Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, March 2003

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James Clayton DAVIS, 80, of Alexandria, R.R. 1, Porter Township, died at
7:05 a.m. Sunday March 2, 2003, at his home. Born Oct. 2, 1922, in
Gulick Township, Clearfield County, he was a son of the late George L.
and Minnie Mary (Reffner) Davis. He was united in marriage to the former
Hazel Viola Foster Feb. 4, 1950, at the bride’s home, Petersburg, R.R.
1. Mrs. Davis preceded him in death Feb. 22, 1993. He is survived by one
daughter Mrs. John G. (H. Roseanna) Colbert of Alexandria; two
granddaughters, Gretchen Colbert of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Andrew (Kristen)
Grove of Huntingdon; two great-granddaughters, Miray and Keaira; and two
great-grandsons, Dylan and Ryan. His friend and companion, Blanche
McGeary, survives in Petersburg. He was preceded in death by a brother,
William Donald Davis; an infant brother, Clifford Davis; and a half
brother, Benjamin Traxler. Mr. Davis was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church, Alexandria, where he had served as an elder and
trustee. He also attended the Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church and was
active as a helper for projects and a supporter of various other Juniata
Valley churches and their activities. He was a member of the Juniata
Valley Lions Club from 1985-2003 where he had served as the coveted lion
tamer for a long number of years. He was a member of Shavers Creek
Grange No. 353. A resident of the Juniata Valley since 1952, he worked
at Standard Steel, Burnham from February1952-October 1982. He also
farmed in West Township from 1952 until 1979. From 1983, he worked on
the Porter Township road crew until his retirement in 1997. Mr. Davis
was a "people person" and no matter where he was or what he was doing,
he always had time to make friends and make others feel important. He
enjoyed plants, flower, gardening and woodworking. He was especially
fond of working at the Juniata Valley Lions Club and Alexandria Fire
Company chicken barbecues. He also enjoyed hunting and would educate his
family members, during their time in the woods, on the names of trees
and other significant plants. Funeral services will be held at 11 am.
Wednesday, March 5, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home- Juniata Valley
Chapel, 412 Main St., Alexandria, with the Revs. Pamela S. Szurek and
John C. Dean officiating. Interment will be made in Mooresville
Cemetery, West Township, Petersburg, R.R. 1.

Virginia Grace WISER, 79, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, and formerly of Blairs Mills and Mifflintown, died at 7:53
am. Saturday, March 1, 2003, at Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown. Born Feb.
9, 1924, in Salem, Tell Township, Huntingdon County, she was a daughter
of the late Harrison Blair and Minnie Gertrude (Yocum) Parson. She was
united in marriage to Donald Harvey Wiser, Aug. 30, 1947, in Mount
Union. Mr. Wiser preceded her in death March 13, 1976. One son and one
daughter survive; Donald Ray Wiser, Albany, Minn., and Mrs. Gregg (Kay)
Clugston, East Waterford. There are eight grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren, and two step-great-granddaughters. She was preceded
in death by one granddaughter, four sisters and six brothers. Mrs. Wiser
was a member of the Nossville United Methodist Church, Nossville, where
she was a former Sunday School teacher. A homemaker, she enjoyed making
quilts for her family and was known for her excellent cooking. Funeral
services will be held at 11 am Wednesday, March 5, at the Martin R.
Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Virginia "Ginny" Eminhizer
officiating. Interment will be made in Nossville Cemetery. Blairs Mills,
R.R.

William L. STOUT Jr., 56, of Petersburg, R.R. 1, died Saturday, March 1,
2003. at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born Oct. 30, 1946, in
New Eagle, he was a son of the late William L. Sr. and Dina A. (Ross)
Stout. He married the former Marilynne Ward Sept. 30, 1989. Mrs. Stout
survives at home. Two sons survive; William J. Stout, serving with the
military overseas and his wife, Jennifer; and James R. Stout of Kitty
Hawk, N.C. He is also survived by two brothers; Charles Stout, Clairton;
and John Stout, Chesapeake. Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Mr.
Stout was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Mills, where
he served on the church council and the building committee. He was a
member of the Penn State Graduate Faculty, American Society of Agronomy,
Soil Science Society of America, American Forage and Grassland Council,
Northeast Pasture and Grazing Consortium, Soil Conservation Society of
America, Pennsylvania Plant Food and Protectant Society and the Penn
State University Grazing Research and Education Center. He was a
certified professional soil scientist in the American Registry of
Professionals in Agronomy, Crops and Soils and was a member of Phi
Epsilon Phi, Sigma Xi and Gamma Sigma Delta. Mr. Stout earned an
associate degree in engineering in 1966, a BS in agronomy in 1969, a MS
in agronomy (soil classification) in 1972 and a PhD in agronomy (soil
chemistry) in 1976, all from Penn State University. He was a rescarch
soil scientist for 27 years with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He
was a technical adviser for Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative and
for the Project Grass through the Natural Resource Conservation Service
and was an adjunct faculty member at Penn State in the department of
crop and soil science. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. A memorial
service will be held at the church at noon Tuesday, with the Rev. Carl
D. Campbell officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Koch
Funeral Home, State College.

Alfred Adam ‘Bud’ YARNELL, 85, of Petersburg. R.R. 1, Barree Township,
died at 2:50 am. Sunday, March 2, 2003. at The Oaks at Westminster
Woods, Huntingdon. Born Feb. 24, 1918. in Mifflinburg, he was a son of
the late Thomas Howard and Mamie Ellen (Pick) Yarnell. He married his
first wife, the former Rachel M. Edmiston. Aug. 19, 1939, in Cumherland,
Md. She preceded him in death Feb. 1, 1996. His second union was to the
former Myrtle A. "Marty" (Flasher) Everhart Oct. 1, 1996, in Kissimmee,
Fla. Mrs. Yarnell survives at their home. He is also survived by two
sons; John A. Jack Yarnell and Charles L. Yarnell, both of Petersburg,
and two stepsons and two stepdaughters; Mark T. Everhart, Petersburg;
Mrs. Jeffrey (Pamela E.) Forsht, Gilbert, Ark.; and Gloria J. Everhart
and Matthew W. Everhart, both of Petersburg. There are three
grandchildren, one great-grandchild and three step-grandchildren. Four
sisters and one brother survive; Anna Belle Miller and Donna L. Jacob,
both of Huntingdon; Phyllis L. Heilig, Duncannon; Madeline Williams,
Harrisburg; and Thomas H. Yarnell Jr., Huntingdon. Two sisters, Betty J.
Eherhart and Martha E. Black, preceded him in death. Mr. Yarnell was a
member of Zion Lutheran Church, Petersburg, where he had served on
church council, as a Sunday School teacher and in the adult choir. He
was past commander and chaplain of American Legion Post No. 150,
Petersburg. He was a member of La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit
Chevaux (Forty et Eight) Voyagers of Voiture No. 820; BPOE Lodge No.
976, Huntingdon; and was a past scoutmaster for Boy Scouts of America,
Troop 93, Petersburg. He served on the board of directors of Petersburg
Area Development Association and helped in bringing Petersburg
Transformer Corporation to Petersburg in 1960. In 1976, he was on the
Petersburg Bi-centennial Committee and served as parade chairman for one
of the largest parades in Petersburg history. He attended the the
Petersburg Voctional High School. During World War II, he served with
the United States Army from March 17, 1944 to Jan. 5. 1946. He served
with Company L, 345th Infantry Regiment, 87th Division and obtained the
rank of Technician Fifth Grade. He was awarded a Purple Heart,
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one Bronze star, the
World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. A resident of the
Petersburg area since 1920, he enjoyed playing baseball and played for
Petersburg in the Huntingdon County League from 1936-1942. He was an
avid hunter and fisherman and helped to organize Petersburg Fire
Prevention and Game Association (a predecessor to Petersburg Sportsmen’s
Association) in 1949 and served as president, secretary and treasurer.
He worked for a number of years as a yard and shipping foreman at
Robinson and Clay Refractories (Alfarata) Alexandria, until 1953. He
retired as Petersburg postmaster in 1982 after 27 years service with the
U.S. Postal Service. While serving as postmaster, he was instrumental in
securing the property where a new post office was built and dedicated in
1964. After retirement, his favorite pastime was gardening and he
enjoyed sharing his crops with family. Funeral services will be held at
1 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 501 St. Peters
St., Petersburg, with the Revs. Don Costlow and Paul Bowen officiating.
Interment will be made in Cedar Grove Cemetery, where full military
honors will be accorded.

Freda M. KNEPP, 83, of 421 S. Jefferson St., Mount Union, died early
Monday morning, March 3, 2003, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Her death
was unexpected. Born Oct. 13, 1919, in Allenport, Mount Union, she was a
daughter of the late Harry A. and Teressa M. (Rohrer) Linn. She was
married to John Knepp July 24, 1937. Mr Knepp preceded her in death June
3, 1996. One daughter, Mona Pagano of Mount Union, survives. She is also
survived by three grandchildren; Pete Pagano, Jonathan Knepp and Mary
Linn Knepp, and a great-grandson, Jeremy Pagano. Three sisters survive;
Helena Shinifelt Kerr of Ohesson Manor, Lewistown; Ruth Bilger of Mount
Union, R.R. 1; and Eva Williams of Germany Valley, Mount Union, R.R. 1.
She was preceded in death by a son, Randy K. Knepp; a sister, Marie
Watters; and three brothers, Willis H. Linn, Charles Linn and John Linn.
Mrs. Knepp was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Mount
Union. For over 35 years, she was the owner/operator of Freda Knepps
Beauty Salon in Huntingdon. Funeral services will be held at 11 am.
Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, 61 E.
Shirley St., Mount Union, with the Rev. Robert Davidson officiating.
Interment will be made in Pine Glen Cemetery, Mattawanna.

Clarence Nelson CAREY, 79, of Milford, Maine, died Saturday. March 1,
2003, at a Bangor, Maine, hospital. Born Feb. 1, 1924, in Old town,
Maine, he was a son of the late Frank and Jennie (Hamel) Carey. He was
married to the former Emma Dubay who preceded him in death. He is
survived by a son, William Carey and his wife, Barbara, of Old Town;
four daughters,. Mrs. Malcolm (Donna) Ambrose, Huntingdon; Mrs. Philip
(Sharon) Melanson. Milford, Maine; Mrs. Shane (Wenda) DeMarco,
Passadumkeag, Maine; and Mrs. Philip (Tonia) Harmon, Abbot, Maine. There
are 23 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Wayne Carey; one
granddaughter, Angela Lynn Melanson; one great-grandson, Caleb DeLauney;
and two brothers, Ivan Carey and Arthur Carey. He was a member of the
Disabled American Veterans (DAV); American Legion Post of Old Town; VFW
Post No. 3381 of Old Town; the Cooties, and the Moose Lodge, Huntingdon.
A veteran of World War II, he served as a gunnery with the 16th Cavalry
Reconnaissance Squadron, United States Army and was awarded the Purple
Heart. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Funeral services were
held March 4, at the Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main Street, Old Town,
with Pastor Daniel Muscatell officiating. Spring interment, with full
military honors, will be conducted at Gould’s Ridge Cemetery,
Passadumkeag.

John ZANYLO, 84, of 85 Penn St., Huntingdon, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday,
March 2, 2003, at The Oaks at Westminster Woods, 360 Westminster Drive,
Huntingdon, following an extended illness. He resided at his Penn Street
home for over 55 years. Born Oct. 2, 1918, in New Kensington, he was a
son of the late Charles Waysl and Marica Zanylo. He was united in
marriage to the former Mary Sitch Feb. 2, 1942, at Saint Michael’s
Orthodox Church. Wood. Mrs. Zanylo preceded him in death May 17, 2002.
He is survived by three daughters and two sons; Kathy M. Erb, Surrey,
British Columbia, Canada; Frank M. Zanylo and Joseph P. Zanylo, both of
Huntingdon; Susan N. Leitzell, Durham, Maine; and Patty A. Heidel, Mill
Creek. There are 11 grandchildren. One brother, Michael Zanylo of
Huntingdon survives. He was preceded in death by one son, John Charles
Zanylo; two sisters, Mary Stryker and Ann Harbowenski; and one brother,
Charles Zanylo. Mr. Zanylo was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Orthodox
Church, Huntingdon, where he was a past officer. He was a life 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 was also
a member of the United Transportation Union. He attended the Huntingdon
public schools and graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class
of 1937. He served in the 507th Fighter Group United States Army Air
Force from 1942-1946, attaining the rank of sergeant and serving in the
American and Pacific Theaters of Operations. Employed by the
Pennsylvania Railroad, and later retired from Conrail in 1982 with over
35 years service, he was a brake conductor. He enjoyed the outdoors
including hunting and fishing and was also an avid football and baseball
fan. He also enjoyed woddworking. A funeral service will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday, March 5, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417
Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Thomas Klein officiating.
Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Township,
Huntingdon, R.R. 1.

Florence Belle (Wolfhope) ABRAMS, 79, of Colonial Manor Nursing Home,
York, formerly of Alexandria, died at 10:15 am. Sunday, March 2, 2003,
at the nursing home, where she had resided since October 2002. She had
been in failing health; however, her death was unexpected. Born Sept. 3,
1923. in Frankstown Township, Hollidaysburg, she was a daughter of the
late Stephen L. and Martha E. (Fisher) Wolfhope. She is survived by four
sisters and one brother; Mrs. Charles (Mary Jane) Hoffman, Salisbury,
Md.; Eleanor Wrye, Tyrone; Georgia A. Conrad, Camden, Del.; Irene
Geesey, York; and Philip Wolfhope, Alexandria; and a number of nieces
and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Eugene
Wolfhope, Roy Wolfhope and Paul Wolfhope. Ms. Abrams was of the
Protestant faith. She was a longtime member of VFW Post No. 7909 Ladies
Auxiliary, Jacksonville, Fla. and Women of the Moose Lodge No. 1208,
Salisbury, Md. A graduate of Alexandria High School, she was a member of
the Class of 1942. During World War II, she worked for the Glen L.
Martin Defense Contractor in Baltimore County, Maryland, from 1942-1945.
She helped put the interior finishing touches on war planes. She later
moved to Jacksonville, Fla., working in the specialty garment industry
as an accomplished seamstress, making designer uniforms until 1997. Upon
her retirement in 1997, she move to Salisbury, Md. She enjoyed
homemaking, water skiing, dancing, sewing and intricate craft making.
She was a strong, honorable and beautiful woman and a devoted daughter
and sister to her family and loving aunt to her nieces and nephews. A
funeral service will be held at noon, Saturday, March 8, at the
Cutright-Speck Funeral Home - Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St.,
Alexandria, with the Rev. John C. Dean officiating. Interment will be
made in the Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery.

Dorothy I. Breon, 71, of Route 44, Ramsey, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003,
at her residence. Born Dec. 13, 1931, in Belleville, she was a daughter
of the late Rufus W. and Leona (Stewart) Wilson. She was united in
marriage to James F. Breon Jan. 1, 1949. Mr. Breon died Oct. 14, 1993.
She is survived by two sons; James W. Breon and wife, Mary, of Howard;
Brady L. Breon and wife, Dana. of Waterville; and three daughters: Mrs.
Ed (Susan E.) Stamm, Jersey Shore; Mrs. Fred (Robin E.) Beury, Pine
Station; and Mrs. James (Brenda J.) Sawyer Hartranft, Jersey Shore.
There are 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is also
survived by six sisters and one brother; Mrs. Harold (Caroline)
Wildermuth, Cleona; Betty Evock, Huntingdon; Mrs. Joseph (Phyllis)
Brennernan, Huntingdon; Patricia Blair, Cranston. RI.; Mrs. Clarence
(Josephine) Hillyard, Jersey Shore; Leona Downs, Elgin. Ill.; and Gus
Wilson and wife, Carolyn, Huntingdon. She was preceded in death by a
sister, Sarah Lucas, and a brother, Francis Wilson. She retired May 1,
1992, from the housekeeping department of the Jersey Shore Hospital. She
was known for her compassion and humor and she loved her family. A life
celebration, followed by funeral services, was held March 3, at Trinity
United Methodist Church, Jersey Shore, with the Rev. John C. Libert
officiating. Interment was made in Rest Haven Memorial Park.

Claire Geneva RICHARDSON, 88, formerly of Shippensburg, died at 9:15
p.m. Monday, March 3, 2003, at Manor Care, Chambersburg, where she had
been residing. Born March 6, 1914, in Saltillo, she was a daughter of
the late William and Minnie (Black) Rohrer. She was united in marriage
to Merrill Richardson who preceded her in death in 1975. She was also
preceded in death by one son who died in infancy, two brothers and one
sister. Mrs. Richardson was of the Protestant faith. She had been a
homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Thursday, March 6, at
the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. William
Hilliard officiating. Interment will be made in Alexander Cemetery,
Madera.

The Rev. Rick L. EMINHIZER, 55, of HCR 75, Shade Gap, died at 6:30 am.
Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at his home. Born July 18, 1947, in Bellefonte,
he was a son of Leland and Hazel (Lucas) Eminhizer. His mother is
deceased. His father survives, along with his stepmother, Sandy
Eminhizer, in Fleming. He was united in marriage to the former Ginny M.
Burger Dec. 13, 1969, in Unionville. Mrs. Eminhizer survives at their
home. One sister, Mrs. Harry (Robin) Shaw of Runville, survives. He is
also survived by his wife’s three sisters and their husbands; Mary and
Brent Werner, State College; Linda and Jerry Boyles, Heath, Ohio; and
Joyce and Archie Gettig Jr., Bellefonte. Two nieces, Katie and Jennie
Shaw of Runville, also survive. The Rev. Eminhizer was an ordained elder
of the United Methodist Church and was currently serving as pastor of
the Orbisonia United Methodist Church. He graduated in 1965 from Bald
Eagle Area High School, received his BS in music education from The
Pennsylvania State University in 1970 and his MDiv in 1973 from Wesley
Theological Seminary. He served churches in Bristol, Tenn., and Elk
Creek, Va., as well as having served the Central Pennsylvania conference
at Mexico-Locust Run, Woodland, State College, Pennsdale and his current
pastorate. In 1992, with the cooperation of the people of Elk Creek
Valley in Virginia, he organized the Elk Creek Valley Rescue Squad. He
received the Govemor’s Community Service and Volunteerism Award for the
Commonwealth of Virginia in 1997. An EMT and paramedic, he was active
with both the Orbisonia-Rockhill Vol. Fire Co. and the Shade Gap Area
Vol. Fire Co. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Friday, March 7,
at the Unionville United Methodist Church, Unionville. Interment will be
made at Schencks Cemetery, Howard, R.R.

John Boyd EWING Jr., 75. a resident of Huntingdon Manor, formerly of
Orbisonia, died at 8 am. Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor,
Huntingdon. Born May 31, 1927, in Orbisonia, he was a son of the late J.
Boyd and Margaret (Wilson) Ewing. He was married to the former Gwendolyn
C. Chilcoat, Nov. 30, 1949, by the Rev. Arthur Carver. Mrs. Ewing
preceded him in death Aug. 16, 1982. He is survived by two sons and one
daughter; John B. Ewing III, Frederick. Md., Mrs. John (Jennifer)
Goshorn. Blairs Mills, R.R.; and Jeff Ewing, Saltillo. There are ten
grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, two step grandchildren and four
step great-grandchildren. One son died in infancy. He was also preceded
in death by one brother, W. Max Ewing, and one grandson, Shawn Ewing.
Mr. Ewing was a member of the Orbisonia United Methodist Church,
Orbisonia. He was a life member of the Orbisonia-Rockhill Fire Company
as well as a member of Madden-Wennick Post No. 518 American Legion,
Rockhill Furnace. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Along with his brother and
father, he owned and operated Ewing’s Feed Mill, Orbisonia, until 1972.
He then worked for the PA Turnpike Commission, retiring Dec. 30, 1991.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at the
Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. David Oldham
officiating. Interment will be made in Orbisonia Cemetery, Orbisonia.

Albert N. GIARDINE, 85, of 15 Front Drive (Country Club Road), Mount
Union, died unexpectedly at 10:05 am. Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at the
William Penn Nursing Home, Lewistown. Born Aug. 29, 1917, in Mount Union
he was a son of the late Nazareno and Antonia (Zinobile) Giardine. He is
survived by his friend and companion of 42 years, O. Louise Huey of HCR
61, Mill Creek. He is also survived by the following children and
grandchildren; Jane (Huey) Kifer and husband, Ronald, and their
children, Laura and Rebecca Kifer, Lewistown; Gina Huey and her
daughter, Nikki Huey, of HCR. Mill Creek; and Albert Huey and his wife,
Diane (Hoskinson) Huey and their children, Albert, Krystin and Emily
Huey and Ashley Crawford of Mount Union. One sister, Lucy Forgy of Mount
Union also survives. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two
sisters; Romeo Giardine, who had resided in Levittown; Alfred Giardine,
who had resided in Mill Creek; and Jenny Temple and Zana Brennan, both
of whom had resided in Altoona. Mr. Giardine was an active member of the
Moose Lodge No. 223 and the Elks Lodge No. 976, both of Huntingdon. He
was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Bricktown
Seniors, VFW Post No. 5754, Mount Union, and was a life member of
American Legion Post No. 107, Mount Union. He was a 1936 graduate of
Mount Union High School where he was active in sports. Following
graduation, he worked at the Civil Conservation Camps and then the
Pittsburgh steel mills until World War II. During World War II he served
with the U.S. Army 1st Engineer Training Batallion. Following the war,
he built the Giardine Motel Town Talk Lounge. Mount Union, and operated
it until his retirement. In his retirement years, he enjoyed the
outdoors and attending his grandchildren’s sports activities. Funeral
services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at the Robert D.
Heath Funeral Home, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, with the Rev.
Gordon Ross officiating. Interment will be made in St. Catherine’s
Cemetery, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1.

Blanche E. YODER, 97, a resident of Beverly Health Care - William Penn
Nursing Center, formerly of 18 Pleasant St., Bellevilie, died at 11:10
am. Thursday, March 6, 2003. at the nursing center. Born Jan. 7, 1906.
in Granville Township, Mifflin County, she was a daughter of the late
John R. and Mattie (Harshbarger) Kauffman. She was married to Jesse W.
Yoder who preceded her in death Oct. 27, 1970. Four children survive;
Mrs. Albert (Jane) Richwine, Harrisburg; Faye L. Yoder, Belleville:
Marvin J. "Ted" Yoder, Huntingdon; and Doris A. Yoder, Chambersburg.
There are four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. One sister,
Grace Miller of McVeytown, and one brother, Donald F. Kauffman Sr. of
Lewistown, surviye. She was preceded in death by six brothers and two
sisters; Leonard Kauffman, Walter Kauffman, Alden Kauffman, Bruce
Kauffman, Harvey Kauffman, Ernest Kauffman, Jeanette Esh and Ida Freed.
Mrs. Yoder was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Belleville. She was
formerly a member of the Belleville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. A
homemaker, she enjoyed reading, embroidery and piecing quilts. Funeral
services will he held at 11 am. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church,
Belleville, with the Revs. Lois Martin and Ivan F. Yoder officiating.
Interment will he made in Locust Grove Cemetery, Belleville.

Glen Z. GRESS, 71, of Emlenton, formerly of Huntingdon, died suddenly
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at UPMC Northwest, Franklin, after being
stricken ill in the Emlenton Post Office parking lot. Born Nov. 24,
1931, in Saltillo, he was the son of Vernon and Geneva Kough Gress. He
is survived by his companion of more than 50 years, Edward K. Ed" Evans
of Emlenton; a sister Donna Benson of Royersford; a niece. Madonna Bach
of Peach Botton; and a nephew, Adrian Benson of Buffalo, N.Y. Following
graduation from high school, Mr. Gress attended Juniata College. For a
number of years, he and his associate owned and operated dress stores in
New York City. He enjoyed many decades of acting and directing at both
on and off-Broadway theaters, as well in regional Northeast theaters.
While residing in Huntingdon, Mr. Gress founded the Carriage House
Experimental Theatre. Both he and Ed conducted art classes and operated
a boutique at 317 Penn St. He and his longtime companion founded an
acting company in Pittsburgh, operating the business there for more that
12 years before moving to Emlenton. They produced more than 100
productions in that 12-year period. Mr. Gress worked extensively with
the Barrow-Civic Theater in Franklin, the Lucille Ball Theater in
Jamestown, N.Y.. and the Road House Theater in Erie. Interment was made
in Saltillo.

Lloyd C. "Bill’ RENNINGER, 82, of 1571 Ferguson Valley Road, McVeytown,
died Thursday, March 6, 2003, at his home. Born May 30, 1920, in
McVeytown, he was a son of the late Howard and Nannie (Moist) Renninger.
He was united in marriage to the former Irene Fetrow May 22, 1948, in
the Christian and Missionary Alliance Parsonage, Mount Union. Mrs.
Renninger survives. Four children survive; Linda Bunn, James Creek; Mrs.
Randall (Margaret "Peg") Ripple, Lewistown; Donald Renninger and wife,
Kathy, Blue Ridge Summit; and Robert Renninger and wife, Deborah, East
Berlin. Also surviving are 12 grandchilddren, 16 great-grandchildren and
four step grandchildren, One brother and one sister survive; James
Renninger, Mount Union. and Pearl Booher, William Penn Nursing Center,
Lewistown. He was preceded in death by one sister, Evelyn Brunner, and
two brothers, Eugene Renninger and Merrill Renninger. Mr. Renninger was
a member of the Wesleyan Church, Mount Union. He was a member of the
American Legion Post, Wormleysburg. During World War II, he served with
the United States Army in the European Theatre. He retired as a welder
in 1982. from New Holland, Belleville, following 29 years service.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 10, at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, with the
Rev. Rod Uhlig officiating. Interment will he made in Pine Glen
Cemetery, Mattawana.

Robert Morris BELL, 88, of 4503 Eden Hill Road. Eden Hill, Tyrone, died
at 3:37 am. Saturday, March 8, 2003. at Specialty Select Hospital,
Johnstown, following an extended illness. Born Aug. 13, 1914, at his
family home, he was a son of the late George and Hattie (Sunday) Bell.
He was married to the former Lorraine Whittaker, who preceded him in
death Oct. 6, 1988. He is survived by one brother, George Bell of
Woodbury, N.J., and one sister, Laura Weamer of Altoona. He is also
survived by one niece and several nephews and numerous grandnieces and
grandnephews, as well as three men reared in the Bell home; Jack
Itinger, Williamsburg; Clark Lebegott, Tannersville; and Glen Geisinger,
Tyrone. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lynn and Clarence
"Jack", and five sisters; Margaret, Edith, Nan, Mary and Ruth. Mr. Bell
was a member and active in every aspect of the Lower Spruce Creek
Presbyterian Church, Spruce Creek, where he had served as a ruling elder
for over 20 years. He was a life member of the National Rifle
Association. He attended the Petersburg Vocational High School. A
self-employed farmer, he operated the family farm which has been in the
Bell family for 103 years. His main interest and hobby was to ride his
six-wheeler, with his dogs, through his property. He particularly
enjoyed watching the deer and wildlife on the farm. Funeral services
were held at 11 am. March 10, at the Lower Spruce Creek Presbyterian
Church, with the Rev. Pamela S. Szurek officiating. Interment was made
in the Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery, Alexandria. 

Albert RABENA, 86, of New Cumberland, died Saturday, March 8, 2003, in
HealthSouth’s Renova Center for Special Services, Upper Allen Township.
Born Jan. 26, 1917, in Middlesex Township, Fishing Creek Valley, Dauphin
County, he was the son of the late Anthony and Bella (Valenza) Rabena.
He was married to the former Florence Amelia Keefer, who preceded him in
death. He is survived by one son, Ronald A. Rabena and wife, Valerie
Robbins-Rice, of Mount Union; one daughter, Mrs. David (Jacqueline May)
Ball of New Cumberland; two grandsons, David and Neill Ball; two step
granddaughters, Kjell and Kristie Robbins-Rice; two nephews and one
niece. Mr. Rabena was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, New
Cumberland. He was a member of the Cumberland County Volunteer
Firefighters Association; American Legion Post No. 143, New Cumberland;
West Shore Lodge No. 681 F&AM, Camp Hill; Harrisburg Consistory; Zembo
Shrine. Harrisburg; Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Harrisburg Forest No. 43;
Cumberland County Shrine Club; and NARFE. A graduate of New Cumberland
High School, he also graduated from Central Penn Business School and
attended Purdue University, Indiana. During World War II, he served with
the Army Engineers. A retired fire chief, he had a long and
distinguished career in fire service, both as a career choice and as a
volunteer. He was employed by the Federal Fire Service from 1940-1972,
serving Indiantown Gap Military Reservation as a driver/operator,
captain and fire chief, commanding three stations; Los Alamos Atomic
Project, New Mexico, as assistant fire chief of two stations; Olmstead
Air Force Base, Middletown, where he was fire chief of two stations; New
Cumberland Army Depot. where he was fire chief and retired in 1972. He
was an invaluable volunteer, life member and served as chief and
director for the New Cumberland Fire Department for the last 62 years.
He was a former president, vice-president and trustee of the Elkwood
Fire Department and was appointed trustee when the Elkwood and Citizen’s
Fire Departments merged to form the New CumberlandFire Department. He
was a past president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and director
for the Firemen’s Relief Association. He was an active member of the
Cumberland County 100th Anniversary and Convention committee. He also
worked with the Civil Defense as a bomb disposal agent and as a
Cumberland County training officer. Funeral services will be held at 10
am. Wednesday, March 12, at Trinity United Methodist Church, New
Cumberland, with his pastors, the Revs. Carl Ford Peterson and Marcia J.
Haller co-officiating. Interment will be made in Rolling Green Memorial
Park, Lower Allen Township.

Agnes U. EVANS, 82. of 22 E. Milford St., Mount Union, crossed over,
surrounded by her loved ones, at 11 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2003, at the
home of her granddaughter, Sheila Hancock. Born in Lewistown Dec. 20,
1920, she was a daughter of the late John F. and Mary Frances (Weitzel)
Lennartz. She was united in holy matrimony to John Robert Evans Jan. 17,
1944, in the rectory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church,
Lewistown. Her beloved husband crossed over June 27, 1973. Two daughters
and two sons-in-law survive; John J. Jr. and Mary Virginia Hancock,
Mount Union; and Rodney J. and Ruth F. Angle, Huntingdon, R.R. 1. Also
surviving are six granddaughters; Mrs. Shawn (Sherry J.) Leonard, Three
Springs, R.R.; Mrs. Joseph (Michele A.) Huntsman, HCR. Mill Creek;
Sheila Hancock, Mount Union: Mrs. Richard (Jennifer S.) Morris,
Duncansville; Mrs. Daren (Stephanie F.) Stains, Orbisonia; and Amber N.
Low, Mount Union. There are seven great-granddaughters and nine
great-grandsons. Five sisters and three brothers survive; Gertrude
Arnone, Seattle, Wash.; John J. Lennartz, Lewistown; Florence Knepp,
Baltimore, Md.; Charles Lennartz, Lewistown; William Lennartz,
Chambersburg; Eva Roddy, Mount Union; Louise Hughes, Lewistown; and
Theresa Witzel, Norristown. She was preceded in death by one brother and
one sister; Frank Lennartz and Marie Kauffman. A devout Catholic, Mrs.
Evans was a member of Saint Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church. Mount
Union. She was a member of St. Catherine’s Court Catholic Daughters of
the Americas. She graduated from Lewistown High School with the Class of
1938. She had been employed by the U.S. Navy in a civilian position
prior to her marriage. She retired in 1996 as site manager of the Senior
Citizens Center, Mount Union. Mr. and Mrs. Evans reared their daughters
secure in their parents love for each other and fur them. She taught her
daughters to love and find comfort in the Catholic faith. She had an
exceptional compassion for the less fortunate that was evidenced by the
good works that she performed. The matriarch of her family, she shared a
unique relationship with each daughter. granddaughter and
great-grandchild. The funeral Mass will he held at 10a.m. Wednesday.
March 12, at St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, 205 W. Market St.,
Mount Union, with the Rev. Elwood Figurelle and the Rev. Rich Morris
officiating. Committal will he made in Juniata Memorial Park, Lewistown,
R.R. 4. 

Clair S. "Pappy" HETRICK, 91, of P.O. Box 435, James Creek, died at 6:50
am. Monday, March 10, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue,
Huntingdon. He had been in failing health for the past two months. Born
Aug. 25, 1911. in Marklesburg, he was a son of the late Charles and Emma
(Boller) Hetrick. He was united in marriage to the former Hazel Marie
Lynn Oct. 5, 1937, in Huntingdon. Mrs. Hetrick preceded him in death
Jan. 12, 2003. He is survived by three children; Charles A. Stapleton,
Johnstown; Mrs. DeWayne (Myla) Norris, Hesston. R.R.; and Roy Hetrick,
Hollidaysburg. R.R. There are five grandchildren and tour
great-grandsons. The last surviving member of his immediate family, he
was preceded indeath by four sisters and two brothers; Verna Lynn, Pearl
Mundell, Alice Gongloff, Catherine Hopkins, Charles R. Hetrick and Harry
Leon Hetrick. Mr. Hetrick was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church,
Marklesburg. He was a member of the Huntingdon County Gideons Society,
Lincoln Grange and the Sons of the American Revolution. He was a charter
member of the Marklesburg Volunteer Fire Co. He held various offices in
Sunday School associations at county. district and state levels. In
1993, he received the Volunteer of the Year Award for his work at SCI-H
and in 1999, received his 50-year pin from the State Sunday School
Association for having been a Sunday School teacher for 50 years. He
attended school in Huntingdon for 11 years, then attended Altoona High
School, Altoona, from where he graduated in 1931. He worked for several
years at Jones and Laughlin Steel Mill, Aliquippa. In 1973, he retired
from the former CH. Miller Hardware Company, Huntingdon, following 27
years employment. An avid photographer, he enjoyed developing photos and
operating a printing press. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am.
Thursday, March 13, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Marklesburg, with
Pastor Donald Costlow officiating. Interment will be made in Zion
Reformed Cemetery, James Creek, R.R.

Phyllis Mae HEASTER, 88, of 110 W. Market St., Mount Union, died
unexpectedly at 9:35 am. Sunday, March 9, 2003, in the emergency room of
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Sept. 6,1914, in
Mapleton, she was the daughter of the late Allison Earl and Georgianna
(Dell) Wagner. She was united in marriage to Walter S. Heaster March 27,
1937, in Burnham. Mr. Heaster preceded her in death May 10, 1979. A
beloved mother and grandmother, she is survived by a daughter, Marjorie
Haugh and her husband, Granger of Fallbrook, Calif.; and three
grandchildren; Scott Haugh, Seattle, Wash.; Lynne Haugh, Escondido,
Calif.; and Christie Haugh, Temecula, Calif She was the last surviving
member of her immediate family, being preceded in death by a brother.
Lysle K. Wagner, who had resided in Erie. Mrs. Heaster was a longtime
member of First United Methodist Church, Mount Union. A 1931 graduate of
Mount Union High School, she was employed by the J,C. Blair
Manufacturing Co. (now MeadWestvaco), Huntingdon. She also worked for 22
years for the Mount Union Area School District, as secretary for the
Mount Union School Board, the supervising principal and the Mount Union
School District. She was also secretary to the supervising principal at
the Captain Jack High School. Interment will be made in the IOOF
Cemetery, Mapleton.

Alan D. BOLINGER Sr., 74, of HCR 1, Robertsdale, died at 8:30 am.
Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at his home. He had been in failing health for
seven years. Born Nov. 8, 1928, in Wood, he was a son of the late Frank
and Twilla Pearl (Evans) Bolinger. He was united in marriage to the
former Lottie Virginia Cook Nov. 29, 1952. in Winchester, Va. Mrs.
Bolinger survives at their home. Four children survive: Jackie D.
McNerlin, Huber Heights, Ohio; Barbara A. Brechbiel, Shippensburg; Alan
D. Bolinger Jr., Broad Top City; and George D. Bolinger, Brunswick, Ga.
There are 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and four
great-great-grandchildren. One sister, Gladys Black of Cooks, survives.
He was preceded in death by four brothers; Albert Bolinger, Lloyd
Bolinger, Glen Bolinger and Ronald Bolinger. Mrs. Bolinger was a member
of Cooks United Methodist Church where he served for a number of years
as a lay speaker. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans,
Robertsdale Lions Club, Robertsdale Coal Miners Historical Society, the
VFW and the American Legion. He served on the boards of directors for
Broad Top Medical Center, Evans Cemetery and Mount Pleasant Cemetery. A
U.S. Army veteran, he served during the Korean Conflict. He retired Nov.
1, 1984, after 37 years service, from Letterkenny Army Depot,
Chambersburg, where he was a supervisor and parts expediter. He had also
been a coal miner for a number of years. He enjoyed hunting and church
activities. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 15,
at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor James Taylor
officiating. Interment will be made in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cooks,
where full military honors will be accorded.

Harry Melvin BAITH, 86, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at the North East
Medical Center of Kannapolis, N.C. Born in Three Springs Feb. 11, 1916,
he was a son of the late Benjamin F. and Clara (Long) Baith. He was
married to the former Louise Kurtz Schmallbach in 1943. He is survived
by two daughters, Patricia Keene of Concord, NC., and Linda Halverson of
Mesa, Ariz. There are six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Three sisters survive; Gladys Baith and Frances ‘Nellie’ Schmallbach,
both of Statesville, NC., and Mildred Baker of Hesston. He was preceded
in death by three brothers and four sisters; Connan, Warren, Samuel,
Lucy, Pearl, Dollie and Mary. A 1929 graduate of Saltillo High School,
he served with the U.S. Army during World War II. For a time he lived in
Morristown, N.J., and Florida before moving to North Carolina. He was a
devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved the Lord Jesus and is
now home with the Lord.

William J. CARTER, 76, of R.R. 3, Box 1592, Mount Union, died
unexpectedly at 1:37 am. Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at Altoona Hospital,
Altoona. Born Sept. 19, 1926, in Buffalo, N.Y., he was a son of the late
George W. Sr. and Lottie (Berkstresser) Carter. He was united in
marriage to the former Betty May Rosenberry Jan. 31, 1947, in Mount
Union. Mrs. Carter survives at their home. He is survived by one
daughter, Candice N. Fortney, Mount Union, R.R. 3; one granddaughter,
Nicole Fortnev, Mount Union. R.R. 3; and one brother, George W. Carter
Jr. of Mill Creek. He was preceded in death by a sister. Annabelle
Smith. Mr. Carter was of the Methodist faith. He was a life member of
American Legion Post No. 107, Mount Union. A U.S. Navy veteran, he
served during World War II. He retired in 1996 after 39 years service
with U.S. Silica, Mapleton, where he worked as a sand analyst. He
enjoyed hunting. Interment will be made in Mount Union Cemetery.

Olive I. HAWKINS, 88, of Little Egypt Road, died Tuesday, March 11,
2003, at Woodland Retirement Center in Orbisonia, Pa. Born July 8, 1914,
in Hustontown, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Wilbert and Ruth
Wagner Helman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Hawkins,
in 1966. They were married March 28, 1931. She was a homemaker. She was
a member of Fairview United Methodist Church in Harrisonville. She is
survived by four children, Ruth Knepper of Woodland Retirement Center,
Clair Hawkins and Roy Hawkins, both of Harrisonville, Pa., and Harry
Hawkins of Hustontown; two sisters, Helen Morningstar of Saltillo, Pa.
and Betty Dick of Roaring Spring, Pa.; 17 grandchildren and 23
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Norman
Hawkins and Raymond Hawkins; one sister, Ora Ramsey; one brother, Robert
Helman; two grandchildren and one great-grandson. Services will be
Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Fairview United Methodist Church, Harrisonville.
Pastor Brian Sweeney will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview
Cemetery, Harrisonville. 

Anne LOPATA, 89, of Morrisons Cove Home, Martinsburg, formerly of Six
Mile Run, passed away at 12:10 am. Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at
Morrisons Cove Home. Born June 12, 1913, in Amsbury, she was a daughter
of the late George Sr. and Helen (Preplett) Husick. She was united in
marriage to John Lopata May 30, 1928, in Amsbury. Mr. Lopata preceded
her in death. She is survived by two sisters and one brother; Susie
Surdis, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Helen Winters, Baltimore, Md.; and George
Husick, Saxton. Numerous nieces and nephews survive. She was preceded in
death by four brothers; Michael Husick, John Husick, Joseph Husick and
Frank Husick. Mrs. Lopata was a member of Immaculate Conception Church,
Dudley. She was a member of the Saxton Senior Citizens Center and was a
former Democratic Woman of the Year. Primarily a homemaker, she also
worked in cleaning services. She enjoyed ceramics and flowers. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at Curtis A. Heath
Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with The Rev. Patrick Leahey officiating.
Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City.

Anne (Rohm) POSTLETHWAITE, 85, of No. 2 McKnight Place, University City,
Mo., formerly of Huntingdon, died at 9:40 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2003, at
her residence. Born Nov. 22, 1917, in Coaldale, she was the daughter of
thc late William and Elizabeth (Fox) Rohm. She was united in marriage to
Preston Murray Postlethwaite Oct. 21, 1944, at First United Methodist
Church, Huntingdon. Mr Postlethwaite preceded her in death March 31,
1978. She is survived by two daughters and one son; Mrs. Kenneth (Sarah
P.) Jerina, Clayton, Mo.; Mrs. Jeffrey	(Dorothy P.) Pitts,
Wachapreague, Va.; and Preston M. Postlethwaite Jr. and daughter-in-law,
Denise, Morristown. N.J. Five grandchildren survive; Michael and wife.
Staci Jerina; Anne Jerina; Anthony Jerina; Preston Postlethwaite; and
Aileen Postlethwaite. She is also survived by one great-granddaughter,
Ella Jerina. One brother, William L. Rohm of Ormond Beach, Fla.,
survives. She was preceded in death by one brother, Maxwell Rohm. Mrs.
Postlethwaite was a member of Samuel United Church of Christ, Clayton,
Mo. She was past president of the auxiliary to the St. Luke’s Hospital,
St. Louis, Mo. and was an active volunteer for the St. Louis Symphony
Orchestra. She attended West Chester State Teachers College and Juniata
College, from where she graduated with the Class of 1944. She was a
teacher of music at the former Smithfield Elementary School, Huntingdon.
She loved to play the piano and to play golf with her husband. Known for
her cooking, she also enjoyed hand sewing. Funeral services will he held
at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417
Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Tim Shafer officiating.
Interment will he made in Riverview Cemetery, 245 Standing Stone Ave.,
Huntingdon.

Warren R. "Bill" YOCUM, Esq., 80, of 234 Penn St., Huntingdon, died
Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born April 23, 1922, in Altoona, he was a son of the late Warren R.
Yocum and Ida May (Lantz) Yocum Obermyer. He was united in marriage to
the former M. Faye Welch June 22, 1945, at The Church of the
Transfiguration (Little Church Around-the-Corner), New York, N.Y. Mrs.
Yocum survives at their home, where they have resided since 1955. He is
survived by one son and two daughters; Michael Scott Yocum, Plantation,
Fla.; and Beth Ann Yocum and Susan Carol (Yocum) Pierotti, both of
Huntingdon. Five grandchildren survive; Lindsey and Meredith Yocum and
Sara, Matthew and Jason Pierotti. He is also survived by three brothers
and one sister; Walter F. Yocum, Titusville, Fla.; Gerald Obermyer,
Switzerland; Frances Obermyer, California: and Charles Obermyer, Texas.
Mr. Yocum was a member of Huntingdon Presbyterian Church, Huntingdon ,
where he previously served as a deacon, trustee, president of the church
corporation, elder and as a member of the session. Admitted to the
Huntingdon County Bar Association in January 1952, he served as its
president in 1960 and 1974. He had been a member of the Pennsylvania Bar
Association since 1952. He was a life member of Standing Stone Post No.
1754, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a member of the Frank P Hommon Post
No. 24, American Legion, both of Huntingdon. He had formerly been a
member of the Huntingdon Hook & Ladder Fire Co., the Huntingdon County
Cancer Society, the Huntingdon County Chapter of the American Red Cross
and the Huntingdon County Game, Fish and Forestry Association. He served
as the chairman of the patrons ticket committee for the Huntingdon
Bicentennial and was an active member of the Huntingdon County
Democratic Party, previously serving as the party’s treasurer. He was
also a life member of the Retired Officers Association. He attended the
Mapleton public schools and graduated rom Mount Union High School with
the Class of 1940. He attended Dickinson College, Carlisle, and
graduated from the Dickinson School of Law, also in Carlisle, in 1951.
He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II, in the American,
European-African and Asiatic-Pacific Theatres of Operations. Enlisting
in 1942, he was later commissioned a lieutenant junior grade as a naval
aviator. He was the recipient of the Navy’s Air Medal and the
Distinguished Flying Cross. Discharged from active duty in 1948 to the
U.S. Naval Reserve, he subsequently retired with the rank of
lieutenant commander. Mr. Yocum began his career in law by serving his
clerkship under his preceptor, attorney Robert H. Henderson. On April 1,
1960, he formed the law partnership of Simpson and Yocum with attorney
Robert B. Simpson. He was elected to serve as the Huntingdon County
District Attorney in 1960 and 1964 and was appointed to serve as the
Huntingdon Borough solicitor, the solicitor to the Huntingdon Area
School District, the Huntingdon County Area Vocational-Technical School
and various Huntingdon County townships. Following the dissolution of
Simpson and Yocum, he continued the practice of law from his offices on
William Smith Street, Huntingdon. In addition to, and in conjunction
with the practice of law from his office on William Smith Street, he was
the broker for, and jointly owned, with Mrs. Yocum, Colonial Real Estate
Agency, founded in 1964. Mr. Yocum loved his wife, children and
grandchildren and enjoyed reading. working with his computer and feeding
the birds. A memorial service will he held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16,
at the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church, Fifth and Mifflin streets,
Huntingdon, with the Revs. Richard E. Gardiner and Harold C. Williams
Jr. officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens,
Walker Township, Huntingdon.

Charles E. HOFFMAN Jr., 80, of 1417 Scott St., Huntingdon, died at 2:15
am. Thursday, March 13, 2003. at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon, following an extended illness. Born Dec. 2, 1922, in
Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Charles E. Hoffman Sr. and Hazel
(Baker) Hoffman Endres. He was married to the former Verna Catherine
Lover Feb. 16, 1946. Mrs. Hoffman survives at their home. Three
daughters survive; Mrs. Gregory M. (Barbara A.) Travalio, Dublin, Ohio;
Mrs. J. Jeffrey (Patricia E.) Ciampa, Warwick, N.Y.; and Mrs. Ronald M.
(C. Dianne) Davino, Palmdale, Calif. He is also survived by four
grandchildren; Robert A. Ciampa of Conshohocken; Sarah E. Travalio of
Dublin, Ohio; Kyra B. Ciampa of Warwick, N.Y.; and Elisa M. Travalio of
Dublin, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers;
Phyllis Neary, Donald Hoffman and Robert Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman was a
member of Stone Church of the Brethren, Huntingdon. He was a member of
Frank P. Hommon Post No. 24, American Legion. Huntingdon. A member of
the Class of 1940, he was a graduate of Huntingdon High School. He
served with the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943-1946, attaining
the rank of staff sergeant and serving with the 369 Ordnance Maintenance
Company. Employed by SCI-Huntingdon as power plant supervisor, he
retired in 1984 after 27 years service. He was an avid outdoorsman who
enjoyed gardening, fishing and hiking. He also enjoyed carpentry and
traveling. Funeral services will he held at 10 am. Saturday, March 15,
at the Stone Church of the Brethren, 1701 Moore St., Huntingdon, with
the Rev. Dale W. Dowdy officiating. Interment will be made in Holy Cross
Cemetery, 245 Standing Stone Ave., Huntingdon, where full military
honors will be accorded.

Carlton L. MILLER, 80, Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, died Monday, March
10, 2003. at the home following an extended illness. Born Oct. 22, 1922.
in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Canton A. and Mary Louise
Miller. He married the former Doris M. Rogers, Oct. 7, 1947, in
Huntingdon. Mrs. Miller preceded him in death May 28, 2001. He is
survived by one son, Rick Miller and wife, Pam, of Duncansville; three
daughters; Mary L. Miller, Duncansville; Mrs. John (Trudy) Colyer,
Altoona; and Mrs. Carlton (Ceri) Curtis, Williamsport; seven
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Miller was of the
Methodist faith. He retired from the maintenance department of
Stroehmans Bakery. A graduate of Huntingdon High School, he was an Army
and Air Force veteran of World War II. A devoted father, husband and
grandfather, he will be greatly missed by his family. He enjoyed
spending time with his family and watching sports and cooking shows.
Private services were held at the convenience of the family and
interment was made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Thelma M. (Sellers) MILLER, 76, of Village Way, Phoenixville, died
Thursday, March 13, 2003, at Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville. She
had lived in Phoenixville for the past three years. Born Sept. 5, 1926,
in Orbisonia, she was a daughter of the late Newville N. and Olive
(Black) Sellers. She was married to James Robert Miller who survives in
Phoenixville. Two brothers and two sisters survive; Melvin L. Sellers,
New Freedom; LaRue S. Dell. Kimberton; Major Norman G. Sellers and wife,
Shirley, Baton Rouge, La.; and Vera O. Himes, Orhisonia. Several
nieces., nephews, grand-nieces and grandnephews survive. Mrs. Miller was
a member of the Centennial Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kimberton. She
was active in the SPCA in New Carrollton, Md. A 1945 graduate of
Orbisonia High School, she was a homemaker Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Monday, March 17, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home,
Orbisonia, with the Rev. David Ort officiating. Interment will be made
in Orbisonia Cemetery, Orbisonia.

Earl E. KIFER, 85, of Blanton Gardens Retirement area, near Dallas,
Texas, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2003, in Dallas. He was born Aug.
1, 1917, in Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Mae Kifer,
whom he married in November 1943 in Harlingen, Texas. They met in
Wichita Falls in 1941 while Mr. Kifer was stationed there. He is also
survived by three sons; Ron Kifer, Greg Kifer, Mark Kifer;
daughters-in-law Sharron Kifer, Debbie Kifer and Karen Kifer;
grandchildren Jennifer Kifer, Jessika Kifer, Koyt Kifer, Kullen Kifer,
Kimberly Fretz, Eric Fretz, Katie Kifer and Jason Kifer. One sister,
Grace Capwell of Saxton survives. He left Pennsylvania via train at the
age of 17 and traveled to Kansas, where he worked on a farm. Upon
returning to Pennsylvania, he worked in a steel mill in Pittsburgh and
attended a university. He joined the U.S. Air Force in October 1941 and
served in the European Theatre of Operations throughout France, Germany
and the European countries, returning to the United States in 1945.
Following his discharge from the Air Force, he worked for a short time
on the Wichita Falls Police Force. He received his bachelor of arts
degree from Texas Wesleyan College (now University) and a master of
theology from Perkins School of Theology at SMU. He earned a doctorate
from Daniel Baker University and an honorary doctor from Howard Payne
College. He did graduate work at the University of Edinburgh. Scotland.
He began his ministry on the 5-Point Circuit in the Wichita Falls
District and retired from the ministry as the district superintendent in
1983. He served several churches in the North Texas Conference of the
United Methodist Church in Chico, Roanoke, Denton, Wylie, Mesquite,
Greenville and Dallas. He enjoyed painting and doing wood crafts.
Funeral services were held March 6 in Dallas.

Mary G. "Muddy" MAGLIERE, 78, formerly of 316 S. Division St., Mount
Union, and most recently a resident of Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs
Avenue, Huntingdon, died at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003, at J.C.
Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, following an extended illness. Born
April 5, 1924, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and
Mary Grace (Traphili) Pagana. She was united in marriage to John J.
Magliere Jan. 5,1947, at St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, Mount
Union. Mr. Magliere preceded her in death May 11, 1984. She is survived
by one daughter, Mary Louise Hileman and her husband, David, of Mount
Union. She is also survived by three grandchildren; Tina Welch, John
McKim and Aaron Atherton; six great-grandchildren and one brother, Joe
Giacobello of Mount Union. She was preceded in death by sisters, Gracie
Cholewinski and Margarite Pagana; a brother, Charles Pagana and an
infant sister. Mrs. Magliere was a member of St. Catherine’s Roman
Catholic Church, Mount Union, and the Mount Union Chapter of the
Catholic Daughters. She graduated from Mount Union High School in 1944.
Mrs. Magliere was employed for 17 years by L. Greif Brothers
Manufacturing Co., Mount Union. For many years, she worked from her home
as the district registrar for the Pennsylvania Department of Vital
Records. A funeral Mass will beheld at 10 am. Monday, March 17, at St.
Catherine’s Catholic Church, 205 W. Market St., Mount Union, with the
Rev. Elwood Figurelle officiating. Committal will he made in St.
Catherine s Catholic Cemetery, Shirleysburg.

Helen F. SNEATH, 82, of R.R. 1, Box 373, Alexandria, died at 9:35 p.m.
Thursday, March 13, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue,
Huntingdon, following a brief illness. Born Aug. 25, 1929, in East
Windsor, Ontario, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Henry L. and
Della (Lucier) Perron. She was twice married; first to Russell A.
Miller, May 13, 1939; then to Robert H. Sneath Jan. 18, 1975. Mr. Miller
preceded her in death April 4, 1967; Mr. Sneath preceded her in death
Oct. 25, 1988. She is survived by one brother and two sisters; Robert H.
Perron and his wife, Joyce, of Troy, Mich.; and Margaret D. LaFountain
and Dorothy R. Perron, both of Canton, Mich. She is also survived by
several in-laws, nieces and nephews. One brother, Raymond A. Perron,
preceded her in death. Mrs. Sneath was a member of Most Holy Trinity
Catholic Church, Huntingdon. She attended public schools in the state of
Michigan. She had resided in the Logan Township/Alexandria area since
1961. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 am. Monday, March 17, at Most
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 524 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, with the Rev.
David J. Arseneault officiating. Committal will be made in Holy Cross
Cemetery, 245 Standing Stone Ave., Huntingdon.

William Henry LANKARD Jr., 75, died Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at his
family home in Covington, Tenn. He was born Jan. 21, 1928, in Mount
Union. He was united in marriage to Lola Querry Kyler of Mapteton March
11, 1947. Mrs. Lankard survives at home. He is also survived by one son,
Stephen Mark Lankard of Ranier, Ore.; two granddaughters, Lola Marie
Lankard of Portland, Ore, and Stephenie Marie Lankard of Longview,
Wash.; and one great-granddaughter. Mr. Lankard was of the Presbyterian
faith. He attended the Mount Union schools and graduated with honors in
1946. He spent 18 months with the 1st Cavalry, serving in Tokyo, Japan.
His ashes will be buried in Pennsylvania at a later date. with a
memorial service at that time. He will be deeply missed by all who knew
him.

Mary C. ROBINSON, 98, formerly of 1422 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, died at
5:20 am. Sunday, March 16, 2003, at Epworth Manor, Tyrone, where she had
resided since August 1997. Born July 8, 1904, in Huntingdon, she was the
daughter of the late William and Nettie (Johnson) Prough. She was united
in marriage to Clarence E. Robinson Dec. 21, 1934, at the Fifteenth
Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, by the Rev. O.B. Paulsen.
Mr. Robinson preceded her in death June 19, 1967. The last surviving
member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by one
brother, Frank M. Prough. Mrs. Robinson was a member of Fifteenth Street
United Methodist Church, Huntingdon. She was employed by the Susquehanna
Silk Mill, Huntingdon, from 1921 to 1943. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home,
1106 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. David L. Dearing
officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.

John J. HOCKENBERRY, 74, of HCR Calvin, died at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 16,
2003. at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Nov. 9, 1928, in
Mifflintown, he was a son of the late Wilson D. and Annie J. (Imes)
Hockenberry. He was married to the former Betty J. Crotsley Dec. 25,
1948, in Mapleton. Mrs. Hockenberry preceded him in death Sept. 9,
2002. He is survived by six children; Jeanette A. Hess, Todd; John C.
Hockenberry, Cassville; Bonnie J. Price, Mapleton; Shirley D. Everts,
Crystal Springs; David J. Hockenberry, Saltillo: and Patricia C. Oswald,
Three Springs. There are 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
One brother, Kenneth E. Hockenberry of Mill Creek, survives. He was
preceded in death by one sister. Marie Pannebaker. Mr. Hockenberry
attended the Beavertown Bible Church, Todd, R.R. Along with farming and
logging, he was also employed at the Harbison-Walker and North American
refractories. formerly in Mount Union. He was well-known in Trough Creek
Valley as a farmer and also as an avid gardener. Funeral services will
be held at 11 am. Wednesday, March 19, at the Beavertown Bible Church,
Todd, RR., with the Rev. James S. Thomas officiating. Interment will be
made in Cassville Cemetery. 

John Henry MONTZ, 80, of R.R. 1, Box 259, Huntingdon, died at 3:35 p.m.
Sunday, March 16, 2003, at his Porter Township home. Born Dec. 21, 1922,
at the family farm near the Raystown Dam, he was a son of the late
Wilbert G. and Blodwin (Phillips) Montz. He was united in marriage to
the former Virginia Margaret Schirm June 24, 1943, at the Alexandria
Methodist Church, with the Rev. Clifford Williams officiating. Mrs.
Montz survives at their home. He is survived by a daughter-in-law, Donna
S. Montz of Mill Creek; and two brothers and one sister; infant brother
William Montz; Clair Montz, McConnellstown and Helen Koontz, Huntingdon.
He was preceded in death by a son, Terry G. Montz, Sept. 21, 2002; two
sisters, Ruby Frommell and Dorothy Bradley; and one brother, Warren
Montz. Mr. Montz was an active and dedicated member of the Alexandria
United Methodist Church. He was a true disciple for Christ even during
his illness. He participated in the Sunday School and had also served as
a trustee and was chairman of the administrative council. He was an
honorary member of Future Farmers of America (FFA). A graduate of
Alexandria High School, he was a member of the Class of 1942. He was a
lifetime resident of Huntingdon County and had lived at his Porter
Township residence for the past 55 years. For a number of years, he
worked on the family farm and on the Mabel Moore- Black Angus Farm.
Later, he worked at Edgewater Acres, Alexandria. R.R.. and as a truck
driver for the former Alexandria Clay Mill. He retired in 1985, after 25
years of service, from Juniata Valley School District where he had
served as a bus driver and custodian. He dearly enjoyed the children of
the school district. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday. March 19, at the Alexandria United Methodist Church, Main
Street, Alexandria. with the Rev. Randy Willis, assisted by the Revs. J.
Faust Hissong and Sharon L. Landis, officiating. Interment will be made
in Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery.

Norman T. "Bud" HARDY, 72, formerly of Mapleton, R.R. 1, died at 5:05
p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2003. at Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue,
Huntingdon. Born March 11, 1931, in Fulton County, he was a son of the
late Thomas and Myrtle (Kelley) Hardy. He is survived by two daughters;
Jacqueline Hardy of Altoona and Beverly Habib of the state of
Washington. There are seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Four siblings survive; Nellie Lytle, Shippensburg, R.R.; Maxine Dean,
Roxbury; Violet Wertz, McVeytown, R.R.; and Blain Hardy, Roxbury. Two
brothers, Leroy and Melvin, are deceased. Mr. Hardy had attended the
Calvary Independent Baptist Church, Saltillo. A veteran of the U.S.
Army, he had been employed by Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday. March 21, at the Robert
I. McClain Funeral Home, Cassville, with Pastor Connie McClay
officiating. Interment will be made in Cornelius Chapel Cemetery,
Mapleton. R.R. 

Patricia C. MILLER, 77, of The Oaks at Westminster Woods, 360
Westminster Drive, Huntingdon, formerly of Huntingdon, R.R. 4, and
Naples. Fla., died at 5 am. Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at The Oaks. She
had been in failing health for the past two and one-half years. Born in
Bay Village, Ohio, March 11, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Edward
K. and Elaine (Owens) Gribben. She was united in marriage to C. Blair
Miller Sept. 2, 1947, in Bellevue, by the Rev. James Barnett. Mr. Miller
survives in Huntingdon. She is survived by one son and two daughters;
Thomas B. Miller, Huntingdon; Susan M. Toppin, Delran, N.J.; and
Patricia M. Lyons, Mashpee, Mass. There are six grandchildren. Two half
sisters survive; Peggy Holdcroft and Jenne Sue Dan, both of the
Pittsburgh area. She was preceded in death by one half brother, Edward
K. Gribben Jr. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Huntingdon Presbyterian
Church, Huntingdon. She was a former member of the Huntingdon Country
Club and a former member of the board of directors of the Huntingdon
Community Center. She was a volunteer for the Meals On Wheels program.
She attended the Bellevue public schools and graduated from Bellevue
High School with the Class of 1944. She graduated from Juniata College
with the Class of 1948 with a degree in business. Mrs. Miller was
primarily a homemaker. She was active and interested in the Girl Scouts
of America and the Huntingdon Little League. Private family funeral
services will be held at a later date. Interment will be made in
Riverview Cemetery, 245 Standing Stone Ave., Huntingdon.

Lucy A. LALLI, 71, of 1710 Columbia Ave., Tyrone, died Wednesday, March
19, 2003, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born Sept. 4, 1931, in Tyrone,
she was a daughter of the late George and Carmela (Scroco) Iavasile. She
married Frank Lalli April 14, 1951, in Tyrone. Mr. Lalli survives. She
is also survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ben (Deborah K.) Friday; two
sons, Terry Lee Lalli and his wife, Sharon of Tyrone, and Jay A. Lalli
and his wife, Annette of Palmyra. There are six grandchildren and two
great-granddaughters. One sister, Josephine Hillard, survives in Tyrone.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Lalli
was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church, Tyrone. She retired in 1991
from Sheetz, Tyrone, following two years service as a clerk. She was a
waitress for 46 years at the following area Tyrone restaurants and
clubs: JoMar's, Del-Grosso Restaurant; Bull Pen; Tyrone American Legion
and the Tyrone Elks. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday,
March 23, at the Feller Memorial Home, Tyrone, with the Rev. Joseph T.
Orr officiating. Interment will be made in Oak Grove Cemetery. 

William W. SCHOCK, M.D., 79, of R.R. 2, Box 69, Huntingdon, died at
12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon, following an extended illness. Born Aug. 15, 1923, in
Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Clarence and Mabel (Decker) Schock.
He was united in marriage to the former Doris Wilson, formerly of
Southmont, July 1, 1944, at the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church,
Huntingdon, by the Rev. Peters. Mrs. Schock survives at their Miller
Township residence. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law,
William W. Schock Jr.. PhD and Beverly (Conner) Schock of Houston,
Texas. Three grandchildren survive; Mrs. Scott (Kristine) Sherrill, Mrs.
Todd (Jennifer) Resnik and Senior Airman William W. Schock III. Two
brothers preceded him in death; J.C. Schock, Esquire and Robert C.
Schock. Dr. Schock was a member of Huntingdon Presbyterian Church,
Huntingdon. He was a member of the American Medical Association; the
American Academy of Pediatrics; the Pennsylvania Medical Society; the
Huntingdon County Medical Society (past president); the American
Association of Military Surgeons; the staff of J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon: the American Cancer Society (past president
1955-1957); the hoard of directors of the American Heart Association
(1955-1962) and was listed in Whos Who in America. He was also a
longtime member of the National Rifle Association. He attended the
William Smith School. A graduate of Huntingdon High School with the
Class of 1941, he enlisted in the U.S. Army’s V-12 (delayed service)
program. He enrolled in the premed program at Juniata College and
continued his education at Temple University School of Medicine,
Philadelphia. Upon graduation from Temple in 1947, Dr. Schock completed
both his junior and senior internships at Conemaugh Valley Memorial
Hospital, Johnstown. In 1948. he opened his practice of pediatric
medicine in Huntingdon, but was recalled to service during the Korean
War with the U.S. Air Force in 1950 and was stationed at Warren Air
Force Base, Cheyenne, Wyo., until 1952, where he served as the chief of
outpatient services and pediatrics. Following his discharge from active
duty. Dr. Schock remained in the USAF Reserve until his retirement as
captain in 1968. In 1952. he returned to Huntingdon to resume his
medical practice from which he retired in 1981. A well-known
pediatrician and lifelong resident, he cared for the children of several
generations of local families. He had exceptional diagnostic skills and
a caring nature for his young patients. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed
hunting, fishing, his dogs, collecting native American artifacts and
gardening. He also took great satisfaction from woodworking, clocks and
his studies in history and World War II. Funeral services will be held
at 11 am. Saturday, March 22, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417
Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Leslie RF. Papp officiating.
Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, 245 Standing Stone Ave.,
Huntingdon, where full military honors will be accorded.

Mary Lou MCCOY, 57, of HCR 71, Orbisonia, died at 11:35 a.m. Thursday,
March 20, 2003, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Born Oct. 20,
1945, in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Daniel B. and
Grace E. (Parker) Coldsmith. She was united in marriage to Harold D.
"Stump" McCoy July 10, 1965, in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. McCoy survives at
their home. She is also survived by one daughter, Lori Stevens of
Huntingdon; one grandson, Brandon Stevens, also of Huntingdon; and one
sister, Betty Pingley of Martinsburg, W.Va. She was preceded in death by
one son, Timothy McCoy, six brothers, and two sisters. Mrs. McCoy was of
the Protestant faith. Along with being a homemaker, she also worked for
many years as a beautician. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday, March 24, at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with
Pastor Sam Stoey officiating. Interment will be made in Walnut Grove
Cemetery, Three Springs. 

Raymond Eugene SHAFFER, 77, of Blairs Mills, R.R. 1, died at 5:35 am.
Friday, March 21, 2003, at his home in Dublin Township. Born March 16,
1926 in Ligonier, he was the son of the late Norman and Reba (Roadman)
Shaffer. He was married to Rosella M. Tirdeli Nov. 25, 1948. Mrs.
Shaffer survives at home. Mr. Shaffer is survived by two daughters,
Helen Lorraine Leasure of Blairs Mills and Cynthia R. Meritt, Baltimore,
Md. Three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. One
brother and three sisters also survive Mr. Shaffer. They are; William E.
Shaffer of Ligonier; Louise Miller of Hanover; Wilma Mostellar of
Allenwood; and Carla Sonson of Zephyrhills, Fla. Mr. Shaffer was
preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by a
number of nieces and nephews. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr.
Shaffer was a member of the Shade Gap Lions Club. He worked as a freight
conductor for Conrail for 31 years in Baltimore, Md. He was a World War
II veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre.
Funeral arrangements, under the direction of the Martin R. Brown Funeral
Home, Orbisonia are private.

Geraldine Naomi HORNE, 81, of North Clear Ridge Road, died at 3:50 p.m.
Friday, March 21, 2003, in Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg.
Born Jan. 7, 1922, in Mount Union, she was a daughter of the late Orris
and Ruth Cramer Brown. She was a member of Walnut Grove Church of God,
Three Springs, and its Gleaner's Class. Earlier in life, she taught the
Children's Sunday School Class and was secretary-treasurer of the
Missionary Society. For nearly 20 years, she worked at Sagner Inc.,
McConnellsburg. Mrs. Horne was a member of the auxiliary of Fulton
County Camp, Gideons International. Surviving are her husband, Miles W.
Horne, whom she married on March 26, 1940; two daughters and three sons,
Dolores Swope and Bonnie Houck, both of Chambersburg; Fred and Ronald,
both of Hustontown; and Donald of Fort Littleton; 15 grandchildren; two
stepgrandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren;
three great-great-grandchildren; and six sisters and two brothers, Freda
Ellis of Altoona; Inez Barnett of Waterfall; Viola Pollock, Wilda Mills
and Russell Brown, all of Chambersburg; Janet Fraker of Fort Littleton;
Nelson Brown of Burnt Cabins; and Dorothy Brown of Orbisonia. She was
preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Leo, and two sisters,
Maxine and Audrey. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Walnut Grove
Church of God. The Rev. Rocky Shaal will officiate. Burial will be in
Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Mabel Juanita BERGSTRESSER, 86. of Cutchall Road, Waterfall, died at
11:40 am. Friday, March 21, 2003, at the Community General Osteopathic
Hospital, Harrisburg. Born June 7,1916, in Hopewell, Bedford County, she
was a daughter of the late Curtis and Ethel Jane (Shue) Long. She was
married to Merrill Bergstresser March 25, 1940. Mr. Bergstresser
preceded her in death July 4, 1978. She is survived by one daughter,
Nora Schaffer of Harrisburg; two grandchildren: Robin Schaffer of New
Orleans, La.. and Mark Schaffer of Harrisburg. Two brothers survive:
Robert Long, Wells Tannery, and Earl Long, Waterfall. She was preceded
in death by one brother and one sister: Ray Long and Helen Long. Mrs.
Bergstresser was a member of Zion United Methodist Church. Waterfall.
She was a member of the Hopewell Senior Center and the Auxiliary to
American Legion Post No. 561, McConnellsburg. A graduate of Hustontown
High School. she retired as a houseparent at Milton Hershey School
following 16 years service. She was an avid gardener. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at Zion United Methodist
Church. Waterfall. with Pastor George Clippinger officiating. Interment
will be made in Bethel Cemetery, New Grenada.

William Paul HAWN, 89, of R.R. 4, Box 312, Huntingdon, died at 1:20 p.m.
Saturday, March 22, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born Sept. 1, 1913, in Oneida Township, Huntingdon County, he was a son
of the late James and Ella (Lightner) Hawn. His first wife, the former
Elizabeth Stiver, preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to
the former Mildred (Barnes) Rhodes Aug. 16, 1955, in Pleasant Gap
Methodist Church by the Rev. Walter F. Glenn. Mrs. Hawn survives at
their home. He is survived by two stepchildren; Dorothy M. Stever,
Saxton, R.R. 1, and Robert James Rhodes, Huntingdon, R.R. 4. There are
eight step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren. One sister,
Carrie Pauling of Williamsport. survives. He was preceded in death by
one brother, Henry Hawn, and one sister, Margaretta Laney. Mr. Hawn was
a member of Donation United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, R.R. 2. He was
self-employed as a lumberman in the Huntingdon area and retired in 1978.
Funeral services will he held at 2 p.m.	Tuesday, March 25, at the Robert
E. Peters Funeral Home. 1106 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, with the Rev.
David L. Dearing officiating. Interment will be made in Donation
Cemetery, Huntingdon, R.R. 2.

Janet L. WATSON, 57, of B- 5 Lawler Place, Lewistown, died at 12:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 22, 2003, at her residence. Born March 13, 1946, in
Mount Union, she was a daughter of the late Ida Snow. She was married to
John A. Watson who preceded her in death in 1991. Six children survive:
Alex J. Watson, McVeytown; Anita Joy Watson, Havasu Lake, Calif.; Carla
Mae McVicker, Eugene L. Snow and Stephane D. (Watson) Hosler, all of
Lewistown; and John D. Watson, Mount Union. There are 15 grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Watson was a member of Bible Baptist
Church. She was self-employed in the home health care field and had
retired due to disability. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, March 28, at Hoenstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan St.,
Lewistown, with the Rev. John S. Walters officiating. Interment will be
made in Lind Memorial Cemetery. 

Terry L. BAGSHAW, 45, of R.R. 2, Box 161, Huntingdon (McAlevys Fort),
died at 12:07 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2003, at Shady Side Hospital,
Pittsburgh. Born Oct. 30, 1957, in Lewistown, he was a son of Sam and
Betty Ann (Wilson) Bagshaw of Huntingdon, R.R. 2. He is survived by one
brother, Gary D. Bagshaw of Yeagertown; his paternal grandmother, Ida
Bagshaw of Gilbert, Ariz.; his maternal grandfather, Theodore "Bubby"
Wilson of Huntingdon, R.R. 2; and two nieces, Samantha Bagshaw and
Shannon Bagshaw, both of Winchester, Va. Mr. Bagshaw attended St.
Stephens Lutheran Church, McAlevys Fort. He was a charter member of the
McAlevys Fort Lions Club. A graduate of Huntingdon Area High School with
the Class of 1975, he was a self-employed businessman. He operated The
Full Line Up; Sports Cards Memorabilia, Huntingdon. He was an avid sports
fan and had played for Huntingdon Little League, Teener League and City
League Baseball. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday
at St. Stephens Lutheran Church, McAlevys Fort, with the Rev. Robert L.
Rohrbaugh officiating. Interment will be made in St. Stephens Lutheran
Cemetery.

Margaret R. (Rhodes) ICKES, 68, of 636 Walnut Bottom Road, Shippensburg,
formerly of Smithfield Township, Huntingdon, died at 2:45 p a.m.
Sunday, March 23, 2003, at Carlisle Hospital, Carlisle. Born Feb. 1,
1935 in Todd Township, James Creek, she was a daughter of the late Cloyd
Howard and Carrie B. (Norris) Rhodes. She was united in marriage to Walter
H. Ickes in Winchester. Va. Mr. Ickes survives at their South Newton
Township residence. She is survived by four daughters and one son;
Sharon Woodal, Saxton; Anthony Woodal, San Antonio, Texas; Kandis
Misner, Nanty Glo; Michele Wright, Shippensburg; and Kristin Cardene,
Camp Hill. There are 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Seven
brothers and five sisters survive; Lula B. Rhodes, Markiesburg; Clair E.
Rhodes, Martinsburg; John E. Rhodes, Todd; Dean C. Rhodes, Huntingdon,
R.R. 3; Amy G. McGahon and David W. Rhodes, both of Saxton, R.R. 1; Elda
J. Smith, Calvin; Roy P. Rhodes, Martinsburg, R.R.; Pearl E. Rhodes,
Saxton; Tommy E. Rhodes, Charles W. Rhodes and Clea E. Kling, all of
James Creek, R.R. 1. She was preceded in death by a brother, Cloyd S.
Rhodes. Mrs. Ickes attended the Todd public schools. She graduated from
Saxton-Liberry High School with the Class of 1953. She had been employed
by Giant Food Stores, Carlisle. Funeral services will be held at the
John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with
the Rev. Walter L. Misner. son-in-law of Mrs. Ickes, officiating.
Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Township,
Huntingdon, R.R. 1.

Edith E. BARD, 96, died at 10:50 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2003, at the
home of her daughter, Alice R. Coons Fry of Chambersburg, where she had
been residing. Born May 5, 1906, in Three Springs, she was a daughter of
the late Clay and Alice (Hudson) Park. She was married to Donald Bard
who preceded her in death in 1965. She is survived by one son and two
daughters: Charles D. "Bardy" Bard, Waterfall; Alice R. Coons Fry,
Chambersburg; and Anna Weaver, Biglerville. There are 19 grandchildren,
and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She
is also survived by one sister and one brother: Lillian Baker of
Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, and Max Park, Three Springs. Four
brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Bard was a member
of First Baptist Church of Three Springs. She retired in 1971 from the
Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, where she had been a LPN. For 20 years
beyond her retirement she worked with the mentally and physically
challenged. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 27,
at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with Pastor Sam Stoey
officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF Memorial Cemetery,
Rockhill Furnace.

Robert Spyker GRAFFIUS, 85, passed away Monday, March 24, 2003, at
Somerset Alzheimers Community, Everett, Wash. Born June 10, 1917, in
Petersburg, he was a son of the late Gustave and Mae Graffius. He is
survived by his wife of 61 years, Marilyn; four children, Penny King and
her husband, Ralph, Tacoma, Wash.; Robert Graffius Jr and his wife,
Jean, San Jose, Calif.; Gerald Graffius and John Graffius, both of
Marysville, Wash. There are eight grandchildren residing in Washington
state and numerous nieces and nephews in Pennsylvania. The last
surviving member of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by
two brothers and three sisters. He was a member of the Nile Temple,
Scottish Rite Bodies and Masonic Lodge of the F&AM. A graduate of
Petersburg Vocational High School, he joined the Army Air Corps in 1937,
in which he served for 22 years. He served during World War II as a
radio man in B-17’s in the 82nd Fighter Group and 99th Bomb Group where
he flew 50 bombing missions out of Africa and Italy. He was a master
sergeant when he was honorably discharged at Paine Field, Wash., in
1960. He then worked as an installer for General Telephone for nearly 20
years. An active fisherman, for years. he operated his boat out of
McConnell’s Boat House in Mukilteo Bay on Puget Sound, and went by the
handle "Green Jeep." He was an avid deer and elk hunter and woodsman.
Funeral services were held March 26 in Everett. Inurnment was made at
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Everett.

J. Albert ROHRER, 81, of 25 Reynolds Ave., Mont Alto, died at 12:07 a.m.
Monday, March 24, 2003, in the emergency room of Waynesboro Hospital,
Waynesboro. His death was unexpected. Born July 27, 1921, in
Shirleysburg, he was a son of the late John G. and Mary Taylor Rohrer
and lived his early life in Shirleysburg. He was married to the former
Betty M. Robertson Oct. 28, 1943, in Mont Alto. Mrs. Rohrer survives at
their residence., where they have resided since 1961. He is survived by
three daughters: Kay Mitchell, Rita Smith and Karen Smith, all the Mont
Alto. There are six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Three
brothers survive: Wayne T. Rohrer, Shirleysburg; Dale E. Rohrer, Mount
Union; and Paul E. Rohrer, Mont Alto. A number of nieces and nephews
also survive. Mr. Rohrer was a member of New Guilford Brethren in Christ
Church, Chambersburg, where he served as a trustee for six years and was
a member of the Adult Sunday School Class. He was a 1939 graduate of
Mount Union High School. In his early life, he was employed as a farmer
for Goodacres in the Quincy area. He then worked for Hess Manufacturing,
Quincy, for five years. For 20 years, he was employed by Kottcamp
Plumbing and Heating, Chambersburg. In 1985, he retired from local 520
Plumber's and Pipefitter's Union, Harrisburg, after 20 years of service.
He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and traveling, which included spending
winters in Arizona and Florida following his retirement. Funeral
services were held March 27, at New Guilford Brethren in Christ Church
with Pastor Omer E. King officiating. Interment was made in Rose Hill
Cemetery, Mont Alto. 

Audrey L. ALLISON, 86, of 35 Huey St., Allensville, died at 12:28 a.m.
Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at Beverly Health Care, William Penn,
Lewistown. Born March 18, 1917, in Altoona, she was the daughter of the
late Harry C. and Katherine J. (Ehrenfeld) Aurandt. She was united in
marriage to J. Samuel Allison March 20, 1943. Mr. Allison survives. She
is also survived by two sons: Richard S. Allison, Zebulon, N.C., and
David H. Allison, Oakville, Ontario, Canada. There are three grandsons.
One brother, Alva S. Aurandt of Sun City, Ariz. survives. She was
preceded in death by one brother, Donald Aurandt, in 1980. Mrs. Allison
was a member of Allensville Presbyterian Church where she was an elder,
a member of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class and a Sunday School
teacher. She was a member of the Mifflin County Association School
Retirees, NEA, PSEA and a former member of the Mifflin County Library
Board, Kishacoquillas Valley Historical Society and the Belleville Civic
Club. She retired from the Mifflin County School District in 1975 after
having taught Latin, English and mathematics. She had served as the
Menno Twp. auditor. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday,
March 28, at Allensville Presbyterian Church, Allensville, with the Rev.
Geoffrey Huish officiating. Interment will be made in Allensville
Presbyterian Cemetery. 

Esther Mae MELLOTT, 74, a resident of the long-term care unit of the
Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, formerly of Hustontown,
died at 12:58 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at the medical center. Born
Sept. 6, 1928, in Robertsdale, she was a daughter of the late James P.
and Mollie (McKnight) Rohrer. She was married to Lee Mellott Sept. 28,
1948. Mr. Mellott preceded her in death March 18, 1988. She is survived
by two daughters: Linda Deshong and Susan Hoover, both of Harrisonville;
four grandchildren: Dawn Baughman, Hustontown; Tracy Black,
McConnellsburg; and Dawson Truax and Briahnna Leigh Hoover, both of
Harrisonville; one step-granddaughter, Autumn Deshong, Harrisonville;
and three great-grandchildren: Tanner Lee Baughman, Shandi Black and
William Jacob Black. She is also survive by a half brother, Kenneth
Black of Steelton. She was preceded in death by one son, Barry Lee
Mellott; one sister , one half sister, four brothers and three half
brothers. Mrs. Mellott was of the Protestant faith. She was a homemaker.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 28, at the M.R.
Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with the Rev. Charles Hicks officiating.
Interment will be made in Union Cemetery, McConnellsburg.

Richard A. YOCUM, 67, of Box 34 Grant Street, Mapleton, died at 7:37
a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at his home. He had been in failing
health. Born April 18, 1935, in Haws, Mifflin County, he was a son of
the late Charles W. and Julia I. (Woods) Yocum. He married the former
Shirley L. Corbin Dec. 4, 1956, in Mapleton. Mrs. Yocum survives at
their home. He is survived by one son and two daughters: Richard K.
Yocum, State College; and Karen L. Yocum and Julia A. Yocum, both at
home. One sister and one brother survive: Maxine Barret, Mount Union;
and Ronald L. Yocum, Mapleton. He was preceded in death by a brother,
Charles F. Yocum. Mr. Yocum was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Following graduation from Mount Union Hugh School in 1953, he began
employment with the Susquehanna Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad as
a steam locomotive fireman. He entered the U.S. Air Force during the
Korean Conflict and served with the HQ 479th and 436th Fighter Day
Squadrons as a jet fighter mechanic until he was honorably discharged as
Airman 1st Class in 1956. Mr. Yocum retied on disability in 1978, after
many years with the Robin Footwear plant in Mount Union. He was a avid
NASCAR fan and enjoyed working on antique automobiles. Private funeral
services will be held with the Rev. Edward Seeley officiating. Interment
will be made in the Mapleton IOOF Cemetery. 

Eva MCKETA, 90, of Westminster Woods, Huntingdon, formerly of Cassville,
passed away at 5 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at Westminster Woods.
Born in Dudley on Tuesday, April 16, 1912, she was a daughter of the
late Stephen and Verona (Thronskie) Worhach. She was married to John
McKeta who preceded her in death. Two sons survive: Donald McKeta,
Seattle, Wash.; and Michael McKeta, Hellertown. There are seven
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. One sister, Anna Yankanish
of Westminster Woods, Huntingdon, survives. She was preceded in death by
a son, Richard McKeta. Mrs. McKeta was a member of St. Michael's
Orthodox Church, Wood. She had worked as a factory worker at Cove Shoe
Co., Martinsburg, and had also worked at the former Wood Shoe Factory,
Wood, and the former Huntingdon Sportsware, Huntingdon. She had a
tremendous love for people. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m.
Monday, March 31, at St. Michael's Orthodox Chruch, Wood, with the Rev.
Thomas Klien officiating. Interment will be made in St. Michael's
Orthodox Cemetery, Wood.

Walter G. FICK SR., 73, of 1677 Old Kiln Road, Chambersburg, died
Thursday, March 27, 2003, at his home. Born Feb. 20, 1930 in
Robertsdale, he was a son of the late William H. and Gertrude
(Bollinger) Fick. He was married to the former Margaret H. Lamperski who
survives. He is survived by three sons: Walter G. Fick Jr., Hanover;
Kevin L. Fick, East Berlin; and Gary S. Fick, New Oxford; one daughter,
Denise Weigle, York Springs; two stepsons: Carl R. Hughes, Sherwood,
Wis.; and Delbert E. Hughes Jr., New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; and one
stepdaughter, Margaret Bratek, Rapid City, S.D. There are 15
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. One brother, Richard Fick of
Spring Hill, Fla., survives. Mr. Fick was a member of St. Thomas United
Methodist Church. He was a member of New Oxford Social Club, New Oxford
Fire Company No. 13, Adams County Fire Police Association, Brooklyn Park
Fire Company and Robertsdale, Wood and Broad Top Fire Company. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 31, at Feiser Funeral
Home Inc., 302 Lincoln Way West, New Oxford, with the Rev. Paul Crawford
officiating. Interment will be in Broad Top City IOOF Cemetery. 

A. Pearl BOLLINGER 86, formerly of 702 Pennsylvania Ave., Huntingdon,
Smithfield Twp., died at 9:10 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2003, at Woodland
Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Born June 18, 1916, in Huntingdon, she was
a daughter of the late Blair B. and Minnie (Wench) Coffman. She was
united in marriage to James C. Bollinger May 4, 1934, in Hollidaysburg.
Mr. Bollinger preceded her in death May 9, 1983. She is survived by one
son, James B. Bollinger, North Tonawanda, N.Y.; one son-in-law, William
Moore, Sacramento, Calif.; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren
and two great-great-grandchildren. One sister, Virginia Dixon of
Huntingdon survives. She was preceded in death by two daughters: Shirley
Arlene Bollinger and Katherine Joanne Moore; one grandson, William
Moore; eight sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Bollinger was of the
Protestant faith. At one time she was a member of the Women of the Moose
and the Standing Stone Senior Citizens. She was envelope machine
operator for Westab and Mead Corp. from 1943 until her retirement in
1977. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today, March 29, at the
Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, 1106 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, with Pastor
Wayne L. Richards officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon
Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon.

F. Jane THOMAS, 59, of P.O. Box 34, Shirleysburg, died at 12:45 p.m.
Friday, March 28, 2003, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, where
she has been a resident since May 1998. Jane has left her Down Syndrome
and Alzheimer's disease and is now perfect in the presence of the Lord.
Born Nov. 13, 1943, in Loysville, Perry County, she was a daughter of
the late Harry R. and Florence L. (Whittaker) Thomas. She is survived by
one sister and one brother: Joan Thomas of Shirleysburg, and John R.
"Jack" Thomas of Martinsburg. There are also three nieces, one nephew
and seven grandnieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two
brothers, A.W. Thomas and Robert W. Thomas. Miss Thomas attended the
Calvary Independent Baptist Church, Saltillo, where she was a member of
Ladies Mission Fellowship. She enjoyed people, music, knitting and bus
trips. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today, March 31, at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, with
Pastor Dan Long officiating. Interment will be made in Juniata Memorial
Park, Lewistown. 

Roxy J. (Sipes) PRICE, 68, a resident of the Rheems Nursing Center,
Elizabethtown, for the past seven years, formerly of the Elizabethtown
and Mount Union area, died at 4:50 a.m. Friday, March, 28, 2003, at
Lancaster General Hospital. She was born July 28, 1934, in Lucy Furnace,
Mifflin County, the daughter of the late Fred A. and Stella Lucille
"Billie" (Arnold) Sipes. She was united in marriage to Kenneth D. Price
April 18, 1953, in Hagerstown, Md. She was preceded in death by her
husband April 1, 1991. Mrs. Price is survive by two sons, Keenan D.
Price, Elizabethtown, and Kevin D. Price, Hummelstown; and five
grandchildren: Derek Price, Brandon Price, Kevin Price, Dean
Dieffenderfer and Ryan Dieffenderfer. Two sisters, Ramona Price and
Dorothy Walters, both of Mount Union, and one brother, Kenny Sipes Sr.,
Shirleysburg, survive. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Kenny
Price Jr.; granddaughter, Gabriel Price; brother, Robert Sipes; and a
sister, Betty R. Woods. Mrs. Price attended the Mt. Calvary Church in
Elizabethown. She was a graduate of Captain Hack High School, Mount
Union. She served as a nurse's aide at the Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown,
for 18 years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 1,
2003, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union. Interment will
be made at the Mount Union Cemetery, Garden of Honor. 

Blase CINDRIC, 83, of Somerset, passed on Saturday, March 29, 2003, at
Siemons Lakeview Manor Estate, Somerset. Born Nov. 8, 1919, in
Johnstown, he was the son of the late Blaz and Anna (Milcic) Cindric.
His wife of 56 years, Phyllis (Cunningham) Cindric, formerly of Mount
Union, survives. He is also survived by one son, Blase B. Cindric and
his wife, Mary Patricia (Madigan) and grandsons, Blase Anthony and
Brandon Thomas Cindric, all of Girard, Ohio. He was preceded in death by
five sisters; Elvera Cigich, Stephana Fishter, Anna Halapia, Louise
Basista and an infant. Mr. Cindric was a member of St. Peter’s Church,
Somerset. He was a member of the NEA, PSEA and PSAR. He was a graduate
of Johnstown High School and graduated from Shippensburg University in
1945. He also pursued graduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh.
A teacher in the Somerset Area School District, he had 39 years
experience and served as the business education department coordinator
for many years. He was the first wrestling coach at Somerset High
School. Particularly fond of bowling and golf, he enjoyed all sports. A
funeral Mass was held April 2 at St. Peter’s Church, Somerset, with the
Rev. Monsignor Samuel Tomaselli as celebrant. Committal was made in
Somerset County Memorial Park.

Norma G. KENDALL, 67, of 100 E. Walnut St., McConnellsburg, died
Saturday, March 29, 2003, at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg. Born
July 20, 1935, in Robertsdale, she was a daughter of the late Norman and
Hilda (Johnson) Watkins. She was married to John "Jack" Kendall who
preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons and one daughter:
John M. Kendall II, and his wife, Dolly, Daniel R. Kendall and Mrs. Bob
(Teressa) Carter, all of McConnellsburg. She is also survived by seven
grandchildren: Tammy Morgan, Chris Seiders, Melinda Carter, John Carter,
Andy Carter, Joshua Lininger and Lindsay Lininger and three
great-grandchildren: Andrew, Benjamin and Matthew Morgan. One brother
and three sisters survive: William Watkins and his wife, Nancy,
Robertsdale; Mrs. Harry (Wanda) Brown and Mrs. Jeffrey (Linda) Miller,
both of Robertsdale and Mrs. Lewis (Edith) Hartman, Hagerstown, Md. Mrs.
Kendall was of the Protestant faith. She was a self-employed daycare
provider for 40 years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
April 1, at the Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, 322 N. Second St.,
McConnellsburg, with the Rev. Belvy White officiating. Interment will be
made in Union Cemetery. 

Corey D. CARBERRY, 19, of Saxton, passed away at 6:50 p.m. Sunday. March
30, 2003, at his residence. Death was unexpected. Born in Huntingdon
Aug. 31, 1983, he was the son of the Steve and Theresa (Gutheridge)
Carberry. Mrs. Carberry survives in Saxton. His father is deceased. One
sister, Crystal Carberry of Saxton survives. He is also survived by a
grandmother, Esther Keith of Saxton. A 2000 graduate of Tussey Mountain
High School, he enjoyed bowling and basketball. He worked as a laborer
at K.W. Reese. He had previously worked at the Saxton Foodliner for
several years. Funeral services will he held at 11 am. Thursday, April
3, at Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with Pastor Steve
Oberman officiating. Interment will be made in Dudley Protestant
Cemetery.

Edmund L. EVERHART, 75, of 3307 Cold Springs Road, Huntingdon, died
Sunday, March 30, 2003, at Mount Sinai Hospital, Miami Beach, Fla. Born
April 1, 1927, he was the son of the late Edmund S. and Carrie (Temple)
Eberhart. He was united in marriage to Norma Eberhart Sept. 11, 1975. He
is survived by his wife at home; two daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Jean)
L'Altrelli and Mrs. James (Joyce) Lytle; one granddaughter, Amy
L'Altrelli; and three grandsons, Alfred L;Altrelli, Matthew Lytle and
Geoffrey Lytle. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Mahlon Eberhart. Mr.
Eberhart was a member of the 15th Street United Methodist Church,
Huntingdon. He was a member of the Standing Stone Senior citizens and
the Frank P. Hommon American Legion Post No. 24, Huntingdon, and a life
member of Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754, Huntingdon. He graduated in
1945 from Huntingdon High School. He served with the U.S. Navy and the
Seabees in both Europe and the South Pacific Theatre, from March 14,
1945 until July 29, 1946, earning the American Theatre Ribbon, Pacific
Theatre Ribbon and Victory Medal. He served again, from May 7, 1951,
until Aug. 25, 1952. Mr. Eberhart had been employed by the J.C. Blair
Company for a number of years. Later, he worked for U.S. Postal Service
until his retirement. After his retirement he enjoyed woodworking and
attending arts festivals. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 26, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road,
Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon, with the Rev. David L. Dearing officiating.
Full Military honors will be accorded following the memorial service at
the funeral home. 

Verna E. BOOHER, 76, of Orbisonia, went to be with the Lord at 1:35 am.
Monday, March 31, 2003, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia,
following an extended illness. Born Aug. 13, 1926, in Wayne Township,
Mifflin County, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Mabel (Worthy)
Sample. She was married to Melvin S. Booher Aug. 31, 1944, at Orbisonia.
Mr. Booher preceded her in death Jan. 31, 1997. Three sons survive;
William S. Booher and Donald E. Booher, both of Orbisonia, and Duane F.
Booher, Mount Union. There are nine grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence
Sample and Harvey Sample; and two sisters, Catherine Smith and Florence
Pratt. Mrs. Booher was a charter member of Harvest Ministries of the
Church of God of Prophecy, Shirleysburg, R.R. She was a homemaker.
Funeral services will he held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at Harvest
Ministries of the Church of God of Prophecy, Shirleysburg, R.R., with
Bishop Henry B. Grimes Jr., senior pastor of Harvest Ministries; Bishop
Cervin L. McKinnon, presiding bishop of Pennsylvania; and the Rev. Titus
D. Anderson officiating. Interment will be made in Jordan Cemetery,
Orbisonia, R.R.

Opal (Duffey) VAUGHN, 79, of 29 W. Maxwell St., Mount Union, died at
3:45 p.m. Monday March 31, 2003, at Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, after years of failing health. She had been a resident at the
center for three and one-half years. Born March 15, 1924, she was a
daughter of the late Newton and Susie (Hamilton) Duffey. She was thrice
married. Her first two husbands, William Houck of McVeytown and R.W.
Naugle of Mount Union, preceded her in death, She then married Fay M.
Vaughn Jan. 25, 1975. He survives at their home. Two daughters survive;
Helen L. Houck-Ray of Ogden, Utah. And Barbara J (Naugle) Pennock of
Marshal, Mo. There are six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
One brother and four sisters survive; Raymond Duffey, Pogue; Viola
Clugston, York; Mrs. Andy (Betty) Painter, Cassville: and Mary Sheeler
and Lillian Horne, both of Port Royal. She is also survived by numerous
nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death
by an infant son, William R. Houck, and a half sister, Lecada Shields.
Mrs. Vaughn was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
Church, Mount Union. For many years, she was employed at Owens-Corning
Fiberglas, Huntingdon. In 1965 she opened Opal’s Styling Coiffure, Mount
Union, which she operated until her retirement in 1989. She enjoyed
gardening and flowers. Funeral services will he held at 11 a.m. Friday,
April 4, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount
Union, with the Rev. Stephen Motter officiating. Interment will be made
in Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1.

Shirley L. KENT, 62, a resident of Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs
Avenue, Huntingdon, since November 2002, formerly of Mapleton, died at
12:06 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2003. at JC. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Feb. 2, 1941, in Springfield Township,
HuntingdonCounty, she was a daughter of Elwood R. and Edith K. (Smith)
Banks. Her mother survives in Mill Creek. Her father is deceased. She
married William S. Deter in 1959. He preceded her in death in 1965. She
then married Patrick Kent in 1988. He preceded her in death in 1991. Two
sons and one daughter survive; Dennis W. Deter, State College; Kenneth
L. Deter, Mapleton; and Kathy G. Smith, Memphis, Tenn. Three
grandchildren survive; Jonathan Smith, Justin Hensley and Nicole Lee.
She is also survived by two sisters and three brothers; Esther M.
Ashley, Hixsley, Tenn.; Dorothy K. Corcelius, Huntingdon. R.R. 2; and
Elwood E. Banks, Willis C. Banks and William B. Banks, all of Mill
Creek. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Nelson R. Banks and
Roger L. Banks. She was a graduate of Huntingdon High School with the
Class of 1959. She loved to travel and lived for a time in New York,
North Carolina, Florida and Virginia, where she held jobs as a waitress
and greenhouse attendant. Her hobbies included doing crafts and working
with plants. She enjoyed using her computer and she loved cats and dogs.
There will be a private funeral service, held at the convenience of the
family, Thursday, April 3, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home. Mount
Union, with the Rev. Donald Pangburn officiating. Interment will he made
in Mountainview Cemetery, Mill Creek.

Lula M. McFALLS, 101, formerly of Huntingdon, R.R. 2, died at 5:24 p.m.
Monday, March 31, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue,
Huntingdon. Born Dec. 29, 1901, in Henderson Township, Huntingdon
County, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Jane (O’Shall) McFalls.
She is survived by two sons and three daughters; Charles H. Knode,
Alexandria, R.R. 1; Richard F. Knode and Viola M. Fultz, both of
Huntingdon, R.R. 2; Helen M. Getz, Petersburg; and Mary E. Bowser, HCR
61, Mill Creek. There are 22 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and
six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sons,
one daughter, three grandchildren and one great-grandson. The last
surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by
three brothers and five sisters. Ms. McFalls was of the Methodist faith.
She had been employed in the food services department at Juniata College
before retiring in 1969. Private funeral services will be held at the
convenience of her family with the Rev. David L. Dearing officiating.
Interment will be made in Donation Cemetery. Huntingdon, R.R. 2.