Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, June 2003

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James B. MILLS, 59, of 721 Second Ave., rear, Altoona, formerly of
Huntingdon, died at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2003, at his residence. Born
May 23, 1944, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Harry E. and Lena
E. (Wright) Mills. He never married. He is survived by three sisters and
two brothers: Elizabeth Putt, Donna Sheffield and Robert Mills, all of
Huntingdon; Judy Decker of Bellefonte; and Richard Mills of Boiling
Springs. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Mills and
Fred Mills. Mr. Mills was a member of VFW Post No. 1754, Huntingdon. A
1962 graduate of Huntingdon Area High School, he was a U.S. Army veteran
of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing and reading. It was Mr. Mills'
request there he no public viewing. 

Charles I. "Spud" BISHOP JR., 74, of 1320 Washington St., Huntingdon,
died at 10:02 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2003, at The Oaks of Westminster
Woods, Huntingdon. Born June 16, 1928, in West Twp., Petersburg, he was
the son of the late Charles E. Sr. and Sarah (Bousom) Bishop.. He was
united in marriage to the former L. Joann Amborse Nov. 21, 1952, at the
United Brethren Church, Winchester, Va., with the Rev. Dick officiating.
Mrs. Bishop survives at their home of over 40 years. One daughter and
one son survive: Mrs. Robert T. (LuAnn J.) Bishop-Smith, Harrisburg; and
Burke L. Bishop and his wife, Brenda (Landis), Huntingdon. He is
survived by one granddaughter, Whitney J. Smith, and two
step-grandchildren, Daniel and Crystal Bishop. One sister, Mrs. Samuel
(Ethel Bishop) Metz of Petersburg, survives. He was preceded in death by
one son, Mark Edward Bishop. Mr. Bishop was a member of Twelfth Street
United Methodist Church, Huntingdon. He was a former member of the Frank
P. Hommon Post No. 24, American Legion and the Standing Stone Post No.
1754 Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of Huntingdon. He attended the
Petersburg public schools and graduated in 1946 from Petersburg
Vocational High School. During the Korean Conflict, he served with the
U.S. Air Force. From January 1948, until December 1951, he served as a
medic and surgical technician, attaining the rank of corporal. For over
30 years, he was employed by Penelec, first as a groundman in 1952 and
retiring as a hot stick lineman in 1982. During his tenure with Penelec,
he was a member of Local No. 180, Utility Workers of America. He loved
working on cars, swimming, high school wrestling, Little League
baseball, cats, walking, Breyers ice cream and spending time with his
children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4, at Twelfth Street United Methodist Church,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Wayne L. Richards officiating. Interment will
be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Ethel M. LAMBERSON, 97, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, formerly of R.R. 1, Box 90, Mapleton, died at 3:15 a.m.
Sunday, June 1, 2003, at Woodland. She was a daughter of the late Jacob
M. and Emma (Shore) Newman. She married Jesse F. Lamberson March 31,
1925. Mr. Lamberson preceded her in death Feb. 13, 1988. She is survived
by three daughters and two sons: Mrs. Herman (Gloria) Arnold, Mapleton;
Mrs. Charles (Evelyn) White, Newton Hamilton; and George Eugene
Lamberson, Ray F. Lamberson and Mrs. Kenneth (June) Harven, all of
Mapleton. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and a number of
great-grandchildren. she was preceded in death by an infant daughter and
was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been
preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: George Newman, Earl
Newman, Curtis Newman, Elizabeth Kough and Naomi Runk. Mrs. Lamberson
attended Trinity United Methodist Church, Mapleton, and had played the
piano at the church at different times in past years. A homemaker, she
enjoyed quilting. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday,
June 4, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev.
Ed Seeley officiating. Interment will be made in the Mapleton IOOF
Cemetery.

Steven Lee SHULTZ, 44, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Monday, June 2, 2003, at
Banner Baywood Medical Center, Phoenix, Ariz. His death was sudden and
unexpected. He was born Dec. 13, 1958, in Huntingdon, the son of Rodney
Maurice and Shirley Ann (Sprankle) Shultz. He was never married. He is
survived by his father, Rodney M. Shultz; his mother, Shirley A.
Painter; his step-father, James A. Painter; and step-brother, William C.
Painter. He lived in Boston several years before moving to Phoenix. For
the past 15 years, Mr. Shultz was associated with and, at the same time
of his death, had owned Arizona Letterpress Services in Phoenix, Ariz.
Mr. Shultz enjoyed outdoor activities such as mountain climbing, white
water rafting, caving and scuba diving. A private, family graveside
service and celebration of life was held June 13, at the Alexandria
Presbyterian Cemetery, with the Rev. Paul N. Marsteller officiating. 

Helen Love BARD, 76, died unexpectedly of natural causes late Monday
evening, June 2, 2003, at her Germany Valley Home, Mount Union. Born
Helen Louise Brownwell May 1, 1927, in Lewistown, she was the daughter
of the late Andrew Sherman and Rachel Frances (Davis) Brownwell. She
married Donald R. Love Dec. 13, 1947, and the young couple established
their home at his family farm in Germany Valley where they reared seven
children. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 25, 1976. She was
united in marriage four years later to H. Fred Bard, who survives at
their home. the couple had marked their 23rd wedding anniversary May 30.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are the following children:
Janice "Jenny" Lane and husband, Leslie, Huntingdon; Bonnie Blair and
husband, Ronald Sr., Mount Union; Sandra Hunter and husband, James,
Lititz; Mary Becky, Port Orange, Fla.; Sally Yoder and husband, Dennis,
Allensville; Donald R. Love Jr. and wife, Natalie, Star Route,
Huntingdon; Patricia Bard and husband, Sheldon, Erlanger, Ky.; and a
stepdaughter, Annie Bowser, Newton Hamilton. There are 17 grandchildren
and five step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a number of
step-great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Ruth Parson and Arlene Henry,
both of Lewistown, survive. She was preceded in death by the following
brothers and sisters: Bertha Swartz; Evelyn Brownwell; Russell
Brownwell; Andy Brownwell; Violet Brownwell and twin brothers, Robert
and Charles, who died at birth. She accepted the Lord when she was 14
years old at the Salvation Army Sunday School. She regularly attended
the Cedar Crest-Lucy Furnace Chapel, Mount Union. A 1945 graduate of
Lewistown High School, she had worked at American Viscose Corp. a short
time. After her marriage, she devoted her life to her family and faith.
An avid gardener, she could often be found in the yard, tending the
flowers. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday, June 7 at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, 61 E. Shirley St.,
Mount Union, with Pastor Jeff Winstead officiating. Interment will be in
Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg. 

The Rev. David B. REAMS, 75, of 2104 Schooley Road, Harrisonville,
entered into rest Monday, June 2, 2003, at Select Specialty Hospital,
Camp Hill. Born June 13, 1927, in Philipsburg, he was the son of the
late Roy and Jesse (Hughes) Reams. He married the former Alice B. Kline
June 22, 1957. Mrs. Reams survives. One daughter and one son survive:
Susanne (Reams) Moore and John D. Reams, both of Harrisonville. There
are six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by
two sisters, Marian Reams of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Zula Dunlap of
Philipsburg. He was preceded in death by a sister, Geraldine Altman, and
two brothers, Roy Reams and Ben Reams. The Rev. Reams was a member of
the McConnellsburg United Methodist Church. A minister for 50 years, he
began his ministerial duties in 1950 in Clearfield County. He then
served the Harrisonville Charge form 1955-1958, moving to Orbisonia,
Martinsburg, Duncannon, Nescopeck and Mount Union between 1974 and 1981;
McConnellsburg from 1981-1993 and returned to Harrisonville from 1993
and returned to Harrisonville from 1993-1997. He officially retired in
June 1997 and then served the Robertsdale Charge from 1997-2000. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at Church with the
Rev. Donald Bard officiating. Interment will be made at Asbury Methodist
Cemetery, Harrisonville. 

Robert Ellsworth "Doc" BILGER, 87, who had been a guest at Moran's
Nursing Home, Bellwood, for the past five years, died at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, June 2, 2003, following a lengthy illness. He was a former
resident of Tyrone, retiring in 1970 to Lehigh Acres, Fla. Born Nov. 10,
1915, in Barree, he was the son of the late Harvey Ross and Ethel Mae
(Carolus) Bilger. He married to former Helen Louise Mitchell May 29,
1935, at Frederick, Md. Mrs. Bilger predceded him in death July 17,
2000. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Samuel (Peg) Conrad, Warriors
Mark, and seven grandchildren: Scott Bilger and Babette (Bilger) Combs,
both of Pleasant Hills, Calif.; Brenda (Bilger) Walker, Jacksonville,
Fla.; Betsy (Bilger) Sabatos, Pittsburgh; Robert M. Bilger,
Hollidaysburg; Samuel J. Conrad Jr., Warriors Mark; and Jennifer
(Conrad) Anderson, Bellefonte. There are ten great-grandchildren. Two
daughters-in-law survive: Lynn Bilger MacKnight, Wittman, Md., and
Arleen Bilger Liddick, Bellwood. He was preceded in death by three sons,
Clarence H. Bilger, Robert M. Bilger and an infant who died at birth.
Mr. Bilger was a member of Tyrone Wesley United Methodist Church. He was
a former member of the Tyrone Wesley United Methodist Church. He was a
former member of the American Legion, BPOE No. 212, Tyrone Moose Lodge
and the Hookies Fire Co. He graduated from Alexandria High School and
later attended Juniata College. Mr. Bilger was a Tyrone police officer
in the 1940's. During that time, he was one of the pioneers in getting
servicemen a ride home and was an early booster for the need of a
canteen in Tyrone during World War II. He served in the U.S. Army with
Company C 1294th Engineer C Battalion at Camp Stewart, Ga., and was
discharged in 1945. In 1970, he retired from the former Westvaco Corp.
as a job analyst in the human resource department. He was an outstanding
baseball pitcher in his youth, which led to his involvement with many of
the youth progams in the areas, beginning in the 1950's, until he
retired to Florida. In Tyrone, he was instrumental in getting youth
baseball programs started in the early 1950's, being a charter officer
of the Tyrone Little League, serving as president, vice president and
district representative. He helped organize Tyrone Teener League
baseball and was its first president. He helped organize the first Pee
Wee League in Tyrone and the Pee Wee Field at 15th Street and Columbia
Avenue was named in his honor. In 1970 he was recognized by the Tyrone
Little League Association for his 20 years of unselfish, devoted
leadership to Little League baseball and its related programs in the
Tyrone area. In the 1950's and 1960's, he served a president of the
Tyrone Playground Association and organized the youth parade for the
Tyrone bicentennial celebration. For many years, he served on the Tyrone
YMCA board of directors. He enjoyed and was proud of his grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 4, at the
convenience of the family. Interment was made in Presbyterian Cemetery,
Alexandria.

Merle E. "Sam" ROSS, 46, of 606 16th St., Saxton, died unexpectedly at
2:02 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2003, in the emergency room at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Jan. 31, 1957, in Huntingdon, he was
a son of the late Ruth Carolyn (Wagner) Ross and Lee Roland, who
survives in Philadelphia. He was united in marriage to the former
Suzanne Brown Oct. 23, 1978, in Winchester, Va. Mrs. Ross survives at
their home. He is also survived by two children: Jeremy Ross, currently
serving with the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan; and Stefanie
Ross serving with the U.S. Air Force at Osan Air Force Base, South
Korea. One brother and one sister survive: Harold "Buddy" Ross, Mount
Union, and Kathy Ross, Claysburg. His stepfather, William Ross of
Huntingdon, survives. He was preceded in death by an infant sister,
Nancy Roland. Mr. Ross was a member of the Saxton First Church of God.
He was a member of the Saxton VFW. A 1975 graduate of Tussey Mountain
High School, he received a BS in management information systems from
Penn State University in 1996. For a number of years he worked as a coal
miner. He had also been employed at Cove Shoe Factory, Martinsburg, and
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. He enjoyed fishing, pitching
horseshoes, car rides and surfing the Internet. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 9, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel,
Saxton, with Pastor Jack Selcher officiating. Interment will be made in
Grandview Cemetery, Saxton. 

Erma V. MORGAN, 67, of 10 Valimont Drive, Silverford Heights, Mount
Union, died at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at her home, following
an extended illness. Born July 8, 1935, in Surveyor, Clearfield County,
she was the daughter of the late L. Reese and Edna K. (Glossner)
Valimont. She was united in marriage to Richard K. Morgan Sept. 24,
1956, in Winchester, Va. Mr. Morgan preceded her in death March 31,
1997. Two children survive: Richard K. Morgan Jr., Dallas, Texas; and
Kathleen M. Morgan, Mount Union. She is also survived by Mrs. Kurt (Anna
Mary) Wenzel, Shirleysburg, who had resided in Mrs. Morgan's home for a
short time. One grandson, Stefan Morgan, survives. She is survived by
one brother and one sister: Dean L. Valimont and his wife, Marge, of
Mount Union, and Mrs. Edwin (Grace) Westover Elder of Huntingdon. She
was preceded in death by a brother, John D. Valimont, and two infant
brothers. Mrs. Morgan was a member of First United Methodist Church,
Mount Union, where she was also a member of the church board and The
United Methodist Women Association. She was also church historian,
taught Sunday School and was a member of the "Do our Best" Sunday School
class. She was a board member of the Huntingdon County Habitat for
Humanity, past member of the Mount Union Kiwanis and was active in the
Bricktown Seniors. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and
Meals on Wheels. A brownie and Girl Scout leader in Mount Union area,
she was the Huntingdon County Girl Scout Registrar. In 1953, she
graduated from Captain Jack High School, Mount Union, and went to work
as an optometrist's assistant for Dr. Carl Daneker in Huntingdon for
several years until becoming a wife and mother. She later returned to
work for Drs. Robert and Artemarie Barclay in both Huntingdon and Mount
Union. Mrs. Morgan, also with her husband, was co-owner of Morgan's
Excavating for over 25 years. She retired in 1999. She was an avid
sports enthusiast, following her children's and grandson's many
activities. She loved spending time with her family and friends and
enjoyed traveling. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,
June 7, at First United Methodist Church, 15 W. Shirley St., Mount
Union, with the Rev. Robert Davidson officiating. Interment will be made
in Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg. 

Paul T. YODER, 82, of 255 Hartzler Drive, Belleville, died at 9:15 p.m.
Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at his home. Born July 29, 1920, at Mill Creek,
he was a son of the late I. Newton and Edith (Sommers) Yoder. He and his
wife, Cora M. Yoder, were married Sept. 2, 1944. Mrs. Yoder survives at
their home. He is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Gerald (Sue)
Peachey, Mrs. Ray (Jane) Yoder and Mrs. Wayne (Sandra) Yoder, all of
Belleville. There are nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Two brothers and one sister survive: Roy N. Yoder, Belleville; Mrs. Earl
(Rena) Auker, Oakland Mills; and Robert Yoder, Grand Junction, Colo. He
was preceded in death by two brothers, George Yoder and James E. "Jim"
Yoder. Mr. Yoder was a member of Allensvillle Mennonite Church and the
Golden Age Sunday School Class. He was a graduate of Allensville High
School. He was director of the Big Valley Men's Chorus for 30 years. For
23 years, he did mission work at Otelia Mennonite Church and was
involved in various other church activities. He was a Meals on Wheels
volunteer for nine years. After retiring from dairy farming in 1973, he
worked 20 years for Allensville Planing Mill, retiring in 1992. Funeral
services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at the Allensville
Mennonite Church, Allensville, with the Revs. Eli Beachy, Gerald Peachey
and Paul Bender officiating. Interment will be made in Allensville
Mennonite Cemetery. 

Mary I. ALEXANDER, 100, formerly of 44 Pine St., Mount Union, passed
away at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at West Shore Health and
Rehabilitation Center, Camp Hill. Born Oct. 3, 1902 in Saluda, S.C., she
was a daughter of the late Caesar and Melinda (Abbney) Chatman. She was
united in marriage to Thomas Alexander Dec. 25, 1919. Mr. Alexander
preceded her in death Dec. 10, 1966. She is survived by ten children:
Anna Mae Harris, Steubenville, Ohio; Thomasina Loner, Mount Union; Ella
Louise Black, Miami, Fla.; Eugene Alexander, Steubenville, Ohio; Viola
Waid, Harrisburg; Joyce Johnson, South Hampton, N.Y.; Marian Boyer,
Coatsville; Christine Jenkins and Winnie Williams, both of Harrisburg;
and Kathleen Matthews, Palm Coast, Fla.; and an adopted son, Richard
Alexander, Harrisburg. She was very proud of her surviving 45
grandchildren, 95 great-grandchildren and 60 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Eleanor Miller and Mary
Alexander; a son, Caesar Alexander; and an adopted son, Robert
Alexander. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was
preceded in death by three sisters and six brothers. Mrs. Alexander was
a member of the Tabernacle Church of God in Christ Church, Mount Union,
where she was "Church Mother" and had various offices within the church
throughout her life. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held
at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, at the Bethel AME Church, Mount Union, with
Bishop Benjamin Ravenel officiating. Interment will be made in Mount
Union Cemetery. 

Ronald Arthur BEVERLIN, DMin, of HCR 60, Orbisonia, died Wednesday, June
4, 2003, at his home following a lengthy illness. Born in Cumberland,
Md., he was a son of the late Lawrence Arthur and Eloise Belle (Kidwell)
Beverlin. He is lovingly missed by his wife, Fay Joan (Sadowsky)
Beverlin, who survives at their home. He is survived by the following
children: Jesus M. and Marguerite Lynn (Beverlin) Contreras, C. Wayne
and Madonna Lea (Beverlin) Wolfe, Charles T. and Cynthia Brown and Wayne
D. and Sue Leatherman. There are five grandchildren: Aaron E. Biddle,
Tara L. Biddle, Abigail F. Biddle, Nathan W. Leatherman and Lauren S.
Leatherman. He is survived by a brother-in-law, Edward W. and Clara
(Graham) Sadowsky; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived
by very close family friends, Dale Grossnickle, Robert and Karen Hiltner
and Dale and Sue Morgan. A son, Lawrence Arthur "Larry" Beverlin,
preceded him in death. Dr. Beverlin was a member of the Valley Point
Church of the Brethren, Orbisonia. As a minister, he served
congregations in Tennessee, Maryland and Pennsylvania. He attended many
continuing educational programs and seminars throughout his ministry in
order to serve the people within each congregation he left. He served on
various committees in the respective districts in which he was in and
was an undersheperd to new ministers in the Mid-Atlantic District. A
memorial celebration will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at the
Rockhill Church of the Brethren, Rockhill Furnace, with Robert Detwiler,
pastor of the Valley Point Church of the Brethren, and Glenn Mitchell
officiating. 

Florence M. GARVER, 85, formerly of McVeytown, and Roth Rock School
Apartments, McVeytown, died at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at
Ohesson Manor Nursing Home, Lewistown. Born July 21, 1917, she was the
daughter of the late Harvey and Blanche (Querry) Rowles and the
step-daughter of the late Elroy Garver. She was married to H. Russell
Garver April 3, 1940. Mr. Garver preceded her in death in August 2000.
She is survived by one son, Carl R. Garver and his wife, Pamela, of
Palmyra. She also reared a foster daughter, Nancy Bishop of Hummelstown,
and several other foster children. Two grandsons, Robert Garver and
Jonathan Garver, both of Palmyra, survive. She is also survived by a
step-brother, Glenn Garver of Bellwood. She was preceded in death by an
infant daughter. Mrs. Garver was a member of the Atkinson Mills United
Methodist Church, where she was in the women's Sunday School class, and
former member of the McVeytown United Methodist Church where she had
served as a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of Country
Crossroads Senior Citizens Center, Atkinsons Mills. She attended Mount
Union Area Schools. A homemaker and housewife, she enjoyed rural farm
life, gardening and reading. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Monday, June 9, at Harshbarger Funeral Home. McVeytown, with the Rev.
Jeanette Rapp officiating. Interment will be made in Mattawana Cemetery,
McVeytown. 

Tressa E. Hoffman WATKINS, 84, of Orbisonia, died at 6:05 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Born
Sept 1, 1918, in Rockhill Furnace, she was a daughter of the late A.
Blaine and Verna (Pyles) Rogers. She was first married to Jesse J.
Hoffman May 23, 1936, in Orbisonia. Mr. Hoffman preceded her in death
April 9, 1965. She then married Newton R. Watkins Jan. 16, 1982. Mr.
Watkins preceded her in death Jan. 10, 1988. Two daughters survive: Edna
M. James, Orbisonia, and Audrey C. Kelleher, Washington, N.J. There are
five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One sister, Olive
Fuhr, Three Springs, survives. She was preceded in death by two brothers
and one sister: Wilbur Rogers, Howard Rogers and Ruth Anderson. Mrs.
Watkins had attended the Rockhill Church of the Brethren, Rockhill
Furnace. She was a homemaker. She had also been employed for 11 years at
the Shirley Home of the Aged, Shirleysburg. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7,at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home,
Orbisonia, with the Rev. David Ort officiating. Interment will be made
in Orbisonia Cemetery. 

Betty J. GOTTSHALL, 78, of 259 Fielders Road, McVeytown, formerly of
Altoona, died Thursday Morning, June 5, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital Huntingdon. Born Dec. 26, 1924, in Altoona, she was a daughter
of the late Clarence and Margaret F. (Bowmen) Gottshall. She is survived
by three brothers and three sisters: Ralph E. Gottshall, C. Grant
Gottshall, Miles B. Gottshall, Shirley Shaffer and Ruth Mowery, all of
Altoona, and Nancy Rupert of Flaglers Beach, Fla.; many nieces and
nephews; many grandnieces and grandnephews; and a special friend, Miriam
Niemond of McVeytown. She was preceded in death by two brothers: John A.
Gottshall and Paul E. Gottshall; and two nieces: Rebecca Nolan and Betty
Ann Ayers. Miss Gottshall was a member of First United Methodist Church,
Mount Union, where she was teacher of the "Do Your Best" Sunday School
class and and formerly served as a trustee. She was a member of the
Pennsylvania Retired Teachers Association and the Lock Haven University
Alumni Association. A 1942 graduate of Altoona High School, she
graduated in 1949 from Lock Haven University with a bachelor of science
degree in education. She received a master's degree and a principal's
certificate from Penn State University. She retired as a principal from
Penn Lincoln Elementary School in 1981. Prior to that, she had taught in
the Williamsburg and Claysburg schools, at Washington Elementary School
and Wright Elementary School She was an avid reader and sports fan and
enjoyed camping and flower gardening. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Sunday, June 8, at the Gilden Barton Funeral Home, Altoona, with
the Rev. Robert Davidson officiating. A funeral service will also be
held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the First United Methodist Church, Mount
Union, with the Rev. Robert Davidson officiating. Interment will be made
in Blair Memorial Park, Antis Twp., Bellwood. 

Bruce D. WALTER, 77, a resident of Lake Wales, Fla., passed away
Thursday, June 5, 2003, at the Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando
Fla. Born June 6, 1925, in Paxtonville, he was a son of Martin L. and
Wilma Walter. His mother survives in Middleburg. His father is deceased.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia L. Walter of Lake Wales. He is also
survived by four daughters: Pam Rasick, McVeytown; Twila Byers,
Loveland, Colo.; Chris Rhoades, Liverpool; and Jo Anna Cutchall,
Mapleton; one son, Marty B. Walter, Mount Union; and two daughters and
one son from a previous marriage. Two brothers survive: Delbert Walter
of Middleburg and Glenn Walter of Penns Creek. There are ten
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Lee Walter. Mr. Walter was of the Methodist faith. He was a
previous member of Huntingdon Racing Association and the Newton-Wayne
Lions Club. He was a service manager for the former Rog Garner
Chevrolet, Mount Union, for 25 years prior to moving to Lake Wales in
1982 from Mount Union, He worked at Cypress Gardens from 1983 until its
closing in 2003. He enjoyed NASCAR racing and was an avid Dale Earnhardt
fan. He also enjoyed going to races and Wal-Mart and loved spending time
with his family. In his early years, he enjoyed hunting and driving race
cars. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ott-Laughlin Funeral
Home, Auburndale, Fla. 

Jack M. "Pappy Jack" WHISONANT, 71, of 711 Church St., Huntingdon, died
at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born March 30, 1932, in Charleston, S.C., he was the son of
the late William and Elizabeth Whisonant. He married the former Mildred
Barry. Mrs. Whisonant survives at their home. Five children survive:
Diana Bright, Huntingdon; John Whisonant, Ohio; Jackie Spell and Debbie
Dull, both of Huntingdon; and Dennis Whisonant, Mount Union. There are 26
grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. One sister, Dorothy "Dot"
Minardi, survives in Charleston, S.C. He was preceded in death by a
great-granddaughter, Audrey Rose Whisonant. Mr. Whisonant was of the
Protestant Faith. During the Korean Conflict, he was a private with the
43 Squadron of the 43rd AB Group of the U.S. Air Force. Prior to his
retirement he was a maintenance man at Lacey Park in Bucks County. He
was an avid fisherman. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday,
June 9, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev.
Georgetta "Cookie" Hartley officiating. She will be assisted by the Rev.
Katie Boonie. Interment will be made in Donation Cemetery. Huntingdon. 

Peter Paul POLECK, 84, of 10-12 Ash St., Wood, died at 11:31 a.m.
Thursday, June 5, 2003, at his home. Born July 9, 1918, in Madera, he
was a son of the late Harry and Mary (Berosh) Poleck. He was united in
marriage to the former Verna Pawuk March 3, 1951, in Wood. Mrs. Poleck
survives at their home. One son and one daughter survive: David D.
Poleck, and his wife, Cathy, Glendale, Md.; and Mrs. Gregory (Sharon)
Miller of Saxton. He is survived by three grandchildren: Christina
(Miller) Mykut of Virginia, and Jason G. Miler and Patrick N. Miller,
both of Saxton; and one great-grandchild, Matthew G. Mykut of Virginia.
Three sisters and one brother survive: Mrs. Nick (Madeline Mervosh,
Delmont; Wasco Poleck, Karthaus; Nancy Bolinger, Homestead, Fla.; and
Olive Bolinger, Carlisle. He is also survived by two step-grandchildren,
Mark Brumbaugh of Saxton and Matthew Brumbaugh of Broad Top City; and
three step-great-grandchildren, Maddison Brumbaugh, Saxton; and Victoria
Brumbaugh and Jacob Brumbaugh, both of Broad Top City. He was preceded
in death by four sisters and two brothers. Mr. Poleck was a member of
St. Michael's Orthodox Church, Wood. He was a member of UMWA Local No.
1968. He held lifetime memberships in the Saxton VFW No. 4129, Broad Top
American Legion Post No. 126, Robertsdale-Wood and Broad Top Fire
Company and the Greater Broad Top Sportsmen's Association. He was also a
member of The Citizens Community Association of Wood. A U.S. Army
private during World War II, he received the European-African-Middle
Eastern Service Medal with Two Bronze stars, American Service, World War
II Victory and Good Conduct medals. He was a coal miner with Rockhill
Coal Company. He had also worked as a heavy construction carpenter. He
was an avid fisherman and hunter. Funeral services will be held at 10
a.m. Monday, June 9, at St. Michael's Orthodox Church, Wood, with the
Rev. Fr. Thomas Klein officiating. Interment will be made in St.
Michael's Orthodox Cemetery, Wood, where full military honors will be
accorded. 

H. Clair COLBERT, 93, of HCR 1, Huntingdon, died at 3:05 p.m. Saturday,
June 7, 2003, in Union Twp. at the home of his nephew, Lee Miller, and
his wife, Rita Miller, where he had resided for the past two and
one-half years. Born April 26, 1910, in Altoona, he was the son of the
late David Franklin and Mildred (Saylor) Colbert. He was united in
marriage to Evadene Stever June 12, 1935. His wife preceded him in death
Nov. 20, 1987. Mr. Colbert is survived by a number of nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters,
Helen Reeder and Ruth Reigh, and three brothers, Paul Colbert, Dwight
Colbert and David Colbert. Mr. Colbert was a member of the Calvin United
Methodist Church since 1921. He was a member of the Promise Keepers
Fellowship, the Charles Colson Prison Fellowship, the Huntingdon County
Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship and the Huntingdon County Camps of
Gideons International. He was also a member of the task force committee
for the Justice Fellowship Prison Ministry. Mr. Colbert was a certified
lay speaker with the United Methodist Church. He worked in the Lay
Witness Mission Ministry in seven states and participated in mission
trips to Haiti and South America. In 1994 he received the Harry Denman
Award for Evangelism, presented by the Central Pennsylvania Conference
of the United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Huntingdon
County Arts Council. Mr. Colbert worked as a farmer and as a small
building contractor. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
June 11, at the Calvin United Methodist Church, Calvin, with Pastor
David Henderson officiating. Interment will be made in Trough Creek
Valley Baptist Cemetery, Calvin. 

Sueann K. LEE, 58, of R.R. 4, Box 104, Huntingdon, died at 3 a.m.
Saturday, June 7, 2003, at her Walker Twp. residence, where she had
lived for the past 21 years. She had battled cancer for over four years.
Born Dec. 2, 1944, in Seoul, Korea, she was the daughter of Byung Ha and
Mah Nyuh Kim, both deceased. She was united in marriage to Dr. Kevin K.
Lee March 14, 1968, in Seoul, Korea. She is survived by her husband at
home; two sons and two daughters-in-law: Paul H. Lee and his wife,
Hyangsook W., of New York City, and Sam H. Lee and his wife, Jaemin, of
Seoul, Korea; and by one granddaughter, Minjee Lee of New York City.
Three sisters and two brothers survive. Mrs. Lee was a member of Korean
Church of State College, State College. She was a member of the
Huntingdon Country Club; Scotch Valley Country Club, Hollidaysburg; and
the Blair Racquet & Fitness Center, Altoona. She graduated from
Sookmyung University College of music, Seoul, Korea, with a major in
piano. Mrs. Lee was primarily a homemaker. She enjoyed golfing, tennis
and playing piano. She won the women's golf championship 15 times at the
Huntingdon and Scotch Valley country clubs. A funeral service will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the Lehigh Valley Korean Church,
Whitehall, with the Rev. Sang Ki Eun officiating. Interment will be made
in Egypt Cemetery, Whitehall.
 
Hazel C. MCCOY, 87, formerly of Huntingdon, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday,
June 8, 2003, at Perry Village in New Bloomfield where she had resided
for the past three and one half years. Born Nov. 25, 1915, in Altoona,
she was the daughter of the late William M. and Estella (Dell) Corbin.
She was united in marriage to Richard H. McCoy Aug. 25, 1936, in Newton
Hamilton by the Rev. O.B. Paulson. Mr. McCoy survives at Perry Village.
She is survived by a son, R. Steven McCoy of Mechanicsburg; four
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A brother, Clinton D. Corbin
of Cold Springs Road, Huntingdon, survives. She was preceded in death by
a brother, George Corbin, and a sister, Betty C. Kenyon. Mrs. McCoy was
a member of 15th Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon. She
graduated from Huntingdon High School in the Class of 1933. She was
primarily a homemaker. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2
p.m. Sunday, June 15, at Riverview Cemetery with the Rev. David L.
Dearing officiating. 

Ora (Lane) STEVENSON, 88, of Cooks, died at 6:25 a.m. Monday, June 9,
2003, at her home in Todd Twp., Huntingdon County. Born June 11, 1914,
in Cooks, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Martha (Hooper)
Lane. She was united in marriage to Robert L. Stevenson June 25, 1940.
Mr. Stevenson preceded her in death May 30, 1974. She is survived by
three daughters and their husbands: Kay and Robert Rourke of Massillon,
Ohio; Joyce and Larry Grissinger of Three Springs; and Gayle and David
Cessna of Cooks; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by two brothers, Cloyd Lane and Frank Lane, and
four sisters, Grace Farleman, Zurie Martin, Erma Cowan and an infant.
Mrs. Stevenson was a member of Cooks United Methodist Church. She was a
former member of the Huntingdon County Republican Committee and a former
member of the Robertsdale, Wood and Broad Top Fire Company Auxiliary.
She was a 1932 graduate of Robertsdale High School. Mrs. Stevenson owned
and operated Lane's Service Station in Cooks for many years. She loved
her dog, Blackie. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday,
June 12, at Cooks United Methodist Church, Cooks, with the Rev. James
Taylor officiating. Interment will be made in Mount Pleasant Cemetery,
Cooks. 

Frances H. GREENLEAF, 94, formerly of Huntingdon, died June 9, 2003 at
the Middletown Home, Middletown, Dauphin County. She was born May 3,
1909, in Huntingdon, the daughter of Thomas J. and Eleanor (Swope)
Hutchinson. She was united in marriage to Donald F. "Skeet" Greenleaf,
who preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters; Barbara
Ulbrich of Morristown, N.J.; and Nancy L. Pagano of Highspire; five
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one
great-great-granddaughter. Mrs. Greenleaf, a long-time resident of
Huntingdon, was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Huntingdon. She
was instrumental in establishing the Meals of Wheels program in
Huntingdon and was a member of the American Association of University
Women and Daughters of the American Revolution. She retired as a first
grade teacher at William Smith Elementary School after 36 years of
service. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday,
June 14, at Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Ruth Hallman TURSKI, 72, of Hoy Towers, Swatara Twp., returned to her
Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, June 9, 2003 in her home. Born in
Neff's Mills, she was the daughter of Clyde L. and Jane (Parsons)
Hallman. She is survived by a son, John T. Turski III, DO, of Ceres,
Va., and a daughter, Kathy R. Turski of Elizabethtown. Also surviving
are two sisters, Martha Croyle of Boalsburg and Nancy Greene of
Hockessin, Del. Fifteen grandchildren also survive. Ms. Turski was a
member of the Calvary United Methodist Church of Colonial Park. She was
a graduate of a Harrisburg Area Community College and a member of Phi
Theta Kappa. She was a retired administrative assistant. Funeral
services will be held at a future date in the Mooresville United
Methodist Church, Mooresville. 

Jane Elizabeth MONTGOMERY, 88, of Shade Gap, died Monday, June 9, 2003,
in Bethlehem. Born May 6, 1915, in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of
Loy Grafton and Alice Arment Flood. Mrs. Montogomery was the wife of
Samuel Boyd Montgomery for 67 years. She is survived by her husband; a
daughter, Carol (Montgomery) Donaldson of Bethlehem; a son, Richard
B.Montgomery of Boston, Mass; two grandsons; two granddaughters, and two
great-grandsons. Two brothers, Charles A. Flood of Boynton Beach, Fla.,
and Henry A. Flood of Chambersburg, survive. She was predeceased by an
infant daughter, Gloria Dawn. Mrs. Montgomery was a member of Shade Gap
Presbyterian Church, where she taught an adult Bible Class and served as
an elder. She was the first of two women to serve communion at a Synod
gathering. She was active in community affairs and operated the
Huntingdon County Bookmobile on its trips to Shade Gap. Interment will
be at the Convenience of the family. 

Geraldine G. Gibboney, 79, of HCR 61, Box 477, Mill Creek, died Tuesday,
June 10, 2003, at her home. Her death was unexpected. Born Dec. 23,
1923, in Mill Creek, she was the daughter of the late George and Cleo
(Bumgardner) Gibboney and reared by her maternal grandparents, Newton
and Frances Bumgardner. Her partner for over 40 years, John S. Kauffman,
preceded her in death March 25, 1997. She is survived by a daughter,
Mrs. William (Martha) Hart of Virginia Beach, Va.; three grandchildren,
Cary R. Bowman, Huntingdon and William "Will" Hart II and Brandi Jo
Hart, both of Virginia Beach, Va.; eight great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two
granddaughters, Robin Rae Bowman and Donnelle Renee Wilson. The last
surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by a
brother, Francis J. Faust, and a sister, Betty Culbertson. Ms. Gibboney
was a member of Mill Creek United Methodist Church. She worked at the
Susquehanna Silk Mill in Huntingdon, Belleville Pajama Factory and was
employed for over 25 years at Robin Footwear in Mount Union. Most
recently, she worked for the Area Agency on Aging, Huntingdon. A
memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at Fousetown
Bible Church, Mill Creek, with Pastor Jack Lancaster officiating.
Interment will be made in Mountainview Cemetery, Mill Creek.

June Elaine (Campbell) WALKER, 72, of 674 Hamilton Ave., Chambersburg,
died Thursday Afternoon, June 12, 2003, at Chambersburg Hospital,
Chambersburg. Born Feb. 18, 1931, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of
the late Theodore R. and Ethel B. (James) Campbell. She was united in
marriage to James E. Walker July 13, 1949. Mr. Walker survives. She is
survived by one daughter and two sons: Mrs. Eugene (Elaine) Kline Jr.,
Smithsburg, Md.; Gregory Walker (husband of Grace), Harrisburg; and
Duane Walker (husband of Carmen), Mechanicsburg; seven grandchildren;
and ten great-grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother also survive:
Doris Black of Huntingdon, Hazel Hershey of Saltillo, and Glenn Campbell
of Three Springs. An infant brother preceded her in death. Mrs. Walker
was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church,
Chambersburg, where she was active in a number of ministries. She
graduated in 1949 from Robertsdale High School. Retired in 1986, she
operated the snack bar at the former Letterkenny Army Depot Post
Restaurant, Chambersburg. A volunteer at Chambersburg Hospital, she also
volunteered with CBM Ministries Bible Released Time Program. Services
were held Monday in Chambersburg with interment in Parklawns Memorial
Gardens, Chambersburg. 

Dustin L. "Bookie" BOOKWALTER, 19, of R.R. 2, Box 526, Allenport, Mount
Union, died Thursday morning, June 12, 2003, of injuries suffered in an
automobile accident in Shirley Twp., Huntingdon County. He was born Feb.
27, 1984, in Waynesboro, Franklin County, the son of Michael L. and
LeAnn (Wiser) Bookwalter, with whom he resided. He is survived by his
parents; his fiancee, August Christine Locke; and his son, Jayden
Matthew Locke Bookwalter, Grandparents Ronald and Miriam Wiser, Mount
Union: and Margaret Bookwalter, Mersersburg; and great-grandmother, Mary
Wiser of Huntingdon Manor, survive. He is also survived by a sister,
Anna Marie Bookwalter, Mount Union, and a half-brother, Robert Allan
Winters, Boonesboro, Md. Dustin graduated from Mount Union Area High
School in the Class of 2002. He had been employed at Food Lion in
Greencastle for the past three months. He had previously worked for
McDonald's in Mount Union for about two years. He enjoyed hunting and
fishing and was a member of Mabel's Hunting Camp. He also enjoyed
baseball, having played in the Minor, Little and Teener League programs
in Mount Union. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June
14, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor
Stephen Motter officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest
Memorial Park, Shirleysburg. 

Joanne M. (Clark) JOHNSON, 54, of 236 W. Main St., Middletown, died
Thursday, June 12, 2003, at the Frey Village Nursing Center, Middletown.
She was the daughter Monta M. Kready of Middletown, and the late Clyde
V. Clark. She was united in marriage to Larry W. Johnson, a former Broad
Top area resident. He preceded her in death. She is survived by her
mother; a son, Jeremy W. Johnson of Elizabethtown; a daughter, Jennifer
A. McNamara of Middletownn; and three grandchildren, Justin McNamara of
Middletown and Gwenyth and Jessica Johnson of Elizabethtown. Two
sisters, Janet L. Foltz of Smethport and Jean Weaverling of Cottonwood,
Ala., survive. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Valley Baptist Church,
Middletown. She worked as a clerk at the former McCory's Store in
Middletown. She enjoyed crafts, camping, flea markets and antiques.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 16, at Valley
Baptist Church, 1190 N. Union St., Middletown, with Deacon Robert H.
Updegraft officiating. Interment will be made in Middletown cemetery. 

Shirley Joanne (Hamilton) HACK, 67, of 2006 Penn St., Huntingdon, died
at 10 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2003, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born
June 15, 1935, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late Abraham
Melvin and Mazie (Edwards) Hamilton. She was united in marriage to Orvil
L. Hack July 20, 1954, in the Methodist Church, Limestone, N.Y. Mr. Hack
preceded her in death Dec. 14, 2001. She is survived by two sons: Gary
L. Hack and his wife, Deborah, of Huntingdon; and Curtis M. Hack and his
wife, Donna, of Petersburg. There are six grandchildren: Sherri Hack,
Altoona; Greg Hack and Chad Hack, both of Huntingdon and Ashley Hack,
Nathan Hack and Matthew Hack, all of Petersburg. One great-grandson,
Payton Hack, also survives. She is survived by one sister and two
brothers: Mrs. Marshall (Helen) Chapman, Rockhill Furnace; Marshall L.
Hamilton, Smithfield Twp.; and James W. Hamilton, Cornpropst Mills. She
is also survived by an aunt, Agnes Peightal of Woodland Retirement
Center, Orbisonia. She was preceded in death by one son, Chris O'Brien
Hack and two sisters, Wanda Jefferies and Dorothy Brenneman. Mrs. Hack
was a member of First United Methodist Church, Huntingdon. She graduated
from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1954. She retired from
Elco Corporation in 1994, following many years of service. A lifetime
resident of Huntingdon County, she grew up in Smithfield Twp. Her
children, grandchildren and great-grandson were most important to her.
She loved people and enjoyed going out to eat and visiting with friends.
She made friends wherever she went. She also enjoyed traveling and
especially going to the ocean. Funeral services will beheld at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, June 18, at the Curtight-Speck Funeral Home, Smithfield Twp.,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Georgetta "Cookie" Hartley officiating.
Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.

SGM Vernon Ralph FLECK (Ret), 71, of Molly Pitcher Highway,
Shippensburg, died at 6:28 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 2003, at his
Southampton Twp., Franklin County home. Born Dec. 14, 1931, in
Orbisonia, he was a son of the late G. Ralph and Jaynell (Lane) Fleck.
He was married to the former Shelby Daughenbaugh April 9, 1955. Mrs.
Fleck survives at their home. He is survived by two sons: Douglas Ralph
Fleck and wife, Linda, Carlisle, and Curtis Alan Fleck and wife, Sharon,
Camp Hill. There are two grandsons: Andrew Ralph Fleck, serving with the
U.S. Army at Fort Wainright, Alaska, and Allen Lee Fleck, serving with
the U.S. Army in Baghdad, Iraq. Three sisters and one brother survive:
Mrs. James (Wilda) Drake, HCR 71, Orbisonia; Mrs. Amos (Dolores) Sands,
Elizabethtown; Dean Fleck, Three Springs; and Mrs. Thomas (Darlene)
Powell, Millington, Tenn. Mr. Fleck was of the Protestant faith. He was
a life member of VFW Post No. 6168, Shippensburg; Madden-Wennick Post
No. 518, American Legion, Orbisonia; Minniqua Social Club, Shippensburg;
AMVETS, Chambersburg; and the National Rifle Association. He was a
member of Hub City Club, Shippensburg; Walnut Bottom Rod and Gun Club;
Cumberland Valley Lodge No. 315, Free and Accepted Masons, Shippensburg;
Harrisburg Consistory; Shippensburg Scottich Rite Club; and 40 and 8,
Chambersburg. He graduated from Saltillo High School in 1949 and
attended Juniata College, Huntingdon. A veteran of the Korean Conflict,
he served with the U.S. Army from 1953 - 1955. He retired as a sergeant
major in 1992 from the U.S. Army Reserves. He also retired as director
of 1036 USAR School, 99th ARCOM. He was a sales representative, then
assistant manager for Baltimore Life Insurance Co. and had also been a
sales representative for Educators Mutual Insurance Co. Funeral services
will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the Martin R. Brown
Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. David Larson officiating.
Interment will be made at 2 p.m. Wednesday, in Indiantown Gap National
Cemetery, Annville. 

Harold W. COVERT, 66, of Box 126 Mill Creek, died unexpectedly at 4:22
p.m.Sunday, June 15, 2003, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. born Feb. 1,
1937, in Mapleton, he was a son of the late Presley H. and Alberta F.
(Hockenberry) Covert. He was united in marriage to the former Daisy
Ellenberger June 5, 1960, in the Mill Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Covert
survives at their home along with a grandson being reared in the home,
Tyler Wayne Covert. Two sisters survive: Grace Claypool of Tuscumbra,
Ala., and Darlene Harker of Hill Valley. He was preceded in death by a
daughter, Karen Elaine Crownover, April 27, 1993, and the following
brothers and sisters: Margaret Rohrer, Edna Cox, Ralph Covert and Dean
Covert. Mr. Covert was a member of the Allensville Presbyterian Church
where he served as a church trustee, served on the building committee,
was a youth volunteer and participated in many of the church mission
trips. He was a former member of the Allensville Lions Club. Following
graduation from Captain Jack High School in 1956, he went to work at
Walt Wible's Grocery Store, Mapleton. From there he went to J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, for a number of years until he joined the
custodial staff of the Huntingdon Area School District from where he
retired in 1999 following 38 years service. During this time, he also
drove a school bus for Updegrove for 25 years. He loved hunting and
fishing and enjoyed doing woodcrafts. Funeral services will be held at
1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount
Union, with Pastor Geoffrey Huish officiating. Interment will be made in
Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon. 

Earl William MCCONAUGHEY, 62, of F- 5 Federal Drive, Mount Union, died
unexpectedly Monday, June 16, 2003, at his home. Born March 8, 1941, in
Orbisonia, he was a son of the late Walter D. Sr. and Olive (Varner)
McConaughey. His former wife survives: Judy M. (Snyder) Struble,
Morrisdale. He is survived by three sons and one daughter: Kevin W.
McConaughey, Mount Union; Michael A. McConaughey, Mount Union; Timothy
W. McConaughey, Saltillo; and Kimberly A. (McConaughey) Miron,
Morrisdale. There are seven grandchildren; Danielle M. McConaughey,
Joshua K, McConaughey, Nicholas H. McConaughey, Michael A. McConaughey
Jr., Amanda L. Kipphan, Dayton T. McConaughey and Kayla E. Miron. He is
also survived by five sisters and five brothers: Joanne Grove, Mount
Union; Patsy Glunt, McConnellsburg; Janice Huntsman, Mount Union;
Eleanor McKim, Three Springs; Ronald McConaughey, Huntingdon; Carl
McConaughey, Shirleysburg; Duane McConaughey, Rockhill Furnace; Harold
McConaughey, Jacksonville Fla.; Walter McConaughey Jr., Mount Union; and
Marie McQuade, McConnellsburg. There are a number of nieces and nephews
surviving. One brother, Frank McConaughey, preceded him in death. Mr.
McConaughey was of the Protestant faith. A self-employed logger of a
number of years, he was formerly employed by Nittany Timberland, State
College. He loved hunting; NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt, No. 3;
farming and gardening; animals; his work in logging and his family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19,
at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Ernie Dell
officiating. Interment will be made in the Mapleton IOOF Cemetery. 

Dorothy F. MATTHEWS, 86, of 1222 Little Greenbriar Road, McVeytown, died
Monday, June 16, 2003, at the home of her daughter, Shirley Hoover,
Newton Hamilton. She had been in failing health. Born Dec. 20, 1916, in
Juniata County, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Ida Mae
(McMullen) Boone. She was united in marriage to Benjamin I. Matthews
July 4, 1933. Mr. Matthews preceded her in death Oct. 30, 1990. She is
survived by the following children: Charles B. Matthews, McVeytown;
Robert L. Matthews, Palmyra; Shirley Hoover, Newton Hamilton;James R.
Matthews, Lewistown; Donna Peck, Mary Schueck and Ronald E. Matthews,
all of McVeytown; Connie J. Matthews, Dumfries, Va.; and Kenneth Z.
Matthews, McVeytown. There are 37 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren
and 11 great-great-grandchildren. One brother, Melvin Boone of East
Waterford, survives. She was preceded in death by two sons, Melvin
Matthews and John Edward Matthews, and six brothers and three sisters.
Mrs. Matthews was of the Protestant faith. She was a member of the the
Country Crossroads Senior Citizens, Atkinsons Mills, where she enjoyed
quilting. She retired from the former Creitz Bologna Factory, Mount
Union, after many years service. She loved hunting, fishing and
traveling. Funeral services will be held at the Robert D. Heath Funeral
Home, Mount Union, 11 a.m. Friday, June 20, with the Rev. Sam King
officiating. Interment will be made in the Atkinsons Mills Cemetery. 

Myrtle (Leamer) RHODES, 89, of 160 Aspen Lane, Apt. 303, Westminster
Woods, Huntingdon, formerly of Alexandria, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday,
June 16, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born in
Hollidaysburg June 17, 1913, she was a daughter of the late S. Frank and
Emma J. (Caldwell) Leamer. Her first marriage was to Earl T. Wileman of
Alexandria who preceded her in death. She was then married to John J.
Rhodes March 27, 1952, in the parsonage of the Christ Reformed United
Church of Christ, Alexandria, with the Rev. John Winter officiating. Mr.
Rhodes, formerly of Alexandria, survives at their Westminster Woods
residence. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in
death by two brothers and two sisters: Frank Leamer, Edward Leamer,
Helen (Leamer) Ray. Mrs. Rhodes was a member of Christ Reformed United
Church of Christ, Alexandria. She graduated from Alexandria High School
with the Class of 1934. She was primarily a homemaker and assisted her
husband, John, in the operation of an appliance and hardware store in
Alexandria. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling,
spending many winters in Florida. A memorial service will be held at
2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Christ Reformed United Church,
Alexandria, with the Rev. Paul N. Marsteller officiating. Private
graveside committal services will be held at the Hollidaysburg
Presbyterian Cemetery. 

Frank R. KUFFNER, 80, of 306 Henrietta Mountain Road, Saxton, died at
11:08 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring.
Born Oct. 22, 1922, in the former village of Aitch, he was a son of the
late Anthony and Katrina (Mallner) Kuffner. He was united in marriage to
the former Jeannine Hughes Oct. 20, 1969, at Immaculate Conception
Church, Dudley, with the Rev. Fr. Joseph Bender officiating. Mrs.
Kuffner survives. The last surviving member of his immediate family, he
was preceded in death by four sisters and four brothers: Anna Kubiak,
Stephanie Kuffner, Mary Pulich, Sophia Bolterstien, Anthony Kuffner Jr.,
Nicholas Kuffner, John Kuffner and Victor Kuffner. Mr. Kuffner was a
member of Immaculate Conception Church, Dudley. He was a graduate of
Saxton-Liberty High School. He retired in 1984, after 34 years service,
from the former Owens Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon, where he had been a
re-conditioner. During his life he enjoyed gardening, mowing the lawn,
Hunting and fishing. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday,
June 21, at Immaculate Conception Church, Dudley, with the Rev. Fr.
Patrick Leahey as celebrant. Committal will be made in Ave Maria
Cemetery, Dudley. 

Dorothy Arlene DESHONG, 72, of Double D Lane, Harrisonville, died at
2:40 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg.
Born Jan. 14, 1931, in McConnellsburg, she was a daughter of the late
John A. and Margaret C. (Long) Steach. She was married to Denver N.
DeShong Feb. 7, 1948. Mr. DeShong preceded her in death Dec. 21, 2001.
She is survived by two sons and four daughters: Nile DeShong, Pleasant
Hall; Linda Benson, Harrisonville; Judy Robinson, McConnellsburg; Tony
DeShong and Jill Stains, both of Harrisonville; and Jackie Berkstresser,
Slippery Rock. There are eight grandchildren and one step-granddaughter.
A sister, Janie McCleary of Chambersburg, survives. She was preceded in
death by two brothers and one sister. Mrs. DeShong was a member of the
Sideling Hill Christian Church, Needmore. She was a member of the
LIcking Creek Twp. Election Board, a position she had held for several
years. Primarily a homemaker, she had at one time worked at Sagner,
Inc., McConnellsburg and at the James Buchanan Hotel, Mercersburg.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 21, at the
M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with the Revs. William Swope and
Duane Williams officiating. Interment will be made in the Sideling Hill
Christian Church Cemetery, Needmore. 

James "Jimmy" DICOSIMO, 73, of 21 N. Division St., Mount Union, died at
3:45 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. He had been in failing health for the past two years. Born
Feb. 17, 1930, in Mount Union, he was a son of the late Angelo and
Antoinette (Corda) DiCosimo. He was united in marriage to the former
Arlene Hollibaugh July 8, 1957, in Winchester, Va. Mrs. DiCosimo
survives at their home. Two children survive: Mrs. James (JoAnn) Ivory,
Ashville; and Angela DiCosimo, Rockhill Furnace. There are six
grandchildren: Arlene and Victoria Ivory and Christopher, Steven, Sarah
and Nicholas Leturgey. One sister and one brother survive: Mrs. Lewis
(Marguerite) Bellucci Sr., Mount Union; and Joseph A. DiCosimo,
Sugarland, Texas. Mr. DiCosimo was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic
church, Mount Union, where he had been the current chairman of the
finance council. He was a member of Knights of Columbus St. Catherine of
Sienna Council No. 6106, Mount Union, with which he was a Past Grand
Knight and trustee and a 4th degree Knight of Padre Pio Assembly. He was
currently serving on the board of Huntingdon County Weatherization and
the Home Nursing Agency Advisory Board. He was a member of American
Legion Post 5754 and the Sons of Italy Post No. 1257, both of Mount
Union. He was a past member of the Southern Alleghenies Planning and
Development Commission, the Mount Union Lions Club, the Huntingdon
County Child and Adult Development Board and the Mount Union Zoning
Board. After graduating with the Mount Union High School Class of 1948,
he began his working career with the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. (A&P
grocery Store), having worked at both the Mount Union and Huntingdon
stores for a total of 23 years. He served three terms as a Huntingdon
County Commissioner and retired in 1990 from the Pennsylvania State
Auditor General's Office where he had served for eight years as a state
field auditor. From 1951-1953, he served with the U.S. Army during the
Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged, having attained the rank
of corporal. The accomplishment of which Mr. DiCosimo was most proud was
his tireless involvement in getting the Mount Union Bypass, now known as
the James DiCosimo Bypass. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m.
Monday, June 23, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Mount Union, with
the Rev. Fr. Gerard Connolly, TOR and the Rev. Fr. George Koharchik as
co-celebrants. Committal will be made in St. Catherine's Catholic
Cemetery, Shirleysburg. 

Terri R. PECK, 36, of Three Springs, died at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, June
19, 2003, at Integrated Health Services at Mount View, Greensburg. Born
Sept. 18, 1966, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of Linda R. Varner
Sprenkle of three Springs and the late Ray E. Boyd. She is survived by
her mother; stepfather, David E. Sprenkle; one son, Daniel C. Boyd of
Marydel, Del.; and one daughter, Kayla K. Peck of Orrstown. One brother,
Kenneth E. Boyd of Shade gap; one sister, Tonya D. Fischer of North Las
Vegas, Nev.; and a number of aunts and uncles, survive. She was preceded
in death by a half-brother. Ms. Peck was a member of the ABATE
Motorcycle Club and the Ladies Auxiliary of the McConnellsburg American
Legion Post. She was a 1984 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High
School. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Monday, June 23, at the
Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home Inc., Shippensburg, with the Rev. David
S. Halteman officiating.

Willard I. WORKMAN, 85, of 930 E. Brandon Drive, Chambersburg, died June
20, 2003, in Beverly Health Care Center, Meadville, following a lengthy
illness. Born Dec. 10, 1917, in Rockhill Furnace, he was a son of the
late Isaac W. and Laura (Hallibaugh) Workman. He was married to the
former Sara Jane Dulebohn. Mrs. Workman preceded him in death May 25,
2001. He is survived by one son, Thomas Workman, Chambersburg; one
sister, Zada Shapiro, formerly of Mount Union and now residing in
Michigan; and one brother, Paul Workman, York. Several nieces and
nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by three brothers and
three sisters. Mr. Workman was reared a Methodist. He was a member of
Thomas Talbolt F&AM Lodge, Boston, Mass.; and a member of the Grand
Lodge No. 1733 of Massachusetts. He was also a member of the
Pennsylvania Society of Public Accountants and the National Society of
Public Accountants. He first joined the Citizen Military Training Corps,
then the National Guard. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army before
entering the U.S. Army Air Corps. During World War II, he served in
Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco and participated in the invasions of Sicily
and Italy and the liberation of Naples and Rome. While in the service,
he earned the sharpshooters badge and was discharged with the rank of
corporal. Following the war, he attended Pierce Businees college,
Philadelphia. He was a self-employed accountant from 1954 until he
retirement in 1997. A Masonic service, conducted by members of George
Washington Lodge, No. 143 F&AM, Chambersburg, will be held 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 28, at the Robert G. Sellers Funeral Home, 297
Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, followed by a funeral service conducted
by the Rev. John J. Dromazos. Interment will be made in Norland
Cemetery, Chambersburg, where military honors will be accorded by
members of the Charles Nitterhouse Post No. 1599, VFW Honor Guard,
Chambersburg. 

Lawrence Kenneth "Hunk" FLASHER, 90, of Three Springs, died at 2:40 a.m.
Friday, June 20, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor, Huntingdon. Born Sept. 11,
1912, in Three Springs, he was the son of the late Samuel J. and Mae
(Barron) Flasher. He was united in marriage to Viola Snyder March 16,
1935, in Hagerstown, Md. Mrs. Flasher preceded him in death March 16,
1998. He is survived by three sons and two daughters: Willard D. "Sonny"
Flasher of Orbisonia; Saundra E. Miller of Cassville; Patricia A. Snyder
of Mount Union; Joseph A. Flasher of Shippensburg and Samuel J. Flasher
of Three Springs; 20 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren and five
great-great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Thelma Harmon of Bethel Park and
Sue Horne of Cassville, survive. Mr. Flasher was preceded in death by
three daughters; Viola Flasher, Kathleen Flasher and Judith Cutshall;
two brothers; two sisters; one granddaughter; and two
great-grandchildren. Mr. Flasher served as five chief of the Three
Springs Volunteer Fire Co. from 1947 - 1980. He was a charter member of
the Three Springs Lions Club, a former social member of the
Madden-Wennick Post No. 518 American Legion, Rockhill Furnace, and the
Blue Juniata Memorial Post No. 518 American Legion, Rockhill Furnace,
and the Blue Juniata Memorial Post No. 5754 Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Mount Union. He retired from Hiram Wible and Sons Trucking, Three
Springs, after 15 years of service. He owned and operated Hunk and Vi's
Snack Bar and Garage, Three Springs. In his earlier years, Mr. Flasher
was employed by North American Stone and Lime Quarry, Three Springs.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 23, at the
Orbisonia, with Pastor G. Dayton Sines officiating. Interment will be
made in Three Springs Cemetery. 

Albert Glen FELTON, 75, of R.R. 3, Box 5, Huntingdon, died June 22,
2003, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona, following an extended illness. Born
Sept. 13, 1927, in Mount Etna, he was a son of the late James W. and
Rose Ann (Teeters) Felton. He was united in marriage to the former
Marcella M. Soulders Jan. 3, 1950, in Winchester, Va. Mrs. Felton
survives at their Walker Twp. residence, their home since 1955. One son
and two daughters survive: Stephen G. Felton, Huntingdon; Linda F.
Kreidler, Huntingdon; and Karen F. Horst, Petersburg. There are six
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two
sisters and three brothers: Martha Teeters, Huntingdon; Catherine
Clinger, James Creek; James C. Felton and John Felton, both of Hesston;
and Carl Felton, Huntingdon. He was preceded in death by one
granddaughter, Becky Ann Felton; and one brother, Martin, who died in
infancy. Mr. Felton was a member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Huntingdon. He was a member of Frank P. Hommon Post No. 24,
American Legion, Huntingdon; the Family Motor Coach Association and the
Penn coachman Motor Home Club. He attended Huntingdon area Public
schools. During World War II, from December 1945 to September 1947, he
served in the United States Army in the European Theatre of Operations
with the 505th Military Police, Rainbow Division, assigned to France and
Austria. He retired from L.C. Anderson & Sons in 1990 after 37 years
service as job superintendent and foreman. He enjoyed spending time with
his family. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping and was an avid
carpenter and woodworker. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 25, at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Huntingdon, with the Rev.Dr. Peter J. Naschke officiating. Interment
will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon, where military
honors will be accorded. 

Vera Mae STRAIT, 94, of S. Second Street, Hustontown, died at 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 21, 2003, at her home. Born Feb. 27, 1909, in Waterfall,
she was a daughter of the late Meade and Pearl (Cutchall) Black. She was
married to Glenn Strait who preceded her in death March 13, 1990. Two
daughters and one son survive: Mae Chilcote, Jane Carmack and Perry
Strait, all of Hustontown. There are 21 grandchildren, 35
great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. She is survived
by one sister, Dorothy Clevenger of McConnellsburg. Four sons, Paul,
Robert, Carl and Guy, and one daughter, Louise Hoffman, are deceased.
She was also preceded in death by two great-grandsons, Four brothers and
one sister. Mrs. Strait was a member of the Hustontown United Methodist
Church. She worked as a cook at several area restaurants. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, at the M.R. Brown
Funeral Home, Hustontown, with Pastor Brian Sweeney officiating.
Interment will be made in Hustontown Cemetery. 

Lillian K. MCMAHON, 78, of R.R. 2, Box 93, Petersburg, died at 6:22 p.m.
Saturday, June 21, 2003, at her Logan Twp. home. Born Sept. 27, 1924, in
Petersburg, she was a daughter of the late John II and Bertha (Taylor)
Oestreich. She was united in marriage to John Benjamin McMahon, Dec. 21,
1944, at the Lutheran Church parsonage, Petersburg. Mr. McMahan preceded
her in death Nov. 30, 1969. She is survived by three daughters and one
son: Mrs. Cloyd (Frances) Thompson; Wesley McMahon and his wife, Pam;
and Judy McMahon, all of the Petersburg area; and Mrs. John (Diane)
Zajicek, Deerfield, Ohio. She is also survived by seven grandchildren:
John Thompson, Jeff Thompson Jackie Confer, Angie Peters, Leslie
Kitchen, Brian McMahon and Benjamin Zajicek, and nine
great-grandchildren. Three sisters and two brothers survive: Bonnie
Eckley, Clinton, Tenn.; Jewell Dysard, Petersburg area; Shirley
Lightner, Kingsport, Tenn.; and John Oestriech III and William
Oestreich, both of the Petersburg area. Mrs. McMahon was of the
Protestant faith. She attended the Petersburg Vocational High School
After 28 years service as an inspector, she retired from Bonney Forge at
the age of 65. Following her retirement, she continued to work as a
part-time desk clerk at the Huntingdon County Library for eight years. A
lifetime resident of Huntingdon County, she resided at her Logan Twp.
home for the past 55 years. She enjoyed gardening, embroidery, canning
and doing for others. Her work in this world of family and friends has
been finished. She has moved on to heaven to be with her beloved
husband, John. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June
25, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Juniata Valley Chapel,
Alexandria, with Dr. Theodore E. Kiffer officiating. Interment will be
made in Mooresvile Cemetery, West Twp Petersburg. 

Robert C. "Bootie" DOYLE, 83, of P.O. Box 223, Robertsdale, died at 9:20
a.m. Monday, June 23, 2003, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Medical Center,
Everett. Born April 22, 1920, in Orbisonia, he was a son of the late
Charles and Floe (Bair) Doyle. He was united in marriage to the former
Maxine Ford March 3, 1945, at the Church of God parsonage in
Robertsdale. Mrs. Doyle preceded him in death Feb. 14, 1996. Two
children survive: Donna Neuder, Dudley; and Rose Hammond, Everett. There
are three grandchildren: Penni Snyder, Millersburg; Scott Hammond,
Clearville; and Melinda Horne, Bedford. There are six
great-grandchildren: Paige, Maghan and Neal Hammond, Clearville; Kaitlyn
and Kiley Horne, Bedford; and Mala Snyder, Millersburg. One sister
survives, Beverly McElrath, Orbisonia. He was preceded in death by two
sisters, Rosalie Miller and May Shingler, and two brothers, Bernard and
Wendall Doyle. Mr. Doyle was a member of the Robertsdale Church of God,
Robertsdale. He most recently attended Grace Baptist Church, Newburg. He
worked as a custodian for Tussey Mountain school District for 10 years.
He had also worked at the former Claudia Footwear, Wood; and at the
former N.L. McClain Store, Robertsdale, as a truck driver. During his
life he enjoyed gardening. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday, June 26, at Robertsdale Church of God, Robertsdale, with
Pastor Donald Simmons officiating, assisted by Pastor James O'Bryon.
Interment will be made in the Broad Top City IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top
City.

Nellie V. "Peg" GILLAM, 86, formerly of Allenport, Mount Union, and for
the past three years, a resident of Huntingdon Manor, Huntingdon, died
on June 24, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. She had
been in failing health. Born Oct. 9, 1916, in Montgomery Twp., Franklin
County, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. and Emma (Hopple)
Baer. She was united in marriage to William G. Gillam Sept. 8, 1940, in
Hagerstown, Md., by the Rev. Walter J. Dice. Mr. Gillam preceded her in
death Sept. 21, 1966. She is survived by three sons and one daughter:
Barry L. Gillam and wife, Doris, Mapleton; William F. Gillam and wife,
Rebecca, Neelyton; Daniel D. Gillam, Cresson; and Janet L. Gillam, Mount
Union. There are five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is
also survived by one brother, Donald Baer, Mount Union. She was preceded
in death by a grandson, William Todd Gillam, in 1985, and the following
brothers and sisters: Harry Dan Baer, Ruth Hornbaker, Bill Baer, Harvey
Baer, Mary Yetter, Kenneth "Bud" Baer, Bob Baer, Kathleen Cornelius and
Ted Baer. Mrs. Gillam was a member of Allenport United Methodist Church.
She graduated from Mount Union High School in 1935. For 42 years, she
worked at the former L. Greif Brothers Manufacturing Co., Mount Union,
until it closed in 1974. She then was a cafeteria worker, under the
Green Thumb Program, in the Mount Union Area School District. Following
that, she worked for several years for the Huntingdon County
Rehabilitation and Developmental Workshop. She enjoyed crafts. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Robert D.
Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Jennifer Deutsch Thomas
officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park,
Shirleysburg.

Vernon D. KROUSE, 72, of Harrisburg, died June 24, 2003 at Osteopathic
Hospital, Harrisburg. Born Oct. 15, 1930, in Huntingdon, he was a son of
the late Wilson and Caroline (Geyer) Krouse. He is survived by his wife
of 49 years, Phyllis L. (Ritchey) Krouse; one son, Brian L. Krouse and
his wife, Lori, of Marysville, and one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Lori Ann)
Singer, Port Charlotte, Fla. There are 3 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters survive: Irvin
Krouse, Mount Union; Eddie Krouse, Little Rock, Ark.; Richard Krouse,
Highspire; Rita Burtner, Carlisle; and Jolene Coffman, Fort Myers, Fla.
Mr. Krouse was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Harrisburg.
He was a member of American Legion Post 109, Mechanicsburg; the Standing
Stone VFW Post No. 1754, Huntingdon; and Harrisburg Hunters and Anglers.
A 1948 graduate of Huntingdon High School, he as a U.S. Army veteran of
the Korean Conflict. He was retired from the Mechanicsburg Naval Depot
and had worked for Keystone Auto Auction. He was a coach for Penn
Gardens Softball and Junior Bowling. He was an avid fisherman. Funeral
services will be held at noon today at Zimmerman Auer Funeral Home,
Harrisburg, with the Rev. Dr. S. Ronald Parks officiating. 

Dawn J. (Zdrosky) BEASTON, 46, of 10 East St., Robertsdale, died on June
24, 2003, at her home, following an extended illness. Born Oct. 28,
1956, in Buffalo, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Michael and Vera
(Taylor) Zdrosky. She was united in marriage to Charles William Beaston
April 8, 1989, in the Beavertown Church of God, Todd. Mr. Beaston
survives. She is also survived by six children: Tyrel Beaston, at home;
Tracey Kuhns and Tiffany Kuhns, both of Robertsdale; Jason Beaston, Brad
Beaston and Travis Beaston, all of Lewistown. There are three
grandchildren: Kelsie Beaston, Lucas Gallagher and David Claycomb. One
brother and three sisters survive: Michael Zdrosky, Robertsdale; Shirley
Runk, Cassville; Elaine Daugherty, Claysburg; and Jody Kline, Saxton.
Mrs. Beaston was a member of the Raystown Brethren Church, Saxton.
Primarily a homemaker, she worked for a number of years at the Dollar
General Store, Saxton. She enjoyed singing gospel music. Funeral
services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 27, at the D. Ronald
Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Alfred Chamberlain officiating.
Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City. 

Eugene N. APPLEBY, 33, of 520 Lake Meade Drive, East Berlin, died June
24, 2003, as a result of a motorcycle and truck accident of Route 94,
north of Route 234, Adams County. Born June 13, 1970, in Camp Hill, he
was the son of Neely E. Appleby of Dillsburg and Susan M. (Moore)
Appleby of Mechanicsburg. He is also survived by his sister, Amanda M.
Ifkovits, Wellsburg; and his maternal grandmother, Marie Moore of
Mechanicsburg. Mr. Appleby was a member of Calvary United Methodist
Church, Dillsburg. A 1988 graduate of Northern High School, Dillsburg,
he received a computer science degree from Harrisburg Area Community
College. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at
Neelyton Presbyterian Church, Neelyton, with the Rev. Greg Helman
officiating. Interment will be made in Neelyton Cemetery. 

Mary L. STEEL, 85, formerly of Mapleton, died June 25, 2003, at
Huntingdon Manor, Huntingdon. Born May 13, 1918, in Union Twp.,
Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late George W. and Elsie
(Romaine) Arnold. She was married to George A. Steel Dec. 8, 1937. Mr.
Steel preceded her in death May 1, 1967. She is survived by eight
children: Sherwood "Sam" Steel and James Steel, both of Chambersburg;
Mearl Steel, David Steel and Ellen Wagner, all of Mapleton; Ulaine
Wilson, Mill Creek; Tammy McClain, Star Route, Huntingdon; and William
Arnold, California. There are 20 grandchildren and 17
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons: Dennis J.
Steel and George W. Steel Sr.; three brothers: Harry Arnold, Paul Arnold
and Charles Arnold; and two sisters: Leah Rhodenizer and Ada Bickle.
Mrs. Steel was of the Protestant faith. She was a homemaker. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Robert I.
McClain Funeral Home, Cassville, with the Rev. Edwin Seeley officiating.
Interment will be made in Cassville Cemetery. 

Edith B. Welch. 88, of 21 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, died June 26,
2003, at the Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, following a brief
illness. Born June 30, 1914, in Defiance, she was a daughter of the late
William H. and Margaret (McCabe) Black. She was united in marriage to
Allen C. Welch, June 15, 1939, at St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church,
Mount Union. Her husband survives along with their children: Suzanne
Boyer and Jeanette Bumbaugh, both of Mount Union; Maggie Stiffler,
Rockhill Furnace; Allen C. Welch Jr., Harrisburg; and Mary Ann Compton,
Boring, Ore. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. The last surviving member of her immediate family,
she was preceded in death by two brothers, Woodrow Black and Andrew
Black, and one sister, Helen Staley, all of whom had resided in
Defiance. Mrs. Welch was a member of St. Catherine's Roman Catholic
Church, Mount Union. She graduated from Broad Top Twp. High School with
the Class of 1932. For a number of years, she managed the former Welch's
Flower Shop, Mount Union. She very much enjoyed her family and
grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be celebrated June 30, at St.
Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Mount Union, with the Rev. Fr. Girard
Connelly officiating. Committal will be made at St. Catherine's Catholic
Cemetery, Shirleysburg. 

Mona Lou TREECE, 69, of 11741 Raystown Road, James Creek, died June 26,
2003, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. Born Nov. 21, 1933, in Roaring
Spring. She was a daughter of the late Charles and Anna Fern (Kagarise)
Dively. She was united in marriage to Russell M. Treece Feb. 11, 1952,
in Winchester, Va. Mr. Treece preceded her in death Dec. 8, 2001. She is
survived by one daughter and six sons: Rhonda J. Treece, Steven M.
Treece, Zane R. Treece, Jeffrey L. Treece, Craig R. Treece, Joel D.
Treece and Mitchell J. Treece. There are 12 grandchildren, four
step-grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and five
step-great-grandchildren. One sister, Carol Lamborn, preceded her in
death. Mrs. Treece was a member of the Raystown Church of the Brethren,
Saxton. She was a member of the Broad Top Senior Citizens. A homemaker,
she had worked for Cove Shoe and Cove Apple Packers. A memorial service
will be held at the Raystown Church of the Brethren June 29. 

Charles H. KREIDLER 91, of R.R. 2, Box 47 Huntingdon, died June 26,
2003, at his home. Born June 8, 1912, in Washington Boro, he was a son
of the late David K. and Bertha C. (Wissler) Kreidler. He was married to
the former Emma M. Jones, Mrs. Kriedler survives at their home. Three
children survive: Sandra J. Harrison, State College; Sharon K. Narehood,
Morrisdale; and Benjamin C. Kreidler, Huntingdon. There are four
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and seven
step-great-grandchildren. The last surviving member of his immediate
family, he was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Mr.
Kreidler was a member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church, Huntingdon.
Prior to his retirement, he was a construction worker for County
Construction of Philadelphia, and Herbert R. Imbt Construction of State
College. He had also been a trackman for the Pennsylvania Railroad and a
road crew laborer for the Pennsylvania Department of Highways. Funeral
services will be held June 28, at Calvary Independent Baptist Church,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Coleman officiating. Interment
will be made in Manor Hill Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Martha G. DECKER, 87, formerly of Alexandria and Huntingdon, died June
28, 2003, at the Robert Buckley home, 717 Moore St., Huntingdon, where
she had been residing. Born Aug. 25, 1915, in Petersburg, she was the
daughter of the late Charles L. and Elsie T. (Corcelius) Goss. She was
united in marriage to Paul Frederick Decker June 10, 1945, in the
Alexandria Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Harry Geissinger. Mr. Decker
preceded her in death Jan. 16, 1954. She was the last surviving member
of her immediate family. Mrs. Decker was a member of First United
Methodist Church, Huntingdon. She was a member of Standing Stone Senior
Citizens and a volunteer for the American Red Cross, American Cancer
Society and the Juniata Foundation for the Blind. She began her
employment with J.C. Blair Co., Huntingdon, in 1944, retiring from its
successor, Westab, in 1977, with 33 years service. Funeral services will
be held July 2, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with
the Rev. Dr. Timothy Weitkamp officiating. Interment will be made in
Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Robert James FESSLER, 82, of 128 Oberman St., Saxton, died June 28,
2003, at his home following an extended illness. Born Nov. 22, 1920, in
Dudley, he was a son of the late Charles W. and Nancy Agnes VonMoss
(Dolt) Fessler. He was married to the former Violet L. Detwiler July 8,
1945, in the Saxton Church of God. Mrs. Fessler preceded him in death
March 2, 2002. He is survived by one daughter and one son: Mrs. Fred
(Pat) Heath, Saxton, and James Fessler, Rochester. There are nine
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Three sisters and two
brothers survive: Hazel Jones, Samuel Fessler and Vera Fessler, all of
Dudley; Bernice Coy, Meadville, and George Fessler, Saxton. He was
preceded in death by one son, Robert Fessler, and an infant daughter,
Joyce Ann Fessler; and the following brothers and sisters: Mary Hall,
Howard Fessler, Joseph Fessler, Phillip Fessler, John Fessler, Charles
Fessler, Gladys Fessler, Anna Fessler and Blanche Fessler. Mr. Fessler
was a member of the Church of God Tabernacle, Saxton. He was a life
member of both Post No. 4129 VFW and Post No. 169 American Legion, both
of Saxton. A veteran of World War II, he served as a medic with the U.S.
Army. For a number of years, he was a coal miner. He retired from
Conrail in 1894, following 34 years service as a brakeman and a
conductor. At the time of his retirement, he was working in the Conway
Rail Yard, Freedom. He enjoyed playing with his great-grandchildren and
working in his yard and in his garage. Funeral services will be held on
July 2, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Lanny
Hoover officiating. Interment will be made in Grandview Cemetery,
Saxton, where full military honors will be accorded. 

Sandra K. KUKLO, 61, Hopewell, died June 28, 2003, at her home,
following a lengthy illness. Born April 3, 1942, in Huntingdon, she was
a daughter of the late James and Eva (Parks) Swope. She is survived by
three sons and three daughters:; Gary McQuaite, Hopewell; Tammy
Hockenberry, Riddlesburg; Ronald McQuaite, Langdondale; and Tina Shauf,
John Kuklo Jr. and Angel Kuklo, all of Hopewell. Ten grandchildren
survive: Amie McQuaite, Gary McQuaite Jr., Danielle Campbell, Shawn
Hughes, Brittany McQuaite, Garrett McQuaite, Bryant Nichols, Zakary
Nichols, Lukas Kuklo and Noah Kuklo. There is one great-grandchild,
Trajen Atherton. One brother and two sisters survive: Thomas Swope,
Chambersburg; Karen Hoffman, Petersburg; and Penny Roberts, Saxton. Mrs.
Kuklo was a member of Riddlesburg Independent Bible Church, Riddlesburg.
She was a member of the Hopewell area Senior Citizens. For a number of
years, she worked for Penn DOT, but was primarily a homemaker. A
memorial service will be held July 5, at Riddlesburg Independent Bible
Church with Pastor Jesse Musser officiating. 

Michaela Dawn HINTON, 13 month-old daughter of Michael Hinton and Nicole
Morrow of Shirleysburg, died June 29, 2003, at the home of her
grandparents, Patricia and Paul Hamilton of Orbisonia. She was born May
8, 2002 in Huntingdon. She is survived by her paternal grandparents,
Joseph and Iva Hinton of Mount Union, and her maternal grandparents,
Patricia and Paul Hamilton, Orbisonia; and Richard and Katherine Morrow,
Oakland Mills. She is also survived by her paternal great-grandparents:
Burton Hinton and Mary Lou Nickoloff, both of Mount Union; Dora Ramsey
of Orbisonia; and Bonnie Fleck of Mount Union; her maternal
great-grandparents: James Brown Sr., Rockhill Furnace; and Anna Mae
Brown, Mifflintown; and her step-great-grandparents, David and Glenda
Hamilton, Burnt Cabins. One brother, Ethan Lane, also survives at home.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Donald Morrow.
Funeral services will be held July 2, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral
Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. David Hamilton officiating. Interment
will be made in the IOOF Memorial Cemetery, Rockhill Furnace. 

Earl Eugene YOUNG, 87, of 215 Maple St., Mifflinburg, entered into rest
June 29, 2003, at River Woods, Lewisburg, where he had been a guest for
several weeks. He had resided in Mifflinburg since 1954 and prior to
that lived in Mount Union. Born Feb. 22, 1916, in Williamsport, Lycoming
County, he was a son of the late John H. and Stella M. (Wheeland) Young.
He was married Nov. 4, 1942, in Williamsport, to the former Gladys
Evelyn Menken who preceded him in death May 6, 1975. He then married the
former Eleanor May Gehron Henry Feb. 8, 1976, in Lancaster. She preceded
him in death Oct. 13, 2002. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law,
Janet A. and John A. Edwards of Mifflinburg; a son and daughter-in-law,
Earl Eugene II and Cynthia J. Young, Brandon, Fla.; and a step-daughter
and her husband, Ann H. and Don M. Larrabee, Williamsport. There are
four grandchildren: Matthew J. Edwards, Raleigh, N.C.; Elizabeth Y.
Edwards, Shippensburg; and Brenden J. Young and Adan C. Young, both of
Bandon, Fla.; and two step-grandsons: Brian R. Carosielli, Hoboken,
J.J.; and Todd M. Carosielli, New York, N.Y. Numerous nieces and nephews
also survive. The last surviving member of his immediate family, he was
preceded in death by three brothers: Albert Young, Charles Young and
Joseph Young. Mr. Young was a member of the Mifflinburg United Methodist
Church. He was a longtime member and past president of the Mifflinburg
Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the Thomas H. Clapham Post No. 410
American Legion and the Free and Accepted Masons, Lodge No. 370, both of
Mifflinburg; a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free
Masonry of the Valley of Williamsport and a member of the National
Retired Teachers Association since 1975. An avid sports fan and golfer,
he also held membership in the Shade Mountain Golf Association,
Middleburg. He graduated from the Willamsprot High School, Class of
1933, and from Lock Haven University, Class of 1940, with a bachelor of
science degree in mathematics and physical education. While at Lock
Haven University, he played varsity basketball and football and was
inducted into the college's Hall of Fame. He graduated from Penn State
University, State College, Class of 1951, with a master's degree in
education. He began his career in 1940 as a mathematics and physical
education teacher at the Clay Elementary School of the Williamsport
School District and taught there until he entered the United States Navy
Aug. 29, 1941, in Philadelphia. He was honorably discharged as a
lieutenant Nov. 9, 1945, at Norfolk, Va. Following his discharge from
the U.S. Navy, he was employed from 1946 - 1954 as a coach, teacher and
secondary principal in the Mount Union Area School District. He went to
the Western Area Joint School District of Union County June 1, 1954,
where he served as the principal of the Junior-Senior High School.
During his tenure as principal, he also served as high school Athletic
director and also managed the summer swim program at the Kathryn E. Goss
Memorial Pool in Mifflinburg Park from 1959 through the early 1960s. In
1967, he was named superintendent of schools of the Mifflinburg Area
School District, a position he held until his retirement June 30, 1975.
He was serving as superintendent when the Mifflinburg Middle School was
constructed in 1974. A life celebration service will be held July 5, at
the Mifflinburg United Methodist Church, Mifflinburg, with the Rev.
Ronald A. Warfle, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will be
made in Hilltop Cemetery, Mifflinburg. 

Mildred Leoda (Lockard) TROY, 83, of Robertsdale, passed away June 30,
2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. She had been in
failing health for the past several months. Born Sept. 5, 1919, in
Robertsdale, she was a daughter of the late George Sr. and Adaline
(Roche) Lockard. She was united in marriage to Clifton Troy Aug. 16,
1963. Mr. Troy preceded her in death Aug. 25, 1973. She is survived by
one sister, Elsie "Gussie" Huff, Ringgold, Md. She is also survived by
five nephews, 11 grandnephews and 12 grandnieces; and her caregiver,
Anna Mosbey. A stepson survives. She was preceded in death by two
sisters, Florean Stevenson and Ruth Curry; and five brothers: Homer
Lockard, Wilbert Lockard, George Lockard Jr., Dewayne Lockard and
Deweese Lockard. Mrs. Troy was an active member of the Robertsdale
Church of God where she was a Sunday School teacher, sang in the church
choir, taught prayer meeting and Bible School classes and visited and
prayed for the sick when she was able. She was also a member of the
Women of the Church of God group. She was a member of the Robertsdale,
Wood and Broad Top Ladies Auxiliary and the Hopewell and Saxton Area
Senior Citizens groups. She graduated from Robertsdale High School in
1937 as valedictorian of her class. She had worked as a clerk in the
former McClain Store, Robertsdale, for several years. She had also
worked in an auto parts store in Altoona while residing there. Mrs. Troy
had lived in Altoona for ten years before returning to Robertsdale. Most
recently, she resided, from November 2002 until March 31, 2003, at
Meadowview Manor Personal Care Home, spent two months at her own home
and returned to Meadowview Manor June 10. Funeral services will be held
at Robertsdale Church of God with Pastor Donald Simmons officiating.
Interment will be made in the Broad Top City IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top
City. 

Carrie M. ZIMMERMAN, 62, of 18 W. 13th St.,Tyrone, died June 30, 2003,
at the Tyrone Hospital emergency room. Born Aug. 11, 1940, in
Thomastown, she was a daughter of the late Clarence F. and Lavina M.
(Faust) Bonsell. She was united in marriage to Joe W. Zimmerman April
23, 1958, in Tyrone. Mr. Zimmerman survives. She is also survived by one
daughter and two sons: Mrs. Ronald (Jacqueline) Beckwith; Rodney P.
Zimmerman and his wife, Julie; and Wesley T. Zimmerman and his wife,
Rhonda, all of Tyrone. There are ten grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. One sister and two brothers survive: Anna Potts,
Jack Bonsell and George Bonsell, all of Tyrone. She was preceded in
death by one sister, Barbara Holes. Mrs. Zimmerman was of the Protestant
faith. She was a member of the Ladies Industrial Bowling League and the
Howard Gardner American Legion. She had formerly been employed at
K-Mart, State College, and at Ames Department Store in both Tyrone and
Philipsburg. An avid bowler, she also enjoyed fishing, NASCAR and bingo.
Funeral services will be held July 3, at Feller Memorial Home, Tyrone,
with Pastor Tim Miller officiating. Interment will be made in
Farnklinville Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Huntingdon County.