Pearl F. SHORE, 87, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia,
since November 1999, formerly of Shirleysburg, RD. 1, died at 5:40 pm.
Monday, July 2, 2001, at the retirement center. She had been in failing
health. Born July 27, 1913, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, she was the
daughter of the late Scott and Irma (Hendershot) Bard, She married Ivan
F. "Toad" Shore Oct. 24, 1929, in Cumberland. Md. He preceded her in
death July 15, 1975. Surviving are the following children: Blair C.
Shore, Baltimore, Md.; Jesse S. Shore, Kistler, Mount Union: Denver L.
Shore, Buena Vista, Va.; Raymond J. Shore, Glen Burnie, Md.; Glenn W.
Shore, Shirleysburg, RD. 1; Mrs. Samuel (Patricia P.) Grove, Mount
Union, RD. 2; Mrs. Roy N. (Josephine M.) Yoder, McVeytown, RD. 1; and
Joseph H. Shore, Newton Hamilton. There are 33 grandchildren and a large
number of great and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by one granddaughter; a brother, Joe Bard; and two sisters, Ruth Coons
and Cora Arthur. Mrs. Shore was a member of the Otelia Mennonite Church,
Mount Union. RD. 1. She was a homemaker for most of her life, but at one
time had worked for L. Greif Brothers Manufacturing in Mount Union. She
enjoyed sewing and flowers. Funeral services were held July 5, at the
Otelia Mennonite Church. Mount Union, RD. 1, with the Rev. Christopher
Heinlein officiating. Interment was made in the Otelia Mennonite
Cemetery, adjacent to the church. 

Millicent J. JOHNSON, 79, a resident of Pleasant View Retirement
Community. Manheim, formerly of Raystown Road, Saxton, died Tuesday,
July 3, 2001, at 8:05 p.m., at the retirement community, following a
brief illness. Born Nov. 13, 1921, at Raven Run Road, Saxton, she was
the daughter of the late Irvin and Elizabeth (Weyandt) Weimert. She
married Jacob H. Johnson June 22, 1940, in Saxton. He preceded her in
death April 27, 1295. Surviving are two children: Mrs. Donald (Suzanne)
Kegerise of Manheim and Larry Johnson of Middletown. There are five
grandchildren amid five great-grandchildren. The last surviving member
of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by seven brothers and
sisters. Mrs. Johnson was a life member of the Raven Run Church of the
Brethren. She enjoyed quilting and canning food. For a number of years
she was employed by Quality Manufacturing of Saxton and Green Giant
Cannery in Martinshurg. She was also a homemaker. Funeral services will
be held Sunday, July 8, at 2 p.m., at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel,
Saxton, with Pastor Dan Hammel officiating. Interment will he made in
the Bunker Hill Cemetery, Saxton. RD. 

Fred R. NEARY, 80, a resident of The Oaks at Westminster Woods,
Huntingdon, formerly of 1135 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, for the past 20
years, died Tuesday, July 3, 2001, at 11:20a.m., at The Oaks, following
a brief illness. Born July 6, 1920, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the
late Sheldon and Minnie Mae (Johnson) Neary. He married Esther G. Mondo
June 2,1943, in Tennessee, with the Rev. Sullivan officiating. Mrs.
Neary survives at home, along with a son and five daughters: Steven J.
Neary, Albon, Ind.; Judith Ann Knode, Huntingdon, RD. 4; Mary Czmor,
Cassville; Dorothy Semple, Cassville; Margaret Mock, Ivan, Utah: and
Patricia Galloway, Huntingdon. There are 17 grandchildren and ten
great-grandchildren. Two grandchildren are deceased. He was also
preceded in death by two brothers and a sister: Roy Neary, Martin Neary,
who died in infancy, and Dorothy Dell. Mr. Neary was of the Baptist
faith He was a former member of Standing Stone Post 1754, VFW; Frank P.
Hommon Post 24, American Legion; and Loyal Order of the Moose 223, all
of Huntingdon. Mr. Neary attended the public schools in Huntingdon and
graduated from Huntingdon High School in 1939. He retired in 1984 from
Owens Corning Fiberglas as a yardage checker, after 37 years of service.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant with
a medical unit. He enjoyed music and watching television. A memorial
service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at the John B. Brown
Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. David Arseneault officiating.
Interment will be private in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Huntingdon. 

George B. WHITE, 73, of RD. 1, Box 290, Mapleton, died Wednesday, July
4, 2001, at 4:40 p.m., at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born
Dec. 14, 1927, in Smith Valley, he was the son of the late Melvin M. and
Edith K. (Miller) White. He married Marion L. Flasher Oct. 20, 1950, in
Huntingdon County. She preceded him in death March 2, 1988. Surviving
are two daughters and a son: Mrs. Thomas (Christine) Yarnell Jr.,
Huntingdon, Phyllis D. White, and Frank D. White of Philadelphia. There
are two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are
four brothers and a sister: Monroe White, Mill Creek: Ellis White,
Hampton. Va.; Emma (White) Beecher, Fayetteville; Eugene White, Mount
Union; and Robert White. Huntingdon. Two sisters, Gladys Kuhkuman and
Gertrude Gibson, preceded him in death. Educated in the public schools
of Smith Valley, he was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad. He also
worked in the plumbing and heating business and retired from US Silica,
formerly Pennsylvania Glass and Sand, after 33 years of service, from
1957 until 1990. At US Silica, he worked as a truck driver and head of
the maintenance department. >From 1946 until 1947, he served in the U.S.
Army Air Force. He had been a resident of Mapleton his entire life. Mr.
White enjoyed household projects, drawing and watching educational
television. He also enjoyed socializing at Tops Diner. A funeral service
will he held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7, at the John B. Brown Funeral
Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. James A. Stork officiating. Interment
will he made in the IOOF Cemetery, Mapleton. 

Lola P. WEYANT, 97, formerly of 65 Jefferson St., Mount Union and a
resident of Westminster Woods, Huntingdon since 1997, died at 10:25 p.m.
Thursday, July 5, 2001. She had been in failing health. Born Jan, 30,
1904, in Cassville, she was the daughter of the late Harper and Anna M.
(Richardson) Pheasant. She married Thomas B. Weyant Aug. 18, 1929, at
St. Luke Lutheran Church, Mount Union. He preceded her in death in April
1961, Surviving are a son, Terry P. Weyant of Fairfield, five
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
a son, J. Thomas Weyant. Mrs. Weyant was a member of St. Luke Lutheran
Church, Mount Union, where she was active in the choir, church council
and held various offices on the council. A 1923 graduate of Mount Union
High School, she graduated from Shippensburg University in 1926 and did
graduate work at Penn State University. She was employed by the Mount
Union Area School District at the high school and Kistler Elementary
School and taught at a private school in Lititz She was primarily a
special education teacher hut had also taught social studies and
physical education She retired in 1972, after 30 years in education.
Mrs. Weyant was a member of the American Legion Post No. 107 Ladies
Auxiliary; the Mount Union chapter of the American Red Cross: J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary: Mount Union Shakespeare Club: the 20th
Century Womens Club; and was a 50-year member of the Order of the
Eastern Star, Mount Union chapter. She also belonged to the PSEA, where
she had served on many committees and the NEA. Funeral services will he
held at 11 am. Thursday, July 12, at the St. Luke Lutheran Church. Mount
Union, with the Rev. Peter Naschke officiating. Interment will he made
in the Mount Union Cemetery. 

Harold A. Davidson, 81, of Orbisonia, died at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, July
5, 2001, at the Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Born Feb. 8,
1920, at Glen Campbell, he was a son of the late Alexander S. and Esther
(Hawk) Davidson. He married Ruth E. Houck Aug. 12, 1950. Mrs. Davidson
preceded him in death Dec. 26, 1993. One sister, Margaret Painter of the
Woodland Retirement Center, survives. Five brothers are deceased. Mr.
Davidson was a 1940 graduate of Saltillo High School and graduated from
Williamsport Technical Institute. He retired from Rog Garner Chevrolet
in Huntingdon, after 25 years of service as a salesman. Prior to that he
was employed by Owens Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon. He had attended the
Orhisonia Presbyvterian Church and the Orbisonia Senior Citizens Center.
A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army from January 1941
until July 1945. Funeral services will he held at 11 am. Monday, July 9,
at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia. Interment will be made
in the Orhisonia Cemetery. 

Nathaniel BARTLETT, 28, of Guilford, Conn., formerly of Greenfield,
Mass., died Monday evening, July 2, 2001. in Whatley. Mass., as a result
of an automobile accident on I-91. Born April 13, 1973, in New Haven,
Conn., he was the son of Harvey arid Dianne (Suller) Bartlett. His
father and stepmother, Judith Bartlett, survive in Bradford, Vt., and
his mother. Dianne Suller, survives in Colrain, Mass. He is survived by
three sisters and three brothers: Kymberleigh Rhayne and Anna May
Tillery, both of Ashfield, Mass.; Sarah Bartlett of Bradford, Vt.; Noah
Tilley, Ashfield, Mass.; and Daniel and Joshua Bartlett, both of
Bradford, Vt. Also surviving are his maternal grandmother, Muriel Clave
of Ft. Myers. Fla.; his paternal grandmother, Constance Bartlett of
Branford, Conn. and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Nathaniel was
educated in the Guilford, Conn.. schools, attended the Academy at
Charlemont and graduated from Huntingdon Area High School in 1992. He
attended the University of Indiana. He worked as a fisherman in Alaska
for some time and later for Cersosimo Lumber in Brattleboro, Vermont,
and as a waiter in a Connecticut restaurant. A memorial service was held
July 8 in the North Guilford. Conn. Congregational Church. 

Helen I. WAGNER, 86, of HCR 61, Box 510-C, Mill Creek, died at 6:10 p.m.
Saturday, July 7, 2001, at the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
following a brief illness. Born Dec. 7, 1914, in Newton Hamilton, she
was the daughter of the late William and Viola (Moist) Kauffman. She
married Raymond C. Wagner Aug. 23, 1943. He preceded her in death Dec.
15, 1981. Surviving are the following children: Donald S. Kauffman, Pine
Glen. McVeytown; Pat Gladfelter and Richard L. Wagner, both of HCR 61,
Mill Creek; Connie Weaver, Shirleysburg. RD. 1; Charles N. Wagner,
Palmyra; and Linda Fortney, Mount Union. RD. Three nephews were reared
in the home: Edward Woods of Huntingdon: Dean Woods of HCR 61, Mill
Creek; and Pete Woods of Huntingdon. There are 20 grandchildren. 28
great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Three
grandchildren are deceased. She was preceded in death by two brothers
and a sister: Ross Kauffman, Joseph Kauffman and Margaret Woods, Mrs.
Wagner was a member of the United Methodist Church in Mill Creek. She
was a member and past matron of Mount Union Chapter No. 280, Order of
the Eastern Star: member and past royal matron of Juniata Valley Court
No. 121, Order of the Amaranth: and had served in various state
appointments in both of these organizations. She was also hoard member
and past recorder of Oneida Assembly No. 172, International Order of
Rainbow for Girls, where she received the Grand Cross of Color. She was
a member of the Mill Creek Fire Company Auxiliary. A graduate of
Huntingdon High School, she retired in 1980 from Owens Corning Fiberglas
in Huntingdon. Prior to that, she had worked at the Viscose Plant in
Lewistown. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 11, at 11 am.,
at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Faust
Hissong officiating. Interment will be made in the Haven Rest Memorial
Park, Shirleysburg, R.D. 1. 

John M. DRAKE, 74, of Box 25 Drake Road, Curryville, died Friday
morning, July 6, 2001, at Altoona Hospital Center or Nursing Care after
a lengthy illness. Born June 19, 1927, in Huston Township. Martinsburg,
R.R. 2, he was the son of the late Fred B, and Ruth (Duvall) Drake. He
was first married to Jean M. Quarry of Henrietta, Martinsburg. R.R, 1.
Nov. 2, 1945, in Cumberland, Md. She died May 8, 1997. He then married
Doris (Kelly) Faloon April 3, 2000, in Winchester, Va. Surviving, along
with his wife are two daughters and three sons; Connie L. Lane. Altoona:
Mrs Preston (Janet M) Kephart, Sinking Valley, Tyrone R.R. I: Gerald L.
Drake, Fairfield: William B. Drake, West Brownsville, and David N.
Drake, Thurmont. Md. One stepdaughter, Mrs. Eugene (Tracy) Finan of
Naples, Fla., survives. There are 26 grandchildren 14
great-grandchildren and a step grandson. The following were also reared
in the home: Barbara Ann Peach and Donald Drake. both of Marshall,
Texas: Susan Drake of Tucson, Ariz.: and two sisters, Isabel Dixon of
Martinsburg and Jean Kleder of Euclid, Ohio. He was preceded in death by
a son. John Milton Drake, April 2, 2000; a granddaughter, Kathy Lynn
Drake Dec. 18. 1999; four brothers and five sisters: Gideon, Donald
Wayne. Malcolm, Grace Price, Mary Hall, Emma Thompson, Sarah Long and
infant Elizabeth. Mix Drake was a member of the Martinsburg Grace
Brethren Church and attended the Leamersville Grace Brethren Church,
Duncansville, R.R. 1. He was owner and operator oI the Cove Knoll Farms,
Curryville for 46 years. The farm was sold April 26, 1994, to Paul and
Mary Fox at a public auction. Mr. Drake enjoyed traveling and spending
time with his family. He was a member of the following organizations:
Martinsburg Sportsmen’s Association: Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company;
Eastern Milk Cooperative, where he fomerlv served as treasurer for the
Blair/Bedford Local; Martinsburg Booster Association, where he was a
former president and secretary; North Woodbury Grange, where he was
former master and served other offices: Pomona Grange, where he was
rnaster, overseer and steward; Pennsylvania State Grange, where he
formerly served as state grange secretary for two years: National
Grange; Blair County Farm Bureau, where he was a former vice chairman of
the local bureau. He presently served as the coordinator for the Farm
Bureau and as a representative between the farmers and the Department of
Environmental Protection. Mr. Drake was a member of the Morrisons Cove
Republican Club, where he served as a Republican committeeman of North
Woodbury Township for 16 years, and was a former chairman of the
National Legislative Committee for Congressman Bud Shuster. He was a
North Woodbury Township supervisor for 30 years. where he served as
chairman of the board and also as secretary for 16 years. He was a
member of the Blair County Township Elected Officials, serving as
secretary/treasurer for two years, second vice president for two years,
first vice president for two years and president for two years. He
served on the nominating committee for the State Association of Township
Supervisors and was a member of State Township Supervisors Association,
where he served as second vice president, vice president and president,
all for two years. He was appointed regional agriculture director by the
state secretary of agriculture under the Dick Thornburgh administration
of Region Five for eight years: consisting of ten counties: Blair,
Bedford, Centre, Fulton. Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata. Somerset, Cambria
and Clearfield. Mr. Drake was also a member of Woodbury Lodge No. 539,
F&AM, Roaring Spring; Altoona Consistory and Altoona Jaffa Shrine, where
he was a member of the Square and Compass Club and Jaffa Motor Coups,
where he served as vice president. president and chaplain and enjoyed
riding his little red car in the parades. He was a member of the Altoona
Shrine Club and the Cove Area Shrine Club, where he was past president
and secretary and was currently chaplain and treasurer. Mr. Drake was
past member of the Martinshurg Rotary Club and the Interstate Milk
Producers Cooperative, where he was past president of District 20 and
was influential in the change from using milk cans to bulk tanks used by
farmers today. He had served on the Good Roads Committee for Martinsburg
Borough and North Woodbury. Taylor and Huston townships. Funeral
services will he held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Leamersville Grace
Brethren Church, with Pastor Mark E. Lingenfelter officiating. Interment
will be made at Diehl’s Crossroads Cemetery. Martinsburg, R.R. 1. 

Charlotte (Sheeder) CHANEY, 98, of Defiance, died Sat., July 11, 2001,
at 7:30 p.m., at the Morrison’s Cove Home, Martinsburg, following an
extended illness. She was born April 11, 1903, the daughter of the late
Walter and Clara (Weaverling) Sheeder. She married Dewey Chaney Dec. 24,
1920. He preceded her in death March 3, 1986. She is survived by one
son, Harold Chaney of Saxton; by three brothers: Bill Barton of
Hopewell, Merle Barton of Six Mile Run and Ernest Barton of Waterfall
and by two sisters: Mabel Figard of Finleyville and Grace Spencer of
Florida. She is also survived by six grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by on son, Raleigh
Chaney; three brothers: Roy Sheeder, Sam Barton and Ralph Barton and a
sister, Ethel Kennedy. Mrs. Chaney was a member of the Kearney Union
Church. She was employed by Lyon Manufacturing. Everett. and retired
from Scampers Sewing Factory in Saxton. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting
and sewing. Funeral services will be held Wed., July 11 at 1 p.m. at the
D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel in Saxton, with Pastor Jerry Wright
officiating. Interment will be made at the Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell. 

Richard Vaughn CHUBB, 44, of Duluth, Ga.. died Thursday, July 5, 2001,
at his home. Born and reared in Lansdale, he was the son of Robert S.
Chubb of Chalfont and Mary Louise (Vaughn) Chubb of Perkasie. He is
survived by his parents; a brother, Robert, of Peach Tree City, Ga.: and
his grandmother. Zelda W. Vaughn of Huntingdon. A nephew and two aunts
also survive, including an aunt, Nancy Kyper, in Huntingdon. Mr. Chubb
owned Chubb Construction and Remodeling, Inc., in Duluth. He enjoyed bow
and gun hunting, salt and fresh water fishing and scuba and deep sea
diving. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 12. in Duluth.
Another memorial service and interment Funeral arrangements are under
the direction of the Bill Read Funeral Home, 3088 Hwy. 120, Duluth, Ga.
30136. 

Mary Jacque HALL, 65, of McAllen, Texas, died May 15, 2001, at Rio
Grande Regional Hospital. Born in Brownsville, Texas, she had lived
there all of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald
Hall, April 5, 2001. Mr. Hall was formerly of Huntingdon. She is
survived by three sisters: Anna Fisher, Huntingdon; Alice Dauheiser, New
Jersey; and Carrie Hall, Shirleysburg. Also surviving are several
cousins; a god-daughter and god-son; and a sister-in-law in Huntingdon,
Pauline Hall. Mrs. Hall was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in
Pharr, Texas. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and
the McAllen Genealogical Society. Memorial services were held at Trinity
Episcopal Church, Pharr. 

Mabel B FRANCIS, 88, who resided with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. James R. Myers at 121 E. Market St., Mount Union, died at 7:30
a.m., Monday, July 9, 2001, at her home. She had been in failing health.
Born Sept. 5, 1912, in Mount Union, she was the daughter of the late
James Albert and Nora (O’Donnell) Myers. She married Samuel Francis July
25, 1945. He preceded her in death Feb. 19, 1961. Along with her son,
she is survived by two stepchildren, Robert Francis of Farmington,
Maine, and Omagene Rapolti of Pittsburgh. Nora (Gill) Moore of Mount
Union was also reared in the home. There are two grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Francis was a
member of the St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Mount Union. She had
worked for 50 years, first at L. Greif Brothers Manufacturing in Mount
Union and then at Genesco Corp., also in Mount Union. She retired in
1973. A funeral Mass will beheld at 10 am. Friday, July 13, at St.
Catherine’s Catholic Church, Mount Union, with the Rev. Elwood Figurelle
officiating. Interment will be made in St. Catherine’s Cemetery,
Shirleysburg, R.D. 1. 

The Rev. Robert H. MEFFERD Jr., 54, of 1484 SW 47th Terrace, Ft.
Lauderdale. Fla.. formerly of Shade Valley, died Saturday, July 7, 2001,
at noon. at his home in Ft. Lauderdale. Born Dec. 24, 1946, in Mifflin
County, he was the son of the lateR. Harold and Eleanor (Suloff)
Mefferd. He married Rita Simone, who survives in Ft. Lauderdale. Also
surviving are a daughter and two sons: Tracy Cassara, Bound Brook, N.J.;
Timothy Hoosier of Delaware; and Joshua Mefferd, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
One step-daughter and a step-son also survive: Kimbra Boozel, Port
Royal; and Denny Powley Jr. Mifflintown. There is one grandson. Two
sisters survive: Mrs. Joe (Connie) Berrier of East Waterford and Mrs.
Patrick (Martha Ann) Snyder of Shade Gap. The Rev. Mefferd attended
Kutztown State College and was former owner of Mountain Boys
Construction Co. in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He had attended the Good News
Church in Plantation, Fla., and was a licensed Baptist minister He was
active in the Christian Motorcycle Association and Prison Ministry in
Ft. Lauderdale. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 14, at 1
p.m., at the John L. Agett Funeral Home, Dry Run, with the Rev. Virginia
Eminhizer officiating. Interment will be made in the Upper Tuscarora
Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Waterloo. 

Herbert E. STRAYER, 66, of Stafford County, Va., died Friday, June 29,
2001, at Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Blair County, he was the son
of the late Lee and Jenny Strayer. He first married Shirley Brumbaugh,
who preceded him in death. Survivors include his second wife, Retha
Strayer of Stafford County, Va., and the following children to his first
marriage: H. Lee Strayer, Herbert F. Strayer, Scott B. Strayer and
Sabrina Roberts, all of Virginia. Also surviving are five siblings:
Donald "Rock" Strayer Ronald Strayer Janie Strayer, Richard Strayer and
Toni Vallencount of Huntingdon One brother, Leroy, preceded him in
death. Mr. Strayer had lived in Huntingdon County in the 1960s and had
operated the drive-in theater. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1973,
and became a pastor at the Church of God in Culpepper, Va. He served as
chaplain of the Quantico Rod and Gun Club, the Rappahannock Regional
Jail and Potomac Point Nursing Home. Funeral services were held July 3,
with full military honors at Sunset Memorial Gardens. 

Paul R. "Clyde" CLAYCOMB, 58, of 263 State St., Woodbury, died Monday
morning. July 9, 2001, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, following an
extended illness. Born April 25, 1943, in New Enterprise, RD., he was
the son of the late Thomas Claycomb and Virginia (Amick) Claycomb, who
survives in Martinsburg, RD. He married Donna J. States July 11, 1986,
in Winchester, Va. Surviving, along with his wife and mother, are a
sister. Jacqueline Helsel of Claysburg, and a brother. Harry L. Claycomh
of Roaring Spring. Several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and
grand-nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by a niece, who was
his namesake, Paula Helsel. Mr. Claycomb attended the United Church of
Christ in Hesston. He was employed by CLI Transport in Altoona, and
transported gasoline to local Sheetz stores in the area. He was a member
of the first graduating Class of 1961 at Central High School,
Martinsburg. Mr. Claycomb enjoyed boating, water skiing, teaching many
local youth how to water ski and he especially enjoyed collecting
miniature trucks with his brother, Harry. He was a member of the
Martinsburg VFW and the Williamsburg American Legion. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at the First Church of the
Brethren, Roaring Spring, with he Rev. Lloy Blattenberger and the Rev.
Sharon Erb officiating. Interment will be made in Dry Hill Cemetery,
Woodbury. 

James Barton LOWE, 79, of Valley View Home, Altoona, formerly of 1316 E.
Cypher Rd., Hopewell, died Monday, July 9, 2001, at 10:44 am., at the
Altoona Hospital, following an extended illness. Born Oct. 17, 1921, in
Cypher Beach, he was the son of the late Isaac William and Liddie Pearl
(Foor) Lowe. He married Odessa E. Hicklin Nov. 27, 1941. in Winchester.
Va. She preceded him in death Aug. 18, 1981. Surviving are two
daughters: Mrs. Barry (Betty Louise) Lipschutz of Dover and Mrs. William
G. (Eleanor) Ross, Hopewell. RD. 2. Mrs. Ross served as his caregiver.
There are three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. One sister,
Bessie Irene Foster of Cypher Beach, survives. A sister, Alice Risbon.
preceded him in death. Mr. Lowe was of the Protestant faith. He was
employed as a lumberjack for 20 years and worked various construction
jobs. He was a member of the Local 419 Laborers Union in Somerset. He
enjoyed bingo and was an avid hunter. Funeral services will be held
Thursday, July 12, at 11 am., at the Bethel Church, Tatesville, R.D.,
with Pastor George Yocum officiating. Interment will be made in the
Bethel Cemetery. 

Walter Henry KELLER, 90, formerly of RD. 1, Box 999, West Township,
Petersburg, died Sunday, July 8, 2001, at 12:50 am., at Valley View
Haven, Belleville, where he had resided since March 14, 2001. Born Aug.
16, 1910, at the family home in Huntingdon County, he was the son of the
late Jesse W. and Pearl J. (Dixon) Keller He married K. Elizabeth Ramsey
Jan. 2, 1943, in Altoona. She preceded him in death Dec. 22, 1998.
Surviving are two daughters: Anna J. Dunn of Duncansville and Mrs. A.
Frank (Dorothy J.) Leister, McClure. There is one granddaughter. He was
preceded in death by a sister Alma J. Rudy Oct. 6, 1993. Mr. Keller had
been a farmer since the age of 16. He had owned and operated the family
dairy farm in Barree Township for over 60 years. He retired from full
time farming in 1973, but continued to farm through the early 1980s. He
was a member of the Mooresville United Methodist Church. Mr. Keller
served as Barree Township supervisor for over 50 years and was a former
school board director of the Juniata Valley School District. He was an
avid hunter and a lifetime resident of Huntingdon County. Funeral
services will be held at 10 am, Thursday, July 12, at the Mooresville
United Methodist Church, Petersburg. RD. 1, with Pastor Joleen Willis
and Pastor Shirley J. Russell officiating. Interment will be made in the
Mooresville Cemetery, Neffs Mills. 

William F. "Bill" BARD, 72, of 154 Silverford Heights, Mount Union. died
at 9:05 am. Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital,
Huntingdon. Born Nov. 17, 1928, in Orbisonia, he was the son of the late
Cloyd and Mae (Brown) Bard. He was united in marriage to Cornelia Popa
Bard Aug. 16, 1952. She preceded him in death July 10, 1998. Surviving
are two daughters, Carole Bard of Huntingdon and Ramona Southwell of
Altoona, and a grandson. Mr. Bard was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force,
retiring as a technical sergeant in 1968. He was employed by the
Huntingdon Area School District, retiring with over 20 years of service.
He was a member of the Merkel Masonic Lodge in Texas. Mr. Bard enjoyed
writing poetry and published a book of poems titled "Remembering and
Other Poems." Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 14,
at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Bishop Kevin
Galbraith officiating. Interment will be made in the Garden of Honor in
the Mount Union Cemetery. 

Robert M. TREGO, 71, of Three Springs, died at 5:18 a.m. Wednesday, July
11, 2001, at Lewistown Hospital. Born Jan. 20, 1930, in Lack Township
Juniata County, he was a son of the late John W. and Grace (Burdge)
Trego. He was united in marriage to the former Joyce B. Everhart Dec.
22, 1951, in Winchester, Va. Mrs.. Trego survives at home, along with
two children: Donald L. Trego of HCR 60, Orbisonia, and R. Dean Trego,
Three Springs. There are two grandchildren and one great-grandson. He is
also survived by four siblings: Mrs. Paul (Phyllis) Shaw, Perulack; Mrs.
Robert (Barbara) Miller, New Bloomfield; Donn Trego, Newark, Del.; and
Ronald Trego, Frederica, Del. One sister, Mary Jane Peterson, and two
brothers, John Trego Jr. and James Trego, are deceased. Mr. Trego
attended the Grace United Methodist Church, Three Springs, and was also
a member of the East Waterford Presbyterian Church. He was a member of
the Madden-Wennick Post No. 518, American Legion, Rockhill Furnace;Three
Springs Lions Club; Southern Huntingdon County Young Farmers
Association: Three Springs Historical Society; life member of the Three
Springs Fire Company; and board member of the Three Springs Cemetery
Association. He retired in 1989, after 35 years as owner/operator of
Robert M. Trego Excavating, Three Springs. Prior to that, he was
employed by S. Wade Norris Construction Co.; Wible Bottling Works, Inc.,
Three Springs; and General Motors in Delaware. Mr. Trego was a veteran
of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1947 until 1951. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home,
Orbisonia, with Pastor Bonnie Ort and the Rev. William Hughes
officiating. Interment will be made in the Three Springs Cemetery. 

William "Bill" Elwood HALL, 73, of 214 Shelton Ave., Alexandria, died
Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at 5:10 p.m., at his Alexandria home. Born
Sept. 17, 1927, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late William Ernest
and Ella Moriah (Musser) Hall. He was reared by his grandmother, Sarah
Musser. He married Marian Jane Light March 16, 1947, at the Evangelical
United Brethren Church, Tyrone. Mrs. Hall survives at their Alexandria
residence, along with the following children: Margie E. Patterson, Mrs.
Timothy (Bethany K.) Yocum, William E. Hall Jr., Mrs. Michael (Bobbi S.)
DeVore, Mrs. Kim (Lovey M.) Stromberg, Paul J. Hall, Sean W. Hall and
Sandy McNeal, all of Alexandria. There are 16 grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. One sister, Mildred Stewart of Alexandria, survives.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Isabelle Parks and Louise
Allison. Mr. Hall was a member of the First Presbyterian Church,
Alexandria. He attended the Huntingdon area public school and retired
from Union Furnace Casting Company. He had also worked for a number of
years for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was a member of the William P.
Spyker American Legion Post No. 520, Alexandria. Mr. Hall was an avid
stock car enthusiast and especially enjoyed racing at Hesston Speedway.
He also collected coins. Mr. Hall was well-known as a benefactor of the
Juniata Valley Ambulance Service. During Hartslog Days, he held games
for children and all the money raised was donated to the ambulance
service. He and his wife had been foster parents to a number of children
throughout the years. During World War II, he served in the US Army from
December 1945 until December 1946, as a private first class with the
720th Rehabilitation Co., in the military police in Pearl Harbor. He
received the World War II Victory Medal. A lifetime resident of
Huntingdon County, he had lived at his Alexandria home for the past 12
years. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Saturday, July 14, at the
First Presbyterian Church of Alexandria, with the Rev. John C. Dean
officiating. Interment will be made in the Baughman Cemetery, Tyrone.
Full military honors will be observed at the graveside. 

Mark J. SMOKER, 79, of Valley View Haven Retirement Home, Belleville,
died at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at Lewistown Hospital. Born
Nov. 7, 1921, in Belleville, he was the son of the late Christ and Frona
R. (Yoder) Smoker. His wife, the former Dorothy F. Wilson, died Feb. 15,
1997. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Robert (Susan) Keller and Mrs.
Kenneth (Nancy) Wyland, both of Belleville, along with four
grandchildren, four great-granddaughters and one
step-great-granddaughter. One sister, Leah R. Russler of Franklin, NC.,
survives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul D. Smoker. Mr.
Smoker was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Belleville. He was a
veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II in the U.S. Army
Infantry, Co. D, 317 Infantry, 80th Division. He was awarded the Purple
Heart. Mr. Smoker was the owner of Mark Trucking of Belleville, retiring
in 1984. He was a charter member of the Stroup-Alexander VFW Post No.
5935. Belleville; McVeytown Lodge F&AM No. 376; Lewistown Chapter 186;
Lewistown Council 64; Lewistown Commandery No. 26; Harrisburg
Consistory: Tall Cedars of Lebanon No. 88, Mifflintown; Jaffa Shrine;
Royal Order of the Jesters, Altoona; Mifflin County Shrine Club;
Lewistown BPO Elks No. 663; Burn-ham YMCA; and an honorary life member
of the Belleville Fire Company. Funeral services will be held at 10:30
am. Friday, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Belleville, with the Rev.
Lois Martin officiating. Interment will be made in the St. John’s
Lutheran Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by
Stroup-Alexander Post No. 5935. 

Ronald E. CLARK, 63, of Media, died June 29, 2001, at his home. Born in
Huntingdon, he was the son of William S. and Esther (Sargent) Clark of
Aston. Along with his parents, he is survived by a sister, Vickie Necci
and two nieces. A 1955 graduate of the Mount Airy High School for the
Deaf, he was employed as a dishwasher for 31 years at the Towne House
Restaurant in Media. Mr. Clark was an avid motion picture fan and
enjoyed old movies. Funeral services were held at the convenience of the
family. 

Edward P. "Eddie" HOLESA, 71, of Saxton, died at 1:07 p.m. Thursday,
July 12, 2001, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. Born Feb. 19, 1930, in
Mount Union, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Petrock)
Holesa. He married Mae Diggins-Reed Nov. 23, 1955, in Cumberland. Md. In
addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Garry T. Black of
Everett, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one
step-granddaughter and two step-great-granddaughters. One brother, Paul
Holesa of McConnellstown, and a sister, Clara Cholewinski of Mount
Union, survive. He was preceded in death by four sisters and four
brothers: Anna Puchalla, Agnes Youngman, Mary Sevick, Verna Puchalla,
John Holesa, Joseph Holesa, Mike Holesa and Steve Holesa. Two infant
siblings, Andy Holesa and Elizabeth Holesa, also preceded him in death.
Mr. Holesa was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Mount
Union. A graduate of Mount Union High School, he was employed as a
security guard at Seton Co. in Saxton and had also worked for Gary Boor
Mobile Homes and the former Albert N. Masood Funeral Chapel. He enjoyed
hunting, fishing and camping. Mr. Holesa was a member of the Mount Union
VFW and had served in the U.S. Army. Funeral services will be private at
the convenience of the family. 

G. Allen HOOVER, 87, of P0. Box 3 Hesston, died Wednesday, July 11,
2001, at 2:55 p.m., at his Penn Township home. He had been in failing
health for the past two years. Born Feb. 23, 1914, in Hesston, he was
the son of the late George C. and Sarah Ruth (Crownover) Hoover. He
married Mary L. Reed July 9, 1940. Mrs. Hoover survives at home, along
with three sons: Allen M. Hoover, Hershey; Mark E. Hoover, Newmanstown;
and Stephen 0. Hoover, Hesston. There are nine grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. One brother, F Dale Hoover of Hesston, RD. 1,
survives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Warren J. Hoover. Mr.
Hoover was a member of Valley View Christian and Missionary Alliance
Church, Huntingdon, RD. 3. A 1933 graduate of Huntingdon High School, he
received a degree in Latin and biology from Juniata College in 1937. He
received his master’s degree in education from the University of
Pittsburgh. He worked as a teacher in the high schools at Fort
Littleton, McConnellsburg and Saxton-Liberty. He retired as an
administrator in the Tussey Mountain School District. He had also
operated the general store in Hesston for a number of years. Mr. Hoover
was a member of the Juniata College Alumni Association, Pennsylvania
Retired Teachers Association and Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 300, F&AM,
Huntingdon. Funeral services will be held Saturday. July 14, 2001, at 11
a.m., at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with Pastor
Richard Harter officiating. Interment will be made in the White Church
Cemetery, Hesston, RD. 1. 

Althea Larie (Shope) Stapleton, 87, died Thursday, July 12, 2001 at
Centre Crest Nursing Home, Bellefonte. Born March 1, 1914, in Todd, she
was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Amanda Pearl (Park) Shope.
As an infant, her family moved from Todd to Saltillo, where she lived
during her childhood and young adult years. She married G. Clair T.
Stapleton Dec. 25, 1934, in Cassville. He preceded her in death July 31,
1979. Surviving are two daughters and a son: Dolores J. Campbell and
Donna F. Focht, both of Pennsylvania Furnace, and C. Dean Stapleton of
Stuart, Fla. There are five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Two brothers, Harold M. Shope and Kenneth R. Shope, preceded her in
death. In 1956, Althea and Clair moved to Fairbrook, Pennsylvania
Furnace, where she lived until her health required nursing care in 1992.
She had spent her final years at Salem Hill Haven and Centre Crest
Nursing Homes. Mrs. Stapleton was a Christian and had been a lifelong
member of the United Methodist Church, first in Saltillo and later in
Pennsylvania Furnace. A celebration of her life will be held at the
Fairbrook United Methodist Church, Pennsylvania Furnace, Monday, July
16, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Gene McCallips officiating. Interment will
be made in the Meeks Cemetery. 

Betty R FRAIN, 64, of HCR-61, Box 371-A, Mill Creek, died at 7:14 a.m.
Friday, July 13, 2001, in the emergencv room at J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital. Her death was unexpected. She was horn March 3, 1937, in Brady
Township. the daughter of the late Chester C. "Bub" and Christina Mae
"Tink" (Parks) Finkle. She married William E. "Stoney" Frain Nov. 28,
1975. She is survived by her husband at home, and by a sister, Janet F.
Reck of Mill Creek, and a brother, Thomas James Finkle of Mill Creek.
She was preceded in death by a son, Michael D., who died at birth and by
two brothers, Richard L. Finkle and William C. Finkle. Mrs. Frain was a
member of the Ardenheim Independent Brethren Church. where she was
involved in bake sales and quilting. She was a 1951 graduate of
Huntingdon High School and worked several years for Owens-Corning
Fiberglass. In her early years, she worked at the Hershey Schools and
Hershey Farms. She was a member of the Ardenheim Missionary Ladies and
loved flowers. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 16, at 11 am.,
at the Robert 0. Heath Funeral Home in Mount Union, with the Rev. George
"Buddy" Baird officiating. Interment will be made at the Mountain View
Cemetery in Mill Creek. 

Frances "Pat" LEWIS, 75, died June 24, 2001, at St. Francis Hospital in
Wilmington. Del. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary
Lilly, who had resided in Huntingdon. She married Richard D. Lewis Aug.
23, 1952, in Huntingdon. Mr. Lewis preceded her death in December 1998.
Surviving are two daughters and a son; Kathy McCabe of Wilmington, Del.,
and Mary Jo Lemon, Bear, Del. and James Reisser, Farmville, N.C. There
are six grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Also surviving are two
sisters and a brother: Vera Hartman, Harrisburg; Jean Fagan, Marysville;
and John Richard Lilly, Ft. Smith, Ark. She was preceded in death by a
brother, James Lilly of Huntingdon. A funeral Mass was held at the Our
Lady of Fatima Church, June 28.	Interment was made at Henelopen Memorial
Park, Lewes, Del. 

Judith E. (Hooper) PITMAN, 52, of Port Matilda died Saturday, July 14,
2001, at Centre Community Hospital, following cancer-related
complications. Born March 28, 1949, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of
Paul L. and Joanne Pandolfino Hooper of Smithfield. On May 24, 1974, in
State College, she married Dr. Glenn A. Pitman, who survives at home.
She was a 1967 graduate of Huntingdon High School and attended the
Grandview Hospital Nursing Program in Sellersville, where she graduated
in 1976 as a registered nurse. She was employed as a pediatric
private-duty nurse in the State College area. She was a member of Christ
Community Church in State College. In addition to her husband, she is
survived by a daughter, Kiera Pitman Tracy of Philadelphia; two sons,
Geoffrey A. and Gregory A., both of the State College area; and three
brothers, David Hooper of Indianapolis, Robert Hooper of Saugerties,
N.Y., and Richard Hooper of Boston. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, with the Rev. David J.
Arseneault officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, 245
Standing Stone Ave., Huntingdon. 

Hilda JUSTICE, 85, a resident of Westminster Woods, Huntingdon for the
past two years, formerly of 1108 Pennsylvania Ave., Huntingdon, died
Monday, July 16. 2001, at 10:50 am., at Westminster Woods. Born March
12, 1916, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late John and Lois
(Craig) States. She is urvived by four children: Gerald Justice of
Huntingdon; Thomas A. Justice and Lois S. Justice, both of North
Tonawanda, N.Y.: and Alan Justice. Bellefonte. There are 12
grandchildren. 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Also surviving are four siblings: Fred States and Clyde States, both of
Huntingdon; Rachel Decker, Hollidaysburg; and Sylvia States, Huntingdon.
She was preceded in death by two children, Shirley Rhodenizer and Ronald
Justice; two sisters and two brothers: Marian, Helen, John and Harold.
Mrs. Justice was of the Protestant faith. She was employed as a cook at
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital for over 30 years. Funeral arrangements are
under the direction of the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon. 

Dr. Dan Wells MANSON, 68, died Sunday, July 15, 2001, at Mercy Hospital
in New Harbor, Maine, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a
summer resident of New Harbor, Maine. and spent the rest of the year in
Pittsboro, NC. Born Oct. 3, 1932, in Detroit. Mich.. he was the son of
the late Stewart Horn and Dorothea Elizabeth (Wells) Manson. He grew up
in Grosse Pointe, Mich. He is survived by his wife, a native of
Huntingdon. Marci (Steel) Whittaker-Manson, of New Harbor, Maine. and
Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, NC, and three daughters: Jean Manson
Waite, Portland, Maine; Elizabeth A. Manson, Brunswick, Maine; and
Katherine M. Webster, Oak Lawn, Ill.. There are three grandchildren. One
sister, Helen M. Fisher of Glen Ellyn, Ill., survives. He was the
great-great-great-great-grandson of Captain William Manson of Kittery,
Maine, who served during the Revolutionary War, and he was also the
great-great-grandson of Rufus Pinkham Manson, one of the founders of
Wausua, Wis. Dr. Manson received his doctoral degree in paper chemistry
in 1957, from the Institute of Paper Chemistry in Appleton, Wis. He held
a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Vermont, where
he was the captain of the track team, running the middle distances, and
was a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity. Upon completing his doctorate,
he worked for a year at Billaurdus Paper Company in Sweden. In August
1959, he moved his family to Bethel, Maine, and began working for the
Oxford Paper Company in Rumford, Maine, and later as the director of
process engineering at the Brown Company. In 1973, he began a 15-year
career with the S.D. Warren Company in Westbrook. Maine, where he was
director of process research. Following his retirement from the Warren
Company, he was a senior consultant for the James River Corporation for
several years. In 1991, he and his wife, Marci, formed The Manson Group,
a paper industry consultancy, which led to a broad array of consulting
assignments in both the U.S. and abroad. including Brazil, Argentina,
France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Scandinavia, Indonesia and
Tasmania. His career in the paper industry spanned more than 40 years.
Dr. Matson was very active in the Technical Association of the Pulp and
Paper Industry (TAPPI), and held many volunteer positions and offices,
including: Association director, chairman of the Paper and Board
Division, chairman and principal instructor of the highly regarded Wei
End Operations Short Course, and Paper and Board Industry editor for the
TAPPI Journal. He also received the TAPPI fellow award and the Paper and
Board Division Technical Award. His professional passion was research
and development, process design and learning programs. He shared those
interests as a guest lecturer at the Pulp and Paper School at the
University of Maine. and as a contributing author to the TAPPI/CPPA
joint textbook program. He published more than 20 articles in various
professional journals. Most recently, he lectured at North Carolina
State University. Dr. Manson was a great lover of outdoors and spent
many years mountain climbing, camping, boating and enjoying the Maine
coast While living in Maine, he developed a passion for hiking. He and
his family climbed extensively in the White Mountains and Maine. He
climbed all the peaks in the Presidential Range and all the major
mountains in Maine. He enjoyed furniture building, in particular Shaker
design. As a summer resident of Maine, he developed a love affair with
the Maine coast and boat building. He become an unofficial apprentice at
the Carpenter’s Boat Shop at Round Point, Maine. A celebration of his
life will be held Aug. 7. at 1:30 p.m.. at the United Methodist Church
of New Harbor, Maine. A reception will follow at the Colonial Pernaquid
Inn, New Harbor. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the
Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland,
Maine. 

Bruce F. VARNER, 62, of 184 First St., Silverford Heights, Mount Union,
died at 12:40 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001, at J.C. Blair Memorial
Hospital, Huntingdon. He had been in failing health for the past six
months. Born Aug. 31, 1938, in Newton Hamilton, he was the son of the
late William T. Varner and Mary F. (Pagenta) Varner, who survives in
Mount Union. He married Amy Sipe May 10, 1970. She survives at 26
Valleyview Trailer Court, Mount Union. Along with his mother and wife,
he is survived by two children: Jeana Foster of Mount Union and Jessica
Stevens of Newton Hamilton There are five grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. Also surviving are the following brothers and
sisters: Stewart Varner, Florida; John Varner, North Carolina; Robert
Varner, Mill Creek; Rosie Parks, Lewistown; Shirley Varner, Rochester,
N.Y.; and Jeanette Varner, Utah. An infant sister. Annamary Varner,
preceded him in death. Mr. Varner was of the Protestant faith. Educated
in the Mount Union schools, he had been employed by the former
Littleton’s Esso in Mount Union for 20 years. He was a member of the
Atkinson Mills Sportsmen’s Club and enjoyed hunting and fishing. A
funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, at the
Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth
Grundon officiating. Interment will be made in the Newton Hamilton
Memorial Cemetery. 

William Charles "Beaver" COLYER, 75. of 2 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Mount
Union, died at 9:35 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at the Lewistown
Hospital. He died following a prolonged illness. Born Nov. 12, 1925, in
Rockhill Furnace, he was the son of the late Drue S. and Ella (Madden)
Colyer. He married Mary R. Imperioli nearly 50 years ago, Oct. 18, 1951.
Mrs. Colyer survives at home, along with two sons: Michael D. Colyer of
Mount Union and Patrick D. Colyer of Shreveport, La. There are two
granddaughters. Five siblings also survive: John D. "Jack" Colyer,
Orbisonia; Frehl M. Colyer, Enola; Richard W. Colyer and Joyce Stetter,
both of Port Richey, Fla.; and Joan Hill, Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Mr.
Colyer graduated from Orbisonia High School with the Class of 1943.
After graduation, he served for three years in the United States
Merchant Marines before joining the U.S. Army. He served for 23 years.
attaining the rank of sergeant major. He had served two tours in the
Korean War and one in the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge
from the Army, he took up residence in Mount Union with his family. He
was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for 18
years. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons in Virginia and
Simpson-Hunt American Legion Post No. 107, Mount Union. Upon his
retirement, he became an active member of Blue Juniata VFW Post 5754,
Mount Union. He enjoyed professional baseball and was a lifetime fan of
the Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed spending time with his family, particularly
his two granddaughters. Funeral services will be held at 10 am. Friday,
July 20, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with Pastor
Rod Uhlig and Pastor William Wollett officiating. Intetment will be made
in the Mount Union IOOF Cemetery. 

Dorothy (Lowe) BAKER, 84, of Martinsburg, formerly of Saxton and
Williamsburg, died Wednesday, July 18, 2001, at Morrisons Cove Home,
Martinsburg. Born April 16, 1917, in Homestead, Allegheny County, she
was the daughter of the late Robert and Ameilia (Kallen) Lowe. She
married Clair F. Baker of Saxton May 19, 1934, in Cumberland, Md. He
died May 9, 1966. Surviving are a son and two daughters: Robert F. Baker
of Johnstown; Mrs. Harold (Sylvia) J. Reffner. Martinsburg. R.R. 1, and
Mrs. Ronald (Peggy L.) Zamber, Pittsburgh. There are six grandchildren,
six-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The last
surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by a
brother and three sisters: Tim Lowe, Margaret Hile, Virginia Anderson
and Luella Crouse. Mrs. Baker was a member of Williamsburg Independent
Bible Baptist Church, Williamsburg, R.R. 1. Mrs. Baker enjoyed flowers,
bird watching, cooking and her church family. She was a familiar face at
The Prospector Jewelers, Martinsburg. R.R. 1. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Saturday. July 21, at the John C. Bolger Funeral Home.
Martinsburg, with Pastor Charles G. Sprowls officiating. Interment will
be made in Grandview Cemetery, Saxton, R.R. 1. 

David R. GROSS, 81, of 1824 Meadow Lane, Orrville, Ohio, died Wednesday,
July 18, 2001, at his residence, following a five-week illness. Born
April 7, 1920, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Ira C. and
Kathryn (Figard) Gross. He marred Jane Warfel April 23, 1943, in
Huntingdon. Surviving along with his wife are a son and a daughter: John
Christian Gross of Ceres, Va., and Mrs. Matthew (Catharine) Musho,
Granger, Ind. There are three grandchildren. Mr. Gross was a member of
the Trinity United Methodist Church in Orrville. He graduated from Penn
State University in 1940, with a bachelor of science degree in food
chemistry. He also attended Rutgers University, where he worked toward
his master s degree in food chemistry. A former resident of
Pennsylvania, he moved to Orrville in 1961, and had been employed by the
J.M. Smucker Company as the research and development director from 1962
until 1986. Following his retirement in 1986, he served as a consultant
with the company for five years. Mr. Gross held numerous patents related
to volatile recovery of fruit flavors, whole fruit concentration.
microwave application in drying fruits and numerous applications of
fruit preserve uses in other food products. He was a member of the
Institute of Food Technologists and the American Chemical Society. From
1943 until 1946, he served in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant in
France and Germany. Graveside services will be held at the Manor Hill
Cemetery, Barree Township, Huntingdon, RD. 2, Monday, July 23, at 2
p.m., with the Rev. Joleen Willis officiating. 

Joan (Cornelius) SABRIC, 63, formerly of Shade Gap, died July 11, 2001,
at Fairview Manor in Fairview, following an extended illness. Born July
17, 1937, in Pittsburgh, she was reared in Shade Gap, the daughter of
the late Ned Q. and Mildred (Parker) Cornelius. She married John Sabric,
who preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter and two sons: Mrs.
Herman (Sherry Kephart) Howland of Girard; Michael John and Randolph
Sabric, both of Girard. There is one granddaughter. One brother, Larry
N. Cornelius Sr. of Butler. survives. Private funeral services were held
by the family. 

Katherine M. MOYER, 85, of 7 W. Market St., Mount Union, died
unexpectedly at 10:10 am. Thursday. July 19, 2001. at J.C. Blair
Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Dec. 13, 1915, in Mount Union, she
was the daughter of the late J. Taylor and Martha Ann (Carlin) McGee.
She was first married to James Sponeybarger in 1933, in Bedford. He
preceded her in death in 1958. Her second marriage was to John Lee Moyer
April 5, 1961, at St. James Lutheran Church, Huntingdon. He preceded her
in death Sept. 19, 1977. Surviving are three daughters: Mrs. Jack (Ann)
Fagan, El Centro, Calif.; Mrs. Charles (Jean) Gates and Mrs. Harry (Kay)
Houck, both of Orbisonia. There are five grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. One grandson and one granddaughter are deceased.
The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in
death by two brothers, Thomas and John McGee. Mrs. Moyer was a 1933
graduate of Mount Union High School. She was employed by L. Greif
Brothers Manufacturing in Mount Union for over 25 years. She later
worked for the Mount Union Antenna Co. before retiring. She was a
long-time, active member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Mount Union. She
was a member of the Order of the Eastem Star, Mount Union Chapter, and
for many years she had been a member of the Tri-County Agency on Aging
advisory board. She was instrumental is the formation of the Bricktown
Seniors. where she was a charter member She also played a role in the
acquisition of the Conrail freight station as the Bricktown Senior
Center building. She was a member of both the Mount Union and the
Orbisonia-Rockhill historical societies. A funeral service will be held
at 11 a.m. Monday, July 23, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount
Union, with Vicar Beth Costlow of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Mount
Union and the Rev. Peter Naschke of St. James Lutheran Church,
Huntingdon. officiating. Interment will be made in the Haven Rest
Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1. 

Elsie A. NATALE, 88, of Park Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio, died Friday, July
20, 2001, at Park Haven. Born June 2, 1913, in Philadelphia, she was the
daughter of the late Pasquale and Lucretzia (DeLco) Ziviello. She grew
up in Italy. but returned to the United States as a teenager and lived
in Philadelphia. After marrying her husband, Antonio N. Natale, she
moved to Mount Union, where she lived most of her life. She had been a
resident of Ashtabula since 1989. Her husband preceded her in death in
1981. Surviving are a daughter, Phyllis DeCato of Ashtabula, Ohio, seven
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A son, Anthony J. Natale, died
in 1975. Two sisters, Delphine Daluiso of Torrance, Calif., and Elena
Natale of Paternapoli. Italy, survive. She was preceded in death by two
brothers, Archie and Mario Ziviello, and three sisters, Lena Ziviello,
who died at infancy; Evelina Troisi and Florence Ziviello. Mrs. Natale
was skilled at knitting, crocheting and needlework, arts she learned
from the nuns while living in Italy. A funeral Mass will be held at 5
p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at Mother of Sorrows Church, 1464 Sixth St..
Ashtabula, Ohio. with the Rev. Kevin Peters officiating. Interment will
be made in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Philadelphia. 

Simon F. STUBY, 85, of 613 Church St., Saxton, died Saturday, July 21,
2001, at approximately 3:30 pm., at his home, following a brief illness.
Born Aug. 24, 1915, in Saxton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ann
(Cogan) Stuby. He married Mildred Luetta Hinkle in 1944, in Cumberland,
Md. She preceded him in death May 10, 1984. Surviving is a son, Samuel
E. Stuby of Saxton. The last surviving member of his immediate family,
he was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters: Palmer Stuby,
Joe Stuby, Chester Stuby, Paul Stuby. Allen Stuby, Ernest Stuby, Thelma
Stuby and Helen Troutman. Mr. Stuby was a member of the Saxton First
Church of God. He was a coal miner and worked for Langdonfelter
Construction Co. and the Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton County Green Thumb
program. Funeral services will be held Wednesday. July 25. at 1 p.m., at
the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor James E. Lynn
officiating. Interment will be made in the Fockler Cemetery, Saxton, RD.

Hazel B. SMITH, 87, of 206 S. Division St., Mount Union, died at 6:40
p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2001, at the Lewistown Hospital. She had been in
failing health. Born April 5, 1914, in Mount Union, she was the daughter
of the late William G. and Elizabeth (McConaughey) Smith. She is
survived by a sister, Pauline F. Gerholt of Mount Union and a nephew.
John R. Gerholt of Hill Valley, Mount Union, RD. 1, who was reared in
the home. One sister, Kathryn M. Smith. preceded her in death. Miss
Smith was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Mount Union. A
1932 graduate of Mount Union High School, she completed Lewistown School
of Nursing in 1944. After working for two years at the Lewistown
Hospital, she attended and graduated from the Harrisburg School of
Anesthesiology in 1948. She began her work at Highland General Hospital
in Pampa, Texas, in 1955. retiring in 1978, after 23 years of service.
Miss Smith returned to Mount Union in 1993. She was a member of the
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and a member of the Lewistown
Hospital Alumni Association. Funeral services will be private and held
at the convenience of the family Wednesday, July 25, at the Robert D.
Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Robert F. Davidson
officiating. Interment will be made in the Mount Union Cemetery. 

Foster A. SNYDER, 35, of Bedford, formerly of Six Mile Run, died at 1:48
am. Sunday, July 22, 2001, as the result of a motor vehicle accident.
Born Dec. 24, 1965, in Bedford, he was the son of Foster A. and
Christine (Swope) Snyder of Six Mile Run. He is survived by his parents;
grandmother, Helen Swope and three sisters: Crystal Ann Snyder, Mrs.
James (Julie Ann) Davis and Mrs. Kevin (Theresa) Shomo, all of Bedford.
He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Robert Swope, who had resided
in Six Mile Run. Mr. Snyder attended the Finleyville Union Church as a
child. He enjoyed his involvement in the Special Olympics and listening
to music. A graveside service will be held at 10 am. Wednesday, July 25,
at the Rays Cove Cemetery, with Pastor Marion Poor officiating. 

Newton Chester WATKINS, 69, Three Springs, died at 9:50 a.m. Saturday,
July 21, 2001 at the UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born May 10, 1932 in
Three Springs, he was the son of the late Newton Roger and Laura Mary
(Briggs) Watkins. Surviving are two daughters: Kelly Jo Patrick and Jody
Ott, both of Patton, PA; three grandchildren; four sisters: June Fields,
Helena Witters, Lucy Nearhood and Jean Hampson, all of Three Springs. He
was preceded in death by a sister, Bertha Hess and an infant brother,
Bruce Watkins. He was of the Methodist faith and a 1952 graduate of
Saltillo High School and a 1960 graduate of Shippensburg State College
with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. He worked for thirty years as a
Pennsylvania State Auditor from 1962 until 1991. He was the former owner
of the Three Springs Cable TV Company which was sold in 1982. He was a
veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954. He
was a life member of the Three Springs Fire Company, an active member of
the Three Springs Ambulance service as a driver and chief engineer. He
was also a member of the Madden-Wennick Post 518, American Legion in
Orbisonia; a member of Standing Stone VFW Post 1754, Huntingdon, and the
BPOE Lodge, Huntingdon. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 25 at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia.
Pastor William Hughes officiated. Burial was made in Three Springs
Cemetery. 

Agnes H. CHAUVENNE, 96, of 110 Fredonia Rd., Greenville, formerly of
Saxton, died at 4:44 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2001, at White Cliff Nursing
Home, Greenville. Born Oct. 4, 1904. in Warsaw, Poland, she was the
daughter of the late Marion and Victoria (Levitisk) Gutowski. She
married Sylvain Chauvenne May 1, 1930. He preceded her in death May 10,
1991. Surviving are a daughter and three sons: Mrs. Robert (Mary Ellen)
Reed, Greenville; Marion John Chauvenne, Florida; Robert M. Chauvenne,
Georgetown; and Larry D. Chauvenne, Jamestown. There are seven
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. One daughter, Vivian
Burke, and a grandson, Robert L. Reed, preceded her in death. Two
brothers survive: Frank Gutowski of Hollywood and Joseph Gutowski of
Kersey. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters:
John, Bernard, Leo, Anthony. Josephine Fritz and Lucille Gutowski. Mrs.
Chauvenne was a member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Greenville.
and was a former member of the Immaculate Conception Church. Dudley,
where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society. She enjoyed
crocheting and gardening and was a homemaker. A funeral Mass will beheld
at 10 am. Friday, July 27, at St. Michael Roman Catholic Church,
Greenville, with Monsignor Andrew H. Karg officiating. Interment will be
made in the Ave Maria Cemetery, Dudley. 

Dorothy V. CLARK, 91, of 63 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, died at 9:25
am. Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at Messiah Village in Mechanicsburg. She
had been in failing health. Born March 13, 1910, in Orbisonia, she was
the daughter of the late Dr. John Arthur and Florence (Ripple) Puckey.
She married J. Bland Clark Feb. 28, 1933. He preceded her in death March
8, 1970. Surviving are three children: Dr. John R. Clark, Camp Hill;
Patricia V. Barna, Houston, Texas; and Janet D. Watts, Millville. There
are eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by a sister and a brother: Marion E. Shingler and Richard T.
Puckey. Mrs. Clark was a member of the First United Methodist Church,
Mount Union. A graduate of Orbisonia High School, she attended the
Irving School for Girls in Mechanicsburg. She also graduated from
Susquehanna University in 1932, as a music major. Following graduation,
she gave private music lessons for a number of years. Funeral services
will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2001. at the Robert D. Heath
Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Robert Davidson officiating.
Interment will be made in the Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, 
RD 1. 

Margaret J. JENKINS, 89, of 907 Sixth St., Saxton, died Thursday, July
26, 2001, at 9:40 am., at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. She had been
in failing health for the past several years. Born Oct. 3, 1911, in
Defiance, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Lilly (Detwiler)
Whitney. She married Thomas J. Jenkins Sept. 26, 1930, in Cumberland,
Md. He preceded her in death Dec. 29, 1968. Surviving are the following
children: Loretta Manley, Greensburg; Rebecca Whisel, Everett; Peggy
Rouser, Wells Tannery; Tom Jenkins, North Huntingdon; Robert Jenkins and
Donna Jenkins, both of Saxton; Walter Jenkins, Six Mile Run; and Jerry
Jenkins, Defiance. There are 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren
and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son,
William. One sister, Loretta Foster of Bedford, survives. One brother
and four sisters are deceased: Thompson Whitney, Amanda Arcq, Mary
Whitney, Marsha Washburn and Cora Ritchey. Mrs. Jenkins was a member of
Trinity United Church of Christ, Saxton, where she was active in the
Mite Society. She was employed by the Cove Shoe Factory in Martinsburg,
retiring in 1973, after 15 years of employment. She enjoyed watching her
grandchildren, crocheting, baking and working in her flower garden.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 29, at 1 p.m., at the D.
Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Charles Davis
officiating. Interment will be made in the Duvall Cemetery, Six Mile
Run. 

Melvin Thomas "Red" KEITH, 82, of North Hess Road, Hustontown, died at
10:10 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2001, at the Fulton County Medical Center,
McConnellsburg. Born July 13, 1919, in Woodvale, he was the son of the
late Russell and Effie (Fix) Keith. He married Almeda Brown Oct. 21,
1939. Mrs. Keith survives at home, along with a son, Himmel Keith of
Hustontown, two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. Also
surviving are three sisters and a brother; Helen Sheeders, Orbisonia;
Elynor Long, Baltimore, Md.; Madonna Smith, Fayetteville; and Lloyd
Keith,. Saltillo. One sister, Pauline Hill, is deceased. Mr. Keith
attended the Hustontown Church of God. North Clear Ridge Road,
Hustontown. In his early years, he had worked as a coal miner in the
Broad Top area. Later, he worked as a carpenter on heavy construction
projects. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy in the
Pacific aboard the USS Pasadena and the 1355 Benevolence from 1944-1946.
Mr. Keith was a member of the Hustontown Area Volunteer Fire Company;
Carpenters Union Local 2274, Pittsburgh; and Madden-Wennick Post 518,
American Legion. Orbisonia. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Sunday, July 29, at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with Pastor
John Warner and Pastor Lanny Hoover officiating. Interment will be made
in the Fairview Cemetery, Harrisonville. 

Joseph Allen DEVOR, 23, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away unexpectedly
at 11:15 p.m., Monday July 23, 2001 at his residence. Born in Badhurst,
Germany on Wednesday, June 21, 1978. he was the son of Donald Devor Jr.
of Chambersburg and Lori (Swope) Devor of Harvey, La. In addition to his
parents, he is survived by his brother, Donald Devor III, Warminster and
his sister, Jessica Jakubic, Gunbarrel City, Texas. A neice and nephew
also survive Mr. Devor was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed hunting,
fishing and playing pool. He was also a long time volunteer member of
the Pleasant Hall Fire Co. and served in the United States Navy. He was
employed as a laborer in the construction field. Funeral services will
be held at Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 29,
with Pastor Joyce Drenning officiating. Interment will then be held at
Broad Top I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Broad Top, PA. 

C. Edward TERRY, 67, of Huntingdon, died unexpectedly at 140 p.m.
Thursday, July 26, 2001, at his residence. Born Oct. 18, 1933, in
Roanoke, Va., he was the son of the late Mahala Jane Terry. Wife Bonnie
(Bair) Terry still survives at the residence. They were married in
Lewistown on Nov. 23, 1990, by Pastor Jack Lancaster. He is also
survived by three daughters: Melanie Ann Smith, Fla.; Letitia Hope
Lecompte, Greenville, S.C.; Sheila Kay Lambert, Roanoke, Va.; and three
step-sons: Travis J. Shope, Cookville, Tenn.; Troy D. Shope, Fairbanks;
Tyson C.W. Shope, Tiffin, Ohio; and one step-daughter: Trista L. Shope,
State College. Eight grandchildren also survive. Mr. Terry was proceded
in death by his brother Robert Terry. He was a former member of F&AM
Roanoke Lodge, Roanoke, Va. He also recievied an Associate Degree in
Accounting at Virginia Tech. Most recently Mr. Terry was an oxygen
technician with Dick’s Home Care. He retired in 1989 from General
Electric after 35 years of service and received the "Salesman of the
Year Award," a worldwide honor, in 1979. He was also the owner of POP’S
Pizza in Huntingdon. Mr. Terry served in the United States Air Force
from 1951 to 1954. His time was served during the Korean Conflict, where
he attained the rank of Airman First Class in the Air Police and played
baseball while stationed in Guam. He received the National Defense
Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Terry enjoyed traveling
and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed refinishing
furniture. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 30, 2001 at
the John B. Brown Funeral Home at 6 p.m. with the Pastor Jack Lancaster
officiating. 

Betty M. CHRISTOFIC, 77, of 43 Springville Rd., Mount Joy, died Friday,
July 27, 2001, at Conestoga View, Lancaster. Born in Holsopple, Somerset
County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Carrie (Helsel)
Hershberger. She married Andrew C. Christofic Jr., who preceded her in
death in 1985. Surviving are the following children: Ronald L.
Christofic, Elizabethtown; Mrs. Gary L. (Judy A.) Kepler, Huntingdon;
Nancy L. Christofic, Mount Joy; James W. Christofic, Mathias, W.Va.:
Terry W. Christofic, Lancaster; Mrs. Dennis L. (Deborah J.) Becker and
Mrs. John F. (Candance C.) Aston, both of Elizabethtown. There are 20
grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. One brother and three sisters
are deceased. A homemaker, Mrs. Christofic enjoyed reading, sewing,
crocheting and collecting angel figurines. She also enjoyed spending
time with her grandchildren. Funeral setvices will be held at 11 am.
Tuesday, July 31, at the Frank S. Miller Funeral Home, 130 N. Market
St., Elizabethtown. Interment will be made in the Arch Springs Cemetery,
Tyrone.

Doyle Oscar CREE, 74, of Orlando, Fla., died July 27, 2001, in Orlando.
Born Nov. 21, 1926. in Calvin, he was the son of Mary and Melvin Cree.
He moved to Orlando, Fla., in 1960. He is survived by his wife, Pauline,
and four sons: Daniel, Duane. Dale and David. all of Florida. There are
five grandchildren. One son, Doyle, is deceased. He is survived by a
brother, Melvin I. Cree of Nashville, Tenn., and three sisters: Elda
Myers, Orbisonia; Virginia Cramer and Betty Houck, both of Huntingdon.
Funeral services were held July 31, in Orlando. 

Mildred C. MOORE, 74, formerly of Rockhill Furnace, more recently of the
Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, died at 12:23 p.m. Monday, July
30, 2001, at the Lewistown Hospital. Born Aug. 19, 1926, in Mount Union,
she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Horne) Moore. She
resided with her sister, Gladys, prior to her residency at Woodland. She
is survived by one sister and two brothers: Dorothy McQuerry, Mount
Union; Harry Moore, Blacksville, W.Va.; and Charles Moore, Downingtown.
Two brothers and two sisters are deceased. Miss Moore attended the
Rockhill Church of the Brethren. She was a member of the
Orbisonia-Rockhill fire company auxiliary. She enjoyed church and
playing bingo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.
1, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with Pastor Len Smith
officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF Memorial Cemetery,
Rockhill. 

Juanita FOOR, 61, of 124 River Bottom Lane, Saxton, died Tuesday, July
31, 2001, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. Her death was unexpected.
Born Aug. 9, 1939, in Marion, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late
Daniel M. and Ruth (Ross) Brumbaugh. She married W. Eugene Foor Dec. 21,
1958, in the Stonerstown Church	of the Brethren, Saxton. Surviving are
two children: Wesley Eugene Foor, Tucson. Ariz., and Wynn Erica Custer,
Saxton. There are two grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother and a
sister: Daniel M. Brumbaugh Jr., Salem, Va., and Christina Ross,
Taylorstown, Mrs. Foor was a member of the Stonerstown Church of the
Brethren, where she was a Sunday School teacher and served as deaconess.
A graduate of Shippensburg University, she taught in Chambersburg,
Belchertown, Mass.; Kanner, La.; and Taylor, Mich. She was a member of
the Audubon Society, American Association of University Women and
Chapter 400 EAA. Mrs. Foor enjoyed gardening, fishing, hiking and family
picnics. Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 3, at 10a.m., at the
Stonerstown Church of the Brethren, with Pastor Dr. Sarah Q. Malone
officiating. Interment will be made in the Brumbaugh Cemetery.