Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, July 2002

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Audrey S. DONAHEY, 75, of Mount Union, R.R. 2 died at 2:50 p.m. Monday,
July 1, 2002, at her home. Born April 17, 1927, in Strodes Mills, she
was the daughter of the late Homer and Nettie (Kline) Shirey. She
married Harold E. Donahey June 11, 1948. Mr. Donahey survives at their
home. She is survived by a son, Russell H. Donahey, McVeytown. Two
brothers and a sister survive: Charles Shirey, McClure, Harry Shirey,
Lewistown, and Betty Aikey, New Port Richey, Fla. She was preceded in
death by a brother, Donald Shirey, and four sisters, Mary Wagner,
Mildred Hein, Dorothy Roe and Anna Peterson. Mrs. Donahey was a member
of the Strodes Mills Baptist Church where she served as a children's
Sunday school teacher for many years, was a member of the missionary
Society and was church historian. During her lifetime, she worked at
G.C. Murphy Co., Lewistown, and was later employed as a secretary at
Union Auto Parts in Mount Union for 30 years. Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Strodes Mills Baptist
Church, with the Rev. Jonathan God officiating. Interment will be made
in Juniata Memorial Park, Lewistown.

Mary F. BRUBAKER, 98, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, 430 S.
Market St., Martinsburg, formerly of Hollidaysburg, Clermont. Fla., and
Hesston, died at 11:25 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2002, at Homewood at
Martinsburg. Born Aug. 23, 1903, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of
the late Thomas Forshey and Jane (Stamm) Forshey. She married Jay I.
Brubaker June 28, 1932, in Webster, N.Y. Mr. Brubaker preceded her
in death in 1970. She is survived by two daughters; Ann (Brubaker) Kann,
Raleigh. NC, and Sandra (Brubaker) Voigt, Cannel, Ind; six grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother,
Robert Forshey. Mrs. Brubaker was a member of the Abbey United Church of
Christ, Huntingdon. She was a member of the National Story League,
Altoona Chapter; the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees; and a
former member of the Eastern Star, Martinsville, Ind. chapter A
graduate of Altoona High School and Shippensburg University, she taught
in the Altoona School District, Puerto Rico and in the Huntingdon Area
School District. A memorial service, to be held at the Jacob’s Church,
Hesston, will be announced at a later time. Interment will be made in
the White Church Cemetery. Penn Township, Hesston. Funeral arrangements
are under the direction of the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417
Washington St., Huntingdon.

Helen Catherine (Russell) HUNTER, 96, of South Fork, Alexandria, died at
4:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. A
resident of Porter Twp. since October 1999, she had been in failing
health for several months. Born July 19, 1905, in Braddock, she was the
daughter of the late Anthony Howard and Mary Jane (Fouse) Russell. She
was married to John R. Hunter Sr. at the home of their pastor, the Rev.
Dr. VanOrmer, Nov. 14, 1921. Mr. Hunter preceded her in death Oct. 13,
1990. She is survived by a son and two daughters: John R. Hunter,
Alexandria; and Mrs. Raymond (Mary Kay) Belin of New Freedom. Seven
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren survive. She was preceded in
death by a son, Owen Hunter. She was the last surviving member of her
immediate family. Mrs. Hunter was a member of St. James Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Huntingdon. She was a former member of the Republican
Committee representing Smithfield Twp. for a number of years. Primarily
a homemaker, she attended the Marklesburg/Lincoln Twp. schools in
Huntingdon County. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. A private
graveside service will be held at the Entriken Cemetery, Lincoln Twp,
James Creek, with the Rev. Peter J. Naschke officiating.

Daniel Dean WORTHING, 53, a resident of Barry's Personal Care Home,
Mifflintown, died unexpectedly at 10:45 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2002, in
the emergency room of Lewistown Hospital. Born Jan. 25, 1947, in
Everett, he was the son of the late Cloyd L. and Mary Elda (Smith)
Worthing. He is survived by two sisters and a brother: Marjorie Ketner
of Allensville; Ralph Worthing of Martinsburg; and Doris Fittery of
Huntingdon. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Grace Romaine
Worthing. Mr. Worthing was a member of the Raven Run Church of the
Brethren, Six Mile Run. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 7, at Raven Run Church of the Brethren, with Pastor John
Keffer officiating. Interment will be made in St. Luke's Cemetery,
Saxton, R.R. 

Eleanor B. WOOD, 74, formerly of Alexandria, and resident of Hillview
Chateau, Altoona, for the past three and one-half years, died at 5:20
a.m. Thursday, July 4, 2002, at Hillview. Born March 23, 1928, in
Portland, Maine, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Bertha S.
(Mitchell) Burns. She was married to Ralph A. Wood Sr. Jan. 27, 1952, in
Farmington, Maine. Mr. Wood preceded her in death Jan. 25, 1985. She is
survived by two sons and a daughter: Raymond A. Wood of Eatontown, N.J.;
Cynthia M. Bouch of Alexandria; and Ralph A. Wood Jr. of Alexandria.
Five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive. A brother,
Herbert F. Burns of Tamarac, Fla., survives. Mrs. Wood attended the
former Water Street Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Alexandria
Fire Company Auxiliary and the Williamsburg American Legion Auxiliary.
She retired in 1972 as an operator for Bell Telephone Co., Farmington,
Maine, after 25 years of service. Mrs. Wood was a homemaker who enjoyed
sewing, gardening and was an avid reader. Funeral services will be held
at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., 1200 Lincoln
Ave., Tyrone, with the Rev. John C. Dean of Alexandria officiating.
Interment will be made in Shaffersville Cemetery.

Alfredo RISPIGLIATI, 81, of Country Club Road, Mount Union, R.R. 1, died
Thursday, July 4, 2002, at his home. His death was unexpected. Born Oct.
20, 1920, in Ancona, Italy, he was the son of the late Arnoldo and Belli
(Augusta) Rispigliati. He was united in marriage to Lena A. Alesi Sept.
19, 1946. Mrs. Rispigliati preceded him in death Jan. 21, 1978. He is
survived by a daughter, a son and three grandchildren. He was the last
surviving member of his immediate family. Mr. Rispigliati was a member
of St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Mount Union. He was a member
of Boilermaker Local No. 154, Pittsburgh. He retired Jan. 1, 1984, with
28 years service as a boilermaker/blacksmith, working in Pittsburgh. A
funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, at the St.
Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Mount Union, with the Rev. George
Koharchik officiating. Interment will be made in St.Catherine's Catholic
Cemetery, Shirleysburg.

Lois Esther BRANTNER, 69, of Waterfall, died at 1:28 p.m. Thursday, July
4, 2002, at the Harrisburg Hospital. Born Sept. 7, 1932 in Taylor Twp.,
Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late David and Bessie (Black)
Strait. She was married to Floyd C. Brantner who survives at their home.
She is survived by three sons and three daughters: Richard K. Brantner
of Bedford, Joyce A. Thomas of Everett, Randy C. Brantner of Hustontown,
Susan R. Coughlin of Waterfall, Russell E. Brantner of Three Springs and
Elizabeth M. Miller, also of Three Springs. Twelve grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren also survive. She is survived by one sister,
Betty Park of Mapleton. One sister, Mabel Black, and two brothers, Gene
Black and Wilda Strait, preceded her in death. Mrs. Brantner attended
Center United Methodist Church, Waterfall R.R., where she was a member
of the WSCS group. She was a graduate of Hustontown High School. She
retired from Family House Restaurant in Breezewood where she had worked
as a waitress and gift shop attendant. Memorial services will be held at
2 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at the Center United Methodist Church, Waterfall
R.R. with Pastor George Clippinger officiating.

LeVerne H. ANDERSON, 85, of Mapleton, R.R. 1, died Thursday, July 4,
2002, at his residence. His death was unexpected. Born July 1, 1917, in
Mapleton, he was the son of Robert and Viola (Buchanan) Anderson, both
deceased. He was united in marriage to Larie C. Brodbeck June 15, 1936,
in Cumberland, Md. Mrs. Anderson preceded him in death March 20, 1995.
He is survived by one son, Barry L. Anderson of Audubon, two
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister,
Donald G. Anderson, Geraldine Speck and Bobby L. Anderson, all of
Mapleton, survive. He was preceded in death by one bother, Marcus
Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a member of the Bowman's Chapel United
Methodist Church, Mapleton, R.R.1, where he was chairman of the Trustees
and served as Sunday School superintendent and teacher. He was also
active on the pastor-parish relations committee and was involved in all
church activities. He was a member of the National Rifle Association,
American Association of Retired Persons, the Raystown Stripers Club and
the Bassmasters Association. He retired in 1978, from the Pennsylvania
Glass Sand Works in Mapleton, now U.S. Silica. He was employed at the
sand works for over 40 years and, at the time of his retirement, was a
crane operator. He enjoyed participating in many sports and was an avid
hunter and fisherman. He especially enjoying hunting turkey. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 8, at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Ed Seeley officiating.
Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Mapleton.

Zelda Jane ABBOTT, 91, formerly of 1006 Mifflin St., Saxton, died at
9:07 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2002, at the Marklesburg home of her daughter,
Alda Hetrick, following an extended illness. Born April 21, 1911, in
Lincoln Twp., Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of Harry and Nancy
(Gregory ) Brindle, both deceased. She was united in marriage to John M.
Enyeart in 1928. Mr. Enyeart preceded her in death in 1967. In 1969, she
married Luther J. Abbott, who preceded her in death in 1973. Mrs. Abbott
is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Alda) Hetrick of
Marklesburg, with whom she resided for two years, and Mrs. Robert
(Audrey) Oaks Jr. of James Creek. She is also survived by six
grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one
step-great-granddaughter, one great-great-grandson and one
step-great-great- granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one son,
Milton John Enyeart; one granddaughter, Trudy Hetrick Baker; one
stepson, Donald Abbott, and one stepdaughter, Anita Abbott. She was the
last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in
death by four sisters: Mary Parks, Martha Treece, Minnie Fisher and
Margaret Hammon, and six brothers, Herman, Jesse, Albert, George, Harry
and Charles Brindle. Mrs. Abbott was a member of the Saxton United
Methodist Church. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the
Marklesburg Volunteer Fire Company. She and her husband, John Enyeart,
worked in dairy farming in Aitch for over 35 years. She enjoyed
crocheting and visiting with neighbors. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Monday, July 8, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton,
with Pastor Todd Templeton officiating. Interment will be made in
Entriken Cemetery.

Harold "Jack" GREENE, 76, of 415 Parkview Lane, Altoona, died Friday
afternoon, July 5, 2002, at the Valley View Home, Altoona, following an
extended illness. He was born Dec. 22, 1925, in Claysburg, the son of
the late Floyd L. and Ella (Huyette) Greene. On July 28, 1946, in
Alexandria, he was united in marriage to Anna "Marge" Harshbarger, who
survives. Two daughters survive: Amy Crinnin of Clay, N.Y., and Katie
Schaff of Menahga, Minn. Three grandchildren also survive. Mr. Greene
was preceded in death by a sister, Anna, and three brothers, Herbert,
Richard and Robert. He graduated summa cum lude from Mercersburg Academy
and earned his bachelor of arts and master's degrees at The Pennsylvania
State University. He was a member of the U.S. Navy ROTC during World War
II. Mr. Greene retired as vice president and general manager of Ohio
Line Co. of Woodsville, Ohio, a subsidiary of General Refractories. He
was a member of Trout Unlimited and Sylvan Hills Golf Club in
Hollidaysburg. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and flying. A funeral service
was held this morning at Good Funeral Home, Inc., and interment was made
at Alto-Roste Park Cemetery, Altoona. The Rev. Barbara Woodrig
officiated. 

Elizabeth M. (Putrament) RUCH, 87, of Three Springs, died Saturday, July
6, 2002, at her home. Born April 10, 1915, in Philadelphia, she was the
daughter of the late Joseph and Sue (Weiler) McDonough. She was married
to Anthony Putrament. Mr. Putrament preceded her in death Feb. 16, 1988.
She was then married to Edward Ruch Jan. 18, 1992, at Shade gap. Mr.
Puch preceded her in death Dec. 4, 1997. She is survived by a
step-daughter, Mary Anne Ruch of Allentown; a niece, and her husband,
Mr. and Mrs. George (Karen) Moore of Three Springs, who had resided in
her home and cared for her for the past four years, and by numerous
other nieces and nephews. She is survived by three grandnieces, who
helped with her care in the past years. The last surviving member of her
immediate family, she was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Ruch was a member of the Three Springs Senior Center, where she
served as past president; Friends of the Library of Huntingdon County;
and the Three Springs Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She lived in
Philadelphia before retiring to Three Springs in 1978. She had worked at
Nan Duskins of Philadelphia as a manicurist until her retirement. She
enjoyed adventure and traveled throughout the United States. She was
treated to a hot air balloon ride for her 84th birthday and a roller
coaster adventure for her 86th. A funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 10, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Shade Gap, with the
Rev. George Koharchik officiating. Interment will be made at the
convenience of the family.

Dorothy E. CHILCOTE, 75, of McKinley Ave., West Wyomissing, formerly of
the Huntingdon area, died at 7 a.m. July 7, 2002, at Spruce Manor
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, West Reading, where she had resided
since October 2002. Born in King, Bedford County, she was the daughter
of the late Vernon and Ethel (Defibaugh) Ritchey. She was married to
Robert F. Chilcote. She is survived by a son and a daughter: David T.,
at home, and Mary A. (Chilcote) Kelly, Wyomissing; two grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren. A sister, Betty (Ritchey) Turner of Altoona,
survives. Mrs. Chilcote was predeceased by two brothers, Lloyd Ritchey
and George Ritchey Sr. Mrs. Chilcote was a graduate of Altoona High
School, Class of 1944. She was employed for 12 years as a secretary by
Reading Area Community College, retiring in 2000. A funeral Mass will be
held at 9 a.m. Monday, July 15, at the Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic
Church, Huntingdon, with the Rev. David Arseneault officiating.
Interment will be made in Holy Cross Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Edward E. DIXON, 72, of Indiana, Pa., died Sunday, July 7, 2002, at his
residence. Born Nov. 24, 1929, in Saxton, he was the son of Clarence and
Lena (Reed) Dixon. He was married to Dolores R. Dixon. She survives at
their home. He is survived by six daughters and two sons: Robin Kurcsic,
Mrs. Edward (Holly) Oberlin, Diana Semsick, Mrs. John (Susan) Petrosky,
all of Indiana Pa.; Jerry Dixon, Defiance; Cathy Wilson, Rochester,
N.Y.; Peter Dixon, Scottsdale, Ariz.; and Tina Dixon, Rochester, N.Y.;
ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one
sister survive; William, his twin brother, of Bel Aire, Md.; Robert of
Lewistown; and Gladys Slick of Alum Bank. He was preceded in death by a
son, Michael; and by three sisters and one brother, Helen, Thelma, Alice
and Junior. Mr. Dixon was of the Protestant faith. He held memberships
in the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Indiana, Pa., and the Veterans of
Foreign Wars in Saxton. A graduate of Saxton-Liberty High School, he was
employed as a supervisor for Penelec for 40 years. He enjoyed walking,
camping and fishing at Raystown Lake. Private graveside services will be
held in Saxton.

Dorothy Louise SMITH, 72, of Walker Twp., Huntingdon, R.R. 4, died at
12:40 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2002, at the home of her daughter and
son-in-law, Susan L. and Marcus Chappell of McConnellstown. Born July 6,
1930, in Dudley, she was the daughter of the late Donald Montgomery and
Mildred (Quarry) Montgomery Cummins. She married Paul Keith "Jack" Smith
Sept. 6, 1948, in Winchester, Va. Mr. Smith preceded her in death Oct.
31, 1991. She is survived by three daughters and a son: Mrs. Fred
(Vicki) Brown, Big Valley; Mrs. Theodore (Deborah) Keppler, Huntingdon;
Stephen D. Smith, Turner, Ore.; and Mrs. Marcus (Susan L.) Chappell,
McConnellstown. Nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren survive.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Terry L. Keppler. A brother and
two sisters survive: Terry Cummins, Walker Twp., Huntingdon; Mrs. Edward
(Mary) Myers, Petersburg; and Mrs. Hayden (Patricia) Walker, Three
Springs. Mrs. Smith attended the McConnellstown United Church of Christ.
She was a former member of the advisory board of Children's Services of
Huntingdon County. She was a member of the McConnellstown Grange; a
Huntingdon County 4-H leader; a Girl Scout leader; a member of the
Auxiliary of the McConnellstown Volunteer Fire Company, where she held
several offices and was president for 20 years; a member of the Women of
the Moose Lodge No. 223, Huntingdon, where she served as senior regent;
a member of the Post home Association of the Standing Stone Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post No. 1754, Huntingdon; and a member of the Post Home
Association of William P Spyker American Legion Post No. 520 in
Alexandria. A lifetime resident of Huntingdon County, she had lived at
her Walker Twp. home since her marriage. She had worked for a number of
years as a waitress at Strickler's restaurant, Martha Green's
Restaurant and the Huntingdon Country Club. She retired from Owens
Corning Fiberglas, where she had worked in the forming room. She was an
avid bingo player and enjoyed traveling with her daughters and
especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11, at the
Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Twp, Huntingdon,
with the Rev. Edward S. Gobrecht officiating. Interment will be made in
Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Twp., Huntingdon.

Victor M. CURTI JR., 58, of 65 Lake View Drive, James Creek, died
suddenly Monday, July 8, 2002, while he was in Newfoundland, Canada. Mr.
Curti had previously resided in Crafton and Bethel Park. He was born
April 29, 1944, to Victor M. and Viola Curti. His mother survives. He
was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Curti is survived by his wife,
Dianne, at home; one daughter, Jennifer Curti and two sons. Victor Curti
and Matthew Curti. One brother, Robert Curti, also survives. He was a
member of St. Philip Church, Crafton. Mr. Curti was a member of ASHRAE,
a professional engineering organization. He was employed by Ruthrauff, a
heating and air conditioning firm in the Pittsburgh area, for over 27
years. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July
13, at St. Philip Church, 44 West Crafton Ave., Crafton, with Father
Walter Dworak officiating. Committal will be made in Calvary Cemetery,
Pittsburgh. 

Dorothy Missouri (Snyder) EBERLE, 83, of West Twp., Petersburg, R.R. 1,
died at 5:39 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2002, at Huntingdon Manor, Huntingdon,
where she had been a resident since January 1995. Born Oct. 20, 1918, in
Mount Union, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Nettie (Ranck)
Snyder. She was married to A. Confer Eberle Nov. 26, 1949, at the First
Methodist Church, Huntingdon. Mr. Eberle survives at their Petersburg
residence. She is survived by two nieces. She was preceded in death by a
sister, Pauline Bard, and two brothers, Watson and Clarence Snyder. Mrs.
Eberle was a member of the Petersburg-Bethel Presbyterian Church,
Petersburg. A lifetime resident of Huntingdon County, she was a member
of the Shavers Creek Valley Grange No. 353 and its 7th Degree Club and
the Shavers Creek Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary. A graduate of
Huntingdon High School, Class of 1938, she served as the West Twp. Tax
Collector during the 1970s and early 1980s. She was a licensed
beautician and had also worked at Budget Plan for a number of years. A
funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11, at the
Petersburg-Bethel Presbyterian Church, Route 305, Petersburg, with
Pastors David L. Benfer and Robert H. Cauffman officiating. Private
interment will be made in Mooresville Cemetery.

Marlin H. FIELDS, 66, of Lewistown, died at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, July
10, 2002, at Harrisburg General Hospital, Harrisburg. Born Dec. 18,
1935, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Walter and Ethel
(Herrington) Fields. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Richard
(Leigh Ann) Kutz, Burke, Va. and Mrs. Steve (Yvonne) Boozel, McVeytown;
four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and two
step-great-grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Miles (Doris) Shaffer,
Johnstown, also survives. He was a member of McVeytown Presbyterian
Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher and a trustee. He had
previously served on the board of directors. A past president of the
Mifflin County Board of Realtors, he was also a member and past
president of the Central Pa. Appraisal Institute. He was an original
member of the Lewistown Solid Waste Authority and was active in various
other professional and community activities. He was a member of the
Lewistown Country Club, having served as a member of the board of
directors previously and at the time of his death. He was past
president, serving several terms; was a member of the finance committee
and the house committee at the time of his death and was chairman of the
marketing committee. Mr. Fields was a member of the State College
Chamber of Commerce. He sponsored the Martin Fields Ladies' Invitational
Golf Tournament , a yearly event to promote cancer awareness, at the
Lewistown Country Club. A graduate of Rothrock High School Class of
1954, he graduated from Shippensburg State College with the Class of
1958. Mr. Fields also did graduate work at Penn State University. Since
1982 he was the owner/realtor of Marlin H. Fields Real Estate. He was
previously employed as a high school teacher in Mount Union and taught
in the business department at the Mifflin/Juniata Vo-Tech School in
Lewistown. He had also served as office manager for S.I. Yoder Oil
Company in Belleville; as controller at Fullington Bus Company,
Clearfield; and as a realtor for Phil Gingerich Real Estate, Lewistown.
He was president of Mexico Forge Inc., Reedsville. Mr. Fields was a
member of the U.S. Army Reserves. Funeral services will be held at 10:30
a.m. Monday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 15, at the
Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, Lewistown with the Rev.Jeanette
Rapp officiating. Interment will be made at Juniata Memorial Park. 

Mona M. PITTMAN, 70, of 2183 Shermans Valley Road, Hopewell, died at
12:38 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2002, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring.
Born March 20, 1932, in Hopewell, she was the daughter of the late
Foster and Bertha (Deshong) Strait. she was united in marriage to
Russell Pittman June 19, 1953, in Hopewell. Mr. Pittman survives at
their home. She is survived by a son and two daughters: Foster Pittman,
at home; Bertha (Byrd) Pittman of Johnstown; and Mrs. John (Gloria)
Venet of Windber; one grandson and one great-grandson. A son, David
Pittman, preceded her in death. A sister, Nellie Sarver of Manns Choice,
survives. She was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters:
Thomas, James, John, Frankie and Robert Strait, June Chaney, May Steele,
Kate Barton and Savannah Neal. Mrs. Pittman was a member of the Shermans
Valley Brethren in Christ Church. During her lifetime, she was primarily
a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, crossword puzzles and her
flower gardens. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July
12, at the Shermans Valley Brethren in Christ Church, with Pastor
Stevens Burr officiating. Interment will be made in the Shermans Valley
Church Cemetery.

Robert K. CHANEY, 87, P.O. Box 95 Hopewell, died Tuesday, July 9, 2002,
at 10:15 p.m. in St. John's Lutheran Care Center, Mars, following a
lengthy illness. Born May 29, 1915, in Hopewell, he was a son of the
late Arnold and Vera (Williams) Chaney. He was united in marriage to
Louise Cottle Nov. 19, 1938, in Saxton. Mrs. Chaney survives at home. He
is also survived by four daughters: Vera Patricia Reid, Valencia,
Calif.; Peggy Joyce Corbin, Pittsburgh; Dorothy Jean Kikel, Irwin, and
Ruth Elaine Clark, Novi, Mich.; 12 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. He was the last surviving member of his immediate
family. Mr. Chaney was preceded in death by three brothers: Arnold
Francis Chaney, William Paul Chaney and Jack Chaney and one sister, Mary
Chaney. He was a member of the Hopewell United Methodist Church. Mr.
Chaney also held membership in Aliquippa Lodge F&AM, McKeesport and
Syria Temple, Pittsburgh. He was a life member of the Broad Top
Old-timers Baseball Association which he served as secretary/treasurer
for many years. He had been employed in the CC camps and had also worked
as a coal miner. Mr. Chaney retired, in 1970, from U.S. Steel's
Homestead mill after 15 years as a crane operator. He was a graduate of
Defiance High School. Mr. Chaney enjoyed baseball and hunting. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at the D. Ronald
Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Barbara Berg officiating.
Interment will be made in Steel Cemetery, Hopewell.

John M. APPLEBY, 66, 53 Ponds Edge Drive, Downingtown, died Tuesday,
July 9, 2002, at Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville. Born Sept. 10, 1935,
in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Thomas and Verna (Kyper)
Appleby. He was the husband of Marjory Appleby with whom he shared 27
years of marriage. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons,
Jarrett B. Appleby, Greenwood Village, Colo. and Brian K. Appleby,
Reading; one daughter, Pamela L. Appleby, Greenwood Village, Colo., and
two grandchildren. He is also survived by five brothers and one sister:
Thomas Appleby, Somers Point, N.J.; Robert Appleby, Hesston; David
Appleby, Palmyra; Duncan Appleby, Camp Hill; Landry Appleby, Annville
and Ardith Hicks, Mount Union. A son, Tristan S. Appleby, preceded him
in death. Mr. Appleby was a 1953 graduated of Huntingdon High School
where he was the quarterback of the football team. He also played
basketball. Following one year at Juniata College, he enlisted in the
United States Marine Corps where he achieved the rank of 2nd lieutenant.
He then attended Millersville University where he played football and
graduated with a BS in education. He earned a master's degree in
education from West Chester University in 1971 and principal
certification from the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Appleby was
employed as a teacher of social studies and coach of football,
basketball and track at Downingtown High School for 40 years before
retiring in 1997. He also served as assistant principal and department
head and he was the chief negotiator for the Downingtown Area Education
Association. A devoted family man, he enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading
about American history and spending tine with his grandchildren. A
funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 12, at
Central Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Uwchlan Avenue, Downingtown.
Interment will be made in Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery,
Glenmoore.

Lester Franklin HOOVER JR., 58, of Waterfall Road, Hustontown, died at 5
p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2002, at his home. Born May 13, 1944, in
Huntingdon, he was a son of Ruby (Enders) Hoover of State line and the
late Lester Hoover. He was married to Frances J. Keebaugh Feb. 20, 1965,
In Hustonstown. Mrs. Hoover survives at their home. Mr. Hoover is
survived by one daughter and two sons: Michelle Eichelberger,
McConnellsburg; Christopher P. Hoover, Dauphin; and Michael F. Hoover,
Hustontown; and five grandchildren. Two brothers, Dale H. Hoover,
McConnellsburg and Robert Hoover, Mercersburg; and two sisters, Lucinda
Keesecker, Hedgesville, W.Va. and Vicki Sipes, McConnellsburg, survive.
He was a member of the United Church of Christ, McConnellsburg. Mr.
Hoover was a member of the McConnellsburg Fire Company. He was a veteran
of the Vietnam Conflict having served with the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr.
Hoover was last employed as a park ranger for the Pennsylvania
Department of Conservation of Natural Resources (DCNR). In earlier
years, he had worked at the Letterkenny Army Depot for 11 years and had
also been a truck driver, battery salesman and a service station owner.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 15, at the M.R.
Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with the Rev. Barron Barley officiating.
Interment will be made in Hustontown Cemetery, Hustontown. 

Evelyn Nestbitt DIEHL, 80, of 116 Palmer Street, Hopewell, formerly of
Alexandria, died at 9:10 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2002, at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Feb. 2, 1922, in Bedford, she was a
daughter of the late Esty and Viola Margaret Price. She married Earl
John Nickolas Diehl. Mr. Diehl preceded her in death July 11, 1983. She
is survived by a daughter, Margaret Hess, Hopewell; a son, John Diehl,
Tyrone; and two grandsons. A sister, Kathryn Morris, Everett, also
survives. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Grace Whitsel,
Pearl Ferguson and Bell Elliott and three brothers, Andrew, Samuel and
Charles Price. She had resided with her daughter in Hopewell for the
past 18 months. Prior to that she had lived in Tyrone with her son for
three years and in State College since the 1970s. She had been a
resident of Alexandria for many years following her marriage. Mrs. Diehl
attended the Church of the Nazarene. She was retired from the food
service department at Penn State University. She enjoyed quilting,
crocheting and crafts. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Juniata Valley
Chapel, 412 Main St., Alexandria, with the Rev. Joan Houck officiating.
Interment will be made in Mooresville Cemetery. 

William Clark MCNEAL JR., 69, of Douglasville, Ga., formerly of
Huntingdon, died Saturday, July 13, 2002. He is survived by four sons
and one daughter: Michael S. McNeal, Alabaster, Ala.; D. Edward McNeal,
Huntingdon; Thomas L. McNeal, Louisville, Ky.; and William G. McNeal and
Debra M. Brown, both of Douglasville, Ga. One brother, John McNeal of
Port Royal, also survives. Mr. McNeal was a member of the Elks and of
Rotary International. He retired as vice president of manufacturing for
Arrow Shirt Company after 36 years of service. He was the manager of the
former Arrow plant in Huntingdon. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday, July 17, in the Rosehaven Chapel, Douglasville, Ga.,
with the Rev. Sandy Fox officiating. Interment will follow at Rosehaven
Cemetery, Douglasville.

Ella I. HAMILTON, 86, of Westminster Woods, Huntingdon, formerly of
Saxton, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2002, at Westminster Woods.
Born in Dudley, Dec. 15, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Newt and
Annie (Williams) Black. She was formerly married to Paul Hamilton. She
is survived by a son, Donald Hamilton of Saxton and two grandchildren.
She is also survived by two sisters, Ora Baker of Huntingdon, and Eva
Donaldson, Saxton, and a nephew, Gary Black, who was reared in the
Hamilton home. Mrs. Hamilton was preceded in death by four brothers,
Bill, Newt, Chester "Tots" and Jess Black. She was a member of Saxton
First Church of God. She was very active in church activities and in the
Broad Top Senior Citizen's Center. Mrs. Hamilton worked as a cuff and
collar turner at Quality Manufacturing, Saxton. She had previously been
employed as a foreman at Claudia Footwear, Wood. During her life she
enjoyed gardening and bingo. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 16, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top, with
Pastor John Robinson officiating. Interment will be made in Broad Top
IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top. 

Audrey Jean BILGER, 61, of Rockhill Furnace, died at 10:45 p.m.
Saturday, July 13, 2002, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, where
she had been a resident since March. She had been in failing health.
Born May 8, 1941, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late
Benjamin and Marie (Rabenstein) Morgan. She married Willard "Sonny"
Bilger June 13, 1959, at Rockhill Furnace. He survives at their home.
Also surviving are three children: Mrs. Jeff (Donna) Snare, Huntingdon;
Mrs. Richard (Theresa) Haberger, Columbia Falls, Mont.; and Mr. and Mrs.
Robert "Bob" Bilger, Rockhill Furnace and six grandchildren. One
brother, Dean Morgan of Rockhill Furnace also survives. Mrs. Bilger was
a member of the Rockhill Church of the Brethren where she was church
organist and pianist for many years. A 1959 graduate of Orbisonia High
School, she was employed for over 25 years as site manager for the Area
Agency of Aging office at Orbisonia. Prior to that she had been employed
at the Greif Brothers Manufacturing Co., Mount Union and the Shirley
Home for the Aged, Shirleysburg. She enjoyed planting and growing
flowers and quilting. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with Pastor Len Smith officiating. Interment will be made in the Shope
Cemetery, Blacklog Valley, Orbisoinia.

Violet E. DEAN, 79, of Huntingdon, R.R. 1, died at 8:35 a.m. Saturday,
July 13, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital Huntingdon. She was in
her usual health and death was unexpected. Born March 23, 1923, in
Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Orlando and Eleanor
(Anderson) Rinker. She married Ralph J. Dean April 3, 1943, in
Huntingdon. He preceded her in death Dec. 8, 1999. She is survived by
two children, Loraine A. Dean of McConnellstown and Fern A. Dean of
Mount Union. Also surviving are six grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. A son, Ronald R. Dean, preceded her in death. She
was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded
in death by a brother, Ralph Rinker, and three sisters; Catherine
Enyeart, Edith Lloyd and Eva Thompson. Mrs. Dean was a member of Oasis
of Love Church in McConnellstown. During her life, she had worked at the
Martinsburg Shoe Factory and Elco Corp. in Huntingdon but she was
primarily a homemaker. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 16,
at noon at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home in Huntingdon with the Rev.
Myrna Speck officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial
Gardens, Huntingdon, R.R. 1.

Francis Jerome "Tootie" SCHNEIDER, of California, formerly of
Huntingdon, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2002, at Temple City
Convalescent Hospital, Temple City, Calif., following an extended
illness. His wife, Dixie survives. A graduate of Huntingdon High School,
Class of 1932, Mr. Schneider studied music arrangement and had a local
band. He became known professionally as Fran Scott. In the 1930's, he
was a member of the Ray Pearl Band before becoming a member of the
Freddy Martin Orchestra. After leaving that orchestra, he did music
arranging for several bands and became affiliated with the Blue Barron
Orchestra, with which he arranged music and did the programming when the
band had theater dates. He spent approximately 13 years with The
Modernaires, Glenn Miller's vocal group. Funeral services were held July
18 at Holy Angels Church, Arcadia, Calif. 

Olga J. (Roll) FRIED, 67, of Susquehanna Twp., Harrisburg, died Monday,
July 15, 2002, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Nicholas
and Anna Roll. Mrs. Fried is survived by three sons: Eric W. Fried,
Dauphin; Gregory T. Fried, Middletown; and Bryan D. Fried, Harrisburg.
There are three grandchildren. One sister, Mary Ann Gales, Brooklyn,
N.Y., and one brother, Walter V. Roll, Mount Union, also survive. Mrs.
Fried was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Harrisburg. She
also attended the Tree of Life Lutheran Church, Susquehanna Twp.,
Harrisburg. She was a member of Keystone Women's Investment Club. A
graduate of Mount Union High School, class of 1954, she had lived in the
Harrisburg area since her graduation. She was retired from Gregory Fried
Contractors where she had served as office manager. Funeral services
were held in Harrisburg July 19. Interment was made in Duncannon
Cemetery, Duncannon. 

John Victor ROMIG JR., 52 of Whiskey Springs Road, Dillsburg, died
Tuesday afternoon, July 16, 2002, at his home. Born Oct. 6, 1949, at
Huntingdon, he was a son of Sue (Guyer) Romig of Waterfall and the late
John V. Romig Sr. He is survived by one son, Michael A. Romig,
Dillsburg, and five grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers and
three sisters: Jane Corle, Bedford; Murray Romig and Rex Romig, both of
Waterfall; Betty Bennett, Three Springs; and Mindy Kligensmith, New
Paris. Mr. Romig was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of the
Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Carlisle, and of the Carlisle Fish and
Game Club. He retired in 2001 from Quaker Oats, Shiremanstown. He was an
avid fisherman and hunter. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday July 20, at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with the
Rev. Charles Rhodes officiating. Interment will be made in Wells Valley
Methodist Cemetery, Wells Tannery.

Naomi Winifred (Hummel) Hirth HENNEY, 89, of 1130 Juniata Ave.,
Huntingdon, died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2002, at her
Smithfield Twp. home. Born June 30, 1913, at Huntingdon, she was a
daughter of the late Harry John and Virginia (Wheeler) Hummel. She was
twice married. Her first marriage was to Raymond Hirth in New York, N.Y.
Her second union was to George Henney at the Twelfth Street United
Methodist Church, Huntingdon. Both husbands preceded her in death. She
is survived by seven daughters and one son: Florence M. "Snoozer"
Henney, Barbara C. Morgan and Bart J. Hirth, all of Smithfield Twp.,
Huntingdon; Lorrie Norris Tumlin, Mrs. Fred (Naomi W.) Hess and Lucille
"DeeDee" Brown, all of Huntingdon; Mrs. Sam (Catherine A. "Cassie")
Horn, Mill Creek; and Mrs. Kenneth (Vicki R.) Norris, Alexandria; 21
grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by two sisters, Erma Oldring of South Carolina and
Virginia " DeDe" Swanger of State College and one brother, Richard
Hummel of Canton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by two sons: Harry
Hirth, in 1959, and Raymond L. "Poppy" Hirth, in 2001; three grandsons:
Fent Norris, Carl Hess and Donald Foster; a great-granddaughter: Amy
Grove; two brothers: Johnny and Elmer Hummel; and three sisters: Clara
Price, Ruth Murphy and Helen Bennett. Mrs. Henney attended the
Huntingdon congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, Huntingdon. She attended
the Huntingdon public schools. She had worked for a number of years at
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital and at Owens Corning Fiberglas. She
retired, after a long number of years, from Gerbo Footwear, predecessor
to US Sports. A resident of Huntingdon since 1944, Mrs. Henney had
resided at her Smithfield Twp. home since 1985. Her main
interest was her family. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday,
July 21, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield
Twp, Huntingdon, with Mr. Harold B. Wright officiating. Interment will
be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Anna R. HEATH, 75, of Saxton, died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 17,
2002, at her residence. Born Oct. 6, 1926, in Huntingdon, she was the
daughter of the late Fred and Martha (Stinson) Bell. She was married to
William J. Heath Feb. 19, 1945. He preceded her in death in May 1967.
One daughter, Kaye Angelo of Saxton, five grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren survive. She is also survived by one brother,
Richard Eckley, Huntingdon. She was preceded in death by three brothers,
Fred, Merle and Donald Bell. Mrs. Heath attended Broad Top Area Grace
Brethren Church, Saxton. She had been employed as a cementer at Cove
Shoe Co., Martinsburg. She had also worked at US Sports, Huntingdon, and
had been a Green Thumb worker. Mrs. Heath enjoyed puzzles, game shows
and reading. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20,
at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with Pastor Jacob
Snyder officiating. Interment will be made at Broad Top IOOF Cemetery,
Broad Top City. 

Charles William ROTH, 93, of Grayson View, 150 Kempton Ave., Harrisburg,
and formerly of 1231 Oneida St., Huntingdon, died at 4:35 a.m.
Wednesday, July 17, 2002, at Community General Osteopathic Hospital,
Harrisburg. Born Oct. 18, 1908, at Huntingdon, he was the son of the
late Robert Walter and Mary (Decker) Roth. He was married to Dorothy
Wagner. She preceded him in death April 21, 2000. He is survived by one
daughter, Marianne R. Arney, Swatara Twp., Harrisburg, four
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A sister, Elizabeth Swivel
McElwee, preceded him in death. Mr. Roth was a member of the Stone
Church of the Brethren, Huntingdon. A member of Mount Moriah Lodge No.
300 F&AM, Huntingdon; he was also a life member of the former No. 2.
Fire Company, Huntingdon; a life member of the PIAA Football and
basketball officials; and a member of the Standing Stone Senior
Citizens. Educated in the Huntingdon public schools, Mr. Roth graduated
from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1928. He retired as a
department manager from Westab Inc., Blair Division (Mead Westvaco) Feb.
1, 1966. He had also been employed by the Pennsylvania Industrial
School, Huntingdon. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 20, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417
Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Revs. Dale W. and Christy L. Dowdy
officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, 245 Standing
Stone Ave., Huntingdon.

Dorothy Ellen CHRISTY, 76, of Juniata Village, Logan Twp., died at 1:58
p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2002 at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon, following a brief illness. Born Dec. 2, 1925, in Altoona,
she was the daughter of John S. and Florence Frederick, both deceased.
She was united in marriage to Archie W. Christy, who preceded her in
death Aug. 22, 1985. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Cloyd "Butch"
(Patricia M.) Barr of Alexandria, and one grandson. A sister, Wilma
Gallagher of Altoona, survives. She was preceded in death by three
sisters: Ginny Ross, Vera Hartman and Isabelle Frederick, and two
brothers, John and Robert Frederick. Mrs. Christy was of the Protestant
faith. She was a member of the Auxiliary of William P. Spyker American
Legion Post 520, Alexandria, and a former member of the Lioness Club of
Altoona. She attended Altoona pubic schools. Mrs. Christy was primarily
a homemaker, but did work a number of years as a waitress in Juniata
Twp. and Altoona, and at the former Arrow Shirt Factory in Huntingdon.
She had been a resident of Huntingdon County for the past 37 years and
made her home at Juniata Village for the past 10 years. She enjoyed
spending time with her family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday, July 22, at the Church of the Nazarene, Route 305, Petersburg,
with Pastors Thomas Cahill and Joseph Miller Jr. officiating. Interment
will be made in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Jackson Twp. 

Delmar S. ROURKE, 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died Thursday, July 18,
2002, at Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio. Born in Wood, Nov. 21, 1926,
he was a son of the late Albert and Margaret (Black) Rourke. He is
survived by six daughters and two sons: Donna Love, New Orleans, La.;
Mrs. Chris (Linda) Marshall, Dallas, Texas; Peggy Jennings, Madank,
Texas; Mrs. Don (Bonnie) Lewis, Lewisville, Texas; Mrs. Josh (Kathleen)
Wissner, Landonburg; Mrs. James (Margaret) Marshall, Akron, Ohio; Larry
Rouke, New York, N.Y.; and Dennis Michael Rourke, Akron, Ohio; 18
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three
sisters and seven brothers: Orla Hopkins, State College; Gwendolyn Houp,
Columiana, Ohio; Laura Wright, Chambersburg; Dean Rourke, Leesburg, Va.;
William Rourke, Robertsdale; Dennis Rourke, Broad Top City; Gary Rourke,
Chambersburg; Robert Rourke, Massillon, Ohio; Homer Rourke, James Creek;
and Warren Rourke, Saxton. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He
was preceded in death by an infant brother, Palmer, and a sister, Mary.
Mr. Rourke was and member of Wood United Methodist Church, Wood. He was
a member of the VFW in Ohio. He graduated from Robertsdale High School
with the Class of 1944. A production worker at Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Co., Akron, Ohio, Mr. Rourke retired after 40 years of service. He was a
World War II veteran, having served in the armed forces from 1944 to
1945. He enjoyed gardening, world history and traveling. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, at Wood United
Methodist Church, with Pastor James Taylor officiating. Interment will
be made at Broad Top IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City.

Lester Paul PAINTER, 74, of Mount Union, died at 4 a.m. Friday, July 19,
2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Jan. 14, 1928,
in Cromwell Twp., Huntingdon County, he was the son of Paul and Myrtle
(Barron) Painter, both deceased. He married Peggy Whitsel May 19, 1961.
He is survived by his wife at home and one daughter, Mrs. Steve (Barbara
Ann) McEwen of Alexandria, one grandson and one great-granddaughter. He
is survived by two brothers, Orlando and Robert Painter, both of Mount
Union, and four sisters: Thelma Stevens, Doris Miller, Lois Price, all
of Mount Union, and Donna Ramsey of Shirleysburg. Mr. Painter was of the
Protestant faith. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean
Conflict, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the
Madden-Wennick American Legion Post 518, Orbisonia, and the Blue Juniata
VFW Post 5754, Mount Union. Mr. Painter was a retired union carpenter.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 22, at the Martin
R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with Pastor Len Smith officiating.
Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Rockhill Furnace. 

Wendy Sue LEADER, 20, of 3030 Huntingdon Furnace Road, Tyrone, and
formerly of Elizabethtown, died at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2002,
at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, due to injuries she sustained in an
automobile accident in Harrisburg. Born May 30, 1982, at Hershey, she
was a daughter of Kevin J. and Linda (Anders) Leader. Her parents
survive at their Warriors Mark Twp. residence. She is also survived by
one sister and two brothers: Jackie H. Leader, Kevin J. Leader Jr. and
Keith M. Leader, all of Warriors Mark Twp., Tyrone; Her paternal
grandfather and step-grandmother: Harry J. and Wanda Leader, York; and
her maternal grandparents, Joseph and Dorothy Anders, Alexandria. Miss
Leader attended Calvary Independent Baptist Church, Huntingdon. She
attended public schools in Elizabethtown and Tyrone and graduated from
Tyrone Area High School with the Class of 2001. Since October 2001, she
had been attending Central Penn Business School in Summerdale. She had
most recently been employed at Movie Merchants, Enola, as a clerk.
Previously, she had been employed at Colonial Courtyard of Tyrone as a
dietary aide. Miss Leader had resided at her current address for four
years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, at
the Calvary Independent Baptist Church, 300 Standing Stone Ave.,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Coleman officiating. Interment
will be made in Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery, Alexandria.

Mary E. WHITFIELD, 99, of 513 Wood St., Hopewell, died at 11:25 p.m.
Sunday, July 21, 2002, at her home. She had been in failing health for
the past several months. Born Dec. 26, 1902, at Everett, she was a
daughter of the late Pinkney and Savannah (Smith) Smith. She married
Issac Whitfield Jan. 2, 1921, in Cumberland, Md. Mr. Whitfield died
April 20, 1968. She is survived by three children: Hazel Bonfante,
Saxton; Gerald Whitfield, Hemet, Calif.; and Cleo Hahn, Hopewell; four
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving
member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by three
brothers: Henry Smith, Elmer Smith and Elias Smith; one sister, Vera
Smith; and one stepbrother, Sherman Smith. Mrs. Whitfield was a member
of Hopewell United Methodist Church. She was a life member of Hopewell
Area Senior Citizens. During her lifetime, she was primarily a
homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 24,
at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St., Saxton, with
Pastor Stanley Cordell officiating. Interment will be made in Hopewell
Cemetery.

Nellie M. (Rudolph) GALBRAITH, 85, a resident of Valley View Home, 301
Valley View Blvd., Altoona, for the past year, formerly of Huntingdon,
died at 7:10 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2002, at the Valley View Home. Born
in Huntingdon Oct. 2, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Cloyd C. and
Bessie M. (Decker) Rudolph. She married Donald J. Galbraith Sept. 24,
1942, in the Church of the Brethren parsonage, Huntingdon. Mr. Galbraith
preceded her in death Sept. 13, 1989. She is survived by one son, Donald
Paul "Skip" Galbraith of Spruce Creek, and one stepdaughter, Mrs. Jerry
(Janice Galbraith) Hooper of Ligonier. There are seven grandchildren and
16 great-grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. R. Daniel (Ruth) Barner,
Huntingdon and one brother, Gail M. Rudolph, also of Huntingdon,
survive. A sister, Bertha McCartney, preceded her in death. Mrs.
Galbraith was a member of Community Chapel of Hesston where she was
involved in various senior programs. She attended Huntingdon public
schools and graduated from Huntingdon High School with the class of
1935. In the early 1940s, she was employed by the J.C. Blair Co. of
Huntingdon, as a floor lady. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, church and
family. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the
John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with
the Rev. James L. Blair officiating. Interment will be made in the White
Church Cemetery, Penn Twp., Hesston.

Frank "Duce" REINERT, 67, of 111 Limestone Drive, Reading, formerly of
Mill Creek, died Friday, July 19, 2002 in the VA Medical Center,
Lebanon, of natural causes. Born Dec. 3, 1934, in Pottstown, he was a
son of the late Frank and Verna (Levan) Reinert. His stepfather, Robert
Kalis of Pottstown, survives. Mr. Reinert is survived by two daughters
and one son: Verna Yost, Holiday, Fla.; Donna Hodges, Reading; and Blake
Reinert, Spring City; and two grandchildren. He is also survived by two
sisters: Nancy McMullern, Birdsboro, and Bernice Favinger,
Douglassville; and one brother, Leonard Reinert, Pottstown. He was
employed as an auto body repairman. A U.S. Army veteran, he served
during the Korean Conflict. Graveside services and interment will be
held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 29, at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery,
East Hanover Twp. Lebanon County.

Carmella D. "Millie" ROURKE, 76, of Petersburg, Va., died Saturday, July
20, 2002, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. Born
Nov. 4, 1925, in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Alphonse
and Lucia (Ferrara) DeLieto. She was married to Urban D. Rourke for over
52 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three
daughters, Dianne M. Kenney, Fayetteville, N.C.; Patricia L. McLaughlin,
Overland Park, Kan.; and Debra R. Ross, Richmond Va; one son, Urban D.
Rourke Jr., Virginia Beach, Va.; and seven grandchildren. Two sisters,
Mary Sidlowski and Josephine Vaccaro and one brother, Frank Delieto, all
of New Jersey, and several nieces and nephews also survive. Mrs. Rourke
was retired from Thalhimer's and Hecht's department stores. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 25, in the Immaculate
Conception Church, Dudley, with the Rev. Patrick Leahey officiating.
Interment will be made at Broad Top IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City.

Myrtle A. (Hamm) ROBINSON, 84, Johnstown, formerly of Hesston, died
Saturday, July 20, 2002. Born July 25, 1917, at McKeesport, she was a
daughter of the late Elva and William Hamm. She was married to James B.
Robinson, who preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters:
Mrs. Earl D. (Mabel A.) Curry, Buford, Ga; and Mrs. George C. (Janice
B.) Amigh, Johnstown. There are five grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren. A sister, Grace Glunt, McKeesport, also survives.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Hamm, and her twin
sister, Mabel Hemminger. Mrs. Robinson attended Valley View Christian
and Missionary Alliance Church. Mrs. Robinson owned and operated a
beauty salon until returning to school to complete her bachelor's degree
and earn a master's degree in elementary education from California State
Teacher's College at the age of 52. She retired from the McKeesport Area
School District. Following her retirement, she resided in Hesston. She
was active in the homemaker's association, Grange and area quilt and
craft shows. 

Thelma J. SMITH, 70, of 2559 U.S. Hwy. 522 S., McVeytown, died at
approximately 6 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital,
Lewistown. Born Sept. 28, 1931, in Oliver Twp., Mifflin County, she was
the daughter of the late J. Emmert and Bernice (Crosson) Ranck. She was
married to James M. Smith July 26, 1947, in Newton Hamilton, by the Rev.
John Hoover. Mr. Smith survives. She is survived by the following
children: Dorothy Gearhart, McVeytown; Kenneth M. Smith, Pine Hill,
McVeytown; Peggy Souders, Newton Hamilton; Sandra Scott, Pine Hill,
McVeytown; Tammy Worthy, Shirleysburg; and Tina S. Booher, McVeytown; 13
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Two brothers, J. Norman Ranck,
Middletown, and Keith Ranck, McVeytown, survive. Mrs. Smith was preceded
in death by one brother, Marlin Ranck; one sister, Evelyn McMonigal; and
one great-grandson. She was a member of the Atkinson Mills United
Methodist Church. A homemaker, Mrs. Smith had also worked for her
husband and son at J.M. Smith and Son, McVeytown, as a bookkeeper and
secretary. She enjoyed camping and spending time with her family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 25, at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastors Robert A. Brown
Sr. and Donald Pellman officiating. Interment will be made in the
Atkinson Mills Cemetery.

Julia S. MORDER, 74, of 4448 Hwy. 29 South, Anderson, S.C., died Sunday,
July 21, 2002, at Hospice House, Anderson. Born Jan. 1, 1928, at Mount
Union, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Latimore and Helen (Reck)
Snyder. She was married to William R. "Bill" Morder, who survives at
home. She is also survived by a son, William R. Morder Jr., Milwaukee,
Wis., and three grandchildren. A brother, Melvin F. "Slick" Snyder,
preceded her in death. Mrs. Morder attended Oakwood Baptist Church where
she was active in the Couples for Christ Sunday School Class and the Joy
Club. She was a graduate of Mount Union Area High School with the Class
of 1946. She was the former owner and operator of Evergreen Park
Recreation Center, a roller skating rink east of Huntingdon. She was
also a former assistant manager of 16 Plus Clothing Store in Greenville,
S.C.; former manager of the Greenville Stove Company; and was formerly
employed by Pinnacle 1. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24, at the McDougald Funeral Home Chapel, Anderson,
S.C., with the Revs. Brent Armstrong and Paul Brown officiating.
Interment will be made in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Anderson, S.C.

Rebecca Grace GILLAM, 69, of Alexandria, R.R. 1, died at 4:06 p.m.
Monday, July 22, 2002, in the emergency room at J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Feb. 9, 1934, at Claysburg, she was a
daughter of the late James and Mary (Roland) Shore. She married Melvin
"Buck" Gillam Sept. 2, 1950, in Alexandria. Mr. Gilliam preceded her in
death in 1980. She is survived by two sons, Donald E. Gillam, Englewood,
Ohio; Paul E. Gillam, Huntingdon; two daughters, Joann E. Hutchison,
Alexandria; and Marie E. Brenneman, Huntingdon; ten grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren. A brother, Willis L. "Bud" Shore, Huntingdon,
also survives. She was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Joann
Brenneman, and two brothers, Jimmie D. Shore and Donald Shore. Mrs.
Gillam was a member of Alexandria United Methodist Church. She was a
member of Huntingdon Chapter No. 159 Order of the Eastern Star. She
received her GED in 1972. Primarily a homemaker, she had, at one time,
been employed at Weis market, Huntingdon. Funeral services will be held
at 11 a.m. Friday, July 26, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Kenneth Patterson officiating. Interment will
be made in Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery, Alexandria. 

Michael S. YELOVICH, 70, of 31 Front Drive, Mount Union, died at 8 a.m.
Monday, July 22, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon,
following an extended illness. Born Oct. 7, 1931, in Simpson, he was a
son of the late Michael and Rose (Dyanek) Yelovich. He married Jean
Elizabeth Andrews Jan. 30, 1956, at St. Catherine's Roman Catholic
Church, Mount Union. She survives at their home. He is survived by one
son and four daughters: Michael Yelovich, Mount Zion, ILL.; Christine
Yelovich, Carlisle; Josephine Neagley, Bonaire, Ga.; Andrea Christoff,
Mount Union; and Pamela Kouns, Grayson, Ky.; and 11 grandchildren. Two
brothers and two sisters, Joseph Yelovich, Ambrose Yelovich, Mary Ann
Wasnock and Victoria Barrett, all of Florida, also survive. Mr. Yelovich
was a member of St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Mount Union. He
was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Catherine of Sienna
Council No. 6106, having served as grand knight. He was a member of the
Fourth Degree, serving as faithful navigator, and was a member of the
Color Corps Padre Pio Association. He was a 1949 graduate of Fell Twp.
High School, Simpson. He received his post-secondary education from Lock
Haven University where, in 1956, he graduated with a BS degree in health
and physical education. He earned a master's degree in educational
administration from The Pennsylvania State University in 1961. He
retired, in 1986, after 30 years of teaching with the Southern
Huntingdon County School District. An avid sports enthusiast, he played
varsity basketball, baseball and football at the collegiate level. He
took up the game of golf in the late 1950s and went on the hold nine
club championships at the American Legion Country Club, Mount Union. In
1995, he was recognized by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic
Association Inc. (PIAA) for 39 years of dedication and participation in
officiating high school basketball. Mr. Yelovich and his wife
enjoyed traveling within the United States, Mexico and the British
Isles. At Mr. Yelovich's request, there will be a private service at the
convenience of the family and no viewing or visitation.

Alfred Lee SCOTT, known as Lee, 72, of Cary, N.C., originally from
Orbisonia, died July 22, 2002, at his home. He was the son of the late
Harold and Ruth Scott. Survivors include his wife, Ellen; two sons,
Douglas and Stephen Scott; and three grandchildren. One sister, Mrs.
Ralph (Patti) Sutton, also survives. Mr. Scott was a 1948 graduate of
Orbisonia High School where his mother served as English teacher and
librarian. Following graduation, he attended Juniata College where he
earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and economics.
Following his graduation from college, he joined the U.S. Navy. He
attended Officer Candidate School in Providence, R.I. and entered active
service as an ensign on the USS Salem, the flag ship of the sixth fleet.
After completion of active service, in 1955, he continued his service in
the Naval Reserves where he retired as a commander after a total of 22
years service. He began his career as a programmer for IBM Corporation 
in 1960, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Between 1965 and 1981, he worked for IBM in
Washington, D.C., where he held various positions, including marketing
representative and systems engineer, supporting IBM's account with the
U.S. Navy. He completed the last ten years of his 32 year career with
IBM at Research Triangle Park, N.C., holding the position of team leader
in network system product testing. Mr. Scott had many interests,
including World War II Memorabilia, aircraft and seafaring history,
NASCAR racing, Redskins football, travel and good food. Along with a
friend, he attended every Daytona 500 race from 1970 through 1998.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, July 26, at
Brown-Wynne Funeral Home Chapel, Cary, N.C. Interment with military
honors, will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park. 

Roy L. WARNICK, 90, of Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue,
Huntingdon, and formerly of Entriken, died at 8:50 p.m. Wednesday, July
24, 2002, at Huntingdon Manor. He had been in failing health. Born April
27, 1912, at Barton, Md., he was a son of the late Ermer and Clara
(Garlitz) Warnick. He was reared in the home of James Dallard,
McConnellstown. He was twice married. His first union was to Almeda
Shetrom. Two daughters from that union survive: Mrs. Edward (Barbara)
McEwen and Mrs. William (Frances) Randolph, both of Huntingdon. He
married Mary Beulah Ford Jan. 2, 1948, in the parsonage of the United
Church of Christ, Marklesburg. Mrs. Warnick survives at their Lincoln
Twp., Entriken residence. One daughter from this union survives: Mrs.
Gary (Carol) M.) Stephens, McConnellstown. There are 17 grandchildren
and 15 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Evelyn Weld, preceded him in
death. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having
been preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers and three half
brothers and one half sister. Mr. Warnick was a member of St. Matthew's
United Church of Christ, Entirken. He was a member of the former
Huntingdon No. 2 Fire Co.; the Marklesburg Volunteer Fire Co.; the
Woodcock Valley Sportsmen's Club. Markelsburg, and Mead retirees. He was
a charter member of the Bald Hill Bear Camp, Tioga County. He was on the
Huntingdon Area School Board at the time the Huntingdon Area High School
was built. He was a Lincoln Twp. supervisor for many years. He was
educated in the public schools of McConnellstown. Mr. Warnick began his
employment with the J.C. Blair Company in January 1930, and retired as a
machinist in the envelope department after 44 years of service, from
what is now Mead Westvaco, in 1974. He was an avid hunter and
fisherman, a gunsmith and a football and baseball fan who actively
supported all Huntingdon sporting events. Funeral services will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, at St. Matthew's United Church of Christ,
Entriken, with the Rev. Glenn E. Sadler officiating. Interment will be
made in Entriken Cemetery, Lincoln Twp., Entriken.

Edith R. (Shope) RICHARDS, 94, of The Homestead at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon, died Sunday, July 28, 2002, at Westminster Woods. Born July
10, 1908, at Windber, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Laura
B. (Younker) Shope. She was married to Lee O. Richard, Feb. 20, 1926, at
Huntingdon, by the Rev. G.R. Albans. Mr. Richards survives at The
Homestead. Two sons and one daughter also survive: Harold E. Richards,
Hollidaysburg; Lee O. Richards Jr., Hermitage, and Mrs. James (Betty L.)
Stone, Lexington, Ky. There are 15 grandchildren and 29
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by four sisters and one
brother: Ethel Goecke, Beavercreek, Ohio; Mrs. Eugene (Dorothy)
Spriggle, Valparaiso, Ind.; Miles E. Shope, Huntingdon; Mrs. George
(Virginia) Morgan, Huntingdon; and Mrs. Chester (Irene) Grissinger,
Huntingdon. She was preceded in death by one son, David, and the
following brothers and sisters: Walter Shope Sr., Clara DeArmitt, Albert
Shope Sr., Nathaniel Shope, Samuel Shope, Ellsworth Shope, Esther Shope,
Warren Shope and Raymond Eugene Shope. Mrs. Richards was a member of
Twelfth Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, where she held
various positions in the church. She was a member and past matron of
Huntingdon Chapter No. 159 Order of Eastern Star, past matron of Juniata
Chapter No. 121 Order of the Amaranth and former member of Rebekah
Lodge. She had been employed at the Huntingdon Throwing Mill, Owens
Corning Fiberglas and Poser's Department Store before she retired. A
memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at the
Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon. Private interment will be
made in Mooresville Cemetery, Petersburg. 

Cyrus Benjamin RITCHEY, 51, of Winter Haven, Fla., died Sunday, July 28,
2002, in Winter Haven Hospital, following a battle with cancer. he was
born Sept. 26, 1950, in Huntingdon. His wife, Laurie, survives in Winter
Haven. Four sons and one daughter also survive: David Ritchey,
Greencastle; Travis Ritchey, Shirleysburg; Cory Ritchey and Skyler
Ritchey, both of Winter Haven; and Angel Ritchey, Tampa, Fla. There ar
two grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Harold Ritchey of
Pennsylvania; and five sisters: Judy Varner, Shirleysburg; Connie
Walker, Hawthorne; and Linda Ritchey, Millie Wible and Joy Dull, all of
Mount Union. Mr. Ritchey was of the Assembly of God faith. He retired
from Owens Corning Fiberglas and moved to Winter Haven from Shirleysburg
in 1984. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Funeral services will be
held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Ott-Lughlin Funeral Home,
Winter Haven.

Russell R. TEETERS JR., 67, 7006 Raystown Road, Hopewell, died
unexpectedly at 12:13 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2002, in the emergency room
of UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. He had resided at his present
address, Louise Kline's Dom Care Home, for the last 15 years. Born Oct
8, 1934, at Hopewell, he was the son of the late Russell R. Sr. and
Evelyn L. (Zimmerman) Teeters. One sister, Darlene Mason, Staunton, Va.,
survives, along with a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Teeters was of
the Protestant faith. He was a member of the Hopewell Area Senior
Citizens and the Six Mile Run American Legion and Hopewell Veterans of
Foreign Wars Posts. For a number of years, he was employed by Cooper
Lumber, Riddlesburg. He had also worked at the Bedford County Workshop.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the D.
Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Barbara Berg
officiating.

Mabel (Shade) EMFIELD, 84, of 306 Seventh St., Huntingdon, died at 1:50
a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue,
Huntingdon. Born June 22, 1918, at Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the
late George Warren and Elsie (Ferne) Shade. She married Robert Finley
Emfield Feb. 14, 1942, in Winchester, Va. Mr. Emfield preceded her in
death May 27, 1986. One son, Barry W. Emfield of Huntingdon, survives.
There are three grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister and
two brothers: Virginia Marie Lightner, Huntingdon; Merle Elwood Shade,
Hesston; and Donald Paul Shade, Manawa, Wis. Five brothers and sisters
preceded her in death. Mrs. Emfield was a member of Calvary Independent
Baptist Church, Huntingdon. Educated in the public schools of
Huntingdon, she graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class of
1936. She attended Pruonto's Beauty School, Altoona, and graduated in
1968. She owned and operated a beauty shop on Seventh Street in
Huntingdon from 1968 until 1995. Mrs. Emfield enjoyed bingo, social
events, church, crossword puzzles and local traveling and site-seeing.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at the John B.
Brown Funeral home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev.
Dr. Thomas C. Coleman officiating. Interment will be made in Donation
Cemetery, Oneida Twp.

Bonnie Kay (Johnson) RINKER, 56, of Walker Twp., Huntingdon, R.R. 1,
died at 5:35 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2002, at her Walker Twp. Home. Born
May 27, 1946, at Huntingdon, she was the daughter of Walter A. "Bill"
and Betty (McKenzie) Johnson. Her mother survives at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon; her father at his Smithfield Twp. residence. She married
Larry Glenn Rinker Sept. 8, 1964, at the First United Methodist Church,
Huntingdon. Mr. Rinker survives at home. One son, Larry Glenn Rinker
Jr., Hartslog Valley, Huntingdon, and two grandsons also survive. A
member of the Trough Creek Valley Community Church, Todd. Mrs. Rinker
also attended Hesston Community Chapel, Hesston. She graduated from
Huntingdon Area High School with the Class of 1964. Mrs. Rinker had been
employed by Gerbo for about ten years and at the Mactown Mini-Mart for
five years. She and her cousin also operated a concession business,
"Cookin Cousins," and along with her cousin and other family members,
she enjoyed traveling with the concession booth to local fairs and
sales. A lifetime resident of Huntingdon, she had been a resident of
Huntingdon, she had been a resident of her Walker Twp. home since May
1973. Her main interests were her grandsons and her home. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at the Cutright-Speck
Funeral Home, 297 Ridge Road, Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon, with Pastor
David Bailey officiating. Interment will be made in Valley View Cemetery
(Brumbaugh's) Penn Twp., James Creek. 

Mabel I. APPLEBY, 93, of York, formerly of Huntingdon, died at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at York County Nursing Home. Born March 8, 1909,
at Millerstown, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Lenora
M. (Bailor) Stahl. She is survived by two sons, Reuben E. Appleby, New
Cumberland, and Lawrence F. Appleby, York. There are eight
grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and five
step-great-grandchildren. A son, James N. Appleby, preceded her in
death. Mrs. Appleby was a member of Fourth United Methodist Church of
York and the Busy Bee Sunday School class of the church. Funeral
services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Fourth
United Methodist Church, 1067 E. Market St., York, with the Rev.
Mitchell M. Galloway officiating. Interment will be made in Rolling
Green Cemetery, Camp Hill.

Richard L. BITNER, 55, of 509 S. Division St., Mount Union, died
unexpectedly at 4:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital,
Lewistown. Born Sept. 19, 1946, at Waynesboro, he was the son of the
late George A. and H. Virginia "Ginny" (Greathead) Bitner. He married
Linda M. Stewart Oct. 10, 1970, at Chambersburg. Mrs. Bitner survives at
home. Two daughters survive: Jody L. Baker, Huntingdon, and Stacy L.
Coulter, Fort Riley, Kan. There is one granddaughter. A half sister,
Judith Shatzer of Upper Strasburg, also survives. Mr. Bitner was a
member of Abbey Reformed United Church of Christ, Huntingdon. He was a
member of the Mount Union Lions Club and F&AM Lodge No. 688, Mount
Union. He was also a member of the board of directors for the Tri-County
Drug and alcohol Commission, Lewistown. A 1966 graduate of Chambersburg
Area High School, he served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam
Conflict. He was employed by Suburban Propane of Burnham since 1997.
Prior to that He spent 19 years with Penn Central National Bank, both in
Huntingdon and Mount Union. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with
Pastor Gary H. Marcy officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount
Union Cemetery.

Miles E. SHOPE, 84, of 2751 Warm Springs Ave., Huntingdon, died at 4:59
p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born November 6, 1917, at Logan Twp., Huntingdon County, he
was a son of the late Francis and Laura Belle (Younker) Shope. He was
united in marriage to E. Lucille Norris July 16, 1940, at Winchester,
Va., by the Rev. Obugh. Mrs. Shope survives at home. Two daughters,
Dorothy S. Coffman, Yeagertown; and Mrs. Larry (Dianna) Ross, Akron,
Pa., survive. He is also survived by one grandson, one granddaughter and
one great-granddaughter. Four sisters survive: Ethel Goecke,
Beavercreek, Ohio; Mrs. Eugene (Dorothy) Spriggle, Valparaiso, Ind.;
Mrs. George (Virginia) Morgan, Huntingdon; and Mrs. Chester(Irene)
Grissinger, Huntingdon. He was preceded in death by the following
brothers and sisters: Walter Shope Sr., Calar DeArmitt, Albert Shope
Sr., Clara DeArmitt, Albert Shope Sr., Edith R. Richards, Nathaniel
Shope, Samuel Shope, Elsworth Shope, Esther Shope, Warren Shope and
Raymond Eugene Shope. Mr. Shope was a member of Twelfth Street United
Methodist Church, Huntingdon, where he served in various capacities. He
was a member of the Huntingdon Lions Club for many years and was given
the Melvin Jones award. He served on the board for Meals on Wheels in
Huntingdon. Mr. Shope graduated from Huntingdon High School with the
Class of 1937. A carpenter all his life, he had been employed by E.B.
Endres Lumber Co.; L.C. Anderson Co. and E.D. "Shorty" Shope
Construction Co. He was last employed by Paul Hickes Co., from which he
retired in 1988. During World War II he served as a U.S. Navy Seabee in
the South Pacific. Private funeral services, with the Rev. David Dearing
officiating, will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment
will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon.

Kenneth R. FOUSE, 92, of James Creek, R.R. 1 (Lincoln Twp.), died at
11:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. He was born in Lincoln Twp. Sept. 17, 1909, the son of the
late Rupley and Ada (Snare) Fouse. He was united in marriage to Frances
Weller in Hagerstown, Md. Mrs. Fouse preceded him in death March 6,
1998. One daughter, Mrs. Nathan (Susan) Geiger of West Orange, N.J.,
survives. Also surviving are a brother, Clyde Fouse of James Creek, and
a sister, Esther States of Huntingdon. Two sisters, Blanche Lynn and
Lena Fouse, preceded him in death. Mr. Fouse was a member of Zion United
Church of Christ, Marklesburg. He was educated in the public schools of
Lincoln Twp. He was a dairy farmer, was an avid hunter and enjoyed the
outdoors. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3,
at Zion United Church of Christ, Marklesburg, with the Rev. Levain Fouse
officiating. Interment will be made in the Reformed Church Cemetery,
Marklesburg. 

Joyce B. BLOOM, 82, of Huntingdon, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at
Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born Aug. 10, 1919, in Centre County, she was
a daughter of the late George Miles and Alice (Garbrick) Bloom. She
married Charles Albert "Curly" Bloom Feb. 9, 1944. Mr. Bloom died Sept.
6, 2001. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Porter (Yvonne) Caldwell,
Mount Laurel, N.J.; two sons, Charles Albert Bloom II, Mount Holly,
N.J.; and Craig A. Bloom, Hesston. There are four grandchildren. One
brother, Miles G. Bloom, State College, survives. Mrs. Bloom was a
member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Mills. She was a
member of the Airstream Club. A 1937 graduate of State College Area High
School, she was an executive secretary for RCA, Moorestown, N.J., for 35
years. She was then employed in the registrar's office at Penn State
University. She enjoyed hunting and fishing and had helped her husband
to build their boat. She also enjoyed embroidery. Funeral services will
beheld at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton
St., State College, with the Rev. Steven C. Claycomb officiating.
Interment will be made in Centre County Memorial Park. 

Dolores Jean "D.J." (Bair) FERGUSON, 69, of Cumberland, Md., died
Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md. Born
July 29, 1933, in Shade Gap, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and
Marian (Wykoff) Bair. Surviving are one son, Valentine Shoop of Fort
Loudon, and one grandson. Two sisters, Linda K. (Bair) Poole of
Warfordsburg, and Barbara Ann Parks of Shade Gap, and a brother, Randy
Bair of Maddensville, as well as several other family members also
survive. Ms. Ferguson was a homemaker. She was enlisted and advanced to
lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 until 1953. She performed
clerical duties while in the service. She attended the San Diego
Community College and the University of California in La-Jolla. She
participated in the Archway Station program. Funeral services will be
conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A.,
108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, Md., with the Rev. Wayne R. Turner
officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Shade Gap, at
the convenience of the family. 

Ernest U. MILLER SR., 89, of Homewood at Martinburg, 430 S. Market St.
Martinsburg, and formerly of McConnellstown, died at 6:25 p.m.
Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring. He had
been in failing health for the past two months. Born in liberty Twp.
Saxton, March 22, 1913, he was the son of the late Bersey and Rosa
(Himes) Miller. He was united in marriage to Alma M. Brumbaugh June 3,
1937, in the Roaring Spring Church of the Brethren by the Rev. Simon
Peter Early. Mrs. Miller survives at Homewood at Martinsburg. Also
surviving are a son, Ernest U. Miller Jr. of Huntingdon, and a daughter,
Linda M. Shultz of Alexandria. There are two grandchildren. Mr. Miller
was a member of Riddlesburg Church of the Brethren and attended Trinity
United Church of Christ, McConnellstown. He was educated in the Broad
Top area Public schools and graduated from Broad Top Area High School,
Class of 1933. He was employed as a bookkeeper at the Petit Coal Mine
Co. in Riddlesburg from 1933 to 1943 and was proprietor of a grocery
store in Riddlesburg from 1936 to 1943. He and his wife were the owners
and operators of Miller's Food Square in McConnellstown from 1943 to
1982. Mr. Miller served as assistant postmaster in McConnellstown from
1963 until his retirement in 1984. He had been a resident of Homewood in
Martinsburg since 1995. Mr. Miller was a member of the Bedford F&AM,
Huntingdon Commandery and Jaffa Shrine, Altoona. He enjoyed reading,
walking and most importantly, his former grocery store. A funeral
service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the John B. Brown
Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Edward S.
Gobrecht and the Rev. Dr. Keith A. Kensinger officiating. Interment will
be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon.