OBIT: Emory S. STAKE, 2007, Three Springs, Huntingdon County, PA

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Emory S. Stake

  Emory S. Stake, 86, formerly of Three Springs, and more recently of 
Cromwell St, Orbisonia, died 2:10 a.m., Sunday, February 11 at Woodland 
Retirement Community, Orbisonia, where he had been a resident for the 
past two months.
  Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, February 16 at the 
Three Springs Cemetery with Rev. Steven Heaster officiating.
  Arrangements are under the direction of the Martin R. Brown Funeral 
Home, Orbisonia.
  He was born September 9, 1920 in Clay Township, Huntingdon, he was a 
son of the late Daniel and Ada (Brumbaugh) Stake. He was married to the 
former Helen M. Shafer Wakefield on October 19, 1946. Mrs. Stake 
survives at their home.
  One son also survives, Larry Stake of Hanover, MD.
  Mr. Stake had five brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He 
was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army in the Pacific 
Theatre. He attained the rank of First Sergeant.
  Mr. Stake retired from Wible Bottling Works, Three Springs after 28 
years service. Prior to that he was employed at the East Broad Top RR 
for 15 years.
  He was a member of Immanuel Bible Church, RD, Three Springs where he 
had served many years as Sunday School Superintendent and sang in the 
choir.
  An avid hunter, Mr. Stake also enjoyed gardening and working in his 
yard.
  Memorial contributions should be made to Immanuel Bible Church, RD, 
Three Springs, PA 17264.

The Valley Log, Orbisonia, Pa., February 14, 2007