Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, September 2004

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Donietta "Dee" BICKLEY, formerly of Saxton, has passed away at her home
in Maryland. Born Donietta Scarcia in Petracamela, Italy, she immigrated
with her mother when she was three months old. Her life philosphy was to
keep her mind active, eat healthy food and stay physically fit. She
walked everywhere she possibly could, which for her was anywhere within
a 10 mile radius. "Dee" was reared in the coal and railroading town of
Saxton where she was the eldest of 11 children. Her father was employed
at the Saxton Iron Furnace. She attended Thompson Business College in
York. At that time she met and marred James I. Bickley, a mechanical
engineer. She worked as a secretary at Woodwarnd and Lothrop Department
Store, Washington, D.C.; the USAID Mission in Tripoli, Libya; the
International School of Milan, Italy; and the University of Maryland,
College Park. She worked for her husband when he was a consulting
engineer. She also worked as a parking enforcement officer for the city
of College Park, Md. Mrs. Bickley served as a volunteer for the
University of Maryland for many years and attended numerous classes.
While a student in a gerontology practical lab class that interacted
with nursing home residents, they had difficulty finding subjects who
were older than she was. A true Italian, she loved opera and volunteered
at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. At age 72, she entered and
completed in the first of nine Marien Corps Marathons. She entered many
other local races and was a nationally ranked age group runner for a
number of years, until she developed lymphedema in 1998. She received
sponsorship from the Nike Shoe Co. She was a contributor to several
publications on the history of Saxton. She lived in Corpus Christi,
Texas; Colorado Springs, Colo.; Tripoli, Libya; Milan and Rome, Italy;
Adana, Turkey; and College Park, Md. She is survived by her children:
Cynthia Ann of Greenville, N.C.; James J. of Alexandria, Va.; Joseph W.
of College park, Md.; and John E. of Issaquah, Wash. she also had 11
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. she was widowed in 1988
after more than 50 years of marriage. Services will be held Sept. 26, at
Grandview Cemetery in Saxton. The Rev. Barbara Berg will officiate. 
(no date of death was included in the obituary)

Mildred B. HAWN, 79, of Huntingdon, died Sept. 1, 2004, at Mount Nittany
Medical Center in State College. Born June 29, 1925, in Flintstone, Md.,
she was the ughter of the late James Nelson and Virginia (Conrad)
Barnes. She was first married Nov. 18, 1943, to Robert Dale Rhodes who
preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to William Paul Hawn
Aug. 6, 1965. Mr. Hawn preceded her in death March 22, 2003. She is
survived by one son; Robert James Rhodes of Huntingdon, and eight
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. One brother and two sisters
survive: Walter Barnes of Flintstone, Md., Helen Moyer of Wolf and Ivy
Markowitz of Pittsburgh. She was preceded in death by on daugther,
Dorothy M. Stever, and one sister, Edith Clark. Mrs. Hawn was a member
of the United Methodist Church in Donation. She was a member of the
Pennsylvania Hunters & Trappers Association and the Ladies Auxiliary to
the Oneida Twp. Fire Co. Mrs. Hawn was a graduate of the Piney Plains
School in Flintstone, Md., and was a homemaker. Funeral services will be
held Sept. 5, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with
Pastor Sharon L. Landis officiating. Interment will be made in Donation
Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Eugenia "Janet" Hancharenko PACE, 93, of West Palm Beach, Fla., passed
away Sept. 2, 2004, at her daughter's residence in Palm Beach Gardens.
She had resided in south Florida for the past 50 years, coming from
Philadelphia. Born Jan. 6, 1911, in Minsk, Russia, she was the daughter
of Martin and Sophia (Zerambo) Hancharenko. She was reared in Mount
Union and moved to Florida in 1955 with her beloved husband of 52 years,
the late Anthony J. Pace. She leaves to cherish her memory her children:
Salvatore "Tony" Pace, and his wife, Susan, of Delafield, Wisc., and
Irene Caballero of Palm Beach gardens, Fla. She adored her two
grandchildren, Anthony B. Pace and Christina J. Caballero. A sister,
Vera Snyder of Mount Union, survives. Mrs. Pace was a communicant of St.
Clare Catholic Church and Mary Immaculate Catholic Church. She worked as
an electronics technician for IT&I in Palm Beach County, Fla., and loved
to read, knit and crochet. She was also an excellent cook and gardener.
Entombment was made in Southern Memorial Park, Miami, Fla. 

Genevieve J. CLUGSTON, 94, of East Waterford, Pa., passed away at her
home at 8:51 a.m. Thursday, September 2, 2004. Born on April 22, 1910 in
Tell Township, Huntingdon County, Pa., she was a daughter of the late
Norman William Jones and Arrena Jane (Long) Jones. She was preceded in
death by her husband George Stine Clugston in 1977. She was the last of
her immediate family, having been preceded in death by three sisters and
three brothers. She was a graduate of Mt. Union High School and
Shippensburg State Teachers College, now Shippensburg University. She
taught school for 35 years in Huntingdon and Juniata counties. She was a
member of the Upper Tuscarora Presbyterian Church, where in 1970, she
was ordained as first woman Elder and served as Clerk of Session. For a
number of years she taught Sunday School and sang in the church choir.
She was a member of Dorsett Grange # 1888, life member of the PA Retired
Teacher’s Association, the National Retired Teacher’s Association, the
Juniata County Public School Employees Association, National American
Council of the Blind and PA Council Carl Shoemaker Juniata County
Chapter of the Blind, a former member of the Southern Dandelion Lioness
Club, a member of the Woodland Retirement Center Auxiliary and a member
of the Juniata County Historical Society. She is survived by children
Janet (Mrs. Frank) Johnson of Claymont, DE, Geraldine Zeigler of
Mifflintown, Norman Clugston of McVeytown, PA, and Gregg (and wife Kay)
Clugston of East Waterford, PA. She is also survived by fifteen
grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren, two step- great
grandchildren, and one great great grandson. Funeral services will be
held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, September 5, 2004, in the Upper Tuscarora
Presbyterian Church, with the Revs. Merry Hope Meloy and Clyde Brown
officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. 

Harry F. MORGAN, 86, of Orbisonia, went to be with the Lord Sept. 3,
2004, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. He was born Dec. 14,
1917, in Blacklog Valley, the son of the late William E. and Mary Irene
(Parsons) Morgan. He was married to Elsie (Fereday) Morgan Nov. 20,
1943. Mrs. Morgan survives at their home. Two sons and a daughter
survive: Keith Morgan and his wife, Mary, of Fort Monmouth, N.J.; Ramom
Morgan and his wife, Linda, and Sandra Shoemaker and her husband,
Ronald, all of Orbisonia. There are two grandchildren, Christopher
Shoemaker and Jamie Shoemaker; Three step-grandchildren, Jennifer Monji,
Brian Burgess and Erika Holden; and one step-great-grandson, Skyler
Holden. Two sisters survive: Pearl Myers and Altoona and Dorothy
Rabenstein of Orbisonia. Two sisters and four brothers are deceased:
Flora Weyant, Mary Cowan, William Morgan, Clarence Morgan, Ralph Morgan
and Russell Morgan. Mr. Morgan was a member of the Rockhill Church of
the Brethren, Rockhill Furnace. He was a former member of the Orbisonia
Lions Club. During World War II, Mr. Morgan served as a medical
technician with the U.S. Army in Europe. He was co-owner of Morgan
Brothers Lumber Co. of Orbisonia until 1986. He had worked as a sawyer
for Horsepower Wood Products of Orbisonia until just a couple of weeks
prior to his death. He engaged in farming and enjoyed his cattle and
working at the sawmill. Funeral services will be held Sept. 5, at the
Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with Pastor Jack Lancaster
officiating. 

Thelma (Hoover) JOHNSTON, 96, a resident of the Saint John's Home,
Rochester, N.Y., died Sept. 3, 2004, at the Saint John's Home. Born June
25, 1908, in Fishertown, she was the daughter of the late Harry and
Kathryn (Wohrell) Hoover. She was united in marriage in 1929 to Harold
S. Johnston, who preceded her in death Aug. 1, 1983. She is survived by
one son, Robert M. Johnston of Fairport, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Cindy
O'Leary of Temocola, Calif., and Judy Doherty of Thousand Oaks, Calif.;
and two great-grandchildren, Patrick O'Leary and Liam Doherty. She was
preceded in death by a grandson, Timothy Johnston; one brother, Ned
Hoover who resided in Bedford; and one sister, Grace (Hoover) Walter,
who resided in Fort Worth, Texas. Mrs. Johnston was a graduate of the
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Huntingdon and was
previously employed as a registered nurse. She enjoyed golf. Mrs.
Johnston's family has requested that there be no public viewing or
visitation. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience
of her family in Riverside Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Harry Lee ORMSBY, Jr., 79, of 151 South Hills Ave., State College, Pa.
and formerly of Petersburg, Pa. died at 11:15 a.m. Sat., Sept. 4, 2004
at the V.A. Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born July 17, 1925 in
Tyrone, a son of Harry Lee and Pearl B. (Miller) Ormsby. He was twice
married. On Nov. 26, 1942 he married Helen Marie Moore who died May 22,
1993. Then on July 17, 1995 he married Mary T. Nearhoof who survives.
Surviving children of his first marriage are David L. Ormsby of
Petersburg, Pa.; Pamela M. Railer of Miami, Florida.; Dr. J. Douglas
Ormsby of Petersburg, Pa.; James R. Ormsby of Petersburg, Pa., and Karen
E. Ormsby of Huntingdon, Pa. Fifteen Grandchildren and 16 Great
Grandchildren; Step-children include: Steven Nearhoof of Butler, Pa.,
and Tina Gresh of Philadelphia, Pa. Also is survived by 2 brothers and 2
sisters: Richard F. Ormsby of Tyrone, Pa.; Donald G. Ormsby of
Martinsburg, Pa.; Shirley Jean Urbanek of Sebastian, Florida, and
Elizabeth L. Ritchey of Altoona, Pa. He was preceded in death by sons
Harry L., III., and Terry F., 2 grandsons, and a brother Oliver
H.Ormsby. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during W.W.II. He retired
as an Electrician from Penn State Univ. after 10 years of service, and
was a self-employed farmer in R.D. Petersburg. He was an avid deer
hunter, loved his farmland and found solace in the woods around it.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the
Derman Funeral Home, Inc., Tyrone, with Pastor Mike Stutzenburg
officiating. Interment will follow at Morresville Cemetery, R.D.
Petersburg, Pa.

Charles Glenn RAMSEY, 84, of Three Springs, died Sept. 5, 2004, at
Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg. He was born Dec. 26, 1919, in Clear
Ridge, Fulton County. His mother, Olive Stains Cromwell,and his
stepfather, Gladstone Cromwell, preceded him in death. He was united in
marriage to Frances Evelyn Schomaker, who preceded him in death, June
28, 1996. He is survived by one son, Charles E. Ramsey of Three Springs.
Two half-brothers and two sisters survive: Albert "Mike" Cromwell of
Kissimmee, Fla.; Lewis Dean Cromwell of McConnellsburg; Mary Stevens of
Fayetteville; and Delores Cromwell of Medina, Ohio. An infant daughter,
Glenda Michelle Ramsey, is deceased. He was also preceded in death by a
step-brother, Walter Cromwell, and a half-sister, Lena Parks. Mr. Ramsey
was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of FOVA (Fulton Overseas
Veterans Association), McConnellsburg; and the American Legion in
Wormleysburg. He was a 1937 graduate of Hustontown High School and was a
veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army with the 21st
Engineering regiment in North Africa and Italy. In 1975, he retired as
assistant fire marshal at the Norristown State Hospital in Norristown.
Funeral services will be held Sept. 9, at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home,
Hustontown, with the Rev. Thomas Schomaker officiating. Interment will
be made in Cromwell Church Cemetery, Hustontown. 

John DICK, 87, of James Creek, died Sept. 5, 2004, at Pennknoll Village.
Born June 7, 1917, in Pine Hill, he was the son of the late Alex and Eva
(Preslipski) Dick. He is survived by a companion, Teletha B. Smuda, and
the following children: Roy Smuda, and his wife, Ruth (Dixon) of James
Creek; Connie Bowens, and her husband, Donald of Pensacola, Fla.; Edward
Smuda, and his wife, Peggy (Williams), of Gallitzin; and Belinda Leach,
and her husband, Darryl,. of James Creek. Two brothers and two sisters
survive: Charles Dick of Everett; George Dick, and his wife, Sydney, of
Saxton; Anne Dick of Wood; and Helen Batol of Martinsburg. He was
preceded in death by the following brothers and sisters: Mary Peterson,
Michael Dick, Nicholas Dick, Harry Dick, Eva Dick, Peter Dick and Paul
Dick. Mr. Dick was a member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Wood. He
was a member of Saxton VFW Post No. 4129, Broad Top American Legion Post
No. 126 and District 2 Local 1968 UMWA. He was a lifetime member of the
National Rifle Association and the Saxton Sportsmen. Mr. Dick served in
the United States Navy from April 8, 1943, to Oct. 8, 1945, during World
War II on the USS Cabot. He received the American Area Medal,
Asiatic-Pacific Area Medal with four stars and the Philippines
Liberation Medal with two bronze stars. He retired from the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation in 1979. He also worked in the coal mines
for 24 years and worked a number of years in construction as a
carpenter. Mr. Dick was an avid hunter and fisherman and also enjoyed
gunsmithing. A memorial service will be held Sept. 11, at the
Markelsburg Fire Hall, Marklesburg, with the Rev. Charles Ruby
officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Broad Top Area
Honor Guard. Interment will be made in private at Arlington National
Cemetery, Arlington, Va. 

Hershel D. "Hersh" HOLLABAUGH, 75, of 51 Hubble St. Mount Union,
departed from this life Sept. 5, 2004, at his home. He had been in
failing health. Born May 20, 1929, in Mount Union, he was the son of the
late Thomas and Clara (Knepp) Hollabaugh. He was united in marriage to
Patsy Ginithan June 24, 1951. He is survived by his wife and two
daughters, Mrs. Bruce (Dennese) Shaak of Reading and Mrs. James (Patti
Jo) Edgin of Mount Union. Five grandchildren survive: Lorraine Shaak of
Baltimore, Md.; Natalie Shaak of Reading; Timothy Shaak of Reading;
Dakota "Cody" Edgin of Mount Union; and Bryce Edgin of Mount Union. Two
sisters survive: Mrs. Donald (Bonnie) Siebert of Fannettsburg and Mrs.
Preston (Jeanne) Greene of Denver, Pa. He was preceded in death by the
following brothers and sisters: Lynn "Skinny" Hollabaugh, Lawrence
"Jake" Hollabaugh, Edna Hollabaugh, Beatrice "Betty" Shue, Paul "Joe"
Hollabaugh, Marie Parsons, Bessie Hollabaugh, Alice Mae Hollabaugh,
Vivian Maxine Hollabaugh and Robert "Bob" Hollabaugh. Mr. Hollabaugh was
a charter member of Cedar Crest Independent Baptist Church, formerly
Cedar Crest-Lucy Furnace Bible Chapel, where he was very active. He
served in the United States Army, having been stationed in Korea,
serving an enlistment that began in June 1946. He retired from
Harbison-Walker Refractories. Mount Union, with over 40 years of
service. Mr. Hollabaugh loved spending time with his grandchildren and
tinkering in his garage. Funeral services will be held Sept. 9, at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral home, Mount Union, with Pastor Jeff Winstead
officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park,
Shirleysburg. 

Paul C. WEAVERLING, 51, of Hesston, died Sept. 4, 2004, in the Emergency
Department at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born June 1,
1953, in Huntingdon, he was the son of Rolla D. and Marjorie Sue (Clark)
Weaverling. His mother survives in Smithfield Twp. He was united in
marriage to Susan D. Park Oct. 16, 1987, in Winchester, Va. She survives
at their home. Also surviving are three brothers: David A Weaverling of
Hanford, Calif.; Thomas E. Weaverling of Huntingdon; and John A.
Weaverling of Huntingdon. Mr. Weaverling was of the Protestant faith. He
was a member of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 976,
Huntingdon, and Mount Moriah Lodge No. 300 F&AM, Huntingdon. Mr.
Weaverling was a 1971 graduate of Huntingdon Area High School. He was
employed at the State Correctional Institution Huntingdon (SCIH) for the
past 25 years with the rank of major of the guard. He was an avid hunter
and race fan. Funeral services will be held Sept. 9, at the Robert E.
Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. David E. Bowen, chaplain
of SCI Smithfield, officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview
Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Joseph J. JAROSICK, 58, of Huntingdon, died Sept. 4, 2004, in the
Emergency Department at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born
July 5, 1946, in Somerset, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ann
(Kowalczyk) Jarosick. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Ciccarelli
April 19, 1975, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Huntingdon. He
is survived by his wife at home; a daughter, Michele A. Jarosick, and
her fiance, Jeffrey B. Smith, and a grandson, Jacob Alexander Smith, all
of Lititz. A sister, Patricia A. Jarocick of Boswell, survives. Mr.
Jarosick was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in
Huntingdon. He was a board member of the Notre Dame Club of Central
Pennsylvania; was treasurer of the Huntingdon County Chapter of the
Pennsylvania Association of Retired School Workers and was a member of
PASR. He graduated from Jenner-Boswell High School with the Class of
1964 and earned a bachelor's degree in education from Clarion State
Teacher's College in 1969. He continued working toward his master's
degree in education from Clarion. Mr. Jarosick was employed by the
Huntingdon Area School District. He taught Earth and space science at
Huntingdon Junior High School and Huntingdon Area Middle School,
retiring in 1999 with 30 years of service. He was an avid Notre Dame fan
and enjoyed hunting and fishing. A funeral Mass will be held Sept. 8, at
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Huntingdon, with the Rev. David J.
Arseneault as celebrant. Committal will be made in Holy Cross Cemetery,
Huntingdon. 

Robert E. FREED Sr., 70, of 704 Wood St., Mount Joy, Lancaster County,
died September 5 of natural causes at his home. Born in Lewistown, he
was the son of the late Sherman A. and Jennie Marguerite Wagner Freed.
He was married for 47 years to Mary E. Frey Freed last December. In
addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Robert E. Jr., married
to Daisy Davis Freed of Mount Joy, and Randy L. Sr. married to Maxine
Sterback Freed of Salunga; a daughter, Lisa, married to James R. Moffa
of Shade Gap; nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Also
surviving is a brother, Jack, married to Brenda Harmon Freed of
Reedsville; and four sisters, F. Arlene married to Robert M. Kready of
Elizabethtown, Wilgus M. Elliott, Barbara L. Freed, and Betty J.
Baumgardner, all of Lewistown. He was predeceased by twin brothers,
Ronald E. and Donald E. Freed. A self-employed for cook most of his
life, he last worked as the cook for the Mount Joy VFW Post # 5752. He
served as a Corporal with the U.S. Army in the HQ 185th Signal Battalion
during the Korean War. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday,
Sept. 10, at the Sheetz Funeral Home, Inc. 16 E. Main St, Mount Joy,
Pa., with the Rev. Jerry Berrier officiating. Interment will be in the
Mount Joy Cemetery, Mount Joy. 

Wanda Lou FLEMING, 71, of Huntingdon, died Sept. 6, 2004, at The Oaks at
Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born May 26, 1933, in Saxton, she was the
youngest daughter of the late David S. and Emma A. (Boose) Rogers. Her
previous spouses preceded preceded her in death. She is survived by a
daughter, Donna L. Markle, and her husband, Ed, of Milroy; two sons,
Steve D. Black, and his wife, Tammi, of Spring Mils and David S. Black,
and his wife, Barbara, of Huntingdon; and a stepson, John Z. Fleming,
and his wife, Dorothy, of Edinboro. She is also survived by 11
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She found great comfort
during her final weeks with her sister, Geraldine Rinehart who is also a
resident of The Oaks at Westminster Woods. Ms. Fleming was a member of
Abbey Reformed United Church of Christ, Huntingdon. She was a member of
the Standing Stone Senior Citizens. A 1951 graduate of Saxton-Liberty
High School, she had worked for 30 years first with Hilly's Drug Store
and its successor, Kopp Drug. Ms. Fleming was a lifetime resident of
Huntingdon County and had resided at her Washington Street home for the
past 25 years. Private graveside services will be held at Huntingdon
Memorial Gardens, Walker Twp., Huntingdon. with the Rev. Albert Garisto
officiating. 

Christian M. SWANGER, 1 year and 8 months, of 6 N. Mann Ave.,
Yeagertown, went to be with the Lord at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7,
2004, from the Hershey Medical Center. Born Dec. 25, 2002, in Hershey,
he was the son of Derek M. Swanger and Jami N. Criswell of 6 N. Mann
Ave., Yeagertown, both of whom survive him. Also surviving are paternal
grandparents Mark and Peggy Swanger of Lewistown; maternal grandparents
James and Robin Criswell of Elizabethtown; paternal great-grandmothers
Dorothy Strange of Milroy and Patricia Swanger of Reedsville; maternal
great-grandparents John and Carol Russler of Belleville and C. James and
Nancy Criswell of Lewistown; and a paternal great-great-grandmother,
Alice Leeper of Lewistown. A beloved precious son and grandson, you will
be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 11, at the Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main
St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Richard J. Bender and Howard D. Houtz
officiating. Interment will be in Belleville Lutheran Cemetery. 

Duane C. DRAKE, 85, of 15 Lower County Club Road, Mount Union, died
Sept. 7, 2004, at Lewistown Hospital. He had been in failing health.
Born June 14, 1919, in Mount Union, he was the son of the late John Paul
and Ethel Jane (Snyder) Drake. He was united in marriage to Thelma R.
Booher July 1968. Mrs. Drake preceded him in death April 4, 2004. He is
survived by a step-daughter, Susan L. (Booher) Basore of Lancaster, and
a granddaughter, Jennifer Baab of Charlotte, N.C. A sister, Mrs. Marlyn
"Pete" (Kathleen "Kate") Carbaugh of Mount Union, survives. He was
preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Smyers,and a brother, Burlin
Drake. Mr. Drake was a member of the Allenport United Methodist Church,
Mount Union. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 107, Mount
Union, and a member of the Mount Union VFW Post No. 5754. Mr. Drake
graduated from Altoona High School. He was a veteran of the United
States Army, having served in the Eruopean Theatre and at the Battle of
the Bulge during World War II. He was employed by Conrail, Middle
Division, where he worked as a painter in the Juniata Shops until his
retirement in 1979. Mr. Drake was an avid golfer and at age 77, he had
the distinction of being the only golfer to have ever "Shot his age" at
the American Legion County Club in Mount Union. He also enjoyed hunting
and fishing. Funeral services will be held Sept. 10, at the Robert E.
Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Michael Dubbs officiating.
Interment will be made in Mount Union Cemetery. 

Eloise "Rocky" Rockwell ENGEL, 86, of Brookline Village in State
College, a retired teacher, died Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at Mount
Nittany Medical Center. Born on January 23, 1918, in Sayre, PA, she was
a daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Phelps Rockwell of Odessa,
NY. On September 6, 1941, she married A. William Engel, Jr., who
survives at home. They observed their 63rd anniversary on Monday. She
was a 1936 graduate of Athens (PA) High School, She received a bachelor
of science degree in health, physical education and recreation from The
Pennsylvania State College in 1940 and a master of science degree in
1945. After graduation in 1940, she taught physical education in Montour
Falls, N.Y. and Bellefonte, PA and was a graduate assistant at Penn
State. While a resident in Huntingdon, PA, from 1946 to 1966 she was a
part-time instructor in the English program at Juniata College and a
substitute teacher in the Huntingdon schools. Later she was employed by
the State College Area School District as a teacher of social studies at
Park Forest Junior High School until her retirement in June 1983. Active
in Girl Scout activities for many years, she served on the
organizational committee for Hemlock Girl Scout Council and was
vice-president of its board of directors. In Huntingdon, she was a
member of AAUW. She was a charter member of the Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP); a life member of the Penn State Alumni
Association and a member of its Centre County Chapter; a member of St.
Paul's United Methodist Church and its Circle Six; a member of the State
College Woman's Club; a member of the Retired Penn State Faculty and
Staff Club; and a volunteer at Interfaith Mission. A long time bowler,
she was a former member of the Senior Women's Bowling League and Senior
Couples League. She was also a former member and co-president of 50/50
Square Dance Club. In addition, she enjoyed the Engel cottage on Lake
Ondawa near Troy, PA, where she and her husband were members of the Rod
and Gun Club. Her long time hobbies included sewing, quilting,
traveling, canoeing and being a spectator at many Penn State and school
sporting events. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two
daughters, Jane E. Tyson of Severna Park, MD and Melinda Sue Cocolin and
her husband Kenneth Cocolin of Port Matilda; two sons, Thomas E. Engel
of Newport, KY and James R. Engel of Hoffman Estates, IL; and six
grandchildren, Eric Ure, Jory Engel, and Ken, Kasie, Alissa, and Andrea
Cocolin. One sister, Marion R. MacDowell of Blanco, TX, preceded her in
death. 

Julia A. TURIANO, 82, of Altoona, died Sept. 7, 2004, at Valley View
Home, Altoona. Born Aug. 23, 1922, in Williamsburg, she was a daughter
of John and Sofia (Szczerba) Szczerba. On June 2, 1949, in Huntingdon,
she married Charles J. Turiano. Surviving are her husband; a daughter,
Kathyann T. Brown and husband, Terry, of Sinking Valley; a son, Michael
V. of Sinking Valley; four grandchildren: Michael II and Troy Turiano,
Chyna Rose and Tristan Michael Brown. Also surviving are five sisters:
Mary Panasiti of Tyrone, Stella Bodnar of Mount Union, Babe Los, Frances
Remek and Ann Olivo, all of Huntingdon; a brother John of Huntingdon.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Murphy, a grandson,
Ryan Murphy, a sister, Catherine Yantz, and a brother, Frank Szczerba.
Mrs. Turiano was a member of St. Marks Catholic Church, Altoona. She
belonged to the Dandy Lions, the Altoona Lions Club Auxiliary. She was
formerly employed at the Wolf Furniture Store, Huntingdon, and the
Sewing Factory, Mount Union. She enjoyed her grandchildren, crafts,
gardening and picking four-leaf clovers. A funeral Mass will be held at
the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona, with Monsignor Robert
Mazur, celebrant. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona. 

George J. HARMAN SR., 84, of Thompsontown, died Sept. 7, 2004, at the
William Penn Nursing Home in Lewistown. Born Aug. 20, 1919, in Manor
Hill, he was the son of the late Oliver Jackson and Amy Clair (Ramsey)
Harman. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Shirley Irvine Harman; three
sons: George Harman Jr. of Mount Union, Benjamin Harman of North
Carolina and Gary R. Harman of Pennsylvania; and a daughter, Beverly
Milliken of Florida. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. He was
preceded in death by three sisters and a brother. Mr. Harman was a
former member of Ickesburg Lutheran Church. He was an Army veteran of
World War II. He was a member of Ickesburg and Thompsontown Fire
companies where he served as a fire policeman. He was also an ambulance
driver. Mr. Harman was retired from Triangle Pacific. Funeral services
will be private. The Rev. Anthony C. Hill will officiate and interment
will be made in Eshcol Cemetery. 

Mabel B. BARKMAN, age 79, of Petersburg, PA died Tuesday, September 7,
2004 at 4:22 P.M. at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. She was born October
6, 1924 at Pittsburgh, the daughter of George C. and Marian E. Gates
Bowman. On May 29,1958 she was married at the First English Lutheran
Church, Tyrone with Reverend Henry Springer officiating to Dr. Oscar C.
"Bo" Barkman who preceded her in death August 13, 1982. She is survived
by 1 son, 0. Charles Barkman Jr. of Spruce Creek; 1 daughter, M. Suzanne
"Sue" Barkman of Altoona; 1 grandson, Clayton Loomis Barkman of Spruce
Creek; former daughter-in-law Jill Loomis, Spruce Creek; 1 sister,
Miriam, wife of Richard Holtz of Tyrone; 2 brothers, Dean and wife
Beverly Bowman of Hollidaysburg and John C. and wife Manita Bowman of
Hammondsport, NY. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by an infant brother Lynn Bowman and a nephew
David A. Bowman. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church of State
College and formerly was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of
Petersburg and the First English Lutheran Church of Tyrone. She was a
graduate of Tyrone High School Class of 1942, received a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Business Education from Indiana State College in 1946
and a Masters Degree from Penn State University in 1950. She was a
Business Education teacher with the Williamsburg School District from
1946 till 1953, the Altoona High School from 1953 to 1960 and from 1960
at the Huntingdon Area School District from which she retired in 1982.
Mrs. Barkman was the treasurer of the Petersburg Community Development
Association, the Alexandria Garden Club and recently served as treasurer
of the District V Federation of Garden Clubs of Pennsylvania. She was a
member of the board of the Stoudt Scholarship Trust and was an IRS
volunteer tax aide for the elderly. She was a member of the Penn State
Alumni Association and a very active member of the Huntingdon County
Republican Party. She was a member of the Pennsylvania Association of
School Retirees and the Pennsylvania State Education Association-R. She
was a member and past worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star #288 of
Tyrone and was the originator of the Tyrone Rainbow Girls. At Huntingdon
she acted as advisor to the Future Business Leaders of America. Memorial
Service for Mrs. Barkman will be held Friday, September 10, 2004 at 11
A.M. at the First English Lutheran Church, Tyrone, with Pastor T. M.
Talbot-Moses officiating. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Petersburg,
will be held at the convenience of the family.

Ruth (Briggs) NEWCOMBE, 90, formerly of Huntingdon, died Sept. 8, 2004,
at Homewood Retirement Center in Martinsburg. Born Aug. 12, 1914, in
Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Robert M. and Della (Dean)
Briggs. She was united in marriage to James I. Newcombe Oct. 8, 1936, at
the Presbyterian Church in Huntingdon by D. Daubenspeck. Mr. Newcombe
preceded her in death May 13, 1985. She is survived by a son, James I.
Newcombe Jr., and his wife, Linda, of Williamsburg. She was the last
surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death
by three sisters, Anna, Helen and Dorothy Mae, and two brothers, Robert
and Richard. Mrs. Newcombe was a member of the Presbyterian Church in
Huntingdon, where she served as a Sunday school teacher,
secretary/treasurer, trustee and deacon. She was a volunteer with the
Meals on Wheels program, as well as the Red Cross Bloodmobile. She
graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1932 and served
as a secretary for Dr. Burgess Smith, as well as Dr. Steele and Dr.
Hutchinson, all of Huntingdon. Funeral services will be held Sept. 11,
at the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church, Huntingdon, with the Revs.
Richard Gardiner and Harold Williams officiating. Interment will be made
in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon. 

Beatrice Mae THOMAS, 71, of Hemlock Street, Hopewell, died Sept. 8,
2004, at her home. Born March 17, 1933, in Hopewell, she was the
daughter of the late William and Bertha Elizabeth (Hughes) Snyder. On
Sept. 21, 1950, in Cumberland, Md., she was united in marriage to
Rowland W. Thomas, who preceded her in death Feb. 29, 1968. She was the
mother of four sons and one daughter: Gary W. Thomas, married to Kathy
(Harding), of Six Mile Run; Barry W. Thomas, married to Saundra (Scott),
of Hopewell; Richard L. "Dick" Thomas (Deceased), married to Donna
(Bush), of Hopewell; Randy Thomas, married to Kathy (Covert), of
Hopewell; and Tamie (Thomas) Bollman, married to Wayne, of Hopewell. She
is survived by 20 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandson. Two brothers and three sisters survive: Bill
Snyder of Mentor, Ohio; Richard Snyder of Loysburg; Helen Barton of
Hopewell; Donna Sparks of Thompsontown; and Kay Dodson of Hopewell. She
was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest Snyder and John Snyder.
Mrs. Thomas was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church. She
enjoyed spending time with her family. Funeral services will be held
Sept. 11, at the Hopewell United Methodist Church, Hopewell, with the
Rev. Barbara Berg officiating. Interment will be made in Hopewell
Cemetery, Hopewell. 

Marian Elizabeth (Geier) JONES, 89, of Dudley, died Sept. 8, 2004, at
the home of her son, John Jones, in Broad Top City. Born April 23, 1915,
in Dudley, she was the daughter of the late Henry Geier and Elizabeth
(Dick) Geier. She was united in marriage to John J. Jones who preceded
her in death in 1989. She is survived by three sons, John Jones of Broad
Top City, and Allen Jones and Terry Jones, both of Dudley; three
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving
member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by four
sisters, Margaret, Josephine, Fidelis and Genevive, and five brothers,
Joseph, Francis, Clarence, Sebert and Jerome. Mrs. Jones was a member of
Immaculate Conception Church, Dudley, where she was a member of the
Rosary and Altar Society. She was primarily a homemaker and enjoyed
cooking and flowers. Funeral services will be held Sept. 10, at the
Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with the Rev. Bernard
White officiating. Interment will be made in the Broad Top City IOOF
Cemetery. 

William M. "Wid" GUISLER JR., 66, of Brentwood, Tenn., died Sept. 8,
2004, at this home following a year-long illness. Born May 3, 1938, in
Huntingdon, he was the son of the late William M. and Margaret E.
Guisler. He and his wife, Anita, were united in marriage Sept. 23, 1967.
He is survived by his wife at home; a daughter, Kristina of New York
City, N.Y.; and a son, Kurt of Los Angeles, Calif. A brother, Thomas
Guisler of Huntingdon, survives. Mr. Guisler was a member of our Savior
Lutheran Church in Brentwood, Tenn. He graduated from Huntingdon High
School and from Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster. In 1964, Mr.
Guisler was honorably discharged fro the United States Marine Corps at
first lieutenant. He served two years with the First Marine Corps Air
Wing in Iwakuni, Japan. He retired in 2000 as district sales manager for
Nortel Corp. Mr. Guisler was an avid golfer, scuba diver, enjoyed
fishing and was active in volunteer work. Funeral services were held
Sept. 11 in Brentwood, Tenn., with Pastor Daniel Otto officiating.
Interment was made in Williamson Memorial Gardens. 

Valeria Jeanette (Rishell) BURJA, 79, of Southside, Alexandria, died
Sept. 9, 2004, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born April
18, 1925, in Alexandria, she was a daughter of the late George Rex and
Bessie Mae (Walls-Speck) Rishel. On Feb. 1, 1947, in Baltimore, Md., she
married Michael Burja, who survives. Also surviving are three sons:
Charles Michael Burja and his wife, Connie, of Devine, Texas; Frank John
Burja and his wife, Mary Jo, of Baltimore, Md.; and David Andrew Burja
and his wife, Jackie, of Hanover; two daughters: Tata-Leigh Carolus of
Alexandria and Val-Jean Syverson and her husband, Kelly, of Twin Valley,
Minn.; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is also survived
by three brothers: Chester D. Speck of Florida, Edward R. Rishell and
his wife, Mary, of Southside, Ala., and Lt. Col. (Ret.) Clair Lyle
Rishell and his wife, Marilyn, of Potomac, Md. She was preceded in death
by four sisters: Grace Sprankle, Golde Weaver, Violet Ackerman and Ruth
Lightner; and six brothers: Everett Speck, John Speck, Dallas Speck,
Robert Speck, Thomas Rishel and Lester Rishel. Mrs. Burja was a member
of St. John's Episcopal Church, Huntingdon. She belonged to the William
P. Spyker American Legion Post No. 520 Auxiliary, Alexandria, and the
Alexandria Volunteer Fire Co. Auxiliary. She graduated from the
Alexandria High School with the Class of 1943. Primarily a homemaker,
she moved to Baltimore following her marriage and moved back to her
Southside home in 1981. A funeral service will be held Sept. 12, at St.
John's Episcopal Church, Huntingdon, with Father Tom Warne officiating.
Private interment will be held at a later date. 

Emma Eliza ALLISON, 75, of 16th St. Saxton, died Sept. 10, 2004, at J.C.
Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born March 28, 1929, in Coalmont,
she was the daughter of late Joseph Larson and Freda (Foor) Johnson. She
was united in marriage June 22, 1952, in Six Mile Run, to Donald F.
"Bud" Allison who preceded her in death Feb. 10, 1985. She is survived
by three children: Joseph Larson Allison, and his wife, Teresa
(Anzevine), of Saxton; Karen Allison, and her husband, Terry Martin, of
Everett; and Donald F. Allison Jr. of Saxton. The following
grandchildren survive: Mandi Allison, and her husband, James Cady, of
Coalmont; Lysbeth Allison of Saxton; Cale Martin, and his wife, Lori
(Smith), of Clearville; Brooke Martin of Everett; Rustin Martin of
Everett; and Dalton Allison of Saxton. She is also survived by one
great-granddaughter, Saige Allison. A sister, Mary A. Johnson of Saxton,
survives. Mrs. Allison was a member of the Saxton First Church of God.
She graduated from Saxton-Liberty High School with the Class of 1947.
She was employed by Shaffer's Grocery Store, Scamper's Manufacturing,
Quality Manufacturing, Cove Tanney and the Tussey Mountain School
district on the custodial staff, from which she retired in June 1993.
Mrs. Allison enjoyed music and singing, especially hymns, and was a
soloist at numerous public and private functions. She will be remembered
as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She never
met a stranger as she was a friend to all. She will be sadly missed by
those whose lives she touched. Funeral services will be held Sept. 14,
at the Saxton First Church of God with Pastor Stephen Oberman
officiating. Interment will be made in Grandview Cemetery, Saxton. 

Max Curtis WRIGHT, 60, of Bunker Hill Road, Six Mile Run, died Sept. 11,
2004, at his home. Born Dec. 14, 1943, in Round Knob, he was the son of
the late Wilkson H. and Mary (Taylor) Wright. He was united in marriage
July 28, 1963, in Cumberland, Md., to Linda L. Corrie, who preceded him
in death Aug. 26, 1986. On Oct. 19, 1997, he married Brenda S. Dodson in
Winchester, Va. He is survived by his wife at home and five children:
Tammy M. Foore, and her husband, Scott, of Riddlesburg; Penny J. Baker,
and her husband, Matt, of James Creek; Curtis M. Wright, and his wife,
Lisa (Territo) of Cooks; Jason F. Dodson, and his wife, Lorrie (Kline),
of Hopewell; and Lee G. Hughes II, and his wife, Lacey (Notestine), of
Breezewood. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. The following
brothers and sisters survive: Ray W. Wright, and his wife, Odessa, of
Chambersburg; Wilson "Junior" Wright, and his wife, Connie, of Wells
Tannery; Glee Snyder, and her husband, Richard, of New Enterprise; Yonna
Rockwell, and her husband, Richard, of Hopewell; Karen Swope, and her
husband, Gary, of Hopewell; Shannon Wright, and his wife, Joyce, of
Breezewood; Wilka-Ann Best, and her husband, Phil, of Breezewood; and
Audrey Douglas, and her husband, Paul, of New Enterprise. Mr. Wright
attended the Round Knob Church of God. He worked in Local 1742 GMW Grove
Mines and then worked for Seton for 20 years as a faithful employee
cutting leather. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren,
restoring cars and was a NASCAR fan and loved his Ford trucks. Funeral
services will be held Sept. 15, at the Long-Akers Funeral Chapel,
Saxton, with the Rev. Rick Riley officiating. Interment will be made in
Wells Valley Methodist Cemetery, Wells Tannery. 

Robert Lee VINCENT SR., 60, of Huntingdon, died Sept. 11, 2004, at his
home in Union Twp., Huntingdon County. Born Sept. 14, 1943, in Mount
Union, he was the son of the late Theodore and Anna C. (Beatty) Vincent.
He was united in marriage to Carol Ann (Criswell) Vincent Feb. 14, 1964,
in Winchester, Va. He is survived by his wife at home; one son, Robert
Vincent Jr., and his fiancee, Jodee Kill, of Cassville; two daughters,
Lisa Watkins, and her husband, Ken, of Cassville, and Dawn Bowser, and
her husband, Chris, of Huntingdon; and seven grandchildren; Kenny,
Ashley and Tiffany Watkins; Britney, Tyler and Andrew Vincent; and
Hunter Bowser. One brother, Paul K. Vincent of Calvin, and one sister,
Helen Smyers of Bedford, survive. He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Vernon and Ralph Vincent. Mr. Vincent was especially fond of
his loyal companion, his dog, "Buddy." Mr. Vincent was of the Protestant
faith. He was a member of the National electrical Brotherhood. He
attended Captain Jack High School in Mount Union and served in the
United states Army for three years. He was employed by Henkel and McCoy
for 25 years and later worked for Schneider Trucking of Carlisle. Mr.
Vincent enjoyed hunting and fishing and in his spare time, he worked as
a gunsmith. Funeral services will be held Sept. 14, at the Robert I.
McClain Funeral Home, Cassville, with Dr. Daniel Delp officiating.
Interment will be made in Wright Cemetery, Calvin. 

Agnes June (Trysnicky) HELSEL, 64, of New Town Road, Riddlesburg, died
Sept. 12, 2004. Born Nov. 17, 1939, in Windber, she was the daughter of
the late Charles W. and Dorothy (Gordon) Trysnicky. She was united in
marriage to Robert A. Helsel, Dec. 17, 1960, in Norristown. Mr. Helsel
preceded her in death March 30, 2001. She is survived by four children:
Margaret "Peg" Singer, and her husband, Dan, of White Church; Robert
Helsel of Riddlesburg; Lisa A. Smith of Berlin; and Kenneth Helsel of
Riddlesburg. She is also survived by three grandchildren: Nancy J.
Singer of White Church, Shawn Helsel of Norfolk, Va., and Chris Helsel
of Everett, and one great-grandchildren, Gage Kai Helsel of Norfolk, Va.
Three sisters survived: Peggy Cortese of Holsopple, Katherine Diehl of
Norristown and Lois Lynn of North Wales. Mrs. Helsel was a member of
Riddlesburg Methodist Church. She was a member f the Six Mile Run
American Legion and the Hopewell VFW. She worked in preparation at the
Times Herald newspaper in Norristown. A memorial service will be held
Sept. 15, at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with
Pastor Curtis Bryant officiating. Interment will be made in Langdondale
Cemetery. 

Frederick Richard "Dick" HERNCANE, 91, of Huntingdon, died Sept. 12,
2004, at Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital in Pleasant Gap. Born
July 8, 1913, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Walter Scott and
Mary Elizabeth (Hutzler) Herncane. He was united in marriage to Mina
Kampmann Dec. 22, 1936, at the Alexandria Methodist Church by the Rev.
J.T.T. Cummins. Mrs. Herncane preceded him in death Aug. 31, 1996. He is
survived by a daughter, Alice Elizabeth Herncane of Mechanicsburg. He
was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been
preceded in death by six brothers and one sister. Mr. Herncane was a
member of the 15th Street United Methodist Church in Huntingdon. He was
a life member of Standing Stone Post No. 1754, VFW, Huntingdon. He
served as a Democratic committeeman for Huntingdon Fourth Ward for 20
years. A 1932 graduate of Huntingdon High School, Mr. Herncane operated
restaurants at two Huntingdon locations over a two-year period and was
owner/manager of Strickler's Dairy Store on Washington St. for two
years. He worked for Westinghouse in Wilmerding for eight years and
retired from the Department of Commerce, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Harrisburg, in 1975 after 10 years of service. He served in the United
States Army during World War II for three years and was overseas with
the 101st Infantry, 26th Division, for two years. He was honorably
discharged as a staff sergeant and received a Combat Infantryman's Badge
with three battle stars, the EAME Campaign Medal, the Ardennes-Rhineland
Medal and a division citation. Private funeral services will be held at
the convenience of Mr. Herncane's family with the Rev. Fred E. Hickok
officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Helen Gustivine JENKINS, 82, of Hopewell, died Sept. 13, 2004, at UPMC
Bedford Memorial Hospital, Snake Spring Twp., Bedford County. Born June
2, 1922, in Langdondale, she was the daughter of the late John B. and
Helen G. (Vanderbecken) Arcq. On Nov. 18, 1939, in Loysburg, she was
united in marriage to William J. Jenkins who preceded her in death Feb.
5, 1990. She is survived by the following children: Helen G. Altobelli,
and her husband, Ralph, of Saxton; Elizabeth "Sis" Hoy, and her husband,
Jack, of Everett; Linda Garner of Hopewell; William James Jenkins, and
her wife, Sharon (Stoner), of Somerset; Edward B. Jenkins, and his wife,
Dawn (Dugan), of Clover; Debbie J. Stevenson, and her husband, Jeffrey,
of Shippensburg; Ronald L. Jenkins, and his wife, Doris (Snyder), of
Richmond, Va.; and Sue Ann Reed, and her husband, Rick, of Saxton. She
is also survived by 14 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 22
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Two brothers and one
sister survive: John Arcq of Hopewell and Bertha Eichelberger of
Hopewell. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Louis Arcq and
Joseph Arcq. Mrs. Jenkins attended Raystown Brethren Church, Saxton. She
will be sadly missed by those who knew her as she was a loving mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She
especially enjoyed cooking and baking for everyone. Funeral services
will be held Sept. 17, at the Long-Akers Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with
Pastor Alfred Chamberlain officiating. Interment will be made in
Langdondale Cemetery. 

Gerald W. SNYDER, 79, of Alexandria, died Sept. 13, 2004, at Altoona
Hospital in Altoona. Mr. Snyder had been in failing health since April.
Born July 6, 1925, in Six Mile Run, he was the son of the late Charles
C. Snyder and Virginia A. (Davis) Snyder. He was united in marriage to
Thelma June Heaster Oct. 21, 1949, in Woodbury, by the Rev. D.I. Pepple.
He is survived by his wife at home; four daughters: Donna Oldham, and
her husband, Joseph, of Alexandria; Deborah McAlevy, and her husband,
John Jr., of Frederick, Md.; Darla Kridlo, and her husband, William, of
Annville; and Amy J. Snyder of Alexandria. He is also survived by nine
grandchildren: John Richard "Rich" McAlevy II, and his wife, Donna, of
Frederick, Md.; Julie McAlevy of Frederick, Md.; Timothy McAlevy of
Frederick, Md.; Andrew McAlevy, who is serving in the United States Army
stationed in Bogota, Columbia, South America; Kristi Kridlo of Annville;
Natalie Kridlo of Annville; Adam Oldham and Seth Oldham, both of
Huntingdon; and Marissa Snyder of Alexandria. One great-grandson
survives, Aidan McAlevy of Frederick, Md. Five sisters and one brother
survive: Gladys Axon of Alexandria; Mae Ritchey of Everett; Rose Border
of Everett; Nola McFarland of Everett, Mary Dean of Hesston; and Shannon
Snyder of McKeesport. He was preceded in death by six brothers. Mr.
Snyder was a member of the Church of Christ in Smithfield Twp.,
Huntingdon. He was a member of the Standing Stone Post No. 1754, VFW,
Huntingdon. He was also a member of the "Breakfast Club" at McDonald's
in Huntingdon. Mr. Snyder attended Saxton-Liberty High School with the
Class of 1943. He served with the United states Army's 4th Armored
Division during World War II. He saw service in the European Theatre of
Operations, attained the rank of Private First Class and was the
recipient of the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in combat. Mr.
Snyder retired from the maintenance department at Owens-Corning
Fiberglas, Huntingdon, in 1986 after 36 years of service. He enjoyed
bicycle riding, Juniata Valley High School athletics, reading and
singing. Funeral services will be held Sept. 17, at the John B. Brown
Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with Edward E. Dyche officiating. Interment
will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Twp., Huntingdon,
where full military honors will be accorded during the graveside
service.

Carolyn J. CHAMBERLAIN, 88, of Saltillo, died Sept. 13, 2004, at her
home. Born April 17, 1916, in Saltillo, she was the daughter of the late
John and Pearl (Gress) Shope. She was united in marriage to Orlando L.
Chamberlain March 2, 1940, in Winchester, Va. Mr. Chamberlain preceded
her in death April 13, 1977. She is survived by four sisters and three
brothers: Margaret Hershey, David Shope, Oren Shope, Richard Shope and
Audrey Hamman, all of three Springs, Miriam Nonemaker of Waterfall and
Beverly Laidig of Chambersburg. She was preceded in death by one
brother, John, and two sisters, Ruth Seman and Evelyn Shope. Mrs.
Chamberlain was a member of the former Saltillo United Methodist Church.
During her life she was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held Sept.
16, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. David
Ford officiating. Interment will be made in Saltillo Cemetery. 

Alene M. MCELWEE, 78, of James Creek, died Sept. 14, 2004, at her home.
Born May 17, 1926, in Altoona, she was the daughter of hte late William
and Katherine (Huber) Brauninger. On Aug. 9, 1967, in Culpeper, Va., she
was united in marriage to Russell C. McElwee, who preceded her in death
Setp. 28, 2001. She is survived by two sons, Walter F. Lawhead of James
Creek and James B. Lawhead of Millerstown, and four stepchildren; Jane
(McElwee) Droelle, and her husbnad, William, of Michigan; Russell C.
McElwee Jr., and his wife, Lyle (Taylor), of Tennessee; Christine
Winaught of Harrisburg; and Deedee Siiple of Harrisburg. Many
step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren survive. A sister,
Dorothy Ebock of Martinsburg, survives. She was preceded in death by a
son, Richard Schultz. Mrs. McElwee was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran
Church in Marklesburg. She enjoyed sewing for people and taking care of
her dogs. Funeral services will be held Sept. 17, at the Long-Akers
Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with the Rev. Rick Klotz officiating. Interment
will be made in Blair County Memorial Park. 

Della M. HUMMEL, 93, of Clearfield, formerly of Centre Hill, Entered
into the presence of her Lord Sept. 14, 2004. Born June 3, 1911, in
Munson, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Eliza (Shaddock)
McDonald. She was united in marriage to Chester Clinton Hummel Sr. May
3, 1929, in Chesterfield, Md. Mr. Hummel preceded her in death May 18,
1984. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Pryde, and her husband,
David, of Black Moshannon and Audrey Hammers, and her husband, John, of
Huntingdon; and three sons: Sanford C. Hummel of Centre Hill,
Morrisdale, Richard Hummel of Mount Dora, Fla., and Daniel Hummel, and
his wife, Jean, of Morrisdale. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren,
36 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. Two sisters and
two brothers survive: Merilla Hubler of Munson; Dolly Noreen Nearhood,
and her husband, Robert, of Winburne; Lionel McDonald of Blogett, Ore.;
and Eugene McDonald of Tidioute. She is also survived by a
daughter-in-law, Janet Hummel of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. In addition to
her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Chester
Hummel Jr.; three sisters: June Sinfelt, Ida Gallager and Annabelle
Stark; five brothers, Allen, Kenneth, Milton, Richard and Dorcey; and
three great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hummel was a member of the
Gethsemane United Methodist Church in Allport. She was a former member
of the Order of the Eastern Star, Philipsburg. She was a homemaker.
Funeral services will be held Sept. 19, at the Gethsemane United
Methodist Church, Allport, with the Rev. H. Aden Wertz officiating.
Interment will be made in Summit Hill United Methodist Cemetery,
Morrisdale. 

Floyd "Salty" M. SALSGIVER JR., 76, of Saxton, died Sept. 15, 2004, at
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital In Huntingdon. Born Jan. 26, 1928, in Smith
Mills, he was the son of the late Floyd M. Salsgiver Sr. and Helen U.
(Hoover) Salsgiver. On May 31, 1970, at the Brethren in Christ Church in
Saxton, he was united in marriage to Thelma J. Hoover. He is survived by
his wife and a daughter, Patti E. Salsgiver of State College. One
brother, Jacob S. Salsgiver of State College, survives. A sister, Betty
A. Barger, is deceased. Mr. Salsgiver was of the Protestant faith. He
served in the United States Army as a meteorologist during World War II.
He was previously employed by Sealtest Dairy, Huntingdon, and KaVee
Dairy, Belleville. He retired March 1991 after 15 years with general
Motors. Mr. Salsgiver coached Little League Baseball in Huntingdon for
many years and especially enjoyed gardening, cooking and high school
football games. Funeral services will be held Sept. 19, at the
Long-Akers Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Stevens Burr officiating.
Interment will be made in Grandview Cemetery, Saxton, where military
honors will be accorded by the Broad Top Area Honor Guard. 

Richard H. MCCOY, 89, formerly of Huntingdon, died Sept. 15, 2004, at
Perry Village in New Bloomfield. Born Feb. 2, 1915, in Altoona, he was
the son of the late Charles L. and Verna (Claybaugh) McCoy. He was
united in marriage Aug. 25, 1936, to Hazel Corbin in Newton Hamilton by
the Rev. O.B. Paulson. Mrs. McCoy preceded him in death June 8, 2003.
One son, R. Steven McCoy, of Mechanicsburg, survives, along with four
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was the last surviving
member of his immediate family. Mr. McCoy was a member of the 15th
Street United Methodist Church in Huntingdon. He graduated with honors
from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1933. He was employed as a
superintendent with Prismo in Huntingdon for 15 years, then in the
automotive department at Miller's in Huntingdon, retiring in 1975 with
20 years of service. Graveside services will be held Sept. 24, in
Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Fred E. Hickok
officiating. 

Jane C. (Jones) KIDD, 71, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Mount Union,
died Sept. 16, 2004, at the Harrisburg Hospital. She had been in failing
health. Born Dec. 16, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Carson and
Gladys (Gracy) Jones. She married Robert C. "R.C." Kidd in 1946 at the
First United Methodist Church in Mount Union. He preceded in death Oct.
19, 1994. Mrs. Kidd is survived by one stepdaughter, Gail Hughes of
Mount Union. Also surviving are three grandchildren, David Hughes of
Verona, Va.; Cynthia Moehle of Wichita, Kan.; and Karen Hughes of
Huntingdon. Two great-grandchildren, Heather Pierre and Robert Moehle
and two great-great-grandchildren, Taylor Pierre and Makenzie Pierre,
also survive. Mrs. Kidd was a member of the First United Methodist
Church, Mount Union. She graduated from the Mount Union High School in
1950. She was employed in the Defense Marketing and Disposal Office at
the Navy Depot in Mechanicsburg. Mrs. Kidd was a member of the American
Legion Post 107 Auxiliary, Mount Union and was a social member of the
American Legion Post 109, Mechanicsburg. She was also a social member of
the Mount Union chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Funeral services
will be held Sept. 19, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union,
with the Rev. Jeff Canakamp officiating. 

Martha W. BOYCE, 85, of James Creek, died Sept. 16, 2004 at Altoona
Hospital. Born June 12, 1919, in Phoenixville, she was a daughter of the
late G.W. Reynolds and Flora May (Keene) Friday. She was raised in the
home of her aunt, Mary E. Friday Erb. She married Thomas E. Boyce Dec.
27, 1966, in Central Evangelical Lutheran Church, Phoenixville, in a
ceremony performed by the Rev. John A. Dzirnis. Mr. Boyce preceded her
in death Aug. 2, 1986. Mrs. Boyce is survived by a step-son, Barry D.
Boyce and his wife, Susan, of St. Clair Twp., Mich. Also surviving are
two step-granddaughters, Dorothy Boyce and Sally Boyce. She is also
survived by many cousins, special friends and family whom she was raised
with, including Marian E. Byer, Edith M. Deery and Robert McClaskey. She
was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Boyce was a
member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Marklesburg. She also served as
a Sunday School teacher, organist and choir director in her home church
for 15 years. She was a graduate of Phoenixville High School's Class of
1937. She attended the Pottstown Business School, securing a secretarial
certificate. She was employed in three civilian secretarial positions,
which were followed by employment by the U.S. Government at the Valley
Forge Army Hospital, the Johnsville Naval Station and the Department of
Commerce in Philadelphia during the taking of the 1950 Census. In 1953,
she became Phoenixville's borough secretary and also secretary to the
mayor and town council. In 1966, she was employed as secretary to the
Honorable Judge Thomas A. Riley in the Chester County Court of Common
Pleas. She then served as secretary to Judge Thomas A. Pitt until August
1972 when she and her husband accepted a position as house parents at
the Milton Hershey School where they served until 1974. In March 1974
she and her husband became House Parents at the Scotland School for
Veterans Children where they served until their retirement in August
1982, when they became residents in the Cloyd Rhodes Development on
Terrace Mountain in Huntingdon County. Funeral service will be held
Sept. 20, at the St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Marklesburg, with the
Rev. Rick Klotz officiating. Interment will be held at Old Stone Church
Cemetery. 

Margaret (Hamilton) DETWILER, 97, of Bedford Colonial Courtyard, and
formerly of Saxton, died Sept. 17, 2004, at Bedford Colonial Courtyard,
Bedford. Born July 26, 1907, in Hopewell, she was the daughter of
Wilbert and Maud (Kay) Hamilton. She was united in marriage June 16,
1926, in Cumberland, Md., to Robert G. Detwiler, who preceded her in
death July 15, 1998. She is survived by two sons, Marion L. Detwiler,
and his wife, Nancy, and Allen C. Detwiler, and his wife, Carol; three
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law,
Jean Detwiler. Two brothers, Joseph Hamilton of Silver Springs, Md., and
Arthur W. Hamilton and his wife, Helen of Chambersburg, survived as well
are a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son,
Robert G. Detwiler Jr.; two sisters, Ruth K. Duvall and Martha G.
Hanson; a brother, Donavon K. Hamilton; and two infant brothers, Ralph
and William. Mrs. Detwiler was a member of the First Church of God in
Saxton. Funeral services will be held Sept. 22, at the First Church of
God in Saxton with Pastor Steve Oberman officiating. Interment will be
made in Fockler Cemetery, Saxton. 

Jack G. STEWART, 67, of Greenwood, Altoona, died Sept. 17, 2004, at the
Maple Winds Care Center in Portage. Born May 9, 1937, in Wilkinsburg, he
was the son of Lester G. and Anna (Estep) Stewart. He was united in
marriage to Zelda G. Gensimore Aug. 21, 1959, in Warriors Mark. His wife
of 45 years survives. Mr. Stewart was a member of Hiram Lodge F&AM, the
Scottish Rite and Jaffa Shrine. He graduated from Juniata Valley High
School and attended Penn State University. He retired from Gwin, Dobson,
Foreman Inc., Altoona, as a professional surveyor. Funeral services were
to be held at the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Juniata, Altoona.
Interment was made in Greenwood Cemetery. 

Pastor Robert E. SHAFFER, 78, of Curwensville, died Sept. 18, 2004, at
Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield. Born
July 3, 1926, in Clearfield, he was the son of the late Alvin Earl and
Lucille (McCorkle) Shaffer. He was united in marriage to Josephine
Gearhart July 7, 1947. He is survived by his wife; two children, Barbara
Westover, and her husband, Leon, of Curwensville and David P. Shaffer,
and his wife, Karen, of Meadville; and four grandchildren: Aaron and
Gretchen Westover and Benjamin and Brockton Shaffer. He is also survived
by a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his brother, Thomas J. Shaffer, and his twin
brother, Paul A. Shaffer. Pastor Shaffer retired from the Saltillo
Independent Baptist Church in 1995, having served churches in Shade Gap,
Altoona, Springboro and McLane. Upon returning to this area, he became a
member of the Fairview Baptist Church in LaJose. He graduated in 1944
from Clearfield High School, where he played football and during that
year was a wrestling state champion. Following graduation, he served in
the United States Navy during World War II until 1946. He was employed
by Harbison-Walker Refractories prior to entering the ministry in 1959.
Funeral services will be held at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home,
Clearfield, Sept. 22, with Pastor John Leatherman officiating. Interment
will follow in the Mount Joy Cemetery, Clearfield. Military honors will
be accorded at the cemetery by members of the Clearfield American Legion
and VFW Posts Honor Guard. 

John Philip BOAL, 88, of New Bern, N.C., died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004,
at Carven Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Erika O.
Boal of New Bern, and three daughters: Rebecca Rustine and her husband,
David, of Boca Raton, Fla., Debra Jolly and her husband, Mike, of
Prospect Park and Carol Louise Dewees and her husband, Lynn, of
Pottstown. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Mark Hennicke, and
his wife, Chrisanne, and Matthew Jolly. Mr. Boal, a native of
Huntingdon, was a member of the Morehead City Baptist Church. He was a
member of Kensington 211 Lodge, where he was a 32nd degree Mason.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Huntingdon.

Norman M. SIMPSON, 83, of Mount Union, died Sept. 18, 2004, at Altoona
Hospital, following a long illness. Born Feb. 13, 1921, in Mount Union,
he was the son of the late Norman L. and E. Grace (Burmester) Simpson.
He was united in marriage to Leona J. (Lightner) Simpson, Jan. 23, 1943,
at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Mount Union, by the Rev. M.S. Sharp. He
is survived by his wife and the following children: Karen K. Thatcher of
Culpeper, Va.; Dennis C. Simpson, and his wife, Susan of Mount Union;
Mark D. Simpson, and his wife, Kathleen, of Ruckersville, Va.; Luke C.
Simpson, and his wife, Pamela, of Littlestown; and Ruth E. Beatty, and
her husband, Samuel, of Shirleysburg. He is survived by 11
grandchildren, two of whom were reared in Mr. Simpson's home, Kimberly
Warren of West Virginia and James Claycomb of Houtzdale. There are also
15 great-grandchildren surviving. One sister, Alice Gillam of Akron,
Ohio, survives. Mr. Simpson was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in
Mount Union, where he had been a Sunday school teacher for young adults.
He was a member of the Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754, Huntingdon, and
the Simpson-Hunt American Legion Post No. 107, Mount Union. He was a
former union steward with the meat cutters union and had served as
president of the Mount Union Borough Council. Mr. Simpson graduated from
Mount Union High School with the Class of 1939. He was a veteran of the
United States Navy, having served in the South Pacific during World War
II. He retired in 1979 as the produce manager at the A&P supermarket in
Mount Union after 38 years of service. Mr. Simpson loved spending time
with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed oil and
acrylic painting and also liked to do gardening. He was also an avid
reader. Funeral services will be held Sept. 21, at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Vicar Susan McCarthy and pastor William
Wollett officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park,
Shirleysburg.

R. Jeannette HAMMERS, 91, of Bedford, and formerly of Vero Beach, Fla.,
and Huntingdon, died Sept. 19, 2004, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital
in Everett. Her death was unexpected following a brief illness. Born
Oct. 7, 1912, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Robert
Hammers and Cora (Livingston) Hammers Johnson. She is survived by two
half-sisters, Genevieve Giornesto, and her husband, Sam, of Bedford and
Maxine Sheaffer of Harrisburg. She was preceded in death by three
sisters and one brother: Mary Long, Maude Conpropst, Frances Long and
James Hammers. Ms. Hammers was a member of the First United Methodist
Church in Huntingdon. She attended public schools in Huntingdon and was
employed by the State Hospital in Harrisburg in 1937. She was
subsequently employed in 1945 by the Pennsylvania Railroad, from with
she retired in 1977 as an "A Grade" clerk. Ms. Hammers was a avid reader
and enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, Cuba and Hawaii. She
had been a resident of Carroll's Rest Home in Bedford since February
1997. A memorial service will be held at the John B. Brown Funeral Home,
Inc. Sept. 25, with the Rev. Dr. Timothy W. Weitkamp officiating.
Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Mafalda "Murf" DelGROSSO, 90, of Tipton, was called home by God on
Monday, September 20, 2004. She was born on September 7, 1914 in
Altoona, the daughter of Vencenzo and Marianna Pulcino. Her parents,
five brothers and one sister preceded her in death. She married
Ferdinand DelGrosso on February 10, 1940 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Catholic Church in Altoona. Ferdinand died on Father's Day of 1994. Mrs.
DelGrosso was a 40-year member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in
Bellwood. Murf shared her life and her love with daughters Mary Ann and
husband Carl Crider Sr., Linda DelGrosso, Cynthia and husband Peter
Gardella, sons Frederick and wife Cathy, James and Barbara, Bo and
Joseph and wife Linda. Murf was happiest when surrounded by her 23
grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Mrs. DelGrosso's very large
extended family included relatives, friends, employees and guests who
would always receive an invitation to "sit down" when visiting her in
the kitchen during her 68 years as head of food service operations for
the DelGrosso companies. A dish of her famous "Murf's Potato Salad" was
a must for every Park guest. Mafalda DelGrosso's legacy of hard work -
in an atmosphere of love - began at an early age. She helped her widowed
mother, Marianna, support the family by working at Moma's Cafe on Walton
Avenue in Altoona. Homemade beer and spaghetti with a wonderful sauce
made the small restaurant a popular eatery from 1929 through 1936. It
was then that Murf met a railroader with big dreams and a sincere
affection for his mother-in-law's spaghetti sauce. Fred and Murf
DelGrosso opened DelGrosso's Cafe on 8th Avenue near 17th Street in
Altoona. In 1947, the couple moved to Tipton, purchased a small
amusement Park and moved forward with the dream of selling spaghetti
sauce to the masses. Earlier this year, Mrs. DelGrosso was honored by
the Italian Heritage Society with their Distinguished Italian American
Award. Mrs. DelGrosso was able to celebrate her 90th birthday last week
by knowing that DelGrosso Foods, DelGrosso's Amusement Park and Marianna
Foods were in the capable hands of her children, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and trusted employees. Funeral Services for Mafalda
DelGrosso will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 24th at St.
Joseph Catholic Church at 623 East 3rd Street, Bellwood, PA. 

Mary Lou TREECE, 69, of James Creek, went home to be with the Lord Sept.
20, 2004, at Altoona Hospital. Born Aug. 8, 1935, in Cherrytown, she was
the daughter of the late Wayne E. and Dorothy (Carbaugh) Baker. She was
united in marriage to Fred K. Treece July 22, 1956, at St. Paul's United
Church of Christ in Russellville. She is survived by her husband and a
son, Mark F. Treece of James Creek. A brother, Ronald W. Baker, and his
wife, Connie (Worthing), of James Creek survives, as do many special
nieces and nephews. Mrs. Treece was a member of St. Paul's United Church
of Christ in Russellville. She was a member of the advisory board for
the Salvation Army, Huntingdon; a member of the Marklesburg Volunteer
Fire Co.; member of the Juniata Women's association; and served as a
Sunday school teacher for 40 years. She was also a member of Saxton
Chapter No. 161, Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Treece graduated from
Saxton -Liberty High School with the Class of 1953. She was employed by
Penn Central bank, now Omega Bank, for 43 years until her retirement.
She enjoyed gardening and her flowers and took good care of many of her
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sept. 23, at St.
Paul's United Church of Christ, Russellville, with Pastor William M.
Sowers officiating. Interment will be made in St. Paul's UCC
Russellville Reformed Cemetery.

C. Walter WRIGHT, 79, of Star Route, Huntingdon, died Sept. 21, 2004, at
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Born Nov. 30, 1924, in
Calvin, he was the son of the late B. Lloyd and Saloam (Taylor) Wright.
He was united in marriage to Neva Irene Steel Nov. 9, 1946, in Newton
Hamilton by the Rev. Hoover. He is survived by his wife at home and
three sons: Galen C. Wright, and his wife, Barbara J., of Hesston;
Randen N. Wright, and his wife, Mary Anna, of Calvin; and Monte K,
Wright, and his wife, Barbara A., of Amarillo, Texas. Five grandchildren
survive: Todd F. Wright, Wade A. Wright, Randi-Anne Wright, Sarah E.
Wright and Clinten K. Wright. He was preceded in death by three
brothers: Albert Wright, Blair Wright and Robert Wright. Mr. Wright's
life centered around his involvement with Trinity Assembly of God
Church, Huntingdon, and in later years, Beavertown Bible Church, Todd,
along with his family, his flowers and his yard work. He served in the
Pacific Theatre of Operations during World War II aboard the flagship
USS Estes. He was honorably discharged in 1946. Mr. Wright retired from
Owens Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon, Dec. 31, 1984, as a mechanic after
33 years of service. He was also known by many area residents as the
"Culligan Man" for approximately 30 years. A celebration of life service
will be held Sept. 24, at Beavertown Bible Church, Todd, with the Rev.
James Thomas officiating. Interment will be made in Wright Cemetery,
Calvin. 

Kinsey Alexis HALL, 22, of King George County, Va., died at her home
Sept. 21, 2004. Survivors include her father, James Walter Hall of
Gloucester, Va.; her mother and stepfather, Leslie Philene (Galloway)
and Walter Ray Ford of King George, Va.; her maternal grandmother, Doris
E. Galloway of Barree; and her paternal grandparents, Walter R. and
Doris M. Hall of Water Street. She is survived by a son, Aiden Nathaniel
Bertz of King George, Va.; three brothers: James Harrison Hall of
Barstow, Calif., and James Jamison Hall and Gerrad Galloway Hall, both
of King George, Va.; and two sisters, Adrienne Maria Ford and Alexi
Philena Ford, both of King George, Va. Born in Huntingdon, she was a
graduate of King George High School and earned an associate's degree
from Germanna Community College. She attended Sacred Heart Chapel at the
Naval Surface Warfare Denter, Dahlgren Division. Funeral services will
be held Sept. 25, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, King George, Va.,
with the Rev. Francis Caponi officiating. Interment will be made in
Historyland Memorial Park.

Ronald E. BIGELOW, 58, of Snow Shoe, Pa, died Tuesday, September 21,
2004 at his residence. He was born November 15, 1945, in Wilmington, DE,
to the late Eugene K. and Edith M. (Hutton) who survives in Huntingdon.
Ronald was married to Marilyn Kay Smith who survives at their home. He
was a graduate of Christina High School in Newark, DE class of 1965,
after which he enlisted in the Delaware National Guard, serving for six
years. He was in the lumber department of O.W. Houts in State College,
retiring in April of 2004 with 24 years of service. He was of the
Methodist Faith. Ronald is also survived by one son, Jamie E. Bigelow
and his fiancee, Sherry B. Everhart of Rochester, NY and two sisters,
Mrs. David (Linda I.) Gray and Lisa A. Bigelow, both of Huntingdon. The
funeral service will be held Saturday, September 25, 2004 at 2:00 p.m.
at the Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill, WV. Friends may call at The
Robert E. Peters Funeral Home in Huntingdon from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday
and at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill from 1 p.m. until the hour of
services on Saturday. Burial at Highlawn Cemetery in Oak Hill, WV.

Helen Mae (Putt) HELSEL, 73, of Todd, and formerly of Saxton, died Sept.
22, 2004, at the Morrisons Cove Home in Martinsburg. Born July 11, 1931,
in Saxton, she was the daughter of the late Bernard C. Putt and Mary
(Krutz) Putt. She was united in marriage to Jimmy G. Helsel July 23,
1948, by Roscoe Ebersole at the Brethren in Christ Church. Mr. Helsel
preceded her in death Jan. 30, 2001. She is survived by five daughters:
Jeanette Wilson of James Creek, Kathy Brode of Mapleton, Jayme Moyle of
Littlestown, Robin Barnett of Todd and Jill Raley of Saxton. She is also
survived by 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Four brothers
and six sisters survive: Bernard T. Putt and Jack Putt, both of Saxton;
Paul Putt of Cleveland, Tenn.; Frank Putt of Saxton; Jean Patterson of
Mechanicsburg; Janet Neville of Saxton; Judy White of Regersville, Ala.;
Donna Hess of James Creek; and Beverly Wyles and Peggy Whited, both of
Saxton. She was preceded in death by a sister, Grace Johnson. Mrs.
Helsel was a member of the Church of God Tabernacle in Saxton. She was
primarily a homemaker. Funeral services will be held Sept. 25, at the
Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with Pastor David Bailey
officiating. Interment will be made in Grandview Cemetery, Saxton. 

Barbara J. KNEPP, 72, of 311 King Lane, Belleville, died at 8:36 am.
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, in the emergency room at Lewistown Hospital.
Born Oct. 1, 1931, in Kistler, she was a daughter of the late Wade and
Hazel N. (Parsons) Snyder. Her husband, John E. Knepp, whom she married
on Dec. 24, 1955, survives. Also surviving are: a sister, Virginia
Painter, and her husband, Robert, of Mount Union, and a brother, Lewis
Snyder of Winchester, Va. She was preceded in death by a brother, Dorris
Snyder. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the North Point Baptist
Church in Baltimore, Md., and attended Valley View Haven Chapel. Her
memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Valley View
Haven Chapel, Belleville, with the Rev. Galen Sharp officiating. Burial
will be at the convenience of the family. 

Ruth J. "Boodie" PARKS, 68, of Mount Union, died unexpectedly Sept. 22,
2004, at her home. Born June 1936, in Marklesburg, she was the daughter
of the late Albert and Dolly (Bickett) Banks. She was united in marriage
to Fern E. Parks April 26, 1955, in Huntingdon. She is survived by her
husband at home, along with the following children: Annette L. Bilger,
and her husband, Ronald, of Kistler, Terry L. Parks, and his wife,
Helen, of Kistler, Tina M. Boozel, and her husband, Michael, of Three
Springs and Michele L. Krepps, and her fiance, Mark Stains, of Three
Springs. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. The following brothers and sisters survive: Dorothy
Lowmaster of New Kensington, Martha David of Michigan, Frances Taylor of
Monongahela, Joann Talbert of Michigan, Fred Banks of Indiana and Jake
Banks of Indiana. She was preceded in death by two great-grandchildren
and the following brothers and sisters: Jim Banks, Norman Banks, Kenneth
Banks, Brownie Banks, Sarah Boonie, Margaret David and Esther Helsel.
Mrs. Parks was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Mount Union.
She was a homemaker who loved her time with her family and especially
her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and canning food and preparing
food for church functions and weddings. Funeral services will be held
Sept. 25, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home in Mount Union with the
Rev. Gordon Ross officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest
Memorial Park, Shirleysburg. 

Lena R. (Carbaugh) CLAPPER, 87, of Laurel View Village, Davidsville, and
formerly of Windber, died Sept. 22, 2004, at Windber Medical Center.
Born Jan. 18, 1917, in Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the
late James and Mary (Dorman) Carbaugh. Her husband of 56 years, Charles
S. Clapper, preceded her in death Oct. 24, 1999. She is survived by a
son and daughter: Samuel D. Clapper, and his wife, Fern (Snyder), of
Somerset; and Susan R. Costantino, and her husband, Nicholas, of
Windber. She is also survived by the following grandchildren: Angie,
Gina and Abby Costantino and Nick Costantino Jr.; Mike Clapper, and his
wife, Lauri (Manlove), of Waxhaw, N.C.; Mike Clapper, and his wife,
Michelle (Messersmith), of Elizabethtown; and Lisa (Clapper) McGuire,
and her husband, Scott, of Friedens, as well as the following
great-grandchildren: Rachel and Miriam Clapper of Waxhaw, N.C., and
Morgan McGuire of Friedens. She is survived by a sister, Carrie Croyle,
and her husband, Joseph, of Imler, as well as numerous nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers: Ada
Shontz, Dorothy Baker, Miles Carbaugh, Clyde Carbaugh, Blair Carbaugh
and Charles Carbaugh. Mrs. Clapper was a member of Grace Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Rummel, where she served as financial secretary for
more than 30 years. She was a graduate of the J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed as an office clerk for
nearly 25 years for Paint Township tax collectors J.Dean Lehman and
Florence Lehman. Funeral services will be held Sept 25, at Grace
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rummel, with the Rev. Eric Alm and the Rev.
Wes Yoder officiating. Interment will be made in St. Paul's United
Church of Christ Cemetery, Russellville. 

Bernice I. DETWILER, 69, of Three Springs, died Sept. 23, 2004, at
Altoona Hospital. Born April 20, 1935, in Cromwell Twp, Huntingdon
County, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Olive (Wible) Starr.
She was united in marriage to Joseph Detwiler Aug. 16, 1952. She is
survived by her husband at home; a son, Daniel Detwiler of Columbus,
Ohio; a daughter, Lisa Elgabrowny of Three Springs; and six
grandchildren. Three sisters and one brother survive: Beulah Bowman of
Harrisburg, Esther Nestor of Carlisle, Darlene Brownawell of Newville
and Homer Starr Jr. of Huntingdon. One sister, Betty Starr, preceded her
in death. Mrs. Detwiler was a member of Sugar Grove United Methodist
Church, Three Springs. She received her degree as a registered nursing
from Mount Aloysius Junior College and was employed at Conemaugh
Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown and at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital
Huntingdon, from which she retired n 2000 after 32 years of service.
Funeral services will be held Sept. 27, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral
Home, Orbisonia. Interment will be made in the Old School Baptist
Cemetery, Three Springs. 

Dorothy A. COLYER, 83, formerly of Shade Gap, died Sept. 23, 2004, at
Woodland Retirement Center in Orbisonia. Born April 14, 1921, in Tell
Twp., Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Anabel
(Varner) Stallman. She was united in marriage to J. Earl Eolyer who
preceded her in death March 27, 1998. One son, Ned E. Dolyer of
Chambersburg, survives, along with two grandchildren, one
step-granddaughter and six great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Ralph and
Leroy, and one sister, Catherine Kirk, preceded her in death. Mrs.
Colyer was a member of Fair Ridge Assembly of God Church, Shade Gap.
During her life she was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing bingo at
Woodland Retirement Center. Funeral services will be held Sept. 26, at
the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home in Orbisonia. Interment will be made in
Salem Cemetery, Blairs Mills. 

Hazel Ella MARKEY, 82, of Burgard Apartments, and formerly of 206 N.
Wayne St., Lewistown, died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, at
Pinnacle Health-Harrisburg General Hospital. Born April 13, 1922, in
Black Log Valley, Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late
Bruce A. and Clara E. (Mason) Taylor. Surviving are two sisters, Mary F.
Stoner and Helen L. Houck, both of McVeytown RD, and numerous nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Carl Markey; a
companion, Gerald Smeltzer; four brothers, Marlin, Blaine, Richard and
Robert Taylor; a sister, Thelma Fagan; and infant twin brother and
sister, Margaret Amanda and James Oscar Taylor. She was a homemaker and
attended the Pleasant Acres Assembly of God Church in Lewistown. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Harshbarger Funeral Home, 3
S. Market St., McVeytown, with the Rev. Dr. Robert Coutts officiating.
Interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Mattawana. 

Lottie Virginia (Cook) BOLINGER, 83, of Robertsdale, died Sept. 23,
2004, at her home in Cooks following an extended illness. Born April 15,
1921, in Cooks, she was the daughter of the late Isaac Newton Cook and
Pearle (Leader) Cook. She was united in marriage Nov. 29, 1952, to Alan
D. Bolinger Sr. who preceded her in death March 11, 2003. She was first
married to Meril L. McNerlin who also preceded her in death. She is
survived by three sons and one daughter: Jackie D. McNerlin, and his
wife, Peggy, of Huber Heights, Ohio, Barbara Ann Brechbiel, and her
husband, Eugene, of Shippensburg, Alan D. Bolinger Jr., and his wife,
Mary, of Broad Top City and George D. Bolinger, and his wife, Mary, of
Brunswick, Ga. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. She was the
last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in
death by the following brothers and sisters: Clarence Cook, George Cook,
John Cook, Mabel Runyan, Mary May and Sue Carowick. Mrs. Bolinger was a
member of Cooks United Methodist Church. She graduated from Robertsdale
High School with the Class of 1939. She was a dedicated homemaker and
mother. Funeral services will be held Sept. 27, at Cooks United
Methodist Church with the Rev. James Taylor and the Rev. Dr. Theodore K,
Kiffer officiating. Interment will be made in Mount Pleasant Cemetery,
Cooks. 

Emma M. NAUGLE, 89, Shade Gap, went to be with the Lord Sept. 24, 2004,
at her home. Born March 2, 1915, in Shade Gap, she was the daughter of
the late Scott A. and Della A. (Walters) Lake. She was first married to
George McCommons who preceded her in death July 7, 1943; then, to Donald
W. Naugle who preceded her in death Feb. 9, 1999. She is survived by
three sons: Ellis D. McCommons, and his wife, Dorothy, of Fayetteville;
Donald E. Naugle, and his wife, Darlene, of Shade gap; and Gary L.
Naugle , and his wife, Colleen, of Shade Gap. She is also survived by
seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and seven
great-great-grandchildren. She also helped to rear five additional girls
and was considered "gram" by many other children who know her. She was
preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Naugle was a
member of Fair Ridge Assembly of God Church in Shade Gap where she
taught Sunday school for over 25 years. She was also a helper on the
church bus for many years. She was a homemaker her entire life and as
long as her health permitted, she enjoyed hunting and fishing, and
especially feeding rabbits and birds near her home. She loved to read,
especially about God and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the
Prairie: series. She will be remembered for her use of Vanilla Wafers as
an aid in her Sunday school lessons and also for her special chocolate
cakes with white icing covered with coconut and maraschino cherries.
Funeral services will be held at Sept. 29, at the Fair Ridge Assembly of
God Church in Shade Gap, with the Rev. Wilson Boyd, officiating.
Interment will made in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shade Gap. 

Anna Jane (Fasick) MATER, 80, of Alexandria, died Sept. 24, 2004, at The
Oaks at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born April 10, 1924, in Juniata
Twp., Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rosa
(Thompson) Fasick. She was united in marriage to Kenneth James Mater
Dec. 11, 1943, at the Lutheran Church in Juniata Twp., Altoona. She is
survived by her husband at the couple's Porter Twp. home; two sons,
David Lynn Mater, and his wife, Sondra, of Tyrone and Jeffrey James
Mater, and his wife, Mary Jane, of Alexandria; and three grandchildren
Angel Dawn, David Lynn and Cody James. A brother, Frank Fasick of
Toronto, Canada, survives. She was preceded in death by a sister,
Marjorie Long Wilkinson. Mrs. Mater was a member of First Presbyterian
Church, Alexandria. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She graduated from Altoona High School with the Class of 1942 and
attended Juniata College. Mrs. Mater has been employed as a postal clerk
at Juniata Twp., Altoona, for a number of years and also worked
part-time at the Memorial Public Library in Alexandria during the 1960s
and 1970s. She was also a partner in Mater's Recreational Vehicles and
Mater's Laundromat. She dearly loved camping with family and friends and
had been a resident of Alexandria since 1955. A memorial service will be
announced at a later date and private interment will be made in
Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery. 

William P. SCALLA, 79, of Baltimore, Md., and formerly of Langdondale,
died Sept. 24, 2004, at Future Care Homewood, Baltimore Md. Born Jan.
18, 1925, in Langdondale, he was the son of the late Andrew and
Catherine (Smolley) Scalla. He was united in marriage May 20, 1972, in
Baltimore, Md., to Hazel Ripley, who preceded him in death Dec. 9, 1988.
He is survived by two sons and two daughters: William G. Scalla, and his
wife, Erma (Lambert), of Baltimore, Md.; Sue Carol, and her husband,
Jesse B. Conway Jr., of Baltimore, Md.; Pamela Hewitt of Rosedale, Md.;
and Timothy Scalla, and his wife, Joanne (Burke), of Flintstone, Md. He
is also survived by nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren. A
sister, Sarah Knowlton of New Jersey, survives, along with several
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, John,
Frank and Henry Scalla, and one sister, Mary Cornutt. Mr. Scalla was a
member of Immaculate Conception Church, Dudley, where he served as an
alter boy in his youth. He served in the United States Navy during World
War II, earning European, Pacific and American Theatre Ribbons and the
Victory Medal. He was a member of United Auto Workers Local No. 239 and
retired from General Motors with 30 years of service. Mr. Scalla enjoyed
working on cars, fishing, driving and farming. A funeral Mass will be
held Sept. 28, at Immaculate Conception Church, Dudley, with the Rev.
Barnard L. White officiating. Interment will be made in Ave Maria
Catholic Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the
Broad top Area Honor Guard. 

Phyllis Julia HATCH, 85, of Alexandria, died Sept. 24, 2004, at her
home. Born March 15, 1919, in Williamsburg, she was the daughter of the
late George and Ethel (Snare) Kipe. She was united in marriage to Elwood
M. Hatch July 18, 1937, in Williamsburg. Mr. Hatch preceded her in death
Jan. 18, 1987. She is survived by three daughters and four sons: Helen
L. Harnish, and her husband, Donald, of Alexandria; Beverly K.
Fitzgerald, and her husband, George, of Alexandria; Ronald R. Hatch, and
his wife, Shirley, of Huntingdon; Ethel S. Long of Huntingdon; Kenneth
E. Hatch of Baltimore, Md.; Harold M. Hatch of Elmira, N.Y.; and Galen
L. Hatch, and his wife, Nancy, of East Berlin. She is also survived by
21 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters,
Lois E. Hatch and Debra A. Hatch, and by an infant brother. Mrs. Hatch
attended First Presbyterian Church of Alexandria. She was primarily a
homemaker and enjoyed all types of arts and crafts, especially
crocheting, needlepoint and making doll houses. She had resided in the
Alexandria area for the past 30 years. A memorial service will be held
Sept. 28, at the First Presbyterian Church of Alexandria, Shelton Avenue
and Hartslog Street, Alexandria. with the Rev. Earnest Walls and the
Rev. John C. Dean officiating. Private interment will be made in Sparr
Cemetery, Williamsburg. 

Oleta Pearl SEARS, 82, of Porter Twp., Alexandria, and formerly of
Baltimore, Md., died Sept. 25, 2004, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in
Huntingdon. Born Sept. 2, 1922, in Marion, Ind., she was the daughter of
the late Russel N. and Amy E. (Wolfe) Sears. She is survived by a
sister, Wilma S. McDaniel of Alexandria, and two brothers, Murl W. Sears
of Tucker, Ga., and C. Bradford Sears of Waynesboro, Va. She is also
survived by two nieces, Karyn McDaniel Ritchey, and her husband, Daniel
Sr., of Madison, Conn., and Bernardine Sears of Atlanta, Ga., and three
nephews: Arthur D. McDaniel, and his wife, Regina, of Alexandria, Ronald
Sears, and his wife, Vicki, of Columbus, Ohio, and Jonathan Sears, and
his wife, Laura, of Duluth, Ga. She was preceded in death by an infant
brother, Wilford W. Sears, and a niece, Debbie McDaniel Hendrick. Ms.
Sears was associated with Christ Reformed United Church of Christ in
Alexandria. She graduated from Cantonsville High School, Maryland, with
the Class of 1941. She had been employed by the Cornell Chemical Co. as
a warehouse manager, and retired from the Sweetheart Cup Co., Baltimore,
Md. Ms. Sears was an avid dog trainer and authored a book, "A Cats'
Life." She was an accomplished craftsman, specializing in woodworking,
both full-scale and miniature. She also enjoyed stained glass and
needlework. She had been a resident of Alexandria for the past 16 years.
Private funeral services will be held Sept. 29, with Pastor Emilia
Florio officiating. Interment will be made in Alexandria Presbyterian
Cemetery. 

Clarence R. HEADINGS, 85, of 1322 Washington St., Huntingdon, died Sept.
25, 2004, at his home. Born July 13, 1919, in McVeytown, he was the son
of the late Leroy and Ruth (Reed) Headings. He was united in marriage to
A'Dra Pheasant Oct. 12, 1941. Mrs. Headings preceded him in death Aug.
23, 2001. He is survived by a daughter, Jacqueline E. "Jackie" Headings
of Huntingdon, and a sister, Ann Walters of Lewistown. He was preceded
in death by a brother, Harold. Mr. Headings attended the 15th Street
United Methodist Church in Huntingdon. He graduated from Huntingdon High
School with the Class of 1938. He was an avid Bearcat football fan and
followed baseball and other sports. He was a member of the Huntingdon
Football Booster Club and served as its president from 1965 to 1999. He
enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the National Rifle
Association and a lifetime member of Shenecoy Sportsmen. Mr. Heading was
a World War II veteran of the United States Army, serving from May 1941
to October 1945 as a corporal with Recon Co., 610th Tank Destroyer
Battalion. He was involved in battles in northern France, Rhineland,
Ardennes and central Europe. He was employed by Owens-Corning Fiberglas
in Huntingdon from 1946 until his retirement as a quality control
inspector in 1981. Funeral services will be held Sept. 29, at the Robert
E. Peters Funeral home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. Fred E. Hickok
officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

Anna M. SCALLA, 92 of McDonald, Tenn., and formerly of Langdon dale,
died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004 at Life Care Center Nursing Home,
McDonald, Tenn. Born March 12, 1912, in Coal Mont, she was the daughter
of the late William and Catherine (Gusick) Boida. On Jan.30th, 1943, in
Big Spring, Texas, she was united in Marriage to Henry J. Scalla, who
preceded her in death, Jan.10th, 1977. She is survived by two sons,
Henry J. Scalla, and his wife, Dorothy (Hughes), of McDonald, Tenn., and
Edward W. Scalla, and his wife Susan J. (Fluke), of Duncanville, Ala.,
and nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by two sisters and two brothers: Stella Shafferon, Sophia Willis,
Frank Boida and Joe Boida. Mrs. Scalla was a member of Immaculate
Conception Church, Dudley. She enjoyed spending time with her family and
was a wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother. A funeral Mass will
be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept 30th, at Immaculate Church, Dudley,
with the Rev. Bernard L. White officiating, Interment will be made in
Ave Marie Catholic Cemetery. 

Donald G. EVERHART of Seven Lake, N.C., died Sept 25, 2004. Born Sept.
22, 1922, in Wood, he was the son of the late Guy and Edna Everhart. He
was united in marriage to Violet Hooper in 1946 and the couple
celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary in August. He is survived by
his wife; a daughter, Barbara Lipkin of Easton; and two grandchildren.
Sisters Evelyn Straley and Elizabeth Stewart preceded him in death. Mr.
Everhart graduated from Robertscale High School with the Class of 1940.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served until 1945 as a
crew member on B-17s and B-24s. After his discharge from the Air Force,
he enrolled at Juniata College and earned a degree in math and business
administration. While at Juniata, he lettered four years in football and
baseball. His athletic career earned him induction into the Broad Top
Old-timers Baseball Hall of Fame, the Juniata College Sports Hall of
Fame and the Huntingdon County Sports Hall of Fame. In baseball, Mr.
Everhart lead Juniata in runs batted in during each season from 1946 to
1949 and was catcher for every inning of every game during those four
years. He was nearly as durable in football, starting every game but one
from 1946 to 1948. After graduated from Juniata, Mr. Everhart served as
an executive with Boy Scouts of America for three years. In 1954, he was
employed by Reeves, Parvin & Co., Huntingdon. His positions included
advertising manager, retail store supervisor and executive vice
president. He was later promoted to president, a position he retired
from in 1978 after 24 years with the firm. It was then, in 1978, he and
his family moved to Seven Lakes, N.C. Mr. Everhart was always active in
civic affairs, having served as president of the Huntingdon Rotary Club,
president of the Huntingdon Country Club, president of Huntingdon
Business & Industry and as a member of the Huntingdon Planning
Commission. He was also a life member of Standing Stone VFW Post No.
1754 and the Frank P. Hommon American Legion Post No. 24, both of
Huntingdon. During his career, he served on the board of directors for
12 corporations, among them IGA International, Reeves, Parvin & Co.,
Union National Bank, Blue Ridge Grocery Co., Huntingdon County Thrift,
North American Wholesale Grocery, Longleaf Inc. and Seven Lakes
Investment Group. Funeral will be held on Sept. 30, at the Boles Funeral
Home, Seven Lakes, N.C. 

Augustus P. "Gus" CROUSE, 77, of Mount Union, died Sept. 26, 2004, at
his home. Born Aug. 3, 1927, in Mount Union, he was the son of the late
Charles J. Crouse Sr. and Rose J. (Mason) Crouse. He was united in
marriage to Mildred L. Banks Feb. 14, 1953, in Mount Union. He is
survived by his wife and their children: David P. Crouse, and his wife,
Erin, of Bowie, Md.; Brenda K. Dare of Cinnaminson, N.J.; Mark J. Crouse
of Mercersburg; Timothy R. Crouse, and his wife, Sue, of Mifflintown;
Andrew J. Crouse, and his wife, Diane, of Mount Union; and Lorraine A.
Mohney, and her husband, Rodney, of Dayton, Ohio. He is also survived by
18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Four brothers and three
sisters survive: Charles J. Crouse Jr., and his wife, Kathleen, of Mount
Union; Olive F. Snyder, and her husband, Mayward, of Silverford Heights,
Mount Union; Norbert L. Crouse, and his wife, Sarah, of Williamsport;
Helen A. Crouse of Shirleysburg; the Rev. William S. Crouse of
Shirleysburg; Mary K. Crouse of Shirleysburg; and Owen G. Crouse, and
his wife, Erma, of Needmore. Mr. Crouse was a member of St. Mary's
Catholic Church, Shade Gap. He was a member of the Mount Union Chapter
of the Knights of Columbus; Mount Union VFW Post No. 5754; and Mount
Union American Legion Post No. 107. He attended Orbisonia High School
and served in the United States Army from Oct. 1944 until June 1968,
having attained the rank of sergeant major. He participated in the
Asiatic Pacific Theatre of Operations during World War II and served in
Korea during the Korean Conflict. After retiring from the military in
1968, Mr. Crouse was employed by Mack Truck in Maryland and New Jersey.
He also worked at Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg. A funeral Mass
will be held Sept. 30, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Shade Gap, with
the Rev. George Koharchik officiating. Interment will be made in St.
Catherine's Catholic Cemetery, Shirleysburg. 

Ralph F. EARLEY, 92, of Wells Valley, died Monday, Sept. 27th, 2004, at
Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg. Born May 21, 1912, he was
the son of the late Charles and Matilda (Stunkard) Earley. He and his
wife, the late Maude Earley, were married for 64 years. He is survived
by a daughter, Judy Bookheimer of McConnellsburg, a son, Terry Earley of
Greencastle, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A sister,
Martha Gobin of Carlisle, Survives. In addition to his parents and wife,
he was preceded in death by one brother, Paul Earley, and one sister,
Lois Walters. Mr. Earley was a member of the Wells Valley United
Methodist Church, where he was very active and served as treasurer for
many years. He worked as a mechanic in the coal stripping industry for
many years, later working at JLG in McConnellsburg. He had also been a
farmer all of his life and enjoyed hunting, was avid baseball player and
fan and enjoyed raising his ponies. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Thursday, Sept 30th, at Wells Valley United Methodist Church, with
Pastor George Clippinger officiating, Interment will be made at the
United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Marion B. (Voyzey) ROSE, 81, of Huntingdon, and formerly of Mundys
Corner, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004 at Carlisle Medical Center. Born
Aug. 11, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Ida Mae
(Riffel) Voyzey. She was united in marriage to Robert C. Rose, who
preceded her in death. She is survived by one son and one daughter,
Keith, and his wife, Sandra Smiley, of Texas and Karen Kauffman of
Huntingdon. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Heather, Sonya,
Eric and Jeff; and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by
cousins and close friends, Edwinna and Doyle Oberman of Huntingdon, as
well as her church friends. She was preceded in death by a brother,
Walter Voyzey, and a sister, Alma Byrhoades. Mrs. Rose was a member of
Calvary Independent Baptist Church, Huntingdon. She and her husband were
co-owners of the former Rose's Green house in Mundys Corner. Mrs. Rose
loved reading about birds and enjoyed tending to her feeders. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, at Askew Houser Funeral
Homes Inc. Ebensburg, with the Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Coleman and the Rev.
Marvin E. Lowery officiating. Interment will be made in Grandview
Cemetery.

Gloria Jean DIDYK, 51 of Altoona, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at her
home. Born Feb 17, 1953, in Mapleton, she was the daughter of Milton and
Evelyn (Geyer) Querry. She is survived by a special companion, Betty
Johnson; one grand-daughter; and three sisters; Vivian Geyer, Shirley
Brumbaugh and Edna Querry. She was preceded in death by a son Tony
Didyk. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the
Good Funeral Home Inc., Altoreste Park, Altoona, with the Rev. Greg
Lesnieski officiating. Interment will be made in Altoreste Park
Cemetery, Altoona. 

Glenn L. Oppel, 78, of 11 Overbrook Court, Belleville, and formerly of
the Mount Union area, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at the Lewistown
Hospital. Glenn was born on Dec. 25, 1925, in Long Hollow, Wayne
Township, Mifflin County, the son of the late George and Mable (Miller)
Oppel. He was married to Lois M. (Booher) Oppel, who survives, along
with the following children: Margaret Anderson and husband David L. of
Dushore, Debby Holzapfel (and the late husband, Jack) of Pittsburgh, and
Patty Loudenslager and husband Mike of Belleville; six grandchildren,
Damon and Gavin Anderson and Alyssa, Sarah, Nathan and Jacob
Loudenslager; a sister, Helene Leonard; and a brother, Howard Oppel of
Enola. Glenn was preceded in death by the following brothers and
sisters: Lena, who died in infancy, Paul Oppel, Chester Oppel and Grace
White. Mr. Oppel was a dairy farmer in Wayne Township for much of his
life. In 1978, he moved to Allensville and work for Maclay Farm
Equipment and then Allensville Planning Mill until 1998. Mr. Oppel was a
former member and president of the Newton Wayne Lions Club. Glenn
maintained a strong sense of family and church. He was a member of St.
John’s Lutheran Church in Lewistown. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 2, with the Rev. LeRoy Reitz officiating. Interment will
be in the Mount Union Cemetery. 

Pearl L. Burdge, 91, of Cross Keys, was received into the arms of Jesus
at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at Lewistown Hospital. Born Aug.
8, 1913, in Mount Union, she was the daughter of the late, James M. and
Alva (Shore) Varner. She was united in marriage to John C. Burdge, who
preceded her in death Sept., 8, 1960. She is survived by a son, James
Burdge of Cross Keys; a daughter, Dorothy V. Hart of Shade Valley; seven
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A brother, George Varner of
Cross Keys, and a sister, Sarah Clayton of Mercersburg, survive. Mrs.
Burdge was a member of the Cross Keys Church of God. She was a member of
the Cross Keys Conservation Club and the Juniata Council of Republican
Women. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and
great-grand-children and making goodies for them, as well as sending
greeting cards. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday,
Oct. 2, at the Henry Funeral Home, Honey Grove, with Pastor Frances
Smith and Pastor Lanny Hoover officiating. Interment will be made in
book Cemetery, Shade Valley. 

Donna Jean BAUGHMAN, 64, P.O. Box 117, Warriors Mark, died Wednesday,
Sept. 29, 2004, at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born
Dec. 3, 1939, in Franklin Township, Spruce Creek, She was the daughter
of the late Edward and Ruth (Soyster) Carper. She was united in marriage
July 12 1957, to Wilbur I. Baughman Jr. by Rev. H Paul Cox in Spring
Mount. She is survived by her husband and two sons and two daughters:
James C. Baughman, and his wife, Lorena, of Duncansville; Michael I.
Baughman of Chandler, Ariz.; Peggy N. Cox, and her husband, Kevin, of
Warriors Mark; and Brenda J. Beckwith, and her husband, Michael of
Tyrone. Her five grand children were precious to her; Emma Jean and
Brynee Baughman, Ryan and Brook Cox and Tyler Beckwith. One brother and
three sisters survive: Gilbert L. Carper of Spruce Creek; Mariam Brown
of Spruce Creek, Joan Jones of Dover and Doris Jane Miller of
Franklinville. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Earl and Ebby, and one
sister, Elizabeth Confer. Mrs. Baughman was a member of the Church of
the Brethren in Spring Mount. She was a member of the Warriors
Mark-Franklin Fire Co. Women's Auxiliary. She graduated from Tyrone Area
High School with the class of 1957. Mrs. Baughman was a homemaker and
enjoyed reading spiritual and current events and being with her family.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, at the Bruce E.
Cox Funeral Home, Spring Mount, with the Rev. Warren MacEachern, pastor
of Spring Mount Church of the Brethren, officiating. Interment will be
made in East Lawn Cemetery, Tyrone. 

Ruth E. ARNOLD, 89, formerly of Shade Gap, died Sept. 30, 2004, at the
Greensburg Care Center, Greensburg. Born Nov. 11, 1914, in Huntingdon
County, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lillie (McNeil)
Arnold. She never married and was the last surviving member of her
immediate family, having been preceded in death by two brothers and
three sisters. Miss Arnold was a member of the Cromwell United Bible
Church, Three Springs. For most of her life, she was a clerk at Jay
Swan's Store, Shade Gap. Funeral services will be held Oct. 2, at the
Cromwell United Bible Church, Three Springs, with the Rev. Tex Dunbar
officiating. Interment will be made in Saltillo Cemetery.

Eva Whitsel REZIN died Sept. 30, 2004, in Greensboro, N.C. A native of
Mount Union, she moved to Yuma, Ariz., in 1955. She is survived by two
daughters, Linda Schuh, and her husband, John, of Ames, Iowa, and Kelly
Bull, and her husband, Steve, of Greensboro, N.C.; and four sons: David
Rezin, and his wife, Sharon, of Campbell, Calif., Bill Rezin, and his
wife, Nanette, of Yuma, Ariz., Jim Rezin, and his wife, Kris, of Snow
Camp, N.C., and Bob Nelson of Los Alamitos, Calif. She is also survived
by 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John B.
Rezin; a daughter, Mary R. Nelson who resided in Los Alamitos, Calif.; a
son, John T. Rezin who resided in Yuma, Ariz.; and one grandson, John
Robert Nelson who resided in Los Alamitos, Calif. Mrs. Rezin was a
member and deacon of the First Presbyterian Church in Yuma, Ariz. She
earned an associate of arts degree from Arizona Western College and
worked for McDonnell Douglas and General Dynamics. A memorial service
was held Oct. 7 in Yuma, Ariz.