Charles W. Harp
TRENTON, N.J. - Charles W. Harp, 91, of 2731 Princeton Pike and formerly of Wolfsville, Md., died Tuesday, June 3, 1997, at Mercer Medical Center, Trenton. Born in Wolfsville, he was the son of the late Charles and Willie Lance Harp. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Warren Harp, in 1986. He was a retired professor of Trenton State College. He is survived by one stepson, Warren Ferguson of Morrisville, Pa.; three step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and six cousins. Graveside services were held Saturday, June 7, at Smithsburg Cemetery. The Rev. David M. Buchenroth officiated. Services were by Gerald N. Minnich Funeral Home, 305 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown.

Paul E. Bless
BETHEL TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Paul E. Bless, 72, of Bethel Township, Delaware County, and formerly of Hagerstown, died Sunday, June 8, 1997, at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, Pa., of heart failure. Born in South Londonderry, Dauphin County, Pa., he was the son of the late Charles S. Bless and Bertha Eshelman Bless. He worked for Rawleigh Products Co. for the past 50 years - 25 years full time and 25 years part time. For the last four years, he has worked for Watkins System Inc. as a repair parts truck driver. Prior to that, he worked seven years in the maintenance department at Garnet Valley High School. He was a veteran of World War II and served with the U.S. Army. He received the Purple Heart for being wounded in action in the European Theater. While living in Hagerstown, he was president of Leitersburg Fire Co. and president of Ruritan Service Club. He also was a long time Sunday school teacher at Otterbein United Brethren Church, Waynesboro, Pa. He was a member of Elam United Methodist Church for the past 25 years. He enjoyed gardening and reading. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Emma G. Foust Bless; three daughters, Cheryl J. Dunford of Wilmington, Del., Deborah K. Milos of Dayton, Ohio, and Cathy D. Messinger of Aston, Pa.; three sons, Donald L. Foust of Hagerstown, Carl R. Bless of Cochranville, Pa., and David M. Bless of Oviedo, Fla.; one sister, Mary Caufman of Chambersburg, Pa.; one brother, Charles E. Bless of Chambersburg; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Delores Bless; and one brother, Edward E. Bless. Services will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Elam United Methodist Church, 1073 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills, Pa. Burial will be in Elam Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Endowment Fund of Elam United Methodist Church, 1073 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills, Pa. 19342. Arrangements are by Rigby of Chadds Ford Funeral Home, 232 Concord Pike, Chadds Ford, Pa.

Max T. Fraker
FORT LITTLETON, Pa. - Max T. "Dutch" Fraker, 91, of P.O. Box 24, died Saturday, June 7, 1997, in Fort Littleton as a result of an automobile accident. Born July 28, 1905, in his present home in Fort Littleton, he was the son of the late George C. and Alice Eby Orth Fraker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia L. Miller Fraker, in 1987. He was a woodsman in his early life. He then worked for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. In later years, he worked for Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, where he retired in 1967. He was a member of the former Fort Littleton United Methodist Church. He was a former catcher for the McConnellsburg and Fort Littleton baseball teams from 1925 to 1940s. He was a Republican committeeman for a number of years. He was an avid fisherman. He is survived by one daughter, Cindy Cline of Waterfall, Pa.; one son, Max T. "Ted" Fraker II of Atglen, Pa.; one brother, Richard Fraker of Saltillo, Pa.; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Judith M. Fraker; an infant son, Jeffrey Galen Fraker; three sisters; and three brothers. Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, 322 N. Second St., McConnellsburg. The Rev. David Arnold will officiate. Burial will be in Fort Littleton Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral home will be open Tuesday from 2 to 9 p.m. The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial donations may be made to Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter, 2325 Country Road, Chambersburg, Pa. 17201.

Judith M. Fraker
FORT LITTLETON, Pa. - Judith M. Fraker, 54, of P.O. Box 24, died Saturday, June 7, 1997, in Fort Littleton as a result of an automobile accident. Born Sept. 7, 1942, in Chambersburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Max T. "Dutch" and Sylvia L. Miller Fraker. She was a 1960 graduate of Forbes Road High School, where she served as senior class president and editor of the yearbook. She was employed as a clerk-typist by McConnellsburg Office of Pennsylvania State Health Department for 37 years. She was a member of the former Fort Littleton United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener. She is survived by one sister, Cindy Cline of Waterfall, Pa.; one brother, Max T. "Ted" Fraker II of Atglen, Pa.; and two nieces. She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Jeffrey Galen Fraker. Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, 322 N. Second St., McConnellsburg. The Rev. David Arnold will officiate. Burial will be in Fort Littleton Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral home will be open Tuesday from 2 to 9 p.m. The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial donations may be made to Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter, 2325 Country Road, Chambersburg, Pa. 17201.

Edward R. Snyder
HUSTONTOWN, Pa. - Edward R. "Sparky" Snyder, 70, of Hustontown, died Saturday, June 7, 1997, at Conemaugh Valley Hospital, Johnstown, Pa. Born July 2, 1926, in Springfield Township, Huntingdon County, Pa., he was the son of the late Clarence and Sarah Hershey Snyder. He was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of Hustontown Senior Citizens Center. He is survived by four sisters, Rozena M. Duvall of Chambersburg, Pa., Violet L. Snyder and Ruth A. Hedge, both of Hustontown, Pa., and Betty J. Hollinshead of Harrisonville, Pa.; and three brothers, Elwood C. Snyder and Walter L. Snyder, both of Hustontown, and Vaughn M. Snyder of Harrisonville. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Edna Snyder and Goldie Hedge; and one brother, Calvin Snyder. Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown. The Rev. Christian Elliott will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, McConnellsburg. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday two hours prior to the service.

Elmer R. McCullough
MERCERSBURG, Pa. - Elmer R. McCullough, 72, of 114 S. Fayette St., died Saturday, June 7, 1997, at ManorCare Health Services, Chambersburg, Pa. Born April 22, 1925, in Greencastle, Pa., he was the son of the late Clarence D. and Elizabeth Himes McCullough. He was employed by Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, for 35 years in the general supply division of the vehicle and artillery branch. He was a veteran of World War II and served with the U.S. Army, Co. C, 823rd Engineer Aviation Battalion. He enjoyed gardening and following sports. He is survived by his wife, Joan Price McCullough, whom he married on Jan. 28, 1956; two daughters, Joan "Patty" Bell and Kathy R. McCullough, both of Mercersburg; two sons, Elmer W. McCullough and Vincent E. McCullough, both of Mercersburg; three sisters, Sarah Trinewell, Eileen Watson and Mary Spencer, all of Mercersburg; three brothers, Leroy McCullough of Cumberland, Md., Paul McCullough of McConnellsburg, Pa., and Howard McCullough of Pittsburgh; and five grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Lininger-Fries Funeral Home, 47 N. Park Ave., Mercersburg. Burial will be in Zion Union Cemetery, Mercersburg. Military graveside services will be conducted by Charles N. Nitterhouse VFW Post 1599 Honor Guard, Chambersburg. Visitation will be at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Franklin County Unit, 452 E. King St., Chambersburg, Pa. 17201.

James R. Palmer
FAIRPLAY - James R. Palmer, 71, of 8828 Reichard Road, died Saturday, June 7, 1997, at Washington County Hospital. Born July 29, 1925, in Myersville, Md., he was the son of the late Roy and Carrie Lewis Palmer Bikle. He was retired from Fairchild Aircraft. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during World War II and the Korean War. He was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a member of American Legion Post 211, Funkstown. He is survived by his wife, Mildred L. Loveless, whom he resided with for 31 years; three daughters, Elaine Stoneberger, Ellen Turnbull and Carolyn Baker, all of Hagerstown; one son, Jamie Palmer of Hagerstown; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Palmer. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Hagerstown. The Rev. Robert V. Robinson will officiate. Arrangements are by Gerald N. Minnich Funeral Home, 305 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown.

Donald L. Harbaugh Sr.
Donald Leroy Harbaugh Sr., 59, of 17842 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown, died Sunday, June 8, 1997, at Washington County Hospital. Born Jan. 31, 1938, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Ralph Celo and Helen Virginia Fryer Harbaugh. He was employed by Mack Trucks Inc. for 35 years. He attended St. James Brethren Church. He was a member of UAW. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Arvin Harbaugh; three daughters, Wanda Jay Murphy of Falling Waters, W.Va., Colleen Hovis of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Ashley Marie Harbaugh, at home; two sons, Jeffrey Wayne Harbaugh and Donald Leroy Harbaugh Jr., both of Hagerstown; and seven grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown. The Rev. Brian H. Moore will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1037 Haven Road, Hagerstown, Md. 21742.