Obituaries by LocationLorna L. Umholtz
FOUNTAIN - Lorna Lorriane Umholtz, 79, of 244 Fountain Road, died Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
Born in Fountain, Sept. 13, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Mae Kauffman Otto.
She had been employed by the former Bonnie's Ceramics in Fountain.
She was a member of Christ United Church of Christ in Fountain.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Kenneth A., and two brothers, Palmer and Jay Otto.
Surviving are four sons, Randall of Good Spring, Herman of Enola, Larry of Fountain, and Dale of Hopatcong, N.J.; a sister, Mary Huntzinger of Fountain; a brother, Trent Otto of Fountain; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Feb. 1 at her church. Burial was Monday, Feb. 3 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
William Ebright
Millersburg - William Ebright, 86, a resident of Susquehanna Lutheran Village, died Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the home.
He was a retried jet engine mechanic for the former Olmstead Air Force Base and formerly worked for TRW as a quality control inspector.
He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and was a member of the American Legion in Millersburg and the VFW in New Cumberland.
He was of the Lutheran faith.
He was the widower of Pauline Z. Ebright and also preceded in death by a son, Donald N. Ebright.
Surviving are a brother and sister, James Ebright and Mary Ellen Klinger, both of Millersburg.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 5 at ll a.m. at East Harrisburg Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ned Smiths Center for Nature and Art in Millersburg.
Zimmerman Auer Funeral Home in Harrisburg is in charge of arrangements.
Earle T. Bishop
Millersburg - Earle T. Bishop, 86, of Mifflintown, formerly of Millersburg, died Sunday, Jan. 5 at his home.
Born March 20, 1916 in Lake Ariel, he was the son of the late Harley and Helen Collins Bishop.
He worked in many capacities for PP&L and retired in 1978 as a community affairs representative. After retiring, he was a driver for Leidy's in Mifflintown. Also, he was a SeaBee, having served in Hawaii with the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Lewistown; Union Lodge No. 360; Harrisburg Consistory; Zembo Shrine and Tall Cedars of Lebanon and was a former member of the Rotary Club.
He was instrumental in developing the Juniata County Industrial park.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Mabel Boland Bishop; a daughter, Maureen Deibert of Bernardsville, N.J.; and a sister, Ruth Jones of Boynton Beach, Fla.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia 19140 or the charity of the donor's choice.
Gail L. Strunk
HALIFAX - Gail L. Strunk, 49, of 25 N. 5th St., died Sunday May 18 at home.
Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Edmond and Marjorie Wagner Dockey.
She was a clerk at the former Uni-Mart in Halifax and a member of Reigle's Bible Fellowship Church in Millersburg.
Surviving are her husband Randy L. Strunk; a daughter Jessica Stone of Halifax; two sons Lannie Smeltz of Halifax and Kirby Enders of Millersburg; a sister Nancy Etzweiler of South Mountain; eight grandchildren; and a step granddaughter.
Memorial services were held May 22 at her church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Capital Region Unit, 3211 N. Front St., Suite No. 100, Harrisburg 17110.
Hoover Funeral Homes, Inc. Millersburg was in charge of arrangements.
Margaret A. Deitrich
Clarksville, Tenn. - Margaret A. Deitrich, 90, of 639 East Glenn Ridge Lane, formerly of Carsonville, died Saturday, May 17 at Spring Meadow's Healthcare Nursing Home in Clarksville.
She was the daughter of the late Francis and Josephine Abbott and the widow of Troy R. Deitrich.
She was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving are a son, Robert J. Deitrich of Lewis, Del.; a daughter, Margaret A. Deitrich of Clarksville, Tenn.; a sister, Dorothy of Boise, Idaho; four grandsons; and two great-grand-
daughters. She was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Abbott.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated May 23 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Millersburg. Burial was in Riverview Memorial Gardens in Halifax.
Hoover Funeral Homes, Inc. Millersburg was in charge of arrangements.
Evelyn G. Hain
MILLERSBURG - Evelyn G. Hain, 92, of 544 State St. died Tuesday, May 20 at home.
Born in Trevorton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Annie Haupt Hain.
She retired from PP&L with 44 years of service as a customer service representative and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Millersburg.
Surviving are a sister, Myrtle Hain of Millersburg. She was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Barnhart.
Graveside services were held May 24 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Millersburg.
Memorial donations may be made to Visiting Nurses Assoc. Upper Dauphin Branch, 230 Market St., Millersburg 17061; or Millersburg Ferryboat Association, P.O. Box 93, Millersburg 17061.
Hoover Funeral Homes, Inc. in Millersburg is in charge of arrangements.
Alexis I. Mauser
BERRYSBURG - Alexis I. Mauser, 1 month, 7 days, of 181 N. Second Street, died Monday, May 19 at Harrisburg Hospital Neonatel I.C.U.
She was the daughter of Herbert D. and Trisha J. Hoffman Mauser of Berrysburg.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are paternal grandparents Albert G. and Audrey M. Chubb Mauser of Berrysburg; maternal grandparents, Dennis G. and Bonita L. Starr Hoffman of Berrysburg; maternal great-grandparents, Thomas and Jean Hoffman Enders of Halifax and Fredrick Starr of Berrysburg; and aunts and uncles.
Services were held May 22 at Peace United Church of Christ in Berrysburg. Burial was in Union Cemetery in Pillow.
Memorial donations may be made to NICU Pinnacle Health, 101 South Front Street, Harrisburg 17111.
Hoover Funeral Home Inc. in Elizabethville was in charge of arrangements.
Linda T. Klinger
MILLERSBURG - Linda T. Klinger, 57, of 609 Light St., died Wednesday, May 21 at home.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Norma Hoffman Trunzo and was a graduate of Cedar Cliff High School.
She was employed as an administrative assistant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Millersburg.
Surviving are her husband, Alphus S. Klinger II; a son, Alphus III of Millersburg; and a daughter, Kara Hale of Millersburg.
A Celebration of Life service was held May 31 from her church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Preferred Choice, 4813 Jonestown Road, Suite 211, Harrisburg 17109; or to her church at 324 North St., Millersburg 17061.
Hoover Funeral Homes, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Ira W. Fetterhoff
TOWER CITY - Ira W. Fetterhoff, 80, of 416 E. Wiconisco Ave. died Thursday, May 22 at Harrisburg Hospital.
Born March 21, 1923 in Tower City, he was the son of the late Henry and Gerte Koons Fetterhoff.
He was retired from the former J.E. Morgan garment factory with more than 40 years of service and was of the Protestant faith.
He was the widower of Jean Bixler Fetterhoff. Surviving are a son, Ronnie L. Bixler Sr. of Shoemakersville; a brother, Rowland Fetterhoff of Muir; a grandson and a great-granddaughter.
Funeral services were held May 27 from the chapel of Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc. in Tower City. Burial was in St. Andrews Cemetery in Valley View.
