Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, March 2005

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Eleanor Jane (Pyles) HOKE, 94, of Berryville, Va., died Tuesday, March
1, 2005, at a Berryville area nursing home. Born Feb. 19, 1911, in
Braddock, and reared in the Shade Gap area, she was the daughter of the
late Charles and Belle (Free) Pyles. In 1935, she was united in marriage
to Edward Cypher who preceded her in death in 1964. She is survived by
one daughter, Wanda Knaub of Berryville, Va. She is also survived by two
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Ms. Hoke was
a member of the Presbyterian Church in Waynesboro. She worked in food
services at the South Mountain State Hospital. A graveside service will
be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 4, at Harbaugh's Cemetery, Midvale, with
the Rev. Charles Jessen officiating.

Edgar Harry BENSON, 84 of HCR 73, Three Springs, died at 9:10 p.m.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Woodland Retirement Center in Orbisonia. Born
March 28, 1920, in Three Springs, he was the son of the late Harry and
Rhoda (Rupert) Benson. He was united in marriage to Violet (Black)
Benson Dec. 12, 1942. He is survived by his wife at home and by four
sons: Dean Benson of Blairs Mills, Eddie Benson and Joe Benson, both of
Three Springs, and Ted Benson of Orbisonia. He is also survived by eight
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One sister, Maxine Neville of
York, and one brother, Franklin "Bud" Benson of Waterfall, survive. He
was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Mr. Benson
attended Walnut Grove Church of God, Three Springs, R.R. He worked in
construction and as a logger. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m.
Friday, March 4, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia. with
the Rev. Shelby McCoy officiating. Interment will be made in Cherry
Grove Cemetery, Three Springs, R.R. 

William James KOEHLER, 73, of 199 Knobsville Road, McConnellsburg, died
Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Harrisburg General Hospital, Harrisburg. Born
in Windber June 8. 1931, he was the son of the late Otto Herrman and
Marie Hannah (Mallin) Koehler. He was the husband of Jane (Hoffman)
Koehier whom he married June 1, 1957, at the Saltillo Baptist Church. In
addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, William R. Koehler, and
his wife, Marie. of Pulaski, N.Y.; a son, James M. Koehler, and his
wife, Michelle, of Londonberry, N.H.: and five grandsons, Michael, Sean,
Kyle, James and Kody Koehler. Two brothers survive; Dr. Robert Koehler
of University Park, Fla., and George Koehler of Windber. Mr. Koehler was
a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in McConnellsburg where he was
a choir member from 1958 to 1970. He was also a member and past
commander of American Legion Post No. 561 in McConnellsburg where he
served on the board of directors for 10 years and was secretary for six
years. He was also a social veteran member of the VFW Post No. 655,
McConnellsburg. Mr. Koehler graduated from Windber High School in 1949.
He worked summers in the Johnstown steel mills while attending Indiana
University, where which he graduated in 1953. He also attended graduate
school from 1957 to 1958 at Penn State University. A music teacher for
35 years, he began teaching at the Saltillo Junior Senior High School in
1953. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict he
returned to teaching at Saltillo in 1956, moved to Penn's Valley School
in 1957 and then taught 30 years at Central Fulton School District until
retiring in 1988. He worked summers and part- time at the Exxon
stations, at Path Valley and Sideling Hill from 1959 to 1980. He played
organ and piano for 16 years with "The Imperials," a Flagerstown dance
band. He played the organ at the Knobsville Brethren Church for about
one year and sang with a well-known McConnellsburg barbershop quartet
for many years. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Saturday, March
5, 2005, at the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, with
Pastor Allen Reed and Pastor Chris Elliott officiating. Military
services will be conducted by the Fulton Honor Guard. Interment will be
made in Union Cemetery, McConnellsburg. 

Betty (Resley) WOOD, 82, a resident of The Oaks at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon, and formerly of 650 Fifth St., Huntingdon, died at 1:25 a.m.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at The Oaks. Mrs. Wood, who had resided at
Westminster Woods for the past six years and at The Oaks since October
2004, had been in failing health for several months. Born Sept. 5, 1922,
in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Myrtle (Dill)
Resley. She was united in marriage to William Wood in 1946 at St. James
Lutheran Church in Huntingdon by the Rev. Edmund Manges. Her husband
preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters and one son:
Susan (Wood) Oeffner, and her husband, Randall, of Huntingdon; Samuel
Wood, and his wife, Sandy (MacGregor), of Harrisburg; and Mary (Wood)
Snow, and her husband, George, of Newville. She is also survived by
three grandchildren: Holli (Oeffner) Musante, and her husband, David, of
Reading, and Samantha Wood and James Wood, both of Harrisburg; and two
great-grandchildren, Luke and Ben Musante, both of Reading. She is
survived by a sister-in-law, Regina (Williams) Resley of Albuquerque,
N.M., as well as one nephew and one niece, William and Stephanie Resley.
Two brothers, William and Robert Resley, preceded her in death. Mrs.
Wood was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Huntingdon. She
attended Cambria County and Huntingdon County public schools and
graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1940. Mrs. Wood
was employed by Bell Telephone as a telephone operator. For over 20
years, she was employed as a switchboard operator at J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital in Huntingdon. Private funeral services will be held at the
John B. Brown Funeral home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the
Rev. Paul E. Spring officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview
Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Paulene PEACHEY, 84, of 57 Second St., Belleville, died at 11:58 a.m. on
Wednesday March 2, 2005, at her home. Born Feb. 13, 1921, in Belleville,
she was a daughter of the late Frank and Sadie (Stoltzfus) Zook. Her
step mother was the late Anna (Stoltzfus) Zook. Her husband, Byron J.
Peachey, whom she married on March 5, 1944, preceded her in death on
Nov. 26, 1989. Surviving are: children, Esther L. Murphy and husband
Ralph, of Austin, Texas, Joyce A. Yoder and husband Glenn, of
Allensville, B. Frank Peachey and wife Carol W. of Akron, Pa.; three
grandchildren, John F. Yoder and wife Angela M, James D. "Jim" Yoder and
wife Angela D, and Charles F. Murphy; five great-grandchildren, Alyssa,
Derek, Kaylene, Adam, and Jacob Yoder; and siblings, Lois King and twin
brother Paul S. Zook and wife Betty, both of Belleville. She was
preceded in death by two brothers, Loren Zook and Floyd Zook. She was a
secretary for Belleville Oil Co. and attended Goshen College for one
year. She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Beacon Light
Sunday School Class, and Ladies Sewing Circle of the church. She enjoyed
stamp collecting, crocheting and being with family. Her funeral service
will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, at Maple Grove Mennonite Church,
Belleville, with Pastor Alan Kauffman officiating. Interment will be in
Locust Grove Cemetery.

Dorothy T. FASICK, 82, of 1953 state Route 103 South, McVeytown, died at
4:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at Lewistown Hospital. Born March
7, 1922, in Lorain, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late William and
Mildred (Nestor) Weber. Her husband, John C. "Jack" Fasick, preceded her
in death. Surviving are: children, Carla Martin, of Lorain, Pat Russ and
husband John, of Mount Union, Mary Paglia and husband Peter, of Chapel
Hill, N.C., Charles Gries, of Lewistown, and Craig Fasick and wife Pam,
of Newton Hamilton; a stepson, John C. Fasick Jr., of Columbus, Ind.; 13
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and two
sisters, Rita Hartman, of Lorain, and Aileen DeLeonardis and husband
Dominic, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Dorothy was a member of St. Catherine’s
Roman Catholic Church, Mount Union. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Mount
Union. The celebrant will be the Rev. Leo Amone, and interment will be
in Memorial Cemetery, Newton Hamilton.

Fred Grosh ANGLE, 87, of Saltillo, died at 3:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2,
2005, at his home. Born Jan. 27, 1918, in Mercersburg, he was
the son of the late James R. and Leah N. (Grosh) Angle. He was united in
marriage to Dorothy V. Nead July 25. 1942. He is survived by his wife at
home and by one daughter, Nina L. Ott, and her husband, Janvier, of
Washington, W.Va., and one son, Rodney J. Angle, and his wife, Ruth
(Evans), of Huntingdon, R.R. 4. He is also survived by two
grandchildren: Dr. Janine (Ott) Hockman, and her husband, Eric, of
Cresco and Shane M. Ott, and his wife, Glennita (Nogra), of Parkersburg,
W.Va., and two great-grandchildren, Megan Rachelle Hockman of Cresco
and Alia Dorothy Ott of Parkersburg, W.Va. One brother, Henry Angle of
Lemasters, survives. He was preceded in death by two brothers and four
sisters. Mr. Angle was a graduate of Lemasters High School, Shippensburg
University and Penn State University. He began his teaching career at
Spring Farm Elementary School near Three Springs, which at the time was
a one-room school for grades one through eight. On June 26, 1942, after
teaching at Spring Farm Elementary for one year, he was drafted into the
United States Army. He trained at Fort Bragg, N.C., as a PFC for six
weeks, then was sent to Officers Training School at Fort Sill, Okla.
After 90 days at Fort Sill, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant
and transferred to Fort Bragg where, on Dec. 25, 1942, he prepared to
ship to England, traveling on the Queen Elizabeth with 20,000 other
comrade soldiers on board. There they prepared for the World War II
Invasion, embarking from England to serve through D-day, the Battle of
the Bulge and five other major battles. Mr. Angle attained the rank of
captain. He arrived back in Saltillo Sept. 19, 1945, where he met his
baby daughter Nina for the first time on her second birthday. Mr. Angle
began teaching English, history and geography at a school in Middletown
and, in 1948, he returned to teach at Saltillo High School. During this
time, he stayed active in the military, joining the Huntingdon National
Guard. In 1950, when the National Guard was called to serve in Korea,
Mr. Angle was ordered to serve in Germany as battalion commander of the
154th Transportation Trucking Co. After serving there two years, he
returned to Saltillo to teach and, in January 1954, was elected
supervising principal of the Saltillo Joint Schools. He was very much a
part of the construction of the Southern Huntingdon County High School,
Spring Farms Elementary School and Trough Creek Elementary School,
starting in 1958 when he was named supervising principal of the newly
formed Southern Huntingdon County Jointure. He was also instrumental in
establishing the county vo-tech school. Mr. Angle retired as
superintendent in 1978 to a far different life, where he enjoyed
golfing, bowling and buying and selling antiques and collectibles. After
moving to Saltillo, he was very active in the Saltillo United Methodist
Church, teaching the adult Sunday school class, acting as superintendent
and holding various offices until illnesses forced him to discontinue.
Yet, his zest for living lingered as he watched sports on television and
kept a jig-saw puzzle in front of his chair at all times. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 4, at the Martin R. Brown
Funeral Home in Orbisonia with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Grundon and the Rev.
David Ford officiating. Interment will be made in Cherry Grove
Cemetery, Three Springs. R.R. 

John BREWSTER, 93, of 430 S. Market St., Martinsburg since Sept. 1,
1995, and formerly of Huntingdon. died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, March
2, 2005, at Homewood Retirement Center in Martinsburg following a
lengthy illness. Born Dec. 15, 1911, in Huntingdon. he was the son of
the late Charles C. Brewster and Mary Belle (Brewster) Brewster. He was
united in marriage to Margaret Wagner Nov. 24, 1938, at the Abbey
Reformed United Church of Christ in Huntingdon by the Rev. Dr. Hobart
McKeehan. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Susan (Brewster)
Rhoads, and her husband, Ralph, of Pottstown. He is also survived by two
grandchildren: Douglas Brewster Banker, and his wife, Shelley, of State
College and Amy (Banker) Purcell, and her husband, Dylan, of Elkins
Park. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary B. Kurtz and Janet
B. Banks. Mr. Brewster was a lifelong member of the Abbey Reformed
United Church of Christ, Huntingdon. He served the church at its
superintendent of Sunday school, as Sunday school treasurer and as an
elder. He was a life member of the Frank P. Hommon Post No. 24 American
Legion, Huntingdon. He was a member of numerous Masonic organizations,
including, Mount Moriah Lodge No. 300 F&AM, serving as worshipful master
in 1955: Valley of Altoona AASR; Jaffa Temple AAONMS; Huntingdon
Commandery No. 65 of Knights Templar, serving as commander in 1961; Penn
Priory No. 6 Knight of the York Cross of Honor: Seven Mountains Council
No. 65 AMD, serving as sovereign master in 1980: Standing Stone Royal
Arch Chapter No. 201, serving as high priest in 1952: Nittany Council
No. 57, serving as thrice illustrious master in 1979. Mr. Brewster was
also a member of the former River Hill Hunting Club. He attended
Huntingdon public schools and graduated from Huntingdon High School
with the Class of 1930. Prior to his military service, he attended
business school in Huntingdon. He served in the United States Navy
during World War II in the American Theatre of Operations. He was
stationed in Norfolk, Va., and attained the rank of seaman second class.
Mr. Brewster retired from the United States Postal Service in 1973. He
served as Huntingdon County Jury Commissioner until 1995 and worked as
an independent title abstractor for various Huntingdon County attorneys. 
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. A memorial service will be held
at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Abbey Reformed United Church of
Christ with the Rev. Gerald C. McCuller officiating. Interment will be
made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Frances F. TROXELL, 83, of 714 W. First St., Williamsburg, died Wednesday
evening, March 2, 2005, at Altoona Regional Health System, Bon Secours
Hospital Campus. Born Jan. 16, 1922, in Williamsburg, she was the
daughter of the late Samuel and Leona (Tampson) Beck. She was married
three times: first to Robert J. Dell, then to George H. Grove and lastly
to Chalmer F. Troxell, all of whom preceded her in death. She is
survived by three daughters and one son: Barbara (Dell) Snyder, Darlene
K. (Grove) Zehner, Nancy F. (Grove) Brantner and Stanley A. Grove, all
of Williamsburg. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 21
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by a son, Melvin J. Dell, and two brothers, Clifford and Jack
Beck. Mrs. Troxell was a member of Cove Forge United Methodist Church in
Williamsburg. She was a homemaker who enjoyed animals, gardening,
flowers and doing puzzles. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 6, at Cove Forge United Methodist Church, Williamsburg,
with Pastor Barry E. Neal officiating. Private interment will be made in
Henry's Lutheran at Yellow Springs Cemetery near Williamsburg.

Jane Alice EVERETTS, of 4501 E. Main St. Belleville, died at 4:30 a.m.
Thursday March 3, 2005, at J. C. Blair Hospital, Huntingdon. Born in
Duquesne, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mae (Bowman)
Lloyd. Her husband, Raymond Johnson Everetts, whom she married on Sept.
24, 1939, preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 1968. Surviving are: three
daughters, Carole J. Hazlett, of Lewistown, Doris Mae Everetts, of State
College, and Alice R. Wagner, of Huntingdon; a son, Raymond William
Everetts, of Mill Creek; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 4
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: a daughter,
Linda L. Sneath; a brother, William B. Lloyd; a grandson, Bryan Shope;
and a granddaughter, Christine Spencer. She attended Duquesne public
schools. She worked for G. C. Murphy Company at their Huntingdon store
for over 25 years, first as a clerk and then as a floor supervisor.
During the same time she was a full-time mother and homemaker, raising
five children. During her early years she lived in Duquesne and in Ohio.
After marriage she moved to Huntingdon and lived on Fair Grounds Road,
finally moving to her Belleville home in 1979. Along with her brother
Bill, father and grandfather, she was a member of the Ohio Stump Jumpers
Band, playing the fairgrounds at Huntingdon, Shade Gap, and throughout
Ohio during the Depression years. Her love for music continued in later
life. She was accomplished as a singer, guitar and piano player. She
also had a love and interest in flowers and gardening. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge
Road, Smithfield Township, Huntingdon, with Pastor Donald Malliband Jr.
officiating. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, in Huntingdon.

Dora Mae MOORE, 77, of R.R. 2, Box 35, Huntingdon, died at 8:50 p.m.
Thursday, March 3, 2005, at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State
College. Born Dec. 19, 1927, in Smithfield Township, Huntingdon County,
she was the daughter of the late Andrew A. and Martha B. (David) Smith.
She was first married to William H. Zimmerman who preceded her in death
in 1950. She was united in mamage to Ray Glenn Moore April 21, 1951, in
Huntingdon. Mr. Moore preceded her in death Feb. 1, 2000. She is
survived by four sons: Michael M. Zimmerman, Steven W. Moore, Harry G.
Moore and E. Glenn Moore, all of Huntingdon. R.R. 2. Eight grandchildren
and a number of great-grandchildren survive. A brother, Ronald D. Smith
of Smithfield Township, survives. She was preceded in death by two
brothers, Andrew Smith Jr. and Gerald Smith. Mrs. Moore lived in
Baltimore, Md., prior to moving to Huntingdon and was employed as a
trimmer at U.S. Sports in Huntingdon for 17 years, retiring in 1987.
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of Mrs. Moore's
family.

Scott GRUGAN, M.D., 43, of Alexandria, died suddenly Thursday morning,
March 3, 2005, while vacationing with his family in the Bahamas. He was
born Nov. 15, 1961, in Philadelphia, to Carol Sonya and Hartford Ernest
Grugan, M.D. As a child. Scott resided in Williamsport and Reading. He
was married Aug. 16, 1986, to Pamela (Pichler) Grugan with whom he had
five children: Olivia, 15, Fiona, 13, Cecilia, 11, Joseph, (Seppi). 8,
and Mario Rene, 1. He is survived by his stepfather, Glenn M. Frazier,
of Huntingdon: stepsisters, Teresa Vancko, Glenda Hebe. Kitty Snyder,
Sandra Douglass and Laura Falk; as well as half sisters, Claudia Grugan
and Tina Grugan Heineman. Dr. Grugan was a graduate of Governor Muffin
High School, Shillington. He graduated from Albright College in Reading
and the Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University,
Philadelphia. He completed his residency at Reading Hospital and Medical
Center in diagnostic radiology before coming to Huntingdon to join the
medical staff of J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in 1991. He was certified
by the American Board of Radiology and was a member of the American
College of Radiology and the Radiologic Society of North America. While
on the medical staff at J.C. Blair, Dr. Grugan served on numerous
committees, including Medical Education and Library: Radiation Safety,
which he chaired since 1997; Utilization Management; and Medical Records
and Credentials. He served as vice chief of staff from 2002-2003 and was
a founding member of the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital Foundation. At the
time of his death, he was the medical director of the Radiology
Department at J.C. Blair and the principal partner ot Huntingdon
Radiology, P.C. Dr. Grugan will be mourned by the members of many
diverse communities. He was an active member of the Stone Church of the
Brethren in Huntingdon and a committed member of the church's Guatemala
Circle, which in 1999 established a partnership with a Guatemalan
elementary school, Colegio Miguel Angel Asturias. He and his family
participated in all three volunteer delegations to the school organized
by Stone Church, and he was working to assemble a medical delegation to
Guatemala for the summer of 2006. He was committed to the home education
of his five children and to the education of the deaf He was well known
in the Huntingdon area for his devotion to his family, his involvement
in community projects. his interest and enthusiasm for music,
architecture, philosophy and religion and causes of many types. His
motto for life was Carpe Diem, and he lived it fully. A memorial service
will be held at Stone Church of the Brethren at 2 p.m. Saturday, March
19. 

Freda Mae WIBLE, 93, of Three Springs, R.R. 1, died at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 3, 2005, at her home. She had been ill for the past
three years. Born Feb. 18, 1912, in Clay township, Huntingdon County,
she was the daughter of the late Cyrus and Merna (Park) Nead. She was
united in marriage to Paul 0. Wible in June 1933. Mr. Wible preceded her
in death Sept. 25, 1979. She is survived by a son, Dale L. Wible, and
his wife, Kay, of Three Springs. A twin sister, Darlene Wible Cornelius
died in 1971. There are seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Two brothers, Lloyd Nead and Stanley Nead, and an infant sister, Mable,
are deceased. Mrs. Wible was a member of Cherry Grove Church of God,
Three Springs, R.R. She had also attended Fairview Evangelical Church,
Three Spnngs, R.R. She was a member of the Three Springs Senior
Citizens. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Wible had worked at a silk mill.
Later, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Wible loved to sew and cook and was a
wonderful baker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March
7, 2005, at the Robert I. McClain Funeral Home, Cassville, with the Rev.
William Hughes officiating. Interment will be made in Cherry Grove
Cemetery, Three Springs. 

Ernest Elwood BANEY, 85, formerly of West Township, Petersburg. R.R. 1,
and a resident of Valley View Retirement Community in Belleville for the
past four years, died at 12:45 am. Friday, March 4, 2005, at Lewistown
Hospital, Lewistown. Born April 9, 1919, in Altoona, he was the son of the
late Clyde and Emma (Smith) Baney. He was united in marriage to Naomi
Marle Stein Nov. 24, 1954, in Warriors Mark. His wife preceded him in
death May 4, 2004. He is survived by four sons: Galen D. Baney, and
his wife, Trudy, of Petersburg: Gordon C. Baney, and his wife, Jeanie,
of Petersburg; Gary L. Baney, and his wife, Lynn, of Roaring Spring; and
Bruce W. Baney of Huntingdon. He is also survived by nine grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters survive:
James Baney of Pennsylvania Furnace; Clair Baney of Belleville; George
Baney of Potters Mills; Stella Walker of Tyrone; and Mary Walker of
State College. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Summers, and
two brothers, John and Abe Baney. Mr. Baney was of the Methodist faith.
He was a member of the Shavers Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Co. and was a
former director of the Juniata Valley School Board. Mr. Baney served in
the European Theatre during World War II with the United States Army's
52nd Chemical Brigade. He was a dairy farmer in West Township,
Huntingdon County, from 1950 to 1977, when his sons, Galen and Gordon,
took over the family's farming operation. He had also been a bus driver
for a number of years for the Juniata Valley School District. He was a
lifetime resident of the Juniata Valley area and at the family farm in
West Township since 1950, until his move to Valley View Retirement
Community. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at
the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St.,
Alexandria, with Pastor Joleen Willis officiating. Private interment
will be made in Mooresville Cemetery, West Township, Petersburg. R.R.
Full military honors will be accorded at graveside.

Walter Harold THOMPSON, 68, of Belsano, died Friday, March 4, 2005, at
Lee UPMC Hospital. Born May 10, 1936, in Huntingdon, he was the son of
Fred W. and Clara G. (Johns) Thompson. He was united in marriage to
Naomi R. Dodson March 12, 1955, in Hesston. He is survived by his wife
and four sons: Michael L. Thompson of Caroltown: Timothy P. Thompson Sr.
of Virginia Beach. Va.; Barry L. Thompson of College Park, Md.; and
Larry E. Garman of Martinsburg, W.Va. One sister, Clara G. Thompson of
Philadelphia, and one brother, Fred W. Thompson Jr. of James Creek,
survive. He was preceded in death by one brother, the Rev. Author B.
Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Barkley Wesleyan Methodist
Church. He was on the board of directors of Belsano Camp and was past
president of the Broad Top Burial Association. He served in the
Pennsylvania National Guard for 11 years. Mr. Thompson retired in 1992
from Veeder-Root of Altoona after 35 years of employment. He was also
employed by Johnstown Hearse Rental and worked at Fred C. Bowser Funeral
Home of Homer City. He also worked as a security guard at IPS of
Altoona. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, at
Sherman's Valley Church, with the Revs. Rohn Stearns and David Duvall
officiating. Interment will be made in Sherman's Valley Cemetery. 

Gary Lee WILLIAMS, 65, of Blair Chalet, Hollidaysburg, R.R. 1, and
formerly of Robertsdale, died Friday. March 4, 2005, at Blair Chalet.
Born Dec. 9, 1939, in Robertsdale, he was the son of the late John H.
Williams and Virginia M. (O’Neal) Williams. He was formerly married to
Mary Jane Hoffman. He is survived by two daughters, Natalie Noon of
Saxton and Anita Oswalt of Riddlesburg; two sons, Jeffrey Williams of
Claysburg and Gary Williams of Saxton; seven grandchildren: and three
great-grandchildren. A brother, Kayedon O’Neal of Broad Top City,
survives. He was preceded in death by a son, Scotty Williams, one
brother, John Alan Williams and one grandchild. Mr. Williams attended
the Robertsdale Church of God. He had worked in the heating and plumbing
field and had served in the United States Army. During his life, he
enjoyed walking and watching sporting events. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. March 8, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home,
Broad Top City. with Pastor Donald Simmons officiating. Interment will
be made in Broad Top City IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City.

Daniel B. REEM, 85, of 220 North Laurel St., Manheim, and formerly of
the Huntingdon area, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home
Saturday, March 5, 2005. Born in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the
late Morris and Stella Reem. He was the husband of Elaine Biemesderfer
Graybill Reem and they had been married for five months. His first wife,
Marguerite Bailey Reem, died in 1992. Surviving. in addition to his
wife, are two stepdaughters, Debra Ann Young of Mountville and Cynthia
Sue Kauffman, and her husband, Timothy, of Landisville; a stepson, David
Scott Graybill of Manheiin; two stepgrandchildren and nieces and
nephews. Mr. Reern was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
No. 3376 in Ephrata. Other memberships included: American Legion Post
No. 0034, Lancaster; National Rifle Association; North American Hunting
Club; and life membership with Elstonvile Sportsmen Association. He
served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II,
participating in the Normandy Invasion with the 9th Air Corps. For over
15 years, he worked for Mount Joy Wire Co. Mr. Reem's interests included
flower gardening, landscaping, woodworking and crafts. Relatives and
friends are respectfully invited to attend the graveside service at
Hernley Mennonite Cemetery. 746 Lebanon Road, Manheim, at 2 p.m. Friday.
March 11. 

Wendell L. HOLLIBAUGH, 54, of 120 Pine St., Mount Union, died
unexpectedly Saturday, March 5, 2005, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in
Huntingdon. Born Feb. 28, 1951, in Mount Union, he was the son of the
late Leemond Coons and Natha Hollibaugh Harris. He was united in marnage
to Lori Willoughby in 1971 in Mount Union. He is survived by his wife and
three sons: Trevor Hollibaugh of Mount Union, Tyson Hollibaugh of Burnt
Cabins and Thad Hollibaugh of Huntingdon. He is also survived by four
grandchildren: Gage, Gavin, Hayden and Payton Hollibaugh, and one
nephew. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sherry Lee
Hollibaugh, and a sister, Karen Cramer. Mr. Hollibaugh graduated from
Mount Union Area High School with the Class of 1969. He was currently
employed as a corrections officer at SCI Smithfield, where he began
working in 1988. Prior to his employment at SCI Smithfield, he worked
for Owens-Coming Fiberglas in Mount Union. Mr. Hollibaugh loved sports,
especially tennis and basketball, having played for Mount Union schools.
He also enjoyed golf, playing mostly at the American Legion County Club,
Mount Union, where he was a member. He also managed the Braves in Mount
Union Little League baseball for 15 years. Funeral services will be held
at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home,
Mount Union, with the Rev. Gordon Ross officiating. Interment will be
made in Mount Union Cemetery. 

Melvin Swope MADDEN, 86, of Newville, died at 11:50 p.m. Saturday, March
5, 2005, at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle. Born Aug. 10,
1918, in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, he was the son of the
late Levi and Kathryn (Smith) Madden. He was united in marnage to Mary
M. Long July 12, 1941. Mrs. Madden preceded him in death Dec. 10, 2004.
He is survived by four daughters: Sandra Gutshall of Three Springs,
R.R., Bonnie Fraker of Newville, Brenda Fernsler of Columbia and Donna
Park of Carlisle. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 18
great-grandchildren. Two sisters survive, Cula Greene of McConnellstown
and Vera Thompson of Huntingdon, R.R. He was preceded in death by a son,
Robert Eugene, a grandson and five brothers and two sisters. Mr. Madden
was a member of South Fairview Church of God in Newville. He retired
from Hempt Bros. Construction in Camp Hill and later worked part time at
Carlisle Productions. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, March 9, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with
Pastor Harry Madison officiating. Interment will be made in Monroe
Valley Cemetery, Three Springs, R.R.

Winifred N. "Sis" (Parks) RAMPER, 86, of Camp Hill, formerly of
Robertsdale, died Saturday, March 5, 2005, at Carolyn Slane Hospice
Residence. Born Dec. 2, 1918, in Jacob, she was the daughter of the late
Harry F. Parks and Veta J. (Ramsey) Parks. She is survived by a
daughter, Vonnie Ramper, and friend, John Russell, of Camp Hill, and a
son, Lanny Ramper, and his fiance, Bonme Toman, of Blairsville. She is
also survived by three grandchildren: Gary Ramper, and his wife, Jill,
of Lewisberry, Chad Ramper and his fiance, Stephanie Abbott, of Saxton
and Staci Goss, and her husband, Jim, of Saxton: and four
great-grandchildren: Brooke Baker and Alayna Goss, both of Saxton, and
Aaron Ramper and Bryce Ramper, both of Lewisberry. Three sisters and two
brothers survive: Velma Decker of Pittsburgh: Estaline Darland of
Hiawatha, Iowa; Maxine Hoover of Oskaloosa, Iowa; Dean Parks of East
Liverpool, Ohio: and Donnie Parks of Moon Township. She was preceded in
death by a sister, Eva Swope, and a brother, Bernard Parks. Ms. Ramper
was of the Nazarene faith. She was a member of the RW&BT Fire Co. Ladies
Auxiliary. She was first and foremost a homemaker and mother, but had
been employed by the Reality Theatre in Robertsdale and Dr. Hitchens
office in Saxton. She was also the caregiver for both of her parents for
a number of years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday.
March 10, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with
Pastor Donald Simmons officiating. Interment will be made in Todd
Cemetery, Todd. 

Nelson Earl GINGRICH, 53, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, and formerly of Three Springs, R.R., died Sunday morning,
March 6, 2005, at Woodland Retirement Center. Born June 21, 1951, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Earl and Alice (Leidy)
Gingrich. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert. Mr. Gingrich
was a member of Valley View Evangelical Church, Mapleton, R.R. In
earlier years, Mr. Gingrich had worked at the Hershey Lodge and
Convention Center, Hershey. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 9, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with
the Rev. Kenneth Morris officiating. Interment will be made in Fairview
Cemetery, Three Springs, R.R. 

Vivian W. (Feagley) LANG, 90, a resident of Hickory Commons of the
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg, 916 Hickory St., Hollidaysburg, and
formerly a resident of the DeForrest Apartments in Huntingdon, died at
6:10 a.m. Sunday, March 6, 2005, at the Lutheran Home in Hollidaysburg.
Mrs. Lang had been in failing health. Born July 28, 1914, in
Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Herman Oscar Feagley and
Ida (Cresswell) Feagley. She was united in marriage to Jesse Lawrence
Lang in Winchester, Va., in 1942. Mr. Lang preceded her in death Jan. 23,
1975. She is survived by a daughter, Kay (Lang) Deihl of Alexandria; two
grandchildren, Kimberly Deihl of Huntingdon and Timothy Deihl of
Alexandria; and one great-grandson, Devin Ray Deihl of Alexandria. One
brother and one sister survive: Herman Oscar Feagley of Huntingdon.
R.R., and Helen (Feagley) Mentzer of the DeForrest Apartments,
Huntingdon. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie Lou Lang, in
1944; and one sister, Sara Elizabeth (Feagley) Parks of Huntingdon in
November 2000. Mrs. Lang was a member of Trinity United Church of
Christ, McConnellstown, and was a member of the church's ladies' aid
society. She was a former member of the Lincoln Grange. She attended
Huntingdon public schools and graduated from Huntmgdon High School with
the Class of 1933. She was employed in food service at the former
Woodcock Elementary School from 1951 until 1972. Mrs. Lang enjoyed
travel, doing word puzzles, reading and visiting with her family. A
private graveside service will be held at the convenience of Mrs. Lang's
family at Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Township, Huntingdon.
R.R., with the Rev. Edward S. Gobrecht officiating.

Sheldon James "Porkchop" PORT, 70, of 314 13th St., Huntingdon, died at
10:10 a.m. Sunday, March 6, 2005, at the Altoona Regional Health System,
Altoona Hospital Campus, following an extended illness. Born May 7,
1934, in Polk, he was the son of the late Sheldon James Grumbling and
Martha Jane Port. He is survived by two daughters and three sons:
Kimberly (Port) Moore, and her husband, Willie; Dwayne A. Port, and his
wife, Vicky, of New York; Dodie M. Port of Huntingdon; Joseph B. Port of
Huntingdon and Tim Port of Huntingdon. Six grandchildren survive: Jason
Kimbrel; Nicholas and Alexander Port of New York and David, Corey and
Cassandra Port of Huntingdon. One sister, Bonnie Morningstar of
Huntingdon, survives, as well as a brother by friendship for life, Ralph
Barnett of Huntingdon, R.R. Mr. Port was affiliated with the Christian &
Missionary Alliance Church in Huntingdon. He served in the United
States	Army, enlisting	in 1957. He attained the rank of private
second class with Company L Special Training Regiment staHoned at Fort
Dix, N.J. He left Huntingdon in 1953 for Ohio, where he was employed by
the Ford Motor Co. in plant maintenance at the Sandusky plant. He
retired in 1989 from Ford, with 33 years of service, and returned to
Huntingdon. In addition to his full-time employment, Mr. Port always
retained part-time employment. Following his retirement, he continued
with his part-time duties for as long as he was physically able. Mr.
Port enjoyed NASCAR and all things motorized as he possessed an
exceptional mechanical aptitude. He was known to be able to tell a good
joke and, quite simply, loved people. Funeral services will be held at 1
p.m. Thursday, March 10, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417
Washington St., Huntingdon. Interment will be made in Huntingdon
Memorial Gardens, Walker Township, Huntingdon. R.R. 

Gene C. HENRY, 66, of 4837 Charter Oak Road, Barree Township,
Petersburg, died at 10:50 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2005, at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born Jan. 14, 1939, in Commodore,
Indiana County, he was the son of the late J. Claude and Ruth (Bowen)
Henry. He is survived, at home, by his loving companion of over 23
years, Mary L. Bertres, and four daughters: Elaine Baum of
Elizabethtown, Peggy J. Ramsey of Petersburg and Shelley Fultz and
Janet Sheller, both of Richfield. Eight grandchildren also survive. He
is survived by two brothers, Glenn O. Henry of Petersburg and Gary D.
Henry of Bellefonte. Mr. Henry attended Faith United Methodist Church at
the former Manor Hill United Methodist Church. He was a member of the
Cloyd K. Davis American Legion Post No. 150, Petersburg; the Home
Associatlon of the William P. Spyker American Legion Post No. 520,
Alexandria: and the Petersburg Fire Co. and Shavers Creek Valley Fire
Co. He was a life member of both the Alexandria Fire Co. and the
Petersburg Catering Club. Mr. Henry was honorably discharged following
service in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Company A, 2nd-112th
Infantry based in Huntingdon. He had been an over the road truck driver
for a long number of years. Most recently, he was self-employed as owner
and operator of his own truck. He was a lifelong resident of the Juniata
Valley area and at his Barree Township home for the past 35 years.
Private graveside services will	be held	in Mooresville Cemetery,
West Township, Petersburg, with the Rev. Dr. Theodore E. Kiffer, Hospice
chaplain, officiating.

Barbara O. COVERT, 65, of HCR 71, Orbisonia, died at 1 p.m. Monday,
March 7, 2005, at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg. Born Sept. 16,
1939, in Three Springs, she was the daughter of the late John and Verna
(Davidson) Poleck. Two children survive, Charles Chris Covert of
Chambersburg and Valerie E. Gipe of Spring Run. She is also survived by
three grandchildren: Jaqueline Covert, Charles Gipe Jr. and Jennifer
Gipe. Two brothers survive, John Poleck of Petersburg and Barry Beatty
of Montana. Mrs. Covert was of the Baptist faith. She had been employed
by PetRitz Inc. in Chambersburg. A memorial service will be held at 11
a.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral home, Orbisonia,
with the Rev. David Ford officiating. Interment will be made in Three
Springs Cemetery.

Virginia Grace VRANEY, 77, of Lewisberry, died Monday, March 7, 2005, at
her home. She was born Feb. 4, 1928, in Huntingdon to the late Elliott
and Mae (Steele) Hetrick. She is survived by three sons: Dennis Cramer,
William Tomlinson and Nicholas Tomlinson; five grandchildren; and two
great-granddaughters. A sister, Marjorie Brunkhorst, survives. She was
preceded in death by her sister, Annie (Hetrick) Kidd; and by brothers
Richard, Nicholas and E. Gerald Hetrick. She enjoyed playing bingo at
Fairview Township Fire Hall, was an avid reader and cherished her cat,
Moille. A visitation and memorial service was held March 10 at
Parthemore Funeral Home in New Cumberland.

Donald G. "Duck" FLECK, 60, of Fort Littleton, died Tuesday, March 8,
2005, at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born Feb. 21, 1945, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Dallas and Leora Fleck.
Surviving are his wife, T. Jean (Park) Fleck, at home; a son, Thomas
Fleck, and his wife, Sherri, of Hustontown; and two grandsons, Zachary
and Michael Fleck. Four brothers and six sisters survive: Lewis Fleck,
Vaughn Fleck, Dale Fleck, Lee Fleck, Betty Marzano, Naomi Phalen, Jane
Bennett, Virginia Fleck, Wanda Lane and Nancy McMahon. He was preceded
in death by a brother, Robert. Mr. Fleck was retired from Letterkenny
Army Depot, Chambersburg. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 12, at the Walnut Church of God, Maddensville. 

Hope B. (Rogers) O'CONNOR, 101, of Langhorne, died Tuesday, March 8,
2005, at Saint Mary's Medical Center in Middletown Township. Born and
reared in Mount Union, she was a resident of Bucks County since 1997.
She is survived by one granddaughter, Deborah Galka of Bensalem; three
great-grandchildren: Vincent L. Bodnar, and his wife, Amy, of Yardley,
Michelle Miller, and her husband, Mike, of Bensalem and Rachael Galka
of Bensalem. Eight great-great-grandchildren also survive. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Lee O'Connor, a daughter, Loree
Bodnar; two grandsons, Robert and David Bodnar; and a
great-granddaughter, Danielle Galka. Mrs. O'Connor was formerly
active with the Western Presbyterian Church in Washington. D.C. She was
a secretary at the Pentagon for 25 years, having retired in 1967. She
enjoyed sewing and had made a lot of her clothing over the years.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 11, at the
James J. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown.
Interment will be made in Forest Hills Cemetery.

Carole May GOSS, 69, of Renton, Wash., died Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in
Seattle, Wash. Born March 22, 1935, in Williamsburg, she was the
daughter of Mrs. Ralph Dewey, who survives in Gettysburg, and the late
Ralph Dewey. She was united in marriage to Ronald C. Goss June 29, 1957,
at the Zion Lutheran Church in Petersburg by the Rev. John A. Swavely. 
She is survived by her husband and two sons and two daughters: Caron
Goss; Stephen Goss, and his wife, Janet; Susan Abbott, and her husband,
Craig; and Kevin Goss, and his wife, Teresa. She is also survived by
five grandsons, all living in the Seattle, Wash., area. She was preceded
in death by a brother, Joseph Dewey, and a grandson, Mitchell Goss. Mrs.
Goss graduated from Juniata Valley High School with the Class of 1953
and from the Altoona Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse
with the Class of 1957. She had been a resident of Renton, Wash., since
1965. A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, March 12, at
Carbonado Community Church, Carbonado, Wash. 

Helen Marie (Bond) HARRIS, 85, of 1129 Moore St., Huntingdon, and most
recently a resident of The Oaks at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon, died
Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at The Oaks. Born Dec. 18, 1919, in Clearfield
County, she was the daughter of Doiph Bond and Lillian (McCann) Bond,
both of whom preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Ira
Elwood Harris Sept. 24, 1944, in Baltimore, Md. Mr. Harris preceded her
in death March 27, 1999. She is survived by one daughter, Debra Kay
Hickes, and her husband, Howard "Tink" Hickes, of Huntingdon. She is
also survived by two grandchildren, James P. Mills and Bradley Hetrick,
both of State College; two step-grandchildren, Timothy and Nichole
Hickes, both of Huntingdon: and two great-grandchildren. A sister, Edith
Bechdel of Howard, survives. Mrs. Harris was the youngest of 14 children
and was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. Mrs. Harris was a
member of the First United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, where she had
had been a Sunday school and Bible school teacher. She was a former
member of the Order of Eastern Star, Huntingdon Chapter, and of Jobel
Court, Ladies of the Shrine in Altoona. She was a former member and past
president of the auxiliary to the Standing Stone Post No. 1754 VFW,
Huntingdon. Mrs. Harris was an active volunteer for the Huntingdon
County Democratic Committee and also volunteered with the American
Cancer Society. She also served as a Girl Scout leader. She graduated
from Morrisdale Township High School with the Class of 1938 and from the
Nelson Beauty Academy in Lewistown in 1940. She was employed by the
Elizabeth Arden Beauty Salons of the Hosel Kohns and Stewarts'
Departments Stores in downtown Baltimore, Md. She also worked in the
office of the Glenn L. Martin airplane factory during World War II. In
1947, Mr. and Mrs. Harris returned to Huntingdon where Mrs. Harris
managed the Nell's Beauty Salon and took an office position with Valley
Rural Electric. She also worked for several years as a hostess for
Servomation Co. and Gardner's Candies. Helen will be forever remembered
for the times that she made her family laugh. Private funeral services
will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Huntingdon with the
Rev. Dr. Timothy W. Weitkamp officiating. Interment will be made in
Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Township, Huntingdon. 

Earl E. KANE, 75, of 104 West Halley St., Mouth Union, died at 3:45 a.m.
Friday, March 11, 2005, at the Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia
following a brief illness. Born August 18, 1929, in Wayne Township,
Mifflin County, he was the son of the late Mayward O. Kane and Lanta V.
(Sunderland) Kane Asper. He was united in marriage to Erma B. (Bilger)
Kane April 25, 1957, in Three Springs by the Rev. Charles Rhodes. Mrs.
Kane survives at their home. He is survived by a son, Gerald E. "Jerry"
Kane, and his wife, Melody, of Newton Hamilton, and a daughter, Sheryl
A. Schmidt, and her husband, Daniel, of Mount Union; three
grandchildren, Karina Landrum, Wesley Kane and Zachary Schmidt; and one
great-grandson, Kaiden Landrum. He is also survived by a brother, Carl
O. Kane, of New Alexandria and a sister, Betty (Kane) Brubaker, of
McVeytown. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Luther, Kenneth
and Ralph Kane. Mr. Kane attended the New Life Fellowship Church in
Mount Union. He attended Mifflin County public schools and also Mount
Union High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict
and was honorably discharged in 1953. He retired on disability from
Overhead Door in Lewistown. Prior to that, he had worked for 19 years at
the American Viscose plant in Lewistown. Mr. Kane will be remembered as
an avid fan of Penn State sports and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates
teams. When he was healthy, he enjoyed playing the guitar and making
music with his friends. He also loved playing bingo and was
affectionately known as the "Bingo King" at Woodland. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home,
Mount Union with the Rev. Dayton Sines officiating. Interment will be
made in Mount Union Cemetery. 

Margaret K. GARNER, 91, of 2114 Highland Avenue, Huntingdon, and most
recently a resident at The Oaks at Westminster Woods in Huntingdon
since May 2004, died at 10:50 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2005, at The Oaks.
She had been in failing health for the past year. Born May 21, 1913, in
Roaring Spring, she was the daughter of the late Roy Hileman and Mary
(Howard) Hileman. She was united in marriage to Samuel F. Garner Dec.
14, 1934. Mr. Gamer preceded her in death Sept. 27, 1985. She is
survived by a son, Roger L. Garner, and his wife, Carol, of Huntingdon,
R.R. 4, and a daughter Pamela (Garner) McVicker of Concord, N.C. Mrs.
Garner is also survived by four grandchildren: R. Douglas Garner of
Huntingdon, R.R. 4. Sandra Parrott ot Charlotte, N.C., Deborah Robie of
Clayton, N.C., and Richard S. McVicker of Charlotte, N.C., and five
great-grandchildren: Adam Garner, Alex Garner, Andrew Garner, Jacob
Parrott and Shelby Parrott. She was preceded in death by two sisters,
Lois Ling and Marie Williams. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity
Catholic Church, Huntingdon; Trinity Catholic Church Standing Stone
Chapter of DAR; the Huntingdon Country Club and the Auxiliary to the
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. She was a graduate of Roaring Spring High
School, Roaring Spring. Mrs. Garner was primarily a homemaker and was a
licensed beautician. She was an avid bridge player and golfer, and
enjoyed dancing and reading. On May 22, 1965, she and Mr. Garner served
as the chairpersons of the Huntingdon Charity Ball for the benefit of the
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev.
Father David J. Arseneault officiating. Interment will be made at
Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Township, Huntingdon R.R. 1.

Harold N. BOOK, 78, HCR 61, Box 90, Blairs Mills, died unexpectedly at
4:54 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2005, in the emergency room at Fulton County
Medical Center. Born Feb. 14, 1927, in Richvale, he was the son of the
late H. Lehman and Thelma Neidigh Book. His wife, Dorothy (Eaton) Book,
whom he married April 4, 1950, died Nov. 26, 2004. He is survived by
five children: Janice S. Miller, and her husband, David, of Newport;
Lesa B. Gray, and her husband, Albert H., of Honey Grove; Keith L. Book,
and his wife. Carol, of Blairs Mills; Amy Jo Spangler, and her husband,
Charles, of Scotland: and Alan H. Book, and his wife, Sarah, of Blairs
Mills. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter,
Angela Beth Book, and a sister, Esther B. Shaw. Mr. Book was a member
and former trustee of the Richvale United Methodist Church and had
served on various church committees. He was a member of the Tuscarora
Grange, the Shade Gap Volunteer Fire Co.; and for many years, served as
an officer of the Shade Valley Cemetery Association. Mr. Book was a
farmer all of his life. He was an avid fan of racing and NASCAR. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the Agett-Geisel
Funeral Home, 18875 Main St., Dry Run, with the Rev. Michelle Zearing
officiating. Interment will be made in Shade Valley Cemetery, Richvale. 

Jean GATES, 70, of Orbisonia, died at 8:43 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2005,
at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born Dec. 20, 1934, in
Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late James M. and Katherine
(McGee) Sponeybarger and the stepdaughter of the late John Lee Moyer.
She was united in marriage to Charles E. Gates Jr. Nov. 11, 1955. She is
survived by her husband at home and by one son, Steven M. Gates of
Berlin, and one daughter, Beth A. Robinson of Orbisonia. She is also
survived by five grandchildren. Two sisters survive, Kay Houck of
Orbisonia and Ann Fegan of Mount Union. A daughter, Michelle L. Wible,
preceded her in death May 17, 1998. Mrs. Gates was a member of the
Rockhill Church of the Brethren, Rockhill Furnace. She was a registered
nurse, having graduated from the Harrisburg Polyclinic School of Nursing
in 1954. She worked at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Harrisburg General
Hospital, Fulton County Medical Center, the former Huntingdon County
Nursing Home and Woodland Retirement Center. She had also taught CNA
(certified nursing assistant) training at Woodland, Huntingdon County
Career and Technology Center and Westminster Woods. Private funeral
services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Martin R.
Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Shelby McCoy officiating.
Interment will be made in Three Springs Cemetery, Three Springs. 

Robert P. MOCK,	Maj. USAF Retired, 74, of Tempe, Ariz., passed away
Friday, March 11, 2005, in Mesa, Ariz. He was born Nov. 11, 1930, in
Huntingdon, residing there until entering the military in 1952.
Graveside military services will be held Thursday, March 17, at the
National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 23029 N. Cave Creek Road,
Phoenix, Ariz. 

Leon Charles "Ike" EICHELBERGER, 63, of R.R. 1, Box 215, Birdvale Road,
Mapleton, died at 11:58 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2005, at the home of his
daughter, Amy, where he resided. He had been in failing health for the
past three years. Born May 24, 1941, in York, he was the son of Cleo
Charles Eichelberger of Smithburg, Md., and the late Frances (Minnick)
Eichelberger. He was married to Ellen (Swanger) Eichelberger who
survives in McVeytown. He is survived by the following children: Ella
Krouse of the Orhisonia-Rockhill Furnace area; Juanita Detwiler of
Blacklog; Jenny Francis of Lancaster; Bonita Holloway of Mapleton;
Vickie Dee Burger of Maryland; Jessy James Eichelberger of Jacksonville,
Fla.; James W. Swanger of Mapleton; and Amy J. Ammon of Mapleton, R.R.
1. He is also survived by a number of grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Leon Charles
"Buddy" Eichelberger and Clint Charles Swanger; and a brother, Kenneth
E. Eichelberger Sr. Mr. Eichelberger was of the Protestant faith.
Mr. Eichelberger owned and operated a bicycle shop in Huntingdon, "Ike's
Bike Shop" for several years. He loved to attend the Belleville sales
and go "junking" at auctions, yard sales and flea markets. He enjoyed
baseball and was a fan of Mickey Mantle and Barry Bonds. He also enjoyed
NASCAR as a Mark Martin fan. It was Mr. Eichelberger's request that
there be no services or public viewing. Arrangements are under the
direction of the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home. Mount Union. 

Harry D. PETERS, 88, a resident of The Village at Morrison's Cove, and
formerly of Coalmont, died Saturday, March 12, 2005, at The Village.
Born Nov. 20, 1916, at Saxton, R.R., he was the son of Sylvester and
Sadie (Brode) Peters. Both of his parents preceded him in death. He was
united in marriage to Gladys Wright Jan. 24, 1942. She preceded him in
death in February 2004. Two sons and two daughters survive: Gary Peters,
and his wife, Sherry. of Saxton; Ernest Peters, and his wife, Mary, of
Mount Joy; Sandra Davis, and her husband, Jeffrey, of Huntingdon; and
Geraldine Lernley, and her husband, Roy, of Dover. He is also survived
by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A niece, Patty
(Peters) Yablonski of Coalmont, survives. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Ted Peters. Mr. Peters was educated in Saxton public schools
and was well known in the area as a television and electronics
repairman. A memorial service will be held at the Saxton Kingdom Hall of
Jehovah's Witnesses at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19, with Donald Culp
officiating.

Lester Leroy BOOZEL, 82, of 3820 state Route 103 South, McVeytown,
having been in failing health for the past two months, entered into life
everlasting at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 2005. Born Nov. 1, 1922, in
Wayne Township, Mifflin County, he was the son of the late Albert and
Mary (Bilger) Boozel. He was united in marriage to Helen Margaret
Harshbarger on Nov. 4, 1945, in Greencastle, Pa. Mrs. Boozel survives at
their home. Also surviving are: daughters, Connie Fortney and husband
Dick, Lewistown, Paula Mohler and husband Bob, Huntingdon, and Karen
Rogers and husband Bub, Imperial, Mo.; a son, Joe and wife Carol, Three
Springs; brothers, Richard, Brooks, Robert and Bertis; sisters, Alice
Bollinger, Mary Harshbarger, Freda Worthy, Geraldine Keefer, Thelma
Miller, Elsie Pollack and Shirley Grove; 14 grandchildren; and 25
great-grandchildren. He was one of 18 children, and was preceded in
death by: brothers, Melvin, Foster, John and Albert; and sisters, Gladys
Johnston and Stella Guisti. He worked at Penna. Glass and Sand for over
30 years and retired in 1983 from the Harbison-Walker Refractories,
Mount Union. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and
trapping, and was a life member of Camp Syoc Hunting Camp, in Licking
Creek. He was also a member of Newton Hamilton United Methodist Church.
He was a devoted husband and family man. He loved spending time with his
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A public memorial
service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Newton Hamilton United
Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robert A. Brown Sr. officiating. 

Rosie Elizabeth JONES, 97, formerly of Blairs Mills, R.R., and more
recently a resident of Manor Care, Chambersburg, died at 9:35 p.m.
Monday, March 14, 2005, at Manor Care. Born Sept. 27, 1907, in Todd
Township, Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late George W. and
Ascha D. (Mellott) Miller. She was united in marriage to George "Jason"
Jones who preceded her in death Dec. 10, 1958. She is survived by one
daughter and two sons: Vivian M. Gibble of Blairs Mills, Richard "Glenn"
Jones of Mercersburg and Kenneth "Carl" Jones of Chambersburg. She is
also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley J. Campbell, and three brothers
and four sisters. Two grandchildren died in infancy. Mrs. Jones was
primarily a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 p.m. today,
Wednesday, March 16, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia,
with Bill Bowman officiating. Interment will be made in Salem Cemetery,
Blairs Mills, R.R. home from 7 p.m. until the hour of the service. A
graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Salem Cemetery. 

Hazel Caroline FRAZER, 85, a resident of Huntingdon Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center, Huntingdon, and formerly of Alexandria and the
DeForrest Apartments, Huntingdon, died at 11:45 p.m. March 14, 2005, at
the nursing center. Born Jan. 6, 1920, in Alexandria, she was the
daughter of the late Harry M. and Mary (Chilcoat) Frazer. She is
survived by a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by
two brothers, Hubert C. and Isaac M. Frazer; and two sisters, Anna M.
and Winifred I. Frazer. Ms. Frazer was a member of the Alexandria United
Methodist Church. She graduated from Alexandria High School with the
Class of 1937 and from Albert Einstein Medical Center School of Nursing,
Philadelphia. in 1954. Following her schooling in Philadelphia. she
remained at the Albert Einstein Medical Center as a registered nurse
until her retirement. Following her retirement, she returned to
Alexandria and also lived for a number of years at DeForrest Apartments,
Huntingdon. Ms. Frazer enjoyed doing for others. She also enjoyed
crossword puzzles and crocheting. Private interment will be made in
Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery. 

Marjorie Louise Shope KYLE, 71, of Winchester, Va., and formerly of
Huntingdon, died Monday, March 14, 2005, at Winchester Medical
Center. She was born Nov. 29, 1933, in Huntingdon, the daughter of 
John Paterson and Bessie Viola Wilson Shope. She was united in marriage
to James Henry Kyle Jr. June 17, 1967, in Huntingdon. Mr. Kyle preceded
her in death. Surviving are a son, Jeff Kyle of Brucetown, Va.; a
stepdaughter, Dolly Ranck and a stepson, James Henry Kyle III, both of
Huntingdon County; and a grandson, Michael McGaughlin of Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Kyle was a member of the Standing Stone Post VFW Auxiliary,
Huntingdon. She was a homemaker. A memorial service will be held at 2
p.m. Sunday, March 20, at the Brucetown United Methodist Church with the
Rev. Mark Robertson officiating. Interment will be private.

Bernice R. "Bernie" (Taylor) STONER, 61, of York, died Wednesday, March
16, 2005, at her residence. She was born in Huntingdon County Jan. 7,
1944, a daughter of the late George and Esther (Emerson) Taylor. She and
her husband, William J. Stoner, celebrated their 20th wedding
anniversary Dec. 16, 2004. In addition to her husband, she is survived
by two sons, Brian Rupert of Wrightsville and Tim Rupert of Red Lion;
three grandchildren, Demy Hoffman, Gigi Hoffman and Sam Rupert. Two
brothers, Bill Taylor of Texas and Barry Taylor of Huntingdon, and two
sisters, Bea Port of Middletown and Bettina Harbaugh of Huntingdon,
survive. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Buchanon and
Birdetta Grenawalt. Mrs. Stoner attended Living Word Community Church in
Red Lion. She was a member of the Iris Club of York. She was a graduate
of Huntingdon High School and worked for McCrory's Distribution Center
for 12 years and at the Bon Ton at the York Galleria Mall for 12 years.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, gardening and
shopping. A celebration of life service was held at Dover Bethany United
Methodist Church in Dover. Her ashes were interred in Kreutz Creek
Cemetery, Hellam. 

Joseph Milson DETWILER, 74, of Three Springs, R.R. 1, died at 3:05 p.m.
Thursday, March 17, 2005, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntmgdon. He
was born Nov. 7, 1930, in Saltillo, the son of the late George W.
and Ruth E. (Hoffman) Detwiler. He was married to Bernice L. Starr Aug.
16, 1952. Mrs. Detwiler preceded him in death Sept. 23, 2004. Surviving
are a son and daughter, Daniel Detwiler of Columbus, Ohio, and Lisa
Elgabrowny of Three Springs. There are six grandchildren. Three sisters
and three brothers survive: Daisy Nycum of McConnellsburg, Winifred
Halblieb of Elizabethtown, Freeman Detwiler of Rockhill Furnace,
Theodore Detwiler of Hustontown, Harold Detwiler of Huntingdon and Mary
Giardine of Mill Creek. Three brothers and one sister are deceased. Mr.
Detwiler was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of the
Madden-Wennick American Legion Post 518 in Rockhill Furnace. He served
in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Detwiler retired as a
welder with Bethlehem Steel, Johnstown, after 22 years of service. He
was a former Springfield Township Supervisor. He enjoyed hunting and
gardening. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 21,
at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Dr. Keith
Grundon officiating. Interment will be made in Old School Baptist
Cemetery in the Three Springs area. 

Helen A. SHEEDER, 89, formerly of HCR 71, Orbisonia, died at 4:35 a.m.
Thursday, March 17, 2005, at Woodland Retirement Center in Orbisonia.
Born Oct. 28, 1915, in Finleyville, Huntingdon County, she was the
daughter of the late Russell and Effie (Fix) Keith. She was united in
marriage to James F. Sheeder who preceded her in death in 1969. She is
survived by four sons: Ithel B. Sheeder of Todd, Jack M. Sheeder of Dry
Run, Arthur V. Sheeder of Fayetteville, N.C., and Roger L. Sheeder of
Dry Run. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and a number of
great-grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother survive: Eleanor Long
of Baltimore, Md., Lloyd Keith of Three Springs and Madonna Smith of
Fayetteville. She was preceded in death by a son, James, and one brother
and one sister. Mrs. Sheeder was of the Protestant faith. During her
life, she was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 19, at the Robert I. McClain Funeral Home, Cassville,
with the Rev. James S. Thomas officiating. Interment will be made in
Cassville Cemetery.

Landon James KELLEY-CROFT of Altoona, 9-month-old son of Mathew P.
KeIley and Mindy S. Croft, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 17,
2005. He was born June 16, 2004. In addition to his parents, he is
survived by his paternal grandparents, Pamela and Nathan Kelley of
Altoona; maternal grandparents, Barbara and Dave Croft of Altoona; and
great-grandparents, Harry and Pathcia Scholl of Summerville, June Kelley
of Hollidaysburg and Marge Croft of Hollidaysburg. He is also survived
by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Landon was affiliated with the
Geeseytown Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, March 22, at Plank, Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, Hollidaysburg,
with the Rev. Eli Hess officiating. Interment will be made in Geeseytown
Cemetery. 

Arietta Mae COUCH, 88, of 2776 Butternut Road, Tyrone, died Friday
afternoon, March 18, 2005, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
She was born Aug. 2, 1916, at Keefertown, Eden Valley, a daughter of
Mary Harpster. She was reared in the home of Samuel Carper. She was
married to Fred L. Couch Aug. 8, 1934, at Warriors Mark. Her husband
died Jan. 25, 1989. She is survived by five daughters and one son:
Phyllis Briggs of Bellwood; Fred C. Couch of Tyrone; Freda Schroth of
Altoona; Linda Couch of Philadelphia: and Martha Brenneman and Mildred
Miller, both of Petersburg. There are nine grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren. Three brothers and three sisters survive: Geraldine
Meek of Los Angeles, Calif.; Sophie David of Pinecroft; Earl Carper of
Sinking Valley; Percy Carper of California; Wilson Carper of Altoona;
and Alberta Dannaway and Howard Carper of Baltimore, Md. She was
preceded in death by two brothers, Norman and Arthur. Mrs. Couch was a
member of the Warriors Mark Umted Methodist Church where she was active
as a Sunday school secretary/treasurer. She was also a member of the
Sunday School Association for 32 years, president of her Sunday school
class for eight years and Huntingdon County Sunday School Association
youth officer for 10 years. She worked at McCrory's 5&lO and sold Avon
products. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 22,
at the Derman Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone, with the Rev. Peggy Bonsell
officiating. Interment will follow at Keller Cemetery, Blairfour.

William Vernon GODSHALL, 92, of the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown,
died Friday, March 18, 2005, at the village. Born Feb. 11, 1913, in
Centre Hall, he was the son of the late Vernon and Margaret (Kline)
Godshall. In 1931, he married Miriam Shook who preceded him in death in
1981. In 1985, he married Ellen Hagler Nash who also preceded him in
death. He is survived by two daughters, Barbara Sue Fine and M. Elaine
Bartow, 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by a son, Ralph Theodore Godshall, and a daughter, Judith
Godshall. Dr. Godshall was the first superintendent of the newly formed
Juniata Valley School District and was a former resident Southside
Alexandria, Porter Township. He also taught in public schools and at
Juniata College, Huntingdon. For 25 years, he served as superintendent
of schools at Hanover Park and Whippany Park high schools in New Jersey
where he was recognized by state and national organizations for
outstanding schools in America. Interment was made in Heckman Cemetery,
Spring Mills. 

Esther A. DRACE, 88, of Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, died Friday,
March 18, 2005, at the Health Center. Born in Jacobs, Huntingdon County,
she was the daughter of the late George Wesley and Nenie Mae Park Dell.
Her husband, Charles S. Drace, preceded her in death in 1980. She is
survived by two sons, Charles D. Drace of Mount Joy and H. Eugene Drace,
and his wife, Elaine Tavares, of Maytown; and two daughters, Patricia E.
Gingrich of Lancaster and Peggy I. Benedict of Elizabethtown. She is
also survived by 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-granddaughter. Five sisters survive: Lola Butler, and her
husband, Charles, and Vera Gurd, and her husband, Harry, all of
Mapleton: E. Irene Mellott of Shirleysville; Myrtle Sherick of Saltillo;
and Betty Bloom of Huntingdon; as well as two brothers, Marshall E. Dell
of Mapleton and James H. Crownover, and his wife, Darlis, of Huntingdon.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Velma Lightner. Mrs. Drace was a
member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maytown. Formerly of
East Harrisburg Avenue, Elizabethtown, and Huntingdon County, Mrs. Drace
worked as a supervisor for the former AMP Inc. for 20 years, retiring in
1969. She was known for decorating wedding cakes and enjoyed flower
gardening and sitting on her back porch watching birds. Private
interment, with the Rev. Robert M. Lescallette officiating, will be made
at the convenience of Mrs. Drace's family in Maytown Union Cemetery.

Pauline Ruth McCarty EUBANK, 72, passed away Saturday, March 19,
2005, at St. Christus Hospital, Texarkana, Texas, after a lifelong fight
with Marfan's Syndrome. Born Feb. 13, 1933, in Huntingdon, she was the
daughter of John Howard "Red" McCarty and Mary Alice Itinger Patel
McCarty Dysard, who resided in Huntingdon. She was united in marriage
Oct. 7, 1960, in Carlsbad, N.M., to W.H. "Bill" Eubank who preceded her
in death. She is survived by four daughters and one son-in-law: Diana
Hinton of Ashdown, Ark.; Beth Foster of Lake Jackson, Texas; Cathy
Eubank of New Boston, Texas; and Billie Pierce, and her husband.
Gregory, of Sherman, Texas. She is also survived by one son and
daughterin-law, Hoskins Eubank, and his wife, Amanda, of Sherman, Texas.
Surviving are two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mary Ellen Hoffer,
and her husband, Paul, and Sara Van Eekelen of Huntingdon, and one
brother, John K. McCarty of Lake Havazu, Ariz. There are 10
grandchildren: Cynthia Bridges, and her husband, Mitchell, of Garvin,
Okla.; Mike Leonard and Brandi Hinton of Ashdown. Ark.; James Foster,
stationed in Korea; Alex Foster of Dallas, Texas; Niles and Nathan
Eubank of New Boston, Texas; and John Stone, Casey Stone, Samuel Pierce
and London Eubank, all of Sherman, Texas. There are seven
great-grandchildren: Cory Leonard of Ashdown, Ark., and Daniel Todd,
Deanna, Natasha, Christopher, Daphney and Isabella Bridges, all of
Garvin, Okla. She is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Eubank
was preceded in death by a stepson, Harold B. Eubank of El Paso. Texas.
a brother, James K. McCarty of Huntingdon, and a son-in-law, Pete Hinton
of Ashdown, Ark. Mrs. Eubank was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses
Congregation in Hooks, Texas. She graduated from Huntingdon High School
with the Class of 1951, then went to work at a hospital in Harrisburg.
In 1959, she moved to Odessa, Texas, where she met her future husband,
Bill Eubank. Soon after their marriage, they moved to Bill's hometown,
New Boston, Texas, and when he became Bowie County surveyor, she worked
in his office typing deeds and abstracts and drawing maps and plats.
During this time she also reared six children. After the death of her
husband, she moved to Cushing, Okla., where she became a certified nurses
aide. She worked at Cushing Memorial Hospital for four years. She
enrolled at Langston University, Langston, Okla., majoring in geriatric
nursing. She attended for two years until she was too ill to continue.
Mrs. Eubank then returned to the family home in New Boston, Texas, in
1998, and resided there until her death. A memorial service will be held
at 2 p.m. Friday., March 25, at New Boston Cemetery, with Charlie Davis
officiating.

June S. CLAPPER, 83, of Homewood Retirement Center, Martinsburg, and
formerly of Dudley, died Sunday, March 20, 2005, at Homewood. Born Jan.
28, 1922, in Wood, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Margaret
(Williams) Spencer. She was united in marriage to Lloyd W. Clapper in
1946 in Cumberland, Md. Mr. Clapper preceded her in death Jan. 9, 2002.
She is survived by one son, William S. Clapper, and his wife, Diane K.
(Rinard), of West Chester, Ohio, and one granddaughter, Melissa Lynn
Clapper of Philadelphia. A brother, Craig Spencer, and his wife. Ann, of
Saxton, survive, as well as two sisters-in-law, Marie Spencer of Saxton
and Henrietta Spencer of Pittsburgh. She was preceded in death by two
brothers, Jack Spencer Sr. and Donald Spencer. Mrs. Clapper was a member
of Dudley United Methodist Church for over 60 years, serving as
treasurer, board member and Sunday school teacher for many years. She
was a member of Saxton Chapter 161 Order of the Eastern Star, for which
she was past worthy matron and past district deputy. She was a graduate
of Saxton Liberty High School and Pittsburgh Beauty School. Mrs. Clapper
owned and operated a beauty shop in Dudley for over 55 years until her
retirement. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March
23, at the Long-Akers Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Alan Burdick, lay
pastor, officiating. Interment will be held in Broad Top City IOOF
Cemetery, Broad Top City. 

Bonnie Jane RUPERT, 64, of 534 Petersburg Pike, Logan Township,
Petersburg, R.R., died at 5:49 a.m. Sunday, March 20, 2005, at Altoona
Health System, Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona. Born Jan. 24,
1941, in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Walker and Emma
(Estep) Everhart. She was united in marriage to Richard Alan Rupert Nov.
6, 1965, in Petersburg. She is survived by her husband at home and by
two sons, Steven Walker Everhart and Patrick Shawn Rupert, both of
Petersburg. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Chelsea Rupert of
Huntingdon. Two brothers, Robert W. Everhart of Alexandria and Melvin
Everhart of Petersburg, and one sister, Patricia C. Everhart of
Petersburg, survive. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Douglas
Richard, two sisters, Penny Halverson and Thelma M. Barr, and a brother,
Donald P. Everhart. Mrs. Rupert was a member of the Petersburg Church of
the Nazarene where she participated in many church activities and
functions. A lifetime resident of Petersburg, Mrs. Rupert attended
Jumata Valley public schools and worked for a long number of years at
the Technitrol Plant in Petersburg until its closing. She then went to
work for Coil Systems of State College until retiring in 2000. She
enjoyed flower gardening. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, March 23, at the Petersburg Church of the Nazarene, Route
305, Petersburg, with the Rev. Mark R. Mohnkern officiating. Interment
wifi be made in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Petersburg. 

Irven Harry "Shorty" CORNELIUS, 91, P.O. Box 21, Saltillo, went home to
be with the Lord Sunday, March 20, 2005, at the Fulton County Medical
Center, McConnellsburg. He had been in declining health the past two
years. Born March 8, 1914, in Woodvale, he was the son of the late
Berlyn and Hattie (Ramsey) Cornelius. He was first married to Geraldine
(Hinish) Cornelius who preceded him in death in 1970. His second
marriage was to Tomiko (Izawa) Wilson Cornelius, who survives. The
following children survive: Sylvia Parks, and her husband, Sam, of Fort
Littleton; Gwen Shehan, and her husband, Don, of Rehoboth, Del.; Kay
Ramsey, and her husband, Tony, of Hill Valley, Three Springs, R.R.; the
Rev. I. Kenneth Cornelius, and his wife, Karen, of Hustontown; Carol
Miller, and her husband, Charles, of Chambersburg; and Lanny Cornelius,
and his wife, Debbie, of Maddensville. Two stepsons, Tom Wilson of
Gettysburg and Jim Wilson of Three Springs, survive. He is also survived
by 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. A sister, Edwinna
Oberman of Huntingdon, survives. He was preceded in death by a
grandchild and three brothers, Marian Cornelius, Millard Cornelius and
Jay Cornelius. Mr. Cornelius attended Immanuel Bible Church in Three
Springs. He was known for his writing of spiritual Christian poetry and
used it in recitation at some of the local churches. Mr. Cornelius was
most recently employed at Fulton Builders and Supply, McConnellsburg,
where he worked until his retirement in 1993. In the past, he had worked
for 16 years in coal mining in the Robertsdale area and for several
years at General Motors, Wilmington, Del. He loved animals, especially
horses, and also enjoyed training them. The funeral service will be
conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Immanuel Bible Church,
Three Springs, with the Rev. Steve Heaster officiating. Interment will
be made in Saltillo Cemetery. 

Dorothy A. (Jackson) ELDER, 75, of Audubon, died Sunday morning, March
20, 2005, at the Montgomery County Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center
in Upper Providence after an illness. She was born in Detroit, Mich.,
July 19, 1929, the daughter of the late Thomas and Ann (Streightiff)
Jackson. She was the widow of J. Robert Elder. She is survived by a
daughter, Amy Elder Gaus of Audubon, and three grandchildren. In
addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Mark
Elder and Kier Elder. Mrs. Elder was a member of St. Andrew's
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Audubon. She was also a member of the
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the Association of American
University Women (AAUW) and the Roundtable of Christians and Jews. She
had also served as president of the Community Concert Association of
Mifflin County and was a foster grandparent in Montgomery County. Mrs.
Elder graduated from Huntingdon High School and Juniata College with the
Class of 1950. She worked privately as a music teacher. Interment will
be made in Juniata Memorial Park, Lewistown.

Clayton Galentine WILEY, infant son of George Wiley and Amanda Hardy of
Rayland, Ohio, died at 5:39 a.m. Sunday, March 20, 2005, after his birth
at 4:31 a.m. Sunday at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio.
Along with his parents, the baby is survived by his maternal
grandparents, Wilbur and Hazel Hardy of Mapleton. R.R.; paternal
grandmother, Ernestine Wiley of Rayland, Ohio: maternal
great-grandmothers, Rose Parson of Orbisonia and Velma Hardy of
Mapleton, R.R.; and paternal great-grandmother, Virginia Wiley of
Smithfield, Ohio. Clayton was preceded in death by his paternal
grandfather, Gilbert Wiley. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m.
Friday, March 25, at Bowman's Chapel Cemetery, Mapleton, R.R., with the
Rev. Ernest Dell officiating. 

H. Doyle BRINDLE, 82, of Warm Springs Avenue, Huntingdon, formerly
of Entriken, died Monday, March 21, 2005, at Altoona Regional Health
System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born Sept. 17, 1922, in Aitch, a
son of the late George W. and Pearl (Kriger) Brindle. On Dec. 14. 1946,
he was married to his first wife, the former Gladys Shultz, who preceded
him in death Sept. 25, 1997. On Oct. 26, 2001, in Alexandria, he married
the former Mary D. Lancaster who survives. A son, Larry E. Brindle, and
his wife, the former Joanne Shalamanda, of Pine Grove, survive, along
with five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The following
brothers and sisters survive: Gerald F. Brindle of James Creek; Wanda
Meshyock and her husband, Paul, of Thompsontown; Sarah Gill and her
husband, Ed, of Baltimore, Md.; Lillian Meshyock of James Creek; and
Thelma Hansen of Agbo, Ore. A sister-in-law, Dorothy Brindle, of Broad
Top City, and a brother-in-law, Mike Skvarka, of Williamsport, also
survive. Mr. Brindle was preceded in death by brothers, Ralph Brindle,
Wayne Brindle and Randall Brindle, and sisters, Edna McCall and Pauline
Skvarka. Mr. Brindle was a member of St. Mathews United Church of Christ
in Entriken where he served as a past deacon and elder. He was a
graduate of Huntingdon High School, Class of 1942, and was a member of
Woodcock Valley Lions Club. He was employed at the State Correctional
Institution Huntingdon for many years until his retirement. He served in
the U.S. Army during World War II. A funeral service will be held at 11
a.m. Friday, March 25, at the Long-Akers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St.,
Saxton, with Pastor William Sowers officiating. Interment will be made
in the Entriken Cemetery. 

Mary E. MORT, 92, of Orbisonia, died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 22,
2005, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Born July 3, 1912, in
Saxton, she was the daughter of the late Charles Monroe and Ida (May)
Hile She was united in marriage to Alfred L. "King" Mort Feb. 1, 1936.
in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Mort preceded her in death Feb. 16, 1989. She
is survived by a daughter, Sharynn Book, and her husband, Garry, of
Three Springs, R.R. There are four grandchildren: Dara Lynn Bennett,
Krista Scott, G. Joel Book and Andrea Book; and seven
great-grandchildren: Paul Bennett, Nicholas Bennett, Jarrett Scott,
Madison Book, Dalton Bennett, Shayna Scott and Gabrielle Scott. Two
sisters survive: Martha Black of Morrison's Cove Nursing Home,
Martinsburg, and Grace DeLong of Cincinnati, Ohio. She was preceded in
death by three brothers, Theodore, Harry Otis and Robert, and one
sister, Iva Carper. Mrs. Mon was a member of Rockhiil Church of the
Brethren, Rockhill Furnace, where, for over 50 years, she maintained
perfect attendance. She taught Sunday school and Bible school and served
the home department of the church. She also enjoyed making haps for
missionary work. Additionally, she was a member of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union. Although not a member, she was active in helping the
Orbisonia-Rockhill Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Mort was a
homemaker; however, during World War II, she was employed by Eastern
Aircraft, Baltimore, Md. She provided child care for a number of
children in the Orbisonia area, and was especially fond of Lisa Grubb
and Julie Doyle. She enjoyed collecting ceramic angels. Funeral services
will be held at 11 am. Thursday, March 24, at the Martin R. Brown
Funeral home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Shelby McCoy officiating.
Interment will be made in Orbisonia Cemetery. 

Freda B. HEVERLY, 95, formerly of Mill Creek and Huntingdon, died at
2:50 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at The Oaks at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon. Born Oct. 20, 1909, in Union Township, Huntingdon County,
she was the daughter of Edgar Sloan and Margaret Gertrude (McDonald)
Boring. In 1934. she was united in marriage to Edward W. Dore, who
preceded her in death in 1938. Her second marriage, in 1946, was to
Robert J. Heverly. They were married in Huntingdon by Dr. Golightly. Mr.
Heverly preceded her in death in 1991. She is survived by a number of
nieces and nephews. The last surviving member of her immediate family,
she was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Heverly
had been a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church since 1926. She taught
Sunday school for over 50 years and was church pianist from 1926-1957.
She also served on the board of Baptist Homes for 30 years and the
American Cancer Society for 35 years. Mrs. Heverly was the first woman
to serve on Mill Creek Borough Council. She had been employed as manager
of McCrory's in Huntingdon and later worked for Swigart Associates,
Huntingdon. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of
Mrs. Heverly's family at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon,
with the Rev. Raymond C. Crownover and the Rev. Sharon L. Landis
officiating. Interment will be made in Mountainview Cemetery, Mill
Creek.

Joyce E. WILKINS, 58, of Nutmeg Road, Saxton, died Tuesday, March 22,
2005, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. She was born Nov. 30, 1946, in
Woodbury Township, a daughter of the late Robert and Freda (Feight)
Snoeberger. On Feb. 14, 1983, in Pine Grove United Methodist Church, she
married Larry J. Wilkins, who survives. A son, Todd M. Benner, and his
wife, the former Wendy K. King, of Phoenix, Ariz., and a grandson, Lucas
Andrew Benner, also of Phoenix, Ariz., survive. Also surviving are a
sister, Terri, and her husband, William Stricklind of Minneapolis, Minn.
Mrs. Wilkins was a member of the Saxton United Methodist Church where
she was the pianist and organist. She was an administrative assistant
for the Department of Environmental Protection. She enjoyed spending
time with her grandson. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 26, at the Saxton United Methodist Church with Pastor
Todd Templeton officiating. Interment will be made in New Enterprise
Cemetery. 

Edna C. "Toots" CHERRY, 96, a resident of Epworth Manor, Tyrone, since
February 2005 and formerly of Huntingdon, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
March 23, 2005, at Epworth Manor, following a brief illness. She was
born Oct. 1, 1908, in Huntingdon, the daughter of Warren Blair and
Margaret Alice (Hoffman) Cox, both of whom preceded her in death. She
was married to Dean L. Cherry March 6, 1940, at the Huntingdon
Presbyterian Church. He preceded her in death Nov. 24, 2000. One
daughter, Barbara C. Keith of Huntingdon survives. She was preceded in
death by a grandson, Christopher Keith in June 2000 and two brothers,
Frederick Blair Cox and Edward William Cox. Mrs. Cherry was a member of
the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church She attended Huntmgdon public schools
and was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading, cooking, gardening, sewing and
knitting. Private graveside services will be held at the Alexandria
Presbyterian Cemetery, Alexandria. 

Vincent A. NOBLE, 76, of 37 East Milford St., Mount Union, died
Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at Lewistown Hospital after a courageous
11-year battle with cancer. He was born April 13, 1928, in Robertsdale, a
son of the late Charles A. and Alverta E. (Brown) Noble. On March 15,
1970, he was married to Joanne (Copenhaver) Noble at the Mount Union
Presbyterian Church by the Rev. James Matz. His wife survives at home.
Also surviving are a daughter, Maxine "Mimi" Johnson and her husband,
Greg, Harrisburg; and one grandson, Noah Johnson. Also surviving are two
sisters: Joan Edlow and her husband, Jules, Baltimore, Md., and Dorothy
Noble and her companion, Robert Ferguson, Holidaysburg; and one
brother, David A. Noble and his wife, Doris, New Mexico. He was a member
of the Mount Union Presbyterian Church. He served on the Mount Union
Water Authority and was a Democratic committeeman. Mr. Noble was a
graduate of the Orbisonia High School Class of 1945. He was retired from
PennDOT as a construction manager with 42 years of service. He loved his
work and had an exceptional work ethic. In his earlier years, he was a
machinist and coal tender for the East Broad Top Railroad, Rockhill,
when the railroad was fully operational. Mr. Noble loved to hunt and
fish and was an avid gardener. He was also handy as a carpenter and
spent much time remodeling the Admiral Sims historic property located in
Rockhill Furnace. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday,
March 26, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the
Rev. Franklin Moist officiating. Interment will follow at Haven Rest
Memorial Park. Shirleysburg, R.R. 

Samuel P. "Bud" MANSBERGER Jr., 72, of Calvin, died at 5:20 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born
Dec. 11, 1932, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Samuel P. Sr.
and Jennie (Numer) Mansberger. He was united in marriage to Patricia J.
Kelley July 31, 1955. He is survived by his wife at home and the
following children: LouAnne Mansberger-Darby, and her husband. Randall,
of Blairs Mills; Pastor Daniel Mansberger, and his wife, Tresa, of
Calvin; Tammy von Mansberg, and her husband, Mark. of Mount Union,
R.R.; Lieutenant Colonel Samuel P. Mansberger III, and his wife,
Frances, of Woodbridge, Va.: and Dr. James Mansberger, and his wife,
Elizabeth, of Huntingdon. There are 12 grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. A brother, J. William "Bill" Mansberger of Patton,
survives. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren and one sister.
Mr. Mansberger was a member of Calvin United Methodist Church, where he
had been active in various leadership positions. At one time, he was
active with Troop 215, Boy Scouts of America, Calvin; the Trough Creek
Valley Volunteer Fire Co.; and the Trough Creek Valley Promise Keepers.
Mr. Mansberger was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Korea
from 1953-1955. He retired from SCI Huntingdon and prior to that he was
employed at Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown. He was an avid hunter,
enjoyed all types of sports and especially liked attending his
grandchildren's sporting events. He was very loving and devoted to his
family. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m.	Saturday, March 26, at
the Calvin United Methodist Church with the Rev. Donald Henderson
officiating. Interment will be made in Trough Creek Valley Baptist
Cemetery, Calvin, R.R.

Mary H. ANDERSON, 86, P.O. Box 333, Mapleton, died at 9:25 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at her home, following a lengthy illness.
Born Jan. 23, 1919, in Mapleton, she was the daughter of the late Jesse
and Nellie F. (Heeter) Wible. She was first married to William A.
Rutherford April 7, 1944. He was killed in action during World War II
March 30, 1945, in Luzon, Philippines. She was united in marriage to
Vernon W, "Ben" Anderson Nov. 12, 1948, in Mapleton. Mr. Anderson
preceded her in death March 30, 1989. Two daughters survive: Linda L.
Anderson of Mapleton and Jean M. Vadella, and her husband, Robert. of
State College. Two grandchildren, Robert "Robbie" Vadella Jr. and
Katherine "Katie" Vadella, survive. She was preceded in death by two
brothers, Walter W. and Bernard Wible. Mrs. Anderson was a member of
Grace United Methodist Church in Mapleton, where she was a longtime
church treasurer and teacher of the beginner's Sunday school class. She
graduated from Mount Union High School with the Class of 1935. In her
early years, she worked in the county commissioner's office in the
Huntingdon County Courthouse and eventually became chief clerk. She was
also the Mapleton tax collector for many years. Mrs. Anderson enjoyed
spending time with her family at their cottage on Aughwick Creek near
Maddensville and traveling with her husband. Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday March 26, at the Grace United Methodist
Church, Mapleton, with the Rev. Barbara Troxell officiating. Interment
will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Mapleton.

Lula Grace BISHOP, 90, a resident of the long-term care unit of Fulton
County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, and formerly of New Grenada, died
at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at Fulton County Medical Center.
Born Sept. 16, 1914, in Six Mile Run, she was the daughter of the late
Harvey and Bessie (Kerling) McQuait. She was united in marriage to
Charles N. Bishop June 11, 1937. Mr. Bishop preceded her in death June
1952. She is survived by one son, Harold G. Bishop, and his wife, Janet,
of Everett, and a daughter, Donna L. Henry of Carlisle. There are six
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A sister, Alma Houck of
Orbisonia, survives. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Keenan, and
four brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Bishop was a member of Bethel Church
of God, New Grenada. She retired in 1979 from Forbes Road High School,
where she had been a cafeteria worker for 19 years. Prior to that, she
had worked as a nurses aide and as a housekeeper. Funeral services will
be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home,
Hustontown, with the Rev. Kenneth Cornelius officiating. Interment will
be made in Bethel Cemetery, New Grenada. 

Kathryn L. YOUNG, 50, of 1415 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, died at 1:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 24, 2005, at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona
Hospital Campus. Born Feb. 23, 1955, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter
of the late Leroy M. Sr. and Harriet L. (Henry) Gladlelter. She was
first married to Lloyd Eugene Gill in 1986. He preceded her in death in
1994. In 2002, she was united in marriage to George A. Young who
preceded her in death in 2004. She is survived by a daughter, Kylie J.
Gill at home; a stepdaughter, Tammy M. Stailey and a stepson Benjamin
Stailey One sister and three brothers survive: Janice Hoover of
Huntingdon, Leroy Gladfelter Jr. of McVeytown, Dennis Gladfelter of
Stanley, Va., and William Gladfelter of Mill Creek. Two sons, Scott Gill
and Spencer Gill, died in infancy. A brother, Donald Gladfelter, also
preceded her in death. Mrs. Young was a 1973 graduate of Hunungdon Area
High School. For 25 years, Mrs. Young was employed as a supervisor in
quality control at Bonney Forge in Mount Union. She was a member of the
Standing Stone Garden Club. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
Monday, March 28, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home in Huntingdon
with the Rev. Raymond C. Crownover officiating. Interment will be made
in Mountainview Cemetery, Mill Creek.

Roy D. DONELSON, 45, of 5 Hill St., Robertsdale, died Thursday, March
24, 2005, in Robertsdale. Born July 16, 1959, in Huntingdon, he was the
son of the late Lester H. Donelson and Mildred (Wible) Donelson. He is
survived by four sisters: Elsie Smith, and her husband, Charles of
Hustontown, Shirley Donelson of Robertsdale, Maxine Prough, and her
husband, James, of Huntingdon and Joyce Deshong of Cassville; one
brother, Lester Donelson, and his wife, Gail, of Six Mile Run; two half
sisters, Rose Parsons of Orbisonia and Alberta Stiffler of Huntingdon;
and one half brother, Nelson Donelson of New Jersey. There are seven
nieces, two nephews, 10 great-nieces and three great-nephews. He was
preceded in death by a brother, William Donelson; a sister, Gladys
Donelson; a niece, Lisa Neudar; a half brother, Jimmy Donelson; and a
half sister, Sylvia Donelson. Mr. Donelson was of the Protestant faith.
He was a member of the Broad Top Area Sportsmen Association and the
Broad Top Land Lease. He graduated from Tussey Mountain High School with
the Class of 1979. He had worked at the furniture factory in Wood and as
a carpenter for Shawn Heath General Contractor. Mr. Donelson enjoyed
woodworking, collecting bottles, fishing, four-wheeling and family
gatherings. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 28, at
the Curtis A. Heath Funeral home, Broad Top City, with Pastor Donald
Simmons officiating. Interment will be made in the Broad Top City IOOF
Cemetery. 

Frederick Howard "Tommy" THOMPSON, 64, of rural Huntingdon, died Friday,
March 25, 2005, at The Hearthside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,
State College. Born April 26, 1940, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the
late Samuel Ray and Mary Jane (Feaster) Thompson. He retired from the
U.S. Air Force as a radar technician with the rank of technical
sergeant. He later retired from the Hughes Corp. in California in
contract administration. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church, State College. He was also a member of the Standing Stone Golf
Club. He loved to golf and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is
survived by brothers and sisters Charles R. Thompson, of rural
Huntingdon, Anna Belle Thomas, of Woodstock, Ga., Edward E. Thompson, of
Bellwood, and Betsy Marie Corpman, in Texas. One brother, Samuel R.
Thompson Jr., preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Robert E.
Peters Funeral Home, 1106 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, after 7 p.m. Monday,
and at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 851 N. Science Park Road,
State College, from 10 a.m. until the hour of the services on Tuesday.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with Pastor
Bryan J. Spang officiating. Burial will be in Arlington National
Cemetery, Arlington, Va.

Eva J. STEVER, 67, of Altoona, died Friday, March 25, 2005, at Altoona
Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. Born Oct. 3, 1937, in
Mount Union, she was the daughter of the late Dan and Rena (Whitsel)
Stever. She is survived by a daughter, Leslie Ritchey, and her husband,
Thomas, of Imler, and two grandchildren, Heather and Allison Ritchey of
Imler. A sister, Nancy Byrnes of Hollidaysburg, survives. Two brothers,
Frank and Robert Stever, and a sister, Laverne Hines, preceded her in
death. Ms. Stever graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class
of 1955. She retired from Holiday Bowl as a clerk and previously worked
at the original Ray's Diner for many years. Ms. Stever enjoyed spending
time with her grandchildren and her family. Funeral services will be
held at 10 am. Tuesday, March 29, at the Santella Funeral Home, Altoona,
with Pastor Daniel G. Shultz officiating. Interment will be made in
Bowman's Chapel Cemetery, Mapleton. 

Evelyn Mae CHILCOTE, 75, of Waterfall Road, Hustontown, died at 6:20
a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2005, at the home of her son and
daughterin-law, Rick and Wanda Chilcote of Hustontown. Born July 3,
1929, in Waterfall, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Vera
(Black) Strait. She was united in marriage to Willis Leroy Chilcote who
preceded her in death June 25, 1993. She is survived by three sons:
William G. Chilcote of Hustontown, Terry W. Chilcote of Estero, Fla.,
and Ricky L. Chilcote of Hustontown. There are eight grandchildren:
Dawne, Shane, Shawn, Dusky, Shannon, Ryan, Michael and Leslie: and five
great-grandchildren: Dana, Brett, Brooklyn, Dylan and Jackson. One
brother, Perry Strait of McConnellsburg, and one sister, Jane Carmack of
Hustontown, survive. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul,
Robert, Carl and Guy; and one sister, Louise Hoffman. Mrs. Chilcote was
a member of My Father's House Ministries, McConnellsburg. She had worked
as a beautician and as a licensed practical nurse. Mrs. Chilcote was
active in both church and community. She was always there with a helping
hand and caring heart. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter
and friend. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March
30, at My Father's House Ministries, Great Cove Road, McConnellsburg,
with Pastor Bill Chilcote and Pastor Scott Houck officiating. Interment
will be made in Hustontown Cemetery, Hustontown. 

Dorothy Jean BLACK, a resident of Lancaster, entered into eternal rest
Saturday, March 26, 2005, while being cared for at the Essa Flory
Hospice Center. Her death followed a brief illness. Born in Robertsdale,
she was the fourth child of the late Coyle and Nora (Bartholow) Tewell.
Her husband of 50 years, Allen B. Black, preceded her in death.
Surviving are three sons: Preston Black, and his wife, Christina, of
Lancaster: Dennis Black, and his wife, Kerry, of Bolivar, Tenn.; and
David Black, and his wife, Susan, of Conestoga. There are 11
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth H.
Tewell, and three sisters: Eunice Niland, Maxine Croft and Ruth L.
Travis. Mrs. Black was a member of the First United Methodist Church in
Lancaster, from 1964 to the present. She offered her services to the
church's volunteer corps for many years. Mrs. Black became a registered
nurse in 1946, graduating from nursing school in Cumberland, Md. She
began her nursing career in Oakland, Calif., and then worked in
Washington state caring for Native Americans with TB. She returned to
Pennsylvania after World War II, married and started a family. While
residing in New Castle, she practiced nursing in Youngstown, Ohio, and
New Castle hospitals until 1958. After a move to Bradford, she practiced
nursing there until the final move to Lancaster in 1963. After working
for many years at Lancaster General Hospital, she ended her nursing
career of 54 years in 2000 with 17 years of employment at Conestoga
View. Known as "Boog" by her grandchildren, she enjoyed spending time
with her sons' families. Her neighbors, friends and coworkers were also
an important part of her life and she often played cards, went to lunch
or traveled with them. Mrs. Black's love of "The Mountain," as she
referred to Robertsdale, her hometown, never faltered. Throughout the
years, she traveled there as often as possible to visit and attend
family and high school reunions. She made her last visit to attend her
high school class' 60th reunion. She treasured her friendships and was
always ready for a trip back to "The Mountain." A lifelong gardener.
Mrs. Black loved the outdoors and spent many hours on her porch
watching birds, especially hummingbirds, as she tended to her flowers.
She will be missed by family members near and far, and by her friends,
neighbors, co-workers and church family. A memorial service will be held
at 10:30 am. Thursday, March 31, at the First United Methodist Church,
corner of Duke and Walnut streets, Lancaster, with the Rev. Dr. Kent E.
Kroehler officiating. Interment will be made in Indiantown Gap National
Cemetery, Annviile. 

Ruth Pauline CULLEN, 88, of 17 E. Garber St., Mount Union, died at 10:27
p.m. Monday, March 28, 2005, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in
Huntingdon. Born April 20, 1916, in Perulack, Juniata County, she was
the daughter of James and Eva (Cramer) Henry. She was united in marriage
to Thomas Kenneth Cullen April 12, 1933. He preceded her in death Oct.
22, 1972. She is survived by three sons: Donald D. "Sonny" Cullen, and
his wife, Martha. of Lewistown; Patrick J. Cullen of State College; and
Frederick C. Cullen of Mount Union. There are six grandchildren:
Camillus, Chris, Dawn, Kathleen, Sean and Shannon, and a number of
great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her immediate
family having been preceded in death by four brothers and sisters: Mary
Leighty, Clair Henry, Fred Henry and Gladys Brown. Mrs. Cullen was a
member of the First United Methodist Church in Mount Union. She attended
Mount Union High School. She had worked at Saxe's Department Store in
Mount Union: as a cook at the American Legion Country Club, Mount Union,
R.R. 1; and as a waitress as Jane's Restaurant in Mount Union. She was
an Atlanta Braves fan and an avid bingo player. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 31, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral home,
Mount Union, with the Rev. Jeffrey Canankamp officiating. Interment will
be made in Mount Union Cemetery. 

Herbert A. RYAN, 86, a resident ot Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, and formerly of Aldsworth Lane, Lucy Furnace, Mount Union,
R.R. 1, died at 2:35 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2005, at Woodland. He had
been in failing health. Born July 4, 1918, in Mount Union, he was the
son of the late Fred A. and Ruth (Heidel) Ryan. He was united in
marriage to Ruth (Kirk) Reeder Nov. 28, 1951, in Winchester, Va. She
preceded him in death July 1, 1984. He is survived by a son, Jimmy A.
Reeder, and his wife, Audrey, of Mapleton, R.R. 1, and three
stepdaughters: Evelyn Atherton of Westminster Woods, Huntingdon; Mona
Zenoble of Shirleysburg, R.R. 1; and Mildred Reeder of Silverford
Heights. Mount Union, R.R. He is also survived by two grandchildren,
Jimmy A. Reeder Jr. and Beth Ann Greenland; a number of
step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A brother, Clifford
Ryan of Allenport, Mount Union, R.R. 2, survives. He was preceded in
death by the following stepchildren: Neffie Heidel, Gladys Ritchey and
Frank Reeder Jr.: a grandson, Jeffrey Reeder; and the following brothers
and sister: Charles Ryan, Ernest Ryan, Fred Ryan and Emma Seilhamer. Mr.
Ryan was a member of the Newton Hamilton United Methodist Church. He was
a member of the Newton-Wayne Lions Club and for many years was active
with Orbisoma Boy Scout Troop 237. Mr. Ryan retired in 1984 from PennDOT
where he was employed as an equipment operator for a number of years.
Prior to his work at PennDOT. he had been employed by North American
Refractories in Mount Union. He was an avid bingo player and loved to
hunt and fish. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April
1, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral home, Mount Union, with the Rev.
Edward Seeley officiating. Interment will be made in Bowman's Chapel
Cemetery, Mapleton. R.R. 1. 

Lois "Peggy" Elaine GUMP, 87, a resident of Homewood Retirement Center
in Martinsburg since 1996, died at 8 p.m. Monday, March 28, at
Homewood. Born Nov. 7, 1917, in Everett, she was the daughter of the
late Gerald and Lois (Bowen) Gump. She is survived by one brother,
Gerald S. Gump, and his wife, Ada, of Houston, Texas. She is also
survived by a niece, Margaret (Gump) Burnham, and her husband, Dr.
Richard Burnham, of Richmond, Texas; a nephew, Gerald Bowen Gump, and
his wife, Kendra, of Plano, Texas; grand-nephews, Tyler Gump and Michael
Burnham; grandnieces, Lauren Gump and Sarah Burnham; as well as other
relatives and friends. Ms. Gump was a life member of Abbey Reformed
United Church of Christ, Huntingdon, and was formerly an active member
of the Dorcas Class at Abbey Reformed United Church of Christ. She was
past secretary of the Huntingdon County Historical Society. She attended
Huntingdon public schools and graduated from Huntingdon High School with
the Class of 1935. Ms. Gump retired from Swigart Associations Inc.,
Huntingdon, in 1979 as secretary to the president, John W. Swigart Jr.
She enjoyed reading, writing poetry and previously attending outings to
Camp Kanesatake in the Spruce Creek Valley. A graveside service will be
held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 4, at Everett Cemetery, Everett, with the
Rev. Nelson J. Wenner officiating. 

Linda M. (Duvall) NICHOLAS, 63, of R.R. 4, Box 137, Huntingdon, Walker
Township, died at 11:05 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2005, at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Her death was unexpected. Born Oct. 11,
1941, in Warren, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Amer M. Duvall
and Audrey E. (Bryant) Duvall. She was united in marriage to Lawrence P.
Nicholas May 13, 1985, in McConnellstown. She is survived by her husband
at home and the following children: Larry Decker of Rebersburg; Lorrie
Decker of Hendersonville, Tenn.; Tim Henney and Robert Henney, both of
Huntingdon; and George Henney of Knobnoster, Mo.; and the following
stepchildren: Richard Henney, Gary Henney and Patty Norris, all of
Huntingdon; Danny Henney of Harrisburg; and Lawrence Nicholas, Teresa
Prince and Tina Enos, all of Confluence. She is survived by 16
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A sister, Anita C. Cassan
of Huntingdon, survives. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter,
Elizabeth Henney. Mrs. Nicholas was of the Baptist faith. She attended
public schools in Huntingdon, graduating from Huntingdon High School
with the Class of 1959. In 1979, she graduated with a degree in licensed
practical nursing from the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and
Technology, formerly known as Centre County Vocational-Technical School.
She was a licensed practical nurse at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon, and at Twin City Hospital, Twin City, Ohio. Mrs. Nicholas
enjoyed cooking, painting and sewing. Funeral services will be held at 1
p.m. Thursday, March 31, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417
Washington St., Huntingdon. with Pastor George Calvin "Buddy" Baird
officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens,
Walker Township, Huntingdon, R.R. 1.

Brady C. WILLIAMS, 60, of 812 Terrace Drive, Lewisburg, went home to be
with the Lord at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at his home. He had
been ill for the past year. Born Nov. 8, 1944, in Trenton, S.C., he was
the son of the late James and Elizabeth (Mobley) Williams. He was united
in marriage to Edith R. "Edie" Rogers Sept. 8, 1967, in the post chapel
at Fort Monmouth, N.J., while both were serving in the United States
Army. He is survived by his wife and a son, Brady C. Williams II, and
his wife, Melissa, of O'Fallon, Ill. He is also survived by two
grandchildren, Gabriel B. Williams and Olivia Lauren Jane Williams. The
following sister and brothers survive: Alice Freeman of Ridge Springs,
S.C.; Johnnie Williams of Columbus, Ga.; Willie Williams of Ridge
Springs, S.C.; Warren Williams of Charlotte, N.C.; and Norman Williams
of Clearfield. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Williams.
Mr. Williams graduated from Edgefield County High School in South
Carolina with the Class of 1963. He entered the United States Army in
October 1963 and was honorably discharged as Sp 5 in November 1970.
During his military service, he was with the 82nd and 101st Airborne
while in Viet nam and the 4th Armored Division in Germany. He was a
paratrooper and recipient of the Purple Heart for wounds received in
action in Vietnam. Mr. Williams jomed the Pennsylvania State Police Jan.
1, 1972, and remained in PSP service for 22 years, retiring Jan. 1,
1994. During his more than two decades of service, he was stationed at
the Milton Barracks and retired as a corporal from Troop H in Duncannon,
now known as the Newport Barracks. Since his retirement, one of his
favorite activities was his regular meeting at the local McDonald's with
his buddies. He was a member of the VFW Post in Lewisburg and enjoyed
his monthly dinners with fellow PSP retirees and their spouses. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April. 1, at Mount Hope
Missionary Baptist Church in Mount Union with the Rev. I.S. Owens
officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park,
Shirleysburg, R.R. 1.

David W. SHOPE, 85, of Three Springs, R.R. 2, died at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday,
March 29, 2005, at his home. Born Oct. 7, 1919, in Saltillo, he was the
son of the late John B. and Pearl (Gress) Shope. He was united in
marriage to Doris Jean Fleck who survives at home. Two sons and one
daughter survive: David L. Shope of Saltillo, Dale W. "Chipie" Shope of
Three Springs and Deanna J. Shope of Three Springs, R.R. 2. There are
seven grandchildren: Dana Whitsel, Donna Dunkle, Daphne Myers, Erica
Gahagan, Dara Flood, Jamie Shope and Dustin Anderson, and six
great-grandchildren. The following brothers and sisters survive:
Margaret Hershey, Orren Shope, Richard Shope and Audrey Hamman, all of
Three Springs; Miriam Nonemaker of Waterfall and Beverly Laidig of
Chambersburg. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Heather
Shope; three sisters. Ruth Croyle Seaman, Evelyn Shope and Carolyn
Chamberlain; and one brother, John "Bud" Shope Jr. Mr. Shope was a
member of the First United Methodist Church, Three Springs. He was a
member of Standing Stone Post 1754 VFW, Huntingdon; Madden-Wennick Post
518 American Legion, Rockhill Furnace; the Three Springs Volunteer Fire
Co.; the Three Springs Hunting Camp; United Mine Workers Union and was
previously a member of the Three Springs Borough Council and Three
Springs Cemetery Association. Mr. Shope was a veteran of World War II,
serving in the United States Army. For 20 years, was a coal miner for
the George Miller Coal Co., Joller, and later at the Kenneth Crotsley
Coal Co. He loved gardening, hunting, Southern Huntingdon County High
School sports and family gatherings. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Friday, April 1, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia,
with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Grundon officiating. Interment will be made in
Three Springs Cemetery. 

G. Franklin "Frankie" STEELE, 90, of Mifflin Street, Saxton, died
Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at Altoona Regional Health System, Bon
Secours Hospital Campus. Born June 21, 1914. in Saxton, he was the son
of the late Frank E. and Hulda (Mountain) Steele. He was united in
marriage to Susan M. Carberry June 1, 1940, at Immaculate Conception
Church in Dudley. His wife survives along with two sons, Jeffrey A.
Steele of Saxton and Stephen E. Steele, and his wife, Jan (Heath) of
McConnellsburg. There are two grandchildren, Dr. Jack Steele of
McConnellsburg and Julie Steele of Mechanicsburg. A sister-in-law, Rosie
Steele of Saxton, survives. Two brothers, Robert Steele and Ray Steele,
preceded him in death. Mr Steele was a lifetime member of Trinity United
Church of Christ in Saxton. He was an active member of the Omega Club
and Bowling League and was instrumental in organizing the Saxton Little
League and Teenage Baseball. Mr. Steele was a 1933 graduate of Saxton
High School. He was employed by Penelec until his retirement in 1976.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 2, at the
Long-Akers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St., Saxton, with the Rev. Charles
Davis Jr. officiating. Interment will be made in Grandview Cemetery,
Saxton. 

Bruce A. SECREST, 80, of R.R. 1, Box 912, Mount Union, died at 5:30 am.
Thursday, March 31, 2005, at his home. Born Sept. 8, 1924. in Wayne
Township, Miffim County, he was the son of the late Benjamin A. and Mary
(Dell) Secrest. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Brandt May 15, 1944,
in Hagerstown, Md. He is survived by his wife at home and by three
children: Karen Ann Mantta, and her husband, Larry, of Norfolk. Va.;
Robert Bruce Secrest, and his wife, Betty, of St. Thomas; and Janice
Rittenhouse, and her husband, Dwight, of Newton Hamilton. There are
eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Three sisters survive:
Sarah Rummel of Mount Union, R.R. 1, Blanche Jenkins of Quincy and
Beulah Drake of Mount Union. He was preceded in death by a grandson and
tour brothers and sisters: Esther Albright, George Secrest, Ella Welch
and Benjamin Secrest. Mr. Secrest was a member ot the First United
Methodist Church in Mount Union where he had been a member of the Herman
Smith Sunday School Class. He had also been a member of the Mapleton
American Legion Post. He attended Mount Union schools. Mr. Secrest was
honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving in the
European Theatre of Operations, specifically Germany, during World War
II. After 30 years of service, he retired from the Pennsylvania Glass
Sand Co. Keystone Works in Mapleton. He had also worked for George Radle
in Mount Union for a number of years. He enjoyed hunting and restoring
tractors. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at
the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Jeff
Canankamp officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial
Park, Shirleysburg, R.R. 

Dorothy E. WALTERS, 72, of 120 S. Division St., Mount Union, died at
6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2005, at the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born May 24, 1932, at Lucy Furnace, Mifflin County, she was
the daughter of the late Fred A. and Stella Lucille "Billie" (Arnold)
Sipes. She was first married to Mervin Carson Sr. who preceded her in
death June 15, 1987. Her second marriage was to John Walters who
preceded her in death July 28, 1993. The following children survive:
Deborah A. Forshey, and her husband, Anthony, of Mount Union, R.R. 2:
Janet Smith of Newton Hamilton; Mervin J. Carson Jr. of Mill Creek: Mary
Hanes, and her husband, Steven, of Licking Creek; and Susan Walters of
Cedar Crest. There are 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A
sister, Ramona Price of Mount Union, and a brother, Kenny Sipes Sr. of
Newton Hamilton, survive. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty
Morrow, one granddaughter and the following brother and sisters: Robert
Sipes, Roxy Price and Betty Woods. Mrs. Walters was a member of Cedar
Crest Independent Baptist Church. She had worked in the foster
grandparent program at Huntingdon County Head Start and also as a
delivery person for The Daily News for many years. She was an avid
supporter of her grandchildren's sports activities and enjoyed attending
their games. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 4,
at the Robert D. Heath Funeral home in Mount Union with Pastor Jeff
Winstead officiating. Interment will be made in Mount Union Cemetery. 

Bernadine J. WAITE, 79, of Jenner's Pond, West Grove, and formerly of
Sherwood Park, Ill., and Wilmington, Del., passed away Thursday, March
31, 2005, surrounded by her family, finally free of the discomfort she
had endured over the past several years. Born June 10, 1925, in
Orbisonia, she was the daughter of the late C.J. and Mary B. Holden. She
was united in marriage to Blaine L. Waite, her high school sweetheart,
after he returned from serving three years in the European Theatre of
Operations during World War II. Like his wife, Mr. Waite, who preceded
her in death in 1985, was a graduate of Juniata College. She is survived
by a son, Dr. Gary L. Waite, and his wife, Lisa, of Kemblesville, and a
daughter, Connie L. Klinge, and her husband, Jon, of Daytona Beach, Fla.
Three are three grandchildren, Kelsey and Brenna Waite of Kemblesville
and Meggan Klepser of Daytona Beach, Fla., and two greatgrandchildren,
Jenna and Jalen Klepser of Daytona Beach, Fla. Mrs. Waite graduated
valedictorian of Orbisonia High School's Class of 1943. She graduated
from Juniata College, where she had been a candidate for May Queen. She
began her teaching career at Saxton-Liberty High School, where she also
coached the girls' basketball team. After her marriage, she and her
husband resided in Orbisonia for a few years after the birth of their
son, Gary, in September 1949. The family then moved to Wilmington, Del.,
where Mr. Waite had taken a job with the DuPont Co. Mrs. Waite took a
sabbatical from teaching for several years and welcomed daughter Connie
in 1953. She resumed her career at Colwyck EIementary School in New
Castle and in 1960, moved to Lora Little Elementary School in Sherwood
Park, Ill. It was the beginning of her many years at the Stanton/Red
Clay School District, which took her to Linden Hill Elementary School,
and ultimately to Heritage Elementary School from which she retired. She
was a gentle and compassionate teacher. Her loving ways endeared her to
her students, many of whom, in later years, would state she had been
their "favorite teacher." Mrs. Waite's family was her life. Her
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were whom she lived for.
Family time spent anywhere was her greatest joy, and she especially
enjoyed the gatherings at her Ocean City, Md., condo. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Doherty Funeral Home,
3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek, Wilmington, Del. Interment will be made
in All Saints Cemetery.