Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, October 2002

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Grace R. JAMISON, 63, of 512 1/2 Bella St., Hollidaysburg, died
unexpectedly Monday evening, Oct. 1, 2002, at her home. Born April 7,
1939, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Helen
(Mayhue) Harker. She was twice married: First to Samuel Crownover, then
to Donald E. Jamison Oct 3, 1987, in Duncansville. Mr. Jamison preceded
her in death Feb. 24, 1995. She is survived by one daughter and four
sons: Brenda L. Corbin, East Freedom; Herbert Crownover, Claysburg;
Thomas and David Crownover, Altoona; and Terry Crownover, Mount Union.
She is also survived by five step-children. There are 14 grandchildren,
two great-granddaughters, and a number of step-grandchildren and
step-great-grandchildren. Two sisters and three brothers survive: Mary
Knode and Samm Harker, both of Huntingdon; Susan Corbin, Mapleton; and
Jack and Earl Harker, both of Mount Union. She was preceded in death by
a granddaughter, Rebecca Sue; and brother, Merle, twin brother to Earl.
Mrs. Jamison was a member of New Life Community Church, Altoona. She had
been employed as a sewing machine operator at Tritex, Altoona, with 20
years service until its closing. She was then employed at the Dairy
Queen, Station Mall, Altoona. She enjoyed her family and the outdoors.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, at the Sorge Funeral
Home, 422 N. Juniata St., Hollidaysburg, with Pastor Terry Farr
officiating. Interment will be made in New Canoe Creek Cemetery. 

Helen (White) PEIGHTAL, 81, of 301 Sixteenth St., Huntingdon, died at 2
p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002, at her residence, where she had lived since
1962. Born July 16, 1921, in Six Mile Run, she was a daughter of the
late Gilbert and Agnes (Hudson) White. She was united in marriage to
Frederick M. Peightal Jan. 28, 1940, at the Stone Church of the
Brethren, Huntingdon, by the Rev. Tobias Henry. Mr. Peightal preceded
her in death Aug. 1, 1994. She is survived by one son and two daughters:
Frederick M. Peightal Jr. of Ocean City, Md., and Palm Desert, Calif.;
Mrs. Robert (Cheryl P.) Ritchey and Barbara S. Purdy, both of
Huntingdon. There are five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her dear friend, Alton F. Rososky. The last
surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by
three brothers and two sisters: James White, William White, Robert
White, Henrietta White and Lorraine McCracken. Mrs. Peightal was a
member of the Stone Church of the Brethren, Huntingdon, having served
the church as a deacon for many years. She was a member of the Standing
Stone Senior Citizens. She attended the Huntingdon public schools. Until
her retirement in 1983, she was personnel manager for the G.C.Murphy
Company, Huntingdon. She enjoyed music and dancing. Most of all, she
enjoyed her family. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct.
4, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon,
with the Rev. Dale W. Dowdy and Christy L. Dowdy officiating. Interment
will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Garden, Walker Twp. Huntingdon.

Palmer H. "Tinker" WEAVER, 63, of R.R. 1, Box 336, Huntingdon, died at
9:05 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002, at his home. Born May 27, 1939, in
Saxton, he was a son of the late Palmer M. and Bessie Pearl (Brenneman)
Weaver. He was united in marriage to Amelda R. Gill Feb. 14, 1959. Mrs.
Weaver survives at their home. One son and one daughter survive: Greg A.
Weaver, Lake Ridge, Va., and Kathy A. Malick, Salley, S.C. There are
five granddaughters. He is survived by two sisters and three brothers:
Mrs. Clyde (Betty) Reeder, Pittsburgh; Cordelia Wright and John Grainey,
both of Huntingdon; Robert Weaver, Heathsville, Va.; and Thomas Weaver,
Salunga. One sister, Sue Ann Hoover, preceded him in death. Mr. Weaver
was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of
Corrections as a tradesman instructor at State Correctional Institution
Huntingdon. He enjoyed woodworking, clock building and especially his
computers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at
the Robert E. Peters Funeral home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. David L.
Dearing officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial
Garden Huntingdon.

Roy Donald BRYANT, 76, of Sarasota, Fla., died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2002.
Mr. Bryant was born March 10, 1926, in Aitch. He is survived by his
wife, Lucille H. Bryant. Also surviving are three sons: Daniel C. Bryant
of Marietta, Ohio; Mark D. Bryant of Sarasota, Fla., and Stephen C.
Bryant of Ball Ground, Ga. Mr. Bryant is also survived by a sister,
Alice Lewis of Dale City, Va. Ten grandchildren survive along with three
great-granddaughters. Mr. Bryant moved to Sarasota County in 1971, from
Huntingdon, then moved to Manatee County. Mr. Bryant was a member of
First Church of God. He was a member of a member of a support group
called Man to Man and did Christian missionary work in California,
Belize and Eastern Europe. He worked as a security guard at Ringling
Museum from 1991-2002. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday,
Oct. 7, at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes, 26th St. Chapel, Bradenton, Fla. 

Kero "Kitty" DIMOFF, 76, of 341 Mt. Hope Road, McVeytown, died at 3:35
a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002, at his home. Born April 26, 1926, in Mount
Union, he was a son of the late Elia and Angelina (Taliff) Dimoff. He is
survived by three daughters and one son: Donna L. Kauffman, Duncannon;
Peter D. "Danny" Dimoff, Mt. Hope Road, McVeytown; Rose Wentz,
Silverford Heights, Mount Union; and Linda Sue Faubert, McConnellstown.
There are five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The following
brothers and sisters survive: Mike E. Dimoff, Mariea E. Stewart and
Donald E. Dimoff, all of Mount Union; Jordan E. Dimoff, Toronto, Canada;
Boris E. Dimoff, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Wanda E. Dunn,
McConnellstown. He was preceded in death by a son, Andrew M. Dimoff,
Oct. 18, 2001, and two infant sisters, Valsaki E and Olga E. Dimoff. Mr.
Dimoff was a member of the American Legion Post No. 107 and the VFW Post
No. 5754, both of Mount Union. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having
served at Pearl Harbor and overseas, on the USS New Orleans. Retired
from North American Refractories, Mount Union, he worked as a moulder
and in the drying room for many years. He enjoyed gardening and the
outdoors. He was a sportsman. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with
Dr. Robert Coutts officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount Union
Cemetery, Garden of Honor.

Betty B. RINARD, 77, of Morans Nursing Home, Bellwood, formerly of
Loysburg, died at 1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, at the nursing home.
Death followed an extended illness. Born Jan. 9, 1925, in Langdondale
she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Smith) Bambling. She
is survived by two daughters, Diane Clapper of West Chester, Ohio, and
Jodie Henry of New Enterprise, and two grandchildren. A sister, Vivian
Khouri of Pittsburgh, and a brother, Duward Bambling of Langdondale,
also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister, June Tyger, and a
brother, Clair Bambling. She was of the Protestant faith. she was a
graduate of the Robert P. Smith High School in New Enterprise. During
her life, she worked primarily as a homemaker. Funeral services will be
held Sunday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, 715
Church St., Saxton, with Pastor Lee Ritchey officiating. Interment will
be made in the Langdondale Cemetery, Hopewell. 

Carol (Keib) GROVE, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, at Fairfax Nursing
Center, Fairfax, Va. Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Bernice
M. Keib and the late Earl F. Keib. Grove is survived by her husband Col.
(ret.) Robert N. Grove, a Huntingdon native. Also surviving are two
sons: Paul D. Grove and Richard A. Grove. Two brothers, Richard E. Keib
and Robert E. Keib survive along with two grandchildren. A memorial
service will be held at Truro Episcopal Church, Fairfax, Va., at a later
date. 

Charles L. SNYDER, 73, of 80 Snyder Estates, McVeytown, died at 8:35
a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002, at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown,
Md. His death was unexpected. Born May 12, 1929, in Kistler, Mount
Union, he was the son of the late Ralph and Blanche (Sentman) Snyder. He
was united in marriage to Betty Jane Getz Dec. 24, 1955, in Kistler. Mr.
Snyder is survived by his wife at home and by the following children:
Lawanda S. Price, Raymond J. Snyder and Randy L. Snyder, all of
McVeytown and Walter Snyder of Mifflin. Six grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren survive. He is also survived by a brother, Ronald
Hoch of Clairmont, Fla., and a sister, Faye Heffner of Harrisburg. He
was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert Snyder. Mr. Snyder was a
life member of the VFW Post No. 5754, Mount Union. He attended Mount
Union public schools and served overseas, including Korea, in the United
States Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired
October 1978 after 31 years of service as a combat vehicle inspector at
the Letterkenny Ordinance Dept, Chambersburg. Mr. Snyder was an avid
hunter. Funeral services will be held at 11 .m. Tuesday, Oct. 8,at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Jeffrey Winstead
officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park,
Shirleysburg. 

Doris A. CAROTHERS, 80, of Pennknoll Village, Bedford, formerly of
Saxton, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002, at Pennknoll Village
following an extended illness. She was born Nov. 27, 1921, in Hopewell,
Bedford County, the daughter of David Porter and Ruby (Whisel) Gates,
both deceased. She was united in marriage to Paul "June" Carothers Aug.
6, 1944, at the Saxton Church of God. Mr. Carothers preceded her in
death April 6, 1992. Mrs. Carothers is survived by John Smith of
Baltimore, Md., who was reared in the Carothers' home. A sister, Dorothy
Lhuillier of Sherrill, N.Y., and one nephew survive. She was preceded in
death by an infant son and another son, David P. Carothers. Mrs.
Carothers was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ, Saxton.
She was active with the Saxton Community Library, served as a member of
Saxton Borough Council for several years and served on the board of
directors for the Saxton Community Swimming Pool. Mrs. Carothers
graduated from Robert P. Smith High School, Yellow Creek,in 1939. She
was employed as a secretary for White, Jenkins and Johnson Insurance
Company, Saxton, retiring in 1989. She enjoyed crossword puzzles,
reading and playing bingo. Funeral services were held today (Monday) at
2 p.m. at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Charles
Davis officiating. Interment was made in Grandview Cemetery, Saxton. 

Thomas Lee WORRALL JR., 33, of Oxford, formerly of Orbisonia, died
Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was
born in Chester, the son of Thomas Lee Sr. and Claire L. (Marchand)
Worrall of Orbisonia. He was married to Aimee R. (Houston) Worrall, with
whom he shared four and one-half years of marriage. He is survived by
his wife: His parents; his maternal grandmother, Evelynn (Harris)
Johnson of Rehoboth Beach, Del., and four children at home: Joline D.,
Donald C., David M. and Olivia P.Worrall. Mr. Worrall is survived by
three brothers and one sister: Brian Worrall of Cassville; Michael
Worrall of New Orleans, La.; Steven Worrall of Mill Creek and Tricia
Woodward of Three Springs. Mr. Worrall attended Safe Harbor Baptist
Church in Cochranville. He was employed as a trackman for CPS Railways
for the past three years. He had lived in the Oxford area for the past
eight years. Mr. Worrall enjoyed spending time with his children,
fishing, bowling and watching the Philadelphia Eagles football team.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the
Ruffenach Funeral Home, Oxford. Interment will be made in Calvary
Baptist Cemetery, Rising Sun, Md.

George Leslie "Bud" REED, 85, of 806 Mifflin St., died at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002, at his residence. He had been in failing health
for the past six months. Born Oct. 3, 1917, in Defiance, Bedford County,
he was the son of Walter and Rebecca Rose (Fox) Reed, both deceased. He
was united in marriage to May Kathlyn Rittenhouse Aug. 17, 1941, at the
12th Street Evangelical United Brethren Church, Huntingdon. Mr. Reed is
survived by his wife at home and by one son, Gary T. Reed of Petersburg,
and two daughters, Mrs. Wes (Pamela) McMahon of Petersburg, and Mrs. Bob
(Sandra) Hanks of Huntingdon. Five grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren survive. He is survived by three sisters and two
brothers: Mrs. Allen (Mary) Hoover of Hesston, Mrs. Donald (Doris) Stitt
of Huntingdon, Robert Reed of Gettysburg, Mrs. Kerry (Barbara) Jackson
of Lubbock, Texas and David Reed of Manchester. He was preceded in death
by a daughter. Mr. Reed was a life member of the Abbey Reformed United
Church of Christ, Huntingdon, where he was a former elder, member of the
consistory and an usher. He was a member of the United Commercial
Travelers and PARSE (Pennsylvania Association of Retired State
Employees). Mr. Reed attended Huntingdon public school and graduated
from Huntingdon High School in 1936. While in High school, he was a
perennial all-league player in both basketball and football. His
athletic accomplishments extended beyond high school. He participated in
the Huntingdon City Baseball League for the Moose Team for Five decades
and in the Huntingdon City Basketball League for three decades.
Following his retirement from active player status, he continued as a
coach in both baseball and basketball. After high school, Mr. Reed was
employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad and later as a city bus driver for
Rohm's Transit in Huntingdon. He retired in 1977 from the State
Correctional Institution, Huntingdon after 21 years of service as a
corrections officer. Mr. Reed enjoyed vegetable gardening, hunting,
woodworking and golf. He also enjoyed sports, particularly Penn State
sports, and served as an usher at Beaver Stadium for many years. Funeral
services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the John B. Brown
Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Gary H. Marcy officiating.
Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon.

Freda Katherine FIX, 88, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, died of congestive heart failure at 1:42 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6,
2002, at Harrisburg General Hospital, Harrisburg. She was formerly of
HCR 73, Three Springs. Born March 25, 1914, in Cromwell Twp., she was a
daughter of the late James Joshua and Elizabeth B. (Runk) McKim. She was
married to Clyde E. Fix, four Brothers and seven sisters preceded her in
death. Mrs. Fix was a member of the Rockhill Church of the Brethren,
Rochkill Furnace. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at
10 a.m Friday, Oct. 11, at the Rockhill Church of the Brethren, Rockhill
Furnace, with the Rev. Myers Kimmel and Mr. Ramon Morgan officiating.
Interment will be made in the Old School Baptist Cemetery, Three
Springs. 

Carl M. "Buck" CARTER SR., 74, of 1175 Little Greenbriar Road,
McVeytown, died at 6:07 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, at his Wayne Twp.,
Mifflin County, residence. Born May 21, 1928, in Lewistown, he was a son
of the late Molton L. and Viola (Ward) Carter. He was united in marriage
to Joy A. Peck who survives. He is survived by nine children: Carl M.
Carter Jr. and Mrs. Gregory (Jennifer) Reigle, both of Lewistown; Larry
G. Carter, Orbisonia; Mrs. Calvin (Sandra) Forshey and Matthew S.
Carter, both of McClure; Mrs. Randall (Cindy) Hesser, McVeytown; Mrs.
Wilmer (Tammy) Jury, Kistler; Michael D. Carter, Maitland; and Ryan E.
Carter, Strodes Mills. There are 14 grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren. One sister, Kathleen Carter, Richfield, also
survives. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilbur "Tac" Carter
and Harlold"Beanie" Carter. Mr. Carter was a member of Newton Hamilton
Brethren in Christ Church. He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose No.
223, Huntingdon; and East Derry Fire Company, Glenwood. Early in life,
he was employed by Sitkin's Smelting Plant. He was employed by Mann Edge
Tool Company, Lewistown, for 17 years, retiring in 1995. He enjoyed
flying, racing, reading Indian History and being with his family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at
Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, Lewistown, with Pastor Samuel J.
King officiating. Interment will be made in Paintersville Christian and
Missionary Alliance Cemetery. 

Robert Byers RUSSELL, 73, of James Creek, died unexpectedly at 4:20 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, in the emergency room of Nason Hospital, Roaring
Spring. Born March 25, 1929, in Aitch, he was the son of Charles W. and
M. Alice (Higgins) Russell, both deceased. He was united in marriage to
Pearl E. Speck Sept. 11, 1953, in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Russell is
survived by his wife at home and by the following children: R. Jeffrey
Russell, Kathy Norris, Roger L. Russell and Mary A. Russell, all of
James Creek. Seven grandchildren also survive. He is survived by three
sisters: Edna Baughman of Evansville, Tenn.; Annie Diehl of Columbus,
Ohio, and Nancy Jay Little of Orange City, Fla. He was preceded in death
by a daughter, Karen Russell, and two brothers, Fred Russell and James
Russell, infant. Mr. Russell was a member of St. Paul's United Church of
Christ, Russellville. He was a member of the Marklesburg Lions Club, the
Quarter Century Club through New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company and
the Marklesburg Volunteer Fire Company. He served in the U.S. Army in
1955 and 1956. He retired in 1991 from New Enterprise after 35 years of
employment. He also owned and operated Russell's Store in Cherrytown for
20 years. Mr. Russell enjoyed farming and old farm tractors. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the D. Ronald
Long Funeral Chapel in Saxton with Pastor George Baird officiating.
Interment will be made in the Russellville Reformed Cemetery. 

Rebecca A. ITINGER, 86, of Alexandria, died at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.
9, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. She was born Aug.
21, 1916, at Pennsylvania Furnace, the daughter of the late Elmer
Raymond and Sarah (Sassaman) Ewing. She was united in marriage to Warren
Richard Itinger May 18, 1943, in Huntingdon. Mr. Itinger preceded her in
death Dec. 19, 1997. Mrs. Itinger is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Thomas (Monda) Stapleton of McConnellstown and Mrs. James (Jennifer)
Hearn of HC 1, Huntingdon, and a son, Warren R. "Bud" Itinger of
Alexandria. Six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also
survive. She is survived by two sisters, Gladys Sponsler of Alexandria
and Anna Mae Todaro of Huntingdon. She was preceded in death by a
brother, Elmer Ewing. Mrs. Itinger was a member of the Alexandria
Presbyterian Church. She was employed as a manager at the Health Mart
Drugstore in Huntingdon and retired in 1995 as a housemother at the
Grier School, Birmingham. After her retirement, she was employed
part-time at the Super Sheetz convenience store, Route 22, Huntingdon.
Mrs. Itinger enjoyed reading, sewing and playing her organ. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Robert E. Peters
Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. John C. Dean officiating.
Interment will be made in the Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery,
Alexandria. 

Valerie H. BOOHER, 60, of 18 Trellis Dr., Mount Union, died at 1018 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Her death was unexpected. Born March 19, 1942, in Lewistown, she was the
daughter of Charles W. Jr. and Jean (Hiles) Huston, both deceased. She
was united in marriage to Wilbur W. Booher Nov. 4, 1961, at the First
United Methodist Church, Mount Union. She is survived by her husband at
home; two children: Christopher Booher of Ashville, N.C., and Anne Glunt
of Huntingdon, and six grandchildren. A brother, Charles Kerry Huston of
Modesto, Calif., survives. Mrs. Booher was a member of the First United
Methodist Church, Mount Union. She was a 1960 graduate of the Captain
Jack High School, Mount Union. Mrs. Booher was most recently employed at
the former North American Refractories in Mount Union, prior to which
she worked for Harbison-Walker Refractories, Mount Union. She also
worked as a secretary for the Mount Union Area School District. She
loved animals and especially enjoyed taking care of her dogs. She also
enjoyed reading, walking and crossword puzzles. Graveside funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Newton
Hamilton Memorial Cemetery, with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Grundon
officiating.

Charles M. SMYERS, 70, of 206 Cider Lane, Lewistown, died at 11:14 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002, at his residence. Born July 5, 1932, in Mount
Union, he was the son of Harry and Georgia (Mahan) Smyers, both
deceased. He was united in marriage to Johanna Barbarulo in 1961. Mr.
Smyers is survived by his wife; three daughters: Lynne Smyers,
Arlington, Va.; Jennifer Burt, Laureldale, and Pamela Murray, State
College, and two grandchildren. A sister, Elizabeth Goodman of Mount
Union, survives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Smyers.
Mr. Smyers was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in
Lewistown. He was a member of the American Legion Simpson-Hunt Post No.
107, Mount Union; the Mifflin County Sportsman Association and Camp
Saratoga. Mr. Smyers was a 1950 graduate of Mount Union High School and
a 1960 graduate of Shippensburg University. He served in the United
States Navy. He was a former plant manager for Lyon Fashions,
Mifflintown, and an agent with Met Life until his retirement. A funeral
mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at Sacred Heart of Jesus
Catholic Church, with the Rev. Thomas Marickovic officiating. Interment
will be made in St. Catherine's Catholic Cemetery, Shirleysburg. 

Ida J. COVERT, 76, of R.R. 1, Box 235, Mapleton (Birdvale), died at 2:50
p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, at Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue,
Huntingdon. She had been in failing health. Born July 21, 1926, in
Cromwell Twp., she was a daughter of the late Martin and Minnie (Hicks)
Booher. She was united in marriage to Lloyd Kenneth Covert Oct. 19,
1946, in McVeytown, by the Rev. E.E. Dunkleburger. Mr. Covert preceded
her in death Oct. 19, 1980. She is survived by one son, L. Kenneth
Covert Jr., Lake Mary, Fla., and one grandson. One brother and two
sisters survive: The Rev. Fred Booher, Perryopolis; Evaline Lininger,
Huntingdon; and Ozora Cohenour, Three Springs. She was preceded in death
by five brothers and four sisters. Mrs. Covert was a member of the
Trinity United Methodist Church, Mapleton, and the Cheerful Givers
Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Bricktown Senior Citizens,
Mount Union. She retired in 1973 after 20 years employment with the
former L. Greif Bros. Mfg. Co., Mount Union. Her pastimes included
crocheting, gardening and spending time with her grandson in Florida.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the
Trinity United Methodist Church, Mapleton, with the Rev. Ed Seeley
officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Mapleton.

John J. "Speed" GRIMES, 80, of Walker Twp., Huntingdon, died at 7:52
a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center,
Derry Twp., Hershey. Born June 22, 1922, in Riddlesburg, he was the son
of the late Robert and Inza (Dixon) Grimes. He was united in marriage to
Anna Mae Schirm, July 29, 1972. Mrs. Grimes survives at the couple's
Walker Twp., home. He is also survived by one son, John R. Grimes of
Petersburg; and two stepdaughters: Mrs. David (Linda) Stotler, Newark,
Ohio; and Nancy Jones, Los Angeles, Calif. One sister, Helen Grimes of
Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon, survives. There are two
step-great-grandchildren. A sister, Pauline Grimes, preceded him in
death. Mr. Grimes was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ,
McConnellstown. He was a life member of the McConnellstown Fire Company
which he had served as Fire Police Captain for a number of years. He was
also a life member of Standing Stone Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No.
1754. A 32nd degree Mason, he was a member of Mt. Moriah Blue Lodge No.
300, F&AM, a member of Jaffa Shrine, Scottish Rite and the Altoona
Consistory. He had been a board member and consultant to the Area Agency
on Aging for over 25 years. A member of the Class of 1942, he graduated
from Huntingdon High School. He served as a corporal with the United
States Army Air Corps during World War II. A sheet metal specialist with
the 1st Bomber Squadron 9th Bomber Group, he was on a team that was
responsible for preparation of the planes and atomic bombs for the
attack on Japan. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre
Service Medal, Asian Pacific Theatre Service Medal with three Bronze
Stars and the World War II Victory Medal. Mr. Grimes retired from Penn
Central National Bank in 1973, where he had worked for a number of years
as courier. He had previously been employed by the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Commission and at Owens Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon. For the past 20
years, he and his wife had spent the winter months at their homes in
Fort Myers and Wauchula, Fla. He had resided at his Walker Twp. home
since 1972. Other than the time spent in Florida, he was a lifetime
resident of Huntingdon County. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road,
Smithfield Twp., Huntingdon, with the Rev. D. Keith A. Kensinger
officiatng. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens,
Walker Twp. Huntingdon. 

Earl E. GRAHAM, 73, of 487 Prospect Rd., Manheim, died Sunday evening,
Oct. 13, 2002, at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. He died
unexpectedly of natural causes. He was born Aug. 13, 1929, in Manheim,
the son of William Lloyd and Gertrude R. (Bullock) Graham, both
deceased. He was united in marriage to Retta.J. Smith, a native of
Huntingdon County. The couple would have celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary this Friday, Oct. 18. Mr. Graham is survived by his wife;
two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth J. (Donna L.) Updegraff of Elizabethtown and
Brenda J. Enterline of East Stroudsburg; one son Earl E. Graham Jr. of
Lititz, and 10 grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers,
Donald, William and Harold Graham, all of Manheim, and one sister, Mrs.
Dwight (Patricia) Bomberger of Manheim. He was preceded in death by one
sister, Betty Kirby. Mr. Graham was a veteran of the Korean Conflict,
serving as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He was a life member
of the Manheim VFW Post No. 5956; the Elstonville Sportsman Association,
Manheim, and the Smith Brothers Hunting Camp, Blacklog Valley, Juniata
County. He had a life-long interest in raising and training beagles for
hunting, was well-known in the area for his skill and was a member of
the Lebanon County Beagle Club. Mr. Graham was employed by Armstrong
World Industries, Lancaster Floor Plant, retiring in 1992 after 44 years
of service. He was an avid hunter. A graveside funeral service will be
held at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at Byron Run Cemetery, Orbisonia. He
was an avid hunter. A graveside funeral service will be held at 3:45
p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at Byron Run Cemetery, Orbisonia. 

Eugene B. CROWNOVER, 75, of 316 Trella St., Belleville, died at 10:40
a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2002, at Valley View Haven, Belleville. Born Nov.
18, 1926, in Belleville, he was the son of Kathryn P. (Mateer) Crownover
of Valley View Haven and the late Floyd B. Crownover. He was united in
marriage to Helen Medwinski April 3, 1948. Mr. Crownover is survived by
his wife at the couple's Trella Street Residence; his mother; daughter,
Mrs. Robert (Bonita) Pressler of Reedsville,and two granddaughters. Two
sisters, Mrs. Richard (Laura "Sis") Yoder of Allensville and Mrs.
Richard (Betty Ruth) Barcuther of Enola, and a brother, Roy Crownover of
Belleville, survive. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ann
Crownover, in 1959, and by a brother, Glenn Crownover. Mr. Crownover was
a member of the Allensville Presbyterian Church where he served as a
trustee, church treasurer and as a member of the choir. He was a member
of the Stroup-Alexander VFW Post No. 5935, Belleville, for 56 years. He
was a lifetime (56-year) member of the Belleville Fire Company and was
the recipient of the fire company's President's Award in 1996. He was
also one of the first members of the Big Valley Ambulance Club. Mr.
Crownover served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946 and was a member of
the Air National Guard. He retired from New Holland in 1986 after 39
years and worked at Taylor's IGA in Belleville for 10 years. Funeral
services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the
Allensville Presbyterian Church, Allensville, with the Revs. Geoffrey
Huish and Samuel O. Strohm officiating. Interment will be made in
Allensville Presbyterian Cemetery.

Germaine J. HOLDSWORTH, 82, of R.R. 4, Box 137, Huntingdon, died at 7:20
p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2002, at Altoona Hospital following a short
illness. Born Feb. 28, 1920, in New York City, N.Y., she was the
daughter of the late William R. and Germaine R. (Robert) Holdsworth. She
is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Richard J. (Linda Alan) Rossi,
Huntingdon, with whom she resided. There in one granddaughter. Three
brothers survive: William Holdsworth, Lake Ariel; Ralph Holdsworth,
Arlington, Va.; and John Holdsworth, Ellsworth, Maine. Ms. Holdsworth
attended Most Holy Trinity Church, Huntingdon. She served a a corporal
in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. She was awarded the Good
Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory
Medal. She had been employed as a machinist, for over 35 years, at
Hoover Motors Inc., formerly Kingston-Connolley Inc. of Plainfield, N.J.
She was also employed part-time as an attendant at the Temple, from
1990-1995. For most of her life, she lived in New Jersey, moving to
Berks County after she retired in 1985. In 1999, she moved to Huntingdon
to reside in Walker Twp. with her daughter and son-in-law. She enjoyed
daily walks, trips to the Jersey Shore, and reading, enjoying
particularly history and religion. She was also very happy to learn of
the upcoming birth of her first great-grandchildren, her granddaughter's
twins. Funeral services were held Oct. 19, in Temple, with the Rev. E.
Michael Camilli officiating. The Rev. E. Michael Camilli is her former
pastor from the St. Anthony's Chapel, Temple. Interment was made in
Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading.

Donald E. WINFREE, 70, of 322 N. Jefferson St., Mount Union, died at
8:39 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon, following a brief illness. Born Dec. 24, 1931, in
Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Charles H. and Helen A. (Morris)
Winfree. He was united in marriage to Jane Collins Dec. 20, 1952, in
Mount Union. Mrs. Winfree survives. One son and six daughters survive:
Donald E. Winfree Jr., Columbus, Ohio; Carol N. Jackson, Arlene L.
Winfree and Constance G. Vaughn, all of Mount Union; April M.
Winfree-Daniels, Camp Springs, Md.; and Shelba Winfree-Murray and Paula
Piner-Holmes, both of Philadelphia. There are 12 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers and a sister:
Russell L. Winfree, El Paso, Texas; Lewis P. Winfree, California; and
Dorothea W. Bumgardner, Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Charles D. Winfree and Luther F. Winfree. Mr. Winfree was a
member of Mount Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Mount Union, where he
was a trustee. He was a member of the Juniata Lodge No. 702, Improved
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Mount Union and the American
Legion Post, Mount Union. He was a former member of the St. Joseph F&AM
Lodge No. 125, Mount Union. Following his graduation from Captain Jack
High School, Mount Union, in 1950, he entered the U.S. Air Force. He
served during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1954.
He was employed by Ethel Meserve, State College, from 1954 until 1969.
He also worked at C.H. Miller, Huntingdon, in the drapery department for
several years. He owned and operated a custom drapery business in
Huntingdon from 1974 to 1980, then began work with the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation, from where he retired. Funeral services
will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at the Mount Hope Missionary
Baptist Church, Mount Union with the Rev. I.S. Owens officiating.
Interment will be made in the Mount Union Cemetery. 

The Rev. Gerald C. MILLIKEN, 89, of Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, formerly
of Ephrata, died Monday morning, Oct. 14, 2002, at the retirement home
following a brief illness. Born in West Scarborough, Maine, he was a son
of the late Alfred H. and Grace S. (Seavey) Milliken. He was united in
marriage to Laura M. Stearns. She preceded him in death in September
2000. Surviving are three sons and three daughters: The Rev. Charles C.
Milliken, Franklintown; the Rev. Mark G. Milliken, Gainesville; Timothy
D. Milliken, Malden, Mass.; the Rev. Verna L. Cahill, McConnellstown;
Karen J. Milliken, Lancaster; and Deborah L. Thompson, Covington, Ind.
There are 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Two brothers and
five sisters survive: Alfred H. Milliken Jr., Falmouth, Maine; E. Carter
Milliken, Cumberland, Maine; Eunice Hurd, Falmouth, Maine; Ruth
Dearborn, Biddeford, Maine; Laura Lewis, Yarmouth, Maine; Selma Wilbur,
West Buxton, Maine; and Louisa Blake, Brunswick, Maine. He was preceded
in death by three brothers, Sewell, Wendell and Rolland; and two
grandchildren. The Rev. Milliken was a member of the First United
Methodist Church, Ephrata, where he served as a Sunday School teacher.
He was a member and past commander of the Ephrata American Legion and
was past vice chair of the American Legion's Pennsylviania Department of
Religious Emphasis Committee. He was also a member of Ephrata AMVETS
Post 136 and the Mental Health Association of Lancaster, from which he
served as director of chaplaincy services at the former ARC/The Terraces
in Ephrata. A graduate of Boston University with a bachelor's degree in
education, he earned a master's degree from the university's School of
Theology, Gordon's School of Divinity. He earned a Ph.D. in clinical
psychology from Indiana University. During World War II and the Korean
conflict, he was a chaplain for the U.S. Army, retiring in 1972. He was
assigned to the Chaplain's School at the Carlisle Army War School after
World War II. A retired Methodist minister, he served churches in the
New England Southern Conference. He headed churches in Maine, New
Hampshire and Massachusetts. He last served in Salem, Mass. He also
delivered sermons at various Ephrata area churches over the years. He
served a volunteer chaplain at Ephrata Community Hospital and at the
American Legion 10th district while living in Ephrata. An artist, he
enjoyed drawing in chalk, pencil sketching and oil painting. He also
enjoyed walking and counseling individuals. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at the First United Methodist Church,
68 N. Church Ave.,Ephrata, with the Rev. Denton L. Spencer officiating.
Interment will be made in the Memory Gardens Memorial Cemetery, East
Cocalico Twp. 

Harold F. HEADINGS, 85, of York, died at 10:42 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15,
2002, at Country Meadows, York. Born Sept. 23, 1917, in Mifflin County,
he was a son of the late William L. and Ruth B. Reed Headings. He was
united in marriage to Hazel L. Headings, York; one daughter, Marcella J.
Cooper, Dover; four grandchildren and six great-granddaughters. One
brother, Clarence Headings of Huntingdon and one sister, Anna Walters of
Lewistown, survive. Mr. Headings was a member of Hanover Moose Lodge and
Harrisburg Local 59 Elevator Union. He worked 35 years in elevator
construction for York-Gregg Elevator Co., York. Funeral services were
held at 11 a.m. today, at the Emig Funeral Home, 47 N. Queen St., Dover,
with Chaplain Roy Stetler of Country Meadows officiating. Interment was
made in Suburban Memorial Gardens. 

Bessie E. PURDY, 83, of 224 Fourth Ave., Burnham, died at 7 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002, at Beverly Healthcare-William Penn. Born March
17, 1919, in Center, Juniata county, she was a daughter of the late
Wesley and Elva (Yohn) Pannebaker. She was united in marriage to R.
William Purdy, Aug. 30, 1935. Mr. Purdy survives at their home. One son
and one daughter survive: R. Jack Purdy, Omaha, Neb.; and Mrs. Philip
(Ruth) Neff, Wilmington, N.C. There are six grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. Three sisters also survive: Mildred Bollinger and
Ethel Abrashoff, both of Akron, Ohio; and Mrs. Kenneth (Evelyn) Park,
Mapleton. She was preceded in death by four brothers and a grandson.
Mrs. Purdy was a 37 years member of Calvary Bible Church, Lewistown.
Early in life she was employed at Fisher Electronics, Milroy; Goss
Candy, Lewistown; and Servomation at Standard Steel, Burnham. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at Hoenstine Funeral
Home Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Howard Houtz
officiating. Interment will be made in Juniata Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Michael F. MCMULLEN, 94, of 428 E. 26th Ave., Altoona, formerly of
Orbisonia, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002, at Altoona Hospital Center for
Nursing Service, Altoona, following an extended illness. Born April 25,
1908, in Coupon, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary (Chirdon)
McMullen. He married Thelma (Crone) Collins Sept. 3, 1951, and they
resided in Orbisonia for early 50 years. Mrs. McMullen preceded him in
death Aug. 5, 2001. He is survived by two stepsons and three
stepdaughters: William Collins, Columbus, Ohio; Paul Collins, Scotland,
Pa.; Alma Locke, Hurricane, W. Va.; Helen Yednock, Harrisburg; and Joan
Bosco, Felton, Del. There are 14 step-grandchildren and 22
step-great-grandchildren. A sister, Ann M. Wiley of Altoona, with whom
he resided, survives. Eight nieces and nephews also survive. He was
preceded in death by two brothers, Russell and John McMullen was a
member of St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, Altoona, and a
former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Shade Gap. He was a member
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a former member of the Knights of
Columbus. A Coast Guard veteran of World War II, in the Pacific Theatre,
he served on a ship (LST) that transported soldiers and equipment to
shore for island invasions. The owner of McMullen Furniture Store, Mount
Union, for 32 years, he retired in 1982. A funeral Mass was held Oct.
19, at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church with the Rev. D.
Timothy Grimme officiating. Interment was made in Calvary Cemetery,
Altoona.

Jerry L. WITMAN, 61, of R.R. 1, Box 1362 (Hill Valley), Mount Union,
died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002, at his home. He had been in
failing health. Born Nov. 23, 1940, in Middletown, he was a son of the
Claude and Dorothy (Zimmerman) Witman. His mother survives in
Middletown. His father is deceased. He was united in marriage to Ann L.
(Heaster) Zimmerman Feb. 14, 1999, in Mount Union. Mrs. Witman survives.
The following children survive: Pat Witman, Halifax; Teri Coughenour,
York Haven; Jay Witman, Hershey; and Tammy Evans, New Bloomfield. He is
also survived by three step-children: Charlene Walker, Enola; Charles
Pfaunmiller, Elizabethtown; and Kevin Pfaunkiller, Highspire. There are
six grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. One sister, Anna Lewallen,
and one brother, Harry Witman, both of Middletown, survive. He was
preceded in death by two sons: Jerry Witman Jr. and Tim Witman; and
three brothers: Claude Witman Jr., Samuel Witman and George Witman. Mr.
Witman was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of the VFW Posts,
both in Mount Union and Highspire. He was also a member of the Rescue
Fire Co. of Middletown. Following 25 years of service, he retired in
November 2000, from Mack Trucking, Harrisburg, where he worked as an
engine rebuilder. He enjoyed camping, cooking on the grill and listening
to bluegrass music. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday,
Oct. 19, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev.
Gordon Ross officiating. Interment will be made in the Mapleton IOOF
Cemetery. 

Minnie C. SPECK, 93, formerly of McConnellstown, died at 1:40 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002, at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. Born Nov. 3, 1908, in
Walker Twp., she was a daughter of the late Jonas and Maud (Low) Ronk.
She was united in marriage to Dallas L. Speck Aug. 20, 1925, in the
McConnellstown Methodist Church. Mr. Speck preceded her in death Jan.
12, 1995. One daughter and one son survive: Freda Weaver, Huntingdon,
and Donald L. Speck, Huntingdon. There are four grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. One daughter, Helen Speck and one son, Gerald
Speck, preceded her in death. The last surviving member of her immediate
family, she was preceded in death by two sisters: Jessie Ronk and
Christie Shaffer. Mrs. Speck was a very active member of First Church of
the Nazarene, McConnellstown for many years, serving as Sunday School
teacher, board member and treasurer. She was educated in the Walker Twp.
schools. Although she was primarily a homemaker, she had worked at the
former Susquehanna Silk Mill, Huntingdon, and the former McCroy's also
in Huntingdon. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20,
2002, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Revs.
Thomas and Verna Cahill officiating. Interment will be made in
McConnellstown Cemetery, McConnellstown. 

Harvey Vane MCQUAIT, 81, of North Clear Ridge Road, Hustontown, died at
11:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002, at the Fulton County Medical Center,
McConnellsburg. Born March 22, 1921, in Wood, he was the son of the late
Emory V. and Mary T. (Wood) McQuait. He was married to Estelene Jessie
Gladfelter July 26, 1947, in Hagerstown, Md. Mrs. McQuait preceded him
in death April 11, 1982. He is survived by two daughters and one son:
Marie R. Hann, McConnellsbrug; Mary T. Duvall, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.;
and Emory V. McQuait, Hustontown. There are four grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. Four brothers and seven sisters survive. One sister
and three brothers preceded him in death. Mr. McQuait was of the
Protestant faith. A veteran of World War II, he served with the US.
Army. He retired, following over 30 years of service, from Letterkenny
Army Depot, Chambersburg, where he had worked as a mechanic. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, at the Martin R. Brown
Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with Pastor Sam Stoey officiating. Interment
will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg.

Mary Elizabeth RADLE, 78, of 1725 Penn St., Huntingdon, died at 12:55
a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2002, at the Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia. Death was unexpected. Born Feb. 10, 1924, in Wayne Twp.,
Mifflin County, she was a daughter of the late Charles L. and Mary Alice
(Hardy) Atherton. She was married to Charles E. Foster in 1944. He
preceded her in death and she then married Charles E. Radle July 26,
1949. Mr. Radle survives. Two children survive: Charles E. "Bill" Radle
Jr., Duncansville, and Jobie R. Moore, Hesston. There are three
granddaughters and one great-grandson. Three sisters also survive: Ann
Rosensteel, Lititz, and Emma Parsons and Helen Wagner, both of Mount
Union. She was preceded in death by the following brothers and sisters:
William Atherton, Roy Atherton, Leslie Atherton, Paul Atherton, John
Atherton, Harry Atherton, Maidie Buck and Jennie "June" Hollibaugh. Mrs.
Radle was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mount Union. She was
educated in the Mount Union schools. A caregiver, she had been employed
at the Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown and the Shirley Home for the Aged,
Shirleysburg. She was also an in-home caregiver for several years. She
had also worked in the meat department of the Weis Market, Mount Union,
for many years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct.
21, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev.
David Ford officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount Union
Cemetery. 

Howard "Max" JONES, 86, of Chambersburg, died at 8:50 a.m. Saturday,
Oct. 19, 2002, at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg. Born April 24,
1916, in Kane, he was a son of the late Charles H. and Anna (Murphy)
Jones. He was married to the former Vena "Dot" Walls Aug. 24, 1946. Mrs.
Jones survives at their home. Mr. Jones was a member of the United
Methodist Church, Homestead. He was a member of Phi Mu Alpha Fraternity
and the Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754, Huntingdon. A graduate of
Brentwood High School, he received a BA degree in music and French, from
Carnegie Mellon University. He received a BS degree in music education
and French from Duquesne University and his Masters Degree in music and
French from Penn State University. He also studied selected courses in
French at the University of Maine at Orono and the Sorbonne University
in Paris, France. Mr. Jones taught music at the Penn State Undergraduate
Center, Pottsville, for two years and French at Chambersburg High
School. He retired from Mount Lebanon High after teaching French for 25
years. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II from 1942-1945. He was
with the 1st Army, 7th Corps, Armored Division, in the European Theatre
of Operations between 1943-1945. An accomplished violinist, he
entertained the troops during the war, traveling to the front lines with
the chaplains. He also loved to travel and especially love France.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Martin
R. Brown Funeral home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Robert E. Keener
officiating. Interment will be made at the IOOF Memorial Cemetery,
Rockhill Furnace. 

Foster E. BOOZEL, 84, formerly of Mattawanna, and for the last eight
years a resident of the Malta Home, Granville,died at 6:05 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, at the home. He had been in failing health.
Born June 30, 1918, in Wayne Twp., Mifflin County, he was a son of the
late Albert and Mary (Bilger) Boozel. He was united in marriage to
Genevieve Harshbarger March 16, 1939, in Winchester, Va. Mrs. Boozel
preceded him in death March 12, 1994. He is survived by seven children:
Mrs. Raymond (Bernadene) Miller of Enola; Mrs. Ronald (Donna) Miller of
Big Greenbriar Road, McVeytown; Carl E. Boozel of Port Royal; Gary L.
Boozel of Mifflintown; and Mrs. Fred (Linda) Kauffman, Arlene Payne and
Mrs. John (Pamela) Yoder, all of Lewistown. There are 16 grandchildren,
14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. The following
brothers and sisters survive: Lester Boozel and Alice Bollinger both of
McVeytown; Mary Harshbarger and Freda Worthy, both of Mount Union; Elsie
Pollock and Thelma Miller, both of Newton Hamilton; Geraldine Keefer,
Shade Gap; Richard Boozel, Robert Boozel and Bertis Boozel, all of
McVeytown; Brooks Boozel, Milroy; and Shirley Grove, Orbisonia. He was
preceded in death by three brothers, Albert Boozel, John Boozel, and
Melvin Boozel, and two sisters, Gladys Johnston and Stella Giusti. Mr.
Boozel was a member of Ryde Yoked Methodist Church, Ryde. He was a
member of F&AM Lodge No. 376, McVeytown, Tall Cedars of Lebanon,
Harrisburg Consistory, the Newton-Wayne Lions Club and the American
Legion Post 107, Mount Union. During World War II, he served in the U.S.
Navy Seabees and received the Victory Medal in the Asiatic Pacific
Theatre. Retired from the Pennsylvania Glass Sand Works (now U.S.
Silica), McVeytown, following over 35 years of service, he had also
worked at the Latherow Sawmill, McVeytown, and in contracting for many
years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Donald E.
Peters Jr. officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial
Park, Shirleysburg.

Eldora L. PEACHEY, 91, of Valley View Haven, Belleville, died at 11:45
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, at Valley View Haven. Born May 4, 1911, in
Belleville, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Rebecca (Byler)
Hertzler. He husband, Raymond S. Peachey, preceded her in death June 25,
1980. She is survived by five children: Mrs. Samuel L. (Ruth) Yoder,
Belleville; Mrs. Eugene (Pauline) Stuckey, Lennox, S.D.; Leonard
Peachey, Belleville; Mrs. Byron (Zelda) Zook, Mill Creek; and Mrs. David
(Eleanor) Stoltzfus, Bridgewater, Va. There are 18 grandchildren, 33
great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was the last of
her immediate family, having been preceded in death by four sisters:
Mattie Yoder, Amanda Smucker, Bertha Hartzler and Sadie M. Hertzler.
Mrs. Peachey was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church where she
was a member of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class and a Sunday
School teacher. She was a member of Belleville Senior Citizens. For 25
years, she was a custodian at Allensville Elementary School. She
attended Market in Huntingdon for at least 25 years. Funeral services
will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at Valley View Haven
Chapel, Belleville, with the Revs. Max Zook, Galen Sharp and Eric Renno
officiating. Interment will be in Locust Grove Cemetery, Belleville. 

Samuel Wilson CLIPPINGER, 93, of HCR 73, Three Springs, died at 11:20
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, at his home in Clay Twp. born Aug. 13,
1909, in Taylor Twp., Fulton County, he was a son of the late Wison
Montgomery and Mary (Knepper) Clippinger. He was preceded in death by
two wives. Ada (Barnett) Clippinger, whom he married Dec. 29, 1929, died
March 12, 1942. Elsie (Fields) Clippinger, whom he married Sept. 20,
1944, died March 14, 2002. He is survived by 14 children: James
Clippenger and Robert Clippinger, of Hustontown; Carl Clippinger,
Robertsdale; Esther Scott, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; Roger Clippinger and
Elaine Miller, both of Hagerstown, Md.; Freda Miller, McConnellsburg;
George Clippinger, Needmore; Donald Clippinger and Fred Clippinger, both
of Three Springs; Donna Ritter, Wichita Falls, Texas; Mary Swartz,
Huntingdon; Glenda Machia, Lancaster; and Anita Clippinger, Ephrata.
There are 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also
survived by three sisters and one brother: Nora Appleby, Myrtle Knepper
and Laura Wogan, all of Chambersburg, and Lester Clippinger,
McConnellsburg. He was preceded in death by one daughter, one
granddaughter, one great-granddaughter, three brothers and three
sisters. In earlier years, Mr. Clippinger had attended the former Dublin
Mills United Methodist Church, Hustontown. He attended the Winegardner
School, Hustontown. In addition to being a farmer, he was also retired
from the Everett Hardwood Lumber C., Everett. He enjoyed John Deere
Tractors. He especially enjoyed his family and sharing time with his
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at
2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home,
Hustontown, with Pastor Mel Brubaker officiating. Interment will be made
in Center Cemetery, Waterfall. 

Carl E. ANSELL, 65, of Mapleton, R.R. 1, died at 2:15 p.m. Saturday,
Oct. 19, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born June 5,
1937, at Connellsville, he was a son of the late George and Gertrude
(Guth) Ansell. He was married to the former Mary E. McMullen May 2,
1958, at Huntingdon. Mrs. Ansell survives at their home. One son and
three daughters survive: George D. Ansell, Mapleton; Sheryl K. Ansell,
Huntingdon; Susan M. Fecich, Burlington, N.J.; and Kathy L. Crowley,
Woodstock, Ga. There are eight grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers and one
sister: Donald M. Ansell, Summerdale; Harry C. Ansell and John A.
Ansell, both of Three Springs; and Homer L. Ansell and Betty Warthin,
both of Fort Littleton. He was preceded in death by one brother, Floyd,
and a number of half brothers and half sisters. Mr. Ansell attended the
Fairview Evangelical Church, Three Springs. He retired in April 2000 as
a lieutenant at SCI Huntingdon, after 30 years of service. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Fairview
Evangelical Church, Three Springs, with the Rev. William Hughes
officiating. Interment will be made at Fairview Cemetery, Three Springs.

Florine M. (Grove) APPLEBY, 83, of the Presbyterian Home, 220 Newry St.,
Hollidaysburg, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002 at the home, following an
extended illness. She was formerly of 516 East Atlantic Ave., Altoona.
Born Feb. 3, 1919, in Shirleysburg, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd
J. and Ida E. (Atherton) Grove. She was united in marriage to Joseph J.
Appleby Oct. 9, 1937, in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Appleby survives. She is
survived by one son and two daughters: Dennis Appleby and Loretta
Greaser, both of Hollidaysburg, and Carole Dodson, Altoona. There are
six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by
three brothers and two sisters: Howard Grove, Floyd Grove, Raymond
Grove, Margaret Hardy and Anna Fink. Mrs. Appleby was a former member of
Sugar Run Church of the Brethren. She attended Mount Union High School.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the
chapel at the Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg, with Pastor Paul Pease
officiating.

Fred E. WEIMERT, 71, of 1581 Pinchot Road, Saxton, died at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002, at Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a
brief illness. Born Aug. 26, 1931, in Stonerstown, he was a son of the
late Marshall and Mollie (Gates) Weimert. He was united in marriage to
Caroline M. Dively Nov. 4, 1953, in Newry. Mrs. Weimert survives at
home. Four children survive: Mrs. Eugene (Debra) Smith, Hollidaysburg;
Mrs. Alfred (Bonita) Chamberlain, Saxton; Mrs. Edward (Susan) Davis,
Schellsburg; and Fred E. Weimert Jr., Saxton. There are five
grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren. One sister and two brothers
survive: Margurite Hirst, James Creek; Ernest Weimert, Stockwell, Ind.;
and his twin, Ted Weimert, Saxton. He was preceded in death by two
infant sons, Robin and Scotty, and Two brothers, William and Robert. Mr.
Wiemert attended the Raystown Brethren Church, Saxton. He was a life
member of Saxton VFW Post 4129, Saxton and a member of the Teamsters
Union. During the Korean Conflict, he was stationed in Alaska as a
surgical technician serving with the U.S. Army. He retired from Wilson
Freight, Bedford. Walking, gardening and camping were some of Mr.
Weimert's favorite pastimes. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with
Pastors Alan Baker and Rockne Shal officiating. Interment will be made
in Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell, where full military honors will be
accorded. 

Genevieve N. (Dore) SHOOP, 75, of R.R. 1, Box 8, Huntingdon, died at
11:40 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona,
following health complications since January 2002. She and her husband
had previously resided in Monroeville, Springfield, Va., and Knoxville,
Tenn. She had resided in Walker Twp. for 14 years. Born Oct. 24, 1926,
in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late Robert G. Sr. and Edith M.
(Condrin) Dore. She was united in marriage to John R. Shoop July 9,
1947, in Winchester, Va. Mr. Shoop survives at their Walker Twp.
residence. She is survived by one daughter and one son: Mrs. Joseph
(Linda Ann Shoop) Porowski, Erie, and Gary Lee Shoop, Columbus, Ohio.
There are two grandsons and two great-grandsons. Four brothers survive:
Melvin Dore, Leesburg, Va.; Harold Dore, Venice, Fla.; and Orville Dore
and Glenn Dore, both of Huntingdon. Six brothers and two sisters
preceded her in death: Robert, Ralph, Edward, Luther, Sheldon and Gerald
Dore and Mrs. William (Edith Dore) Garner and Verna Evelyn Dore. Mrs.
Shoop was a member of McConnellstown United Methodist Church,
McConnellstown. She was formerly a member of Standing Stone Garden Club,
Huntingdon Country Club's Ladies Golf and bridge Club, Northern Virginia
women's Club and the Knoxville, Tenn., Women's Club. She attended
Huntingdon public schools and graduated from Huntingdon High School with
the Class of 1946. Primarily a homemaker, she was employed at the former
Reeves-Parvin, Huntingdon for two years following graduation. She
enjoyed playing bridge and pinochle. Mr. and Mrs. Shoop traveled
extensively throughout the United States, including Hawaii. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the McConnellstown
United Methodist Church, Ward Street, McConnellstown, with the Rev.
Sharon L. Landis officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF
Cemetery, Mapleton. 

The Rev. Ellis K. HORTON, 79, Greentop Road, Lincoln, Del., died Monday,
Oct. 21, 2002, at his home. Born Feb. 14, 1923, in Huntingdon, he was
the son of the late Paul and Ora (Leeder) Horton. He is survived by his
wife of 56 years, Virginia R. Horton, in Lincoln. One daughter, Mrs.
Bruce W. (Christy D.) Cale, Magnolai, Del., survives. There are two
grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Clarice Swift,
Wooster, Mass. Two sisters preceded him in death. the Rev. Horton was a
member of the Calvary Church of the Nazarene, Dover, Del. He graduated
from Eastern Nazarene College, where he was class president, in 1948.
His first church was in McMechan, W.Va., where he served from 1948-1950.
Other pastorates were: Washington, Pa., 1950-1960; Coraopolis,
1960-1968; Dover, Del, 1968-1971; associate minister in Salisbury, Md.
1971-1976; McConnellstown, 1976-1984; and Broad Top City, his home
church, 1984-1988. He retired and moved to Quincy, Mass, where he worked
as an assistant chief of security from 1988-1994. He retired again and
moved to Lincoln in 1994. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 25, at Calvary Church of the Nazarene, N. Little Creek
Road, Dover. Interment will be made at noon, Saturday Oct. 26, at the
Broad Top Cemetery, Broad Top City. 

Lorelee P. GARDNER, 49, of New Columbia, died Tuesday morning, Oct. 22,
2002, at her residence, after a three year battle with cancer. She was a
former resident of Sunbury and Shamokin Dam. Born in Huntingdon, Oct.
10, 1953, she was the daughter of George A. and Romane (Gass) Park. Her
father survives in Shamokin Dam. Her mother is deceased. She was united
in marriage to Richard H. Gardner Jr. Sept. 20, 1997. Mr. Gardner
survives. She is also survived by one daughter Heidi N. Delaney, San
Jose, Calif., and two stepsons: Richard J. Gardner, Watsontown, and Ben
G. Gardner, Milton. There are three grandchildren. Mrs. Gardner was a
member of the Faith Chapel United Methodist Church, New Columbia, where
she sang in the church choir. She was a former member of the Catawissa
Avenue United Methodist Church, Sunbury. She was a member of the
Susquehanna Valley Chorale. A 1971 graduate of Selinsgrove High School,
she was a medical secretary and was formerly employed by Geisinger
Medical Center, Danville. She had also been employed by Susquehanna
Surgical Specialists, Lewisburg. and Susquehanna Health Dialysis Center,
Hummels's Wharf. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano and was a
great lover of nature and the outdoors. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Jerre Wirt Blank Funeral Home,
Sunbury, with the Rev. Charles Tressler officiating. Interment will be
made in the Orchard Hills Cemetery, Shamokin Dam.

Arlene L. QUERRY, 78, of Manor Care, 320 S. Market St., Elizabethtown,
died at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, at the home. Born June 4,
1924, in Saltillo, she was a daughter of the late Hayes L. and E.
Pauline (Cornelius) Querry. She never married. She is survived by the
following brothers and sisters: Doyle H. Querry, Calvin; Mary G.
Ziegler, Lititz; D. Stanton Querry, Mount Union; Shirley A. Cobaugh and
Evan B. Querry, both of Elizabethtown, Audrey L. Querry, Huntingdon, and
Wayne J. Querry, Mount Union. Miss Querry was of the Baptist faith. She
graduated from Saltillo High School in 1942. At one time she was
employed by Owens Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon. She enjoyed playing the
piano. Private funeral services will be held at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union with the Rev. Steve Motter officiating.
Interment will be made in the Cassville Cemetery, Cassville. 

Dr. Robert M. FLEMING, 91, of 121 W. Market St., Mount Union, died
unexpectedly at 9:49 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born March 15, 1911, in Saltillo, he was
a son of the late Dr. S. Bruce and Martha (Crouse) Fleming. He is
survived by his wife, Betty Jean (Bard) Fleming, whom he married Dec. 5,
1942, at St. Malachy Church, Rantoul. Ill. He is also survived by a
niece and nephew, Betty Ann Shope and Gerald Shope, both of Mount Union,
who were reared in his home. Several other nieces and nephews and
grandnieces and nephews survive. He was the last surviving member of his
immediate family, having been preceded in death by a brother, Frank
Fleming, a sister, Helen Shope. Dr. Fleming was a member of St.
Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Mount Union. He served on the board
of the Salvation Army for a period of years. He was a member of the
Mount Union Historical Society; the Mount Union Lions Club; the American
Legion Post No. 107, Mount Union; and the Mount Union Area Alumni
Association. A member of the Pennsylvania Dental Society, he was also a
member of the American Dental Association and the Seventh District
Dental Society. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Catherine
of Siena Council No. 6106, Mount Union, third and fourth degrees. For 16
years he served on the Mount Union Borough Council. A graduate of Mount
Union High School, Class of 1930, he graduated from Juniata College in
1934 and from the Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia,
in 1938. Following schooling, he practiced dentistry in Mount Union
until entering the military. During World War II, he entered the U.S.
Army Air Corps Aug. 14, 1942, as a dentist, and was discharged May 23,
1946, attaining the rank of captain. Upon leaving the military , he
resumed his practice of dentistry in Mount Union until his retirement
Jan. 31, 1977, after nearly 40 years in the field of dentistry. He
enjoyed raising registered beagles. He also enjoyed hunting and
gardening. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at
St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Mount Union, with the Rev. Elwood
Figurelle officiating. Interment will be in St. Catherine's Catholic
Cemetery, Shirleysburg.

Beulah L. HALL, 91, formerly of 1407 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, died at
3:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, at Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs
Avenue, Huntingdon. Born March 6, 1911, in Saltillo, she was a daughter
of the late Leroy and Etta (Stake) Barber. She married Ira S. Hall Oct.
20, 1928, in Maryland. Mr. Hall preceded her in death Aug. 9, 1962. She
is survived by a niece, Delores "Dee" Olivo of Huntingdon, who was
reared in her home. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. She was
preceded in death by an infant son, three sisters and two brothers:
Hazel Barber, Clema Barber, Ruth Elder, Charles Barber and Donald
Barber. Mrs. Hall was a member of the Fifteenth Street United Methodist
Church, Huntingdon. She had been employed by the former Susquehanna Silk
Mill, and the former Reliable Cleaners, both of Huntingdon. she was
later employed in the housekeeping department at Juniata College,
Huntingdon. It was Mrs. Hall's request that there be no public
visitation or funeral services. Interment will be made in Mount Zion
Lutheran Church Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Elizabeth H. SHENEFELT, 90, formerly of 501 College Ave., Huntingdon,
died Wednesday. Oct. 23, 2002, at her home in Bradenton, Fla. Born Aug.
20, 1912, in Defiance, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Lena
Hitchens. She was united in marriage to H. Lex Shenefelt April 14, 1943,
at St. James Lutheran Church, Huntingdon, by the Rev. Edward L. Manges.
Mr. Shenefelt preceded her in death Dec. 26, 1993. She is survived by
one son, Willard "Bill’ Raker, of Bradenton. There are four
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. One sister, Dorcas Taylor of Cocoa Beach,
Fla.. also survives. Mrs. Shenefelt was a member of St. James Lutheran
Church. Huntingdon. She was a member of J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital
Alumni; American Nurses Association; Order of the Eastern Star Chapter
No. 159, Huntingdon; and PSEA. A graduate of Broad Top Township High
School, she also graduated from J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital Nursing
School and received a bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg State
College. She also studied at Juniata College and Penn State University
and spent a year in Europe pursuing her studies. Following graduation,
she was employed as a private duty nurse and also worked as an assistant
for two local doctors. Mrs. Shenefelt worked as a school nurse for 23
years in Huntingdon area schools before her retirement. A memorial
service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Robert E. Peters
Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Peter J. Naschke officiating.
Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon, R.R.
1.

Betty C. KENYON, 82, of Valley View Haven, Belleville, died Thursday,
Oct. 24, 2002, at Valley View Haven. Born Jan. 11, 1920, in Huntingdon,
she was a daughter of the late William M. and Estella (Dell) Corbin. She
was united in marriage to Clair F. Kenyon, Aug. 31, 1943. Mr. Kenyon
preceded her in death Dec. 24, 1990. She is survived by one daugther and
one son: Mrs. Philip G, (Pamela Kenyon) Thompson, Huntingdon, and Clair
F. Kenyon Jr., Dauphin. There are four grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. One sister and one brother survive: Mrs. Richard
(Hazel) McCoy, New Bloomfield; and Clinton D. Corbin, Huntingdon. One
brother, George Corbin, preceded her in death. Mrs. Kenyon was a member
of the Fifteenth Street United Methodist Church. She was a member of the
Auxiliary to the J.C Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. She graduated
from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1937. She had a varied
working career which began at Swigart Associates. She also worked for
Huntingdon County, when her husband was the sheriff; at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital in the X-ray department; and retired from Juniata
College with 20 years of service. Mrs. Kenyon always appreciated the
many activities for relaxation and learning provided by the community,
the college and the hospital. She was an avid reader, enjoyed attending
plays and movies, traveling, playing bridge with friends and family, and
spending time with her much-loved cat, Codie. In accordance with Mrs.
Kenyon's wishes, arrangements were made with the Humanities Gift
Registry, Philadelphia, to donate her body for medical studies. Private
services will be held at a later date. 

Mildred A. Gates, 94, of University Park Nursing Center, State College,
formerly of Marengo, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, at the nursing
center. Born Aug. 15, 1908, in Marengo, she was a daughter of the late
W. Scott and Lydia (Barto) Bressler. She was united in marriage to Carl
Luther Gates March 18, 1927, at the Pine Grove Lutheran Church with the
Rev. English officiating. Mr. Gates preceded her in death Oct. 29, 1989.
She is survived by two sons: Arva W. Gates of Gatesburg, and Sidney G.
Gates of Marengo. There are four grandchildren, eight
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. One brother and
one sister also survive: Roy Bressler of Graysville, and Mabel Bressler
of Alexandria. She was preceded in death by one grandchild, one brother
and one sister Mrs. Gates attended Gatesburg Lutheran Church and Ross
United Methodist Church, Marengo. She was a former member of Baileyville
Grange. Along with her husband, she was a dairy farmer. She enjoyed
quilting. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at
Ross United Methodist Church, Warriors Mark, with Pastor Sharon
Ludrowsky officiating. Interment will be made in Ross Cemetery, Centre
County.

Beecher W. STAPLETON, 83, of HCR 1, Box B, Todd, died at 7:20 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, at his home, following an extended illness. Born
June 30, 1919, in Todd, he was a son of the late James M. and Susan
Gertrude (Edwards) Stapleton. He was united in marriage to Orlena M.
Mollish in 1949, at Beavertown Church of God, Todd. Mrs. Stapleton
survives at their home. He is also survived by a number of nieces and
nephews. The last surviving member of his immediate family, he was
preceded in death by one brother, Ford W. Stapleton. Mr. Stapleton was
associated with the Beavertown Church of God, Todd. He was a member of
Cromwell Lodge No. 572, F&AM, Orbisonia; Harrisburg Consistory; Juniata
Court tall Cedars of Lebanon; and Jaffa Shrine, Altoona. He was also a
member of the American Legion, Orbisonia, and the Standing Stone
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1754, Huntingdon. A 1938 graduate of
Robertsdale High School, Robertsdale, he served in the 76th Division of
the U.S. Army during World War II. He engaged in the Battle of the
Bulge. He began a 25-year employment history with the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Resources in 1956, as a forest
ranger. When he retired in 1981, he was a park superintendent in
Emporium. He enjoyed gardening and hunting. Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral
Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Lanny J. Hoover officiating. Interment will
be made in the Church of God Cemetery, Beavertown, Todd, where full
military honors will be accorded. 

Susan May HARPSTER, 89, of Pine Grove Mills, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2002,
at the Fairways at Brookline village. Born March 21, 1913, in Gatesburg,
she was a daughter of the late William F. and Mary H. (Griffin) DeArmit.
On Jan. 19, 1946, she married Jay R. Harpster, who died Jan. 15, 1998.
Mrs. Harpster is survived by a daughter, Wilma J. Ewing of Petersburg,
and a son, William J. Harpster of Pine Grove Mills. Two grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Harpster was preceded in
death by two sisters, Mary C. Guyer and Anna J. DeArmit, and two
brothers, Harold L. DeArmit and Samuel L. DeArmit. Mrs. DeArmit was a
member of the Lutheran faith. she worked as a domestic in private homes
until her retirement in 1975. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 28, at Koch Funeral Home, at 2401 S. Atherton St., State
College, with the Rev. Carl Campbell officiating. Interment will be in
Gatesburg Cemetery.

Robert R. WAGNER JR., 58 of Dartmoor Woods, Elkridge, Md., formerly of
Mount Union, died unexpectedly at his home Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002. Born
Aug. 18, 1944, in Huntingdon, he was the son of Robert R. Sr. and Helen
(Atherton) Wagner of Mount Union. In addition to his parents, he is
survived by two sisters: Mrs. Robert (Jeanne) Doenges, Warrenton, Va.,
and Mrs. David (Deborah) Wylie, Johnstown. He is also survived by five
nieces. Mr. Wagner was of the Methodist faith. A graduate of Captain
Jack High School, Mount Union, in 1962, he also attended Kansas City
Aeronautical School, in Atlanta, Ga., for Delta Airlines. He was a
senior customer service representative for Delta Airlines, where he
worked for 34 years, from 1966-2000. Mr. Wagner enjoyed his family and
had a great love for music. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with the Robert Davidson officiating. Interment will be made in the
Mount Union Cemetery. 

DeHaven W. "Hink" NORRIS, 92, formerly of R.R. 1, Shirley Twp., Mount
Union, died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, at The Oaks at
Westminister Woods, Huntingdon, where he had resided since Sept. 10,
1997. A son of the late Soloman and Margaret Elizabeth (Corcelius)
Norris, he was born Sept. 26, 1910, in Hesston. He was united in
marriage To Annabelle Ronk Sept. 17, 1949, at the McConnellstown United
Church of Christ parsonage, by the Rev. Marion Smith. Mrs. Norris
survives at their Shirley Twp. residence. He is survived by four
daughters: Mrs. Lester (Linda Jean) Edgin, Mount Union; Judy Ann Bucher,
Catawissa; Mrs. Paul (Cindy Sue) Neidig, Mount Gretna; and Mrs. Joe
(Debbie Jo) Williams, Cabool, Mo. There are eight grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren. One brother, Thomas M. Norris, Huntingdon,
survives. He was preceded in death by six sisters: Cora Fisher, Amy
Norris, Elda Thompson, Carrie Rhodes and twin infant sisters; two
brothers: Charles and Miles Morris; and a grandson, Robert DeHaven
Norris. Mr. Norris attended St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Hesston.
He attended public schools in Hesston. He had worked for a number of
years with his father on the family farm. After 30 years of service in
the maintenance department of Owens Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon, he
retired in 1976. He had been a lifetime resident of Huntingdon County
and had lived in Hesston for 42 years before moving to his home in
Shirley Twp. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed both hunting and fishing
and making apple cider. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road,
Smithfield Twp, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Edward S. Gobrecht
officiating. Interment will be made in Anderson Cemetery, Penn Twp. 

Veronica "Verna" Marie Baker CROFCHECK, 75, who resided with her
daughter in Mechanicsburg, died at approximately 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct.
27, 2002, at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. She was formerly of Mount
Union. She was born Nov. 25, 1926, in Mount Union, a daughter of the
late Stefan and Mary Svrcek. She was first married to William Baker Sr.,
who preceded her in death in November 1973. Her second marriage was to
John Crofcheck, who preceded her in death in February 1996. She is
survived by the following children: Phyllis Berkebile, Mechanicsburg;
William Baker Jr., Hollidaysburg; Dennis Baker and Mrs. Daniel (Sally)
Boone, both of the Trough Creek area; Mrs. Terry (Mary) Jamison,
Orbisona; and Mrs. Marvin (Eva) Byers, Rockhill Furnace. She is also
survived by two stepsons: Edward Crofcheck and George Crofcheck, both of
Alexandria. There are 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and a
number of step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and
step-great-great-grandchildren. One brother and one sister survive: Paul
Svrcek, Wyandotte, Mich., and Sue Drake, Mount Union. She was preceded
in death by two step-children: John Crofcheck and Marie Wensel; three
grandchildren; six stillborn infant brothers and sisters and the
following brothers and sisters: Steve Switzer, Joe Svrcek, John Svrcek,
Andrew Svrcek, Eva Wilt, Anna Estep and Margaret Gardner. Mrs. Crofcheck
was a devout member of St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Mount
Union. She retired in 1989 from Bleyer Industries, Mount Union.
Previously, she had worked for the former L. Greif Brothers
Manufacturing, Mount Union, having several years of service at each
location. Mrs. Crofcheck had participated in an intensive pulmonary
rehabilitation program, receiving a diploma for successful completion in
1995. She enjoyed gardening and flowers and liked birdwatching. She was
also interested in handcrafting. She enjoyed her family. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home. Mount Union, with the Rev. Elwood Figurelle officiating.
Interment will be in St. Catherine's Catholic Cemetery, Shirleysburg. 

Elwood Euane FADDIS, 83, of 86 Faddis Lane, Millerstown, Tuscarora Twp.,
died at 9:40 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2002, at Epworth Manor, Tyrone, where
he had been a resident since Oct. 23. Born Nov. 9, 1918, in Valley
Forge, he was a son of the late Thomas B. and Anna P. (Hartshaw) Faddis.
He was married to Margaret Jane Walton April 13, 1940, in Leesburg, Va.,
at the parsonage of the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Cawkins
officiating. Mrs. Faddis preceded him in death May 25, 2002. He is
survived by two daughters: Mrs. David (Mary Jane) Frees Jrs.,
Phoenixville; and Mrs. Charles (Linda F.) Weko Jr., Alexandria. There
are five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. One brother and
two sisters survive: Henry R. Faddis, Phoenixville; Martha MacIntyre,
Pottstown; and Elizabeth Pogue, Chambersburg. He was preceded in death
by one sister and one brother, Mary Faddis and Thomas B. Faddis Jr. Mr.
Faddis was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of Phoenixville
Lodge No. 75, F&AM; Rajah Shrine Temple, Reading; Tall Cedars of Lebanon
Lodge No. 34, Spring City; Reading Consistory; National Rifle
Association; Fair Play Hunt Club, Blaine; and the Myrtle Beach Fossil
Club. He was a charter member of Phoenixville Historical Society. He
graduated from Phoenixville High School with the Class of 1937. He
retired in 1980 after more than 30 years of service as a foreman with
B.F. Goodrich, Oaks. An avid hunter, he also enjoyed traveling and
photography. In his later years, he enjoyed playing games on the
computer and the Internet. A memorial service at S. John's Lutheran
Church, Phoenixville, will be held at a later date. Private interment
will be made in Morris Cemetery, Phoenixville.

Norman Gilbert "Pappy" GLADFELTER, 72, of 25 Sprayberry Road, Newnan,
Ga., died Monday, Oct, 28, 2002, at his home, following an extended
illness. he was a former resident of Mill Creek and Huntingdon. Born
June 17, 1930, in Mapleton, he was a son of the late Edward and Arminta
Gladfelter. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Otha Gladfelter,and
one son, Norman Gilbert "Skip" Gladfilter II. There are three
grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. The
last surviving member of his immediate family, he was preceded in death
by six brothers and three sisters: James Gladfelter, Carl Gladfelter,
Leroy Gladfelter, Clarence Gladfelter, Cloyd Gladfelter, Chester
Gladfelter, Mildred Huey, Ida Whitsel and Helen Shea. Mr. Gladfelter was
a member of Faith Baptist Church, Newnan. He was a member of the VFW
Post In Newnan, serving as commander from 1984-1985. He was also Georgia
State VFW Commander during that same time frame. He was a Master Mason
member of Sylvan Lodge, Newnan. He served in the U.S. Army for several
years, beginning in 1947 and, following his honorable discharge, joined
the U.S. Air Force, serving for 22 and one-half years. During his
military career he was a member of the medical corps. Following his
military career, he resided in the Huntingdon area and was employed by
Owens Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon. He had been employed by Papp
Clinic, Newnan, and by James Rivers Corporation, Newnan, from where he
retired. For several years, he was deputy sheriff of Coweta County,
Georgia. Mr. Gladfelter was instrumental in raising funds for the
veterans monument in City Park, Newnan, where an annual veterans
memorial service is held each year. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed
hunting and fishing with his son and grandson. Funeral services were
held at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 31, in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home,
Newnan, with the Rev. Charles Chapman and Dick Stentes officiating.
Interment was made in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Newnan. 

Daniel A. FORTSON SR., 52, of 1428 18th Ave., Altoona, formerly of Mount
Union, died at 8:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2002, at Bon Secours Holy
Family Regional Health Center, Altoona. He had been in failing health.
Born Sept. 17, 1950, in Huntingdon, he was a son of Glady's (Williams)
Fortson of Mount Union and the late Robert Fortson. He had been married
to the former Delores Bridger of Altoona. He is survived by his
companion of 15 years, Janet Reed, Altoona. Two children survive:
Felicia Trice, Hagerstown, Md.; and Danny Fortson Jr., Oakland, Calif.
He is survived by seven stepchildren: Tanya Bosnick, Tammy Bridger,
David Reed, Mark Reed, Randy Reed, Lori Reed and Amy Reed, all of
Altoona. There are 14 grandchildren and one great-grandson. The
following brothers and sisters survive: Ronald Fortson, Fort Worth,
Texas; Donald Fortson, Mrs. Montague (Joan) Walker, Willard Fortson and
Mrs. Roger (Jean) Trice, all of Mount Union; Dale Fortson, Harrisburg;
Marjorie Fortson, Lancaster; Patricia Ann Fortson, Owings Millls, Md.;
and Charles Fortson, Colorado Springs, Colo. He was preceded in death by
one sister, Marie Fortson. Mr. Fortson attended the Mother Gethsemane
Church of God in Christ, Altoona. He was a member of the Arondale Elks
Lodge, Altoona. A graduate of Mount Union Area High School, Class of
1969, he will be remembered as a high school basketball standout, having
held the single game scoring record in Mount Union for many years.
Following high school, he attended Shriner's College in Texas. He had
been employed for 18 years by the New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co. He
then worked for McCartney's Office Supply, Altoona, for eight years. He
loved fishing and spending time at the river. Funeral services will be
held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the Bethel AME Church, 16 W. Grant
St., Mount Union, with the Revs. I.S. Owens and Annette Joell
officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount Union Cemetery. 

Stanley R. CARBERRY, 78, of Blackburn Avenue, Bedford, died at 7:16 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 28, 2002, at UPMC Bedford Memorial, Snake Spring Twp.
Bedford. Born Sept. 16, 1924, in Dudley, he was a son of the late
Charles and Sarah (Whited) Carberry. He was united in marriage to Helen
G. Morgart March 22, 1947. Mrs. Carberry survives. One daughter, Mrs.
Martin (Carol E.) Kalos of Melrose Park, survives. There are two
grandsons. One sister and two brothers also survive; Mrs. Clair
(Florine) Long, Broad Top City; Lee Carberry, Baltimore, Md.; and Thomas
Carberry, Levittown. He was preceded in death by two infant brothers.
Mr. Carberry was a member of Bedford Presbyterian Church where he was a
trustee, a past elder and a member of various committees. He was a
member of the Bedford Masonic Lodge No. 320 F&AM; the Harrisburg
Consistory; the Jaffa Temple, Altoona; and the Bedford Royal Arch
Chapter No. 255. During World War II, he served in Italy as a private
first class in the United States Army. He was the owner of Stanley R.
Carberry Plumbing and Heating, Bedford. A gasoline and fuel oil
distributor, since 1956 he was a reseller for Exxon products. Mr.
Carberry developed Carberry Housing Development, Bedford. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Louis Geisel
Funeral Home, 330 E. Pitt St., Bedford, with the Rev. Douglas Friant
officiating. Interment will be made in Bedford County Memorial Park,
Bedford, where graveside military rites will be accorded by the Fort
Bedford Honor Guard.

Jesse R. RUPERT, 85, of R.R. 2, Box 360, Huntingdon, died at 9:50 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Born May 27, 1917, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Samuel and
Mary (Crane) Rupert. He was united in marriage to Gladys M. Port. Mrs.
Rupert survives at their home. Six children survive: Joan Weidel, Burt,
N.Y.; John Rupert, Alexandria; Barbara Beccue, Henderson, Nev.; Kenneth
Rupert, Pueblo West, Colo.; Ruth Cassatt, Huntingdon; and Arthur Rupert,
Newfane, N.Y. There are 21 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and
four great-great-grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters also
survive: Dale Rupert, Huntingdon; Burley Rupert, Canton, Ohio; Alta
Bailey, Mechanicsburg; and Janet Voss, Rochester. He was preceded in
death by four brothers: Fern Rupert, Paul Rupert, Frank Rupert and Blair
Rupert. Mr. Rupert was a member of Barker Assembly of God Church,
Barker, N.Y. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association. A
graduate of Huntingdon High School, he retired from Harrison Radiator,
General Motors, Lockport, N.Y. In keeping with Mr. Rupert's wishes,
there will be no public visitation or funeral services. Interment will
be made in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Petersburg. 

Velma Jeanette (Curfman) PEOPLES, 71, of Walker Twp. Huntingdon, died at
9:40 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, at The Oaks at Westminister Woods,
Huntingdon, where she had resided since January 2000. Born June 3, 1931,
at the family home in Penn Twp., Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the
late Homer O. and Helen E. (Lang) Curfman. She is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Thomas J. (Deborah J.) King, Hesston; one grandson,
Kenneth J. Hess, Hesston; two granddaughters, Melinda K. Shoemaker and
Jeanette E. King, both of Hesston; and two great-granddaughters, Kendra
J. Hess and Samantha B. Shoemaker. One brother, H. Richard Curfman,
Coudersport, also survives. Mrs. Peoples was a member of Trinity United
Church of Christ, McConnellstown. She was a member of the McConnellstown
Fire Company Auxiliary. She graduated from Huntingdon High School with
the Class of 1949. She retired in 1988 after many years of service at US
Sports, Huntingdon. She was a lifetime resident of Huntingdon County.
Mrs. Peoples enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed knitting, bowling and camping.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the
Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Twp.,
Huntingdon, with the Rev. Sharon L. Landis officiating. Interment will
be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Twp. Huntingdon.