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Florence V. Kenepp
GRANVILLE - Florence V. Kenepp, 83, a resident of Malta Home, Granville, formerly of Mountain Lane, McVeytown, died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2000, at the home.

Born March 30, 1916, in Mattawana, she was a daughter of the late Harry L. and Laura (Hesser) Ronk. Her husband, George I. Kenepp, died May 21, 1990.

She is survived by a son, Donald L. Ronk, Mattawana and a sister, Caroline Milliken, Malta Home, Granville.

She was preceded in death by sisters, Anna Kenepp and Ruth C. Ronk.

She was a homemaker.

She was a member of Pine Glen Christian and Missionary Alliance Church and the Ambassadors Sunday School Class.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Harshbarger Funeral Home, McVeytown, with the Rev. Jerry L. Wise officiating. Interment will be in Pine Glen Cemetery.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the services Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Pine Glen CMA Church, 59 Farm View Lane, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Phyllis T. Seibert Kepler
LEWISTOWN - Phyllis T. Seibert Kepler, 82, of 814 W. Fifth St., Lewistown, died at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 1999, at Hershey Medical Center.

Born July 10, 1916, in Mount Union, she was a daughter of the late Hobart and Edna (Norris) Taylor. Her first husband, George L. Seibert Jr., died in 1984. Her second husband, James A. Kepler, died in 1991.

Surviving are children: James S. Seibert, Kent, Wash., and Mrs. Kenneth (Polly) Finkenbiner, Houston, Texas; sisters, Jane Davis, Harrisburg, and Mrs. James (Esther) Kline, Lewistown; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

She was a secretary with the Mifflin County School District for 27 years, retiring in 1981. She was a member and volunteer at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lewistown, member and Past High Worthy Matron of Lewistown Chapter #283 Order of Eastern Star, member of Galilee Shrine #30 Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem and the Mifflin County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees.

She was a volunteer with the Lewistown Library Association.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 120 N. Main St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Gerald Krum officiating. Interment is private in the Yeagertown Lutheran Cemetery.

There is no public viewing, but the family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church parlor.

The Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lewistown, is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorials contributions can be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 120 N. Main St., Lewistown.

Roy F. Kepler
YORK - Roy F. Kepler, 86, of York, formerly of Benfer, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 1999, at the York Hospital.

Born July 2, 1913, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late John and Martha (Groce) Kepler. His wife, Mertie I. Wagner, whom he married Oct. 28, 1939, died Sept. 1, 1997.

He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Don (Carol A.) Nelson of Crofton, Md.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Mabel; and three brothers, Samuel, Phillip and an infant brother.

He retired in 1973 from Tioga Textile Associates Inc., York, where he served as a warper from 1955-1973. Prior to that, he had worked for the former Beavertown Weaving Mills and the former Middleburg Weaving Mill. Following retirement, he worked for the former Adept Tool Co., York. He was a master woodworker, specializing in cradles and other furniture.

He was a member of Forth United Methodist Church, York, where he taught Sunday school and was a member of the Pennsylvania Federation of Bible classes, having served as the vice president of York County Federation of Bible Classes during 1980-81. Earlier in life, he was a member of the Grace United Church of Christ, Troxelville.

He was also a member of the F&AM 619, Middleburg, achieving his 32 degree; a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Harrisburg; the Zembo Temple, Harrisburg; the York Co. Shrine Club; the Elks Sunbury Lodge 967; and the former President of the Square Club of York, currently serving as the chaplain.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 17 at the Beavertown chapel of Aurand Funeral Homes, Inc., with the Rev. Ronald French officiating. Interment will be in the Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. and a masonic service will be held at 8:30 p.m.

R. Marie Kepner
LEWISTOWN - R. Marie Kepner, 91, a resident of Ohesson Manor, 276 Green Ave., Lewistown, formerly of 36 Forsythe St., Lewistown, died at 12:20 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at the manor.

Born March 8, 1908, in Nanty Glo, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Catherine (Nicholas) Rarigh. Her husband, David Kepner, died in 1969.

She is survived by four great-nieces and two great-nephews.

She was the last of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.

She was a homemaker.

She was a member of the First Church of the Brethren, Lewistown.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Lind Memorial Cemetery.

There will be no public viewing.

Family will provide all flowers, but memorial contributions may be made to: Ohesson Manor, Dementia Unit, 276 Green Ave., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Hoenstine Funeral Homes Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown, is in charge of arrangements.

Guy M. Kerstetter
HOLIDAYSBURG - Guy M. Kerstetter, 81, of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of Feeder Avenue, Lewistown, died at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999, at the home.

Born Feb. 7, 1918, in Herndon, Pa., he was a son of the late Lee Kerstetter and Carrie (Peifer) Kerstetter. His wife, Joyce (Hower) Kerstetter, preceded him in death in 1996.

Surviving are: children, Guy Kerstetter, Dalton, Mass., Mrs. Harry (Karen) Eberly, Tempe, Ariz., Robin Kerstetter, State College, Gordon "Jeff" Kerstetter, Lewistown; stepchildren, Mrs. John (Shirley) Soutar, Troy, Ohio, William Hetrick, Lewistown; brother, Boyd Kerstetter, Lewistown; sister, Mrs. Robert (Edith) Bair, Clearfield; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother.

In his early life he was employed by Overhead Door Company. Later he was employed as a maintenance employee for Noerr Motor Freight.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in the European and Pacific theatres.

He was a member of the Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church.

He was a former member of the B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge No. 663, Lewistown.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 1999, at the Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, Inc., 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Thomas B. Morningstar officiating. Private interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. There will be no public viewing.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 551, Lewistown, Pa. 17044.

Clarence W. 'Dykle' Kilmer
MIFFLINTOWN - Clarence W. "Dykle" Kilmer, 85, of Mifflintown RR3 died at 1:08 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 1999, at Brookline Manor Convalescent Home, Mifflintown RR1.

Born March 21, 1914, in Turbett Township, he was a son of Charles V. and Ruth P. (Weaver) Kilmer Sr. His wife, Dorothy K. (Burris) Kilmer, preceded him in death Sept. 29, 1998.

Surviving are: daughters, Mrs. John (Ruth Ann) Noss, Honey Grove RR1, Dora Jane Olnick, San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. David (Linda) Gray, Mifflintown RR3; brothers, Charles V. Kilmer Jr., Denver, Pa., Lt. Col. Joseph M. Kilmer, U.S. Army, Ret., McLean, Va.; sisters, Mrs. Walter (Parthena) Bergmann, Wilmington, Del., Mrs. Robert (Isabel) Davis, Lancaster, Mrs. William (Miriam) Flaherty, Lancaster; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by a son, Russell E. Kilmer, a grandson, Douglas E. Kilmer, a sister and a brother.

He was a farmer and was retired from the former Arch Rock Paving Company, Burnham.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 21, at Rex Funeral Home, Port Royal, with the Rev. M. Eugene Heidler officiating. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Walker Township.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services Monday at Rex Funeral Home. There will be no evening viewing.

Kenneth C. Kint
HONEY GROVE - Kenneth C. Kint, 77, of Honey Grove, died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, at his home.

Born Feb. 24, 1922, in Honey Grove, he was a son of the late James P. and Helen (Rhinesmith) Kint. His wife, Sarah (Yohn) Kint, whom he married Sept. 24, 1947, survives.

Also surviving are: a son, Perry R. Kint, Honey Grove; a brother, Ralph G. Kint, Washingtonville, NY; two grandchildren; one great-grandson and three step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, four brothers, two sisters and one great-granddaughter.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II, having served with the 461st Field Artillery for three years in the European Theatre. He fought in three battles including the Battle of the Bulge.

He was a retired mechanic/parts manager for Norman D. Clark & Son Farm Equipment, Honey Grove, with 37 1/2 years of service. He was also a self-employed farmer.

He was a member of Honey Grove United Methodist Church and Sunday School, where he served as superintendent for 30 years. He was also a member of East Waterford Fire Co. & Ambulance; Beale Township Fire Co.; former Tuscarora Township auditor and tax collector; served many years as vice president of McCullochs Mills Cemetery Association; and a member of American Legion Post 298, Mifflintown.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Henry Funeral Home, Honey Grove, with the Rev. Don Walters officiating. Interment will be in McCullochs Mills Cemetery.

Friends may call from noon until 6 p.m. Saturday and from 1 p.m. until the time of services Sunday at the funeral home, at which time the family will be present.

Memorial contributions may be made to SUN Home Hospice, 22 Hudson Ave., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Catherine S. Kirk
EAST WATERFORD - Catherine S. Kirk, 75, of East Waterford RR1, died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, at Stonebridge Health & Rehabilitation Center, Duncannon. Born May 17, 1924, in Blairs Mills, she was a daughter of the late Ira and Annebelle (Varner) Stallman. Her husband, Ross R. Kirk, survives.

Also surviving are: children, Edward R. Kirk, Shermansdale, and Judith Rich, Newport RR2; brother and sister, Ralph Stallman, Shade Gap, and Dorothy Colyer, Woodland Nursing Home, Orbisonia; and four grandchildren.

She retired as a seamstress from the former East Waterford Textile Co.

She was a member of East Waterford United Methodist Church, East Waterford Fire Co. ladies auxiliary, and was a former Juniata County Democratic Committee person.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Henry Funeral Home, Honey Grove, with Pastor Don Walters officiating. Interment will be in East Waterford Cemetery.

Friends may call from noon until time of the services Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Mifflin-Juniata Unit, 112 N. Wayne St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

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