Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, October 2000

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June M. WHITSEL, 74, formerly of Three Springs, R.D., died at 9:05 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 2, 2000, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Born May
1, 1926, in Lack Township, Juniata County, she was a daughter of the
late Harry and Ola (Smith) Lauver. She was married to Ned J. Whitsel
Sr., who preceded her in death in 1958. One son, Ned J. Whitsel of Three
Springs, R.D., survives, along with two granddaughters and two great-
grandsons. Three brothers, Lester Lauver, Leo Lauver and Eugene Lauver,
all of York, also survive. Mrs. Whitsel attended the Cromwell United
Bible Church, Three Springs, R.D., and was a member of the Ladies
Auxiliary of Madden-Wennick Post No. 518 American Legion in Rockhill
Furnace. For 30 years, she was the owner/operator of June Whitsel's
Beauty Shop at Three Springs, R.D. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia,
with the Rev. Tex Dunbar officiating. Interment will be made in Monroe
Valley Cemetery, Three Springs, R.D. 

Helen B. SHAFER, 83, of 324 S. Shaver St., Mount Union, died at 7:10
p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, at her residence. Born Dec. 30, 1916, in
Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late William M. and Rachel
(Speck) Brandt. She was united in marriage to Ira R. Shafer, who
survives at their home. One daughter, Ann S. Bierbower of Fresno,
Calif., survives. There are two grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother survive. Mrs. Shafer was a
homemaker. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Mount Union.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. 

Harold G. "Gebb" SNYDER, 83, of R.D. 1, Box 2131 Three Springs, died at
2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, at his home, following a brief illness.
Born Feb. 8, 1917, in Mudtown, Clay Township, Huntingdon County, he was
the son of the late George and Margaret (Murphy) Snyder. He was united
in marriage to Thelma Hoffman July 13, 1946, in Three Springs. His wife
survives, along with the following children: Penny J. Knepper of
Waterfall, Harold "Joe" Snyder, Hustontown, and Trudy K. Snyder and
Marty W. Snyder, both of Three Springs. There are nine grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren. One sister, Ruth Singleton of Baytown, Texas,
survives. Mr. Snyder was preceded in death by one grandson and the
following brothers and sisters: Wendell L. Snyder Lodema Hoover, Grace
Getz, and an infant brother, Melvin Snyder. Mr. Snyder graduated from
Mount Union High School in 1936. A veteran of World War II, he served in
Asia in the Pacific Theatre of Operations with the U.S. Army, Company
D., 185th Regiment, 40th Infantry Division. He retired March 1982 from
the U.S. Government in Fort Ritchie, Md., after more than 20 years of
service. Prior to this, he had worked at the Silica brickyard in Mount
Union on construction and coal mining. He enjoyed hunting and gardening.
Mr. Snyder attended the Center United Methodist Church. The funeral
service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor George W. Clippinger officiating.
Interment will be made in the Cherry Grove Cemetery. 

Dolores Lorraine TREASTER, 71, of Centre Crest, Bellefonte, formerly of
Centre Hall, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, in Bellefonte. Born Oct. 5,
1929, in Yeagertown, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Eva
Broome. She was united in marriage to Vincent "Vince" Treaster Jan. 27,
1956. He preceded her in death July 31, 1998. Her husband was a renowned
horse trainer. Surviving are three daughters: Joanne Kahley of
Lewistown, Shawnee Turek of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Patti Rowles of
Centre Hall, R.D. There are three grandchildren. Mrs. Treaster graduated
from Derry Township High School in Lewistown in 1947. She had been
employed by Suburban Propane and Corman Insurance then became a
homemaker and assisted her husband with horse training and showing on
their farm near Centre Hall. They also trained horses in Huntingdon
County and some distant relatives survive in the Huntingdon area.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, at the Mark.
D. Heintzelman Funeral Service, Centre Hall, with the Rev. George A.
Burn officiating. Interment will be made in the Zion Hill Cemetery,
Colyer. 

Maxine Elizabeth LYNN, 85, of Manahawkin Nursing Home, Manahawkin, N.J..
formerly of Saxton, died Friday, Oct. 6. 2000, at 6:15 a.m., at the
nursing home. She had been in failing health. Born April 9. 1915, in
Defiance, she was the daughter of the late Carl W. and Bertha (Manley)
Foore. She was united in marriage to Chester Leroy Lynn Aug. 23, 1933,
in Cumberiand, Md. He preceded her in death March 10, 1973. Two sons,
Carl A. Lynn or Orangeville and David L. Lynn of Beach Haven Park. N.J.,
survive. There are five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A twin
sister, Mary Wilkins of Fairless Hills, survives. A 1932 graduate of
Broad Top High School, Mrs. Lynn attended the Fairless Hills United
Methodist Church. She was primarily a homemaker. Funeral services will
be held Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 10:30 a.m., at the D. Ronald Long Funeral
Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor John Robinson officiating. Interment will be
made in the Grandview Cemetery, Saxton, R.D. 

Bryan David SHOPE, 32, of 313 William Smith St., Huntingdon, died
Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, at 7:47 a.m., at the Altoona Hospital, following a
long illness. Born Oct. 31, 1967, in Huntingdon, he was the son of
Donald Roy Shope and Alice Rae (Everetts) Wagner. His fathers survives
in Cassville and his mother in Huntingdon. Also surviving are the
following siblings: Curtis Alan Shope of Cassville, Mrs. K. Douglas
(Dawn Marie) Kurtz, Steven L. Shope and Ronny Lee Wagner, all of
Huntingdon. His two grandmothers, Madeline Shope of Cassville and Jane
Everetts of Belleville, survive. He was preceded in death by his
grandfathers, Raymond J. Everetts and Donald W. Shope. Mr. Shope was
most recently employed by J.E. Culbertson Company, Inc., before his
illness. He attended the Huntingdon public schools and was an avid
outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with
his dog, Tish. A lifetime resident of Huntingdon, he had lived at
current William Smith Street home since 1986. Family and friends are
invited to gather for a graveside service at 2:30, p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8,
at the Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. The Rev. Georgetta Hartley will
officiate. 

Marie Elizabeth MITCHELL, 86, formerly of Three Springs, and for the
last five years of Port Royal, R.D. 1, died at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, Oct.
5, 2000, at Lewistown Hospital. Born April 19, 1914, in Belleville, she
was a daughter of the late Amos Walter and Esther Violet (Rutherford)
Fultz. She was married to Walter L. Mitchell Nov. 15, 1935. Mr. Mitchell
preceded her in death June 8, 1968. Surviving are the following
childrcen: Norma Snyder, Three Springs; Joanne Bickel, Mapleton; Anna
Mae Walters, Hustontown; Irvin Mitchell, New Castle, Del.; Paul
Mitchell, Donlow, W.Va.; Thomas Mitchell, Mapleton; George Mitchell,
Three Springs; Peggy Towsey, Port Royal; and Richard Mitchell, Three
Springs. Two stepchildren, Eugene Mitchell of Fayetteville, N.C., and
William Mitchell of Three Springs, survive. There are 45 grandchildren,
71 great-grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. One sister, Mariam
Woodcock of Sunbury, survives. One stepson, two stepdaughters, one
brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Mitchell was a
member of the Three Springs Assembly of God Church. She was a homemaker.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, at the Martin R.
Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia. Interment will be made in Duvall
Cemetery, Six Mile Run. 

Harry Edward "Dutch" AYERS, 83, of Barree Township, Petersburg, R.D. 1,
died Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, at 4:15 p.m., at the Hollidaysburg Veterans
Home, Hollidaysburg, following a long illness. Born Aug. 8, 1917, in
Altoona, he was the son of the late Harry T. and Ruth R. (Irvin) Ayers.
He is survived by four brothers: Paul Ayers of Cleveland, Ohio; William
Ayers, Jacob Ayers and James Ayers, all of Petersburg. He was preceded
in death by five brothers: Earl, Raymond, Charles, Donald and Kenneth
Ayers. Mr. Ayers was a Barree Township supervisor and also worked at the
family farm in Barree Township for many years. A U. S. Army veteran of
World War II, Mr. Ayers was a member of Cloyd K. Davis American Legion
Post No. 150, Petersburg. He was of the Protestant faith and was a
life-time resident of the Juniata Valley. Funeral serv- ices will be
held at 11 a.m. Tues- day, Oct. 10, at the Cutright- Speck Funeral Home,
Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St., Alexandria, with the Rev. Shirley
J. Russell officiating. Interment will be made in the Manor Hill
Cemetery. 

Robert C. "Ted" DEIHL, 83, of Box 362, Logan Township, Alexandria, R.D.
1, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, at 3:50 p.m., at Conemaugh Memorial
Hospital, Johnstown, following a brief illness. Born June 25, 1917, in
Petersburg, he was the son of the late George Barnum and Cota Augusta
(Thatcher) Deihl. He married Rachel Marie Magill Sept. 7, 1939, in
Hagerstown, Md. Mrs. Deihl, his wife of 61 years, survives at their
Logan Township home, along with two sons: Richard Denton Deihl of
Pierson, Fla., and James William Deihl of Sinking Valley. There are 12
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Three brothers, Ray, George
and Veryl Deihl, preceded him in death. Mr. Deihl was employed by
Harbison-Walker Refractories in Alexandria as a kiln fireman until the
company closed. He was also a farmer on his land since 1950. He was of
the Lutheran faith and enjoyed working with his farm animals, especially
cows and chickens. A 1935 graduate of Petersburg Vocational High School,
he was a lifetime resident of the Petersburg area and had lived at his
Logan Township home since January 1969. Private funeral services will be
held at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main
St., Alexandria, with the Rev. Robert G. Maurer officiating. Interment
will be made on the family proderty in Logan Township. 

Harriet L. GLADFELTER, 79, of HCR 61, Box 524, Mill Creek, died
Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, at 7:10 a.m., at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Oct. 15, 1920, in Mill Creek, she was the daughter of
the late Frank and Alice (Rutherford) Henry. She was united in marriage
to Leroy M. Gladfelter Sr. Feb. 1, 1941, at Huntingdon, R.D. 3, by the
Rev. Sowash. He preceded her in death July 2, 1981. Surviving are the
following children: Mrs. Bohn (Janice L.) Hoover, Huntingdon; Leroy M.
Gladfelter Jr., McVeytown; Dennis H. Gladfelter, Stanley, Va.; William
A. Gladfelter and Mrs. William (Kathryn L.) Collins, both of HCR 61,
Mill Creek. There are 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. One
son, Donald, preceded her in death. The last surviving member of her
immediate family, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and
Ellsworth. Mrs. Gladfelter was of the Protestant faith. A 1939 graduate
of Huntingdon High School, she was primarily a homemaker. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m., at the Robert E.
Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Raymond C. Crownover
officiating. Interment will be made in the Mountainview Cemetery, Mill
Creek. 

Elizabeth A. GOSHORN, 94, formerly of Blairs Mills, R.D., died Friday
evening, Oct. 6, 2000, at the Shook Home in Chambersburg. Born May 27,
1906, in Mattawana, Mifflin County, she was the daughter of the late
Newton and Mary (Walker) Nelson. She was united in marriage to Ira W.
Goshom Sept. 22, 1945, in the Middle Spring Presbyterian Church in
Shippensburg, by the Rev. Andrew Warner. Mr. Goshorn preceded her in
death Feb. 29, 1992. The last surviving member of her immediate family,
Mrs. Goshorn was preceded in death by two brothers, Walker Nelson and
Jesse Nelson, and three sisters, Hilda N. Harper, Mary N. Myers and
Esther N. Sherrer. She is survived by six nieces and four nephews. A
member of the Orbisonia Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Goshorn attended the
Neelyton Pine Grove Presbyterian Church for most of her adult life. She
was a member of the Huntingdon County Farm Women Group No. 3, and a
former member of Shirleysburg Grange. A graduate of Mount Union High
School, she attended Juniata College, Elizabethtown College and the
Pennsylvania State University. Mrs. Goshom was a school teacher in the
lower Huntingdon County schools for 20 years. She enjoyed gardening,
reading and spending time visiting her family. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home,
Orbisonia, with the Rev. Alice Meloy officiating. Interment will be made
in the Salem Cemetery, Blairs Mills, R.D. 

David Benjamin WYLAND, 69, of 116 E. Fourth St., Williamsburg, died
unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, Oct. 7, 2000, at his home. Born May 15,
1931, in Woodbury Township, Williamsburg, R.R. 2, he. was the son of the
late James K. and Margaret V. (Hutchison) Wyland. He was married to
Carrol Ann Ringler-Dively Jan. 5, 1952, in Hollidaysburg. She preceded
him in death Feb. 7, 1998. Surviving are four sons and three daughters:
David B. Wyland Jr. and Daniel A. Wyland, both of Williamsburg; Daryl P.
Wyland of Duncansville; Duane M. Wyland at home; Davida A. Ross and
Denise M. Allender, both of Williamsburg; and Donna M. Wyland at home.
There are seven grandchildren and three great-grandsons. Also surviving
are three sisters and two brothers: Edna Mae Williams, Hobart, Ind.;
Edith L. Burki, Long Island, N.Y.; Carrie Jeannette Deters,
Williamsburg; James P. Wyland, Williamsburg, R.R. 1; and Melvin L.
Wyland, Altoona. Mr. Wyland was preceded in death by three sisters and
two brothers: Dollie P. Ponish, Orpha G. Imler and infant Mary Ester
Wyland, John Benson Wyland and Harry S. Wyland. Mr. Wyland was a member
of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Williamsburg. He retired as a
packer/laborer from SKF, Altoona,, after 17 years of service. Prior to
that, he was employed at Blank Book Co., Roaring Spring, J.C. Yenter
Construction in Tyrone and WESTVACO Paper Mill in Williamsburg, as a
paper machine backtender for 24 years. He attended the Robeson Extension
and Williamsburg schools. An Army veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Wyland
served with Easy Company, 15th Infantry Regiment, Third Infantry
Division. He was awarded the Purple Heart June 11, 1953, in North Korea
Outpost Harry. Mr. Wyland enjoyed walking, hunting, gardening and
spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Bonner-
Sollenberger American Legion Post, Williamsburg; Williamsburg VFW Post;
Disabled American Veterans Chapter, Altoona; Williamsburg Sportsman
Association; and was a former member of the NRA. A funeral Mass will be
held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church,
Williamsburg, with the Rev. Bernard L. White officiating. A committal
service with full military honors will be held at the Alto Reste Park
Cemetery, Altoona. 

Kenneth Y. WILSON, 78, of 1499 Lakeshore Dr., Chambersburg, died
Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, at 8:19 a.m., in the emergency room of
Chambersburg Hospital. Born Dec. 21, 1921, in Orbisonia, he was the son
of the late Hugh and Elsie (Reck) Wilson. He married Jean Myers June 26,
1948. Mrs. Wilson survives at home, along with three children: Mrs.
Thomas (Tamara W.) Massingale, Mrs. Mark (Robin L.) Kovach and Mrs. John
(Kenna Dee W.) Swan, all of Chambersburg. There are four grandchildren
and one great-grandson. Two sisters, Martha Vaughn of Bath and Mrs.
Landis (Audrey) Myer of New Holland, and a brother, Richard Wilson of
Lancaster, survive, along with a number of nieces and nephews. Two
brothers preceded him in death. A 1941 graduate of Mount Union, Mr.
Wilson was employed by Letterkenny Army Depot for 33 years, retiring in
1983. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and was a
member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Chambersburg. Mr. Wilson was
also a life member of Wesley Yeager Post No. 606, American Legion in
Fort Loudon; was a member of Charles M. Nitterhouse Post No. 1599, VFW,
Chambersburg; Patriotic Order Sons of America, Orrstown; George
Washington Lodge No. 143, F&AM, Chambersburg; Chambersburg Mall Walkers
Club; and Golden Horizons Club at Patriot Federal Credit Union,
Chambersburg. An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Wilson enjoyed hunting and
fishing, as well as gardening and birdwatching. Funeral services will be
held Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m., at the chapel of Thomas L. Geisel
Funeral Home, Chambersburg, with the Rev. Dr. Neal O. Hvely and the Rev.
Patrick B. Jones officiating. Interment will be made in Parklawns
Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg. 

Lillian R. BARGER, 69, formerly of DeForrest Apartments, Huntingdon,
died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at 4:12 a.m, at Huntingdon Manor, where she
had resided since March 24, 1907. Born June 28, 1931, in Altoona, she
was the daughter of the late Clyde R. and Martha A. (Rinehart) Miller.
She was married to Raymond C. Barger Sr., who preceded her in death Feb.
22, 1995. Three children survive: Charles H. Eckley of Mount Union,
Darlene V. Eckley of Altoona and Charlann R. Redline of Huntingdon. One
grandson, one great-granddaughter and three step-great-grandchildren
survive. Also surviving is a sister, Martha M. Thomas,of Duncansville.
Four children preceded her in death: Patricia Barger, Raymond Barger
Jr., Linda Barger and Samuel Barger. Mrs. Barger was a member of Kingdom
Hall, Jehovah's Witnesses of Huntingdon. She also belonged to the Women
of the Moose in Huntingdon and was a homemaker. Funeral services will be
held Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m., at the Robert E. Peters Funeral
Home, Huntingdon, with Gary O'Brian officiating. Interment will be made
in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Robert Allen CARSON, 36, of R.D. 3, Box 328, Huntingdon, died Sunday,
Oct. 8, 2000, at 10 a.m., at Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital in
Johnstown, from injuries sustained in an auto accident Sept. 13. Born
Feb. 9, 1964, in Huntingdon, he was. the son of James and Karen
(Schueck) Carson, who survive at HCR 61, Mill Creek. One son, Cody
Carson of Huntingdon, R.D. 3, survives. Also surviving are two stepsons,
Ryan St. Clair and Trey St. Clair, both of Huntingdon. One brother, Rod
Carson of Kernersville, N.C., a sister, Pam Griffith of Huntingdon, R.D.
1, and maternal grandparents, Paul and Lynn Wamsley of Belleville,
survive. His paternal grandparents were the late William and Elizabeth
Carson, who had resided at Huntingdon, R.D. 3. Mr. Carson attended the
Woodcock Valley Bible Church, James Creek. He was a member of the
Alexandria River Hill Gun Club and the Mill Creek Volunteer Fire
Company. A 1982 graduate of Huntingdon Area High School, he was employed
by D.C. Goodman and Sons of Huntingdon as an electrician. Throughout his
life he shared unconditional love and devotion to his son and family. He
was an avid hunter with both rifle and bow and also enjoyed fishing,
racing, riding four-wheelers and watching his son play football. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m., at the Robert E.
Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. George "Buddy" Baird
officiating, assisted by the Rev. Lou Zannino. Interment will be made in
the Goodman Cemetery, Huntingdon, R.D. 3. 

Zella M. HARRIS, 75, of RD#3 Box 198, Huntingdon, died Saturday Oct. 7,
2000, at 8:15 p.m. at the J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born March 11, 1925, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late
Chester R. Sr. and Elsie (Christian) Harris. Her long-time companion,
Benjamin F. Manning of Huntingdon survives, along with the following
children: Mrs. Larry D. (Jacqueline M.)Cunningham, Fort Washington, Md.,
Milton E. Harris, Philadelphia; Andrew M. Harris, Howard; Anna F.
Harris, Huntingdon; Benjamin F. Harris, Huntingdon; and Lori E. Harris,
Philadelphia. Two grandchildren were reared in her home: Dorothy R.
"Dottie" Harris, Arlington, Va.; J. Anthony Harris, Harrisburg. Two
granddaughters and one great-grandson also survive. Ms. Harris is
survived by two siblings: John D. Harris of Philadelphia and Nancy E.
Howerton of Huntingdon. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. She
was preceded in death by a daughter; Theresa Harris; sisters and
brothers Chester,Elwood and George. Ms. Harris was a member of the Payne
AME Church, Huntingdon. She also belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary of
Standing Stone Post No. 1754, VFW, Huntingdon. She was employed as a
domestic worker in the Huntingdon area and then at Huntingdon County
Weatherization. She was a 1943 graduate of Huntingdon High School.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m., at the Robert
E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Geraldine Daniel
officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Mary R. STEVELOCK, 93, of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg,
formerly of 87 Juniata St., Williamsburg, died Sunday evening, Oct. 8,
2000, at the nursing home, following an extended illness. Born Feb. 4,
1907, in Williamsburg, she was the daughter of the late Peter and
Theresa Rose (Kolich) Bartrich. She was married to Matthew S. Stevelock
Sept. 14, 1929, in Williamsburg. He preceded her in death June 12, 1994.
Surviving are two daughters, Helen L. Gardner of Shelocta and Debbie A.
Lillibridge of Alexandria. There are seven grandchildren.and seven
great-grandchildren. One son, Matthew S., preceded her in death Feb. 21,
1987. One sister, Barbara Baughman of Williamsburg, survives. Several
brothers land sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Stevelock was a
devoted member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Williamsburg, where
she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and the Catholic
Daughters. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Williamsburg, with the Rev. Bernard L.
White officiating. Private interment will be made in St. Joseph's
Catholic Cemetery, Williamsburg, R.R. 2. 

Shirley J. CONTRILLO, 48, of Dublin Mills Road, Hustontown, was
pronounced dead at 3:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, in Taylor Township,
Fulton County, as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident.
Born Nov. 6, 1951, in Three Springs, she was a daughter of Buford and
Erma (Mack) Wible, who survive at Dublin Mills Road in Hustontown. Also
surviving are three children: Billie Jo Elliott, Hagerstown, Md.; Mary
Hall, Newburg; and Richard Elliott, Saltillo. There are four
grandchildren. The following siblings also survive: Anna Mae Foor, Six
Mile Run; Ralph Wible, Mount Union; Joseph Wible, Three Springs; Mary
Smith, Robertsdale; Judy Myers, Hagerstown, Md.; and Richard Wible,
McVeytown. Mrs. Contrillo was of the Protestant faith. She was
self-employed as a health care provider for the elderly. Funeral
services will be held-at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the Martin R. Brown
Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. David Sproull officiating. 

Beatrice L. STULL, 90, of One West Penn, Carlisle, formerly of
Jacksonville, Fla. for 30 years, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, in the
Thornwald Home, Carlisle. Born June 16, 1910, in Huntingdon, she was the
daughter of the late James Lemont and Sara (Shoop) Hockenberry. She was
united in marriage to Linwood H. Stull, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are one sister, Florence H. Pittenger of Carlisle, and several
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest K.
Hockenberry and Van Hockenberry, and a sister, Margaret L. Smith. Mrs.
Stull was a member of Great Hope Baptist Church, Carlisle. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the Hoffman-Roth
Funeral Home, 219 North Hanover, Carlisle, with the Rev. Dale E. Barrick
officiating. Interment will be made in Young's United Methodist Church
Cemetery, Carroll Township. 

David R. BULLETT, 81, of 91 Penn St., Huntingdon, died Tuesday, Oct. 10,
2000, at 1:30 a.m., at his residence, following an extended illness.
Born Feb. 28, 1919, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late John
Milton and Florence Mae (Christian) Bullett. He was united in marriage
to Elizabeth Jenkins April 27, 1947, in the chapel at Blair Park in
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Duff officiating. Mrs. Bullett survives at
home, along with one daughter and three sons: Anita Nwaobilo,
Huntingdon; Dennis Bullett, Irvington, N.J.; Robert Builett, Ashburn,
Va.; and Anthony Bullett, Cranbury, N.J. There are seven grandchildren.
One daughter preceded him in death in infancy. One sister, Mrs. Harrison
(Florence Mae) Younger of Elmsford, N.Y., survives. He was preceded in
death by two brothers and two sisters: Howard, Paul, Sarah and Jane. Mr.
Bullett was a member of the Payne AME Church, Huntingdon. He was a life
member of Standing Stone Post No. 1754, VFW, Huntingdon; American Legion
Post No. 945, Mechanicsburg; committee of the Huntingdon Presbytery;
Meals on Wheels, Huntingdon; Huntingdon Area Habitat for Humanity;
volunteered for the American Cancer Society Huntingdon County Unit and
Salvation Army in Huntingdon, and was a member of Yokefellows of
Huntingdon. Mr. Bullett was employed by Harbison-Walker Refractories,
the Pennsylvania State Liquor Control Board, was an office manager at
Swartz Coal and Scrap in Huntingdon, and worked for Federal Veterans
Administration in Coatesville. He had also worked for The Daily News in
Huntingdon and Westvaco for 20 years as a shipping and receiving clerk,
retiring in 1988. Educated in the Huntingdon public schools, he
graduated from Huntingdon High School in 1939. He was a 1951 graduate of
the Huntingdon Secretarial School and took a course at the National
Radio Institute in Washington, D.C. During World War II, Mr. Bullett
served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater of Operation as a staff
sergeant in the 90th AAA Battalion. Mr. Bullett enjoyed refinishing and
reupholstering furniture and reading. A funeral service will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, Inc.,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Geraldine Daniel officiating. Interment will
be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. Military graveside services
will also be held. 

Naomi DIXON, 89, formerly of Huntingdon, R.D. 1, died Wednesday, Oct.
11, 2000, at 4:10 a.m., at the Woodland Retirement Center in Orbisonia.
Born March 20, 1911, in Hollidaysburg, she was the daughter of the late
Thomas and Grace (Reed) Harker. She was, united in marriage to Byrd
Dixon Aug. 6,1938, in Hollidaysburg. He preceded her in death Oct. 15,
1981. Surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Martha Colton of Huntingdon, R.D.
2, and Mrs. June Bickel of Dillsburg. She was preceded in death by five
brothers and a sister: Fay, Herbert, Paul, Kenneth, Virgil and Hazel
Harker. Mrs. Dixon was of the Protestant faith. She worked for various
businesses in the Huntingdon area. Funeral services will be held
Saturday, Oct. 14, at 10:30 a.m., at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. David L. Dearing officiating. Interment will
be made in the Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon, R.D. 1. 

Ruth M. DYSARD, 45, of 605 Blair House, Huntingdon, died Wednesday, Oct.
11, 2000, at 7:46 a.m., at her residence. Her death was unexpected. Born
Sept. 16, 1955, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Charles
N. Dysard Jr. and Merla C. (McDivitt) Dysard, who survives at
Huntingdon, R.D. 1. Also surviving are three siblings; Sue Ann Dysard,
Huntingdon, R.D. 1; Ronald R Dysard, Lewisberry; and Mrs. Jeifery
(Miriam) Corbin, Huntingdon, R.D. 1. One niece and two nephews survive.
Ms. Dysard was a graduate of the Southern Huntingdon County High School
and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in McConnellstown.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m., at the
Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Thomas Cahill
and the Rev. Verna Cahill officiating. Interment will be made in the Mt.
Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Huntingdon, R.D. 3. 

Arthur C. "Buster" SMITH, 74, of Pennknoll Village, formerly of
Hopewell, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at 2:20 a.m, at UPMC Bedford
Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness. Born Sept. 22, 1926,
in Langdondale, he was the son of the late Oliver and Hannah (Ritchey)
Smith. He was united in marriage to Merriam J. Shab, who survives in
Hopewell. Also surviving are the following children: Lonnie Smith,
Roaring Spring, R.D.; Christa Patterson, Lakewood, Colo.; and Kerry
Smith and Susan Smith, both of Hopewell. There are two grandchildren.
The following siblings also survive: Dexter Smith, Riddlesburg; Charles
Smith, Wells Tannery; Doris Leighty, Langdondale; Lucille King,
McConnellsburg; Sandra Pavlicko, Hopewell, R.D.; and Sharon Grace,
Hopewell. Three brothers, Curtis, Lawrence and Robert, and a sister,
Virginia Rose, preceded him in death. Mr. Smith was a member of the
Hopewell United Methodist Church and the Hopewell Senior Citizens
Center. He was a 1944 graduate of Robert P. Smith High School in Yellow
Creek and graduated in 1950 from Shippensburg State Teachers College. He
taught school for 38 years and retired in 1998 from Everett High School,
where he taught chemistry and physics for 34 years. Prior to teaching in
Everett, he worked at North Point Junior High School and Gray Manor
Elementary School in Maryland. He was also employed at the Exxon
stations at Pennsylvania Turnpike plazas at Cove Valley and Sideling
Hill. A veteran of World War II, he served as a paratrooper with the
llth Airborne Division in the Philippines and Japan. Funeral services
will be held Friday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m., at the D. Ronald Long Funeral
Chapel, Saxton, with the Rev. Barbara Berg officiating. Interment will
be made in the Hopewell Cemetery, where full military honors will be
accorded. 

Ruth (Denny) DeFORREST, 76, of 2210 Taylor Ave., Huntingdon, died at
12:45 a.m., Friday, Oct. 13, at The Oaks at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon. Her death occurred while she was undergoing rehabilitation
from surgical procedures. She was born Sept. 8, 1924, in Baltimore, the
daughter of the late Fletcher B. and Marian (White) Denny. She was
united in marriage to Marshall B. DeForrest July 13, 1944, at Howard
Methodist Church, Towson, Md. Her husband survives at their home of 38
years. She is also survived by a son and a daughter: Marshall B.
DeForrest Jr. of Apex, N.C. and Jan D. McCloskey of Wilbraham, Mass.
Also surviving are five grandchildren. Mrs. DeForrest was a member of
the First United Methodist Church, Huntingdon. She attended Baltimore
public schools and graduated from high school in 1941. In 1946, she
received a PhB in business from Dickinson College in Carlisle. While in
college, she was a member of Chi Omega National Collegiate Sorority.
During WW II, she was employed by the USF&G Insurance Company in
Baltimore. For three years following the war she was employed as a
personnel manager at Masland Ford Motor Company in Carlisle. A resident
of Huntingdon for 48 years, she was active in the Huntingdon Country
Club, a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and held memberships with
a number of Huntingdon area bridge clubs. She was also active with the
Girl Scouts of America's Hemlock Council and was a Brownie leader. An
avid golfer, Mrs. DeForrcst played over 120 courses across the United
States and abroad. She also enjoyed bridge. A private graveside service
will be held at the convenience of the family, with the Rev. Doyle H.
Klinger Jr. officiating. Interment will be made at Riverview Cemetery,
Huntingdon. There will be no viewing or visitation. 

Robert Harry "Bobby" CAPWELL, 64, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Aug. 1,
2000, after a brief illness. Born Aug. 13, 1935, in Saxton, he was the
son of the late George A. Capwell, and Grace (Kifer) Capwell, who
survives at home. He was married three times: first to Marcella Weaver
of Saxton, then to Madelyn Hagerty, who preceded him in death. His third
wife, Toni Powell, survives in St. Augustine Beach, Fla. One daughter,
Michelle Kloske of Huntsville, Ala., and a stepson, Steve Shefflet of
North Carolina, survive. One sister, Susan Robinson of Fairfax, Va.,
survives. Mr. Capwell was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Erie.
He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S, Navy from Sept.
16, 1954, until Sept. 15, 1958. A memorial service was held in St.
Augustine Beach, Fla. Interment was made at sea. 

Georgia R. RINKER, 78, of Orbisonia, died at 5.30 a.m. Saturday, Oct.
14, 2000, at the Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, where she had
been a resident for the past two months. Born Jan. 1, 1922, in
Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late James McKinley and Esther
(Barger) App. She was united in married to Max E. Rinker July 22, 1941,
in Winchester,, Va. Mr. Rinker preceded her in death June 22, 1982.
Surviving are a daughter and a son: Mrs. Larry (Brenda) Clark of
Rockhill Furnace and Terry L. "Skip" Rinker, Orbisonia. There are three
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. One grandson preceded her in
death. A sister, Peggy Potts of Orbisonia, survives. Mrs. Rinker was a
member of the Rockhill Church of the Brethren. She retired in 1988 from
Southern Huntingdon County School District, after 15 years of service as
a secretary. Private memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 17, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with Pastor
David Ort officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF Memorial
Cemetery, Rockhill Furnace. 

Lawrence W. "Smitty" ROSS, 80, of 6709 Tahalla Dr., Alexandria, Va.,
died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at 10:24 p.m. at Mount Vernon Hospital in
Alexandria, Va. Born June 17, 1920, in Robertsdale, he was the son of
the late Michael and Mary Elizabeth (Weimer) Ross. He married Lucille
Faye Bussard Dec. 17, 1949. She preceded him in death March 16, 1993.
One daughter and one son, Marsha G. Savage of Alexandria, Va., and
Robert Lynn Ross of Saint Thomas, survive, along with five grandchildren
and one great-grandson. One son, Jeffry Shannon Ross, preceded him in
death. Also surviving are two sisters: Alberta Black of Broad Top City
and Gwendolyn Rossman of Pittsburgh, survive. Two sisters and four
brothers preceded him in death. A graduate of Robertsdale High School,
Mr. Ross was employed by the CIA and served as a presidential courier
during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. Later he was employed by
the National Indication Center, in the Pentagon. He served in the U.S.
Marines as a master sergeant and received numerous honors and awards.
Mr. Ross was a member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church in Alexandria,
Va. He enjoyed nature and spending time with friends. He was a member of
the American Legion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 17, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with the
Rev. Henry G. Brinton officiating. interment will be made in the IOOF
Cemetery, Broad Top, with full military honors. 

Barbara A. RUPERT,70,of 40 Pennsylvania Ave., Huntingdon, died Saturday,
Oct. 14, 2000, at 3:19 a.m., at the home of her caregiver, Becky Eaken
of Fairgrounds Road, Huntingdon. Born Sept. 30, 1930, in Huntingdon, she
was the daughter of the late George H. and Lillian (Lodge) Isenberg. She
was united in marriage to Paul Rupert in September 1974. He preceded her
in death Sept. 3, 1984. Two daughters, Jann Cramer of Mapleton and Lu
Ann Isenberg of Etters, survive, along with two stepsons: Cloyd "Sonny"
Rupert of Huntingdon and William Rupert of Indianapolis, Ind. There are
two grandchildren, one step-grandchild, and three
step-great-grandchildren. One brother, Jack H. Isenberg of Newport,
survives. A brother, Michael, preceded her in death. Mrs. Rupert was, a
member of the First United Methodist Church in Huntingdon. A 1948
graduate of Huntingdon High School, she retired from Owens Corning
Fiberglas in 1985, after 30 years of service. She was a member of the
Loyal Order of Moose of Huntingdon; Auxiliary of the Frank P. Hommon
American Legion Post No. 24, Huntingdon; and the Auxiliary of the Stone
Creek Valley Lions Club. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 17,
at 2 p.m., at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the
Rev. Thomas Cahill officiating. Interment will be made in the
Langdondale Cemetery, Langdondale. 

Sara Grace BOOHER, 87, formerly of Three Springs, RD., died at 4:50 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 16, 2000, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, where
she had resided since 1995. Born Dec. 22, 1912, in Cromwell Township,
Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel A. and Mary M.
(Bair) Uttley. She was married to Herbert E. Booher May 15, 1940. Mr.
Booher preceded her in death Oct. 12, 1987. Surviving are the following
children: Arlene Mae Lancaster, Reading; Mrs. Ralph (Ella) Humphrey,
Royersford; Mrs. Lester (Shirley) Park, Mapleton, R.D.; Mrs. Donald
(Veda) McMullen, Shade Gap; Mrs. George (Jean) Sarra, Mount Union;
Kenneth E. Booher, Boyertown; Mrs. William (Linda) Bell, Perkiomenville;
and Sara Lee Booher, Rochester, N.Y. There are, 18 grandchildren and 16
great- grandchildren. Two grandchildren, one brother and one sister
preceded her in death. Mrs. Booher was a member of the Monroe Valley
United Methodist Church, Three Springs, R.D., and also attended the
Orbisonia Church of the Nazarene. She was a homemaker. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p,m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Martin R. Brown
Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Rick Eminhizer officiating.
Interment will be made in the Monroe Valley Cemetery, Three Springs,
R.D. 

Irona P. M. LIGHTNER, 76, of 725 Roundhouse Road, Lewistown, died at
11:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at the Lewistown Hospital. Born Sept.
17, 1924, in Vira, she was the daughter of the late William H. and
Fannie (Kauffman) Casner. Her husband, Paul L. Lightner, died in 1987.
Surviving are: children, Mrs. Robert (Joan) Barnham and Michael A.
Lightner, both of Lewistown, Mrs. Thomas (Sharon) Hesketh Sr.,
Granville, and Christine E. Waters, Maryland; brothers and sisters,
Julia G. Frohm and Alice Leeper, both of Lewistown, Mrs. William (Helen)
Parkent, Essex, Md., and Mrs. Emory (Nellie) Hogans, Interlocken, Fla.;
seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. She was a
homemaker and early in life, she was employed at the American Viscose
Corporation. She was a member of Calvary Bible Church, Lewistown.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Hoenstine Funeral Home
Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Roger R. Reece officiating.
Interment will be in St. Mark's Episcopal Cemetery, Lewistown. 

Edna R. SHAFFER, 78, of 619 Mosquito Hollow Rd., Six Mile Run, died
Monday, Oct. 16, 2000, at 9:45 a.m., at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Oct. 5, 1922, in Saxton, she was the daughter of the
late David S. and Emma A. (Boose) Rogers. She was united in marriage to
Frank D. Shaffer July 15, 1961, in Harrisburg. Surviving along with her
husband are a son, Albert Garisto of Harrisburg, and a grandson. Also
surviving are the following siblings: Geraldine Rinehart, Broad Top
City; Kenneth Rogers, Saxton, R.D. 1; Hilda Smith, Hagerstown, Md.; and
Wanda Reed, Huntingdon. Two brothers, David S. Rogers Jr. and Joseph
Rogers, preceded her in death. Mrs. Shaffer was of the Protestant faith.
She was a member of the Saxton VFW and the Everett American Legion
Ladies Auxiliary and was a life member of the Saxton Sportsmen's Club.
She retired in 1982, after 35 years of service with PennDOT. She was a
1940 graduate of Saxton-Liberty High School. Funeral services will be
held Thursday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m., at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel,
Saxton, with Pastor Kathy Speck officiating. Interment will be made in
the Grandview Cemetery, Saxton. 

Virginia (Baumgardner) SNYDER, 82, of Hollidaysburg, R.R. 2, died
Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at the Altoona Hospital Center for Nursing Care,
following an extended illness. Born May 8, 1918, in Aitch, she was a
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baumgardner. She was united in
marriage to Richard A. Snyder in 1969, in Falls Church, Va. Surviving
along with her husband are three daughters and a son: Connie Butler,
Ohio; Dora (Seiber) Ingram, Huntingdon; Betty (Seiber) Burket,
Huntingdon; and Samuel Seiber, Idaho. There are ten grandchildren and 18
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Snyder was of the Protestant faith. She
enjoyed reading and crafts. Memorial services were held at the
convenience of the family. 

Dallas W. METZ, 79, a resident of Woodward, Okla., died Sunday, Oct. 15,
2000, at the Woodward Hospital and Health Center. Born Feb. 28, 1921, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Warren and Annie (Grove)
Pattison. He was united in marriage to Anna Mary Bonifield Sept. 17,
1945, in Wichita, Kan. Mrs. Metz survives at home, along with a son,
Dale Brooks of Ft. Worth, Texas. Five sisters also survive: Gladys
Benson, Tucson, Ariz.; Wilda Shope, Alexandria; Janet Metz, Meadville;
Mildred Ritchey, Huntingdon; and Phyllis Friend, Atascadero, Calif.
Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Metz served in
the U.S. Air Force for 20 years, during World War II, Korean War, Cuban
Crisis and the Vietnam War. He and his wife settled at the Bonifield
family farm west of Woodward in the early 1960s. Mr. Metz was employed
as a Shop Foreman at a local Chevrolet dealership and later provided oil
field equipment service in Oklahoma and the surrounding territory. Of
all his many talents, he will be best remembered for his outstanding
smoked barbecue that he prepared both as a local restaurant owner and
for many local civic and church events. He was a member and deacon of
the First Christian Church in Woodward. Graveside services will be held
at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Elmwood Cemetery with the Rev. Kipp
Wolfe officiating. 

Dorothy Marie STEGNER, 61, of 501 Main St., Alexandria, died Monday,
Oct. 16, 2000, at 11:55 a.m., at Bon Secours Holy Family Hospital,
Altoona. Her death was sudden and unexpected. Born July 7, 1939, in
Saxton, she was the daughter of the late John Clinton Jr. and Margaret
(Luther) Donelson. She was united in marriage to Edward Stegner in 1956,
in Robertsdale. Mr. Stegner survives in Holdenville, Okla., along with
three children: Craig Stegner, Little Rock, Ark.; Mrs. Michael (Susan)
Clow, Hinesville, Ga.; and Michael Stegner, Alexandria. There are six
grandchildren. One son, Doug Stegner, preceded her in death in 1990.
Five brothers survive: Tom Donelson, Blairsville; Bob Donelson, Yuma,
Ariz.; Jim Donelson, King of Prussia; Jack Donelson, Youngstown, Ohio;
and Darrell Donelson, Huntingdon. A graduate of Saxton-Liberty High
School, Mrs. Stegner was formerly employed by Empire Kosher in Mount
Union and later worked for a number of years at the Huntingdon County
Nursing Home. She was a member of the Trinity Assembly of God Church in
Huntingdon and enjoyed reading and cats. A longtime resident of
Huntingdon County, she had lived at her Alexandria residence for the
past 11 years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20,
at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Ridge Road and Juniata Avenue,
Smithfield Township, Huntingdon County, with the Rev. Henry Shaffer
officiating. Interment will be made in the Riverview Cemetery. 

Bradley M. PENNEBAKER, 61, of 5678 Back Maitland Road, McClure, died at
11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000, at his residence. Born July 31,
1939, in Lewistown, he was the son of Howard and Esther (Long)
Pennebaker of 5616 Back Maitland Road, McClure. His wife, Elda (Fisher)
Pennebaker, whom he married July 21, 1961, survives. Also surviving are
a daughter, Nancy Lee Pennebaker, Lewistown and a brother, Kenneth
Pennebaker, Troy, W. Va. He served in the United States Air Force from
1957-1961. Early in life, he worked for K. B. Aerotech and later was
co-founder of Echo Ultrasound, Lewistown. He was an electronic engineer
and owner/operator of Pennebaker Enterprise from 1983 to the present. He
was a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Services will
be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral
Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Jacob T. Traxler
officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park. 

John A. LAWRENCE, 82, of R.D. 2, Box 489, Petersburg, formerly of
Bethlehem, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000, at Westminster Woods in
Huntingdon. Born Jan. 4, 1918, in Steel City, he was the son of the late
John and Rose (Biro) Lawrence. He was united in marriage to Irene J.
Churilia, who preceded him in death. Surviving are two sons and three
daughters: John "Jack" T. Lawrence, North Catasaqua; Scott W. Lawrence,
Bethlehem; Mrs. Patrick (Rosemarie) Lawler, Petersburg; Nancy A.
Renninger, Freemansburg; and Mrs. Robert (Lisa J.) Kudera, Bethlehem.
There are 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. One sister, Mary
Csicsek of Bethlehem, survives. Two sisters, Katherine Phillippi and
Anna Kovacs, and three brothers, Stephen, Joseph and the Rev. Francis
Lawrence, preceded him in death. Mr. Lawrence was a member of the Saints
Cyril and Methodious Catholic Church in Bethlehem. He was employed as a
heat treater in the central tool heat treatment department at Bethlehem
Steel for 42 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of USWA Local No.
2599 and the Catholic Sokals. Funeral service will be held Monday, Oct.
23, at 12:30 p.m., at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 East Broad St.,
Bethlehem, followed by a funeral Mass at 1 p.m. at Saints Cyril and
Methodious Catholic Church, 617 Pierce St., Bethlehem. Interment will be
made in the Holy Saviour Cemetery in Bethlehem. 

Wilfred G. BUCK, 90, of Warriors Mark, R.D. 1, died Oct. 20, 2000, at
his daughter's home in Martinsburg, following a brief illness. Born Dec.
4, 1909, in Warriors Mark, he was the son of the late George C. and
Verna (Conrad) Buck. He was married to Ethel Hoover, who preceded him in
death. His second wife, Frances Henry, also preceded him in death. In
1987, he married the former Jennie Tuskovich, who survives in Warriors
Mark. One daughter, Mrs. John N. (Janet B.) Russell of Martinsburg
survives, along with five grandchildren, 12 great-granchildren, and four
step-grandchildren. Five stepchildren also survive. One sister and a
grandson preceded him in death. Mr. Buck was a member of the Warriors
Mark United Methodist Church, where he had perfect Sunday School
attendance for 52 years. A 1927 graduate of Warriors Mark High School,
he served on school boards in Warriors Mark and Tyrone, where he had
been president in 1958. He was parts manager for Harpster Chevrolet for
17 years and then farmed in Warriors Mark for 20 years. Mr. Buck was a
member of the Tyrone Masonic Lodge No. 494, Altoona Scottish Rite and
the Jaffa Shrine Club. Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 23, at
11 a.m., at the Warriors Mark United Methodist Church, with the Rev. D.
Gregory Lake and Pastor Jack Park officiating. Interment will be made in
the Burket Cemetery, Warriors Mark Township. 

Dr. Ray E. ANDREWS, 76, of Centre Hall died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, at
home. Born Sept. 13, 1924, in Mapleton Depot, Huntingdon County, he was
a son of the late Walter H. Sr. and Ruth Coder Andrews. On Sept. 3,
1949, he married Elizabeth Bart, who survives at home. He was a 1947
graduate of Juniata College and a 1950 graduate of Hahneman Medical
College in Philadelphia. From 1950 to 1951, he served an internship at
York Hospital. Then he owned and operated a private practice in Centre
Hall for nearly 30 years. He was an avid hunter and especially enjoyed
spending time at his summer home. In addition to his wife, he is
survived by two sons, Ray E. Jr. of Pleasant Gap and Dr. Charles F. of
Allentown; four grandchildren; a niece and three nephews. Mark D.
Heintzelman Funeral Service, 226 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall, is
handling the arrangements. Burial will be at the convenience of the
family. 

Samuel E. POWELL, 80, of Hanover, formerly of McSherrystown, died at
10:55 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, at the Hanover Hall Nursing Center,
Born Feb. 14, 1920, in Beaver Dam, he was the son of the late George and
Hattie A. (Morrison) Powell. He was united in marriage to Myrtle M.
Ruby, who preceded him in death June 18, 1985. Surviving are two
daughters and three sons: Judy M. Evans of Hanover, Karen K. Hull of
Spring Grove, Samuel E. Powell Jr. of Tehachapi, Calif., and Bruce E.
Powell and Kenneth W. Powell, both of Hanover. There are 13
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two
brothers and two sisters: John Powell of Huntingdon, Harry Powell of
Hollidaysburg; Katherine Garner and Hazel Lemin, both of Huntingdon. One
brother, David Powell, preceded him in death. Mr. Powell was a veteran
of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He received the American
Theater Medal, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal. During
the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Powell retired
from Revonah Spinning Mills after 15 years of service. He continued to
work part time at Perm Mar, Inc., and the Schaad Detective Agency. A
funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the
Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., Hanover, with the Rev. Bruce P. Bouchard
officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount Olivet Cemetery,
Hanover. 

Edith Dorothy (Ross) NELSON, 91, formerly of the DeForrest Apartments,
Huntingdon, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, at 7:10 p.m., at The Oaks at
Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born May 17, 1909, in Cassville, she was
the daughter of the late James W. and Laura Bird (Smith) Houck. She was
first married to Charles Ross in Alexandria Nov. 14, 1926. Mr. Ross
preceded her in death Oct. 10, 1967. Her second marriage was to Charles
Nelson in Mill Creek Aug. 20, 1971. He preceded her in death in 1979.
Surviving are two sons and a daughter: Marshall R. Ross and Russell E.
Ross, both of Alexandria, and Mrs. Thomas (Anita Eberle, Oil City. Two
stepsons, Art Nelson of Murrysville and Robert Nelson of Tyrone,
survive. There are ten grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Mrs.
Nelson was preceded in death by a son Charles Ross Jr. in October 1997,
and the following siblings: Martin Houck, Jay Houck, Carl Houck, Walter
Houck, Kenneth Houck, May Mays, Mary Ambrose and Alene Lankard. Mrs.
Nelson was primarily a homemaker and for a number of years she sold Avon
products. She was a member of the Crever United Methodist Church in
Alexandria. She also belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star; Standing
Stone Senior Citizens; the Homemakers Group; Golden Age 65 Plus Group;
United Methodist Women Friendship Class; charter member of the William
P. Spyker American Legion Post No. 520 Ladies Auxiliary; Alexandria
Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary and PAOP. Mrs. Nelson attended the
Alexandria public schools and was a lifetime resident of Huntingdon
County. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at
the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main St.,
Alexandria, with Pastor Sharon Landis officiating. Interment will be
made in the Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery. 

Faith Sophia HARBY, infant daughter of Jack D. and Vickie S. Luther
Harby of Ferguson Township, was born and died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, at
J.C. Blair Hospital in Huntingdon. In addition to her parents, she is
survived by a brother, Isaac, at home; and grandparents, Jack and Sally
Harby of Mars and Randy and Linda Luther of Saxton. Friends will be
received from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday at St. John's Episcopal Church,
212 Penn St., Huntingdon. A memorial service will be held at noon
Thursday at the church, with the Rev. Tom Warne officiating. D. Ronald
Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, is handling the arrangements. 

Betty W. COOK, 88, a resident of Ebensburg and most recently of The
Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg, died Oct. 23, 2000, at Bon Secours
Holy Family Hospital, Altoona. Born Jan. 30, 1912, in Wilkes- Barre, she
was a daughter of the late Clayton Newberry and Elizabeth (Durbin)
Weaver. Her husband, James L. Cook, preceded her in death. Surviving are
the following children. Mrs. Robert (Nancy C.) Catando, Woodbury, N.J.;
Dr. James L. Cook Jr., Indiana; and Dr. John M. Cook, Huntingdon. There
are 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by a daughter, Jayne E. Christman; sister Marjorie Daubenspeck and
brother George N. Weaver, both late of Huntingdon. Mrs. Cook was a
member of the Ebensburg United Methodist Church for more than 55 years,
and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She was also a former
member of the Ebensburg Country Club Women's Golf League and was an avid
bridge player. A graduate of Temple University, she was the former
secretary to the president of the J.C. Blair Co. in Huntingdon. She was
also a program assistant in the Ebensburg ASCS office. Funeral services
will be held Friday, Oct. 27, at 1 p.m., at the Askew-Houser Funeral
Homes, Inc., Ebensburg, with the Rev. Donald Rainey officiating.
Interment will be made in the Lloyd Cemetery. 

Jack JONES Sr., 82, of Broad Top City, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, at
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Hunt- ingdon, following an extended
illness. Born Feb. 28, 1918, in Wood, he was the son of the late William
and Irene (Williams) Jones. He was united in marriage to Betty
Shanefelter, who survives at home. They were married for 61 years. Also
surviving are a daughter and three sons: Gerry Lynn Wityk, Huntingdon;
Jack Jones Jr. and Edward S. Jones, both of Broad Top; and Andrew Jesse
Jones, Harlan, Ky. There are two grandsons and one granddaughter. Mr.
Jones is survived by the following siblings: Martha Rinehart and Hazel
Leavelle, both of Broad Top; Rachel Stevenson, Dudley; Jesse Jones,
Fairless Hills; and Glenn Jones, Flintstone, Md. One son, George William
Jones, two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Mr. Jones
was affiliated with the Broad Top Church of God. He was a member of the
Broad Top Area Old- Timers Baseball Hall of Fame and charter member of
the Broad Top Land Lease (hunters' association). He worked in the coal
mines for 41 years, including jobs as a motorman, master mechanic and
superintendent for Delta Mining in Jennerstown, No. 1 mine in Boswell,
and No. 9 in Wood. He also worked at road construction for Central Penn
as an Euclid driver. Mr. Jones was an avid sportsman and hunter. He was
a certified hole-in-one golfer and a fan of professional and college
sports. He and his brothers sang together in a gospel quartet from
1955-1963. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 27, at 1 p.m., at
the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top, with Pastor John Robinson
officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top. 

Edward S. GAISIOR, 69, of R.D. 1, Box 114, Mount Union, died at 3:47
a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, 2000, at Lewistown Hospital, following a brief
illness. Born Sept. 21, 1931, in Wayne Township, McVeytown, R.D. 1, he
was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Walcyck) Gaisior. He was
united in marriage to Mary (Kurey) Gaisior June 20, 1962, in Harrisburg.
She survives, along with two children: David A. Gaisior of Mount Union
and Anne F. Gaisior of Morgantown. The following brothers and sister
survive: Mary Schucker, Louie Gaisior and Max Gaisior, all of McVeytown,
R.D. 1, and Steve Gaisior of Baltimore, Md. He was preceded in death by
the following siblings: Ralph Gaisior, John Gaisior, Anne Sherinski,
Julie Wagner and Frances Thomas. Mr. Gaisior attended the New Life
Fellowship Church, Mount Union, R.D. 1. A 1951 graduate of Mount Union
High School, he retired in 1994, after 40 years of service at
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Works, Mapleton. He was a member of the Knights
of Columbus, Lewistown, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Funeral
services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Robert D.
Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Elwood Figurelle and the
Rev. Dwayne Walker officiating. Interment will be made in St.
Catherine's Cemetery, Shirleysburg, R.D. 1. 

Jeanne K. HARTMAN, 85, of Hickory Hollow, Lewistown, died at 7 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, at her residence. Born Feb. 15, 1915, in
Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brenneman.
Surviving are: children, Marshall L. Hartman, Patricia J. Taylor, V.
Michael Hartman, and Cindy Glick, all of Lewistown; a sister, Helen K.
Woolheater, Seattle, Wash.; four grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. She was former owner of Dependable Dry Cleaners and
was office manager at Van's Motors for 40 years. Private services will
be held at the convenience of the family. 

Robert Evers SIDAWAY, 85, a resident of Westminster Woods, Huntingdon,
for the past 2 1/2 years and formerly of Three Springs, R.R. 1, died at
2:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, at Westminster Woods. Born July 30,
1915, in Connellsville, he was the son of the late Ernon and Oenita
Sidaway. He was married to Florence Mabel Gaither June 27, 1959. She
preceded him in death June 22, 1994. One son, Robert Sidaway Jr.,
survives. One brother and two sisters are deceased. Mrs. Sidaway was a
member of the Cromwell United Bible Church, Three Springs, R.D. He was
last employed as an inspector for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A
veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral
Home, Orbisonia, with Pastor Jim McQuarrie officiating. Interment will
be made in Poplar Springs Cemetery, Mount Airy, Md. 

Joseph D. WILSON Sr., 58, of HCR 61, Mill Creek, died at 1:40 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, at Altoona Hospital. Born Jan. 31, 1942, in
Allensville, he was the son of the late John Frank and Isabelle Ida
(Sausman) Wilson. His wife, Carole Louise (Bailey) Wilson, whom he
married June 17, 1962, survives. Also surviving are: children, Mrs.
Andrew (Annette) Chope, Ft. Campbell, Ky., Mrs. David (Lisa)
Wilson-Briggs, Mill Hall, Joseph D. Wilson Jr., HCR 61, Mill Creek, and
John Frank Wilson, Lock Haven; brothers and sisters, Helen Parsons,
McClure, John Frank Wilson Jr., Huntingdon, Jacob Thomas Wilson,
Lewistown, James Wilson, Isabelle Hartman, and John Reed Wilson, all of
New Bloomfield, Kenneth Wilson, Newport, and David Wilson, Loysville;
and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters. He was
a tractor trailer driver for Aero Trucking of Monroeville for 20 years.
He was a member of the Allensville Presbyterian Church, Allensville.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Allensville Presbyterian
Church, 126 E. Main St., Allensville, with the Rev. Geoffrey A. Huish
officiating. Interment will be in the Allensville Presbyterian Cemetery,
Allensville. 

Rufus R. WILSON, 88, of HCR 1, Broad Top, died at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 24, 2000, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born April
3, 1912, in Maddensville, Springfield Township, Huntingdon County, he
was the son of the late Harry and Catherine (Brown) Wilson. He was
married to Daisy A. Taylor June 28, 1935. Mrs. Wilson survives at home,
along with the following children: Junior E. Wilson, HCR 1, Broad Top;
James M. Wilson, Spring City; Norma Jean Musselman, Osterburg; Wayne C.
Wilson, Harrisonville; and Gary L. Wilson, Dudley. There are 15
grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are the following siblings: Roy Wilson; Chambersburg; Mae
Cutshall, Three Springs; Ephraim Wilson, Dean Wilson and Zelpha Wilson,
all of Hustontown, R.D. Mr. Wilson was of the Methodist faith. He was a
coal miner and farmer. Funeral services will beheld at 2 p.m. Friday,
Oct. 27, at the Robert I. McClain Funeral Home, Cassville. Interment
will be made in the Clear Ridge Cemetery, Hustontown R. D. 

Josephine V. TAYLOR, 75, of 418 S. Division St., Mount Union, died at
6:37 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24,7000, at J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Her death was unexpected. Born Aug. 5, 1925, in Altoona, she
was the daughter of the late Carl and Sarah (Stapleton) Steel. She was
united in marriage to John D. Taylor Dec. 21, 1946. He preceded her in
death, Feb. 8, 1999. One daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Barbara) Shapiro of Mount
Union survives, along with three grandchildren. One brother, Fred Steel
of Star Route, Huntingdon, and a stepsister, Adeline "Tillie" Hauser of
Altoona, survive. Brothers Robert Steel and Cloyd Steel, Preceded her in
death. Mrs. Taylor attended the First United Methodist Church in Mount
Union, where she was active in the United Methodist Women. A graduate of
Altoona High School, she was formerly employed by Altoona Silk Mill,
Owens Coring Fiberglas of Huntingdon and the United States Post Office
in Calvin. For the last few years she was a homemaker. Graveside
services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Trough Creek
Baptist Cemetery, Cass Township, Huntingdon County, with the Rev.
Kenneth Grundon officiating. 

Joseph M. ADLISH, 92, a resident of the Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, formerly of 16 W. Garber St., Mount Union, died at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, at the retirement center. Born March 10, 1908,
in Sproul, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Kathryn (Katerinich)
Adlish. He ,was united in marriage to Lola Taylor Aug. 30, 1941. She
preceded him in death Feb. 19, 1981. Mr. Adlish is survived by his
brother, John Adlish of Sparks, Nev., and his half-brother, Paul Buzinec
of Bedford, Va. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded
in death by a nephew, Ronald Taylor, who was reared in his home, and the
following sisters: Mary Antich, Barbara Deming and Ann Pommer. Mr.
Adlish had been employed at the Charles Huston and Brothers Ford Garage
in Mount Union for 37 years, and subsequently worked at Huston Ford in
Huntingdon for three years before his retirement. He was a member of St.
Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Mount Union. The funeral service will
be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home,
Mount Union, with the Rev. Elwood Figurelle officiating. Interment will
be made in the Mount Union Cemetery. 

Anthony F. STOPYRA, 71, of Scotland Ave., Chambersburg, died Thursday,
Oct. 26, 2000, at the Chambersburg Hospital. He was born July 15, 1929,
in Philadephia and was united in marriage to Vonnie Bair, who survives
at home. Also surviving are one daughter, Mary Anne Pyle of Langhorne;
four sons, Andrew Stopyra and Anthony Stopyra Jr. of Chambersburg, Gary
Stopyra of Lawton, Okla. and Timothy Stopyra of Orrstown; nine
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Katherine and
Mary Stopyra, both of Philadelphia, also survive. During his life Mr.
Stopyra was a truck driver for Wayne Foods. Funeral services will be
held Monday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m. at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home,
Broad Top City, with Pastor John Robinson officiating. Interment will be
at the IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top. 

Mary M. WILSON, 97, a resident of Valley View Haven in Belleville, died
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, at the nursing home. Born Oct. 31, 1902, in
rural Petersburg, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Ada Keller
Koch. She married Samuel Jacob Wilson, who died Feb. 4, 1966. She was a
homemaker. She was a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in McAlevys
Fort. She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Knepp of Belleville,
formerly of State College; a son, Merle T. Wilson of Pittsburgh; two
granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren. Two sisters preceded her
in death. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Baggus Funeral
Home, 217 W. Main St., Belleville. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m.
Monday at Valley View Haven Chapel, 4702 E. Main St., Belleville, with
the Rev. Galen Sharp officiating. Burial will be in St. Stephen's
Lutheran Cemetery, McAlevys Fort.

Henry M. HANEY, 78, 917 Mifflin St., Saxton, died Saturday, Oct. 28,
2000, at 11:30 p.m., at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon,
following an extended illness. Born Jan. 3, 1922, in Long Branch, N.J.,
he was the son of the late William and Mary (Colbert) Haney. He was
united in marriage to Anna M. Heffner June 29, 1947, at the Saxton First
Church of God. Mrs. Haney survives at home, along with a daughter, Karen
Haney of Saxton. Three siblings survive: Katherine Woolston of
Morrisville, and Robert Haney and Anna Weaver, both of Bristol. Mr.
Haney was a member of the Saxton First Church of God. During World War
II, he served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Broad Top Area
Senior Citizens and the Morrisville VFW. He retired from General Motors
in Trenton, N.J., in 1980, after 31 years as a machine operator. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m., at the D. Ronald
Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor John Robinson officiating.
Interment will be made in the Grandview Cemetery, Saxton, R.D. 

Dennis D. MANSBERGER, 98, formerly of 631 Petersburg Pike, Huntingdon,
died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, at 11:20 p.m., at the Woodland Retirement
Center, Orbisonia, where he had resided for the past five years. Born
May 4, 1902, in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Thomas G. and
Florence R. (Pheasant) Mansberger. He married Mary W. "Peg" Potter June
26, 1929, in Turtle Creek. She preceded him in death Jan. 30, 1998. One
son, Robert 0. Mansberger of Shirleysburg, survives. The last surviving
member of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by one sister
and one brother. Mr. Mansberger was of the Protestant faith. He farmed
for many years and most recently he was employed by the Arrow Shirt
Company in Huntingdon. He, retired Jan. 9, 1969. Funeral services will
be held Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m., at the Robert E. Peters
Funeral.Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. James S. Thomas officiating.
Interment will be made in the Trough Creek Baptist Cemetery, Calvin. 

George "Andy" L. O'DONNELL, 73, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of the
Mount Union and Mapleton areas, died at 6:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28,
2000, at the Mifflin Court Assisted Living Center in Shillington,
following a lengthy illness. Born Feb. 22, 1927, in Allenport, he was
the son of the late John Mac and Della (Myers) O'Donnell. He was united
in. marriage to Marian Covert Oct. 23, 1949, in Beavertown, by the Rev.
E. E. Dunkleberger. The couple resided in Mapleton and Mount Union for
most of their married life. Currently, they had been spending their
winters in Florida and traveling during the summer months. Mrs.
O'Donnell survives in Bradenton, Fla., along with a son, David L.
O'Donnell of Wyomissing, and one granddaughter. The last surviving
member of 11 children, he was preceded in death by the following
brothers and sisters: Frank O'Donnell, Kenneth O'Donnell, Melvin "Jack"
O'Donnell, William O'Donnell, Thomas O'Donnell, Iva Merritts, Pearl
Palmer, Martha Tate, Mildred Gladfelter and Ethel Henry. Mr. O'Donnell
was educated in the Mill Creek public schools. He served in the U.S.
Army as a staff sergeant during World War II, in the 349th Infantry
Regiment in Europe. He retired in 1990 from U.S. Silica Corp., formerly
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Co. in Mapleton, after 40 years of service. A
former director on the Mount Union Area School Board, Mr. O'Donnell was
a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mount Union and the
Herman Smith Sunday School Class. The funeral service will be conducted
at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount
Union, with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Grundon officiating. Interment will be
made in the Mapleton IOOF Cemetery, Mapleton. 

Eileen A. MILLER, 75, of 45 Quaker Church Rd., York Springs, died
Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, in Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Township.
A native of London, England, she was married to Blair S. Miller, who
survives at home, Her husband's family was born and reared in the
Huntingdon area. Also surviving are three sons and two daughters: Blair
S. Miller Jr., Las Vegas, Nev.; Kevan B. Miller, Tega City, S.C.;
Michael J. Miller, Dover; Susan J. Wood, Wellsville, and Michelle A.
Miller, New Oxford. There are seven grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. 

Gretta M. (Kephart) ITINGER, 100, of R.D. 1, Box 113, Porter Township,
Alexandria, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, at 11:46 p.m., at her Porter
Township home. Born Aug. 8, 1900, in Smithfield Township, she was the
daughter of the late Maurice B. and Maggie M. (Ronk) Kephart. She was
united in marriage to Ernest Itinger Aug. 9, 1920, in Huntingdon. He
preceded her in death June 7, 1985. One daughter, Erma Jean Itinger of
Alexandria, survives. There are three grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth L. Itinger
Dec. 21, 1992, two brothers and two sisters: Harry Kephart, Lester
Kephart, Ethel Waltower and Mary Bayer. Mrs. Itinger was primarily a
homemaker She and her husband owned and operated Itinger's Greenhouse in
Alexandria for over 20 years. She was a member of the Alexandria United
Methodist Church, where she had been a member for 65 years and was the
oldest member of the congregation. She was also a life member of the
Alexandria Fire Company Auxiliary and a member of the Missionary Society
of the First Presbyterian Church of Alexandria. A 1919 honors graduate
of Huntingdon High School, she enjoyed gardening, flowers and music. She
had been a lifetime resident of Huntingdon County and had lived at her
Porter Township home for 80 years. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Juniata Valley
Chapel, 412 Main St., Alexandria, with the Rev. Sharon Landis
officiating. Interment will be made in the Alexandria Presbyterian
Cemetery. 

J. Glenn CRESWELL, 69, of Cassville, was pronounced dead Tuesday, Oct.
31, 2000, at his home. His death was unexpected. Born Feb. 15, 1931, in
Todd Township, Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late A. Fred and
Lavada 0. (Saylor) Creswell. He was married to Roseann M. McNeal March
30, 1951, in Winchester, Va. Mrs. Creswell preceded him in death May 27,
2000. Surviving are three children: Stephen Creswell of Orbisonia,
Randall Creswell of Cassville and Jeffrey Creswell of Morgantown. There
are six grandchildren. Four siblings also survive: Dorothy Creswell
Querry of Newry; David Creswell of Mount Union; Carl Creswell of
Eldridge, Iowa; and Roy Creswell of Huntingdon. One brother, Robert, and
two sisters, Sara Mae Creswell and Jane Ford, preceded him in death. Mr.
Creswell was a member of the Cassville United Methodist Church. He was a
member of the Raystown BASS Masters, American Legion Country Club in
Mount Union, and Mt. Hor Lodge No. 736, IOOF of Cassville and had served
on the Cassville Borough Council. Mr. Creswell attended the Robertsdale
High School and was an avid golfer who enjoyed all sports activities,
especially those involving his grandchildren. He retired in 1996 from
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. after 32 years of service. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the Robert I.
McClain Funeral Home, Cassville. Interment will be made in the
Beavertown Cemetery, Todd, R.D.