Leonard "Buck" Baker of Saxton, Butch Baker
of Lancaster, Frank Baker of State College, Pompy Baker of Arizona and
Mary Gates of Dudley. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Mr.
Baker was a member or the Saxton VFW and the Saxton Sportsmen's
Association. He was employed as a cement finisher for Woodward
Construction in Mercersburg. Mr. Baker enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding
his four-wheeler and spending time with his grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Curtis A.
Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with Pastor Todd Templeton
officiating. Interment will be made in Ave Marie Cemetery, Dudley. 

Pearl E. MADDEN, 94, of Spring Creek Rehab and Health Care Center,
Swatara Township, Dauphin County, and formerly of Latsha Towers, Enhaut,
died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at the center. Born Aug. 23, 1910, in
Springfield Township, Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the
late Harry J. and Gertrude (Nonemaker) Madden. Ms. Madden is survived by
two sisters, Hazel Madden of Elizabethtown and Ruth E. Kell of York.
Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by
two sisters, Zela Brown, who had resided in Orbisonia, and Elna Appleby,
who had resided in Neelyton, and two brothers, Charles Madden and Norman
Madden, both of whom had resided in Orbisonia. Ms. Madden was a member of
the United Methodist Church, Baltimore. She also was a member of the
Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Harrisburg. She worked for the Glen L.
Martin Airplane Factory in Baltimore during World War II. She later went
to Hutzler's Brothers Department Store, Baltimore, where she worked
until her retirement. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday,
Jan. 20, at the Wiedeman Funeral home, 357 South Second St., Steelton,
with the Rev. Paul W. Kauffman officiating. Interment will be made in
the Mount Tunnel Cemetery, Elizabethtown.

Doris M. STEWART, 74, of 2894 Airport Road, Chambersburg, died at 9 p.m.
Tuesday Jan. 18, 2005, at Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center, where she had resided since October. Born Aug. 20, 1930, in
Lewistown, she was a daughter of Raymond Lockhart and Sarah Alice
Weaver. She is survived by her husband, James R. Stewart, whom she
married Feb. 18, 1950. Also surviving are a daughter, Linda M. Bitner of
Mount Union; and a son, Scott W. Stewart of Chambersburg. She is
survived by four grandchildren; Ronald May of Willingboro, N.J.; Jody
Baker of Huntingdon; Stacy Coulter of Manhattan, Kan.; and Hannah J.
Stewart of Chambersburg, as well as by a a great-granddaughter, Alicia
Baker of Huntingdon. A sister, Nancy Weikel of Chambersburg, survives.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Norma J. Stewart, who died
in infancy, and Pamela A. Bock who died in 1993. Mrs. Stewart was a
member of the Greenvillage Church of God. She had been employed for over
37 years as an LPN at Chambersburg Hospital, retiring in 1992. She
enjoyed crocheting and knitting. A memorial service will be held at 2:30
p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at the chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home,
333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, with the Rev. Ronald Dull
officiating. Interment will follow in Parklawns Memorial Gardens. 

Elizabeth H. "Betty" SMEAL, 90, formerly of Huntingdon and a resident of
Woodland Retirement Center in Orbisonia for the past five years, died at
2:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, at Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown. Born
Dec. 13, 1914, in Osceola Mills, she was the daughter of the late Philip
and Louise (Henry) Gers. She was united in marriage to Carl Vernon Smeal
who preceded her in death in 1956. She is survived by a son, Carl E.
"Ed" Smeal, and his wife, Vicki, of Rutherfordton, N.C.; and two
granddaughters, Kathi L. Hagans, and her husband, Timothy, of Spruce
Creek and Kimberly A. Morgan, and her husband, Randy, of Mount Union.
She is also survived by six great-grandchildren and three
great-great-grandchildren. The youngest of 13 children, she was the last
surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Smeal was a member of the
first Evangelical Lutheran Church in Phillipsburg She was a proud member
of the Standing Stone Senior Citizens singing group. At one time, Mrs.
Smeal worked as a domestic in the Philipsburg area. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral
Home in Huntingdon with the Rev. Stephen P. Motter officiating.
Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Frederick David "Buzz" CROCKER, 52, of Bunker Hill Road, Six Mile
Run, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, at his home. He was born March 18,
1952 in Huntingdon, a son of Johnny and Melissa Jean (Foore) Crocker of
Loysburg. He was preceded in death by his father in 1966. On Dec. 23,
1978, at the Six Mile Church of God, he married Linda Hitchens. They
celebrated 119 seasons together. He is survived by his mother, wife and
the following brothers and sisters: Bonnie, married to Armin Hellmund,
of Alexandria, Va.; Johnny Crocker and his wife, Ava, Chesapeake Bay,
Va.; Pam, married to John Mark Zimmerman, Six Mile Run; and Penny, wife
of Carl Hyde of Manns Choice. Also surviving are a special cousin who is
a sister through love, LaRue (Crocker) Hammond of Gaithersburg, Md.; and
special cousins, two beloved nieces, 10 beloved nephews, four
great-nephews and two great-nieces. Mr. Crocker was a member and
faithfully attended the Round Knob Church of God since his youth. He was
the person at the church who was in charge of the building fund and all
building projects done at the church for over 20 years. He was a
graduate of Tussey Mountain High School, Class of 1971. While attending
high school, Mr. Crocker played football and baskethall. After high
school graduation, he attended Thaddeus Stevens Trade School in
Lancaster, graduating from the carpenters curriculum in 1973. He was
employed by Ritchey & Luther, Saxton; Paul Clark, Bedford; and most
recently as a union carpenter for Local #950 of which he was a member.
He enjoyed gardening, carpentry, stone masonry, hunting and especially
his basset hounds. Mr. Crocker was a faithful husband, son, brother,
cousin, uncle, brother-in-law and friend. He impacted many lives in his
short life. He was loved by everyone who knew him and he will be greatly
missed. He was healthy and strong until July 3, 2004. He fought a
valiant battle against malignant brain tumors. A funeral service will be
held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Round Knob Church of God with
the Rev. Dr. Stanley Cordell and the Rev. Bernie Fortna officiating. The
interment will be held privately by the family.

Fred A. JAMISON, 69, of Three Springs, died at 1:10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan.
18, 2005, at the James E. VanZandt VA Medical Center in Altoona. Born
April 28, 1935, in Union Township, Huntingdon County, he was the son of
the late Luther and Edna (Roland) Jamison. He was united in marriage to
Myla A. Shope Oct. 15, 1956, in Hagerstown, Md. Mrs. Jamison preceded
him in death Sept. 28, 1997. His companion, Mary Conway, survives at
their home. Three daughters and one son survive; Brenda Jamison, and her
companion, Flash Smith, of Saxton; Robin Hooper, and her husband,
Samuel, of Mapleton; Nancy Arcq, and her husband, Kevin, of
Robertsdale; and Fred Jamison II, and his wife, Barb, of Calvin. He is
also survived by nine grandchildren; Krystal Leonard, Rebecca Jamison,
Samuel Hooper IV, Philip Jamison, Kevin Arcq II, Tiffany Arcq, Renee
Quarry, Daniel Yocum and Ashley Yocum; and four great-grandchildren;
Myla Leonard, MicKenzie Jamison, Amaya Yocum and Ethan Neil. One
brother, Kennie Jamison of Carlisle, and one sister, Marilee Himes of
McVeytown, survive. He was preceded in death by one brother, Donald
Jamison. Mr. Jamison was of the Protestant faith. He was a life member
of the Mapleton American Legion. Mr. Jamison, a veteran of the United
States Army, was last employed by Owens-Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon,
and previously as a truck driver. Mr. Janiison enjoyed baseball, hunting
and country music. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday,
Jan. 20, at the Robert I. McClain Funeral Home in Cassville. Interment
will be made in Bowman's Chapel Cemetery, Mapleton, R.R. 

William HORNBAKER, 76, 845 Old Park Rd., Lewistown, passed away at 6:33
p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at his residence. He was born Nov. 24,
1928, in Mercersburg to the late Russel S. and Ruth G. (Baer) Hornbaker.
He is survived by a brother and a sister: Betty L. Holden of Orbisonia
and James W. Hornbaker of McVeytown; several nieces and nephews; and
friends with whom he resided, Larry and Rebecca Leister, at 845 Old Park
Rd., in Lewistown. He was preceded in death by one sister: Patsy D.
Horton and one brother: Jack D. Hornbaker. He served in the United
States Air Force from 1948-1970, retiring as a Staff Sergeant. He was
later employed by Giant Foods Store, Lewistown, for 20 years, retiring
in 1992. He was a member of the Madden-Wennick American Legion Post 518,
Orbisonia, City Fire Company, Lewistown, Logan Guard American Legion
Post 90, Lewistown, and a former member of the Moose Family Center,
Lewistown. His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, at
Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Home, First Ave., Burnham, with the Rev. Jacob
T. Traxler officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Rock Cemetery, Lewistown.

James F. WISER, 70, Three Springs, R.R. 1, died at 7:55 a.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 19, 2005, at his home. Born May 1, 1934, in Shirley Township,
Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Nannie (Price)
Wiser. He was united in marriage to Betty L. Smith Jan. 18, 1957, in
Three Springs. He is survived by his wife at home and the following
children; Cheryl Kelly and Karen Detwiler, both of Shirleysburg, R.R.;
Robin Salinas of Three Springs, R.R.; and James Wiser Jr. of Orbisonia.
He is also survived by one stepson, Stephen Smith of Shirleysburg, R.R.,
and 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Two sisters and one
brother survive; Faye Jenkins and Clyde Wiser, both of Shirleysburg,
R.R., and Patricia Booher of Manassas, Va. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Ronald. Mr. Wiser was of the Protestant faith. He was a member
of Madden-Wennick Post No. 518 American Legion, Rockhill Furnace. Mr.
Wiser was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served with the
United States Air Force. He retired from North American Refractories,
Mount Union, after 27 years of service. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home,
Orbisonia. Interment will be made in Monroe Valley Cemetery, Three
Springs, R.R.

Fern (Hess) Ford MORNINGSTAR, 91, of Maytown and formerly of Entriken,
died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at Lancaster Regional Medical Center,
Lancaster. Born May 2, 1913, in Entriken, she was the daughter of the
late John W. and Harriet (Hurley) Hess. She was first married to William
L. Ford, who preceded her in death in 1960. She later married Carl
Morningstar, who also preceded her in death. She is survived by two
daughters, Marcia Ford, and her husband, Jesse E. Brallier, of Marietta
and Kay Ford of Tempe, Ariz. She is also survived by four grandchildren;
Angie Castro, and her husband, Eric, of Burbank, Calif.; Lori
Oberholtzer, and her husband, Richard E., of Marietta; Scott Brallier,
and his wife, Molly, of Columbia; and Eric Brallier, and his wife,
Donna, of Mount Joy. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Gary L.
Ford; a grandson, Matthew; and three brothers and a sister; Fred,
William, John Jr. and Janet Garner. Mrs. Morningstar was a lifelong
member of St. Matthew's United Church of Christ in Entriken. She was a
homemaker and expert seamstress	also enjoyed gardening, crocheting and
doing crafts. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25,
at the Long-Akers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St., Saxton, with Pastor
William M. Sowers officiating. Interment will be made in Entriken
Cemetery, Entriken. 

Wesley Ray "Weezer" SPRANKLE, 51, of 400 Ninth St., Huntingdon, and
formerly of Alexandria, R.R. 1, died at 11:13 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20,
2005, at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus,
Altoona. He was born May 4, 1953, in Clearfield, the son of Ray C. Jr.
and Shirley Mae (Corson) Sprankle. His parents preceded him in death. He
was is survived by a son, Adam W. Sprankle of Orlando, Fla., and a
daughter, Heather (Sprankle) Hains of Tampa, Fla. Two grandchildren,
Ashley Taylor Hains and Julian Alexander Hains, also survive. Two
half-brothers survive; William Corson of Hesston and Todd Anderson of
Reynoldsville. A niece, Missy Corson, and a nephew, Robert Corson, both
of Huntingdon, survive. Mr. Sprankle was a member of the Presbyterian
Church in Alexandria, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge #976,
Huntingdon, and Frank P. Hommon American Legion Post 24, Huntingdon. Mr.
Spranide was a graduate of Juniata Valley High School, Class of 1971. He
was employed by MeadWestvaco, Alexandria. He enjoyed painting,
woodworking, hunting and fishing. A funeral service will be held at 1
p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, at John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington
St., Huntingdon. The Rev. John C. Dean will officiate. Interment will be
made in the Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery. 

Christina Sue "Tina" (Rupert) CAMPBELL, 59, of 425 King St., Petersburg,
died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at her residence. Born Jan.
23, 1945, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, she was the
daughter of the late Ralph Rupert and Geraldine (Myers) Rupert, who
survives in Petersburg. In addition to her mother, she is survived by
three sons and one daughter; Douglas B. Campbell, and his wife, Sharon,
of Blairsville; Dennis B. Campbell, and his wife, E.J., of Alexandria;
Kevin A. Campbell of Mill Creek; and Leslie D. Ingram, and her husband,
Robert, of Alexandria. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She is
survived by five brothers; Rex Rupert of Grand Forks, N.D.; Ronald
Rupert and Michael Rupert, both of Petersburg; Richard Rupert, and his
wife, Donna, of Tyrone; and Randy Rupert, and his wife, Debbie, of
Alexandria; and one sister, Terry Rupert of Petersburg. Ms. Campbell was
a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Petersburg. She was a member of the
Petersburg Fire Co. and the Cloyd K. Davis American Legion Post No. 150
Auxiliary, Petersburg. She graduated from Juniata Valley High School
with the Class of 1964 and had been employed for the past eight years at
the Weis Market in Huntingdon. She enjoyed bingo and crossword puzzles.
She was a lifetime resident of the Juniata Valley and at her King Street
home for the past three years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 24, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 501 St. Peter St.,
Petersburg, with Pastor Rick Klotz officiating. Interment will be made
in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Petersburg.

Emma Isabelle Benner (Lamberson) KIDD, 91, of 29 E. Garber St., Mount
Union, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at Huntingdon Nursing
and Rehabilitation Center, formerly Huntingdon Manor, Huntingdon. Born
March 29, 1913, in Mapleton, she was the daughter of the late Walter
and Sarah J. (Parsons) Lamberson. She was united in marriage to Roy M.
Kidd Sept. 24, 1930. Mr. Kidd preceded her in death June 1, 1968. She is
survived by one son, Phil L. Kidd, and his wife, Lucy, of Mount Union,
and by one grandson, one granddaughter and four great-grandchildren. One
brother, Preston Lamberson of Mount Union, survives. She was preceded in
death by a son, Russell C. Kidd, and the following brothers and sisters;
Jesse Lamberson, Irvin Lambetson, Viril Lam- berson, Mary Bigelow and
Zella Stewart. Mrs. Kidd attended the Christian & Missionary Alliance
Church in Mount Union. She worked for many years at the L. Greif Bros.
Manufacturing Plant in Mount Union, and following that, the Arrow Shirt
Co. in Huntingdon. She also served as a cook at the M&M Restaurant in
Huntingdon, Miller's Diner in Mill Creek and Jayne Gifford's Restaurant
in Mount Union. Mrs. Kidd enjoyed the outdoors and following Pittsburgh
Pirates baseball. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan.
25, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home in Mount Union with Pastor
William Wollett officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount Union
Cemetery.

William M. STEELE, 80, of 1510 Moore St., Huntingdon, died at 3:38 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at Huntingdon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Huntmgdon. Born Sept. 18. 1924. in Huntingdon he was the son of Isophene
Mock Brown. He was united in marriage to Vera M. Swartz Jan. 1, 1948, at
the First Baptist Church in Huntingdon by the Rev. Clyde Minor. He is
survived by his wife at Home; a daughter. Deborah K. Varner of
Huntingdon: and a son. William L. Steele. and his wife. Tammy of
Huntingdon. He is also survived by four grandchildren; Derek W. Varner,
Alisha C. Varner, Heather M. Steele and David L. Steele; and one
great-granddaughter, Madison. He was preceded in death by a daughter
Christine A. Long, and a son, David W. Steele. He was the last surviving
member of his immediate family. Mr. Steele was a member of the First
Regular Baptist Church in Huntingdon. He was a life member of Standing
Stone Post No. 1754 VFW. Huntingdon. Mr. Steele graduated from
Huntingdon High School with the class of 1942. He was a United States
Army veteran of World War II having served with the 666th Ordinance
Arnmunition Co. from May 26. 1943. until Dec. 22. 1945. He fought in the
battle Normandy and in northern France, the Rhineland. the Ardennes and
in central Europe. Mr. Steele worked as a parts manager at Key Buick
Cadillac, and its successor. Sunderland Motors, in Huntingdon for 40
years. He retired from Miller Auto Parts in 2002. He was a devoted
husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather and was a friend to
everyone. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, at
the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home in Huntingdon with the Rev. David D.
Oldham officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery,
Huntingdon. 

Russell E. BROWN, 82, of HCR 1, Todd, died at 6:25 p.m. Friday. Jan. 21,
2005, at his home. Born Oct. 22, 1922. in Conemaugh, he was the son of
the late Elmer and Edith (Coy) Brown. He was united in marriage to Gazel
P. Rose Jan. 21, 1942, in Blairsvile. He is survived by his wife at home
and one daughter, Shirley Dyson, and her husband, John, of Hedgesville,
W.Va. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Russell S.
Brown. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having
been preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Walter, and one
sister, Myrtle Evanego. Mr. Brown was a member of Beavertown Bible
Church, Todd, R.R. He was a member of Summit Lodge No. 312. F&AM,
Ebensburg; Frank P. Hommon Post No. 24 American Legion, Huntingdon; and
Standing Stone Post No. 1754. Mr. Brown was a veteran of World War II,
having served in the United States Army. During his life he was a coal
miner. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30. at
Beavertown Bible Church, Todd, R.R.. with the Rev. James Thomas
officiating. Interment will be made in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Frankstown
Road, Johnstown. 

Michael Anthony HOBBLE, 43. of 22 Poplar St., Kistler, Mount Union, died
at 10:55 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at his home. Born May 16, 1961,
in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Ella Jane (Parks)
Hobble. He was formerly married to Traci (North) Wertz of McVeytown. He
is survived by his fiance, Kathy M. Smith of Mount Union; two daughters,
Brandi Hobble and Kylee Hobble, both of McVeytown; and four
stepchildren; Bobbie Jo Daughenbaugh, Terry L. Smith, Billy L. Smith and
Christopher Smith, all of Mount Union. He is also survived by one
step-grandson, Tyler Daughenbaugh. Three brothers and two sisters
survive; Jim Parks of Burnt Cabins; Marvin Parks of McConnellsburg;
Shirley Neil of Blouserville; Linda Barthalow of Rising Sun, Ohio; and
John Hobble of Three Springs. A brother, Gary Parks, preceded him in
death. Mr. Hobble was a member of Cedar Crest Independent Baptist
Church, Mount Union, R.R. He attended Fannett-Metal High School and had
worked for Empire Kosher in Mifflintown. He loved reading his Bible and
spending time with his girls. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.	Thursday, Jan. 27, at Mountain
Green United Methodist Church in Path Valley with Pastors Jeff Winstead
and Marlin Neil officiating. Interment will be made in Upper Path Valley
Cemetery.

Ryan Jacob FLETCHER, 26, of Bumpus Mills, Tenn., died Sunday, Jan. 23,
2005, in Trigg County, Ky., from injuries sustained in a vehicle
accident. Born Nov. 3, 1978, in Portsmouth, Va., he was the son of
Thomas and Trolisa (Taylor) Fletcher. He was preceded in death by his
mother Nov. 26, 2004. He is survived by his grandmothers, Charlotte
Fletcher of Tyrone and Elizabeth Taylor of Shirley Township, and his
great-grandmother, Madeline Wakefield who resides in Huntingdon County.
Also surviving are sisters, Jackie Taylor and Tina Fletcher, and a
special nephew, Nate Taylor. He is also survived by his companion, Kern
Arrowchis, and her daughter, Errinn. In addition to his mother, he was
preceded in death by his grandfather, James Taylor. Mr. Fletcher was of
the Protestant faith. He was a member of the Stewart County Volunteer
Fire Co. He graduated from North Stewart High School, Dover, Tenn., with
the Class of 1997. Mr. Fletcher served his country in the National Guard
and was enlisted as a specialist with military police, Unit 267 MB, in
the Middle East Conflict. He was proud of serving his country. He was
employed by Johnson Controls as a welder. His interests included riding
motorcycles, outdoor sports, cars and working with mentally and
physically challenged individuals. He has many extended family members
in the Huntingdon County area. A memorial service was held Jan. 30, at
the Stewart County Volunteer Fire Station in Bumpus Mills, Tenn.
Military honors were accorded and interment was made in Greenhill
Cemetery, Bumpus Mills, Tenn. 

Barry L. GUTSHALL, 65, of 508 12th St., Huntingdon, died Sunday, Jan.
23, 2005, at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, following an extended
illness. Born June 19, 1939, in Germany Valley, Huntingdon County, he
was the son of William and Iva Pearl (Love) Gutshall. He married P. Jean
Covert July 13, 1968, in Orbisonia. Mrs. Gutshall survives at their
home. One sister, Velma L., and her husband, Stanley "Bill" Shoop, of
Mapleton, survives He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant
daughter, Jeanne Marie Gutshall. Mr. Gutshall was a faithful member of
the 15th Street United Methodist Church. Huntingdon. where he served on
the administrative council and was a former member of the board of
trustees. He graduated from Huntingdon High School in 1957. He retired
in 1999 after 38 years of employment at The Pennsylvania State
Umversity, working in the grounds maintenance department, including
Beaver Stadium. Mr. Gutshall enjoyed working outdoors, especially
gardening, riding his tractor and small engine repair for himself and
others. He was a volunteer for the Huntingdon Food Pantry and he did
many things to help others. He will be remembered for his sense of humor
and story telling. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday,
Jan. 28, at the 15th Street United Methodist Church. The Revs. Fred
Hickok and Timothy Weitkamp will officiate. Interment will be made in
Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1.
 
James R. McMAHON, 52, of 5645 McMahon Road, Petersburg, died
unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at his home. Born Feb. 22, 1952,
in Petersburg, he was the son of Hilda (Diehl) McMahon of Petersburg,
who survives, and the late Richard McMahon. He was united in marriage to
Colleen M. Harman July 20, 1973, at the Church of the Nazarene in
Petersburg. He is survived by his wife at home and three daughters;
Jamey M. McMahon, and her companion, Tremayne Phillips-Montgomery, of
Petersburg; Janice M. McMahon of Petersburg; and Janel M. McMahon, and
her husband, Robert Joseph, of Norman, Okla. He is also survived by
three grandchildren; James McMahon, Jake McMahon and Sydney
Phillips-Montgomery. Four brothers and three sisters survive; Richard
McMahon of Huntingdon; Dennis Ross of Alexandria; Ronald McMahon of
Petersburg: Donald McMahon of Petersburg; Joanne Henney of Huntingdon;
Karen Wyland of Belleville; and Lisa Yoder of Huntingdon. Mr. McMahon
was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, RR. 1. He was a
member of the National Rifle Association and loved hunting. Mr. McMahon
graduated from Juniata Valley High School with the Class of 1970. He was
employed as a job superintendent with Stone Valley Construction. Mr.
McMahon will be remembered as a good family man. Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the Robert F. Peters Funeral
Home in Huntingdon with the Rev. David L. Benfer officiating. Interment
will be made in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Petersburg. 

Daniel W. RUBY, 74, of Shirleysburg. R.R., died at 10:43 p.m. Sunday,
Jan. 23, 2005, at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey. Born
Feb. 14, 1930, in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, he was the son
of the late William Ruby and Cora (Booher) Rue. He was united in
marriage to Patricia Whitsel June 30, 1951, at the Rockhill Church of
the Brethren parsonage. He is survived by his wife at home; one
daughter, Terry Lessley, and her husband, Alan, of Shirleysburg, R.R.;
two grandchildren, Brian Lessley, and his wife, Tona; and Kimberly
Clugston, and her husband, Shane; and one great-granddaughter, Madison
Lessley. Mr. Ruby was a member of Sugar Run Church of the Brethren,
Mount Union, R.R. He retired in 1970 from the Philadelphia Police
Department. After his retirement from the police force, he was employed
as ty guard at Byberry State Hospital in Philadelphia. Mr. Ruby enjoyed
hunting, fishing and working in his flower garden. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Jan. 26 at the Martin R. Brown
Funeral Home in Orbisonia, with the Rev. James Hullihen officiating.
Interment will be made in the IOOF Memorial Cemetery, Rockhill Furnace. 

Leroy M. HEASTER, 84, of R.R. 1, Box 170, Mapleton, died at 10:04 p.m4
Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. He had been in failing health since 2000. Born
Oct. 28, 1920. in Mapleton. R.R., he was the son of the late Walter
Scott and Rachel Hannah (Barkley) Heaster. He was united in marriage to
Dorothy McClain Nov. 8. 1943. at the United Brethren parsonage in
Mapleton by the Rev. EE. Dunkleberger. He is survived by his wife and
six children; Roy Martin Heaster, and his wife, Lindy, of Dale City,
Va.; Dorothy (Heaster) Snyder, and her husband, Gibson, of Hesston,
R.R.: Clair Douglas Heaster, and his wife, Deborah, of Orem, Utah:
Sidney Mitchell Heaster, and his wife, Glenette, of Mapleton, R.R.;
Trina Pearl Grove, and her husband, Ronald, of Pleasant Hill; and
Gregory Sean Heaster. and his wife, Kathy, of Newport. R.R. He is also
survived by 13 grandchildren; Gibson Snyder Jr. of Hesston; Denise
Cameron, and her husband, Brian, of Pennsylvania Furnace: Catherine
Walker. and her husband, Scott, of Lorton, Va.; Lori Brown, and her
husband, Richard, of Warrenton, Va.; Jennifer Chadwick, and her husband,
Jon. of Mount Holly Springs; First Class Petty Officer Erik Heaster, and
his wife, Barbara, of Kingsland, Ga.; Michelle Moore, and her husband,
Eric, of Huntingdon; Rachel Grove and Aaron Grove, both of Pleasant
Hall: Seth Heaster and Sean Heaster, both of Newport, R.R.: Melissa
Richardson of Lehi, Utah; and Douglas Heaster Jr. of Texas. Also
surviving are seven great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Mary Culbertson of
Jonestown and Thelma Snyder of Alexandria survive, as well as a number
of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Alice, and
five brothers; William, Samuel, Scott, Ralph and Sherman Heaster. Mr.
Heaster attended Grace United Methodist Church in Mapleton and was a
member of the Sandrock Jubilee Sunday School Class for many years. He
was a life member of American Legion Post No. 322, Mapleton. serving two
terms as commander; a life member of Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754.
Huntingdon; a charter member of the World War II Memorial Society; and
a past member of the Allenport Lions Club and the Bricktown Senior
Citizens. He held memberships in the Huntingdon County Historical
Society and the Mapleton Area Historical Society and Scottish Clan
Barclay National and International. He attended Mapleton schools and
received awards for seven years of perfect attendance. During World War
II, Mr. Heaster served in the United States Army Air Force, from August
1942 until March 1946. His service overseas was in the CBI Theatre of
Operations as a staff sergeant. He earned the American Service Medal,
Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and World War II
Victory Medal. Mr. Heaster retired in 1985 from Harbison-Walker
Refractories, Mount Union, after 45 years of employment. He also served
many years on the board of the Mapleton TV Corporation as director. The
Heasters traveled in their camper to every state in the continental
United States, and every Canadian province during their retirement
years. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan.
26, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home in Mount Union with Pastor
Barbara Troxell and Pastor Dale Edgin officiating. Interment will be
made in the Mapleton IOOF Cemetery. 

Mabel Anna (Thomas) HOFFMAN, 93, a resident of The Village at
Morrison's Cove, Martinsburg, and formerly of Cold Springs Road,
Huntingdon, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. at Nason Hospital
in Roaring Spring. Born Jan. 28, 1911, in Arntsville, she was the
daughter of the late Curtis and Grace Thomas. She was united in marriage
to Stanley 1. Hoffman Oct. 14, 1933. Mr. Hoffman preceded her in death
Jan. 15 1987. She is survived by two daughters and one son: Joan H.
Shore of Huntingdon: Stanley T. Hoffman, and his wife, Judy, of
Greensboro, N.C.; and Connie Ritchey, and her husband, Greg. of
Pennsylvania Furnace. She is also survived by three grandsons and three
granddaughters; Kevin C. Shore,	Sandra S. Kleckner and her husband,
Scott; Stetan Hoffman, and his wife, Meredith; Allison Boger; Gail
Engel, and her husband, Paul; and Keith Ritchey. She was preceded in death
by a sister Marie Beam, and a brother, Bruce Thomas. Mrs. Hoffman was a
member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in Huntingdon. She
graduated from Arntsville High School with the Class of 1929. Primarily a
homemaker, Mrs. Hoffman had also worked for a number of years as a
nurse's aid, first at Harrisburg State Hospital and later at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. She dearly loved children and for over
20 years, held meetings of the "Child Evangelism Good News Club" in her
home. Mrs. Hoffman was an animal lover and enjoyed baking and reading.
She had been a resident of Huntingdon since 1935 and at her Cold Springs
Road home for over 50 years. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 30, at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, 1019
Moore St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. James A. Stork and the Rev. Keith
Bookamer officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial
Gardens, Walker Township, Huntingdon, R.R. 

Ronald R. FOGAL,. 83, of 26 Kensington Drive, Chambersburg, died at 6:22
a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, at Shippensburg Health Care Center. Born
Dec. 20, 1921, in Shade Gap, he was a son of the late Emory and
Katherine Mills Fogal. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Dorca)
Fogal, whom he mar-ned Dec. 30, 1962; daughters Gail Hollenshead of
Chambersburg, Glenda (Mrs. James) Mellott of Harrisonville, Kay (Mrs.
John) Musser of Carlisle and Bonnie (Mrs. Kim) Miller of Greencastle;
and a son, Richard Fogal, and his wife, Judy, of Chambersburg. He is
also survived by 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren. and a
son-in-law, David Wright of Harrisonville. In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred (Swope) Fogal; a
daughter, Carolyn Wright; a son-in-law James Hollenshead; a grandson,
James Hollenshead Jr., and two brothers and two sisters. Mr. Fogal was a
member of First Assembly of God Church in Shippensburg and Teamsters
Local 992, Hagerstown, Md. He was owner/operator of Romar Trucking in
Greencastle. He had formerly owned the Sunshine Restaurant in Fort
Littleton and the Sunny Ridge Restaurant and the Gap Mini Mart. both in
Shade Gap. He operated used automobile dealerships in Everett and Ohio,
and had been employed by Ryder Truck Lines. Funeral services will be
held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, in the Chapel of Thomas L.
Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, with the
Rev. Garry Kipe officiating. Interment will follow in Parklawns Memorial
Gardens.

Carol Ann (Baird) GIFFIN, 61, passed away Monday afternoon, Jan. 24,
2005, in Fernandina Beach, Ha. She was born in Huntingdon, Nov. 2, 1943,
the daughter of Kenneth Dean and Anna Opal (Coffman) Baird. Survivors
include a daughter, June Anne (Giffin) Sheppard, and her husband, John,
of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; two grandsons, Jason and Joshua Sheppard of
Fernandina Beach, Fla.; and a sister, Kay Deane (Baird) McCune, and her
husband, Tom, of Ontario, N.Y. Mrs. Giffin retired in 1994 from the
federal government, Department of Defense, National Security Agency at
Fort Meade, Md., after 26 years of service. Previously. she worked for
Bendix Field Engineering Corp. at NASA at the Goddard Space Flight
Center in Green Belt, Md. She moved to Fernandina Beach, Fla., 10 years
ago from Laurel, Md. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 27, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Fernandina Beach,
Ha., with the Rev. Brian Eburn as celebrant. Interment will be made in
Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Paul G. "Doodle Bug" FOOR, 75, of Six Mile Run Road, Six Mile Run, went
to be with his Lord Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, at his home. Born May 29,
1929, in Central City, he was the son of the late Dewey E. and Lennie V.
(Bequeth) Foor. On Oct. 7, 1950, in Cumberland, Md., he was united in
marriage to Anna Ruth Kramer, who preceded him in death July 6, 1996. He
is survived by four daughters and three sons; Connie D. Cottle, and her
husband, Fred, of Everett; Sam J. Foor of Defiance; Tina C. Musselman.
and her husband, Dwayne, of Hopewell; Pam J. Dreffs of Cleveland, Ohio;
Dwayne H. Foor of Defiance; V. Stephanie Siemen, and her husband, John,
of Lakewood, Ohio; and James Aller, and his wife, Sharon, of White
Church. He is also survived by the following grandchildren; Ronnie Paul
Thomas, Shawn Thomas, Michelle Ried, John Thomas, Chris Collare, Kristy
Musselman, Joni Horton, Sherry Hanks, Jim Aller, Travis Aller, Sean
Aller, Matthew Siemen, Craig Siemen and Ryan Siemen, as well as 15
great-grandchildren. Four sisters and four brothers survive; Edith Cooks
of Everett; Emmit L. Foor Sr., and his wife Lola, of Saxton; Jack Foor
of White Church; Viola Mae Chamberlain, and her husband, Garfield, of
Defiance; John R. Foor, and his wife, Mary, of Breezewood; Susannah
Morse of Breezewood; Myrtle Miller of Everett; and Chet "Butch" Foor of
Six Mile Run. He is also survived by five nieces and one nephew. He was
preceded in death by a daughter and two brothers, Harry Foor and Russ
Foor. Mr. Foor was of the Protestant faith. He worked for many years in
the coal mines, and was later employed by Hempt Brothers Construction
until his retirement. He played music all of his life. In recent years,
he played in a band, "Country Blend," with his brothers and nephew. Mr.
Foor will be remembered as a wonderful father, grandfather,
great-grandfather and brother. His greatest loves were his family,
music, mud racing and hunting. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 28, at the LongAkers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St.,
Saxton, with Pastor Marion G. Foor officiating. Interment will be made
in Rays Cove Christian Cemetery, Rays Cove. 

Max PARK, 90, of Three Springs, died at 9:25 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2005,
at his home. Born May 23, 1914, in Three Springs, he was the son of the
late Clay and Alice (Hudson) Park. He was united in marriage to Phyllis
I. Watkins June 2, 1951. He is survived by his wife at home and by the
following daughters and son; Ruth Haines of Sudlersville, Md.; Gaynelle
Straughan of Elkton, Md.; Marie Foster of Hopewell; and Max Deane Park
of Three Springs. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Five
brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Park was a faithful
member of the First Baptist Church of Three Springs, where he served as
a deacon and a lifetime trustee. He was also a member of the Patrotic
Order of the Sons of America and a former member of the Southern
Huntingdon County School Board. Mr. Park was engaged in farming. He also
did custom butchering and dealt in hides. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at the First Baptist Church of Three Springs
with the Rev. David Ford officiating. Interment will be made in Three
Springs Cemetery. 

Ethel E. HESS, 92, a resident of Huntingdon Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center and formerly of 311 Penn St., Huntingdon, died at 12:55 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at Huntingdon Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center. She had been in failing health for the past several years. Born
May 27, 1912, in Fruita, Colo., she was the daughter of the late Thomas
Allen Hess and Luna L. (Greener) Hess. She is survived by one niece,
Mrs. Cloyd (Dorothy M.) Maines of Huntingdon, R.R. 4; one great-niece,
Susan (Maines) Rupert of State College; one great-nephew, John Maines of
Niles, Mich.; and 12 great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by one brother, Kenneth Hess, and one sister, Mrs. Henry (Anna)
McCamant. Ms. Hess attended the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church for many
years. A resident of the Huntingdon area since 1922, she attended public
schools in Oneida Township and graduated from Huntingdon High School
with the Class of 1932. She was employed by the J.B. Kunz Co. and
Owens-Coming Fiberglas, both in Huntingdon. Ms. Hess loved the Lord,
watching religious TV programs and reading the Bible. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at the John B. Brown Funeral
Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Thomas C.
Coleman officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery,
Huntingdon.

Duane H. GARTLAND, 81, of McVeytown, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005. He
was a son of the late Raymond and Edna (Alexander) Gartland. He was
married to Dorothy Helen Claycomb. He is survived by: children, Gary
Gartland of Cedar Crest, Pa., Mrs. Bonnie Getz of Mapleton Depot,
Bonnita Forton Wilder of Everman, Texas and Joyce Gartland of Newton
Hamilton; stepchildren, Harold Claycomb, and Mrs. Carol Bowers, both of
Altoona; siblings, Adrian Gartland of Three Springs, Elizabeth Guthrie
of Mississippi, and Jo Ella Smith of McVeytown; 12 grandchildren; and 15
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: siblings, Raymond
Gartland formerly of Memphis, Tenn., Eileen Varner formerly of
Orbisonia, Donald Gartland formerly of Newton Hamilton, and Frieda
Gartland who died in infancy. He served in the Army Air Force during
World War II. He was retired from the Harbison-Walker Brickyard in Mount
Union. He was a member of the American Legion and a lifelong member of
the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He liked to travel and hunt. He visited
Alaska and Europe and had hunted in Canada, Wyoming and West Virginia. A
memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Lilia R. FERNANDEZ, 92, of Panama City, Republic of Panama, died
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at Social Security Hospital, Panama City,
following an extended illness. Born Sept. 12, 1912, in Panama City, she
was the daughter of the late Ernesto and Eudomilia Riveria. She was
twice married; first to Mario J. Mata, who preceded her in death in
1961; then to Rafael Fernández, who preceded her in death in 1985. Mrs.
Fernández had four children and three survive; Mario J. Mata II of El
Valle, Republic of Panama; Sixta E. Young of Huntingdon; and Lilia D.
Smedley of Niceville, Ha. One son, Tony Mata, who resided in New York
City, N.Y., preceded her in death. She is also survived by 16
grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
One grandson preceded her in death. Mrs. Fernández was a faithful member
of Santa Eduviges Catholic Church in Betania, Panama City. She was a
member and former president of the Panama City International Culinary
Society. Mrs. Fernández retired as a beautician after a 40-year career.
A memorial Mass will be held at a later date at the convenience of the
family. 

Anna Kathryn (Miller) CRAMER, 89, a resident of Homewood Retirement
Center, Martinsburg, and formerly of 1314 Scott St., Huntingdon, and 306
Church St., Huntingdon, died at 11:57 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at
Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring. She had been in failing health since
May 2004. Born Oct. 14, 1915, in Altoona, she was the daughter of the
late John G. Miller and Mary Jane "Jenny" (Grubb) Miller. She was united
in marriage to Carl A. Cramer Feb. 24, 1934, at the Abbey Reformed
Church in Huntingdon by the Rev. Dr. Hobart D. McKeehan. Mr. Cramer
preceded her in death May 8, 1985. She is survived by three sons; Donald
D. Cramer, and his wife, Mary Jane, of Huntingdon; Gary L. Cramer, and
his wife, Susan J., of Huntingdon; and William A. Cramer, and his wife
Bonnie, of Harrisburg. She is also survived by five grandchildren; Mary
Jane Hollenbaugh of Huntmgdon, Daniel Cramer of Nanty Glo, William R.
Cramer of Harrisburg, Deborah K. Cramer of Shirleysburg and Cathy Baird
of Hollidaysburg; and six step-grandchildren; Kimberly Bookhamer of
Huntingdon, Barry L. Weaver of Petersburg, Shirrell (Weaver) Boonie of
Huntingdon, Brian Weaver of Mill Creek, Aaron Weaver of Huntingdon and
Jason Weaver of Huntingdon. Also surviving are 10 great-grandchildren;
Gregory, Cindy, Jeffrey and Bradley Hollenbaugh, James Cramer, Diane
Yoder, Heather Cramer, Leslie Banks, David Beck and Lucas Baird; nine
step-great-grandchildren: Marlin and Calieb Weaver, Megan Little,
Mikayla Boonie, Cole Weaver and Aisha, Miranda, Payton and Gabriel
Weaver; and four great-great-grandchildren; Kara and Nick Yoder and
Hailey and Ethan Banks. Mrs. Cramer is survived by two half-brothers and
two half-sisters; John Nickoloff of Scranton, Richard Nickoloff of
California and Virginia Size and Betty Jane Gaeton, both of Scranton.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, John C. Cramer, in 1986; one
great-grandson, Jason Baird, Oct. 7, 2001; and one great-granddaughter,
Karen Lee Beck, in 1992. She was preceded in death by six brothers;
Raymond, John C. and Frank Miller and Joseph. Frederick and William
Pelozzie; three half-brothers: James, Jesse and Luther Nickoloff; and
one half-sister, Phyllis (Replogle) Whetstone. Mrs. Cramer was a life
member of the Abbey Reformed United Church of Christ in Huntingdon. She
was a member of the Standing Stone Senior Citizens, Huntingdon; AARP;
Home Nursing Agency Auxiliary, Altoona; and Homewood Home Auxiliary,
Martinsburg. She was formerly a member of the Triangle Homemakers,
Huntingdon; Huntingdon No. 1 Fire Co.; Dorcas at the Abbey Reformed
United Church of Christ; and the American Red Cross Auxiliary,
Huntingdon. She attended Huntingdon public schools and graduated from
Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1934. She later attended the
Huntingdon Business School. Mrs. Cramer was primarily a homemaker.
During World War II, she worked as a solderer at the John R. Wald Co. in
Huntingdon. She was later employed by Owens-Corning Fiberglas,
Huntingdon, and then as a salesperson at the G.C. Murphy Co. and Danks
and Co., both in Huntingdon, until 1957. She enjoyed crocheting,
crafts, flower gardening, crossword puzzles and reading. A memorial
service will be held at 11 am. Tuesday, Feb. 1, at the Abbey Reformed
United Church of Christ, Sixth and Church streets, Huntingdon, with the
Rev. Nelson J. Wenner officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview
Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Elda K. (Knepp) JONES, 63, of Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, died Saturday,
Jan. 29, 2005, at Forest Park Health Center in Carlisle. Born May 5,
1941, in Mapleton, she was the daughter of Mary I. (Harshbarger) Knepp
and the late Melvin M. Knepp. In addition to her mother, she is survived
by her husband of 38 years, David F. Jones; three daughters; Melinda
"Mindy" Foltz of Mount Holly, Debbie Shoemaker of Mechanicsburg and
Carole Blacksmith of Carlisle; and one son, D. Alan Jones of Carlisle.
She is also survived by five grandchildren. A sister, Louise Bard, and a
brother, Melvin Sonny Knepp, both of Huntingdon, survive. She was
preceded in death by a grandson, Aubrey Blacksmith. Mrs. Jones was a
member of the Child Evangelism Fellowship and was a volunteer teacher.
She was a 1959 graduate of Captain Jack High School, Mount Union, and
Lancaster Bible College. She retired after 17 years as' an
administrative assistant for the Community Baptist Church in Carlisle.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, at
Conununity Baptist Church, 360 York Road, Carlisle, with the Rev. Sandy
Adams Jr. officiating. Interment will be made in Cumberland Valley
Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. 

Anna "Rosie" DUNN, 65, of 218 W. Shirley St., Apartment C, Mount Union,
died at 6:58 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005. at her home. She had been in
failing health. Born Nov. 17, 1939, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter
of the late Jess and Alverna McMullen and was reared in the home of her
late aunt and uncle, Cora Larue and Arthur Holderman. She was united in
marriage to James D. Dunn Dec. 19, 1986. Mr. Dunn preceded her in death
Dec. 17, 2003. She is survived by two daughters and one son; Debra
Varner, and her fiance, Michael DeMars, of Springville, Mass.; Connie L.
Fields, and her husband, Floyd, of Mount Union; and Herk Varner of Mount
Union. She is also survived by three grandchildren; Dustin Heintz,
Russell Heintz and Harley Moore; and three great-grandchildren. A
brother, Maxwell McMullen of Texas, survives. She was preceded in death
by two sisters, Rose Lee and Bernadette. Mrs. Dunn was of the Protestant
faith. She graduated from Captain Jack High School, Mount Union, with the Class
of 1957. She later attended the Altoona School of Commerce. For a number
of years, she worked as a secretary for the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit
II, McVeytown, R.R. Prior to becoming ill, she was employed at Bleyer
Industries, Mount Union, for the past 17 years. Mrs. Dunn volunteered at
the Mount Union Food Bank, the Huntingdon County Humane Society and J.C.
Blair Memorial Hospital. She was a former member of the Mount Union
chapter of Business & Professional Women, when it was active. Mrs. Dunn
loved her family and had a fondness for animals. She especially enjoyed
spending time with her cats. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 2, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with Pastor Gordon Ross officiating. Interment will be made in Salem
Cemetery.

James Edward HOLLAND, 85, of Columbia, Mo., passed away Sunday, Jan. 30,
2005. He was born Oct. 4, 1919, in Huntingdon, the son of George F. and
Mary (DeWalt) Holland. He was united in marriage to Delaine Shamblin of
Neosho, Mo., July 15, 1944, and the couple celebrated their 60th
anniversary in July 2004. He is survived by his wife; two daughters,
Marilynn Cary and Barbara Holland; a son-in-law, Richard Cary; and two
grandchildren, Margaret and Richard Cary. Two sisters, Ella Bingham of
Bedford and Mary Van Ormer of Germantown, Ohio, survive. He was preceded
in death by three brothers, Charles, Philip and Harry, all lifelong
residents of Huntingdon. He earned degrees from Juniata College in 1941;
the University of Arkansas in 1948; and the University of Missouri,
Columbia, in 1966. He entered the United States Army in August 1941,
serving in Europe. He served as an officer in the Army Reserve until his
retirement as a major in 1965. He was professor emeritus of the
University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. Earlier, he was a school
superintendent in several communities in Arkansas and Missouri. 

Betty L. BUTLER, 69, of State College, died Sunday, January 30, 2005 at
her daughter's residence, Lewes, Delaware. Born on June 5, 1935 in
Huntingdon, PA, she was a daughter of the late Clair and Margaret Harris
Lightner. She married Robert V. Butler, who preceded her in death. She
was employed as a housekeeper at Penn State. She was a member of the Mt.
Nittany United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Susan A.
Touhey, and her husband, Mike, of Lewes, DE; a son, Rusty, of State
College; a sister, Grace Baker, of State College; a brother, George
Lightner, of Bedford; and a granddaughter, Sierra. Visitation will be
private at the convenience of the family. A funeral service will be held
Wednesday, February 2, at 1 pm at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton
St., State College, with the Reverend J. Marlyn Rimert officiating.
Burial will be in the Mooresville Cemetery. 

Nellie T. (Glunt) LANTZ, 90, of 3 High St., Rockhill Furnace, died
Monday afternoon, Jan. 31, 2005, at the home of her daughter, Sonie
Whitesel, of Warrior Ridge, Huntingdon, R.R. She had been in failing
health. Born July 29, 1914, in Rockhill Furnace, she was the daughter of
the late Jacob and Margaret (Byers) Glunt. She was united in marriage to
Emory A. Lantz March 5, 1930, at the Church of God in Allenport, Mount
Union, R.R. 2. Mr. Lantz preceded her in death Oct. 9, 1949. She is
survived by the following children; Emory A. Lantz Jr., and his wife,
Jean, of Shade Gap; Harold L. "Red" Lantz, and his wife, Rosalie, of
Mount Union, R.R.; Lawanda Shaffer, and her husband, Robert, of
McConnellstown; Robert C. "Lefty" Lantz, and his wife, Perk, of Mount
Union, R.R.; Sonie Whitesel, and her companion, Charles Bump, of
Huntingdon, R.R.; and Bonnie Buchli of Kemersville, N.C. She is also
survived by 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 15
great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lantz was the last surviving member of
her immediate family, having been preceded in death by the following
brothers and sisters; Wilmer Glunt, Ruth Bliss, Blair Glunt, Amy Madden,
Ida Rummel and Edna Glunt. She was also preceded in death by a grandson,
Ricky Lantz. Mrs. Lantz was a member of the Church of God, now the New
Life Fellowship Church, Mount Union, R.R. She retired from Letterkenny
Army Depot in Chambersburg after many years of service. She had also
been employed by the L. Greif Bros. Manufacturing plant in Mount Union.
Mrs. Lantz enjoyed traveling with her family. Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, at the New Life Fellowship Church,
with the Rev. Dayton Sines officiating. Interment will be made in Mount
Union Cemetery.