Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, September 2003

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Walter BRUMBAUGH, 84, a resident of the Shirley Home for the Aged,
Shirleysburg, formerly of Saxton, died Aug. 31, 2003 at Altoona Hospital.
He was born Sept. 24, 1918, in Snake Spring Township, Bedford County,
and was reared in Saxton. the son of the late Charles and Mary Catherine
(Noel) Brumbaugh He is survived by a sister, Nancy Brumbaugh of Altoona,
and a sister-in-law ,Joanne Brumbaugh of Broad Top City. He was proceded
in death by four brother; Raymond Brumbaugh, Robert Brumbaugh, Charles
Brumbaugh and David Brumbaugh. Mr. Brumbaugh attended Brethern in Christ
Church, Saxton, Interment in Grandview Cemetery, Saxton. 

Effie M. CHILCOTE, 88, of Rockhill Furnace, died Aug 31, 2003 at J.C.
Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born Sept 5, 1914, in Tell
Township Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the late George and
M. Effie (Greagor) McMullen. She was united in marriage to Herman "Pease"
Chilcote who proceded her in death July 8, 1988. She is survived by 10
children Alma Helmuth of Fort Littleton, Dolly Mann of Green Lane,
Eugene Chilcote of Chambersburg, J. Boyd Chilcote of Mount Union,
Wendell Chilcote of Mechanicsburg, Jane Lauder of Mifflin, Robert
Chilcote of Rockhill Furnace Mary McElrath of Orbisonia, Beverly
Stricker of Thompsontown and Randall ehilcote of Orbisonia; one stepson,
Richard Chilcote of GreenCastle; 23 grandchildren; and a number of
great-grandchildren. Four sisters survive Dessie Gray of Blain, Ellen
Taylor of Mattawanna, Maxine Smith of Mount Union and Louise Hoover of
Newburg. She was proceded in death by two step­sons, nine brothers and
one sister. Mrs. Chilcote was a member of the Fair Ridge Assembly of God
Church, Shade Gap. She was primarily a homemaker Internment in Salem
Cemetery, Blair Mills. 

Agnes E. GATES, 94, of Huntingdon Manor, formerly resident of the Shirley
Home for the Aged in Shirleysburg and of Little Valley, died Aug 30, 2003.
Born Jan. 18, 1909 in East Providence Township, Bedford County, she was
the daughter of the late James Elliot and Florence (Mellot) Kauffman.
She was united in marriage to Chester Gates who proceded her in death
She is survived by one son, Harold C. Gates Sr. and his wife, Audrey H.
of Saxton; two granddaughters, E. Elizabeth Gates of Saxton, and Shirley
A. Gates and her husband Michael Shea of Shenandoah; 11
great-grandchildren 16 great-great-grandchildren; and on
great-great-great-grandsbn. She was proceded in death by two
grandchildren, Harold C. Gates Jr. and Marie A. Dziob,and one
great-grandson, She was the last surviving member of her immediate
family, having been preceded in death by a sister, Lucy Buchko. Mrs.
Gates was of the Protestant faith. She was primarily a homemaker. She
enjoyed raising geese, ducks and guineas and also enjoyed gardening.
Internment in Langdondale Cemetery, Hopewell. 

Thelma Blanche MURPHY, 83, formerly of Shade Gap, died Aug. 30, 2003 at
Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg. Born May 15, 1920 in Shirley
Township, Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the late Philip and
Rena (Secrest) Whitsel. She was united in marriage to Dean L. Murphy
March 15, 1944. Mr. Murphy preceded her in death May 12, 1995. She is
survived by two sons ,and two daughters, Gary Murphy, Linda Mills, Carol
Doyle and Randall Murphy Sr., all of Shade Gap; 10 granchildren; and 13
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three infant brothers
and four sisters, Marie Whitsel, Verna Crotsley, Ruth Smith and Mildred
Jaymes. Mrs. Murphy was a member of the Sugar Run Church of the
Brethern, Mount Union. She was primarily a homemaker. Internment in
Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shade Gap. 

Robert Allen HERMAN, 8l, of Huntingdon died Sept. 2, 2003 at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. He was born Jan 8, 1922, at the family
home in Huntingdon, the son of the late Myron S. Herman and Susan
(Fritchey) Herman-Brown. He was untied in marriage to Silda May Fleegal
July 17, 1942 in Winchester, VA. He is survived by his wife at home; a
son, R. Michael Herman, and his wife, Sally, of Westminster, Md., three
daugheters, Mrs. Roy (Judy) Beck of Huntingdon, Mrs. Gary (Sue Ann)
Reiter of North Hunting­don and Mrs. Dave (Chris) Querry of Huntingdon;
nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Mrs. Jim
(Clara) Bass of Los Angeles Calif., and Ethel Bloom of East Mckeesport.
and a brother, Harold Herman of Washington D.C. survive. He was preceded
in death by two brothers, Frank Herman and Richard Herman. Mr. Herman
was a member of the 15th street United Methodist Church in Huntingdon.
He was a member of Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754, Huntingdon; Frank
P. Hommon American Legion Post No. 24, Hunting don; BPO Elks Lodge No.
976; Huntingdon; Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 223 Huntingdon; Standing
Stone Golf Course; and Diamond Lodge and River Hill hunting camps. Mr.
Herman was a 1939 graduate of Huntingdon High School. He entered the
United States Navy Sept. 1, 1942, and was discharged Sept. 25 1945,
having attained the ranlc of gunner's mate, second class. He retired in
1983 after many years of employment as a construction foreman with the
Paul E. Hickes Co. He was a lifetime resident of Huntingdon and was an
avid outdoorsman who enjoyed both hunting and fishing. Internment in
Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker township.

Veryl M. SMITH, 72, of 30 Wood St., Robertsdale, died Monday, Sept. 1,
2003, at his home. Born May 5, 1931, in Cookstown, he was the son of the
late William McClellen and Agnes Betty (Jones) Smith. He was united in
marriage to Mary Jane Collare July 26, 1950, at St. Pauls's Church
Parsonage in Cumberland, Md. He is survived by his wife; two sons,
Joseph Smith and John Smith; both of Robertsdale; six daughters; Rose
Thomas and Darlene Brode, both of Saxton, Sheila Treece, Karen Hinkle
and Linda Booher, all of Robertsdale, and Carolyn Brown of Wood; 17
grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Two brothers, James
Rickabaugh of Saxton and Jerry Smith of Cooks, and one sister, Peggy
Smith of Todd, as well as a number of nieces and nephews, survive. He
was preceded in death by an infant son, Veryl M. Smith J.r, and two
brothers, Robert Rickabaugh and Clifford Rickabaugh. Mr. Smith was
affiliated with Parcalete Ministries in Cassville. He attended Defiance
Elementary School and Saxton-Liberty High School. During his life he was
a mechanic and coal miner and retired as a constrcution worker from Hemp
Brothers in 1994. Mr. Smith was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time
with his family. Interment in IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City. 

Robert D. GATETS, 74, of Saxton, R.R., died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2,
2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, following an
extended illness. Born April 11, 1929, in Hopewell, he was the son of
the late Edward and Viola P. (McDonald) Gates. He was twice married;
first to Barbara M. Lightner of Mount Union; then to Erma Mae Nolan
March 15, 1958, in Breezewood. She preceded him in death Jan. 26, 1998.
He is survived by two sons, Barry Gates, and his wife, Cheryl (Bashore),
of Annville and Robert Gates, and his wife, Fran (Moshier), of Trenton,
N.J.; a daughter, Cynthia, wife of Jeffrey Weyant, of Bel Air, Md., two
granddaughter, and two step-granddaughters, Tiffani Ballarotto and Tara
Dolignier. A sister, Gloria, wife of David Garner, of Claysburg,
survives. Mr. Gates was affiliated with the Church of God Tabernacle in
Saxton. He was a memebr of the WatsonBlack American Legion Post No. 126
in Broad Top City; Saxton VFW; and the Saxton Sportsmen's Club. He
served for two years in the United States Army. For a number of years
Mr. Gates was employed by the Baker and Donaldson Construction Co. in
Saxton. He also worked for Penelec, was a self-employed carpenter and
retired in 1991 from Owens-Corning Fiberglas in Huntingdon. He enjoyed
hunting and woodworking. Interment in Brumbaugh Cemetery. 

Jennifer M. (Prough) NICKLOW, 32, of York, died unexpectedly at
approximately 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1, 2003 in West Manchester Township,
York County. She was born July 24, 1971, in Mount Union, the daughter of
Tom and Lori Prough of Danville and Wade and Barbara nace of york. She
is survived by her parents; two sons, Colby Luther Prough and Travis
Alan Witmer, both of York; and her maternal grandmother, Leona N. Casner
of Mount Union. A sisetr, Tori A. Prough of Danville, survives. Ms.
Nicklow was a graduate of York Surburban high School. She resided in
Mount Union from 1997 until 2002 and during that time she had been
employed by Berg Electronics, now FCI, in Shirley Township, and at
Huntingdon Manor. She very much enjoyed spending time with her children.
Interment in Mount Union Cemetery. 

Malcom D. 'Don' LaROSE, 64, of Jacob Road, Cassville, died at 3:57 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003, at his home. Born Sept. 15, 1938, in Lionville,
he was the son of the late Malcom T. LaRose and Jean (Mitchell) LaRose
who survives in Downingtown. He was united in marriage to the former
Margaret "Peggy" Beaty, who survives at the couple's home. He is
survived by two daughters, Michelle D. LaRose of Colorado and Renee L.
McFadden of Glenmore. A sisetr, Margaret L. Hires of Downingtown,
survives. He was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Jean LaRose.
Mr. LaRose was a member of Williamson Lodge No. 0309 F&AM, Downingtown;
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 1153, Downingtown; VFW Post No. 845,
Downingtown; Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 0516, Broad Top City; and the
USS Sierra (AD18) Veterans Association. Mr. LaRose was a veteran of the
United States Navy. He retired in 2000 from the Chester County
Sherriff's Department after more than 20 years of service as a deputy
sherriff. Services at a later date. Robert I. McClain Funeral Home,
Cassville is handling arrangements. 

Clayton L. MILLER, 87, a resident of the Woodland Retirement Center,
Orbisonia, and formerly of Mount Union, died at 1:35 p.m., Friday, Sept.
5, 2003 at the nursing home. Mr. Miller was born May 16, 1916, in
Allenport, Shirley Township. He was the son of the late Charles E. and
Mary Elizabeth (Headings) Miller. He was united in marriage to Ceretha
(Yocum) Miller. Mrs. Miller preceded him in death June 25, 1981. Mr.
Miller is survived by the following children; George C. Miller, John R.
Miller, Beverly A. Miller and Arlene M. Drake, all of Mount Union;
Robert E. Miller of Chambersburg; Mrs. Richard (Mildred) Mayhue of
Tyrone; Mrs. Edward (Darlene) Kauffman of Lewistown; Mrs. Emory (Carol)
Covert of Rockhill Furnace; Clarence E. Miller of Shirleysburg; Wilda J.
Miller of Belleville; and Patty L. Miller of Mapleton. He is also
survived by 20 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-granddaughter. The following brothers and sisters also
survive; Chester Miller of Belleville, Leona Taylor and Joseph Miller,
both of Mount Union, and Mrs. George (Juliet) Culp of Roaring Spring.
Four sisters preceded him in death; Gladys Miller, Helen Hommon, Alice
Wilson and Effie Strausser. Mr. Miller was former member of the
Rockhill-Orbisonia Sportsmen Club. Mr. Miller retired from Knepp's
Garage as an auto mechanic in 1978. During his life he worked at the
Warriors Ridge Orchard and the Harbinson-Walker Refactories in Mount
Union and had been employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Interment in
Mount Union Cemetery. 

Sarah J. MacDONALD, 59, of Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, passed
aways Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003. She was born Feb. 17, 1944, in
Huntingdon, the daughter of the late Forrest I. and Margaret (Watson)
MacDonald. She is survived by a sisetr, Nancy E. MacDonald of Lower
Paxton Township; an uncle, Ned Port of Huntingdon; and various cousins
in the MacDonald and Watson families. Ms. MacDonald was a 1962 graduate
of Huntingdon Area High School. She attended Robert Morris Junior
College. She was employed for 21 years as a vocational rehabilitation
counselor in the office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the State of
Pennsylvania and was co-owner of Expressly yours Catering for the past
22 years. She was active in obedience training with Partners and
participated in confirmation dog showing with the Bedlington Terrier
Club of America. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Dauphin
County. 

Linda H. FOOR, 57, of 168 Miners Way, Six Mile Run, died at 8:44 a.m.,
Friday, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2003 at Nason Hospital. Born June 12, 1946,
in Chambersburg, she was the daughter o the late Carl Divelbiss and Lily
(Bowers) Divelbiss. She married Chester Foor, Aug. 1, 1964, in Rays
Cove. Her husband survives along with five sons: Bryan Foor, husband of
Nancy, Matt Foor, husband of Donna, and Chet Foor, husband of Nicole,
all of Six Mile Run; and Keith Foor, husband of Tammy, and Kevin Foor,
husband of Darcy, both of Breezewood. Mrs. Foor is also survived by
three sisters, Fran Patterson of Hagerstown, Md., Sue Wible of Hanover
and Polly Putt of Round Knob, and three brother, Ron Divelbiss of
Abbotstown, Toby Divelbiss of Everett and Robert Divelbiss of
Thomasville. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. Mrs. Foor was
preceded in death by four sisetrs; Becky Bigler, Tina Boden, Penny
Yeager and Nancy Divelbiss. Mrs. Foor was of Protestant faith. She was a
member of the Six Mile Run American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the Saxton
VFW, Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary of Broad Top City American
Legion. During her life she enjoyed collecting Indian figures and
crocheting. Mrs. Foor was a homemaker. Interment in Rays Cove Cemetery
in Breezewood. 

Earl Thomas "Tom" KNODE Jr. 54, of R.R. 2, Huntingdon, died at 2:25 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 5, 2003, at Centre Community Hospital, State College, He
was born Aug. 16, 1949, in Huntingdon, the son of Margaret Jane
(Jackson) Knode of Huntingdon, R.R. 2, and the late Earl Thomas Knode
Sr. He was united in marriage to Lucinda F. "Cindy" Shoemaker Aug. 16,
1985, at the bride's home in Oneida Township by the Rev. William
McCracken. He is survived by his wife at home; his mother, at Hutningdon,
R.R. 2; one son, Thomas Lee Knode of Petersburg and Katie Mae Knode, at
home; and one grandson, Chase. Two sisters, Catherine Woods of Dillsburg
and Dottie J. Cramer of Huntingdon, Survive. Mr. Knode was of the
Methodist faith. He was a memebr of the National Rifle Association, the
American Hunter Association and the Shenecoy Sportmens's Club. He was a
1967 graduate of Huntingdon Area High School. He served in the United
States Army during the Vietnam aera. Mr. Knode was employed at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon as a maintenance mechanic since 1991.
Prior to his employment at the hospital, he worked for 13 years at
Bonney Forge in Huntingdon. He was an avid hunter and played guitar in
"The Country Strings" band. Interment in Donation Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Norman F. BILGER, 81, of 20 Quick Lane, Mount Union, went to be with the
Lord at 1:55 p.m. Sunday, Sept 7, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital
in Huntingdon. Born Sept. 28, 1921, in Blacklog Valley, Huntingdon
County, he was the son of the late George W. and Laura (Machimer)
Bilger. He was united in marriage to Ruth Linn Nov. 22, 1945, in
Hagerstown, Md. He is survived by his wife at home; three daughters,
Mrs. Donald (Norma) Stake of Mount Union, Mrs. Mark (Connie) Heidel of
York and Mrs. Jay (Linda) Shawver of Mount Union, R.R.; one son, Thomas
Bilger and his wife, Cathy, of Mount Union R.R.; 1 grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by the following siblings; Erma
Kane of Mount Union; Stella Bair of Mill Creek; Vera Lynn of Cassville;
Violet Dell of Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia; Thelma Bilger of
McVeytown. He was preceded in death by a son, George Bilger, four sisters
and five brothers. Mr. Bilger attended New Life Fellowship Church. He
was former Newton Hamilton Borough Council member, former member of the
Newton-Wayne Volunteer Fire Co., and was instrumental in having his own
land developed for the boat launch access area in Newton Hamilton. Mr.
Bilger was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during
World War II in the European Theatre of Operations. He received a Purple
Heart for wounds suffered in action and was also awarded the Bronze Star
for heroic service in France, Belgium and Luxemborg. He retired on
disability from Owens-Corning Fiberglas, having worked at both
Huntingdon and Mount Union plants. Prior to that, he had been employed
at both North American and Harbison-Walke r refactories, Mount Union,
and also worked at Viscose and Overhead Door, both of Lewsitown. He had
also owned and operated his own sawmill in Blacklog Valley. Mr. Bilger
enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and also cooking, baking
and canning for his family and friends. He also loved his
animals. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park. 

Lester E. PRICE Sr., 81, formerly of Green Street, Mount Union, who for
the last three years resided with his daughter, Rose C. Fletcher, at
Etters, R.R. 2, died unexpectedly at 1:22 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003 at
York Memorial Hospital, York. Born Aug. 14, 1922, in Petersburg, he was
the son of the late Edward Elmer and Alice M. (Grove) Price. He was
untied in marriage to Betty J. Uncapher June 5, 1946, in Johnstown. Mrs.
Price preceded him in death Feb. 6, 2000. He is survived by the
following children; Luetta M. Powell of Huntingdon; Lester F. "Butch"
Price Jr. and his wife, Bonnie J., of Mapleton; Rise C. Fletcher of
Etters; David N. Price and his wife, Sue , of Etters; Eugene D. Price
and his wife, Sondra L. , of Newton Hamilton. Mrs. Jeff (Melodie Lynn)
Atherton of Shirleysburg; and Mark D, Price and his wife, Sur, of Mount
Union. He is survived by 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Two sisters, Luella McClain of Huntingdon and Clara Rinker of
Mechanicsburg, and two brothers, Gerald Price of Mill Creek and Wilmer
Price of Shirleysburg, survive. He was preceded in death by an infant
son, Frederick Lynn Price, and a sister, Janet Williams. Mr. Price
attended the Church of God Goldsboro. He was a member of the Redland
Senior Citizens Center. Mr. Price served in the United States Army in
the Philippines with the 111th Signal Service Co. during World War II.
He retired from American Chain in York and had previously been employe
by Owen-McGlaughlin of York and J.C. Blari Memorial Hospital in
Huntingdon. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was an
avid hunter and fisherman. Interment will be made in Germany Valley
Cemetery. 

James A GETZ, 68 of 291 Washington Street, Petersburg, died Tuesday,
Sept. 9 , 2003, in the emergency room at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in
Huntingdon. Born July 26, 1935, in Mount Union, he was the son of the
late Joseph Andrew and Olive (Emery) Getz. He was united in marriage to
Helen MArie Knode Nov. 6, 1954, at the 15th Street Methodist Church in
Huntingdon by the Rev. Taylor. He is survived by his wife at home; one
son, Thomas Andrew Getz, and his wife, Carol, of Petersburg, R.R. 1 ;
two daughters, Peggy Sue (Getz) Ormsby of Petersburg, of R.R. 1, and
Tammy Marie Hamer, and her husband, Roger, of Alexandria; seven
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Robert Getz
and Donald Getz, and one sister, Elva Jane Pollicino, all of Mapleton,
survive. He was preceded in death by twin daughters, Karen Diane and
Donna Kay, and a grandson, Todd A. Getz. Mr. Getz was of the Methodist
faith. He was a past master of Mount Moriah Lodge No. 3000 F&AM; past
high priest of Standing Stone Royal Arch Chapter 201; past and present
commander of Huntingdon Commandary No. 65; Knight of York Cross Honor in
the Penn Priory; and PTIM/present principal conductor of work for
Nittany Counsel No. 57. He was a member of Tall Cedars/Chief Logan
Forrest No. 131 and the Order of the Silver Trowel. He was also a member
of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 223, Huntingdon; Juniata Valley Senior
Citizens; Alexandria Sportsmens Club; and the home association for the
Petersburg American Legion and Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754,
Huntingdon. Mr. Getz was first employed by the J.C. Blair Co. and its
successor, Westab 14 years and retired from Local No. 66 Operating
Engineers, Clearfield, with 33 years of service. He was and avid hunter
and fisherman. Interment in Bowman's Chapel Cemetery, Mapleton, R.R. 

Freda A. CHIARIZIA, 84, of P.O. Box 167, Six Mile Run, formerly of
North Point and Wood, died at 4;04 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003, at
Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg. Born Dec. 13, 1918, in
Robertsdale, she was the daughter of the late Guestino A. and Helen M.
(Chauvenne) Chiarizia. She was twice married; first to Jay Strouse of
Chester in 1948; later, in 1953, she married Howard Johnson in
Baltimore. Both preceded her in death. She is survived by five children;
Darlene "Snookie" Crooks of Six Mile Run; Walter "Tinker" Johnson, and
his wife, Debbie, of Podesville,MD; Bonnie Williams, and her husband
Alan 'Duane' of Broad Top City; Steve Johnson, and his wife, Joan, of
Everett; and Joseph Johnson of Hopewell; 18 grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Two brothers and
two sisters survive; Robert Chiarizia of Colonial Beach, Va; Silven
Chiarizia of Oak Island, N.C.; Adeline Thomas of New Mexico; and Helen
"Toots" Autrey of Colonial Beach, Va. She was preceded in death by an
infant child; a great-grandson, Randy Zimmerman; and five siblings;
Elisabeth, Steve, Arthur, Cammil and Louis Chiarizia. Ms. Chiarizia was
of the Catholic faith. She was a member of the VFW Coodiettes in
Baltimore in the late 1950s through the mid-1960s. She was also a member
of the Policemans Association. She attended Saxton-Liberty High School.
She was last employed at the Cove Shoe Factory in Martinsburg, but
previously worked at the sewing factory in Defiance, for the Altoona
Railroad during World War II and held secretarial and accounting jobs in
Chester. She also worked in a Ship Shore Factory at Montgomery Ward in
Baltimore for a number of years. Interment in Fockler Cemetery, Saxton. 

Rankin A. "Bud" SOUDERS, 72 , of West Tannery Road, Wells Tannery, died
at 3:38 a.m. Thursday, September. 11, 2003, at Fulton County Medical
Center, McConnellsburg. Born Oct. 9, 1930, in McConnellsburg, he was the
son of the late Lester and Leona (Seville) Souders. He was united in
marriage to Jean Wright Aug. 27, 1948, in Hagerstown, Md. He is survived
by his wife at home; two daughters, Peggy J. Grace, and her husband,
Terry, and Patty L. Lyon, and her husband, Gary, both of Wells Tannery;
three grandsons, Jeffrey Grace of McConnellsburg, Todd Grace of
Mapleton, R.R. and Shawn Elbin of Everrett; two step-grandchildren.
Samuel Lyon of Williamsburg and Jessica Lyon of Hollidaysburg; and two
great-grandchildren, Jeffrey Grace Jr. and Brittany Grace, both of
McConnellsburg. One brother, Carl Souders of Wells Tannery, and two
sisters, Helen Foreman of Wells Tannery and Carol Grimes of
Chambersburg, survive. He was preceded in death by four brothers,
Preston, Gerald, Lee and Dale. Mr. Souders was of the Protestant Faith.
He retired in 1993 from New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., after 20
years of service as a heavy equipment operator. He was also involved in
farming his entire life. Interment in Wells Valley Methodist Cemetery,
Wells Tannery. 

Rachel A. BRODE, 96, a resident of Ohesson Manor Nursing Home, Mifflin
County, formerly of 116 Luther Drive, Lewsitown, died at 1:18 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003, at Ohesson Manor. Born Oct. 22, 1906, in
Todd, Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and
Maggie (Rickenbaugh) Scott. She was united in marriage to Frank D. Brode
June 1, 1929. She is survived by her husband, a resident of Ohesson
Manor Nursing Home; one son, Gerald Duane Brode of Virginia Beach, Va;
two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was the last
surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death
by three brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Brode was a member of Grove
Memorial United Methodist Church, Lewistown, where she taught children's
Sunday School. She was primarily a homemaker. Interment in Juniata
Memorial Park Cemetery. 

GeraldIne F. "Bonnie" HAMMAN, 63, of Three Springs, died at 8 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003, at her home.Born Feb. 23, 1940, in Three
Springs, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Gladys (Brown)
Cohenour. She is survived by four daugh­ters: Patricia A. Taylor of
Three Springs, Barbara F. Clark of Shade Gap, Doreen K. Hooper of Warren,
Ohio, and Karen L. Grissinger of Mapleton, RR; eight grandchildren and
one great-granddaughter. She is survived by one brother and nine sters:
Delores Miller and Dorothy Redinger, both of Three Springs; Joyce
Covert, HCR 60, Orbisonia; MaJrtha Pesco, Lancaster; Audrey Whitsel,
Three Springs, RR; Gerald Cohenour, Three Springs; Patricia Rosenberry,
Ohio; Janet Brown and Darlene Brown, both of Three Springs; and Beverly
Black, Waterfall. She was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Cohenour.
Ms. Hamman was a member of the Cromwell United Bible Church, Three
Springs, RR She had been employed over the years at Sagner Inc. in
McConnells­burg; as a waitress at Grubb's Diner in Huntingdon and
Hamman's Restaurant in Three Springs; and was last employed at Woodland
Retirement Center in Orbisonia as a certified nurse's aide. Interment
will be made in Three Springs Cemetery. 

Bernard M. HILES, 83, of 1709 Flint Hill Road, Ladenburg, died Friday,
Sept. 12, 2003, at Chester County Hospital, West Chester. He was born
Jan. 21, 1920, in Mount Union, the son of the late Carl and Nellie
Hiles. He was united in marriage to Eva Runk Aug. 11, 1947, in Coalport.
He is survived by a son, B. Wyn Hiles of Ladenburg: a stepson, Dr.
Samuel B, Allison of Sacremento Calif: four grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. He was preceded to death by a brother and two
sisters, Duanna Hiles, Jean Huson and Betty Knox. Mr. Hiles was a member
of the Kingwoods United Methodist Church in Newark, Del. Interment will
be made in Monroe Valley Cemetary, Three Springs, R.R.1. 

Juliet E. HARPSTER, 91, Fairbrook Manor, Pennsylvania Furnace died
Friady, Sept. 12, 2003, at her home. She was born Jan. 8, 1912, the
daughter of Elrea E. and Edna Ellenberger. She was united in marriage to
Robert L. Harpster Sept. 22, 1933, at the Warriors Mark United Methodist
Church. Mr. Harpster preceded her in death June 8, 1978. She is survived
by three daughters, Joannae H. Nearhoof of Warriors Mark, Virginia G.
Harpster of Julian and Glenda Lee Shearer of Lock Haven; two sons, R.
Wayne Harpster of Spuce Creek, and John Winston Harpster of Crystal
River, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Two brothers,
Robert A. Ellenberger of State College and S. Glenn Ellenberger of
Allentown, and one sister, Jane E. Barber of Andalusia, Ala.; survive.
She was preceded in death by a son, Charles Wesley, and two brothers,
Lee W. Ellenberger and J. Merill Ellenberger. Interment will be made in
Burket Cemetary in Warriors Mark. 

Gloria Jean FLASHER, 62, of HCR 71, Orbsonia, died at 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003, at Altoona Hospital. Born September 1, 1941,
in Springfield township, Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the
late Estle E and Viola G. (Gutshall) Anderson. She was untied in
marriage to Williard "Sonny" Flasher December 7, 1963, in Saltillo. She
is survived by her husband at home and two sons, Dennis D. Flasher of
Orbisonia and Douglas Lee Flasehr of Mapleton. Two brothers, Roy V
Anderson of Orbisonia, and Richard G Anderson of Three Springs and one
sister, LaVerne Anderson of Fort Littleton survive. Mrs. Flasher was of
the Methodist faith. She was employed for the last 15 years at Woodland
Retirement Center in Orbisonia. Prior to her employment at Woodland ,
she workerd at the former Creitz Bologna in Mount Union for five years.
She was a devoted mother and enjoyed walking and gardening. Internment
in the Old Baptist Cemetery, Three Springs 

Robert W. BOWEN, 76, of 13310 Farigreen Circle, Hagerstown MD died
Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at Washington County Hospital, Maryland. Born
November 22, 1926, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Charles and
Mildred (Hohman) Bowen. He was united in marriage to Jane Bachtell. He
is survived by his wife of 54 years: one daughter, Cynthia J. Lunn of
Gaithersburg, Md; two sons, Charles N. Bowen of Darnestown, Md; James R.
Bowen of Darnestown, Md; and Kensie J. Bowen and David W. Bowen, both of
Smithsburg, Md. Mr. Bowen was a member of Haven Luthern Church,
Hagerstown, Md. He was a past president of the Hagerstown Lions Club;
past president of the United Way of Washington County; previously served
on the board of directors of the Boy's Club and Goodwill Industries; and
was a member of the Morris Frock American Legion Post No. 42. Mr. Bowen
was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Navy.
He was employed with Potomac Edison Co. as personnel director for 29
years, retiring in 1969. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. 

Robert E. MILLER Sr., 64, of Plum Hollow Road, Dublin Township, Fulton
County, died September 14, 2003, at his home following and extended
illnes. Born November 13, 1939, in Fort Littleton, he was the son of the
late Vivian and Goldie Mae (Naugle) Miller. He was united in marriage to
Bonnie M. Wilson , September 21, 1963, in Hagerstown Md. He is survived
by his wife at home; five children; Alan Helman of McConnelsburg, Robin
Baughmand of Harrisonville, Loretta Wilson of Hustontown, Raymond "Wish"
Miller of McConnelsburg and Robert E. "Chip" Miller Jr. of
Harrisonville; and 12 grandchildren. Five brothers and six sisters
survive; Jane Lester, Orlando Florida, Shirley Kerlin, Knobsville; Nancy
Peck, Fort Littleton; Barbara Pollock, Gettysburg; Pierce Miller,
McConnellsburg; William Miller, Fort Littleton; Richard Miller,
Saltillo; Steve Miller, Three Springs; Cathy Shope, Indian; Randy
Miller, Hustontown; and Carol Taylor, Fort Littletown. Mr. Miller was
associated with the Fort Littleton Bible Church, Fort Littleton. During
his life he was a construction worker and a forest fire warden. He was a
loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was also an avid
sportsman. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shade Gap. 

John William PORT, 81 of 509 Mifflin Street, Huntingdon, died at 4 a.m.
September 13, 2003, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona. His death was sudden.
Born October 8, 1921 in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Jesse and
Annie (Hitchens) Port. He was united in marriage to Sara R. Henney. He
is survived by his wife at home; two sons; Stephen D. Port of Menlo Park
California; and Michael Port of Greenville, Mich; and one grandson,
Robert C. Port of Greenville, Mich. He was proceeded in death by two
brothers and two sisters: Chalmers Port, Bernard Port, Dorothy Roth and
Mary Irwin. Mr. Port was a member of Abbey Reformed United Church of
Christ in Huntingdon. He was a member of Standing Stone Post No. 1754
VFW in Huntingdon; Frank P. Hommon Post No. 24 American Legion in
Huntingdon; and the Military Ofiicers Association of America (MOAA). He
was a 1939 graduate of Huntingdon High School. He retired from the
United States Army in 1969 in Fort Detrick., Md.; following 30 years of
service. A Peal Harbor veteran from 1943 to 1945, he served in the
Mediterraean Theatre of Conflicts and in various Italian campaigns. He
seved tours in Germany and domestic stateside positions and attended
Officers Candidate School. Mr Port was a lifelong resident of
Huntingdon. He enjoyed gardening, bulldogs and spending time with his
grandson. Interment in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Township,
Huntingdon with full military honors. 

Ruth Diana (Temll) ORNDORF, New Bern, N.C., died Monday, Sept. 15, 2003,
at Beverly Healthcare­William Penn in Lewistown. Born May 6, 1925, in
Lock Haven, she was the daughter of late John and Dinah (Jenkins)
Terrill.She was united in marriage to Richard E. Orndorf, who preceded
her in death.She is survived by a daughter, Gail N. Orndorf of Old Town,
Maine ; a. son, Stanley G. Orndorf and his wIfe, Debora, of
Lewlstown;­two granddaughters, Rachel K. Byther, and her husband, Eric,
Kara L. Thompson, and her husband, Chad; and six
great-grandchildren.Three brothers survive: John Terrill IV, and his
wife, Alice, of Lock Haven; David T. Terrill, and his wife Barbara, of
Lock Haven; and RobertE. S. Terrill, and his wife, Helen of Falls
Church. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Edith Terrill,
MaryMorgan and Lareen Gottesleben, and one brother, William Terrill. Mrs.
Orndorf was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in New Bern, N.C.
She was a Red Cross volunteer at the Craven Regional Medical Center in
New Bern, N.C., serving as a Gray Lady for 12 years. Her special
chari-ties were the Juniata County Food Pantry in Mifflintown, Habitat
forHumanity and Neuse River Foundation in New Bern, N.C. An avid
vegetable and flower gardener, she was a life member of the National
Council of Garden Clubsand held numerous offices and committee
positions in the Standing Stone Garden Club in Huntingdon. A graduate of
Lock Haven High School, she trained as a nurse at the University of
Pennsylvania Hospitalin Philadelphia. She served as amember of the U.S.
Cadet Nurse Corp. during World War II. She was employed as a caseworker
and supervisor for 29 years by the Department of Public Welfare, with the
the Board and for Assistance ofJuniata and Huntingdon counties. After her
retirement, she traveled extensively throughout the United, States and
Europe. She enjoyed golf, bridge, gardening and, most recently, making
dried and flower wreaths to share with family and friends. She also enjoyed
corresponding with her children, grandchildren,great-grandchildren,
brothers, sisters, and special high school friends She represented
Craven County,North Carolina, in swimming events as a Senior Olympist in
1987 participated in the first national Senior Olympic games held in St.
Louis, Mo. Mrs. Orndorf will be remembered as a talented soprano
soloist, having begun to sing publicly at the age of 9. Over the years,
she sang in churches and at community events, clubs and pageants in
Juniata, Mifflin and Huntingdon counties. As a featured soloist she sang
in church choirs for over 35 years and directed severalchoirs.She and
her husband owned afarm in Juniata County for 51 years. They were also
former residents of Huntingdon County. 

Leonard SHILEY, 79, of York, died Saturday, July 26, 2003, at veterans
Hospital in Lebanon. He was born Aug. 24, 1923, in Mount Union, the son of
the late Elmer C. and Catherine V. (Welsh) Shiley. He was united in
marriage to Vera M. McGarvey. He is survived by his wife of 58 years; three
children, Ronald J. Shiley of Lancaster, Mary Ann Snyder of York and
Leonard J. Shiley Jr. of Dover; 10 grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildrenA sister, Grace Fleming of Williamsport survives. Mr.
Shiley was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He was
a member of VFW Post No. 556, American Legion Post No. 799 and the Hawk
Gunning Club. He was a Veteran of World War II. Mr.Shiley was a meat cutter
by trade and a self-employed painter. Interment in St. Catherine's
Catholic Cemetery, Shirleysburg. 

Pauline E. EAGLE, 85, of the Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg,
formerly of 2108 Third St., Altoona, passed away early Saturday afternoon
at the Village followowing an extended illness. She was born Jan. 15,
1918, in Huntingdon County, the daughter of the late Charles M. and
Nellie E. (Goss) Corcelius. Upon the death of her father, and the
remarriage of her mother, she was reared by her mother and step-father,
Chester Goshen. She was united in marriage to William H. Keagle Feb. 9,
1940, at the former Fairview Methodist Church in Altoona. Mr. Keagle
preceded her in death Sept. 22, 1994. She is survived by a son, William
C. Keagle, and his wife, the Rev. Marianna, of Williamsburg , a sister,
Betty Stover, and her husband, Dean, of Huntingdon; and a niece, Dr.
Nancy Stover of Ventura, Calif. Mrs. Keagle was member of Memorial Church
of the Brethern in Martinsburg and former active member at Fairview
United Methodist Church, Altoona, where she retired as church secretery
in 1976 after 22 years of service. She was active in all areas of the
church, having served as past president of the Fairview United Methodist
Women and formerly held several offices in the Altoona District United
Methodist Women. She was a life member of the Altoona Chapter of the
Order of the Eastern Star, where she had served as treasurer for many
years. Mrs. Keagle was a 1936 graduate of Altoona High School and a 1938
graduate of the Altoona School of Commerce. She previously was employed
as a secretery at the former Reed Tabacco Co. in Altoona. She enjoyed
needle work and reading religious books. Private interment in Grandview
Cemetery, Antis Township., Blair County. 

Savino Robert CIUCCI, 76, of North Spring Street, Everett, died
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003, in Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born Jan.
14, 1927, in Dud1ey, he was the son of the late Massimino and Lillian
(Wolfe) Ciucci He was united in marriageto Catherine Park Feb. 9, 1948,
in Cumberland, Md. He is survived by his wife at home; four children:
Yvonne wife of Roger Cornell, of Chesapeak Va.; George Ciucci and his
wife Vera (Weaver), of Greencastle; Edward Ciucci, and his wife, Diana
(Cogan) of Clearville; and David Ciucci and a very good friend of the
family, James Melton, of Suffolk, VA; a daughter-in-law, Gail (Ott)
Ciucci of Duncansville; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and
three step-grandchildren. He is survived by two brothers, John
Ciucci, and his wife, Mary Catherine, of Gaithersburg, Md., and Tony
Ciucci, and his fiance Marge, of Aliquippa; three sisters; Catherine
Pasquine of Palmyra, Madeline Interi, wife of Joe, of Harrisburg, and
Jean Anderson, wife of George, of Vienna, Fla.; and a sister in-law,
Betty Ciucci of Harrisburg.He was preceded in death by a son, Robert
"Po" Ciucci Dec. 142002, and two brothers, Pete Ciucci and Loui
Ciucci. Mr, CIUCCI was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic
Catholic Church, Everett. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus,
3rd Degree, Bedford; a lifetime member of VFW Post No. 2088, Everret; a
50 year member of American Legion Post, Everret; and a member of
the Improved Order of the Redmen Wambic Tribe No. 507, Everret. Mr.
Ciucci was a graduate of Saxton-Liberty High School with the class of
1944. He served in the United States Naval Air Force during World War
II. He owned and operated the Everret Beverage Co. at the west end of
Everret for 45 years before retiring. Interment in Everett Cemetery. 

Harry W. STUART, 92, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Shirleysburg, died of
natural causes Tuesday morning, Sept. 16, 2003, at Masonic Homes,
Elizabethtown. Born in Radnor, he was the sonof the late Albert E. and
Katharine (Wallace) Stuart. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Margaret (Scott) Stuart in 1990. He is survived by a son, Albert
E.Stuart, and his wife, Sandi T., of River Forest, Ill.; two daughters,
Alice E. Long, and her husband, Harry 0., of Belleville, and Margaret
K. Sieczkowski of Swickley; 11 grandchildren; and 20
greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Katharine
Hay. Mr.Stuart was a member of the Germany Valley Church of the
Brethren. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a self-employed
farmer. Funeral services at the convenience of the family.