Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries March 2002

Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Sharon Culp (sculp at adelphia.net) 

USGENWEB NOTICE: Printing this file by non-commercial individuals and
libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter
information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other
sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any
other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of
contents. ____________________________________________________________ 

Paul WHITSEL, 71, of Shirleysburg, R.D. 1, died at 6:25 p.m. Friday,
March 1, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Jan. 1,
1931, in Cromwell Twp., Huntingdon County, he was the son of John F. and
Louise B. (Runk) Whitsel, both deceased. He is survived by two sisters,
Nellie Morgan of Shirleysburg, R.D. 1, and Sue Senn of State College.
One brother, Ned John Whitsel, and an infant daughter preceded him in
death. Mr. Whitsel was a member of the Sugar Run Church of the Brethren,
Mount Union, R.D., where he had been a Sunday School teacher. He was a
member and program leader of Alcoholics Anonymous for a number of years.
He worked as an electronics technician, previously for Bendix Corp. and
Philco. Mr. Whitsel was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at the Martin
R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. James Hullihen
officiating. Interment will be made in the Monroe Valley Cemetery, Three
Springs, R.D. 

Ann M. (Kowalczyk) JAROSICK, 85, of Quemahoning Street, Boswell, died
Friday, March 1, 2002, at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown. Born
July 26, 1916, in Ralphton, she was the daughter of John Sr. and
Stephanie (Scislowicz) Kowalczyk, both deceased. She married Joseph
Jarosick, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Joseph J.
Jarosick of Huntingdon; a daughter, Patricia A, Jarosick of Johnstown,
and one granddaughter. She is also survived by one brother, John
Kowalczyk Jr. of Boswell, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Gennuso and Josephine Saponsky,
and five brothers, Walter, Matthew, Stanley and Michael Kowalczyk and
her twin brother, Chester Kowalczyk. Mrs. Jarosick was a member of All
Saints Catholic Parish in Boswell, where she was a member of the Ladies
Sodality. She was a member of the 55 Speeders Senior Citizens, the
Boswell Senior Citizens and the Boswell fire department's ladies
auxiliary. During her life she was employed by the former Dorfman and
Hoffman garment factory and enjoyed gardening and crocheting. A funeral
Mass will be held at noon Monday, March 4, at All Saints Catholic
Church, with the Rev. Martin Breski officiating. Interment will be made
in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Boswell. 

LaFern William MILLER, 76, Three Springs, R.R. 1, died at 9:12 a.m.
Friday, March 1, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born
May 10, 1925, in Clay Twp. he was the son of the late Berlin W. and
Edith C. (DeShong) Miller. He was married to Margaret "Peg" Dell on July
24, 1948. Mrs. Miller survives at their home. Also surviving are one
daughter, Mrs. Donald (Panda) J. Horne, Fort Littleton: one son, William
C. Miller, Gambrills, Md., one sister, Bernnie Cordell, Forest Hill,
Md.; five grandchildren and one great-grandson. Two brothers preceded
him in death. Mr. Miller was a member of the Immanuel Bible Church,
Three Springs. He was a member of the Madden-Wennick Post 518, American
Legion, Orbisonia. A veteran of World War II, Serving with the U.S. Army
in the Philippines, he retired in 1970 from the Letterkenny Army Depot,
Chambersburg, where he had worked as a mechanic. Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Immanuel Bible Church, Three Springs,
with the Rev. Steve Heaster officiating. Interment will be made in
Cherry Grove Cemetery, Three Springs. 

Martin J. PONISH SR., 73, formerly of 1521 Washington Street,
Huntingdon, died at 5:50 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2002, at Huntingdon
Manor, Huntingdon. Born May 22, 1928, in Snowshoe, he was the son of the
late Joseph and Frances (Smoko) Ponish. He was married to Dolly Wyland,
Williamsburg, Sept, 6, 1952. She preceded him in death, along with an
infant daughter, Virginia Lee, Aug. 7, 1959. The following children
survive; Mrs Donald (Evelyn) Shope, Huntingdon; Martin J. Ponish Jr.,
Huntingdon; Teresa Rudolph, Huntingdon; Karen Sue Ponish, Huntingdon;
and Cathy Solt, Lewistown; and nine grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Joseph Ponish
and John Ponish, both of Coalport and David Ponish, St. Marys; Two
sisters, Helene Birch, San Antonio, Texas; and Mary Peacock, Coalport.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, Steven Ponish; and one
sister, Ann Jenkins. Mr. Ponish was employed by Asplundh Tree Service
for forty years, retiring in 1991. He was an accomplished bowler and was
an avid spots enthusiast, especially baseball and football. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Robert E. Peters
Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. David Arseneault officiating.
Interment will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Williamsburg, R.R.
2.

John Henry BURKETT, 84, a resident of The Providence Place,
Chambersburg, formerly of 10588 Letzburg Road, Greencastle, died at 2
a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, at Chambersburg Hospital. Mr. Burkett had
been in failing health for the past several years and critically ill
since Feb. 28. Born July 23, 1917, in Worleytown, he was the son of
William Clinton and Anna (Witmer) Burkett, both deceased. He married
Thelma M. Wolff May 23, 1936, in Hagerstown, Md. She preceded him in
death June 23, 1983. He is survived by three daughters and three sons;
Mary Jane Mellott, Mercersburg; Dorothy M. Sites, Marion; Barbara J.
Klause, Orbisonia; John L. Burkett, Greencastle; Clinton E. Burkett,
Chambersburg, and Walter R. Burkett, Upton, as well as 16 grandchildren,
19 great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and a number of nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by one grandson and one
great-granddaughter. He was the last surviving member of his immediate
family, having been preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Lewis
Burkett, an infant sister and an infant brother. Mr. Burkett was a
member of the Macedonia United Brethren Church, Greencastle, where he
was a member of the adult men's Sunday School class. He was also a
member of the Needmore Burial Association of Fulton County. He lived his
early life in Worleytown, where he attended the Sunrise School. He was
employed in his early life at the Canning Factory in Greencastle and
then as a machine assembler at Landis Tool Co., Waynesboro, before
retiring on disability January 1970. He and his late wife moved to their
Letzburg Road, Greencastle, address in 1940. Mr. Burkett entered The
Providence Place May 2000. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, walking and was
a great gardener. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
March 5, at the Macedonia United Brethren Church, 11887 Worleytown Road,
Greencastle, with Pastor Gayle L. Ruble Sr. officiating. Interment will be 
made in the adjoining church cemetery. 

Violet L. (Detwiler) FESSLER, 77, of 128, Oberman St., Saxton, died at
4:07 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring,
following an extended illness. Born April 15, 1924, at Saxton, R.D., she
was the daughter of Harrison D. and Elsie (Gillian) Detwiler, She
married Robert J. Fessler July 8, 1945, in Saxton. She is survived by
her husband, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Patty) Heath of Saxton;
nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One brother and two
sisters survive; Albert B. Detwiler of Rochester, Pa., Mary Heath of
Saxton and Hester Dickinson of Johnstown. She was preceded in death by
one son, Robert Fessler, and three brothers, John, Elmer and William
Detwiler. Mrs. Fessler was a member of the Church of God Tabernacle,
Saxton. She was a 1942 graduate of Saxton-Liberty High School and was
primarily a homemaker. She enjoyed flower gardens. Funeral services will
be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral
Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Lanny Hoover officiating. Interment will be
made in Grandview Cemetery, Saxton, R.D. 

Angelina (Territo) SANTINI, 86, of 21 Alabama Ave., Paterson, N.J., died
Sunday, March 3, 2002. Born May 31, 1915, in Robertsdale, Huntingdon
County, she was the daughter of Charlie and Angeline (Saia) Territo,
both deceased. She was united in marriage to Matteo Santini Aug. 28,
1938, at St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church, Paterson, N.J. He preceded
her in death. She is survived by a brother, James Territo of
Robertsdale, and two sisters, Mrs. John (Ida) Diak and Mrs. Samuel
(Rosie) Ristone, both of Paterson, N.J., as well as numerous nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Guy, Louie, Charlie
and Richard Territo, and three sisters, Mrs. Carmen (Jean) Incorvaia,
Mrs. Emauuel (Mary) Arturi and Mrs. Kenneth (Josephine) Perry. Mrs.
Pavone was of the Catholic faith and a parishioner of St. George Roman
Catholic Church in Paterson, N.J. She was a member of the Columbiettes
of the Knights of Columbus Council 240 of St. George Catholic Church.
She moved to Paterson, N.J., when she was 16 years of and was a
cosmetologist and homemaker. Funeral services were held Thursday, March
7, at St. George Roman Catholic Church. Interment was made in Calvary
Mausoleum, Paterson, N.J. 

Frank L. MANSBARGER, 95, of Littlestown, formerly of Saxton, died early
Sunday, March 3, 2002, at the Gettysburg Lutheran Home. He was born May
10, 1906, in Huntingdon County, the son of the late James and Elsie
Mansbarger. He married Leola Hamilton, who preceded him in death in
1950. He is survived by a daughter, Connie L. Haak of Hanover, nine
grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Jacquelyn Smith. During his
life, Mr. Mansbarger worked as a coal miner. He lived in Littlestown
with his daughter, Connie Haak, who has since moved to Hanover. A
memorial service for Mr. Mansbarger will be held at the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints, New Oxford, at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 8,
with Bishop David Cook officiating. Interment will be made in Saltillo
Cemetery at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9. 

Helen M. (Lewis) CLUTTER, 80, of 23 Monnie Jones Rd., Weaverville, N.C.,
died at 12:08 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2002, at Bon Secours Holy Family
Regional Health System, Altoona, following a brief illness. Born March
19, 1921, in Burnsville N.C., she was the daughter of Floyd and May
(Honeycutt) Hensley, both deceased. She was twice married, to Roscoe
Lewis and Bernie Clutter, who both preceded her in death. She is
survived by three daughters and one son; Mary Ball of Weaverville, N.C.;
Linda Jenkins of Asheville, N.C.; Geraldine Littrell of Candlar, N.C.,
and Clifton Lewis of Ithaca N.Y., as well as 11 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Margaret Edwards
of Hopewell. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Goff. Mrs.
Clutter was of the Baptist faith. She was retired from the Chester
County Hospital, West Chester, after 20 years of service in the laundry
department. she enjoyed singing and dancing. A memorial service in
remembrance of Mrs. Clutter will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6,
at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel in Saxton, with Pastor John Miller
officiating.

Harold E. "Bud" MCNEAL, 75, of 1119 Washington St., Huntingdon, died at
3:40 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon, where he had been a patient since Feb. 21. Born July 7,
1926, in Johnstown, he was the son of Jesse and Lena (Berkstresser)
McNeal, both deceased. He was united in marriage to Betty J. Myers April
19, 1957, in Huntingdon. He is survived by his wife, at home; three sons
and one daughter; George A. Myers of Tenstrike, Minn., and Donald E.
Myers, Lena Keller and Michael J. McNeal, all of Huntingdon. He is also
survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A sister,
Helen McNeal of Huntingdon, survives. He was preceded in death by a
daughter, Lousie Bert, Jan. 7, 1953; a son, Dennis McNeal, May 7, 1961,
and an infant brother, Steven McNeal, in 1929. Mr. McNeal attended the
First United Methodist Church, Huntingdon. He was a life member of the
Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754, Huntingdon, having been active with
the post since May 1969. He had been through the chairs of officers and
served as commander on two different occasions, from 1989-1990 and
1995-1996. He also served on numerous committees and had held a seat on
the board of directors. He was also a National VFW life member.
Additionally, Mr. McNeal held memberships in the Frank P. Hommon
American Legion Post No. 24, Huntingdon; the National Rifle Association;
Telephone Pioneers of America and the Standing Stone Senior Citizens. He
was reared in the home of his grandmother in Johnstown and moved to Todd
Twp., Huntingdon County, when he was six years old. He left Huntingdon
in 1940 to attend the Scotland School for Veterans Children, Scotland.
Mr. McNeal graduated from the Scotland School for Veterans
Children in 1944, and returned to Huntingdon. He entered
service with the U.S Army Sept. 7, 1950, and was stationed on the island
of Okinawa from January 1952 until August 1952, during the Korean
Conflict. He served as a radio operator with C Battery 22nd AAA AW
Battalion and received the AOM-Japan Medal. He was discharged from
active duty Sept. 2, 1952, and served for a long number of years with
the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Mr. McNeal was employed by
Telepower Construction Company and later Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania.
He retired in 1989, after 33 years of service as a lineman and
installer. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 7,
at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Rd., Smithfield Twp.,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Doyle H. Klinger Jr. officiating. Interment
will be made in Riverview Cemetery.

Hazel L. HEIDER, 88, of 210 Eighth Ave., Burnham, died at 7:07 p.m.
Sunday, March 3, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown. Born Nov. 25,
1913, in Ryde, she was the daughter of Nevin and Hilda (Hall) Love, Both
deceased. She married John S. Heider, who preceded her in death July 11,
1987. She is survived by three sisters, Ruth Pollick of Herndon, Va.;
Betty J. Love of Shirleysburg and Maxine Raffensperger of Elizabethtown.
She was preceded in death by four brothers and six sisters. Mrs. Heider
was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Parish in
Lewistown. She was employed in the cake converting department of
American Viscose for 35 years, retiring in 1972. A graveside service
will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Juniata Memorial Park in
Lewistown, with the Rev. Thomas Marickovic officiating. There will be no
public viewing.

Marilyn (Bratton) KLINE, 77, of Lewisberry, formerly of Pine Grove
Mills, died Monday, March 4, 2002, at Community General Osteopathic
Hospital in Harrisburg. Born Sept. 23, 1924, in New Kingston, she was
the daughter of Herbert and Alice (Corbin) Bratton, both deceased. She
married Wayne J. Kline in 1946. He preceded her in death Jan. 21, 1998.
She is survived by a daughter, Alice K. Hocker of Lewisberry; a son,
Terry A. Kline of Reynoldsville; four grandchildren, two
step-granddaughters and two step-great-granddaughters. She is also
survived by a sister, Elenor J. Harris of State College. She was
preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Mrs. Kline was a
member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Mills. She was a
member of the women's auxiliary of the Pine Grove Mills VFW. She was a
graduate of Huntingdon High School and worked as a telegraph operator
for Western Union for 30 years. She enjoyed bowling, crafts and camping.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, March 7, at the Koch
Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College, with the Rev. Robert
A. Heydenreich II officiating. Interment will be made in Centre County
Memorial Park.

Maude E. FRY, 79, of Petersburg, R.R. 2, died at 9:02 a.m. Monday, March
4, 2002, at Huntingdon Manor, Huntingdon. Born May 27, 1922, in Barree
Twp., Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of James and Bessie
(Staley) McMahon, both deceased. She married George W. Fry May 2, 1941.
He preceded her in death Dec. 9, 1983. She is survived by four children:
George W. Fry Jr., Petersburg, R.R. 2; Mrs. James (Patricia) Waite,
Bellefonte; Mrs. Frank (Marcella) Zauzig, Petersburg, R.R. 2, and James
R. Fry, Petersburg, R.R. 2, as well as two grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers and three
sisters: Melvin McMahon, McConnellstown; Chalmers McMahon, Lemont;
Gladys McMahon, Houserville; Kathleen Way, Matternville, and Betty
Peters, Bellefonte. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Woodrow
and Glenn McMahon, and one sister, Jean Shade. Mrs. Fry was of the
Methodist faith. She was a graduate of the Petersburg Vocational High
School and during her life was primarily a homemaker. She loved flowers
and enjoyed baking. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday,
March 7, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev.
David L. Dearing officiating. Interment will be made in Mooresville
Cemetery, Petersburg, R.D. 1.

Betty Ann (Couch) YOUNKER, 70, of McAlevys Fort, died Tuesday, March 5,
2002, at Centre Community Hospital, State College. Born Feb. 2, 1932, in
Jackson Twp., Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of John M. and L.
Imogene (McCall) Couch, both deceased. She was united in marriage to
Robert H. Younker April 20, 1949, in Hagerstown, Md. He preceded her in
death April 27, 1980. She is survived by a daughter, Cindy A. Laurer of
Huntingdon; two sons, J. Robert Younker of Huntingdon, R.R., and Dennis
R. Younker of Huntingdon, nine grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. She is survived by two brothers, William Couch of
Huntingdon, R.D. 2, and Paul Couch of Belleville. Mrs. Younker was a
graduate of Huntingdon High School and a former member of the Cedarettes
in State College. She worked as a housekeeper in the Huntingdon and
State College areas. Mrs. Younker enjoyed shopping, auctions and
gardening. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9,
at the Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College, with
Pastor Joleen Willis officiating. Interment will be made in Greenlea
Cemetery, Jackson Twp., Huntingdon, R. R. 2. 

Stanford Duane MOORE, 59, formerly of the Hill Valley, Mount Union, died
at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at the Media Nipple Convalescent
Home in Thompsontown, where he had been residing. Born Dec. 6, 1942, in
Cromwell Twp., Huntingdon County, he was the son of Richard A. and
Minnie M. (Grove) Moore. His father is deceased. He is survived by his
mother of Huntingdon; one daughter, Lori Moore Johnson; one niece and
two nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Alton R. Moore,
and one sister, Jean Moore Erb. Mr. Moore attended Singers Gap United
Methodist Church, Mount Union, R.D. He was last employed at Letterkenny
Army Depot, Chambersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 9, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home in Orbisonia.
Interment will be made in Monroe Valley Cemetery, Three Springs, R.D.

Elsie A. SHEHAN of Newark, Del., 79, died at her home surrounded by
family members Wednesday, March 6, 2002. Born in Minsk, Russia, she was
preceded in death by her husband Clarence in 1981. Mrs. Shehan is
survived by a son, Martin Shehan of California; daughters, Barbara
Danley and Susan Fender of New Castle; and three grandchildren. Other
survivors are three sisters, Vera Snyder of Mount Union and Janet Pace
and Ranelle Hancharenko of Palm Beach, Fla. Services and interment were
privately held. 

William L. HEATH, 62, of Broad Top City, died at 1:50 a.m. Wednesday,
March 6, 2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona, following a lengthy
illness. Born Nov. 20, 1939, in Broad Top, he was the son of Charles and
Roberta (Taylor) Heath, both deceased. He was united in marriage to
Sandra Luther in 1961, in Rockville, Md. He is survived by his wife; two
sons, SFC Kirk Heath of Fort Carson, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Chris
Heath of Hopewell; a daughter, Dawn Black of Hummelstown, as well as six
grandchildren and one great-grandson. He is survived by two brothers and
three sisters: Valeria "Frankie" Moser of Huntingdon, Isabell Miller of
Hustontown, Herman Heath of Broad Top, Audrey Jones of Broad Top and
Glenn Heath of Saxton. He was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy
DeLuca, and a grandson. Mr. Heath was of the Methodist faith. He was a
member of the Saxton Sportsmen Association, the Broad Top American
Legion Post No. 126, Saxton VFW and Fraternal Order of Eagles of broad
Top. He was former president of the Broad Top City Borough Council. Mr.
Heath was a 1958 graduate of Robertsdale High School and worked in the
coal mines, for New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co. and Seton Co. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Curtis A.
Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with Pastor JoAnne Dugan
officiating. Interment will be made in the Broad Top IOOF Cemetery.

Robert A. MORRIS JR., 75, of Aprontree Personal Care Home in Spring Run,
formerly of Shippensburg, died at 10:53 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002 at
the home. Born Dec. 15, 1926, in Kistler, he was the son of Robert and
Kathryne (Boyer) Morris, both deceased. He is survived by his wife,
Maxine F. (Foore) Morris, who resides in Shippensburg. They married Dec.
5, 1945. Also surviving are two sons, Max A. Morris of Walkersville,
Md., and James R. Morris of Saegertown, and a daughter, Jeannette Cisney
Lauck of State College. Three sisters survive. They are: Gloria
Hockenberry of Huntingdon, Virginia Gearhart of Casa Grande, Ariz. and
LaWanda Youngblood of Chambersburg. Two step-sisters, Marie Hardy of
Richmond Furnace and Sara Jane College of New Franklin, along with seven
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by his step-mother Priscilla Morris and a
brother, Raymond Morris. Mr. Morris was a member of the Upper Path
Valley United Presbyterian Church in Spring Run. He was a member of
Orrstown Lodge No. 262 F&AM, in Orrstown. He also was a member of the
National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1063 and of
the Burt J. Asper Post 46 American Legion, both in Chambersburg. Mr.
Morris attended the former Fannettsburg High School and the Mount Union
High School. He later earned a GED and went on to receive an associate
of arts degree from Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, N.J. in
1978. He worked for 30 years as a system analyst for the Department of
the Navy in Mechanicsburg, retiring in 1987. He had previously been
employed for 10 years by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. He owned
and operated a farm in Amberson Valley since 1958. Mr. Morris served in
the U.S. Army during World War II. Funeral services will be held Monday,
March 11, at 11 a.m. at the John L. Agett Funeral Home, 18875 Main
Street, Dry Run with the Rev. Douglas Kelly officiating.
Interment will be made in Amberson Union Cemetery, Amberson, Pa. 

Diana A. SWOPE, 64, of Robertsdale, died at 6:55 a.m. Thursday, March 7,
2002, at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Born Feb. 5, 1938, in North
Scranton, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Toscano, both
deceased. She was united in marriage to William L. Swope in 1961, in
Scranton. She is survived by her husband; a son, William J. Swope of
Pittsburgh, and for grandchildren. A brother, Joseph Toscano of
Scranton, survives. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter,
Penny Lee Swope; three sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Swope was a
member of the Robertsdale Church of God, where she was active in the
Women of the Church of God group. She helped establish the RW&BT
Ambulance Company, was a trained emergency medical technician and an
American Red Cross instructor. She served as a den mother for Cub Scouts
and was formerly an instructor for the Robertsdale Methodist Youth
group. She was a 1956 graduate of Scranton High School and worked as a
nurse's aid at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Mrs. Swope
enjoyed crocheting and knitting. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m.
Saturday, March 9, at the Robertsdale Church of God, with Pastor Donald
Simmons officiating. Interment will be made in Broad Top IOOF Cemetery. 

Mildred E. DONALDSON, 90, of the Colonial Courtyard in Bedford, formerly
of Coalmont, died at 4:25 a.m. this morning, Friday, March 8, 2002, at
her current residence. She was born Sept. 3, 1911, in Mifflintown,
Juniata County, the daugther of Harry and Hazel (Kauffman) Sherlock. She
was united in marriage to Ernest G. "Hinish" Donaldson, Sept. 17, 1932,
in Huntingdon. He preceded her in death June 18, 1985. She is survived
by two daughters and one son; Margaret Paget of Hamburg, N.Y.; Norma
Jean Bambling of Hopewell and Clarence Donaldson of Springfield, Mo., as
well as nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four
great-great-grandchildren. She is survived by three sisters: Hazel
Leabhart of Coalmont, Betty Luther of Saxton and Jacqueline Watson of
Broad Top City. She was preceded in death by two sons, Ernest and Ralph
Donaldson, and five brothers; Warren, Gene, Gerald, Harold and Kenneth
Sherlock. Mrs. Donaldson was a member of the Coalmont United Methodist
Church. She was also a member of the Daughters of America. Coalmont
Quilters, Little Valley Farm Society, Saxton Volunteer Fire Company
Ladies Auxiliary, and a life member of the Hopewell Senior Citizens. She
formerly worked as a machine operator at Scampers Manufacturing in
Saxton. She enjoyed a variety of crafts. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel,
Saxton, with Pastor Todd Templeton officiating. Interment will be made
in Fockler Cemetery, Saxton, R.D. 

Robert L. FAGAN, 70, 408 Moore St., Huntingdon, died at 11:45 p.m.
Friday, March 8, 2002, at his residence, following an extended illness.
Born Sept. 23, 1931, in Huntingdon, he was the son of Newton B. and Ruth
E. (Woodle) Fagan. He was preceded in death by his father. His mother
survives at the Morrison's Cove Home in Martinsburg. He was united in
marriage to Martha J. Franks Dec. 3, 1955, in Winchester, Va., by the
Rev. Millard Rewis. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his
wife, at home; a son, Timothy R. Fagan, and a daughter, Debra K. (Fagan)
Bowser, both of Huntingdon, as well as four grandchildren. Mr. Fagan is
survived by two brothers and one sister, Don A. Fagan of Huntingdon,
Jack J. Fagan of Morgantown, W. Va., and Catherine Jean (Fagan) Teeters
of Huntingdon. Mr. Fagan was a member of the First United Methodist
Church, Huntingdon. He attended Huntingdon Public schools, graduating
from Huntingdon High School in the Class of 1950. He served with the
United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict, from 1950 until
1954, attaining the rank of Airman Second Class. He retired from the F.
L. Smithe Machine Company in 1992, after 27 years as a machinist. He
enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping, photography and his
family. He had lived at his current residence since 1965. A private
memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church at
the convenience of Mr. Fagan's family, with the Rev. Doyle H. Klinger
Jr. officiating. 

Mary Irene PAVONE, 95, of 711 Park Ave., Tyrone, died at 8 a.m.
Saturday, March 9, 2002, at her residence. She was born Aug. 31, 1906,
in Bellefonte, the daughter of Lemuel Robert and Flora Etta (Shook)
Poorman, both deceased. She was united in marriage to John W. Pavone
Dec. 19, 1936, in Cumberland, Md. He preceded her in death May 21, 1968.
She is survived by a son, John W. Pavone Jr. of Homestead, Fla., and a
brother, William Poorman of Arlington, Texas, as well as several nieces
and nephews. She was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Pavone was of the Protestant faith. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the Feller Memorial Home, 817 W. 15th
St., Tyrone, with Pastor Paul Sweitzer officiating. Interment will be
made in Blair Memorial Park.

Christopher Scott GUYER, 42, of 600 Penn St., Apt. 302, Huntingdon, died
at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona,
following an extended illness. He was born Aug. 31, 1959, in Huntingdon,
the son of James S. and Shirley M. (Frazer) Guyer. He is survived by his
father of Mount Union; his mother, at 600 Penn St., Apt, 409,
Huntingdon, and his maternal grandmother, Madaline M. (Patterson)
Frazer, who also resides at 600 Penn St., Huntingdon. Mr. Guyer is
survived by one brother, Curtis Alan Guyer of Huntingdon, as well as two
nephews and one niece. Mr. Guyer was a member of the 15th Street United
Methodist Church, Huntingdon. He attended Huntingdon public schools,
graduating from Huntingdon Area High School with the Class of 1977. He
was a volunteer at the Huntingdon County Humane Society and helped found
the Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata Chapter of the National Alliance for the
Mentally Ill (NAMI) and the Family Networking Project. He was an avid
fly fisherman. He also enjoyed, and was quite proficient at ping pong.
He was a proponent of the Peace Chapel and the effort for world peace.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 15, at the 15th
Street United Methodist Church, 15th and Moore Streets, Huntingdon, with
the Rev. David L. Dearing officiating. Interment will be made in the
Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery, Alexandria, at the convenience of the
family. 

Merle W. "Bud" HESS, 78, of Penn Twp., Hesston, died at 9:55 p.m.
Sunday, March 10, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Mr.
Hess had been in failing health since October 2001. Born March 8, 1924,
in Hesston, he was the son of Arthur P. and Mabel (Hoover) Hess, both
deceased. He was united in marriage to Jean A. Naugle by the Rev. Marlin
Botteiger, April 10, 1949, at Mr. Zion Lutheran Church, Stone Creek
Ridge, Huntingdon. He is survived by his wife, at home; one son, M.
Wayne Hess Jr. of Moller Twp., Huntingdon; one daughter, Mrs. Frederick
N. (Deborah A.) Kyle of Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon, as well as four
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is survived by two
brothers and two sisters: Max W. Hess, Walter G. Hess, and Catherine
Cissel, all of Penn Twp., Hesston, and Peggy Bigelow of Williamsburg,
Va. He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother, Margaret
Mills, Anna Wible, Eleanor Keller and Paul Hess. Mr. Hess was of the
Protestant faith. He served as past commander and member of the color
guard of the Frank P. Hommon Post No. 24, American Legion, Huntingdon.
He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 223, Huntingdon;
Standing Stone Post No. 1754, VFW, Huntingdon, and Whispering Pines
Hunting Camp, Belfast, N.Y. He served with the U.S. Army during World
War II in the European Theatre of Operations and saw action in the
Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He attended Hesston
public schools and retired May 1983 from Owens Corning Fiberglas as a
supervisor in the twist and ply department after 32 years of service. He
had resided at his Penn Twp., home for over 45 years. Mr. Hess enjoyed
hunting and fishing. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday,
March 13, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington
St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. H. Lloy Blattenberger officiating. A
private interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

Evelyn Elizabeth PORT, 62, of Mapleton, died at 2:56 a.m. Monday, March
11, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Sept. 17,
1939, in Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of Frances (Brenneman)
Miller, who survives in Mapleton, and the late Howard James Estep. She
was united in marriage to James Port, who preceded her in death. She is
survived by six children; Paul Howard Breon of Lewistown; Gary William
Breon of Olath, Kan.; Karen Christine Houch of Clarksville, Tenn.; Tracy
Estep of Mapleton; Dennis Estep of Hill Valley, and Mrs. Robin (Julie)
Adair of Wetumpka, Ala., as well as 14 grandchildren and one
great-granddaughter. Seven sisters and one brother survive: Jane Banks
of Mill Creek; Thelma Myers of Huntingdon; Rose Ward of Mill Creek; Kay
Wiser of Orbisonia; Judy Gilbert of Mount Union; James Estep of
Huntingdon; Joyce Bollinger of Mill Creek, and Betty Puchalo of
Waynesboro. She was preceded in death by an infant sister. Mrs. Port was
of the Protestant faith. She was a member of the Mapleton American
Legion Auxiliary and a past social member of the Mill Creek Fire
Company. She was primarily a homemaker and loved spending time with her
grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday,
March 13, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the
Rev. Gordon Port officiating.

Helen (Turbett) COFFMAN, 74, of 1806 Penn St., Huntingdon, died at 5:44
p.m. Monday, March 11, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. He death
was unexpected. She was born Aug. 30, 1927, in Huntingdon, the daughter
of Steck E. and Ethel (Rupert) Turbett, both deceased. She was united in
marriage to Ray J. Coffman Sr. Jan. 30, 1946, at the Stone Church of the
Brethren Parsonage, by the Rev. Tobias F. Henry. She is survived by her
husband, at home; Two sons, Randall L. Coffman of Altoona and Ray J.
Coffman Jr. of Madisonburg; one daughter, Mrs. William (Carol A.) Grubb
of Huntingdon; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is
survived by a sister, Mrs. Benjamin (Elizabeth M.) Runk of Valley View
Retirement Community, Belleville. She was preceded in death by a
grandson, Curtis Bryant, and three brothers, William, Gerald and Richard
Turbett. Mrs. Coffman was a member of the Stone Church of the Brethren,
Huntingdon, where she was a member of the Women's fellowship. She was a
member of the Huntingdon County Humane Society and the Standing Stone
Senior Citizens Center, Huntingdon. She was educated in the public
schools of Huntingdon and Smithfield and was a 1945 graduate of
Huntingdon High School. She had resided at her Penn Street Home since
1947. She was primarily a homemaker and enjoyed baking, reading and was
a "caregiver." Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 15,
at the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon,
with the Revs. Dale W. and Christy L. Dowdy officiating. Interment will
be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Twp., Huntingdon. 

Fred Brown ROHER, 84, of Huntingdon, died at 10:35 p.m. Monday, March
11, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown. Born March 19, 1917, in
Three Springs, he was the son of Joshua and Olive (Lane) Roher, both
deceased. He was united in marriage to Vera Ellen Whitsel Oct. 20, 1941.
Mrs. Roher preceded him in death June 3, 1993. He is survived by three
sons and three daughters: Robert Roher, Blanchard, Okla.; Mrs. George
(Naomi) Winnick, Three Springs; Mrs. James (Dolores) Stetchock,
Cassville; Scott Roher, Three Springs; Rodney Roher, Three Springs, and
Brenda Johnson, Cheyenne, Wyo., as well as 17 grandchildren and 25
great-grandchildren. A nephew, Rory Whitsel of Mapleton, who was reared
in Mr. Roher's home, survives. Two sisters survive: Clema Nead of Three
Springs and Martha Hamilton of Mount Union. He was preceded in death by
one brother, Melvin Roher. Mr. Roher was a charter member of the
Immanuel Bible Church, Three Springs, where he served as a Sunday School
teacher for a number of years. He retired from Reliable Cleaners,
Huntingdon, in 1995. In his early years, he worked in the coal mines and
at lumbering. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, March
16, at the Immanuel Bible Church with the Rev. Steve Heaster
officiating. Interment will be made in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Three
Springs.

Anna Elizabeth (Honstine) STREIGHTIFF, 81, of 2731 Warm Springs Ave.,
Huntingdon, died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2002, at Centre
Community Hospital in State College. Born March 28, 1920, at her family
home on Penn Street, Huntingdon, she was the daughter of Walter and
Philomene (Cornelius) Honstine, both deceased. She was united in
marriage to Richard W. Streightiff July 12, 1941, in Winchester, Va., by
the Rev. Flickenger. She is survived by her husband of Huntingdon; one
son, Barry W. Streightiff of Mapleton; four grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in
death by a grandson, Dale W. Streightiff, and a brother, John Honstine.
Mrs. Streightiff was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
Church, 1019 Moore St., Huntingdon, where she was active in both church
and Sunday School for 60 years. She was a life time resident of
Huntingdon and had resided at her Warm Springs Avenue home since 1951.
She was a 1938 graduate of Huntingdon area High School and had been
employed at McCrory's 5 & 10 Store for a number of years. She also
worked as a dental assistant for 10 years for Dr. Ronald Gore. Mrs.
Streightiff enjoyed crafts, baking and cooking. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 15, at the Curtight-Speck Funeral Home,
207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon, with the Rev. James Stork
officiating and the Rev. David L. Dearing as the soloist. Interment will
be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Twp.

Chester R. SNARE, 93, of Valley View Terrace, Apt. A-104, Belleville,
formerly of Huntingdon and Smithfield Twp., died at 3:55 a.m. Tuesday,
March 12, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown, following a brief
illness. He was born June 7, 1908, in Huntingdon, the son of Blair L.
and Laura B. (Naugle) Snare, both deceased. He was united in marriage to
Louise Pollock Feb. 14, 1934, in Huntingdon, by the Rev. E.B. Davidson.
He is survived by his wife, at home, two sons, Robert B. Snare of
Bradenton, Fla., and Donald C. Snare of Thomasville, and two
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Pearl Snare. Mr.
Snare was a member of the Huntingdon Christian and Missionary Alliance
Church. He was a member of the Frank P Hommon Post No. 24, American
Legion, Huntingdon; Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company and SERS. He was a
1925 graduate of Huntingdon High School and a 1929 graduate of the
Altoona School of Commerce. Mr. Snare was a World War II Veteran, having
served as a corporal in the United States Army in the American Theatre
of Operations. He retired as business manager from the State
Correctional Institution Huntingdon, where he gave 40 years of service.
Mr. Snare was an avid fan of baseball and had formerly coached Little
League Baseball, VFW Teener League and City League Baseball in
Huntingdon. He had resided at Valley View Terrace since June 1998.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at the John
B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., Huntingdon, with the Rev. James Stork
officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, 245 Standing
Stone Ave., Huntingdon. 

Dorothy M. STAPLETON, 69, of Altoona, formerly of 715 Weaver St.,
Saxton, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at Valley View Nursing Home,
Altoona. Born Oct. 13, 1932, in Robertsdale, she was the daughter of
Howard and Sara (Horton) Brown, both deceased. She was united in
marriage to George Stapleton Dec. 23, 1949, in Cumberland, Md. She is
survived by her husband; four daughters: Connie Rundle of Altoona; Sally
Brown of Dotham, Ala.; Mary Lynn Ellinger of Telford and Carol Amos of
Robertsdale; Three sons: George Stapleton of New Enterprise, Tim
Stapleton of Dudley and David Stapleton of Burke, Va.; 19 Grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons,
Randy and Scotty. She was the last surviving member of her immediate
family, having been preceded in death by 10 brothers and four sisters.
Mrs. Stapleton was primarily a homemaker, but worked for a number of
years at the Saxton Community Library and Rundle's Resale Shop in
Saxton. She enjoyed reading, crafts and her grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 15, at the Curtis A.
Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with Pastor Larry Graybill
officiating. Interment will be made in Broad Top IOOF Cemetery. 

M/Sgt. Edward P. CAROWICK, 80, U.S. Army (Ret.), of Huntingdon, died
Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at his home. Mr. Carowick's death was
unexpected. He was born March 1, 1922, in Todd, the son of John and Mary
(Oswalt) Carowick, both deceased. He married Esther Mae Moon April 14,
1951, in Calvin. He is survived by his wife, at home; two sons, Michael
E. Carowick of Huntingdon, and Timothy Carowick of Sterling Heights,
Mich,; Two daughters, Suzanne E. Wampler of Coopersburg and Sylvia L.
Kurtz of Huntingdon, and 14 grandchildren. He is survived by four
brothers and sisters: Antoinette Moon of Todd; Stanley Carowick of
Akron, Ohio; Stella Harvey of White Hall, Ohio, and Frances Brown of
Todd. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Albert
Carowick. Mr. Carowick was a member of the Calvary Independent Baptist
Church, Huntingdon. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 and served,
during World War II, with the 101st Airborne Division. He was wounded in
the airborne invasion of Holland and received the Purple Heart. He
returned to his unit prior to the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded
the Bronze Star with "V" device for valor for service at the Battle of
Bastogne. He also received numerous ribbons and awards in a variety of
campaigns, including the Master Parachutist Badge. Following World War
II, Mr. Carowick was stationed at Fort Benning, Ga.; Fort Campbell, Ky.,
and Fort Bragg, N.C. He also served in southern Germany from 1956 to
1959 and in the Republic of Korea in 1962 and 1963. At his last three
duty stations, he served as first sergeant and assistant division
engineer. Following his retirement from the U.S. Army March 1, 1964,
with the rank of master sergeant, Mr. Carowick was employed by the U.S.
Postal Service in State College until his retirement, June 1984. He was
a member of the 101st Airborne Division Association, 82nd Airborne
Division Association, Disabled American Veterans and their
Retired Enlisted Association. Mr. Carowick was also an avid gardener and
enjoyed hunting. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March
16, at Calvary Independent Baptist Church, 300 Standing Stone Ave.,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Coleman officiating. Interment
will be made in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. 

Wayne E. RONK, 76, of 8206 Ferguson Valley Rd., McVeytown, died at 12:40
p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown. He was
born July 28, 1925, in Shirleysburg, the son of David W. and Naomi T.
(Newman) Runk. He married Dorothy J. Kane June 5, 1949, at the Christian
and Missionary Alliance Church in Mount Union. He is survived by his
wife, at home; two sons and two daughters, Wayne C. Runk of Potters
Mills, Susan R. Brodie of State College, Ronald E. Ronk of Milton and
Peggy J. Wien of Delmont; eight grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Four brothers survive: Kenneth Runk of Wisconsin;
Sheldon Runk of McVeytown; Max Runk of Punxsutawney and Boyd Runk of
Mount Union. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter and six
brothers and sisters: Eva Morgan, Iona Hooper, Thelma Runk, Vera Ranck,
Hayden Runk and Edwin Runk. Mr. Runk was a member of the Spring Run
Church of the Brethren, McVeytown. He was a member of the Big Spring
Lodge No. 361, F&AM, Newville; St. John's Royal Arch Chapter No. 171,
Carlisle, and a life member of the Atkinsons Mills Sportsman's
Association. He attended Shirleysburg Elememtary School and Mount Union
High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the
European Theatre of Operations. Mr. Runk retired in 1973 as a gauger
with Mobil Oil Company, in the Altoona office, after 23 years of
service. He also farmed in Ferguson Valley for many years. Funeral
services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Robert D.
Heath Funeral Home Inc., Mount Union, with the Rev. Jerry Miller
officiating. Interment will be made in the Germany Valley Cemetery,
Shirleysburg.

Gladys Mae DUNN, 91, a resident of Epworth Manor, Tyrone, formerly of
716 E. Fifth St., Bellwood, died at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2002,
at the manor. She was born June 24, 1910, in Birmingham, the daughter of
Harry and Lulu (Stevens) Bathurst, both deceased. She married Edward H.
Dunn Sr. March 27, 1929, in Chicago, Ill. Mr. Dunn Died May 9, 1974. She
is survived by a daughter, Thelma Mae Jones of Westminister Woods,
Huntingdon; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by a son, Edward H. Dunn Jr., April 1981. She was the
last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in
death by three sisters. Mrs. Dunn had been a member of the Trinity
United Methodist Church, Bellwood, since 1980, and was active in the
What-So-Ever Class, the Ladies Bible Class, the Pioneer Sunday School
Class and was a charter member of United Methodist Women. She was a
trustee of the Bellwood-Antis Public Library and a member of the
Bellwood Chapter 1063 AARP; The Arcana Chapter 38 of Minneapolis, Minn.,
and was a volunteer at Epworth Manor, Tyrone, where she later resided,
beginning in 1993. She had been employed during the 1940's at the
Shaffer Store, Main Street, Bellwood. Funeral services will be held 11
a.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Derman Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone, with
Chaplain Joan G. Smith and Pastor David Dearing officiating. Interment
will be made in Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood.

Lawrence E. "Jiggs" WILSON, 73, of Mount Union, died at 6:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at Huntingdon Manor, Huntingdon. Mr. Wilson had
been in failing health since February. Born May 29, 1928, in Orbisonia,
he was the son of Lawrence Swoop and Ann F. (Tell) Wilson Abrashoff,
both deceased. He was united in marriage to Margaret Louise Dick April
18, 1952, in Winnfield, La. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Ricky
E. Wilson and Randall K. Wilson, both of Mount Union; a daughter, Amy
Diane Gilbert of Mount Union; a grandson, James R. Williams, who was
reared in Mr. Wilson's home; three granddaughters, one great-grandson
and five great-granddaughters. He is also survived by one niece and one
nephew. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by a son, Brian Duane Wilson; a
brother, Harry Wilson; a sister, Louise Daughenbaugh, and his
stepfather, Asparuk "Butch" Abrashoff. Mr. Wilson was a member of the
Allenport United Methodist Church, where he was active in church
functions, taught a youth Sunday School class, served as a youth leader
and participated in the Ladies' Prayer Breakfasts. He was a lifetime
member of the American Legion Post No. 107, Mount Union. He attended
high school in Orbisonia and entered the Merchant Marines, where he
served for eight years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean
Conflict and then with the U.S. Army Reserves, Company C. 491st
Engineering Battalion, for 13 years. He was employed at R. B. Madden's
in Mount Union as a parts manager. He also worked as a mechanic for a
number of years at Rog Garner Chevrolet, Mount Union, and Huston Ford,
Mount Union. More recently, he worked as a field technician for Owens
Corning Fiberglas, until retiring on disability April 1985. Mr. Wilson
loved to spend time tinkering with anything mechanical.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m Friday, March 15, at the Robert
D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union with the Rev. Robert Davidson
officiating. Interment will be made in Mount Union cemetery.

Melvin Boyd "Mike" WEYANDT, 85, of Crestwood Drive, Juniata Twp.,
Huntingdon, died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2002, in the emergency
room at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. He was born May 21,
1916, in East Freedom, the son of Jesse and Mary (Butler) Weyandt, both
deceased. He was united in marriage to Lois M. Bruckman, June 29, 1940,
in Winchester, Va. He is survived by his wife, at home; two daughters,
Mrs. John (Miriam) Thomas of State College and Patricia "Sally" Echard
of McVeytown; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by a son, Dr. Timothy Boyd Weyandt, June 26, 2001. He
was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been
preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters. Mr. Weyandt was a
member of the Christian Assembly of Huntingdon. He had been primarily
self-employed throughout his lifetime, retiring in 1962. He had been a
resident of Huntingdon County since 1965 and had resided at his Juniata
Twp. home since 1985. A memorial service for Mr. Weyandt will be held at
7 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge
Road, Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon. Interment will be private. 

Richard C. COVERT, 75, of HCR 60, Orbisonia, died at 9:47 p.m.
Wednesday, March 13, 2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born Nov. 8,
1926, in Cromwell Twp., Huntingdon County, he was the son of Leslie W.
and Lucinda F. (Runk) Covert. He married Joyce L. Cohenour May 9, 1953.
He is survived by his wife, at home, and three sons and four daughters:
Richard A. Covert and Susan B. Grove, both of Shirleysburg; Cathy L.
Gilliland and Galen R. Covert, both of HCR 60, Orbisonia; Marlene D.
McClure of HCR 60, Shirleysburg; Brian K. Covert of HCR 60, Orbisonia,
and Lesley D. Shoemaker of Spring Run. He is also survived by 12
grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and three
step-great-grandchildren. He is survived by two brothers and five
sisters: Clifford Covert, Orbisonia; Amanda Plank, Shirleysburg; Dorothy
Fields, Three Springs; Mildred Booher, Orbisonia; John B. Covert,
Venice, Fla.; Erma Ulsh, Rockhill Furnace, and Esther P. Covert,
Huntingdon. A sister, Myrtle Knepper, and two brothers, Wilbert and E.
Leroy Covert, preceded him in death. Mr. Covert attended Rockhill Church
of the Brethren, Rockhill Furnace. He was a veteran of World War II,
having served in the U.S. Army in Europe. He was a lifelong dairy farmer
and retired in 1987 from Harbison-Walker Refractories, Mount Union.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the Martin
R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with Pastor Myers Kimmel officiating.
Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Rockhill Furnace.

William Edgar LINDSAY of Box 251, Hesston, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday,
March 14, 2002, at Altoona Hospital. Mr. Lindsey was born Jan. 23, 1914,
in Huntingdon, the son of Edgar C. and Lillian Esther (Oakman) LIndsay.
On April 20, 1935, he was married to Mildred Anna Brenneman, daughter of
Byron Ray and Rachel Anna (Strait) Brenneman. His wife and a son,
William Edgar Lindsey Jr., a retired Air Force colonel, and two
grandchildren survive him. His sister, Rosalia M. Robinson, also
survives. Mr. Lindsay was a member of the Stone Church of the Brethren
in Huntingdon, having attended there since 1922. He was a graduate of
Huntingdon High School, in the class of 1931. In 1933, he was employed
as a clerk for the engineering firm of John R. Wald Company which
specialized in the installation of complete industries in prisons
throughout the United States. During World War II, the Wald Company
manufactured ammunition components for the military, and Mr. Lindsay was
in charge of obtaining priority ratings and governmental allocations for
materials needed. He was also in charge of the inventory control system
in the five factories in Tyrone which employed about 1,200 persons. In
1946, a new and separate manufacturing company, Wald Industries, Inc.,
was formed and Mr. Lindsay transferred to that company, in charge of
purchasing, scheduling and cost control. In 1954, he was named a vice
president and then became a director. In 1963, he became vice president
of manufacturing, giving him direct control of the manufacturing
facilities of the company, by then know as Universal Corporation. Within
a few years, this facility had expanded to include two factories in
Pennsylvania, one in Atlanta, Ga., and one in Texas. In his earlier
years, Mr. Lindsay was an avid outdoor enthusiast, helping to
establish the first archery club in the area. He hunted and fished for
many years. In later years, he did genealogy research and wrote family
histories for his own and other families. He was a former member and
past president of the Huntingdon County Historical Society. A funeral
service will be held at John B. Brown Funeral Home, Huntingdon, at 4
p.m. Sunday, March 17. The Rev. Dale W. Dowdy will officiate. Interment
will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Twp.

Elsie Marie (Fields) CLIPPINGER, 80, of HCR 73, Three Springs, died at
12:40 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2002, at Community General Osteopathic
Hospital, Harrisburg, following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 13,
1922, in Clay Twp., Huntingdon County, the daughter of George and Viola
(McClain) Fields, both deceased. She is survived by her husband of 57
years, Samuel Wilson Clippinger of Three Springs, whom she married Sept.
20, 1944. Surviving are 14 children: Ester Scott, Fort Walton Beach,
Fla.,; Roger Clippinger and Elaine Miller, both of Hagerstown, Md.;
Freda Miller, McConnellsburg; George Clippinger, Needmore; Donald
Clippinger, Three Springs; Donna Ritter, Wichita Falls, Texas; May
Swartz, Huntingdon; Fred Clippinger, Three Springs; Glenda Machia,
Lancaster; Anita Clippinger, Ephrata; James Clippinger and Robert
Clippinger, both of Hustontown, and Carl Clippinger, Robertsdale. Also
surviving are 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Two sisters
and three brothers survive: Mary Cornell of Everett; Violet Haun of
Altamonte Springs, Fla., Raymond and Jesse Fields, both of Three
Springs, and Glenn Fields of Tyrone. Two sisters, one granddaughter and
one great-granddaughter preceded her in death. Mrs. Clippinger was a
member of the Cherry Grove Church of God, Three Springs. She attended
Cherry Grove School as a child and received her GED in 1984. A farm wife
and devoted mother and grandmother, she enjoyed gardening, sewing and
spending time with her family. She was a published poet and wrote many
short stories for which she received awards. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 18, at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home in
Hustontown, with Pastor Jim MacQuarrie officiating. Interment
will be made in Center Cemetery, Waterfall.

Joseph SKVARKA, 85, of Robertsdale, died at 5:35 p.m. Friday, March 15,
2002, at his residence. Born March 29, 1916, in Strutters, Ohio, he was
the son of Samuel and Helen (Jambrik) Skvarka, both deceased. He was
united in marriage to Dorothy Thomas April 18, 1938, at the Immaculate
Conception Church, Dudley by the Rev. Houghton. He is survived by his
wife; Four daughters, Helen Foreman of Chambersburg, Marilyn Weist of
Breezewood, Carolyn Matthews of Wood and Theresa Minnichk of Dudley; Two
sons, Joe Skvarka of Chambersburg and Fichard Skvarka of Carlisle; 12
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter,
Patricia Mort, Feb. 28, 2002; Two sisters and three brothers. He is
survived by two sisters, Mary Backus of Mobile, Ala., and Helen Rozanski
of Saracota, Fla., and two brothers, Stephen Skvarka of Robertsdale and
Mike Skvarka of Williamsport. Mr. Skvarka was a member of Immaculate
Conception Church, Dudley. He was a 65 year member of the United Mine
Workers of America. He worked as a laborer at New Enterprise Stone and
Lime Co. and had previously worked in the following coal mines; Rockhill
Coal Co., J.W. Coal Co., Parson Brothers Coal Co. and G.M. McCrossen
Coal Co. He also worked for H.J. Williams Construction and was a
self-employed mechanic. He enjoyed gardening and doing mechanical work.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the
Immaculate Conception Church, with the Rev. Patrick Leahey officiating.
Interment will be made in Ave Marie Cemetery, Dudley.

Evelyn M. "Evie" WOLFE, 85, of Altoona, died Saturday Morning, March 16,
2002, following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 25, 1917, in Wood,
Huntingdon County, the daughter of James Edward and Rose (Edwards)
McGahey. She married John Reginald Wolfe March 6, 1937. The couple
recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. She is survived by
her husband; a son, John Wolfe Jr. of York; four daughters: Mrs. Bill
(Sandra) Cover of Rainier, Wash.; Mrs. Ronnie (Sally) Nicewonger of
Altoona; Mrs. Robert (Judith) Williams of Yardley and Deborah Wolfe of
Tuccon, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She is
survived by two brothers, Don of Rockville, Md., and Dean of
Southington, Conn., and one sister, Sara of Altoona. Mrs. Wolfe was a
long-time member of Fairview United Methodist Church. She held
leadership positions in many organizations, including the Talus Rock
Girl Scouts, American Cancer Society, YMCA and United Methodist Women.
Nearly 50 years ago, Mrs. Wolfe organized Altoona's first UNICEF drive.
She devoted her life to serving her family, church and community.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, at Fairview
United Methodist Church. Interment will be made in Blair Memorial Park. 

Joseph J. PANASITI, 84, of 606 W. Third St., Tyrone, died at 7:54 a.m.
Saturday, March 16, 2002, at Tyrone Hospital following an extended
illness. born Nov. 27, 1917, in Johnstown, he was the son of Domenic and
Santa Patti Panasiti, both deceased. He was united in marriage to Mary
Szczerba June 18, 1949, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church,
Huntingdon. He is survived by his wife; one son, Stephen Panasiti of
Hollidaysburg; one daughter, Mrs. Ray (Mary Jo) Barber of Tyrone; two
grandsons and a number of nieces and nephews. He was the last surviving
member of his immediate family, having been preceded in death by two
brothers, Anthony "Tony" and James Panasiti, and two sisters, Margaret
"Mickey" Ferrari and Vincenza "Jennie" Wolfe. Mr. Panasiti was a member
of St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, Tyrone. He was a life member of
BPOE No. 212; a 31-year member of Tyrone Rotary Club; a member of the
Heidelberg Country Club; a charter member of the Sinking Valley County
Club and a member of the Original Gardner Guards Drum and Bugle Corps.
He was a 1937 graduate of Tyrone High School and a World War II U.S.
Army veteran. Mr. Panasiti was co-owner of the family business, the
former Villa Restaurant, in Tyrone, for 43 years until his retirement in
1979. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, at St.
Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, with the Rev. Joseph T. Orr
officiating. Interment will be made in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Susan Faith (Hileman) ELDER, 95, of Homewood Retirement Center,
Martinsburg, formerly of 611 Eighth St., Saxton, died at 4:24 a.m.
Saturday, March 16, 2002, at the retirement center. She was born June
14, 1906, in Hileman Heights, Altoona, the daughter of Blair B. and Mary
M. (Isenberg) Hileman, both deceased. She was united in marriage to
Charles Robert Elder Oct. 26, 1927, in Philipsburg. He preceded her in
death Aug. 9, 1954. She is survived by three daughters, Patricia
Mountain of Huntingdon; Helen Levison and Alice Hess of Phoenix, Ariz.;
two sons, John Calvin Elder of Birmingham, Ala., and James H. Elder of
Saxton; 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and four
great-great-grandchildren. A brother, Blair Hileman of Altoona,
survives. She was preceded in death by a grandson. Mrs. Elder was a
member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Saxton, and a member of the
Saxton Senior Citizens. Mrs. Elder retired from the Tussey Mountain
School District after 17 years of service as a secretary at
Saxton-Liberty Elementary School. she also worked as a secretary for the
Huntingdon & Broad Top Mountain Railroad, until it closed in 1954, and
served as secretary for Saxton Borough Council. She enjoyed reading,
gardening, traveling and volunteering at Homewood Retirement Center and
as a tutor for the adult literacy program. Funeral services will be held
at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel,
Saxton, with Pastor Charles Davis officiating. Interment will be made in
St. Luke's Cemetery.

Frank S. HORN, 81, of Allenport, Mount Union, died at 5:40 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 2002, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia,
following a lengthy illness. He was born April 1, 1920, in Mount Union,
the son of Isaac Steven Horn and Hanna Elizabeth (McElwee) Horn Norris,
both deceased. He was united in marriage to Betty Jane Clevenger June
28, 1938, in Mount Union. She preceded him in death June 14, 1994. He is
survived by a daughter, Ellen Pauline Soult of Mount Union; two
grandchildren reared in his home, Frankie Jane Soult of Mount Union and
Candas Arlene Suders of Carlisle, and two great--grandchildren. Three
sisters survive; Marguerite Norris, Mount Union; Phyllis JoAnn Spangler,
Newark, Del., and Connie Ressler, Orbisonia. He was preceded in death by
one brother, Robert Horn, and two sisters, Thelma Grace Norris and Betty
Taylor. Mr. Horn was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy,
Orbisonia. He was employed by Local 542 International Union of Operating
Engineers, for 40 years, as a heavy equipment operator. Previously, he
worked at Harbison-Walker Refractories, Mount Union. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Richard Sauls officiating.
Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg.

Frances L. HUSICK, 53, of Saxton, died unexpectedly at 5:10 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born Jan. 23, 1949, in Bloomsburg, she was the daughter of Marvin and
Charlotte (Carolous) Haubnick of Lewistown, who survives. She is
survived by two children, Tammy L. Smith and Levenia Reed, both of
Saxton, and two granddaughters. A sister, Roxanne Breon of Milroy,
survives, as well as four nephews and one niece. She was preceded in
death by a daughter, Christa Dawn. Mrs. Husick was of the Protestant
faith. She was a 1966 graduate of Lewistown-Granville High School and
attended PSU-Altoona, where she studied criminal justice. She was a
member of the fist class of LPNs to graduate from the Huntingdon County
Vo-Tech. She was a homemaker and worked for a number of years with
Huntingdon County terminally ill patients. Funeral services will be held
at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel,
Saxton, with Pastor Milton Herring officiating. There will be no public
viewing.

Jerry Glenn GRISSINGER, 62, of Three Springs, died at 4 p.m. Sunday,
March 17, 2002, in East Providence Twp., Bedford county, from injuries
suffered in an automobile accident. Born Nov. 25, 1939, in Springfield
Twp., Huntingdon County, he was the son of Ernest S. and Bertha M.
(Cromwell) Grissinger, both deceased. He is survived by four sisters and
two brothers; Helen Goschke, Beaver; Wayne Grissinger, Three Springs;
Doris Shore, Brunswick, Ohio; Jack Grissinger, North Ridgeville, Ohio;
Virginia Hurd, Cheyenne, Wyo., and Mary Jane Graham, Beaver. An infant
sister, Dorothy, and two brothers, Eldon and Samuel Grissinger, preceded
him in death. Mr. Grissinger was of the Protestant faith. He was a
member of the Three Springs Ambulance Company, where he volunteered as a
driver. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1961, spending a portion
of his time in Korea. He retired from the Chrysler Corporation in
Newark, Del., in 1995, after 30 years of service. Funeral services will
be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral
Home, Orbisonia, with Pastor Bonnie Ort officiating. Interment will be
made in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Three Springs. 

Dorothy F. "Grammy" BEST, 84, of Grand Ledge, Mich., formerly of Mount
Union, died Monday, March 18, 2002. She is survived by two daughters,
Mr. John (Linda) Hare of Bradenton, Fla., and Loretta Sabin of Homes
Beach, Fla.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Best, and step-son, Kenny
Best. She worked for Carter's IGA in Grand Ledge and K-Mart. There will
be no funeral service or public viewing. 

Eugene A. GRISSINGER, 86, of Bridgeville, formerly of Jefferson Hills
and Mount Union, died Monday, March 18, 2002, at Country Meadows Nursing
Center in Bridgeville, where he has been residing. Born Nov. 28, 1915,
in Kewanee, Ill., he was the son of Russell and Mae Grissinger, both
deceased. He was united in marriage to Mary Belle Culver Aug. 10, 1940,
in Williamson, Va. His wife, to whom he was married almost 53 years,
preceded him en death May 3, 1993. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Larry (Margo) Berger of Tempe, Ariz., and Mrs. Bruce (Linda) Mungai of
Lancaster, and three grandchildren. A sister, Lorma Gale Culter of
Columbus, Ohio, survives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl
Grissinger. Mr. Grissinger moved from Kewanee, Ill., to Mount Union at a
young age and graduated from Mount Union High School with the Class of
1933. He began working for the G.C. Murphy Company in Midland, November
1933, as a stockboy and retired from the company April 23, 1981, as vice
president in charge of store planning and construction. A veteran of
World War II, Mr. Grissinger temporarily left G.C. Murphy's August 1943,
to enlist in the United States Army, where he was accepted into
Officer's Candidate School and Tank Destroyer School. He was sent
overseas into combat as a first Lieutenant April 1944. While in Germany,
he was captured by Nazi soldiers Nov. 26, 1944. He escaped April 1945,
and received a Purple Heart for injuries suffered in captivity. Upon his
return to the states, he went back to work for G.C. Murphy and held
various positions during his 47 years of service, and was elected to the
company's board of directors Oct. 20, 1975. He and his family moved
frequently during his time with the company and ended up in Jefferson
Borough, near Pittsburgh, in 1967. Funeral Services will be held at Noon
Friday, March 22, at the John F. Slater Funeral Home Inc., 4201
Brownsville Road, Brentwood, with the Rev. Robert Slack
officiating. Interment will be made in Jefferson Memorial Park.

Dora B. (Brand) ESPY, 93, formerly of Spruce Creek, died at 10:25 p.m.
Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at Moran's Home, Bellwood. Born Aug. 22, 1908,
in Bavaria, Germany, she was the daughter of Hans and Karolina Brand,
both deceased. She was united in marriage to John Paul Espy Sr. May 2,
1936, in Altoona. He preceded her in death Oct. 24, 1961. She is
survived by a son, John Paul Espy Jr. of Spruce Creek; seven
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
a son, Herman F. Espy, Jan. 21, 1997, and a sister, Emma Unrath, March
3, 1998. Mrs. Espy was a member of the Lower Spruce Creek Presbyterian
Church, where she had been active in the Ladies' Aid organization, as
well as the church. She retired from the U.S. Post Office at Spruce
Creek after 25 years of service. She served as post-master for 21 years
and as a clerk for four years prior to being appointed postmaster. Mrs.
Espy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Cutright-Speck
Funeral Home, Junitata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St., Alexandria, with the
Rev. Bruce K. Boyles officiating. Interment will be made in
Franklinville Cemetery, Spruce Creek.

Robert "Bob" Grant DETWILER JR., 74, of Hagerstown, Md., died Wednesday,
March 20, 2002, at his residence. Born April 21, 1927, in Philadelphia,
he was the son of Margaret Hamilton Detwiler, who survives in Saxton,
and the late Rev. Robert Grant Detwiler Sr. He is survived by his wife
of 43 years, Jean Deloris (Barkdoll) Detwiler; two sons, David Robert
Detwiler of Hagerstown, Md., and Allen J. Detwiler of Boonsboro, Md.;
four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Two bothers survive:
Lawrence and Allen Detwiler, both of Saxton. Mr. Detwiler attended
Bethel United Methodist Church in Chewsville, Md. He was a member and a
former vice president of the FOP Thomas Pangborn Lodge No. 88. He was
also a member of Morris Frock American Legion Post No. 42, Yellow
Breeches; Anglers Conservation Association Inc. of Boiling Springs;
Potomac Valley Fly Fisherman; Antietam Fly Anglers; Friends of Big
Hunting Creek of Frederick, Md.; Trout Unlimited; North American Rod and
Gun Club; Romney Buffalo Hunt Club; Eagles Club Inc., Waynesboro, and
the Rickard Ridge Hunt Club. He was a world War II Veteran, having
served in the U.S. Navy. He retired in 1987, as a captain in the
Hagerstown Police Department, after 27 years of service. He was also
employed by Fairchild Aircraft. Funeral services will be held at noon
Saturday, March 23, at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel, 1601 Pennsylvania
Ave., Hagerstown, Md., with the Rev. John W. Schildt officiating.
Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.

Elizabeth "Betsy" Gregory ROSS, 91, formerly of Pennsylvania and
Anaheim, Calif., a resident of the Hermitage of Northern Virginia in
Alexandria, Va., died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, following an extended
illness. She was born Feb. 14, 1911, in Petersburg, the daughter of the
late Ralph D. and Anna (Bell) Gregory. Her husband, Dr. B. Paul Ross,
preceded her in death. They had been married for 55 years. She is
survived by a son and two daughters, Robert Ross of Alexandria, Va.,
Judith Ross Vaden of Fountain Valley, Calif , and Marilyn Ross of
Alexandria, Va.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Two
sisters survive, Martha Laird of Pasadena, Calif., and Marjorie Wise of
Jupiter, Fla., as do numerous nieces and nephews. A brother, Wesley, and
two sisters, Hazel Hurley and Laura Gregory, preceded in death. Mrs.
Ross was a 1932 graduate of Juniata College and earned two master's
degrees from the Pennsylvania State University. She was an accomplished
educator at both the secondary and college levels, a textile chemist and
a senior member of the American Society of Quality Control. She and her
husband retired from West Chester to Southern California. A memorial
service will be held at The Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grave, Calif.,
April 2. 

Eleanor E. CUTSHALL, 63, of HC 71, Orbisonia, died at 9:45 a.m.
Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at Altoona Hospital. Born May 26, 1938, at
Three Springs, R.D., she was the daughter of Joseph and Helena (Watkins)
Leighton, both deceased. She was twice married, first to Lester Rogers,
who preceded her in death. She married Harold E. Cutchall Dec. 16, 1977.
She is survived by her husband, at home; one son, Stephen J. Rogers of
Three Springs; one step-son, Tracy E. Cutshall of Mapleton; two
grandchildren and one step-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a
son, Mark M. Rodgers. One brother and four sisters survive: Lois
Younkins, North Carolina; Maxine Nearhood, Three Springs; Delano
Leighton, St. Thomas; Vivian Carbaugh, Chambersburg, and Lavern
Campbell, Saltillo. Two brothers, Fred and Joseph Leighton, and two
sisters, Beulah Harries and Marjorie Madden, preceded her in death. Mrs.
Cutshall was a member of the Orbisonia United Methodist Church. She
retired in 1991 from the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare, Huntingdon,
after 15 years of service. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 23,at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home in Orbisonia,
with the Rev. Rick Eminhizer officiating. Interment will be made in
Three Springs Cemetery. 

Robert E. GLUNT, 85, of Nine Mile Run Lane, Burnt Cabins, died at 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 21, 2002, at the Fulton County Medical Center in
McConnellsburg. Born Oct. 5, 1916, in Altoona, he was the son of the
late Holace and Eva (Wolfe) Glunt. He was united in marriage to Maudlene
E. Cook May 28, 1944, in Hagerstown, Md. He is survived by one brother,
Johnthan Glunt of HCR 71, Orbisonia, and three sisters: Jean Jaymes of
Chambersburg, Lois Miller of HCR 71, Orbisonia, and Thelma Goshorn of
Linglestown, One brother, Edwin Glunt, and one sister, Rhoda (Glunt)
Mills, preceded him in death. Mr. Glunt was of the Protestant Faith. He
was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a
self-employed farmer and carpenter. He was also employed by the
Pennsylvania Turnpike for nine years. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Monday, March 25, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home,
Orbisonia, with the Revs. Belvy White and Wilson Boyd officiating.
Interment will be made in Fair Ridge Cemetery, Shade Gap, with full
military honors accorded by the Fulton Honor Guard. 

Edwin N. "Ted" HOCKENBERRY, 68, of Huntingdon, died at 9:45 p.m.
Saturday, March 23, 2002, at his son's residence, 635 Schoolhouse Rd.,
Duncannon. He was born Sept. 7, 1933, in New Germantown, Perry County,
the son of Wilmer and Alda (Smith) Hockenberry, both deceased. He was
united in marriage to Joyce Fritz who preceded him in death in 1997. He
is survived by one son, Steven N. Hockenberry of Duncannon; two
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a
companion, Marlene K. Couch of Huntingdon, with whom he resided. Two
brothers, John Hockenberry of Danville and Gene Hockenberry of Newport,
and one sister, Mrs. Tony (Wanda) Campbell of Loysville, survive. He was
preceded in death by one brother. Mr. Hockenberry was a life member of
the North American Hunting Club. He was employed as a truck driver for
Empire Kosher in Mifflintown and retired on disability. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 27 at the Hoenstine Funeral
Home, 75 Logan St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Eugene Jones officiating.
Interment will be made in Juniata Memorial Park, Lewistown.

Eleanor G. (Hall) RUBY, 67, of 3615 Highmeadow Drive, Canfield, Ohio,
died Monday, March 25, 2002, at the Austinwood Care Center in
Austinwood, Ohio. She was born Dec. 9, 1934, in Aitch (Newburg), the
daughter of the late Alfred J. and Mary (Hull) Hall. She was married to
Max Ruby Dec. 17, 1955. Mr. Ruby survives at home. She is survived by a
daughter, Beverly Kravec of Austintown, Ohio, and one granddaughter.
Four sisters and three brothers survive: Juliann Holland, Huntingdon;
Catharine Reed, Homer City; Audrey Edwards, Bertha Baker and Alfred J.
Hall Jr., all of North Jackson, Ohio; Daniel Hall, Charlotte, N.C., and
Dexter Hall, Indianapolis, Ind. She was preceded in death by her
stepmother, Ruth V. Ripple Hall Heckthorn, and three brothers, Chester,
Lester and Harold. Mrs. Ruby was a member of the Grace Church of the
Nazarene in Youngstown, Ohio. She was a 1953 graduate of Saxton-Liberty
High School. She worked as a bus driver for the Mahoning County Board of
Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities for 14 years and prior
to that, as a custodian at the Christ United Presbyterian Church in
Youngstown, Ohio. Mrs. Ruby enjoyed being with her family, crafts and
traveling. Funeral services were held March 28, at the Lane Funeral
Chapel in Austintown, Ohio. Interment was made in Green Haven Cemetery,
Austintown, Ohio.

Max L. BROWN, 67, of North Tonawanda, N.Y., died at his home Monday,
March 25, 2002. Born April 23, 1934, in Six Mile Run, he was the son of
the late Earl D. and Mary O. Brown. He married Sheila Bookhagen in
Buffalo, N.Y. July 24, 1965. Mrs. Brown survives at home. A son and a
daughter, Kevin brown and Mrs. Rodney (Jeannette) Parise, and two
grandchildren survive. A sister, Mildred Vance, and a brother, Jay
Brown, both of Baltimore, Md., also survive. Two brothers preceded him
in death, Base and Jack Brown. Mr. Brown was of the Protestant faith. He
was a 1952 graduate of Saxton-Liberty High School. He retired in 1990
from Bethlehem Steel as a millwright and lived in Orbisonia for a few
years before returning to New York. He was a veteran of the U.S, Army
having served in Germany.

Roxie Louise (Brumbarger-Bilger) HAMMERS, 83, formerly of Blair House
Apts., 600 Penn St., Huntingdon, died at 11:35 p.m. Tuesday, March 26,
2002, at Huntingdon Manor, Huntingdon, where she had resided since May
2000. She became a resident of the Blair House in 1995. She was born
July 28, 1918, in Huntingdon County, the daughter of the late John
Thomas and Mary (Fitzgerald) Bumbarger. She was first married to Plummer
H. Bilger July 26, 1934. Mr. Bilger survives in Alexandria. She married
Charles H. Hammers July 7, 1967, in Huntingdon. Mr. Hammers preceded her
in death in May 1983. She is survived by two sons and four daughters:
Thomas Bilger, James Creek; William Bilger, Tyrone; Mrs. John (Janet)
Herbert, Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon; Mrs. James D. (Mary) Wiser,
Huntingdon; Patricia Hess, Huntingdon; and Mrs. Ronald (Barbara)
Schmidt, Washington, Pa. Fifteen grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren
and one great-great-grandson survive. A brother, Marvin Mickel of
Altoona, and two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Eunice) Miller of Hollidaysburg
and Mrs. Melvin (Catherine) Metzger of North Collins N.Y., survive. She
was preceded in death by three sisters: Huldah Leonard, Margaret Garman
and Esther Sneath; a brother, Luther Bumbarger; two grandsons, Robert
and Tim Rightnour; and a great-grandson, Devin Markel. Mrs. Hammers was
a member of the Huntingdon Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She
attended Petersburg Vocational High School. Following completion of
Licensed Practical Nursing School in 1960 at Bellefonte Hospital, she
had been employed at Bellefonte Hospital. She also worked as an LPN at
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon; Bridgeton Hospital, Bridgeton,
N.J.; and at the Brethren Nursing Home, Hanover. She also worked for a
number of years as a seamstress at various clothing factories. Mrs.
Hammers enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting and reading. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at the
Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Twp.,
Huntingdon. A brother from the Huntingdon Congregation of
Jehovah's Witnesses will officiate. Interment will be made in St.
Stephen's Cemetery, McAlevys Fort.

Mabel (Meckbach) Isenberg COFFMAN, 95, a resident of Huntingdon Manor
since 1997, formerly of 20 West 33rd St., Huntingdon, died at 4:30 a.m.
Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at Huntingdon Manor, Huntingdon. Her death
was unexpected. She was born July 2, 1906, in Huntingdon, the daughter
of George W. and Blanche (Snyder) Meckbach. She was first married to
Alfted T. Isenberg Sept. 24, 1930. He preceded her in death Feb. 17,
1942. Her second union was to Samuel J. Coffman June 24, 1949. He
preceded her in death June 22, 1956. Both marriages took place at the
Abbey Reformed Church, Huntingdon, and both were performed by Dr. Hobart
D. McKeehan. One daughter, Anne Elizabeth (Isenberg) Fagan of Lock
Haven, survives. There is one grandson. Mrs. Coffman was preceded in
death by two sisters: Caroline E. Meckbach, who died in infancy in 1908,
and Anna S. (Meckbach) Weber who died in 1955. Mrs. Coffman was a
lifetime member of the Abbey Reformed United Church of Christ,
Huntingdon. She served as a Sunday School teacher, deacon and elder of
her church. She was a graduate of Huntingdon High School, Class of 1922,
and Juniata College, Class of 1926 with a bachelor of arts degree. She
earned her master's degree in education at the Pennsylvania State
University in 1958, and she also attended North Western University in
Evanston, Ill., and Lehigh University in Bethlehem. Mrs. Coffman taught
English and Latin during most of her teaching career. She taught at
Brown Twp. High School in Reedsville from 1926-1928; Juniata High School
in Altoona, 1928-1929; Robertsdale High School, 1942-1943; Howard High
School, Centre County, 1943-1949; Juniata Valley High School, 1955-1957;
Huntingdon Area High School, 1957 until her retirement in 1971. She was
a life member of the National Education Association and the Pennsylvania
State Education Association, and she was a life member of both the
Pennsylvania Retired Teachers Association and National Retired Teachers
Association. She was also a member of Pi Lambda Theta (National
Honor Society), Huntingdon County Historical and Donation
Grange. Mrs. Coffman served on the executive committee of Huntingdon
County Extension Service and was a former president of the 4-H
Development Fund Committee. In 1972-1973, she devoted several months to
work as a volunteer house parent at Crossnore School Inc. in Crossnore,
N.C., an institution for underprivileged children in which she was
interested for the greater part of her life. She enjoyed traveling and
teaching. A funeral service will be held at the John B. Brown Funeral
Home, Huntingdon, at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30. The Rev. Gary Marcy
will officiate. Interment will be made in the Alexandria Presbyterian
Cemetery, Alexandria.

Nicloa "Nick" PERTA, 93, of Laureldale, died at 2:29 p.m. Wednesday,
March 27, 2002. His death was unexpected. He is survived by his wife,
Grace (Villano) Perta of Laureldale. Other survivors are a son, Michael
of Dearborn, Mich.; a daughter, Rachel (Perta) Cammarano of Laureldale;
five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Born in San Marco,
Italy, Feb. 21, 1909, he was the son of the late Michael and Rachel
(Guliana) Perta. Perta was employed for 31 years by L. Greif Brothers at
the Mount Union plant. He was a former member of St. Catherine's
Catholic Church in Mount Union. The Pertas resided in Mount Union for 40
years. A funeral mass was celebrated April 2, at Holy Guardian Angels
Church in Laureldale. 

George M. CARBAUGH, 72, of 601 16th St., Saxton, died at 7 p.m.,
Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona, following a
brief illness. Born Jan. 17, 1930, in Saxton, he was the son of the late
George R. and Matilda (Metzgar) Carbaugh. He was married to Lilly A.
Worthing Nov. 7, 1951, at Everett by the Rev. Zenft. Mrs. Carbaugh
survives at home. One daughter, Mrs. George (Rhonda) Knode of Saxton
survives. He is survived by three sisters, Eunice Nofsker of Altoona,
Helen Hilemen of Hollidaysburg and Donna Isett of Saxton. Three
brothers, Homer, Ralph and Emerson Carbaugh and a sister, Edna Williams,
preceded him in death. Mr. Carbaugh was a member of the Trinity United
Church of Christ, Saxton, where he was an elder emeritus. He attended
Saxton-Liberty High School. He was a member of the Saxton VFW and the
Saxton American Legion. He retired in 1987 after 30 years with R&R
Vending Co., Saxton. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served with the 6th
Army 79th Engineer Battalion in the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the
National Defense Service medal, the Korean Service medal with three
bronze stars and the U.S. Service medal.. Mr. Carbaugh enjoyed fishing
and spending time with his dog. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 30, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with
Pastor Charles Davis officiating. Interment will be made in the Entriken
Cemetery. Full military honors will be accorded. 

Arthur N. ERNEST, 59, of HCR 61, Mill Creek, died at 10:45 p.m.
Thursday, March 28, 2002, at the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon, Following an extended illness. Mr. Ernest was born Dec. 18,
1942, in Mapleton Depot, the son of Norman C. Ernest, who preceded him
in death, and Flora (DeMario) Ernest, who resides in Mapleton. He was
united in marriage to Linda (King) Johnson June 21, 1986, in Huntingdon,
and she survives at their home. He is survived by seven children:
Charles E. Ernest, Mapleton; Joseph N. Ernest, Kistler; Carrie E.
Ernest, University Park, State College; Kevin G. Johnson, Calvin; and
Lesley J. Ramsey, Calvin. There are nine grandchildren surviving. also
surviving are one sister and one brother: Donna L. Beeler, Huntingdon;
and Richard N. Ernest, Mount Union. An infant brother, Ronald Lee Ernest
preceded him in death. Mr. Ernest was of the Methodist faith. He
Graduated from the Captain Jack High School, Class of 1960. He served in
the U.S. Army at the Pentagon during the Vietnam War. He was employed as
a Corrections Officer at SCI-Huntingdon for 15 years, retiring in
November of 2000. Mr. Ernest was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also
pitched for many years for the Mapleton baseball team in the County
League. In addition, he played the keyboard and accordion, and did
vocals for various local bands for 43 years. He was a member of the
Mapleton Legion Color Guard when it was active. The funeral service will
be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral
Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Jeff Winstead and the Rev. Ken
Patterson officiating. Interment will be made in the Mapleton IOOF
Cemetery. 

Richard A. WATTS,78, of Calvin, died at 10:20 p.m. Thursday, March 28,
2002 at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Mr. Watts was born
Sept. 6, 1923, the son of the late Charles and Florence (Somieski)
Watts. He was married to Hazel V. Miller who preceded in death Feb. 2,
2001. He is survived by two daughters and two sons: Judith Watts
Wanamaker, Kutztown; Beverly Jensen, Warrington; Stephen C. Watts,
Easton; and Lawrence E. Watts, Raleigh, N.C. Six grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren survive. Two sisters survive: Jean Herrmann, Naples,
Fla.; and Evelyn Davidson, Chalfont. Two brothers, Harvey Watts, and
George Watts, and a sister, Mary Barrett, preceded him in death. Mr.
Watts had been an avid bowler. He was a veteran of World War II, having
served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years. He retired in 1983 from Standard
Press Steel, Jenkintown, after 20 years as a machinist. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 1, at the Robert I. McClain Funeral
Home, Cassville, with the Rev. Donald Henderson officiating.

Donald R. WENTZ, 65, of Hesston, died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, March 28,
2002 at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Mr. Wentz was born
Nov. 30, 1936, in Clearfield, the son of John F. and Laurena Mae (Baker)
Wentz. He was married to Dolly I. (Norris) Wentz on June 15, 1962, at
the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Hesston, but the Rev.
Norwood Fetrell. Mrs. Wentz survives at the Penn Twp. home where they
have lived since 1971. Two sons and one daughter survive: Kirk D. Wentz,
Hesston; Dale R. Wentz, Saxton, and Tammy D. (Wentz) Cassarly, Leesburg,
Va. Seven grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by one
son, Roger R. Wentz Oct. 13, 2001. A sister, Doris P. Norris of James
Creek, survives. A brother and a sister preceded in him in death: Edward
F. Wentz, and Leona I. (Wentz) Norris. Mr. Wentz was a member of Jacob's
Church in Hesston. He was a member of the Marklesburg Volunteer Fire
Company; The Huntingdon County Volunteer Firemen's Association of Pa.;
the Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Employees; and the Central
District Volunteer Firemen's association of Pennsylvania. He attended
the public schools of Huntingdon. Mr. Wentz retired from PenDOT in 1991
after 25 years of service. He previously worked at a Ford plant in New
Jersey and Crownover's Dairy in Hightstown, N.J. He served in the United
States Army from 1955-1958 and had a rank of Spec 4, having served in
Alaska and Hawaii. Mr Wentz enjoyed flea marketing, wood working and
traveling. Funeral services will be held at 2 p m. Monday, April 1, at
the John B. Brown Funeral Home with Pastor Harod Lloy Blattenberger
officiating. Interment will be in the White Church Cemetery, Penn Twp.,
Hesston. 

Harold Gordon "Dope" SIPES, 71, of North Clear Ridge Road, Hustontown,
died at 10:15 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2002, at the Fulton County Medical
Center in McConnellsburg, following a series of complications from
diabetes. Mr. Sipes was born July 3, 1931, in McConnellsburg, the son of
the late Scott and Beatrice (Divens) Sipes. He is survived by his wife
of 34 years, Judy Ann (Frain) Sipes, and their three daughters: Rhonda
Rene Hoffman, McConnellsburg; Tina Marie Souders, McConnellsburg, and
Becky Sue Sipes, Hustontown. He is also survived by two sons and one
daughter to a previous marriage: Mitchell Scott Sipes, McConnellsburg;
Mark Wayne Sipes, McConnellsburg; and Laura Michele Foster,
McConnellsburg. Eleven grandchildren survives. Also surivivng are two
sisters and one brother: Marian Hunter, McConnellsburg; Dorothy Henry,
Huntingdon; and Wayne Sipes, Chambersburg. He was preceded in death by a
son, Michael G. Sipes; Two brothers Bruce Sipes and Daryl "Sketty"
Sipes; and a sister, Betsy Lake. Mr. Sipes was of the Methodist faith.
He was a member of the American Legion and VFW, McConnellsbuyrg. He
served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, serving in both the Korean and
Vietnam Wars. Mr. Sipes was a cook in the service and continued to do so
afterwards in various restaurants in the area. Most people knew "Dope"
from his notorious card tricks and his jokes. He was an avid
entertainer, fisherman and pool shooter, who will be greatly missed by
everyone who know him. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday,
April 1, at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with Pastor Donald
Bard officiating. Interment will be made in Union Cemetery,
McConnellsburg.

Janice Kay CAPPS, 45, of Grindstone Hill Road, Chambersburg, died at
3:25 p m. Friday, March 29, 2002, at Manorcare Health Services,
Chambersburg. Born Nov. 28, 1956, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter
of Ralph and Mary (Smith) Singer who survive in Orbisonia. Her companion
of 11 years, Woodrow Harnish, survives at home. She is survived by a
son, Allen James Capps, at home. One sister and two brothers survive:
Cynthia Ritchie of Fannettsburg and Ralph L. Singer Jr. and Jeffrey A.
Singer, both of McConnellsburg. Ms. Capps was of the Protestant faith.
She was primarily a homemaker and volunteered at SCAPP in the
Chambersburg area. Funeral services will be held at noon, Wednesday,
April 3, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with Pastor Len
Smith officiating. Interment will be made in Salem Cemetery, Blairs
Mills. 

Ellis Jesse WHITE, 70, of Hampton, Va., died Sunday, March 31, 2002.
Born in Mapleton, he had been a Hampton resident since 1959. He is
survived by his wife of 47 years, Sherry L. White, at home and
daughters, Mrs. David (Tamra L.) Priddy of Hampton and Mrs. Pete (Robyn
D.) Yevak of Poquoson. Three grandchildren also survive. A sister, Emma
Beecher, and brothers, Monroe, Gene and Bob White, survive in
Pennsylvania. Mr. White retired as an aeronautical engineer at NASA
Langley Research Center in 1987 after 33 years. He was a veteran of the
U.S. Army having served in the Korean Conflict. A graveside service was
conducted today, April 3, at Parklawn Memorial Park.