Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, May 2003

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Ann Maria (Diehm) NEWCOMBE, 81, of 18 West Corydon St., Bradford, died
at 5:17 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2003, at the residence where she had lived
since 1972. Born March 3, 1922, in Boardman, Ohio, she was the daughter
of Edgar Graybill and Maude (Hertzler) Diehm, who preceded her in death.
She was married to Robert Anthony Newcombe Nov. 4, 1942, in Nashville,
Tenn., by the Rev. Caldwell. He survives at their home. Mrs. Newcombe is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. David C. (Barbara Ann Newcombe) Gumpper
of Mount Bethel. Five sons also survive. They are: David A. Newcombe and
wife Pat Gregson of Ferrum, Va.; Robert D. Newcombe of Butler; John W.
Newcombe and Joseph M. Newcombe, both of Bradford; and Thomas I.
Newcombe and wife, Deborah (Myers), of Titusville. Mrs. Newcombe is also
survived by 11 grandchildren: Leah and Paul Gumpper, Meghan McCauley,
and Dustin, Katharine, Cory, Michael, Ashley, Beth, Andrew and David
Newcombe. A brother, William H. Diehm of Poland, Ohio, and a sister,
Mary Jane Coffman, of Baltimore, Md., also survive. She was preceded in
death by one brother, Joseph Diehm. Mrs. Newcombe was a member of the
First Presbyterian Church of Bradford and was a 25-year member of the
church choir. She was also a member of the Silver Link Society and the
Women's Circle. She was an active member of the Lycoming College and
Juniata College Wives Association during her husband's tenure with those
institutions. She was active in the work of the church and a staunch
supporter of her husband's work. She also enjoyed the Bradford
community, volunteering for the American Cancer Society and the
Republican Committee. Mrs. Newcombe attended the public schools of
Boardman and Youngstown, Ohio. She graduated from South High School in
Youngstown with the class of 1940. She attended Juniata College in
Huntingdon. A graveside service will be held in Huntingdon Memorial
Gardens, Walker Twp., Monday, May 5, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Richard E.
Gardiner officiating. Interment will follow the services. 

Eleanor G. HOUCK, 84, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2003, at
Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, where she had resided the past
five years. Born June 27, 1918, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of
the late Herman and Ruth (Boring) Lott. She was married to Howard Porter
Houck. Mr. Houck preceded her in death of 1993. She is survived by four
children: George H. Houck, Huntingdon; Mrs. James (Judy) Stratton,
Huntingdon; William T. Houck, Wayne; and Robert F. Houck, Hanover, Md.
There are 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by one son, Gary D. Houck, and one grandson, Jeffrey
Houck. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was
preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Lott. Mrs. Houck was a member
of Ardenheim Independent Church of the Brethren, Huntingdon. She was
employed by J.C. Blair Company of Huntingdon and its successor, Mead
Corp., Alexandria, retiring in 1976. Following her retirement, she and
her husband moved to New Port Richey, Fla., where she resided for 20
years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at Robert
E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Myers Kimmel
officiating. Interment will be made in Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens, New
Port Richey. 

Robert Ambrose PETERS SR., 82, of Petersburg, died Friday evening May 2,
2003, in Jackson Twp, Huntingdon County, as a result of an accident.
Born July 17, 1920, in Miller Twp, Huntingdon County, he was a son of
the late Vernney H. and Mary L. (Wagner) Peters. He was united in
marriage to the former Gertrude M. Bumbarger April 30, 1940, in
Williamsburg, by the Rev. Jacob E. Brenneman. Mrs. Peters survives at
their home. Three children survive: Mrs. Richard (Mary O.) Ayers,
Petersburg: Vernney R. Peters, Huntingdon; and Robert A. Peters Jr.,
Huntingdon. There are seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
One sister, Ruth Witzel of Smyrna, Del., survives. He was preceded in
death by one grandson, Terry R. Peters; one sister, Irene Whitsel; and
two brothers, Franklin and Herbert. Mr. Peters was a member of Faith
United Methodist Church, Manor Hill. In his younger days, he enjoyed
playing on the Shavers Creek Valley team of the Tri-County Baseball
League. A world War II Veteran, he served in the U.S. Army with Battery
A -- 460th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion in the
European Theatre. He was self-employed in logging, and later, excavating
throughout Huntingdon County. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 6, at Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, 1106 Mifflin St.,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Shirley J. Russell officiating. Interment will
be made in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Belleville.

JoAnn KEITH, 53, of McVeytown, died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2003,
at her home in Wayne Twp., Mifflin County. Born Sept. 2, 1949, in
McConnellsburg, she was a daughter of the late Ira and Eureka (Strait)
Bain. She was married to Dennis L. "Peachey" Keith June 18, 1993, in
Mount Union. Mr. Keith survives at their home. She is survived by one
son and one daughter: Michael Englert and wife, Kim, of Charleston,
S.C., and Mrs. Myron (Donna) Hall of Knobsville. One step-daughter and
one step-son survive: Lori A. Hughes, Mount Joy, and Quentin L. Keith,
Mountville. There are five grandchildren. Three sisters and one brother
survive: Mrs. John (Edna) Demint, Clarksburg, Md.; Mrs. Blair (Helen)
Hann, Needmore; George Gain, Big Cove Tannery; and Mrs. Michael (Sara
Kaye) Helman, Burnt Cabins. One brother, Ira "Jim" Bain, and two
sisters, Mary Jane Slee and Nancy Hoffman, are deceased. Mrs. Keith
attended Beavertown Bible Church, Todd. She was a member of the
McConnellsburg Vol Fire Co. where she was an EMT, and a member of the
Auxiliary to American Legion Post No. 561, McConnellsburg. A graduate of
McConnellsburg High School, she had been employed at the Fulton County
National Bank, McConnellsburg, for five and one-half years, then at the
IGA/BiLo, McConnellsburg, for 23 years. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, at the Beavertown Bible Church, Todd, with the
Rev. James S. Thomas officiating. 

Donald Stephen "Don-Don" HOLLINGSHEAD, 6, of Smithfield Twp.,
Huntingdon, died at 12:13 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2003, at Altoona
Hospital, Altoona. Born Feb. 27, 1997, in Huntingdon, he was the son of
Donald Eugene Hollingshead Jr. and Francine Kay (Brown) Hollingshead. He
is survived by his mother and her companion, Harry L. Smith Jr., of
Huntingdon; and his father and stepmother, Nichole D. (Stimely)
Hollingshead, of Mount Union. Three sisters survive, Courtney N.
Brenneman of James Creek, and Chelsea Kay Brown and Lauren Dawn
Hollingshead, both of Huntingdon. He is also survived by his
grandparents: Stephen and Kay Miller of Huntingdon; Robert and Kathy
Hamilton of Hesston; Donald E. Sr. and Lisa Hollingshead of Windber; and
John and Connie Stimely of Newton Hamilton. His great-grandparents
survive: John and Star Jacobs, Hazel L. Morris and Beatrice L. Miller,
all of Huntingdon, and Betty Bair of Johnstown. A number of aunts,
uncles and cousins also survive. He was on Adelphia's Huntingdon
Community Center Tee Ball team. He enjoyed fishing and riding his
bicycle and dirt bikes. He also enjoyed racing at Hesston Speedway. His
favorite drivers were Harry Smith Jr., No. 8, and Mike Duck, No. 73. He
attended Southside Elementary School and was in the afternoon
kindergarten class of Mrs. Goss. He also attended the morning daycare
class of Mrs. Teeters at Huntingdon County Child and Adult Development,
Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 8, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Smithfield Twp.,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. James L. Blair officiating. Interment will be
made in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

William Arthur DAVIS SR., 68, of Mifflintown, died Saturday, May 3,
2003, at his home, following a brief illness. Born June 1, 1934, in
Siglerville, Mifflin County, he was a son of the late Randall Kenneth
Myers and Emily Elizabeth (Ross) Davis. His wife of 49 years, Betty Lu
(Hood) Davis, survives. He is also survived by children: Lisa A. Davis
of Saltillo; William A. Davis Jr. and wife, Isabelle, of Palmer, Alaska;
Mary Beth Houtz and husband, Chris, of Mifflintown; Tracy Davis and
wife, Laurie, of Concord; and former daughter-in-law Carol (Hampton)
Garner and husband, Fred, Huntingdon. Eight grandchildren survive:
Janel, Amber, William III, Alex and Ross Davis, all of Alaska; Alisa and
Ethan Houtz, both of Mifflintown; and Brittany Davis of Huntingdon. He
is also survived by step-grandchildren: Terry Stephan and Randy Cain,
both of Alaska; Jennifer Bruce of Shippensburg; and Kyle Bruce of
Mifflintown. There are three step-great-grandchildren: Cody, Gage and
Samantha, all of Alaska. A sister, Mrs. Norman (Sarah JoAnne) Hower of
Thompsontown, survives. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra
Jeanne Landis, and by four brothers, Joseph Franklin Davis, and three
who died in infancy, Randall Jr., Benjamin and Paul. He was a member of
the Sand Spring Hunting Camp, the J.E. Bowen Post No. 122 AmVets of
Thompsontown and the Millerstown Moose. He was also a volunteer for the
Area Agency on Aging and participated in the Senior Games and for the
last 25 years, helped with the Annual AmVets Children's Trout Derby. He
was a former Democratic Committeeman for Walker Township. In recent
years, he enjoyed being co-owner and captain of Camp Why Not? in Wharton
Twp., Potter County. A 1952 graduate of Juniata Joint High School, he
served as a mechanic in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-1956. He retired
from his position as a nuclear certified welder and welding supervisor
at Standard Steel in 1992. On occasion, in recent years, he had helped
in Ralph Kepner's Welding Shop. He was currently serving on the Walker
Twp. Planning Commission. A life-long athlete, he participated in the
Tuesday Men's and Wednesday Mixed Leagues at Ney's Bowling Center and
enjoyed spending time on the links with his son, Tracy, and friend and
neighbor, Vern Varner. Private services will be held at the convenience
of the family. 

Thomas John "Tommy" DIXON, 40, of Cider Press Road, Walker Twp.,
Huntingdon County, died at 5:12 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2003, in the
emergency room at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, from injuries sustained
in a motorcycle crash. His family says he died doing what he loved most,
riding his Harley-Davidson. Born Sept. 3, 1962, in Huntingdon, he was
the son of Dale Alan Dixon of Ardenheim and Marjorie Ellen (Huling)
Dixon of Smithfield Twp. He is survived by his parents; his grandmother,
Sara Elizabeth Huling of Smithfield Twp; a foster brother, David L.
Leonard of Mount Union; a foster sister, Rocky Miller of Mount Union;
and a half-brother, Vince Stevens of Huntingdon. He was preceded in
death by his grandfather, Thomas H. Huling. Mr. Dixon attended Emmanuel
Bible Church and Spirit and Truth Worship Center. He was an avid biker
and a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association, as well as a past
member of ABATE. Mr. Dixon also held memberships with United Steel
Workers of America Local No. 6521; Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 223;
and the home associations for both the American Legion Frank P. Hommon
Post No. 24 and the Standing Stone Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No.
1754. Mr. Dixon was a lifetime resident of Huntingdon County and a
resident of Walker Twp. since 1991. He graduated from Huntingdon Area
High School in the Class of 1981. He had been employed by Bonney Forge
as a machine set-up specialist. Mr. Dixon dearly loved spending time
with his dog and best friend, Honey. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Friday, May 9, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Smithfield Twp.
with Pastor Donald Malliband officiating. Interment will be made in
Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Albert G. WERTZ, 72, of Williamsburg, died Sunday morning, May 4, 2003,
at his home. He was born Sept. 21, 1930, in Altoona, the son of the late
Edward Scott and Jennie M. (Devore) Wertz. He was united in marriage to
Gladys R. Kruise Oct. 22, 1985, in Alexandria. He is survived by his
wife at home; three sons: Louis Wertz at home, Albert Wertz of
Duncansville and Thomas Wertz of Oklahoma; four daughters: Marsha Miller
and Teresa Neuswanger of New Enterprise, Autumn Decker of Duncansville
and Nicole Frye of Williamsburg; 16 grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Robert and William Wertz, survive.
Mr. Wertz was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of the William P.
Spyker American Legion Post, Alexandria; Williamsburg VFW: Petersburg
Fire Hall and the National Rifle Association. He was a U.S. Army Veteran
of the Korean Conflict, serving in Germany. He retired from the Fonda
Group in Williamsburg in 1992 after 25 years of service. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, at the Bolger Funeral
Home, Williamsburg, with Pastor Jeremiah Sassaman officiating. Interment
will be made in New Canoe Creek Cemetery, Hollidaysburg.

Florence B. STIFFLER, 96, formerly of Johnstown, died at 6:50 a.m.
Monday, May 5, 2003, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, where she
had been a resident since 1996. Born Oct. 21, 1906, in Bald Eagle, she
was the daughter of the late John and Frances (Stimer) Gardner. She was
united in marriage to Carlton C. Stiffler, who preceded her in death in
1961. She is survived by two daughters, Marian Brewton of Oakland, Md.,
and Dorothy Berry of Mount Union; seven grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and five
great-great-grandchildren and four step-great-great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by two sons, William and James, and a
great-grandson. Mrs. Stiffler was a former member of the Bald Eagle
United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and gardening. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Feller
Memorial Home, Tyrone, with Jerry Gardner and Pastor Jeff Winstead
officiating. Interment will be made in Bald Eagle Cemetery. 

Brooks G. GOSHORN, 71, of Blairs Mills, died at 2:35 p.m. Monday, May 5,
2003, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, following an extended
illness. Born Jan. 9, 1932, in Tell Twp., Huntingdon County, he was the
son of the late Raymond F. and Lena (Pyles) Goshorn. He was united in
marriage to Evelyn J. Clayton July 23, 1955, in Richvale, by the Rev.
William E. Brooks. He is survived by his wife at home; three children
and their spouses: Frank B. Goshorn and his wife, Denise, of Blairs
Mills; Deloris J. Patton and her husband, Daniel, of Greencastle; and
Carl F. Goshorn and his wife, Karen, of Boiling Springs. Eight
grandchildren survive: Brandon Goshorn, Adam Goshorn, Bethany Goshorn,
Jonathan Howard, Robert Patton, Jennifer Patton, Hunter Goshorn and
Onnika Goshorn. Two brothers, Clair W. Goshorn of Mifflin and William R.
Goshorn of Blairs Mills, and two sisters, Pauline L. Clouser and Dorothy
M. Burdge, both of East Waterford, survive. He was preceded in death by
an infant son, Ronald Ray Goshorn. Mr. Goshorn was a member of the
Richvale United Methodist Church for 62 years, serving as a trustee, lay
leader, chairperson of the parsonage committee and as a men's Sunday
School teacher. He was a former member of the Tuscarora Valley Grange
No. 2042, 7th Degree Club, the Southern Huntingdon County Young Farmers,
Southern Huntingdon County Booster Club, Blairs Mills Sportsman's
Association, Shade Gap Volunteer Fire Company and Eastern Milk
Producers. Mr. Goshorn was a 1949 graduate of Orbisonia High School. He
was a lifelong dairy farmer in Shade Valley, Tell Twp. He was an avid
hunter and fisherman and enjoyed attending his children's and
grandchildren's sporting events. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2003, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home,
Orbisonia, with the Rev. Virginia Eminhizer officiating. Interment will
be made in Shade Valley cemetery, Star Route, Blairs Mills. 

H. Thomas "Tom" PENNELL, 88, a resident of The Oaks at Westminster
Woods, Huntingdon, formerly of Hesston, died at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, May
6, 2003, at The Oaks. He had been a resident of Westminster Woods since
1994, first at The Homestead, then The Oaks. Born Oct. 26, 1914, in
Everett, he was the son of the late Harvey Thomas and Mary Grace
(Eichelberger) Pennell. He was united in marriage to Ruth "Billie"
Virginia Clegg Sept. 14, 1941, in Everett, after a one year courtship
and two week engagement. His wife preceded him in death July 22, 1994.
Mr. Pennell is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Nancy P.) Klein of
Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. Jack (Patricia "Patty" Ann) Reihart of
Huntingdon. He is survived by five granddaughters: Wendy Klein of
Chicago, III.; Kathy Klein of Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. Scott (Melissa)
Miller of Buffalo, N.Y.; Jennifer Reihart of Harrisburg; and Betsy
Reihart of Huntingdon. One great-granddaughter, Erin Miller of Buffalo,
N.Y., Survives. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas John Pennell,
Oct. 26, 1992, and a brother, Robert Pennell. Mr. Pennell was a member
of Calvary Independent Baptist Church, Huntingdon. He was a member of
the Bedford BPO Elks Lodge No. 1707 and the Rotary Club and was an
active Shriner at the Jaffa Mosque in Altoona. He also served as a
director and treasurer of the Bedford Branch of the Altoona Federal
Savings and Loan Company, where he appraised property for loan
applications. Mr. Pennell graduated from Everett High School in the
Class of 1933, and attended Bowman's Technical School, Lancaster, for
two years, graduating as a certified watch maker. He spent considerable
time in the Everett jewelry store his uncle, James Defibaugh, operated
and the experience set the direction for his life. He was initially
employed for $35 per week at the Berman's Jewelry Store, Altoona, and
after 18 months, changed his place of employment to Little's Jewelry
Store, Cumberland, Md., until the outbreak of World War II. During the
war, Mr. Pennell held a position at the Naval Observatory (now the
official home of the vice president of the United States) in Washington,
D.C., where he used his watch-making skills to produce precision
chronometers in support of the war effort. He earned the rank of
chronometer maker first class. After the war, Mr. Pennell returned to
Little's Jewelry Store. He purchased the Cleaver Jewelry Store in
Bedford in 1948 and had sole rights to sell class rings for Bedford High
School, earning 50 cents per rings. He successfully operated the store
with the help of his wife, Billie, until retiring in 1973. He was active
in politics and community affairs in Bedford. He served two tearms as an
elected official and treasurer of the Bedford School Board. He was
running for these positions as a Republican the same time his father was
running for councilman in Everett on the Democratic ticket. Mr. Pennell,
along with some friends, helped form a hunting club called the Sons of
Daniel Boone. As the Spruce Hole Hunting Club, they brought property in
Clearfield County and built themselves a hunting cabin. Boating played a
great part in Mr. Pennell's life. He enjoyed touring by boat around
Raystown Lake where the former family cabin was located prior to the
construction of Raystown Dam. During his youth, he was particulary
interested in hunting, fishing and riding his bicycle around Bedford
County. He once rode as far as Cumberland, Md. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 9, at Calvary Independent Baptist Church,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Coleman officiating. Interment
will be made in Everett Cemetery, Everett. 

Betty Jane LANE, 77, of 308 Dean St., Williamsburg, died late Tuesday
afternoon, May 6, 2003, at Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital following a
lengthy illness. Born Oct. 10, 1925, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter
of the late Dorothy G. (Streightiff) Howells. She was united in marriage
to Ralph E. "Tub" Lane March 19, 1954, in Alexandria. She is survived by
her husband; a son, Steven M. Lane of Williamsburg; a daughter, Dotty M.
Hoffner of Williamsburg; and three grandchildren: Nicole R. Lane, Brandy
M. Lane and Noah Lane Fagnano, all of the Williamsburg area. Mrs. Lane
was of the Methodist faith. She was a 1944 graduate of Huntingdon High
School. She was previously employed by Owens-Corning Fiberglas in
Huntingdon and was primarily a homemaker. She enjoyed playing bingo,
bowling and making crafts. Funeral services were to be held at noon
today, May 8, at Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg, with Pastor
Barry E. Neal officiating. Private interment will be made in Riverview
Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Katherine M. ROCKWELL, 93, of Luther Acres Manor, Lititz, died Tuesday
morning, May 6, 2003, at the manor following an extended illness. A
resident of Huntingdon for more than 50 years, she moved to Brethren
Village in Lancaster in 1985, then to Luther Acres Manor in 2001. Born
Sept. 18, 1909, in Hackensack, N.J., she was the only child of the late
James D. and Ida May (Stetler) Haring. She was united in marriage to
Donald M. Rockwell, PhD, former professor emeritus of chemistry and dean
of academic affairs at Juniata College, July 19, 1933. Dr. Rockwell
preceded her in death Oct. 8, 1983. She is survived by four children:
Kenneth H. Rockwell and his wife, Mildred M., Huntingdon; Marian Haring
Rockwell, Ambler; James A. Rockwell and his wife, Darla (Rosensteel),
Lititz; and Susan Rockwell Coen and her husband, James K. Coen Jr.,
Colorado Spring, Colo. Eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a
sister-in-law, Helen Rockwell Hayes of Ocala, Fla., survive. Mrs.
Rockwell was a member of the Abbey Reformed Church-United Church of
Christ, Huntingdon. She served as church treasurer, was a member of the
Chancel Choir for a number of years and assisted with many of the
church's educational and mission activities. She was active in the
community, serving as a school board member, first on her township board
for the township's one-room schools, then on the Huntingdon Area Joint
Board, under which small local school districts were consolidated. She
eventually held a position on the Pennsylvania State Board of Educators.
Mrs. Rockwell was also a Cub Scout den mother, was a member of the
Huntingdon branch of the American Association of University Women, the
League of Women Voters, the Friends of the Juniata College Library, the
former Women's League of Juniata College and the Huntingdon Music Club.
She was a fine musician, playing cello in the Juniata College Orchestra
and singing in various college and community choirs. She hosted a number
of college events over the years and participated in many community
activities. Mrs. Rockwell graduated magna Cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa,
from, Mt. Holyoke College in 1929 and continued her graduated study in
organic chemistry at Yale University. There, she was awarded the
Sterling Prize for distinguished graduate study, met her future husband
and completed her PhD degree in 1932. Following the receipt of her
degree, Mrs. Rockwell was a member of the chemistry faculty at the
University of Delaware for one year prior to her marriage and move to
Huntingdon. At Juniata College, she taught chemistry classes to home
economics students and supervised chemistry labs. She was a long-time
instructor in the Freshman English Conference Program. After retiring
from active teaching, she volunteered in the college library, where her
interest in the college's rare book collection led to the first
intensive effort to conserve, organize, catalog and display this
important resource. An avid reader, Mrs. Rockwell also enjoyed playing
cards, especially bridge, and filled her quieter hours with knitting,
needlepoint, sewing and crocheting. She and her late husband traveled
extensively throughout the United States and, in there younger years,
they loved to go camping. A memorial service will be held at a time and
place. 

Omena Jane Parson SHEEDER, 71, of Spring Run, died at 9:50 a.m.
Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at her residence. She was born Dec. 5, 1931, in
Three Springs, the daughter of the late Roy M. Sr. and Rebecca E. (Meck)
O'Donnell. She was united in marriage to Jack M. Sheeder Sept. 24, 1966.
She is survived by her husband at home and by seven children: Mrs. Joe
(Judy) Myers of Saltillo; Mrs. Doug (Joyce) Cobern of Greencastle; Dena
Hockenberry and her companion, Robert Geyer, both of Chambersburg; Brett
Sheeder and his wife, Mildred, of Greencastle; Tim Sheeder and his wife,
Cindy, of Greencastle; Mrs. Chris (Helen) Burger of Mercersburg; and
Mrs. George (Samantha) Stiffler of Fayetteville. She is survived by 17
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. A
brother, Richard O'Donnell and his wife, Lois , of Dry Ron; and two
sisters, Mrs. Orville (Lula) Parson and Mrs. Carl (Faye) Peterson, both
of Spring Run, survive. Mrs. Sheeder was preceded in death by her first
husband, Jacob M. Parson, May 11, 1965; a grandson, Daniel Hammond; a
granddaughter, Stacey Myers; son-in-law, Barry Hockenberry; four
sisters; and five brothers. Mrs Sheeder was a member of Spring Run Bible
Church, Spring Run. She was a homemaker and had been employed at the
former Stanley Clothing Company, Chambersburg, and the Day Home in Dry
Run. She loved her family, her church and flowers. Funeral services will
be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Spring Run Bible Church,
Hammond Road, Spring Run, with Pastor John E. Semple officiating.
Interment will be made in Upper Path Valley Cemetery, Dry Run. 

Jerry Thomas CHANEY, 61, of Petersburg, died at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday,
May 7, 2003, at his daughter's residence in Oneida Twp. He was born Nov.
9, 1941, in Hopewell, the son of the late James and Ellen (Hughes)
Chaney. He is survived by four daughters and a son: Shelby Chaney and
James Christopher Chaney, both of Mount Union; Gerrie Chaney of
Huntingdon, Salona Chaney of Petersburg and Teresa Chaney of Barree.
There are four granddaughters and three grandsons: Mackenzie Chaney,
Maddison Beasom and Thomas Chaney, all of Huntingdon; Caydee Chaney of
Robertsdale; Joshua Chaney of Petersburg; and Justin Chaney and Devon
Copenhaver, both of Mount Union. Three sisters survive: Laverne Baughman
of Waterfall, Joyce Buckley of Michigan and Almeda Garber, also of
Waterfall. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jacob Chaney, and two
brothers, Wilmer Chaney and Raymond Chaney. Mr. Chaney attended the
Petersburg Church of the Nazarene. He was a member of the Loyal Order of
Moose Lodge #223 and the Home Association of Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 1754, both of Huntingdon. He enjoyed fishing and playing pool. Mr.
Chaney was employed by the Altoona Mirror to deliver bundled papers to
the carriers and was previously employed by The Daily News in the same
capacity, all for the past five years. Prior to that, he had been
employed by various construction contractors. He had been a lifetime
resident of Huntingdon County and at his Petersburg home since 1989. A
funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, May 10, at Curtight-Speck
Funeral Home, Juniata Valley Chapel, Alexandria. Pastor David Bowen will
officiate. Interment will be made in Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell.

Nancy Katharine (Douglass) WHITESEL, 54, of 1411 Oneida St., Huntingdon,
died at 10:50 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born June 7, 1948, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the
late Carl Blair and Anna Jean (Hawn) Douglass. She was united in
marriage to Wayne Allen Whitesel Jan. 31, 1976, at the Fifteenth Street
United Methodist Church, with the Rev. C. Rayvon Hilliard officiating.
Mr. Whitesel survives at their residence. She is also survived by one
son, David Wayne Whitesel, Stone Creek Ridge, Huntingdon. Two sisters
survive: Mrs. Carl (Barbara J.) Albright, West Twp., Petersburg; Sally
A. Swindell, wife of Pastor Kim Swindell, Martinsburg. One aunt, Mrs.
Wesley (Katharine) Cramer of Huntingdon, survives. Mrs. Whitesel
attended the Spirit and Truth Worship Center, Smithfield Twp,
Huntingdon. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge No. 223 and
the Home Association of Standing Stone Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No.
1754, both of Huntingdon. She graduated from Huntingdon Area High School
with the Class of 1966 and from Altoona School of commerce in 1968, with
a degree as a medical secretary. She later graduated first in her class,
the first graduating class, of the Huntingdon County Vocational
Technical School's Licensed Practical Nursing curriculum in 1985. For a
long number of years she worked as a medical secretary and then as a LPN
for numerous doctors' offices in Huntingdon. She had worked for Dr.
Philip Dunn, Dr. Drew Stetz, Dr. Alan Strunk and most recently, Dr. A.
Keith Sutton and Dr. Daniel Delp. She enjoyed crafts and crocheting,
especially making afghans. She was a lifetime resident of Huntingdon
County and had resided at her Oneida Street home since 1991. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the Cutright-Speck
Funeral Home, Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon, with Pastor Kim Swindell
officiating. Interment will be made in Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery.

Margareta (Hertwig) MOLT, 82, of Selb, Germany and Huntingdon, , died
Friday, May 9, 2003, in Selb following an extended illness. Born in
Selb, Oct. 18, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna
(Rinesch) Hertwig. She was united in marriage to Kurt Ernst Hermann Molt
July 4, 1942, in Berlin, Germany. Mr. Molt preceded her in death Dec.
14, 1978. One son, Volker K. Molt of Huntingdon, survives. She is
survived by two grandchildren: Amanda Katharina Mhadhbi of Huntingdon
and Carsten Molt of Pittsburgh; and one great-granddaughter, Amira Rose
Mhadhbi. One brother and one sister survive: Hans Hertwig and Anni
Wolrab, both of Selb. Mrs. Molt was a member of St. Andreas Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Selb. She attended public schools in Selb and completed
nursing school in Erlangen, Germany. She worked as a Registered Nurse in
Nuernberg and Berlin, Germany, prior to her marriage in 1942. She
enjoyed traveling. A graveside service and interment, to be held in
Riverview Cemetery, 245 Standing Stone Ave., Huntingdon. Dr. Robert Neff
will officiate. 

Robert C. LENNING, 71, a resident of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home for
the past seven years, formerly of McVeytown, died at 11:14 p.m. Friday,
May 9, 2003, at Bon Secours-Holy Family UPMC Regional Health Center,
Altoona. Born May 25, 1931, in Hollidaysburg, he was a son of the late
Paul Lenning and Marian (Kelly) Zimmerman, who survives in
Hollidaysburg. He was united in marriage to the former Evelyn H.
Hockenberry Sept. 23, 1961. Mrs. Lenning preceded him in death June 14,
1996. Surviving are the following children: Darel Lenning and wife,
Diane, Petersburg; Mrs. William (Robin) Nixon, Ashville; Cindy Keith,
Altoona; Mrs. Wayne (Deenya) Everetts, McVeytown; and the Rev. Robert K.
Lenning, Albuquerque, N.M. There are 11 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. One sister and three brothers survive: Mrs. Charles
(Carol) Fry, Danville; the Rev. William Zimmerman and wife, Sue,
Altoona; James Zimmerman and wife, Beth, Hollidaysburg; and Gary
Zimmerman and wife, Thelma, also of Hollidaysburg. Mr. Lenning was a
member of McVeytown United Methodist Church, where he was a past
trustee. He graduated from Hollidaysburg High School with the Class of
1949. During the Korean Conflict he was stationed with the U.S. Army in
Germany. He worked as a switching technician for Bell Atlantic for 39
years, retiring in October 1995. He was a lifetime member of NRA and was
a member of the Telephone Pioneers. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, the
outdoors and gardening. Private funeral services will be conducted at
the convenience of the family Wednesday, May 14, at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, with the Rev. Robert
Lenning officiating, assisted by the Rev. Daniel Neff. Interment will be
made in Newton Hamilton Memorial Cemetery. 

George Garland GLORE JR., 66, of Mount Union, passed away at 1:49 p.m.
Firday, May 9, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born
In Salem, Ky., July 28, 1936, he was a son of the late George Garland
Sr. and Ethel (Minner) Glore. He was the husband of Carol (Backert)
Glore. The couple had been married for 40 years. In addition to his
wife, he is survived by four sons and four daughters: Timmy Glore,
Indiana; Tammy Dement, Florida; Christina Seagraves, Oklahoma; Roseann
Shope, Robertsdale; Robert Glore, Philadelphia; George Glore III, Mount
Union; Carolann Kuklo, Riddlesburg; and Geoffrey L. McClain, Three
Springs. He is survived by 13 grandchildren: Dustin Shope, Cassie Shope,
Nichoal Shope, Melisha Hollibaugh, Christopher Seagraves, Robert Glore
Jr., Gary Kuklo, Amber Kuklo, Thomas Seagraves, George Glore IV, Anna
Kuklo, Tiffany Glore and Tony Glore. Two great-grandchildren survive:
Geoffrey McClain and Allison McClain. He is also survived by one sister,
Dorothy Polane of Orchard Park, N.Y., and one brother, Tom Murphy of
Mayfield, Ky. He was preceded in death by eight sisters and three
brothers. Mr. Glore was a member of Church of God in Kentucky. He was a
member of the Robertsdale, Wood and Broad Top Fire Company, and a former
member of the American Legion. He was in the Marines and the Air Force
during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a welder at Snyder Tank,
Woodlawn, N.Y. He had also worked as a bricklayer. He enjoyed fishing,
playing pool and watching Buffalo Bills football. Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home,
Broad Top City, with Pastor Steve Oberman officiating. 

Henry Allen "Al" FERNSLER SR., 60, of South Rio Grande Street, Three
Springs, died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2003, at his home. Born May
21, 1942, in Easton, he was a son of the late Henry A. and Ruth
(Kishpaugh) Fernsler. He was married to the former Brenda Madden Oct. 7,
1983. Mrs. Fernsler survives at their home. He is survived by two sons
and one daughter: Henry A. Fernsler Jr., Easton; and David A. Fernsler
and Cheryl A. Dozier, both of Dover. Four stepchildren survive: Bonnie
Lugo, Cindy Bobbit and Robert E. Lauver, all of Dover, and Michele
Lauver Jamison, Columbia. There are seven grandchildren, two
great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and one
step-great-grandchild. One sister, Elizabeth Utter of Easton, survives.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Charles. Mr.
Fernsler was of the Protestant faith. He was a life member of Blue
Juniata VFW Post 5754, Mount Union. He retired as a master sergeant,
grade E-8, from the U.S. Army serving 22 years from 1960-1982 and having
served in Korea and Okinawa. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia.
Interment will be made in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. 

Anne (Noble) HAGIE, 80, a resident of the Village of Laurel Run,
Fayetteville, formerly of Orbisonia, died at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, May 10,
2003, at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg. Born June 18, 1922, in
Orbisonia, she was the daughter of the late Luther E. and Grace (Repper)
Noble. She was married to Thomas M. Hagie Dec. 27, 1941, at St.
Catherine's Catholic Church, Mount Union. Mr. Hagie preceded her in
death Dec. 25, 1990. She is survived by one son and two daughters:
Thomas Hagie, Orbisonia; Mrs. Richard (Susan) Crouse, Biglerville; and
Mrs. Dell (Ellen) Lane, Raleigh, N.C. There are six grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Richard
E. Hagie, and one brother, Edmund Noble. Mrs. Hagie was a member of St.
Mary's Catholic Church, Shade Gap. She was a member of the National
Association of Dental Assistants and a member of the auxiliary to
Madden-Wennick Post 518, American Legion, Rockhill Furnace. She attended
the Lewistown School of Nursing and worked as a dental assistant to De.
Radford Locke for 25 years prior to her retirement. An especially
important part of her life was serving as a volunteer at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, for ten years after her husband's death.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, at St. Mary's
Catholic Church, Shade Gap, with the Rev. Fr. George Koharchik as
celebrant. Committal will be made in St. Catherine's Cemetery,
Shirleysburg.

Marvin L. BANKS, 72, of Mill Creek, died at 4:52, a.m. Saturday, May 10,
2003, at J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. He had been ill for
the past few years. Born July 10, 1930, in Mount Union, he was a son of
the late Roy and Grace (Wileman) Banks. He was married to the former
Jeanette M. Estep Jan. 10, 1952, in Virginia. Mrs. Banks survives at
their home. Three daughters and five sons survive: Linda Reeder,
Huntingdon; Kenneth Banks, Mill Creek; Doris Miller, Mount Airy, Md;
Wilma Reeder, Mill Creek; Marvin M. Banks, Mapleton; Tim Banks, Milton,
Fla.; Randy Banks, Mill Creek; and Clair Banks, Mill Creek. There are 25
grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Two brothers survive: Dale
Banks, Mill Creek, and Roy Banks, Huntingdon. He was preceded in death
by one daughter, Kathy L. Price, and two brothers, Duane Banks and Gary
Banks. Mr. Banks was of the Protestant faith. He was a sawyer for over
40 years and was well-known throughout Huntingdon County by most loggers
and lumbermen. Following his retirement from the lumber business in
1994, he still enjoyed making wood crafts at his Mill Creek Home.
Graveside services and committal will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 13,
at Mountainview Cemetery, Mill Creek, with the Rev. Raymond C. Crownover
officiating. 

Violet R. COOK, 87, of Riddlesburg, formerly of Mount Union, died at
6:25 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2003, in the emergency room of UPMC Bedford
Memorial Hospital, Bedford. She had been in failing health for the past
month. Born May 6, 1916, in Knobsville, Fulton County, she was a
daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Elizabeth (Mills) Cook. She is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. John (Bona) Kuklo Riddlesburg. A
granddaughter reared in the home, Tatjana Erwin, survives at the home.
She is also survived by two others who were reared in the home: Edwin
Harr of Fayetteville and Carolyn Vorndran of Altoona. There are two
grandsons, two step-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
One sister, Maudlene Glunt of Burnt Cabins, survives. She was preceded
in death by one grandson, Jeffrey Erwin, and two sisters, Susan Cook and
Mildred Walker. Ms. Cook attended the Assembly of God, Mount Union, and
the Riddlesburg Bible Church, Riddleburg. She retired in 1978 after 17
years employment at the former Robin Footwear, Mount Union. She enjoyed
reading, canning and flower gardening. Interment, at the convenience of
the family, will be made in Fair Ridge Cemetery, Shade Gap.

Maude H. Lamb MARSHALL, 78, formerly of 617 N. Division St., Mount
Union, died Sunday morning, May 11, 2003, at the home of her daughter,
Jennie Miller, Duncansville, with whom she resided. Born Dec. 3, 1924,
in Mount Union, she was a daughter of the late Leroy C. and Catherine H.
(Smith) House. She was united in marriage to Henry Marshall Nov. 5,
1986. Mr. Marshall preceded her in death. She is survived by the
following children: David E. Walker and wife, Geraldine, Harrisburg;
Jacqueline Darringotn, Newburg, N.Y.; Joseph N. Lamb, Harrisburg; Jennie
Lamb Miller and husband, Dennis, Duncansville; Steven H. Lamb and wife,
Hazel, Abilene, Texas; and step-daughter, Jewel McMickens, Huntingdon.
there are ten grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren survive.
One sister, Margaretta Hewitt of Altoona, survives. She was preceded in
death by the following brothers and sisters: Margorie Clay, Dorothy Mae
House, Jennie Lewis, Anna Stephens, William Anderson, Leroy House and
Edward House. Mrs. Marshall was a member of Bethel AME Church, Mount
Union. She was a member of Pochahontas Temple No. 719, Mount Union. For
eight years, she had worked at both the former Genesco Sewing Factory
and the former Mount Union Sportswear, both of Mount Union. Most
recently, she was employed as crossing guard for the Mount Union Area
High School. The funeral service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday,
May 16, at the Bethel AME Church, Mount Union, with the Rev. Marvin
Phillip Morris officiating. Interment will be made in the Garden of
Calvary, Mount Union Cemetery. 

Robert L. DIFIBAUGH, 65, of Coldwater Road, Wells Tannery, died at 1:20
p.m. Monday, May 12, 2003, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Everett.
Born Oct. 8, 1937, in Everett, he was the son of the late Martin A. and
Catherine Ruth (Tinley) Defibaugh. He was married to the former Edena M.
Kanouff July 2, 1956, at Cumberland, Md. Mrs. Defibaugh survives at
their home. He is survived by one daughter and one son: Debbie Kay
Gorman, Mount Holly, N.J., and Terry Lee Defibaugh, Wells Tannery. There
are six grandchildren. One brother and one sister survive: Allen A.
Defibaugh, Everett; and Shirley Ann Reinhard, Green Bay, Wis. One
daughter, Cathy Ann Gelvin, preceded him in death. Mr. Defibaugh was a
member of the Dublin Mills Community Church, Hustontown. He was a member
of the Loyal Order of Moose, Bedford and a member of the Greencastle
Sportsmen's Association. He was a member of AFSCME Local No. 2246 which
he had served as secretary for a number of years. He was a 1955 graduate
of Everett High School. In 2000 he retired from PennDOT as a foreman
after 29 and one-half years service, Prior to that he had worked on road
construction as a heavy equipment operator and had been a truck driver.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the M.R.
Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with Pastor Sam Stoey officiating.
Interment will be made in Wells Valley EUB Cemetery, Wells Tannery. 

Randy Paul JOHNSON, 49, of 609 1/2 Spring St., Saxton, died Monday, May
12, 2003, at his home. Born Aug. 23, 1953, in Riddlesburg, he was a son
of the late Charles Albert Johnson and Phyllis Mae (Barnett) Buckley of
Saxton. He is survived by one son, Eric Albert Johnson of Saxton. Six
brothers survive: Charles Dale Johnson, Downingtown; Dennis Johnson,
Maryland; Timothy Johnson, Seattle, Wash.; Larry Johnson, North
Carolina; and Scott Johnson and Dwayne Johnson, both of Downingtown. Mr.
Johnson was a member of the Saxton VFW, Broad Top American Legion and
Saxton Sportsmen's Association. He was honorably discharged from the
U.S. Army Dec. 23, 1974, as a private first class. He enjoyed fishing
with his son, camping, spending time outdoors and being with his family.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 16, at the Curtis
A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with the Rev. Lanny Hoover
officiating. Interment will be made in Broad Top City IOOF Cemetery,
Broad Top City. 

Josephine S. FORD, 84, formerly of Mapleton, died Monday, May 12, 2003,
at Huntingdon Manor, Huntingdon, where she had resided for the past two
and one-half years. Born Jan. 14, 1919, in Tyrone, she was a daughter of
the late James and Emma Hefright. She is survived by four sons: Thomas
Bookwalter, Mapleton; William "Kink" Bookwalter, Mill Creek; and Richard
Bookwalter and Ralph Bookwalter, both of Mapleton. There are 22
grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
one daughter, Margie Bookwalter; one son, James Bookwalter; and one
grandson, Ralph Bookwalter Jr. She was the last surviving member of her
immediate family. Mrs. Ford was of the Protestant faith. She worked at
the former Susquehanna Silk Mill and then its successor, Owens Corning
Fiberglas, Huntingdon, in the twist and ply department, retiring in 1975
with 32 years service. She loved to play bingo. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home,
1106 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, with Pastor Greg L. Harvin officiating.
Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Mapleton. 

Eva Pauline DECKER, 76, of 11 S. Jones St., Lock Haven, died at 2:11
p.m. Monday, May 12, 2003, at Geissinger Medical Center, Danville. Born
Sept. 26, 1926, in McAlevys Fort, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur
and Mary (Whitesel) Lightner. She was united in marriage to Nevin E.
Decker March 31, 1947, in McAlevys Fort. Mr. Decker preceded her in
death Aug. 17, 1999. She is survived by one daughter, Katherine Darlene
Tucker of Shelbina, Mo. There are two granddaughters and a number of
great-grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother survive: Elsie Scott,
Petersburg; Grace Zimmerman, Duncansville; and Thomas Lightner,
Huntingdon. Mrs. Decker was of the Protestant faith. She worked in the
home nursing field as a nurses' aide while she lived in Missouri. She
enjoyed needlework and crafts. A Memorial service will be held at 11
a.m. Friday, May 16, at Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, 1106 Mifflin St.,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. David L. Dearing officiating. Interment will
be made in Mooresville Cemetery, Petersburg. 

W. Jean COWPER, 80, Martinsville, Ind., died at 7:49 a.m. Wednesday, May
14, 2003, at Bloomington Hospital, Bloomington, Ind. Born Nov. 6, 1922,
in Morgantown, Ind., she was a daughter of the late Monte and Ruth
(Gregg) Brown. She was married to Thomas Rohland Dec. 23, 1943. He
preceded her in death in January 1987. She then married Norman
Cowper Oct. 8, 1988. Mr. Cowper survives in Martinsville. She is
survived by three sons: Kenneth R. Rohland and Gary D. Rohland, both of
Martinsville, and Gregg Rohland of Paragon, Ind.; one stepson, Mike
Cowper of Mooresville, Ind.; two daughters, Carol Farrell, Paragon, and
Connie Skinner, Gosport, Ind.; and one step-daughter, Pam Cowper,
Martinsville. There are eight grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren
and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers
and one sister: Harry Brown, Floyd Brown and Betty Wayman. Mrs. Cowper
was a member of Paragon Baptist Church, Paragon, Ind. She was a member
of the Hoosier Mets "Nash Metropolitan Car Club. A teller at Indiana
Bank & Trust, Paragon, for 18 years, she retired in 1983. She enjoyed
her family, flea markets, gardening and her antique car. Funeral
services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Costin Funeral
Chapel, Martinsville, Ind., with the Rev. Ralph Christman officiating.
Interment will be made in Friendship Park Cemetery, Paragon. 

Richard A. BIGELOW, 44, of Dippy Acres Farm, Williamsburg, passed away
unexpectedly Friday morning, May 16, 2003, at his farm from injuries
sustained in a farming accident. Born Aug. 1, 1958, in Altoona, he was a
son of William M. and H. June (Smith) Bigelow. His father preceded him
in death May 10, 1992. His mother survives at Williamsburg. He married
the former Cindy D. Brumbaugh June 12, 1982, at Williamsburg. She
survives at their home. He is survived by two daughters and one son:
Diana M. Bigelow, Tracy L. Bigelow, and Wayne R. Bigelow, all at home.
Two brothers and one sister survive: William R. Bigelow, Williamsburg;
David A. Bigelow, Williamsburg; and Jenny S. Plummer, Friedens. Mr.
Bigelow was a member of the Fairview Church of the Brethren.
Williamsburg, where he was a member of the Sunshine Sunday School class,
served as a deacon and was chairman of the Witness Commission of the
church board. He had currently been a director for Valley Royal Electric
Co-op, Huntingdon; and the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (Blair County); a
member of Land-O-Lakes Co-op, Genex Co-op, Agway and the Pennsylvania
Holstein Association and assisted the Williamsburg Farm Show
Association. He was a former member and president of the Williamsburg
High School FFA chapter. He was a former member of the Williamsburg
Young Farmers and the Blair County 4-H Baby Beef Club. A 1976 graduate
of Williamsburg High School, he received his milk testing training at
the Pennsylvania State University. He was a DHIA (Dairy Herd Improvement
Association) technician for the past 27 years and also was a dairy
farmer for the past 24 years. He enjoyed collecting milk bottles,
reading the newspaper, talking on the telephone to his friends and
making people laugh. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
May 20, at the Williamsburg Farm Show Building with Pastors Eric J.
Fether and Gregory Harven officiating. Interment will be made in Henry's
Lutheran Cemetery at Yellow Springs, Williamsburg.

Doris M. STAMBAUGH, 72, of Mapleton, died at 5:32 p.m. Friday, May 16,
2003, at Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue, Huntingdon. Born Dec. 6,
1930, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Margaret
(Emigh) Allison. She was married to Revere W. Stambaugh April 21, 1964,
in Elkton, Md. Mr. Stambaugh survives at their home. She is also
survived by one step-daughter, Irene Whistler of Carlisle; and a number
of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters
are deceased. Mrs. Stambaugh was a member of Bowman's Chapel United
Methodist Church, Mapleton. She was a member of the Jack's Mountain
Lioness Club, Mapleton. She had been employed at Battenhausen Inc.,
Philadelphia, as an office worker. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the Robert I. McClain Funeral Home, Cassville,
with Rev. Edwin Seeley officiating. Interment will be made in Bowman's
Chapel Cemetery, Mapleton. 

Gerald R. "Jerry" WOODRING, 75, of 3733 S. Atherton St., State College,
and a resident of Centre Crest Nursing Home, Bellefonte, for the past
five years, died at 6 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2003, at Centre Crest
following a lengthy illness. Born July 28, 1927, in Port Matilda, he was
a son of the late Paul Gilbert and Elsie (Cowher) Woodring. He was
united in marriage to the former Beverly D. Hunter Aug. 10, 1953, in
Cumberland, Md. Mrs. Woodring survives. He is also survived by six
children: Mrs. Fred (Jerri Lu) Hartman, State College; Jeffrey Woodring,
Tyrone; Mrs. Jeff (Penny) Coup, Julian; C. Kay Nearhoof, Bellefonte;
Mrs. Todd (Dawndra) Weston, Julian;and S. Kip Woodring, Tyrone. There
are 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Two sisters and one
brother survive: Jennie Coccia, Harrisburg; Shirley Hanscom, Tyrone; and
Wilmer Woodring, Port Matilda. He is also survived by three
sisters-in-law: Ruby, Betty and Esther Woodring, all of Port Matilda. He
was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers: Ardis Hagen,
Evelyn Bracken, Dorothy Woodring, Stanley "John" Woodring, Gilbert
Woodring and Paul Woodring Jr. Mr. Woodring was a longtime member of the
Tyrone Christian and Missionary Alliance Church where he had been a
Sunday School teacher, superintendent and a member of the board. He was
active as a Boy Scout leader and was baseball manager for the Bald Eagle
Little League and Teener League. He attended the Port Matilda Schools.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A radio announcer, he worked
for WTRN, WPHB and WKMC. He was the originator of Jerry Woodring and the
Bald Eagle Ramblers music group. In March 1990 he retired after 12 years
with Animal Medics Inc. of Manheim and had worked for 30 years selling
medical supplies to farmers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday, May 19, at Derman Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone, with the Rev. Earl
Sones officiating. Interment will be made at Blair Memorial Park, Antis
Twp., Blair County. 

Thomas Merle NORRIS, 89, of The Oaks at Westminster Woods, 360
Westminster Drive, Huntingdon, died at 4 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 2003, at
The Oaks. He was formerly of Moore Street, Huntingdon, and James Creek.
He had been in failing health for the past several years. Born May 9,
1914, in the former village of Graffton, Penn Twp., he was a son of the
late Solomon and Margaret E. (Corcelius) Norris. He was married to the
former Janet Bratton Sept. 1, 1939, in the parsonage of the First
Methodist Church, Huntingdon. She preceded him in death March 30, 1965.
He then married the former Minnie Pauline Grubb Dec. 17, 1966, at St.
James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Huntingdon. She preceded him in death
July 22, 1986. He is survived by one stepson, Dennis William Smith, and
one step-grandson, William Smith, along with several nieces and nephews.
One son, Thomas Merle Norris Jr., died in infancy. He was preceded in
death by three brothers and six sisters: Miles Wesley Norris, Charles A.
Norris, Dehaven W. Norris, Cora B. Fisher, Amy R. Norris, Elda M.
Thompson, Carrie B. Rhodes, Della Norris and Dorothy Norris. Mr. Norris
was a member of Jacob's Church, Hesston. He was a member of the Stone
Creek Valley Lions Club. He attended the Upper Corner School in Penn
Twp. Employed for 58 years, he first worked for Radiator Works,
Huntingdon. He later worked for Gerlock Machine Shop and Sealtest, both
in Huntingdon, and later retired from Baxter Machine Shop, Huntingdon,
in 1998. Mr. Norris was an avid hunter and fisherman and also enjoyed
bowling and throwing horseshoes. Funeral services will be held at 7:30
p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc.,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. James L. Blair officiating. Interment will be
made in the White Church Cemetery, Penn Twp., Hesston.

Charles E. MATEER, 85, of 355 S. Sporting Hill Road, Mechanicsburg,
formerly of 1609 Long Lane, Millersville, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 18,
2003, at Manor Care, Camp Hill. Born Nov. 17, 1917, in Altoona, he was a
son of the late Herbert and Ruth (Williams) Mateer. He was the husband
of Ruth E. (Benson) Mateer. The couple had celebrated their 62nd wedding
anniversary March 14. Mrs. Mateer survives. He is also survived by two
daughters and two sons: Sandra E. Mateer-Litwin and her husband, Robert
Litwin, Mechanicsburg; Donna J. Cowan and her husband, Patrick,
Neffsville; Lewis E. Mateer and his wife, Joyce, Lititz; and Allison E.
Mateer and his wife, Katherine, Millersville. There are two
grandchildren. Two sisters and two brothers survive: Janet Hollyfield,
Bay Minette, Ala.; Kate Crownover, Belleville; Roy Mateer, St.
Petersburg, Fla.; and Wayne Mateer, Smithfield, Huntingdon. He was
preceded in death by a brother, Herbert Mateer. Mr. Mateer was of the
Methodist faith. A 1936 graduate of Belleville High School, he attended
Stevens Trade School, Lancaster, where he studied carpentry. While at
Stevens, he ran on the school track team and held school records over
the years. Following his graduation from Stevens in 1938, he studied for
two years at Penn State University, University Park. He was a member of
the Stevens Trade Alumni Association. He had been a manager and shift
supervisor in the press and shear areas at J.L. Clark Mfg., Lancaster,
for 22 years, retiring in 1982. Prior to that, he worked as a tool and
die maker for RCA Corp., Lancaster. He enjoyed reading Pennsylvania
history, gardening and, in his younger years, hunting and wood-working.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 441 N. George St., Millersville.
Interment will be made in the Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster. 

Agnes F. DAVID, 86, died at 9:50 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2003, at The Oaks
at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born April 20, 1917, in Pitcairn, she
was a daughter of the late Victor and Edith (Shore) Neason. She was
married to James E. "Skeet" David who preceded her in death Sept. 8,
1985. She is survived by three daughters: Carole D. Lang, Huntingdon;
Kathryn A. Greenfield, Cleveland Heights, Ohio; and Diane E. Young,
Petersburg, Va. There are nine grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. One sister, Mary Forr of Huntingdon, survives. She
was preceded in death by three brothers: George Neason, Neal Neason and
James Neason. Mrs. David was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic
Church, Huntingdon. She was a 1935 graduate of Mount Union High School.
She was retired from Owens Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon, where she
worked in the end find department. Along with her husband, she owned and
operated the former Skeet's Quick Lunch in Huntingdon for a number of
years. She loved gardening, reading, nature and bird watching. A funeral
Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 23, at Most Holy Trinity
Catholic Church, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Fr. David J. Arseneault as
celebrant. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Garden,
Huntingdon. 

Margaret E. HELDIBIDLE, 71, of 2706 Pinchot Road, Saxton, died Monday,
May 19, 2003, at her home, due to cancer. Born Oct. 31, 1931, in
Hopewell, Va., she was the daughter of Jacob and Edith (Reynolds)
Rogers. She was united in marriage to Richard W. Heldibidle Dec. 21,
1948, in Winchester, Va. Mr. Heldibidle survives. She is also survived
by one daughter, Statia Figard of Saxton, and two sons, Richard W.
"Rick" Heldibidle Jr. of Lilly and Jake Heldibidle of Saxton. There are
eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Heldibidle was a
member of Raven Run Church of the Brethren, Saxton. She retired from the
former Elco Corporation, Huntingdon, following 28 years of service. She
enjoyed her family and helping others. A memorial service will be held
at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Raven Run Church of the Brethren with the
Rev. Daniel Hammel officiating. 

N. Marie MYERS, 81, of 720 Portland Ave., Huntingdon, died at 11:10 a.m.
Monday, May 19, 2003, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Oct. 29, 1921, in Huntingdon,
she was a daughter of the late David H. and Laura (Bradley) Myers. She
never married. She is survived by two brothers and one sister: Daniel
Myers, Denver, Colo.; Frank Myers, Huntingdon; and Mary Lillian Titlow,
Atlanta, Ga. One brother, David Myers, preceded her in death. Miss Myers
was a member of First United Methodist Church, Huntingdon. She was
educated in the public schools of Huntingdon and graduated from
Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1940. She retired as a clerk
from the former Hilly's Drug Store, Huntingdon, now Kopp Drug Inc. She
enjoyed playing bridge. Private funeral services will be held at the
John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Timothy
W. Weitkamp officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial
Gardens, Walker Twp., Huntingdon. 

Ivan D. WINTER, 61, of Defiance, died at 5:15 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2003,
at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, Everett, following an extended
illness. Born Jan. 9, 1942, at Six Mile Run, he was a son of the late
Calvin R. and Elsie E. (O'Neal) Winter. He never married. Nine brothers
and sisters survive: Jane I. Barton, Wells Tannery; Authur L. Winter,
Six Mile Run; Gary D. Winter, Bristol; Connie L. Wright, Wells Tannery;
Roger L. Winter, Three Springs; Gail B. Diehl and Rodney F, Winter, both
of Defiance; Cindy S. Wright, Hopewell; and Cheryl L. Foster, Six Mile
Run. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Fred
Winter, Calvin Winter, Perry Winter and Thelma Cromwell. Mr. Winter was
of the Protestant faith. For a number of years, he was employed at the
former Wood Shoe Factory. He attended the Richfield School,
Philadelphia, where he received a certificate in small engine repair in
1968. He loved gardening and enjoyed hunting, fishing, country music and
playing his guitar. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday,
May 22, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Marion
Foor officiating. Interment will be made in Evans Cemetery, Six Mile
Run.

William L. "Buck" SNYDER, 91, of 620 W. Prospect ave., State College,
Formerly of Ardenheim, Henderson Twp., for 90 years, died at 10:40 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at University Park Nursing Center, State College.
His death was unexpected. Born Aug. 13, 1911, in Ardenheim, he was a son
of the late Ambrose and Elsie (Sechrist) Snyder. He was united in
marriage to the former Lumerta Troy Aug. 7, 1937. Mrs. Snyder preceded
him in death July 10, 1987. He is survived by one sister and one
brother: Hazel E. Barltolet, State College; and Donald Snyder and his
wife, Mary Jane, Tucson, Ariz. Three nieces and one nephew also survive:
Susan Stanton, Silver Springs, Md.; Donna Stickley, Greenville, Ohio;
Deborah Mastormatteo, State College; and Donald Snyder, Tucson, Ariz. He
was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne Snyder and Chester Snyder.
Mr. Snyder was of the Methodist Faith. He was a life member of the Frank
P. Hommon Post No. 24, American Legion, Huntingdon; Standing stone Post
No. 1754, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Huntingdon; National Guard Veterans
Association; Hefright Gun Club, Huntingdon; and the Robertsdale, Wood
and Broad Top Fire Co. He was an honorary member of the Emerald and
Newport fire companies and a member of the Williams Grove Steam Engine
Association, Dillsburg. He attended Huntingdon Public schools and
graduated from Huntingdon High School with the class of 1928. During
World War II, he served with the U.S. Army 119 and 130 Signal Radio
Intelligence Co. as a master sergeant and served four and one-half years
in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. He was awarded various medals,
including a Bronze Star. Following World War II, he enlisted in the
Pennsylvania National Guard 154 Transportation Battalion as a warrant
officer class four and served 22 years in the National Guard. Following
35 years service with H.J. Williams Company, York, he retired as a heavy
equipment master mechanic. He served as a Henderson Twp. supervisor for
22 years. He enjoyed farming and collecting watch fobs, and he loved the
railroad. Funeral services will beheld at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at
the John B. Brown Funeral Home Inc., 417 Washington St., Huntingdon,
with the Rev. Thomas H. Jacobs officiating. Interment will be made in
Broad Top City Cemetery, Broad Top City, where military honors will be
accorded at the graveside committal service. 

Carl E. CLIPPINGER, 69, of 21 Spring St., Robertsdale, died Wednesday
May 21, 2003, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born Jan. 20, 1934, in Fort
Littleton he was a son of the late Samuel and Ada (Barnett) Clippinger.
His stepmother, Elise (Fields) Clippinger is also deceased. He was
united in marriage to the former Mona Marks Oct. 9, 1956, in the Church
of God parsonage, Robertsdale, with the Rev. William Carpenter
officiating. Mrs. Clippinger survives. One daughter, Mrs. Donald (Pam)
Young of Robertsdale, survives. He is also survived by one grandson, Lee
Aaron Young of Robertsdale. Six brothers and seven sisters survive:
James Clippinger and Robert Clippinger, both of Hustontown; Esther
Scott, Fort Walton, Beach, Fla.; Roger Clippinger and his wife, Aida,
and Mrs. Bill (Elaine) Hutchison, both of Hagerstown, Md.; Mrs. Jim
(Freda) Miller, McConnellsburg; George Clippinger and his wife, Sarah,
Needmore; Donald Clippinger and his wife, Adele, Three Springs; Donna
Ritter, Wichita Falls, Texas; Mrs. Rick (Mary) Swartz, Huntingdon;
Glenda Machia, Lancaster; Fred Clippinger, Three Springs; and Mrs.
Harold (Anita) Auker, Ephrata. He was preceded in death by one sister,
Dorothy Mae Clippinger. Mr. Clippinger was of the Protestant faith. He
was a lifetime member of the Robertsdale, Wood and Broad Top Fire Co. He
served as a corporal with the United States Army during the Korean
Conflict and was the recipient of the National Defense Service, United
Nations Service, Good Conduct and Korean Service Medals. He worked for
H.J. Heinz Co. and Kraft Foods, both in Chambersburg. Following his
retirement, he enjoyed working for Wood Twp. Funeral services will be
held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad
Top City, with Pastor Donald Simmons officiating. Military honors will
be accorded at the funeral Saturday, following the service. Interment
will be made in Broad Top City. 

Roy H. FELTEN JR., 84, of 211 Village Square, Chambersburg, died at
12:05 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, in Menno Village, Chambersburg. He had
been in failing health for the past three years. Born April 22, 1919, in
Robertsdale, he was a son of the late Roy H. Sr. and Eva (Britten)
Felten. He was united in marriage to the former Sara R. Mears May 15,
1940, in Dudley. Mrs. Felten survives at their home. He is also survived
by one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Jamie F.) Ragland, Annapolis, Md. There
are three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was the last
surviving member of his immediate family having been preceded in death
by two sisters and one brother: Eliza Park, Electa Mears and Fred
Felten. Mr. Felten was a member of the Dudley United Methodist Church.
He was a member of AARP, the American Legion and NARFE. A graduate of
Robertsdale High School, he also graduated from Strayer Business School,
Philadelphia. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the
U.S. Army. For a short time he was an office worker for a general
contractor. In 1972, he retired from the Diplomatic Pouch and Courier
Service of the U.S. Department of State, following 33 years of service.
Mr. Felten enjoyed golfing and woodworking.Funeral services will be held
at 11 a.m. Friday, May 23, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton,
with Pastor Joanne Dugan officiating. Interment will be made in Dudley
Methodist Cemetery, Dudley. 

Leon R. "Jim" MORGAN SR., 65, of Mount Union, died Wednesday evening,
May 21, 2003, at Shirleysburg, his late mother's home, following a brief
illness. Born Feb. 7, 1938, in Shirley Twp., Huntingdon County, he was a
son of the late Ralph S. and Agnes Grace (Garver) Morgan. He was united
in marriage to the former Loretta L. Snyder Aug. 16, 1957, at Singer's
Gap United Methodist Church, Hill Valley. Mrs. Morgan survives at their
home. Three sons and one daughter survive: Leon R. Morgan Jr., Mount
Union; Ralph W. Morgan and his wife, Charlesetta, and Wendell R. Morgan
and his wife, Tricia, all of Mount Union; and Amy J. (Morgan) Boozel and
her husband, Marty, of Irvin Ridge, McVeytown. There are ten
Grandchildren: Danele, Caitlyn, Ralph Jr., Tiffany, Alicia, Ashley,
Nathanael, Caleb, Morgan and Victoria. He is also survived by one
brother and two sisters: Robert R. Morgan, Mrs. James (Audry) Wilson,
and Mrs. John (Margaret) Gaisior, all of Mount Union. Mr. Morgan was
preceded in death by an infant grandson, Leon R. Morgan III. Mr. Morgan
was a member of Singer's Gap United Methodist Church, Hill Valley, Mount
Union. He was a member of the former Mount Union IOOF Lodge. He was a
member of the Class of 1955 of Mount Union High School. From 1970-1977,
he owned and operated the former Phillips 66 Service Station, Mount
Union. He had also worked at New Enterprise Stone and Lime and was a
forest ranger for three years. Since 1970, he was also self-employed as
the owner of Morgan's Excavating and farmed his entire life. He enjoyed
gardening, hunting, and fishing, and also hunting mushrooms. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Sat. May 24, at the Singer's Gap United
Methodist Church with the Rev. Jennifer Deutsch Thomas officiating.
Interment will be made in Germany Valley Cemetery, Shirleysburg. 

Dorothy A. HENRY, 86, 22 E. Halley St., Mount Union, died unexpectedly
at 5:17 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Feb. 15, 1917, in Mount Union, she was a daughter of
the late Harry and Flora (Cohenour) Booher. She was married to Melvin
Clair Henry Feb. 1, 1941, in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Henry preceded her in
death Aug. 15, 1994. She is survived by the following children: Mr.
Richard (Donna) McElrath, Glen Rock, N.J.; Thomas G. Henry and his wife,
Josephine, Carlisle; Mr. Ben (Sharon) Welch, Mount Union; Mrs. Samuel
(Joanna) Hicks, Gettysburg; Mrs. Donald (Dianna) Snyder, Mount Union;
Mrs. Boyd (Nancy) Chilcote, Kistler. There are 22 grandchildren and 20
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters and two
brothers: Virginia Leonard of Florida; Ida May Taylor of Maine; Max
Booher of Mount Union; and Blair Booher of Virginia, Pa. She was
preceded in death by the following brothers and sisters: Harry Booher,
Ralph Booher, Kenny Booher, Donald Booher, Violet White and a sister who
died in infancy, Marty Booher. Mrs. Henry attended the Stone Church of
the Brethren, Germany Valley, Shirleysburg. She had formerly been
employed by the former Robin Footwear and the former L. Greif Brothers
Manufacturing, both of Mount Union. She loved flowers and enjoyed her
friends and neighbors. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, May 24, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with
the Rev. Ernie Dell officiating. Interment will be made in the Garden of
Calvary, Mount Union Cemetery, Mount Union. 

Janet Louise (Fields) PATTERSON, 78, of 4432 Spruce Creek Road, Spruce
Creek Twp., Huntingdon County, died at 8:19 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003,
at her residence. Born Aug. 11, 1924, in Tyrone, she was a daughter of
the late Guyer and Stella Mae (Calderwood) Fields. She was united in
marriage to Kermit W. Patterson April 26, 1944, in Franklinville. Mr.
Patterson preceded her in death April 27, 1995. She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Roger (Darlene K.) Paquette, Dover, Del.; and Mrs. Rick
(Kathy I.) Hamer, Tyrone; one stepdaughter, Edith Keith, Birmingham; and
one daughter-in-law, Susan F. (Thompson) Patterson, Alexandria. There
are nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by a son, Terry L. Patterson, July 26, 1997; a brother, James
Fields, and a sister, Betty Miller. Mrs. Patterson was an active and
faithful member of the Spruce Creek United Methodist Church. She was
also active in many activities at the Juniata Valley Senior Citizens
Center. A 1942 graduate of the Scotland School, Scotland, Pa., she
remained at the school to obtain a beautician's degree. she had worked
for a long number of years at Big Yank Crop. clothing factory as a
seamstress. She later worked at Dean Nelson's Children's Home and cooked
for a number of years at Camp Kanesatake, both in Spruce Creek. She was
a lifetime resident of Huntingdon County and the Spruce Creek area since
1968. She dearly loved her dog, Pixie, and was an avid fan of
professional wrestling. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 25, at the Spruce Creek United Methodist Church, Route 45
(at the bridge), Spruce Creek, with Pastor A. Vance Hart II officiating.
Private interment will be made in Burket Cemetery, Warriors Mark. 

Jessie Earl LEWIS, 82, a resident of R.R. 1, Box 113, Hesston, Penn
Township for the past three years, died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 23,
2003, at The Oaks at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born In Hopewell
June 2, 1920, he was the son of the late David and Mary (Miller) Lewis.
He was married to C. Marie Grove in Kentucky Aug. 11, 1942. She preceded
him in death July 11, 1994. Mr. Lewis is survived by three daughters and
two sons: Sandy (Lewis) Klinsing of Winston Salem, N.C.; Janice (Lewis)
Dick of Hesston; Judy (Lewis) McCrum of Mooresville; Terry L. Lewis of
Piney Ridge, Huntingdon; and Steven Lewis of Hesston. He is survived by
12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Lewis is also
survived by two sisters, Rachel Gonsman and Mary Corrie. He was preceded
in death by four brothers and three sisters: David, Russell, Paul,
Elvin, Sara, Frances and Chloe. Mr. Lewis was a member of Valley View
Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Huntingdon. He was educated in
the public schools of Saxton. He was employed at Owens Corning
Fiberglas, Huntingdon, at a mechanic, retiring in 1982. He served in the
United States Army during World War II. Mr. Lewis enjoyed wood working,
hunting and gardening. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
May 27, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, Inc., Huntingdon, with the
Rev. Richard J. Harter officiating. Interment will be made in the
Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon.

Forrest R. "Sonny" MACDONALD, 69, of 1730 Washington St., Huntingdon,
died at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003, at his residence. He had lived
at his Washington Street home for the last 28 years. Born Aug. 9, 1933,
in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Lester J. and Inza (Rittenhouse)
MacDonald. He was united in marriage to the former Melanie C. May March
1, 1975, in Huntingdon. Mrs. MacDonald survives at their home. He is
also survived by four daughters and sons-in law and one son: Mrs. Paul
(Christine Gilfillan) VanMeter, Reading; Mrs. Floyd (Lorraine MacDonald)
Perry, VanCleave, Miss.; Mrs. Jay (Karen MacDonald) Cronfeld, Marlton,
N.J.; Mrs. Karl (Elizabeth Gilfillan) Boone, Huntsville, Ala.; and
Lester J. MacDonald, Clementon, N.J. There are four grandchildren,
Jeromy, Jessica, Riley and Max; and one great-grandchild, Zane. He is
survived by one sister, Mrs. G. Donald (Christel MacDonald) Fisher of
Ponte Vedra, Fla. One Brother, William MacDonald, preceded him in death.
Mr. MacDonald was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Huntingdon.
He was past president of the Huntingdon Rotary Club and the Huntingdon
Community Center. He was a former member of the Huntingdon Lions Club
and was on the Huntingdon Board of Health. He was a Paul Harris Fellow
and a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. He attended Huntingdon
public schools and graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class
of 1951. He received a BS from Northwestern University in 1959. During
the Korean Conflict he was a MASH surgical technician in the U.S. Army.
Until 1986, he was the owner of MacDonald Moving and Storage, Huntingdon
which was founded by his father. He was also the owner of MacDonald
Asphalt Company, Huntingdon, until 1986. Since 1986, he has been the
owner of On Hold Storage, Huntingdon. He enjoyed sailing on Raystown
Lake and on the Chesapeake Bay. He also enjoyed spending time with
family and friends and taking care of his cats. A memorial service will
be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at St. John's Episcopal Church,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Fr. W. Thomas Warne III officiating. Interment
will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Joseph D. MOLONEY, M.D., 69, of 3232 Ridgeway Drive, Harrisburg, died
Friday, May 23, 2003, at his home. He was a son of the late Vincent and
Marguerite Moloney. He is survived by his wife, Lee C. Moloney, daughter
of Charles and Ruth Launtz, of Huntingdon. One son and one daughter
survive: David A. Moloney, St. Charles, Mo., and Michele A. Kelly, New
Cumberland. There are three grandchildren. He is also survived by one
sister and one brother, Winifred Smith, Enola, and Vincent R. Moloney,
Egg Harbor Twp. N.J. He was preceded in death by one brother and one
sister, John Moloney and Patricia Starsinic. Dr. Moloney was a former
member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Enola. He was a member of
the American Medical Association, the Pennsylvania Medical Scociety and
the Dauphin County Medical Society. He was also a member of the Colonail
Country Club and American Legion Post No. 730. He was a graduate of the
former Enola High School. He attended Shippensburg University and was a
graduate of Temple University Medical School. A veteran of the U.S. Air
Force, he served in the Korean Conflict. He was a self-employed
physician. For 28 years, he was the Physician to the Susquehanna Twp.
School District. He also served on the Pinnacle Health System Medical
Staff. He was an avid reader and enjoyed golf. Funeral services were
held at 10 a.m. May 28, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Enola,
with the Rev. John A. Acri officiating. Interment was made in
Resurrection Cemetery, Harrisburg. 

Lula A. PARK, 94, formerly of 20 W. Market St., Danville, and a guest at
Grandview Health Care Center for the past eight years, died Saturday,
May 24, 2003, at Grandview. Born Dec. 8, 1908, in Frugality, she was a
daughter of the late Michael and Antonia (Vinivorshki) Mozi. She was
married to Irvin Park. Mr. Park preceded her in death in November 1950.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Craig (Vickie) Hort of Danville.
There are four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by one son, Walter Park; three brothers, Charles Mozi,
Michael Mozi and Amerigo Mozi; and one sister, Eva Mozi. Mrs. Park was a
member of St. Joseph Church, Danville. She spent most of her life in
Huntingdon and worked at Juniata College for a number of years. A
funeral Mass was celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Today, at St. Joseph Church,
Danville, with the Rev. Fr. William Weary officiating. Committal will be
made at Cornelius Chapel Cemetery in Mapleton. 

Timothy R. GIBBONEY, 40, of Middletown, N.Y., died suddenly Saturday,
May 24, 2003, at his home. Born April 26, 1963, in Mechanicsburg, he was a
son of Donald H. and Carole (Reese) Gibboney of McAlevys Fort. He is
lovingly missed by his wife, Colleen, who survives at their home. Two
brothers and one sister survive: Darrel F. Gibboney, Middletown, N.Y.;
Donald T. Gibboney, Alexandria; and Cathleen Van Ouse, Port Matilda. He
was a manager for Olori-High Reach, Nanuet, N.Y. His quiet strength and
his love for the Lord, his beloved wife and his fellow man characterized
his fife. To honor Mr. Gibboney's wishes, there will be no visitation. A
memorial service was set for 5 p.m. today at Trinity Assembly of God
Church, Blumel Road, Middletown. A second memorial service will be held
at noon Thursday, May 29, at McAlevys Fort Presbyterian Church, Route
305, McAlevys Fort.

Connie J. GUTSHALL, 60, of R.R. 1, Box 36, James Creek, died at 12:10
p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2003, at Johnstown Select Specialty Hospital,
Johnstown. Born Oct. 23, 1942, in Saxton, she was a daughter of the late
Robert and Louise (Wise) Miller. She was married to Gary X. Gutshall.
Mr. Gutshall preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, Martin
L. Gutshall and his wife, Mary, and one granddaughter, Cassandra, all of
James Creek. She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters:
Jeffrey Miller, Robertsdale; Jerry Miller, Joda Miller and Arthur
Miller, all of Saxton; Richard Miller, Broad Top City; Anthony Miller,
James Creek; Robert Miller Jr., and Virginia Putt, both of Saxton; Mona
Stairs, Melbern; Margaret Chronister, Dillsburg; Louise Jamison,
Carlisle; and Myrna Clark, Harrisburg. One son, Nathan R. Gutshall,
preceded her in death. A graduate of Tussey Mountain High School with
the Class of 1961, she was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Thursday, May 29, at Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon,
with the Rev. George C. "Buddy" Baird officiating. Interment will be
made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon. 

David Lee CARBAUGH, 24, of HCR 73, Box 3052, Three Springs, for the past
two months, formerly of 6593 Rowe Run Road, Chambersburg, died at 12:02
a.m. Sunday, May 25, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon,
due to injuries received in a single motor vehicle accident late
Saturday night, May 24, on Black Hollow Road, Clay Twp. Born March 10,
1979, in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of Robert K. and Karen L.
(Mahoney) Carbaugh of 6593 Rowe Run Road, Chambersburg. He is survived
by a daughter, Tessa Alenda Dawne Romig, at home. Two sisters survive:
Heather A. Hessong and Holly M. Carbaugh, both of Chambersburg. He is
also survived by maternal grandparents, Mildred and Walter Hykes, of
Greencastle; paternal grandparents, Shirley and Robert Funk of State
Line and David C. and Shirley Carbaugh, Shallotte, N.C. His paternal
great-grandmothers survive: Bertha C. Mowen, Greencastle, and Ethel C.
Carbaugh, Maugansville, Md. Tessa's mother, Angie Romig of Hustontown,
survives. He is also survived by two nieces. Mr. Carbaugh was a member
of the Antrim Brethren in Christ Church near Chambersburg, where he also
served on the Teens in Missionary (TIMS) team. He was a member of the
4-H Club while in school and was a member of the NFA and the Wild Turkey
Federation. A 1997 graduate of Chambersburg High School, he served an
apprenticeship and graduated from the Associated Builders and
Contractors of Hagerstown, Md. He was employed as a carpenter for
Waynesboro Construction. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Funeral
services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 29, at the Antrim
Brethren in Christ Church, 24 E. Kauffman Road, Chambersburg, with
Pastor Ky R. Searcy officiating. Interment will be made in Parklawns
Memorial Gardens, Chamberburg. 

Lanny J. "Q" FOUST, 47, of Altoona, died Sunday, May 25, 2003, in the
emergency room of Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born June 3, 1955, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of James and Edwinna (Wilson) Foust. His
mother survives in Altoona. His father preceded him in death. He was
united in marriage to the former Amy E. Husted Oct. 16, 1999, in
Altoona. Mrs. Foust survives. One daughter, Laura Foust of Williamsport,
and two sons, Chad Foust of Mapleton and James Foust of Milesburg,
survive. He is also survived by on step-son, Matthew Cupp of Altoona.
One sister, Darla Parks, survives in Mapleton. He was a graduate of
Huntingdon Area High School with the Class of 1973. He was a salesperson
for Fleming Foods, Altoona. An avid fan of the New York Yankees and the
Miami Dolphins, he also enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, at the Stanley J. Krish
Funeral Home Inc., Altoona, with the Rev. Rich Morris officiating.
Committal will be made in Philipsburg Cemetery, Philipsburg. 

Simon Joseph "Joe" EDWARDS, 78, of R.R. 1, Box 164-A, Huntingdon, died
at 2 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2003, at his residence following an extended
illness. Born Jan. 11, 1925, in Cherrytown, Hopewell Twp., he was the
son of the late Percy V. and Mazie V. (Bryan) Edwards. He was united in
marriage to the former Josephine M. Ross March 25, 1949, in Winchester,
Va. Mrs. Edwards survives at their residence. He is survived by two
daughters: Mrs. Thomas M. (Sharon Edwards) Culp, Huntingdon, R.R. 1,
Porter Twp., and Mrs Pete (Judith Edwards) Simpson, Alexandria, Porter
Twp. Seven grandchildren survive: Thomas A. Culp and his wife, Kelly
(Holland); Mrs. Gregory (Rebecca L. Culp) Felton; Timothy M. Culp; Shawn
Simpson; Greg Simpson; Andrew Simpson and Michael Simpson. He is also
survived by four great-grandchildren: Jeffery Felton, Katlyn Felton,
Allison Culp and Alex Culp. He was preceded in death by one son, Alan J.
Edwards on Jan. 10, 1995. Mr. Edwards attended the Huntingdon Christian
& Missionary Alliance Church, Huntingdon. He was a member of Standing
Stone Post No. 1754, VFW, Huntingdon. He attended the public schools of
Cherrytown and graduated from Saxton-Liberty High School with the Class
of 1943. During World War II he served in the 75th Bombardment Squadron
(Medium) as an airplane armorer with the U.S. Army Air Force, attaining
the rank of corporal. He served in China, New Guinea, the Northern
Solomans, Western Pacific, Bismarck Archipelago, the Southern
Phillipines and Luzon. He retired from Penelec in 1987 as an electrical
equipment construction and maintenance 1st class-- hot stick in
Huntingdon, concluding 37 years service. He had joined Penelec in 1959
as a groundman and was named an apprentice lineman in 1951, truck driver
in 1957 and crew clerk in 1959. He became a junior layout man in 1969,
patrolman in 1974, substation and line inspector in 1975 and an
electrical equipment construction and maintenance 3rd class in 1980. He
subsequently became an electrical equipment construction and maintenance
2nd class in 1981 and a first class the following years. He earned the
hot stick designation in 1983. Mr. Edwards had lived in the Huntingdon
area for 54 years. He enjoyed hunting and was highly skilled with crafts
and repair. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 29,
at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Keith A.
Bookamer officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial
Gardens, Walker Township, Huntingdon, where military honors will be
accorded. 

Joseph Michael MAGLIERE, 49, formerly of Mount Union and most recently
of 327 W. 30th St., New York, N.Y., died Monday, May 26, 2003, at his
home. Although he had been seriously ill, his death was unexpected. Born
May 8, 1954, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and
Margaret L. (Calupca) Magliere. He never married. He is survived by two
sisters: Mrs. Robert (Carmella) Lear, Mount Union, and Mrs. Donald
(Rosemarie) Sentman, Mount Union. One niece, four nephews and three
grandnephews also survive. Mr. Magliere was a member of St. Catherine's
Roman Catholic Church, Mount Union. A 1972 graduated of Mount Union area
High School, he attended the university of Pittsburgh. He was employed
as a parking garage maintenance supervisor in New York City. He also
assisted with props in several Broadway productions. He enjoyed
attending the theatre, both on and off Broadway, and was an avid
baseball fan. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, at
St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Mount Union, with the Rev. Fr.
Gerard Connolly, TOR, as celebrant. Committal will be made in Oak Grove
Cemetery, Tyrone. 

Cleo E. (Awkerman) KIDWELL, 83, of 3065 Emmet Ave., Huntingdon, and most
recently a resident of Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue,
Huntingdon, died at 4:07 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Oct. 17, 1919, in Mount Union, she
was a daughter of the late Curtis and Nora Grace (Gladfelter) Awkerman.
She was united in marriage to Henry L. Kidwell in 1966 in Hagerstown,
Md. Mr. Kidwell survives at their residence. She is survived by three
sons: Gary Awkerman and his wife, Andrea (Hofford), of Isle of Palms,
S.C.; Larry Stair and his wife, Pamela (Lucas), of Daytona Beach, Fla.;
and Robert Stair and his wife, Maria Isabel Fernandez Lerida, East
Hampton, Conn. There are seven grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. One sister, Esther (Awkerman) Rittenhouse of
Huntingdon, survives. She was preceded in death by several brothers and
sisters. Mrs. Kidwell was of the Lutheran faith. She was a member of
Women of the Moose, Lodge No. 347 and the Auxiliary to the American
Veterans, Post No. 2, both in Frederick, Md. She attended the Mount
Union Public schools and graduated from Mount Union High School with the
Class of 1937. She was primarily a homemaker. She enjoyed visiting and
playing games with the elderly as part of her community service within
the Women of the Moose. At the request of the family, the Funeral
services will be private. Interment will be made in Resthaven Memorial
Gardens, Frederick, Md. 

John William BUTLER, 72, of Hustontown, died at 12:27 p.m. Tuesday, May
27, 2003, at Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg. Born March
12, 1931, in Roaring Spring, he was a son of the late John R. and Violet
(Bowers) Butler. He was united in marriage to the former Martha Lillian
Snyder July 21, 1952, in the Saxton Church of God, Saxton. Mrs. Butler
survives at their home. One daughter and one son survive: Mrs. Frederick
Michael (Judy Kay) Butler, Eldersburg, Md., and Jefferey Lee Butler,
Glen Burnie, Md. There are four grandsons: Frederick Michael Butler and
his wife, Melanie Beth, of Philadelphia; John Alexander Butler and
Alexander Joseph Butler, both of Eldensburg, Md.: and Phillip Jefferey
Butler, Glen Burnie, Md. He is also survived by one brother and one
sister: Donald Eugene Butler of Altoona and Kathleen (Butler) Keith of
Roaring Spring. Mr. Butler was a 33 rd degree Mason. He served two years
in the U.S. Army 28th Infantry with time spent in Germany. He was a
supervisor for General Motors Corp., Baltimore, Md. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 30, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral
Home, Broad top City, with The Rev. William Chamberlin officiating.
Interment will be made in Grandview Cemetery, Saxton.

Emard J. CROYLE, 91, of Newton Compgrounds, McVeytown, died at 9:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 27, at her home. Born Jan. 27, 1912, in Richmond, Va., she
was a daughter of the late Frank and Estella (O'Connor) Willie. She was
married to William T. Croyle who preceded her in death. She is survived
by the following children: Doris Marsh, Ogletown; Mrs. Thomas (Annette)
Charrier, South Hampton, N.J.; Mrs. Tony (Mary) Edgin, Mount Union; Mrs.
Alvin (Estella "Betsy") White, Mount Union; Mrs. John (Sally) Parys and
Mrs. Kenny (Sharon) Sipes, both of Newton Campgrounds, McVeytown; Mrs.
Alfred (Janet) Cramer Jr., Shirleysburg; and Eddie Croyle, Newton
Campgrounds, McVeytown. there are 27 grandchildren, many
great-grandchildren and a number of great-great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by one son, William Croyle, and a sister, Kathryn
Thomas. Mrs. Croyle attended Cedar Crest-Lucy Furnace Chapel, Mount
Union. She had been employed by the Bedford-Fulton-Huntingdon Area
Agency on Aging; Miller's Diner, Mill Creek; and in the cafeteria of the
former L. Greif Bros. Mfg., Mount Union. Funeral services will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount
Union, with the Rev. Jeff Winstead officiating. Interment will be made
in the Otelia Mennonite Cemetery, Mount Union. 

Clyde W. KREPPS, 83, of W. Holiday St., McVeytown, died at 8:36 a.m.
Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at Lewistown Hospital. Born Oct. 30, 1919, in
Oliver Twp., Mifflin County, he was a son of the late Rufus and Dora
(Buchanan) Krepps. His wife, Betty (Wray) Krepps, whom he married Dec.
19, 1941, survives at the Shirley Home for the Aged, Shirleysburg. Also
surviving are two daughters: Mrs. James (Karen) Sheaffer Jr., Gypsum,
Colo.; and Mrs. Richard (Sharen) Keiser, McVeytown; and three foster
children: Ronald Briar, McVeytown; Ronnie Earnest, Brandenburg, Ky.; and
Stanley Mitchell, Selinsgrove. Five sisters and two brothers survive:
Gretta Byler, Hummelstown; Marian Woodward, Sequim, Wash.; Harold "Jack"
Krepps, Orbisonia; Alma Rhodes, McVeytown; Mrs. Eugene (Audrey) Ranck,
Pine Glen; Ronald Krepps, Austin; and Mrs. Donald (Susie) Bratton,
McVeytown. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Jeremy Sheaffer and
his wife, Dawn, and Jarrod Sheaffer, all of Gypsum, Colo.; Desa Ray
Krepps, Bradford; Shawna Krepps, Massachusetts; Lyndsee Krepps,
Longfellow; and Angie Specht, North Carolina; and one
great-granddaughter, Alanna Krepps of Massachusetts. He was preceded in
death by one son, Clyde W. "Bootsie" Krepps Jr.; one brother, Carl
Krepps; and one grandson, Christopher Krepps. Mr. Krepps was a member of
the Spring Run church of the Brethren and attended the Pine Glen Church
of the Brethren. For 37 years, he was a director of the Mifflin County
Conservation District, having been one of the first cooperators to sign
up with the district. He was a board member of the Bricktown Senior
Center, Mount Union, for the past five years. He was a World War II
veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a dairy farmer for 35 years. An Oliver
Twp. supervisor, he served in that capacity for 26 years. He was a
devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by
many. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at the
Pine Glen Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Donald E. Peters Jr.
officiating. Interment will be made in Spring Run Cemetery, McVeytown. 

Lewis F. "Lew" GREENE, 84, of R.R. 4, Box 259, Huntingdon, died at 3:18
p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Jan. 6, 1919, in Harrisburg, he was a son of the late
Samuel C. and Gertrude (Dickel) Greene. He was united in marriage to the
former Dorothy N. Hall June 27, 1948, at St. James Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Huntingdon, with the Rev. E. L. Manges officiating. Mrs. Greene
survives at their home. Two sons and one daughter survive: Samuel L.
Greene, Seattle, Wash.; William D. Greene and his wife, Susan,
Huntingdon; and Mrs. David (Barbara Greene) Kemp, Huntingdon. He is also
survived by three granddaughters, Allison, Emily and Sarah Kemp; and
several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Dr.
T. Arnold Greene. Mr. Greene was a member of St. James Evangelical
Lutheran Church Huntingdon. He was a life member of Standing Stone Post
No. 1754 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Huntingdon. A resident of Huntingdon
County since 1926, he attended the Huntingdon Public schools. He was a
1937 graduate of Huntingdon High School where he was a member of the
football team for four years. He attended Georgetown University,
Washington, D.C., on a scholarship and was a full-time starter on the
university's undefeated freshman football team. He served with the U.S.
Army Air Force during World War II (1942) as a photo instructor. He was
commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in 1943 and was assigned to Guam in 1944
in order to take part in the offensive in the Pacific Theatre of
Operations and the air battle of Japan. While serving in the Marianas,
he was promoted to captain until his transfer to the inactive Reserves
April 3, 1946. In May 1946, Mr. Greene opened "A Photo Studio" in
Huntingdon and operated the studio until its closing in January 1960,
when he accepted a position as chief clerk for Huntingdon County. He
held that position for 24 years and retired in 1984. He enjoyed fishing,
photography, woodworking and music. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Monday, June 2, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with
the Rev. Peter J. Naschke officiating. Interment will be made in
Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Twp., Huntingdon. 

William H. HICKS, 92, of 3985 Huntingdon Furnace Road, Huntingdon
Furnace, Tyrone, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at his home.
Born May 22, 1911, in Riverside, Wash., he was the son of the late
Howard S. and Elizabeth (Coleman) Hicks. He married the former Martha J.
Keys July 11, 1938. Mrs. Hicks survives. He is survived by the following
children: William L. Hicks, Captain, USN Ret. and his wife, Mary, of
Burke, Va.; Dr. Elizabeth Dow and her husband, David, of Baton Rouge,
La.; Susan McCauley and her husband, John, of Portland, Ore.; and Joseph
H. Hicks and his wife, Rebecca, of Phoenix, Ariz. He is also survived by
six grandchildren, Michael, Patrick, Scott and Shana Hicks and Tim and
Dan McCauley; and five great-grandchildren, Elliot, Nathaniel, Timothy
and Anne Hicks and Lauren McCauley. A resident of the Tyrone area since
1914, he graduated from Tyrone High School in 1929. He also graduated
from Pierce College, Philadelphia. Mr. Hicks retired after owning and
operating a large dairy farm at Huntingdon. Furnace. Prior to his
retirement, he served for 17 years on the Warrior Mark-Franklin and
Tyrone area school boards and served as president of the Tyrone Area
School Board. He also served in many other civic and agricultural
societies and organizations. He was a lover of music and reading and was
an avid fisherman. Other hobbies included operation of various ham
radios and working on the computer. During the winter, he and his wife
lived in Naples, Fla. and returned to their Huntingdon Furnace home for
the summer. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Marjorie Maye GREENWOOD, 85, a resident of the Fairways at Brookline
Village, State College, formerly of Orbisonia, died at 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at Brookline Village. Born June 16, 1919, in
Purchase Line, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Lottie (Houck)
Keating. She was married to A. Ward Greenwood Oct. 26, 1950, in
Washington, D.C. Mr. Greenwood preceded her in death Jan. 28, 2000. One
sister, Virginia Dugan of Cody, Wyo., survives. She is also survived by
one nephew and two nieces: Charles Barry Dugan, Patricia K. Murphy and
Ann R. Sparrough. She was preceded in death by one brother, Harold
Keating. Mrs. Greenwood was a member of the Orbisonia United Methodist
Church. She was a member and past matron of Mount Union chapter No. 280
Order of Eastern Star. She was primarily a homemaker. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral
Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. David Ford officiating. Interment will be
made in Orbisonia Cemetery.
 
Jacob R. ZOLLERS, 50, Mill Creek, formerly of Phoenixville, died
Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born Aug. 16,
1952, in Phoenixville, he was a son of the late Earl H. Zollers and Eva
May (Frvinger) Trivelpiece. He is survived by two sisters and two
brothers, Linda D. Daddario, South Coventry Twp.; Jane L. Armstrong,
Birdsboro, and Clark W. Zollers, both of Schwenksville. One sister,
Patty Zollers, preceded him in death. Mr. Zollers worked for a general
contractor in Huntingdon County. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the graveside service at 1 p.m. Monday, June 2, at ST. Matthew
Evangelical Church Cemetery, Conestoga Road, Chester Springs. The Rev.
Chad Brekke will officiate. 

Robert William GRACEY, 72, of Hoover Road, Waterfall, died at 9:55 a.m.
Thursday, May 29, 2003, in Wells Twp., Fulton County. Born July 2, 1930,
in Wells Twp., he was the son of Raymond and Velma (Henry) Gracey, both
deceased. He is survived by three daughters: Louise Steele, Brownstown;
Linda Fraker, Fort Littleton; and Robin Newman, Waterfall. There are six
grandchildren. One sister and two brothers also survive: Betty Donahue,
John Gracey and Edward Gracey, all of Waterfall. Two sisters, Phyllis
Robinson and Doris Howard, are deceased. Mr. Gracey attended Dublin
Mills Community Church, Hustontown, and Fairview United Methodist
Church, Harrisonville. He was a 1948 graduate of Hustontown High School.
He served with the U.S. Marine Corps in 1949-1950. Mr. Gracey retired
from PBS Coal Co., Somerset, where he was a heavy equipment operator. He
had served as a director of New Enterprise Rural Electric Cooperative
since 1976. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, the
National Wild Turkey Federation and the Fulton County Sportsmen's
League. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the
Dublin Mills Community Church, Hustontown, with Pastor Sam Stoey
officiating. Interment will be made in Center Cemetery, Waterfall.

Frances Barbara HARCHACK, 82, formerly of Huntingdon, died at 7:25 p.m.
Thursday, May 29, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Ave.,
Huntingdon. Born Sept. 7, 1920, in Patterson, N.J., she was a daughter
of the late Anthony and Viola (Slupecki) Wojewodzki. She was married to
George Harchack who preceded her in death. She is survived by one son,
Phillip Harchack; his wife, Robin, and two grandsons, Phillip M.
Harchack and George P. Harchack, all of Huntingdon. One sister, Martha
Lobonoski of Lvyland, survives. She was preceded in death by three
brothers: Eugene Wojewodzki, Thaddeus Wojewodzki and Alfred Wojewodzki,
and one sister, Alice Stabicki. Mrs. Harchack was of the Polish Catholic
faith. She was a homemaker. Private funeral services will be held at the
convenience of her family.

Owen D. BECHTEL, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died Thursday, May 29, 2003,
in Port Charlotte. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of Post Charlotte;
and two brothers, John of New Jersey, and Fred of Lakemont. While
married to the former Pearle Hetrick of Huntingdon, he operated a
funeral home in Huntingdon and later in Williamsburg. Funeral services
were held in Williamsburg Monday, Interment was made in Martinsburg. 

Barbara S. RODGERS 87, of Messiah Village, Mechanicsburg, died Thursday,
May 29, 2003. Born in Newburgh, N.Y. she was a daughter of the late
Eugene W. and Hazel (Huntoon) Smiley. She is survived by her husband,
Horace C. Rodgers Jr., of Messiah Village. Three children survive:
Stephen J. Rodgers and his wife, Katherine, McMurray; Mrs. Joseph (Nancy
R.) Peters, Beaver; and Paul E. Rodgers and by his wife, Barbara,
Chambersburg. There are eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith, and a sister, Marjorie
Brundage. Mrs. Rodgers was a member of Market Square Presbyterian
Church, Harrisburg. She was a graduate of Beaver College, Jenkintown,
where she received her BS degree in home economics. From 1962-1968, she
was employed by Huntingdon County Children's Services, Huntingdon. She
retired in 1980 from Family and Children Services, Harrisburg, where she
had been a case worker for 12 years. A memorial service will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, in the Messiah Village Chapel, with Pastor
Ronald Burgard and the Rev. James D. Brown officiating. The interment
service will be held privately and at the convenience of the family in
Rolling Green Memorial Park, Lower Allen Twp. 

Esther B. GROVE, 96, of 308 Mack Lane, Martinsburg, died early Thursday
morning, May 29, 2003, at her home. Born Dec. 28, 1906, in Martinsburg,
she was a daughter of the late Frederick R. and Anna M. (Seedenberg)
Zook. She married Walter L. Grove June 23, 1931. Mr. Grove preceded her
in death Jan. 19, 1988. She is survived by a daughter, Marilyn A. Grove
of Cape Cod, Mass.; a son, W. Remie Grove of Frederick, Md.; three
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
a granddaughter, Karen L. Martin, and seven brothers and sisters. Mrs.
Grove was a member of Memorial Church of the Brethren, Martinsburg. She
attended the Martinsburg area grade schools and was a graduate of
Windber High school, Windber. She graduated from Juniata College,
Huntingdon, in 1929, where she began her studies at age 16. After
graduation she taught in the music department of the college. She
retired as a self-employed music / piano teacher in 1970. She was also a
homemaker. She was very active socially, civically, musically and in her
church life. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 2, at
the Chapel / Activities room at The Village at Morrisons Cove,
Martinsburg, with Pastors David A. Steele and Floyd H. Mitchell
officiating. Private interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery,
Martinsburg. 

Edward Martin HOWE II, 60, of 756 N. Sixth St., Clairton, died at 3:59
a.m. Friday, May 30, 2003, at Southwestern Nursing Center, Pittsburgh.
He had been in declining health for the past year. Born Nov. 1, 1942, in
Lewistown, he was the son of the late William Albert and Sara Catharine
(Fleming) Howe. He was united in marriage to Sharon K. Miner Dec. 23,
1982, in Huntingdon. He is survived by his wife at home; five children:
Edward M. Howe III of Edinboro, Sarah C. Ratliff of Washington, Pa., Amy
E. Howe of Edinboro and Calvin B. Goodman Jr. and Max M. Goodman, both
of Pittsburgh; and two grandchildren. A brother, William L. "Bill" Howe
and his wife, Nancy of Huntingdon, and two sisters, Mrs. Franklin (Sara)
Zibriskie of Orkney, Scotland, and Kathleen H. Sheaffer of Lewistown,
survive. Mr. Howe was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Lewistown,
and has resided in the Pittsburgh area since 1983. He was a member of
the Music Educators National Conference, Pennsylvania Music Educators
Association and the Huntingdon County band Directors Association. Mr.
Howe was a 1960 graduate of Lewistown High School. He attended
Bloomsburg State College from 1960 to 1962 and Juniata College from 1966
to 1967, with a major in biology at both institutions. He graduated from
the United States Naval School of Music with the Class of 1963 and from
the Thompson Institute with the Class of 1967 with a degree in
accounting and computer programming. At Edinboro State College, he
earned a bachelor of science degree in music education in 1971 and a
masters degree in music education in 1973. He pursued graduate studies
in education administration from St. Bonaventure University, St.
Bonaventure, N.Y. He served with the United states Navy in Alaska. He
enlisted Sept. 6, 1962, and was discharged Sept. 2, 1966. Mr. Howe was
currently employed with the Department of Corrections, SCI Pittsburgh,
holding positions at the Facility since 1988, he was named activities
manager 1 and in 1989 he was named to his most recent position,
activities manager 2. He began his career at the Centre County Canning
Corporation (1957- 1962), then moved on to Jones Motor Freight,
Harrisburg, as a manifest clerk (1967- 1968). From 1972 to 1973, he
worked both for the Corry Area School District and the Corry Country
Club as a kitchen manager, while working on his master's degree. His
career in education began at Lewistown Junior High School, as the junior
high general music and chorus teacher fro the spring term in 1968. From
1971 to 1972, he served as the elementary band and instrumental teacher
at Red Mill School, Rensselear, N.Y. From 1973 to 1980, he served as the
junior and senior high school band and chorus director in the Oswayo
Valley School District, Shinglehouse. In 1980, he took a position as
junior and senior high band director in the Juniata Valley School
District, remaining there until his employment with the Department of
Corrections. Mr. Howe was honored by Edinboro State College July 18,
1973, with his graduate recital. He received recognition in 1985 from
the commissioner of corrections for the development of a musical
instrument repairs program, use as an apprentice program for the
Department of Corrections, as well as a major cost savings service to
music programs at various institutions throughout the commonwealth. He
attended the Aubrey Willis School of Piano Tuning and Repair, Orlando.
Fla. (1972, 1973); was a member of the Wallace L. Barford Piano
Technicians Guild, Kinderhook, N.Y. (1972); attended Miles Bryant
School, Sacramento, Calif. (1976-1977); grand piano regulating and
repairs, Baldwin Factory, Little Rock, Ark. (1976) and worked at
Studley's Music Store, Bradford (1975, 1976), repairing musical
instruments. Music was not his only field of study. He attended the
Institute of Pennsylvania Rural Life and Culture, Landis Valley, in
1975, specializing in blacksmithing; the National Technical Schools, Los
Angeles, Calif., (1974, 1975) studying basic electronics; and the
Correctional Academy for Cadre Development, Camp Hill, in 1984.
Graveside services will be held Monday, June 2, at Alexandria
Presbyterian Cemetery, with the Rev. John Bell officiating.

Geraldine M. PARSONS, 77, of 24 Walnut Ave., Mount Union, died at 9:25
p.m. Friday, May 30, 2003, at Brookline Manor, Mifflintown. Born May 10,
1926, in Love's Valley, Shirley Twp., Huntingdon County, she was the
daughter of the late David L. and Flora (Goss) McKim. She was married to
Norman O. Parsons April 30, 1946, in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Parsons
survives. She is also survived by two sons and three daughters: Norman
Wayne Parsons, Mapleton; Donna K. Harshbarger, Ryde; Rose Marie Waite,
McVeytown; Clyde G. Parsons, Newton Hamilton; and Karen Elaine Wertz,
Huntingdon. There are 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. One
brother, Gerald McKim of Sunrise Acres, Star Route, Huntingdon,
survives. She was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Kip Douglas
Kyper, and three brothers, Ralph McKim, Richard McKim and Russell McKim.
Mrs. Parsons attended Cedar Crest-Lucy Furnace Chapel, Mount Union. She
was a member of the Bricktown Seniors, Mount Union. She graduated from
Mount Union High School in 1946. For 18 years, she worked for L. Greif
Bros, Mfg., and the Genesco Corp. of Mount Union until the plant closed
in 1974. She enjoyed crocheting and taking care of her flower beds.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, at the Robert
D. Heath Funeral Home, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, with the Revs.
Jeff Winstead and Robert Davidson officiating. Interment will be made in
the Garden of Honor in the Mount Union Cemetery. 

Dennis R. KNEPPER, 59, of 6394 Lincoln Way West, St. Thomas, died
Saturday, May 31, 2003, in Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg. Born
July 15, 1943, in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Joseph A.
Baker and Madeline C. (Ripple) Knepper. He was married to the former
Doris Mae Guyer. Mrs. Knepper survives at their home. He is also
survived by three sons and one daughter:Jeff Knepper, Mapleton; Scott
Knepper, James Creek; Shane Knepper, Robertsdale; and Sharon Stuller,
Huntingdon. Two sisters and one brother survive: Patricia Fickes,
Fayetteville; and Eddie Knepper and Kris Knoll, both of Chambersburg.
There are seven grandchildren. Mr. Knepper was of the Protestant faith.
He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge No. 842,
Chambersburg. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was a truck driver for Lesher's
Poultry Farm Inc., Chambersburg. A memorial service will be held at 7
p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Beavertown Bible Church, Todd, with the Rev.
James Thomas officiating. Interment will be private.