Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries November 2001 

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Joyce S. JONES, 61, of HCR 62, Neelyton, died at noon Thursday, Nov. 1,
2001, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, following an
extended illness. Born Nov. 16, 1939, at Three Springs, she was the
daughter of the late Furman and Katherine (Alexander) Scott. She
married Glenn C. Jones, who survives at home. She is survived by four
children: Rena Shearer of Blairs Mills and Steven Jones, Timothy Jones
and Wayne Jones, all of Neelyton. She is also survived by two foster
children at home and by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Five brothers, Ralph Scott of Three Springs, Ivan Scott of
Chambersburg, Merrill Scott of Dillsburg, Harold Scott of Manheim and
Clyde Scott of Chambersburg, survive as well. One sister preceded her in
death. Mrs. Jones attended Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Shade
Gap. R.D. She was a member of the Shade Gap Golden Agers and the Shade
Gap Area Fire Company’s Ladies Auxiliary. She was employed as a school
bus driver for over 20 years, mostly with the Southern Huntingdon County
School District. She was a foster mother for over 20 years and enjoyed
working with the elderly through the Home Health Agency and was
instrumental in starting the Fresh Air Fund in the Shade Gap area.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001, at St.
Luke’s United Methodist Church. Shade Gap, RD.. with Pastor Marlin
"Butch" Neil officiating. Interment will be made in Neelyton Pine Grove
Cemetery.

Delilah P (Prendergast) WALKER, 82, of 235 Miffiin St., Huntingdon, died
Friday, Nov. 2, 200l at 1 am,; at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Feb. 16, 1919, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the
late John F. and Delilah (Herncane) Prendergast. She married Calvin T.
Walker Nov. 21, 1941, in Huntingdon. Mr. Walker survives at home, along
with the following children: C.	Thomas Walker II, Lancaster; Donald F.
Walker, Los Cruces. N.M.; Christopher Walker, Lisle, Ill.; Gregory L.
Walker, Huntingdon; Mrs. Robert (Denise M.) Sukenik, Mount Joy; and
Frederick D. Walker, Hanover. There are 13 grandchildren. One sister,
Patricia Shuck of Huntingdon, survives. She was preceded in death by
three sisters and five brothers: Anna Mary Guisler, Elizabeth Stallings,
Virginia McIlroy, Benjamin, James, John, George and Richard Prendergast
Mrs. Walker was primarily a homemaker. She was a lifetime member of the
Universal Roman Catholic Church and Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic
Church, Huntingdon. A 1937 graduate of Huntingdon High School, she was a
lifetime resident of Huntingdon County and had lived at her current
residence for the past 57 years. A funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Sixth
and Washington streets, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Joseph Orr, the Rev.
James Foster and the Rev. David Arseneault officiating. Interment will
be made in the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 245 Standing Stone Ave.,
Huntingdon. 

Carl E. STAINS, 68, of Maple Leaf Lane, Hustontown, died at 8:30 am.
Saturday. Nov. 3, at his home in Taylor Township, Fulton County,
following an extended illness. Born July 3, 1933, in Maddensville, he
was a son of the late Harvey and Ruie (Brown) Stains. He married Susan
Mills April 4, 1953. Mrs. Stains survives at home. along with four
children: Leah Clark and Lana Group, both of Hustontown; Joyce Hann of
Gallitzin and Chris Stains of Fort Littleton. There are ten
grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Also surviving are four
siblings: Earl Stains, Harrisonville; Violet Losh, Grafton, W.Va.; Alma
Mellott, McConnellsburg; and Verna Hoover, Chambersburg. Two brothers
and four sisters are deceased. Mr. Stains retired in 1989 from
Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, where he worked as an
electrician. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Walnut
Grove Church of God, Three Springs, RD., with the Rev. Belvy White and
the Rev. Rocky Shaal officiating. Interment will be made in the Walnut
Grove Cemetery, Three Springs, RD.

Martha Fern STINSON, 87, of P.O. Box 503, James Creek, died Saturday,
Nov. 3,2001, in the emergency room of J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Her death was unexpected. Born Feb. 19,1914, in Broad Top
City, she was a daughter of the late James C. and Mary E. (Edwards)
Estep. She married Brinton L. Stinson Feb. 11, 1933. In Wood. He
preceded her in death July 14, 1984. Surviving are the following
children: Marilyn Householder, Huntingdon; Barbara Troy, Export; Nancy
Houck, Mill Creek; and Barry Stinson, Lancaster. There are 14
grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister,
Lola Boyd of New Market, Va. Six brothers and three sisters are
deceased. Mrs. Stinson was a member of the Six Mile Run Seventh Day
Adventist Church, where she served as secretary/treasurer and
deaconess. She was primarily a homemaker and enjoyed quilting. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 11 am., at the D. Ronald Long
Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Vincent Dolan officiating.
Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City. 

Richard B. BEADLE, 71, of Coatesville, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001. at
his home. Born in Morrisville, he was the son of the late Arthur W. and
Marlan (Brewer) Beadle. He was the husband of the former Lois E. Norris
for 44 years. Surviving, along with his wife, are two sops and two
daughters: Keith A. Beadle, Berwick; Kurt A. Beadle, Lancaster; Kathy L.
Westman, Benedict, ND.; and Karen L. Gilbert, Coatesville. There are
five grandchildren, one step-grandson and one step-great-grandchild.
Also surviving are two brothers: Kenneth A. Beadle of Trenton, N.J., and
Arthur W. Beadle, Palm Coast, Fla. A 1948 graduate of Morrisville High
School, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1950
until 1954. He received a bachelor of science degree in industrial arts
from Millersville University in 1958. He taught industrial arts at
North Brandywine Middle School for 33 years and retired in 1991. Mr.
Beadle was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in
Coatesville, where he was in the bell choir and taught in the nursery
and Sunday School. He was a member of the Industrial Arts Association
of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State Educator’s Association and National
Educators’ Association. Mr Beadle also coached soccer and farm league
baseball. Funeral services will be held today at 7:30 p.m. at the
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville,
with the Rev. John W. Carlson officiating. Interment will be made in the
Old Stone Church Cemetery, Marklesburg, Wednesday, Nov. 7.

David Ross EAGLE, 25, of Mechanicsburg, died at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4,
2001, at his home. Born June 9, 1976, in North Little Rock, Ark., he
was the son of David S. and Judy (Metz) Eagle of Camp Hill. In addition
to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Garry Patrick Eagle of Mill
Creek; his maternal grandparents, J. Ross and Jeanne Metz of
Allensville; and paternal grandmother, Dorothy Weaver Eagle of
Shippensburg. Mr. Eagle was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,
Allensville. He was employed as a forklift operator at Genco, Inc., in
Mechanicsburg. Previously he worked at Excel Logistics in
Mechanicsburg. He was a member of the West Shore Elks; Mechanicsburg
American Legion Post No. 109; and the West Shore Knights of Columbus. A
memorial service will be held at the Myers Funeral Home in Mechanicsburg
at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, with the Rev. Anna M. Ritter
officiating. Interment will be made at the convenience of the family. 

Marion W. LORD, 83, of 6109 23rd St. North, Arlington, Va., died at 9:15
am. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, Va. She
had been a patient since Oct. 17, and had been in failing health for the
past three years. Born Feb. 15, 1918, in Ardrnore, she was the daughter
of the late George B. Sr. and Jessie (Kline) Wilson. She married Capt.
Charles W. Lord, USN, July 10, 1948. He preceded her in death May 12,
1971. Surviving are a brother, George B. Wilson Jr. of Huntingdon, four
nephews, one niece, two grand-nephews and one grand-niece. Mrs. Lord
graduated from Huntingdon High School in 1935, and from the Altoona
School of Commerce in 1937. She was employed in the office of J.C.
Blair Co. until 1942. She was the first woman from Huntingdon County to
join the Navy WAVES during World War II. She enlisted in October 1942
and was assigned to duty in Washington, D.C.. in the office of the Chief
of Naval Operations. She was honorably discharged July 1, 1948, with
the rank of chief yoeman. For many years, Mrs. Lord was employed as a
salesperson for Lord & Taylor at Tysons Corner, Va. She was a former
member of the Huntingdon First Presbyterian Church and later attended
services at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Arlington. Mrs. Lord was a
member of the Army Navy Country Club, Fort Myers Officer’s Club.
American Legion Post No. 44 in Arlington, Va., Daughters of the American
Revolution and the Retired Officers Association. A memorial service will
be held Nov. 27, at the Navy Chapel. Interment will be made in
Arlington National Cemetery with her husband. Full military honors will
be accorded. 

Mae L. CLAPPER, 96, of 800 Mifflin St., Saxton, died Monday. Nov. 5,
2001, at her home, following an extended illness. Born May 2, 1905, in
Saxton, she was the daughter of the late John Calvin and Zelia (Hyssong)
Elder. She married Gilbert A. Clapper in Cumberland, Md. Mr. Clapper
preceded her in death Oct. 24, 1975. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs.
Patrick (Donna) Smith and Olive Russell. both of Saxton. There are four
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and
nephews. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was
preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters: Robert Elder,
Frank Elder, Fenwick Elder, Louise Elder, Amy Bowser, Olive Rhodes and
Lena Carstetter. Mrs. Clapper was a member of the Trinity United Church
of Christ, where she taught Sunday School for four years and was a
member of the Mite Society. She was also a member of the Broad Top Area
Senior Citizens Center and enjoyed spending time with her family and
grandchildren. Mrs. Clapper was primarily a homemaker and enjoyed
traveling and visiting with neighbors on her front porch. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 2:30 p.m., at the D. Ronald
Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Charles Davis officiating.
Interment will be made in St. Luke’s Cemetery, Saxton, RD.

Joseph Lee WIBLE, 53, of HCR 73, Three Springs, died Monday, Nov. 5,
2001, at the Altoona Hospital Center for Nursing Care. Born July 31,
1948, in Clay Township, Huntingdon County, he was a son of Buford and
Erma (Snyder) Wible, who survive at Hustontown. R.D. A companion,
Nancy Neuder, survives at home. Also surviving are four children: Lisa
J. Wible, Ithaca, N.Y.; Jonathan L. Wible, McConnellsburg; Russell A.
Wible, Three Springs; and Joseph Duvall, at home. There are four
grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandson. One
son, Joseph Lee Wible Jr., died in infancy. Five siblings survive:
Annamae Foor, Finleyville; Ralph Wible, Mount Union; Mary Smith,
Robertsdale; Judy Myers, Gettysburg; Richard Wible, McVeytown. One
sister, Shirley Contrillo, preceded him in death. Mr. Wible attended
the Fort Littleton Bible Church. Until 1990, he was employed by North
American Refractories in Mount Union, when a serious auto accident
rendered him disabled. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 8. at the Immanuel Bible Church, Three Springs, R.D.,
with the Rev. David Sproul and the Rev. Debbie Strait officiating.
Interment will be made at Cherry Grove Cemetery, Three Springs, RD.

Vivian L. NEVILLE, 75, of P.O. Box 2029, Dudley, died unexpectedly
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001, at 2:46 am., in the emergency room of J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Aug. 12, 1926, in Six Mile Run, she
was a daughter of the late Matthew and Rachel (Lane) Buckley. She
married Oran R. Neville Dec. 10, 1943. Mr. Neville survives in Dudley,
along with the following children: Lana Salerno, Mechanicsburg;
Karen Marshall, Harrisburg; Barry Neville and Larry Neville, both of
Dudley; and Randy Neville, New Grenada. There are seven grandchildren
and a great-grandson. Two sisters survive: Arlene Bollinger of Six Mile
Run and Margaret Buckley of Saxton. She was preceded in death by two
sisters and a brother: Phyllis Hoover, Loretta Dively and Robert
Buckley. Mrs. Neville was a member of the Saxton Church of God
Tabernacle. She was primarily a homemaker and enjoyed baking, cooking
and spending time with her grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
Saturday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m., at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel,
Saxton, with Pastor Lanny Hoover officiating. Interment will be made in
the IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City. 

Robert F LIST, 78. of Tyrone, died Tuesday. Nov. 6, 2001, at Epworth
Manor Nursing Home, Tyrone. Born March 14, 1923, in Buffalo, N.Y., he
was a son of the late Emil W. and Mildred B. (Schmidt) List. He married
Phyllis L. Reidel Nov. 30, 1943. She preceded him in death Sept. 21.
1996. Surviving are five children: Robbin D. List, Buffalo, N.Y.;
Patricia A. List, Boonville, N.Y.; Mrs. Timothy (Susan D.) Kroll,
Delevan, N.Y.; Mrs. Gary (Cheryl P.) Carroll, Columbus, Ohio; and Mrs.
Lawrence (Lisa M.) Levinson, Warriors Mark. Also surviving are 11
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two
sisters: Dorothy List of Akron, N.Y. and Mrs. Alfred (Arlene) Marziale,
Englewood Beach, Fla. There are four nephews. Mr. List was a retired
City of Buffalo police officer, where he served as a patrolman for 30
years. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served in the 65th
Infantry Division in the European Theatre of War. His division assisted
in the liberation of prisoners at Auschwitz concentration camp. He
received a Bronze Star for his service. Mr. List was a member of the
American Legion of Tyrone. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov.
10, at 1 p.m., at the Bruce F. Cox Funeral Home, Warriors Mark, with
the Rev. David Z. Lewis officiating. Interment will be made in the
Burket Cemetery, Warriors Mark.

Darrell Kenneth FEAGLEY, 58, of R.R. 1, Box 240 F, Porter Township,
Huntingdon, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001, at 3:54 p.m., at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born March 10, 1943, in Huntingdon, he
was a son of the late Preston and Gladys (Wible) Feagley. His
step-mother, Enisa ‘Toot" Leamer survives in Smithfield, Huntingdon. He
married Donis Kathryn Graham Oct. 29, 1964, in Huntingdon. Mrs. Feagley
survives at home, along with three children: Darrell Keith Feagley,
James Creek; Dodie Kay Feagley, Smithfield Township, Huntingdon; and
Douglas Kenneth Feagley, Monmouth Beach, N.J. Also surviving are two
brothers and a sister: Larry Preston Feagley, Smithfield, Huntingdon;
Jerry Duane Feagley, Alexandria; and Barbara Ellen Morningstar, James
Creek. One step-brother and two step-sisters survive: Gary Feagley,
Marsha Stapleton and Jackie Alexander, all of Huntingdon. Educated in
the Huntingdon public schools, Mr. Feagley had been a longtime
self-employed business owner in Smithfield Township. From January 1965
until June 1990, he owned and operated Feagley’s Market in Smithfield.
From June 1985 until his retirement in 1996, he owned and operated
Feagley’s Sporting Goods, also in Smithfield. From March 14, 1960, until
Feb. 15, 1963, he served in the U.S. Army and was stationed with the
Headquarters Company of the 25th Infantry Division as a wheeled vehicle
mechanic. He was a life member of the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company
and enjoyed gardening, antiques and especially enjoyed going to flea
markets with his wife during his retirement years. He was a member of
the Huntingdon City League basketball team for many years. Mr. Feagley
had been a lifetime resident of Huntingdon County and had lived at his
Porter Township residence since 1997. Funeral services will be held at
2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge
Rd., Smithfield Township, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Peter J. Naschke
officiating. Interment will be made in the Huntingdon Memorial Gardens,
Walker Township, Huntingdon. Full military honors will be observed at
the graveside service.

Mark D. HOOPER, 44, of R.R. 5, Box 3638, Altoona, died at 12:25 am.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, as a result of injuries sustained in an
automobile accident on Route 53, Reade Township. Born Feb. 12, 1957, in
Altoona, he was a son of the late Ernest W. Hooper and Alma J. (Glass)
Hooper, who survives in Altoona. His parents were formerly of
Huntingdon County. Surviving, along with his mother, are his former
wife, Vallerie Leaper of Altoona, and two children: Tiffany Hooper and
Heather Hooper, both of Altoona. Two siblings also survive: Stephen E.
Hooper of Salisbury, NC., and Patricia A. Hooper, Altoona. One sister,
Deborah Kay Hooper, is deceased. Several aunts, uncles and cousins
survive in Huntingdon County. A 1975 graduate of Altoona High School,
Mr. Hooper was the owner of The Tiffany Touch art glass studio. He was
also a bee keeper, repaired Macintosh computers and enjoyed cooking. He
was a bi-weekly volunteer diver for over 15 years for the National
Aquarium in Baltimore, Md. Mr. Hooper was a member of the Laurel Dive
Club; was a volunteer diver for Keystone Search and Rescue; and served
as an instructor for the Hollidaysburg Recreation Association. He was a
multi-gallon donor for the American Red Cross. Funeral services will be
held Monday, Nov. 12, at 11 am., at the E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home,
Inc., 2309 Broad Ave., Altoona, with the Rev. William S. Olewiler
officiating. Interment will be made in the Calvary Cemetery.

Jane R. DIXON, 84, of Huntingdon. RD. 2, died at 9:38 am. Friday, Nov.
9, 2001, at Valley View Haven, Belleville. Born June 20, 1917, in
Aliquippa, she was a daughter of the late John and Hazel (Hall)
Peoples. She married Wilbur F Dixon March 14, 1936. He preceded her in
death Dec. 2, 1999. Surviving are the following children: Wanda Wagner
and John W. Dixon, both of Huntingdon, R.D. 2; Dale A. Dixon,
Huntingdon, RD. 3; and Mrs. Fred (Carol Sue) Peck, Huntingdon, R.D. 2. A
grandson, Brett F Dixon of Huntingdon, R.D. 2, was reared in her home.
There are eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One son,
Wilbur M. Dixon, preceded her in death. Several siblings survive:
Gertrude Gibboney, Ennisville; June Rudy, Petersburg, RD.; Phylis Dixon
and Henrietta Hawn, both of Huntingdon, R.D. 2; Helen Wilson, North
Carolina; and Paul Peoples, Huntingdon. She was preceded in death by a
sister, Emma Christensen, and two brothers, Kenneth Peoples and John
Peoples. Mrs. Dixon was primarily a homemaker. She was a member of the
White Presbyterian Church in McAlevys Fort and was an avid Penn State
fan. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Monday, Nov. 12, at the
Donald E. Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville, with lay minister Daniel
Morris officiating. Interment will be made in the Greenlee Cemetery,
McAlevys Fort.

Margaret "Peggy" (McClure) TRESS, 52, of 506 Church St., Huntingdon,
died Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, at 12:16 a.m, at J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Nov. 6, 1949, in Johnstown, she was a
daughter of Joseph W. and Marian (Wagner) McClure. Her father and
mother, Jean (Ketterman) McClure, survive at their Walker Township
residence. Also surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Gregory (Kathy Tress)
Heaster of Newport, R.D., and Beth A. Tress, Homer City. There is one
grandchild. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Paul (Barbara Cussins)
Rodgers, Chamhersburg. Mrs. Tress was a member of the First United
Methodist Church, Huntingdon, where she served as the church financial
secretary. She was a member of the YAR Sunday School Class and
participated in numerous Bible study courses. A 1967 graduate of
Huntingdon High School, she was active with the Alliance for the
Mentally Ill, Family Network Project. She had been employed by UNitas
Bank since 1967, most recently serving as an administrative assistant in
retail banking. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 12, at 11
am., at the First United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, with the Rev.
Doyle H. Klinger Jr. officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF
Cemetery, Rockhill Furnace. 

Clifford G. GILLILAND Jr., 72, of Meadow Street, Rockhill Furnace, died
at 7:15 am. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001, at his home. Born April 25, 1929, in
Shirleysburg, he was the son of the late Clifford and Beulah (Myers)
Gilliland Sr. He married Joanne Pheasant July 4, 1953. Mrs. Gilliland
survives at home, along with a daughter, Cindy Booher of Fayetteville,
three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One daughter, Diane,
is deceased. Three sisters and one brother survive: Patricia McGarvey,
Scotia, N.Y.; Dorothea Goodling, Lewistown; Shirley Warner,
Mechanicsburg; and Robert Gilliland, Mount Union. Mr. Gilliland was a
member of the Rockhill Church of the Brethren, where he was a former
Sunday School superintendent and served on various church boards. He
retired in August 1984, after 35 years of service at the Letterkenny
Army Depot, Chambersburg, where he worked as a supply clerk. Mr.
Gilliland was a member of the Cromwell Lodge No. 572, F&AM, Orbisonia,
and the Orbisonia-Rockhill Joint Municipal Authority. He was a veteran
of the Korean War and enjoyed woodworking. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home,
Orbisonia, with Pastor Len Smith and Pastor Ronald Beverlin
officiating. Interment will be made in the Haven Rest Memorial Park,
Shirleysburg, RD.

James H. FOSTER, 83, of Pompano Beach, Fla., died Thursday, Nov. 8
2001. Born April 10,1918, in Huntingdon, he was the son of former
Huntingdon County sheriff, James W. Foster and Grace (Heikes) Foster.
Surviving are his children, William Foster, Steven Foster and Kathleen
Foster, along with two grandchildren Mr. Foster was a former president
of Sayre National Bank, Cement National Bank and Lehigh Valley Bankers
Association. A memorial service will be held. today at 3:30 p.m., at the
Forest Lawn Funeral Home, N. 200 W. Copans Rd., Pompano Beach. Fla.
Funeral services in Huntingdon will be held at a later date.

Timothy M. BRENNAN, 47, of 305 13th St., Saxton, died Friday, Nov. 9, at
8:06 p.m., at the Altoona hospital, following an extended illness. Born
Oct. 22, 1954, in Huntingdon, he was a son of Jane (Brennan) Bookwalter,
who survives at Saxton. RD. He mauled J. Wanted (Logan) Brumbaugh Feb.
14, 1987, at Saxton, RD. She preceded him in death May 20, 1998.
Surviving are the following step-children: Kathy Lazor, Wood; Jerri
Fuller, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Lloyd Brumbaugh and Stephen Brumbaugh, both
of Saxton; and Susan Runk, Dudley. There are 12 step-grandchildren and
one step-great-grandson. Mr. Brennan was a member of the Saxton First
Church of God. He was a member of the Watson-Black American Legion in
Broad Top, the Hopewell VFW, Saxton VFW. and served as past president of
the Saxton Sportsmen Club. A 1972 graduate of Tussey Mountain High
School, he received his bachelor of science degree in business
administration from Penn State University in 1976. He retired from the
Seton plant in Saxton in 2000, after 24 years of service. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m.. at the D. Ronald
Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor John Robinson officiating.
Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top. 

Leda F. BRENNAN, 95, of Saxton, RD.1, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2001, at
1:45 p.m.. at the Morrisons Cove Home in Martinsburg. She had been in
failing health. Born Aug. 6, 1906, in Saxton. RD., she was a daughter of
the late Franklin Pierce and Adda Jane (Querry) Blake. She married John
W. Brennan Aug. 25, 1928, in Saxton, Mr. Brennan preceded her in death
Jan. 18, 1989. Surviving are three sons: Frank Brennan, Robert Brennan
and James Brennan, all of Saxton, RD. 1. There are seven grandchildren,
12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Two sons, Michael
and Gerald, are deceased. The last surviving member of her immediate
family, she was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Irene Blake. Mrs.
Brennan was a member of the Saxton First Church of God and the Saxton
Chapter No, 161. Order of the Eastern Star and Broad Top Area Senior
Citizens. Primarily she was a homemaker and she also worked for a number
of years at Cove Shoe Factory, Martinsburg and Scampers Manufacturing
in Saxton. She retired in 1971. She enjoyed word puzzles, traveling and
embroidery. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m.,
at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor John Robinson
officiating. Interment will be made in the Grandview Cemetery, Saxton,
RD.

Iva A. (Dell) GROSE, 84, formerly of 310 Eighth St., Huntingdon, died
Monday, Nov. 12, 2001, at 8 am., at the University Park Nursing Center,
State College, where she had resided since 1996. Born Aug. 12, 1917, at
the family home in Cass Township, Huntingdon County, she was the
daughter of the late Jesse Monroe and Esther Nora (Crownover) Dell.
Surviving are a daughter and a son: Mrs. Richard (LaVonda Lee) Fyock of
Corner, Ga., and Steward Frank Grose, Huntingdon. There are six
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
two sisters, Phyllis Leonard and Helen Steel. A 1937 graduate of
Saltillo High School, Mrs. Grose retired from Owens Corning Fiberglas in
Huntingdon after 42 years of service with OCF and its predecessor,
Huntingdon Silk Mill. She was a life member of the ladies auxiliary of
Frank P. Hommon American Legion Post No. 24, Huntingdon, where she also
served as past president. She was also a life member of the ladies
auxiliary of the VFW Post No. 1754, Huntingdon; was a member of the
Women of the Moose in Huntingdon and the Standing Stone Senior Citizens
Center. Mrs. Grose enjoyed bowling, walking and rose gardening. She was
an avid Pittsburgh Pirate fan. She had been a lifetime resident of
Huntingdon County. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday,
Nov. 15, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Rd., Smithfield,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. James L. Blair officiating. Interment will be
made in the Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery, Cass Township, Mill Creek.

Naomi MILLER, 81, wife of Thomas W. Miller of 2207 Maclay Ave.,
Huntingdon, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, at 7:25 am., at Huntingdon
Manor, Huntingdon, where she had been a resident for two months. She had
been in failing health. She was born Naomi Marie Swigart Aug. 19, 1920,
in Huntingdon, the daughter of the late William Emmert and Eva Mae
(Workman) Swigart. Following Mrs. Swigart’s death in 1930, Mr. Swigart
married Elizabeth "Betty" Weeks, who is also deceased. Naomi married
Thomas William Miller Jan. 30, 1943, at the Stone Church of the Brethren
in Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr C. C. Ellis officiating. Mr. Miller
survives at their residence, along with five daughters and two sons:
Carol Balderston, Granville, Ohio; Barbara Miller, Ridgway; Rebecca
Roggio, Mansfield, Ohio; William Miller and David Miller, both of
Mansfield, Ohio; Sara Remillard, Frederick, Md.; and Mary Kay Eichelman,
Cordoba, Spain. There are 11 grandchildren. Mrs. Miller was preceded in
death by a son in infancy and a granddaughter. Mrs. Miller was preceded
in death her parents, stepmother, two brothers and two sisters: John W.
Swigart, William F. Swigart, Dorothy Weikert and Martha Sowers. She was
a member of the Stone Church of the Brethren in Huntingdon and also
faithfully attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church,
Huntingdon. A 1938 graduate of Huntingdon High School, she attended
the College of Wooster in Wooster,Ohio, and graduated from Juniata
College in Huntingdon with a bachelor’s degree in sociology in 1942. She
loved her family and was strong in her faith. Funeral services will be
held at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Huntingdon,
Saturday, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m., with Robin Balderston officiating,
assisted by the Rev. James Stork, the Rev. Dale W. Dowdy, and the Rev.
Christy L. Dowdy. Interment will be made in the Riverview Cemetery, 245
Standing Stone Ave., Huntingdon.

Archie G. BENSON, 81, of Old Pike Road, Mount Union, died at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, at his home in Wayne Township, Muffin County.
Born Aug. 3, 1920. in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, he was the
son of the late Scott W. and Naomi Jane (Wible) Benson. He married
Marjorie Ruth Prough Sept. 18, 1946. Mrs. Benson survives at home, along
with three daughters and a son: Ruth Marie Blair, Mount Union; Janet
Louise Bish, York; Paul G. Benson, Mount Union; and Darlene Mae
Williams, Altoona. There are nine grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. One daughter, Beverly Benson, is deceased. One
brother and one sister survive: Charles "Chip" Benson of Lewistown and
Edna Schwetz, Ohio. He was preceded in death by a brother and two
sisters. Mr. Benson was a member of the McKendree United Methodist
Church, Three Springs, RD. For 35 years, he was employed by
Harbison-Walker Refractories in Mount Union and retired from Dilling and
Haller in Huntingdon. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S.
Navy in Hawaii. Private graveside services will be held at the
convenience of the family at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Three Springs,
RD., with Pastor Jeff Winstead officiating. Funeral arrangements are
under the direction of the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia.

Mary M. ROSENBOROUGH, 92, of 408 S. Division St., Mount Union, died at 9
p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, at the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. She had been in failing health and died following surgery.
Born March 10, 1909, in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, she was
the daughter of the late James and Minnie M. (Norris) Gabert. She was
united in marriage to J. Clair Rosenborough June 8, 1929, in Hagerstown,
Md. He preceded her in death March 14, 1987. Surviving are two
children. Mrs. John (Joan) Price of Hartwell, Ga., and Jerry G.
Rosenborough, Glen Burnie, Md., along with seven grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren. Two grandchildren are deceased. One sister, Mertie
Appleby of Mount Union, survives. She was preceded in death by two
brothers and a sister: Samuel Gabert, Lewis Gabert and Sylvia
Snellbaker. Mrs. Rosenborough graduated with the Mount Union High School
Class of 1927, and from Shippensburg State Teachers College. She had
been employed as a teacher at the Aughwick, Colgate and Wrangletown Road
schools, all in Shirley Township, Huntingdon County. She was a member of
the Sugar Run Church of the Brethren, Mount Union, R.D. 1, where she
taught Sunday School for many years and had been involved for a number
of years in the church quilting group. She also volunteereed for the
Meals on Wheels program and was active in programs for the youth and
handicapped in Mount Union for many years. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home,
Mount Union, with the Rev. James Hullihen officiating. Interment will be
made in the Mount Union Cemetery.

Zola M. HOOPER, 82, a resident of the Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, since 1996, formerly of the Mount Union area, died at 3:50
am. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, at the retirement center. Born March 30,
1919, in Allenport, she was a daughter of the late Clarence A. and
Martha (Myers) Hicks. She was married to Robert J. Hooper from March 27,
1943, until May 1962. One daughter, Judith A. "Judy" Hicks of Mount
Union, RR. 2, survives, along with three grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Mary Wiser, of
Huntingdon Manor. The following brothers and sisters preceded her in
death: Cloyd Bruce Hicks, William Hicks, Howard Hicks, Chalmer Hicks,
Paul Hicks, Huldah McCreary and Almeda Deter. Mrs. Hooper had worked
for L. Greif Brothers Manufacturing in Mount Union for many years, until
its closing. She was later employed by Motel 22 and worked for Empire
Kosher in Mifflintown for a number of years. She was a member of the
First United Methodist Church, Mount Union. A graveside funeral service
will be held at 11a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Mount Union Cemetery,
with the Rev. Stanley Flasher officiating. Interment will follow the
ceremony.

Beverly J. (Houck) RIALE, 64, of Kennett Square, died Wednesday, Nov.
14, 2001, at the Pocopson Home, West Chester. Born in Mount Union, she
was the daughter of the late William and Ida Elmira (Price) Houck. She
married Robert "Bobby" Lee Riale, who preceded her in death in 1994.
Surviving are a daughter, Debbie Messner of Morgantown, three
grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. One sister, Janet Brown of
Mill Creek, also survives. Mrs. Ride worked for the M.G.A Cannery for
many years. Most recently, she was a prep cook for Hugo’s Inn in Kennett
Square. She enjoyed spending time on the Chesapeake Bay in the White
Crystal Beach, Md., area. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a
celebration of life from 10 until 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Kuzo
& Gofus Funeral Home. Ltd., State and Meredith streets, Kennett Square.
The funeral service will begin at 11 am. at the funeral home. Interment
will be made in the Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Township. 

Clarence L. "Pete" FISHER, 73, of RD. 1, Box 1500, James Creek, died
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, at 3 pm., at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Nov. 25, 1927, in Hesston, he was a son of the late
Philip C. and Cora Blanche (Norris) Fisher. Surviving are the following
brothers and sisters: Lawrence "Dutch" Fisher, Anderson, Md.; Mrs. Carl
(Ruth) Hess, Huntingdon; Paul E. Fisher, James Creek, R.D. I; Pearl E.
Baker, Huntingdon; Mrs. John (Thelma) Dively, Williamsburg; Elda M.
Pennebaker, Lewistown. RD.; M. "Gert" Fisher, James Creek, R.D. 1;
William C. Fisher, Huntingdon, RD. 3; Mrs. John (Betty) Lynn, James
Creek, RD. 1; and Harry W. Fisher, Alexandria, RD. 1. One sister, Mary
Belle Fisher, and a brother, Charles Fisher, are deceased. A number of
nieces and nephews survive. Mr. Fisher was of the Protestant faith. He
was manager of Wagner’s Poultry Farm at Huntingdon, RD. 1, for 24 years.
He later worked as roadrnaster for Penn Township for ten years, retiring
in 1993. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Funeral services will be
held Sunday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m., at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. James L. Blair officiating. Interment will be
made in the White Church Cemetery, Hesston, R.D. 1.

Alice W BRUMBAUGH, 83, of 912 Mifflin St, Huntingdon, died at 7:35 am.
Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born Oct. 20, 1918, in Cromwell Township, she was the daughter of Calvin
and Mae (Ronk) Whitsel. She was married to Russell J. Brumbaugh. The
couple celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary Aug. 28, 2001. Mr.
Brumbaugh survives at home. Also surviving are two children, Robert
Brumbaugh, of Johnstown, and Debra States of Huntingdon. Six
grandchildren survive along with three brothers and sisters: Isabelle
Eutzy, of Shippensburg; Fern Whitsel, of Three Springs; and Cleo Wilson,
of Indiana. Mrs. Brumbaugh was preceded in death by two brothers,
Janvier and Willard. She was a member of Stone Church of the Brethren in
Huntingdon as well as the VFW Post 1754 Auxiliary. During her life she
worked as a homemaker. She was a graduate of Mount Union High School,
Class of 1939. She loved to embroider, do word puzzles and garden. She
also enjoyed baking and cooking. Funeral services will be held Monday,
Nov. 19, at 10:30 am., at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon,
with the Reverends Dale and Christy Dowdy officiating. Interment will be
made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Myrtle V. (Quinn) Moffitt CASTRICHINI, 79, of 100 S. Beckman Dr.,
Altoona, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, at the Altoona
Hospital. Born Jan. 27, 1922, in Neffs Mills, Huntingdon County, she was
a daughter of the late Seymoure and Edith (Watson) Quinn. She married
William Moffitt, who preceded her in death in 1952. She married John J.
Castrichini June 6, 1958, in Altoona. He survives at home. Also
surviving are a sister, Margaret Krugh of Altoona, and two nieces. She
was preceded in death by two brothers, John Quinn, who was killed during
World War IIin Italy, Ralph Quinn, and sisters Esther Berman and Alice
Rudy. Mrs. Castrichini was a member of the Mooresville United Methodist
Church. She enjoyed sewing, music and cooking. Funeral services will be
held Monday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m., at the E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home,
Inc., Altoona, with the Rev. William A. Olewiler and Pastor Joleen
Willis officiating. Interment will be made in the Mooresville Cemetery.

Canton Benjamin "Benny" ANDERSON, 54, of R.R. 1, Box 294B, Porter
Township. Huntingdon, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, at 8:30 p.m., at his
Porter Township residence. following a brief illness. Born Dec. 3, 1946,
in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Kenneth Canton Anderson and
Estella Belle (Null) Anderson, who survives in Huntingdon. He married
Dorothy Marie Price April 27, 1968, at the Fifteenth Street United
Methodist Church, Huntingdon. with the Rev. Chanles Ramp officiating.
Mrs. Anderson survives at home, along with two children: Mrs. Jeffrey
(Anna Marie) Hinkle of Hesston and Kenneth Canton Anderson, Porter
Township, Huntingdon. There is one granddaughter. Also surviving are
three siblings: Kenneth Eugene Anderson, Tyrone; Wally Durbec, North
Carolina; and Patricia Gray, Scranton. Mr. Anderson was a member of the
Fifteenth Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, where he was a
member of the Fisher’s of Men Sunday School Class. A 1965 graduate of
Huntingdon High School, he had been employed for 33 years by Mead School
and Office Products in Alexandria. He had been an over-the-road truck
driver for 20 years and spent the last 13 years as a shop machinist and.
trained many new employees on factory equipment. For a number of years
after graduating from high school, he served with the Pennsylvania Army
National Guard. He was a member of the Frank P. Hommon American Legion
Post No. 24 and Mt. Moriah Blue Lodge No. 300 F&AM. both of Huntingdon.
He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also
enjoyed working on and cruising with his "street rods." Mr. Anderson had
been a life resident of Huntingdon County and had lived at his Porter
Township residence for the past 24 years. Funeral services will beheld
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Fifteenth Street United Methodist
Church, Huntingdon, with the Rev. David L. Dearing officiating.
Interment will be made in the Huntingdon Memorial Gardens. 

Annie A. HENRY, 83, of 103 Long Ln., Millheim, died Friday, Nov. 16,
2001, at the Rolling Hills Manor Nursing Home in Millmont. Born July 1,
1918, in Centre Hill, Clearfield County, she was a daughter of the late
John and Viola (Hoover) Ross. She married Albert T. Henry March 16,
1940. Mr. Henry survives at home, along with three children: Marcia
Montowski, Conshohocken; Harry Henry, Malvern; and Roseanna McGeehan,
Narbeth. There are three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are three sisters and a brother: Mae Parks, Mildred
Spriggle, Almeda Ross and Theodore Ross, all of Huntingdon. Mrs. Henry
was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church of Rebersburg.
She was primarily a homemaker and was active in church work. She was a
former member of the Penns Valley Woman’s Club. She enjoyed all forms of
crafts and at one time taught ceramics at the Haverford State Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, at the
Evangelical United Methodist Church, Rebersburg, with the Rev. Ronald
Beistline officiating. Interment will be made in the Evangelical
Cemetery.

Carole A. LOWERY, 56, of Huntingdon, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, at
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born June 9, 1945, in Sewickley, she
was the daughter of Arnold F. Huwar of Sewickley and the late Dorothy
(Shusner) Huwar. She married David R. Stinebring, who suirvives at
home. In addition to her father and husband, she is survived by a son,
Paul A. Lowery of Williamsport. Also surviving are a sister, Mary
Kephart, and a brother, George Huwar, both of Pittsburgh. One brother,
Arnold G. Huwar, preceded her in death in 1980. Mrs. Lowery received a
bachelor’s degree in education from Clarion State University. For 15
years, she was a teacher for the Philipsburg-Osceola School District.
She was director of group marketing for Horace Mann Insurance before
retiring in February 2001. She was a member of the Standing Stone
Garden Club and J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, both of
Huntingdon. She enjoyed working in her garden and spending time with her
friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 10 am., at
the Mt. Nittany United Methodist Church, 1500 E. Branch Rd., Lemont,
with the Rev. Carl E. Hill officiating.

Helen Marie YEANEY, 84, of R.D. 8, Box 200, Dutchtown, Punxsutawney,
died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001, at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Born
March 19, 1917, in Punxsutawney, she was the daughter of the late
Charles and Sophia (Allenbaugh) Kromer. She married Howard W. Yeaney
Dec. 2, 1933. He preceded her in death Jan. 25, 1979. Surviving are four
children: Howard Yeaney, Reynoldsville; Mrs. Laird (Esther Jane) Powell,
Punxsutawney; Mrs. Pete (Marilyn) Himes, Huntingdon; and Debbie Porter,
Punxsutawney. There are 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and
two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons,
Robert and William Yeaney. One sister and two brothers are deceased:
Leila Snyder, Carl Kromer and Edward Kromer. Several nieces and nephews
survive. Mrs. Yeaney was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church,
Punxsutawney. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 11 am.,
at the McCabe Funeral Home, Punxsutawney, with the Rev. Eric G. Raygor
officiating. Interment will be made in the Hopewell Cemetery, Frostburg.

R. Daniel BARNER, 81, of R.D. 1, Box 66, Huntingdon. died Sunday, Nov.
18, 2001, at 9:30 am., at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Mr
Barner had been in failing health. Born April 20, 1920, in Tyrone, he
was a son of the late George Lee and Grace (Smith) Barner. He married
W. Ruth Rudolph Oct. 14, 1944. at the Columbia Avenue United Methodist
Church in Tyrone, with the Rev. W. W. Willard officiating. Mrs. Barner
survives at home, along with a son, Dana J. Barner of Huntingdon. RD.,
three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by two brothers and three sisters. Mr. Barner was a member of the
Trinity United Church of Christ, McConnellstown, where he served on the
consistory and as a deacon and elder. Educated in the Tyrone area
schools, he graduated from Tyrone High School in 1938. He enjoyed
working in sales and was employed by the Isett family with Huntingdon TV
Cable Co., and also the Fred B. Bayer Co. He retired as a youth
counselor for the Employment and Training Program. Mr. Bamer was a
member of the Blair County Chapter of the Sons of the American
Revolution and was a 30-plus-year member and past president of the
Woodcock Valley Lions Club. He enjoyed reading; he read an untold number
of books in his lifetime, primarily history. Funeral services will be
held Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m., at the Trinity United Church of
Christ, Station Avenue, McConnellstown, with the Rev. Dr. Keith A.
Kensinger officiating.

Paul C. SIMMS, 80, of Bartlett, Tenn., died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001. at
his residence. Born Nov. 14, 1921, in Mill Creek, was the son of the
late Chester M. and Ruby Fultz (Speck) Sims. His wife. Kathleen H.
Simms, survives at home. Also surviving are two children, Teresa
Linebaugh and Dale H. Simms, both of Bartlett, Tenn. There are two
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also surviving are two sisters:
Margaret Crownover of York and Pauline Beck of Huntingdon. Mr. Simms was
a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Lakeland. During World War
II and the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a
member of the Memphis Belle Association VFW and the Disabled Veterans
Association. Mr. Simms was employed as a letter carrir for the U.S.
Postal Service. Funeral services were held at noon today at the Forest
Hill East Chapel. Interment will be made in the Forest Hill
Cemetery-East.

Robert E. MILLER, 76, Shade Gap, died at 7:15 am. Tuesday, Nov. 20,
2001, at his home. Born Dec. 20, 1924, at Everett, he was the son of the
late Joseph F. and Jessie L. (Lake) Miller. Surviving are three sisters:
Christine Kearns. Shade Gap; Pauline Willinghan, Randallstown. Md., and
Louemma Lutrell, Winchester, VA;; and two brothers, William Miller and
Eugene Miller. both of Shade Gap, R.D. He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Frank and Ordean Miller and one sister, Mary Miller. Mr.
Miller was a member of the Fair Ridge Assembly of God Church, Shade Gap.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army in the
88th Infantry Division in Italy. Funeral services will be held at 11 am.
Friday, Nov. 23, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia with
the Rev. Wilson Boyd officiating. Interment will be in Fair Ridge
Cemetery, Shade Gap.

Ann E. OSTER, 76, of Alexandria, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, at J.C.
Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born June 2, 1925, in Allentown,
NC., she was the daughter of the late Mark and Henrietta (Parell)
Phillips. She married Kenneth C. Oster Oct. 31, 1977. Mr. Oster survives
at home, along with two daughters: Brenda Harris of Johnstown and Mrs.
Robert W. (Patricia) Reid of Brunswick, Ga. There are five grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Gary
Paul Clark. One sister and two brothers also survive: Grace Braswell,
Rockingham, NC.; Frank Phillips, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and Horace
Phillips, Rockingham, NC. Two brothers and two sisters are deceased:
Phil and Dick Phillips, Gertrude Davis and an infant sister, Thelma.
Mrs. Oster was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 159,
Huntingdon. She was co-owner of Dari-Treet for many years in Alexandria
and had also worked as a waitress. Funeral services will be held
Friday. Nov. 23, at 10a.m., at the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home,
Bedford, with the Rev. Merrill Banks officiating. Interment will be made
in the Bedford County Memorial Park.

Hazel R. WAITE, 94, formerly of Rockhill Furnace, died at 1:25 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001, at the Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia.
Born May 10, 1907, in Cromwell Township, she was the daughter of the
late Elliott and Jennie (Flasher) Hamman. She married Zane A. Waite Aug.
17, 1925, at Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Waite preceded her in death Oct. 22,
1969. Surviving are the following children: Miriam M. Garber, Rockhill
Furnace; Ernest M. Waite, Rockhill Furnace; Evelyn J. Booher, HCR 71,
Orbisonia; Max D. Waite, Joppa, Md. and Gary D. Waite, Watsontown. There
are 14 grandchildren. 23 great-grandchildren and 13
great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Lester
Hamman of Rockhill Furnace and Paul Hamman, Saxton. Two sons preceded
her in death. Mrs. Waite was a member of the Orbisonia Assembly of God
Church. She retired from Greif Brothers Manufacturing, Mount Union, in
1972. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Martin
R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. William Hilliard and the
Rev. Sandra Snyder officiating. Interment will be made in the Three
Springs Cemetery.

Leah D. FOSTER, 84, of 212 E. 12th St., Tyrone, died at 8:20 am. Monday,
Nov. 19, 2001, at the Centre Community Hospital, State College. Born
May 23, 1917, in Skelp, Tyrone Township, she was the daughter of the
late John and Ada (Dickson) Calderwood. She married Virl W. Foster June
12, 1935, in Huntingdon, with the Rev. O.B. Poulson officiating. He
preceded her in death Sept. 11, 1996. Surviving are a son. William V.
Foster, and a granddaughter, all of Bellefonte, RD. Several nieces and
nephews survive. Mrs. Foster attended the Tyrone First Assembly of God
Church. She attended the Tyrone schools and was a licensed practical
nurse, working in various hospitals in the area. Funeral services will
be held Friday. Nov. 23, at 2 p.m., at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc.,
Tyrone, with Pastor Tim Miller officiating. Interment will be made in
the Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township.

Charles I. BARKER, 60, of James Creek, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001, at
his home. Born Jan. 4, 1941. in Coatesville, he was a son of the late
Roland and Mary (Berkholder) Barker. He married the former Barbara Ann
‘Bunny" Petrohoy, who survives at home. Also surviving are two children:
Charlotte Patterson of Kiball, Tenn., and Charles I. Barker Jr.,
Atlanta, Ga. A stepdaughter and stepson also survive: Margaret Bilinski
of New Holland and Michael McCarraher, Berlin, Md. There are two
granddaughters. Two sisters survive; Mildred Mercer of Coatesville and
Evelyn Gabel of Morgantown. Mr. Barker was an OTR truck driver for 30
years. He was also an independent nuclear inspector for Penn State
University and had served as Hopewell Township building permit officer
for 15 years. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the
Cam-Weaver Funeral Home, Altoona.

Winifred L. Leberknight PETERS, 76, of 31 Armory Dr., Chambersburg, died
Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001, at 6:19 a.m.. at her home. Born Jan. 13, 1925,
in Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Mary
(Hershey) Hamman. Her first husband, H. Edgar Leberknight, preceded her
in death July 1, 1971. Her second husband, Edgar D. Peters, died Dec.
14, 1982. Surviving are five children: Patricia A. Truett, Edgar W.
Leberknight Sr., Mrs. Kenneth (Linda L.) Brooks, all of Chambersburg;
Leonard Harry Leberknight, St. Thomas; and Mrs. Terry (Dawn C.) Strock,
Chambersburg. There are nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two
step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. Also surviving
are the following brothers and sisters: Paul Hamman, Saxton; Gerald
Hamman, Myrtle Creek, Ore.; Cecil Hamman, Fred Hamman and Ronald Hamman,
all of Three Springs; Bill Hamman and Howard Hamman, both of McVeytown;
Emory Hamman, Walnut Bottom; Thurman Hamman, Ft. Loudon; Cora Rogers,
Pittsburg, Calif.; Ann Hackenberg and Clara Marie Pisle, both of
Chambersburg. She was preceded in death by one brother, two sisters and
one great-grandson. Mrs. Peters had been employed for a number of years
at the former American-Can Co., Chambersburg. She later worked at
Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg for over 26 years, retiring in
1993. Until her death, she was employed part-time at the New Texas Lunch
in Chambersburg. She was a member of the Chambersburg Bible Church. She
also belonged to the National Association of Retired Federal Employees
Chapter No. 1063 in Chambersburg. Early in her life, she had resided in
the Saltillo and Three Springs areas. Funeral services will be held
Sunday, Nov. 25, at 2 p.m., at the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral
Home, 333 Falling Spring Rd., Chambersburg, with the Rev. John R.
Springer officiating. Interment will be made in the Parklawns Memorial
Gardens, Chambersburg. 

E. Louise DiPAOLA, 74, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001, at Shipley Manor,
Wilmington, Del. Born Sept. 30, 1927. in Lafayette, Ind., she was a
daughter of the late William and Nellie C. (Cain) Harrington. She was
the widow of Patrick R. DiPaola, who preceded her in death 1988. They
shared 38 years of marriage. She grew up on a farm in Otterbein, Ind.,
and had lived most of her life in the Philadelphia area, Fort Washington
and Horsham. She had also lived in Hershey and Huntingdon and spent
summers in Wildwood, N.J. Surviving are six children: Michael DiPaola,
Jupiter, Fla.; Teresa Insetta, West Chester; Patrick DiPaola,
Mechanicsburg; Mary Ellen DiPaola, San Francisco, Calif; William
DiPaola, Hendersonville, NC.; and Paula Currie, Alpine, N.Y. There are
four grandsons and six granddaughters. Also surviving are three sisters
and two brothers: Alice Van Wanzeele, Otterbein, Ind.; Betty Hendrix,
Seymore, Ind.; Ann Wadleton, Indianapolis, Ind.; Timothy Harrington.
Peoria, Ill.; and Jeremy Harrington of Cincinnati, Ohio. One brother.
William Harrington, and a sister. Katherine Batz, preceded her in
death. A 1949 graduate of Purdue University in Lafayette, Ind., she was
a homemaker and nursery school teacher. She was of the Catholic faith.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her life celebration from 10
until 11 a.m. Saturday. Nov. 24, at St. Catherine of Siena Church 321
Witmer Rd., Horsham. A funeral Mass will follow at 11 am. at the church.
Interment will be in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham Ave. and
Ivy Hill Road, Philadelphia.

Anna (Brown) HOFFMAN, 88, of Huntingdon Manor, formerly of 506 Fifth
St., Huntingdon, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001, at 12:35 p.m., at
Huntingdon Manor. She had been in failing health for the past five
years. Born Oct. 17, 1913. in Orbisonia, she was a daughter of the late
Charles A. and Rebecca (Rutter) Brown. She married Phil D. Hoffman June
15, 1935. He preceded her in death April 20, 1979. Surviving are a
daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Kay H.) Swivel, Huntingdon, two grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren. One son, Ted B. Hoffman, preceded her in death
March 19, 1963. The youngest of seven children, she was preceded in
death by six brothers and sisters: Mervin, Fred and Frank Brown, Mary
(Brown) Norton, Margaret (Brown) Dudick and Reba L. Brown. Mrs. Hoffman
was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, where she
was a member of the Comrade Class and had previously been a violinist
in the church orchestra. She was a member of the Daughters of the
American Revolution and a former member of the Order of Amaranth,
Juniata Valley Court No. 121, Huntingdon. A 1931 graduate of Orbisonia
High School, she later attended the Perry School of Business. Mrs.
Hoffman had been employed at Danks and Co. and Poser’s, both in
Huntingdon, as a sales clerk. As a young girl, she worked in her
father’s butcher shop in Orbisonia. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and
baking. She also enjoyed spending time with all of her friends in the
Comrade Class. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience
of the family at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the
Rev. David L. Dearing officiating. Interment will be made in the
Orbisonia Cemetery. 

Mary Anna (Mayes) SHOWALTER, 84, of 245 East Eighth Street, Watsontown.
formerly of Alexandria, died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001, at
Kramm’s Healthcare Center in Watsontown where she had resided since
April 1997. She had been in declining health for the past several years.
Born Sept. 5, 1917, in Ferguson Township, Centre County, she was the
daughter of the late Edward W. and Nancy (Heberling) Mayes. She married
Melvin M. Showalter Jan. 14, 1945, in the Franklinville Methodist
Church with the Rev. E. Foster Piper officiating. She was preceded in
death by her husband January 13, 1998, one day short of the couple’s
53rd wedding anniversary. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John (Mary
Jane) Africa of Milton, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by a sister, Mabel Mayes, and by five brothers:
Edward, Dean, John, James and Joseph Mayes. Mrs. Showalter was a member
of the Alexandria United Methodist Church, where she served on the
administrative board and held other various offices. She graduated from
Huntingdon High School, Class of 1935, and from the J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital Training School for Nurses in 1938. She was employed as a
registered nurse for many years in Huntingdon and Blair counties until
her retirement in 1979. She was a member of Shaver’s Creek Grange No.
353, Juniata Valley and Standing Stone senior citizens, the J.C. Blair
Alumni Association, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Huntingdon
County, and Petersburg Homemakers. She had been a lifetime resident of
Huntingdon County until 1997, when she moved to Watsontown. Funeral
services will be held at 1 p.m.	Monday, Nov. 26, at the Cutright-Speck
Funeral Home, Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St., Alexandria, with the
Revs. Sharon L. Landis and John E. Lee officiating. Interment will be
made in the Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery. 

Lawanda E. WHITE, 75, of 109 W. Ridge St., Mount Union, died at 9 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at her home. Born Feb. 20, 1926, in Allenport,
Mount Union, R.R. 2, she was the daughter of the late Elmer G. and
Madeline (Miller) Suders. She is survived by her stepmother, Jenevieve
Suders, a resident of the Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. She
married Vernon G. White Sept. 14, 1946, in Hagerstown, Md. He preceded
her in death March 4, 1978. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gregory
(Margaret) Dimoff of Mount Union and five grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by a daughter. Mrs. Michael (Linda) Redmond. Also
surviving are two sisters and a brother: Gail Port of Mount Union, Sonja
Ambrosino of Allenport and James Suders of Hesston. A number of nieces,
nephews and cousins survive. One brother, Earl "Gene" Suders, is
deceased. Mrs. White was of the Methodist faith. A 1943 graduate of
Mount Union High School, she was employed for a number of years at L.
Greif Brothers Manufacturing in Mount Union. She had worked in the
office and had been a secretary to the plant manager prior to the
factory’s closing in 1973. Mrs. White was primarily a homemaker and
enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and their many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28. at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union. Interment will be made in the
Mount Union Cemetery. 

James D. CARLISLE, 75, of 36 E. Market St., Mount Union, died at 11:15
am. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at the Hershey Medical Center. Born June
18, 1926, in O’Shanter, Clearfield County, the son of the late William
R. and Emma (Campbell) Carlisle. He was united in marriage to Stella M.
Fleck Nov. 11, 1961, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Mount Union, with
the Rev. Reide Bingaman officiating. Mrs. Carlisle survives at home,
along with two daughters: Patricia D’Andrea, Wayside, N.J.; and
Elizabeth Hollibaugh, Overbrook Acres, Mount Union, R.R. 1. There are
five grandchildren. An infant daughter died at birth. Mr. Carlisle
graduated from Clearfield High School with the Class of 1944 and
attended the Williamsport Trade School. He moved to Mount Union in 1956
to work for the Mount Union Antenna Company. He retired in 1992 after
working for 36 years for TCI Cable System as a manager. During World War
II, he served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Carlisle had been a very active
member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, serving on the church council,
teaching Sunday School, singing in the church choir and serving as usher
and deacon. He was a member of and had served in all offices of the
Mount Union Lions Club. In 1977-1978. he served as district governor of
14-L Lions. Mr. Carlisle was a 32nd degree Mason. He was a member of
Mount Union Lodge No. 688, F&AM; the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite,
32nd Degree Valley of Harrisburg; past president of the Huntingdon
County Scottish Rite Club; Jaffa Shrine chanter; Huntingdon County
Shrine Club, where he served as a recorder; and 32nd Degree Consistory
Valley of Harrisburg. He was an active member of the Eastern Star No.
280 in Mount Union, where he served as the chaplain. He was also a
member of Juniata Valley Order of the Amaranth, Court No. 121, where
this year he and his wife served the court as royal matron and royal
patron. Mr. Carlisle was involved with the Mount Union Area Bricktown
Senior Citizens and has served as treasurer of the organization for a
number of years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.
27, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Mount Union, with Vicar Beth Costlow
officiating. Interment will be made in the Cherry Grove Cemetery.

Freeburn LOVE, 83, of East Waterford, died at 10:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
24, 2001. at Brookline Manor Retirement Village, Mifflintown, R.R. 1.
Born Nov. 13, 1918, in East Waterford, he was a son of the late Silas
and Jennie (Drolsbaugh) Love. His wife of 62 years, the former Miriam
Shearer, survives, along with one son and two daughters: Norman F. Love,
East Waterford; Marlene Lauver, Pittsburgh; and Elaine Civic, Allentown.
There are eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A sister,
Lettie Kennedy of HC 67, Muffin, survives. Mr. Love was a self-employed
farmer. He was a member, elder and trustee of the East Waterford
Presbyterian Church. For many years. he served on the advisory board of
the Juniata Valley Bank, Port Royal branch; served as former director
and president of Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative; served on the
board of directors of the East Waterford Cemetery Association; and was a
member of Blairs Mills Lions Club. He was also an active member of
Pomona Grange No. 35, Tuscarora Grange No. 774, where he was
instrumental in assisting with the construction of the current building.
He was also an agent for the Grange Insurance Co. Funeral services will
be held Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 11 a.m., at the East Waterford
Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Howard Fritz officiating. Interment
will be made in the East Waterford Cemetery. 

Ned L. KELLEY, 68, formerly of Mount Union, and a resident of the
Veterans Home in Hollidaysburg for the past five years, died at 10:45
p.m. Friday. Nov. 23, 2001, at the Altoona Hospital. He had been in
failing health. Born June 22, 1933, in Mount Union, he was a son of the
late Oliver and Mildred (Bowman) Kelley. One brother, Robert Kelley of
Huntingdon, survives, along with a number of nieces and nephews. Three
brothers preceded him in death; Rollin Kelley, Lewis Kelley and Russell
Kelley. Mr. Kelley was of the Methodist faith. He attended the Mount
Union schools and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He
retired from Fairless Steel Works in Fairless Hills, after many years of
service. He was a member of the Mount Union VFW Lodge No. 5754 and
American Legion Post No. 107. Private funeral services will be held at
the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are under the
direction of the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union. 

Belva A. "Frankie" FRANKLIN, 89, of Bellefonte, died Sunday, Nov. 25,
2001, at Centre Community Hospital, State College. Born May 6, 1912, in
Aaronsburg, she was the daughter of the late Frank R. and Elizabeth
(Acker) Stricker. She married Thomas Henry Franklin, who preceded her in
death. Surviving are the following children: Colleen Cramer, Lewistown;
Florine Richner, Bellefonte; Shirley Flood, Essex, Md.; Mona McCabe,
Alexandria; Thomas Franklin Jr., Centre Hall; Ray Franklin, Potters
Mills; and Benjamin Franklin, Bellefonte. There are 16 grandchildren,
34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in
death by a daughter, Elizabeth M. Wyland, a son, Duane M. Franklin, and
two grandchildren. Two sisters survive: Wava Duck of Bellefonte, RD.,
and Gladys Jordan of Centre Hall, RD. Two brothers are deceased. Mrs.
Franklin was a former member of the Crever United Methodist Church in
Petersburg and attended the Church of the Good Shepherd in Bellefonte.
She worked as a seamstress for Balfurd’s, John’s and Marrara’s cleaners.
Mrs. Franklin especially enjoyed bus trips, flowers and shopping, and
was a member of the Bellefonte Senior Citizens. Funeral services wilt be
held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral
Service, Centre Hall, with the Rev. Todd A. Confer officiating.
Interment will be made in the Reformed and Lutheran Cemetery.

Hazel L. JAYMES, 83. of R.D. 1, Box 1356, Hill Valley, Mount Union, died
at 12:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, at Ohesson Manor in Lewistown. Born
Oct. 25, 1918, in Allenport, Mount Union, she was a daughter of the late
Wendell and Laura (Harman) Coons. She married Chester J. Jaymes Feb.
28, 1941, in the United Methodist parsonage in Mount Union. Mr. Jaymes
survives at home, along with two children, Lorraine M.	Thomas of
Florida and Edward J. Jaymes, Mount Union, RD. 1. There are six
granddaughters, four great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters. One
sister, Maxine Price of Camp Hill, survives. An infant sister, Cleo
Coons, preceded her in death, along with a brother, Dick Coons. A 1937
graduate of Mount Union High School, she was employed for many years by
the G.C. Murphy Store in Mount Union. She had also worked for a time at
L. Greif Brothers Manufacturing, Mount Union. Mrs. Jaymes was a member
of the Singer’s Gap United Methodist Church, where she was active in the
United Methodist Women, formerly known as Ladies Aid, and taught both
children’s and adult women’s Sunday School classes for over 40 years.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Jennifer L.
Deutsch officiating. Interment will be made in the Pleasant Hill
Cemetery, Shade Gap, RD.

Donnelle Renee BOWMAN-WILSON, 35, of Virginia Beach, Va., died Tuesday.
Nov. 20, 2001, following a year-long battle with a cancerous brain
tumor. Born May 10, 1966, in Stuttgart, Germany. she was the daughter of
Arthur Bowman of Burlington, Vt., and William and Martha Hart of
Virginia Beach, Va. She is survived by her husband of 16 months, Robert
Wilson, and a daughter, Tiffany Henry, all of Virginia Beach. Va. Also
surviving are her grandmothers, Geraldine Gibboney of Mill Creek and
Marion Williams of Russellville, Ala., along with two brothers and a
sister; Cary Bowman, McConnellstown; Will Hart and Brandi to Hart, both
of Virginia Beach, Va. Several nieces and nephews survive. She was
preceded in death by a sister, Robin Bowman, and her grandparents,
Wilbur Williams, Earl Hart and John Kauffman, along with her Bowman
grandparents. A 1984 graduate of Huntingdon Area High School, she had
resided in Mill Creek until moving to Virginia Beach in 1992. She was
last employed as an office manager for Let Us Produce in Norfolk, Va.
Mrs. Wilson was a devoted mother and caretaker of her daughter, Tiffany,
who was diagnosed with leukemia in 1995. Tiffany is now in remission.
Funeral services were held Nov. 23, in Virginia Beach. Va. Interment was
made in the Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery, Virginia Beach. 

George L. DAVID, 53, of RD. 2, Box 347 B., Huntingdon, died Tuesday,
Nov. 27, 2001, at his home. His death was unexpected. Born Jan. 25,
1948, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late George P. David and Esther
A. (Banks) David Helsel. His step-father, Charles J. Helsel, preceded
him in death. He married Shirley J. Shade Nov. 22, 1980, at the
Fifteenth Street United Methodist Church in Huntingdon, with the Rev.
Samuel Mohansingh officiating. Mrs. David survives at home. Also
surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Wayne (Darlene)
Boonie Jr., Mooresville; Mrs. David (Barbara) Dietz, Alexandria; twin
brother Donald F. David, Huntingdon, RD. 2; Mrs. Daniel (Linda) Dietz,
Alexandria; and Mrs. Joseph (Susan) Ripka, Moosehead, Minn. Mr. David
was a member of the Ardenheim Independent Brethren Church, Huntingdon,
RD. 3. A 1966 graduate of Huntingdon Area High School, he was a former
president of David’s Construction, Inc., in 1980, and was currently
co-partner of its successor, David’s Construction of Huntingdon, R.D. 2,
since April 1999. He was also employed by The Fonda Group, Inc.,
Williamsburg. During the Vietnam War, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard
the aircraft carrier. USS Bennington CVS-20, from 1966 until 1970. He
was also a member of the U.S. Naval Reserves in Altoona from 1975 until
1976. Mr. David was a life member of Standing Stone Post No. 1754 VFW
and a life member of the National Rifle Association. He was an avid
hunter and fisherman. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 1,
at 2 p.m.. at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the
Rev. Myers Kimmel officiating. Interment will be made in the Mt. Zion
Lutheran Church Cemetery, Huntingdon, RD. 3.

Joseph J. HOMOLASH, 71, of Petersburg, Fla., died Thursday, Oct. 18.
2001, at his home. Born April 10, 1930, in Mount Union, he was the son
of the late John and Anna (Mizak) Homolash. He was united in marriage
Aug. 26, 1956, to Anna Mitchell, who survives at home. The deceased is
survived by three sons: Joseph L., Clearwater, Fla.; Michael J.. St.
Petersburg; Scott M., Tampa, Fla.; and five grandchildren. Two sisters
survive: Ann K. Homolash and Mrs. Stephen J. Calupca, both of Mount
Union. Mr. Homolash was a graduate of Mount Union High School, Class of
1948. Through the years, he was an avid golfer. Mr. Homolash entered the
United States Air Force July 10, 1950, and served in Vietnam. After 21
years with the Air Force, he worked with the United States Postal
Service for 26 years. He was a member of St. Raphael’s Roman Catholic
Church. Interment was made in Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Petersburg,
Fla. Services were conducted by Monsignor Bernard Caverly.

Pauline E. PROUGH, 81, of 711 Church St., Apt. 706, Huntingdon, died
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, at 2:15 p.m., at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Feb. 23, 1920, in Todd Township, Huntingdon County, she
was a daughter of the late Lewis and Edith (Snook) Stapleton. She
married George E. Prough Sept. 9. 1939, in Cassville. Surviving, along
with Mr. Prough at home, are the following children: Mrs. Joe (Alice)
DeCriscio, Altoona; Richard L. Prough, Huntingdon; Linda G. Clugston,
Elizabethtown; Russell I. Prough, Huntingdon; Mrs. David (Patricia)
Hoffman and Tina L. Prough, both of Huntingdon. There are seven
grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. One daughter, Carol Prough,
is deceased. Three sisters survive: Myrtle Fisher, Saxton; Arlene
Fields, Mill Creek; and Shirley Snyder, Bear, Del. She was preceded in
death by one sister, Zelda Smith. and two brothers, John Stapleton and
Ralph Stapleton. Mrs. Prough was of the Protestant faith. She was
primarily a homemaker. Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 3, at
2 p.m., at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with Pastor
Brian Armen officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount Union
Cemetery, Mount Union.

Beulah D. HARRIES, 68, of New Cumberland, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001,
at her home. Born March 30, 1933, in Huntingdon County, she was a
daughter of the late Joseph and Helena (Watkin) Leighton. She married
John S.T. Harries, who preceded her in death. Surviving are six
daughters and five sons: Rita J. Harries, Harrisburg; Vicki D. Low,
Mechanicsburg; Edith A. Aikey, Millmont; Kandace L. Harries, Glen
Burnie, Md.; Ivy B. Clutter, New Cumberland; Teresa D. Harries, New
Cumberland; John S.T. Harris Jr., McConnellsburg; Ernest E. Harries,
Etters; Terrence S. Harries, Dillsburg; David S.L. Harries and Irose
L.D. Harries, both of New Cumberland. There are 11 grandchildren and a
great-granddaughter. Also surviving are five sisters and a brother: Lois
Younkins, Aydlett, NC.; Helena Maxine Nearhood, Three Springs; Phyllis
Campbell, Saltillo; Ellie Cutshall, Orbisonia; Vivian Carbaugh.
Chambersburg; and Denver Leighton, St. Thomas. Mrs. Harries attended the
Faith Assembly of God Church in New Cumberland. She was a former
employee of the Mechanicsburg Navy Depot and she retired from the New
Cumberland Army Depot. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov.
28, at 11 am., at the Faith Assembly of God Church. Interment will be
made in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Township.