Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries May 2002

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Josephine D. (Miller) HOLLAND, 82, of 615 14th St., Huntingdon, died at
12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2002, at the Tyrone Hospital, Tyrone. She
had been a resident of her current address for 62 years, and had been in
failing health for the past several months. She was born July 6, 1919,
in Spruce Creek, the daughter of Joseph E. and Treva B. (Everhart)
Miller. Her parents preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to
Harold E. "Dutch" Holland Nov. 11, 1938, in Hagerstown, Md. He preceded
her in death March 14, 1993. Two sons survive: Ronald L. Holland of
Waterville, Ohio, and Harold Dennis Holland of Huntingdon. There are
four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Holland was the
last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death
by her sister, Janice (Miller) McNeal. She attended the Fifteenth Street
United Methodist Church, Huntingdon. Mrs. Holland was a graduate of
Huntingdon High School in the Class of 1936. She retired from the
Reconditioning Department of Owens-Corning Fiberglas in 1981 after 25
years of service. She enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, crafts and
crocheting. A funeral service will be held at the John B. Brown Funeral
Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5. The Rev.
David Dearing will officiate. Interment will be made in Huntingdon
Memorial Gardens, Walker Twp. 

Christine "Teenie" (Brandt) BECKEL, 89, of 511 N. First St.,
Charlottesville, Va., died March 3, 2002, at her home. She was born July
13, 1912, in Lewistown, the daughter of the late Charles and Ida (Emory)
Brandt. She was married to Cambridge Graham Beckel J. for 28 years. He
survives at his new assisted living residence at Winterhaven, Building
2, Room 5, 220 South Pantops Dr., Charlottesville, Va. 22911, where he
moved March 21. Prior to that marriage, she was the wife of Kirk
Westbrook, who co-owned Westbrook Shoe Store in Huntingdon. Stepchildren
are Ann Westbrook Grubb of Columbia, Margaret B. Proto of Collierville,
Tenn., Robert G. "Bud" Beckel of Bethesda, Md. and Graham S. Beckel of
Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Beckel was a former manager of the Danks Store
in Huntingdon. Interment was made at the Beckel family plot in Maple
Grove Cemetery, Granville, Ohio. 

John H. MELOY, M.D., 60, of R.R. 2, Box 246, Hollidaysburg, died at 9
a.m. Friday, May 3, 2002, at his home. His death was unexpected. He had
been a resident of his current home since 1973. He was born Jan. 29,
1942, in Huntingdon, the son of the late Thomas C. and Doris (McCoy)
Meloy. He was married to Jean Kann June 27, 1964, at the Abbey Reformed
United Church of Christ, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Nelson Wenner
officiating. His wife survives at their home. Dr. Meloy is survived by a
daughter and a son, Natalie L. Meloy and Thomas B. Meloy, both at home.
There is one grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas
R. Meloy, M.D. Dr. Meloy was of the Protestant faith. He was a graduate
of Huntingdon High School in the Class of 1959. He earned a bachelor of
science degree in biology in 1963 at Juniata College and he graduated
from the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia (now Thomas Jefferson
University) in June 1967 as a medical doctor. He performed his medical
internship at Harrisburg's Polyclinic Hospital from 1967-1968; served
his internal medicine residency at Polyclinic Hospital from 1968 to 1970
and West Virginia University Hospital from 1970-71; served with the U.S.
Navy Medical Corps with the rank of Lieutenant commander at the Quantico
Naval Hospital, Quantico, Va., from 1971 to 1973; and was board
certified in internal medicine in June 1973. Dr. Meloy had practiced
internal medicine in Altoona since 1973 and was actively involved in the
cancer program and tumor board for many years. He served as chairman of
the Department of Medicine and on many medical staff committees
throughout his tenure. He was on the staff of both the Altoona Hospital
and Bon Secours Holy Family Regional Health System Altoona. He served as
chief of staff of Altoona Hospital from 1981 until 1993. His hobbies
included woodworking and hunting, and he had been a licensed pilot since
1965. A funeral service will be held at the John B. Brown
Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 7.
The Rev. Edward L. Eckenrod will officiate. Interment will be made in
Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Helen L. RAGER, 77, of 4027 U.S. Highway 522 S., McVeytown, died at
10:59 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2002, at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. She
was born June 15, 1924, at McVeytown, the daughter of Robert L. and
Maude Estelle (Rhodes) Sunderland, both deceased. She was united in
marriage to Herman W. Rager, who preceded her in death Feb. 23, 1997.
She is sruvived by four children: Mrs. Steve (Connie) Wike of
Huntingdon; Susan C. French of Lewistown; Mrs. Walt (Patsy) McKnight of
Fort Royal, and Dennis Rager Sr. of Lockport, Lewistown, as well as 12
grandchildren, one of whom, Desiree Stillman of Lewistown, she reared in
her home. She is also survived by 23 great-grandchildren. A sister, Mrs.
Clark (Beulah) Barron of Elkton, Md., survives. She was preceded in
death by 10 brothers and sisters. Mrs. Rager was a member of the Wayne
United Methodist Church, McVeytown. She worked as a production employee
for C.M. Creitz Bologna of Mount Union and later worked fro Empire
Kosher, Mifflintown. Lastly, she was a homemaker. A memorial service
will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at Wayne United Methodist
Church, with the Revs. Marion Hartman and Charles Rhodes officiating.
Interment will be made in the Wayne United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mildred E. SHOPE, 79, of Saltillo, died at 5:05 p.m. Saturday, May 4,
2002, at York Hospital, York. Born Dec. 29, 1922, at Robertsdale, she
was the daughter of the late George and Cecilia (Foore) Leonard. She
married Jerry F. Shope Sept. 20, 1943. Mr. Shope preceded her in death
March 1, 1984. She is survived by the following children: Darlene Lyons,
Lansdale; Mona Hagner, RedLion; Gloria Appleby, Greencastle; Darla
Wills, Saltillo; Jerry Shope, Colmar; Tammy Nelson, Prattville, Ala.;
Craig Shope, Huntingdon; and Kathy Shope, York. Twenty-two grandchildren
and 14 great-grandchildren also survive. A sister, Vera Leonard of
Robertsdale, survives. She was preceded in death by three brothers and
four sisters. Mrs. Shope was of the Protestant faith. She was employed
by L. Grief Bros. Manufacturing, Mount Union, for 20 years and retired
from Empire Kosher Inc., Mifflintown, after five years. Funeral services
will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at the Robert I. McClain
Funeral Home, Cassville, with the Rev. Louis Barth officiating.
Interment will be made in Saltillo Cemetery. 

James H. "Jim" BEAVER, 67, of Box 313, Mount Union, died at 2:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 4, 2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona, following an
extended illness. Born Sept. 11, 1934, in Shirley Twp., Huntingdon
County, he was the son of George W. and Mary M. (Beaver) Ripple, both
deceased. He was united in marriage to Edna Longenecker Feb. 17, 1953,
in Hagerstown, Md. He is survived by his wife and the following
children: Barbara A. Kling of Burnt Cabins; Faye A. Kemp of County Club
Rd., Mount Union; Peggy A. Brunner of Newton Hamilton; Mary A. Plank of
Orbisonia; Susie I. Tyson of Lewistown; David G. Beaver of Lewistown,
and Sharon E. Beaver of Mount Union. He is also survived by 11
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Irene Lancaster
of Kistler, Mount Union and Virginia Lancaster of Huntingdon, survive.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia A. Fortney; a son,
James H. Beaver Jr., and three grandchildren. Mr. Beaver attended
Assembly of God Church, Mount Union. He was a member of the Fraternal
Order of Police and a retired member of the Mount Union Volunteer Fire
Company. He served in the Army National Guard, Huntingdon. He retired in
1977, as a school bus driver for Royer Smith Busing. He was also , at
one time, a patrolman of the Mount Union Police Department and later the
auxiliary police in the Mount Union Area. He also served as a
Pennsylvania State Constable. Mr. Beaver loved to hunt and work on
mechanical things. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May
7, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev.
Gordon Ross officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount Nebo
Cemetery, Shirleysburg.

Marshall B. "Mike" DEFORREST, 80, of Huntingdon, formerly of 2210 Taylor
Ave., Huntingdon, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2002, at Centre
Community Hospital, State College. He was born Dec. 7, 1921, in
Huntingdon, the son of the late Marshall H. and Ruth (Greenleaf)
DeForrest. He was married to Ruth Denny July 13, 1944, at the Howard
Methodist Church in Towson, Md. She preceded him in death Oct. 13, 2000.
A son, M. Bart DeForrest of Apex. N.C. and a daughter, Jan D. McCloskey
of Wilbraham, Mass., survive. There are five grandchildren. Mr.
DeForrest was a member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Huntingdon. He was a graduate of Huntingdon High School in the Class of
1939, having been active in football, basketball and baseball. He was
team captain of the football and basketball squads. He also served as
class president. He graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle with a
PhB degree in the Class of 1943. While at Dickinson, he was captain of
the football and basketball teams. He graduated from Dickinson School of
Law in Carlisle with a LLB degree in the Class of 1947. During World War
II, Mr. DeForrest served with the U.S. Navy in both the Atlantic and
Pacific fleets. He was first assigned to the USS Baltimore and later to
subchasers and gunboats at the Anzio Beachhead at Salevino, Italy. He
was later assigned duty aboard the USS 1510 (Destroyer) providing escort
to convoys in the North Atlantic supply line to Russia. He conducted his
war duties in the Pacific Theatre as the commanding officer aboard the
USS 3920 (Destroyer escort). Following active duty during the war and
his graduation from law school, Mr. DeForrest was assigned to Naval
Intelligence in the U.S. Naval Reserve and remained active in the
reserve for 26 years. He retired in 1981 as a commander. Mr.
DeForrest joined United States Fidelity and Guaranty Corporation in
Baltimore, Md., in 1950, as a corporate counsel. He returned to
Huntingdon and private practice in 1952. He first associated with Samuel
H. Stewart and later R. Merle Heffner. He was later associated with
attorneys Lawrence Newton and Harvey Reeder until his retirement in
1996. In addition to the practice of law, Mr. DeForrest was chairman of
the board, partner and active in management of Anchorage Enterprises,
Inc. of Raystown Lake and the Seven Points Marina. In 1999, he was
honored as a 50 year member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He was
admitted to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the Huntingdon County
Court in 1949; admitted to the Supreme Court of Maryland and the
Baltimore, Md., court system in 1950; and admitted to the Supreme Court
of the U.S. in 1953. He was a member of the Pennsylvania District
Attorney's Association; the Fraternal Order of Police; Mount Moriah
Lodge #300, F&AM (50 years), Harrisburg Consistory and Jaffa Shrine;
life member of the Frank P. Hommon American Legion Post 24, Standing
Stone Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1754 and 40 et 8, all in Huntingdon;
life member of Huntingdon Elks Lodge #976; member and past president of
the Huntingdon Country Club and member of the Standing Stone Golf
Course, both of Huntingdon, and member of several other golf courses in
other communities; member of several law-related organizations; former
counsel and solicitor for numerous municipalities, business
organizations and authorities. Mr. DeForrest was a avid golfer and spent
winter with his family in Myrtle Beach, S.C., for over 40 years. He
enjoyed sailing and power boating on Raystown Dam and later on Raysown
Lake. He loved animals, especially dogs and cats, and fine automobiles.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 9, at the John
B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon. The
Rev. Peter Naschke will officiate. Interment will be made in Riverview
Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Mary G. KNABLE, 88, formerly of 805 DeForrest Apartments, Huntingdon,
died at 8:05 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2002, at Huntingdon Manor, Huntingdon.
Born Oct. 12, 1913, in Center Union, she was the daughter of the late
Samuel T. and Sarah A. (Gates) Gallagher. She married Norman C. Knable
Nov. 10,1952, in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death Oct. 31, 1971.
She is survived by a son, Herve L. Glorioso, of Huntingdon and by two
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving
member of her immediate family having been preceded in death by 18
brothers and sisters. Mrs. Knable was of the Catholic faith. She had
worked on the housekeeping staff of J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
retiring in July 1974. Private funeral services will be held at the
convenience of the family with the Rev. Elwood Figurelle officiating.
Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.

L. Vaughn WOOMER, 79, of 813 Highland Drive, Tyrone, died at 8:25
Monday, May 6, 2002, at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. Born Jan. 14, 1923, in
Tyrone, he was the son of the late Luther and Mary E. (Wighaman) Woomer.
We married his wife of 53 years, Betty A. McElwain, May 7, 1949, in
Unionville. Mrs. Woomer survives. Three daughtes and a son survive: Mrs.
Alan (Suzanne) Wrye, State College; Mrs. Port (Barbara) Williams,
Huntingdon; Mrs. Greg (Mary Lou) White, Tyrone; and the Rev. Mark Woomer
of Monongahela. Six grandchildren and three step-grandchildren also
survive. Mr. Woomer was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian
Church of Tyrone, having served as a deacon, an elder, a trustee and a
Sunday School teacher and he was a charter member of the Mariners Group.
Active in Boy Scouting, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He later
served on the board of the Camp Anderson Corporation and as a merit
badge counselor. He was a 50 year member of the Howard Gardner Post No.
281, American Legion. He was a member of the Tyrone Lodge No. 494 F&AM,
the Altoona Consistory, the Jaffa Shrine where he served on the
entertainment committee, and the Tyrone Shrine Club. He had served on
the board of directors of the Tyrone Hospital, the Tyrone Snyder Public
Library and the Northern Blair Regional Sewer Authority. Mr. Woomer was
the valedictorian of the Tyrone High School, Class of 1941, and
graduated in 1947 from Juniata College with a bachelor of science degree
in chemistry. He was employed by Westvaco Corp. where he first worked as
a chemist in the activated carbon laboratory, later advancing to
managerial positions in product development and and quality control. He
retired in 1986, after 39 1/2 years of service. He was a veteran of the
U.S. Army, having served in World War II from 1943 to 1946 as
a sergeant in the 68th Division in the European Theatre of the war. He
was a music enthusiast and played the alto saxophone in the Jaffa Band
for a number of years. He particularly enjoyed traveling, reading and
solving crossword puzzles. A graveside service will be held Thursday,
May 9, at the Bald Eagle Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. with full military
honors accorded. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Presbyterian
Church of Tyrone with the Rev. Robert E. Dunkelberger officiating.

Patricia "Pat" Jean CARTER, 67, of 6421 Deepford St., Springfield, Va.,
formerly of Mount Union, died at 1 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2002, at Johns
Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md., following an extended illness. Born
March 7, 1935, in Mount Union, she was the daughter of John A. "Ike"
Alexander, who preceded her in death, and Ruth A. (Hurrell) Alexander,
who resides in Mount Union. She married Francis "Frank" P. Carter Sept.
24, 1960, in Mount Union. He survives at their home. Three children
survive: Craig Carter and Brenda Carter, both of Springfield, Va., and
Lynda Ruth Carter of Seattle, Wash. A brother and a sister also survive:
Janet Hann, Mount Union, and John F. Alexander, Boiling Springs. Mrs.
Carter was of the Protestant faith. She was a graduate of Captain Jack
High School, Class of 1953. During her life she was primarily a
homemaker and enjoyed collecting birdhouses and interior decorating. she
was a Civil War enthusiast. Private funeral services will be held at the
convenience of the family Thursday, May 9, at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Dayton Sines officiating.
Interment will be made in Mount Union Cemetery.

Jesse C. HARTMAN, 69, of 39 Jones St., Mount Union, died at 4:40 a.m.
Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at his home. He had been in failing health. Born
Dec. 30, 1932, in Shirley Twp., Huntingdon County, he was the son of the
late Ralph and Margaret (Price) Hartman. He is survived by his companion
of 39 years, Leora C. (McCreary) Mills, at their home. The following
children survive: Charlene Truitt, Millsboro, Del.; Paul H. Mills,
Mifflintown; Cheryl Blair, HCR, Mill Creek; Brian Mills, Mount Union;
Dennis Mills, Huntingdon; Sarah Detwiler, Rockhill Furnace; and Jessica
Snair, Rockhill Furnace. Fourteen grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren also survive. He is survived by the following
brothers and sisters: Edna McIntyre, Shirleysburg; Jane Martz, Export;
Helen Reed, Hustontown; Sarah Dinardi, Mount Union, and Hazel Donat,
Aurora, Ohio. A son, William R. "Dooner" Mills, preceded him in death.
Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death: James Oliver
Hartman, Arthur Lloyd Hartman; William Hartman; Lavonda Jean Hartman;
and Virginia Wagner. Mr. Hartman attended the Cedar Crest-Lucy Furnace
Chapel. He retired after 24 years from Empire Kosher in Mifflintown and
prior to that he was employed in construction by Hemp Bros., of
Harrisburg. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in the
Korean Conflict. He was a member of the VFW Post 5754, American Legion
Post 107, and the Sons of Italy, all in Mount Union. He enjoyed his
grandchildren, doing crossword puzzles, playing Jeopardy and was an avid
sports fan, especially of the Mount Union Football team, whose games he
attended regularly for over 20 years. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m Friday, May 10, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with the Rev. Jeff Winstead officiating. Interment will be made in Mount
Union Cemetery.

Anna E. SATTA, 71, of McConnellstown, died at 5 a.m Wednesday, May 8,
2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Feb. 27, 1931,
in Logan Twp., she was the daughter of the late Walter and Olive
(Fitzgerald) Bumbarger. She was married to John J. Satta Sr. March 1,
1947, in Front Royal, Va. Mr. Satta preceded her in death Nov. 8, 1982.
She is survived by a son and two daughters: John J. Satta Jr.,
Smithfield; Linda S. Goodman, Huntingdon; and Connie R. McCracken,
Huntingdon. Four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive. Four
sisters and three brothers survive: Gertrude Peters, Huntingdon; Jean
Garner, Huntingdon; Gladys Shaver, Huntingdon; George Bumbarger and John
Bumbarger, both of Huntingdon; Norman Bumbarger, Petersburg; and Donna
Ayers, Petersburg. Two brothers and a sister preceded her in death:
James and Marshall "Pete" Bumbarger and Audrey Ross. She had been
employed by the Huntingdon Machine Shop and its successor, Bonney Forge,
and retired in 1980. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Friday, May
10, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev.
David L. Dearing officiating. Interment will be made in Donation
Cemetery, Huntingdon, R.R. 2.

E. Louise "Weezy" WISE, 64, of Harmon Way, Orting, Wash., died of
cancer, Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in Puyallup, Wash. Born Nov. 20, 1937,
in Kelso, Wash., she was the daughter of Walter and Ella Painter. She
was married to Joe H. Wise, formerly of Mapleton, for 43 years. He
survives at their home. She is survived by the following children:
Raymond Johnson of Redding, Calif.; David Wise of Kent, Wash.; Mrs.
Loren (Diane) Hicks of Orting, Wash.; Mrs. Paul (Donna) Keller of
Sunnyside, Wash.; and by seven grandchildren as well as numerous
relatives in the Mapleton area. Four brothers and three sisters survive:
Clyde, Roy, Victor and Keith Painter and Elsie Cook, Edith Hooper and
Wilda Moore. A number of nieces and nephews survive. Mrs. Wise had been
employed by Pierce County Communtiy Action Agency for the past 16 years.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 16 at 2 p.m. at the Orting
Football Field.

Mary G. DOAK, 84, of 422 W. Washington St., Chambersburg, died at 6:58
p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002, in the emergency room of Chambersburg
Hospital. Born March 14, 1918, in Washington, N.C., she was the daughter
of the late Cornelous Waters and Estelle (Bell) Murry. She first married
Douglas J. Byers Sr., who preceded her in death Nov. 6, 1968. She then
married Clarence L. Doak April 21, 1979. He survives at Beverly
HealthCare in Fayetteville, where he is a resident. She is survived by
four daughters and two sons: Mrs. Willie (Joanetta L.) Green of Mount
Union; Theodore E. Byars of Staten Island, N.Y.; Minnie J. Byers of
Durhan, N.C.; Mrs. Julian (Gloria J.) Burke of Palmyra, Va.; Mrs. Ronald
(Barbara) Wheeler of Glassboro, N.J.; and Douglas J. Byers Jr. Twenty
seven grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren also survive. A brother, William Bell,
preceded her in death. Mrs. Doak was a member of the John Wesley AME
Zion Church, Chambersburg, where she was a member of the Deaconess and
the cemetery board. She graduated from high school in Washington, N.D.,
and attended college for two years. During her lifetime, she was
primarily a homemaker. She enjoyed flower gardening. Funeral services
will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the John Wesley AME Zion
Church, 155 W. Catherine St., Chambersburg, with the Rev. Perry W.
Medley officiating. Interment will be made in Indiantown Gap National
Cemetery, Annville.

Louetta E. JOHNSON, 81, formerly of Shade Gap, and more recently a
resident of Menno Haven Nursing Home, Chambersburg, died at 1:15 p.m.,
Friday, May 10, 2002, at the Hershey Medical Center. Born July 29, 1920
at Newburg, Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Evaline
(Leedy) Barrick. She was married to Ralph A. Johnson July 20, 1939, at
Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Johnson preceded her in death Feb. 22, 1995. Two
daughters survive: Sylvia J. Smith of Newville and Shirley L. Shoop of
Shade Gap. Four grandsons, six great-grandchildren and two
step-great-grandchildren also survive. She is survived by two brothers
and two sisters: John Barrick, Newville; George Barrick, Shade Gap; Ruth
Johnson, Newville; and Chloe Coppersmith of Shippensburg. She was
preceded in death by infant twin daughters and two brothers and two
sisters. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Fair Ridge Assembly of God
Church, Shade Gap. During her lifetime, she was primarily a homemaker.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the Fair
Ridge Assembly of God Church, Shade Gap, with the Rev. Wilson Boyd
officiating. Interment will be made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shade
Gap.

Linda Luella SPAGNOLETTI, 55, of Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon, died at
10:50 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born June 7, 1946, in Burnham, she was the daughter of the
late Gordon C. and Luella M. (Schaeffer) Campbell. she married James W.
Spagnoletti Feb. 24, 1964. She is survived by three children: James W.
Spagnoletti Jr. and Kimbra Spagnoletti, both of Huntingdon, and Anthony
G. Spagnoletti of Birdsboro. Two grandchildren also survive. Two
brothers and two sisters survive: Gordon L. "Scoop" Campbell,
Reedsville, Thomas J. Campbell, Mifflin, Mrs. Joseph A. (Carol A.)
Wagner of Yeagertown and Mrs. Vincenzo (Nancy J.) Evolea of Port Royal.
Mrs. Spagnoletti was of the Lutheran faith. She was a 1964 graduate of
Chief Logan High School. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 15, at the Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville, with the Rev.
James L. Blair officiating. Interment will be made in Birch Hill
Cemetery, Burnham.

James D. AFRICA, 66, of Parkside Motel, 1310 Harrisburg Ave., Lancaster,
died May 10, 2002, at Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Lancaster,
following a brief stay at the hospital. Born, April 21, 1936, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of Anne (Cunningham) Africa of Charlotte,
N.C., formerly of Huntingdon, and the late Elmer Africa. He is survived
by two sons and a daughter: James Henry Africa, Lancaster; Mrs. Ronald
(Kimberly A.) Bates, New Castle, Del.; and Robert J. Africa, Boulder,
Colo. Two grandchildren survive. A brother and a sister survive: John
Africa of Huntingdon and Mrs. James (Sally) Fearn of Florida. Mr. Africa
was a former member of St. James Lutheran Church, Huntingdon. He
attended Juniata College. He was part owner of Peddler's Alley, Park
City, Lancaster, and was also employed at Courtesy Motors,
Elizabethtown. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 15, at 2
p.m. at Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Violet J. BAIR, 82, of Route 103 south, McVeytown, died at 8:05 p.m.
Friday, May 10, 2002, at her home. Born Nov. 26, 1919, in Cambria
County, she was a daughter of the late James "Guy" Goshorn and the late
Luvania (Moore) Goshorn Daniels. She married Mearl E. Bair Jr. March 3,
1942. He preceded her in death March 3, 1944, in combat at Anzio
Beachhead while serving with Company A of the 4th Ranger Battalion,
Fifth Army, during World War II. A daughter, Mrs. Zane (Luvania)
Renninger of McVeytown, survives, as well as a granddaughter and
great-granddaughter and three nephews. Two sisters also survive: Mrs.
Margaret Wojnarek, Bethany Village, Horseheads, N.Y., and Mrs. Virginia
Jury, McVeytown. She was preceded in death by a brother, Austin Goshorn,
and by three infant brothers. Mrs. Bair was a member of the Newton
Hamilton United Methodist Church and a former member of the Ryde
Otterbein United Methodist Church for 30 years. She was a longtime
children's Sunday School teacher. She was a former cook at the Beacon
Lodge Camp for the Blind and the Newton Hamilton United Methodist
Training Camp. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May
15, at the Harshbarger Funeral Home, 3 S. Market St., McVeytown, with
the Rev. Robert A. Brown Sr. officiating. Interment will be made in
Newton Hamilton Cemetery.

Charlotte M. CHANEY, 87, of 1978 E. Dutch Corner Road, McConnellsburg,
died at 9:55 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, at Chambersburg Hospital. Born
Jan. 23, 1915, in Sullivan County, Ind., she was the daughter of the
late Elmer and Grace (Dunn) Moore. She married Arnold F. Chaney June 4,
1938, in the First Methodist Church, Altoona. Mr. Chaney preceded her in
death March 2, 1976. Two sons survive, Barry F. Chaney, Martinsburg, and
Loren A. Chaney, McConnellsburg, as well as two grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. A sister and a brother also survive: Clarice
Edmonson of Hopewell and John W. Moore of Ferndale, Md. A sister and
three brothers preceded her in death: Elizabeth G. Moore, Robert E.,
Lawrence E. and James E. Moore. Mrs. Chaney was a member of the
Knobsville United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School. She
was a member of the Knobsville United Methodist Women and a member of
the Knobsville Methodist Cheerful Workers Club and Singles Club. She
graduated from Shippensburg University in 1937 with a B.S. degree in
education, graduated cum laude with a B.A. in sociology in 1986 and
earned a M.A. in psychology in 1989. She was a member of the president's
club at the university. She was also a member of the Fulton County
Retired Teacher's Association, the Pennsylvania Associating of School
Retirees and the AARP. She had taught English and reading at Southern
Huntingdon County High School from 1963 until her retirement in 1977.
Prior to that, she had taught at Greenhill from 1953-1962, taught for
the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Tohatchee and in Standing Rock, N.M.,
from 1951-1953, and in various schools from 1937-1951. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the Knobsville United
Methodist Church, with Pastor Brian Sweeney officiating.
Interment will be made in Hopewell Cemetery.

Geraldine E. Miller, 89, a resident of Mount Union, since 1993, a former
resident of Mapleton, for 74 years, died at 12:50 p.m. Saturday, May 11,
2002, in the Emergency room at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born Sept. 11, 1912, in Greenwood, Altoona, she was the daughter of the
late D.F. Thompson and Eva Marie (Shultz) Miller. The last surviving
member of her family, she was preceded in death by four sisters and four
brothers: Grace L. Boore; Mary Louella Orr, Edith K. White, Ruth V.
Miller, Earl R., Lemuel C., Rolla W. and Theodore R. Miller. She had
worked for a number of years at the L. Greif Bros. Manufacturing Plant
in Mount Union. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May
14, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev.
Jeffrey L. Winstead officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF
Cemetery, Mapleton.

Fern (Bollinger) RUTHERFORD, 86, who had resided at 902 Washington St.,
Huntingdon, for 40 years, died at 3:55 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002, at
The Oaks at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon, She had been in failing
health for several years. Born March 18, 1916, in Robertsdale, she was
the daughter of the late Raymond Herbert and Pearl Belle (Shafer)
Bollinger. She married George Blake Rutherford April 23, 1938, in
Cumberland, Md., with the Rev. K. Flora officiating. Mr. Rutherford
preceded her in death March 10, 1978. She is survived by two sisters:
Vera (Bollinger) Woodle and Mabel (Bollinger) Harris, both of
Huntingdon. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A brother, Maxwell
Bollinger, preceded her in death. Mrs. Rutherford attended the
Huntingdon Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. She was graduate of
Huntingdon High School, Class of 1933. She retired from Mead Consumer
and Office Products after many years of service. She was formerly
employed at the J.C. Blair Company, Huntingdon. She enjoyed traveling. A
graveside funeral service was held this morning, May 13, at Riverview
Cemetery, Huntingdon, with the Rev. James A. Stork officiating.

Ralph L. SCHLEGELMILCH, 74, of 50 Leaman Road, Lancaster, died Sunday,
May 12, 2002, at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster. Born Aug. 20, 1927, in
Mountville, he was the son of the late James K. and Elizabeth S.
(Lenhard) Schlegelmilch. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eunice
(Leaman) Schlegelmilch. Two sons, Larry R. Schlegelmilch of Conestoga
and James H. Schlegelmilch of Huntingdon, seven grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren survive. Two brothers and a sister survive: Earl
Schlegelmilch of Mountville, Nelson Schlegelmilch and Mrs. Raymond
(Ruth) Goshkey, both of Lancaster. Mr. Schlegelmilch was a member of St.
Paul's United Methodist Church, Lancaster, where he served as a trustee
and a Sunday School teacher. He was an active member of Artisan Lodge
27. He was a graduate of Penn Manor High School. A masonry contractor,
he owned Ralph L. Schlegelmilch and Sons Inc. since 1962. He was a
Pequea Twp. surpervisor from 1979 to 1988 and served as its chairman. He
also served on the Lancaster County Planning Commission. In 1983, he was
elected president of the Twp. Supervisors Association of Lancaster
County. Mr. Schlegelmilch was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served
during World War II. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday,
May 16, at the Chapel of the Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home, 320 Blue
Rock, Route 999, Millersville, with the Rev. John G, Smith officiating.
Interment will be made in Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster.

Olive M. HANEY, 99, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia,
for the past five years, formerly of 418 S. Division St., Mount Union,
and Allenport, died at 10:22 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2002, at the nursing
center. Born Jan. 24, 1903, in Shade Gap, she was the daughter of the
late Ambrose and Belle Snyder. She was united in marriage to Walter A.
Haney April 19, 1924. Mr. Haney preceded her in death Aug. 28, 1981. A
daughter survives, Mrs. Nick (Ann Elizabeth) Cals of Mount Union. Two
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a number of
great-great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by two
sisters and a brother: Ruth Snyder, Belle Kelly and John Snyder, and a
stepbrother, Walter Booher. Mrs. Haney retired from L. Grief Bros.
Manufacturing, Mount Union, in 1969, after 40 years of service. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Robert D.
Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Dayton Sines officiating.
Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg.

Mary Ann ROCCHI, 59, of New Kensington, formerly of Alexandria until
1964, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in Alle-Kiski Medical Center of
Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights, Harrison Twp. of cancer.
Born Dec. 28, 1942, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of Marybelle
(Davis) Owens of Cheswick and the late George Owens. In addition to her
mother, numerous relatives in York survive. Ms. Rocchi was of the
Protestant faith. She was a 1960 graduate of Juniata Valley High School,
Alexandria, and received a bachelor of science degree in education in
1964 and a master of education degree in 1968 from Indiana University of
Pennsylvania. She was an elementary school teacher in the New
Kensington- Arnold School District for 32 years, retiring in 1996. She
was a member of the PSEA and NEA Retired Teachers organizations, Animal
Protectors of New Kensington and the American Cancer Society. She
enjoyed traveling, attending concerts and plays and doing volunteer
work. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17, at 10 a.m. at the
Ross G. Walker Funeral Home Ltd., 217 Freeport Road, New Kensington.
Interment is private and will be made in Alexandria.

Martha H. BLESSING, 83, of Liberty, Mo., formerly of Huntingdon County,
died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in LIberty, Mo. Born Aug. 2, 1918, in
Mapleton, she was the second child of Clark N. and May (Robley)
Harshbarger. She was united in marriage to Guy Blessing in 1939. He
preceded her in death in 1976. She is survived by a daughter and a son:
Bonnie Moore of Liberty, Mo., and Dr. Tim Blessing of Reading. Two
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive. Two sisters and one
brother survive: Ann Cooper of New Brighton, Marcia Brandenburg of
Severn, Md., and the Rev. Edward Harshbarger of Emporium. She was
preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Dora Harshbarger;
stepfather, George Buchanon, and by a brother and a sister, Arthur
Harshbarger and Julia Hasson. Ms. Blessing was of the Protestant faith.
Earlier in her life, she had attended the former Evangelical United
Brethren Church in Mapleton. She was a graduate of Mount Union High
School, Class of 1936. A professional interviewer, she worked as an
independent contractor for firms such as Research Triangle Institute,
Gallup and the National Opinion Research Corporation. During her
lifetime, she had resided in Utah and California and was a longtime
resident of Tampa, Fla, having resided there for 42 years. She enjoyed
nature and the outdoors. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, May 25, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Mount Union. Interment
will be made at 3 p.m. Friday in the Mount Union Cemetery.

Jean (Decker) BARANUK, 83, a resident of 12 Alfred Drive, Lewisberry,
Fairfield Twp., York County, since 1995, formerly of Huntingdon, died at
9:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2002, at Harrisburg Hospital. She had been
in failing health for the past two months. Born March 20, 1919, in
Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late James S. and Mary (Moffatt)
Decker. She was united in marriage to Steven Baranuk Sept. 29, 1949, by
the Rev. Dr. G. Hobart McKeehan, at the Abbey Reformed United Church of
Christ, Huntingdon. Mr. Baranuk preceded her in death in November 1966.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Henry W. (Eleanor Ann Baranuk) Rinck
Jr. of Lewisberry and by one step-grandchild and one
step-great-grandchild. An adopted sister, Dorothy (Decker) Hobbs of
Huntingdon, survives. She was preceded in death by three sisters and
three brothers: John Decker, Fred Decker, Marjorie Decker, G. Kenneth
Decker, Dorothy V. (Decker) Reynolds and Eleanor (Decker) Port. Mrs.
Baranuk was a member of the Abbey Reformed United Church of Christ,
Huntingdon, where she was a Sunday School teacher and member and a
soloist in the choir. She was a former Brownie and Girl Scout leader and
a former Bible School teacher. She attended the Huntingdon public
schools and graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class of
1938. She was both a basketball player and a cheerleader during her high
school years. She had been employed by the Westbrook Shoe Store and the
J.B. Kunz Company, both of Huntingdon. She retired in 1989 as a
teacher's aid with Huntingdon County Child Development. She was an avid
reader and puzzle player. She enjoyed crocheting and music. A funeral
service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Abbey Reformed
United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Gary H. Marcy
officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, 245 Standing
Stone Ave., Huntingdon. 

Emma C. SPENCER, 83, of Saxton, died at 10:34 a.m. Thursday, May 16,
2002, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Everett. Death was unexpected.
Born Oct. 15, 1918, in Manns Choice, she was the daughter of the late
Elmer and Bertha (Mull) Fritz. She was united in marriage to Russell
Spencer Aug. 13, 1938, in Cumberland, Md. Mr. Spencer preceded her in
death in October 1979. She is survived by three daughters and a son:
Leona Stapleton, Saxton; Carolyn Popa, Vineland, N.J.; Martha Reisinger,
Manheim; and Dexel Spencer, Saxton. Fifteen grandchildren, 23
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren survive. A
great-grandson, Tommy Ebersole, preceded her in death. She was the last
survivng member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death
by two sisters and two brothers: Mabel Scitchfield, Esther Fritz and
Albert and George Fritz. Mrs. Spencer was a member of the Wood United
Methodist Church for 57 years. She recently also attended the Saxton
United Methodist Church. She graduated from the Manns Choice High School
in 1936 as the valedictorian. She held member ships in the Pa. Farm
Women Society Group 3, where she was currently a state director and
treasurer. She was also the treasurer for the Wood United Methodist
Church where she was a former board director and lay speaker. She had
worked as a salesperson with Avon for 25 years and was still currently
active. She previously managed the Club House in Wood, operated a
convenience store in Yellow Creek and operated a restaurant in Neffs
Mills. Funeral services will be held at the Wood United Methodist Church
at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19, with the Pastor James Taylor officiating.
Interment will be made in Schellsburg Cemetery, Shellsburg.

Stanford Wayne RUNK, 79, of Mifflintown, and formerly of Mount Union,
died Thursday, May 16, 2002, at 9:30 p.m. at the Lewistown Hospital in
Lewistown. Mr. Runk was born May 20, 1922, in Shirley Twp., the son of
the late Granville and Beatrice (James) Runk. He is survived by one son
and three daughters: Gary Runk, Harrisburg; Mrs. Keith (Debra) Mingle,
Mrs. Gary (Judy) Boozel and Mrs. Roger (Teresa) Nearhood, all of
Mifflintown. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, two
step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and four
step-great-grandchildren. Two sisters survive: Katherine Shaffer,
Bedford, and Mrs. Ronald (Isabel) Hoch, Clermont, Fla. Mr. Runk was a
member of the First Baptist Church of Mifflintown, where he was a member
of the Ambassador Sunday School class. He had also attended the Sugar
Run Church of the Brethren, Mount Union, for many years. He had retired
from J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, where he had worked in
the custodial department. Later he worked at Woodland Retirement Center
in Orbisonia. In his early years he had worked at Haven Rest Memorial
Park, Shirleysburg, and also worked at farming and construction. A
funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 20, at the Sugar Run
Church of the Brethren, Mount Union, with Pastor Ronald Shupe and Pastor
Jim Hullihen officiating.

J. Calvin BAKER, 80, of Williamsburg, died Friday afternoon, May 17,
2002, at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, following a brief
illness. Born April 29, 1922, at Martinsburg, he was the son of Calvin
D. and Margaret (Wineland) Baker, both deceased. He was united in
marriage to Thelma L. Brumbaugh June 6, 1944, at Fairview Church of the
Brethren, Williamsburg. He was preceded in death by his wife Sept. 6,
2001. He is survived by five children: William Baker of Clover Creek,
Carol Wasson of State College, Larry Baker of Loretto, Linda Messersmith
of Mertztown and Norma Baker of Wilmington, Del., as well as 10
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Margaret Cuppett
of New Paris and Verna Smith of Martinsburg, survive. He was preceded in
death by two brothers, Ellis and James Baker, and two sisters, Dorothy
Hartzler and Mildred Dilling. Mr. Baker was a member of the Fairview
Church of the Brethren, where he had served as a church board member,
chairperson of the ministry commission, Sunday School superintendent and
Sunday School teacher. He had also served as church clerk and financial
secretary for more than 35 years and was elected, along with his wife,
as a lifetime deacon in 1963. Mr. Baker also served as the church
coordinator for the Mennonite Meat Canning Program for World Hunger and
served as a district conference delegate and as an adult cabinet member.
He was a member of the Scotch Valley Grange, Williamsburg Lions Club,
Blair County Farmers Association, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and the
Morrisons Cove Republican Club. Prior to his marriage, he was employed
on his home farm and later by the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation. He and his wife spent 34 years working on the family
dairy farm, purchased in 1945. After retiring from farming ,
Mr. Baker worked nine years as a regional supervisor for dog law
enforcement for the Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture. He had served
Huston twp. as Republican committeeman since 1952, circulating petitions
for local, state and federal candidates. He also served for more than 20
years on Huston Twps. election board and assisted in the district office
of State Representative Jerry Stern. Mr. Baker also had served as
president and board member of the Blair County Agricultural Extension
Service. He was also a member of the board of directors for the
Morrisons Cove Memorial Park and the Morrisons Cove Home for several
years. He was a director at Central Bank for more than 30 years. Funeral
services were held at 11 a.m. today, Monday, May 20, at the Fairview
Church of the Brethren, with Pastor Eric J. Fether officiating.
Interment will be made in Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg.

Helen M. METZLER, 90, formerly of Curryville, died Friday, May 17, 2002,
at The Village of Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. Born March 9, 1912, she
was the daughter of the late John R. and Elsie (Beach) Mock. She was
married to Elwood D. Metzler July 21, 1940, in Curryville. He preceded
her in death Oct. 27, 1999. She is survived by two daughters and a son:
Cindy K. Myers of Martinsburg; Gloria G, Hartman of Liverpool, N.Y., and
Durban D. Metzler of Martinsburg. Six grandchildren and one
great-grandson survive. Two sisters and and brother survive: Gladys
Shaner and Peggy Metzler, both of Martinsburg, and Richard Mock of
Venice, Fla. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters,
John R. Mock, Donald Mock, Mary Hull and Marjorie Mock. Mrs. Metzler was
a member of the Curryville Church of the Brethren, where she was the
former choir director, Sunday School teacher and formerly was active in
the Women's Fellowship. She was a 1930 graduate of Morrisons Cove High
School, Martinsburg; a 1943 graduate of Juniata College, Huntingdon,
with a degree in music; and did post-graduate work at Penn State
University and DePaul University, Chicago, ILL. She retired as a choral
director/music teacher for the Northern Bedford county School District
in 1974 after 17 years of service. Previously, she was employed as
choral director/music teacher at the Bellwood-Antis School District for
six years. She was a former member of the Blair County Civic Music
Association, Lyric Choraleers, Nason Hospital Auxiliary, a former
volunteer at Morrisons Cove Home and was formerly active with the Iron
Masters Country Club Ladies' Golf Association, Roaring Spring. She
enjoyed knitting, circle word puzzles, reading her Bible and watching
baseball and golf on television. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at the Curryville Church of the Brethren,
with Pastor David R. Stiles officiating. Interment will be made in
Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg.

Ruth Deloris GROGG, 73, of Spotsylvania County, Va., died Thursday, May
16, 2002, at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Va. Born Aug. 24,
1928, in Saxton, she was the daughter of the late William and Lorraine
(Wise) Hinish. she married Irie Jennings Grogg. He survives at their
home. A daughter and four sons survive: Lorraine I. Haas of Orlando,
Fla.; David T. Grogg of Partlow, Va.; Daniel R. Grogg of Winchester,
Va.; Darren H. Grogg of Raleigh, N.C.; and Dion J. Grogg of
Fredericksburg, Va. Five grandchildren survive. She is survived by two
brothers: William H. Hinish Jr. and Samuel L. Hinish, both of Saxton.
Several nieces and nephews survive. A funeral service will be held
Tuesday, May 21, at the Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, Fredericksburg,
Va., with the Rev. Bob Garver officiating. Interment will be made in
Quantico National Cemetery.

Martha Jane LLOYD, 74, of 3 Pine Acres, Williamsburg, died Saturday, May
18, 2002, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, following a brief
illness. Born Jan. 6, 1928, at Spruce Creek, Huntingdon county, she was
the daughter of the late John Burton and Sylvia Bell (Rowles) Houck. She
was married to John A. Lloyd Jan. 15, 1950, in Williamsburg. Mr. Lloyd
survives at their home. A daughter and two sons survive: Kathy I. Thomas
of Mechanicsburg. Richard Wayne Lloyd of Johnstown and David Allen Lloyd
of Williamsburg, as well as six grandchildren and two
great-granddaughters. She is survived by two sisters, Edna B. Hoffman of
Williamsburg and Mary Caldwell of Hollidaysburg. She was preceded in
death by two sisters and five brothers: Annie Shaner, Hazel Houck, and
William John, Chalmer, James and Robert Houck. Mrs. Lloyd attended
Williamsburg Church of God. She was a 1948 graduate of Williamsburg High
school. During her lifetime, she was primarily a homemaker and enjoyed
watching basketball and slow pitch softball games. Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, at The Bolger Funeral Home Inc.,
Williamsburg, with Pastor R.I. Black officiating. Interment will be made
at Royer Cemetery, Williamsburg. 

Robert Lee MORNINGSTAR, 47, of 912 Weaver St., Saxton, died unexpectedly
at 2:49 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002, in the emergency room of Nason
Hospital, Roaring Spring. Born Dec. 6, 1954, in Roaring Spring, he was
the son of Kenneth R. and Harriet "Tootie" (Fessler) Morningstar, who
survive in Saxton. He was united in marriage to Shirley Pittman Oct. 21,
1978, in Sherman's Valley Brethren in Christ Church. Mrs. Morningstar
survives at their home. Two children survive, Chad Morningstar of Saxton
and Emily Morningstar at home. One grandchild survives. He is survived
by a brother and two sisters: Scott Drew Morningstar of Hopewell; Mrs.
Stanley (Lisa) Curfman of Locke Mills; and Gretchen H. Morningstar of
Saxton, as well as a number of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Mr.
Morningstar was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of the Saxton
VFW, Saxton Sportsmen's Club and the Teamsters Union. A 1974 graduate of
Tussey Mountain High School, he was employed as a mechanic and New
Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., Roaring Spring, for the past 14 years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, May 21, at the D. Ronald
Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Stevens Burr officiating.
Interment will be made in the Sherman's Valley Church Cemetery.

Trella Elizabeth THOMPSON, 62, of River View, Michigan, died Saturday,
May 18, 2002. Born March 16, 1940, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter
of the late Paul Westover and Clara Stever. She was reared by her aunts,
Annie Westover, Bessie Rhodes and the late Della Westover. . She was
reared by her aunts, Annie Westover and Bessie Rhodes of Huntingdon. She
was married to Richard Thomas Thompson. She is survived by sons, David
Richard Thompson and Howard William Thompson, and one granddaughter. The
following brothers and sisters survive: Willa Conner, Joyce Dunkle, Mrs.
Ronald (Twila) Gearhart of Huntingdon, Karl Westover, Fred Westover,
David Westover, Duane Burnheimer and the late George and Walter. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the R.J. Nixon
Funeral Home, Wyandotte, Mich.

Mary (Sitch) ZANYLO, 79, of 85 Penn St., Huntingdon, died at 8:48 p.m.
Friday, May 17, 2002, at The Oaks at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon,
following an extended illness. She had been a resident of Huntingdon
Borough for over 55 years. Born Oct. 14, 1922, in Wood, she was the
daughter of the late John and Catherine (Warholic) Sitch. She was united
in marriage to John Zanylo Feb. 2, 1942 at St. Michael's Orthodox
Church, Wood. Mr. Zanylo survives at their home. Three daughters and two
sons survive: Kathy M. Erb, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada; Frank M.
and Joseph P. Zanylo, both of Huntingdon; Susan N. Leitzell, Durham,
Maine; and Patty A. Heidel, Mill Creek. Eleven grandchildren survive.
She was preceded in death by one son, John Charles Zanylo. A brother and
sister survive: Katie Sitch of Wood and Paul Sitch of Belleville. She
was a member of the Auxiliary to the Frank P. Hommon Post No. 24,
American Legion, Huntingdon. She attended the Wood public schools and
graduated from Robertsdale High School with the Class of 1941. During
her lifetime, she was employed by L. Greif Brothers in Mount Union and
was a homemaker. A funeral service was held this morning, Monday, May
20, at 11 a.m. at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St.,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Stephen Kundla officiating.

Thomas L. "Butch" GAFF, 55, of 750 Lucy Furnace Road, McVeytown, died at
7:55 a.m. Sunday, May 19, 2002, at Altoona Hospital. He had been in
failing health. Born Dec. 13, 1946, in Mount Union, he was the son of
the late Forrest and Ada (Jenkins) Gaff. He married Annie L. Lower Dec.
30, 1968, in Mount Union. She survives at home. Two children survive:
Thomas L. Gaff Jr. of McVeytown, and Susie M. Gaff of York. A grandson
survives. He is survived by a sister, Shirley Gaff of Mount Union. Mr.
Gaff was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Mount
Union, and attended Pine Glenn Christian and Missionary Alliance. He was
a graduate of Captain Jack High School, Class of 1965. He was employed
for 19 years by the Harbison-Walker Refractories, Mount Union, and for
many years worked at Fortney's Exxon, Mount Union. He loved the
outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and trapping. It was Mr. Gaff's
request that there be no public funeral service or visitation.

Archie Thomas HAMILTON JR., 80, of 2749 Warm Springs Ave., Huntingdon,
where he had resided since the 1950's died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19,
2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, following an extended
illness. Born Oct. 10, 1921, in Three Springs, he was the son of the
late Archie Thomas Sr. and Ella (Huston) Hamilton. He was united in
marriage to Josephine Biddle Jan 26, 1946, at the Fifteenth Street
United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, by the Rev. Frederick Moore. Mrs.
Hamilton survives at their residence. A son, Robert W. Hamilton of James
Creek, survives, as well as three grandchildren and ten
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald,
Max and Robert Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton was of the Protestant faith. A
lifelong resident of Huntingdon County, he was a graduate of Huntingdon
High School, Class of 1940. He retired from Owens Corning Fiberglas in
1981, after 38 years of service as plant air conditioning specialist. He
was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying both hunting and fishing. A private
funeral service will be held at Cutright-Speck funeral Home, 207 Ridge
Road, Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Robert P. Raycroft
officiating. 

Ralph R. ISETT, 79, of 709 Mifflin St., Saxton, died at 12:09 a.m.
Sunday, May 19, 2002, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, following an
extended illness. Born June 16, 1922, in Hesston, he was the son of the
late J. Guy and Sarah (Rice) Isett. He was united in marriage to Donna
K. Carbaugh Nov. 22, 1945 in Confluence, by Paster Jerome B. Guss. Mrs.
Isett survives at their home. the youngest of 16 children, he is
survived by three sisters: Gladys Fouse, Pearl Garner and June Gosnell,
all of James Creek. Nine brothers and three sisters preceded him in
death. A number of nieces and nephews survive. Mr. Isett was a member of
the Trinity United Church of Christ, Saxton, where he was a deacon and
an elder for 40 years, a member of the men's fellowship and served on
the building committee and the Saxton Food Bank. He was a member of the
Saxton Lions and the Hopewell and Broad Top Senior Citizens. He served
on the Tussey Mountain School Board for nine years. A 1940 graduate of
Huntingdon High School, he was part owner/operator of R&R Vending Co.
with his brother-in-law, Ralph Carbaugh, for 40 years until 1984 when it
was sold. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, bowling and working with glass.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesay, May 22, at the D.
Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Charles Davis
officiating. Interment will be made in Brumbaugh Cemetery. 

Ronald L. GILLIGAN, 95, of Pennsylvania Furnace, died Sunday, May 19,
2002, at Centre Community Hospital, State College. Born March 24, 1907,
in Clearfield County, he was the the son of the late Edward J. and
Clotilda (Kingston) Gilligan. He married Lenore Carper, who preceded him
in death June 6, 2001. He is survived by a daughter and a son, Dawn L.
Harpster and Ronald J. Gilligan, both of Pennsylvania Furnace, and by
three grandchildren. A sister and four brothers survive: Bertha Pyle of
State College, Robert Gilliagn of Norristown, Mark Gilligan of
Boalsburg, Howard Gilligan of State College and Carl Gilligan of
Pennsylvania Furnace. Two sisters and three brothers preceded him in
death: Mary Ellen Harkenrider, Margaret Gilligan and Edward, Paul and
Eugene Gilligan. Mr. Gilligan was a member of Our Lady of Victory
Catholic Church. He was a member of the Baileyville Grange. In 1940, he
bought the family farm and with his wife, farmed it until his
retirement. He had previously run custom threshing machines in Centre
and Blair counties. He enjoyed woodworking and going to auctions and
baseball games. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May
22, at the Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College, with
the Rev. Carl D.Campbell officiating. Interment will be made in Pine
Hall Cemetery.

Brian K. MCKINLEY, 39, of Mantua, N.J., died Monday, May 20, 2002, at
his residence. Born Dec. 29, 1962, in New Jersey, he was the son of Carl
E. McKinley of Oak Valley, N.J. and the late Shirley (Wennick) McKinley,
formerly of the Mount Union area. He was married to the former Regina
Capelli. He is survived by two sisters and two brothers: Cathy Fach of
Pitman, N.J., and Mark and Gary McKinley and Elizabeth Bauer, all of Oak
Valley, N.J., as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A grandmother,
Charlotte Wennick of Kistler, survives. He was employed by Merck
Pharmaceuticals, Lansdale. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Friday, May 24, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Woodstown, N.J. A
graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the IOOF Cemetery, Rock
Hill Furnace, with the Rev. Gordon Ross officiating.

Veida J. PAGANA, 95, of Valley View Retirement Community, Belleville,
formerly of 108 W. Fourth St., Lewistown, died at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday,
May 21, 2002, at Valley View Retirement Community. Born March 15, 1907,
in Mount Union, she was the daughter of the late J. Marshal and Minnie
(Bowsman) Jones. She married C. Charles Pagana. Mr. Pagana preceded her
in death June 8, 1973. She is survived by two children, Mrs. Walter
(Wanda) Clews of Harrisburg and Mrs. G. Edward (Constance) Miller of
Reedsville. Six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild survive. She was the last surviving member of her
immediate family. Mrs. Pagana was of the Methodist faith. Funeral
services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at the
Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with
the Rev. Galen Sharp officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF
Cemetery, Mount Union. 

Ruth (Steele) EICHELBERGER, 75, of Lower Main Street, Saxton, died
Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born June 12,
1926, in Marshallton, Del., she was the daughter of the late Irvin B.
and Elizabeth (Minner) Steele. She married Coolidge A. Eichelberger Jr.
June 23, 1949, in Saxton. He survives at their home. She is survived by
a son, Coolidge Eichelberger III of Saxton. She was preceded in death by
a brother, I. Bayarde Steele. Mrs. Eichelberger attended the Trinity
United Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Conrad High School and of
Juniata College where she earned a bachelor of science degree in
English-Latin education. She served as a past president of the Saxton
Women's Club and served on the Saxton Community Library Board. She was
an English-Latin educator at Saxton-Liberty High School and served as a
school board director for the Tussey Mountain School District. A private
funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arthur C. THOMAS, 85, of 183 Thomas Road, Hopewell, died at 12:45 a.m.
Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at Pennknoll Village, Bedford, following a
brief illness. Born Dec. 25, 1916, he was the son of the late Austin
Marshal and Janet (Wright) Thomas. He is survived by a brother, George
E. Thomas, Hopewell. A brother and three sisters preceded him in death:
Herbert, Geraldine, Lucille and Fayetta Thomas. Mr. Thomas attended
Shermans Valley Brethren in Christ Church. He was a member of an Elks
Lodge in Virginia and and American Legion, Frank P. Hommon Post 24, in
Huntingdon. He was a coal miner for a number of years and later worked
as a carpenter in the Washington, D.C. area. He enjoyed horse racing. A
veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army, Company A 326th
Engineer Battalion. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May
24, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Stanley
Cordell officiating. Interment will be made in Shermans Valley Church
Cemetery with full military honors accorded.

Graham Randolph WINSTEAD, 83, of 106 Pin Oak Lane, Mount Union, died at
5:15 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002, at his residence, following a lengthy
illness. Born Dec. 30, 1918, in Rocky Mount, N.C., he was the son of the
late Edmundson A. and Katie (Langley) Winstead. He married Marguerite
Naomi Shute April 9, 1946, in Altoona. Mrs. Winstead survives at their
home. Three sons survive: Jeffrey L. Winstead of Mount Union, David A.
Winstead of Albuquerque, N.J., and Richard E. Winstead of Altoona.
Eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren survive. He is
survived by two sisters: Miriam High of Sterling Heights, Mich., and
Catherine McArthur of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by two
daughters: Sondra Faye and Ellen Marie. Two brothers preceded him in
death: Edmundson A. Jr. and Lewis Fay. Mr. Winstead was a member of the
Grace Family Bible Church, Duncansville, where he served as deacon and
was involved with the visitation ministry. He was a former member and
past president of the Lakemont Lions Club. A graduate of the former
Renaurd School of Embalming, New York, he served as funeral director at
the former John P. Lafferty Funeral Home and the James F. Saleme Funeral
Home, both of Altoona. After retirement he worked part time at the
Warren H. Replogle Funeral Home, Altoona. He also worked as a chef and
cook at the Holiday Inn, Ramada Inn and Denny's Restaurant, all in
Altoona. He drove for the Altoona Area School District as a private
contractor for many years. He was a veteran of World War II, having
served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theatre of operations. He enjoyed
writing poetry. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May
28, at the Gilden Barton Funeral Home, 1331 Eighth Ave., Altoona,
with pastors Joel R. McGarvey and Jeffrey L. Winstead
officiating. Interment will be made in Grandview Cemetery, Altoona, with
full military honors. accorded.

Thomas C. "Smitty" SMITH, 76, of 837 Blanchard Ave., Chambersburg, died
at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002, at his residence. Born Oct. 30,
1925, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Jesse M. and Grace
(Steel) Smith. He is survived at home by his wife of over 56 years,
Helen J. (Swan) Smith, whom he married June 30, 1945. The following
children survive: Michael Smith, Landover, Md.; Mrs. Donald (Sharon Lee)
Smith and Mrs. Bennett (Sandra K.) Farner, both of Chambersburg; and
Mrs. Joseph (Melinda Mae) Redding, Howell, N.J. Ten grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren survive. Two sisters and two brothers survive:
Mrs. Frank (Polly) Kough, Largo, Fla.; Betty Fouse, Huntingdon, Robert
Smith, Huntingdon; and Samuel Smith of Largo, Fla. He was preceded in
death by three sisters and one brother. Mr. Smith was a member of the
Open Door Church, Chambersburg where he served for many years as an
usher. He was also a member of the Jolly Sixty's. He retired in 1986
from Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, after 36 years of employment.
He had also worked as a sales clerk for six years at the former Triangle
Store on Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg. He was a veteran, having served
with the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and playing
his harmonica for family and friends. He also enjoyed watching the
History Channel, studying the history of the two World Wars, Native
America culture and watching old movies. He as a collector of Native
American pictures and figurines. Funeral services will be held at 10
a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral
Home, 33 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, with the Revs. Keith Skelton
and Arthur Brown officiating. Interment will be made in Norland
Cemeterery, Chambersburg.

Jerry Sue (Gunderson) SYVERSON, 56, of Williston, N.D., died Friday, May
24, 2002, at Deaconess Hospital in Billings, Mont. She was born Jan. 6,
1946, in Huntingdon, the daughter of Dorothy Evans of Mount Union and
the late Edward Evans. She was thrice married, first to Jerry Schmitz,
July 1969, and to Bob Gunderson in 1977. Both marrriages ended in
divorce. On Dec. 22, 1995, she was united in marriage to Derald
Syverson, who survives at home. She is survived by a son, Bobby
Gunderson, and two grandchildren. Three sisters survive: Mrs. Roger (Jo
Linda) Park, Janette Gibbons and Georgia Ruth Brumbaugh, all of
Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward "Tex"
Evans, and her baby sister, Georgia. Mrs. Syverson was reared in Mount
Union and graduated in 1964 from Captain Jack High School. She entered
the United States Army in 1966, and was honorably discharged three years
later in 1969. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 30,
at the First Lutheran Church in Williston, with the Rev. Dean Larson
officiating. Interment will be made in Hillside Memorial Gardens.

Patricia A. GINTER, 70, of 117 Locust St., Williamsburg, died Friday
afternoon, May 24, 2002, at her home following a brief illness. She was
born Aug. 14, 1931, in Williamsburg, a daughter of the late Albert and
Cora (Horton) Frye. She was united in marriage to Charles L. Ginter Feb.
2, 1952, in Winchester, Va. She is survived by her husband, at home;
Four sons: Roger W. Ginter of Martinsburg; Charles D. Ginter of
Williamsburg; Thomas S. Ginter of Altoona, and Michael B. Ginter of
Williamsburg; a daughter, Cathy Jo Ginter of Mercer, three grandchildren
and one great-granddaughter. A sister, Mrs. Ted (Viola "Dolly") Sleek of
Hollidaysburg, and two brothers, William R. Frye of Williamsburg and
Wilmer R. Frye of Williamsburg survive. She was preceded in death by a
grandson, Jonathan M. Ginter, Jan. 2, 1999, as well as by three sisters,
Jean Reffner , Ida Snyder and Zelma Hileman, and two brothers, Ralph and
Melvin Frye. Mrs. Ginter was a member of the Williamsburg United
Methodist Church, where she was a member of United Methodist Women and
served as a trustee. She was a member of the Bonner-Sollenberger
American Legion Post and Williamsburg VFW Memorial Post ladies
auxiliaries. She attended Williamsburg area schools and retired as a
packer from the former Butterick Co. Inc., Altoona, in 1993, after 41
years of service. Mrs. Ginter enjoyed spending the winter months in
Myrtle Beach, S.C. A memorial service was held Tuesday, May 28 at the
Williamsburg United Methodist Church, with Pastor Barry E. Neal
officiating. A private burial will be made in Royer Cemetery,
Williamsburg, at the convenience of Mrs. Ginter's family.

Herbert L. SMITH, 67, of HCR 60, Orbisonia, died at 3 a.m. Saturday, May
25, 2002, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born June 6, 1934, in
Lewistown, he was the son of Ellsworth E. and June (Yoder) Smith, both
deceased. He was united in marriage to Nancy Steninger Oct. 14, 1961. He
is survived by his wife,at home; two daughters, Bethany A. Smith of
Alameda, Calif., and Rebecca R. Postlewaite of Cochranton, and one son,
Matthew Scott Smith of Lewistown. He is survived by three grandchildren.
One sister, Carrie J. Glace of York, and two brothers, Ellsworth R.
Smith of HCR 60, Orbisonia, and David Richard Smith of York, survive.
Mr. Smith was a member of the Rockhill Church of the Brethren, Rockhill
Furnace. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. During his
enlistment, he was stationed in Korea and was discharged as a specialist
4th class. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and in 1992, he
retired from Standard Steel, Burnham, as a payroll accountant, after 26
years of service. In earlier years, he worked for the Pennsylvania
Department of Highways, Highspire, as a computer programmer. An
accomplished pianist, Mr. Smith played for the Alfarata Men's Chorus for
10 years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, at
the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with pastors Len Smith and
Harold Imes officiating. Interment will be made in Byron Run Cemetery,
Blacklog Valley, Orbisonia.

Esther L. HOMAN, 101, of Bellefonte, formerly of State College, died
Saturday, May 25, 2002, at Centre Crest Nursing Home, Bellefonte. Born
May 20, 1901, in Linden Hall, she was the daughter of the late William
C. and Armadia (Markle) Raymond. She married George Lesher Homan Nov. 9,
1921. Mr. Homan preceded her in death April 15, 1952. She is survived by
a daughter, Jean E. Confer of Bellefonte, as well as seven
grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and eight
great-great-grandchildren, many of whom survive in Huntingdon County.
She was preceded in death by a sister. Mrs. Homan was a member of the
Zion Lutheran Church, Boalsburg. She was a member of the Tussey Rebekah
Lodge at Boalsburg and a former member of Victor Grange in Boalsburg.
She attended Harris Twp. Schools and was an independent caregiver for
children and adults in the community. She enjoyed crocheting. Funeral
services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, at the Koch
Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College, with the Rev. Brent
Book officiating. Interment will be made in Boalsburg Cemetery,
Boalsburg.

Linda J. BELL, 59, of Greencastle, died unexpectedly Saturday, May, 25,
2002, at her home. Born Sept. 11, 1942, in Saxton, she was the daughter
of Mary Catherine Foor, who survives in Saxton, and the late Charles
Foor. She is survived by four children, Estelle M. Myers and Laurie L.
Foster, both of Houstontown, Ernest J. King of Everett and Teresa R.
Wycha of Chambersburg. Five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
survive. Three sisters and two brothers survive: Delores Swope of Wood;
Patricia Putt of Saxton; Mary O'Neal of Leavittsburg, Ohio; C. James
Foor of Hesston; and J. Larson Foor of Souderton. She was preceded in
death by an infant son, Charles M. King, and a sister and a brother,
Emma Lou and George. During her lifetime, Ms. Bell was employed at
various nursing homes and owned her own crafting business. She enjoyed
traveling, especially in Florida, crafting and cooking for the elderly.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 4, at 1 p.m. at the
Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery. 

Margaret Jane FADDIS, 82, of Millerstown, Tuscarora Twp., died at 3:15
p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002, at her daughter's residence in Alexandria,
Porter Twp., where she had been residing since February after moving
from her Perry County home. Born April 7, 1920, in Philadelphia, she was
the daughter of the late Luther and Catherine (Hutchinson) Walton. She
was married to Elwood D. Faddis April 13, 1940, in Leesburg, Va., at the
parsonage of the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Cawkins officiating.
Mr. Faddis survives at their Millerstown residence. She is survived by
two daughters: Mrs. David (Mary Jane) Frees Jr., Phoenixville, and Mrs.
Charles W. (Linda F.) Weko Jr., Alexandria. Five grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren survive. Mrs. Faddis was of the Protestant faith.
She was a charter member of the Phoenixville Historical Society and a
member of Myrtle Beach fossil clubs. She was a graduate of Reading High
School, Class of 1937. She was a avid gardener and fossil collector. A
memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 13, at St.
John's Lutheran Church, Phoenixville, with Pastor Cynthia Krommes
officiating. Interment at the Morris Cemetery, Phoenixville, will be
private.

Richard M. STANEK JR. 30, of 461 Hollow Rd., New Providence, died early
Sunday morning, May 26, 2002, from multiple traumatic injuries suffered
in a motorcycle accident. Born in Lancaster, her was the son to Richard
M. Sr. and Michele L. (Smith) Stanek. He is survived by his parents, of
Lancaster; his paternal grandmother, Ruth M. Stanek of Orbisonia, and a
maternal grandmother, Geraldine L. Sides of Leola. A sister, Mrs. Kevin
S. (Teresa M.) Strubel, and a brother, David C. Stanek, both of
Lancaster, survive. Mr. Stanek was a member of Calvary Independent
Baptist Church, Quarryville. He was a graduate of Solanco High School
and worked for High Steel Structures as an ironworker for six years.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 30, at the
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Millersville, with the Rev. David K.
Martin officiating. Interment will be made in Millersville Mennonite
Cemetery.

Erma L. MOORE, 68, of Mount Union, died at 4:10 p.m. Sunday, May 26,
2002, at her residence, following an extended illness. Born Nov. 24,
1933, in McVeytown, she was the daughter of the late H. Frank and Thelma
(Sunderland) Rhodes. She was married to Wilbur C. "Cuz" Moore July 11,
1953, at the Wayne EUB Church, McVeytown. Mr. Moore survives at their
home. She is survived by three daughters and a son: Amber Ford,
Duncansville; Christi Sander, Abbottstown; Craig Moore, Allenport; and
Lisa Heidel, Silverford Heights, Mount Union. Seven grandchildren and
one great-granddaughter survive. Two sisters and a brother survive:
Geraldine Wise, Mapleton; the Rev. Charles Rhodes of Fishertown; and
Judy Carbaugh, Mount Union. She was preceded in death by four brothers
and a sister: Harry Edward, Donald and Blair Rhodes and Lottie Runk.
Mrs. Moore was a member of the Wayne United Methodist Church, McVeytown.
During her lifetime, she was primarily a homemaker. Funeral services
will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Phil May officiating. Interment
will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg.

Virginia F. HELSEL, 87, of Henderson Twp., in the Mill Creek area, died
at 12:40 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2002, at her home of 30 years. She was
born Dec. 7, 1914, in Huntingdon, the daughter of John Nash and Grace
(Megahan) Rohland, both of whom preceded her in death. She was first
married to John F. Matthews in 1934 and then to Charles Helsel in 1948,
both of whom preceded her in death. Her son, Gary R. Matthews of
Huntingdon, and two daughters, Barbara K. Freeberg, Huntingdon, and
Valerie A. Swanger, Mill Creek, survive. There are four grandchildren,
six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. One
great-granddaughter, Jamie Matthews, preceded her in death. She was also
preceded in death by two brothers: Lex Rohland and an infant sibling.
Mrs. Helsel was a member of the 12th Street United Methodist Church,
Huntingdon. She was educated in the public schools of Huntingdon and
graduated from Huntingdon High School, Class of 1932. Mrs. Helsel was
employed at the former Huntingdon Silk Mill and was a waitress at the
former Mark's Cafe in Huntingdon. From 1950 to 1981, she was the
owner/operator of Tops Diner along Route 22 near Mill Creek. She enjoyed
reading and needlework. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday,
May 31, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St.,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dale Dowdy officiating. Interment will be made
in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Twp., Huntingdon.

Margaret "Peggy" HICKS, 56, a resident of William Penn Nursing Center,
Lewistown, formerly of Allenport, died at 11:07 p.m. Monday, May 27,
2002, at the nursing center. She had been in failing health. Born April
5, 1946, in Trenton, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Raymond and
Margaret (Whittaker) Harpster. She was united in marriage to Thomas S.
Hicks June 5, 1965. Mr. Hicks preceded her in death May 18, 1999. Three
daughters and a son survive: Mrs. John (Trina) Benson, Mapleton; Debbie
Long, Hutchinson, Kan.; Donna Hicks, Lewistown; and Thomas R. Hicks,
Yeagertown. Seven grandchildren survive. A sister, Mrs. Donald (Barbara)
Lancaster of Mount Union survives. Mrs. Hicks was of the Protestant
faith. She was a 1964 graduate of Captain Jack High School, Mount Union.
During her lifetime, she was primarily a homemaker. She enjoyed spending
time with her grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Friday, May 31, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with
Pastor Ed Seeley officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount Union
Cemetery.

Beryl Eileen CRESSMAN, 89, of Waldorf, Md., formerly of Washingdon,
D.C., died May 28, 2002, at Genisis Elder Card, La Plata, Md. Born July
4, 1912, in Newton Hamilton, she was the daughter of the late Homer
William and Catherine Estella (Strauss) Watts. Two children survive:
Mary Wilmoth, Waldorf, Md., and Martin Chemnitz Cressman Jr., Port
Charlotte, Fla., as well as four grandchildren. She worked as manager in
real estate. A celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, June 1, at Holy Comforter Lutheran Church, Washington, D.C.,
with the Revs. Craig Endicott, Franklin Senger and Beth Costlow
officiating. Committal service will held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at
Newton Hamilton Memorial Cemetery.

Terry R. GARLOCK, SR., 56, of Mapleton, died at 10:42 p.m. Tuesday, May
28, 2002, in the emergency room of J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Nov. 19, 1945, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the
late Seabert and Mary (Shives) Garlock. He was united in marriage in
Georgia E. Payne Nov. 19, 1964, in Huntingdon. Mrs. Garlock survives at
their home. He is survived by four children: Tammy A. Garlock, Debary ,
Fla.; Terry R. Garlock Jr., Duncannon; Teresa L. Laird, Huntingdon; and
Trudy E. Smith, Mapleton. Six grandchildren survive. Three sisters and
four brothers survive: Pearl Irby, Cassville; William Garlick, Mount
Union; Barbara McCartney, Huntingdon; Robert Garlock, Three Springs; and
Dorothea Williamson, Allen Garlock and James Garlock, all of Mapleton. A
grandson, George Kelly, and a brother, Ronald Garlock, preceded him in
death. Mr. Garlock was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of the
Home Association of Mapleton American Legion Post 322, the Mapleton
Sportsmen's Club and the Mill Creek Volunteer Fire Company Social Club.
He had worked in construction for various contractors and was also a
self-employed auto mechanic. He had done logging in his earlier years.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved NASCAR racing. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 31, at the Robert E. Peters
Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Edwin D. Seeley officiating.
Interment will be made in Bowman's Chapel Cemetery, Mapleton.

Elmer F. MILLER, 95, formerly of Mount Union, died at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday,
May 28, 2002, at Huntingdon Manor, Huntingdon, where he had been a
resident for almost two years. He had been in failing health. Born Jan.
17, 1907, in Allenport, he was the son of the late George T. and Mary
Catherine (Sechrist) Miller. He was married to Gladys Anna (Miller)
Miller Feb. 10, 1940, in Winchester, Va. Mrs. Miller preceded him in
death Aug. 13, 2000. A son, Douglas D. Miller of Andover, N.Y.,
survives. Eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren survive. He is
survived by a sister, Madelyn Dinardi of Kistler, Mount Union. He was
preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Horne, on April 24, 2001, and
the following brothers and sisters, George Miller, Lewis D. Miller,
Cloyd Miller, Susan Miller and Virginia Heidel. Mr. Miller was of the
Protestant faith. He was employed for 49 years at the North American
Refractories in Mount Union. He loved gardening and was a self-taught
mechanic and carpenter. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday,
May 31, 2002, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Joe
Miller officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park,
Shirleysburg.

Archie Edward MCCARDLE JR., 58, of Mount Union, died at 12:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born
April 28, 1944, in Lewistown, he was the son of Verna C. (Jenkins)
McCardle of Three Springs, and Archie Edward McCardle Sr., who preceded
him in death. He is survived by a companion, Annabell Brant of Mount
Union. A sister and a brother survive: Margaret A. McCardle, Three
Springs, and Richard V. McCardle, Marathon, Fla. Mr. McCardle was of the
Christian and Missionary Alliance faith. He was a member of the Mount
Union VFW and the Mount Union Sons of Italy. He worked as a farm laborer
for a number of years for the Mitchell and Armor family farms at Mount
Union. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at
the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Marvin Cole
officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park,
Shirleysburg.

Roger W. GUINESS, 52, Robertsdale, died at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 30,
2002, at the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Death was
unexpected. Born Dec. 13, 1949, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the
late John and Isabelle (Drenning) Guiness. Surviving are the following
brothers and sisters; Anna Swope, South Bound Brook, N.J.; Donna
Chamberlain, Robertsdale; Carole Wright, Robertsdale; Yolanda Ritchey,
Broad Top city; Helen Sevrin, West Palm Beach, Fla.; Jan Dardar,
Leesburg, Va.; Marlene Burkholder, State Line; and Ronald Drenning,
Aruba. He is also survived by 21 nieces and nephews and numerous
great-nieces and great- nephews. Mr. Guiness attended the Robertsdale
Church of God. He served in the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy from 1970
to 1974 on the USS Inchon as a radar specialist. He was a graduate of
Tussey Mountain High School and had worked as a laborer at Ethicon in
New Jersey. Mr. Guiness, during his lifetime, enjoyed music, hunting and
also he loved to sing. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday,
June 3, at the Robertsdale Church of God with Pastor Donald Simmons
officiating. Interment will be made in Duvall Cemetery, Six Mile Run,
with full military honors accorded.

Florence L. HARKER, 81, formerly of Stone Creek Ridge and DeForrest
Apartments, Huntingdon, died at 1:37 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2002, at
Huntingdon Manor, Huntingdon. Born Jan. 9, 1921, in Tyrone, she was the
daughter of the late Edward O. and Gertrude (Shay) Johnston. She married
Fay T. Harker Feb. 26, 1940, in Tyrone. Mr. Harker preceded her in death
Aug. Aug. 28, 2000. She is survived by the following children, Ray E.
Harker, Trona, Calif.; Fay T. Harker Jr., Ridgecrest, Calif.; Paul
Richard Harker, Griffin, Ga.; Mrs. Gene (Helen) Henry, Mill Creek; and
David L. Harker, Alexandria. Also surviving are one brother, Lorain E.
Johnston, Lake Placid, Fla.; 14 grandchildren and 22
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Terry Lee
Harker in 1985; sisters Ruth Hain, Mertie Swetzer, and Adaline G. King;
and three Brothers, Robert P. Johnston, Wilbur L. Johnston and Warren E.
Johnston. Mrs. Harker was a member of the Calvary Independent Baptist
Church, Huntingdon. She was a 1938 graduate of Tyrone High School.
Primarily a homemaker, she at one time, she worked at Petersburg
Transformers and the Arrow Factory in Huntingdon. She was also a member
of the Arthritis Foundation Group. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Monday, June 32, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon,
with the Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Coleman officiating with the assistance of
Pastor Mike Stutzenburg. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial
Gardens, Huntingdon.

Patricia Louise NORRIS, 68, 414 Second Street, Huntingdon, died at 6:48
p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2002, at the Altoona Hospital, Altoona, after a
brief illness. Born May 27, 1934, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of
the late Harry H. "Buzz" and Nellie (Kershaw) Miller. She was married to
Joseph E. Norris Dec. 1, 1951, in Altoona. Surviving are her husband, at
their home; three sons, Steven J. Norris, Warren; James P. Norris,
Frederick, Md.; and Thomas H. Norris, Littleton, Colo.; one sister,
Marcelene Davis, Perrysburg, Ohio; seven grandchildren and David L.
Coffman, Huntingdon, who was reared in the Norris Home. She was preceded
in death by one sister, Constance G. Grove. Mrs. Norris, a lifetime
resident of Huntingdon County, was a member of the First United
Methodist Church, Huntingdon. Although primarily a homemaker, she also
worked for a number of years at Tom Hoerner's Gift Shop and Black's
Jewelry. She was a 1952 graduate of Huntingdon High School. funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 3, at the Cutright_Speck
Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield, Huntingdon, with the Rev.
David L. Dearing officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview
Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Gertrude F. GUTSHALL, 88, of 360 Westminster Dr., Huntingdon, formerly
of 1027 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, died at 12:10 a.m. Thursday, May 30,
2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Nov. 30, 1913,
in Rockhill Furnace, she was the daughter of Warren and Mary Ellen
(Hollibaugh) Lane, both of whom preceded her in death. She was united in
marriage to James W. Gutshall Dec. 31, 1937, in Alexandria. Mr. Gutshall
preceded her in death Oct. 31, 1978. She is survived by a son, Donald L.
Gutshall of Huntingdon; a daughter, Judy K. Fleming of Huntingdon. as
well as seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by a son, James W. Gutshall, in 1962, and by her only
brother, Leroy "Preacher" Lane. Mrs. Gutshall was a member of the 15st
St. United Methodist Church in Huntingdon. She taught the Wesleyan
Crusaders Sunday School Class. She was a graduate of Orbisonia High
School, Class of 1932, and began nurse's training in 1932, at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital, graduating as a registered nurse in 1935. In 1933,
she received specialized training in pediatrics in Children's Hospital
in Philadelphia. From 1936 to 1937, she was employed at New York
Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, in New York City. In 1962, she worked
at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. Mrs. Gutshall returned to
Huntingdon County and worked as a registered nurse in the maternity
department at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. She eventually retired from
J.C. Blair, with 20 years of service. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. David L. Dearing officiating. Interment will
be made in the IOOF Memorial Cemetery, Rockhill Furnace.

Betty Lou WATSON, 59, Hesston, died at 8:10 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2002,
at the Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Death was unexpected. Born Jan. 13,
1943, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Francis
(Roddey) Hite. She was married to Donald C. Watson April 22, 1990, at
the United Methodist Church, Kylertown, with the Rev. Ashley Horner
officiating. Surviving are her husband, at their home; three daughters,
Mrs. Roy (Kathy J. ) McCabe, McConnellstown; Mrs. George (Trudy R.)
Pechin, Frederick, Del.; and Mrs. Frank (Deb S.) Johnston, Huntingdon;
three sons, Gail L. Miller, Huntingdon; Frank M. Miller, Huntingdon; and
Jerry R. Miller, Huntingdon. she is also survived by one sister, Mrs.
Chet (Sondra) Fornwalt, Covington, Va., and 19 grandchildren. Mrs.
Watson was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Hesston. A
self-employed beautician, she graduated in 1960 from Huntingdon High
School. A lifetime resident of Huntingdon County, she had been at her
Penn Twp. home for 12 years. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m.
Monday, June 3, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road,
Smithfield, Huntingdon, with the Rev. H. Lloy Blattenberger officiating.
Interment will be made in Anderson Cemetery, Penn Twp. 

Sara Ella (Enyeart) AURANT, 61, of Jerusalem, Israel, died at 8 a.m.
Friday, May 31, 2002, in Jerusalem, Israel, following a brief illness.
Born July 2, 1940, in Williamsburg, she was the daughter of the late
Harry Granville and Rella (Stouteagle) Enyeart. She was previously
married to Walter R. Aurant, who resides in Rockhill Furnace. A daughter
and two sons survive: Dianna (Aurant) Frazor, Dublin, Texas; Jacup
"Gene" Aurant, Saxton; and Lawrence "Larry" Aurant, Huntingdon. Seven
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive. She was survived by
three sisters: Evelyn Enyeart) Franklin, Newville; Naomi (Enyeart) Ramp,
Shermansdale; and Reba (Enyeart) Barrick, Carlisle. She was preceded in
death by five sisters and six brothers: Ida Rife, Louella Brantner,
Mamie Fisher, Bessie Helzel, Minnie Rentz, and George Harvey, Howard
Lee, William Perry, David Alexander, Thomas Harrrison and Charles
Franklin Enyeart. Ms. Aurant previously worked at Arrow Shirt Co.,
Petersburg Manufacturing Co., and had sold insurance for Banker Life and
Casualty Insurance Company. While living in Jerusalem, she worked in the
field of archeology. She traveled extensively in Europe, the Middle
East, the United States and most recently had visited Turkey. she
enjoyed writing, photography and mostly her grandchildren. A memorial
service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Robert E.
Peters Funeral Home, 1106 Mifflin St., Huntingdon. Interment was made in
Jerusalem, Israel, June 7.