Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries June 2002

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Joseph HUSICK Sr., 80, of LaPlata, Md., died Saturday, June 1, 2002, at
his residence. Born March 4, 1922, in Cresson, he was the son of the
late George and Helen (Preplett) Husick. He is survived by three sons
and a daughter: Joseph Husick Jr., LaPlata, Md.; John Husick, Saxton;
Michael Husick, Dellray, Ohio; and Lisa Lapier, Fredericksburg, Va.
Eight Grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren survive. Three sisters
and a brother survive: Annie Lopata, Martinsburg; Susie Surdis,
Brooklyn, N.Y.; Helen Winters, Baltimore, Md.; and George Husick,
Saxton. A grandson, Joseph Husick III, preceded him in death. Mr. Husick
was of the Catholic faith. He was a member of the American Legion and
the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He retired from Letterkenny Army Depot
April 1968. Later, he was the retired owner of Husick Demoliton and a
partner in Husick Construction. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army,
having served in World War II as a private in the European Theatre of
Operations in the 614 Medical Clearing Co. During his lifetime, he
enjoyed watching the Baltimore Orioles and the Pittsburgh Steelers
games. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the
Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top. with Pastor Lanny Hoover
officiating. Interment will be made in the Broad Top IOOF Cemetery,
Broad Top, with full military honors accorded.

Margaret E. "Pat" BLACK, 83, of 165 Jean Blvd., Lewisburg, a former
resident of Alexandria until 1957, died at 3:45 p.m. Sunday, June 2,
2002, at River Woods, Lewisburg, where she had been a resident since
September 2001. born June 19, 1918, in Alexandria, she was the daughter
of the late Robert M. and Arleen A. (Voltz) Patterson. she was married
to Robert H. Black, vice president of customer relations at Citizens
Electric Company, who preceded her in death Aug. 21, 2000, after 56
years of marriage. She is survived by a son, Robert L. Black of
Selinsgrove, R.R. 2, and four grandchildren. A sister, Frances Baker, of
Alexandria, survives. Mrs. Black was a member of the Trinity United
Methodist Church, Winfield, where she had been a Sunday School teacher
in the primary department. Before moving to Lewisburg, she was organist
at the Presbyterian Church in Alexandria for many years. She was a
member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Huntingdon, where she was
organist of the Marshal Choir and she also volunteered at Buffalo Valley
Lutheran Village. A 1936 graduate of Alexandria High School, she retired
in 1980 after 19 years of employment at Linntown Elementary School. She
enjoyed knitting, playing cards and spending time with her husband at
the Sand Run Hunting Club. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday, June 6, at the Trinity United Methodist Church, Winfield, with
the Rev. Donald Slaybaugh officiating. Interment will be made at 6:30
p.m. Thursday in the Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery. 

Laura A. FOOR, 91, of Pennknoll Village, Everett, formerly of Six Mile
run, died at 3:55 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2002, at Pennknoll Village,
following an extended illness. Born Oct. 16, 1910, in Wood, she was the
daughter of the late Rees and Minnie (Swope) Watkins. She was united in
marriage to Paul L. Foor Oct. 23, 1936. Mr. Foor preceded her in death
Jan. 23. 1999. She is survived by 11 children: Lloyd Noel and Dennis
Foor, both of Cedartown, Ga.; Neil Foor, Three Springs; Vaughn Foor, Oak
Harbor, Wash.; Mrs. Ray (Shelvy) Corbin, Cassville; Mrs. William
(Margaret) Hitchens, Dillsburg; Mrs. Ron (Carlo) Whitley, Rocky Mount,
N.C.; Mrs. Donald (Gail) Foster, Mary Jane Corle, both of Everett; Mrs.
Willis (Fay) Wible, Wells Tannery; and John Foor, Needmore. Twenty-six
grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and three
great-great-grandchildren survive, as do ten step-grandchildren and 13
step-great-grandchildren. A son, Lorn Foor, preceded her in death. The
last surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death
by 17 brothers and sisters. Mrs. Foor was a member of Beavertown Bible
Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher for 37 years and a member
of Senior Life. During her lifetime she was primarily a homemaker.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at the D.
Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor James S. Thomas
officiating. Interment will be made in the Rays Cove Christian Cemetery,
Everett.

Lynne G. RICE, 62, of 1006 Lincoln Ave., Tyrone, died Sunday, June 2,
2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born Feb. 24, 1940, in Tyrone, she
was the daughter of William B. and Rosella M. (Burwell) Glenn. She was
united in marriage Sept. 24, 1960, to John D. Rice at the First
Presbyterian Church of Tyrone. Mr. Rice survives at their home. She is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Douglas (Julie L.) Decker of
Hollidaysburg and Mrs. Kevin (Jill E.) Steffen of Halifax; and by five
grandchildren. Two brothers and a a sister survive: Dr. William B. Glenn
Jr. of Boone, N.C.; Gerald B. Glenn of Rochester, N.Y.; and Helen L.
Evans of Tyrone, as well as several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rice was a
lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church of Tyrone where she was a
member of the Mariners group. She had the honor of annually sewing
together the First Presbyterian Church quilt. She was a member of the
National Audubon Society, Blair County Republican Committe, Pa. Bluebird
Society and the National Arbor Day Foundation. She was a former member
of the Tyrone Area School Board. A 1958 graduate of Tyrone High School,
she was a former telephone operator for Bell Telephone and later was the
office manager for the James W. Hoover State Farm Insurance Agency of
Tyrone. She was a talented seamstress, having designed many prom and
wedding creations for area women. A memorial service will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday, June 5, at the First Presbyterian Church with the Revs.
Robert E. Dunkelberger and Matthew Lake officiating. Interment will be
made in Blair Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.

Peter L. "Petey" RINKER, 27, of Newton Hamilton, died at 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at UPMC Presbyerian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He
had been hospitalized there since October. Born Oct. 23, 1974, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of Judy P. (Sunderland) Rinker of Lewistown
and Oshel Martin Rinker Jr. of Roaring Spring. He is survived by his
companion, Misty J. Worthy and his maternal grandparents, Clay and
Gloria Sunderland of Newton Hamilton. A sister, Pam Rinker of Newton
Hamilton survives, as well as a step-sister, Carli J. Rinker, and a
step-brother, William Rinker, both of Roaring Spring. A niece and a
nephew survive. Mr. Rinker was of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed
fishing and watching WWF. He was an avid NASCAR fan, especially
following Jeff Burton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday,
June 8, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev.
Christopher Heinlen officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest
Memorial Park, Shirleysburg. 

Ada F. HEFFNER, 91, a resident of Valley View Terrace Apartments, Union
Twp., Belleville, since 1995, formerly a resident of Huntingdon, first
on Moore Street and then at her Bryantwood home for nearly 50 years,
died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2002, at her residence. Born Nov. 4,
1910, in Osterburg, she was the daughter of the late J. Calvin and
Amanda (Imler) Deffibaugh. She was married to R. Merle Heffner, Dec. 15,
1945, at the Fifteenth Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, with
the Rev. O.B. Poulson and Frederick Moore officiating. Mr. Heffner
preceded her in death Aug. 27, 1994. She is survived by a son, Gary
Miller, of Pasedena, Md. A granddaughter and several nephews survive.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. J. Irvin Deffibaugh, and a
sister, Mrs. Blain (Sue) Mateer. Mrs. Heffner was a member of St.
Peter's Lutheran Church, Osterburg. She was an active volunteer and
involved in the church life at Fifteenth Street United Methodist Church
for over 50 years. She was a graduated of Bedford High School, Class of
1929, and from J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital of Nursing with the Class of
1933. Although she was primarily a homemaker following her marriage to
Mr. Heffner, an attorney and former judge of Huntingdon County,
librarian of J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital for a few years prior to
moving to Norristown Hospital to work as a surgical nurse. She received
training in anesthesiology from Jefferson Hospital and returned to
Norristown Hospital to work in the emergency department as a registered
nurse/anesthesiologist. After her marriage, she did volunteer work at
the church and various other organizations in the community. She was an
avid bridge player and she did many hours of volunteer work both on a
public and private level. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge
St., Smithfield Twp, Huntingdon, with the Revs. C. Rayvon Hilliard and
Myrna Y. Speck officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon
Memorial Garden, Walker Twp., Huntingdon. 

Jessica Violet GONGLOFF, 16, of James Creek, R.R. 1, died Thursday, June
6, 2002, from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident about 9:30
p.m. in Lincoln Twp. Born Aug. 16, 1985, in Huntingdon, she was the
daughter of David Brian Gongloff of Hesston and Cathy Ann Porcelli of
Huntingdon, who survive. In addition to her parents, Miss Gongloff is
survived by her step-mother, Vickie Gongloff of Hesston, and her
grandparents, Kenneth L. and Shirley R. Gongloff of James Creek and
Fiore and Maxine Porcelli of Chambersburg. A sister, Angela Cathleen
Gongloff of Huntingdon, survives. Miss Gongloff attended Zion United
Church of Christ in Marklesburg. She was a lifetime resident of
Huntingdon County and had been residing with her grandparents in James
Creek. She just completed her junior year at Huntingdon Area High
School, where she was a member of the field hockey and softball teams.
She also served as manger of the track and field team and was a member
of Future Business Leaders of America and the French Club. She served on
the prom committee and loved spending time with friends. In her younger
years, she was a Woodcock Valley Colts cheerleader. Miss Gongloff had
been employed as a hostess at The Bistro at Lake Raystown Resort.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 10, at the
Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Rd., Smithfield Twp, Huntingdon,
with the Rev. Carol Rowe officiating. Interment will be made in St.
Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Russellville.

Geraldine (Arnold) ROSENSTEEL, 92, of Mount Union, died at 6:51 a.m.
Thursday, June 6, 2002, at the Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia,
following a brief illness. Born June 10, 1909, in Tuscarora Twp.,
Juniata County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Minta
(Kelly) Arnold. She was married to J. Arthur Rosensteel June 29, 1962.
He preceded her in death Sept. 21, 1965. She is survived by a daughter,
Mrs. Lee (Donna) Bilger of Mount Union. Two grandchildren survive. She
was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Rosensteel
was a member of the Allenport United Methodist Church, where she was a
former member of the church choir and the ladies' Sunday School class.
She attended the Kistler and Mount Union schools. During her lifetime,
she was primarily a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, June 8, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with
the Rev. Christopher Heinlein officiating. Interment will be made in the
Mount Union Cemetery.

David John PATTON, 20, of Mapleton, R.R. 1, was pronounced dead at 5:30
a.m. Friday, June 7, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon,
from injuries he received in an auto accident on Route 522, near Shade
Gap, Dublin Twp. Born June 6, 1982,in Willingboro, N.J., he was the son
of C. Robert Jr. and Cynthia L. (Free) Patton, of Marathon, Fla. He was
the grandson of Gail Free, Mapleton, the late Shriley Free, Carl and
Vera Mae Patton and the late Betty Patton. He is survived by two
sisters: Tiffany J. Patton, Mapleton, and Mrs. Jessie (Jill K.)
Yablonski, McConnellsburg. A sister, Lisa Gail Patton, preceded him in
death. Mr. Patton was a member of Bowman's Chapel United Methodist
Church, Mapleton. He was a 2001 graduate of Southern Huntingdon County
High School and had just completed his freshman year at Penn State
University, Altoona Campus. He was an avid roller hockey player, enjoyed
working on his Mustang and was a certified scuba diver. Funeral services
will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Ed Seeley officiating.
Interment will be made in Bowman's Chapel Cemetery, Mapleton. 

Philip Henry SHERIDAN, 75, of 2913 Chapel Hill Road, Huntingdon, died
Friday, June 7, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon,
following a lengthy illness. Born March 28, 1927, in Pittston, he was
the son of the late John and Marjorie Sheridan. He was united in
marriage to Nancy (Thomas) MacDonald Feb. 17, 1962, in Hollidaysburg.
Mrs. Sheridan survives at home. He is survived by a daughter, Carole Ann
Sheridan of North Hutchinson Island, Fla., and the following
stepchildren: S. Wade MacDonald, McVeytown; Susanne Snare and William
MacDonald Jr., both of Huntingdon; and Pamela Rinker, North Royalton,
Ohio. Eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren survive. A
grandson, Cortney Stewart, preceded him in death. A brother, James
Sheridan, of Hollidaysburg, survives. He was preceded in death by a
sister, Marjorie, and a brother, John. Mr. Sheridan graduated from
Pittston High School in 1945. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State
Police Training School, Hershey, in April 1950. He spent most of his
service years at the Huntingdon Pennsylvania State Police station. Sgt.
Sheridan retired Dec. 28, 1983, after 33 years of service, as the
station commander, a position he had held since April 17, 1975. A
veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-46. At Mr.
Sheridan's request, there will be no public viewing or service.
Interment will be made at the convenience of the family.

Elmer E. "Red" RUTTER, 81, of 48 Colonial Drive, Horseheads, N.Y., died
Friday, June 7, 2002, at Elcor Health Services. Born Sept. 9, 1920, in
McVeytown, he was the son of the late McCllean G. and Margaret E.
(Lyter) Rutter. He married Lorma Emery July 17, 1952. They would have
celebrated their 50 anniversary this year. Mrs. Rutter survives at their
New York home. He is survived by two daughters, Dixie Carlin of
Fredericksburg, Va. and Marilyn Bubb of Sierra Vista, Ariz. Two
grandchildren survive in Fredericksburg, Va. The following brothers and
sisters survive: Mrs. Denton (Mary) Roseberry, Burnt Cabins; Goldie
Graziano, Harrisburg; Clarence Rutter, Mapleton; Mrs. John (Betty)
Kirkendall, Elmira Heights, N.Y.; Mrs. Charles (Anne) Shingler, Mill
Creek; McCllean Rutter, Newton Hamilton; Violet Hughes, Allenport;
Robert Rutter, Corning, N.Y.; and Mrs. Jack (Annette) Rutter, Elmira,
N.Y. Mr. Rutter retired in 1985 as a machinist at Kennedy Valve after 33
years of service. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with
the U.S. Army. A former baseball player, he was proud of his baseball
achievements, having played and once been invited to play
professionally. One of his fond memories was that his team won the Mount
Union baseball championship. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 13, 2002, at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home, 1004 Lake
St., Elmira, N.Y., with the Rev. Larry Appenzeller officiating.
Interment will be made in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with full military
honors accorded.

Mildred J. (Brake) BIGLER, 87, of Huntingdon Manor, Huntingdon, formerly
of Chambersburg, died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2002, at Huntingdon
Manor. She had been a resident of Huntingdon since 1995. Born Nov. 26,
1914, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice G. (Miller)
Brake. She was united in marriage to Ellis J. Bigler Feb. 7, 1940, at
the Second Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chambersburg. She preceded her
in death in 1982. She is survived by a daughter and two sons: Bonnie L.
(Bigler) Short and Edward J. Bigler, both of Chambersburg; and Joseph E.
Bigler, Huntingdon. Five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
survive. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family,
having been preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. Mrs. Bigler
was a member of the Second Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chambersburg.
She was educated in the public schools of Chambersburg and graduated
from Chambersburg High School with the Class of 1932. During her
lifetime, she was primarily a homemaker and enjoyed reading and playing
bingo. A memorial service will be held in Chambersburg at a later date.
At the request of the family, there will be no public viewing or
visitation.

Gary Luke YOUNG, 61, of HCR 1, Todd, died at 11:34 p.m. Friday, June 7,
2002, at the Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, Ohio. He had been
participating in a coon hunting competition as part of the 27th Annual
English Days in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Born Aug. 25, 1940, he was the son of
the late Robert D. and Freda Grace (Barnett) Young. He was married to
Judy Rinker Feb. 16, 1963. Mrs. Young survives at their home. A son and
a daughter survive: Donald Brian Young of Allensville and Lisa Ann Smith
of Todd. Four grandchildren survive. He is survived by three brothers
and four sisters: Donna G. Cirko, Broad Top; Robert F. Young, Cassville;
Glenn E. Young, James Creek; Mary M.E. Young, Enola; John D. Young,
Huntingdon; Marlene K. Theys, and Darlene F. Oswald, both of Todd. Mr.
Young was a member of the Trough Creek Community Church, Broad Top. He
was a member of the Cromwell Lodge No. 572, Free and Accepted Masons,
Orbisonia; the National Rifle Association; a life member of the North
American Hunting Club; the Rocky Ridge Sportsmen's Club; the
Professional Engineer's Society; the Professional Surveyors Society; the
English Breeders and Fanciers Association; Pennsylvania Night Hunters;
and a member of the Hustontown, Blue Knob, Shade Mountain and Juniata
Coon Hunters. A 1958 graduate of Robertsdale High School, he attended
Shippensburg University and Penn State University. He worked for 10
years with Penn DOT in the Engineering program. He owned and operated
Young's Engineering and Surveying, Todd, for the past 30 years. He was a
registered professional engineer, a registered professional surveyor and
a registered sewage enforcement officer. He was currently serving as
engineer for the East Broad Top Railroad, Cass Twp., Broad Top Twp. and
consulting engineer for Cassville Borough. An avid hunter and
fisherman, he enjoyed hunting deer, elk and coon. He was a regular
participant in coon hunting competitions both locally and throughout the
United States. He had won numerous trophies and awards. He played
baseball in the Huntingdon County Baseball League for many years. A
veteran of the U.S. Army, he served from 1960-1966. He spent two years
in Alaska as a tech analyst. He was discharged as a specialist 4th
class. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at the
Trough Creek Community Church, Broad Top, with Pastor David Bailey
officiating. Cromwell Lodge Free and Accepted Masons will conduct a
memorial service at 8:30 p.m. Monday at the church. Interment will be
made in Trough Creek Cemetery, Todd.

Andrew W. O'DONNELL, 52, of 1604 Eleventh St., Altoona, formerly of
Huntingdon, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2002, at his residence.
Born April 18, 1950, in Henderson Twp., Huntingdon County, he was the
son of the late Kenneth N. and Mazzie (Hockenberry) O'Donnell. He is
survived by three brothers and two sisters: Harvey L. O'Donnell, HCR,
Mill Creek; Judy E. Glasgow, Mapleton; Robert N. O'Donnell, Mill Creek;
John W. O'Donnell, Huntingdon; and Debra K. O'Donnell, Mill Creek. Mr.
O'Donnell was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of the Mill Creek
Volunteer Fire Company Social Club. He was a graduate of Huntingdon Area
High School, Class of 1970. At one time, he had been a delivery driver
for The Daily News, and was a gas station attendant in Mill Creek until
retiring on disability. A public memorial service will be held at noon
Tuesday, June 11, at the Ardenheim Independent Brethren Church,
Huntingdon, R.R. 3, with the Rev. Myers Kimmel officiating. 

Rachel Pearl MAKSINCHAK, 81, of Six Mile Run, R.R. 1, died at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 8, 2002, at her home, following an extended illness. Born
April 24, 1921, in Hopewell, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and
Bessie (Foor) Musser. She was married to Stephen Maksinchak July 7,
1938, in Huntingdon. He preceded her in death Jan. 12. 1987. She is
survived by three children: Stephen Maksinchak, Chambersburg; Randy
Maksinchak, Waterfall; and Debra Peters, Six Mile Run, as well as four
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. An infant son and a daughter
preceded her in death. She is survived by four brothers and one sister:
Harvey Musser, St. Petersburg, Fla.; the Rev. Jesse Musser, Six Mile
Run; James Musser, Maryland; Alfred Musser, Broad Top City; and Shirley
Eichelberger, Hopewell. Numerous nieces and nephews survive. A brother
and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Maksinchak was a member of the
Riddlesburg Bible Church. She was a member of the Hopewell Senior
Citizens. She attended Harrisburg Area Community College and retired
from Messiah Home, Harrisburg, in 1977, after 12 years as a nurses aid.
She enjoyed crocheting afghans. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12, at the Riddlesburg Bible Church, with the Revs.
Jesse Musser and Ron Forrester officiating. Interment will be made in
Duvall Cemetery, Six Mile Run. 

Vera I. HUSICK, 82, of Pennknoll Village, formerly of Hopewell, died at
8:45 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2002, at Pennknoll Village, Snake Spring Twp.,
following an extended illness. Born July 18, 1919, in Lakemont, she was
the daughter of the late George S. and Bertha M. (Clayton) Lybarger. She
was married to Mike Husick in 1962. He preceded her in death May 1977.
Two sons survive: Larry Foster of Kissimmee, Fla., and Francis Foster of
Six Mile Run. Seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and three
step-great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren survive. A
daughter, Jean Gaston, preceded her in death. She is survived by three
sisters and two brothers: Mildred Brodrick, Orlando, Fla.; Mary McPhee,
Virginia Beach, Va.; Rose Restly, New Baltimore; Ralph Lybarger,
Ellerslie, Md.; and George Lybarger, Freeport, Ill. Mrs. Husick was a
member of the Riddlesburg Bible Church. She had been employed as a
seamstress at Cove Shoe Co., Martinsburg, along with being a homemaker.
During her life, she enjoyed flowers, crafts and needlework. Private
services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Mark E. RAMSEY, 40 of Mount Union, died Monday evening, June 10, 2002,
along Route 747 in Cromwell Twp., Huntingdon County, as a result of
injuries sustained in an auto accident. Born Nov. 2, 1961, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of the Dora (Rogers) Ramsey, who survives in
Orbisonia, and the late Eugene V. "Pat" Ramsey. He was married to Tina
M. Carper, April 4, 2001, in Orbisonia. Mrs. Ramsey survives at home. He
is survived by a daughter and a son: Kasey Ramsey and Mark E. Ramsey
Jr., both at home. A daughter, Codie Carper, preceded him in death. Four
sisters survive: Patricia Freeman, Rockhill Furnace; Amity Colyer,
Chambersburg; Iva Hinton, Mount Union; and Connie Hancock, Rockhill
Furnace. Mr. Ramsey was a member of the Sons of the American Legion,
Rockhill Furnace. He was employed for the last 17 years by Henkels and
McCoy, Inc., York. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 14, at the Martin
R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Charles Rhodes
officiating. Interment will be made in Fair Ridge Cemetery, Shade Gap.

Moses F. MOIST, 65, of Mapleton, died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, June 10,
2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. His death was unexpected. Born May
10, 1937, in Sugar Valley, Wayne Twp., Mifflin County, he was the son of
the late Moses F. and Laura Ruth (Williams) Moist. He was married to
Linda Mae Weller Nov. 4, 1960, at the Newton Hamilton United Methodist
Church. Mrs. Moist survives at their home. Three children survive:
Jeffrey Linn Moist, Altoona; Shari Lynn Forshey, Mapleton; and Melinda
Mae Gahan, Waynesboro. Five grandchildren survive. He is survived by
three brothers: Chester Moist, Mount Union; James Moist, Ironville; and
Lester Ray Moist, Elizabethtown. He was preceded in death by two sisters
and two brothers: Margaret Jane Moist, Esther Harshbarger, Charles Moist
and John Moist. Mr. Moist was a member of the Grace United Methodist
Church, Mapleton, where he was formerly a trustee and a member of the
official board and was currently secretary and song leader of the Sunday
school. He was a life member of the Newton-Wayne Volunteer Fire Company
and charter member and past president of the Huntingdon County Builder's
Association. He was also a member of the Mapleton Borough Council and
served as mayor of Mapleton for several years. He was one of the
founding members of the Mount Union Area Medical Center and served as
its only treasurer for many years. A 1957 graduate of Captain Jack High
School, he retired in 2001 as a self-employed business contractor having
owned and operated M.F. Moist Contractor since June of 1985. Prior to
that, he had been employed for many years by the former Parks Planing
Mill, Mount Union. He enjoyed hunting and loved spending time with his
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday,
June 13, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with the Rev. Ed Seeley officiating. Interment will be made in Newton
Hamilton Memorial Cemetery. 

Paul Lawrence WOLFHOPE, 82, of 207 Fourteenth St., Huntingdon, died at
2:11 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon, following an extended illness. Born March 20, 1920, in
Williamsburg, he was the son of the late Stephen L. and Martha (Fisher)
Wolfhope. He married Fedora M. Shultz Sept. 17, 1958, in Hagerstown, Md.
Mrs. Wolfhope preceded him in death May 24, 1984. He is survived by two
children: Martha Wolfhope of Huntingdon and Donald M. Shultz of Hesston.
Five sisters and a brother survive: Florence Abrams and Mary Jane
Hoffman, both of Salisbury, Md.; Eleanor Wrye, Tyrone; Georgia Conrad,
Camden, Del.; Irene Geesey, York; and Philip Wolfhope, Alexandria. He
was preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene and Roy Wolfhope. Mr.
Wolfhope was of the Protestant faith. He was a life member of the
William P. Spyker American Legion Post No. 520, Alexandria; a life
member of the Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754, Huntingdon; a member of
the Loyal Order of the Moose No. 233, Huntingdon; and the Petersburg
Volunteer Fire Company. A lifetime resident of Huntingdon County and his
home on Fourteenth Street since 1959, he had been employed at
Harbison-Walker Brickyard, Alexandria and then as a heavy equipment
operator for Robert M. Ross Construction Company and its successor,
Stone Valley Construction, Huntingdon. He worked and maintained the
Huntingdon County Fair racetrack for over 27 years. He was a veteran of
World War II, having served with the U.S. Army, Battery B 534th AAA (AW)
Battalion, from Nov. 20, 1942, to Oct. 24, 1945. His service included
campaigns in North Africa, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France,
Rhineland and Central Europe. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and
the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Ribbon and Bronze
Arrowhead. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15,
at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Twp.,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. John C. Dean officiating. Interment will be
made in the Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery with full military honors
accorded.

Donald Wesley KENEPP, 78, of Mountain Road, McVeytown, died Tuesday,
June 11, 2002. Born Dec. 9, 1923, in McVeytown, Mifflin County, he was
the son of the late Lloyd Wesley and Ethel (Moist) Kenepp. He was
married to Margaret Youtzy June 10, 1945. Mrs. Kenepp survives at home.
Two children survive: Dr. Darwin Lee Kenepp, Wynnewood, and Constance
Diane (Kenepp) Harmon, Perryopolis. Five grandchildren and one
step-grandchild survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Audrey
Morgan. Mr. Kenepp was a lifelong member of the Spring Run Church of the
Brethren in McVeytown, where he served as Sunday School teacher and
auditor at times. He was a member of the McVeytown Lions Club, holding
offices at the local and state levels. He was active with the Seeing Eye
Dog program, sight conservation and drug awareness program. He was the
recipient of the Lions Club Melvin Jones Award in 1989. He was a 1942
graduate of Bratton-McVeytown-Oliver High School and a graduate of the
Huntingdon Secretarial School. He was employed as a bookkeeper by the
Riggs-Distler Construction Co., Nash Motor Co., the Purity Milk Co. in
Lewistown, and the State Correctional Institution Huntingdon. He held
the office of secretary for 53 years for the McVeytown Borough Council
and was a member of the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs. Mr.
Kenepp enjoyed woodworking, collection antique automobile memorabilia
and watching wildlife. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, June 14, at the Spring Run Church of the Brethren in McVeytown,
with the Rev. Jerry Miller officiating. Interment will be made in the
Spring Run Cemetery.

Edna Catherine WOOD, 85, of Treasure Lake, DuBois, formerly of
Robertsdale, died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2002, at Christ the
King Manor, DuBois. Born Sept. 19, 1916, in Aitch, Huntingdon County,
she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Brumbaugh) Baker. She
was married to Delmer L. Wood April 15, 1937. Mr. Wood preceded her in
death April 5, 1998. She is survived by two sons: Ronald L. Wood of El
Paso, Texas, and William E. Wood of DuBois. Four grandchildren and one
great-grandson survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers and
one sister. Mrs. Wood was a member of the Robertsdale Church of God,
Robertsdale. During her lifetime, she was primarily a homemaker. Funeral
survives will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Robertsdale
Church of God, with the Rev. A. Darlene Seippel officiating. Interment
will be made in Cassville Cemetery, Cassville.

Bernadine A. "Bernie" MENTZER, 75, a resident of Huntingdon Manor,
formerly of 47 Taylor Apts., Mount Union, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday,
June 12, 2002, at the nursing home. She was born Jan. 5, 1926. She is
survived by two sons: Fred E. Mentzer of Saltillo and Joe E. Mentzer of
Mount Union. Seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren survive.
A brother, Kenneth Myers of Smithfield, formerly of Newton Hamilton,
survives. She was preceded in death by a grandson. Mrs. Mentzer was of
the Protestant faith. She retired from US Sports, Huntingdon, with 23
years of service. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday,
June 14, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev.
Gordon Ross officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial
Park, Shirleysburg. 

Martha Gertrude (Feagley) FELTY, 85, of Kearsley Retirement Community,
2100 N. 49th St., Philadelphia, a resident of Philadelphia since 1996,
and a former Huntingdon resident, died Wednesday, June 12, 2002, at the
residence. Her death was unexpected. Born Sept. 18, 1916, in Huntingdon,
she was the daughter of the late Wilmer H. and Anna Elizabeth (Miller)
Feagley. She married Henry A. Felty Dec. 25, 1937, in Huntingdon. The
marriage ended in divorce. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. James
(Betyann) Shaver, Aiken, S.C., two grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. A sister, Mrs. Delman (Wilda) Williams, Shelbyville,
Ind., survives. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and two
sisters. Ms. Felty was a member of the woodland Presbyterian Church,
42nd and Pine Sts., Philadelphia, where she was a member of the Senior
Fellowship Group. She was a member of the AARP, Penn Center Chapter No.
1443. She was an active volunteer in her retirement community and was a
former member of the New Century Guild and a volunteer at the Please
Touch Museum, both in Philadelphia. She was a former church
representative at the former 58th and Greenway Streets Presbyterian
Home. She attended the Huntingdon public schools, graduating from
Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1934. Mr. Felty retired from
ARA Services, Corporate Headquarters, Oct. 2, 1981, after serving as
sales analyst for nine years. A private graveside service will be held
at the convenience of the family at the Huntingdon Memorial Gardens,
Walker Twp., Huntingdon. 

E. Duane SOMERS, 83, a resident of the Shippensburg Health Care Center,
formerly of Mount Union, died Wednesday, June 12, 2002, at the
Shippensburg Health Care Center. Born March 8, 1919, in Mapleton, he was
a son of the late Charles Chalmer and Myrtle Adele (Parmalee) Somers. He
was married to Bettie J. Priem. Mrs. Somers survives. Three sons and a
daughter survive: Walter C. Somers, Shippensburg; Larry D. Somers, Lake
Meade, East Berlin; Brian K. Somers, Orrstown; and Pamela D. (Somers)
Orr, Hagerstown, Md. Six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one
step-grandchild and two step-great-grandchildren survive. A grandson and
two brothers preceded him in death. Mr. Somers was a member of the First
Assembly of God Church, Shippensburg. He helped to form the Blue Juniata
VFW Post No. 5754 of Mount Union and was a past commander of that post.
He retired from the Letterkenny Army Depot after 30 years, where he
worked as a head computer operator. A veteran of World War II, he served
in the U.S. Navy in the submarine service. He served in the South
Pacific, where he was wounded when his submarine was hit. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 17, at the
Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Inc., Shippensburg, with the Revs.
Arnold V. Segesman and Charles Beltz officiating. Interment will be in
Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Green Twp.

James H. CRAIN JR., 63, of HCR 1, Huntingdon, died at 4:45 a.m.
Thursday, June 13, 2002, at his home. Born Feb. 25, 1939, in Altoona, he
was the son of the late James H. Sr. and Virginia Audrey (Mountain)
Crain. He was married to Carolyn E. (Shoemaker ) Smeigh May 17, 1974, in
Huntingdon. Mrs. Crain survives at their home. He is survived by nine
children: Yvonne J. Hetrick, Yvette J. Crain, Collene J. Crain and James
H. Crain III, all of Huntingdon; Wilbert M. Smeigh, Altoona; Tige J.
Crain, Jeannette; JoLinda L. Shriner, Saxton; Lorraine A. Ragan,
Virginia Beach, Va.; and Beverly J. Dunkle, Hesston. Nineteen
grandchildren survive. He was the last surviving member of his immediate
family, having been preceded in death by a sister, Beverly J. Duffield.
Mr. Crain was of the Protestant faith. A graduate of Altoona High
School, Class of 1957, he was a retired electrician. He enlisted in the
U.S. Naval Reserves March 6, 1956, and was discharged Feb. 19, 1958, so
he could enlist in the U.S. Navy. He served until his discharge May 17,
1962. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at the
Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Robert Davidson
officiating. Interment will be made in Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood.

Madge Elizabeth POLLOCK, 76, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, formerly of Hustontown, died at 11:25 p.m. Friday, June 14,
2002, at the retirement center. Born Feb. 4, 1926, in Mount Union, she
was the daughter of the late William and Melva (Rowles) Knepp. she was
married to Fern F. Pollock July 17, 1943. Mr. Pollock survives in
Hustontown. She is survived by three sons and four daughters: Joseph
Pollock, Hustontown; Sandra Ross, Mapleton; Suzanne Everts, Hustontown;
Patsy Sipes, Harrisonville; William Pollock, Hustontown; Jo Ann Pollock,
Aliquippa; and Timothy Pollock, Homestead, Fla. Seventeen grandchildren
and 23 great-grandchildren survive. Two daughters preceded her in death:
Dorothy Nearhood and Margaret Pollock. She is survived by three sisters:
Margaret Rosensteel, Mount Union; Rena Mae Weist, Bethany Beach, Del.;
and Genevieve McManus, Three Springs. A sister and two brothers preceded
her in death: Eleanor Myers and Howard and Otis Knepp. Mrs. Pollock
attended Valley View Evangelical Church, Mapleton. She was last employed
at Sagner, Inc., McConnellsburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18, at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with the
Rev. Kenneth Morris officiating. Interment will be made in Cromwell
Church Cemetery, Hustontown.

Leona Mae SMITH, 69, of Grazierville, Tyrone, died at 11:02 a.m. Friday,
June 14, 2002, at the Tyrone Hospital. born Dec. 9, 1932 in Tyrone, she
was the daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Black) Carson. She was
married July 2, 1949, to Sherwood G. Smith in Cumberland, Md. Mr. Smith
survives. Surviving are 12 children: Paul S., Warriors Mark; Sherwood
D., Milesburg; Pauline Nelson, Tyrone; Dorothy Hotaling, Bellwood;
Lorrie Alley, Tyrone; Galen L., Huntingdon; Robert L., Tyrone; William
E., Tyrone; Betty A. Smith, at home; Sandra Shuey, Port Matilda; Rickie
A., at home; and Ann L. Snyder, Tyrone; 24 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother survives: Louise
Henninger, Tyrone; Anna Kennedy, Philipsburg; and Robert Carson,
Warriors Mark. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Elwood and
Ralph Carson. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and was once employed at Big
Yank Crop. She retired in 1998 after 22 years in the dietary department
of the Tyrone Hospital. After her retirement, she worked in the Food
Avenue of the Target Store in Altoona for two years. Funeral services
will be held Tuesday, June 18, at 1 p.m. at the Derman Funeral Home,
Inc., Tyrone, with Pastor Alvin Shaffer of Alexandria, officiating.
Interment will follow at Blair Memorial Park, Antis Twp.

Joel W. WEIKEL, 65, of Blairs Mills, and formerly of Pottstown, died
suddenly Friday, June 14, 2002, at the Washington County Hospital,
Hagerstown, Md. Born Feb. 5, 1937, in Pottstown, he was the son of the
late John S. and Wilma (Gauger) Wiekel. He is survived by his wife Ann
J. Wiekel. One daughter, Amy E. Wiekel of Philadelphia, a stepson, W.
James Miller of Falls Church, Va., and a stepdaughter Susan Margraff of
Warminster, survive. He is survived by a sister, Shirley Kenyon, of
Harleysville. Mr. Weikel retired from Bell Telephone/ At&T after 30
years. He was an instructor in telephone communication during the time
he served in the Army in the 1960's. He and his wife own a commerical
dairy goat farm in Tell Twp. He is a member of the Cromwell Lodge No.
572, F&AM and the Mt. Pickering Lodge No. 446 F&AM; the Lodge Council of
Chapter Consistory, Valley of Reading; and the Tall Cedars of Lebanon.
He was a life member of the American Legion with membership in the
Memorial Home Association of Orbisonia. He was an active member and EMT
and then an honorary member of the Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Company
No. 1, the Philadelphia Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1, the Empire Hook
& Ladder Company No. 1, all in Pottstown; a life member of the West End
Fire Company No. 1 of Stowe, and the New Hanover Twp. Volunteer Fire
Company No. 1 of Gilbertsville. A memorial service will be held at 3
p.m. Sunday, June 23, at Salem United Brethren Church. Interment will be
made in Salem Cemetery. 

Mabel M. COFFMAN, 82, formerly of 120 W. Garber St., Mount Union, died
at 11:45 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2002, at the home of her daughter and
son-in-law, Nancy and Duane Cutshall, Three Springs, where she has been
residing since 1999. She had been in failing health. Born Jan. 9, 1920,
in Newton Hamilton, she was the daughter of James Elsworth and Elsie
(Gill) Bare. She was married to Clarence Robert "Bob" Coffman Nov. 28,
1939, in Hollidaysburg. He preceded her in death March 24, 1976. She is
survived by three daughters: Mrs. Fred (Joyce) Reynolds, Huntingdon;
Mrs. Edward (Barbara) Kelly of Wrightsville; and Mrs. Duane (Nancy)
Cutshall, Three Springs. Nine grandchildren, nine adopted grandchildren
and 18 great-grandchildren survive. A sister, Mrs. Herman (Cleo) Hile of
Lewistown, survives. She was preceded in death by a brother, Elsworth
James Bare. Mrs. Coffman was a member of the First United Methodist
Church of Mount Union. During her lifetime, she was primarily a
homemaker. She was a member of the AARP, the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW
Post 5754, Mount Union, and the American Legion Post 107, Mount Union,
for 10 years. She also held memberships in the Auxiliary of the
Newton-Wayne Vol. Fire Co., the Mount Union Area Medical Center
Auxiliary and the former Sons of Italy, Mount Union. Funeral services
will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2002, at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. William Wollett officiating.
Interment will be made in the Newton Hamilton Memorial Cemetery.

Richard J. "Dick" MARKS, 80, of 803 Mount Vernon Ave., Huntingdon, died
at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002, at his residence. Born Feb. 17,
1922, in Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late Cecil Chalmer and
Alma Viola (Anderson) Mark. He was married to Sarah Isett Jan. 4, 1947,
at St. James Lutheran Church, Huntingdon, by the Rev. Edmund L. Manges.
Mrs. Marks preceded him in death April 1, 1975. He is survived by two
daughters: Mrs. Curtis A. (Kate) Conrad, Shillington, and Mrs. Robert D.
(Susan) Moore, Huntingdon. Three grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren survive. He was preceded in death by a
great-granddaughter. Four sisters survive: Madeline Strait, McKeesport;
Winifred Shetrom, Huntingdon; Dorothy Finn, Oxon Hill, Md.; and Wanda
Querry, Huntingdon. Two brothers preceded him in death: John Mark and
Thomas Mark. Mr. Marks was a member of the St. James Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Huntingdon. He was a member of the Benevolent and
Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge No. 976; a life member of the
William P. Spyker Post No. 520, American Legion; and a member of the
Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge No. 223, Huntingdon. A resident of
Smithfield Twp. for 30 years, he had attended the Huntingdon public
schools. He was previously employed by the J.C. Blair Company and
Strickler's Dry Cleaners from 1948-1958. In 1958, he entered into
business with his brother, Thomas, to form Mark's Brothers Gulf, located
in Huntingdon along U.S. Route 22 and in 1972 moved the service center
to its current location along Fairground Road, Huntingdon. While
operating Mark's Brothers until his retirement in 2000, he also drove
school buses in the Huntingdon Area School District for over 40 years. A
veteran of World War II, he had served with the U.S. Army Air
Force as an airplane mechanic instructor and attained the rank of
sergeant while serving in the American Theatre of Operations. Mr. Marks
enjoyed hunting and fishing. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, June 19, at the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 525
Mifflin St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Peter J. Naschke officiating.
Interment will be made in Old Stone Church Cemetery, Penn Twp., James
Creek. 

William Clinton HALL, 53, of Blair House Apartments, 600 Penn St.,
Huntingdon, died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002, at Altoona
Hospital, Altoona. Born June 13, 1949, in Huntingdon, he was the son of
the late Robert B. Hall, and Nancy J. (Kurtz) Kline, who survives in
Kernersvile, N.C. A step-mother, Betty L. Hall of Smithfield Twp.,
Huntingdon, survives. He is survived by three daughters: Brenda Adams,
Michele Smith and Billie Jo Clemens, all of Mount Union. Six
grandchildren survive. A brother and a sister survive: John R. Hall of
Huntingdon and Nancy Dick of Hanover. Mr. Hall was of the Protestant
faith. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge No. 223,
Huntingdon, the Home Associations of the Standing Stone VFW, Post 1754,
and Frank P. Hommon American Legion, Post 24, both in Huntingdon. He had
been employed as a contract electrician specializing in air conditioning
and heating systems. He was a graduate of Huntingdon Area High School,
Class of 1967. A lifetime resident of Huntingdon County, he had been at
his Blair House home for the past two years. Private graveside services
will be held at Riverview Cemetery, 245 Standing Stone Ave., Huntingdon,
with the Rev. Richard E. Gardiner officiating.

Olive Elizabeth (Norris) GARNER, 95, of Westminster Woods, 360
Westminister Drive, Huntingdon, a resident of Huntingdon Borough since
1999, died at 6:45 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002, at The Oaks at
Westminster Woods, following an extended illness. Born March 2, 1907, in
Penn Twp., Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the late Emmanuel
and Catherine (Widner) Norris. She was married to M. Clyde Garner Jan.
18, 1926, at the parsonage of the Abbey Reformed United Church of
Christ, Huntingdon, by the Rev. Dr. Hobart McKeehan. Mr. Garner preceded
her in death in 1990. She is survived by one son and three daughters:
Melvin Ralph Garner, Carlisle; Mrs. Charles F. (Catherine) Myers,
Huntingdon; Mrs. Casper (Helen M.) Myers, Huntingdon; and Mrs. John
(Beulah) Felton, Hesston; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Two brothers and two sisters survive; Donald Norris, Everett; Homer
Norris Huntingdon; Mrs. Melvin Glenn (Harriet) McCall, Westminster
Woods, Huntingdon; and Mrs. Donald (Lillian) Hurley, Petersburg. She was
preceded in death by four brothers: Chalmer, William, Hiram and Philip
Norris. Mrs. Garner was a lifelong member of Jacob's Church, Hesston.
She attended the Speck School, a public school of Penn Twp. Primarily a
homemaker, she was employed by the Huntingdon Silk Mill and its
successor, Owens-Corning Fiberglas and the J.B. Kunz Company, all of
Huntingdon. Mrs. Garner enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and
needlecrafts. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience
of the family with the Rev. James L. Blair officiating.

Maxine C. CROYLE, 82, of 125 S. Division St., Mount Union, died late
Sunday evening, June 16, 2002, at her home. Born Sept. 19, 1919, in
Clearfield County, she was the daughter of the late Charles C. and Mabel
R. (Herdman) Copenhaver. Her first husband, John L. Weirich, preceded
her in death in 1987. She was then married to Guy E. Croyle, who
preceded in death in 1993. She is survived by two sons: Robert Bruce
Weirich, Cleveland, Ohio, and John C. Weirich, Mount Union, three
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Two sisters survive:
Cathleen L. Frankhouser and Joanne R. Noble, both of Mount Union. She
was preceded in death by two brothers: John C. Copenhaver and C. Bruce
Copenhaver. Mrs. Croyle was a member of the Germany Valley Church of the
Brethren. During her lifetime, she had been employed by L. Greif Bros.
Mfg., Mount Union, the Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters,
and as a meal site manager for the Area Agency on Aging, at Huntingdon.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Ernie Dell
officiating. Interment will be made in the Germany Valley Cemetery,
Shirleysburg.

Rosemary COLLANBINE, 59, of Indian Peg Road, Mechanicsburg, a former
Huntingdon County resident, died Monday, June 17, 2002, at the Holy
Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. Born June 24, 1942, in Lewistown, she was
the daughter of the late Dollan Marker and Dorothy Blessing. She was
married to Dorn L. Collanbine, who preceded her in death. She is
survived by two sons and two daughters: Mike Collanbine, Dillsburg;
David Collanbine, Mechanicsburg; Jodi Cassatt, Carlisle; and Judi
Bressler, Dillsburg. One granddaughter survives. Three brothers and five
sisters survive: George Blessing, Chambersburg; Tim Blessing and Joe
Blessing, both of Landisburg; Ruth Mittan, Ohio; April Trimble, Blain;
Lula Morrison, Landisburg; Lily Blessing, West Virginia; and Jen Fuller,
Landisburg. She was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Hoffman-Roth Funeral
Home, 219 N. Hanover St., Carlisle. Interment will be made in Dillsburg
Cemetery.

Robert C. NEWMAN, 70, formerly of the Mount Union area, and most
recently of 606 Campbell St., Medical Lake, Wash., died Tuesday, June
18, 2002, at his home, following an extended illness. Born March 12,
1931, in Mount Union, he was the son of the late Sanford "Pete" and Mary
(Harmon) Newman. He was married to Donna Zanders. She preceded him in
death. He is survived by a daughter, Susan Smith of Medical Lake, Wash.,
and by two grandsons. Two brothers survive: Richard K. "Dick" Newman of
Mount Union and Sanford "Sandy" Newman of Lebanon. Mr. Newman was of the
Protestant faith. He attended Mount Union Area High School. A veteran of
the U.S. Air Force, he retired as a sergeant major having received
extensive military honors. While in the service, he was a member of the
Air Force Band and participated with the band in the popular movie, "The
Glenn Miller Story." He loved to return to Mount Union and visit his
friends and family and enjoyed attending military and family reunions.
He loved gardening, hunting and fishing. Graveside services will be held
in Medical Lake, Wash., Monday, June 24, 2002.

Vivian Z. BAKER, 95, of 709 14th St., Huntingdon, died at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19, 2002. Born March 24, 1907, in Allensville, she was
the daughter of the late Blaine E. and Margaret E. (Bordell) Zerby. She
was first married to Charles E. Hoffman Sr. June 16, 1940. He preceded
her in death Jan. 18, 1966. She was then married to Walter E. Baker Aug.
22, 1971, at St. James Lutheran Church, Huntingdon, by the Rev. Walter
Smith. Mr. Baker preceded her in death July 25, 1990. She was preceded
in death by a son, Kenneth E. Welfey Sr., Aug. 3, 1993, and a grandson.
Two grandchildren survive along with six stepchildren. A sister
survives: Carrie C. Jones of Allensville. Mrs. Baker was a member of the
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Huntingdon. She was a member of
the Auxiliary to the Frank P. Hommon Post No. 24, American Legion,
Huntingdon, since 1949 and past president in 1958; a member of the
auxiliary to the Standing Stone Post No. 1754, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Huntingdon; past grand counselor of United Commercial Travelers (UCT)
and received her honors in 1985 from the Huntingdon Auxiliary No. 394; a
member of the women of the Moose Lodge No. 220, Huntingdon, since 1985;
a member of World War One Veterans of Juniata Barracks No. 1433; and the
Standing Stone Senior Citizens organization. Educated in the public
schools of Allensville and Belleville, Mifflin County, she was employed
as a clerk at the E. Lloyd Bergantz Store in Huntingdon from 1935 to
1941. She later worked for Grove's Taxi Service in Huntingdon on the
switchboard and went to work at Snare Brothers Store in Smithfield as a
clerk from 1953 to 1969. she retired in 1974 from Wilson's TV Store,
Huntingdon, where she entered employment in 1969. Mrs. Baker enjoyed
playing cards and bingo. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday, June 22, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, Inc., 417
Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. James A. Stork
officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Merrill Frank STARR, 64, of HCR 73, Three Springs, died at 6:05 a.m.
Wednesday, June 19, 2002, at the Fulton County Medical Center,
McConnellsburg. Born Jan. 31, 1938, in Clay Twp., he was the son of the
late Chester and Alma (Madden) Starr. He was married to Treva Mellott
April 4, 1959, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Needmore, by the
Rev. Sherwood Thomas. Mrs. Starr survives at their home. He is survived
by one daughter and one son: Paula Shover, Carlisle, and Craig Starr,
Shade Gap. Three grandchildren survive. A daughter, Donna Sue Starr,
preceded him in death. He was preceded in death by two sisters: Gloria
Crotsley and Lula Ritchey. Mr. Starr was a member of Immanuel Bible
Church, Three Springs. He had been employed as a road construction
worker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at
the Immanuel Bible Church, with the Rev. Steve Heaster officiating.
Interment will be made in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Three Springs.

Jeffrey Scott CHAMBERS, 36, of State College, died Thursday, June 20,
2002, at his residence, following an extended illness. Born January 17,
1966, in New York, he was a son of Leon and Martha (Ljongquist) Chambers
of Ogdensburg, N.Y. He married Jennifer Lynne Davis March 26, 1994. In
addition to his parents and his wife, he is survived by a daughter,
Rachel, and a son, Nicholas, both at home; a sister, Michele Chambers,
of Hammond, N.Y., and four brothers, John, Mark, Bill and Rodney
Chambers, all of Ogdensburg, N.Y. A 1984 graduate of Madrid-Waddington
High School, Mr. Chambers attended Courtland University in New York. He
was the owner and president of Chambers Environmental Group, an
environmental consulting group specializing in the clean-up of
contaminated soils. His work took him into the Huntingdon County area.
He was an avid NASCAR fan whose favorite driver was Jeff Gordon. He also
enjoyed boating, traveling and spending time with his family. He
strongly supported the Second Mile and Coaches Vs. Cancer. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at State College
Presbyterian Church, 132 W. Beaver Ave., State College, with the Revs.
Dr. Charles J. Curley and Joel Blunk officiating. Interment will be made
in Boalsburg Cemetery.

Pauline S. BECK, 80, of 2315 Highland Ave., Huntingdon, died at 8:50
a.m. Friday, June 21, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
She had been in declining health since April. Born November 14, 1921, in
Mill Creek, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Ruby (Speck)
Sims. She was married to Dr. Robert H. Beck at the Fifteenth Street
United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, November 2, 1969, by the Rev.Rayvon
Hilliard. Dr. Beck preceded her in death October 12, 2001. She is
survived by a stepdaughter, Patricia Beck of Huntingdon, and one sister,
Margaret (Sims) Crownover of York. A step-daughter, Susanna (Beck)
Greenleaf; one sister, Lena (Sims) Powell; and three brothers, Paul
Sims, and Harry and Kenneth Sims preceded her in death. Mrs. Beck was a
member of Fifteenth Street United Methodist Church. She attended
Huntingdon public schools and graduated from Huntingdon High School with
the Class of 1939. She received her RN from the Lewistown Hospital
School of Nursing in 1943. Following graduation in 1943, she moved to
Washington, D.C., and worked as an RN at a local hospital for a number
of years before returning to Huntingdon. Upon her return, she worked as
a private duty nurse in the Huntingdon area. In 1954, she began her
employment at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital from where she retired in
1970, having held the position of Director of Nurses. Following her
retirement, she worked at Dr. Robert H. Beck's office in Huntingdon as
receptionist until 1984. Mrs. Beck was an active member of the
Children's Services Advisory Board in Huntingdon. An Avid bridge player
and dog lover, she also enjoyed reading and for many years, enjoyed an
annual fishing trip to Canada with her husband. A memorial service will
be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at the John B. Brown
Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. David
L. Dearing officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery,
Huntingdon.

Erma Marie (White) HUHN, 82, of Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia,
formerly of 312 William Smith St., Huntingdon, died at 3:50 p.m. Friday,
June 21, 2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. She had been a resident of
Cromwell Twp. for the past four years. Born Feb. 1, 1920, in
Williamsburg, she was the daughter of the late Frank A. and Lacy (Hicks)
White. She was married to George N. Huhn Sept. 2, 1948. Mr. Huhn
preceded in death Dec. 29, 1968. She is survived by a son and three
daughters: Michael Huhn of Altoona, Mrs. Ray Arland (Georgia M.) Shoup
of Duncansville, Mrs. John (Nancy) Ciccarelli of Chambersburg and Mrs.
Gary (Carol) Atherton of McVeytown. Eight grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren survive. She was preceded in death by a
great-grandson. She was the last surviving member of her immediate
family, having been preceded in death by four brothers and three
sisters: Talmadge, Alvia, Raymond and Drew White, Frances (White) Lane,
Charlotte (White) Perrin and Sylvia (White) Gunnett. Mrs. Huhn was a
member of the First United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, where she was a
member of the Rachel Circle and had once taught Sunday School in the
children's department. She was a volunteer at the Huntingdon Area Food
Bank and Meals on Wheels. She attended Williamsburg public schools and
graduated from Williamsburg High School with the Class of 1938. She
received her RN from the Altoona Hospital School of Nursing in 1943. She
was a registered nurse having practiced in Altoona, Norristown,
Johnstown and retired from J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in 1983 after 30
years of service. She was an avid walker and reader and had also enjoyed
traveling. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 25,
at the First United Methodist Church, Fifth and Mifflin Streets,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Doyle H. Klinger Jr. officiating. Interment
will be made in Riverview Cemetery, 245 Standing Stone Ave.,
Huntingdon.

Eric L. SHEA, 41, of Lansdale, died Saturday, June 22, 2002, at Central
Montgomery Medical Center, Lansdale. Born in Huntingdon, he was a son of
the late Clifford A. Shea and Camille (Brewer) Derr of Blakeslee. In
addition to his mother, survivors include his four children: Eric L.
Shea Jr., Quakertown; and Randi, Michael and Scott Shea, all of
Kulpsville. He is also survived by two brothers and one sister: Martin
Shea Warrington; Kenneth Shea, York; and Vickie Shea, Telford. Mr. Shea
worked in fireproofing with the Philadelphia Plasters Union. While
playing for Central Bucks west High School, in 1979, he held the record
for football's leading Bucks-Mont Scorer. 


Myrtus S. BOOHER, 76, of Huntingdon, R.R. 3, died at 8 a.m. Saturday,
June 22, 2002, at his residence. Born Jan. 28, 1926, in Saltillo. He was
the son of the late Herman and Golda (Huffman) Booher. He was married to
Jayne Frances Wagner Sept. 1, 1946, in Mapleton. Mrs. Booher survives at
their home. He is survived by four children: Gloria Severino, Loganton;
Daryl Booher, Mapleton; Randy Booher, Huntingdon; and Marlin Booher,
Three Springs; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Two
sisters survive: Evelyn Meyers of Matthews, N.C., and Elileen McIntosh
of Fort Worth, Texas. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter,
Brandy Booher, and by a sister and three brothers: Anna Mae Scheeder,
Thomas, Roy and Glen. Mr. Booher attended Cedar Crest-Lucy Furnace
Chapel, Mount Union. He had worked as a finish carpenter for H.T.
Reynolds & Sons of Huntingdon for 35 years and also worked for Juniata
College in the maintenance department. He retired in 1987. A veteran of
World War II, he served with the U.S. Navy from April 25, 1944 to May
19, 1956, with the rank of seaman 2nd class aboard the USS General
William Weigel --AP 119. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, June 25, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with
the Rev. Jeffrey L. Winstead officiating.

Robert V. BUTLER, 68, of State College, died Saturday, June 22, 2002, at
Centre Community Hospital. Born Sept. 2, 1933, in Alexandria, he was the
son of the late Russell and Frances (Brown) Butler. He married Betty
Lightner of Manor Hill, July 3, 1959. She survives at home. Mr. Butler
is survived by one daughter, Susan Murtiff of Lewes, Del.; one son,
Rusty Butler of State College; one granddaughter and one step-grandson.
He was a member of Mt. Nittany United Methodist Church, Lemont. A
lifetime member of William P. Spyker Post No. 520 American Legion in
Alexandria, he was also a member of Bellefonte Moose No. 206, VFW No.
1600, the American Bowling Association and the Penn State Beamer Club.
Mr. Butler graduated from Milton S. Hershey Boys School in 1951. He
served with the Air Force during the Korean War. Mr. Butler retired from
Penn State University in 2000 where he had worked at fleet operations as
a driver. He was also a certified appraiser and auctioneer. Previously,
he had worked as general manager at Centre Beverage for 25 years.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Mt. Nittany United
Methodist Church, 1500 E. Branch Rd., Lemont, Tuesday, June 25, with the
Rev. James Williams officiating. Interment will be made in Mooresville
Cemetery.

Dorothy Helen HANN, 71, of Valley Street, Rockhill Furnace, died
Saturday, June 22, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born Feb. 13, in Cromwell Twp., Huntingdon County, she was the daughter
of the late Charles and Dessie (Lowery) Booher. She was married to
Richard Davidson who preceded her in death Oct. 7, 1977. She then
married Charles Hann July 10, 1982. Mr. Hann survives at their home. She
is survived by a daughter and a son: Helen Snyder of HCR 60, Orbisonia,
and Richard E. Davidson of HCR 71, Orbisonia. Two grandchildren and two
great-grandsons survive. Three sisters and a brother survive: Mae Sample
and Charles "Ed" Booher of HCR 71, Orbisonia; Arlene Peck of Goldsboro,
Ore.; and Doris Snyder of North Tonawanda, N.Y. Two brothers preceded
her in death: Melvin Booher and Clarence Booher. Mrs. Hann was a member
of the Church of God Of Prophecy, Orbisonia. She had last been employed
at Dallco Industries, Rockhill Furnace. She had earlier worked at
Genesco Corp., Mount Union. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, June 25, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with
the Rev. Richard Sauls officiating. Interment will be made in three
Springs Cemetery, Three Springs.

George Steven CRAGO, 49, of Madison, Ala., died Sunday, June 23, 2002.
For most of his life, he was a resident of Huntingdon, moving to
Huntsville, Ala. in 1996. He was born Aug. 22, 1952, in Carlisle, a son
of Jack and Lucille Crago. His parents survive in Waynesboro. Mr. Crago
is survived by one daughter, Amber Hernandez, and one son, Steven Crago,
both of Madison, Ala., and one granddaughter. A sister, Marie Reed of
Waynesboro and two brothers, Jack Crago, Harrisburg and Robert Crago,
Huntingdon, also survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Bunnie
Kahl. A graduate of Huntingdon Area High School, he attended Calhoun
Community College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Crago was
employed with RSA as a firefighter. He had previously been employed with
Letterkenny Army Dept Fire Department, Chambersburg. A memorial service
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at Park Avenue United
Methodist Church in Chambersburg. A memorial service will be held at 11
a.m. Saturday, June 29, at Park Avenue United Methodist Church in
Chambersburg, with the Rev. Bob Taylor officiating. 

William George MILLER, 72, of 485 Columbia St., Petersburg, died at 7:50
a.m. Sunday, June 23, 2002, at Tyrone Hospital, Tyrone. Born Aug. 14,
1929, at the family home in Petersburg, he was a son of the late William
L. and Hazel (Ritchey) Miller. He married Elizabeth A. Price June 12,
1948, in Winchester, Va. Mrs. Miller survives at their Petersburg
residence. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Florence
"Lou") Smith, Three Springs; Mrs. Charles (Roxie R.) Prough, Petersburg
and Margie E. Fisher, Huntingdon; four sons: William "Pete" Miller,
State College; David C. Miller, Alexandria; Francis M. Miller,
Petersburg and Steven R. Miller, Huntingdon; 21 grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren. Four sisters, Mrs. Lloyd (Ruth M.) Morningstar,
Huntingdon; Audette E. Kuhn, Elizabethtown; Mrs. Leo (Lorna M.) Evans,
Millheim, and Mrs. Ronald (Sue Ann) Keller, Petersburg; and one brother,
Joseph L. Miller, Petersburg, survive. Three sisters, Jean Garber, Helen
Garber and Bonnie Anders preceded him in death. Mr. Miller was a member
of the Petersburg Church of the Nazarene. He was a member of the honor
guard of William P. Spyker Post No. 520 American Legion, Alexandria. An
avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed both hunting and fishing. He enjoyed
mechanics, especially small engine repair. A lifetime resident of
Petersburg, he attended the Petersburg Vocational High School. He had
resided at his current home since 1962. Mr. Miller was retired from
Pennsylvania International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers
Local No. 9 as a stone mason and bricklayer. He had also been employed
at Owens Corning Fiberglas for 15 years and had worked for the
Pennsylvania Railroad for a number of years. A funeral service will be
held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the Cutright-Speck
Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Rd., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Arthur Roxby
officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens,
Walker Twp.

Mary H. PRICE, 87, of Callohill Street, Mapleton, died at 4:45 a.m.
Monday, June 24, 2002, at her home following an extended illness. Born
Feb. 13, 1915, in Mapleton, she was the only child of Roy Dale and
Margaret Armeda (Weaver) Hooper. She was twice married. She married
Glenn C.V. McClain in Hagerstown, Md. He preceded her in death. She then
married Rhudolph Owen "Rudy: Price Aug. 17, 1945, in Winchester, Va. He
survives at their home. Also surviving is one daughter, Elmira L. Wray
of Mount Union. There are five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren
and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Price was a member of the
Allenport United Methodist Church. Mrs. Price loved flowers. A graduate
of Mount Union High School, with the Class of 1933, she was educated in
Mapleton and Mount Union schools. She retired from Owens-Corning
Fiberglas in Huntingdon in 1977, following 33 years of service. Prior to
that she had been employed at L. Greif Bros. Mfg. Co. in Mount Union.
She was a life member of Union 1034-T. Private funeral services will be
held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Jennifer Deutsch
officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Mapleton.

Caroline Hazel WOODS, 55, of 222 Miss Staci Drive, Martinsburg, W. Va.,
died Monday, June 24, 2002, at her home. Born Jan. 13, 1947, in McAlevys
Fort, she was the daughter of Alberta Rose (Teeter) Foor of Mill Creek
and the late Clifford William Kifer. She was preceded in death by
stepfathers, Wilbur W. Keller Sr. and Lloyd B. Foor. She was married to
Gary L. Woods May 1, 1965. Mr. Woods survives at their home. She is
survived by two sons, William Franklin Woods of Kistler and Brian K.
Woods of Richmond, Va. Three grandchildren survive. Four brothers and
one sister survive: Wilbur Keller, Bloomington, Ohio; Eugene Keller,
Huntingdon; Samuel Keller, Petersburg; Edward Keller, Alexandria; and
Isabelle Sample, Mapleton. She was preceded in death by two sisters,
Bertha and Edna. Mrs. Woods was of the Protestant faith. She attended
Huntingdon Area High School. She was currently employed at Wal-Mart in
Chester, Va. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29,
at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. H.
Andrew Rist officiating. Interment will be made in Mount Union Cemetery.

Stella Beaulieu KELLY, 80 of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Huntingdon,
died June 24, 2002. She was born May 13, 1922, in St. Quentin, New
Brunswick, Canada. She was married to Richard D. Kelly of Huntingdon.
Mr. Kelly preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Donna
Riley of Ventura, Calif., and Nancy Kleiman of Tucson, Ariz.; a son,
Richard of Sarasota, Fla.; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Three sisters and two brothers survive: Sister Mabel of Van Buren,
Maine; Dorothy Cummings of Houlton, Maine; Cecile Turgeon of Hartford,
Conn.; Ralph Beaulieu of North Port, Fla.; and Willie Beaulieu of
Augusta, Georgia. Mrs. Kelly was a member of the Epiphany Cathedral in
Venice, Fla. She was a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Ladies
Auxiliary and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, both in Huntingdon,
and volunteered for the American Red Cross blood drives. She moved to
the Sarasota, Fla., area from Huntingdon in 1978. Her husband was a
ranking corrections officer at the State Correctional Institution
Huntingdon. During her lifetime she was primarily a homemaker. Funeral
services and interment well be in Arlington National Cemetery.

Jacob Matthew GIBBONEY, 179 Autumn Lane, Royersford, died shortly after
birth early Tuesday, June 25, 2002, at Paoli Memorial Hospital, Paoli.
Born Monday, June 24, 2002, in Paoli, he was the son of Travis W. and
Jody J. (Widger) Gibboney of Royersford. He is survived by maternal
grandparents, Rosemarie and Wayne Buchman, Stowe, and James and Ann
Widger, Pottstown; paternal grandparents, Stephen C. and Jacqueline
Baker, Pottstown, and William and Tina Gibboney, Huntingdon; maternal
great-grandmother, Olga Porochniak, Stowe; and Paternal
great-grandparents, Ann Hohman and Joseph and Jackie Gibboney, all of
Huntingdon. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 28,
2002, at Valley Forge Baptist Temple, 616 S. Trappe Road, Collegeville,
with the Rev. Scott Wendal, officiating. Interment will be private in
Washington Memorial Chapel church yard in Valley Forge.

Merle T. WILSON, 72, of 6410 Jefferson Pointe Circle, Jefferson Hills,
died at 8:43 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2002, at Jefferson Regional
Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born June 10, 1930, in Reedsville, he was the son
of the late Samuel Jacob and Mary M. (Koch) Wilson. He married Iva J.
Rickabaugh. Mrs. Wilson survives at their home. He is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Jeffrey (Denise) Musial and Mrs. Karl (Patricia) Rothey,
both to Pleasant Hills. Four grandchildren survive. A sister, Dorothy
Knepp, survives in Belleville. Mr. Wilson was a member of the Reedsville
Evangelical Lutheran Church and attended the Pleasant Hills Presbyterian
Church. He retired from Sperry New Holland in 1990 as a material
handler. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served from
1951-1953. He was an avid bowler and had bowled in the New Holland
League. Funeral services were held this morning, June 28, at the Donald
E. Baggus Funeral Home, 3813 W. Main St., Belleville, with Pastor James
Thomas officiating. Interment was made in Cassville Cemetery, Cassville.

Lloyd W. SHEELER, 69, who resided at the home of Willie Nearhood, Newton
Hamilton, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2002, at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Death was unexpected. Born Jan. 21, 1933,
in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Norman and Charlotte
(Sunderland) Sheeler. He is survived by the following children: Dixie
Renninger, Hartslog Courts, Huntingdon; Rick Sheeler, Pennsylvania
Furnace; and Alan Sheeler, Roger Sheeler and Billie Brotemarkle, all of
McVeytown. Twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren survive.
He is survived by a brother, Elwood Sheeler of Elizabethtown. He was
preceded in death by a grandson; a sister, Joy Bookheimer; a brother,
Earl Sheeler; and his companion, Jean Nearhood. Mr. Sheeler was of the
Protestant faith. He was employed for several years by Noerr's Trucking
of Lewistown and also by Green's Construction Company. He loved to hunt
and fish. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of
the family. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park,
Shirleysburg. 

Dallas H. BOOHER, 73, of Three Springs, died at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday,
June 26, 2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born Oct. 2, 1928, at Three
Springs, he was the son of the late Frank and Della (Bollinger) Booher.
He was married to Mauvis L. Fessler Jan. 7, 1965, in Medina, Ohio. Mrs.
Booher survives at their home. Two sons and two daughters survive: John
Booher, Cranberry Twp.; Debra Messner, Three Springs; Daryl "Beef"
Booher, Three Springs; and Della Werner, Mapleton. Seven grandchildren
and one great-granddaughter survive. He is survived by the following
brothers and sisters: Alfred Booher, West Melbourne, Fla.; Phyllis
Ellis, Bonifay, Fla.; C. Ray Booher, Three Springs; Eva Louise
Holobinko, Wisilla, Alaska; Janet Centi, Three Springs; and Bernard
Booher, Saltillo. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death: Sarah
Benson, Freda Smyers and Henry Booher. Mr. Booher was a member of the
Grace United Methodist Church Three Springs. He was a member of the
Cromwell Lodge No. 572, F&AM, Orbisonia and a charter member of the
Three Springs Hunting Camp. He retired in 1987 from Ford Motor Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio, after 30 years of service. A veteran of the U.S. Army,
he served in the Korean Conflict. Funeral services will be held at 10
a.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia,
with Pastor Bonnie Ort officiating. Interment will be made in Three
Springs Cemetery.

Robert Kenneth SIMPSON SR., 53, of Williamsburg, R.R. 1, a resident of
Catherine Twp., Blair County for eight months, died at noon, Thursday,
June 27, 2002, at his residence. He had been in failing health since
November 2001. Born Oct. 11, 1948, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the
late Walter W. "Bull" and Geraldine M. "Pood" (Morningstar) Simpson. He
was formerly married to Shirley (Zerbe) Simpson for 28 years. Mrs.
Simpson survives at her Huntingdon residence. He is survived by one son,
Robert Kenneth Simpson Jr., Huntingdon, and by two grandchildren. Three
sisters and two brothers survive: Barbara Bergeron, Paradis, La.; M.
Sharon (Simpson) McConaughey, Huntingdon; Donna (Simpson) Strait,
Huntingdon; Victor W. Simpson, Huntingdon; and Walter W. Simpson Jr.,
Huntingdon. Mr. Simpson was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of
the American Legion Post in Williamsburg. He attended the Juniata Valley
public schools. At the time of his death and for the past 17 years, he
was employed by Mead Westvaco at the Alexandria plant. A veteran of the
U.S. Army, he served in the Vietnam Conflict from November 1968 until
November 1969, with the 4th Infantry Division and attained the rank of
specialist fourth class. Mr. Simpson was the recipient of the Purple
Heart for wounds received during combat while serving in Vietnam. He
also was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service
stars, the Air Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Good
Conduct Medal. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodwork. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 1, at the John B. Brown
Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Richard J.
Harter officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial
Gardens, Walker Twp., Huntingdon. 

Joanne YOUNG, 60, of 20 Stallion Drive, Belleville, died at 11:19 p.m.
Thursday, June 27, 2002, at her residence. Born March 20, 1942, in
Huntingdon, she was the daughter of John and Phyllis (Hatfield) Watson,
both deceased. She was twice married, first to Donald E. Lightner, who
preceded her in death June 17, 1996. She was united in marriage to
Ernest H. Young June 13, 1998. Mr. Young survives. Mrs. Young is
survived by two sons, Greg S. Lightner of Huntingdon, and Donald C.
Lightner of Petersburg, and two daughters, Mrs. Rodney (Annette) Civitts
and Mrs. Darren (Suzanne) Stuck, both of Belleville. She is also
survived by 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Three brothers
survive: John Watson of York Springs, George Watson of Huntingdon, and
Donald Watson of Hesston. Mrs. Young attended the West Kishacoquillas
Presbyterian Church, Belleville. She worked as manager of the meat
department at Taylor's IGA, Belleville, and as a clerk at Big Valley
Feed and Grain, Belleville. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, July 1, at the Donald E. Baggus Funeral Home, 3813 W. Main St.,
Belleville, with the Rev. Samuel G. Strohm officiating. Interment will
be made in the Coy-Lightner Cemetery, Huntingdon.

William H. "Bill" MILLER, 82, of Hollidaysburg Veterans Home,
Hollidaysburg, died at 7:50 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2002, at the veterans
home. Born June 22, 1920, in Allensville, he was the son of Herman and
Gertrude (Alberta) Miller, both deceased. He was married to the former
Gladys Markle. Mr. Miller is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon. He was the last surviving
member of his immediate family, having been preceded in death by two
brothers and one sister. Mr. Miller served during World War II as a
sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the
Huntingdon Moose, Watson and Black American Legion Post 126 in Broad
Top, the Captain Phillips VFW in Saxton and the Saxton Sportsmen's
Association. He worked as a security guard in Red Lion. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral
Home, Broad Top City, with the Rev. A. Darlene Seippel officiating.
Interment will be made in Evans Cemetery, Six Mile Run. Full military
honors will be accorded.

Ann C. AFIRCA, 9, Park St., China Grove, N.C., formerly of 629 Warm
Springs Ave., Huntingdon, and Naples, Fla., died Friday, June 28, 2002,
at the Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, N.C. Born in
Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late George T. and Sara
Elizabeth (Daugherty) Cunningham. She was married to Elmer Blair "Si"
Africa Feb. 24, 1934, at the Marble Collegiate Church, New York, N.Y.,
by the Rev. Dr. Norman Vicent Peale. Mr. Africa preceded her in death
Dec. 23, 1989. She is survived by one son and daughter: John C. Africa,
Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon, and Sally Fearn, Orange City, Fla.; seven
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and
a niece. She was preceded in death by two sons, James D. Africa and
Michael Africa. Mrs. Africa was a member of the St. James Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Huntingdon. A private memorial service was held at St.
James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Peter J.
Naschke officiating. Interment was made in Riverview Cemetery, 245
Standing Stone Ave., Huntingdon.

Kellie J. CLARK, 11, of Petersburg, R.R. 2, died at 3:04 p.m. Friday,
June, 28, 2002, in the emergency room of J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon, from injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle accident that
afternoon. Born Dec. 7, 1990, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of
Sherry L. (Smith) Heeter of Huntingdon, R.R. 3, and Kenneth R. Clark of
Petersburg, R.R. 2. She is also survived by a stepfather, Ronald
Bollinger Jr. of Huntingdon, R.R. 3, and a stepmother, Cynthia Clark of
Petersburg. R.R. 2. She is survived by maternal grandparents, John and
Carole Harkleroad, Mapleton, R.R.; paternal grandparents, Richard and
Pauline Clark, HCR 61, Mill Creek; and a maternal great-grandmother,
Dorothy Harkleroad, Orbisonia. She is survived by two sisters, Jamie L.
Clark of Petersburg, R.R. 2, and Taylor M. Heeter of Huntingdon, R.R.
3. Two stepsisters also survive: Jessica Bollinger and Katie Bollinger.
both of Huntingdon. R.R. 3. Kellie was a member of the Word of Life
Fellowship Church, Saulsburg, Huntingdon, R.R. 2. She had just
completed fifth grade in Paul and Emily Gregory’s class at Juniata
Valley Elementary School. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially swimming,
camping. bike riding and boating and loved making people laugh. Funeral
services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at the Word of Life
Fellowship Church. located in Saulsburg, Huntingdon, R.R. 2, with Pastor
Stephen Watkins, assisted by the Rev. Raymond Crownover, officiating.
Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens. Huntingdon. R.R.
1. 

Robert N. BICKEL, 62, of HCR 61, Mill Creek, died at 6:45 am. Saturday,
June 29, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born May 18,
1940, in Mapleton, he was the son of the late William W. and Ada
(Arnold) Bickel. He married Sarah Mae Shoemaker, June 8, 1963, at the
Beech Run Church of the Brethren. Mrs. Bickle survives at their home.
Three children survive: Beverly A. Drenning, Mohnton; Michael L. Bickel,
Ephrata; and Robert W. Bickel, Mohnton. Four grandchildren, two
step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren survive. The last
surviving member of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by a
sister and four brothers: Iona, George, Howard, Raymond and Warren.
Mr. Bickel was a member of the Ardenheim Independent Brethren Church,
Huntingdon, R.R. 3. He was a member of the Oneida Township, Smithfield
and Mill Creek Volunteer Fire companies. A graduate of Huntingdon High
School, Class of 1960, he was employed by Owens Coming Fiberglas in
Huntingdon and its successor, Advanced Glassfiber Yarns, retiring in
May with 34 years of service. He was a member of the U.S. Army National
Guard for over 24 years. He enjoyed drawing and making walking sticks.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Wednesday, July 3, at the Robert
E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. David A. Bailey
officiating Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Mapleton. 

Dorothy Lee (Wilkinson) DODSON, 89, of Compton, Md., died Sunday, June
30, 2002, at Alexandria Nova Hospital, Alexandria, Va. after an illness
of six weeks. Born Nov. 19, 1912, she was a daughter of the late John
Lee and Irene Wilkinson. She was married to Russell J. Dodson who
preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, John T. Gradwell,
Huntingdon; and one daughter, Dorothy R. McCubbin, Springfield, Va. One
brother, Lt. Col. John Lee Wilkinson of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., also
survives. There are ten grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. One
son, Richard E. Riley, is deceased. She was also predeceased by one
brother, Forrester F. Wilkinson, and one sister, Alice V.W. Colborn.
Mrs. Dodson was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, California,
Md. She taught adult Bible studies and Sunday School. She was a member
of the Daughters of American Revolution in the Washington, D.C. area,
where she held various offices in the organization. Mr. Dodson taught
stenography and shorthand to federal employees in Washington, D.C.
Funeral services were held July 5, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.
Interment was made in Arlington National Cemetery July 23.

Helen Marie DELL, 81, of Mapleton, died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, June 30,
2002, at her home. Born March 14, 1921, in Mapleton, she was the
daughter of the late John A. and Ethel M. (Wharton) Stair. She was first
married to Fred A. Wise Oct. 5, 1940, in Hagerstown, Md., by the Rev.
A.K. Flora. Mr. Wise preceded her in death. She was then married to
Robert M. Dell June 24, 1949, at the Mapleton Methodist Church, by the
Rev.. Amos Myers. Mr. Dell survives at their home. She is survived by
four children: the Rev. Jerry L. Wise, Pine Glen; Mrs. Harold (Jennifer)
Weller, Mapleton; Mrs. James (Josette) Park, Huntingdon, and Jan R.
Dell, York. Eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren survive along
with a cousin who was reared in the home, Maxine Shaffer of North
Canton, Ohio. Mrs. Dell was a member of the Grace United Methodist
Church, Mapleton, where she was a member of the Sand Rock Jubilee Sunday
School Class and the United Methodist Women. She was a member of the
Standing Stone Senior Citizens, Huntingdon; Bricktown Seniors, Mount
Union; and a participant in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).
A graduate of Mount Union High School, class of 1940, she was primarily
a homemaker during her lifetime. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday, July 3, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount
Union, with Pastor Jerry Wise officiating, and assisted by Pastors Steve
Motter, Ed Seeley and Jerry Wise Jr. Interment will be made in the
Mapleton IOOF Cemetery.