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Florence E. Killinger
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Florence E. Killinger, 93, of 4970 Escapardo Way, and formerly of 785 N. Franklin St., Chambersburg, Pa., died Tuesday, May 23, 2000, at her home.
Born July 29, 1906, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Solomon D. and Minnie Pugh Slichter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy G. Killinger, in 1968.
She was a former member of Oak Grove Church; and a member of King Street United Brethren Church in Chambersburg, secretary of Mustard Seed Sunday School Class.
She is survived by a daughter, Audrey E. Prybylowski of Mendham, N.J.; a son, Gaylord S. Killinger of Colorado Springs, with whom she lived; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter.
Services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at King Street United Brethren Church, 172 E. King St. in Chambersburg. The Revs. Patrick B. Jones, Lester F. Stine and Paul B. Baker will officiate. Burial will follow in Lincoln cemetery in Chambersburg.
There will be no public viewing; however, the family will receive friends Sunday at 1 p.m. at the church.
The family requests the omission of flowers.
Memorial donations may be made to Generation Next, c/o King Street United Brethren Church, 172 E. King St., Chambersburg, PA 17201.
Arrangements are by Robert G. Sellers Funeral Home, Chambersburg.
James L. Nokes
KNOXVILLE, Md. - James Lee Nokes, 59, of 2215 Kaetzel Road, died Friday, May 26, 2000, at Washington County Hospital.
Born July 13, 1940, in Washington County, he was the son of the late James Arthur and Dorothy Etta Virts Nokes.
He was a 1957 graduate of Boonsboro High School.
He retired from Eastalco Aluminum Co. in Buckeystown, Md., after 25 years as a welder.
He served in the U.S. Navy.
He was a member of Brownsville Church of the Brethren.
He was a member of Grand Lodge 191 AF&AM Masons of Brunswick, Md.; Steadman-Keenan Post 96 American Legion of Brunswick; and National Rifle Association.
He is survived by a daughter, Kelly D. Nokes Campbell of Sykesville, Md.; three sons, James L. Nokes Jr. and Ricky L. Nokes, both of Knoxville, and Harvey E. Nokes of Hagerstown; a sister, Sylvia D. Mullenix of Knoxville; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Vincent P. Nokes.
Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Brownsville Church of the Brethren. The Revs. Carol and Duane Strickler will officiate. Burial will follow in Brownsville Heights cemetery with military honors provided by members of Steadman-Keenan Post 96 American Legion.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bast Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike in Boonsboro.
Franklin D. Keefer I
CLEAR SPRING - Franklin Dale Keefer I, 53, of 13560 Cross Creek Drive, who died Thursday, May 25, 2000, is survived by his companion, Wilma Long, at home.
Joseph H. Ritter Sr.
Joseph Henry "Ted" Ritter Sr., 60, of 19607 Foxcroft Circle, Hagerstown, died Friday, May 26, 2000, at City Hospital in Martinsburg, W.Va.
Born Feb. 28, 1940, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Ralph Robinson and Beulah Mae Henry Ritter.
He was previously employed by Wantz Distributors Inc. for 16 years, and by Ewing Oil Co. Inc. for 12 years.
He was a member of First Wesleyan Church.
He was a member of Moose Lodge of Martinsburg and Red Men of Williamsport.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. Fear Ritter; two daughters, Tina Marie Ritter and Tonya Ritter, both of Hagerstown; two sons, Joseph Henry Ritter Jr. and Dennis Wayne Ritter, both of Hagerstown; two brothers, Ralph Raymond Ritter of Falling Waters, W.Va. and John Phillip Ritter of Loris, S.C.; six grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Jean Hull, Betty Jane Bishop and Charlotte Mae Ritter; and a brother, Lawrence Calvin Orcutt.
Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd. in Hagerstown. The Rev. Robert D. Swank Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Herbert L. Pentoney
Herbert Lester Pentoney, 79, of 1209 Potomac Ave., Hagerstown, died Saturday, May 27, 2000, at his home.
Born Aug. 13, 1920, in Brunswick, Md., he was the son of the late Charles Raymond and Lacy Viola Rankin Pentoney.
He retired from the B&O Railroad.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was a member of Park Road Bible Church.
He was a member of Brotherhood Railroad Trainmen; Masonic Lodge of Brunswick; and American Legion Post 96 of Brunswick.
He is survived by his wife, Rosalie A. Spence Pentoney; two daughters, Kathy Elaine Stewart of Jefferson, Md. and Karen Pentoney Lewis of Hagerstown; a son, Larry Eugene Pentoney of Hagerstown; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, George R. Pentoney; and a brother, Raymond M. Pentoney.
Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd. in Hagerstown. Pastor Ron Key will officiate. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Washington County, 101 E. Baltimore St., Hagerstown, MD 21740.
Dorothy M. Bell
Dorothy May Bell, 77, a resident of Colton Villa Nursing Center, 750 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, died Friday, May 26, 2000, at Washington County Hospital.
Born June 19, 1922, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Edna F. Wilkerson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger M. Bell Sr.
She was a graduate of North Street High School.
She was a homemaker.
She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Dorothea F. Harris of Hagerstown; three sons, Roger M. Bell Jr., the Rev. G. Nathan Bell and Ajamu X, all of Hagerstown; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; cousins; and nieces and nephews.
Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 155 N. Jonathan St. in Hagerstown. The Rev. Yvonne Mercer-Staten will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Hagerstown.
The family will receive friends Tuesday at noon at the church.
Arrangements are by Watson Funeral Home, 24 W. Bethel St., Hagerstown.
