Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, June 2001 Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Ken Boonie (kab9@pennswoods.net) USGENWEB NOTICE: Printing this file by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. ____________________________________________________________ Mabel Pauline ELLENBERGER, 82, of 26 W. llth St., Tyrone, formerly of Warriors Mark, R.D., died Friday, June 1, 2001, at 7:22 p.m., at her residence. Born Dec. 7, 1918, in McAlevys Fort, she was the daughter of the late David and Delia (Bruner) Keller. She married Ralph Ellenberger Feb. 21, 1939, at the Warriors Mark Methodist Church, with the Rev. David M. Kerr officiating. Mr. Ellenberger died March 21, 1982. Surviving are one daughter and four sons: Viola Van Allman, Tyrone; Gene (Grant) Ellenberger, Warriors Mark; Ken Ellenberger, Slippery Rock; Robert Ellenberger, Warriors Mark, R.D.; and Allan Ellenberger, California. There are ten grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren. Three sisters and three brothers are deceased. Mrs. Ellenberger was a member of the Dungarvin United Methodist Church. She was employed by Big Yank of Tyrone for three years and later worked for the former Erie Tech, State College. She enjoyed bingo, yard sales, dancing and spending time with her family. Funeral services were held June 5, 2001 at the Bruce E. Cox Funeral Home, Warriors Mark, with the Rev. Donald R. Roher officiating. Interment was made in the Ross Cemetery, Warriors Mark. R.D. Lougretta A. "Garb" STALLMAN, 93, of Second St., Belleville, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2001, at Valley View Retirement Community, Belleville. Born Aug. 31, 1907, in Robertsdale, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Betsy (Dempsie) Williams. Her husband, Edward C. Stallman, preceded her in death Aug. 1, 1966. Surviving are a brother, Marvin Williams, of Huntingdon, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters and seven brothers. Mrs. Stallman was a homemaker. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening and braiding rugs. Graveside services were held June 5, 2001 at Salem Cemetery, Shade Gap, with the Rev. Jeanette Rapp officiating. Edward D. YOUNG, 73, of P.O. Box 79, Robertsdale, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at 3:30 p.m., at Huntingdon Manor. He had been in failing health for the past several months. Born Feb. 13, 1928, in Nittany, he was the son of the late Ellis E. and Eva (McDowell) Young. He is survived by his companion, Carol Smith, and two children, Donald Edward Smith and Edward Donald Young Jr., all at home. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Ralph Young and Bertha Clippinger, both of Robertsdale, Gerald Young of Ramsey, N.J., and Lavonne Seigh, Three Springs. He was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. Mr. Young was of the Protestant faith. He was a coal miner in the No. 9 mine for several years and also worked as a self-employed carpenter. He owned and,.operated a confectionery store in Robertsdale and served as Wood Township supervisor for 13 years. Graveside services were held June 5,2001 in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Cooks, with Pastor Donald Simmons officiating. Russell C. "John" BAUGHMAN, 80, of 201 Hoover Rd., New Grenada, died June 4, 2001; at 6:15 a.m., at his home. His death was unexpected. Born Feb. 10, 1921, in Dudley, he was the son of the late Paul and Sally (Chaney) Baughman. He married LaVerne Chaney March 21, 1954, in Cumberland, Md. Mrs. Baughman survives at home, along with the following children: Russell D. Baughman, Three Springs; T.J. Figard, Six Mile Run; and Darlene Stoner, Seminole, Fla. There are 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. One son, Daryl J. Baughman, preceded him in death. Five siblings survive: Mildred Foster, Wells Tannery; Edna Morris, Everett; Robert Baughman, Three Springs; Roy Baughman, North Tonawanda, N.Y.; and Paul Baughman, Great Valley, N.Y. Two brothers, Clair and Glenn Baughman, are deceased. Mr. Baughman was a member of the Broad Top Church of the Nazarene and the Saxton VFW. A veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, he retired in 1982 as a truck driver for Quality Concrete in Tonawanda, N.Y, after 20 years of service. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 8, at 11 a.m., at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Rupert Gage officiating. Interment will be made in the Garden of Honor at the Mount Union Cemetery, with full military honors. Janet L. WILLIAMS, 63, of 221 Church St., Huntingdon, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at 11:15 a.m., at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born July 26, 1937, in Shavers Creek Valley, she was the daughter of the late Edward E. and Alice (Grove) Price. She married Stanley D. Williams Dec. 31, 1955, at the Ardenheim Church of the Brethren. Mr. Williams survives at home, along with two children: Debbie K. Krum of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Steven D. Williams of Huntingdon, R.D. 3. There are six grandchildren. Also surviving are the following siblings: Wilmer Price, Shirleysburg; Lester Price, Etters; Gerald Price, Wrightsville; Luella McClain, Huntingdon; and Clara Rinker, Mechanicsburg. One brother preceded her in death. Mrs. Williams was a member of the Ardenheim Brethren Church. She was first employed at !Jnion National Bank in Huntingdon and then at C.E. Brown's Garage on Route 22, Huntingdon. She also worked for Gateway Foods in the accounting department as a bookkeeper, and for the J.B. Kunz Company. A 1955 graduate of Huntingdon High School, she loved hunting, fishing and flower gardening. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 7, at 2 p.m., at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. George "Buddy" Baird officiating. Interment will be made in the Germany Valley Cemetery, Shirleysburg, R.D. Daniel YANKANISH, 64, of Cassville, died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at the James E. Van- Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Born Aug. 11, 1936, in Wood, he was the son of the late Michael Yankanish and Annaa (Worhatch) Yankanish, who survives in Cassville. He married Rita Lanigan Jan. 9,1959. In addition to his mother and wife, he is survived by two daughters: Judith Ann Sjostrom of Norristown and Patrice Ann Bellamy, Phoenixville. There are four grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters: Irene Miller of Norristown and Olive Wyden of Escondido, Calif. Mr. Yankanish was a member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Wood. He worked as a truck driver at Glasow, Inc. During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Air Force.He held memberships in the Watson-Black American Legion Post 126, Broad Top; Captain Phillips Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4129; and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 4426, Broad Top. Funeral services will be held at St. Michael's Orthodox Church, at 10 a.m. Friday, June 8, with the Pev. Stephen Kundla officiating. Interment will be made in the church's cemetery, with full military honors. Dorothy Louise BURKHART, 83, formerly of Allentown, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at 12:40 p.m., at The Oaks at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon, where she had resided for the past two years. Born April 9, 1918, in Breinigsville, she was the daughter of the late Clayton Lewis and Edith E. (Snyder) Krum. She married Jack Burkhart Nov. 7, 1941, in Bethlehem. He preceded her in death Feb. 20, 1967. Surviving are the following children: Carol S. Normington, Allentown; Craig L. Burkhart, Atlantic Beach, Fla.; Patricia E. Eisenhart, HCR 61, Mill Creek; Peter D. Burkhart, Bethlehem; and Jay S. Burkhart, Doylestown. There are 11 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Jonathan S. Krum of Allentown and Robert H. Snyder of Lady Lake, Fla. One sister, Josephine R. Krum, preceded heir in death. Mrs. Burkhart was a member of the Calvary Moravian Church in Allentown, where she was a Sunday School teacher and member of the Women's Fellowship of her church. She was a Girl Scout leader and had been active in the Allentown PTA. A 1936 graduate of Allentown Allen High School and a 1939 graduate of Allentown School of Nursing, she retired from private duty as a registered nurse at Allentown Hospital. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 9, at 11 a.m., at the Calvary Moravian Church, 948 N. 21st St., Allentown, with the Rev. Blair Couch officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Margaret E. "Betty" GUISLER, 89, a resident of Valley View Haven Nursing Home, Belleville, formerly of Highland Avenue, Taylor Highlands, Huntingdon, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at 9:40 a.m., at the nursing home. Born Nov. 8, 1911, in Huntingdon, she was.the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Kimmel) Rudy. She married William Martin Guisler April 4, 1935, at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church,.Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Edmund L. Manges officiating. Mr. Guisler preceded her in death Sept. 13, 1994. . Surviving are two sons: William M. Guisler Jr. of Nashville, Tenn., and Thomas Rudy Guisler of Huntingdon. There are two grandchildren. One brother and one sister survive: Charles Rudy of Joshua Tree, Calif., and Marilyn of Huntingdon. A sister, Jane, is deceased. Mrs. Guisler was a member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Huntingdon. She has, been a member of the Huntingdon Country Club since 1935 and also held membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution and was a former member of the Soroptimist Club of Huntingdon County. A graduate of Huntingdon High School, she was primarily a homemaker. She had been a lifetime resident of Huntingdon county and had lived at the nursing home since 1997. Mrs. Guisler was an avid reader, enjoyed golfing and playing bridge. A private graveside funeral service will be held at the convenience of. the family with the Rev. Peter Naschke officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. Lenore M. GILLIGAN, 84, of Pennsylvania Furnace, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at Centie Crest. Born Jan. 14, 1917, in Spruce Creek she was the daughter of the late Philip and Lola (Waite) Carper. She married Ronald L. Gilligan, who survives at home. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter and a son, Dawn L. Harpster and Ronald J. Gilligan, both of Pennsylvania Furnace. There are three grandchildren. One sister, Mary Hite of State College, survives. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Blair, Claude and John Carper. Mrs. Gilligan was a member of the Fairbrook United Methodist Church. A graduate of the Warriors Mark High School, she managed the family farm with her husband. She was a member of the Baileyville Grange and loved going to auctions and working on the farm. She especially enjoyed helping others in need. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 11, at 11 a.m., at the Koch Funeral Home, State College, with the Rev. Carl D. Campbell and the Rev. Gene W. McCallips officiating. Interment will be made in the Pine Hall Cemetery. Jeremiah H. "Jere" MENTZER, 72, of 1370 Third Ave., Chambersburg, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at 7:31 p.m., at the Harrisburg Hospital. Born April 10, 1929, in Kistler, he was the son of the late Russell and Olive (Gutshall) Mentzer. He married Linda C. McNerlin Aug. 3 1, 1956. Mrs. Mentzer survives at home, along with the following children: Cyndie Mentzer, Mechanicsburg; Mrs. Jeff (Susan) Hull, Chambersburg; and Rodney Mentzer, Lawton, Okla. There are four grandchildren. One grandson is deceased. Also surviving are seven siblings: Esther Wagner, Lewistown; Helen Mellott, Mount Union; Blaine Mentzer, Mill Creek; Grace Miller, Shirleysburg; Merrill Mentzer, Shippensburg; Flo Scott, Mount Union; and Dale Mentzer, Wilmington, Del. In addition to his parents, Mr. Mentzer was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Mr. Mentzer was of the Protestant faith. He retired as a logistician at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, after 38 years of service. During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Charles Nitterhouse Post No. 1599, VFW; Hume, McNeal, Byers AMVETS Post 224, and Burt J. Asper American Legion Post 46, all of Chambersburg. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and fiddle player. A memorial service will be held at the Chapel of the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, Chambersburg, Monday, June 11, 2001, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Raymond Crownover officiating. Interment will be made in the Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg. Lehman V. ANDERSON, 80, of 995 Singingwood Dr., Arcadia, Calif., formerly of Huntingdon, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at the Methodist Hospital, in Arcadia, after an extended illness. Born July 6, 1920, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Chester Irvin and Elsie Pearte (Bupp) Anderson. He married Hazel Yingling in Bel Air, Md. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, two brothers and two sisters: Chester Anderson and Richard Anderson, Jeanne Bayges and Maxine Streightiff, all of Huntingdon. Several nieces and nephews survive. Mr. Anderson was of the Protestant faith. He retired as owner/operator of Penn Engineering Co. in Los Angeles, Calif. Previously he had been employed as a welder for Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co. in Baltimore, Md. He had also worked for the Huntingdon Silk Mill and J.C. Blair Co. A 1939 graduate of Huntingdon High SchooL he attended Woodbury College in Los Angeles. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, attaining the rank of corporal. Mr. Anderson enjoyed boating and fishing. Funeral services with military rites will be held at 2 p.m. at the John C. Bolger Funeral Home, Inc., Martinsburg, Sunday, June 10, with Pastor Earl E. Herr officiating. Private interment will be made at Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring. Charles Edward MANN, 76, of 2738 Warm Springs Road, Huntingdon, died at 7:48 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2001, at his residence. Born September 20, 1924, in Standing Stone, he was the son of the late Burgess and Blanche (Roff) Mann. He married Cleola Williams March 12, 1948 in Cumberland, Md. She survives at their residence. Also surviving are three sons, Gary Mann of Mechanicsburg, Mark Mann of State College and Dennis Mann of Roxbury, and two granddaughters. His sisters, Doris Bouren of Greenville, S.C. and.Elouise Mann of Towanda also survive. Mr. Mann was a member of the Fifteenth St. United Methodist Church in Huntingdon. He had been a resident of Huntingdon since 1952 after moving from Bellefonte. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1754, Huntingdon, and the Pioneers of Bell Telephone. He had a love for sprint car racing and motorcycles. From 1942 to 1946 he served during World Way II in the United States Army Signals Corps. He was employed with Bell Telephone for 32 years as a line foreman and retired in 1984. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 11, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Township. The Rev. David L. Dearing will officiate. Interment will be made at the Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Township. Gladys V. BROWN, 82, of Huston Hill Road, Hustontown, died Sunday morning, June 10, 2001, at her home in Dublin Township, Fulton County. Born May 28, 1919, in Letterkenny Township, Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mabel (Diehl) West. She married Reuben F. Brown Oct. 24. 1936. Mr. Brown survives at the Extended Care Unit of the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg. Two daughters survive: Patricia Knepper and Betty McClain. both of McConnellsburg. There are five grandchildren. seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. One son, Blaine, died Dec. 22, 2000, and two grandsons, Scott Brown and Kevin Knepper are also deceased. A sister, Miriam Hockenberry of Orrstown, survives. She was preceded in death by a brother. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Clear Ridge United Methodist Church, North Clear Ridge Road, Hustontown. She worked at Sagner. Inc., McConnellsburg, for over 20 years. She later worked as a cook at local restaurants. She was last employed at Sunny Ridge Restaurant, Shade Gap. Mrs. Brown’s hobby was quilting. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, at the MR. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with Pastor Brian Sweeney officiating. Interment will be made in the Clear Ridge Cemetery, North Clear Ridge Road, Hustontown. Grace Rebecca (Whitsel) FOGAL, 94, of Neelyton, died at the Chambersburg Hospital Sunday, June 10, 2001, at 12:20 p.m. Born Dec. 2,1906, in Hill Valley, Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel P. and Rhoda (Hamman) Whitsel. She was united in marriage to Wilbert V. Fogal Sept. 29, 1925, by the Rev. J.A. Ryder, pastor of the Church of the Brethren in Hagerstown, Md. He preceded her in death Sept. 17, 1974. Surviving are three daughters and a son: Mrs. Anthony (Evelyn) Tree, Mount Union; Mrs. Leirwyn (Mary) Montague; Mrs. Ronald (Patricia) Wolford and James W. Foogal, all of Neelyton. There are ten grandchildren. 20 great-grandchildren two great-great-grandchildren, one step great-granddaughter. and two step great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two grandsons; Gains B. Daniel and an infant son of James and Eleanor Fogal, and one granddaughter, Jerri Ann Daniel. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters; Theodore Whitsel, Elwood Whitsel, Hayden Whitsel, Clay Whitsel, Mrs. Grover (Cora) Moore, Mrs. Clair (Catherine) Smith, Mrs. Harvey (Rosetta) Miller and Mrs. George (Malissa) Ewing. Mrs. Fogal attended the Whitseltown Elementary School in Hill Valley and Mount Union High School. She was a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church of Shade Gap, the United Methodist Women, Shade Gap Fire Company Auxiliary and the Shade Gap Golden Agers. Funeral services will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Shade Gap, Wednesday, June 13, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Virginia Eminhizer officiating. Interment will be made in the Salem Cemetery, Blairs Mills, R.D. Vera M. BERZANSKY, 88, of Pennknoll Village, Bedford, formerly of Saxton, RD., died Monday, June 11, 2001, at 6:04 am., at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Her death was unexpected. Born April 19, 1913. in Saxton. RD., she was the daughter of the late Daniel Bursey and Elizabeth Carberry. She first married William Grihble and later married John Berzansky. They both preceded her in death. One sister, Dollie Brode of the Woodland Retirement Center, and several nieces and nephews survive. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Brode and Edna Arcq. Mrs. Berzansky was of the Protestant faith. She enjoyed attending revivals and hymn sings. She retired from the dietary department of the Bedford Hospital after 30 years. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 14, at 2 p.m., at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Kathy Speck officiating. Interment will be made in Grandview Cemetery, Saxton, R.D. Jonah R. GRUBB, 80, of James Creek, RD. 1, died Sunday. June I0, 2001, at 8:45 p.m., at his residence. He had been in failing health for the past year. Born March 26, 1921, in Penn township, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Mary R. (Schell) Grubb. He married Jean B. Rodgers Jan. 15, l946. in Penn Township, with the Rev. Irvin Brumbaugh officiating. Mrs. Grubb survives at home. along with one daughter and a son: Mrs Barry (Lois) Ayers of Martinsburg and Gary Gruhb of James Creek. There are two granddaughters and two great-grandsons. His twin brother, John H. Grubb of Hesston, survives, along with a brother, George A. Grubb of Broad Top. Three sisters and a brother preceded him in death: Dorothy (Grubb) Angelo, Mary Helen (Grubb) Norris, Betty Grubb, who died in infancy, and Joseph Grubb. Mr. Grubb was a member of the Woodcock Valley Bible Church, James Creek. He had worked as a woodcutter in the James Creek area and later worked for H.T. Reynolds and Sons, Inc., for approximately 20 years. He attended the Mill School House in Penn Township and had been a resident of Huntingdon County since 1921. He had lived at his current residence for 42 years. Mr. Grubb was an avid outdoors man and enjoyed fishing, hunting and small engine repair. A funeral service will be held at 2p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at the Woodcock Valley Bible Church, James Creek, with the Rev, George Calvin Baird officiating. Interment will be made in the Old Stone Church Cemetery, Penn Township, James Creek. Helen M. SPICKLER, 80, of John Street, McVeytown, died at 10:42 pm. Sunday, June 10, 2001, at Beverly Healthcare-William Penn, Lewistown. Born June 3, 1921, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Walter 0. and Ida M. (Yetter) Jones. She married Walter F. Spickler March 6, 1941. He preceded her in death Aug. 15, 2000. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Dyson (Linda) Fisher, Mrs. James (Brenda) Swigart and Ronald 0. Spickler, all of McVeytown; Walter Sheldon Spickler, Lewistown; Mrs. James (Darlene) Wagner, Burnham. There are 24 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by a son, P. Keith Spickler, in 1997. One brother, Melvin G. Jones of Texas, survives. Six brothers and sisters are deceased: Betty Hale, Marie Clemens, Raymond Jones, Marietta Wagner, Kenneth D. Jones and Barbara Leach. Early in life, Mrs. Spickler worked at the American Viscose Corporation in Lewistown, the William Penn Nursing Home in Lewistown and in the cafeteria of the Rothrock High School, McVeytown. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Spickler was a member of the Spring Run Church of the Brethren and a former Girl Scout leader in McVeytown. She enjoyed reading. Funeral services will be held at 1p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at the Spring Run Church of the Brethren, 6712 Ferguson Valley Rd., McVeytown, with the Rev. Jeny Lee Miller officiating. Interment will be made in the Juniata Memorial Park, Lewistown. Mae (Ellenberger) WAY, 92, of Westminster Place, Oakmont, formerly of 1905 Moore St., Huntingdon, died Monday, June 11, 2001, at 5:25 am., at the Presbyterian Senior Care Medical Center, Oakmont. Born Nov. 19, 1908, at Warriors Mark, RD., Ferguson Township, Centre County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur S. and Maude Olive (Myers) Ellenberger. She married Dr. Edwin Ellsworth Way June 24, 1931, in State College. Mr. Way preceded her in death July 8, 1967. Surviving are two daughters: Jane Karen Way of Pittsburgh and Susan Karlyn Way of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. One brother, Ray Ellenberger of State College, survives. She was preceded in death by two brothers, George J. Ellenberger and Eugene W. Ellenberger. Mrs. Way was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Huntingdon. She was active in church affairs, especially those relating to the children of the church. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women, served on the board and the council of ministries of the church and was a member of the board of Children’s Services of Huntingdon County. She taught school in Ferguson Township, Centre County, and in State College. After her husband’s death, she was a substitute teacher in Huntingdon and taught pre-school at the Jack and Jill Nursery School in Huntingdon. Mrs. Way attended the public schools of Ferguson Township and graduated from State College High School. She received her teaching certificate from Lock Haven University and performed post-graduate studies at the Pennsylvania State University. She had been a resident of Huntingdon County since 1936 and had lived at her current residence for eight months. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Fifth and Muffin streets, Huntingdon, Sunday, June 17, at 3:30 p.m.. with the Rev. Doyle H. Klinger Jr. officiating. Private interment will be made at the Friends Cemetery, Half Moon Township, Centre County. Edith E. BLACK, 94, of Morrison’s Cove Home, Martinsburg, died June 14, 2001. at the home. Born April 15, 1907, in Taylor Township, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Susanna (Baker) Rock. She married Melvin W. Black in 1959. in Wood. He preceded her in death Sept. 29. 1986. Many nieces and nephews survive. Mrs. Black was a member of the Martinsburg Memorial Church of the Brethren. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, crocheting and baking pies. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 16, at the S. Gerald Weaver Funeral Home, Woodbury, with Pastor Floyd Mitchell officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Beverly J. CONWAY, 61, of 1 W. Market St., Mount Union, died at 2:18 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. She had been in failing health. Born Jan. 20, 1940, in Mount Union, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. "Pick" Sr. and Sara E. (Skipper) Conway. She is survived by a son, James R. Conway of HCR 61, Mill Creek, and two grandsons. One brother and a sister survive: Charles R. "Sonny" Conway Jr., Lake Placid, Fla.; and Carol C. Karstetter of Calvin. She was preceded in death by a brother, Chester Thomas Conway. Mrs. Conway was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Mount Union, where she was an assistant Sunday School teacher in the nursery department. She also served as treasurer of missions and was a past church board member. She was also treasurer of the Mount Union Booster Club and was an ardent and energetic supporter of Mount Union sports programs. She was a member of the Mount Union Area Alumni Association and was secretary/treasurer of the Mount Union Burial Association for many years. A 1957 graduate of Captain Jack High School, she retired June 1, 2001, from the Huntingdon County Commissioners, where she worked in the office of the Mount Union district justice Michael Colyer for 32 years. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Saturday, June 16, at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Mount Union, with the Rev. Stephen Motter officiating. Interment will be made in the Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, RD. 1. Clinton A. McGHEE, 82, of Josephine Kelly Apartments, Saxton, died Thursday, June 14, 2001, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Nov. 23, 1918, in Finleyville, he was the son of the late Henry and Etta (Rabenstine) McGhee. He married Glendean Lane Aug. 23, 1943, in Ray’s Cove, with the Rev. Coy Foor officiating. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children: James McGhee of Saxton; Trudy Mitchell of Saxton, RD., and Terry McGhee of Broad Top. There are seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are the following siblings: Ruth Chamberlain, Coalmont; Delmot McGhee. Chambersburg; Merle ‘Hump" McGhee and Dean "Zip" McGhee of Dudley. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers: Gladys Mitchell, Vera Black, Walter McGhee and Dallas McGhee. Mr. McGhee had worked as a mechanic at Eastern Express and had also worked as a coal miner. He was a member of the Broad Top Church of God. During World War II, he served as a private in the U.S. Army from 1942 until 1945. He was a life member of the Captain Phillips VFW Post 4129, Saxton. and the Watson-Black American Legion Post 126, Broad Top. Mr. McGhee enjoyed hunting and fishing. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday. June 18, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top, with Pastor John Robinson and Pastor Marion Foor officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top. Bertha Temple PLYMIRE, 99, ff Monroeville, died Thursday, June 14, 2001, at 10:15 p.m.. at Beverly Manor. Monroeville. Born May 1, 1902, in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Issac S. and Laura (Forest) Temple. She married Dr Issac S. Plymire, who preceded her in death. Surviving are two grandchildren. two great-granddaughters and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Plymire was of the Presbyterian faith. She had been a practical nurse and was formerly of the Petersburg area. She had resided in the Pittsburgh area for many years. Funeral services will he held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St., Alexandria, with the Rev. John C. Dean officiating. Interment will be private in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Petersburg. Thomas Rodgers STREIGHTIFF, 67, of 441 Sunnymeade Rd., Huntingdon (Oneida Township), died at 11 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2001, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, following an extended illness. He was born Aug. 25, 1933, at the family home in Huntingdon, the son of Charles A. and Ella M. (Bilger) Streightiff who survive in Huntingdon. He was married to Huldah C. Mateer Aug. 23, 1952, at the Allensville Lutheran Church by the Rev. John Stanbaugh. Mrs. Streightiff survives at their Oneida Township home. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Streightiff is survived by his twin sons, Thomas A. Streightiff of Three Springs and Charles A. Streightiff of Huntingdon; and two daughters, Mrs. John (Gayle) Young and Betty Streightiff, both of Huntingdon. There are five grandchildren. A sister, Sandra Sue King of Etters, also survives. Mr. Streightiff was a member of theFifteenth Street United Methodist Church for over 50 years and a lifetime member of the 20th Century Sunday School Class. He graduated from Huntingdon High School in the Class of 1952. He was a varsity letterman in both football and track and field. He served for a brief time with the U.S. Navy Reserve. Mr. Streightiff was a plumber by trade. He had been employed first by Sam Foust Plumbing and Juniata College. He retired from SCI Huntingdon in July 1984, following 16 years as a trades instructor in the plumbing shop. After his retirement, he had been employed by Griffith Oil Company as a service manager until 1994. He was a member of Chestnut Springs Hunting Club of Jack’s Mountain, Big Valley, and was an avid hunter. He had coached the Giants team of the Huntingdon Little League for 15 years, Southside team in the Huntingdon City League for 13 years and was also an officer in the Huntingdon Teener League. He bowled in the Huntingdon Church League for 20 years. Mr. Streightiff was a lifetime resident of Huntingdon County was a resident of his Oneida Township home since April 1971. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 18, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Township, with the Rev. David L. Dearing officiating. Interment will be made in Mooreseville Cemetery, Neffs Mills. May DONALDSON, 84, of 323 Farmers Valley Rd., Hopewell, died Sunday, June 17, 2001, at 10:45 am., at the Valley View Nursing Home in Altoona, where she had resided since April. She died following an extended illness. Born Oct. 22, 1916, in Hopewell, RD., she was the daughter of the late Chester V. and Mary F. (Hall) Young. She married Thomas H. Donaldson May 17, 1939, in Winchester. Va. He preceded her in death Feb. 16, 1968. Surviving are a son, D. Ralph Donaldson of Hopewell, with whom she resided; and two daughters: Mary Ellen Corle of Hopewell, RD., and Eva May Troutwein of Defiance. There are nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Four siblings also survive: Chester "Pete" Young, Ball, La.; Curtis B. Young. Fishertown; and Helen Fleck and Louise Thompson, both of Hopewell. She was preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers: Anna O’Neal, Lois O’Neal, Betty Young, James Young. Benjamin Young, Harry Young, Glenn Young and Robert Young. Mrs. Donaldson was a member of St. Paul’s Reformed Church of Christ, Yellow Creek. A 1934 graduate of Robert P Smith High School in Yellow Creek, she was a farmer and homemaker for most of her life. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 21, at 1 p.m., at St. Paul’s Reformed Church of Christ, Yellow Creek, with Pastor Gary Sams officiating. Interment will be made in St. Paul’s Reformed Cemetery, Yellow Creek. Asparuk "Butch" ABRASHOFF, 88, of 216 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, died Saturday, June 16, 2001, at the Lewistown Hospital. He had been in failing health for several years. Born Sept. 7, 1912, in Steelton, he was the son of the late Tasse and Mary (Behofcist) Abrashoff. He was first married to Ann E. Abrashoff, who preceded him in death Nov. 20, 1975. His second marriage was to Lena (Parsons) Price. She survives at home, along with stepchildren: Lolita Secrest of Lewistown and Lawrence Wilson of Mount Union, R.D. 2. There are four step-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren and six step-great-great-grandchildren. Two stepchildren preceded him in death: Harry Wilson and Louise Daughenbaugh. along with one step-grandchild. One brother and two sisters survive: Donald Abrashoff, Altoona; Nada Rinker, Prudence Island, RI.; and Jean Parker, New York, N.Y. Three brothers and a sister are deceased. Mr. Abrashoff was of the Orthodox faith. He was co-owner and operator of Mount Union Beverage, retiring in 1979, after 43 years of service. During World War II,he served as a sergeant in the US Army with Company F, 157th Infantry Regiment, 45th Division. He received the European-Asian-Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal with two bronze stars and the Purple Heart in the European Theater. Mr. Abrashoff was a member and past president of the Simpson-Hunt Post No. 107, American Legion in Mount Union and a life member of the Blue Juniata VFW Post No. 5754, also of Mount Union. He was an avid sports fan. Interment will be made in the Garden of Honor in the Mount Union Cemetery. Eleanor M. BARRICK, 69, of Rockhill Furnace, died at 7:20 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2001, at the Altoona Hospital. Born April 9, 1932, in Three Springs, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Mary (Parks) Peterson. She married George W. Barrick Nov. 4, 1950, in Hagerstown. Md. Mr. Barrick survives at home, along with three children: Wanda L. Snyder, HCR 75, Shade Gap; Pat A. Barrick, Three Springs, R.R. 2; and Sharon D. Miller, HCR 62, Shade Gap. There are four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter Also surviving are five siblings: Duane Peterson, Martinsburg, W.Va.; Delores Watkins, Chambersburg; Dale Peterson, Three Springs; Geraldine Harrison, Plainview, Neb.; and Guy Peterson, California. Mrs. Barrick was a member of the Orbisonia Assembly of God Church. She was primarily a homemaker and she was also employed by Robin Footwear in Mount Union. More recently, she had worked at The Cottage Restaurant, Shade Gap. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at the Orbisonia Assembly of God Church, with the Rev. Paul Allen and the Rev. Henry Shaeffer officiating. Interment will be made in the Three Springs Cemetery. Mary E. HALL, 88, of 102 Blanche St., Bedford, formerly of Saxton, RD., died Monday, June 18, 2001, at 6 p.m., at the home of her daughter, Nancy Walton of Bedford. She had been in failing health. Born Nov. 1, 1912, in Dudley, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Nancy E. (VonMoss) Fessler. She married Fred B. Hall Sept. 4, 1929, in Dudley. He preceded her in death Aug. 20, 1987. Surviving are the following children: Doris Eschelman, Everett; Melvin L. Hall and Kenneth E. Hall, both of Dudley; Joseph C. Hall and Chester A. Hall, both of Saxton; Mrs. Sonny (Florence) Hess, James Creek; Alton L. Hall, Broad Top, RD.; Samuel F. Hall, Bedford; Mrs. Ronald (Fern) Otto, Tiffin, Ohio; Mrs. Mike (Nancy) Walton, Bedford. There are 32 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was wtcedtd in death by a daughter, Ruth Douglas, and 4 grandchildren. Six siblings survive: Hazel Jones, Sam Fessler and Vera Fessler, all of Dudley; Robert Fessler and George Fessler, both of Saxton; and Mrs. Jim (Bunny) Coy, Meadville. Two brothers, Howard and Joseph, are deceased. Mrs. Hall was a member of the Finleyville Union Church and also attended the Riddlesburg Bible Church. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 22, at 11 am., at the Riddlesburg Bible Church, with the Rev. John Miller and the Rev. Jesse Musser officiating. Interment will be made in the Reformed Cemetery, Yellow Creek. Eva May OSKORIP, 92, of Ginter, died Sunday, June 17, 2001. at the Clearfield Hospital. Born Jan. 22, 1909, in Mercersburg, she was the daughter of James R. and Leah N. (Grosh) Angle. She married John Oskorip June 16, 1951, in Upton. He preceded her in death March 15, 1986. Surviving are two children: Mrs. James (LeAnn) Sedgwick of Curwensville and Mrs. Donald (Diann) Rodgers, Hagerstown, Md. There are four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Three siblings survive: Fred Angle of Saltillo, Henry Angle of Lemasters, and Thelma Mijanovich of Hagerstown, Md. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Angle, and a brother, Noble Angle. Mrs. Oskorip was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Houtzdale, where she was a Sunday School superintendent and teacher and directed the church Bible school. She received her bachelor’s degree in education from Shippensburg College in 1933 and returned to Shippensburg in 1934 for additional elementary education credits. She later attended Johns Hopkins University for advanced study in education. She retired in 1951 from the Hancock School District in Maryland. Mrs. Oskorip was a past member of the Cumberland valley Choristers. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 21, at 1 p.m., at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home, Inc., Houtzdale, with the Rev.Thomas McCoy officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Brisbin. Paul E. HICKES, 81, of Center Union, Oneida Township, died Monday evening, June 18, 2001, in an automobile accident near his home. Born March 3, 1920, in Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late Paul Ernest Sr. and Hazel (McElwee) Hickes. He married Frances F. Foster April 30, 1941. She survives in Alexandria. Also surviving are four sons: Paul Dennis Hickes of Petersburg; David Alan Hickes of Crownsville, Md.; Andrew James Hickes of New York, N.Y. and Howard Clinton Hickes, Huntingdon. There are numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. One sister, Martha Hickes Powell of Santa Cruz, Calif. survives. He was preceded in death by his sister, Esther Hickes, and his companion of 24 years, Marie Wensel. Mr. Hickes graduated from Huntingdon High School in 1938 and earned his bachelor of science degree in business and economics from Juniata College in 1941. After working as a passenger train brakeman for the Pennsylvania Railroad, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following officers’ training school, he served as an ensign on a supply ship in Japan. After completing his tour of duty, he remained in the Naval Reserves. Mr. Hickes interned with Tyrone area contractor Jack Yenter for three years before starting Paul F. Hickes Construction Company out of his home in Alexandria, in 1953. He retired from the company in 1992. Among the many projects undertaken during his career, Hickes Construction built several buildings on the Juniata campus, including Ellis Hall, Kennedy Sports + Recreation Center, LA. Beeghly Library, various housing facilities and an observatory that was dedicated in Mr. Hickes’ honor. His company also built the two additions to the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital building in Huntingdon, as well as various buildings on the Penn State Altoona and University Park campuses. Mr Hickes was the first president of the Associated Building Contractors. He served as one of eight commissioners of the Pennsylvania Game Commission from March 1980 until April 1988, and was president of the board of commissioners from January 1982 until January 1984. He was a member of the Jaycees and the Masons, Huntingdon Rotary Club, where he was a Paul Harris Fellow. He was also a member of the Wild Turkey Federation, Harry’s Valley Rod and Gun Club and Standing Stone VFW Post 1754, Huntingdon. Mr. Hickes was an avid hunter and fisherman and made friendships all over the world while pursuing those pastimes. He frequently treated his friends and family to join him on his trips. It is thanks to his efforts that the tradition of legal absences from school for the first two days of buck season exists. He was a significant benefactor of Juniata College. An enthusiastic environmentalist, Mr. Hickes has arranged for the majority of his land in the area to remain undeveloped as part of the Clean and Green program. Memorial services will be held at the Fifteenth Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, Friday, June 22, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. David L. Dearing officiating. Jay KAUFMAN, 92, of Hollywood, Fla., died Sunday, June 17, 2001. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and was reared in an orphanage until he was 16. His wife. Miriam. preceded him in death several years ago He is survived by a son Bernard, in Hollywood, Ma., and two grandchildren. During World War II, he served in the Pacific for three years. He and his wife moved to Huntingdon in the mid 1940’s and took over the ownership of People’s Furniture Store on Washington Street, which he operated successfully for approximately 25 years. He retired to Florida. Mr. Kaufman was a 32nd degree Mason of the local chapter and was a member of the Agudath Achim Synagogue. Interment was made in Florida. Mary I. KREGER, 75 of 26 W. Market St., Lewistown, died Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at 7 p.m., at her residence. Born Oct. 17, 1925, in Reedsville, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Agnes (Shearer) Paden. Her first husband, Walter Bousum, died in 1971. Her second husband, Gerrett Kreger, preceded her in death in 1973. Surviving are four children: Barbara Bushland, Petersburg: Robert Bousum, Florida; Sara Schultheis, Tennessee: and Iva Bousum, Illinois. There are five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Four siblings also survive: Cloyd Paden, Belleville; Jane Couch, Pecutershurg: Thomas Paden and Mrs. Al (Barbara) Wilson, both of Belleville. Memorial services will be held Sunday. June 24, at 7 p.m.. at the Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Douglas Sherlock Jr. officiating. Interment will be private. Veda A. RANKIN, 93, of Donahoe Manor Nursing Home, Bedford, formerly of Six Mile Run, died Thursday, June 21, 2001, at 5:15 am., at the nursing home. She had been in failing health for the past several months. Born Oct. 28, 1907, in Hopewell Township, Bedford County, she was the daughter of the late J William and Effie (Horton) Fluke She married James Rankin Oct. 29, 1937. in Duncansville. He preceded her in death Nov..5, 1967. Her sole survivor is a niece, Joan Fluke of Hopewell. Mrs. Rankin was of the Methodist faith and was primarily a homemaker. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 23, at 2 p.m., at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Todd Templeton officiating. Interment will be made in the Everett Cemetery. Robert F. WELLIVER, 71, of 1790 Wisteria Dr., Apt. D., Chambersburg, died Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at 11:40 am., near his home on Wisteria Drive, as a result of an accident. Born Nov. 20, 1929, in Mount Union, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Fields) Welliver. He is survived by a sister, Gail Lightner of Marysville, and several nieces and nephews. His fiancee, Constance H. Cannon of Chamhersbttrg, survives. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. A 1947 graduate of Mount Union High School, he worked as a chemistry clerk at Shippensburg University for 20 years. During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Army as a medcal technician. Mr. Welliver was a charter member of the Roxbury Lions Club in Roxbury and was a member and past master of Orrstown Lodge No. 262, F&AM. He enjoyed traveling and was an avid sports fan. There will he no funeral services and interment will he private. Lois E. STEWART, 88. formerly of Crawford Apartments, Huntingdon died Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 5 am., at Huntingdon Manor, Huntingdon. Born Dec. 3, 1912, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Nettie (Henton) Eckenroth. She married Warren K. Stewart June 20, 1954, at the Abbey Reformed Church in Huntingdon. Mr. Stewart preceded her in death Nov. 26, 1981. Surviving are a daughter, Donna F. Varner of Waynesboro, one granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Stewart was a member of the Fifteenth Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon. She was employed by J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1975, with 18 years of service in the kitchen and five years in the laundry. Graveside services will be held Friday, June 22, at 3 p.m., at the Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery, with the Rev. David L. Dearing officiating. Phyllis G. JACKSON, 93, of 930 Washington Street, Huntingdon, died at 6:35 p.m., Thursday, June 21, 2001, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. Her death was unexpected. She was born April 10, 1908, in Huntingdon, the daughter of the late Ross and Elsie (Smearman) Guisler. She married Robert H. Jackson Nov. 15, 1940, at the St. lames Lutheran Church, Huntingdon, with Rev. Edmund Manges officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband Aug. 27, 1991. She is survived by a sister, Anna Mae Strickler of Huntingdon, a brother, J. Donald Guisler of Huntingdon, and by 12 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, William "Wid’ Guisler, and a sister, Jean Martin. Mrs. Jackson was a member of the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church and a life long resident of the borough. She attended Huntingdon public schools and graduated from Huntingdon High School in 1926. She was employed by J.C. Blair Company, later the Mead Corporation, retiring in 1972 as a secretary with over 40 years of service. She was a former charter member of the Diamond Valley Social Club and former member of the Huntingdon Country Club. She resided at her Washington Street home since 1961. A funeral service will be held at 11 am., Monday, June 25, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington Street, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Leslie R. F. Papp officiating. Interment will be made at the Philipsburg Cemetery, Philipsburg. Elsie M. McCARTY, 92, of Newark, Del., died Thursday, June 21, 2001, at Bishop McCarthy Residence in Vineland. N.J. Born in Everett, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Myrtle (Boser) Sparks. She married Rolland T. McCarty, who preceded her in death. Surviving are two sisters: Mary Shingler of Huntingdon and Velma Donalson of Saxton. There are four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Two sons, R. William McCarty and Gary McCarty, preceded her in death. She was a member of the Bethel Church of the Brethren in Everett. She had been a resident of Newark, Del., and had resided in New Jersey for the past year. Funeral services will be held at the Bethel Church of the Brethren, 361 Plank Rd., Everett, Monday, June 25, at 11 am. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Eugene F. SCANLON, 75, of James Creek, formerly of Indiana, died Thursday, June 21, 2001. at St. Andrews Village. Born Sept.22, 1925, in Bessamar Terrace, he was the son of the late Eugene and Catherine (Klages) Scanlon. He married Shirley Hoover in 1950. Mrs. Scanlon survives at home, along with two sons and a daughter: Patrick Scanlon of Penn Run, Timothy Scanlon of New Cumberland and Suzanne Scanlon of Blairs Mills. There are four grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers and four sisters: Robert Scanlon of Paradise, Richard Scanlon of New Brighton, Anna Margaret Kehoe of North Huntington, Katherine Ackerman of Pittsburgh, Sarah Jane Speece of North Huntington and Evelyn Thiem of West Muffin. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael F. Scanlon in 1989, and a granddaughter, Kalynne Scanlon in 1986. Mr. Scanlon received his bachelor’s degree in education from Duquesne University and his master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He received his doctorate degree in education from Penn State University. He began teaching in 1965, at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and retired in 1987 as chairman of special education and clinical services department. After his retirement, Mr. Scanlon and his wife moved to James Creek and he served as Lincoln Township supervisor for two terms from 1990 until 1998. During World War II, Mr. Scanlon served in the Merchant Marines. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 24, at noon, at the C. Frederick Bowser Funeral Home, Homer City. Interment will be made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mildred J. SHAEFER, 73, of 34 Fish Hatchery Road, North Newton Township, Newville, died Thursday June 21, 2001, at her home. She was born Oct. 6, 1927, in Black Log Valley, Juniata County, the daughter of the late Walter and Sadie (Bilger) Vaughan. She is survived by her husband, Harry W. Shaefer; a son, Harold P. Covert of Chambersburg and by a daughter, Nancy L. Varner of Huntingdon. She is also survived by two brothers, Raymond Vaughan of Mill Creek and Jack Vaughan of McSherrystown; a sister, Dorothy Covert of Shade Gap; four grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by four brothers: Homer Vaughan, Melvin Vaughan, Henry Vaughan and Paul Vaughan, and by two sisters, Genevieve Vaughan and Mary Welliver. Mrs. Shaefer was a member of the Assembly of God Church, Shippensburg. She was formerly employed by the L. Greif and Brothers Manufacturing Co. in Mount Union as a seamstress and had resided in the Newville and Shippensburg areas for the past 23 years. A funeral service will be held Sunday. June 24 at 2 p.m., at the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 South Hanover Street, Carlisle, with the Rev. Lester Martin officiating. Interment will be made at the Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Tuesday, June 26, at 11 a.m. Elizabeth Sarah STALLINGS, 87, of Columbus, Ohio, died Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at St. Rita’s Home. She was the daughter of the late John and Delilah Prendergast and the widow of Fred Stallings. She is survived by sons Mike Stallings, John Stallings and Dave Stallings, and a daughter, Mrs. Joe (Cindy) Caldwell. There are ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Richard Prendergast, and sisters Delilah Walker and Patricia Shuck, all of Huntingdon. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters: James Prendergast, Benjamin Prendergast, John Prendergast, George Prendegast, Anna Mary Guisler and Virginia McIlroy. Mrs. Stallings was a registered nurse and a former Red Cross volunteer. Funeral services were held June 25, at St. Rita’s Home, 880 Greenlawn Ave., Columbus. Ohio. Joanne M. SMITH, 49, of 4501 E. Main St., Belleville, died at 10:40 am. Saturday, June 23, 2001, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born April 13, 1952, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of Sarah C. (Traxler) Smith of 210 Second St., Belleville, and the late George Smith. She is survived by a sister and three brothers: Jeanne M. Seidel, Thomasville; Ray M. Smith, Mill Creek; Glenn M. Smith. Belleville; and Dale T. Smith, Hesston. Four nieces, two nephews, one grandniece and four grand-nephews survive. Ms. Smith was a 1970 graduate of Huntingdon Area High School and the Juniata-Mifflin Counties Area Vocational-Technical School, Lewistown. She was employed as an LPN at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was a member of the Allensville Presbyterian Church and had been active in 4-H during her teen years. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Tuesday, June 26, at the Baggus Funeral Home, 3813 W. Main St., Belleville, with the Rev. Geoffrey A. Huish and the Rev. Paul Bender officiating. Interment will be made in the Allensville Presbyterian Cemetery. Ruth H. CRAIG, 86, of 2301 Maclay Ave., Huntingdon, died Sunday, June 24, 2001, at her daughters residence at 7936 Umberger Rd., West Hanover Township, Harrisburg, Dauphin County. Born Jan. 17, 1915, in Juniata Township, Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the late Carl B. and Clara E. (Ronk) Hall. She married Ernest Austin Craig Oct. 16, 1946, at the Methodist Church Parsonage, Ebensburg, with the Rev. R.C. McMinn officiating. Mr. Craig preceded her in death June 3,1968. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. George (Caryl M.) Wolfe, Oneida Township, Huntingdon; and Mrs. Donovan (Karen C.) Wolfe, West Hanover Township, Harrisburg. There are two grandchildren, a niece and a nephew. One brother, James A. Hall of Huntingdon, RD. 1, survives. Mrs. Craig was preceded in death by a first cousin, Merle Blain Henry. who was reared in the home as a brother. He died Jan. 17, 2000. Mrs. Craig was a member of the McConnellstown United Methodist Church, where she was a member and past treasurer of the United Methodist Women and member and teacher of the Friendship Class of the church. She was also a past member of the Woodcock Valley Homemakers and volunteered at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. She attended the Juniata Township public schools and was a 1932 graduate of Huntingdon High School. She had been employed in retail sales in Huntingdon for over 40 years with W.T. Grant’s, Caplans, Ames, and she retired from Savadow’s in 1990. A resident of Huntingdon County since birth, she had lived at her current residence for 44 years. She enjoyed needlecrafts and traveling. A funeral service will be held at the McConnellstown United Methodist Church, Ward Street, McConnellstown, Thursday, June 28, at 11 am., with the Rev. Dr. Ruth Ann Campagna officiating. Interment will be made in the Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Township. Robert F. SCHANDELMEIER, 65, of 2582 Brick Church Rd., Cochranton, died Saturday, June 16, 2001, at UPMC Horizon in Greenville, following an extended illness. Born June 2,1936, in Altoona, he was the son of the late Charles and Catherine (Van Coor) Schandelmeier. He married Nancy L. Titus May 25, 1968. She survives at home. His first wife, Peggy Ann Coble, survives in Altoona. In addition to his wife, he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Nick (Peggy Jo Schandelmeier) Norris, Altoona; Robert Schandelmeier. Michigan; Stephen Schandelmeier, Dennis Schandelmeier and Andy Schandelmeier, all of Altoona; Kelly Alter, Cochranton and Tammy Barr, Conneautville. Also surviving are six brothers and two sisters: Harold Schandelmeier, Alder, Mont.; Melvin Schandelmeier, Alexandria; William Schandelmeier, Ormond Beach, Fla.; Jack Schandelmeier, Tampa, Fla.; Don Schandelmeier, Prescott; Becky Eaken, Huntingdon; and Lola Eaken, Tyrone. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Earl Schandelmeier, Charles Schandelmeier and Cecil Schandelmeier. A graduate of Tyrone High School, Mr. Schandelmeier worked as a truck driver, blacksmith and farmer. During the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of APHA and AQHA. Harry Mosser SHAW Sr., 81, of Sugar Maple Lane, Harrisonville, died at 10:28 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2001, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg. Born Nov. 25, 1919, in McConnellsburg, he was the son of the late Harry and Blanche (Mellott) Shaw. He married LaRue Berkstresser Aug. 24, 1944. Mrs. Shaw survives at home, alonsg with a son, Harry M. Shaw Jr. of Weatherford. Okla., two grandsons and four great-grandchildren. One son, Daniel Lee Shaw, died June 24, 1954. A sister, Estalene Morgan of Kissimee, Fla,, survives. He was preceded in death by a brother, George W. Shaw, who died during World War II. Mr. Shaw was a member of the Fairview United Methodist Church, North Hess Road, Harrisonville, where he served as a Sunday School superintendent since 1976. He was also church treasurer, trustee, choir member, Sunday School teacher and he conducted Bible study. He retired in 1975 from Exxon Corp., after 35 years of service. He was a senior manager at Cove Valley and Sideling Hill Plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. After retirement, Mr. Shaw kept active with accounting and preparing income taxes. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am. Thursday, June 28, at the Fairview United Methodist Church, North Hess Road. Harrisonville, with Pastor Brian Sweeney officiating. Interment will be made in Fairview Cemetery. Louise Aiken HILDEBRAND, formerly of 901 W. Floral Dr., Tyrone, and a resident of the Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg, since Feb. 11, 1999, died at the home at 5:15 am. Monday. June 25, 2001. Born at Milesburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Clara Belle (Aiken) Holt. She married Vance C. Hildebrand Jan. 29, 1942, who preceded her in death March 22, 1979. One daughter. Vana G. Levy of Alexandria survives, along with three grandchildren. One grandson is deceased. One brother and one sister also survive: Kenneth Holt of Media and Dorothy O’Rourke of Tyrone. She was preceded in death by a brother, Carl. Mrs. Hildebrand was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Tyrone. A 1929 graduate of Tyrone High School, she had been employed as a secretary and bookkeeper for Waple’s Dairy and Haggs Dairy in Tyrone for many years. She was a member of the former Tyrone Garden Club and was an avid painter using oils and watercolors. She received many awards for her works. Mrs. Hildebrand was also a homemaker and enjoyed birdwatching. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 27. at 11 am., at the Derman Funeral Home. Inc., Tyrone, with the Rev. Robert E. Dunkelberger officiating. Interment will be made in the Eastlawn Cemetery, Snyder Township. Dr Presley U. CRUMMY, 94, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at Manchester Presbyterian Home, Erie, where he had resided since 1993. Born Oct. 1, 1906, in Glade Mills, Butler County. he was the son of the late William and Rachel (Mowery) Crummy. He married Lucille Beck June 19, 1934, in Indiana. Mrs. Crummy preceded him in death Sept. 21, 1998. The couple had no children. Three nephews and two nieces survive. Dr. Crummy received a bachelor of science degree with honors from Grove City College in 1929. In 1932, he received his master’s of science degree and in 1934, a Ph.D., both from the University of Pittsburgh. From 1935 until 1949, he was an instructor and assistant professor of biology at Juniata College. During his 14 years at Juniata, Dr. Crummy also served as registrar of the college, was secretary of the faculty and also director of the summer term. During the summers of 1952-1957, he was instructor of anatomy and physiology at Penn State University. In 1949, he became assistant professor of anatomy at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Mo. He later became full professor of anatomy. He retired in 1976. but continued to serve part-time until 1991. Dr. Crummy was the author of a textbook, "An Outline of Microscopic Anatomy." He also contributed research papers to several professional journals. He was a member of various honorary and professional organizations in the scientific community. While in Huntingdon, Dr. and Mrs. Crummy were active members of the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church, where Dr. Crummy was an elder. He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kirskville, Mo., where he also served as an elder. He was also chairman of ministerial relations committee of the Kirksville Presbytery from 1960 until 1966 and he was a member of the General Council of the Synod of Missouri from 1967 until 1970. Dr. Crummy served as presiding officer of the Yorkrite Masonic organizations in Kirksville, Mo. In 1969. he was made a Knight of the York Cross of Honor. In 19?4, he served as grand commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Missouri. Interment was made in Kirksville, Mo. Kenneth L. "Shag" SMITH, 54, of HCI, Robertsdale, died at 1:28 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2001, at the Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born Nov. 7, 1946, in Six Mile Run, he was the son of the late Melvin Smith and Grace (Evans) Smith, who survives in Six Mile Run. He married Mary Wible April 10, 1971. in Saltillo. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a son and a daughter: Brian L. Smith of Three Springs and Tina M. Smith, Robertsdale. There are three grandchildren. Also surviving are the following siblings: Twilla Mae Frew, Eclair, Md.; Warren Smith, James Creek; Carol Zimmerman, Hopewell; Victor Smith, Claysburg; Janice Cabot, Jeffersonton, Va.; Wilma Lee Taunton. Danville, Ala.; Don Smith, Hopewell; Bob Smith, Hopewell; Rhonda Smith, Six Mile Run; Velma Swope, Six Mile Run; Cindy Stough, Riddlesburg; Tim Smith, Saxton. One brother, Ray, preceded him in death. Mr. Smith was a member of the Finleyville Union Church. He was employed as a laborer at Hempt Brothers and enjoyed hunting and working on cars. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Friday, June 29, at Finleyville Union Church, with Pastor Marion Foor and Pastor David Sproull officiating. Interment will be made in the Evans Cemetery, Six Mile Run. Mae F. YINGLING, 88, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, formerly of Altoona, died at 11:10 am. Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at the retirement center. Born April 29, 1913, in Catharine Township, Blair County, she was the daughter of the late William Harrison and Annie Jane (Ross) Manning. She was first married to Thomas E. Shade. She later married Marion W. Yingling, who preceded her in death in November 1977. Surviving are two children: Betty Miller of HCR 75. Shade Gap, and Thomas Shade of Columbus, Ohio. There are nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Three sisters survive: Thelma Neeley, Huntsville, Ala.; Alice Wray, Mifflintown; and Inez Detwiler, Williamsburg. In her earlier years, Mrs. Yingling had worked at the Valley View Nursing Home, Altoona. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Friday, June 29, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Belvy C. White officiating. Interment will be made in the Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood. James H. Scott Jr., 54, of Bensalem, died June 24, 2001, at his home, after a lengthy illness. Born March 31, 1947, in San Bernadino, Calif., he was the son of Janet (Metz) Biggs. His stepfather was the late Paul L. Biggs Sr. He is survived by his sister, Mary Scott of Bensalem, a brother, Paul L. Biggs Jr. of North Carolina, and a nephew. Mr. Scott’s family, the Metz’s, are from Huntingdon and still reside here. He was a member of the Class of 1965 at Bensalem High School and graduated from Drexel University. Funeral services and interment were private. Marjorie A. (Swope) EBERMAN, 69,of North Huntingdon, died May 21, 2001, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Dec. 16, 1931, in Mount Union, the daughter of Fannie (Naugle) Swope of Wilkinsburg and the late John Swope. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, George J. "Jack" Eberman; two daughters, Kim Eberman of North Huntingdon and Jackie Murcek of Manor; and a son, Woody Eberman of Twinsburg, Ohio, There are six grandchildren. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lori Eberman and son, William Eberman. Also surviving is a brother, William Swope of North Huntingdon; a sister, Josephine Gallaher of Delmont; an aunt and uncle and a number of nieces and nephews in the Mount Union area. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Irwin. Services were held May 23 in Irwin. Interment followed in Irwin Union Cemetery, North Huntingdon. Lt. CoI. (Ret.) Timothy Boyd WEYANDT, MD, MPH, FACOEM, 54, of Crestwood Dr., RD. 1, Box 387 D., Juniata Township, Huntingdon, died Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at 3:39 pm.. in Catharine Township, Blair County. Born July 16, 1946, in Roaring Spring, he was the son of Melvin Boyd and Lois (Bruckman) Weyandt who survive in Huntingdon. He married Mary Barbara Beeker June 29, 1990, in Bel Air, Md. Mrs. Weyandt survives at their Juniata Township residence. Also surviving are three daughters and a son: Paula Sierant, Montana; Dawn Petty, Kansas; Tamara Ryon, Bel Air, Md.; and Timothy Weyandt II, also of Bel Air, Md. There are five grandchildren. Two sisters survive: Mrs. John (Miriam) Thomas, State College; and Patricia Echard, McVeytown. Dr. Weyandt served for 20 years with the United States Army in occupational medicine. He retired from the army in 1992. He was a licensed physician with full residency training and board certifications in both pediatric medicine and environmental medicine. He had been awarded the status of fellow, the highest degree of professional recognition, by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. A career in military medicine afforded opportunities to develop expertise in health hazard and risk assessment, industrial toxicology, chemical casualty management and reproductive toxicology. After his retirement from the army, he served as director of occupational medicine and professor of industrial safety and health at Penn State University, before becoming a full-time private consultant in occupational and environmental medicine. Dr. Weyandt had been currently serving as director of occupational medicine programs for the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), a Fortune 500 company. He had resided at his Juniata Township home since March 1993, after moving from Bel Air, Md. Dr. Weyandt attended the Christian Assembly in Huntingdon. Interment will be private. Robert Elvin HINKLE, 62, of Killeen, Texas, died June 27, 2001, at his residence. Born Nov. 3, 1938, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Elvin C. Hinkle and Susan P Hinkle, who survives in Saxton. He married the former Carol E. Ronk May 10, 1961, in Hesston. Mrs. Hinkle survives at home, along with two children: Robert E. Hinkle II of Temple, Texas, and Roberta E. Perdue of Anaheim, Calif. There are five grandchildren. Also surviving are the following siblings: Clair D. Hinkle, Somerset; Fredrick D. Hinkle, Hopewell; Barry L. Hinkle, Saxton; Doris E. Spencer. Primeville, Ore.; Patsy A. Barnett, Huntingdon; Shelby J. Sweeney. Everett; and Darlene S. Notestine. Saxton. One sister is deceased. Reared in Saxton, he was a graduate of Saxton-Liberty High School in Saxton. He was employed by Littlon PRC Contractors, Ft. Hood, Texas, until his retirement. He served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, including during the Vietnam War, receiving an honorable discharge as a sergeant first class. He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Silver Service Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Clasp and Five Loops, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NCO Professional Development Ribbon No. 3; Sharpster Rifle M-1, Driver Badge with Bar and Mechanic Badge with Bar. Mr. Hinkle was a member of the DAV Post No. 29; life member of the American Legion and life member of the VFW in Killeen, Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 30, at 4 p.m., at the Crawford-Bowers Chapel, Killeen, Texas, with the Rev. Rodney Kruse officiating. Interment will be made in the Killeen Memorial Park Cemetery. Irvin H. QUERRY, 83, of Mapleton, RD. 1, died at 3:30 am. Thursday, June 28, 2001, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Jan. 5, 1918, in Union Township, Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Bertha (Dell) Querry. He married Madeline Crotsley July 29, 1941. Mrs. Querry survives at home, along with a son, Danny Querry of Belpre, Ohio. Two brothers and a sister are daceased. Mr. Querry was a member of the Beech Run Church of the Brethren, Mapleton, R.D. In his earlier years, he had worked as a farmer and at the brick-yard in Mount Union. He retired in 1984. after 26 1/2 years as a rural mail carrier. A veteran of World War II, he served with the US Army Fifth Infantry in Europe. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was a Bronze Star recipient. He was a lifetime member of the Mapleton American Legion Post No. 322. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 2, at the Beech Run Church of the Brethren, Mapleton, with Pastor Connie Maclay officiating. Interment will be made in the Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery, Mapleton. R.D. Edna F. (Roland) JAMISON, 86, of Manor Care, Carlisle, formerly of Mapleton, died Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at Manor Care. Born June 19, 1915. in Trough Creek Valley, she was the daughter of the late Dorsey and Grace (Hoover) Roland. She married Luther N. Jamison, who preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons and a daughter: Fred Albert Jamison of Saltillo, Kennie Meryl Jamison of Carlisle and Marilee Himes of Mapleton. There are 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Donald Eugene Jamison. One brother and three sisters survive: Dorsey Roland of Duncannon, Myrtle Romig of Mount Union, Monetta Kline of Duncannon and Verna Russler of Huntingdon. One brother and five sisters are deceased. Mrs. Jamison was a member of the Brethren in Christ Church, Mapleton. She was a former presser at the Grief Brothers Manufacturing Co. She retired from the M&M Restaurant in Huntingdon. Mrs. Jamison was an auxiliary member of the Mapleton American Legion. Graveside services will be held Monday, July 2, at 1 p.m., at the Bowman Chapel Cemetery, Mapleton. Frank A. SCHENCK, 85. a resident of the Morrisons Cove Home, Martinshurg, formerly of Saxton and Wells Tannery, died Saturday, June 30, 2001, at 1:30 p.m., at the home, following an extended illness. Born Sept. 2, 1915. in Wells Township, Fulton County, he was the son of the late Charles Leslie and Rebecca June (Foster) Schenck. He married Evelyn Schwartz Oct. 12, 1940. Mrs. Schenck preceded him in death Oct. 29, 1989. Surviving are a daughter. Mrs. Fred (Joyce F.) Donelson of Saxton, along with six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons; F. Wayne Schenck and Robert F. Schenck Sr. The last surviving member of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers: Lena Chamberlain, Ruth Newman Wible, Inez Schenck, Gervaise Schenck and Charles Bruce Schenck. Mr. Schenck attended the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Wells Tannery. A 1934 graduate of Hustontown High School, he was a school bus driver in Fultun County and for CC Camp, also in Fulton County. From 1953, he worked as a mechanic at Sam Garner Motors in Saxton. He retired in 1985 from Stoudnour Chevrolet as a mechanic. After retirement, he enjoyed gardening. Funeral services will he held Tuesday, July 3, at 11 am., at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with the Rev. Gary Schwartz officiating. Interment will he made in the EUB Church Cemetery, Wells Tannery. William Fern Thompson, 75, of R.D 3. Box 134 A, Huntingdon. died Friday, June 29, 2001, at 7:05 p m . at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Aug. 24, 1925, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late William C. and Eva (Stone) Thompson. He married Vera M. Madden Aug. 14, 1943, in Huntingdon. Mrs. Thompson survives at home, along with the following children: Ernest W. Thompson and Ralph F. Thompson, both of Huntingdon, R.D. 3: Darlene V. Prough, Huntingdon: Alvina M. Opie, Huntingdon, R.D. 4; and Gregory R Thompson, Huntingdon. R.D. 3. There are 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters Thomas "Sandy" Thompson and Chester Thompson, both of Mill Creek: George Thompson, Elmer "Jay" Thompson and Cindy Carolus, all of Huntingdon, R.D. 3; Sue Houck, Huntingdon: and Elenor Gardner, .Shippensburg. He was preceded in death by a sister, Eva Thompson, and a brother, Tracy Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Oasis of Love Church, Huntingdon. He also belonged to the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 223; Standing Stone Post 1754 VFW, and Frank P. Hommon Post 24, American Legion, all of Huntingdon. He was employed as a cement finisher for Paul Hickes Construction, retiring in 1988 with over 30 years of service. During World War II, he served in the US Army as a sergeant with the 359th Infantry Regiment at the battles of Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, the Ardennes and Central Europe. He was awarded the Silver Star and European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with five Bronze Stars. Funeral services will he held Tuesday, July 3, at 2 p.m., at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home Huntingdon, with Pastor Myrna Speck officiating. Interment will be made in the Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon. RD. 1.