Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, March 2006

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Charlotte Faye ROHLING, 83, of Staten Island, N.Y., died Wednesday,
March 1, 2006, at home, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born
Aug. 2, 1922, in Williamsburg, Blair County, she was a daughter of the
late John and Alma (Mock) Hamilton. She was united in marriage to John
"Jack" Rohling, in 1944. Mr. Rohling preceded her in death in 1991. Mrs.
Rolling is survived by four children; Bonnie Olsen, Charlotte Schaffer
and John Rohling, all of Staten Island. N.Y.; and Jean Gundry, Macungie;
five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived
by a sister, Louise Honstine, Huntingdon, and a number of nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Cooper and Janet
Kelly. Mrs. Rohling attended church at the Gateway Cathedral. State
Island. N.Y. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge No. 220,
Huntingdon; and the North Shore chapter of AARP, Staten Island, N.Y.
Mrs. Rohling was a graduate of Williamsburg High School. She worked on
the assembly line at the Pennsylvania Light Bulb Co. during World War
II. She also worked at Fort Wadsworth’s Post Exchange and then in the
kitchen of the Prall Intermediate School, West Brighton, N.Y., for 10
years until her retirement at age 53. She enjoyed volunteering and was
an avid Penn State football fan and enjoyed traveling with family
members. She frequently took road trips up and down the east coast with
her sister, Louise, especially to Georgia and Tennessee. Mrs. Rohling
especially enjoyed devoting time and attention to caring for her family.
Funeral services will be held in Staten Island, N.Y., with the Rev. Dr.
Daniel Mercaldo officiating. Interment will take place at a later date
in Martinsburg. 

Helen (Trofanowsky) BLACK, 79, of Ann Arbor, Mich., died Wednesday,
March 1, 2006, at Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital, Michigan. Born June 27,
1926, in Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late Metro and
Tatyania (Kostoluick) Trofanowsky. She was united in marriage to
George Black, in 1948. Mr. Black survives along with four children and
12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March
7, at the Long-Akers Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St., Saxton, with Father
Bernard White officiating. Interment will be made in the Yellow Creek
Reformed Cemetery, Hopewell. 

Dorothy A. (Freeman) ROSS, 81, of Broad Top City, went to be with the
Lord at 11:36 am. Thursday, March 2, 2006, at her home, Born Dec. 3,
1924, in Greensboro, NC., she was a daughter of the late Luther and Mary
Annie (Tilley) Freeman. She was united in marriage to Carl "Carlo" Ross
Sept. 18, 1943, in Greensboro, N.C. Mr. Ross preceded her in death Oct.
16, 2004. Mrs. Ross is survived by a daughter, Nancy A. Keefer and
husband, Donald F., Broad Top City; a granddaughter, Crystal D. (Metz)
Mohlman and husband, Brian, McConnellsburg; and two great-grandchildren,
Graham and Gabrielle Mohlman. She is also survived by two sisters, Mary
Jenkins, Pleasant Garden, NC.; and Betty Elain Woods, Greensboro, NC.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister; Paul, Wilbert
and Kenneth Freeman and Virginia Walker, all formerly of Greensboro, NC.
Mrs. Ross was a member of the Robertsdale Church of God, Robertsdale.
She and her husband retired after 14 years of owning and operating
Ross’s Mountain View Hotel, now the Eagles Nest Inn, Broad Top City.
Mrs. Ross enjoyed shopping, traveling, cooking and baking and being
with her family. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March
5, at the Robertsdale Church of God, with Pastor Donald Simmons
officiating. Interment will be made in the Broad Top City IOOF Cemetery,
Broad Top City. 

Lorma L. "Hun" TAYLOR, 67, of 1840 Big Greenbriar Road, McVeytown, died
at 3:11 am. Thursday, March 2, 2006, at Lewistown Hospital. She had
been in failing health for the past several years. Born Aug. 30, 1938,
in Wayne Township, Mifflin County, she was a daughter of the late Melvin
"Moldy" Paul and Madeline (Himes) Rhodes. She was united in marriage to
William H. Taylor, Dec. 8, 1956, in Three Springs. Mr. Taylor survives
at home. Mrs. Taylor is also survived by three children, William H.
Taylor Jr. and wife, Pamela, McVeytown; Loretta M. Mitchell and
husband, Richard, and Brenda S. Parks and husband, Michael, all of Three
Springs; twin grandsons, Thomas and Russell Taylor; and a
granddaughter, Nicole Parks. She is also survived by five brothers and
two sisters; Paul Rhodes and wife, Barb, Manheim: James Rhodes, Lititz;
Donald Rhodes and wife, Eva, Mount Union; Lewis Rhodes and wife, Lana,
Calvin; Alvin Rhodes and Helen Sunderland and husband, Eugene, all of
McVeytown; and Betty Bilger and husband, Raymond, Mill Creek. She was
preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Rhodes. Mrs. Taylor was a member
of the Church of Christ, Atascadero, Calif She attended the Fairview
School. Employed as a cook for many years, Mrs. Taylor worked at Top’s
Diner, and Miller’s Diner, Mill Creek; and Perkins, Huntingdon. She
enjoyed traveling and loved picking wild flowers with her
grandchildren. No services or visitation will be held. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of the Robert D. Heath Funeral
Home, Mount Union. 

Henry W. ALBRIGHT Jr., 75, of 5245 Vineyard Lane, Walker Township,
Huntingdon, died at 9 am. Thursday, March 2, 2006, at his residence.
Born Oct. 12, 1930, in Friedens, he was a son of the late Henry W. and
May Belle (Loughrey) Albright. Mr. Albnght is survived by a brother,
Eugene U. Albright and wife, Sandra (Bodziak), Walker Township,
Huntingdon; and a half-sister, Evelyn Seek and husband, Charles, Ocean
City, MD. He was preceded in death by a sister, Audrey Reed, and eight
half-brothers and half-sisters. Mr. Albright was of the Lutheran
denomination. He was served in the United States Navy during the Korean
Conflict as a petty officer, second class. Mr. Albright was a member of
the Frank P Hommon American Legion Post No. 24 and the Loyal Order of
Moose Lodge No. 223, both of Huntingdon. He was a 1949 graduate of
Somerset Township High School and attended Georgetown University. With
40 years of government service, Mr. Albright retired from the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Goddard Space Flight
Center, Green Belt, Md., where he was employed as a rocket technician.
Mr. Albright enjoyed hunting deer at the family camp. Funeral services
will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the John B. Brown Funeral
Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Father David
J. Arseneault officiating. 

Mildred Anna LINDSAY, 95, a resident of the Oaks at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon, died Friday, March 3, 2006, at the Oaks at Westminster
Woods, Huntingdon. She was born Aug. 31, 1910, in Hartslog Valley,
Porter Township, Huntingdon County, a daughter of the late Byron Ray
Brenneman and Rachel Anna (Strait) Brenneman. She was married to William
Edgar Lindsay Sr., April 20, 1935, in Franklin. He preceded her in death
March 14, 2002. She was a graduate of the Thompson Business College of
York, and Juniata College in Huntingdon. Mrs. Lindsay was qualified to
teach both elementary and secondary subjects. As a teacher, she was a
reading specialist. During the Depression days, Mrs. Lindsay worked for
the J.C. Blair Company in the billing department for nine years. In
1957, she joined the staff of the William Smith Elementary School in
Huntingdon and taught there for 20 years, until her retirement. She was
a former member of the Stone Church of the Brethren in Huntingdon. She
was a life member of the Alpha Iota Sorority, a member of the American
Association of University Women, a life member of the Pennsylvania State
Education Association, and a life member of the Huntingdon County
Historical Society. Mrs. Lindsay enjoyed painting in oils and
watercolor, and held classes in her home for many years. She also
enjoyed figure skating and had a special fondness for flowers. Surviving
are a son, William Edgar Lindsay Jr., U.S. Air Force Colonel, Retired,
of Ogden, Utah; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a
brother, Ernest Brenneman. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the hour
of service on Monday, March 6, 2006, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home,
417 Washington Street, Huntingdon. Funeral service will be 6 p.m.
Monday, at the funeral home, with the Revs. Dale W. and Christy Dowdy
officiating. Interment will be in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker
Township, Huntingdon.

Margaret P. DIVEN, 84, of RD 2, McVeytown, died Friday, March 3, 2006,
in Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Margaret was the daughter of
the late Tom and Nannie Gertrude (Renninger) Pollock. She was married to
Blair Robert Diven. Surviving are children, Robert E. Diven, James Diven
and wife Diane, all of Newton Hamilton, Donald C. Diven, Clair Diven and
wife Sharon, Terry Diven and wife Susie, Deborah Price and husband
Galen, all of McVeytown, Kenneth B. Diven and wife Judith, of Mill
Creek; 21 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren; five
great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Geraldine Brotemarkle and husband
Roy and a brother, Kenneth Pollock and wife Elsie, all of Newton
Hamilton. Margaret was preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy G.
Shaffer; one grandson and three great-grandsons. The funeral service
will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Dean Walrath officiating.
Interment will be in the Newton Hamilton Cemetery. 

Grant PITTMAN, 88, of 3241 Sandy Run Road, Hopewell, died at 11:58 p.m.
Friday, March 3, 2006, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. Born July 5,
1917, in Clearville, he was a son of the late Jacob and Teresa (Clark)
Pittman. He was united in marriage to the former Alieen Smith Dec. 15,
1952, in McConnellsburg. Mrs. Pittman survives at home. Mr. Pittman is
also survived by three sons and two daughters; Dennis Pittman, Robert
Pittman, Michael Pittman and Jamie Rhoat, all of Hopewell; Shirley
Morningstar of Saxton; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by a sister and a brother, Pearl Heister, Yellow
Creek; and Russell Pittman, Hopewell. He was preceded in death by a son,
Jacob Pittman, and siblings, Sylvester Pittman, Molly Heister, Charlie
Pittman and Junie Fink. Mr. Pittman was affiliated with the Shermans
Valley Brethren in Christ Church, Hopewell. A veteran of World War II,
he served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Pittman was a member of
the Hopewell Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Six Mile Run American
Legion. He worked in the New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co. quarry,
Ashcom, and previously at Dodson’s Sawmill, Hopewell. Mr. Pittman
enjoyed hunting, fishing and searching for ginseng and mushrooms.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at the
Shermans Valley Brethren in Christ Church, Hopewell, with Pastors Rick
and Sharon Riley officiating. Interment will be made in the Shermans
Valley Brethren in Christ Church Cemetery, Hopewell. 

Helen Catherine BAKER, 90, of Jameson Care Center, New Castle, and
formerly of Porter Township, Southside, Alexandria, died at 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 4, 2006, at the center. Born Oct. 25, 1915, in
Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Nora (Kyper)
Hall. She was twice married. Her first union was to Joseph Kenneth Houck
in 1933. Mr. Houck preceded her in death Dec. 24, 1963. She later
married H. Roland Baker, Aug. 15, 1969. Mr. Baker preceded her in death
Sept. 15, 1977. Mrs. Baker is survived by a son and a daughter, Joseph
K. "Joe" Houck and wife, Linda, Enon Valley and Patsy J. Norris and
husband, Darrell, New Florence; and six grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Martha Anderson and
husband, William, Huntingdon. Mrs. Baker was a member of the Alexandria
United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Standing Stone and
Juniata Valley senior citizens. Mrs. Baker was a 1933 graduate of
Alexandria High School. She worked for a number of years for the J.C.
Blair Co. and Mead Corporation. She also worked as a receptionist at
the Holiday Inn Jr., predecessor to Days Inn, for a number of years
during the 1960s. Mrs. Baker had been a resident ot the Jameson Care
Center since 2003. Prior to that, she had been a lifetime resident of
Huntingdon County. She enjoyed reading, gardening and shopping. Funeral
services will he held at 11 am. Wednesday, March 8, at the
Cutright-Speck Funeral Home - Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St.,
Alexandria, with Pastor Randy Willis officiating. Interment will be made
in the Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery. 

Richard PALMER, 88. of Aurora, NC., and formerly of Pittsburgh, died
Saturday, March 4, 2006, at Britthaven of Pamlico, Alliance, NC. Born
Dec. 27, 1917, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Willard and Nellie
(Clark) Palmer. He was united in marriage to the former Fay Allison,
who survives. Mr. Palmer is survived by a stepdaughter, Rose Mary Caulk
and husband, John Trosky, Rutherford, N.J. He is also survived by
several nieces and nephews, including James Hunt, Huntingdon. He was
preceded in death by two sisters and a brother; Helen Hunt, Jean Deck
and James Clark Palmer. Mr. Palmer was a veteran of the United States
9th Army Air Force 387 Bomb Group, 556 squadron. He flew 55 missions in
EPO. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3374,
Greenville; F&AM Lodge No. 521, Manteo, NC.; and the Rose Chapter 32nd
Degree, Pittsburgh. He was also a former Shriner in New Bern, N.C. and
belonged to the Gery Union ATU No. 1, Washington, D.C. Graveside
services will be held at 11 am. Wednesday, March 8, in the Reformed
Church Cemetery, Marklesburg, with the Rev. LeVain Fouse officiating. 

Joshua Lee SNYDER, 16, of Three Springs, HCR 73, died at 7:36 p.m.
Saturday, March 4, 2006, as a result of injuries sustained shortly
before his death in an auto accident along Route 655 south of Mapleton.
Born Feb. 2, 1990, in Harrisburg, he was a son of Steven and Carolyn
(Braum) Snyder of Three Springs, HCR 73. In addition to his parents, Mr.
Snyder is survived by two brothers and a sister, Michael Pook, Pullman,
Wash.; Paul Pook Jr., Three Springs, HCR 73; and Linda Pook, Athens,
Ohio. He is also survived by a nephew, Paul Pook III, who resides in the
Snyder home; maternal grandparents, Robert and Martha Braum,
Pittsburgh; and paternal grandmother, Norma Jean Snyder, Three Springs,
HCR 73. Mr. Snyder was a member of the Three Springs Assembly of God
Church. He was a student in the sophomore class at Southern Huntingdon
County High School. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Thursday,
March 9, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev.
David Sproul officiating. Interment will be made at the Snyder Family
Farm, Three Springs, HCR 73. 

Clifford HOOVER, 90, of Chapel Pointe, 770 South Hanover Street,
Carlisle, died Saturday, March 4, 2006, at his residence. Born Oct. 22,
1915, in Duncansville, Blair County, he was a son of the late Alvin and
Elda (Hileman) Hoover. He was united in marriage to the former Elizabeth
Trimble Sept. 4, 1937, in Birmingham, by the Rev. Horace Hoover. Mrs.
Hoover survives. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by a
brother, Lester Hoover, Temporance, Mich. Mr. Hoover was a member of the
Bald Eagle Christian Missionary Church. He served in the United Slates
Navy for two and one-half years as an aviation metalsmjth. He was a
member of the Blam\ine Sportsman Club, the National Rifle Association
and the National Wild Turkey Federation. Mr. Hoover was a 1933 graduate
of Petersburg Vocational High School. He retired as manager of Camp
Kanesatake, Spruce Creek, where he served as manager from 1964-1978. He
also worked as a self-employed builder. Mr. Hoover was an avid hunter
and fisherman. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 7,
at the Bruce E. Cox Funeral Home, Warriors Mark, with the Rev. Sidney
Harris officiating. Interment will be made in the Seven Stars Cemetery. 

Thomas W. SKIPPER, 67, of Mapleton, died at 10 p.m. Sunday, March 5,
2006, at JC. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, following a lengthy
illness. Born Sept. 7, 1938, in Mount Union, he was a son of Mildred
(Woods) Skipper of Mount Union and the late Samuel Skipper. He is also
survived by his natural mother, Virginia Feezer of Hill Valley. He was
united in marriage to the former Annis (Kingston) Mitchell Nov. 27,
1991, in Winchester, Va. Mrs. Skipper survives at home. Mr. Skipper is
also survived by five children; Chris Runk and husband, Bob, Cassville;
Thomas W. Skipper Jr. and wife, Denise, Broad Top; Timothy Skipper,
Mount Union; Brian Skipper, Mill Creek; Tammy Danfelt and husband,
Michael, Tipton; a stepdaughter, Beth Burchner, Bellwood; 20
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a
brother and sister, Samuel Skipper and Virginia Skipper, both of Mount
Union; and a half brother and half sister, John Feezer of Philadelphia
and Anna Marie Bracket of Hill Valley. Mr. Skipper was a member of the
Mount Union Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. He was a 1956
graduate of Captain Jack High School, Mount Union. Mr. Skipper retired
from Owens-Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon, with 42 years of service. He
enjoyed hunting, camping, traveling and woodworking. Private funeral
services will be held at the convenience of the family Wednesday, March
8, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Phil
Harris officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount Union Cemetery,
Garden of Calvary. 

Fred Carl FISHER, 86, a resident of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home,
Hollidaysburg, died at 5:10 am. Monday, March 6, 2006, at the VA
Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh. Born Oct. 26, 1919, on his
family’s farm in Hesston, he was a son of the late Blair L. and Ora B.
(Garner) Fisher. Mr. Fisher is survived by three brothers and two
sisters: Emory G. Fisher and wife, Martha, Mill Creek; Edward C. Fisher
and wife, Naomi, and Ann M. Harris and husband, Ralph "Ike," all of Penn
Township, Hesston; and Henry J. Fisher and Esther F. Dunton, both of
Baltimore, Md. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by three brothers and a sister; Clyde, William, Glen
and Alice Fisher. Mr. Fisher attended Jacobs Church, Piney Ridge, during
his time in Huntingdon. He enlisted in the United States Army June 23,
1944, and served until his honorable discharge June 17, 1946, at Fort
George G. Meade, Maryland, as a private first class serving in the.
Ardennes RhineLand and Central European campaigns. He was awarded the
Good Conduct Medal, the Occupation Medal for Germany, American Theater
Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon and the World
War II Victory Ribbon. Mr. Fisher was a member of the Standing Stone VFW
Post No. 1754 and the Frank P. Hornmon American Legion Post No. 24, both
of Huntingdon. He was educated at the Speck School, a small one-room
school house on Piney Ridge, Penn Township. Following his military
service, Mr. Fisher moved to Maryland, where he worked for a long number
of years as a heavy equipment operator on highway construction. Upon
retiring in 1990, he returned to Huntingdon, where he resided until his
move to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. March 15, 1999. Mr. Fisher
enjoyed hunting and fishing. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
Thursday, March 9, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road,
Smithfield Township, Huntingdon, with the Rev. H. Lloy Blattenberger
officiating. Interment will be made in the White Church Cemetery, Penn
Township. 

Nellie P. (Koplets) GRESKO, 81, of 1522 Six Mile Run Road, Six Mile Run,
died Monday, March 6, 2006, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born July 10, 1924, in Finleyville, she was a daughter of the sate
Nicholas Lee and Nellie (Menowski) Koplets. She was united in marriage
to Stanley J. Gresko Sr. Oct. 12, 1947. Mr. Gresko preceded her in
death Oct. 10, 1970. Mrs. Gresko is survived by two sons and a daughter,
Stanley Gresko, Huntingdon; and Greg Gresko and Cathy Rankin, both of
Six Mile Run. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Gresko.
The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was also
preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers; Annie Dick, Katie
Whited, Mary Divelbliss, Yolanda College, Frank Koplets and Mike
Koplets. Mrs. Gresko was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church,
Washington Street Extension, Dudley. She was also a member of the
Hopewell VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the Six Mile Run American Legion Ladies
Auxiliary and the Hopewell Senior Citizens. Mrs. Gresko was a graduate
of the Broad Top Township High School. A funeral Mass will be held at 10
a.m. Wednesday, March 8, at the Immaculate Conception Church, Dudley,
with Father Bernard White officiating. Committal will be made in the Ave
Marie Cemetery, Dudley. 

Virginia R. GLUNT, 68, of Fayetteville, died at 7:45 p.m. Monday, March
6, 2006, at Chamhersburg Hospital, Chambersburg. Born Feb. 23, 1938, in
McConnellsburg, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Bessie
(Naugle) Doyle. She was united in marriage to Loyd L. Glunt Dec. 31,
1960, in Shade Gap. Mr. Glunt survives at home. Mrs. Glunt is also
survived by two sons, Roger Glunt and Rodney Glunt and wife, Karyn, all
of Chambersburg; and three grandsons, Benjamin, Josiah and Elijah Glunt.
The Glunt family also provided childcare for many years to Tonya Sipes
of Shippensburg and Stacey Sipes of Fayetteville. She is also survived
by a brother and sister, Walter Doyle, McConnellsburg; and Mabel,
Florida. She was preceded in death by seven brothers. Mrs. Glunt
attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Chambersburg. She
was employed as a certified nurses assistant. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 10, at the Shade Gap Bible Church, U.S.
Route 22, Shade Gap, with the Rev. Charles Hicks officiating. Interment
will be made in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shade Gap. R.R. 

Jean Beulah (McElwee) HICKS, 74, of Mount Union, died Monday, March 6,
2006, from injuries sustained in a vehicle-pedestrian accident in
Huntingdon. Born March 9, 1931, in Mount Union, she was a daughter of
the late Blair S. and Beulah N. (Baughman) McElwee. She was united in
marriage to George L. Hicks Oct. 10, 1954, in the First United Methodist
Church, Mount Union. Mr. Hicks preceded her in death Dec. 12, 1974. Mrs.
Hicks is survived by two daughters; Jeanne Luckenbach and husband, Lang,
York; and Cathy Schrey and husband, Dave, Delmar, Md. Also surviving are
four grandchildren, David and Daniel Schrey and Langley and Christa
Luckenbach. She was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother,
Elizabeth "Libby" Wiser, who also died of injuries in the same accident;
Isabel Archey and Herbert B. McElwee. Mrs. Hicks was a member of the
First United Methodist Church of Mount Union and attended the Allenport
Methodist Church. She was an active member of Taking Off Pounds Sensibly
(TOPS) and was a member and past worthy matron of the Eastern Star. She
served as a current board member of the Mount Union Alumni Association
and co-chaired the Mount Union High School Class of 1949 reunions. Mrs.
Hicks also volunteered at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital and the Mount
Union Area Medical Center and was a member of Mount Union Community
Action Partnership (MU CAP), for which she co-chaired the annual street
fair. Mrs. Hicks was a 1949 graduate of Mount Union High School. She
retired from Penn Central National Bank, Mount Union, with over 40 years
of service. Joint funeral services will be held for Mrs. Hicks and her
sister, Elizabeth Wiser, at 11 a.m. Friday, March 10, at the Robert D.
Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Mike Dubbs officiating.
Interment will be made in the Mount Union Cemetery. 

Elizabeth J. "Libby" WISER, 72, of 30 East Vandevender St., Mount Union,
died Monday, March 6, 2006, as a result of injuries sustained in a
vehicle-pedestrian accident in Huntingdon. Born March 25, 1933, in
Mount Union, she was a daughter of the late Blair S. and Beulah N.
(Baughman) McElwee. She was united in marriage to Calvin Ralph Wiser
Oct. 25, 1959, in the First Methodist Church, Mount Union. Mr. Wiser
survives at home. Mrs. Wiser is also survived by two children, Martin R.
Wiser, Mount Union and Sharon E. Bowman and husband, Kevin, Three
Springs; and two grandchildren, Keith and Sierra Bowman. She was
preceded in death by two sisters and a brother, Jean Hicks, who also
died of injuries in the same accident; Isabel Archey and Herbert B.
McElwee. Mrs. Wiser was an active member ot the Christian and
Missionary Alliance Church, Mount Union, where she had been in charge of
the church nursery for many years. She was a member of Taking Off Pounds
Sensibly (TOPS) and Mount Union Community Action Partnership (MUCAP).
Mrs. Wiser retired from L. Greif Bros. Manufacturing plant, Mount Union,
and most recently served as a caregiver for several area families. She
enjoyed crocheting and had made and given away many afghans to friends
and families over the years. She also loved gardening. Joint funeral
services will be held for Mrs. Wiser and her sister, Jean Hicks, at 11
am. Friday, March 10, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with the Rev. Steve Motter officiating. Interment will be made in the
Mount Union Cemetery. 

Jack C. BUCKLE, 81, of Williamsport, died Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at his
home. Born Dec. 19, 1924, in Cumberland, Md., he was a son of the late
Charles H. and Linnie (Miller) Buckle. He was united in marriage to
Janet B. Buckle for 48 years. Mrs. Buckle survives at home. Mr Buckle is
also survived by two sons, Bruce Buckle and wile, Betty and Peter Buckle
and wife, Daryl; four grandchildren, Gretchen, Melissa, Nick and Isaac;
and one great-grandchild, Jackson. He is also survived by a sister, Ruth
DiPaolo, Accident, Md. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Wayne,
Donald, Marian and Jane. Mr. Buckle was a veteran of World War II,
having served in the Army Medical Corps in the South Pacific. He served
as a volunteer with the Lycoming County Historical Society and on the
hoard of directors of the Lycoming County Chapter of rhe American Red
Cross. He was also a member of the board of directors of Saint
Anthony’s Center, where he worked as a volunteer. Mr. Buckle was an
active member of the Juniata College Alumni Association, where he served
as his class fund agent and two terms on the alumni council. In 1990, he
was recognized by the Williamsport Rotary Club for outstanding community
service by a non-Rotarian. After his discharge from the military, he
earned a bachelor of arts degree from Juniata College and a master of
science degree in higher education from Syracuse University. Mr. Buckle
served as dean of students at Lycoming College for 30 years. Prior to
his employment at Lycoming, he was a supervisor of men’s residence
halls at Southern Illinois University, director of men’s counseling and
residence life at Syracuse University and assistant director of
admissions at Juniata College. At Lycoming College, Mr. Buckle
established the dean of students award, later renamed in his honor, the
Jack C. Buckle Award, for outstanding contributions to campus life by a
junior. At Juniata College, he established and supported the Margaret
McCrimmon Scholarship and the Esther Doyle Award in Theatre, in honor
of longtime faculty members. Mr. Buckle’s life and memory will be
privately celebrated by his family. 

Maxine R. SIPE, 79, a resident of Porter Township, Huntingdon, R.R. 1,
for 52 years and most recently a resident of The Homestead at
Westminster Woods, Huntingdon, went to be with her Lord at 7:10 am.
Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born Aug. 8, 1926, in Lewistown, Mifflin County, she was a daughter of
the late Frederick and Ethel (Parks) Rudy. She was united in marriage to
Clifton Sipe Sept. 14, 1946, in the 15th Street United Methodist Church
by the Rev. R.A. Zimmerman. Mr. Sipe preceded her in death Oct. 1,
1998. Mrs. Sipe is survived by a daughter and son, Patricia (Sipe) Mark
and husband, Terry; and John Sipe, all of Huntingdon, R.R. 1. Also
surviving are three granddaughters, Shana Mark-Hood and husband, Andrew,
New Holland; Stephanie (Sipe) Flaherty and husband, Dan, Bridgewater,
Mass.; and Alisha (Mark) Bair and husband, Nathan, Huntingdon; and three
great-grandchildren. Eric Hood, Jaden Hood and Ty Mark Bair. She was
preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Clifton Mark. Mrs. Sipe was a
member of Heritage Baptist Church, McConnellstown. She attended
Huntingdon public schools and was a 1944 graduate of Huntingdon High
School. She retired in 1988 from the Soil Conservation Service,
Huntingdon, after 18 years of service. Mrs. Sipe enjoyed reading,
crafts, flower gardening and loved being with her family. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 10, at the John B. Brown
Funeral Home, 417 Washington St.. Huntingdon, with the Rev. Lou Zannino
officiating. Interment will be made in the Alexandria Presbyterian
Cemetery, Alexandria. 

Beatrice Marie GOODHART, 81, of Centre Crest, formerly of rural Centre
Hall, died Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at Mt. Nittany Medical Center in
State College. She was born Nov. 5, 1924, in Allensville, a daughter of
the late David William and Edna Mae Dickson Snyder. On July 7, 1943, she
married Robert "Goodie" J. Goodhart who preceded her in death Aug. 6,
1994. Mrs. Goodhart graduated from Burnham High School in 1941. She was
employed in the housing division of Penn State University for eighteen
years, retiring in 1988. Marie was a member of the Port Matilda Baptist
Church and attended McAlevy's Fort Presbyterian Church. She especially
enjoyed crafts, crocheting, knitting and sketching, and had been deeply
involved in scheduled activities at Centre Crest, often planning,
leading and assisting with those activities. She is survived by two
daughters, Doris A. Confer and her husband Carl, of rural Huntingdon,
and Donna M. Decker and her husband Bill of rural Centre Hall; one son
Robert R. Goodhart and his wife Beatrice of Belleville; one sister, M.
Maxine Strohecker of Lewistown; five grandchildren, and one
great-grandchild. Marie was preceded in death by a brother, Russell
Snyder. Funeral services will be held at the Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral
& Cremation Services, 226 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall. at 11 a.m.
on Saturday, March 11, 2006 with Pastor Dan Morris officiating. Burial
will be in the Reformed and Lutheran cemetery, W. Church St., Centre
Hall, PA. 

Elmira Belle SECHRIST, 93, formerly of Mount Union, R.R. 1, died
Tuesday evening, March 7, 2006, at Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, where she had been a resident for the past eight years. She
had been in failing health. Born Sept. 14, 1912, in Dry Run, she was a
daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Miller) McCartney. She was
united in marriage to Isaac S. Sechrist, March 26, 1932, in Mapleton by
the Rev. Curtis France. Mr. Sechrist preceded her in death Aug. 23,
1973. Mrs. Sechrist is survived by a daughter, Nancy Hampton and
husband, DeWayne, Mount Union, R.R. 1; and two grandchildren, Steven
Dewayne Hampton, Allenport; and Travis Wayne Hampton, Mill Creek. She
was preceded in death by the following brothers and sisters; Joseph,
Ira, George, Dean and Mundis McCartney, who died in infancy; and
Margaret Querry, Helen Querry, Martha Harklerode, Blanche Boston and
Mary Coleman. Mrs. Sechrist attended the Mount Nebo Church, where she
enjoyed belonging to the Secret Sisters. Primarily a homemaker, she
worked several years at the Greif Bros. Manufacturing Plant, Mount
Union, in the buttonhole department. She also worked at the Stone Inn
Restaurant, Shirleysburg. R.R. Mrs. Sechrist will be remembered as one
who loved to bake and cook, often giving her baked goods to family and
friends. She helped to rear a niece and nephew in her home for several
years. She loved her family and spent many hours playing board games
with her grandsons and their friends. In her later years, she spent most
of her time watching television, especially "The Lawrence Welk Show,"
ice skating competitions and game shows. She also enjoyed listening to
country music and hymns. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today,
Thursday, March 9, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with the Rev. Gordon Ross officiating. Interment was made in the Haven
Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1. 

George Robert "Bob" McCOOL, 62, of 10338 Kyper Road, Huntingdon, died
Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born Jan.
27, 1944, in Huntingdon, he was a son of Freda Marie (Warren) McCool of
Smithfield Township, Huntingdon, and the late George Ellwood McCool. He
was united in marriage to the former Joan M. "Pat" Davis May 3, 1965.
Mrs. McCool survives at home. In addition to his mother and wife, Mr.
McCool is survived by three children, Roy Mitchell McCool and Paul
Elwood McCool, both of Huntingdon; and Ruth Elizabeth (McCool) Edwards,
Hesston. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Calin Mitchell McCool,
Jesse Robert McCool, Madison Rose McCool, Jacob William Edwards and
Brianna Mae Edwards. Mr. McCool was a member of the Donation United
Methodist Church since March 29, 1959. He was a member of the Oneida
Township Volunteer Fire Department since 1979, serving as fire chief
for 12 years from 1983-1995 and currently elected to and serving as
assistant chief. He was also a member of the Standing Stone Rod and Gun
Club, the Dog Box Hunting Camp and the Boy Scouts of America from early
childhood until 1961. Mr. McCool was a 1961 graduate of Huntingdon Area
High School and a 1963 graduate of Williamsport Area Community College.
He retired in 2002 as a production engineer at Case-New Holland,
Belleville, with 31 years of service. Mr. McCool enjoyed working in his
woodshop and making special gifts for his grandchildren. He loved
hunting with his sons and spending time riding his four-wheeler through
the woods. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1l,
at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Fred
Hickok officiating. 

Dr Richard W. McCLAIN, 87, of 510 West Fourth St., Tyrone, died at 4:30
p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at his residence. Born May 28, 1918, in
Robertsdale, he was a son of the late Norman and Jessie (Henry) McClain.
He was first united in marriage to Marie Yarger, who preceded him in
death. His second union was to Miriam Huston Nov. 7, 1953, in Altoona.
Mrs. McClain survives at home. Dr. McClain is also survived by four
children, Dawn Ellen Maxwell and husband, Scott, Indiatlantic, Fla.;
Lynne Starr and husband, Michael, Altoona; Andrea Schneck and husband,
Lt. Col. Frank Schneck, Ret.. Prince George, Va.; and R. Michael McClain
and wife, Deborah, Hollidaysburg. Also surviving are six grandchildren;
Brian Maxwell, Heather Tyner and husband, Rich; Jonathan McClain and
wife, Sabrina; Ashley McClain, Lindsay Miksich and husband, Steve; and
Matthew Schneck; and two great-grandchildren, Cassidy Miksich and
Arielle Tyner. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister
Dr. McClain was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, where he
served as an usher and Sunday school teacher. He was a veteran of World
War II, having served as a captain in the United States Army Dental
Corps, Fifth Replacement Depot, in the Philippines. Dr. McClain was a
member of the American Dental Society and past president of the Blair
County Dental Society. He had served on the board of directors of the
Tyrone YMCA, was a member and past president of the Tyrone Rotary Club,
from which he received a 50-year membership pin in 2002. Dr McClain was
also a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks Lodge
No. 212, the Howard Gardner American Legion Post No. 281 and Free and
Accepted Masons Lodge No. 494. He had served as a Cub Scout leader of
Pack 101 and had been a member of the Selective Service board in Tyrone
for a number of years. Dr. McClain was a 1937 graduate of Huntingdon
High School and a graduate of Juniata College and the University of
Pennsylvania School of Dentistry, where he received his D.D.S. degree.
He operated his own dental practice in Tyrone for a number of years,
retiring May 5, 1990. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday,
March 11, at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1200 Logan Ave ,
Tyrone, with the Rev. Dr Dennis Gable officiating. Interment with flag
presentation will follow in Blair Memorial Park. 

Elizabeth (Taylor) HOYER, 99, a resident of Huntingdon for the past 63
years, died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at Altoona Regional Health
System, Altoona Hospital Campus. Born Nov. 2, 1906, in Altoona, she was
a daughter of the late Harry I. and Mary Gertrude (McDermit) Taylor. She
was united in marriage to John Jacob Hoyer Aug. 31, 1927, at Saint
Mark’s Catholic Church, Altoona. Mr. Hoyer preceded her in death Nov. 9,
1971. Mrs. Hoyer is survived by a son and a daughter, John J. Hoyer Jr.
and wife, Shirley, Camp Hill; and Janice (Hoyer) Fodor and husband,
Michael, Wheaton, Ill. Also surviving are six grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren. The last surviving member of her immediate family,
she was preceded in death by four siblings, Dr. Francis I. Taylor, Mary
R. Lawley, Margaret C. Taylor and Edward J. Taylor. Mrs. Hoyer was a
63-year member of the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Huntingdon. She
attended Altoona public schools and was a 1924 graduate of Altoona High
School. Primarily a homemaker, Mrs. Hoyer enjoyed reading. She will be
sadly missed by her family and friends. A funeral Mass will be held at
10 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church,
Sixth and Washington streets, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Father David J.
Arseneault officiating. Committal will be made in the Calvary Cemetery,
Altoona. 

Stephen BUZMINSKY, 77, of 40 Reese Ave., Colver, Cambria County, died
Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona
Hospital campus. Born July 31, 1928, in Homer City, he was a son of the
late Mr. and Mr. Andrew Buzminsky. He was united in marriage to the
former Susan Polenik, who survives at home. Mr. Buzminsky is also
survived by a son, David Buzminsky and wife, Kathy (Suba), Hesston; a
daughter-in-law, Dolores (McDivitt) Buzminsky, Huntingdon; and a
granddaughter, Madeline Suba, Hesston. He is also survived by four
siblings, Michael, Colver; Mary and Katherine, Ohio; and Lodga,
Oregon. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sharon; and a
son and daughter, Dennis and Suzie. Mr. Buzminsky was a member of the
Holy Family Catholic Church, Colver, where he served as an usher and
belonged to the Holy Name Society. He was a veteran of the Korean
Conflict, having served in the United States Army. Mr. Buzminsky was a
member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post No. 4963, Ebensburg. He was
formerly employed at the Colver General Store and Kogen Industries,
Carrolltown. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 11,
at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Colver, with the Rev. Bernard Grega
officiating. Committal will be made in the Holy Family Cemetery, Colver.

Roy L. GEARHART, 42, of Oliver Road, McVeytown, died at 6:30 a.m.
Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at his home. Born May 15, 1963, in Lewistown,
he was a son of Earl T. Gearhart of McVeytown and the late Mary Louise
(Wyland) Gearhart. His wife of 22 years, Rhonda L. Brown, survives. In
addition to his wife and father, he is survived by a stepmother, Erma
Gearhart, McVeytown; two sons, Kalen J. Gearhart and Thad L. Gearhart,
both at home; a daughter, Ronele G. Gearhart, at home; eight siblings,
Ricky L. Gearhart, McVeytown, Deborah A. Sunderland and husband Earl,
Alexandria, Calvin L. Gearhart, Troxelville, Sally Staley, Mifflintown,
Sheryl Kubeja, Conneautville, Paula Gearhart, Lewistown, Missy Terry and
husband Tom, Lewistown, Bobbi Ritter and husband Bryan, Lewistown; and
three stepbrothers, George Sunderland, McAlvey’s Fort, Cloyd Sunderland,
Lewistown RD, and David Sunderland, Allentown. In addition to his
mother, who died in 1973, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert
E. Gearhart, in 1970; and a stepbrother, Clair Sunderland. A
self-employed farmer, he was an avid hunter, fisherman and fan of his
sons’ baseball games and wrestling matches, and his daughter’s softball
games. He loved spending time with his family, and taking part in the
American Kennel Club’s German Shorthair bird dog trials. He was also a
member of the pool and dart teams at the Wayne Hotel. He attended the
Atkinson Mills United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday, at the Atkinson Mills United Methodist Church, with
Ministers Dean Walruth and Phillip May officiating. Interment will be in
the church cemetery. 

Carl F. McCOY, 63, of Three Springs, HCR 73, died at 3:45 am. Wednesday,
March 8, 2006, at his home. Born Nov. 2, 1942, in Three Springs, he was
a son of the late John and Lucy (Baith) McCoy. He is survived by his
companion, Jane W. Greenland. Mr. McCoy is survived by a daughter,
Marcey McCoy, North Carolina. He is also survived by seven siblings,
Edith Miller, Dublin Mills; Alice Forker and John McCoy, both of Three
Springs; Dorothy Farst, Colebrook; Esther Barns, Millville, N.J.;
Marjorie Miller, Orbisonia; and Harry McCoy, Audabon, N.J. He was
preceded in death by a brother and sister. Mr. McCoy attended New Hope
Baptist Church, Newburg. During his life, he worked as a self-employed
mechanic in Three Springs. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 11, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with
the Rev. James O’Bryen officiating. Interment will be made in the Old
School Baptist Cemetery, Three Springs, R.R. 

Evelyn Vay SNYDER, 74, of Three Springs, R.R. 1, died at 10:23 p.m.
Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at JC. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born May 9, 1931, in Mapleton, she was a daughter of the late Frank and
Carrie (Rheams) Brechbiel. She was united in marriage to Roy E. Snyder
May 10, 1975. Mr. Snyder survives at home. Mrs. Snyder is survived by
two daughters, Connie Vay Hockenberry, Cassville; and Carla Jean
Panosetti, Three Springs. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Tammy
Lou Hamman, Trudy Sue Cypher and Anthony Rocco Panosetti; and a
great-grandson, Jeremy Scott Hamman Jr. Mrs. Snyder was a member of the
Grace United Methodist Church, Three Springs, where she belonged to the
ladies group. She was also a member of the Three Springs Senior
Citizens. Mrs. Snyder retired from Dallco Industries, Mount Union.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 13, at the Martin
R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Grundon
officiating. Interment will be made in the Three Springs Cemetery. 

Martha T. McCCARTNEY, 84, of Box 322, Mount Union, R.R. 2, died
unexpectedly at 8:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at JC. Blair
Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born April 7, 1921, in Petersburg, she
was a daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Henderson) Brenneman. She
was united in marriage to Harry W. "Will" McCartney, March 10, 1937. Mr.
McCartney preceded her in death Oct. 22, 2001. Mrs. McCartney is
survived by 10 children; Carl McCartney, Altoona: Mary Kauffman and
husband, Samuel, Lewistown; Nancy Knable and husband, Donald, Newton
Hamilton: Ronald McCartney and wife, Wanda, Mount Union, R.R. 1; Donald
McCartney and wife, Iva, Mount Union, R.R 2; Jack McCartney and wife,
Daphne, Shirleysburg; Connie Forshey and husband, Dean, Shirleysburg,
R.R.1; Danny McCartney and wife, Susie, Mill Creek; Helen "Dolly"
Heffner and husband, Daniel, Huntingdon; and Susan Martin and husband,
Joe, McVeytown; and 49 grandchildren, 106 great-grandchildren and 14
great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters,
Doris Abrashoff, Kistler; Alice Kern, Mill Creek; and Rene Bunn,
Altoona. She was preceded in death by two sons, Robert and Wilbert
"Wimp" McCartney. Mrs. McCartney was a member of the Christian and
Missionary Alliance Church, Mount Union. She retired from Robin
Footwear, Mount Union. and previously worked at Owens-Corning
Fiberglas, Huntingdon. Mrs. McCartney loved spending time with her
grandchildren and family. She also enjoyed going to the Belleville
auction. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at
the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Steve Motter
officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount Union Cemetery. 

Brian K. MILLER, 41, of 1558 Corley Rd., Manns Choice, and formerly of
119 Luther Lane, Saxton, died Thursday, March 9, 2006, at UPMC Bedford
Memorial Hospital, Everett, as a result of injuries sustained in a
motor vehicle accident. Born Nov. 8, 1964, in Huntingdon, he is the son
of Clair Miller and the late Bertha Faye (Black) Miller. Mr. Miller is
survived by two sons, Brent Miller and friend, Brandy, Saxton; and
Brandon Miller, Langdondale; and a daughter, Brittany Miller,
Langdondale; and a grandchild, Brady Miller, Saxton. Three brothers,
Danny Miller of Jersey Shore, Clair Miller and Steve Miller, both of
Saxton. also survive. Mr. Miller was a 1983 graduate of Tussey Mountain
High School. He was employed as a maintenance repairman at Shawnee
State Park, Schellsburg. During his life, he enjoyed hunting and the
outdoors. Funeral services will be held at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral
Home Inc., Broad Top City, at 1 p.m. Tuesday. March 14, with pastor
Steve Oberman officiating. Interment will be in the Fockler Cemetery,
Saxton. 

Larry J. PARK, 59, of McVeytown, died at 7:30 am. Thursday, March 9,
2006, at his home. Born Nov. 25, 1946, he was a son of Beulah (Whitsel)
Park of McVeytown and the late Melvin Park. He is survived by the
following children; Starla K. Reesman and husband, Charles, Lewistown;
Lori A. Kearns and husband, Paul, Virginia; Troy J. Park and wife,
Kimberly, West Virginia; Travis S. Park, Huntingdon; and Julie
Collabine, Lewistown; and 16 grandchildren. Five sisters, Mrs. George
(Anna) Kovalchick of Lewistown; Mrs. Glenn (Mary) Casner of McVeytown;
Mrs. William (Peggy) Mornson of McVeytown; Mrs. Larry (Judith) Renninger
of Mifflintown; and Mrs. Paul (Lana) Bingaman Jr. of McVeytown also
survive. Mr. Park was employed as a driver for several trucking
companies. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Funeral services will be held
at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home
with Pastor Jerry Wise officiating. Interment will be in Mattawanna
Cemetery. 

Donald F. "Jake" RINARD, 61, of Broad Top City, died Friday, March 10,
2006, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born July 5, 1944, in
Broad Top City, he was the son of the late Frank and Beryl (Graffious)
Rinard. Mr. Rinard is survived by his companion, Alice Swope, of
Robertsdale. He is also survived by a sister, Lois Conley, and her
husband, Donald, of Honey Brook, and two nephews, Mark Conley and Mike
Conley, both of Honey Brook. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Rinard
was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Watson and Black Post
No. 126, Broad Top City. He was a graduate of Tussey Mountain High
School, Class of 1964, Mr. Rinard was a maintenance mechanic for JLG
Industries, McConnellsburg, for 16 years. During his life, he enjoyed
hunting and collecting knives, which he had an extensive collction. He
also loved going to auctions. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 12, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home Inc., Broad Top
City, with Pastor Donald Simmons officiating. Interment will be in the
Broad Top City IOOF Cemetery. 

Michael ZANYLO, 82, of 101 Penn St., Huntingdon, died at 3:30 am.
Friday, March 10, 2006, at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona
Hospital Campus. Born May 26, 1923, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the
late Wasyl and Mary (Dekohich) Zanylo. He was united in marriage to the
former Alma Grace Coffman Oct. 24, 1958, in Winchester, Va. Mrs. Zanylo
survives at home. Mr. Zanylo is also survived by two sons, James R.
"Dick" Fagan and his wife, Jean, Marysville; and Kenneth L. Fagan,
Homestead, Fla.; four grandchildren; Christopher Fagan and his wife,
Cathy; Carolyn Clark; Jennifer Archer and her husband, Jamie; and
Jessica Fagan; and two great-grandchildren, Haeli Fagan and Jaylin
Archer. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and John
Zanylo, and two sisters, Anna Hrabowski and Mary Sechrist. Mr. Zanylo
was of the Protestant faith. He served as a motor machinist mate with
the United States Navy from April 1, 1943 to December 21, 1945. He was
awarded the Victory Medal and the American Campaign Medal. He was a life
member of Standing Stone Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1754 and the
Frank P. Hommon American Legion Post No. 24, both of Huntingdon. Mr.
Zanylo attended Huntingdon area schools. He was employed as a salesman
from 1959 to 1984 with Claster’s, Huntingdon. He was an accomplished
carpenter and handyman and also enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating.
He was a lifetime resident of Huntingdon County and at his Penn Street
home since 1962. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March
13, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield
Township, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Richard L. Shakespeare officiating.
Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Ruth A. ALEXANDER, 91, of Box 351, Mount Union, R.R. 2, went to be with
the Lord at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2006, at Woodland Retirement
Center, Orbisonia, where she had been a resident since March 24, 2004.
Born May 9, 1914, in Port Royal, Juniata County, she was a one of 12
children of the late Harvey and Sylvia (Thatcher) Hurrell. She was
united in marriage to John A. "Ike" Alexander, during a double wedding
with Pauline and Wilson Rhone June 23, 1934, in Hagerstown, Md., by the
Rev. F.H. Snavely. Mr. Alexander preceded her in death Dec. 31, 1969.
Mrs. Alexander is survived by two children, Janet Hann of Allenport; and
John Alexander and wife, Connie, Boiling Springs; a son-in-law, Frank
Carter, Springfield, Va.; and the following grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; Kathy Harven and husband, Mike, Lumberton, N.J.,
and their children, Chad and Brock Harven; David Hann of Mount Union and
his three children, David Hann Jr., Alexis Hann and Benton Hancock;
Scott Hann and his three children, Zerik and Mikayla Hann of
Chambersburg and Lindsey Weaver of Lewistown; John Alexander and wife,
Paula, Colorado Springs, Colo., and their two children, Zachary and
Cassidy Alexander; Lisa Alexander of Mount Union and her son, Derick
King; and Emily Lemasters and her husband, Pete, of Lancaster and their
three children, Madeline, Avery and Ward Lemasters; and Craig, Brenda
and Lynda Carter of Springfield, Va. She is also survived by two
sisters, Dorothy Wolfe, Kistler; and Hazel Worthy, Mount Union. She was
preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Carter, May 6, 2002; a
granddaughter, Carol Jo Hann, April 23, 1969; a grandson, Steven Hann,
Dec. 30, 1975; a son-in-law, Herb Hann, June 19, 1996; and nine brothers
and sisters. Mrs. Alexander was a member of the Christian and Missionary
Alliance Church, Mount Union, where she enjoyed serving as a Sunday
school teacher The only member of her family to complete high school,
she was a 1932 graduate of Mount Union High School. She worked at the L.
Greif Bros. Manufacturing plant, Mount Union, for several years in the
pressing department. Mrs. Alexander enjoyed spending time with her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be remembered for her
fondness of working with children and as a Sunday school teacher at her
church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, at
the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Steve Motter
officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount Union Cemetery.

Willliam E. YOCUM, Sr., age 82, of Fairless Hills, Pa., died on Sunday,
March 12, 2006, at Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol. Born in Huntingdon,
Pa., Bill has been a Fairless Hills resident since 1952. He was a
charter member of the First United Methodist Church of Fairless Hills.
Bill was employed with the Pennsbury School District as an electrical
technician. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy as an Armed
Guard. He was a former President of the Lions Club of Falls Twp. and a
member of the Penn-Morris Masonic Lodge # 778 F.&A.M. Bill was the
husband of the late Gladys Yocum and father of the late Penny Yocum. He
was the beloved husband of 24 years of Carol D. (Confer) Yocum and the
loving father of William E. Yocum, Jr., and his wife Sybil of
Charleston, S.C.; Eugene Yocum and his wife Carolyn of Ewing, N.J.; and
Richard A. Yocum and his wife Beth of Johnstown, Pa. He will also be
sadly missed by his three grandchildren, Rachael Ellen, Anne, and Gus;
and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend
his Memorial Service on Thursday, March 16, 2006, 7:30 p.m., at the
Fairless Hills First United Methodist Church, 840 Trenton Rd., Fairless
Hills, Pa. 19030. Interment is private.

Sam GIORNESTO, 89, of Ross Drive, Bedford, died Monday, March 13, 2006,
at his residence. Born May 31, 1916, in Broad Top Township, he was a son
of the late Charles and Mary (Palermo) Giornesto. He was united in
marriage to the former Genevieve Johnson July 12, 1953, in Huntingdon.
Mrs. Giornesto survives at home. Mr. Giornesto is also survived by two
daughters, Marie D. Shaeffer, Chambersburg; and Kim Burket and husband,
Glenn Burket II, Bedford; four grandchildren. Kristian Skvarka, Nicole
Ricker, Glenn Burket III and Lauren Burket; and four
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters and a
brother, Josephine Kelly and husband, William, Saxton; Mary Neamtz and
husband, John, Mechanicsburg; Doree Kifer, California; and Guy
Giornesto, Saxton. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a
sister, Kenneth Giornesto, Charles Giornesto Jr. and Connie Thompson.
Mr. Giornesto was of the Catholic faith. A United States Army master
sergeant, he served during World War II and the Korean Conflict, having
received the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal,
American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with three
bronze stars and the World War II Victory Medal. Mr. Giornesto was a
life member of the Saxton Volunteer Fire Co. and a member and past
president of the Robertsdale Lions Club. Along with his wife, he owned
Giornesto Insurance Agency, Saxton. Prior to that, he worked at
Giornesto Motors, also of Saxton. Mr. Giornesto loved traveling, flying,
reading and working in his workshop. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Thursday, March 16, in the chapel of the Timothy A. Berkebile
Funeral Home, 214 South Juliana St., Bedford, with the Rev. Doug Frant
officiating. Interment will be made in the Bedford County Memorial Park
with military rites conducted by the Fort Bedford Honor Guard. 

Wendell W. WEAR, 90, of West Orange, N.J., died Monday, March 13, 2006,
at the Saint Cloud Health Center, West Orange, N.J. He had been in
failing health for several years. Born Jan. 9, 1916, in Yeagertown,
Mifffin County, he was a son of the late Wendell P. and Kathryn
(Swayers) Wear. He was united in marriage to the former Dorothy Biddle,
in Huntingdon. Mr. Wear is survived by two children, Wendell B. Wear,
Kinnelon, N.J.; and Jane McMinn, Somerset, N.J.; two grandchildren,
Douglas S. Wear, Basking Ridge, N.J.; and Jeffrey C. Wear, Parsippany,
N.J.; and two great-grandchildren. The last surviving member of his
immediate family, he was preceded in death by a sister and two
brothers, Pauline Gutshall, Thomas Wear and Robert Wear, all who
resided in Huntingdon. Mr. Wear was a member of the Pleasantdale
Presbyterian Church, West Orange, N.J., and a former member of the 15th
Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon. He was a member of the
Masonic Lodge, Montclair, N.J. Mr. Wear was a 1934 graduate of
Huntingdon High School and a 1938 graduate of Penn State University. A
former Huntingdon resident, he moved to West Orange, N.J., in 1943.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 17, in West Orange, N.J. 

Dorothy Susan "Sue" SENN, 81, a resident of the Hearthside Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center, 450 Waupelani Drive, State College, and
formerly of Huntingdon, died at 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at
the home. She had been in failing health for several years. Born April
25, 1924, in Hill Valley, Cromwell Township, she was a daughter of the
late John F. and Louisa B. (Runk) Whitsel. She was united in marriage to
Cooper J. Senn Jr. April 2, 1946. Mr. Senn preceded her in death June
19, 1969. Mrs. Senn is survived by two daughters, Shirley L. Clark and
husband, Robert J., Huntingdon; and Cynthia Kern and husband, Paul L.,
Mount Union; two grandchildren, Jeannie Lashlee and husband, Ethan; and
Timothy Clarke, all of Huntingdon; and two great-grandchildren, Leah
and Maggie Lashlee, Huntingdon. She is also survived by a sister, Nellie
Morgan, Shirleysburg. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a
sister, Paul Whitsel, Ned Whitsel and Florence Whitsel, an infant.
Mrs. Senn had been affiliated with the Rockhill Church of the Brethren,
where she taught Sunday school. She was a 1941 graduate of Mount Union
High School. During World War II, she had been employed in the U.S. Post
Office, Washington, D.C. Subsequently, she worked at the Union National
and Penn Central banks, both of Mount Union; and most recently at the
Genesco plant, Mount Union. A resident of the Hearthside Nursing Center
for the past four years, Mrs. Senn loved to cook and complete crossword
puzzles. She also enjoyed flower gardening and her children were her
life. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at the
John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the
Rev. Dr Thomas C. Coleman officiating. Interment with a graveside
service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Monroe Valley Cemetery,
Cromwell Township. 

The Rev. Wilbur E. FETHER, 79, of 4190 U.S. Highway 522 North,
Lewistown, currently residing in Beverly Healthcare William Penn Nursing
Home, Lewistown, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 15,
2006, at 11:50 a.m., at the Lewistown Hospital, after a courageous
battle against Alzheimer’s and Parkinsons disease. Born Oct. 27, 1926,
in Altoona, he was the son of the late Homer and Mary (Soyster) Fether.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Naomi R. (Ritchey Fether. He is
also survived by his children, Eric Fether and wife Kathy, of
Williamsburg, Laurene Harshbarger and husband Jim, of Johnstown; one
sister, Mary Ann Oessenich, Altoona, and six grandchildren, Matthew,
Marcus, Shane and Emily Fether, Lance and Jenica Harshbarger. He was a
graduate of Altoona High School Class of 1944, graduate of Altoona Bible
Institute Class of 1954 and Attended Bethany Seminary Extension School.
In early life he worked at Detweiler Dairy Farm, New Enterprise and
later at Sealtest Dairies, Altoona. He was called to the ministry in
1955 out of Altoona First Church of the Brethren. He served Roaring
Spring Mennonite Church, Ardenheim Church of the Brethren, Ligonier
Church of the Brethren, Bradford Church of the Brethren, Bradford, Ohio,
Maitland Church of the Brethren, Lewistown, and as interim pastor at
Parkview Church of the Brethren, Lewistown. Upon retiring he became
Pastor Emeritus from the Maitland Church of the Brethren. While in
ministry he served on the Middle Pennsylvania Church of the Brethren
District Board and also was recognized from 50 years of ministerial
service in 2005. He was an avid guitar player, mandolin and banjo
player, having taught stringed instruments for many years in the
community. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 18, 2006, at
the Maitland Church of the Brethren, 315 Crossover Drive, Lewistown, at
3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Charles M. Eldredge officiating. Private
interment will take place at the convenience of the family at Alto Rest
Cemetery, Altoona.

Donald Hopple BAER, 84, of 14202 Croghan Pike, Allenport, Mount Union,
passed away on March 15, 2006, at the Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia. Don was born in Mercersburg, and he was the son of the late
Charles A. and Emma Jane (Hopple) Baer. He was married to Geraldine Jane
(Horne) Baer, on May 9, 1942. His wife survives, along with her two
daughters, Jo Ann Adams and husband James R., Palmyra, Chris Lynn
Morgan, Saltillo; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a
step-granddaughter and a step-great-granddaughter. Mr. Baer was preceded
in death by his daughter, Sharon Dawn Wagner. He was also preceded in
death by the following four sisters and six brothers; Ruth Hornbaker,
Kathleen Henry Cornelius, Nellie Virginia (Peg) Gillam, Mary Lightner
Yetter, Harry Dan Baer, Harvey Nelson Baer, Ted Baer, Kenneth "Bud"
Baer, Earl "Bill" Bear, and Merle "Bob" Baer. He served in the U.S. Army
Air Corps, during World War II. Don retired from Harbison-Walker
Refractories, Mount Union. As members of the Penn Central Racing
Association, Donald and his brother, Bob, were known as "the Baer Boys"
and were involved in stock car racing for over 15 years. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of the Robert D. Heath Funeral
Home, Mount Union. There will be a memorial service held at 11 a.m.,
Saturday, March 25, at the Allenport United Methodist Church, with
Pastor Mike Dubbs officiating.

Isabel (Shirley) GODARD, 95, of Cromwell Township, Orbisonia, died at
11:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006. at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born March 28, 1910, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of
the late William J. Sr. and Mary (Decker) Shirley. She was united in
marriage to Edgar S. Godard Sr., Oct. 25, 1946, in the Abbey Reformed
United Church of Christ, Huntingdon, by the Rev. Dr Hobart D. McKeehan.
Mr. Godard preceded her in death Sept. 30, 1957. Mrs. Godard was
preceded in death by two brothers, William J. Shirley Jr. and Harold D.
Shirley; a niece, Claire S. Grose, who was reared by Mrs. Godard and her
parents. Mrs. Godard was a member of the Abbey Reformed United Church of
Christ, Huntingdon. She was a former member of the Frank P. Hommon
American Legion Post No. 24 and Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754
auxiliaries, both of Huntingdon; as well as the Women of the Moose
Lodge No. 995, Clearwater, Fla. Mrs. Godard attended Huntingdon public
schools and was a 1927 graduate of Huntingdon High School. She worked as
a stenographer for the J.B. Kunz Co. for 10 years and was subsequently
employed from 1939-1947 as a legal secretary for the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania office of the attorney general, Harrisburg. She retired in
1976 from Pinellas County, Fla., planning department after 10 years of
service. Mrs. Godard enjoyed traveling. A graveside memorial service
will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, in Riverview Cemetery,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Todd E. Snyder officiating. Interment will
follow. 

Naomi Ruth (Love) GLASGOW, 90, of 1924 Spring Lake Drive, Conway, SC,
died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at Kingsdon Nursing Center, Conway SC.
She was born Apnl 8 1915 in Garrett the daughter of Jenny Walters. She
was twice married, first to Harold Love and then to Carey Glasgow, both
of whom preceded her in death. Her daughter, Barbara Love of Conway,
S.C., survives, along with eight grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra
Bartola, and an infant son, Tommy Love. Mrs. Glasgow was a member of St.
James Lutheran Church, Huntingdon. She was a member of the Saxton
Senior Citizens Center. Mrs. Glasgow was once a salesperson for the
former Posers store in Huntingdon. A funeral service will be held at 2
p.m. Sunday, March 19, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top
City Pastor Donald Simmons will officiate. Interment will be made in the
Broad Top City IOOF Cemetery. 

Dennis C. "Denny" BLACK, 50, of 10436 South Crooked Creek Road,
Smithfield Township, Huntingdon, died at 7:02 p.m. Wednesday, March 15,
2006, at JC. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Sept. 15, 1955,
in Huntingdon, he was a son of Mary Jane (Shields) Black of Smithfield
Township, Huntingdon, and the late Alvin R. Black. He was united in
marriage to the former Diana M. Grogan, June 10, 1990, at Trinity
Reformed United Church of Christ, McConnellstown. Mrs. Black survives at
home. Mr. Black is also survived by two sons and a daughter, Jonathan
Nelson and wife, Christina, Center Union, Huntingdon; Justin Nelson and
wife, Jennifer, Huntingdon; and Heather Dubbs and husband, Trevor,
Smithfield Township, Huntingdon: and five grandchildren, Kiley Duhbs,
Jacob Dubbs, Katelyn Nelson. Abigayle Nelson and Joshua Nelson. He is
also survived by a brother and two sisters, Duane Black and wife, Carol,
Mill Creek; Denise Wilson and husband, Terry. Huntingdon; and Darlene
Black, Smithfield Township, Huntingdon. He was preceded in death by
twins, a granddaughter and a grandson. Mr. Black attended the Christian
and Missionary Alliance Church, Huntingdon. He enlisted in the United
States Air Force July 19, 1973, and served at Lowry Air Force Base,
Colorado. He was honorably discharged July 26, 1974, having been awarded
the National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Medal. Mr. Black
was a life member of the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Co., where he had
served since being a junior firefighter. He had served for many years as
foreman and company president. He was also a life member and past
president of the Huntingdon County Firemen’s Association. Mr. Black was
a member of the BPO Elks Lodge No. 976, Huntingdon, where he had served
on a number of committees over the years and was most recently named
esteemed loyal knight. He also served as an officer of the Loyal Order
of Moose Lodge No. 223, Huntingdon, for a number of years and was
currently a member of the board of trustees. He was also a member of the
Standing Stone Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1754 and the Frank P.
Hommon American Legion Post No. 24, both of Huntingdon; and a home
association member of the William P Spyker American Legion Post No. 520,
Alexandria. Mr. Black was a 1973 graduate of Huntingdon Area High
School. He was employed with the Area Agency on Aging as a dispatcher
for the CART transportation program. A lifetime resident of Huntingdon
County and a resident of his Smithfield Township home since 1991, Mr.
Black enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and detailing
cars. A firemen’s memorial service will he conducted by members of the
Smithfield Volunteer Fire Co., at noon Saturday, March 18, with a
funeral service immediately following at the Cutright-Speck Funeral
Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Township, Huntingdon, with the Rev.
James A. Stork officiating. Interment will be made in the Huntingdon
Memorial Gardens, Walker Township, Huntingdon. 

Karen A. KIFER, 57, of 14155 Valley View Circle, Mount Union, and
formerly of Jeannette, died Thursday morning, March 16, 2006, at her
home. She had been in failing health. Born Sept. 4, 1948, in
Greensburg, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Rita (Ketter)
Loebach. She was united in marriage to Edwin R. "Ed" Kifer, Oct. 3,1971,
in Greensburg. Mr. Kifer survives at home. Mrs. Kifer is survived by a
step-daughter, Lea Kelley Ripple and husband, Wayne, Allenport; and
three step-grandchildren. She is also survived by four brothers and
three sisters, Richard K. Loebach, North Huntingdon; Jerry W. Loebach,
Charlotte, NC.; Robert J. Loebach, Lewistown; Tom G. Loebach, Delmont;
Mary Louise Hackley and husband, Kevin Goughneour, West Leechburg: Alma
Jean Gustafson and husband, James, Mechanicsburg; and Rita K. Baughman
and husband, John, Glen Allen; and a number of nieces, nephews,
grand-nieces and grandnephews. Mrs. Kifer was a member of the Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, Jeannette, and attended Saint Catherine’s
Catholic Church while in Mount Union. She was a 1966 graduate of
Jeannette High School. She had last worked at the Jeannette High School
cafeteria and prior to that, at the former Annette Fashions sewing
factory, Jeannette. Mrs. Kifer will be remembered as a loving and
kindhearted person. who enjoyed being with her family and friends. A
funeral Mass will be held at 10 am. Saturday, March 18, at the Saint
Catherine’s Catholic Church, Mount Union, with the Rev. Father Leo
Arnone officiating. Committal will be made in the Union Cemetery,
Irwin. 

Ronald L. McMULLEN, 72, of Blairs Mills, RR. 1, died at 11 am.
Thursday, March 16, 2006, at his home. Born Jan. 31, 1934, in Mount
Union, he was a son of the late Edward D. and Thelma G. (Clevenger)
McMullen. Mr. McMullen is survived by two sons, Ronald L. McMullen Jr.
and wife. Joann, Shippensburg; and Gary F. McMullen and wife, Jodi,
Aspers; and three grandchildren, Jeremy McMullen, Carrie McMullen and
Rhonda Gladfelter; and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by
two brothers and two sisters, Edwin D. McMullen, Blair; Mills; Carl F.
McMullen, New Castle; and Leona Hartman and Shirley Suders, both of
Shippensburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by a sister, Patricia Richards. Mr. McMullen was a former member
of the Newburg Church of God, Newburg. He was a veteran of the United
States Army. Mr. McMullen was a member of the McCartney American Legion
Post No. 232, Dry Run; the Madden-Wennick American Legion Post No. 518,
Rockhill; the Blue Juniata VFW Post No. 5754, Mount Union; and the Moose
Lodge No. 2500, Shippensburg. During his life, he worked as a
construction worker. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday,
March 20, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev.
David Ford officiating. Interment will be made in the Salem Cemetery,
Blair; Mills, R.R. 

Adam Ronald MESSNER, infant son of Todd and Alda Jean (Jays) Messner of
Three Springs, went to be with Jesus Thursday, March 16, 2006, at UPMC
Bedford Memorial Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by
a sister, Brook Messner, at home. He is also survived by grandparents,
Harry F. Messner Sr., Three Springs; Sandra D. Messner, Saxton; and
Ronald and Mary Palko, Cassville; a stepgrandmother, Debra K. Messner,
Huntingdon; great-grandparents, Tom Moffat and Cora Jays; a step
great-grandmother, Janet Booher; and a number of aunts, uncles and
cousins. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, in
the Fockler Cemetery, with the Rev. Don Henderson officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Long-Akers Funeral Chapel,
715 Church St., Saxton. 

Edith E. FOSTER, 84, formerly of Martinsburg, died Thursday, March 16,
2006, at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. Born
Nov. 17, 1921, in Dallas, Texas, she was a daughter of the late Alpha
Gunter and Levanna "Dolly" Bonnette. Mrs. Foster is survived by a
daughter, Carol A. Weyandt and her husband, Ed, Martinsburg; three
grandchildren, Crystal Crissman and husband, Ron, Hollidaysburg; Debby
Greiner and husband, Chuck, Altoona; and Robert Rightnour Jr. and wife,
Elaine, Roaring Spring; five great-grandchildren, Michelle, Matthew,
Hailey, Brent and Bradley; and a great-great-grandson, C.J. She was
preceded in death by four siblings; Paul, Myrtle, Dovie and Pauline.
Mrs. Foster was a member of the Newburg Methodist Church, where she
served as a Sunday school teacher. She also attended the Woodbury Church
of God. She was a member of the Saxton Chapter No. 161 Order of the
Eastern Star and the Martinsburg Senior Citizens Center Mrs. Foster
worked as a waitress at the M&M Restaurant, Huntingdon. for 20 years
until her retirement. She enjoyed volunteering at the Nason Hospital
gift shop, Roaring Spring, and crocheting and she loved to read. Funeral
services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at the Long-Akers
Funeral Chapel, 715 Church St., Saxton, with the Rev. Don Henderson
officiating. Interment will be made in the Newburg Cemetery. 

Barbara L. MORGAN, 65, of 583 Newton Road, McVeytown, passed over at
12:50 am. Friday, March 17, 2006, at JC. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born July 15, 1940, in Mount Union, she was a daughter of
the late Charles and Louise Laird. She was united in marriage to Edward
Morgan, Oct. 3, 1962, in Winchester, Va. Mr. Morgan survives at home.
Mrs. Morgan is also survived by a son, Tim Morgan and wife, Audrey, Fort
Campbell, Ky.; and three grandchildren, David, Anna and Bethany Morgan.
She is also survived by three sisters, Nancy McVey and husband, Lyle.
Mount Union, R.R. 1; Sue Booher and husband, Kerry, Hill Valley; and
Patty Kyler and husband, Patrick, Newton Hamilton. Mrs. Morgan was a
member of the Newton Hamilton Methodist Church. She attended Captain
Jack High School, Mount Union. She had been formerly employed as a
nurse’s assistant at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. for a
number of years. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday,
March 19, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor
David Miller officiating. Interment will be made in the Haven Rest
Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1. 

Nicole Louise ALFANO, infant daughter of John William Alfano and Rebekah
Anne (McNeal) Alfano of 3122 Emmet Ave., Huntingdon, died at birth at
6:37 am. Friday, March 17, 2006, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother,
August Ray Alfano, Huntingdon. She is also survived by maternal
grandparents, David and Katherine (Schwark) McNeal, Manhattan, Kan.; and
paternal grandparents, Anthony and Martha (Stayer) Alfano, Port Reading,
N.J. Her parents are members of the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church,
Huntingdon. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, at
the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Sixth and Washington streets,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Father David J. Arseneault officiating.
Committal will be made in the Holy Cross Cemetery, 234 Standing Stone
Ave., Huntingdon. Arrangements are under the direction of the John B.
Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon. 

Mary Lou LEONARD, 75, of Valley View Nursing Home, Altoona, formerly of
Saxton, died Friday, March 17, 2006, at the nursing home. She was born
Sept. 22, 1930, in Kearney, the daughter of the late Clifford and
Vanetta (Hughes) Snyder. She was married Aug. 6, 1951, to Gerald
"Shave" Leonard who preceded her in death Dec. 10, 1982. Surviving are
three sons and a daughter; Gerald "Jerry" Leonard and Ron Leonard, both
of Saxton; Larry Snyder of Hustontown and Vanetta Traxler of Mount
Union. There are 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Three
brothers and two sisters survive; Robert Snyder of Altoona; Tommy Snyder
of Baltimore, Md.; Junior Snyder of Hopewell; and Martha Butler and Anna
Mae Gates, both of Saxton. She was preceded in death by two brothers,
Gene and Roy Snyder. Mrs. Leonard was affiliated with the Church of God
Tabernacle, Saxton. She was once employed by Quality Manufacturing in
Saxton. She also cleaned several banks and homes in Huntingdon and was a
homemaker. She was a former member of the Saxton Sportsmen’s Association
and the Saxton VFW Post. During her lifetime, she enjoyed walking. A
funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 20, at the Curtis
A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with Pastor Lanny Hoover
officiating. Interment will be made in Grandview Cemetery, Saxton. 

John F. SAVITTS, 75, of 127 First Diamond Road, Saxton, died at 2:45
p.m. Friday, March 17, 2006, at his home. Born Feb. 16, 1931, in
Smithfield Township, Huntingdon, he was a son of the late John Calvin
and Sara Elizabeth (Guthridge) Savitts. He was united in marriage to
the former Rose A. Buseck, June 13, 1951, in Breezewood, by the Rev.
Corey Foor. Mrs. Savitts preceded him in death Jan. 7, 2001. Mr. Savitts
is also survived by four children, Loretta Miller and John C. Savitts,
both of Saxton; Glen F. Savitts, Sidman; and Clara M. Stock,
Martinsburg; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is also
survived by a sister, Betty Hordubay-Shaw and husband, R Graham,
Huntingdon, R.R. 4. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara
Thomas; and four brothers and one sister, Paul, Stanley, Glen and
Kenneth Savitts and Martha "Dolly" Maloney. Mr. Saving was of the
Protestant faith. He served in the United States Army. A retired truck
driver with Youngstown Cartage, Mr. Savitts also operated the Atlantic
Service Station in Huntingdon at one time and owned and operated the
Country Squire Restaurant and bar in Defiance with his wife. Mr. Savitts
loved tending his garden and spending time with his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday,
March 24, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the
Rev. Dean Thomas officiating. Interment will be made in the Huntingdon
Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon, R.R. 

Jenyse C. HADLEY, 49, of Petersburg, went home to be with her Lord,
Saturday, March 18, 2006, at the Mount Nittany Medical Center. She was
born June 5, 1956, in Washington, N.J., a daughter of Janet A. Crisman
McHaffie, of State College, and the late James H. Count. She was married
to Peter V. Hadley who survives at home. Jenyse was a graduate of
Washington High School, in Washington, N.J., and worked as a registered
nurse at Mount Nittany Medical Center. She attended the State College
Assembly of God. Private funeral services and burial will be at the
convenience of the family. Burial will be at Centre County Memorial
Park, 1032 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801. 

Elizabeth C. "Betty" KUPCHELLA, 85, of Northern Cambria, died Saturday,
March 18, 2006, at Blake Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Pa. Born April
11, 1920, in Barnesboro, she was a daughter of the late Adam and Mary
(Dudak) Litavec. She was united in marriage to William Kupchella, who
preceded her in death in 2004. Mrs. Kupchella is survived by two
children, Aldona Beall and husband, Robert M., Bradenton, Fla.; and
William A. Kupchella and wife, Sara (Boyce), Huntingdon; and six
grandchildren, Jennifer Mani and husband, Mark, Laguna Beach, Calf;
Lydia Moriarity and husband, William, Andover, Mass.; Alexis Taylor and
husband, Justin, Park City, Utah; Matthew Beall and wife, Maria,
Bradenton, Fla.; Marylynn Kupchella, Weehauken, N.J.; and Adam
Kupchella, Arlington, Va.; and three great-grandchildren, Lauren and
William Moriarity and Anna Mani. She is also survived by three
sisters, Agnes Gorick and Helen Urban, both of Johnson City. N.Y.; and
Eleanor Gasper, Vestal, N.Y. She was preceded in death by seven
siblings, infant John, Ann Sackie, Amelia Zarnesky, Regina Blososky,
George and Anthony Litavec and Mary Hancharik. Mrs. Kupchella was member
of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church and a former member of the Saint
John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, where she belonged to its Holy
Name and Altar and Rosary Society. She retired from Carol Ann Fashions,
Hastings. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 24, at
the Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Northern Cambria. Committal will be
made in the East Ridge Cemetery. 

Loretta L. "Buzzy" HELTON, 70, of 308 Stone Creek Ridge, Huntingdon,
died at 3:15 am. Sunday, March 19, 2006, at the Select Specialty
Hospital, Johnstown. Born Sept. 14, 1935, in Huntingdon, she was a
daughter of the late Harrison and Cassanna (Carter) Galloway. She was
united in marriage to Richard L. Helton Sept. 9, 1950, in Mount Union.
Mr. Helton Sr. preceded her in death, Sept. 21, 1985. Mrs. Helton is
survived by two children, Helen C. "Duster" Helton, Mount Union; and
Paul L. Helton and wife, Dorcas, Port Matilda; seven grandchildren,
Adele Rogers, Mount Union: Frank Rogers, State College; Timothy and
Jason Taylor, Mapleton; Matthew Helton, Lewistown; and Ariel and
Danielle Helton, Port Matilda; and a number of great-grandchildren. She
is also survived by her longtime companion, Virgil Banks of Huntingdon,
and his five sons, Corky. Greg, Phillip, Chester and Jerry. Also
surviving are two sisters and a brother, Erma Wilkerson and Leona
"Poochie" Collins, both of Mount Union; and Harrison Galloway, Mobile,
Ala: an aunt, Coletha Kelly, Chester; and a number of nieces, nephews,
in-laws and cousins. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard L.
"Butch" Helton Jr., Jan. 27, 2001; and four grandchildren. Mrs. Helton
was a member of the Mount Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Mount Union.
She was also a member of the Frank P Hommon American Legion Post No. 24
Auxiliary, Huntingdon. She attended Mount Union High School. Mrs. Helton
retired in 1997, having been employed at Arrow Shirt Co. and U.S.
Sports, Huntingdon; and by the Dalco Corporation, Mount Union. She
enjoyed crocheting, knitting and crafts of all kinds and loved baking,
especially for family reunions. Funeral services will be held at 11 am.
Wednesday, March 22, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with Pastor I.S. Owens officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount
Union Cemetery. 

Winifred Freda DRAKE, 85, formerly of Mount Union, and most recently of
300 East Mahoning St., Punxsutawney, died Tuesday morning, March 21,
2006, at her home. Born July 8, 1920, in Allenport, Mount Union. R.R.,
she was a daughter of the late Daniel Lewis and Fannie (Byers) McClain.
She was united in marriage to Morgan O. Drake, who preceded her in
death. Mrs. Drake is survived by a son, Raymond O. "Butch" Drake and
wife, Vicki, Punxsutawney; four grandchildren, Jodi Furry and husband,
David; Jeff Henry; Curtis Drake and wife, Kristen; and Stephanie Haas
and husband, Eric; and six great-grandchildren, Corey, Ridge, Aaron,
Alyssa, Matti and Daniel. Also surviving is a son-in-law, Edward Henry,
Orbisonia; and a nephew, Daniel Kenneth McClain and wife, Mary,
Winchester, Va., who was reared in the home of Mrs. Drake’s parents. She
was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Henry; and five brothers,
John, Glenn, Raymond, Charles and Phillip McClain. Mrs. Drake was a
member of the Allenport United Methodist Church. She attended the
Allenport School. Formerly employed by Robin Footwear Corp., Mount
Union, she also worked in the Clover Farm Store that was located in.
Allenport. Mrs. Drake loved to crochet, knit and quilt. She presented
beautiful quilts to all of her loved ones. Funeral services will be held
at 11 am. Friday, March 24, at the Allenport United Methodist Church,
Mount Union, R.R., with Pastor Mike Dubbs officiating. Interment will be
made in the Mount Union Cemetery. 

Ruth M. GLUNT, 83, of Carlisle, formerly of Shade Gap, died Tuesday,
March 21, 2006, at Carlisle Regional Medical Center, Carlisle. Born Aug.
1, 1922, in Cumberland County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence
and Lenora (Mitten) Fahnestock. Mrs. Glunt is survived by a son, Duane
E. Glunt, Carlisle; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is a sister, Martha Grove, Carlisle. She was preceded in
death by two sons, Gary A. and Steven Glunt. Mrs. Glunt attended Mount
Rock United Methodist Church. She retired from Knause Foods. Funeral
services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 25, in the Egger
Funeral Home, 15 Big Spring Ave., Newville, with the Rev. Daniel Bach
officiating. Interment will be made in the Prospect Hill Cemetery,
Newville. 

Willis O. SHEEDER, 80, of Orbisonia, died at 1:17 am. Wednesday, March
22, 2006, at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Born
Jan. 5, 1926, in Cassville, he was a son of the late Jesse and Mary
(Wood) Sheeder. He was united in marriage to the former Anna Mae Booher,
Dec. 20, 1947. Mrs. Sheeder preceded him in death in 1975. Mr. Sheeder
is survived by five children, Willis "Butch" Sheeder Jr., Huntingdon;
Tommy Sheeder and wife, Ginger, Shirleysburg; Fred Sheeder and wife,
Brenda, Orbisonia; Wyatt "Lynn" Sheeder and wife, Tina, Mount Union; and
Wanda Allen and husband, Terry, Oklahoma; and 18 grandchildren and 18
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Phyllis Traynor of
New Jersey. Mr. Sheeder was a veteran of World War II, having served in
the United States Army Air Corps in England from July 1943 to August
1945. He was a life member of the Blue Juniata VFW Post No. 5754, Mount
Union; and the Madden-Wennick American Legion Post No. 518, Rockhill.
Mr. Sheeder retired from Womelsdorf Trucking Co., DuBois, after 35
years of service as a driver. He enjoyed spending time with his
grandchildren and great-grandchildren and his companion of three years,
Pearl Getz of Mount Union. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m.
Friday, March 24, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia.
Interment will be made in the Cassville Cemetery. 

Jay Cloyd LOVE, 66, of Crestview, Fla., went to be with the Lord Monday,
March 22, 2006. Born May 7, 1939, in Shirleysburg, he was a son of the
late Doran and Laura Love. He was united in marriage to Brenda K. Love,
who survives at their home. Mr. Love is also survived by three
daughters, Annette Love and April Ulfig and husband, Mike, all of
Naples, Fla.; and Jessica Brier, Crestview, Fla.; two granddaughters,
Emily and Chrissy Barlow; and a great-granddaughter. He is also survived
by a brother, Garry Love and wife, Darleen, Shirleysburg; and sisters,
Norma Peterson and husband, Dale, Shirleysburg; Audrey Fellemen and
husband, Bob, Huntingdon; Vena Smith and husband, Don, Hesston; and
Janet Lecrone and husband, John, Alexandria. Mr. Love served in the
United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict and Desert Storm.
He was a member of the Crestview Elks Lodge No. 2624. Mr. Love retired
from the U.S. Air Force as a master sergeant and from civil service,
where he served with the 19th Special Operations of Eglin Air Force
Base Auxiliary Field 3. He moved to Okaloosa County in 1975. Mr. Love
was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral services were
held March 23 at the Holt Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Gordon
Wilkerson and the Rev. Michael Chestnut officiating. Interment was made
in the Live Oak Park Memorial Cemetery. 

Michael D. GUTHRIDGE, 19, of Broad Top City, died Wednesday, March 22,
2006, at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Md., of
injuries sustained in a work-related accident. Born in Altoona, March
20, 1987, he was a son of Chester Donald and Elizabeth Jane (Blasko)
Guthridge of Broad Top City. In addition to his parents, Mr. Guthridge
is survived by two sisters, Nicole Leturgey, Three Springs; and Courtney
Ramper, Wood; and two nieces and two nephews. Mr. Guthridge was a member
of the Saxton First Church of God, 1018 Sixth St., Saxton. He was a
member of many Christian youth groups in the area. A 2005 graduate of
Tussey Mountain High School, he was very involved in the drama club. He
had performed such memorable roles as the minstrel in "Once Upon a
Mattress," Isadora Strauss in "Titanic," and the reverend in "110
Degrees in the Shade." Mr. Guthridge also sang in district and regional
chorus competitions in high school and was a member of the high school
band. He worked as a laborer for L. S. Lee & Sons Inc., York. Mr.
Guthridge blessed many people with his singing ability, mostly gospel
music, and his ability to share Christ with young people. He had
performed the National Anthem at the Broad Top Old-timer’s baseball
game, the Altoona Curve and the Hall of Fame banquet. As he put it, "I
am very social." Funeral services will be held at 10 am. Monday, March
27, at the Saxton First Church of God, Saxton, with Pastor Steve
Oberman officiating. Interment will be made in the Broad Top City IOOF
Cemetery, Broad Top City. 

Winifred M. DAVID, 83, formerly of Newton Hamilton, and most recently
of 1725 Weathered St., Irving, Texas, died at 8:20 am. Wednesday, March
22, 2006, at the Vitas Hospice, Irving, Texas. She had been in failing
health. Born Nov. 24, 1922, in Nook, Juniata County, she was a daughter
of the late Frank and Edna (Richardson) Bair. She was united in marriage
to Gerald L. David, Dec. 11, 1953, in McVeytown. Mr. David preceded her
in death April 24, 1989. Mrs. David is survived by three children, Joy
A. Martinez and husband, Emilio, Irving, Texas; Kenny P Taylor and wife,
Joyce, Silverford Heights, Mount Union; and Beverly Jean Zook and
husband, Robert, Mount Union; 14 grandchildren and a number of
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived
by two sisters, Sarah Hook and Grace Rothermel and husband, Guy, all of
Sunbury; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death
by a brother and sister, Robert Bair and Josephine McKenzie. Mrs. David
had been a member of the Newton Hamilton Methodist Church, but currently
attended the Assembly of God Church, Irving. Texas. For many years, she
was employed at the Creitz Bologna Factory in Mount Union. Mrs. David
enjoyed spending time at the senior center in her community and will be
remembered for her love of crafts. Funeral services will be held at
10:30 a.m. Monday, March 27, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount
Union, with the Rev. Gordon Ross officiating. Interment will be made in
the Memorial Cemetery, Newton Hamilton. 

Betty L. (McKenzie) JOHNSON, 79, a resident of The Oaks at Westminster
Woods, Huntingdon since May 1997, and formerly of 109 Mount Vernon Ave.,
Smithfield Township, Huntingdon, died at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 22,
2006, at The Oaks at Westminster Woods. Born Nov. 30, 1926, in
Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late "Mack" and M. Blanche
(Morningstar) McKenzie. She was united in marriage to Walter A. "Bill"
Johnson, who preceded her in death March 14, 2004. Mrs. Johnson is
survived by a grandson, Larry G. Rinker Jr. and wife, Missy (Walker),
Alexandria; and two great-grandsons, Dustin and Austin Rinker, both of
Alexandria. She is also survived by a sister, Geneva M. McIntyre, York;
and a niece, Judy (McIntyre) Barber and husband, Dean, York. She was
preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie Kay (Johnson) Rinker, July 30,
2002; and three brothers and a sister. Mrs. Johnson was of the
Protestant faith. She attended Huntingdon public schools. Primarily a
homemaker, Mrs. Johnson was caring and full of life. She enjoyed
spending time with her family and friends. Private funeral services will
be held at the convenience of the family at the John B. Brown Funeral
Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon. with the Rev. James L. Blair
officiating. Interment will be made in the Huntingdon Memorial Gardens,
Walker Township, Huntingdon, R.R. 1. 

Pauline C. SHOPE, 92, of Saltillo, died at 4:50 am. Wednesday, March 22,
2006, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Born Jan. 15, 1914, in
Altoona, Blair County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle
(Querry) Crotsley. She was united in marriage to Oscar M. Shope, Dec.
27, 1944, at the Saltillo United Methodist Church, by the Rev. W.W.
Breckbill. Mr. Shope preceded her in death in April 1955. Mrs. Shope is
survived by two sons, Randall E. Shope and wife, Linda, Saltillo; and
Carey C. Shope and wife, Cathy, Indiana; and four grandchildren,
Michael, Matthew and Thomas Shope and Amy (Shope) Goldberg. She is also
survived by a sister, Helen Hamilton, Three Springs; and a brother,
Kenneth Crotsley, Huntingdon. Mrs. Shope was a member of the former
Saltillo United Methodist Church for over 80 years and was most recently
a member of the First United Methodist Church, Three Springs. She was a
member of the Mount Union Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and the
Huntingdon and Bedford County Retired Teachers Associations. She also
belonged to the Marry and Join Us Club, Saltillo, and the Woodland
Retirement Center Ladies Auxiliary. She volunteered for the American Red
Cross Bloodmobile for a number of years. She was a graduate of nurse’s
training at the Lewistown Hospital. Mrs. Shope retired as school nurse
in the Tussey Mountain School District with 30 years of service. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 24, at the Robert I.
McClain Funeral Home, Main Street, Cassville, with the Rev. Dr Kenneth
Grundon officiating. Interment will be made in the Saltillo Cemetery. 

Clarabelle "Carty" (Parsons) GARMAN, 93, formerly of Smithfield
Township, died at 1:30 am. Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at Homewood at
Martinsburg. She had been in declining health for the past six years.
Born April 18, 1912, in Nossville, she was a daughter of the late Lyman
Floyd and Mabel (Colyer) Parsons. She was united in marriage to H.
Lester Garnmn, Aug. 3, 1930. Mr. Garman preceded her in death March 24,
1996. Mrs. Garman is survived by two children, Charlene G. Robinson,
Martinsburg; and Larry L. Garman Sr. and wife, Nancy, Smithfield
Township; and nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandson. She is also survived by three siblings, Mrs.
Chalmers (Kathryn) Port and Mrs. Boyd G. (Thelma) Wright, both of
Huntingdon; and L. Floyd Parsons, Clearwater, Fla. She was preceded in
death by three sisters, Dorthea Clark, Helen Wesner and Miriam Elizabeth
Scott. Mrs. Garman was a lifelong Presbyterian. She was a 1930 graduate
of Mount Union High School. Primarily a homemaker, Mrs. Garman also
worked as a sales clerk at the Poser’s Store, Huntingdon, during the
1950s-60s. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of
the family at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the
Rev. Harold G. Williams Jr. officiating. Interment will be made in the
Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Cora M. GIBSON. 86, of Sugar Camp Road, Saxton, died Thursday, March 23,
2006, at the home of her daughter, Carol, who was caring for her. Born
Jan. 6, 1920, in Bellwood, Blair County, she was a daughter of the late
Ranson and Sarah (Farber) Caswell. She was united in marriage to Ernest
Ray Gibson Sr., Feb. 5, 1941, in Cumberland, Md. Mr. Gibson preceded
her in death April 12, 1985. Mrs. Gibson is survived by a daughter,
Carol A. Galloway, Saxton; six grandchildren and a number of
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Esther Bradford
and husband, Clarence; Huntingdon; and an estranged daughter, Judy. She
was preceded in death by a son, Ernest R. "Butch" Gibson Jr. and eight
sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Gibson was of the Protestant faith.
She was a 1939 graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School, where she was an
honor student and graduated in the top three of her class. Primarily a
homemaker, she was employed by the Pennsylvania Shoe Factory, Altoona,
for five years. Mrs. Gibson enjoyed watching QVC, playing bingo, crafts
and flowers. She was an avid key chain collector, having over 4,000 key
chains. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family
with Pastor Steve Oberman officiating. Interment will be made in Saint
Luke’s Cemetery. 

Chester "Chet" SPENCER, 88, of Box 233, Porter Township, Huntingdon,
R.R. 3, died at 5:35 am. Thursday, March 23, 2006, at The Oaks at
Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born April 9, 1917, in Kearney, he was a
son of the late Ira Frank and Ida Mae (Weight) Spencer. He was united in
marriage to the former Helen Romaine Starr of Hesston. Mrs. Spencer
survives at their Porter Township residence. Mr. Spencer is also
survived by a daughter and three sons; Dana Sharp, York; Chester Frank
"Jack" Spencer and wife, Doris, Prineville, Ore.; George "Dick" Spencer,
Bethlehem; and Robert James Spencer and wife, Robbie, Huntingdon; eight
grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three
brothers and three sisters; Ralph Spencer and wife, Gay, Fowlersville,
Mich,; Harold "Pete" Spencer and wife, Dorothy, Pueblo, Col.; James
Spencer, Tuscon, Ariz.; Mabel Miller, Tyrone; Anna Zellinger, Westland,
Mich.; and Joan Kyper and husband, Martin, Huntingdon. He was preceded
in death by a brother and two sisters, Wilmer Spencer, Julia Phipps and
Betty Spencer. Mr. Spencer was of the Protestant faith. He served as a
corporal with the United States Army from March 3, 1942, to Nov. 19,
1945, during which time he was awarded the American Theater Ribbon,
Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Spencer worked for a number
of years at Claster’s in Huntingdon. He retired after 27 years of
service with Valley Rural Electric. He resided in Hesston for 47 years
before moving to his home in Hartslog Valley, and had been a resident
of The Oaks at Westminster Woods since November 2001. Mr. Spencer was an
avid Harley Davidson enthusiast and enjoyed hunting. Graveside services
will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 27, at the Old Stone Church
Cemetery, Penn Township, James Creek, with Pastor Steve Oberman
officiating, assisted by Pastor Lou Zannino. Full military honors will
be accorded by members of the Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754 and the
Frank P Hommon American Legion Post No. 24. 

Nancy Cook CATANDO, 66, of Woodbury, N.J., died Thursday, March 23,
2006, with her loving family at her side. She was born in Huntingdon.
She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Robert Catando. She
is also survived by three sons, Dr. Bruce Catando and wife, Cecelia,
West Chester; Andrew Catando and wife, Melissa, Woodbury, N.J.; and
Steve Catando and wife, Tonya, West Deptford. She is also survived by
six wonderful grandchildren, Nicholas, Perry, Geena, Clayton, Olivia and
Kristin, with another to be born in May. Also surviving are two
brothers, Dr. James L. Cook and wife, Linda; and Dr. John Cook and wife,
Carol. She was preceded in death by a sister, Jayne Christman. Mrs
Catando was a member of the Kemble Methodist Church Woodbury, N.J., and
enjoyed activities with the Florence Circle. She graduated from Central
Cambria High School, Ebensburg, in 1957, and Juniata College.
Huntingdon, in 1961, majoring in elementary education. Mrs. Catando was
a lifelong member of the New Jersey Education Association, Gloucester
County Retired Teachers Association, Juniata College Alumni Association,
Club Gourmet and Woodbury Breakfast Rotary. She had a special talent for
teachinig young children, having taught first grade for two and one-half
years at the Evergreen Avenue School, Woodbury, N.J., and kindergarten
for 26 years at Woodbury Heights Elementary School. She was awarded the
prestigious "Teacher of the Year" award and touched the lives of
literally hundreds of students and adults. She enjoyed a wide variety
of activities, but especially enjoyed reading, biking, vacationing in
Ocean City, Md., with her family and friends, and above all, being with
her grandchildren. She also enjoyed pinochle and bridge, having played
bridge with the same eight women for 35 years. She had been a resident
of Woodbury, N.J., for 45 years. A funeral service will be held at 11
am. Tuesday, March 28, at the Kemble Methodist Church, 19 South Broad
St., Woodbury, N.J. Interment will be in Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro.

Charlotte E. WENNICK, 90, of 33 Walnut St., Kistler, Mount Union, died
at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, March 23, 2006, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Sept. 14, 1915, in McCoysville, Juniata County, she was
the daughter of the late Robert and Jennie (Campbell) Palm. She married
Clinton Wennick in 1939 and he preceded her in death Aug. 31, 1960. Mrs.
Wennick is survived by five children; Robert Wennick and wife Bernice,
Chambersburg; Terry Wennick and wife, Gayle, Silverford Heights, Mount
Union; Sandra Horne and husband, Donald, Mount Union; Nina Vaughn, Mount
Union; and Rodney Wennick and wife, Diane, Big Greenbriar Road,
McVeytown. There are 18 grandchildren and a number of
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wennick was preceded in death by a daughter,
Shirley McKinley and a grandson, Jamie Cornelius. She was the last
surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death
by four brothers and six sisters. She was of the Presbyterian faith. She
was a graduate of Mount Union High School, Class of 1933, and was a
member of the Mount Union Alumni Association. Mrs. Wennick retired from
Strickler’s Dairy Store in Mount Union after 18 years of service. A
funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union with Pastor Steve Motter
officiating. Interment will be made in the Orbisonia IOOF Cemetery at
Rockhill Furnace. 

Tiffany Danielle BRENNEMAN, 22, of Shade Gap, HCR 75, died at 10:15 am.
Friday, March 24, 2006, at the home of her mother in Dublin Township.
Born March 24, 1984, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of Robert
Bookheimer Sr. of Newton Hamilton and Lisa (Brenneman) Sunderland, of
Dublin Township. She is survived by two brothers, Richard Brenneman of
Shade Gap and Robert Bookheimer Jr. of Mount Union, and two sisters,
Helena Sunderland of Shade Gap and Shannon Ramey of Mount Union. Also
surviving are her paternal grandparents, Frank and Bonnie Bookheimer of
Mount Union, and her maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Ann and
Dale Lane of Shade Gap. Ms. Sunderland had attended the Church of the
Nazarene in Petersburg in her early years. She was a 2002 graduate of
Southern Huntingdon County High School. She was employed at Sunny Ridge
Restaurant, Shade Gap, and Roy Rogers Restaurant at Blue Mountain on the
Pennsylvania Turnpike. She loved cats and enjoyed writing poetry.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 27, at the Martin
R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. David Bowen and Pastor
Dan Fox officiating. Interment will be made in IOOF Memorial Cemetery,
Rockhill Furnace. 

Jack M. WALKER, 88, of Bethlehem, died Friday, March 24, 2006, at Saint
Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born July 8, 1917, in Huntingdon, he was
a son of the late Harry L. and Mae B. (McElwain) Walker. He was united
in marriage to the former Charlotte L. Fornwalt Walker, June 12, 1948.
Mrs. Walker survives at their residence. Mr. Walker is also survived by
a daughter, Sandra Williams, Colstrip, Mont.; three grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren. Mr. Walker was a member of the Fritz Memorial
United Methodist Church, Bethlehem. He was a member of the MORA Club,
Bethlehem, and was former president of the Washington Republican Club.
Mr. Walker retired Aug. 1,1979, after 27 years as a linotype operator
for the Globe Times. He was an avid sports fan and known for his great
sense of humor. A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 28, in
Bethlehem. Interment will be made in the Riverview Cemetery, 245
Standing Stone Ave., Huntingdon. 

Teddy Augusta "Ted" KARNS, 81, of Karns Lane, Bedford, died at 1:23 am.
Saturday, March 25, 2006, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born Dec.
13, 1924, in Bedford, Bedford County, he was a son of the late William
A. and Katherine R. (Bagley) Karns. He was first united in marriage to
the former Eva R. Stufft; and later to the former Norma Lantz, who
survives at home. In addition to his wife, Mr. Karns is survived by a
daughter, Teddy Householder and husband, Gregory, McConnellstown; a son,
Harry C. Sleaster, Las Vegas, Nev.; and two granddaughters, Taylor E.
and Rachel E. Householder, both of McConnellstown. He is also survived
by three brothers and two sisters, Harry C. Karns, Bedford; Tommie F.
Karns, Williamsburg, Va.; Perry S. Karns, Texas; Edith Belle Bingman,
Gloucester, Va.; and Rachel Riggle, Bedford. He was preceded in death by
a son, Jerry F. Sleaster; and six brothers, Richard G., Paul W., Charles
R., James A., Jerry F. and Coy Karns. A veteran of World War II, Mr.
Karns served in the United States Army from May 1943 to November 1945 in
the Northern France, Rhineland and Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge)
campaigns. He was awarded the American Theater Campaign Medal, the
European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze stars,
Good Conduct Medal, Combat Medical Badge and Victory Medal. He was the
founder of the Bedford Valley Rod and Gun Club in 1952 and served as
president for 16 years and as a financial adviser. He held many other
offices for over 50 years and had a game farm for over 27 years. He
helped to organize the Evitts Mountain Hunting Organization. He was
instrumental in getting the roads south of Bedford resurfaced for the
past 50 years and keeping the Springs Mountain Road open. He established
the Ted Karns’ Pet Cemetery in 1956 and was a member of the American
Legion for over 50 years. He was also a member of the Ted Ickes’ Angels,
International Order of Old Bastards Club and a life member of the
Bedford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7527, from which he received
his 55-year pin in 2001. He served in the original honor guard. Mr.
Karns also received a certificate from Governor Tom Ridge for a 50-year
voting record. Mr. Karns was the owner and operator of Ted Karns,
Painting Contractor and Snow Removal for 40 years. He formerly worked as
an insurance agent for Seaboard Mutual Casualty Co. and was co-owner of
Karns Brothers Contractors and Lumber Co., Tulls Hills Coffee Shop and
Sugar Plum Bakery and Restaurant. Private funeral services were held
March 27, 2006 at the Louis Geisel Funeral Home, 330 East Pitt St.,
Bedford, with Pastor Grace Whitfield officiating. Interment will be made
in the Sweet Root Cemetery, Bedford. 

Charlotte Audrey FOSTER, 75, of Alexandria and formerly of Mifflin
Countv, died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2006 at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born June 11, 1930, in Mount Union, she
was a daughter of the late James A. White Sr. and Violet L. (Booher)
White. She was united in marriage to Darrell V. Foster Jan. 2, 1948. Mr.
Foster preceded her in death July 31, 1979. Mrs. Foster is survived by a
son, James D. Foster, Alexandria; a grandson, James D. Foster Jr. and
wife, Bev (Devlin); and two great grandsons, Conlan and Devlin Foster.
She is also survived by a brother, John White, Reading. She was preceded
in death by a brother, James A. White Jr. Mrs. Foster was a former
member of Lake Park United Methodist Church, Primarily a homemaker, her
main interest was being a mother and grandmother. She enjoyed
reupholstering furniture and making drapes. A lifetime resident of
Mifflin County, Mrs. Foster had resided with her son in Alexandria for
the past eight years. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Tuesday,
March 28, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home - Juniata Valley Chapel,
412 Main St., Alexandria, with the Rev. Dr. Theodore F. Kiffer, Hospice
chaplain, officiating. Interment will be made in the Juniata Memorial
Park, Lewistown. Lewistown. 

Velma M. WHITFIELD, 79, of 417 Stouffer Ave., Chambersburg, Franklin
County, died Saturday, March 25, 2006, in the Failing Spring Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center, Chambersburg. Born Aug. 22, 1926, in Three
Springs, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd S. and Hulda (Hockenberry)
Nead. She was united in marriage to Daniel Paul Whitfield Jan. 31, 1942.
Mr. Whitfield preceded her in death March 6, 2000. Mrs. Whitfield is
survived by two children, Daniel L. Whitfield and wife, Nancy;	and
Susan F. MacInnes and husband, Bryan, all of Chambersburg; five
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two
sisters, Pauline King of Saint Thomas; and Patty Rinehart and husband,
Harry, Saxton. She was preceded in death by an infant son, William, and
three brothers, Dean, Lloyd Jr. and Donald. During World War II, Mrs.
Whitfield was an aircraft lookout in Broad Top City. She also worked as
a seamstress at the former L’Laglon Apparel, Shippensburg. Mrs.
Whitfield enjoyed attending Elder Day at Menno Haven Nursing Home,
Chambersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March
28, in the chapel of the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling
Spring Road, Chambersburg, with the Rev. Mervil R. Stambaugh
officiating. Interment will be made in the Broad Top City IOOF Cemetery,
Broad Top City. 

Alice Finis RUMLEY, 82, of Rumley Road, Orbisonia, died Sunday
afternoon, March 26, 2006, at her home in Cromwell Township. Born Sept.
13, 1923, in Darvills, Va., she was a daughter of the late Robert and
Alice (Tucker) Early. She was united in marriage to William L. Rumley,
April 9, 1942, in Spartanburg, S.C. Mr. Rumley survives at home. Mrs.
Rumley is also survived by two sons, Neal Lacy Rumley, Sparks, Md., and
Kurt Lewis Rumley, Orbisonia; and a granddaughter, Dawn Marie Rumley,
New Oxford. She is also survived by a sister, Pauline Glazier,
Petersburg, Va. She was preceded in death by two sons, Ned Lloyd Rumley
and Gary Van Rumley and four brothers and a sister Mrs. Rumley was of
the Baptist faith. During her earlier years, she had worked as a
long-distance telephone operator. Since moving to southern Huntingdon
County in 1971, Mrs. Rumley enjoyed gardening and country life. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at the Ebenezer
United Methodist Church, 6601 Ebenezer Road, Middle River, Md. Interment
will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. 

Larry A. FLECK, 55, of rural Three Springs, died Monday morning, March
27, 2006, at his home in Springfield Twp., Huntingdon Co. Born July 8,
1950, in Springfield Twp., he was a son of the late L. Paul and Estella
(Lane) Fleck. He was married to the former Vera E. Colbert in July of
1994. Mrs. Fleck passed away with Mr. Fleck. Surviving are a daughter,
Autumn D. Fiscus and her husband, Matthew P., of Huntingdon; a step-son,
John A. "Andy" Foster III and his wife, Amy, of Petersburg; three
grandchildren, Savanna Fiscus, Rachel Foster and Johnny Foster; and
siblings, Inez Ford, of rural Three Springs, Jack Fleck, of rural Three
Springs, Kathryn Parsons, of Shippensburg, Garnetta Shope, of rural
Three Springs, Gay Fleck, of rural Three Springs, Linda Anderson, of
Burnt Cabins, and Karen Weiler, of Mechanicsburg. Two brothers, Eugene
and Judson, preceded him in death. Mr. Fleck was a member of Heritage
Baptist Church, rural Three Springs, and was instrumental in starting
the church. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association, a
member of the Southern Huntingdon Co. Young Farmers Association, and
also was involved in beekeeping. He, along with his wife, was a longtime
supporter of the Huntingdon Co. Fair. He retired from Atlantic Breeders
Coop., Lancaster, after over 20 years service. When able, Mr. Fleck was
an avid hunter, especially enjoying coon hunting, and an avid gardener.
He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, going on local "wagon
trains," and visiting with friends. Funeral services will be held at
11:30 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006, at Heritage Baptist Church, rural
Three Springs, with the Rev. Tony Blackburn and Rev. David Benfer
officiating. Interment will be made at Old School Baptist Cemetery,
rural Three Springs. 

Vera E. FLECK, 59, of rural Three Springs, died Monday morning, March
27, 2006, at her home in Springfield Twp., Huntingdon Co. Born February
19, 1947, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late Dwight and Janet
(Stever) Colbert. She was married to Larry A. Fleck in June of 1994. Mr.
Fleck passed away with Mrs. Fleck. Surviving are a son, John A. "Andy"
Foster III and his wife, Amy, of Petersburg; a step-daughter, Autumn D.
Fiscus and her husband, Matthew P., of Huntingdon; three grandchildren,
Rachel Foster, Johnny Foster, and Savanna Fiscus; and brother, Harold
Colbert and his wife, Judy, of Calvin. Mrs. Fleck was a member of
Heritage Baptist Church, rural Three Springs. She was involved in
various activities with the church and her former church, the
Mooresville United Methodist Church, where at one time she played the
piano, sang with the church trio for over 10 years, and taught Sunday
School. She was Huntingdon Co. Dairy Princess Coordinator for over 10
years, was a 4-H Leader for many years, and was a member of the
Huntingdon Co. Holstein Club, where in 1983, she was the first woman to
receive the Outstanding Contribution Award. She also received the
Outstanding Community Service Award from the Huntingdon Kiwanis Club,
and later received the Shaver's Creek Grange Outstanding Community
Service Award. She enjoyed deer hunting and gardening, and also going on
local "wagon trains," do-it-yourself projects around her home, visiting
with friends, going to dairy shows and especially spending time with her
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March
31, 2006, at Heritage Baptist Church, rural Three Springs, with the Rev.
Tony Blackburn and Rev. David Benfer officiating. Interment will be made
at Old School Baptist Cemetery, rural Three Springs. 

Margaret C. MANNINO, 88, of East Beaver Avenue, State College, and
formerly of Lewistown, died at 12:52 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at
Manor Care Health Services, Lancaster. Born June 16, 1917, in
Robertsdale, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Antonina (Allogi)
Spennati. She was united in marriage to Angelo J. Mannino, who preceded
her in death July 4, 1971. Mrs. Mannino is survived by two daughters and
a son, Paula K. Mannino and husband, Dr. Clayton Ruud, Spokane, Wash.;
Frances Mannino Corse and husband, John M. Jr., Lancaster; and John Paul
Mannino, Reedsville; six grandchildren; Guy D. McCardle Jr., Vincent M.
McCardle, Angela McCardle Aluise, Derek R. Greenaway, Matthew J. Mannino
and Robert A. Mannino: and three great-grandchildren. She is also
survived by a sister and brother, Genevieve Horne, Mill Creek, and Frank
Spennati, Aliquippa. Mrs. Mannino was a member of the Sacred Heart
Catholic Church, Lewistown, and a member of the Our Lady of Victory
Catholic Church, State College. She belonged to the City Hook and Ladder
Fire Co. Auxiliary. Mrs. Mannino was a 1936 graduate of Mount Union
High School. She retired from the Sacred Heart Rectory in 1990 after 20
years of service. Mrs. Mannino always cared about others before herself.
She loved her family and loved to feed them. She was generous, kind and
a great cook. A funeral Mass will be held Monday in Lewistown. Interment
will be private and made in the Juniata Memorial Park, Lewistown. 

Verna Grace ANTES, 68, 7533 Country Hills Drive, Smithfield Township,
Huntingdon, died at 3:10 am. Thursday, March 30, 2006, at her residence.
Born July 31, 1937, in Altoona, Blair County, she was a daughter of the
late Ardel and Florence (Helsel) Rhodes. She was united in marriage to
her high school sweetheart, Richard C. "Dick" Antes March 3, 1956, in
the Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church, Altoona. Mr. Antes survives at
their home. Mrs. Antes is also survived by two sons and a daughter,
Scott C. Antes and wife, Kathy, Wilmington, Del.; Gregory S. Antes and
wife. Karen, Dover, Del.; and Shelley C. Dolan and husband, Kevin,
Newport, Del.: six grandchildren, Jaime Marshall, Crystal Antes,
Jennifer Antes, Bonnie Antes, Collin Antes and Bret Dolan; and a
great-grandson, Tyler Antes-Horan. She is also survived by a brother and
three sisters, Charles Rhodes, Donna Yonkosky and LeEtta Weber, all of
Altoona; and Ruth "Rae" Eckland, Tehachapi, Calif. She was preceded in
death by a grandson, Kyle Dolan, July 3, 2001. Mrs. Antes was a member
of the First United Methodist Church, Huntingdon. She also belonged to
the Red Hat Society. Mrs. Antes was a 1955 graduate of Altoona High
School. Primarily a homemaker, she held a number of jobs through the
years. Most recently, she had been a bus driver for a handicap school
and worked as a teller for the Bank of Delaware until her retirement.
Born and reared in Altoona, Mrs. Antes resided in Wilmington, Del., for
32 years. Following retirement, she and her husband moved to their
Smithfield Township home in 1994. She enjoyed creating crafts and
decorating her home. She also enjoyed entertaining and playing cards
and games with family and friends and outing on Raystown Lake with her
husband. Most of all, she dearly loved visiting with her children,
grandchildren and great-grandson. A memorial service will be held at 11
a.m. Monday, April 3, at the First United Methodist Church, 425 Mifflin
St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Timothy W. Weitkamp officiating.
Interment will be made in the All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington, Del. 

Mildred Marie "Bunny" ROGERS, 84, a resident of Cedar Crest, 502 East
Howard St., Bellefonte, died at 11:46 am. Thursday, March 30, 2006, at
Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born April 22, 1921, in
Cromwell Township, she was a daughter of the late Newille and Estella
(Brumbaugh) Rogers and was reared in the home of the late Larry McKim.
Ms. Rogers is survived by a niece. She was a member of the Huntingdon
congregation of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. She attended Saltillo public
schools. A member of the housekeeping staff, Ms. Rogers retired from
Juniata College May 31, 1983. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, dogs and
birds. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at
the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Standing Stone Avenue,
Huntingdon, with Mr. C.R. Parmely officiating. Interment will be made in
the Fairview Cemetery, Three Springs. 

Ernest S. YOUNG, 86, a resident of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home,
Hollidaysburg, and for the last 20 years a resident of Johnstown,
departed this life to be with the Lord at 9:32 p.m. Thursday, March 30,
2006, at the Altoona Regional Health Systems, Altoona Hospital Campus.
Born May 7, 1919, in Clinton, NC., he was a son of the late Milton and
Mattie Young. He was united in marriage to the former Mamie Speaks, in
1952, who preceded him in death in November 1998. Mr. Young is survived
by a sister-in-law, Minnie Speaks Young, Newport, RI.; several first
cousins and a number of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his
dedicated close friends, Willie and Barbara Felosky, Johnstown. He was
preceded in death by six siblings; Bertha Louise Young Williams, who had
resided in Mount Union; Milton A. Young, Ulysses C. Young, Josephine
Young Berry, James Fulton Young and Charles Andrew Young. Mr. Young’s
family belonged to the First Baptist Church, Clinton, NC. He enlisted in
the United Slates Army in July 1942 and became a member of the 3857th
Quartermaster Gas Supply Co. During that time, he worked as an
automotive mechanic and gasoline delivery driver. He was stationed in
Italy where he bravely served in World War II, delivering supplies of
gasoline, under dangerous conditions, to support military operations,
until Nov. 2, 1945. He was the recipient of the European
African-American Middle Eastern Service Medal. In 1948, Mr. Young began
a 33-year civilian career with the United States Department of the Navy,
working as an engineering equipment operator with the Naval Education
and Training Center in Newport, RI. He retired in 1983, and he and his
wife moved to Johnstown. Mr. Young will be missed by many, including his
fellow veterans. He took great pride in the fact that he was a World War
II veteran and routinely made donations to veteran causes. He received a
certificate in 2001 as Donor of the Year for his help in assisting
hospitalized veterans. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 6, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with Pastor Joseph Lewis officiating. Interment will be made in the
Mount Union Cemetery. 

Dorothy M. (Sincak) LONG, 63, of Box 226 AA, Saxton, R.R. 1, died
Friday. March 31, 2006, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. She
was born Sept. 10, 1942, in Trenton, N.J., the daughter of the late
Stephen and Carrie (Kishpaugh) Sincak. She was married to Gene A. Long
in July 1976. He preceded her in death Oct. 14, 2001. She is survived by
two daughters, Paulette Sayles, and her husband, Steve, of Wisconsin,
and Carol Morrison and her husband, Galen, of Riddlesburg; and a son,
John Sudol Jr. and wife, Sandra, of Kentucky. There are six
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by a daughhter, Jeanette Ann Sudol, and a grandson, Bryan Keith
Gabrielson. Mrs. Long was a member of the Oasis of Love Church in the
Valley, Saxton. R.R. 1. She was a waitress at Kelly’s Korner in
Huntingdon. During her lifetime, she enjoyed stamp collecting,
scrapbooking, collecting ceramic items, cooking and her church. A
funeral service will be held at 10 am. Monday, April 3, at the Curtis
A. Heath Funeral Home Inc., Broad Top City, with Pastor Kathy Speck
officiating. Interment will be made in the Broad Top City IOOF Cemetery.

Richard L. STETLER, 75, of York, died following a lengthy illness
Friday, March 31, 2006, at his home. Born April 5, 1930, in New
Cumberland, he was a son of the late Leroy and Mary (Doyle) Stetler. He
was united in marriage to the former Margaret F. Myers, whose family is
formerly of the Shirleysburg area. They celebrated 56 years of marriage
Sept. 5, 2005. Mrs. Stetler survives at home. Mr. Stetler is also
survived by two sons and a daughter, Daryl R. Stetler, Wellsville; Van
R. Stetler, South Carolina; and Diana R.S. Meckley, New York; and a
granddaughter, Laura E.S. Smith, New Freedom. He is also survived by
two sisters and a brother, Rosemary Allie, Michigan; Anna Danko,
Minnesota; and Samuel Stetler, Mechanicsburg. He was preceded in death
by a sister and two brothers. Mr Stetler was a member of Calvary Baptist
Church, York. He was a 32nd degree Free and Accepted Mason and a former
member of the Shiloh Lions Club and the York Riflemen’s Association.
Mr. Stetler was a 1948 graduate of New Cumberland High School and
completed two years at Thompson Business College. He also took several
insurance courses at Hartford Connecticut Business School. An account
executive in the insurance industry for 30 years, Mr. Stetler was
employed by the Roy L. Geesey Insurance Agency and retired in 1990 from
the Glatfelter Insurance Group. As a teenager, Mr. Stetler and others
were spotters for enemy aircraft over the Harrisburg Airport during the
war. He enjoyed reading, gardening, musicals, studying history and
genealogy. Mr. Stetler was an avid Penn State Nittany Lions football
fan. He and his wife shared special times traveling. Private funeral
services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will
be made in the Germany Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery,
Shirleysburg. 

Nancy (Thomas) MacDonald SHERIDAN, 75, of Huntingdon, died Friday, March
31, 2006, at Altoona Regional Health Systems, Altoona Hospital Campus,
following a brief illness. Born June 7, 1930, in Collingswood. N.J., she
was a daughter of the late W. Carroll and Virginia (Stewart) Thomas. She
was twice married, first to William W MacDonald, May 7, 1949. Mr
MacDonald preceded her in death May 10, 1954. She later married Philip
H. Sheridan Feb. 17, 1962. Mr. Sheridan preceded her in death June 7,
2002. Mrs. Sheridan is survived by three daughters and two sons; Suzanne
M. Snare and husband, Gerald, Huntingdon; Pamela C. Rinker and husband,
Roger, Parma, Ohio; Carole A. Sheridan. Fort Pierce, Fla.; S. Wade
MacDonald and wife, Wendy, Mount Union: and William W. MacDonald Jr.
and wife, Ethel, Huntingdon; and 11 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Dortie T.
Ness and husband. Percy, London, Tenn.; and Gretchen T. Sharp and
husband, Don, Erial, N.J. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty
T. Sherry, and a grandson, Cortney W, Stewart. Mrs. Sheridan was a
member of the Huntingdon County Arts Council Board. She was also part of
a special group of women who have been playing cards together for over
50 years. She was a 1947 graduate of Collingswood High School,
Collingswood, N.J., and attended Juniata College. Mrs. Sheridan had
worked as a bookkeeper for Heine Buick-Cadillac Garage and Huntingdon
Oil Co. She was a decorative artist who was well known for her painted
wood items. A memorial service will be held at a later date to celebrate
her life.