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RUTH Y. CRABTREE
CUMBERLAND -- Family and friends will be received for Ruth Y. Crabtree at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday at 1 p.m.
Interment will be in Davis Memorial Cemetery.
DANIEL H. LAGRATTA
CUMBERLAND -- Family and Friends are mourning the sudden death of Daniel Herman LaGratta, 41, who passed away on Aug. 18, 2001.
Born Jan. 5, 1960, in Cumberland, he was the son of Geneva "Ginger" (Ketterman) LaGratta and the late Joseph LaGratta, his "best friend" who taught him what it was like to be Italian and who passed away on March 3, 1992.
Mr. LaGratta, an employee of the United States Post Office since 1983, was a window clerk at the main office on Park Street. He was a graduate of the Fort Hill High School Class of 1978, an active member of the Reunion Committee and he served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion, the Disabled American Veterans, the "F" Club and the Outdoor Club. He was President of the local 513 American Postal Workers Union. Mr. LaGratta was a frequent volunteer at the South Penn Elementary School and was the newly elected Vice President of the South Penn P.T.A.
Dan took great joy in coaching every sport his son Joel participated in. He was the head coach of both the South Cumberland Reds Pee Wee football team and the Dapper Dan Rockies baseball team. He also coached the St. John's Lutheran Church basketball team and helped coach youth basketball and floor hockey teams at the Cumberland YMCA. Last Monday, he helped coach his daughter, Jessie's first soccer practice. He encouraged and supported Jessie's participation in dance and acrobat class and was very proud of his daughter this past spring at her first dance revue. Although he had to display it from a distance. Mr. LaGratta was also very proud of his son Danny, currently serving in the United States Army, and the fine young man he has become.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Kay (Hensel) LaGratta, and by his three children, who gave his life purpose and were truly his pride and joy, Daniel Joseph LaGratta, Joel Anthony LaGratta and Jessie Anne LaGratta. Mr. LaGratta strove to follow his father Joe's example and be the best and most loving father possible. He is also survived by two brothers, Frederick Timbrook and wife Patricia, Ridgeley, W.Va., Joseph LaGratta, Cumberland; mother-in-law, Mary (Collins) Hensel; sisters-in-law, Susan Hensel, Melissa Hensel, Diane Hensel; brother-in-law, Rick Hensel; special nephew, Frederick J. Timbrook and wife Kristen and family; special niece, Ebony Martin, for whom he was a father figure; and close friends, Lawrence Cosner and son Cory, Greg Mackert and family, and Kevin and Kelly Steckman and sons. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, H. Kennneth Hensel on Oct. 27, 2000.
Filled with love for sports and children, Mr. LaGratta was an excellent coach who encouraged all his kids to "DO the best you can do, have fun, and stay safe!" In acknowledgment of Dan's unending support and pride in all of "his sports kids" in the Youth Pee Wee football league, an award has been established in his name for the "Coach With The Biggest Heart".
At Dan's request there will be no viewing and his body was cremated at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., Crematorium, Cresaptown.
Friends will be received at St. John's Lutheran Church, 406 Arch St., Cumberland, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001.
A Memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at the church at 3 p.m. on Saturday, with the Rev. Mark C. Dill officiating.
The family requests that memorials take the form to contributions to college trust funds for Joe and Jessie LaGratta through the Al-Gar Federal Credit Union, 316 Paca St., Cumberland, or the South Cumberland Reds Pee Wee football team, c/o Tim Kunis, 206 E. Elder St., Cumberland.
Dan's life revolved around his children and there was no greater joy for him than to spend time with Danny, Joel and Jessie.
CHARLES L. MAIN JR.
CUMBERLAND -- Charles Luther Main Jr., 73, of 438 Andrew St., Cumberland, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001, at Memorial Hospital.
Born on April 12, 1928, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Charles Luther Main Sr. and Berttie Bell (Gue) Main. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Goss.
Mr. Main was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Fort Cumberland Post #13 American Legion, and a retired self-employed appliance repairman. Through his involvement with youth groups for over 14 years, he formed the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets and the Young Marines.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Ann (Hilliker) Main, Cumberland; three sons, Charles L. Main and wife Loriann, Rockville, Richard Main and wife Kay, Frederick, and Charles "Toby" Main, at home; a daughter, Kathy Main, Frederick; a step-daughter, Beth Ann Hilliker, Cumberland; four grandchildren, Shannon Main, Andrew Main, Amanda Main and Morgan M. Apple; and a beloved niece, Angela B. Ashley, Cumberland.
Friends will be received at the Merritt-Adams Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. William H. Bice officiating.
Interment will be in the Maryland State Veterans cemetery at Rocky Gap. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Combined Veterans Honor Guard.
SARA R. LUSK
LAUREL -- Sara Regina "Jean" Lusk, of Laurel, Maryland, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001, at her home.
Daughter of the late Raymond and Hilda Small, she was born in Cumberland, Md., on Aug. 31, 1928. Jean has lived for many years in Laurel, Md. She worked for the C&P Telephone Company and was also a homemaker. Jean enjoyed gardening, Maryland Terrapins basketball and the Redskins, especially during the Sonny Jurgenson years.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Randolph H. "Buddy" Lusk, son Randall R. Lusk and daughter Patricia A. Lusk, all of Laurel, Md.; daughter, Cecilia A. Lusk of Tampa, Fla.; brother, Raymond A. Small and sister, Rose Marie Selby of Cumberland, Md.; brother, Michael F. Small of Frederick, Md.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A sister, Anne E. Goad preceded her in death.
Family and friends may call at Donaldson Funeral Home, 313 Talbot Ave., Laurel, Maryland, on Friday, Aug. 24, 2001, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Memorial services are private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 8424 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108.
LILLIAN A. MARTZ
CUMBERLAND -- Lillian Arminta Martz, 90, of Rest Assured Living Center, Meyersdale, Pa., formerly of Cumberland, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, at Memorial Hospital.
Born July 24, 1911, in Boynton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Carrie L. (Bowman) Shirey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James B. Martz in 1953; two brothers, Chancey Shirey and Roland Bruce Shirey.
Mrs. Martz was previously employed by the Celanese Corporation and retired from King's Department Store. She enjoyed reading, gardening, bird and deer watching.
Surviving are three brothers, Clifton Shirey and Opal Martin, Cumberland; Forrest Shirey and wife Lorraine, Hedgesville, W.Va., Harry Shirey Jr. and wife Mary Ann, Cumberland; and one sister, Ruby Shoemaker and husband Harold, Bedford Valley, Pa., and 18 nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., Cresaptown, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Lloyd B. McCanna officiating.
Interment will be in Salisbury Cemetery, Salisbury, Pa.
HANNAH R. HOTT
CUMBERLAND -- Friends will be received for Hannah Rose Hott at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m.
Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
NEIL R. RODAMER
SPRINGS, Pa. -- Neil Richard Rodamer, 59, of 1679 Springs Road, Springs, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown.
Born Sept. 9, 1941, in Meyersdale, he was the son of Bertha (Klotz) Rodamer, Springs, and the late Clarence Rodamer. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lee Rodamer.
Mr. Rodamer was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Bittinger. He was a partner in Rodamer Concrete Products with his father and brother. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by one sister, Jean Stroff and husband Victor, Hamilton, N.J.; a niece, Joanne Hoffman and husband Vincent and great nephews, Erik and Scott Hoffman.
Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, on Friday, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Friday, 10 a.m. with the Rev. Patricia Pittsnogle officiating.
Interment will be in Springs Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
