Joseph C. Stevenson
Joseph Charles Stevenson, 69, of 113 Parkway Drive, Hagerstown, died Saturday, May 31, 1997, at his home. Born March 14, 1928, in Richard, W.Va., he was the son of the late Joseph Henry and Anna Mary Rae Stevenson. He was employed by Conrail and Pennsylvania Railroad. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was a member of Elks Lodge 378; No. 3 Junior Fire Co.; Railroad Retirees; and a former member of Moose. He is survived by his wife, Oneida "Shorty" Kephart Stevenson; two daughters, Krista Forsyth and Melissa Stevenson, both of Hagerstown; three sons, Rodney Stevenson and Randall Stevenson, both of Hagerstown, and Brian Stevenson of Marlowe, W.Va.; five sisters, Anna Mary Grams and Loreda Elgin, both of Hagerstown, Christina Harris of Smithsburg, Lelia Larkin of Princess Anne, Md., and Jean Day of Westminster, Md.; two brothers, John Stevenson of Smithsburg and Morris Stevenson of Hagerstown; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Ray Stevenson; and one sister, Delores Boward. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 226 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. The Rev. George A. Limmer will be celebrant. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Hagerstown. The family will receive friends at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, today from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1037 Haven Road, Hagerstown, Md. 21742; or Hospice of Washington County, 101 E. Baltimore St., Hagerstown, Md. 21740; or to the charity of one's choice.

Cathryn E. Zeger
FORT LOUDON, Pa. - Cathryn E. Zeger, 78, of 11591 Lincoln Way West, died Sunday, June 1, 1997, at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, Pa. Born July 14, 1918, in Mercersburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late David W. and Mary Bain Heinbaugh. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garnet R. Zeger, in 1985. She was a member of Fort Loudon United Methodist Church. She enjoyed seamstress work and quilting. She is survived by one daughter, Brenda J. Goetz of Chambersburg; one son, H. David Zeger of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; one sister, Beulah H. McFadden of Chambersburg; one stepsister, Martha Hoy of Mechanicsburg; and three grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Fort Loudon United Methodist Church. The Rev. Kenneth E. Miller and the Rev. Ronald K. Strader will officiate. Burial will be in Stenger Hill Cemetery, Fort Loudon. Visitation will be at Lininger-Fries Funeral Home, 47 N. Park Ave., Mercersburg, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to the services Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made to Fort Loudon United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1639 Appleway Road, St. Thomas, Pa. 17252.

Amy Cushman
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Amy Cushman, 71, of Martinsburg, died Saturday, May 31, 1997, at her home. Born Oct. 22, 1925, in Norfolk County, England, she was the daughter of the late John I. and Gertrude Watson Riches. She served in the British Women's Royal Air Force during World War II. She is survived by her husband, Gene R. Cushman; five daughters, Margaret Ann Kilbourn of Vale, N.C., Jane Elizabeth Krieger and Gillian Doreen Rutterford, both of England, Gale McInnes Martin and Jacqueline Denise Joiner, both of Florida; one son, Kimberly John Wilson of Kearneysville, W.Va.; three sisters, Mary Wiggins, Agnes Wiggins and Beryl Messer, all of England; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services and burial will be private. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home, 327 W. King St., Martinsburg.

William B. Pugh
BOONSBORO - William Benjamin "Bennie" Pugh, 89, a resident of Fahrney-Keedy Home, and formerly of Roland Avenue in the Hamden section of Baltimore, died Saturday, May 31, 1997, at the home. Born Nov. 8, 1907, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late William B. and Christina Amelia Schleiter Pugh. He attended Shenandoah Academy SDA in Virginia. He retired as a foreman with Belman Corp., near Baltimore. His major interests were his community of Hamden and the Baltimore Orioles. He is survived by one sister, Doris M. Fiol of Hagerstown; two nieces; great-nieces; and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mamie Pugh. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family at Meadowridge Memorial Park, near Baltimore. There will be no public viewing or visitation. The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by Bast Funeral Home, Boonsboro.

Karl E. Horst
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Karl E. Horst, 73, of 855A Menno Village, and formerly of Green View Drive, Greencastle, Pa., died Saturday, May 31, 1997, at his home. Born Sept. 5, 1923, in Clear Spring, he was the son of the late Abram S. and Gertrude Gehr Horst. He had retired after 42 years as a self-employed plumbing and heating contractor in the Greencastle area. He was a member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, near Greencastle. He is survived by his wife, Rachel A. Oberholzer Horst, whom he married on July 19, 1947; one daughter, Carolyn Y. Meyer of Parker, Colo.; two sisters, Kathryn Christ of Lancaster, Pa., and Beulah Horst of Menno Village, Chambersburg; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers. A memorial service will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, 13343 Williamsport Pike, Greencastle. The Rev. Nelson Martin, Chaplain Vernon Isner and the Rev. Robert Cahill will officiate. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in the adjoining church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home, 45 S. Carlisle St., Greencastle, Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Benevolent Fund of Menno-Haven, 2075 Scotland Ave., Chambersburg, Pa. 17201; or Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, Pa. 17201.

Paul L. Drake
FALLING WATERS, W.Va. - Paul Lynch Drake, 83, of Route 1, died Saturday, May 31, 1997, at Washington County Hospital. Born Jan. 31, 1914, in Falling Waters, he was the son of the late George Hillary and Mina Landis Lynch Drake. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Giles Drake, in 1993. He was a 1932 graduate of Williamsport High School. He was in partnership with his brother in Drake Brothers Construction Co. and retired in 1973. He was a life member of Harmony United Methodist Church, Falling Waters. He was a member of Conococheague Tribe 84 I.O.R.M., Williamsport; Martinsburg Lodge 120 Loyal Order of Moose; Martinsburg Lodge 778 BPO Elks; AARP; and charter member of Ruritan National for 40 years. He was a member of 32nd degree Mason, Scottish Rite; Berkeley Lodge 37 A.F.&A.M., Hedgesville, W.Va., and Grand Lodge of West Virginia. He is survived by two daughters, Betty Jean Walling of Rockville, Md., and Carole A. Greco of Catharpin, Va.; two stepdaughters, Marsha Doran of Martinsburg, W.Va., and Milicent Jones of Hagerstown; five stepsons, Michael Clifford of Martinsburg, Martin Clifford of Hedgesville, W.Va., Mark Clifford and Max Clifford, both of Falling Waters, and Mitchell Clifford of Williamsport; one brother, George W. Drake of Williamsport; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by one sister, Bernice I. Meckley. Services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Osborne Funeral Home, 425 S. Conococheague St., Williamsport. The Rev. Don Gribble will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Williamsport. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral home will be open today after 9 a.m. for the convenience of friends and family. The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial donations may be made to Harmony United Methodist Church, Falling Waters, W.Va. 25419.

Ronald G. Watkins
FREDERICK, Md. - Ronald Gene Watkins, 65, of 716 Wyngate Drive, died Friday, May 30, 1997, near Berryville, Va. Born July 4, 1931, in Galesburg, Ill., he was the son of the late Marion Edwin Watkins and Frances Wickwire Watkins Cosby. He was the pharmacy manager for Group Health Association at 21st and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., until his retirement. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served from 1949 to 1959. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Clauss Watkins; two daughters, Sandra Jeanne Watkins of Frederick and Donna Marie Burkhardt of New Market, Md.; two sons, Ronald David Watkins of Orlando, Fla., and Robert Michael Watkins of Berwyn Heights, Md.; one brother, Edward L. Cosby Jr. of Elmwood, Ill.; and seven grandchildren. Private services will be at Donald B. Thompson Funeral Home, 31 E. Main St., Middletown, Md. The Rev. William M. Bucher will officiate. Burial will be in Reformed Cemetery, Middletown. There will be no public visitation. Memorial donations may be made to Lung Association of Mid-Maryland, 170 Rollins Ave., Rockville, Md. 20852; or to the charity of one's choice.

Betty J. Dellinger
Betty Jean Dellinger, 76, of 351 Nottingham Road, Hagerstown, died Monday, June 2, 1997, at Reeder Memorial Home, Boonsboro. Born Sept. 16, 1920, in Thurmont, Md., she was the daughter of the late John and Alice Flohr Kern. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar "Skinny" Dellinger, in 1993. She was employed as office manager by Metropolitan Insurance Co. for 30 years. She was a member of Hagerstown Church of the Brethren and was a Sunday school teacher. She was a member of North American Rod & Gun Club Auxiliary; Antietam Fire Co. Auxiliary; American Legion Morris Frock Post 42 Auxiliary; Senior Bowling League; and AARP. She also was a volunteer for the Turnover Shop. She is survived by three sons, John E. Dellinger and Dave H. Dellinger, both of Hagerstown, and Rick B. Dellinger of Thurmont; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Evans and Ruth Feigley. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown. The Rev. Dean M. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.

Anna Haunstein
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Anna Haunstein, 93, of Martinsburg, died Saturday, May 31, 1997, at her home. Born March 22, 1904, in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Margareta Dauth Stoner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ludwig Haunstein. She is survived by one daughter, Ursula Ahl of Martinsburg; one son, Herbert Haunstein of Oklahoma City; three grandchildren, Daniel Haunstein, Lori Thompson and John Haunstein; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, 327 W. King St., Martinsburg. The Rev. James D. Riley Jr. will officiate. Burial will be private. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Panhandle Home Health, 1161-2 Winchester Ave., Martinsburg, W.Va. 25401.

Edith P.M. Armbrester
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Edith Pearl McDaniel Armbrester, 86, of Martinsburg, died Sunday, June 1, 1997, at City Hospital, Martinsburg. Born July 26, 1910, in Martinsburg, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Mary May Miller McDaniel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd L. Armbrester. She was a 1928 graduate of Martinsburg High School. In her early life, she was employed by Interwoven Mills. She and her husband owned and operated Armbrester's Grocery. She was a member Otterbein United Methodist Church and Fidelity Sunday School Class, Martinsburg. She is survived by a daughter, Dorla "Deanie" Butts of Martinsburg; two grandchildren, Daniel W. Butts of Martinsburg and Dayna Butts Moore of Bluefield, W.Va.; one great-grandson; one niece; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ivy J. Hartley and Hilda Wroe; and one brother, Bruce McDaniel. Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home, 327 W. King St., Martinsburg. Ray Roberson will officiate. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Panhandle Home Health, 1161-2 Winchester Ave., Martinsburg, W.Va. 25401; or Otterbein United Methodist Church, 549 N. Queen St., Martinsburg, W.Va. 25401.

George E. Omps
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. - George Eugene "Porky" Omps, 78, of Berkeley Springs, died Sunday, June 1, 1997, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Baltimore. Born May 14, 1919, in Morgan County, W.Va., he was the son of the late George Peter and Carrie Cleo Michael Omps. He attended public schools in Morgan County, W.Va. He retired in 1976 after 25 years as a certified John Deere mechanic with Dawson's Hardware, Berkeley Springs. He worked with his sons in the family business until his death. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served as a staff sergeant with Headquarters Battery of the 59th Coast Artillery Battalion from 1940 to 1946. He was held as a prisoner of war by the Japanese following the surrender of Corregidor in Manila Bay, the Philippines. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Philippine Defense Ribbon and World War II Victory Ribbon. He was of the Methodist faith. He was a longtime member of the National Rifle Association. He was a member of the National Association of American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor; life member of West Virginia Chapter of Disabled American Veterans, Charleston, W.Va.; member of West Virginia American Legion, Charleston, and AARP. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Edith Lucille Stotler Omps; three sons, George Larry Omps, David Eugene Omps and Wayne Allen Omps, all of Berkeley Springs; one brother, Isaac R. "Bill" Omps of Berkeley Springs; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Melvin Leroy Omps, Charles R. "Buck" Omps, Harry Lloyd "Bud" Omps and an infant brother. Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, 306 Union St., Berkeley Springs. The Rev. Hennis H. Fox and Pastor George Hopkins will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood United Methodist Church Cemetery, Unger, W.Va. Full military graveside honors will be conducted by Tri-State Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral home will be open Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the convenience of friends.

Melvin L. McSherry
ROUZERVILLE, Pa. - Melvin L. "Mac" McSherry, 79, of 13228 Walnut St., died Monday, June 2, 1997, at his home. Born April 16, 1918, in Gettysburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Edward and Blanche McLaughlin McSherry. He attended Gettysburg schools and played in the school band, which played for President Coolidge when he visited Gettysburg. He was employed by Landis Tool Co., Waynesboro, Pa., as a molder and worked in various departments. He retired in 1982 after 40 years of service. A veteran of the World War II, he served with the U.S. Army in the European Theater. He was a member of National AARP and life member of William Max McLaughlin VFW Post 695, Waynesboro. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Martha G. "Mike" Green McSherry; one son, Danny L. McSherry of Rouzerville; one sister, Margrite Furney of Gettysburg; two granddaughters; one great-grandson; a nephew, David C. Green of Rouzerville, whom he and his wife raised; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Melvin E. "Brownie" McSherry; two sisters; and one brother. Services will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Grove Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro. Pastor Jeffery S. Swanger will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro. Military graveside services will be conducted by Charles M. Nitterhouse VFW Post 1599 Honor Guard, Chambersburg, Pa. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, Pa. 17201.

Warren D. Conner
Warren David Conner, 75, of 416 Magnolia Ave., Hagerstown, died Sunday, June 1, 1997, at Washington County Hospital. Born Aug. 20, 1921, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late David U. and Marie Meloun Conner. He was employed by Fairchild Aircraft from 1941 to 1960. He worked for General Motors Parts Division in Flint, Mich., Atlanta and Philadelphia, where he retired in 1986. A veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Navy as a chief electricians mate. He was a long-term member of John Wesley United Methodist Church and served a term on its board of trustees. He served as co-president of Lincolnshire Elementary School during the first two years of the school's history. He was the first fire chief of the Halfway Volunteer Fire Co. He was a 50-year member of Hagerstown Lodge 217 AF&AM; member of Southern Engineering Society for 22 years and president in 1970; member of BPO Elks 378; and American Legion Morris Frock Post 42. He is survived by his wife, Judith Hussey Conner; one daughter, Prudence Conner Gregory of Atlantic, Iowa; one son, Gregory R. Conner of Hagerstown; two sisters, Faustine Gindlesperger of Johnstown, Pa., and Marie Berry of Hagerstown; one brother, Robert V. Conner of Florence, Alabama; and six grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 129 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, and will begin with a Masonic memorial service. The Rev. Richard W. Simpson will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to John Wesley United Methodist Church, 129 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, Md. 21740.

Evelyn C.B. West
CARLISLE, Pa. - Evelyn C. Brown West, 80, of Thornwald Nursing Home, and formerly of 301 W. First St., Boiling Springs, Pa., died Sunday, June 1, 1997, at the nursing home. Born March 30, 1917, in the Roadside area, Washington Township, Franklin County, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Anges G. and Ruth Kipe Brown. She lived her early life in the Waynesboro, Pa., area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max W. West. She was a 1935 graduate of Waynesboro High School. She was of the Protestant faith. She was a member of Boiling Springs VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by one daughter, Linda L. Martin of Boiling Springs; one sister, Charlotte M. Hess of Waynesboro; one brother, Sterling L. Brown of Waynesboro; one granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Frances R. Stitely; and one brother, Wilbur G. Brown. Graveside services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro. Pastor Prue Yelinek will officiate. There will be no public viewing. Arrangements are by Cumberland Valley Crematorium, Waynesboro.

Ella F.G. Barrett
BLACKSTONE, Va. - Ella Feltner Grove Barrett, 96, of Blackstone, and formerly of Martinsburg, W.Va., died Sunday, June 1, 1997, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Blackstone. Born Dec. 19, 1900, in Berkeley County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late A. Francis and Addie Smith Feltner. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Berkley E. Grove and John W. Barrett. She is survived by two daughters, Sara V. McKeown of West Columbia, S.C., and Gem Jenkins of Blackstone; two sons, Bill Grove of Laurel, Md., and Derwood Grove of Panama City, Fla.; 20 grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Charles F. Grove and Berkley E. Grove Jr. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg. Ray Roberson will officiate. The family will receive friends at Brown Funeral Home, 327 W. King St., Martinsburg, Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

James N. Symons
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - James Norman Symons, 86, of Martinsburg, died Monday, June 2, 1997, at City Hospital, Martinsburg. Born Feb. 13, 1911, in Bluemont, Va., he was the son of the late John A. and Nellie P. William Symons. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mable Murphy Symons. He retired from Martin-Marietta. A U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, he served during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Stars and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star. He was a member of Second Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Edith Keiter Symons; and nieces and nephews. Services will be Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, 327 W. King St., Martinsburg. The Rev. R. Shawn Edwards will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant View Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Luther C. Dockeney
HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. - Luther C. "Sonny" Dockeney, 61, of Hedgesville, died Monday, June 2, 1997, at his home. Born Dec. 25, 1935, in Martinsburg, he was the son of the late Luther M. and Nellie Ritenour Dockeney. He was a graduate of Martinsburg High School. He was the caretaker at Salvation Army Camp for more than 32 years. He was a member of the Salvation Army Church. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Fellers Dockeney; one daughter, Bonny Fellers Mason of Hedgesville; two sisters, Mabel Springer of Shepherdstown, W.Va., and Dorothy Breeden of Rochester, W.Va.; one brother, Norman Dockeney of Martinsburg; four grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Louise Kerns, Thelma Breeden, Sarah Mullin and Betty Springer; and one brother, Thomas M. Dockeney. Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Salvation Army Camp Grounds chapel, Tomahawk, W.Va. Maj. William Mockabee and Maj. David Johnston will officiate. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg. The family will receive friends at Brown Funeral Home, 327 W. King St., Martinsburg, today from 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Salvation Army Camp, 2 Boy Scout Road, Hedgesville, W.Va. 25427; or Salvation Army Church, P.O. Box 1679, Martinsburg, W.Va. 25402.

Herbert G. Lindewurth Jr.
WILLIAMSPORT - Herbert George Lindewurth Jr., 60, of 11742 Kemps Mill Road, died Sunday, June 1, 1997, at Washington County Hospital. Born April 30, 1937, in Bronx, N.Y., he was the son of the late Herbert George and Marion Ida Still Lindewurth. He had a bachelor of divinity from Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary and a bachelor of science degree from Wagner College of New York. He was a pastor for 26 years for the Lutheran Church and retired in 1986. He was the owner/manager of the Gentle Nudge Health Food Store for the past 14 years. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Williamsport Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was a member of the local Pigeon Club. He was given the key to the City of Nanticoke, Pa., for his work in disaster rescue. He is survived by his wife, Nancy L. Carr Lindewurth; one daughter, Teresa L. Doudna of Williamsport; four sons, Michael D. Lindewurth of Fayetteville, Pa., Bryan P. Lindewurth of Minnesota, Christopher S. Lindewurth of Williamsport and Daniel E. Walter of Cumberland, Md.; one sister, Dorthea Danenfeltzer of Gainesville, Fla.; one brother, Daniel P. Lindewurth of Cotekill, N.Y.; and eight grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Williamsport Seventh-day Adventist Church, Lappans Road, Williamsport. Pastor Brian Stevenson, Pastor Timothy Roosenberg and Pastor Keith Acker will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Williamsport. Friends may call at Osborne Funeral Home, 425 S. Conococheague St., Williamsport, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral home will be open after 9 a.m. Wednesday for the convenience of family and friends.

Helen I. Beckley
Helen Irene Beckley, 91, of 11029 Roessner Ave., Hagerstown, died Sunday, June 1, 1997, at Larkin Chase NSG & Restorative Center, Bowie, Md. Born Jan. 29, 1906, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Fannie M. Smith. She was employed as a sales clerk by Fleisher's Department Store and cleaned houses. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsport, for more than 50 years. She was a member of Dale Anderson Sunday School Class and Ladies Circle Group. She was active in the Lions Eye Bank in Seabrook, Md. She is survived by two daughters, Norma Stottlemyer of Bowie and Betty Yeager of Mercersburg, Pa.; one son, Donald Beckley of Clear Spring; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church. The Rev. W. Gregory Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown. The family will receive friends at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to the service Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 35 W. Potomac St., Williamsport, Md. 21795.