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Geraldine M. 'Gerri' Enyeart
NEWTON HAMILTON - Geraldine M. "Gerri" Enyeart, 81, of Newton Hamilton died at 11:02 p.m., Wednesday, July 14, 1999, at the J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon.

Born March 5, 1918, in Newton Hamilton, she was the daughter of the late Samuel E. and Hettie F. (Ronk) Miller. Her husband, Cloyd H. "Scratch" Enyeart, whom she married June 21, 1939, in Winchester, Va., by the Rev. Herman McCray, died March 8, 1987.

Surviving are: a great niece, Krystena Miller and a great-great-nephew, Deion Miller, both raised and still residing in her home; and many other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by brothers and sister, Paul E. Miller, George S. Miller, Charles A. Miller, Robert E. Miller and Mary E. Lane.

She was a 1936 graduate of Mount Union High School.

She was a homemaker, and at one time she was employed by the Shirley Ayr Farms, Mount Union RR1.

She was a member of the Newton Hamilton United Methodist Church, where she was in the Comrade Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Women's Society of Christian Service and the Crossroads Senior Citizens Center in Atkinson Mills.

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor Phyllis Hunter and Pastor Charles Hicks officiating. Interment will be in the Memoria1 Cemetery, Newton Hamilton,

Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Newton Hamilton United Methodist Church, Newton Hamilton, PA 17075 or to Newton Wayne Historical Society, PO Box 150, Newton Hamilton, PA 17075.

David W. Erb
SELINSGROVE - David W. Erb, 73, of Penn Lutheran Village, Selinsgrove, formerly of McClure, died at 10:38 a.m. Dec. 28, l999, at the village, where he had been a resident for the past 21 years.

Born Dec. 31, 1925, in McClure, he was a son of the late Henry W. and Dorothy B. (Rauch) Erb.

Surviving are: three sisters, Betty VanZant, Thousand Palms, Calif., Doris Yetter, McClure and Shirley Kauffman, Huntingdon; two brothers, Robert E. Erb, McClure and Leonard R. Erb, Clairmont, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry L. Erb in 1997.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church, McClure.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at the Beavertown chapel of Aurand Funeral Homes Inc., 316 W. Market St., Beavertown, with the Rev. Kevin Brophy officiating. Interment will be in Lawver's Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to: First United Methodist Church McClure, PA 17841.

Ann E. Erceg
LEWISTOWN - Ann E. Erceg, 77, of 45 Open Hearth Manor, Lewistown, died at 12:32 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 1999, at Beverly Healthcare-William Penn, Lewistown.

Born Dec. 17, 1921, in Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Kuzmic) Valencic. Her husband, John Erceg, preceded her in death.

Surviving are: a son, John Erceg, 4328 U.S. Highway 322, Reedsville; and a sister, Jenny Pedroski, Van Nuys, Calif.

She was preceded in death by: a son, Stephen Kurt Erceg, three brothers and two sisters.

She was a homemaker and attended the Evangel Baptist Church, Lewistown. She was a member of the Logan's Ferry Button Box Club in New Kensington.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Heller-Hoenstine Burnham Funeral Home, 108 First Ave., Burnham, with the Rev. Dr. Gregory K. Tyree officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lower Burrell.

Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice: The Bridge, 1126 W. Fourth St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Doyle K. 'Grizz' Ernest
LEWISTOWN - Doyle K. "Grizz" Ernest, 40, of 416 1/2 Bridge St., Lewistown, died at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, at Hershey Medical Center.

Born July 11, 1959, in Lewistown, he was a son of Betty M. (Kyle) Ernest Burchfield, Mifflin and the late Burns T. Ernest, Jr. His companion, Vicki L. Weaver of Lewistown, survives.

Also surviving are: a daughter, Angel M. Ernest, Morgantown, W. Va.; sister and brother, Patricia A. Oliver, Lebanon and Burns T. Ernest, III, Mifflintown RR3; 2 stepbrothers and stepsisters, Ronald F. Burchfield, Harrisburg, Roger A. Burchfield, Mifflintown RR4 and Beth Ann Burchfield, New Berlin; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Robert L. Burchfield.

He was a 1977 graduate of Juniata High School, a graduate of ITT Tech for welding, and most recently a 1999 graduate of the Juniata-Mifflin Vo-Tech School in CAD Computer Drafting.

He was currently employed by Fishers Auto Parts, Lewistown.

He was a member and currently serving as president of the Patriot Riders A.B.A.T.E. of Pa. (Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education).

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at the Brown Funeral Home, 100 Bridge Street, Mifflintown, with the Rev. Douglas Compton officiating. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

There will be no viewing.

The family will provide all funeral flowers.

Memorial contributions man be made to: A.B. A.T.E. of Pennsylvania, PO Box 1338, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Betty J. Esh
MCVEYTOWN - Betty J. Esh, 71, of McVeytown RR2, formerly of Denver, Colo., died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, at the Lewistown Hospital.

Born Jan. 31, 1928, in Atkinson Mills, Mifflin County, she was a daughter of the late Frank W. and Irma (Madison) Pollock. Her husband, Paul S. Esh, preceded her in death.

Surviving are a daughter, Paula J. Wolfe, Panama City Beach, Fla.; a sister, Wilma J. Grove, McVeytown; and one grandson.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Grace Coulter and Leisel Breon.

She retired in 1988 from the Mifflin County Courthouse.

She was a member of the Villa Park Wesleyan Church, Denver, Colo. and the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 97, Denver, Colo.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the

Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Raymond Brosius officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

There will be no public viewing.

Orie J. Esh
BELLEVILLE - Orie J. Esh, 88, formerly of Front Mountain Road, Belleville, died at 6:35 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2000, at Beverly Healthcare-William Penn, Lewistown.

Born July 27, 1911, in Belleville, he was a son of the late John M. and Anna (Wiss) Esh. His wife, Anna Ellen (Manbeck) Esh, died Aug. 9, 1996.

Surviving are: children, Orie D. Esh, 271 Kansas Road, McVeytown and Judith E. Shawver, 14 S. Ruth St., Milroy; two grandsons; five great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild.

He was the last of his immediate family, having been preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Ira J. Esh, Algie C. Esh, Lydia A. Kanagy, and Lomie R. Kanagy; and a granddaughter.

He retired as a foreman in the tool and die department at Sperry New Holland in 1972, after 45 years of service.

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Belleville.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church, Belleville, with the Rev. Lois Martin and the Rev. Rosalie Smith officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Belleville.

Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today at the Donald E. Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville.

Memorial contributions may be made to: St. John Lutheran Church, PO Box 5716, Belleville, PA 17004.

B. LaRue Espigh
LEWISTOWN - B. LaRue Espigh, 58, of 75 Kangeroo Drive, Lewistown, died at 4:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2000 at her residence.

Born Nov. 27, 1941, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late J. Merril and Sara E. (Hartley) Bell. Her husband, John E. Espigh Sr., whom she married Sept. 2, 1961, survives.

Also surviving are: children, John E. Espigh Jr., 246 W. Fifth St., Lewistown, and Julie A. Espigh, at home; and a sister, JoAnn Ellingboe, St. Paul, Minn.

She was a 1959 graduate of Chief Logan High School and also graduated from Airline School in Kansas City, Mo.

Early in life, she was a bookkeeper for Hartley Potato Chips, then for the First National Bank, Lewistown; Lake Chevrolet, Lewistown; and First National Bank, Mifflintown until July 31, 1995.

She was a member of Church of Christ.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Hoenstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Charles M. Elredge and the Rev. James Mackentire officiating. Interment will be in Maitland Church of the Brethren Cemetery.

There will be no public viewing, but family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to HOSPICE: The Bridge, 1126 W. Fourth St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Jacob D. "Jake" Esterline
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. - Jacob D. "Jake" Esterline, 79, of Hendersonville, N.C., died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, in Hendersonville, N.C.

Born April 26, 1920, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late John and Bessie Eleanor (Showers) Esterline. His wife of 53 years, Mildred Esterline, survives.

Also surviving are: children, Jacob Alan Esterline, Austin, Texas, John Esterline, Peachtree City, Ga., and Ann Hutcheson, Flat Rock, N.C.

He was preceded in death by one son, Edward Hurst Esterline.

He was a 27-year veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency.

He attended Temple University in Philadelphia for three years and then enrolled in Officer Candidate School.

He was recruited into the Office of Strategic Services, WWII's forerunner to the CIA, becoming a commander of a Burmese guerilla battalion fighting the Japanese and was awarded a Bronze Star.

After World War II, he finished an accounting degree at Temple and joined the CIA. He also sang baritone soloist for the Valley Forge Chapels in Valley Forge.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Kirby-Crowther Memorial Chapel, Hendersonville, N.C., with the Rev. John Morton officiating.

Family will receive friends following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to: the Four Seasons HOSPICE, PO Box 2395, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

Shuler & Luck Funeral Home, Hendersonville, N.C., is in charge of arrangements.

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