Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, January 2006

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Linda L. GABERT, 66. of Orbisonia, died at 2:56 am. Sunday, Jan. 1,
2006, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, as a result of
complications from a November automobile accident. Born Oct. 22, 1939,
in Altoona, Blair County, she was a daughter of the late James and
Arlene (Park) Snair. She was united in marriage to James C. Gabert Jan.
12, 1957, in Mill Creek. Mr. Gabert preceded her in death Nov. 12,
1992. Mrs. Gabert is survived by three children; Jack Snair,
Chambersburg: Sonya Leidy, Orbisonia, R.R.: and Cathy Cowan, Three
Springs; eight grandchildren, Nichole Uglow, Brent Uglow, Robert Leidy,
Sara Taylor, Misty Fortson, Brittany Cowan, Jamie Cowan and Zachery
Cowan; and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two
brothers and three sisters, Freeman Snair Sr., Rockhill; Fred Snair,
Mount Union: Sandra Braho, Sharon; Mary Fluke; Fairfield and Marcy
Erwin, Shirleysburg. R.R. Mrs. Gabert was a member of the former
Orbisonia Assembly of God Church and more recently, the Mount Union
Assembly of God Church. She retired from DaIlco Industries, Rockhill.
Private funeral services will he held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at the
Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Gordon Ross
officiating. Interment will he made in the IOOF Memorial Cemetery,
Rockhill Furnace. 

Fern HEATON, 85, of Morrison’s Cove Home, Martinsburg, formerly of
Saxton, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006. Born Aug. 17,
1920, in Broad Top, she was a daughter of the late MaCllen and Bertha
(Miller) Thomas. She was united in marriage to Harry E. Heaton, Jan. 18,
1947, in Bedford. Mr. Heaton preceded her in death July 26, 1971. Mrs.
Heaton is survived by a son, Barry R. Hoover and wife, Sylvia (Axon),
Saxton; two grandsons, Barry R. Hoover Jr., West Middlesex; and Anthony
R. Hoover, California; and four great-grandchildren. The last surviving
member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by two sisters
and a brother, Margaret Warsing, Roberta Clapper and Robert Thomas. Mrs.
Heaton was a member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, Yellow
Creek. She was a member of the Saxton VFW Post No. 4129 Ladies
Auxiliary. Mrs. Heaton enjoyed spending time with her family. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 4, at the Long-Akers
Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St., Saxton, with the Rev. Gary Sams
officiating. Interment will be in the Broad Top City IOOF Cemetery,
Broad Top City. 
  
Virginia Ruth (Hamilton) Trexler, 77, of "White Oaks," Box 294,
Huntingdon, R.R. 2, died unexpectedly at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2,
2006, at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. Born
June 9, 1928, in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late E.E.
Hamilton. D.D.S. and Ruth (Detweiler) Hamilton. She was united in
marriage to John Peter Trexler. Ph.D., Jan. 29, 1950, in the Allentown
Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Dr. Walter Eastwood. Dr. Trexler
survives at home. Mrs. Trexler is also survived by two daughters,
Margaret (Trexler) Hessen, M.D., and husband, Scott E., M.D., of Bryn
Mawr; and Virginia Pennock Trexler-Myren, V.M.D., and husband, the
Honorable Scott P. Myren, J.D., of Pierre, S.D.; and four grandchildren, 
Scott Trexler Hessen and David Hamilton Hessen of Bryn Mawr and
Tessa Hamilton Trexler Myren and Isabel Maule Trexler Myren of Pierre,
S.D. She is also survived by three sisters, Clarice (Hamilton) Hall and
husband, Robert W., Glen Mills; Lenore (Hamilton) Hanson and husband,
Marvin, Southern Pines, N.C.: and Joan Hamilton, Boston, Mass. Mrs.
Trexler was a member of the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church, where she
had served the congregation as an elder. She was a member, past president 
and former board member of the Friends of the Huntingdon County
Library and a former member of AAUW and the League of Women Voters. A
life- long Republican, she was also a member of the Huntingdon County
Dental Society. A 1946 graduate and class salutatorian of Allentown
High School, Mrs. Trexler also graduated as valedictorian at Cedar
Crest College in 1951. She was also a 1954 graduate of the University of
Pennsylvania School of Dentistry, where she was a member of the Cryer
Honor Society and the only woman among a class of 150 students. Mrs.
Trexler briefly practiced dentistry and co-authored numerous
professional papers with her father while residing in Allentown. An
accomplished watercolor, oil and pen and ink artist, her works were
shown at several local shows. Mrs. Trexler enjoyed reading, horseback
riding, sailing, swimming and canoeing, particularly at Lake George,
N.Y., where she and her family shared many vacations. She had a great
interest in British history and travel, particularly to the British
Isles, where she was able to practice her avocation of genealogical
study of her family’s roots in Scotland and its subsequent settlement of
southeastern Pennsylvania with the William Penn family. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at the Huntingdon
Presbyterian Church, Fifth and Mifflin streets, Huntingdon, with the
Rev. Leslie Papp officiating. Interment will be made in the Faggs
Manor Cemetery, Londonderry Township, Chester County. 

Eugene E. "Gene" Walters, 86, formerly of Huntingdon and a resident of
the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home for the past three years, died at 4:45
p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at the home. He had been in failing health.
Born Sept. 8, 1919, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Robert S.
and Gertrude E. (Crissman) Walters. Mr. Walters is survived by two
children, Ginger A. Favinger and husband, Bill, Easton, Md.; and E.
Kenneth Walters and wife, Karen, Huntingdon; five grandchildren and
nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, as
well as six brothers and one sister; Willard Walters, John Walters,
James Walters, Harvey Walters, Robert Walters, David Spotts and Chloe
Walters. A veteran of World War II and the recipient of a Purple Heart
for wounds received in action, Mr. Walters served with the United States
Army 101st Airborne Division in the European Theatre, where he had
been a parachutist and went to demolition school. He participated
in campaigns at Bastogne, Rhineland and the Battle of the Bulge. Mr.
Walters retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon, in 1983, with
over 25 years of service as a forklift operator and truck driver. An
automobile enthusiast, he also enjoyed traveling and taking long walks.
It was Mr. Walter’s request that no viewing or public services be held
and his body be cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union. 

Doris J. LEIGHTY, 81, of Hopewell, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at her
home. Born Oct. 6, 1924, in Dudley, she was a daughter of the late
Oliver and Hannah (Ritchey) Smith. She was united in marriage to Stewart
F. Leightv, May 30, 1946, in Hopewell. Mr. Leighty preceded her in death
June 30, 1990. Mrs. Leighty is survived by three children; Cheryl L.
Miller and husband, Larry, and Barry J. Leighty and wife, Joann (Moyle),
all of Saxton; and Karen K. Lemin and husband. Milton, Monroeville; two
stepdaughters, Janet Logan and Joyce Shoemaker; 10 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers and three
sisters: Dexter Smith, Riddlesburg; Charles Smith, Saxton; Lucille
King, McConnellshurg; and Sandy Chadwick and husband, James. and Sharon
Grace and husband, William, all of Hopewell. She was preceded in death
by four brothers: Arthur Smith, Curtis Smith, Lawrence Smith, Robert
Smith, and an infant sister, Virginia. Mrs. Leighty was of the Methodist
faith. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6.
at Long-Akers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St., Saxton, with the
Rev. Daniel Fluke officiating. Interment will be made in the
Langdondale Cemetery.

Kimberly Ann RUNK, 24, of HCR 1, Box 12, Broad Top R.R., died Wednesday
morning, Jan, 4, 2006, as a result of injuries sustained in an
automobile accident in Carbon Township. Born Jan. 31, 1981, in
McConnellsburg, she was a daughter of Kenneth Charles and Sharon Ann
(Runkles) Runk of Broad Top,. RR. In addition to her parents, Miss Runk
is survived by two sisters and two brothers: Kathy Angelo and husband,
Tony, Broad Top. R. R.; Erin Runk, at home; David Runk, Saxton; and Adam
Runk, at home; a niece, Adrian Angelo, Broad Top; her grandmother, Betty
Suthard and great-grandmother, Elsie Abrecht, both of Fredrick Md., and
grandparents, Glenn and Nancy Runk, Broad Top. R.R. Miss Runk was
affiliiated with the Trough Creek Valley Community Church, HCR 1 Broad
Top, R.R. A high school softball player, she was a three-time battinng
champion of Huntingdon County. She was a 1999 graduate of Tussey
Mountain High School and a 2001 graduate of DuBois Business College.
Miss Runk was employed by the Target Corporation, Chambersburg. She
enjoyed crosstitching. completing crossword puzzles, watching movies,
playing softball and being around people. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad
Top City, with Pastor David Bailey officiating. Interment will be in
the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cooks. 

Sylvia (Edelblute) Mitchell, 90, a resident of The Oaks at Westminster
Woods, 360 Westminster Drive, Huntingdon, and formerly of Miller
Township, Huntingdon, R.R. 2, died at 9:58 am. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006.
at The Oaks. Born July 2, 1915, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the
late Robert Wesley and Ruth (Miller) Edelblute. She was united in
marriage to Raymond Leroy Mitchell, Aug. 14, 1936, in Wellsburg, W.Va.
Mr. Mitchell preceded her in death Feb.3, 1993. Mrs. Mitchell is
survived by three sons: Harold L. Mitchell and wife, Patricia, Lena,
Ill.; Wayne S. Mitchell and wife. Sharon C., Alexandria; Larry G.
Mitchell and wife Sandie, Hesston; 15 grandchildren, 31
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived
by a sister, Dorothy Edelblute Myers, Alexandria. She was preceded in
death by a son and daughter, Marlin and Beverly Mitchell; and a sister,
Harriet Edelblute) Feather. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church, McAlevys Fort. She was a charter member of the
former Donation Grange No. 330 and a current member of the Shavers Creek
Grange and the Pomona Grange. She was also a member of the Women’s
Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) and the Civic Committee of McAlevys
Fort, as well as the Order of Eastern Star, Huntingdon Chapter No. 159.
Mrs. Mitchell also served as a former tax collector for Miller
Township. Mrs. Mitchell attended Huntingdon public schools and
graduated from Huntingdon High School in 1933. Primarily a homemaker,
Mrs. Mitchell was employed by the J.C. Blair Co., Huntingdon, following
her marriage. She enjoyed counted crosstitch and quilting. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at the John B. Brown
Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntmgdon, with the Rev. James L.
Blair officiating, assisted by Pastor Daniel Morris. Interment will he
in the Greenlea Cemetery, McAlevys Fort, Jackson Township. 

Phyllis F. COFFMAN, 87, of 1905 Allegheny St., Huntingdon, died at 7:50
am. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntitngdon,
following a brief illness. Born June 27, 1918, in Entriken, she was a
daughter of the late Clyde and Clara M. (Snare) Feaster. She was united
in marriage to Ronald M. Coffman, Dec. 31, 1951, in Winchester, Va.
Mr. Coffman preceded her in death June 22, 1978. Mrs. Coffrnan is
survived by two daughters, Deborah Ann Gibbs and husband, Richard W.
"Zip" Gibbs, Huntingdon; and Pamela Beth Louder and husband, Ronald
Louder Jr., Ephrata. She is also survived by a niece, Viki R Hoover and
husband, Eugene Hoover, Huntingdon. The last surviving member of her
immediate family, she was preceded in death by a sister, Marion W.
Parks. Mrs. Coffman was a member of Saint James Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Huntingdon. She was a member of the auxiliary to the Standing
Stone VFW Post No. 1754 and the Frank P. Hommon American Legion Post No.
24, Huntmgdon. Mrs. Coffman attended Huntingdon public schools. She
retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon, in 1981, after 37 years
of service in the cone winding department. Prior to her work at
Owens-Corning, she had worked at the Huntingdon Silk Mill. Mrs. Coffman
loved watching Penn State and Dallas Cowboys football games. She
enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Funeral services
will he held at 11 am. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the John B. Brown Funeral
Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon. with the Rev. Paull E. Spring
officiating. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery, 245 Standing
Stone Ave., Huntingdon. 

Ross H. YOHN, 82, of Rockhill, died at 5:42 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006,
at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. Born Aug.
19, 1924, in Neelyton, he was a son of the late Harry T. and Cora
(Gardner) Yohn. He was united in marriage to the former Freda L. Miller,
who survives at their home. Mr. Yohn is survived by a grandson, Randy J.
Atherton; and a great-granddaughter, LaKendra Marie Atherton. He is also
survived by two sisters, Alverta Durst, Martinsburg. WV.; and Joyce
Krause, Orbisonia. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Marie
(Yohn) Atherton. He was also preceded in death by four brothers and one
sister, Tom, Clyde, Leroy, Fred and Edith. Mr. Yohn was a member of the
Rockhill Church of the Brethren, Rockhill. He served with the United
States Army. Mr. Yohn retired from Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambers
burg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at the
Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Nancy Rogers and
the Rev. Timothy Miller officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF
Memorial Cemetery. Rockhill. 

Ida L. (Aller) CHILDERS, 81, of Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Home, 220
Newry St., Hollidaysburg, and formerly of Raystown Road, Saxton, died
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, at the home. Born April 13, 1924, in Saxton,
she was a daughter of the late Harry and Mary (McDonald) Aller. She was
united in marriage to Samuel W. Childers Sr. Feb. 15, 1942, in Hopewell,
by Pastor Paul Dilling. Mr. Childers preceded her in death Jan. 28,
1981. Mrs. Childers is survived by a daughter and three sons, Erma
Weyandt, Claysburg; Samuel Childers and wife, Jane, New Jersey; Melvin
Childers and wife, Frances, Hopewell; and Terry Childers and wife,
Gracie, Virginia; two grandsons, David and Danny Childers, who were
reared in her home; and 22 additional grandchildren, 23
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in
death by three sons, Duane, Junior and Ralph Childers and an infant son.
The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was also preceded
in death by three sisters and one brother. Mrs. Childers was a member of
the Raystown Brethren Church, Saxton, R.R. She was a member of the Hopewell
Seniors Citizens and the McConnellsburg VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs.
Childers had worked as a repair girl at the Cove Shoe Factory,
Martinsburg, for 18 years and worked at Scampers, Saxton, for two years.
An avid bingo player, she also enjoyed dancing at the Black Diamond
Cafe, Six Mile Run. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday,
Jan. 9, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home Inc., Broad Top City, with
Pastor Alfred Chamberlain officiating. Interment will be in the Yellow
Creek Retormed Cemetery, Hopewell. 

Amy Lourine (King) BRENNEMAN, 85, a resident of the Homestead,
Westminster Woods, 360 Westminster Drive, Huntingdon, and formerly of
Oneida Township, Huntingdon, R.R. 4, died at 10:20 am. Friday, Jan. 6,
2006, at the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, of complications
from a long standing illness. Born Aug. 4, 1920, in Avon, Mass., she was
a daughter of the late Bernard and Ethel (Wade) King. She was united in
marriage to Robert Lex Brenneman May 25, 1946. in the Mount Vernon
Street Methodist Church, Washington, D.C., by the Rev. Dr. John Rustin.
Mr. Brenneman preceded her in death Aug. 17, 1997. Mrs.Brenneman is
suvived by two sons and a daughter; Robert K. Brenneman and wife, Claire
Bush, Frederick, Md.; William M. Brenneman and wife, Iris B.; and Martha
A. (Brenneman) Jessell and husband, Robert Jr., all of Huntingdon; and
five grandchildren, Lauren B. and Benjamin W. Bush-Brenneman; and Hannah
A., Sophie L. and Maxwell B. Brenneman. She is also survived by two
sisters; Blanche M. Puffer of Avon. Mass., and Ruth V. Ekberg, Ocala,
Fla.: and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Brenneman was a member of
the First Regular Baptist Church of Huntingdon, where she served as
nursery teacher, pastor’s secretary, deaconess, member of the choir and
chairperson of a ladies circle. In addition, she was the donor of a
living memorial stained glass window, located above the main entrance
of the church. During World War II, Mrs. Brenneinan served as a Wave in
the United States Navy. Following her enlistment in 1942, she attained
the rank of yeoman first class at the U.S. Navy receiving station,
Boston, Mass. She was honorably discharged in October 1945. She was a
former member of the League of Women Voters, the Huntingdon Music
Club, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Standing Stone Garden
Club and Standing Stone Art League and Council, all of Huntingdon;as
well as the Women’s League at Juniata College and the Women in
Military Service for America Memorial Foundation Inc. She attended
Avon, Mass. public schools, graduating from Avon High School in 1938,
and attended Brockton Business College, Brockton. Mass. Following her
honorable discharge, Mrs. Brenneman was employed by the U.S. Navy
Department in Washington. D.C., as a personnel secretary. An
accomplished artist who had several showings of her work, until she
developed vision difficulties, Mrs. Brenneman received many awards and
her paintings can be found throughout the United States. Funeral
services were held at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 9. at the John B. Brown
Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr.
Robert L. Salmons officiating. Interment will be made in the Huntingdon
Memorial Gardens, Walker Township, Huntingdon. 

Kermit "Cock" Brumbaugh, 72, of Adams Drive, Broad Top City, died
Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, at his home. He was born Feb. 27, 1933, in Saxton,
the son of the late Lloyd L. and Dorothy (Stevenson) Brumbaugh. He was
married to the former Joan Cook July 26, 1958, in Winchester, Va. Mrs.
Brumbaugh survives. A son, Michael L. Brumbaugh, and his wife,
Wendy, of Dudley survive, as well as two grandsons, Christopher M.
Brumbaugh and Hunter E. Brumbaugh, both of Dudley. One sister,
Ivadean Becker, and her husband, Eugene, of Macedonia, Ohio, also
survive. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Lloyd D. 
Brumbaugh, Jack L. Brumbaugh and Thomas L. Brumbaugh. Mr. Brumbaugh was a
member of the Broad Top United Methodist Church, Broad Street, Broad Top
City. He was a member of the Watson & Black American Legion Post 126,
Broad Top City. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict
from 1954-56. Mr. Brumbaugh was a meat cutter at Riverside Market. He
previously worked for H.J. Williams Construction Co. and New Enterprise 
Stone and Lime Co. He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles
football and Phillies baseball teams and an avid Penn State fan. A
funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at the Curtis A.
Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City. Pastor Suzanne Deterline will
officiate. Interment will be made in the Broad Top City IOOF Cemetery,
Broad Top City. 

Deborah "Debbie" Ann SNARE, 53, of Trenton, Ga., died Sunday, Jan. 8,
2006, at home, following an extended illness. Mrs Snare was united in
marriage to Allen Snare, formerly of Huntingdon July 22, 1978, in
Colorado. Mr. Snare survives at their home. She is also survived by a
daughter and two sons; Joy Waters and husband, Chris. Pennsylvania:
John Snare and Justin Snare, both of Trenton, Ga.; and two
granddaughters, Nicole and Rylie Waters of Pennsylvania. She is also
survived by a sister, Winnie Long of Washington; and two brothers, James
Gee of California and Charles Gee of Colorado; and a nephew, Chad
Edwards of Washington. Mrs. Snare was a member of Piney Grove Baptist
Church. Born in Illinois, she moved to Colorado where she graduated from
the Colorado School for the Deaf. She and her husband served the Lord
with Silent Word Ministries to the deaf world. Previously they had
ministered in Texas, Colorado, Alabama, Ohio and Tennessee. They served
12 years with the deaf at Faith Baptist Church, Fairless Hills, near
Philadelphia, before moving to Georgia. Debbie was presented the 2005
Retreat Award at the Deaf Baptist Ladies Retreat. Her husband, Allen,
will continue to carry on the vision that he and Debbie have nurtured
together. She will be greatly missed by all: however her memory will
live on in the hearts of those who knew her. Debbie made a difference in
the hearts of people she met and her reward will be great. Funeral
services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Piney Grove
Baptist Church, Trenton, Ga., with the Rev, John Smith, the Rev, Reggie
Remple and the Rev. Ted Camp officiating. She will lie in state one hour
prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Trenton First
Baptist Cemetery. 

Frederick C. BAKER, 89, formerly of Huntingdon, R.R. 1, died at 4:55
p.m.Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, at the Huntingdon Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center, Huntingdon, where he had resided since March 2005. Born Dec.
11, 1916, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Amos and Agnes
(Corbin) Baker. He was united in marriage to the former Mildred Edith
Baith, who survives in Huntingdon. Mr. Baker is also survived by a
daughter, Betty J. McMaster and husband, Robert L., Huntingdon; and
four grandchildren, Robert C. McMaster, Melissa J. McMaster, Sharon
Renea McMaster and Danielle Marie McMaster; and four
great-grandchildren. The last surviving member of his immediate familv,
he was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy and Chester; and five
sisters, Nellie Baith, Nettie Wasson. Mayetta Haag, Alfarata DeLong and
Mabel Reed. Mr. Baker was a member of the Trinity Assembly of God
Church, Huntingdon. He retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglas with 28
years of service. Funeral services will he held at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 11, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev.
Greg Lloyd officiating. Interment will he in the White Church Cemetery,
Hesston. R.R. 1.

Frank Johnston HINDMAN, 89, of Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Home, Newry
Street, Hollidaysburg, and formerly of 2l3 Pine St., Smithfield
Township, Huntingdon, died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, at the
home, following an extended illness. Born Aug. 21, 1916, in Corsica, he
was a son of the late Hugh and Gertrude (Johnston) Hindman. He was
united in marriage to the former Pauline J. Nicholson Feb. 6, 1941, in
Corsica, by the Rev. J. Hart. Mrs. Hindman survives at The Hollidaysburg
Presbyterian Home. Mr. Hindman is also survived by four children; Joyce
H. Ayers and husband, Arnold L., Idaho Falls, Idaho; Donald F. Hindman
and wife, Margaret R., Huntingdon; Doris H. Molleca and husband, James
A., Birdsboro; David L. Hindman and wife, Frances K., New Albany; eight
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The last surviving member
of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by five brothers and
one sister; Charles, Clair, Donald, Hugh M., Dale and Hannah Hindman.
Mr. Hindntan was a member of the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church, where
he served as a former church elder. He served with the United States
Army during World War II with Company B, 1124th Armored Ordinance
Battalion. Mr. Hindman was a member of the Standing Stone VFW Post No.
1754, Huntingdon. A graduate of Corsica Union High School, Corsica, he
attended Penn State University, where he took continuing education
classes. Mr. Hindman began working in the Huntingdon area in 1941, when
he was employed as a tester for the Dairy Herd Improvement Association
(DHIA). He later retired in 1981 from Stnckler’s Dairy after many years
of service. He enjoyed spending time with family and traveling to visit
other family members Mr. Hindman also enjoyed the outdoors, including
hiking and gardening. A committal service with military honors will he
accorded at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National
Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, with the Rev Dr. Emlyn Jones.
chaplain, Colt, USA. Ret. officiating.

Margaret R. HOOVER, 83, formerly of Sinking Valley, Tyrone, R.R. 1,
died at 6:10 am. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, at Beverly
Healthcare-Hillview, Altoona. Born April 22, 1922, in Bridgeport, she
was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Homzik) Hustak. She was
united in marriage to Charles F. Hoover May 1, 1945, in North Carolina.
Mr. Hoover preceded her in death in 1988. Mrs. Hoover is survived by
three son; Dennis Michael Hoover and wife, Carol, Sinking Valley;
Charles L. Hoover, Alexandria; and Brian Hoover and wife, Barbara,
Huntingdon; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is also
survived by a brother, George Hustak, Bordentown, N.J. She was preceded
in death by four sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Hoover was a member of
the Saint Matthew Roman Catholic Church, Tyrone. She was a 1940 graduate
of Bridgeport High School. Mrs. Hoover operated a dairy farm in Sinking
Valley with her husband for many years. She also helped her son, Brian,
at his business, Raystown Podiatry, until her health failed. A funeral
Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Saint Matthew
Roman Catholic Church, Tyrone, with Father Joseph T. Orr officiating.
Committal will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. 

June P. WOLFE, 73, of Finleyville, went to be with the Lord at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 20, 2006. at her home. Born June 10, 1932, in Munson, she
was a daughter of the late Harry and Viola (Fleck) Singer. She was
united in marriage to Rudolph L. Wolfe Jr., April 8, 948. Mr. Wolfe
preceded her in death. Mrs. Wolfe is survived by two daughters, Sarah J.
(Wolfe) Morrow and husband, Gary L.; and Sharon P. (Wolfe) Aller and
husband. James L. Aller Sr., all of Six Mile Run: five grandchildren,
whom she referred to as her ‘Bubbas,’ James L. Jr., who resided with
her; Travis M. and Shawn A. Aller; and Bridget L. and Ashley K. Morrow;
and three great-grandchildren. Amber M., Kayla M. and Kyle M. Aller. She
is also survived by a sister, Edith Leighty, with whom she resided; and
a brother, Robert Singer, Philipsburg. She was preceded in death by an
infant daughter, Cindy P. Wolfe; and four brothers, James "Buddy",
Kenny, Raymond and Lewis "Pete" Singer;" and two sisters, Hazel Douglas
and Betty Thompson. Mrs. Wolfe was a member of the Six Mile Run American
Legion where she enjoyed going for her cranberry juice. Primarily a
homemaker, she also worked at Quality Manufacturing, Saxton. Mrs. Wolfe
especially loved spending time with her Bubbas. She was a wonderful
mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services
will be hold at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Jan. 25, at the Curtis A. Heath
Funeral Home Inc., Broad Top City, with Pastor Donald Simmons
officiating. Interment will be in the Evans Cemetery, Six Mile Run.

E. Jack WILSON, 80, of 5964 William Penn Highway, Porter Township,
Alexandria, died at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, in the emergency
room at Tyrone Hospital, Tyrone. Born Aug. 2, 1925, in Huntingdon, he
was a son of the late Elmer S. and Velma (Galbraith) Wilson. He was
united in marriage to the former Marjorie I. Reed, June 16, 1960, in the
Alexandria Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Kenneth Duncan. Mrs. Wilson
survives in Huntingdon. Mr. Wilson is survived by two sons and a
daughter, Jack Andrew Wilson and wife, Mary, Yelm, Wash.; Steven Wilson,
Smithfield Township, Huntingdon; and Suzanne Dickson and husband, Kirk,
Jackson’s Corner, Huntingdon. A sister, Evelyn (Wilson) Hall,
Huntingdon, also survives. He was preceded in death by a sister,
Kathleen Wilson. Mr. Wilson was of the Protestant faith. He served in
the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the
William P. Spyker American Legion Post No. 520, Alexandria, and the
National Rifle Association. Mr. Wilson was a 1943 graduate of Huntingdon
High School. After his discharge from the U.S. Navy, he transported
aircraft for the war movement for Piper Cub. He was later employed with
Southwestern Electric Corporation, Colorado, until 1949. From 1949
until 1956, he worked at Don Galbraith’s Sporting Goods in Huntingdon.
In 1956, Mr. Wilson joined in business with his brother-in-law, John
Hall, operating Hall’s Service Station together until John’s death. He
continued to run the service station until his retirement in 2001. A
lifetime resident of Huntingdon County, Mr. Wilson enjoyed the outdoors
and was an avid collector of arrowheads and rocks. He was also an avid
reader. Funeral services will be held privately, under the direction of
the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St.,
Alexandria. 

Clarence C. GILL, 89, a resident of Essex House, Lemoyne, and formerly
of 500 Charles St., Shippensburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, in Holy
Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. Born Aug. 5, 1916, in Woodbury Township,
Blair County, he was a son of the late Cloyd D. and Nancy E. (Hinkel)
Gill. He was united in marriage to the former Illa Roi Olson, who
preceded him in death Nov. 21, 2000. Mr. Gill is survived by a son and
two daughters, Robert C. Gill and wife, Colleen, Camp Hill; Denise D.
Cleland and husband, David, Enola; and Sharon L. Cramer and husband,
Steve, Chambersburg; six grandchildren, Kristy and Kevin Cramer, Ashley
and Adam Cleland and Ryan and Connor Gill. He is also survived by two
sisters, Marie Preiser, Orange City, Fla.; and Marian Wright,
Huntingdon. Mr. Gill was a member of the Grace United Church of Christ,
Shippensburg. A veteran of World War II, he served in the United States
Army during the Baffle of the Bulge and was decorated with a Purple
Heart. Mr. Gill was a member of the Oscar M, Hykes American Legion Post
No. 223 and the Durff-Kuhn VFW Post No. 6168, both of Shippensburg. He
was a graduate of Huntingdon High School. Mr. Gill retired from
Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg. An avid baseball fan, Mr. Gill
played baseball as a boy and a young man. He also loved to play the game
with his son as a child. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 14, in the Grace United Church of Christ, with the Rev,
George H. Heckard officiating. Interment will be made in the Spring Hill
Cemetery, Shippensburg, with graveside military service conducted by
the Shippensburg American Legion and VFW Posts.

Nick MOKANYK, 83, of 118 South Pleasant Acres Road, York, and formerly
of 675 I Colony Drive, York, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, at the York
County Nursing Home, York. Born Aug. 13, 1922, in Zalfo Springs, Fla.,
he was a son of the late Bill and Celia (Zahara) Mokanyk. He was united
in marriage to the former Pauline Yablonski, June 1, 1956, in Mount
Clemens, Mich. Mrs. Mokanyk survives. Mr. Mokanyk is also survived by
two daughters and a son, Rosemary Halpin, Dianne Mokanyk and Nicholas
Mokanyk and wife, Rose M., and three grandchildren. He is also survived
by three sisters and a brother, Mary Posak, Sally Lichota, Lena Lathrop
and John Mokanyk. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Gardynik
and Kathryn Strong; and two brothers, Alex and Jack Mokanyk. Mr. Mokanyk
was a member of Saint Michael’s Orthodox Church, Main St., Wood. He
served in the United States Army as a private during World War II. Mr.
Mokanyk was employed as a welder for BMY, York; and formerly as manager
of the A&W Restaurant, Greensburg, MD. Funeral services will be held at
11 am. Monday, Jan. 16, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home Inc., Broad
Top City, with Father Thomas Klein officiating. Interment will be made
in the Saint Michaels Orthodox Cemetery, Wood.

Mack Chestnut SNYDER, 85, a resident of Pennknoll Village, Everett, for
the past three years and formerly of Dublin Mills, died at 7:05 am.
Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at the home. Born Sept. 23, 1920, in Fort
Littleton, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Eliza (Linn)
Snyder. He was united in marriage to the former Thelma E. Slates, June
20, 1944. Mrs. Snyder preceded him in death July 3, 1995. Mr. Snyder
is survived by four sons and a daughter; Carl Snyder, Mount Union;
Brenda Wible and Ronald Snyder, both of Three Springs; Jerry Snyder,
Saltillo: and Paul Snyder, Kistler, Mount Union: 12 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a number of nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by three grandchildren, as well as two
brothers and two sisters, Charles Snyder, Harvey Snyder, Liz Shore and
Sarah Ramsey. Mr. Snyder had attended Center Grove Brethren in Christ
Church, Three Springs. R.R., in his earlier years. He served with the
United States Army during World War II. Mr. Snyder was a member of the
Madden-Wennick American Legion Post No. 518, Orbisonia. After his
retirement from Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, in 1970, Mr.
Snyder worked several years at the East Broad Top Railroad, Rockhill.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the
Immanuel Bible Church, Three Springs, R.R., with Pastor Connie Maclay
officiating. Interment will be made in the Cherry Grove Cemetery, Three
Springs, R.R. 

Blair D. STEVER, 67, of Little Valley Road, Saxton, died Saturday, Jan.
14, 2006, as a result of a motor vehicle accident, which occurred that
evening on Little Valley Road, Carbon Township. Born June 26, 1938, in
Saxton, he was a son of the late Harold C. and Ella V. (Ramsey) Stever.
He was united in marriage to the former Dorothy M. Rhodes, Oct. 12,
1961, in Cassville. Mrs. Stever preceded him in death Dec. 25, 2003 Mr.
Stever is survived by two daughter, Barbara Ann Hart and husband
Timothy; and Brenda Lee Hoover, both ot Saxton; and three grandsons,
Jesse David Hoover, Tyler Chase Hoover and Andrew James Hart. He is also
survived by a brother, Gail E. Stever and wife, Ruth (Bolinger), Saxton.
Mr. Stever was of the Protestant faith. He served in the United States
Army as a private first class during the Cold War in France in the
l960s. He was a member of the Saxton Sportsmen’s Club; Watson and Black
American Legion Post No. 126, Broad Top City; Six Mile Run American
Legion Post No. 556 and the Saxton VFW Post No. 4129. Mr. Stever was a
graduate of Saxton Liberty High School. He was employed as a truck
driver with New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., Roaring Spring.
Previously, he had owned and operated a sawmill for many years. Mr.
Stever had many joys in life, including his grandsons, fishing and
hunting and going to work early to have coffee and social time with his
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at
the Long-Akers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St., Saxton, with Pastor Lanny
Hoover officiating. Interment, with full military honors by the Broad
Top Area Honor Guard, will be made in the Cassville Cemetery. 

Robert M. MILLER, 93, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of McAlevys Fort, died
at 7:35 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at the Health Center in Ocoee,
Fla. Born Sept. 30, 1912, in McAlevys Fort, he was the son of the late
Dr. Henry E. and Jessie L. (Bigelow) Miller. He was married to Anna
(Wilson) Miller on Nov. 3, 1933. She survives. Mr. Miller was employed
by the Pa. Dept. of Forest and Waters. He had his own lumber mill and
later ran the saw mill at Rockview Correctional Institute. He also owned
an apple orchard in Belleville. He was a 50-year member of Mt. Moriah
Lodge F. & A.M., Huntingdon, and was a member of St. Stephens Lutheran
Church, McAlevys Fort. Also surviving are three children, Patricia
Finger, of Corona, Ariz., Robert E. Miller, of Milesburg and Beverly
Carpenter, of Kernersville, N.C.; six grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and siblings, Marie Yocum, of Chambersburg and Jay
R. Miller, of Petersburg. He was preceded in death by sisters, Mary
Ellen Laub, Hilda Anastasia and Barbara Miller, and brothers, William W.
Miller, Joseph Miller, Samuel B. Miller and Gerald Miller. Funeral
services will be at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in St.
Stephens Lutheran Cemetery.

Louise 0. HAWN, 94, of Box 241, Porter Township, Huntingdon, R.R. 1, and
formerly of Petersburg, R.R. 2, went to be with her Lord, at 6:55 am.
Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born Aug. 23, 1911, in Jackson Township, Huntingdon, she was a daughter
of the late J. Harry and Eleanor (Davis) Oaks. She was united in
marriage to Charles 0. Hawn, March 31, 1934, in her home, by the Rev.
Joseph Rigby. Mr. Hawn preceded her in death March 3, 1997. Mrs. Hawn
is survived by three sons; Clifford H. Hawn and wife, Audene,
Petersburg; Clinton C. Hawn and wife, Sharon, Huntingdon, R.R. 1; and
Cecil E. Hawn and wife, Jane, Selinsgrove; 10 grandchildren, Harold and
John Hawn, Rebecca Hurley, Sonya Fetzer, Clinton Hawn Jr., Laurie
Thatcher, Kevin and Michael Hawn, Jennifer Howell and J. Wade Hawn; 19
great-grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a number of nieces
and one nephew. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she
was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother; Pauline Mitchell,
Mary Hostetler, Margaret Cunningham, Isabel Widing and J. Homer Oaks.
Mr. Hawn was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, Manor Hill,
where she was the eldest member and an active member of the Sunday
school class. She attended the Jackson Township public schools and was
a graduate of Stone Valley High School. Primarily a homemaker, Mrs.
Hawn also worked as an Avon representative in the Huntingdon area for
more than 20 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, reading, knitting and
crocheting, completing crossword puzzles and spending time with her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417
Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Joleen Willis officiating.
Interment will be made in the Mooresville Cemetery, West Township,
Petersburg. 

Martha R. DICK, 102, 429 South Market St., Martinsburg, and formerly of
Coalmont, died at 12:55 am. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, at The Village at
Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. Born April 14, 1903, in Coalmont, she was
a daughter of the late Jasper H. and Rhoda (Hamilton) Thompson. She was
united in marriage to Edgar Leo Dick, who preceded her in death. Mrs.
Dick is survived by a son, James McDonald and wife, Shirley, Coalmont;
two grandsons, Gregory McDonald and wife, Pamela K.; and David McDonald
and wife, Pamela I., all of Coalmont; and three great-grandchildren,
Stacey McDonald, Shawna McDonald and Mitchell McDonald, all of
Coalmont. She was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters,
James, Fred, Sam, Paul and Richard "Dick" Thompson; Myrtle Granville
and Mary Loder Mrs. Dick was a member of the Coalmont Church of God. She
attended Coalmont Grade School and the Harrisburg Intermediate School.
She was primarily a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home Inc., Broad Top
City, with Pastor Steve Oberman officiating. Interment will be in the
Dudley Protestant Cemetery, Dudley. 

Wilbur T. COLLINS, 84, of Box 133, Hopewell Township, James Creek, R.R.
1, died at 5:23 am. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, at the Altoona Regional
Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He had been in failing health
for the past four years. Born Nov. 27, 1921, in Aitch, he was a son of
the late Thomas John and Elsie P (Schell) Collins. He was united in
marriage to the former Mildred Louise Taylor in May 1947, in
Hagerstown, Md. Mrs. Collins preceded him in death Jan. 4, 2002. Mr.
Collins is survived by three sons, Robert William Collins and Wilford
Allen Collins and wife, Gladys, all of Walker Township, Huntingdon,
R.R. 3; and John W. Collins and wife, Andrea, West Mineral, Kan.; four
grandsons and one granddaughter, Scott A. Collins, Philipsburg; Michael
A. Collins, Landover Hills, Md. Thomas J. Collins. Eldon, Mont.; Richard
A. Collins and wife. Tricia, Grove, Okla.; and Anne F. Robinson and
husband, Patrick, Jefferson City, Mont.; and three great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by a nephew, George Norris, Mount Union. The last
surviving member of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by
two sisters, Pauline Norris and Elizabeth Collins; and three brothers,
Roy, Wayne and John Collins. Mr. Collins was a member of the Kingdom
Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Saxton. He served with the United States
Army during World War II from 1942-1946, serving in the European Theatre
of Operations. Mr. Collins was a life member of the Standing Stone VFW
Post No. 1754, Huntingdon. He attended public schools in Penn Township,
Aitch. Mr. Collins was employed as a trackxnan with the Pennsylvania
Railroad in the Huntingdon and Juniata, Altoona, shops for 13 years. He
also worked for Harbison-Walker, Mount Union; Texas Eastern Pipeline and
was primarily a self-employed sawyer and farmer in the Aitch area. He
enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting, fishing and gardening. Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the John B. Brown
Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with Gary Peters
officiating. Interment with full military honors was made in the Old
Stone Church Cemetery, Penn Township, James Creek. 

Cloy (Black) ROGERS, 85, formerly of 2704 Warm Springs Ave.,
Huntingdon, died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, at Epworth Manor,
Tyrone, where she had resided since Nov. 7, 2000. Born Jan. 22, 1920, in
Broad Top City, she was a daughter of the late Allison and Anna Forbes
(Cook) Black. She was united in marriage to Daniel Earl Rogers, June 16,
1937, in Cumberland, Md., by the Rev. George E. Baughman. Mr Rogers
preceded her in death Nov. 27, 1973. Mrs. Rogers is survived by two
sons, Daniel L. Neville and wife, Colleen; and Glenn E. Rogers, all of
Huntingdon; and two grandchildren, Megan Neville, Royersford; and
Garrett Neville, Pittsburgh. She was preceded in death by a son, Roy T.
Rogers; three sisters, Agnes (Black) Fisher, Marjorie (Black) Neville
and Margretta (Black) Graffious; two brothers, Duncan Black; a twin
brother, Claude Black; and two infant siblings, Olive Grace Black and
Robena Ruby Black. Mrs. Rogers was a member of the Women of the Moose
Lodge No. 223 and the Frank P. Hommon American Legion Post No. 24
Auxiliary, both of Huntingdon. She had served as past president of the
Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754 Auxiliary, Huntingdon. She retired from
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital Feb. 1, 1982, after a long number of years
in the dietary department. She also worked for a number of years for
C.H. Miller Hardware Co. in the fine china department and also in
production at Petersburg Transformer. Mrs. Rogers was a lifetime
resident of Huntingdon County. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road,
Smithfield Township, Huntingdon, with Father Leo Arnone officiating.
Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Township,
Huntingdon.

Connie L. LONG, 52, of Mount Nebo, W.Va., died following a short
illness, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. Born Jan. 20, 1953, in Huntingdon, she
was a daughter of Mildred (Parsons) Dell of Shade Gap and the late
Richard Dell. She was united in marriage to Richard Long, July 1, 1978.
Mr. Long survives at home. In addition to her mother and husband, Mrs.
Long is also survived by a daughter, Sarah Long, at home. She is also
survived by two brothers, Larry Dell and James Dell, both of
Shippensburg; and two sisters, Cindy Book, Shade Gap and Jo Struchen,
Three Springs. Primarily a homemaker, Mrs. Long was artistically
talented in jewelry making. She was a member of several West Virginia
craft associations and worked part-time at City Floral and Gifts,
Summersville, W.Va. She also enjoyed flower arranging and home
gardening. Mrs. Long had a kind, gentle and good-hearted nature. She
showed bravery and courage during her battle with cancer A memorial
service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at the White Funeral
Home, Summersville, W. Va., with Pastor Jim Daily officiating.
Interment of cremains will follow in the Walker Memorial Park,
Summersville.

Jean Eleanor BROOKS, 75, of Duncansville, Blair County, died Monday
morning, Jan. 16, 2006, at her home. Born April 8, 1930, in Altoona,
Blair County. she was a daughter of the late Dennis L. and Arletta
(Rutter) Wilt. She was united in marriage to Russell P. Brooks Sr. July
18, 1947, in Juniata, Altoona. Mr. Brooks survives at their home. Mrs.
Brooks is also survived by six sons and four daughters; Russell Brooks
Jr., Petersburg; Andrew Brooks, Hollidaysburg; Allen Brooks and Kevin
Brooks, both of Huntingdon; Dallace Brooks, Columbia, Tenn.; Raymond
Brooks, Williamsburg; Virginia Smith, Barbara Kurtz and Lisa Williams,
all of Altoona; and Darlene Brooks, Port Matilda; 25 grandchildren and
21 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother and two
sisters, Ronald Wilt, Altoona; and Cleo Wilt and Malden Barr, both of
Las Vegas, Nev. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Sherry
Brooks. Mrs. Brooks enjoyed reading and attending family events with her
children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, 618 Martin St.,
Bellwood, with Nathaniel Brooks officiating. Interment will be made in
the Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood.

Nanci D. ALEXANDER, 58, of DeForrest Apartments, Huntingdon, died at
7:25 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, at her residence. Born Nov. 19, 1947,
she was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Delia R. (Kyle) Cuthbert.
She was united in marriage to Wayne Alexander, Oct. 6, 1996, in
Huntingdon. by Pastor Georgetta A. "Cookie" Hartley. Mr. Alexander
survives at their residence. In addition to her husband, she is also
survived by a brother, Fred Cuthbert, Alexandria. Mrs. Alexander was a
member of the Springs of Living Water Fellowship, Huntingdon. A
graduate of Lowman School, San Fernando Valley, Calif. she was primarily
a homemaker. Friends and family are invited to gather at the Bowman’s
Chapel Cemetery, Cass Township, Mapleton, for graveside services at 2
p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, with the Rev. David D. Oldham officiating.
Interment will follow in the cemetery.

Edgar Carl HOFFMAN, 84, of Three Springs, HCR 73, died at 4:38 am.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, at his home in Clay Township. Born Nov. 17,
1921, in Three Springs, he was a son of the late William H. and Eliza
(Masemore) Hoffman. He was united in marriage to the former Althea
Laura Barnett. March 9, 1943, in Saltillo, by the Rev, Joseph Miller.
Mrs. Hoffman preceded him in death June 4, 2005. Mr. Hoffman is survived
-by a nephew, Gary L. Barnett, and two great-nephews, Gary Lee Barnett
and Christopher M. Barnett, all of Three Springs, who were all reared in
the Hoffman home. He is also survived by a brother, Charles Hoffman,
Three Springs, and a number of other nieces and nephews. He was preceded
in death by two brothers and three sisters, Aubrey Hoffman, Norman
Hoffman, Lillian Greenland, Edwinna Roher and Musetta Greenland. Mr.
Hoffman was of the Protestant faith. A United States Army veteran of
World War II, he served with the 12th Armored Division Company C 714th
Tank Battalion in the Battle of the Bulge. He received a Purple Heart
for his service. Mr. Hoffman worked at Letterkenny Army Depot,
Chambersburg, for a few years. He then cut and hauled pulpwood and
retired as a dairy farmer. He enjoyed hunting and playing the guitar. He
had a local band called "Cousin Eddie and the Country Boys," which
played at festivals and gatherings. The band also played on WHUN Radio,
Huntingdon, from 1956-1963. Funeral services will be held at 11 am.
Friday, Jan. 20, at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with Pastor
Duane Williams officiating. Interment will be made in the Cherry Grove
Cemetery, Three Springs, R.R.

Ernest L. FREDERICK, 66, of Mapleton. R.R. 1, died at 3:27 am. Tuesday,
Jan. 17, 2006, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Feb.
16, 1939, in Todd Township, he was a son of the late Howard J. and Mary
K. (Fox) Frederick. He was united in marriage to the former Linda
Kennedy, Dec. 2, 1981. Mrs. Frederick survives at home. Mr. Frederick is
also survived by 10 children; Mary K. Frederick, Somerset; Ruth Babbits,
Ballard, W.Va.; Joyce A. Frederick, Huntingdon; Howard J. Frederick,
Cleveland, Ohio; Richard Matney, Robertsdale; Charles Matney, Mapleton;
James Maynard, Huntingdon; Judy Beatty, Mount Union; Lisa Saliva,
Cleveland, Ohio; and David Matney, Mapleton; 16 grandchildren and one
great-grandson. He is also survived by three brothers, Robert
Frederick, Star Route, Huntingdon; and Harold Frederick and Eugene
Frederick, both of Todd. He was preceded in death by a son, Ernest
Frederick Jr., and a grandson. Mr. Frederick retired as a self-employed
mechanic. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at
the Robert I. McClain Funeral Home, Cassville, with the Rev. Greg Harven
officiating. Interment will be made in the Trough Creek Valley Baptist
Cemetery, Calvin, RR.

Sara Elizabeth HULING, 85, formerly of 103 South 14th St., Smithfield
Township, Huntingdon, died at 5:10 am. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, at the
Huntingdon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Huntingdon, where she had
been a resident for the past four years. Born April 11, 1920, in
Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late Ambrose Garlock. She was
united in marriage to Thomas Hartley Huling, who preceded her in death
May 27, 1987. Mrs. Huling is survived by a daughter, Marjorie E. Dixon,
Smithfield Township, Huntingdon. She was preceded in death by a
grandson, Tom Dixon: a brother, John Garlock; a sister, Amanda Garlock;
a half-brother, Bill Bookwalter; and a half sister, May Bookwalter. Mrs.
Huling was of the Lutheran faith. She was a member of the BPOE Elks Loge
No. 976 Auxiliary and the Frank P Hommon American Legion Post No. 24
Auxiliary, both of Huntingdon. Mrs. Huling worked for a number of years
at Huntingdon Machine Shop and later retired from Owens-Corning
Fiberglas, Huntingdon. A lifetime resident of Huntingdon County, she
enjoyed sewing and gardening. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 20, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road,
Smithfield Township, Huntingdon, with Pastor Greg Harven officiating.
Interment will be made in the Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Anna Maud KYPER, 85, of Hagerstown, Md., formerly of Everett, went to
be with the Lord Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006. Born Aug. 25, 1920. in Clear
Ridge, Fulton County, she was a daughter of the late Harry Winegardner
and Verna H. (Chilcote) Winegardner. She was united in marriage to Fred
G. Kyper Oct. 16, 1953, in Winchester, Va. Mr. Kyper preceded her in
death Dec. 5, 1995. Mrs. Kyper is survived by two children, Sheryl K.
Deike and husband, Eric, Hagerstown, Md.; and F. Garry Kyper, Carlisle;
and four stepchildren, Gale "Pete" Kyper and wife, Bev, Portersville;
Carol Kyper, Butler; Milda Moore, Huntingdon; and Michael Kyper, Irwin;
16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by
a sister, Freda Brown, Saxton. She was preceded in death by a
stepdaughter, Mary Kathryn Grove; a sister, Esther Foster; and two
brothers, John Winegardner and Dallas Winegardner. Mrs. Kyper attended
the Pennwood Bible Church. A homemaker her entire life, she enjoyed
baby-sitting her special friend Amanda and studying her Bible. She was a
wonderful mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by her
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday,
Jan. 21, in the Dalla Valle Funeral Chapel, Everett, with the Rev. Floyd
Rhinehart officiating. Interment will be made in the Everett Cemetery. 

Almeda M. JOHNSON, 83, of Fort Washington, Md., died Tuesday, Jan. 17,
2006, at Southern Maryland Hospital. Born July 30, 1922, in Minersville,
she was a daughter of the late Elmer S. and Myrtle (Cromer) Flenner. She
was united in marriage to Robert M. Johnson, April 5, 1945, in
Lewistown. Mr. Johnson survives at their home. Mrs. Johnson is also
survived by four sisters, Vera Leader, Cooks; Annie Sheeder, Harrisburg;
Helen Collare, Dudley; and Ruth Lewis, Waterfall and two step-brothers,
Willliam Flenner and Charles Horton. She was preceded in death by two
brothers, Ray and Eugene Flenner. Mrs. Johnson was of the Methodist
faith. She enjoyed crocheting and taking care of her home. Funeral
services will be held at 11 am. Friday, Jan. 20, at the Long-Akers
Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St., Saxton, with Pastor Dan Norheim and
Pastor Joyce Drenning officiating. Interment will be in the Broad Top
City IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City. 

Betty (Leininger) BITTINGER, 70,of 1328 Pleasant View Drive,
Chambersburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006. at the Falling Spring
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Chambersburg. Born June 25, 1935, in
Chambersburg, Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late George and
Ellen (Vanderau) Leininger. She was united in marriage to Paul S.
Bittinger, April 15, 1954. Mr. Bittinger survives at home. Mrs.
Bittinger is also survived by two sons, Paul R. Bittinger and wife,
Sherry; and William L. Bittinger, all of Chambersburg; five
grandchildren, Dawn Thompson and Kiesha, Brian, Wesley and Tara
Bittinger She is also survived by a sister, Mary Fortney and husband,
John, Shade Gap. She was preceded in death by an infant sister and a
brother. Mrs. Bittinger was a member of the Chambersburg Brethren in
Christ Church, where she belonged to the Shining Lights Sunday School
Class. She was also an associate member of Saint Luke’s United Methodist
Church, Shade Gap. She was a member of Valley Cadaretts, Shippensburg;
and a life member of the Shade Gap Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary.
Mrs. Bittinger enjoyed baking and being a mother and grandmother.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am. Monday, Jan. 23, at the
Chambersburg Brethren in Christ Church, 465 Center St., Chambersburg,
with the Rev. Ken Hepher, Phil Byers and Michelle Zearing officiating.
Interment will be made in the Air Hill Brethren in Christ Cemetery. 

J. Harold Boyer Sr., 81, of 502 Oliver Court, Belleville, died at 3:40
a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, at Valley View Haven, Belleville. Born July
21, 1924, in Turbett Twp., Juniata County, he was the son of the late
John Ritzman Boyer and mother of the late Ada Lena Kinzer Boyer. His
wife, Jane Barr Boyer, whom he married Nov. 2, 1946, survives. Also
surviving are his children, John H. Boyer Jr., and wife Kathryn,
Belleville, and Mrs. Ann Tomlinson and husband Drew, Petersburg; a
sister, Mrs. Dorothy Pennel, York; and his grandchildren, Jason Frank
Boyer, John Gregory Boyer, Courtney Ann Tomlinson, and Meagan Elizabeth
Tomlinson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl J. Boyer and
George W. Boyer; and a sister, Marian Hemperly. He served in the U.S.
Marine Air Corps where he participated in numerous engagements
throughout the Pacific Theater during World War II. Most of his working
years were with the Russell National Bank until his full retirement in
1994. During those years with the bank, he served in nearly every
department capacity and became president of the bank in 1976, retiring
as vice-chairman of its board of directors. He also was active with and
served various capacities in the Pennsylvania Bankers Association and
the American Bankers Association, becoming president of the Central Pa.
Group in the late 1970s. Additionally, he was proud of his service years
to the Mifflin County Industrial Development Committee, the Lewistown
Hospital Foundation, 4-H Horse and Pony Club, American Heart, Junior
Grangers, Rotary, and Kiwanians. While at the bank, he was a founding
charter member of the local chapter of the American Institute of
Banking. He attended and completed various bank related educational
programs at Bucknell, Northwestern, and Columbia universities. He also
was chairman of the Pa. Bankers Convention. He was a member of the East
Kishacoquillas Presbyterian Church, Reedsville, where he was an elder of
the church, superintendent of the Sunday school, and treasurer of the
Huntingdon Presbytery. He was a trust officer of the Russell Bank and
held memberships with the Elks Lodge #143, Masonic Lodge #205 F and AM,
and the National Board of American Bankers. Memorial services will be
held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at the Chapel of Valley View
Haven, Belleville, with the Revs. Charles McGaha, Faust Hissong, and
Galen Sharp officiating. Interment will be private in Church Hill
Cemetery, Reedsville.

Byrd Howard HARKER, 70, of Paris, France, died unexpectedly at 6 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, in Paris, France. Born June 12, 1935, in
Huntingdon, he was a son of Marcella Harker Pyles of Elizabethtown and
the late Paul Harker. He was united in marriage to Collette Harker, who
survives at their home. Mr. Harker is also survived by a son and
daughter, Terry Harker and Patricia Harker, both of Paris, France; three
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by three
sisters and a brother, Nancy R. Weaver, Elizabethtown; Isabelle Miller,
Shade Gap; Bonnie Brindle, Huntingdon; and Thomas L. Harker, Longmont.
Col.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Harker served in the
United States Air Force. Reared in Huntingdon, he was a 1953 graduate of
Huntingdon High School. He retired from various positions in Paris,
France. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 25, in Paris,
France. Interment will immediately follow. 



Russell C. McELWEE Jr., 54, of Bumpus Mills, Tenn., died Monday, Jan.
16, 2006, at his home. Born Aug. 28, 1951, in Harrisburg, he was a son
of the late Russell McElwee Sr. and Jean McElwee. He was a stepson of
Glen Murphy of Harrisburg and the late Alene McElwee. His wife. Lyle
(Taylor) McElwee, survives at home. Mr. McElwee is also survived by two
daughters and a son, Christy Lehman, Clarksville. Tenn.; Melissa McLain,
Carlisle, Tenn. and David McElwee, Dover, Tenn.; and three
grandchildren, Seth and Skye McLain, Carlisle. Tenn.; and Colin Lehman,
Indian Md., Tenn. He is also survived by two sisters and three brothers;
Dianne Paszek, California; and Christine Winaught, Larry Kyhns, Walter
Lawhead and Jim Lawhead, all of Pennsylvania. Mr. McElwee served in the
United States Army for 17 years, having served in Saudi Arabia. He was
a Mason, a lifetime member of the VFW and belonged to a hunting club.
Mr. McElwee worked for U.S. Tobacco, Clarksville, Tenn. He donated his
body to science. A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 21, in
Saline Creek, Bumpus Mills, Tenn., with Thomas Fletcher officiating. 

Edith P REED, 95. of Plank Road, Everett, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006. at
her home. Born July 21, 1910, in Kearney, she was a daughter of the late
Noah Elmer and Mary (Weight) Barton. Mrs. Reed is survived by four
children; Robert E. Reed and wife, Ruth (Whitfield), Saxton; Mary Belle
Zimmerman and husband, Bruce, Warrenton, Va.; Barbara Donaldson and
husband, Thomas, Everett; and James L. Reed and wife. Julie (Schwake),
Colona, Ill.; 9 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren; and a number of
great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law.
Vivian Reed, Saxton. She was preceded in death by three children, infant
daughter Edith Reed, LeJay Reed and William Reed; and a sister, Carol
Kushtoss. Mrs. Reed was a member of the Hopewell United Methodist Church
where she served as a Sunday School teacher for a number of years. She
was a member of the Hopewell Senior Center and volunteered at the
Hopewell Food Bank. Mrs. Reed was employed by Lion Manufacturing,
Everett, for 30 years. She enjoyed crocheting and doing ceramics.
Funeral services will he held at 11 am. Wednesday, Jan 25, at the
Hopewell United Methodist Church with the Rev. Barbara Berg officiating.
Interment will be made in the Langdondale Cemetery. 

Elizabeth WARSING, 89, of Altoona, formerly of Saxton, died Sunday, Jan.
22, 2006, at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. Born Jan, 16, 1917, in
Riddlesburg, she was a daughter of the late Charles M. and Nellie
(Allan) Graffious. Mrs. Waning is survived by a son, W. Allan Warsing
and wife, Jan (Dale), Smithfield, RI.; two grandsons, Allan C. Warsing
and Christopher J. Warsing; and three great-grandchildren, Avery, Paige
and Meredith Warsing. She was preceded in death by a son, Sgt. Charles
G. Warsing. Mrs. Warsing was a member of the Saxton United Methodist
Church. She was a graduate of Broad Top High School. Mrs. Warsing worked
as a telephone operator for the Saxton, Huntingdon and Altoona areas
until her retirement in 1973. She was also a dispatcher for the Saxton
Borough Police for several years. She enjoyed reading, crafts, knitting
and completing puzzles. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday,
Jan. 24, at the Long-Akers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St., Saxton, with
Lay Pastor Alan Burdick officiating. Interment will be made in the
Duvall Cemetery, Six Mile Run.

Jane (Hall) RITTENHOUSE, 86, a resident of Beverly Healthcare,
Hillview, 700 South Cayuga Ave., Altoona, and formerly of Huntingdon,
died at 1:30 am. Saturday. Jan. 21, 2006, at the healthcare center. Born
Feb. 24, 1919, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late Harold F.
and Helen (Greenleaf) Hall, She was united in marriage to Paul Edwin
Rittenhouse, Sept. 15, 1940, in the Saint James Lutheran Church,
Huntingdon, by the Rev. Dr. Edmund Manges. Mr. Rittenhouse preceded her
in death June 23, 1990. Mrs. Rittenhouse is survived by four daughters,
Deborah A. (Rittenhouse) Michels and husband, Dennis, Lubbock, Texas;
Susan J. (Rittenhouse) Tempest, Tipton; Cynthia J. Ungruhn and husband,
Gene, Taylor Mill, KY; and Kimberly K. Rittenhouse, Altoona; four
grandchildren, Kevin Tempest, Altoona; Jaime Tempest, Tipton; Erin
(Ungruhn) Neal, Mason, Ohio; and David Ungruhn, Cincinnati, Ohio; and a
number of great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters,
Doris (Hall) Feagley, Helen (Hall) Morningstar and Ann (Hall) Davis, all
of Huntingdon. She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers,
May (Hall) Fouse, Richard C. Hall and Harold F Hall Jr. Mrs. Rittenhouse
was of the Lutheran denomination, She attended Huntingdon public
schools, graduating from Huntingdon High School in 1938. Mrs.
Rittenhouse was primarily a homemaker. She enjoyed talking and visiting
with friends and family. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 26, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, Inc., 417
Washington St., Huntingdon with the Rev. Leslie Papp officiating.
Interment will be made in the Mount Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery,
Henderson Township, Huntingdon. 

Ida Barclay BAGSHAW, 93, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, in
Gilbert, Ariz. Ida was born in Mapelton and was married to the late
Wilbur Bagshaw. She reared a family of seven boys in McAlevys Fort and
after retiring as a custodian from Penn State University, moved to
Arizona to live with her son and daughter-in-law. Ida is survived by
four sons, Samuel Bagshaw, of McAlevys Fort, Charles Bagshaw, of
Gilbert, Ariz., William Bagshaw, of Phoenix, Ariz. and Larry Bagshaw, of
Tyrone, and by her sister, Mildred Hoffman, of Tucson, Ariz. There are
11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Ida was a wonderful, loving
mother with an outgoing personality.We will miss her wisdom, her
forgiveness, and great sense of humor. In retirement she greatly enjoyed
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be held at St.
Stephens Lutheran Church in McAlevys Fort at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28,
2006.

Thomas Alton SMITH, 88, of McAlevys Fort, went to his eternal rest
Saturday evening, Jan. 21, 2006, at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State
College. Born June 9, 1917. in Jackson Township, he was a son of the
late James Garfield Smith and Bertha Oburn Smith. He was united in
marriage to the former Marjorie Given Whittaker, June 2, 1945, at the
Huntingdon Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Harry L. Geisinger. Mrs.
Smith preceded him in death, Dec. 12, 2004. Mr. Smith is survived by two
sons and two daughters; Robert Alton Smith and David Garfield Smith and
wife, Marsha, all of Huntingdon, R.R. 2; Mary Ellen (Smith) Charniga and
husband, Mark Lancaster; and Jane Oburn (Smith) Erving, Maytown; four
grandchildren, Erin L. Charniga, Charles Alton Erving, James L. Erving
and Jennifer (Erving) Guddo; and two great-grandchildren, Brandon
Bennett and Christopher Guddo. The last surviving member of his
immediate family, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James O.
Smith and Marion W. Smith. Mr. Smith was a member of the McAlevys Fort
United Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder, Sunday school
teacher and clerk of session, He was a member of the local Shavers
Creek. state and national Grange and served as master of the Huntingdon
County Pomona Grange for two terms. He also served as committeeman of
the Tri-Valley Agway, Belleville, for several years. Mr. Smith served as
a leader of a local Boy Scout troop. He was one of the charter members
and past president of the Huntingdon County chapter of the Pennsylvania
Farmers Association. He served as a school director for a number of
years, having served the last eight of those years on the Huntingdon
Area School Board. He was a 1935 graduate of Stone Valley High School
and attended Penn State Agricultural College. Mr. Smith was a loving
father and husband, who devoted his entire life to the work and
tradition of his family farm, Mountain View, which originated in 1835
with his great-grandfather. Funeral services will he held at 11 am.
Wednesday, Jan. 25.at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon,
with Pastor Daniel Morris officiating. Interment will be made in the
Greenlea Cemetery, McAlevys Fort.

Nora M. RENNINGER, 89, formerly of Atkinson Mills and most recently a
resident of Ohesson Manor, Lewistown, died following a brief illness at
2:50 pm. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at the manor. Born Sept. 15, 1916, in
Wayne Township, Mifflin County, she was a daughter of the late Charles
and Laura (Rhodes) Gearhart. She was united in marriage to David E.
Renninger, May 16, 1942, in McVeytown. Mr. Renninger preceded her in
death Dec. 8, 1988. Mrs. Renninger is survived by two children, Pauline
Boozel and husband, Clair; and Glen "Joe" Renninger and wife, Sandra,
all of McVeytown; four grandchildren, Martin and Keith Boozel, Bonnie
Gutshall and Jason Renninger; and five great-grandchildren. She is also
survived by one brother, J. Mitchell Gearhart, McVeytown. She was
preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Varner. Mrs. Renninger was of
the Protestant faith. She was primarily a homemaker. Mrs. Renninger
enjoyed looking for the first dandelion in the spring and eagerly
awaited file first Morning Glories and tomatoes. She liked gathering
cucumbers barefoot and gathering eggs and listening for new baby peeps.
She split her own firewood until moving to Ohesson Manor. When winter
came, she always kept her home warm with a cook stove and sat on her
rocking chair and held her white cat. She still had an outside well and
pump for water and used the outhouse, as she would never allow it to he
otherwise. It was Mrs. Renninger’s wishes that funeral services he held
privately with no visitation or flowers. She wanted both of these
while she was alive so she could enjoy them. Interment will be made in
the Memorial Cemetery, Newton Hamilton. 

Betty J. EVOCK, 82, of State College, formerly of Huntingdon, died at
9:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at her home. Born July 12, 1923, in
Tyrone, she was the daughter of the late Rufus W. and Leona Stewart
Wilson. She was married to Peter M. Evock on Feb. 15, 1947, in
Bellefonte. He died Dec. 7, 1997. She was a 1942 graduate of Huntingdon
High School. For most of Betty's life, she was a homemaker. She also
worked as an inventory clerk, a farmer and a business owner. She
attended Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, State College. She was a
veteran of the United States Navy, having served in World War II. For
her service, Betty received the Victory Ribbon, the American Campaign
Ribbon, and the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Ribbon. She was among the
first wave of female soldiers to touch foreign soil during World War II.
She was an avid crafts person, having created many quilts and treasures
for her family and friends. She was always looking to learn new things.
Betty enjoyed playing all types of games with her family. She was a
devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and cousin. She loved spending
time with her family and extended family. Betty will be missed by all
that have been touched by her throughout her lifetime. Surviving are two
daughters, Judy Evock and her husband, Peter Dawson, of State College,
and Joan Bialon and her husband, Edward, of Huntingdon; two sons,
Michael R. Evock and his wife, Pamela, of Pennsylvania Furnace and
Jeffery Evock and his wife, Debbie, of Julian; five sisters, Caroline
Wildermuth, of Cleona, Josephine Hillyard, of Jersey Shore, Patricia
Blair, of Rhode Island, Phyllis Brennenman, of Huntingdon and Leona
Downs, of Illinois; a brother, C.A. "Gus" Wilson, of Huntingdon; 12
grandchildren, Betsy and Joshua Bialon, of Missouri, Michael E. Evock,
of North Carolina, Amber Miller, of Blanchard, Melissa Heverly, of
Howard, Brian Evans, of Montana, Eric Funk, of Bellefonte, Amanda
Wingert, of Alexandria, Zachary and Tyler Evock, of Julian, and
Katherine and Peter Dawson, of State College; and 14
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Sarah
Lucas and Dorothy Breon, and one brother, Francis Wilson. Friends will
be received from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at the Wetzler
Funeral Home, Bellefonte. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday, at the
funeral home, with Msgr. David A. Lockhard officiating. Burial will be
at St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery, Bellefonte, with military
graveside services. 

Nora M. McCOY, 91. formerly of Mechanicsburg, died at 3:50 am.Tuesday,
Jan. 24, 2006, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia.. Born May 6,
1914, in Springfield Township, she was a daughter of the late Bruce and
Esther (Roher) McCoy. She never married. Ms. McCoy is survived by a
sister, Anne Metz, Belleville, and a number of nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister. Ms. Mccoy was of
the Methodist faith. During her life, she was a licensed practical
nurse, an airplane mechanic in Middletown and worked for the
Pennsylvania Railroad. She was last employed at Blue Ridge Haven, Camp
Hill, as a cook for 20 years. Funeral services will be held at 11 am.
Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with
the Rev. Dan Long officiating. Interment will be made at Rolling Green
Memorial Gardens, Camp Hill. 

Gerald L. TREECE, 81, of Cherrytown, Hopewell Township, James Creek, RR
1, died at 10:20 pm. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at JC. Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Jan. 7, 1925, in Cherrytown, Hopewell
Township, he was a son of the late David R. and Lena (Edwards) Treece.
He was united in marriage to the former Dorothy Mae Gosnell Sept. 7,
1951, in Marklesburg. Mrs. Treece survives at their residence. Mr.
Treece is also survived by a daughter, Carol Wible, Huntingdon; and two
granddaughters, Jamie and Janelle Wible, both of Huntingdon. He is also
survived by a sister, Bonita Gerhart, Lansdale. He was preceded in death
by a brother and sister, David D. Treece and Veda M. Walko. Mr. Treece
was a member of Saint Pauls United Church of Christ, Russellville. He
served with the United States Army during World War II. He was a member
of the Woodcock Valley Lions Club, where he had served 42 years and was
past president and treasurer; and a life member of the Marklesburg Fire
Co., where he also served many years as president. He was also a member
of the Huntingdon County Firemen’s Association; a life member of the
Frank P. Hommon American Legion Post No. 24, Huntingdon; Mount Moriah
Blue Lodge No. 300 F&AM, Huntingdon; the Jaffa Shrine; the Huntingdon
County Shrine Club and the Scottish Rite Consistory Lodge Council Valley
of Altoona. Mr. Treece was a 1942 graduate of Saxton-Liberty High
School. A lifetime resident of Cherrytown, Hopewell Township, he was a
self-employed bus contractor for the Tussey Mountain School District for
over 50 years. Private funeral services will be held at the
Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Township,
Huntingdon, with The Rev. William Sowers officiating. Interment will be
made in the Old Stone Church Cemetery, James Creek.

Dorothy C. MILLER, 90, formerly of 301 DeForrest Apartments,
Huntingdon, died at 11:53 pm. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at the Huntingdon
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident since
June 2004. Born Aug. 5, 1915, in Henderson Township, she was a daughter
of the late Samuel N. and Elsie (McElwain) Miller. Ms. Miller is
survived by a sister, Janet Johnson and husband, Glenn, Corona,. Calif.,
and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two
sisters and a brother, Beulah Rose, Rachel (Mrs. Harold) Nagle and S.
Dallas Miller. Ms. Miller was a member of the First Regular Baptist
Church, Huntingdon, where she was a member of the Mission Society
Service Circle and served as a church representative to the Huntingdon
Forum of Churches for a number of years. Ms. Miller was a former member
of the Huntingdon Business and Professional Women, (BPW). She attended
Oneida Township public schools and was a 1932 graduate of Huntingdon
High School. Ms. Miller retired from McDonald Moving and Storage
Huntingdon, in 1984, where she had worked as a bookkeeper since 1967.
Previously, she was employed with the JC. Blair Company from
1933-1942 and he Huntingdon Grocery Co., where she was a bookkeeper from
1942-1967. She enjoyed sewing and quilting. A memorial service will be
held at 11 am. Friday, Jan. 27, at the First Regular Baptist Church,
Sixth and Mifflin streets, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Robert L.
Salmons officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Zion Lutheran Church
Cemetery, Henderson Township, Huntingdon, RR 3. 

John Ross Cranor Jr., 95, of Bend, Ore., and formerly of Belleville,
died Jan. 24, 2006, in Bend. He was born Sept. 23, 1910 in Ypsilanti,
Mich., the son of the late john Ross Cranor and Ethel Emma Koyl Cranor.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Mary Metz, and
is survived by his three children and their families: son John Ross
Cranor III and his wife Lee Ray Cranor, of Walla Walla, Wash.; daughter
Victoria Cranor Hazard and her husband Robert Culver Hazard Jr. of
Montecito, Calif.; and daughter Melissa Ann Cranor, of Bend. He also
leaves three grandchildren, John Ross Cranor IV, Rebecca Jean Hurst, and
Tyler Ross Alexander Cranor, as well as six great-grandchildren, Tanner,
Dylan, Alison, Greyson, Indiah and Kade. Prior to his retirement in
1975, Dr. Cranor spent 25 years in private surgical practice in Walla
Walla, Wash. During this period, he served a term as chief of surgery at
St. Mary Hospital in Walla Walla and was also a surgical consultant at
the V.A. Hospital and the Washington State Penitentiary. Dr. Cranor
attended Juniata College in Huntingdon, and was graduated from the
University of Chicago. He completed medical school at John Hopkins
University, with an internship at the Royal Victoria Hospital/McGill
University, followed by residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital/Yale
University and a fellowship at the Lahey Clinic/Harvard University.
During World War II, he served as a Lt. Commander and Flight Surgeon
with the U.S. Navy. Dr. Cranor's love of Big Valley began when he was a
young man courting his then future wife. He returned to this area in
1993, residing at Valley View Retirement Community in Belleville until
2001. His planned interment in the Allensville Presbyterian Cemetery
will bring him back to this area once again. Funeral services will be
held privately for family and friends. Interment will be made in the
Allensville Presbyterian Cemetery.

Lawrence "Jim" COWAN Jr., 80, formerly of Neelyton, died at 7:15 pm.
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at Manor Care Health Services, Chambersburg Born
Nov. 1, 1925, in Burnt Cabins, he was a son of the late Lawrence and
Hazel (Mock) Cowan. Mr. Cowan is survived by a daughter, Stina Sorenson,
Grantsville, Utah; a stepdaughter, Donna Piper, Shade Gap; five
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was a life member of
the Shade Gap Volunteer Fire Co. and a member of the fire police. Mr.
Cowan was last employed in bridge construction and, prior to that, in
the lumber industry. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Saturday,
Jan. 28, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev.
Mike Purnell officiating. Interment will be made at Pleasant Hill
Cemetery. Shade Gap, R.R. 

Linda Jean BELL, 56, of 104 Mount Vernon Ave., Smithfield Township,
Huntingdon, died at 5:40 am. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at her residence.
Born March 1, 1949, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of Lois (Hammond)
Bell arid the late Frederick Bell. She is survived by her mother, Lois
Hammon Chmura, and stepfather, Edwin Chmura, of Baltimore. Md. Ms. Bell
is survived by two brothers and a sister, John Bell, Baltimore, Md.;
Larry Bell, Bridgeville, Del.; and Sandra Bell, Smithfield Township,
Huntingdon She is also survived by four nephews and a niece, Kevin Bell,
Jamie Bell, Larry Bell Jr., Harry Bell and Jamie Bell; and a
grandniece, Hailey Rae Bell. She is also survived by her canine
companion, Simba. Ms. Bell was a member of the First Presbyterian
Church, Huntingdon. She had been an active member of the Women of the
Moose Lodge No. 220 and BPOE Lodge No. 976, both of Huntingdon. Ms. Bell
was a 1967 graduate of Patterson High School, Baltimore, Md. She retired
on disability from Josten’s in State College. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home,
Huntingdon, with Pastor Michael Dubbs officiating. Interment will he
made in the Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon, R.R. 1. 

Lee Allen ALLEMAN, 44, of 4219 Hutchison Road, Barree Township,
Petersburg. died at 11:41 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at the Milton
S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Born Oct. 2, 1961, in Williamsport,
he was a son of Linda (Alleman) Kent of Huntingdon and the late George
Cassatt. He was a stepson of Charles Kent, Huntingdon. He was reared in
the home of foster parents, Ezra Zook of BelIeville and the late Dorothy
Zook. He was united in marriage to the former Brenda Lee Hutchison, Oct.
20, 1984, in Huntingdon. Mrs. Alleman survives at their residence. Mr.
Alleman is also survived by a daughter and two sons, Danielle Nicole
Alleman, Brandon Lee Alleman and Adam Michael Alleman, all of
Petersburg. He is also survived by two half-sisters and a half-brother,
Diana Ramirez, Chambersburg; Lori McMullen, Lewistown; and James
McMullen, Huntingdon; two foster brothers and two foster sisters, Steven
Zook, Bainbridge; Marvin Zook, Petersburg; Patricia Yoder, Reedsville;
and Nancy Zook, Milroy; grandparents, Walter and Vera Alleman,
Huntingdon; and mother in-law, Jean Hutchison, Petersburg. Mr Alleman
was a member of the Spirit and Truth Worship Center, Huntingdon. He was
a 1980 graduate of Juniata Valley High School and completed training
in the electrical curriculum at the Huntingdon County Career and
Technology Center. Mr. Alleman was employed as a tri-axle dump truck
driver and worked for the past 10 years for Hipp Trucking, State
College. A lifetime resident of the Juniata Valley, he enjoyed playing
computer games, but most especially spending time with his friends and
family. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday. Jan. 28, at the
Cutright-Speck Funeral Home Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St.,
Alexandria, with Pastor Donald Maliband officiating. Interment will be
in the Mooresville Cemetery, West Township, Petersburg. 

John LEABHART, 90. of Broad Top City, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at
UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Everett. Born Oct. 3, 1915, in Broad Top
City, he was a son of the late Charles and Sarah (Jones) Leabhart. He
was united in marriage to the former Blanche Smith, December 1931, in
Winchester, Va. Mrs. Leabhart survives at home. Mr. Leabhart is also
survived by a son, Owen Craig Leabhart, Broad Top City; a grandson, Owen
Craig Leabhart, Florida; and two great-grandsons, Jonathan C. Leabhart,
Waynesville, NC.; and Hunter Craig Leabhart, Florida. He is also
survived by a number of nieces and nephews. The last surviving member of
his immediate family, he was preceded in death by three brothers and
five sisters. Mr. Leabhart was a member of the Church of God,
Hagerstown, Md. He retired in 1978 as a steel worker in the steel mill
in Fairless Hills. Previously, he worked in the coal mines for a number
of years. Mr. Leabhart enjoyed singing with a quartet for a number of
years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at the
Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City. Interment will be in the
Broad Top City IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City.

The Rev. Dr. Amos D. MEYERS Sr., 88, a resident of Bethany Village,
Mechanicshurg, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at the home. Born June 20,
1917, he was a son of the late William and Carrie (Weaver) Meyers. He
was united in marriage twice; first to Julia K.L. (Chung) and then to
Helen "Jill’ (Torrey) Renich, both of whom preceded him in death. Dr.
Meyers is survived by a son, Amos Donovan Meyers Jr. and wife, Charlene,
Volcano, Hawaii; a daughter, Ruth M. Bucke and husband, Andrew,
Liverpool: stepdaughters. Jan (Renich) Barger and husband, Robert,
Wheaton, Ill.; Rosalie (Renich) Oates and husband, Robert, Brookhaven,
Miss.; Lyn Newbrander and husbaad, Timothy, Montrose; a stepson, Rick
Renich; and 20 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Dr.
Wayne M. Meyers and wife, Esther, Laurel, Md.; George Meyers and wife,
Stella, James Creek; two sisters-in-law, Freda Meyers, Holt, Mich.; and
Marcella Meyers, James Creek; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by two brothers, John E. and William I. Meyers. A
veteran of World War II, Dr. Meyers was honorably discharged from the
United States Army as a first lieutenant. He was stationed in Roswell,
N.M.. and graduated from officers training school in Aberdeen, Md. He
was also an ordnance officer on Okinawa. He was a 50-year and life
member of the York Springs Lions Club and was named as a Melvin Jones
Fellow of LCIF in 2005 for his dedication to humanitarian services. He
was also a member of the Hebron Lodge No. 465 F&AM, New Oxford; the
Harrisburg Consistory, Hunterstown Ruritans, Pennsylvania Association of
School Retirees and Phi Delta Kappan. A graduate of Saxton-Liberty High
School, Saxton, Dr. Meyers also graduated from Philadelphia College of
the Bible, Juniata College and Westminster Theological Seminary. He
also attended Westmont College, Santa Barbara, Calif., and earned a
masters and doctorate in education from Temple University, Philadelphia.
Dr. Meyers was the first superintendent of the Bermudian Spring School
District, York Springs. He retired as superintendent of the Juniata
Valley School District, Alexandria. He also served as a guest instructor
at Messiah College. During his ministerial career, Dr. Meyers served
Methodist and United Methodist churches in the Central Pennsylvania
Conference, including Mapleton, Mill Creek, York Springs, New Oxford,
Hunterstown, Russellville and Entriken; and several supply appointments
including, the East Waterford Charge and Roxbury. His career in the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) included the Great Conewago Presbyterian
Church, Hunterstown; Lower Marsh Creek and pastor of visitation at the
Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church. A graveside service will be held at 1
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Russellville Cemetery, James Creek. A
memorial service will be held in the community room of Bethany Village
East, Mechanicsburg. at 10 am. Saturday, Feb. 4. A Masonic service will
be held prior to the memorial service at 9:45 a.m. 

Jesse R. FITZGERALD, 73, of 6968 Barree Road, Alexandria, Logan
Township, died at 5:59 am, Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, in the emergency room
at JC. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born May 29, 1932, in
Pennsylvania Furnace, he was the son of the late Reynold and Ruth
(Judy) Fitzgerald. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Rupert April
12, 1962, in Huntingdon. Mrs. Fitzgerald survives at their home. He is
survived by four sons and two daughters, Marshall Rupert and wife, Kim,
of Petersburg; Dave Fitzgerald and wife, Joyce, and Daniel Fitzgerald
and wife, Wanda, all of Alexandria; Ray Fitzgerald and fiancee, Kate
Newan, and Sara Schelemilch and husband, Jim, all of Huntingdon; and
Donna (Rupert) Snyder of Petersburg; and 10 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers and four
sisters, George Fitzgerald and wife, Beverly; Ralph Fitzgerald and wife,
Joan; and Missouri Seager all of Alexandria; Nancy Banks of Petersburg;
Evelyn Chilcote and husband, Bill, of Mechanicsburg; and Jane Bilger and
husband, Jim, of Orbisonia. Mr. Fitzgerald was a member of the
Petersburg-Bethel Presbyterian Church. He retired in 1990 after many
years of service as an operator for PennDOT. A lifetime resident of the
Juniata Valley and his Logan Township home since 1962, Mr. Fitzgerald
enjoyed farming and was an avid hunter. He was especially fond of his
grandchildren and enjoyed taking them on outings to the Belleville
Sale. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, at the
Petersburg-Bethel Presbyterian Church, Route 305, Petersburg, with the
Rev. Robert Kauffman officiating. Interment will be at the Cedar Grove
Cemetery, Petersburg. 

Roy D. WILSON, 98, formerly of HCR 71, Hustontown, died at 1:20 am.
Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at Manor Care Health Services, Chambersburg. Born
Feb. 21, 1907 in Springfield Township, he was a son of the late Harry
and Sarah (Brown) Wilson. He was married to Bernice Brown on Jan. 3,
1933, in Hustontown. Mrs. Wilson preceded him in death. The following
children survive; Eunice Hawbaker of McConnellsburg; John Wilson of
Leesburg, Fla.:	Bernadine Mills of Hustontown; Daphne Fraker of Fort
Littleton; and Patsy Mellon of Hustontown. Seventeen grandchildren, 29
great-grandchildren, three step great-grandchildren and three
great-great-grandchildren also survive. Two sisters, Mae Cutshall of
Three Springs and Zelpha Wilson of Hustontown; and a brother, Ephraim
Wilson of Shade Gap, also survive. One daughter, Doris House, five
grandchildren, three brothers and six sisters preceded him in death. Mr.
Wilson attended the Walnut Grove Church of God, Three Springs, R.R. He
was a coal miner for 30 years. After retirement, he was involved in
clock making. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Tuesday, Jan. 31,
at the Walnut Grove Church of God, Three Springs, R.R., with the Rev.
Travis Mellott and the Rev. Kenneth Cornelius officiating. Interment
will be made at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Three Springs, R.R. 

Ruth E. GRUBB, 75, of Box 288, Huntingdon, R.R. 3, passed from this life
to her heavenly home at 2:20 am. Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, after a six-week
cancer illness. She was surrounded by her loved ones. She was a daughter
of the late Merle and Louis (Lloyd) Snare, formerly of Aitch. Ms. Grubb
is survived by one daughter, Kathy Grubb Dixon and husband, Paul, of
Sunrise Acres, Huntingdon, and two grandchildren, Paula Dixon Brown and
husband, Jeff Brown, of Mount Union, and Angie Dixon Stinson and
husband. Bill, of Huntingdon, HC1, and four great-grandchildren, Bryant
"Bubba" and Bryn "Boomer’ Brown and Kaitlyn and Bryce Stinson. Also
surviving is her longtime friend, Vivian Geyer, with whom she shared her
home. She is survived by one brother, Ronald Lee Snare and wife, Jo
Packer, of McConnellstown; and one sister, Sherry Louise Mitchell and
husband, Fay, of Huntingdon. R.R. Preceding her in death was one
brother, William (Bill) Snare. She attended the Wesleyan Church, Mount
Union, where she had given her life to Christ. Ms. Grubb graduated from
Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1951. She retired from
Owens-Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon, after 37 years of service. Her life
was her family. She was an avid sports fan for her great-grandsons and
her home was filled with love by her smaller great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 29, at 3 p.m., at the Robert
E. Peters Funeral Home, 1106 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, with the Rev.
Gordon Ross officiating. Interment will be in the Old Stone Church
Cemetery, James Creek, R.R. 

Sally M. GIORNESTO, 64, of Church Street, Saxton, died Friday, Jan. 27,
2006, at her home. Born July 1, 1941, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter
of the late Algie and I. Myrtle (Oliver) Brock. Mrs. Giornesto is
survived by two sons, G. Todd Giornesto, Altoona: and Charles "Casey"
Giornesto, Moscow, Idaho. She is also survived by a number of foster
brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by foster siblings as
well. Mrs. Giornesto was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church,
Dudley, and attended Saxton Brethren in Christ Church, where she taught
Sunday school. She was a member of the Hopewell and Broad Top senior
centers. During her lifetime, she served as treasurer for the local
Salvation Army and as secretary/treasurer for Fockler Cemetery
Association for many years. She also served as secretary for the
Hopewell Township Municipal Authority. Mrs. Giornesto enjoyed singing
gospel music and often performed at many local churches, fire halls,
VFWs and various special occasions. She also enjoyed sketching, reading,
cooking, decorating and hosting Bible studies. She always made everyone
feel loved and welcome in her home. A memorial service will be held at
11 am. Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Long-Akers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church
St., Saxton, with Pastor Stephen and Bonnie Burr and the Rev. Bernard
White officiating. Interment will be made in the Fockler Cemetery. 

Paul R. KRUISE, 43, of 1171 Edin Mountain Road, Six Mile Run, died
Friday, Jan. 27, 2006. Born in Altoona, Blair County, Feb. 26, 1962, he
was a son of Marion (Morton) Kruise of Huntingdon, R.R. 1, and the late
Richard Dean Kruise Sr. He was united in marriage to Sandi Kruise, JuJy
2, 1988, in Huntingdon. Mrs. Kruise survives at home. Mr. Kruise is also
survived by two sons and a daughter, Christian Kruise, Brandon Kruise
and Kyli Kruise, all at home; two stepdaughters, Angela Rickabaugh and
companion, Dominic Aguero, Philadelphia; and Laci Rickabaugh and
companion, Greg Simpson, Harrisburg; and a step-grandchild, Aleiyah
Aguero, Philadelphia. He is also survived by a brother, Richard Dean
Kruise Jr., Altoona; and a sister, Karen L. Johnston, Altoona. Mr.
Kruise was a member of Beavertown Bible Church, Todd, HCR. He was a
graduate of Altoona Area High School. Mr. Kruise worked as a diesel
mechanic for Marks Bros. Hauling and Contracting, Huntingdon. He enjoyed
hunting and fishing. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
Jan. 31, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home Inc., Broad Top City, with
Pastor James Thomas officiating. Interment will be made in the Duvall
Cemetery, Six Mile Run. 

Jesse M. LIGHTNER, 85, of 1907 Allegheny St., Huntingdon, died at 8:16
am, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at JC. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Dec. 26, 1920, in Ardenheim, he was a son of the late
James and Mary Ethel (Shields) Lightner. He was united in marriage to
the former D. Kathleen Dougherty, in June 1969, in Winchester, Va. Mrs.
Lightner survives at home. He is also survived by two stepsons, David R.
Baker of Newville; and Bruce C. Baker, Huntingdon; 18 grandchildren and
four great- grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Leona
Simpson, Mount Union; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Rupert. Mr. Lightner was a member
of the Ardenheim Independent Brethren Church. He was a veteran of World
War II, having served in the United States Army 28th Division as a
corporal. He was wounded during the Omaha Beach phase of the D-Day
invasion. receiving a Purple Heart and numerous other medals. Mr.
Lightner was a life member of the Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754 and
the Frank P Hommon American Legion Post No. 24, both of Huntingdon. He
also belonged to the Disabled American Veterans, the Standing Stone
Senior Citizens and the Juniata Valley Senior Citizens. He was a 1939
graduate of Huntingdon High School. Following high school, he attended
business school and joined the National Guard in 1939. Mr. Lightner
retired as a sergeant from the State Correctional Institution at
Huntingdon, after 33 years of service as a guard and later as assistant
to Richard Kelly. He was also employed by the sheriff’s department of
Culpepper, Va., at one time. Funeral services will be held at 11 am.
Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home with the Rev.
Myers Kinimel officiating. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery,
Huntingdon, where full military honors will be accorded. 

Dale W. ROARABAUGH, 88, of 193 Cold Spring Road, Six Mile Run, died
Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at Pennknoll Village, Everett. Born in Crystal
Springs, Oct. 4, 1917, he was a son of the late James Sidney and Julia
(Connor) Roarabaugh. He was united in marriage to the former Bernice
Beach, March 7, 1938. Mrs. Roarabaugh survives at home. Mr. Roarabaugh
is also survived by a son and four daughters; Robert D. Roarabaugh,
Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; Judy Lee Martin, Evans. Ga.; Joellen Irwin,
Woodstock, N.Y.; Ronda Folk, Six Mile Run; and Tina Hoover, Saginaw,
Mich.; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by a sister, Ruth Hess,
Defiance; and a brother, Lehman Roarabaugh. Schoharie, N.Y. He was
preceded in death by three sisters, Edna Everetts, Hazel Hitchens and
Pearl Hastings; a brother, Lee Roarabaugh; two half brothers, James
Sidney and Doyle Roarahaugh; and two grandchildren. Mr. Roarabaugh was a
member of the Six Mile Run First Church of God, Six Mile Run. He went to
work in New York in 1936. He retired from the East Hudson Parkway
Authority in New York in 1970, and returned to the Six Mile Run area in
1971. Mr. Roarabaugh enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and gardening. He
also enjoyed spending time with his family. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Six Mile Run Church of God, Six
Mile Run, with Pastor Stanley Cordell officiating. Interment will be
made in the Duvall Cemetery, Six Mile Run. 

Jason P. "Muscles" ANDERSON, 29, of 100 Oak Lane, Mount Union, formerly
of Huntingdon, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at his home.
Born Dec. 5, 1976, in Huntingdon, he was a son of John M. and Mary E.
(Powell) Anderson of Huntingdon. He is survived by his companion, Terri
Hockenberry. Mr. Anderson is also survived by two children, Kaci Fisher
and Sean Cook, both of Huntingdon; and Terri’s children, Dalton Snook
and Haley Snook, at home in Mount Union. He is also survived by a
brother and sister, James Anderson and Jennifer Anderson, both of
Huntingdon. Mr. Anderson was employed by United States Roofing Corp.,
where he had worked as a roofer for the past two years. Having been
involved in roofing since 1997, he was a member of the Local 30 Roofers
and Water Proofers, Philadelphia. He loved working on cars and spending
time with his friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with Pastor Greg Harven officiating. Interment will be made in the
Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Chester Clinton EVANS, 74, of Orbisonia, died at 8:10 am. Sunday, Jan.
29, 2006, at his home. Born June 8, 1931, in Todd Township, he was a son
of the late Chester E. and Maude F. (Curd) Evans. Mr. Evans is survived
by two children, Lisa McCallum, Beaumont, Texas; and Chester C. Evans
Jr., Illinois; and three grandchildren. He is also survived by a
brother, Walter Evans, Vidor, Texas. He was preceded in death by a half
brother, Fred Fleming. Mr. Evans served in the United States Army and
was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He had been employed by
Owens-Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia.
Interment will be made in the Fairview Cemetery, Three Springs, R.R. 

Michael C. ELLENBERGER, 56, of 3054 Hundred Springs Road, Tvrone, went
to be with the Lord at 6:35 am. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at Tyrone
Hospital. Born July 14, 1949, in Philipsburg, he was a son of Eileen
(Knarr) Ellenberger of Tyrone and the late Bert William Ellenberger. He
was united in marriage to the former Joyce Boyd, Nov. 24, 1973, at the
Grace Baptist Church, Tyrone. Mrs. Ellenberger survives at home. Mr.
Ellenberger is also survived by two children, Michael II and fiancé,
Jessica Hill, LeRoy, N.Y.; and Kristi Baird and husband, Jesse. Normal.
Ill. He is also survived by three brothers, Bill Ellenberger III and
wife, Anita. Tyrone; Stephen Ellenberger, Tyrone, R.R. 3; and Andy
Ellenberger and wife, Deborah, Tyrone, R.R. 1; and a number of nieces
and nephews. Mr. Ellenberger was a member of the Altoona Bible Church,
where he was a Sunday school teacher and former deacon. He served in the
United States Navy Reserves in Vietnam during the Vietnam Conflict. Mr.
Ellenberger received his Eagle Scout award from Troop No. 27 Jan. 24,
1964, and had served as a den leader of Cub Pack No. 104 and as
scoutmaster of Troop No. 104, Warriors Mark. He was a 1967 graduate of
Tyrone Area High School and a graduate of Penn State University, where
he earned a bachelor’s degree in vocational education in December 2004
and a master’s degree in 2005. Mr. Ellenberger was employed as an
electronics instructor at the Huntingdon County Career and Technology
Center, Mill Creek. He enjoyed visits to the beach. Funeral services
will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Richard H. Searer
Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone, with Pastor Stewart W. McClelland of the
Altoona Bible Church officiating. Interment will be made in Blair
Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. 

Lorraine M. RITCHEY, 80, of Saxton, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at her
home. Born June 21, 1925, she was a daughter of the late William and
Ethel Rigby. Mrs. Ritchey is survived by five children; Mary Ritchey,
Guy Ritchey and James Ritchey, all of Saxton; Cathy Phillips and
husband, Paul, Monroeville; and Bonnie Reed and husband, Tim, Ephrata;
five grandchildren, Eric, Bruce, Bradley, Brandy and Kristi; and two
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Charles Rigby,
and three sisters; Doris Niforth, Bonnie Palat and Eileen Davis. She was
preceded in death by a son, William Ritchey; and a daughter, Lorraine
Gates; and her companion, Walter E. Parks. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Long-Akers Funeral Chapel,
Saxton, with Pastor Daniel Fluke officiating. Interment will be made in
the Entriken Cemetery. 

Catherine E. MYERS, 77, of Box 103, Walker Township, Huntingdon, R.R. 3,
died at noon Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at her home. Born March 19, 1928, in
Penn Township, she was a daughter of the late Melvin C. and Olive E.
(Norris) Garner. She was united in marriage to Charles F Myers, March
11, 1950, in McConnellstown. Mr. Myers preceded her in death Oct. 24,
1985. Mrs. Myers is survived by three daughters; Bonnie R. Palson,
Mechanicsburg; and Lois A. Fisher and Della J. Myers, both of
Huntingdon; two grandsons, Jacob C. Palson, New Bloomfield and Ryan L
Fisher, Alexandna, Va. She is also survived by a brother and two
sisters, Melvin R. Garner, Carlisle; Helen M. Myers, Huntingdon; and
Beulah L. Felton, Hesston. Mrs. Myers was a former member of the
McConneltstown Church of the Nazarene. She attended the Upper Corners
School, Penn Township. Primarily a homemaker, Mrs. Myers was, at one
time, a housekeeper for various households throughout the Huntingdon
area. She also made desserts and pies at Grubbs Diner, worked in the
food service department at Juniata College and made gourmet desserts at
the former Yesterday’s at the Days Inn, Huntingdon. She enjoyed her
family, friends and especially, her two grandsons, Jacob and Ryan.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at the John B.
Brown Funeral Home, Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with Pastor
James L. Blair officiating. Interment will be in the New Canoe Creek
Cemetery, Franklin Township, Hollidaysburg. 

Pauline Elizabeth PROUGH, 86, of 59 Lower Country Club Road, Mount
Union, died at 10:11 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at her home. Born
June 8, 1919, in Lewistown, she was the youngest child of the late Fred
J. and Nellie (Price) Graham. She was united in marriage to Dr. Paul L.
Prough Sr., on June 26, 1945, at St. John's Lutheran Church in
Lewistown. Dr. Prough preceded her in death on April 7, 1989. Mrs.
Prough is survived by one son, Paul L. Prough Jr., of Mount Union, and a
sister, Mrs. William B. (Dorothy) Patterson, of Maui, Hawaii. Also
surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by
five sisters and three brothers, Helen, Lois and Margaret Graham, Martha
Harkinson, Josephine Artman, John-Frederick, Clifford and Neff Graham.
"Polly" as she was known to family and friends, was class president and
graduated from Yeagertown High School in 1937. She attended West Chester
College, then transferred to, and graduated from, Penn State University
in 1945, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She later took continuing
education classes from PSU. Primarily a homemaker, devoted wife and
loving mother, Mrs. Prough was one of the first kindergarten teachers in
the Mount Union School District. She retired as a third grade teacher in
1979. Mrs. Prough helped to organize and was president of the Lower
Huntingdon County Hospital Auxiliary. She also served as president of
the Huntingdon County Federation of Women's Clubs and program
chairperson of the Junior Women's 20th Century Club of Mount Union. She
had also been a member of the Mount Union Historical Society, Huntingdon
County Order of Eastern Star, and the Mifflin COunty Area Charity
League. She has also been president of the Auxiliary to the Pennsylvania
Chiropractic Society, District 6. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles
and knitting. For the past several years, Mrs. Prough donated many
hand-knitted sweaters to the Pride Telethon and mittens to the Salvation
Army. She was an avid football fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn
State Nittany Lions. Mrs. Prough was a member of the First United
Methodist Church, Mount Union, where she also belonged to the Berean
Sunday School Class. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday,
Feb. 6, 2006, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union.
Officiating will be Rev. Jeff Canankamp and interment will be made in
the Mount Union Cemetery. 

Kathryn (Kring) DAVIS, 75, of Wethersfield, Conn., and formerly of
Huntingdon, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, at Haven Health Center.
Hartford, Conn., following an extended illness. Born Aug. 13, 1930, in
Aitch, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth (Lilly)
Kring. She was twice married; first to Glenn J. Steele in 1948, who
preceded her in death; and then to John T. Davis in Nov. 1973. Mr. Davis
survives in Wethersfield, Conn. Mrs. Davis is also survived a
stepdaughter, Carolyn; and two step-grandsons. She is also survived by
four sisters, Elizabeth Saia, Miftlintown; Rebecca Hunter, Mooresville;
and Margaret Warsing and Emma Rhodes, both of Huntingdon; and a number
of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Davis was a member of the First Regular
Baptist Church, Huntingdon, and attended the Baptist Church in Hartford
until her health did not permit it. She was a 1948 graduate of
Huntingdon High School. Following high school, Mrs. Davis was employed
by the Danks Co. of Huntingdon and Swigart Associates, also of
Huntingdon, where she worked for 19 years; and the State Correctional
Institution Huntingdon. While residing in Connecticut, she was employed
by the state, working for the Department of Children and Youth Services.
Her loves in life were family, music, art and flower gardening. Mrs.
Daviss’ remains will be disposed of according to her wishes and a
memorial will be placed in the Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker
Township. Huntingdon, R.R.1. 

Alden S. STENINGER, 91, of Chambersburg, died at 5:20 am. Tuesday, Jan.
31, 2006, at Chambersburg Hospital. Born July 2, 1914, in Rockhill, he
was a son of the late Henry and Nora (Madden) Steninger. He was united
in marriage to the former Elizabeth Morgan April 3, 1943, in Hagerstown,
Md. Mrs. Steninger survives at home. Mr. Steninger is survived by a
daughter, Sarah Jean, Chambersburg; and two grandsons, five
great-grandchildren and three adopted great-grandchildren. He is also
survived by two sisters and two brothers; Merle Steninger, Shade Gap;
Doris Snyder, New York; and Mabel Mickles and Harrison Steninger, both
of Shippensburg. Mr. Steninger was a member of the Orbisonia United
Methodist Church. He retired from Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg.
Previously, he was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad and the East
Broad Top Railroad. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Friday, Feb.
3, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia. Interment will be
made in the Three Springs Cemetery. 

Ruth A. MITCHELL, 76, of Hearthside, 450 Waupalani Drive, State College,
formerly of 36 Taylor Apartments, Mount Union, died at 11:50 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State
College. She had been in failing health. Born May 17, 1929, in
Waterboro, S.C., she was a daughter of the late William and Mary
(Campbell) Mitchell. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Mitchell,
Pittsburgh; three grandchildren. Alesia, Franklin and Partena; and one
great-granddaughter, Sakiyah, all of Pittsburgh; and a number of
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a nephew, Robert
Mitchell, who was reared in her home. The youngest and last surviving
member of her family, she was also preceded in death by one brother and
three sisters, Lloyd Mitchell, Mae Ethel Mitchell, Izona Mitchell and
Sarah Mitchell. Ms. Mitchell was a member of the Bethel AME Church,
Mount Union, where she belonged to the church missionary society. Reared
in Mount Union, she was a 1948 graduate of Mount Union High School. She
was employed for a number of years with L. Greif Bros. Manufacturing
Co., Mount Union. She resided in New York, California and Pittsburgh,
before returning to Mount Union to retire. Funeral services will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Bethel AME Church, Mount Union, with
Pastor Sylvia Morris officiating. Interment will he made in the Mount
Union Cemetery.