Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, November 2002

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Martin A. VARNER, 87, of East Waterford, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, at
his home. Born Nov. 14, in Mount Union, he was a son of the late James
M. and Alva (Shore) Varner. His wife, Ruth (Jones) Varner, survives. He
is survived by two sons, Martin S. Varner, Blairs Mills,and George T.
Varner, Mifflintown. There are three grandchildren and four
great-granddaughters. One brother and three sisters survive: George
Varner, East Waterford; Sarah Clayton, Mercersburg; and Pearl Burdge and
Dorothy Fultz, both of East Waterford. One brother, James Varner,
preceded him in death. Mr. Varner attended Rock Assembly of God Church,
HCR 67, Mifflin. He was a member of the East Waterford Fire Company and
Lack Tuscarora EMS. He was a retired assistant superintendent for Penn
DOT. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Rock
Assembly of God Church, with the Revs. Robert Varner, Harvey Fry and
Paul Parrish officiating. Interment will be in the Book Cemetery,
Richvale. 

Wilma H. WEBB, 82, of 601 E. Walnut St., Lewistown, died at 10:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, at her residence. Born Jan. 2, 1920, in Shade Gap,
she was a daughter of the late Thomas C. and Mary Ann (Appleby) Murphy.
She was married to Blaine W. Webb who preceded her in death Jan. 15,
1990. She is survived by one daughter, Glenda E. (Glunt) Varner of
Lewistown. One sister, Esther M. Glunt of Shade Gap also survives. There
are three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Five brothers and
four sisters preceded her in death: William, Warren, Merril, Leo and
Dean Murphy and Erma Jaymes, Dessie Hampton, Alda Snyder and Naomi
McCartney. A granddaughter, Lucinda R. Varner, preceded her in death in
1991. Mrs. Webb was a member of Calvary Bible Church, Lewistown, where
she was a member of the Loyal Ladies Bible Class and the Church Seniors
Group. Primarily a homemaker, she was employed by Fisher's Electronics,
Milroy, for six years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Shade Gap Bible Church, Shade Gap, with the Rev.
Howard D. Houtz officiating. Interment will be made in Shade Gap
Cemetery, Shade Gap. 

Lee O. RICHARDS SR., 96, formerly of 207 Pine St., Huntingdon
(Smithfield Twp.), died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, at The Oaks
at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born Feb. 1, 1906, in Julian, he was
the son of David Alexander and Cecilia Esther (Spotts) Richards. He was
united in marriage to Edith R. Shope Feb. 20, 1926, in Huntingdon by the
Rev. G.R. Albans. Mrs. Richards preceded him in death July 28, 2002. He
is survived by two sons and one daughter: Harold E. Richards,
Hollidaysburg; Lee O. Richards Jr., Hermitage; and Betty L. Stone,
Lexington, Ky. There are 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by one son, David E. Richards, and two sisters,
Ella Mae Erickson and Minnie Frances Herritt. He was preceded in death
by one son, David E. Richards, and two sisters, Ella Mae Erickson and
Minnie Frances Herritt. He also had a half-brother, Charles Irvin, and
two half-sisters, Julia Irvin and Mary Irvin. Mr. Richards was a member
of Twelfth Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, where he had
served as president of the board of trustees, a member of the
Pastor-Parish Relations Board, and was the administrative board
representative to the annual conference on several occasions. He also
taught the Men's Sunday School class. He was a past president and vice
president of the Huntingdon Lions Club. A long-time Mason, he was a York
Rite member of Mount Moriah Lodge No. 300 F&AM Blue Lodge, Huntingdon;
past high priest of Chapter No. 201; past commander of Knights Templar
Lodge No. 65, Huntingdon, which he served as treasurer for 18 years; and
the State College Council. As a Scottich Rite member he belonged to the
Valley of Altoona Consistory. He was also a member of Jaffa Shrine
Temple, Altoona. A life member of Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company, he
also served as Smithfield Township's assessor for 39 years. He was a
past board member of Standing Stone Senior Citizens, Huntingdon. In
1936, he was employed at the Pennsylvania Industrial School, which later
became the State Correctional Institution Huntingdon, retiring from SCIH
in 1971 as the superintendent of the woodworking and furniture shops.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Robert
E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Tiffany M. Freeman
officiating. Interment will be made in Mooresville Cemetery, Petersburg.

John L. HANCOCK SR. of R.R. 1, Box 1302, Hill Valley, Mount Union, died
at 3:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Although he had been in failing health, his death was
unexpected. Born Jan. 10, 1916, in Rockhill Furnace, he was a son of the
late Tone L. and Edith (Bard) Hancock. He married the former Zelda
McCartney, June 10, 1939, in Hagerstown, Md. Mrs. Hancock survives at
home. Six children survive: John L. Hancock Jr., Mount Union; Wanda K.
Staubs, Las Vegas, Nex.; Mrs. Fred (Judy L.) Taylor and Mrs. Francis
(Pamela E.) Crouse, both of Hill Valley, Mount Union; Mrs. Harold
(Pennie J.) Wyland, Loretto; and Dennis J. Hancock, Mount Union. There
are 20 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by
one sister and four brothers: Mrs. Rachel Keith, Orbisonia; Fred M.
Hancock, Mount Union; Daniel B. Hancock and Wilmer O. Hancock both of
Mount Union; and George W. Hancock, Johnstown. He was preceded in death
by two sister: Betty Kelly and Amanda Ford, and one brother, Thomas
Hancock. Mr. Hancock was of the Methodist faith. He was a former member
of the Mount Union Area School District Board of Education; the board of
the Union National Bank (now First Commonwealth Bank); the Loyal Order
of Moose, Huntingdon Chapter; BPO Elks Lodge of Huntingdon; the
Allenport Lions Club; the Grocery Association of Pennsylvania; the
Huntingdon County Republican Club; and various other organizations. A
staunch Republican, he also served as a Republican committeeman in
Huntingdon County for many years. He was a patron to numerous charities.
Many area ball teams benefited from his generosity by playing ball on a
field that was maintained on his land. Reared in Hill Valley, he
attended a one-room elementary school. In his early life, he worked for
the CC Camp. He was employed at North American Refractories in Mount
Union, when he opened Hancock's Service Station June 1, 1935. He
continued to work at the brickyard for several years. The store remains
in operation today and has been a mainstay in the lives of Hill Valley
residents for the past 67 years. Mr. Hancock enjoyed sharing his wealth
of knowledge about the History of Hill Valley. At one time, enjoyed
hunting and deep sea fishing. He derived immense pleasure from visits
with his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union. Officiating will be the Rev. Jennifer Deutsch
Thomas, pastor of the Singer's Gap United Methodist Church, and the Rev.
Rich Morris, pastor of the Hicks United Methodist Church, and
grandson-in-law of the deceased. Interment will be made in Mount Union
Cemetery.

Luetta R. WELCH, 82, of Port Matilda, died at 6:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
2, 2002, at the Centre Crest Home, Bellefonte. Born Feb. 27, 1920, at
Orviston, she was a daughter of William A. and Clara B. (Singer) Walker.
She was united in marriage to Daniel W. Welch Nov. 6, 1940, in Tyrone.
Mr. Welch preceded her in death Oct. 16, 1969. She is survived by three
daughters and one son: Patricia Goss, Juniata, Altoona; Barbara
Lightner, Petersburg, Nancy McCloskey, Bellefonte; and Daniel Lee Welch,
Port Matilda. There are nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
One sister, Dorothy Kinley of Lock Haven, survives. She was preceded in
death by two sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Welch was a member of the
Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, Port Matilda. For many years,
she was a babysitter, especially for the Holmes Family. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Derman funeral Home
Inc., Tyrone, with the Rev. James McFadden officiating. Interment will
be made at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Port Matilda. 

Thomas L. NEWINGHAM, 75, of 211 Silverford Heights Road, Mount
Union,died at approximately 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at his
home while mowing grass. Born Sept. 3, 1927, in Huntingdon, he was a son
of the late Carl and Madeline (Anderson) Newingham. He was united in
marriage to Betty L. Hughes Feb. 3, 1953. His wife of 46 years preceded
him in death Dec. 14, 1999. He is survived by one daughter and two sons:
Tonya L. Guzman, Thomas L. Newingham, and Troy L. Newingham, all of
Mount Union. There are nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. He is
also survived by two brothers and one sister: Jack Newingham,
Huntingdon; William Newingham, Hesston; and Mrs. Boyd (Dorothy) Henry,
Huntingdon. Mr. Newingham was a member of the First United Methodist
Church, Mount Union. He was a member of Simpson-Hunt Post No. 107
American Legion,Mount Union. During World War II, he served in the U.S.
Navy. For 45 years, he was a self-employed painter and retired in 1994.
He enjoyed mowing his lawn, fishing and golfing. Funeral arrangements
are under the direction of Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union. 

Robert D. LAUNTZ, 89, of The Oaks at Westminster Woods, 360 Westminster
Drive, Huntingdon, died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, at the Oaks,
formerly of James Creek, Penn Twp. He had resided at Westmister Woods
since January 2001, in his usual health, his death was unexpected. Born
Feb. 27, 1913, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Richard A. and
Florence (Horton) Launtz. He was united in marriage to Marybelle Frank
Aug. 29, 1942, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church (now Twelfth
Street United Methodist Church), by the Rev. Bud Smith. Mrs. Launtz
preceded him in death March 4, 1993. He is survived by two sons and one
daughter: Jeffrey D. Launtz, James Creek; Mrs. Robert D. (Darla) Bickel,
Lake City, Fla.; and Gary S. Launtz, Hollidaysburg. There are six
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. One brother, Charles H.
Launtz of Huntingdon survives. He is also survived by several nieces and
nephews. One sister, Mrs. John (Helen) Peterson, preceded him in death.
Mr. Launtz was a member of Saint Matthews Lutheran Church, Marklesburg,
where he served for a number of years as a Sunday School Teacher. He was
a 57-year life member and past commander of the Frank P. Hommon Post No.
24, American Legion, Huntingdon and served in several state and national
offices of the American Legion. He was a charter member of the
Marklesburg Volunteer Fire Company, Marklesburg; a member of 40 & 8; a
50-year member of Lincoln Grange No. 914; and a member of Woodcock
Valley Lions Club. He was a member of the Former American Legion Drum
and Bugle Corps. He attended the Huntingdon public schools. During World
War II, he served with the U.S. Army Air Corps in the American Theatre
of Operations. He was employed by the J.C. Blair Company and its
successor, Mead School and Office Products. He was also employed by the
Pennsylvania Youth Forestry Camp from where he retired in 1976. A stamp
and pencil collector, Mr. Launtz was also an artist, working in pastels,
charcoal and watercolor. He was an avid fly-fisherman. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at the John B. Brown Funeral
Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Donald J. Costlow
officiating. Interment will be made in the Old Stone Church Cemetery,
James Creek, Penn Twp. 

William N. DUEY, 88, of 357 Clay Ave., Tyrone, died Sunday, Nov. 3,
2002, at Tyrone Hospital, Tyrone, following an extended illness. Born
Nov. 17, 1913, in Tyrone, he was the son of David C. and Gertrude
(Walker) Duey. He was united in marriage to Alva Carson Sept. 12, 1936,
in Cumberland, Md. Mrs. Duey preceded him in death March 3, 1998. One
son, William E. Duey of Tyrone, survives. Several nieces and nephews
also survive. He was the last of his immediate family. Mr. Duey was a
member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Tyrone. He was a life member
of BPOE No. 212, Tyrone; a life member of LOOM No. 25, Tyrone; and a
member of the Blazing Arrow Hook and Ladder Fire Company, Tyrone. He was
also a member of the United Transportation Workers Union and for 19
years was a member of the 104th Cavalry Regiment of the Pennsylvania
National Guard. Mr. Duey retired in 1975 as a freight conductor with the
Middle Division of the Pennsylvania/Penn Central Railroad after 31 years
service. He enjoyed hunting and meeting with his retired railroad
friends. An avid sports fan, he especially enjoyed attending the Altoona
Curve games. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6,
at Wesley United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles A. Fitzgerald
officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery.

Robert Bruce WHITTAKER, 77, of R.R. 1, Box 234 B, Huntingdon, died
unexpectedly at 4:35 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, at his home. Born March
4, 1925, in Smithfield Twp., he was a son of the late Edgar Bruce and
Anna (Huyette) Whittaker. He is survived by five sons: Scott Whittaker
of Alexandria; and Patrick, Robert, Tanner and Luke Whittaker, all of
Hartslog Valley, Huntingdon. There are three grandsons. One sister and
one brother survive: Betty Coblentz, Pittsburgh, and Charles Whittaker,
Denver, Colo. He was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Whittaker.
Mr. Whittaker attended Huntingdon Presbyterian Church. He was a charter
member of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks- Lodge No. 976,
Huntingdon. He was a graduate of Alexandria High School. After 25 years
of service in General construction, he retired from Stran Steel. In his
younger days he was an avid motorcyclist. He enjoyed playing his
harmonica at family gatherings and enjoyed "Big Band Sound" music. Daily
trips to the Juniata Valley Senior Citizens Center were important to
him. He enjoyed woodworking and hunting. A memorial service will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Huntingdon Presbyterian Church, Fifth
and Mifflin streets, Huntingdon, with the Revs. Richard Gardiner and
David Benfer officiating. 

Ralph E. GARNER, 83, of R.R. 1, Box 198, Hesston, died at 6:58 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, in the emergency room of J.C.Blair Memorial
Hospital. He had been in his usual health and his death was unexpected.
Born Feb. 11. 1919, in Penn Twp., Huntingdon County,he was a son of the
late Homer and Della (Brumbaugh) Garner. He was united in marriage to
the former Winifred I. Norris Sept. 16, 1937, at James Creek Church of
the Brethren. Mrs. Garner survives at their home. One son and three
daughters survive: Ronald R. Garner, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Paul (Shirley I.)
Hockenberry, Germantown, Md.; Mrs. Stan (Bonnie K.) Risser, Martinsburg;
and Mrs. Charles (Deborah M.) Seavers, Martin, Tenn. There are eight
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is survived by one sister
and one brother: Mrs. Ronald (Dorothy) McCall, Chambersburg, and Eugene
Garner, James Creek. One daughter Connie I. Garner preceded him in
death. Mr. Garner was a lifelong member of James Creek Church of the
Brethren. He was a member of Marklesburg Volunteer Fire Company. A 1936
graduate of Huntingdon High School, he also attended Juniata College. He
retired, in 1984, from E.B. Endres Lumber Company, Huntingdon, where he
was a cabinetmaker. He served as tax collector of Penn Twp. for 30
years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the
Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Wilbert Banks
officiating. Interment will be made in Valley View Cemetery, James
Creek. 

Robert Hayes HOLDER, 39, of 11 Hillcrest Road, Manalapan, N.J., died
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at his home following a brief illness. Born April
21, 1963. in Huntingdon. he was the son of Robert W. Holder and
Genevieve (Cinsis) Shields, both of Shirleysburg. He was united in
marriage to the former Debra Kutsup Sept. 24, 1994, at St. Andrew’s
Roman Catholic Church, Avenel. N.J. Mrs. Holder survives at their home.
He is survived by two sisters; Lucy Jane Holder, Mt. Union; andMarianne
Russo of Rahway. N.J.. Mr. Holder was a member of St. Andrew’s Roman
Catholic Church, Avenel. A 1981 graduate of Mount Union Area High
School, he was a diesel mechanic for Almasi Companies, Woodbridge, N.J.
The funeral liturgy was held Nov. 8 at St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic
Church. with the Rev. David Grover officiating.

Robert Hayes HOLDER, 39, of 11 Hillcrest Road, Manalapan, N.J., died
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at his home following a brief illness. Born April
21, 1963, in Huntingdon, he was the son of Robert W. Holder and
Genevieve (Cinsis) Shields, both of Shirleysburg. He was united in
marriage to the former Debra Kutsup Sept. 24, 1994, at St. Andrew’s
Roman Catholic Church, Avenel. N.J. Mrs. Holder survives at their home.
One sister, Marianne Russo of Rahway, N.J., also survives. Mr. Holder
was a member of St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, Avenel. A 1981
graduate of Mount Union Area High School, he was a diesel mechanic for
Almasi Companies. Woodbridge, N.J. The funeral liturgy was held Nov. 8
at St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, with the Rev. David Grover
officiating.

Emily (Ford) TEW, 67, of 712 Weaver St., Saxton, died at 9:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at her home, following a lengthy illness. Born
Dec. 18, 1934, in Wood, she was a daughter of the late Edward and
Mildred (Whited) Ford. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Bopp of
St. Michael. There are three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Two sisters survive: Helen Gates of Saxton and Lois Taylor of South
Fork. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: James
Ford, Edward Ford, Evelyn Cornell and Patricia Monett. Mrs. Tew was a
member of Raystown Brethren Church, Saxton. Primarily a homemaker, she
enjoyed watching television. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 9, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with
Pastor Alfred Chamberlain officiating. Interment will be made in Bunker
Hill Cemetery, Saxton. 

Gladys G. LAMBERSON, 78, of 611 S. Jefferson St., Mount Union, died at
11:50 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon, following an extended illness. Born Sept. 12, 1924, in
Baltimore, Md., she was a daughter of the late Herman and Elizabeth
(Davis) Gunter. She was united in marriage to Kenneth L. Lamberson April
6, 1945, in Baltimore. Mr. Lamberson survives. One daughter, Mrs. Paul
(Patricia) Veitch of Mount Union, survives. There are one grandson, and
one granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. Three sisters and two
brothers survive: Mrs. Albert (Clara) Geckle, Mount Union; Mrs. Maida
Hudgins, Virginia; Mrs. Robert (Nancy) Reitz, Glen Burnie, Md.; Howard
Gunter, New Bloomfield; and David Gunter, Mount Union. She was preceded
in death by two sisters: Virginia Gunter, who died in infancy, and Toni
Maranto. Mrs. Lamberson was a member of First United Methodist Church,
Mount Union. She was a member of the Bricktown Seniors, Mount Union. She
attended Kenwood High School, Baltimore. Following high school, she was
employed by Western Electric, Baltimore, then by Hutzler's Department
Store, also in Baltimore, as a buyer. She also worked for the former L.
Greif Bros. Mfg., Mount Union. In 1949, she entered business with her
husband, where she worked for many years as office manager for K.L.
Lamberson Inc., Mount Union. She hosted a card club in her home. She was
generous in her giving, as exemplified by the number of birthday parties
she voluntarily gave in her home for others who had not ever had their
birthday celebrated. Mrs. Lamberson enjoyed oil painting and crocheting
as pastimes. She also enjoyed traveling and camping. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral
Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Robert Davidson officiating. Interment
will be made in the Garden of Honor in the Mount Union Cemetery.

Ruth Anita LANTZ, 41, of Mount Union, died at 12:47 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.
5, 2002, in the emergency room at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Oct. 28, 1961, in Union Twp., Huntingdon County, she
was the daughter of Earl L. and Betty (Abbott) Wagner, both deceased.
She is survived by three children and one granddaughter. A sister, Joan
Wagner of Huntingdon, survives. Ms. Lantz attended the First Assembly of
God Church in Mount Union. She was a 1979 graduate of Mount Union Area
High School and was a member of Mount Union area. She was primarily a
homemaker. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at
the First Assembly of God Church, Mount Union, with the Rev. Gordon Ross
officiating. 

Sara (Yocum) LUTZ, 99 a resident of the Oaks at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon, formerly of 1010 Spruce St., Hillcrest apartments,
Hollidaysburg, died at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at the Oaks.
She was born March 10, 1903, in Huntingdon, the daughter of Horatio G.
and Ada (White) Yocum, both deceased. She was united in marriage to Paul
Leroy Lutz June 4, 1927. Mr. Lutz preceded her in death Jan. 4, 1948.
Mrs. Lutz is survived by one son, David S. Lutz of Charlottesville, Va.;
one daughter, Patricia Ann Lutz of Melbourne, Fla.; three grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters
and one brother. Mrs. Lutz was a member of the St. James Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Huntingdon. She attended Huntingdon public schools
and was a 1921 graduate of Huntingdon High School. She graduated from
Juniata College in the Class of 1925. She served as an elementary school
teacher at the William Smith School in Huntingdon for 19 years. Mrs.
Lutz remained a resident of Huntingdon until 1983. She lived in
California from 1983 to 1985, when she moved to Hollidaysburg. A
memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the John
B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with Rev. Peter
J. Naschke officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery,
Huntingdon. 

Jane W. GROSS, 86, formerly of Meadow Lane, Orrville, Ohio, died early
Wednesday morning, November 6, at Regency Park Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center, Orrville, where she had resided for the last
year. The daughter of the late James N. and Emma (Milliken) Warfel, she
was born Dec. 12, 1915. She was united in marriage to David R. Gross
April 23, 1943, in Huntingdon. Mr. Gross preceded her in death July 18,
2001. She is survived by one son, John Christian Gross of Ceres, Va.;
and one daughter, Mrs. Matthew (Catharine) Musho of Granger, Ind. There
are three grandchildren. Two brothers, John Warfel and James Warfel,
preceded her in death. Mrs. Gross was a member of Trinity United
Methodist Church, Orrville. She held an associate degree from Juniata
College, Huntingdon. She was a former substitute teacher for Orrville
Schools. In the 1950s, she had worked for the Virginia Welfare
Department. A resident of Orrville since 1961, she was a homemaker most
of her life. She enjoyed craftwork with beads and playing bridge.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the Faith
United Methodist Church (formerly Manor Hill United Methodist Church),
Petersburg, with the Rev. Joleen Willis officiating. Interment will be
made in Manor Hill Cemetery. 

Lillian L. EVERETTS, 83, formerly of Hesston, and later of DeForrest
Apartments, Huntingdon, died at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at
Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, where she had resided for the
past six years. Born March 14, 1919, in Smithfield Twp., she was the
daughter of the late George E. and Mary A. (Brenneman) Hefright. She
married Oscar E. Everetts Aug. 24, 1945, in Hagerstown, Md. He preceded
her in death Jan. 22, 1991. Surviving are five daughters and a son:
Barbara Benson of Three Springs; Joyce Try of Chambersburg; Glenda Baker
of Mapleton; Marcia Kyle of Hesston; Wayne Everetts of McVeytown and
Wanda Hess of Three Springs. There are 10 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and one
step-great-granddaughter. Mrs. Everetts was the last surviving member of
her immediate family, having been preceded in death by two brothers,
Albert Hefright and Edgar Hefright. Primarily a homemaker during her
lifetime, Mrs. Everetts had worked at the L. Greif Brothers Co. sewing
factory in Mount Union at one time. She loved cats, crocheting, puzzles,
bingo and baseball. According to the wishes of the deceased, there will
be no public visitation. A private funeral service will be held at the
Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, at the Convenience of the
family. Charles E. Try, son-in-law of Mrs. Everetts, will officiate.
Interment will be made in the White Church Cemetery, Hesston.

Frederick A. "Moose" HOLLAND, 63, of Hesston, died at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at Altoona Hospital. Born Feb. 3, 1939, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of Warren J. Sr. and Margaret M. (Getz)
Holland, both deceased. Mr. Holland is survived by his companion of 32
years, Shirley J. Hockenberry, at their home, and his former wife, Emma
L. (Prough) Wagner of Mount Union. He is survived by three daughters and
two sons: Teresa A. Holland of Shirleysburg, Dawn R. Leonard of Mount
Union, Lloyd A. Hockenberry of Saxton, April J. Hockenberry of
Huntingdon, and John A. Hockenberry of Hesston, and six grandchildren. A
sister, Patricia A. Getic of Altoona, survives. He was preceded in death
by one brother, Warren J. Holland Jr. Mr. Holland was of the Protestant
faith. He served in the W.S. Army and Army Reserves. He was a member of
Huntingdon County Emergency Services, Central District Firemen's
Association, Huntingdon County Firemen's Association, Marklesburg
Volunteer Fire Company (life Member), McConnellstown Volunteer Fire
Company, Huntingdon County Fire Chiefs Association, Loyal Order of Moose
Lodge No. 223 in Huntingdon and the Woodcock Valley Sportsman's Club. He
was also a coach for the Downtown Tigers of the Huntingdon Area Pee Wee
Football League and was well known throughout the area for playing Santa
Claus for various organizations. Mr. Holland was first employed at
Boyle's Ice Plant, then as a custodian at Penn State University. He
worked at Harbison-Walker Refractories in Mount Union for 20 years and
at Claster's in Huntingdon for 10 years, retiring in 2000. He was an
avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed collecting antiques and attending
auctions and flea markets. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with
the Rev. Georgetta "Cookie" Hartley officiating. Interment will be made
in Bowman's Chapel Cemetery, Mapleton.

Edwinna R. TICE, 79, of Hustontown, died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7,
2002, at her home. Born July 11, 1923, in Taylor Twp., Fulton County,
she was the daughter of Edgar J. and Junie (Sipes) Berkstresser, both
deceased. She was married to Ray A. Tice, who preceded her in death Feb.
7, 1973. Mrs. Tice is survived by two children, Lee A. Tice and Linda R.
Englert, both of Hustontown, and five grandchildren. A sister, Vivian
Covert of Hustontown, and a brother, Donald Berkstresser of Needmore,
survive. She was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert Berkstresser; a
sister, Margie Berkstresser; and an infant brother. Mrs. Tice was a
member of the Hustontown United Methodist Church. She was a charter
member of the Ladies Auziliary to the Hustontown Volunteer Fire Company.
Mrs. Tice was primarily a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with
Pastor George Clippinger officiating. Interment will be made in
Hustontown Cemetery. 

Betty Jane COX, 82, of Somerset, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at
Somerset Hospital, Somerset. Born Oct. 7, 1920, in Huntingdon, she was a
daughter of the late William Archibald Sr. and Georgia Amelia (Zembower)
Gump. She was united in marriage to Edward William "Bill" Cox, who
preceded her in death Feb. 4, 1980. She is survived by two sons: Warren
W. Cox of Stoystown, and Edward A. Cox of Somerset. There are four
grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. One
brother and two sisters also survive: Elwood T. Gump, Huntingdon; Mrs.
Lois Hare, Woodbridge, Va.; and Mrs. Harry (Dorothy) Hanks, Everett. She
was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward Gump and William Gump and
three sisters: Helen Tuchanuski, Virginian Varner and Arvilla Rohm. She
was a member of FOE Aerie 1801 Auxiliary. She was a 1938 graduate of
Huntingdon High School. Reading, knitting and gardening were some of the
pastimes she enjoyed. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday,
Nov. 8, at Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, 494 W. Main St., Somerset, with
the Rev. Charles F. Olson officiating. Interment will be made in
Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon.

Thomas E. STONE, 53, of James Creek, died unexpectedly at 7:35 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002, in Lincoln Twp. Born Feb. 7, 1949, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of Harold Fouse Stone, who preceded him in
death, and Eva Mae (Donelson) Stone, who survives at James Creek. He is
survived by his companion, Beverly Boozel; two children, Thomas E. Stone
Jr. of Saxton, and Sherry Swope of Wood; and four grandchildren. A
sister, Lori A. Moore of Entriken, and two brothers, George A. Stone of
James Creek, and J. Michael Stone, Huntingdon, survive. He was preceded
in death by one granddaughter and an infant sister. Mr. Stone was a
member of the Entriken United Church of Christ. He was a 1967 graduate
of Huntingdon area High School and a member of the National Rifle
Association. He was employed for 34 years by U.S. Sports in Huntingdon
and for two years by Seton, Saxton. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed
gardening. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at
the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Glen Sadler
officiating. Interment will be made in Entriken Cemetery. 

William D. STATES, 80, of R.R. 1 Box 55, Huntingdon, died at 9:57 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 8, 2002 at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born
May 16, 1922, in Todd, he was the son of Elmer and Irene (Creswell)
States. He married Mary G. Bowman April 26, 1945. She survives at home.
He is also survived by a daughter and a son, Mrs. David (Brenda K.)
Coder of Mapleton and William R. States of Huntingdon, along with three
step-grandchildren. Two sisters, Jennie Diggins and Delena Montz, both
of McConnellstown, also survive. He was preceded in death by three
sisters. Mr. States was a member of the McConnellstown United Methodist
Church. He was a life member of the McConnellstown Volunteer Fire
Company and a member of the McConnellstown Fire Police and of Teamsters
Local No. 110. During his life, he worked as a primary crusher operator
for New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. of McConnellstown and retired from
the company with 45 years of service. Mr. States was an avid rabbit
hunter and enjoyed his hunting dogs. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home in Huntingdon
with the Rev. Sharon L. Landis officiating. Interment will be made in
Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon. 

Richard Cortright SHOEMAKER, 86, of Donahoe Manor Nursing Home, Bedford,
formerly of Saxton, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, at the nursing home. Born
Dec. 3, 1915, in Shickshinny, he was the son of Harry and Martha
(Cortright) Shoemaker, both deceased. He married Martha Masood Nov. 16,
1941, in Winchester, Va. He was preceded in death by his wife Oct. 2,
1998. Mr. Shoemaker is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Mahlon (Jane)
Dimond of Bedford and Mrs. Jay (Martha A. "Marci") Muir of Huntingdon,
and two granddaughters. A brother, Robert Shoemaker of Fayetteville,
survives. Mr. Shoemaker was a member of the Saxton United Methodist
Church and taught Sunday School for 50 years. He was a member of the
Penn State Blue Band Alumni organization, the Pennsylvania State
Education Association, the Penn State Alumni Association and was very
active with the Saxton Community Library board. Mr. Shoemaker was a
World War II Army veteran, having served in the European Theatre. He was
a graduate of Penn State University and retired from the Tussey Mountain
School District in 1977, after 40 years of service as a music education
instructor. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at
the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, Bedford, with the Rev. William
Foy officiating. Interment will be made in Fockler Cemetery, Saxton. 

Josephine R. PEDUZZI, 95, corner of Shirley and Jefferson Streets, Mount
Union, died at 9:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, at her home. Born July
29, 1907, in Grayston, Indiana County, she was the daughter of Joseph
and Richilde (Ferari) Racasi, both deceased. She was united in marriage
to Carl J. Peduzzi Nov. 25, 1937, at St. Matthews Catholic Church in
Tyrone. Mr. Peduzzi preceded her in death Aug. 4, 1991. She is survived
by three daughters, Teresa Peduzzi of Fairfax, Va., Carol Jo Mills of
Staunton, Va., and Mary Lou Peduzzi of Mount Union; seven grandchildren
and 14 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Peduzzi was a member of St.Catherine's
Catholic Church, Mount Union, where she organized the Court of St.
Catherine No. 1992 Catholic Daughters and became the organization's
first regent. She was a member of the Mount Union Area Historical
Society, a charter member of the Mount Union Women's Club where she held
numerous offices, an honorary member of the Mount Union Volunteer Fire
Company and a member of both the Huntingdon and Lower Huntingdon County
Hospital Auxiliaries. She was a also a member of the Mount Union Art
Guild, the Mount Union Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Huntingdon
County Literary Society and a contributing member of the Mount Union
Area Alumni Association. Mrs. Peduzzi was a 1926 graduate of Tyrone High
School. With her husband she co-owned Peduzzi's Confectionery Store in
Mount Union. She enjoyed painting, cross stitch and writing poetry. A
funeral Mass was held at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Mount Union,
with the Rev. Elwood Figurelle officiating. Interment was made in St.
Catherine's Cemetery, Shirleysburg. 

Alton Wayne KELLY, 75, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, formerly of Burnt Cabins, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8,
2002, at Woodland. Born March 12, 1927, in Dublin Twp., Huntingdon
County, he was the son of Harvey and Olive (Kope) Kelly, both deceased.
He married Caroline Price, who survives at the couple's home, Burnt
Cabins. Mr. Kelly is survived by two sons and one daughter, Steve Kelly
of Shirleysburg, Cindy Headley of McConnellsburg and Jeff Kelly of Three
Springs; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Two sisters,
Mary Louise Martz of Pittsburgh and Jean Lamberson of Huntingdon,
survive. He was preceded in death by two sons, Mark and Janver, and two
brothers. Mr. Kelly was a member of the Burnt Cabins Presbyterian
Church. He was retired from the former James River Corp., Chambersburg.
He was also a farmer and in earlier years had worked at Letterkenny Army
Depot, Chambersburg. Funeral services will be held a 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 13, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev.
Ted Hale officiating. Interment will be made in Burnt Cabins Cemetery,
Burnt Cabins. 

Christopher Stephen BECKER, 22, of 13447 Greencastle Pike, Hagerstown,
Md., died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002. Born July 5, 1980, in Bedford, he was
the son of Rick L. and Angela L. (Powers) Becker who survive in
Hagerstown. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister,
Jessica Nicole Becker, Hagerstown. He is also survived by his paternal
grandfather, Marvin J. Becker and his paternal grandmother, Kathryn D.
Becker, both of Williamsburg; his maternal grandmother, Sandra D.
Powers, Saxton; his maternal grandfather, Ralph W. Powers, Paw Paw, W.
Va. His maternal great-grandmother, Frances Powers, survives in Paw-Paw.
He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Becker
was a 1998 graduate of North Hagerstown High School. He enjoyed hunting,
fishing and Harley Davidson motorcycles. Funeral services will be held
at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral
Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd., Hagerstown, Md., with the Rev. Paul Harne
officiating. Interment will be made at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park,
Hagerstown.

Muriel K. HANAWALT, 90 of McVeytown, died at 5:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10,
2002, at the Malta Home, Granville. Born March 12, 1912, in McVeytown,
she was a daughter of the late Joseph R. and Effie (Rupert) Hanawalt.
She is survived by one sister, Audrey Moyer of Upland, Ind.; six nieces
and seven nephews. Miss Hanawalt was a member of the McVeytown
Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Mifflin County Historical
Society, Pi Lambda Theta Sorority and Mifflin County Retired Teachers
Association. She was also a member of national, state and local chapters
of teachers associations. A 1930 graduate of McVeytown-Oliver High
School, she received her AB degree from Juniata College. She earned her
M.Ed. from the Pennsylvania State University in 1953. She taught first
grade in McVeytown for 44 years, retiring in 1977. A memorial service
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the McVeytown Presbyterian
Church, with the Rev. Jeanette Mater officiating. 

Harold J. CRISWELL, 82, of Huntingdon, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002. at
Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown. Born Jan. 23, 1920, in Huntingdon, he was
a son of the late Russell E. and Mary E. (Bupp) Criswell. He is survived
by one sister, Ruth Trout, Hollidaysburg. Mr. Criswell was of the
Protestant faith. He was a graduate of Huntingdon High School. He
enjoyed reading airplane magazines and listening to Christian music and
messages on television. Private funeral services will be held at the
convenience of his family at Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon,
with Pastor Lynn Johnston officiating. Interment will be made in the
Baptist Cemetery, Calvin.

Carol Louise SHAEFER, 61, of HCR 73, Box 2871, Three Springs, died at
12:03 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at her home. Born June 15, 1941, in
Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late Howard D. and Viola J. (Gift)
Prough. She was united in marriage to Rea C. "Bud" Shaefer who survives
at their home. Three children survive: Junamarie Rose, Three Springs;
Kenneth D. Shaefer, Lewistown; and Richard D. Shaefer, Wilkes-Barre.
There are 12 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. She is
also survived by two brothers: Donald L. Prough, Baltimore, Md., and
George C. Prough, Three Springs. Two sisters and two brothers preceded
her in death: Sharon A. Basford, Patsy Lou Prough, Richard D. Gift and
Charles B. Prough. Mrs. Shaefer was of the Protestant faith. She was a
life member of Huntingdon County Forest Firefighters - Crew No. 39. She
was a homemaker. Private funeral services will be held at the
convenience of her family. 

Sue E. KNABLE, 71, of 17 N. Market St., McVeytown, died unexpectedly at
1:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Aug. 20, 1931, in Newton Hamilton, she was a daughter
of the late Charles C. and Eleanor (Price) Needy. She was united in
marriage to Lawrence L. Knable Jr. Dec. 24, 1948, at the Newton Hamilton
Methodist Church Parsonage. Mr. Knable preceded her in death Jan. 4,
1987. She is survived by her six grandchildren: Amy Jo Brumbaugh,
Hummelstown; Alison Sue Dimoff, Newton Hamilton; Kirk A. Knable,
Shirleysburg; Angela Claycomb, Middletown; Alan R. Sunderland,
McVeytown; and Alicia L. Knable, Silverford Heights, Mount Union. There
are five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter,
Phyllis Sue Sunderland, and her son. Randy Lee Knable. One sister,
Charlotte Ann Everetts, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Knable was a
member of the Newton Hamilton United Methodist Church where she was a
communion steward and secretary for the Women's Society. She was a
member of the Atkinsons Mills Senior Citizen Center, where she enjoyed
the quilting activities and participated in many of the center-sponsored
bus trips. She was also a member of the Bricktown Seniors, Mount Union,
and a member of the Newton-Wayne Volunteer Fire Co. Auxiliary. A 1949
graduate of Mount Union High School, she had been employed by the former
Creitz Bologna Factory, Mount Union. She was a former owner of the
Kountry Kitchen Restaurant, McVeytown, and had continued working there.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastors Jeffrey L.
Winstead and Robert A. Brown Sr. officiating. Interment will be made in
Juniata Memorial Park, Lewistown. 

Reed "Pete" HUFF, 75, of Orbisonia died at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.
13, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Feb. 19,
1927, in Kentucky, he was a son of the late Hampton and Dorothy (Trail)
Huff. A companion of 18 years, Toni Costa, survives at their home. One
step-granddaughter, Mrs. Kevin (Joanna) Allison of Boston, Mass., was
reared by Mr. Huff. He is also survived by five step-children: Judi
Booher, Three Springs; George Norris, Mount Union; Vickie Group,
Chambersburg; Bonnie Zinobile, Orbisonia; and Tina Jones, Montgomery
City, Mo. There is one step-great-grandson. Mr. Huff retired in 1969
from the U.S. Army after 23 years service. He then retired in 1989 from
the U.S. Postal Service at Fort Bragg, N.C., after 20 years service.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at the Martin
R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with Pastor Jeffrey Winstead
officiating. Interment will be made at Haven Rest Memorial Park,
Shirleysburg. 

Dorothy Marie BEST, 74, of 1601 Orrstown Road, Shippensburg, died at
9:37 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 13, 2002, in the emergency room of the
Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg. Born March 29, 1928, in Bryn Mawr,
she was a daughter of the late William B. and Hazel (Drake) McCrerey.
She was also the stepdaughter of Mary Bolinger McCrerey of Homestead,
Fla. She was united in marriage to Harold D. Best Sept. 20, 1947, at St.
Mary's Catholic Church, Doylesburg. Mr. Best survives. She is survived
by five sons and four daughters: Dennis H. Best, Reston, Va.; David J.
Best, Shippensburg; William J. Best, Huntingdon Valley; J. Kevin Best,
Manlius, N.Y.; Thomas D. Best, Downingtown; Mrs. Peter (Anne B.) Fink
and Mrs. Andy (Carol Sue) Mowery, both of Dillsburg; Maureen E. "Molly"
Best, Mechanicsburg; and Mrs. Glenn (Megan E.) Ihrig, Leesburg, Va.
There are 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. One brother and
four sisters also survive: William B. McCrerey, Homestead, Fla.; Mrs.
Phillip (Carol) Erickson, Camano Island, Wash.; Mrs. Edward (Mary)
Harry, Orbisionia; Mrs. Gerald (Evelyn) Dymond, Salisbury, N.C.; and
Kathryn Walters, Homestead, Fla. One son, Michael G. Best, preceded her
in death in 1961. Mrs. Best was a member of Our Lady of the Visitation
Catholic Church, Shippensburg, where she was a member of the church
choir and church board. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the
Knights of Columbus Council No. 12551. She was secretary of the
Shippensburg Civic Club. A professional quilter, she was a member of the
Letort Quilt Guild, Carlisle. Valedictorian of the Class of 1946 at the
former Fannet Twp. High School, she attended the Thompson Business
School, Harrisburg. A resident of Shippensburg for over 50 years, she
and her husband owned and operated Best TV and Appliances, Shippensburg.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at Our
Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church with the Revs. Robert Yohe and
John Campion officiating. Interment will be made in St. Mary's Catholic
Cemetery, Doylesburg.

Doris Margaret HEATH, 83, of Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia,
formerly of Dudley, died at 12:25 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at the
retirement center, following a lengthy illness. Born July 26, 1919, in
Quebec, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Harold L. and Clara
(Vernon) Plummer. She was united in marriage to Elmer Shelton Heath
April 17, 1951, in Pottstown. Mr. Heath preceded her in death May 21,
1982. One daughter survives: May Elizabeth Plummer Stewart of
Huntingdon. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Mrs. Heath was a member of the Dudley United Methodist Church, Dudley.
For a number of years, she was employed by Quality Manufacturing,
Saxton. She enjoyed sewing, Knitting and watching television. Funeral
services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at the D. Ronald Long
Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Joanne Dugan officiating. Interment
will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City. 

William J. BREMER, 69, of Mapleton, died Thursday morning, Nov. 14,
2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born July 28, 1933, in Pittsburgh,
he was a son of the late Joseph and Marie (Schmidt) Bremer. He was
united in marriage to the former Mary Jane Kyler Sept. 28, 1953. Mrs.
Bremer survives at their home. Four daughters survive: Denise Strauser
and Valerie Rupert, both of Shade Gap; Corinne Cowan, Neelyton; and
Elizabeth Price, Burnt Cabins. There are 11 grandchildren, three
step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by
two brothers and three sisters: Paul Bremer, Shippensburg; Carl Foster,
Saxton; Joan Bremer, Red Lion; Eileen Thomas, Carlisle; and Bettie
Johnson, Naples, Fla. One son, Joseph, preceded him in death. Mr. Bremer
was a member of the Latta Grove United Methodist Church, Mapleton. He
was a member of Madden Wennick Post 518, American Legion, Rockhill
Furnace. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served with the U.S. Army.
He retired in 1990 from Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, after 35
years service. Prior to that, he was employed by General Electric Corp.,
Bellevue, Ohio. He had also cut wood for the Gladfelter Pulpwood Co.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Robert
I. McClain Funeral Home, Cassville, with the Rev. Dr. Ken Grundon
officiating. Interment will be made in Bowman's Chapel Cemetery,
Mapleton. 

John Beaver BROWN, 79, of 633 Warm Springs Ave, Huntingdon, died at 2
p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at The Oaks at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon. He had resided at his Warm Springs Avenue address since
1935. Born July 23, 1923, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Carl
F. and Ada (Beaver) Brown. He was united in marriage to Nancy Mae
(Smith) Brown June 28, 1952, in Bethany Reformed Church, Ephrata, by the
Rev. Myron A. Eichner. Mrs. Brown preceded him in death Dec. 14, 1994.
He is survived by two sons and one daughter: John B. Brown Jr.,
Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.; Thomas F. Brown, State College; and Mrs. J.
William (Susan Elizabeth Brown) Rumbaugh, Huntingdon. There are two
grandchildren. Two brothers, Carl F. Brown Jr. and Richard Brown, both
of Huntingdon, survive. He is also survived by his dear friend, Ms. Gene
A. Smith. Mr. Brown was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist
Church, Huntingdon, where he taught Sunday School and served on both the
board of trustees and the administrative board. He was a 50-year member
and past president of the Huntingdon Rotary Club; a 50-year member of
Mount Moriah Lodge No. 300 F&AM; a member of Valley of Altoona, AASR;
Jaffa Temple, AAONMS; Royal Order of Jesters, Altoona Court No. 70;
Huntingdon Commandery No. 65, Knights Templar; Standing Stone Royal Arch
Chapter No. 201; Holy Royal Arch Masons; Benevolent and Protective Order
of Elks, Lodge No. 976, Huntingdon; Past president and former member of
the Huntingdon Country Club and life member of the Huntingdon Fire Dept.
He was also past president, past secretary and trustee emeritus of the
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital Board to trustees, which he served for over
25 years; a member of Huntingdon County Business & Industry; past
president and fund drive chair of the Huntingdon United Way; member of
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity at The Pennsylvania State University; and a
former member of the Juniata Valley Funeral Directors Association, the
Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association and National Funeral
Directors Association. During World War II, he attained the rank of
Lieutenant (jg) in the U.S. Navy while serving in the Pacific Theatre of
Operations aboard the USS Berrien (APA 62). He attended the William
Smith Elementary School and graduated from Huntingdon High School with
the Class of 1941. A 1947 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University,
with a BS in Chemistry, he also graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute
of Mortuary Science with the Class of 1950. A funeral director in
Huntingdon for over 50 years, upon his retirement, he was the chairman
of the board of both the John B. Brown Funeral Home, Huntingdon, and the
Koch Funeral Home, State College. He began his career in funeral service
in 1947, succeeding his father Carl; his grandfather, Phillip, in the
family business founded in 1865. Mr. Brown was instrumental in founding
or operating numerous Huntingdon and Centre county businesses and served
as a board member of Microdata Systems Inc., State College, until his
death. A recipient of numerous community service awards and honors, he
was most recently honored with the 2002 Good Scout Award from the
Juniata Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at the First United Methodist
Church, Fifth and Mifflin Streets, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Timothy
W. Weitkamp officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery,
Huntingdon.

Glen WORTHING, 96, of Homewood Retirement Center, Martinsburg, died at
3:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at Homeward, following an extended
illness. Born Sept. 26, 1906, at Saxton, R.R., he was a son of the late
Thomas and Lillie Mae (Entriken) Worthing. He was united in marriage to
Dorothy VonMoos Dec. 27, 1925, in the Saxton Reformed Church, Saxton.
Mrs. Worthing preceded him in death July 24, 1978. He is survived by the
following children: Glen F. Worthing, Duncansville; Lillie Ann Brennan,
Martinsburg; and Thomas J. Worthing, Middletown. There are five
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. One daughter, Zola Wineland, preceded him in
death. The last surviving member of his immediate family, he was
preceded in death by seven brothers and five sisters. Mr. Worthing was a
member of the Brethren Church, Saxton. He was a member of Everett Lodge
No. 524 F&AM; Altoona Consistory, Jaffa Shrine and the Broad Top Area
Senior Citizens. He was a 50-year member of UMWA District 2, Local 1968.
From 1957-1995, he was a member of the board of directors of Broad Top
Area Burial Association. He worked as a coal miner in the Broad Top area
for 28 years. After several years of work at various construction jobs,
he worked for PennDOT, retiring March 22, 1972, after 10 years of
service. He enjoyed hunting, gardening and lawn mowing. Funeral services
will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral
Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Sarah Malone officiating. Interment will be
made in Fockler Cemetery, Saxton. 

Veda Ellen RHOAT, 82, of Robertsdale, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15,
2002, at her residence. Born in McConnellstown, June 25, 1920, she was a
daughter of the late Samuel and Martha Hess. She was united in marriage
to John W. Rhoat in 1940, in Maryland. Mr. Rhoat preceded her in death
Nov. 22, 1958. She is survived by four sons: John Rhoat, Tom Rhoat and
Timmy Rhoat, Wells Tannery. There are 11 grandchildren, 18
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Two sisters and
one brother survive: Helen Allen, Ohio; Boots Wilson, Sanatoga; and
James Hess, Ohio. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy
Cross; one son, Richard Rhoat; and three brothers. She was also preceded
in death by a companion of over 30 years, Carl Julian, March 23, 1989.
Mrs. Rhoat was of the Protestant faith. She enjoyed gardening, flowers,
birds, sports, sewing and quilting. She had at one time been employed by
Letterkenny Army Dept, Chambersburg; 76 Truck-stop, Breezewood; and the
Green Tree Program. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday,
Nov. 18, at Robertsdale Church of God, Robertsdale with Pastor Donald
Simmons officiating. 

Carlton Edwin WICH, 100, of The Oaks at Westminster Woods, 360
Westminster Drive, Huntingdon, formerly of Huntingdon, R.R. 4, died at
7:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2002, at The Oaks. He had resided at
Westminster Woods since 1997. He had been in failing health for the past
six months. Born July 12,1902, in Baltimore, Md., he was a son of the
late Conrad L. and Mary (Wohn) Wich. He was married to Evelyn Pearl
(Bollinger) Graham July 31, 1928, in Annapolis, Md. Mrs. Wich preceded
him in death April 26, 1982. Two nieces and two nephews survive. The
last surviving member of his immediate family, he was preceded in death
by two brothers and one sister; George Wich, Henry Wich and Clara Wich.
Mr. Wich was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Baltimore. Md. He
was a 73-year member of the Adherence Lodge No. 88, F&AM, Cockeysville,
Md.; Baltimore Forest No. 45, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, since 1929; and a
charter member of the Dr. John Coats Memorial Lodge No. 1787,
Cockeysville. Md. He attended the Baltimore public schools. A 1923
graduate of St. John’s College, Annapolis, Md., he also graduated from
the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy with the Class of 1926.
Retiring in 1959 as a self-employed pharmacist, Mr. Wich had started his
own business in 1928 in Baltimore. He enjoyed traveling, particularly
to Florida. A celebration of life will be held at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 18, at
the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon.
Interment will be made in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore. 

Vera Evelyn BLACKBURN, 82, of Briar Valley Road, Bedford, died at 8:55
p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at her Bedford Township residence. Born Nov.
27, 1919, in Dudley, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Edna
(Mullen) Houck. She was united in marriage to Richard I. Blackburn Dec.
26, 1981. He preceded her in death Aug. 21, 1994. She is survived by one
stepson and one stepdaughter; William R. Blackburn, West Chester; and
Karen Beemiller, Cranberry. There are three step grandchildren. One
sister, Mrs. Harold (Fae) Stake of Bedford, survives. She was preceded
in death by a brother, Mearl Houck. Mrs. Blackburn was a member of
Trinity Lutheran Church, Bedford. She was a charter member of the
Bedford Business and Professional Women’s Club and a member of the Delta
Kappa Gamma. A graduate of Saxton-Liberty High School, she received a BS
degree from Juniata College, Huntingdon, and an MS degree from Penn
Stale University. She was employed by the Bedford School District as a
primary grade teacher for 42 years. Funeral services will be held at 11
am. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Louis Geisel Funeral Home, 330 E. Pitt St.,
Bedford, with the Rev. Raymond Short officiating. Interment will he
made in Bedford County Memorial Park, Bedford. 

Charley Leroy SNYDER, 86, of HCR 75, Shade Gap, died Friday, Nov. 15,
2002, at 11:40 p.m. at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg.
Born July 7, 1916, in Dublin Township, he was the son of the late
Franklin and Lillian (Hampton) Snyder. He was married to Lena Pauline
Covert June 5, 1952, in Huntingdon, by the Rev. Edward Berkey. Mrs.
Snyder survives at their Shade Gap home. He is survived by one son, Fred
Snyder of Shade Gap . Also surviving are three sisters and one brother;
Florence Diven, Dillsburg; Lois Hower, Mount Union; Audrey Appleby,
Chambersburg; and Leonard Snyder, Shade Gap. One infant son and three
sisters, Mildred Etter, Deloris Locke and Blanche Appleby, preceded him
in death. Mr. Snyder was a member of the Fair Ridge Assembly of God
Church, Shade Gap, R.R., where he had served as a church board member
and Sunday School treasurer. He was a member of the Shade Gap Golden
Agers. He worked at the Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, retiring
in January 1983. Prior to that he had retired from White’s Lumber Co.,
East Waterford. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.
19, at the Fair Ridge Assembly of God Church, Shade Gap, with the Rev.
Wilson Boyd officiating. Interment will be made in Fair Ridge Cemetery.

B. Catherine Campbell VAUGHN, 92, of Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, formerly of Three Springs, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at
the center. Born Oct. 6, 1910, in Mahaffey, she was a daughter of the
late Arthur and Eleanor (Wolfe) Bouch. She married Enlow R. Campbell
Nov. 16, 1928, in Glasgow. He preceded her in death Jan. 21, 1971. She
later married Ellsworth Vaughn Dec. 8, 1973. in White Springs. Mr.
Vaughn preceded her in death May 29, 1974. She is survived by one
daughter; Alice Walker of Three Springs; two sons; Enlow Campbell Jr. of
Smithmills and Vernon T. Campbell of Martinsburg; and three
stepchildren. There are 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. One sister and three brothers survive;
Bertha Simmons, Blandburg; Thomas Bouch, Greencastle; Blair Bouch,
Blandburg; and Ronald Bouch, Reynoldsville. She was preceded in death by
a son, Arthur. Mrs. Vaughn was a member of the Center Grove Brethren in
Christ Church. She was a Sunday School teacher A homemaker, she was also
a midwife. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20,
at the S. Gerald Weaver Funeral Home, Woodbury, with Pastor Milford
Brubaker officiating. Interment will be in the Logan Valley Cemetery,
Bellwood.

Helena M. SECREST, 92, formerly of Silverford Heights, Mount Union, R.R.
1, but a resident of the Huntingdon Manor for the past three years, died
at 4:25 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at the Manor. Mrs. Secrest was
born Jan. 15, 1910, in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, the daughter of
the late Joseph A. and Matilda (Hawn) Grubb. She was married to Harry E.
Secrest Nov. 10, 1936, in Huntingdon. Mr Secrest preceded her in death
Nov. 17, 1984. She is survived by a sister and a brother; Geraldine
Morningstar, Huntingdon, R.R. 4; and Floyd E. Grubb, Alexandria, R.R. 1.
There are also several nieces and nephews surviving. She was preceded in
death by the following brothers and sisters; Elizabeth Lightner, Mary
Pearl Morningstar, George I. Grubh. Burley M. Grubb and Pauline Norris.
Mrs. Secrest was of thc Protestant faith. She was employed at one time
by the Shirley Home for the Aged, Shirleysbtirg. and at Lightner’s
Greenhouse. Shirleysburg. She loved gardening and at one time enjoyed
playing the organ. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 20, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union. Officiating
will be the Rev. Gordon Ross. Interment will be made in the Mount Union
Cemetery. 

Ferris W. Mansbarger Jr. 77, of 4731 Tuscarora St., Harrisburg, died
Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at Harrisburg Hospital. Born May 1, 1925, in
Johnstown, he was a son of the late Ferris W. Sr. and Margaret
Mansbarger. His wife, Betty L. Mansbarger, survives in Harrisburg. Two
sons and one daughter survive; Dane M. Mansbarger, Marysville; Ward
Mansbarger, Camp Hill; and Michelle Bowshoot, Enola. Their are 11
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Six sisters and one brother
also survive; Doris Nonemnaker, Chambersburg; Donna Lewis, Arizona;
Dorcas Sheared, Camp Hill; Elsie Mansbarger, Huntingdon; Pat Speck,
Jersey Shore; Rita Briggs. Shippensburg; and James Mansbarger, Roanoke,
Va. He was a World War II veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy. A
crane operator, he was employed by Aycock Inc. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home
Inc., 2100 Linglestown Road, Susquehanna Township, Harrisburg, with
the Rev. Richard B. Geib, of Tree of Life Lutheran Church officiating.
Interment will he made in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg.

Joseph D. MESHYOCK, 67, of Market Street, McVeytown, died Saturday,
Nov. 16, 2002, at his home. Born May 20, 1935, in Six Mile Run, he was a
son of the late Joseph and Julia (Foore) Meshyock. He was united in
marriage to the former Donna M. Runk May 11, 1974. Mrs. Meshyock
survives. He is also survived by four children; Rose Mary Kistler,
Orrstown; Joseph D. Meshyock, St. Thomas; Janice Joy Meshyock,
Shippensburg; and Luther M. McGinnis, Huntingdon. There are nine
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. One sister and four brothers
survive; Margaret Cooper, James Creek; Edward Meshyock, Alexandria;
Paul Meshyock, Thompsontown; Donald Meshyock, Louisiana; and Vernon
Meshyock, Mount Union. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two
sisters; Andrew Meshyock, Kenneth Meshyock, Betty Fisher and Doris Swan.
Mr. Meshyock was of the Protestant faith. He retired from Empire Kosher
in 1997. He enjoyed hunting and playing lead guitar in various local
country bands. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.
19, at the Pine Glen Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Route 103
N., Lewistown. with the Rev. Jerry Wise officiating. Arrangements under
the direction of Harshbarger Funeral Home, McVeytown. 

Jesse W. FAIRBANKS, 77, of 2203 Maclay Ave., Huntingdon, died at 12:01
p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002. at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born May 13, 1925, in Alexandria, he was a son of the late
Charles and Hazel (Rhodes) Fairbanks. He was united in marriage to
Evelyn W. Wagner Sept. 15, 1946, at the Mapleton United Brethren Church
by the Rev. E.E. Dunkleberger. Mrs. Fairbanks survives at their home.
One son and three daughters survive; Dennis M. Fairbanks, Fairfax, Va.;
Brenda K. Batchelor, Philipsburg; Karen S. Fairbanks, Huntingdon; and
Dina M. Culbertson, Boothwyn. There are four grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. One sister, Dolores Mock of Steelton, survives. He
was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers; Peggy Bream, Ira
Fairbanks, Jack Fairbanks and Donnie Fairbanks. Mr. Fairbanks was a
member of Twelfth Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, where he
had served as treasurer At the time of his death, he was the church
historian. He was a life member of the Smithfield Volunteer Fire
Company and had previously served the organization in the roles of
secretary and president. He was a life member of Standing Stone Post
1754 VFW and Frank P. Hommon Post 24 American Legion, both of
Huntingdon. A World War II veteran, he served in the U.S. Navy from
1943-1946, stationed in the Philippines. He received the Pacific Theater
Ribbon and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one battle star. He
retired from SCI Huntingdon in 1981 where he had worked in the steward’s
department. An avid reader, especially of Westerns, he also enjoyed
model railroading, crossword puzzles, gardening and his time with his
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Twelfth Street United Methodist Church,
Huntingdon. with the Revs. David L. Dearing and Edwin D. Seeley.
Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon, R.R.
1.

Dustin I. JACOBS, 20, of 101 Governors Park Road, Bellefonte, died at
2:50 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, at Centre Community Hospital, College
Township, State College. Born Oct. 20, 1982, in College Township, he was
a son of David and Karen (Guyer) Jacobs. His mother survives in Port
Matilda. His father and stepmother, Susanne Jacobs, survive in
McVeytown. He is survived by two sisters and one brother; Cara Jacobs of
Port Matilda, Kylee Jacobs of McVeytown and Chase Green of McVeytown.
He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Audrey
Guyer of McAlevys Fort and his paternal grandparents, John and Star
Jacobs of Huntingdon. His fiancee, April Spicer and her daughter,
Skylynn, survive in Bellefonte. Mr. Jacobs was of the Protestant faith.
He was a June 2002 graduate of the Central Pennsylvania Institute of
Science and Technology. At one time he had worked at the Boalsburg
Uni-Mart. Most recently he was employed as a powder coating technician
at Nittany Powder Coating, Milesburg. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Friday. Nov. 22, at the Wetzler Funeral Home, 206 N. Spring St.,
Bellefonte, with the Rev. David Haydu officiating. Interment will be
made in Port Matilda Presbyterian Cemetery, Port Matilda. 

Bruce Carl WILSON, 65, of 1295 Kearney Hill Road, Six Mile Run, died at
5:32 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002. at his home. His death was
unexpected. Born Dec. 17. 1936, in Fulton County, he was a son of the
late Justus James and Nellie Viola (Simpson) Wilson. He was previously
married to the former Elsie Jane Young. She survives in Pukwana. S.D.
He is survived by five children; Lew Wilson, Six Mile Run: Paul Wilson,
Milton; Corina Wilson, Pukwana; Margaret Pyles, Saxton, R.R.; and Carol
Duvall, Mount Union. There are three grandchildren. He is also survived
by the following brothers and sisters: James Wilson, Waterfall;
Catherine Swope, Mount Pleasant; Alvin Wilson and Jerry Wilson, both of
Georgia: B.J. Bronson, Elizabethtown; Nellie Mote, New Mexico: and
Martha Dawn Sheffield and Beryl Strait, both of Fort Littleton One
brother, Kenneth Wilson, preceded him in death. In his younger years,
Mr. Wilson attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was a member of
the Hopewell VFW. He served one enlistment period in the Army National
Guard. For a number of years he was a union carpenter at various
construction sites for Local 2274, Pittsburgh. A graveside funeral
service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in Langdondale
Cemetery, Hopewell. R.R., with Pastor Charlie Rhodes officiating.
Arrangemenis are under the direction of the D. Ronald Long Funeral
Chapel, Saxton.

Andrew Lloyd ROSIER, 81, of HCR 73, Three Springs, died at 11:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at his home in Springfield Township, Huntingdon
County. Born Oct. 7, 1921, in Brownsville, he was the son of LeRoy and
Glenora May (Applegate) Rosier, both deceased. He was united in
marriage to Mamie Ellen Ramsey June 30, 1946. He is survived by his wife
at home. Two brothers, Harvey Rosier and LeRoy Rosier, both of
Huntington Beach, Calif, and a sister, Rebecca Stafford of Springfield,
Mo., survive. Mr Rosier was a member of the Church of Christ, Coalmont.
He was a graduate of Cleveland’s Chiropractic College, California, with
a degree in bioengineering. He was a doctor of chiropractic for 36
years, practicing in the state of California until his retirement in
1992, when he moved to Springfield Township. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Clear Ridge United Methodist
Church, North Clear Ridge Road, Hustontown, with Pastor Robert Veil Jr.
officiating. Interment will be made in Clear Ridge Cemetery. 

Julia Geraldine "Jeanie" (McGarvey) GERBER, 90, of York, died Thursday
morning, Nov. 21, 2002, at Memorial Hospital in York. Born Jan. 4, 1912,
in Mount Union, she was the daughter of Charles L. and Annabel (Piper)
McGarvey of Shirleysburg, both deceased. She was preceded in death by
her husband of 50 years, William E. Gerber. She is survived by eight
children; William E. Gerber Jr., Chelmsford, Mass.; Margaret L. Damms,
Manchester; J. Philip Gerber, Millersville; Carolyn G. Tyndall, Laurel,
Del.; Barbara A. Dauber, Spring Grove; Joseph S. Gerber, Needham, Mass.;
Thomas M. Gerber, York; and Eileen P Nace of Mount Wolf; 11
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Two sisters and two brothers
survive; M. Madeline Wear of Lewistown, Vera M. Shirley of York Charles
L. McGarvey of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., and Paul V. McGarvey of
Shirleysburg. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard P. Gerber; two
brothers. Chauncey J. and John E. McGarvey; two sisters, Dorothy M.
Thomas and Helen M. Campbell; and two infant siblings. Mrs. Gerber was a
67-year member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in York. She was a
graduate of Mount Union High School and Thompson’s Business School. She
was self employed for more than 30 years, running a child care business
in her home. During those 30 years, she cared for more than 300
children. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church, 2935 Kingston Road, York. Interment will be
made at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Shirleysburg. 

Patricia B. (McMullen) RICHARDS, 73, of Second Avenue, Phoenixville,
died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at the Montgomery County
Geriatric & Rehabilitation Center, Royersford. Born Feb. 24, 1929, in
Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Edward and Gertrude (Clevenger)
McMullen. both deceased. Mrs. Richards is survived by her husband,
William F. Richards Jr. of Phoenixville. She is survived by two
daughters, Shirley A. Richards of Schroon Lake, N.Y., and Mrs. Erich
(Trish A.) Kinzel of Phoenixville; two sons, Russell A. Richards of
Royersford and James A. Richards of Fort Worth, Texas; and eight
grandchildren. Two sisters and three brothers survive; Leona Hartman
and Mrs. Lester (Shirley) Suders, both of Shippensburg; Edward McMullen
and Ronald McMullen, both of Shade Valley; and Carl Eugene McMullen of
Waycross, Ga. Mrs. Richards was a member of the First United Methodist
Church of Phoenixville and formerly a member of Bethesda United
Methodist Church, Phoenixville. She was reared in central Pennsylvania
and graduated from Mount Union High School. She had resided at the
Montgomery County Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center for the past 11
years. She was an avid homemaker and participated in the Phoenixville
Meals on Wheels program for many years. Funeral services will be held at
10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the Devlin-Rosmos-Kepp Funeral Home
Inc., Main Street and Fourth Avenue, Phoenixville, with the Revs. Ramon
Martinez and Bronwyn Yocum officiating. Interment will be made in
Morris Cemetery, Phoenixville.

Susan Lee (Capwell) ROBINSON, 57, of 10835 Oakcrest Court, Fairfax,
Va., died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at her home. Born April 13, 1945, in
Huntingdon, she was a daughter of George Asa and Grace Estella (Kifer)
Capwell. Her mother survives in Saxton; her father is deceased. She was
united in marriage to Gary William Robinson May 25, 1977, in Columbus,
Ga. Mr. Robinson survives at their Fairfax home. One daughter, Zebula
Lee Robinson, survives in Fairfax. Two stepchildren, Doris Lake and
Walter Robinson, both of Virginia. also survive. There is one
granddaughter and three step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
one brother, Robert Capwell. Mrs. Robinson was of the Protestant faith.
A 1963 graduate of Tussey Mountain High School, she began nurse’s
training in Cumberland. Md. and graduated with an associate degree in
nursing from the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Conn. She also
earned a BS in psychology from Columbus University, Columbus. Ga. She
retired as a registered nurse after having worked in Fairfax County, Va.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m.	Sunday, Nov. 24, at the D.
Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Charles Davis
officiating. Interment will be made in Grandview Cemetery, Saxton, R.R.

Carl B. "Pud" DECKER, 84, of 2801 Cold Springs Road, Huntingdon, died at
11:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born
April 3, 1918, in Altoona, he was the son of Fred A. and Lessie Mae
(Ritchey) Decker, both deceased. He is survived by his wife of 63 years,
the former Elizabeth R. Chilcote, at their home. A daughter, Mrs. John
(Frances) Baker of Allensville, four grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren survive. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry E.
Decker. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family,
having been preceded in death by one brother, Paul Decker Mr. Decker was
a member of the Alexandria Presbyterian Church. He was currently serving
as president of the Eye Care Agency of Huntingdon County. He was a
member of Standing Stone Senior Citizens and was once a member of the
Stone Creek Valley and Alexandria Lions clubs. He was employed as a
lineman for Valley Rural Electric. He retired from Valley Rural Electric
due to a work-related disability. Private funeral services will be held
at the convenience of Mr. Decker’s family with the Rev. John C. Dean
officiating. Interment will be made in Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery.

Lehman R. WILSON, 90, formerly of Mapleton, died at 5:10 am. Thursday,
Nov. 21, 2002, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Born Aug. 10,
1912, in Shirley Township, he was a son of the late F Roy and Mildred
(Snyder) Wilson. He was married to the former Iva J. Rutter. Mrs. Wilson
preceded him in death May 26, 1982. Two sons and three daughters
survive; Carl Wilson, Mapleton, R.R.; Ronald Wilson, Calvin; Darlene
Hockenberry, Mount Union, R.R.; Janet Nead, Mapleton, R.R.; and Linda
North, Orbisonia. There are seven grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters and three
brothers; Florence Brown, Mount Union; Margaret Gilbert, St. Petersburg.
Fla.; McClellan Wilson, Mount Union; Wilbur Wilson, Greencastle; and
Elmer Wilson, Vero Beach, Fla. He was preceded in death by one brother,
Morgan, and three sisters, Anna Booher, Lula Wilson and Catherine
Danish. Mr. Wilson was of the Methodist faith. He retired in 1974 from
J&L Steel Inc., Alliquippa, after 20 years service. Prior to that, he
was employed at Harbison-Walker Refractories, Mount Union, for 13 years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the
Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Gordon Ross
officiating. Interment will be made in Mount Nebo Cemetery, Mount Union,
R.R.

Angeline L. "Gee" BLAZEVICH, 83, of Mount Union, died at 5:15 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, at Morans Inc. Nursing Home, Bellwood. Born Nov.
16, 1919, in Kistler, she was the daughter of Felice and Teresina
(Gragnano) Ambrosino, both deceased. She was united in marriage to
Anthony Blazevich Sept. 13, 1941, at St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic
Church, Mount Union. She was preceded in death by her husband Aug. 27,
1975. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Teresa) Norris of
Mount Union, R.R. 3, and one granddaughter. A sister, Antoinette
Griffith of Mount Union, survives. She was preceded in death by the
following brothers and sisters; Mary Heidel, Pellerino "Wedio"
Ambrosino, Anella "Nellie" Imperioli, Rose Diferdinando, Concetta
Anibrosino, Frank Ambrosino and Carmen Ambrosino. Mrs. Blazevich was a
member of St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, Mount Union. She was
also a member of the Mount Union chapters of Catholic Daughters of
America and Sons of Italy Lodge. She attended Mount Union area schools
and was employed by L. Greif Bros. Manufacturing Company, Mount Union,
for 30 years. She later retired on disability from U.S Sports in
Huntingdon. She loved visiting her family and friends and enjoyed
cooking and caring for her flowers. A funeral Mass will be held at 11
a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church with the
Revs. Dennis Boggs and Elwood Pigurelle officiating. Interment will be
made in St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery, Shirleysburg.

George Thomas "Tom" ARNOLD, 65, of James Creek, died Saturday, Nov. 23,
2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born in Bedford Oct. 10, 1937, he
was a son of the late George Kenneth and Mary Laverne (Stultz) Arnold.
He was united in marriage to the former Margaret Jane "Peg" Sheehan
July 19, 1975, in Hollidaysburg. Mrs. Arnold survives. He is survived by
one son, Thomas George Arnold of Saxton. Four sisters survive; Mrs. Jack
(Beverly) Seifert, Bedford; Mrs. Doug (Sandra) Goodhart, Chambersburg;
Mrs. Dave (Mary Ann) Ebersole, Osterburg; and Gail Lynne Scritchfield,
Bedford. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in
death by a brother, Edward, and a sister, Elaine Diehl. He was a member
of the Saxton VFW and the Saxton Sportsmen Association. During the
Korean Conflict, he served as an AMS 2 in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS
Essex. He was the owner/operator of Arnold’s Marine Sales, James Creek,
for 25 years. Mr. Arnold enjoyed the outdoors, boats, gardening,
hunting, canning peppers and going to the barn. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral
Home, Broad Top City, with Pastor Alfred Chamberlain officiating.
Interment will be made in St. Luke’s Cemetery, Saxton, where full
military honors will be accorded.

Andrew John SABOLSICE, 76, of 7 Main St., Wood, died at 2:31 am.
Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona, following a brief
illness. Born April 2, 1926, in Winburne, he was a son of the late Peter
and Mary (Watro) Sabolsice. He never married. The last surviving member
of his immediate family, he is survived by several cousins. Mr.
Sabolsice was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Dudley, where he
was a member of the Holy Name Society. A graduate of Robertsdale High
School, he served in the U.S. Army. He retired from the former Saxton
Bottling Company. A funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 27, at Immaculate Conception Church, with the Rev. Patrick Leahey
officiating. Committal will be made in St. John the Baptist Byzantine
Cemetery, Hawk Run, with the Rev. Donald Voss officiating. 

Vera M. WOODLE, 93, formerly of 400 Ninth St., Huntingdon, died at 6:55
am. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, at Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue,
Huntingdon. Born June 5, 1909, in Robertsdale, she was a daughter of the
late Raymond Herbert and Pearl Belle {Shafer) Bollinger. She was married
to Ray E. Woodle June 25, 1931, in Huntingdon. Mr Woodle preceded her
in death in 1985. Three children survive; Mrs. William (Gail) Witherow,
Huntsville, Ala.; Boyd M. Woodle, North Huntingdon: and Dawn W Kagarise.
Huntingdon, R.R. 4. There are two grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. One
granddaughter, Led Witherow, preceded her in death. The last surviving
member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by two
sisters, Mabel Harris and Fern Rutherford, and one brother, Maxwell
Bollinger. Mrs. Woodle was of the Protestant faith. A. graduate of
Robertsdale High School, she was primarily a homemaker. Private funeral
services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Robert E.
Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon. The Rev. Georgetta "Cookie" Hartley
will officiate. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery,
Huntingdon.

Mary K. CUTRIGHT, 85, Pleasant Hills Apartments, 500 E. Bruceton Road,
Pittsburgh, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, at Kane Regional at Glen Hazel,
Pittsburgh. She was born in her family home in Parsons, W.Va., April 25,
1917, the oldest daughter of the late Ralph Osborne and Melissa Kathryn
"Kate" Varner Shrout. She was preceded in death by four brothers; George
Walter Shrout, Robert Orval Shrout, James Elmer "Joney" Shrout and Joe
Allen Shrout, and an infant sister. She was a graduate of Parsons High
School Glass of 1935 and the first person in her high school and Tucker
County, W.Va., to become a member of the National Honor Society. After
graduation, she went to Washington, D.C., to serve as a governess and
nanny for twin boys, returning to Parsons in 1937. She was married to
Kenneth Gale Cutright at the home of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Moore, Connellsville, Pa., May 22, 1937. They were married 57
years when Mr. Cutright died Feb. 14, 1995. She moved to the McKeesport,
Pa., area in 1940 and remained there as an active member of the Liberty
Borough community, until her move to Pleasant Hills in October 1997.
After her marriage, Mrs. Cutright was predominately a wife, mother and
homemaker. She did, however, work part-time with the Liberty School
District as a clerk for both dental and medical exams for a long number
of years. After caring for her own mother for over 20 years, she went
back into the work force as a shopper for security with the G. C..
Murphy Company. Based in McKeesport, she and her husband traveled with
the crew to stores in the eastern section of the United States and
visited the former Washington Street, Huntingdon, store on many
occasions. Mrs. Cutright was an active member of the Liberty
Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, a member of the Berean Bible
Class and the Friendship Group and a founding member of the Altar Guild.
She had been a member of the Eastern Star for a long number of years.
Mary K., as her friends knew her, was an avid homemaker and a fantastic
cook and baker. For many years, she was noted for her gifts of fancy
Christmas cookies to her friends, shut-ins and the elderly. She is
survived by the following; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Gail Lautner, Pleasant
Hills, Pittsburgh; grandchildren, Gerard and Amy Komondor, Eric and
Debbie Lautner and Donald Scott Lautner; great-grandchildren, Kenneth
and Corey Komondor and Lacie and Brayden Lautner, all of Pleasant Hills;
and a son and daughter-in-law, Robert K. and Marjorie E. Cutright,
Huntingdon; grandchildren, Jon D. Cutright, Huntingdon, and Don and Lori
A. Gordon and great- granddaughter, Sarah Nicole Gordon, Bear, Del. She
is also survived by a sister, Nelda Elizabeth McHenry, Pleasant Hills,
and a sister-in-law, Maxine Shrout, Moorefield, W.Va. Services were held
at the Liberty Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Robert Morrow
officiating and interment was in the Parsons Cemetery, Parsons, W.Va.

Mabel S. MOORE, 98, died at 1:35 pm, Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, at
Summerville, Port Orange, Fla. She had been in declining health for the
past several weeks. A daughter of the late Robert and Effie (Shope)
Spicer, she was born in Milesburg May 21, 1904. She was twice married.
Her first husband, Leland E. Holland of Hollidaysburg, died at the age
of 35 in 1935. She then married Walter C. Moore in 1939 and resided at
Moore Acres Farm in Blair County. Mr. Moore preceded her in death in
1953. She is survived by one son, Elwood L. "Sam" Holland, Alexandria.
There are three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The last
surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by
three brothers and three sisters. One granddaughter, Kathy Lynne
Holland, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Moore was a member of the
Alexandria Presbyterian Church, Alexandria. where she served as
representative to the Presbyterian Home in Hollidaysburg. She was also
on the pulpit committee. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
A 1921 graduate of Milesburg High School. Mileshurg, she was the class
valedictorian. She completed additional education in business
management. During the time she lived at Moore Acres Farm, she operated
an antique shop in a portion of her home. After her husband’s death in
1953, she continued to live on the farm where she oversaw an angus beef
and Shetland pony operation until 1967, when she ceased operations, and
moved to Florida. She acquired the Eventide Motel in Daytona Beach. Fla.
in 1967. She was the sole owner and operator for 30 years until 1997,
when she retired and moved to an apartment. She enjoyed working in her
antique shop and playing bridge with her many friends before moving to
Florida. It was Mrs. Moore’s wish that there be no viewing or
visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec.
14. at the Alexandria Presbyterian Church, Alexandria.

J. Elwood "Snooks" STRAUSER, 77, of 21 Maple St., Kistler, Mount Union,
died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at his home. He had been in failing health.
A son of the late Harry Fern and Merle LaRue (Runk) Strauser, he was
born July 18, 1925, in McVeytown. He was first married to the former
Effie Florence Miller, who preceded him in death in November 1963. He
was united in marriage to Waneta Mae Moore Nov. 12, 1964. Mrs. Strauser
survives at their home. Eight children survive: Mrs. Dean (Linda Kay)
Stapleton and James Floyd Strauser, both of Florida; Sharon Diane
Strauser, Milroy; Tammy Jo Strauser, Belleville; Michael Alan Strauser,
Shirleysburg; Mrs. Lee (Betty Jo) Dennison, Mount Union; Karl Donald
Strauser, Philadelphia; and Mrs. James (Kerry Jo) Smyers, McVeytown.
There are 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Three sisters
survive: Vara Landis and Patricia Pierce, both of Lewistown, and Leona
Pursel of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by three brothers,
Benjamin Strauser; Harry "Buck" Strauser and Carl "Pete" Strauser. Mr.
Strauser was a member of Otelia Mennonite Church, Mount Union. He
retired in 1987 from Ford New Holland, Belleville, with 35 years
service. Prior to that employment, he had been employed by
Harbison-Walker Refractories, Mount Union, and by Standard Steel,
Lewistown. He had also been a self-employed painter. He enjoyed
gardening and deer hunting. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Otelia Mennonite Church, Mount Union. with
Pastors Chris Heinlein and Marvin Kauffman officiating. Interment will
be made in the Otelia Mennonite Cemetery. 

Chester K. "Ike" EICHELBERGER, 87, of Heritage Retirement Community,
Tomball, Texas, died Tuesday Nov. 26, 2002, at the retirement community.
Born Aug. 22, 1915, in Clear Springs, Md., he was the son of the late
Jacob and Ruth (Hastings) Eichelberger. He was united in marriage to the
former Ella V. Eichelberger Jan. 24, 1942, in Cumberland, Md. Mrs.
Eichelberger preceded him in death in 1991. One son, Edward L.
Eichelberger of Spring, Texas, survives. There are two grandchildren. He
is survived by three sisters: Alma Suffecool, Clear Spring, Md.; Ruth
Crist, Erlanger, Ky.; and Mary Whitney, Chambersburg. Mr. Eichelberger
was member of the Church of God. During World War II, he served as a
staff sergeant in the Air Force. He retired from Sun Pipeline Company
after having worked in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral
Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Stanley Cordell officiating. Interment will
be made in Ave Maria Cemetery, Dudley. 

Gladys (Faust) BOEHNING, 96, of Dade City, Fla., died Tuesday, Nov. 26,
2002. A daughter of Ira N. and Alwidda (Fultz) Faust, she was born in
Mill Creek. One sister, Josephine Mateer, Huntingdon, survives. She was
preceded in death by two brothers: William and Bernard, both of whom had
lived in Huntingdon, and three sisters. 

Fred C. SHOPE, 63, died at 1:15 am. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at the
Montgomery County Geriatric Center, Royersford, where he had been a
resident for the past three years. Born Sept. 5, 1934, in Saltillo, he
was a son of William F. and Grace (Rutter) Shope. His mother survives at
Mapleton. RR. His father is deceased. He was united in marriage to the
former Garnetta G. Fleck Jan. 23, 1956, in Saltillo. Mrs. Shope
survives in Royersford. He is survived by two sons and one daughter:
Dennis F. Shope, David I. Shope and Denise L. McKendrick, all of
Royersford. There are three grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister
also survive: Francis Shope, Mapleton, RR.; Carl Shope, Ford City; and
Marian College, Chambersburg. He was preceded in death by two brothers,
Warren Shope and Max Shope. Mr. Shope was a member of Providence Church,
Royersford. He retired in 1992 from D&L Fleck Construction Co.,
Phoenixville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov.
30, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. David
Ford officiating. Interment will be made at the Old School Baptist
Cemetery, Three Springs, R.R.

James V. Harbaugh Jr., 78, of 310 Simpson St., Huntingdon, died
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. Born Oct. 13,
1924, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late James V. Sr. and
Catharine (Simpson) Harbaugh. His wife, the former Lois M. Kirk,
survives at their home. He is survived by one son, Greg K. Harbaugh,
Mantua, N.J., and one daughter, Mrs. Lee (Jamie B.) Bollinger,
Huntingdon. There are five grandchildren and a number of nieces and
nephews. The last surviving member of his immediate family, he was
preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Foster. Mr. Harbaugh was a member
of the Stone Church of the Brethren, Huntingdon. He was a member of
Standing Stone Post 1754 VFW, Frank P. Hommon Post 24, American Legion
and Forty and Eight, all of Huntingdon. A graduate of Huntingdon High
School, he was a member of the Class of 1942. He was a U.S. Army Veteran
of World War II, serving with the 666th Ordnance Ammunition Company with
overseas duty at Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Ardennes. He
was the equipment manager in the athletic department at Juniata College,
Huntingdon, from where he retired in 1985. Private funeral services will
be held at the convenience of his family at the Robert E. Peters Funeral
Home, Huntingdon. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens,
Huntingdon. 

Mae E. AYERS, 84, of Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue, Huntingdon,
formerly of West Twp., Petersburg, died at 4:20 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28,
2002, at the Manor. She had resided at the Manor for the past year. Born
June 29, 1918, at the family home in West Twp., Petersburg, she was a
daughter of the late Plummer J. and Marie (Keller) Port. She was united
in marriage to C. Earl Ayers Dec. 24, 1936, in McConnellstown, by W.
Ronald Yocum B.D. Mr. Ayers preceded her in death Dec. 17, 1994. She is
survived by one son and one daughter: Earl P. Ayers and Shirley M.
Wagner, both of Petersburg. She is also survived by five grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren. Two sisters survive: Mildred Brown,
Huntingdon, and Mrs. Dean (Edith Poe) Yocum, Petersburg. She was
preceded in death by an infant brother. Mrs. Ayers was a member of Faith
(formerly Manor Hill) United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, where she had
been a member of the Do For Others Sunday School Class. She attended
public schools in West Twp. and was a lifetime resident of that twp.
After 27 years of service with Owens Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon, she
retired from the winding department. Mrs. Ayers was an avid hunter and
in her younger years, even bagged a few large eight-point bucks. Private
funeral services will be held Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Cutright-Speck
Funeral Home, Juniata Valley Chapel, Alexandria, with Pastor Joleen
Willis officiating. Interment will be made in Mooresville Cemetery, West
Twp., Petersburg. 

Vance C. KENNEDY, 90, of The Oaks at Westminster Drive, Huntingdon,
formerly of Smithfield Township, Huntingdon, died at 10:55 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, at The Oaks. Born in Altoona Nov. 1,1912, he
was a son of the late Floyd C. and Mary B. Kennedy. He was united in
marriage to the former Amber 0. Sidler March 28, 1937, at the 58th
Street United Methodist Church, Altoona. Mrs. Kennedy preceded him in
death June 5, 1985. He was preceded in death by several siblings. Mr.
Kennedy was a member of the First Regular Baptist Church, Huntingdon,
where he was a member and soloist in the church choir. He was a member
of Mount Moriah Lodge No. 300, F&AM, Huntingdon; Valley of Altoona,
AASR; Jaffa Temple, AAONMS and a member of and soloist for the Jaffa
"Chanters." He was a former member of Kiwanis International. He was also
a life member of the Pennsylvania State University Alumni Association.
He attended the Altoona public schools and graduated from Altoona High
School. He also graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with
bachelor of science and master of education degrees. He was employed in
Altoona and Hollidaysburg as a mechanic and service manager. From
1948-1960, he was a teacher in the Bradford City Area High School. From
1960 until his retirement in 1971, he was the educational director at
SCI-Huntingdon. Following his formal retirement, he was a part-time
teacher in the Juniata Valley and Huntingdon Area schoos. Well known as
a CB radio operator, his "handle" was Triple 7s. A funeral and
committal service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the John
B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev.
Dr Timothy W. Weitkamp officiating. Interment will be made in Oak Ridge
Cemetery, Altoona.

Bette Jane "Bep" (Greene) HEINE, 84, of 3558 Cold Springs Road,
Huntingdon, Pa., died at 10:55 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, at The Oaks
at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon, where she had resided since Oct. 28,
2002. She had been in declining health. Born Aug. 12, 1918, in
Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa., she was the only child of the late
Albert L. and Nettie (Mears) Korb. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs.
Ronald E. (Barbara Jane) Detwiler; two grandchildren: Mrs. Brian (Stacy
Korb Detwiler) Sinniger and Shawn Kery Detwiler. Three
great-grandchildren: Katrina Elizabeth Sinniger, Leeann Rachelle
Sinniger and Shawn Charles Emmert Detwiler; and a step-great-grandson,
Nicholas Wisor. All of the above live in the Huntingdon Area. Mrs. Heine
was married three times. In 1949, she married Floyd L. Greene at the
Greenwood Furnace Church. Mr. Greene preceded her in death in April
1954, as did Mr. Greene's five children and one
step-great-granddaughter. There are 13 surviving step-grandchildren, 19
step-great-grandchildren and 10 step-great-great-grandchildren. On Nov.
11, 1961, she was married to Martin H. Heine at the Huntingdon
Presbyterian Church, Huntingdon, Pa., with the Rev. William B. Payne
officiating. Mr. Heine died in June 1980. Surviving are two
step-children, Stephen V. Heine and Mrs. Richard (Jane) Brown, both of
Huntingdon; six step-grandchildren and 13 step-great-grandchildren. Mrs.
Heine graduated from Johnstown High School in 1936 and the former
Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, from which she
received her registered nurse degree in 1940. During her nursing career,
she was primarily a private duty nurse. After her marriage to Mr.
Greene, and his subsequent illness, she managed the Greene Hills Farm in
Barree until she sold it to the Central Pennsylvania Conference of the
United Methodist Church, which developed the property into Greene Hills
Camp and Conference Center. Since 1962, Mrs. Heine had been an active
member of the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church, having served as an elder
and a trustee for a number of years. She was also an active member of
the church's Presbyterian Women and served the group as treasurer for
many years. In addition, she was a life member of the Auxiliary to the
Presbyterian Homes of the Huntingdon Presbytery. Mrs. Heine, throughout
her adult Life, was renowned as a civic leader and for her service to
the communities in which she lived: Philadelphia, Barree/Alexandria and
Huntingdon. She was a member of the Board of Directors of the former
Easter Seals of Huntingdon County (now Huntingdon County PRIDE, Inc.),
served as chairperson of the organization's Camp Shawnee and was the
Camp Manager in 1960. She was an active member of the Auxiliary to the
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, served as liaison to the Lower
Huntingdon County Branch of the Auxiliary and was a chairperson and
member of the Auxiliary's Charity Ball Committee in various years. Mrs.
Heine was a former trustee of the Huntingdon County Library. She was a
member of Huntingdon Chapter No. 159 Order of Eastern Star, the former
Huntingdon Council of Republican Women and the Huntingdon County Humane
Society. In addition, Mrs. Heine was member and patron of the Huntingdon
Community Concert association, a Bicentennial Life Member of the
Huntingdon County Historical Society, a Petticoat Investment Club of
Huntingdon, the Alexandria Garden Club and the Book Club of Alexandria,
chairing the 1955 Alexandria Bicentennial Souvenir Booklet Committee.
For many years, Mrs. Heine was a vital member of the Girl Scout
community in both Alexandria and Huntingdon. She also served on the
Board of Directors of the Former Camp Barree Association that oversaw
the operation of the Girl Scout Camp near Barree. An enthusiastic
supporter of education at all levels, Mrs. Heine was especially
interested in higher education. She established the Martin H. Heine
Scholarship at Juniata College and was a member of the Women's league of
Juniata College. Mrs. Heine, as a cancer survivor, encouraged other
persons afflicted with the disease and was selected as the Huntingdon
County representative on the " 67 Women -67 Counties" Traveling photo
exhibit for the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. A Memorial service
will be held at the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday,
Dec. 3, 2002, with the Rev. Richard E. Gardiner officiating. A private
Committal service will be held at Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon 


H. Elizabeth (Rohme) ROSENSTEEL, 96, died at her residence in
Zieglerville Thursday evening Nov. 28, 2002. A resident of Zieglerville
for eight years, she formerly resided in Wayne and Elizabethtown. Born
in Wilkes Bane June 18, 1906, she was a daughter of the late John
Franklin and Hesterella (Edwards) Rohme. She was reared in
Fredericksburg, Va. She was married to Theodore Albertus Rosensteel. Mr.
Rosensteel died in November 1968. She is survived by two daughters;
Elizabeth R. Gamon. with whom she resided, Zieglerville; and Mrs. James
(Patricia R.) Mackey, Wayne. There are four grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters and two
brothers. Mrs. Rosensteel was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church,
Wayne, where she served on the altar guild and other church committees.
She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Lewistown. A homemaker,
she did volunteer work at Bryn Mawr Hospital. A graveside service will
be held at 11 am. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Mount Union Cemetery, Mount
Union. 

Richard H. STRAIT, 85, of The Oaks at Westminster Woods, 360 Westminster
Drive, Huntingdon, died at 6:10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, at The
Oaks. He had been in failing health. He had resided at The Oaks since
June 2002. Born Feb. 17, 1917, in Juniata Township, Huntingdon County,
he was a son of the late Clyde H. and Jesse C. (Atherton) Strait. He was
married to the former Viola Klinkman in Pasadena, Calif., in 1946. Mrs.
Strait preceded him in death Sept. 18, 2000. He is survived by one
brother, Clyde H. Strait, Huntingdon, and numerous nieces, nephews,
grand-nieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers
and two sisters; Kenneth and J. Wilbur Strait, Alice Edwards and Miriam
Grove. Mr. Strait had 30 years perfect attendance with a Lions Club in
California where he had held numerous offices during that time. He
attended Huntingdon area schools until 1933 and later graduated from
John Muir Technical High School. Pasadena, Calif. Following his
graduation, he attended the Pasadena University Junior College for two
years. A staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II, he
received several medals. including the Bronze Star Medal as team chief
in connection with military operations in France, Luxembourg, Belgium
and Germany. After retiring from his office furniture sales business in
Pasadena, he owned and managed a restaurant in Pasadena for 15 years. He
returned to Pennsylvania in April 2001 to live with his brother Clyde,
in Huntingdon. He enjoyed gardening, traveling and animals. Interment
will be made in Riverview Cemetery, 245 Standing Stone Ave., Huntingdon.
Arrangements are under the direction of The John B. Brown Funeral Home
Inc. 417 Washington St., Huntingdon 

Jacob Henry CHANEY, 2, of Robertsdale, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, at
Children’s Hospital, Stanford, Calif. He was born Nov. 18, 2000, in
Huntingdon. Along with his sister, Saydee Chaney, Jacob resided with
Eileen and Ancil Neuder of Robertsdale. He is survived by Eileen and
Ancil Neuder and their children, Joaquin Neuder, Deadwood, S.D., and
Ancil, David, Jeccica and Jennifer Neuder, all of Robertsdale. Funeral
services will be held at 10 tin. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Immaculate
Conception Church, Dudley, with the Rev. Patrick Leahey officiating.
Interment. will be made in Ave Maria Cemetery, Dudley. 

Stanley R. WALL, 49. of R.R. 1, Box 59, Petersburg, died at 2:32 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born Aug. 29, 1953, in Huntingdon, he was the son of Charles Robert and
Enid (Steel) Wall. His mother survives at Petersburg, R.R. 1. His father
is deceased. He was united in marriage to the former Claudia L. Packer.
She survives at their home. Three sons survive; Darin Wall, Robert Wall
and Jonathan Wall, all of Huntingdon. Two stepchildren survive; Stacy
Allen, Viola, Wis., and Andrew Myers, Tempe, Ariz. There is one
granddaughter. Mr. Wall was a member of Petersburg Bethel Presbyterian
Church, Petersburg, R.R. 2. He was the current president of the
Alexandria Sportsmen’s Club and leader of the Alexandria Sportsmen’s
4-H Program, a member of the National Rifle Association and a life
member of Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company. A member of the
Watchmakers’ Guild, he had been employed by Moyer’s Jewelers, State
College, as a watchmaker. He was a 1971 graduate of Juniata Valley High
School and a graduate of Bowman Watchmaking School, Lancaster. He served
in the U.S. Marine Corns for four years during the Vietnam Era. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Petersburg Bethel
Presbyterian Church, Route 305, Petersburg, with the Rev. David L.
Benfer officiating. Interment will be made in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Petersburg. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert E. Peters
Funeral Home, Huntingdon.