Epitacio 'Pat' Salazar
Epitacio "Pat" Salazar 85, of 8 Mulberry Drive, Mifflintown, died at 10 am, Monday, May 20, 2002, at his home. Born March 28, 1917, in Pojoaque, New Mexico, he was the son of the late Jose Prajedes and Pablita Quintana Salazar. His wife, Sara A. Carruthers Bell Salazar, whom he married Dec. 5, 1983, survives. Also surviving are 4 step-sons, Ronald Bell, Donald Bell, and George Bell, all of Mifflintown, James Bell of Port Royal, 2 step-daughters, Sara Louise Bell of Philipsburg and Sherry Snyder of Millerstown, 1 sister, Treenie Romero of Santa Fe, NM, 4 brothers, Bennie Salazar of Las Cruses, NM, Damacio Salazar of Albuquerque, NM, Joe Salazar of Espanola, NM, and Zeke Salazar of Pojoaque, NM, 19 step-grandchildren, 18 step-great-grandchildren, 2 step-great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 1 brother and 3 sisters. Mr. Salazar was a graduate of the Alagorda School for the Blind in New Mexico. He owned and operated Pat's Place Restaurant in Santa Fe for 36 years and retired from Dean Rusk, as a telephone operator in Albuquerque. He volunteered with the St. Vincent de Paul Society for 20 years, the New Mexico Council for the Blind, and was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church, Mifflintown. He enjoyed gardening, carpentry, and reading Braille. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Thursday at St. Jude's Catholic Church, Mifflintown. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Mifflintown. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 26 N. Brown St., Lewistown, PA 17044 or Hospice: The Bridge, 152 E. Market St, Suite 200, Lewistown, PA 17044 Guss Funeral Home, 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown is in charge of the arrangements.

Bertha Mae "Birddie" (Borhman) Sarver
NEWPORT - Bertha Mae "Birddie" Borhman Sarver, 88, formerly of Newport, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002 in the Ohesson Manor Nursing Home, Lewistown. Born Dec. 1, 1913 in Juniata County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel W. and Sara (Jacobs) Borhman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. "Jack" Sarver. Surviving are: children, Howard Z. Fisher, New Cumberland, N. Mae Varner, McVeytown; a brother, Daniel W. Borhman, Bath, NY; a sister, Alice Passerelle, Ft. Pierce, FL; 10 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, George D. Fisher Jr. She was the first woman welder for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Harrisburg during WWII. She was retired from the Pennsylvania Department of State. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Newport and the Perry County Historical Society. She was an honorary member of the Juniata Horse Association. She was an avid hunter and enjoyed collecting dolls and limited edition plates. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Newport, with the Rev. Arthur Steckel officiating. Interment will be in St. Matthew Cemetery, Millerstown. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Sunday at David Myers Funeral Home, Newport. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 257, Newport, PA 17074.

William J. Sausser
GRANVILLE - William J. Sausser, 79, formerly of McAlevys Fort died at 10:42 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at Malta Home, Granville. Born Jan. 18, 1923, in Shamokin Dam, he was the son of the late William Sylvan and Willa M. (Gilbert) Sausser. His wife, Ellen G. (Shaffer) (Shelley) Sausser of 114 Southview Apts., McAlisterville, survives. Also surviving are: children, William J. Sausser, McClure, Gary L. Sausser, Burnham, Donna Czapski, Trot, MI, and stepchildren, Tom Germany, CA, Robert Shaffer, Dallas, PA, James Shelley, Thompsontown, and Pamela King, Mifflintown; half-sisters, Jean Fike, Volant, PA, June Mensch, Milton, and Pat Krepps, Austin, PA; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a wife, Lois M. (Shelley) Sausser, sisters, Dorothy M. Partchey, Frances Norris, Audrey Hockenberry, and Betty Ritter, a half-brother, George Brubaker, and a step-daughter, Patty Shellenberger. He was a veteran of WWII. He had worked as a machinist at New Holland, Belleville. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, at Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville, with the Rev. Kenneth Longfield officiating. Interment will be in Orchard Hills Cemetery, Shamokin Dam. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Friday, at the funeral home.

Dorine T. Schilling
REEDSVILLE - Dorine T. Schilling, 78, formerly of Pearl St., Reedsville, died at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2002, at the University Park Nursing Center, State College. Born June 22, 1923, in Milroy, she was a daughter of the late Willis Vernon and Margaretta R. (Rothrock) Treaster. Her husband, Brice L. Schilling Jr., preceded her in death on Aug. 23, 1999. Surviving are: sisters, Mrs. Henry (Kay) Taylor, Quincy, and Mrs. Harold (Shirley) Spigelmyer, Reedsville. She was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Ann Reed. She had worked for United Telephone, Reedsville. She was a member of Reedsville Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Her funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Evangelical Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Kenneth Longfield officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call 1 p.m. until the time of the service Tuesday, at the church. Memorials may be made to: Reedsville Evangelical Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 537, Reedsville, PA 17084.

Richard W. Schilling Jr.
MCCLURE - Richard W. Schilling Jr., 31, of McClure passed away at 8:45 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2002, as a result of a vehicle accident. Born Feb. 19, 1971, in Lewisburg, he was a son of Judith (Weader) and Jack Pheasant, McClure, and the late Richard W. Schilling Sr. In addition to his mother and step-father, he is survived by two sisters, Heather M. Schilling, McClure, and Nicole E. Lamey, Covington; a step-sister, Angela J. Shearer, Carlisle; step-brothers, Terry L. Pheasant, Wasilla, AK, Bradley A. Pheasant, Dallastown, and Rodney L. Pheasant, Selinsgrove; maternal grandmother, Marjorie M. Weader, Middleburg; step-mother, Mary Jo Schilling, Lewistown; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Schilling, McClure, and Dorothy E. Kauffman, McClure, and many nieces and nephews. He was a 1989 graduate of West Snyder High School. He was an employee of Consolidated Freight, Carlisle, as a supervisor for the past year. He had also worked at Thor Industries, Middleburg, and Woode-Mode, Kreamer. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 942, McClure, and the Veteran's Memorial Pool Board, McClure. He enjoyed riding his Harley; his German Shepherd, Natasha; swimming at the McClure pool, and hunting. His funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Beavertown Chapel of Aurand Funeral Homes, 316 W. Market St., Beavertown, with the Rev. Kevin E. Brophy officiating. Interment will be in the McClure Union Cemetery. Friends may call 4-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where the family will be present from 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Veteran's Memorial Pool, McClure, PA 17841.

John W. Schmidt
LEWISTOWN - John W. Schmidt, 85, of 10 Schmidt Lane, Lewistown, died at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002 at Beverly Healthcare William Penn. Born Sept. 22, 1917, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary (Charles) Schmidt. His wife, Hazel E. (Hoffman) Schmidt, whom he married March 5, 1939, survives. Also surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Nancy)Shilling, 10 Shilling Lane, Lewistown, and Mrs. Brian (Terry) Stangl, 20 Wimp Bar Drive, Lewistown; a sister, Alma Shilling, Shinglehouse; five grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and two great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Early in life he worked at American Viscose Corporation. He also owned and operated Schmidt's Trailer Court and Car Wash. He was currently serving his 3rd term as Granville Township Supervisor. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge #143, Lewistown; Life member of B.P.O.E. #663, Lewistown; Brooklyn Hose Company, American Legion Post 90, PA State Association Twp. Supervisors, U.C.T. Council #591, member of C.C.C., VFW Post 7011; He was a former Golden Glove Champion Boxer and Mifflin County Boxing Commissioner. His funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown with Rev. Kenneth W. Longfield officiating. Interment will be Juniata Memorial Park. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: S.P.C.A, 2451 General Potter Highway, Centre Hall, PA 16828 or to the Charity of One's Choice.

David G. Searer
LEWISTOWN - David G. Searer, 52, of 55 North Pine Street, Lewistown, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, at Harrisburg Pinnacle Hospital. Born Jan. 10, 1950, in Philadelphia, he was the son of Joseph R. Searer of Delaware and Ruby M. (Bernhelsel) Searer of Seminole, FL. His wife, Marjorie Anne (McCalips) Searer, whom he married Sept. 8, 1972, survives. Also surviving are: a daughter, Angela Nicole Searer, at home, who was the highlight of his life; a step-sister, Susan Tanner, Seminole, FL; and a nephew, Nathan Tanner, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Martha E. Searer, in 1993. He worked as a maintenance administrator for Verizon, Harrisburg, and was formerly employed at AMP Inc., Harrisburg, for eight years. He enjoyed reading, listening to music, watching sports and just being with his family and pets. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown with Pastor Mark Hill officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of the service Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 17 South 19th Street, P.O. Box 668 Camp Hill, PA 17001.

Harry J. Searer
LOS ANGELES - Harry J. Searer, 75, of Camp Hill and formerly of Los Angeles, CA, died Friday in Community General Osteopathic Hospital. Born March 24, 1927, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Harry Clayton and Florence Eleanor Watson Searer. Surviving are: sister, Barbara A. Shover of Mechanicsburg; one niece, two nephews and a lifetime friend, Charles A. Carroll Jr. of Harrisburg. He was a retired travel agent with Broger Travel in Westwood, CA and an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He had been an instructor at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Harrisburg and enjoyed dancing, music and reading. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at Rolling Green Memorial Park, Lower Allen Township. Musselman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Lemoyne, are in charge of the arrangements.

Norman Sylvester Searer
MCCLURE - Norman Sylvester Searer, 82, of McClure, passed away at Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, following a lengthy illness. Born April 8, 1919, in McClure, he was a son of the late George Sylvester and Verbena Mae (Thomas) Searer. His wife, Grace Ewing, whom he married June 23, 1945, survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Hulda Wagner, Freeda Keefer, Hester Firth and Eva Lepley, and two brothers, Edgar and Boyd Searer. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, McClure, where he had served as a trustee. He retired in 1982 from Standard Steel, Burnham, after 42 years of service as a lathe operator. He was also a member of the McClure Fire Co. He enjoyed woodworking, bird watching and working in his shop. His funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the McClure Chapel of Aurand Funeral Homes, North Brown St., McClure, with the Rev. Kevin Brophy officiating. Interment will be in the McClure Union Cemetery. Friends may call 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service Thursday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to: First United Methodist Church, McClure, PA 17841.

Helen I. Sellers
MCCLURE - Helen I. Sellers, 68, of 5416 Back Maitland Road, McClure, died at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital. Born Feb. 15, 1934, in Juniata County, she was a daughter of Juniata J. (Schell) Shellenberger of Brookline Manor and the late Palmer M. Shellenberger. Her husband, Harold L. Sellers, whom she married Nov. 3, 1951, survives. Also surviving are: two sons, Douglas S. Sellers, Lewistown and Alvin D. Sellers, McClure; seven brothers and sisters, C. Richard "Dusty" Shellenberger, Mifflin, Phyllis Pellman, Mifflintown, Robert Shellenberger, Thompsontown, Carole Waite, Harrisburg, Kay Lukens, East Salem, Palmer and Danny Shellenberger, both of Carlisle; and three grandchildren, Justin, Danny, and Michael. She was preceded in death by a sister, Marion Strawser. Early in life she worked for Fisher Electronics and then for Hallmark Industries, McClure. She was a member of Freedom Avenue United Methodist Church and Choir. A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, at Freedom Avenue United Methodist Church with Rev. Larry K. Lutz officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until the time of the service Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Freedom Avenue United Methodist Church, 513 Freedom Ave., Burnham, PA 17009 or to Northwest Mission, 2724 N. Ainsworth, Portland, OR 97217. Hoenstine Funeral Home, Inc., is in charge of arrangements.

Marlin N. Seville
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Marlin N. Seville, 73, of Annapolis, MD, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002, in Knollwood Manor Nursing Home. Born March 25, 1929, in Rockville, he was raised in Lewistown. His wife, Mrs. Doris R. Seville, survives in Annapolis, MD. Also surviving are: a daughter, Janice (Seville) Harris, Riva, MD; a brother, Harvey De Arment, Denver, CO; a sister, Mary Powell, Lewistown; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Lee Seville on Nov. 19, 2000. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service, Arnold Location, and retired as a postal clerk. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of College Parkway Baptist Church, and the American Legion, Crownsville, MD. He enjoyed traveling in his motorhome and spending time with his grandchildren. His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at College Parkway Baptist Church. Interment will be in MD Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Barranco and Sons Funeral Home. Barranco and Sons, PA Severna Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to: College Parkway Baptist Church, 301 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012.

Joel Sidney Shade
COLLEGE PARK, FL - Joel Sidney Shade, age 42, of College Park, FL died Wednesday, April 3rd, 2002 at Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL. His untimely death was due to a massive stroke he suffered during emergency heart surgery to correct an aneurism on the aorta. Born July 30th, 1959 in Fredericksburg, VA, he was the son of Sidney Shade of Harrisburg, PA, and Mary Jane Shade, of McAlisterville, PA. Also surviving are: a brother, Jesse Shade, Richfield, PA; a nephew Robert Shade, and a niece, Jennifer Shade, both of Richfield, PA; an aunt & uncle, William & Marcie Myers, Warner Robin, GA; and three cousins, Tracey Myers, Brookpark, MN, Kimberly Corolo, Pleasanton, CA and Heather Myers, San Francisco, CA. He was a 1977 graduate of East Juniata High School. He joined the US Navy and was in the Navy Band for 10 years. He then relocated to Orlando, FL, where he joined the US Postal Service. He loved the sea and requested burial at sea. His viewing will be held 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Baldwin Fairchild Chapel, 301 NE Ivanhoe Blvd, Orlando, FL. A funeral service will follow from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Joseph D. Shade
LEWISTOWN - Joseph D. Shade, 73, of 8 Harvest Dr., Rolling Hills Estates, Lewistown, died at 9:07 a.m. Sunday, July 14, 2002, at his residence. Born Sept. 13, 1928, in Derry Township, Mifflin County, he was the son of the late James R. and Bessie June (Lauver) Shade. His wife, Marian Ann (Miller) Shade, whom he married Feb. 14, 1969, survives. Surviving are: two sons, Jay R. Fulmer, Cooksville, MD and Robert G. Fulmer, Mt. Laurel, NJ; a brother, Richard B. Shade of DE; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Lewis Shade. He was a lifetime dairy farmer. He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was a past member of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and Chorus of the Blue Juniata. His funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Clifford Miller officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m.Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 120 N. Main St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Eugene H. Shaffer
BELLEVILLE - Eugene H. Shaffer, 75, of 147 Treaster Road, Belleville, died at 4 a.m. Monday Dec. 30, 2002 at his home. Born April 2, 1927, in Reedsville, he was a son of the late William B. and Ida M. (Moore) Shaffer. His wife, Shirley J. (Treaster) Shaffer, whom he married Feb. 27, 1954, survives at 147 Treaster Road, Belleville. Also surviving are: three children, Mrs. Stephen (Kathy) Elliott, Lewistown, Alan E. "Butch" Shaffer, Belleville, and Mrs. D. Eugene (Kelly) Winters, Lancaster; five grandsons; one step-granddaughter, and a step-great granddaughter. He was the last of his immediate family having been preceded in death by three sisters and a brother. He retired in 1982 after 35 years of service from Sperry-New Holland in the purchasing department. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force, 771st Army Air Base Unit, and 141st Air Communications Squadron. He was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church, Belleville and he was a lifetime member of Stroup-Alexander VFW Post 5935, Belleville. His funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Belleville with Rev. Lois Martin officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. A viewing will be from 7-9 p.m. Friday at Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville. Family will provide all flowers, memorials may be sent to: Hospice The Bridge, 400 Highland Ave., Lewistown, PA 17044 or to American Heart Association, 501 Howard Ave.,Building D-101, Altoona, PA 16601 or to St. John's Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 5716, Belleville, PA 17004. Donald E. Baggus Funeral Home, 3813 W. Main St., Belleville is in charge of arrangements.

Marlin T. Shank
LEWISTOWN - Marlin T. Shank, 86, of Ohesson Manor, Lewistown, and formerly of 65 Maclay St., Milroy, died at 3 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2002, at Ohesson Manor. Born Aug. 13, 1915, in Milroy, he was the son of the late Oliver Andrew and Florence C. (Baker) Shank. His wife, Helen P. (Stover) Shank, whom he married Oct. 5, 1940, survives. Also surviving are; children, Larry M. Shank, Strodes Mills, Gary T. Shank, Reedsville, Regina Ann Peachey, Belleville, Jeffrey L. Shank, Milroy, and Robin T. Shank, Milroy; brothers and sisters, Mrs. Gardner (Jane) Glass, Milroy, Alda B. Wilson, Peoria, AZ, Mrs. Harry (Erma) Nale, Milroy, Mrs. Foster (Ruth) Hoar, Milroy, David R. Shank, Conneaut, OH, Kenneth E. Shank, Milroy, and Mrs. Richard (Donna) Briner, Sun Lakes, AZ; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers, Glen A. Shank and Oliver Alvin Shank. He was employed as a dairyman at the Malta Home and was a self- employed farmer. He was a member of the St. Johns Lutheran Church, Siglerville. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville, with the Pastor Rosalie N. Smith officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Milroy. Friends may call from 10 a.m. Tuesday, until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. John's Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 451, Milroy, PA 17063 or to charity of donor's choice.

James P. "Pete" Shannon
LEWISTOWN - James P. "Pete" Shannon, 67, of 911 N. Beech St., Burnham died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital. Born Feb. 25, 1934 in Muncy, IN, he was the son of the late James and Ruth Geniene (DeVay) Shannon. His wife, Virginia (Treaster) Shannon, whom he married Oct. 14, 1969, survives. Also surviving are: children, James Leon Shannon and William Shannon, both of Marion, IN; stepchildren, Mrs. James (Rena) Weikel, Reedsville and Mrs. Andy (Ruth) Davis, Muncy; sisters, Mrs. Harry (Joanne) Rector, Fairfield, CA, Mrs. William (Joy) Beuoy, North Webster, IN; half brothers, John Pixley, California and David Pixley, Palmer, AK; nine grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by: a son, Larry Joe Shannon and one sister, Jenice Russell. He was a carnival operator for 47 years and retired in 2000. He served in the Merchant Marines. He was member of the Yeagertown Volunteer Fire Company. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Heller-Hoenstine Burnham Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Leukemia Society of America, Inc., 800 Corp. Circle, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

David Merrill Shawver Sr.
TYRONE - David Merrill Shawver Sr., 58, of Nealmont, RD4, died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, August 18, 2002, at his residence. Born Dec. 7, 1943, in Kistler, Mifflin County, he was a son of the late Merrill B. and Eleanor (Sunderland) Shawver. His wife, Betty L. (Powers) Shawver, whom he married Dec. 5, 1964 in Lewistown, survives. Also surviving are: two daughters, Dawn Marie Lehman and Daphne Gordon, both of Altoona, and a son, David Merrill Jr., Grand Rapids, MI; three brothers, Raymond Krider, Mifflintown, Kenneth Krider, Lewistown Gary Shawver, Belleville; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Denise, a son, Merrill Edward, a sister, Dorothy Miller, and a brother, Wayne Sunderland. He was a U.S. veteran of the Vietnam War having served as a Master Sergeant before retiring in 1982 at Charlestown Air Force Base, SC, following 20 years of service. He was recently employed as a security guard for Pinkerton Security, Westvaco, Tyrone. He was a member of the First Church of Christ, Altoona, was a past commander of the Anderson-Denny American Legion Post #4559, Tyrone, and was an Honor Guard for the American Legion, Munich, Germany. His funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Feller Memorial Home with Pastor John Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, Mattawana. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to: Future Farmers of America, c/o Tyrone Area High School Vocation Department, Clay Ave. Ext., Tyrone, PA 16686.

Edna E. Shawver
MCCLURE - Edna E. Shawver, 87, of McClure passed away at 12:10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002 at her home. She had been in ill health for the past eight years. Born June 18, 1915, in McClure, she was a daughter of the late Ammon and Bertha (Romig) Kratzer. Her husband, Clayton C. Shawver, whom she married in 1933, preceded her in death on March 15, 1989. Surviving are five daughters, Mary E. Hoffman, York, Shirley M. Knepp, McClure, Pearl B. Goss, Erie, Ruth Ann Bubb, McClure RR2, and Carol L. Hess, McClure; two sons, Clayton C. "Son" Shawver Jr., McClure, and Randy L. Shawver, New Bloomfield; 29 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, June Hood, Lewisburg, and Ruth Troxel, Middleburg; and two brothers, Gordon Kratzer, Boyertown, and Gerald Kratzer, Middleburg. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Erma Musser and Virgie Kratzer and six brothers, Roy, Herman, Floyd, John, Jimmy and Erman Kratzer. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, McClure, and the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 942, McClure. She enjoyed baking and playing bingo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church, McClure, with Rev. Kevin Brophy officiating. Interment will be in the Baker's Church Cemetery, RR2 McClure. Friends may call 4-9 p.m. Thursday in the McClure chapel of Aurand Funeral Homes, North Brown Street, where the family will be present 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St. Williamsport, PA 17701 or to the stained glass window fund of First United Methodist Church, McClure, PA 17841.

Florence P. Shawver
LEWISTOWN - Florence P. Shawver, 86, of 504 Columbia St., Lewistown, died at 8:11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital. Born June 8, 1916, in McVeytown, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Edward and Harriet (Kauffman) Ward. Her husband, Clair J. Shawver, preceded her in death on Dec. 30, 1978. Surviving are: children, Mrs. Kenneth W. (Rosella) Spigelmyer and Paul S. Shawver, both of Lewistown; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter Mabel Martz in 1986, two brothers and four sisters. She was employed by Empire Kosher. She was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, McClure. Her funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hoenstine Funeral Home, Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Ivan E. Yoder officiating. Interment will be in Lind Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, 501 Howard Avenue, Building D, Altoona, PA 16601.

Baby Boy Owen Robert Sheaffer
LEWISTOWN - Baby Boy Owen Robert Sheaffer, was born Saturday Aug. 24, 2002 and died Sunday Aug. 25, 2002, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was the son of Lee Robb and Roxann Ranna (Johnson) Sheaffer of 705 Jacks Creek Rd., Lewistown. His paternal grandparents are Terry and Carla Sheaffer of 915 W. 4th St., Lewistown and his paternal great-grandparents are Laura (Tipton) Pacelli of Hyndman and Jane Sheaffer of Lewistown. His Maternal grandparents are Robert and Arla Johnson of 688 Jacks Creek Rd., Lewistown. He has a sister, Rachel Lynn Sheaffer, at home. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Gerald A. Krum officiating. Hoenstine Funeral Home, Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown, PA 17044 is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth V. Sheaffer
MT. PLEASANT MILLS - Kenneth V. Sheaffer, 73, of RR2, Box 389A, Mt. Pleasant Mills, Perry Township, entered into eternal rest at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2002, at his home. Born March 30, 1929 at Perry Township, Snyder County, he was the son of the late Raymond and V. Gertrude (Stroup) Sheaffer. His wife, Shirley A. Swartz, whom he married, May 31, 1958, survives. Also surviving are: two daughters and sons-in-law, Teri L. and Bill Robinson, Freeburg, Lisa S. and Palmer Simpson III, Bluffton, SC; one brother-in-law, Cal Troutman, Richfield; one nephew, Wayne Troutman, Richfield; one niece, Ginger Snyder, Middleburg; one great-niece; one great-nephew; and two granddaughters, Emily and Courtney Robinson; He was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Troutman and an infant sister, Evelyn Sheaffer. He was graduated from the former Freeburg High School in 1946. He was inducted in the U.S. Army on Nov. 1, 1950, and served during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on Sept. 10, 1956, at the rank of Corporal. He was employed as a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 34 years and was last employed for 10 years as a security guard for PP&L. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, RR2, Millerstown. Additionally, he was a member of the Middleburg Lodge No. 619, Free and Accepted Masons, the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1173, Selinsgrove. He was also a member of the Fremont Volunteer Fire Company, Mt. Pleasant Mills. He was a devoted and loving husband and father who loved his grandchildren. He was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling and traveling. He was the manager of the Fremont Adult Baseball Team from 1969 to 1972 and won a Tri-County League Champion-ship in 1972. The funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, RR2 Millerstown, with the Rev. Timothy W. Bingman officiating. Interment followed in the adjoining church cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial gifts may be made to: Building Fund of Faith Lutheran Church, RR2, Millerstown, PA 17062, in loving memory of Mr. Sheaffer.

Lloyd W. Sheeler
NEWTON HAMILTON - Lloyd W. Sheeler, 69, who resided at the home of Willie Nearhood, PO Box 94, Newton Hamilton, died Tuesday, June 25, 2002, in Huntingdon Hospital. Surviving are; children, Dixie Renninger of Hartzlog Courts, Huntingdon, Rick Sheeler of PA, Alan Sheeler, Roger Sheeler, Billie Brotemarkle of RD1 McVeytown. A private funeral service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to: Selina Brotemarkle Fund, Billie Brotemarkle, 228 Secrest Rd., McVeytown, PA 17051.

Joseph L. Sheetz Sr.
MILROY - Joseph L. Sheetz Sr., 66, of 1973 New Lancaster Valley Road, Milroy, died at 10:52 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital. Born July 26, 1935, in Burnham, he was the son of the late Samuel I. and Anna (Kvist) Sheetz. He was the husband of Donna (Benner) Sheetz, whom he married on June 15, 1957. She survives at home. Also surviving are three children, Joseph L. Sheetz Jr. of Milroy, David Sheetz of Reedsville and Mrs. Jeffrey (Joleen) Aurand of Milroy; four siblings, John Sheetz of Connecticut, Richard Sheetz of Milroy, Frances Leeper and Mrs. Walter (Bonnie) Peters, both of Burnham; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ira W. Sheetz. He was the owner/operator of Sheetz Garage, Burnham, with his brother, and retired from New Holland in 1993 on disability. He was a Methodist by faith. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Heller-Hoenstine Burnham Funeral Home, 108 First Ave., Burnham. Memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, New Lancaster Valley Road, Milroy, PA 17063.

David A. Shellenberger
MIFFLINTOWN - David A. Shellenberger, 87, formerly of Mifflintown, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville, where he had been a resident since July 2001. Born June 18, 1915, in Altoona, he was a son of the late James E. and Margaret Long Shellenberger. His first wife, Beatrice Horning, whom he married in 1940, preceded him in death in 1973. His second wife, Sara Swartzlander, whom he married in 1974, preceded him in death in 1988. Surviving are three sons, David N. of Lancaster, James E. of South Williamsport and Thomas H. of Williamsport; a sister, Martha Barr of Virginia; three granddaughters, Anna, Carol and Krista; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence and Earl, and three sisters, Erma, Laura and his twin, Mary. He attended Tressler Lutheran Home in Loysville and was a 1937 graduate of Susquehanna University. He settled in Juniata County and began his teaching career. He was a teacher in the Fayette and East Juniata school systems for 37 years. He taught English grammar, music and history. He was very active in the community. For many years he was choir director of Messiah Lutheran Church, Mifflintown. He was a longtime member of the Lions Club and was very active in the Boy Scouts of America, Juniata Valley Council, serving as camp counselor and later as director of the Seven Mountains Boy Scout Camp, Centre County. He was a recipient of The Freedoms Foundation Award and a member of the Home Guard during World War II. Locally renowned as a talented musician, he was a cornetist and a singer. His rich, strong voice was familiar to many near and far. He was very active in the Juniata County Historical Society, having served as past president. He was instrumental in the restoration and preservation of the Academia Boys' School. He pursued many hobbies and interests and enjoyed working in his basement workshop. He was a HAM radio operator for many years. Genealogy was his particular passion. He traced his family history to its origins. He was well versed in the history of the Juniata and Susquehanna valleys and was often consulted by others for his knowledge of the subject. Funeral arrangements will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov, 23, at his church in Mifflintown. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Mifflintown. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Juniata County Historical Society, Messiah Lutheran Church or to a charity of one's choice.

Patty D. Shellenberger
BEAVER SPRINGS - Patty D. Shellenberger, 42, of Spruce Street, Beaver Springs, died at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, in the Emergency Room of the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Born Nov. 12, 1959, in Lewistown, she is the daughter of Ellen Grace (Shaffer) Shelley Sausser, McAlisterville, and the late James W. Shelley, who preceded her in death on June 8, 1969. Her husband, Gary L. Shellenberger, whom she married Nov. 15, 1986, survives. Also surviving are: a daughter, Heather Shelley, Lewistown, a son, Barry Zimmerman, Beaver Springs, two step-daughters, Billie Jo Shellenberger, Charlotte, NC, and Janelle Shellenberger, Selinsgrove, a step-son, Jason Shellenberger, Conover, NC; two brothers, Robert Shaffer, Dallas, PA, and James Shelley, Thompsontown, and a sister, Pamela King, Mifflintown; and two grandchildren, Gaven Shelley and Mackenzie Shelley. She was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, McAlisterville, a graduate of East Juniata High School, a homemaker, and she was a loving grandmother. Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, from the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, McAlisterville, with her Pastor, Rev. James Park Bricker, officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, McAlisterville. There will be no public viewing, however, the family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday, at the church. Memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society, 26 N. Brown St., Lewistown, PA 17044. McAlisterville Chapel of the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Esther A. Shelley
MIFFLINTOWN - Esther A. Shelley, 95, of the Brookline Manor & Retirement Village, RR1 Mifflintown and formerly of Thompsontown, died at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 18, 2002, at the village. Born Dec. 19, 1906, in Juniata County, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Lottie (Strawser) Auker. Her husband, Henry W. Shelley preceded her in death on June 5, 1973. She is survived by: seven children, Betty Lentz, Duncannon, Emelene Gabel, Thompsontown, Wilmer Shelley, Ickesburg, James Shelley, Middletown, Rolland Shelley, Harrisburg, Helen Pasi, Brockway, Arlene Sieber, Carlisle; five sisters, Helen Frank, Mechanicsburg, Elsie Glick, Selinsgrove, Verna Leister, McAlisterville, Pauline Aughey, Mifflintown, Geraldine Writer, Harrisburg; 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman and Homer Auker and four grandchildren, Shelley Hope Gabel, Heidi Jo Shelley, Fredrick Lee Lentz, Irene Lentz Lee. She was a member of the Free Spring Church of the Brethren, RR2, Mifflintown. She retired in 1960 as a seamstress from Blough-Wagner Manufacturing, Millerstown. Memorial services will be held at 12 noon Saturday from her church, the Free Spring Church of the Brethren, RR2 Mifflintown with the Rev. Terry Smith officiating. Interment will be private and held in the Goodwill Cemetery, RR1, McAlisterville. There will be no public viewing, however, friends may call from 10:30 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Free Spring Church of the Brethren, c/o Building Fund, William Bowman, Treasurer, RR1, Box 2635, McAlisterville, PA 17049. McAlisterville Chapel of Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 16 Westfall Street, McAlisterville is handling the arrangements.

George R. Shelley
VINELAND, NJ - George R. Shelley, 78, of Vineland, NJ, died early Saturday morning in the Bishop McCarthy Residence, Vineland, after an extended illness. Born and raised in Thompsontown, he has resided in Vineland, NJ, for 39 years. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Frances S. Shelley. Also surviviing are: a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jim Rosato, Downingtown, a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Pat Shelley, Vineland, NJ; a sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Melvin Hower, Duncannon, a sister-in-law, Ella Shelley, McAlisterville; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert. He was a retired Insurance Executive with 38 years of service with the Washington National Ins. Co., where he was employed as the District Manager in the Vineland Office. He was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church, Vineland, and a member of the Vineland Masonic Lodge #69 F&AM, where he recieved the White Apron Award. He was also a member of the Olivet Commandery #10 Knight's Templar, Eureka-Richmond Chapter XVIII, R.A.M., Triangle Council #10 Royal and Select Masters, Crescent Shrine, National Rifle Assoc. and the North American Hunters Assoc. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He spent his summers fishing in the Delaware Bay and his winters on numerous trips throughout the U.S. and Nova Scotia. His funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Pancoast Funeral Home, 676 S. Main Rd., Vineland, with the Rev. John Fordyce officiating. Interment will be in Siloam Cemetery, Vineland. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and 12-1 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. A Masonic Funeral Service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimers Assoc. of S.J., 1100 Lincoln Dr. West, Suite 7, Marlton, NJ 08053 or to the First Presbyterian Church, 8th & Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ 08360.

Kenneth B. Sherlock, Jr.
LEWISTOWN - Kenneth B. Sherlock Jr., 60, of 3416 SR 103 North Lewistown, died at 6:37 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002, at his residence. Born April 5, 1942, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Kenneth B. and Miriam R. (Goss) Sherlock, Sr. His wife, Sandra I. (Dunn) Sherlock, whom he married April 9, 1964, survives. Also surviving are: siblings, Gregory E. Sherlock, Jr of Yeagertown, Douglas D. Sherlock of Belleville, Jack L. Sherlock of SR 103 North, Lewistown, and Mrs. Miles (Annette) Crownover, Lewistown. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis R. Sherlock. He was a graduate of Williamsport Institute of Technology, Class of 1963, with an Associate Degree in Engineering. He was employed by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation, as a permit inspector, he retired in 1994 after 31 years of service. He was a member of Allensville Presbyterian Church. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, PA 17044, with Rev. Pastor Geoff Huish and Rev. Douglas D. Sherlock Jr. officiating. Interment will be held in Allensville Presbyterian Cemetery. A viewing will be held 7-9 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Allensville Presbyterian Church, Allensville, PA 17002 or to the American Cancer Society 26 North Brown St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Lee A. Sherwin
BELLEVILLE - Lee A. Sherwin, 92, a resident of Valley View Haven Nursing Home, formerly of Open Hearth Manor Apartments, Lewistown, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the nursing home. Born Sept. 5, 1909, in Karns City, Butler County, he was the son of the late Samuel and Alice (Kaylor) Sherwin. His wife, Lois R. (McMinn) Sherwin, preceded him in death on Dec. 6, 1991. Surviving are: children, Nancy Sherman, 12 W. Hale St., Lewistown, Robert S. Sherwin, Cary, NC, P. David Sherwin, The Woodlands, TX, Samuel Sherwin II, Cordova, TN, Daniel M. Sherwin, Harrison City, and Alice J. Sherwin, Carnegie; a sister, Mrs. Elsie S. McCollough, Youngsville; 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Linda and Marguerite; three brothers and three sisters. He was a coal preparation engineer for 33 years for Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company, Indiana, before retiring in 1970. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Lewis-town. He was also a member and past master of the F&AM Lodge 313, Indiana. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lewistown, with Karen McCachren officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Indiana. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Valley View Haven, 4702 E. Main St., Belleville, PA, 17004, or First United Methodist Church, 200 E. Third St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Frank E. Shilling Sr.
LEWISTOWN - Frank E. Shilling Sr., 77, of 46 Timber Hollow Road, Ferguson Valley, Lewistown, died at 4:44 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at the Lewistown Hospital Emergency Room. Born June 2, 1924, in Orriville, OH, he was the son of the late William F. and Hellen (Croskey) Shilling. His wife, Verna P. (Clinger) Shilling, preceded him in death on Feb. 12, 1991. Surviving are: children, Frank E. Shilling Jr. and Barry F. Shilling, both at home; step-children, Sonja (Hook) Hardy, Huntingdon, and Ronald E. Hook, Crystal River, FL; a brother, Earl W. Shilling, Forsythe Street, Lewistown; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Private Fred M. Shilling, who died in a POW camp during World War II, and Kenneth W. Shilling of Shingle-house. He worked in the Wheel Mill at Standard Steel, Burnham, be-fore retiring with 40 years of service. He was one of four brothers who served in the service during World War II and was stationed in Paris, France with the 121st U.S. Army Hospital. He was a life member of the Burnham Eagles Club and the American Legion Post 90. He was also a charter and life member of the VFW Post 7011 and the Lewistown AMVETS. He was a member of the Steelworkers Local 1940. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may b made to: American Diabetes Association, 3554 N. Progress Ave., Suite 202, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Hoenstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown, is in charge of arrangements.

Wayne A. Shingler
LEWISTOWN - Wayne A. Shingler, 79, of 827 E. Walnut St., Lewistown, died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday May 9, 2002, at the Meda Nipple Convalescent Home, Thompsontown. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Rock Cemetery. Hoenstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown, is in charge of arrangements.

Sarah L. Shinskie
LEWISTOWN - Sarah L. Shinskie, 98, of Beverly Healthcare - William Penn, Lewistown and formerly of 23 S. Mann Ave., Yeagertown died at 8:10 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2002 in the home. Born Dec. 9, 1903, in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late John and Cora (Faust) Reed. She was the wife of the late Harry Shinskie, who died in 1956. Surviving are two sons, John P. Shinskie of 23 S. Mann Ave., Yeagertown and Albert C. Shinskie of Lansdale; a sister, Quilla Lindenmuth of Shamokin; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cora Reed; two grandsons, Mark Shinskie and Michael Shinskie; five brothers and a sister. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Lake Park United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Hoenstine Funeral Home, Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Philip C. Tundel officiating. A viewing will be held from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service Monday at the home. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Beverly Healthcare - William Penn, 163 Summit Drive, Lewistown, PA 17044 or to Holy Communion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Main Street, Yeagertown, PA 17099.

Cora W. Shirey
LEWISTOWN - Cora W. Shirey, 86, of 167 Ort Valley Road, Lewistown, died at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in the Lewistown Hospital. Born Jan. 15, 1915, in Milroy, she was the daughter of the late W.B. and Elva (Krichbaum) Wagner. She was the wife of the late Gilbert S. Shirey, who died March 2, 2000. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Norma) Fisher of 33 Woodbine Road, Lewistown; two brothers, L. Brownie Wagner of Burnham and Joe C. Wagner of Lewistown; three grandchildren, Gilbert S. Fisher, Tracey D. Fisher and Gisele K. Miller; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. She was a homemaker and a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lewistown. She was also a member of the 20th Century Club. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Hoenstine Funeral Home, Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Gerald A. Krum officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 120 N. Main St., Lewistown, PA 17044 or to the Beacon Lodge, 114 Route 1035, Mt. Union, PA 17066.

Leonard L. Shirey
LEWISTOWN - Leonard L. Shirey, 92, of 105 Gentle Hills Lane, Lewistown, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital. Born Feb. 24, 1909, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Lester L. and Mary (Klose) Shirey. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. William (Kathryn) "Kissie" Stumpff, 2375 Highway 522 N., Lewistown. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John K. and Gilbert "Gib" Shirey. He was a farmer and he boarded horses for 50 years. His funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Gerald Krum officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Friday, at the funeral home.

Dorothy J. Shirk
REEDSVILLE - Dorothy J. Shirk, 71, of 88 E. Railroad St., Reedsville, died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at Ohesson Manor. Born April 27, 1931, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence W. and Bessie I. (Cutman) Dukes. Her husband, Graffius E. Shirk Sr., preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 1992. Surviving are three sons, Graffius E. Shirk Jr., Reedsville, Wayne Alan Shirk and his wife, Lou, Tyrone, and Donald Lee Shirk and his wife, Kathy, Reedsville; four sisters, Mrs. William (Elizabeth) Marker, Reedsville, Mrs. William (Esther) Bitner Jr., Milroy, Mrs. Clair (Carolyn) Espigh, Longfellow, and Mrs. Raymond (Constance) Snook, Longfellow; two brothers, Leland K. Dukes and Franklin J. Dukes, both of Lewistown; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Early in life, she worked for the Arrow Shirt Factory for 18 years and retired from the housekeeping department of Lewistown Hospital. She was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, where she was a choir member. Services will be held at the convenience of the family with Father Ronald Lynch officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park. A viewing will not be held. Hoenstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown, is in charge of arrangements.

Helen M. Shirk
LEWISTOWN - Helen M. Shirk, 93, of 40 Spanogle Avenue, Mt. Rock Commons, Lewistown, died at 3:36 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2002, at the Lewistown Hospital Emergency Room. Born April 28, 1909, in McAlevy's Fort, she was a daughter of the late McGee and Kathryn (Betlyon) Logan. Her husband, Thomas R. Shirk, preceded her in death in 1991. She is survived by a son, Clayton L. Shirk; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was the last of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. She was employed in the cafeteria at Chief Logan High School. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lewistown. Her funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 120 N. Main St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Gerald A. Krum officiating. Interment will be in Birch Hill Cemetery, Burnham. There will be no public viewing. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 120 N. Main St., Lewistown, PA 17044. Heller-Hoenstine Burnham Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Russell R. Shirk
REEDSVILLE - Russell R. Shirk, 80, of 4443 U.S. Highway 322, Reedsville, died at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at Geisinger Medocal Center, Danville. Born March 2, 1922, in Shrader, he was the son of the late Herbert Michael and Mary C. (Reed) Shirk. His wife, Dorothy S. (Spangler) Shirk, whom he married July 13, 1946, survives. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Charles (Margaret) Fountain, Wilmington, DE. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Spangler. He was an Army Veteran of WW II. He worked in the Wheel Section of the Boring Mill at Standard Steel for 40 years, before retiring in 1982. He was a Charter Member of the Church Hill United Methodist Church, Reedsville. His funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Church Hill United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Richard J. Bender officiating. Interment will be in Church Hill Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends may call from noon until the time of the service Saturday, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to: Church Hill United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 72, Reedsville, PA 17084.

Catherine C. "Kate" Shoemaker
LEWISTOWN - Catherine C. "Kate" Shoemaker, 87, of R.D. #1 Box 178, Lewistown, died at 4:05 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, at Beverly Healthcare/William Penn, 163 Summit Dr., Lewistown. Born Oct. 18, 1914 in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Harry A. and Nettie May (Reigle) Harbst. She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl Shoemaker, on May 23, 1985, and a son, Michael Charles in 1970. Surviving are: siblings, Salone P. Shutt of Cortland, NY and Beulah May Folk Aurand of Lewistown; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by ? brothers and three sisters. She was a homemaker and worked in sales at Wolfe Furniture Company. She was member of Ellen Chapel Church, where she was a member of the church choir, the Official Board of the Church and a Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of the Masonic Commandery Auxiliary Lodge #203 and a volunteer at Lewistown Hospital. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002 at Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, with the Rev. J. Faust Hissong officiating. Friends may call 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown. Interment will be at Mt. Rock Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ellen Chapel Church, 11764 Ferguson Valley Rd, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Robert T. 'Tom' Shockey
REEDSVILLE - Robert T. "Tom" Shockey, 61, of 187 Hillside Drive, Reedsville, died at 8:25 a.m. Sunday Sept. 1, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital. Born Aug. 25, 1941, in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late Robert C. Shockey. His mother, Betty P. (Minnich) Shockey of Providence Place, Chambersburg, survives. His wife, Claire E. (Channell) Shockey, whom he married May 18, 1974, survives. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Barry (Sally) Brown, Chambersburg. He was a graduate of Waynesboro High School, Class of 1959; Hagarstown Junior College, Hagarstown, MD; Towson University, Baltimore, MD. He was employed at State Farm Insurance Company for 25 years as an Agent and Agency Manager, he currently operated Montana Trip Planning Fly Fishing Service. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1959-62. He was a member of the Yeagertown United Methodist Church, the Heritage Foundation, the Montana Outfitters and Guides Assoc., Fishing Outfitters and Guides of Montana, the Sinnemahoning Sportsman Assoc. in Cameron County, and the Lewistown Elks Lodge #663. He enjoyed Montana and mountains of North Central PA and Fly Fishing. A memorial service will be held at 7:45 p.m. Thursday at the Yeagertown United Methodist Church, Mann Avenue, Yeagertown with the Rev. Thomas B. Morningstar officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no public viewing, however, family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Fellowship Hall of the Yeagertown United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Yeagertown UMC for the Good Shepherd Club, P.O. Box 409, Yeagertown, PA 17099. Hoenstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan Street, Lewistown is in charge of the arrangements.

Franklin D. Short
HERSHEY - Franklin D. Short, 68, Hershey, died Tuesday April 30, 2002, at his home of natural causes. Born Aug. 13, 1933, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Robson) Short. His wife, Janet L. (Bigelow) Short, survives. Also surviving are: a son, Patrick H. Short, Hershey; two daughters, Julie L. Hess, Hershey, and Jane Wagner, Lititz; one brother, Joseph Short, Lewistown; two sisters, Elizabeth Gahagan, Lewistown, and Patricia Owens, Carrollton; and five grandchildren. He was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He was retired with 36 years of service as a teacher from the Middletown School District. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Hershey, Hershey Council of Knights, Columbus, and Pennsylvania State Education Retirement System. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey. Interment will be in Hershey Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hoover Funeral Home. and Crematory, Hershey. Recitation of the rosary will be at 5:45 p.m. Contributions may be made to: Heart of the Parish Fund, 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey, PA 17033.

Lucille S. Showers
LEWISTOWN - Lucille S. Showers, 89, formerly of North Grand Parkway, Lewistown, died at 6:35 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at Valley View Haven, Belleville. Born March 7, 1912, in Clearfield, she was the daughter of the late James F. and Blanche B. (Wolfe) Strickland. Her husband, Leon Paul Showers, died in 1950. Surviving are: a son, Stephen S. Showers, Towson, MD; and a brother, Rexford R. Strickland, Richmond, VA; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, James D. Strickland in 1978. She was a secretary for 20 years in the Mifflin County School District. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Lewistown, a life member and past worthy matron of Eastern Star Chapter #283, the recipient of the Grand Cross of Color and an honorary member of Lewistown Assembly of Rainbow Girls, first president of the Mifflin County Educator Secretaries, and a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She also served on the board of American Field Service for Foreign Exchange Students in Pennsylvania and Mifflin County. Her service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan St., Lewistown, with the Rev. David Schmuck officiating. Interment will be in Lind Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday . Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

David L. "Duck" Shumaker
LIVERPOOL - David L. "Duck" Shumaker, 75, of 206 Wilbur St., Liverpool, entered into eternal rest at 3:05 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2002, at his residence following an illness since December, 2001. Born Nov. 3, 1926, in Liverpool, Perry County, he was a son of the late William and Margretta (Wallis) Shumaker. On April 23, 1949, he married the former Dorothy Rebecca Hoffman who preceded him in death on Jan. 30, 1985. Surviving are: a son and four daughters, David L. Shumaker Jr. and wife, Karen R., RR#1, Liverpool, Rebecca L. "Becky" Kerstetter, RR#1, Port Royal, Kathleen A. Arrieta and husband, Miguel, Manalapan, NJ, Julie M. Shumaker-Harvey and husband, Fred, Shermans Dale, and Wendy E. Shumaker, Newport; a sister, Audrey Reagan, Mechanicsburg; 10 grandchildren, Danielle and Carly Shumaker, Nathan and Heidi Kerstetter, Rachael, Michael and Gabrielle Arrieta, Erin Rebecca and Mary Ann Zinobile, and Isabel Owens; and four generations of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William "Billy" and Earl "Ted" Shumaker. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Feb. 7, 1944, at the age of 17, and served during WW II, earning the Victory WW II medal and the American Area Medal. He received an honorable discharged on Oct. 31, 1947, from his service duties with the rank of Radioman Third Class. He was schooled in the Liverpool and Harrisburg Schools. He retired in 1988 as an electrician for the IBEW, Local #143, Harrisburg. He was previously self-employed as a plumber and had also served as a Greyhound Bus Line driver for 10 years. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Liverpool, the IBEW, Local #143, Harrisburg, the Liverpool Ambulance League and Fire Companies of Liverpool. He enjoyed gardening and was a talented and accomplished woodworker, who loved his family and grandchildren. He also spent many hours on the Susquehanna River swimming, fishing and canoeing. He spent much time solving crossword puzzles. He was known for his support of the Liverpool community. His funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday from the George P. Garman Funeral Home, 606 N. Front St., Liverpool, with the Rev. James R. Bramer officiating and the Rev. Dr. Theodore Lindquist Jr. assisting. Interment with full military honors accorded by the Liverpool American Legion, Post #364, will be in the Liverpool Union Cemetery. There will be no viewing at Mr. Shumaker's request. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given in loving memory of Mr. Shumaker to: Hospice Preferred Choice, 4813 Jonestown Rd., Suite #211, Harrisburg, PA 17109.

Anna O. Sieber
THOMPSONTOWN - Anna O. Sieber, 99, formerly of Thompsontown and, for five years, of Chateau d-Eden, died at 7:33 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2002, in Brookline Manor and Retirement Village, RR1 Mifflintown, where she had been a resident since 1995. Born July 19, 1903, in McAlisterville, Juniata County, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Mary (App) Shallenberger. Her husband, Edwin D. Sieber Sr., whom she married Aug. 29, 1941, preceded her in death on May 23, 1981. Surviving are a son, Edwin D. Sieber Jr. of Lancaster; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was the last of her immediate family. She graduated from Fayette High School and then from Shippensburg Normal School in 1922. She was a homemaker and a teacher, having taught at Palmerton Elementary School, Palmerton, for 16 years and retiring from the Juniata County School District after 10 years at Walker Township Elementary, RR2 Mifflintown. She was an active member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Thompsontown, where she taught Sunday School and was the advisor for Luther League Youth Group. She was also a member of PSEA, PSERS and the Juniata County Retired Teachers Association. She was an avid reader and letter writer and enjoyed antiques and gardening, having won many prizes at the Juniata County Fair for her flowers. She also helped to write the "History of Delaware Township" for Thompsontown's Bicentennial in 1955. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday from the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Thompsontown, with Rev. Louise L. Reynolds officiating. Interment will be in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Thompsontown. There will be no public viewing but family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, RR2 Box 165, Mifflintown, PA 17059. The McAlisterville Chapel of Brown Funeral Homes Inc., 16 Westfall St., McAlisterville, is in charge of arrangements.

John L. Sieber
MIFFLINTOWN - John L. Sieber, 92, of Brookline Manor and Retirement Village, RR1, Mifflintown, formerly of RR4, Mifflintown, died at 1:20 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002, at the village. Born Oct. 23, 1909, in Fermanagh Township, Juniata County, he was the son of the late Samuel Stouffer and Jennie (Shellenberger) Sieber. His wife, Helen A. (Vaughan) Sieber, whom he married June 29, 1942, preceded him in death on Jan. 26, 1996. Surviving are: a daughter, Kay S. Varner and her husband George T., RR4, Mifflintown; a son, John B. Sieber and his wife Pamela A., Brewer, Maine; three grandchildren, Vance S. Varner, Cindy L. Sieber, and John Michael Sieber; and two great-granddaughters. He was the last of his immediate family having been preceded in death by a sister, Mary Cargill and a brother, North Sieber. He was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church, Mifflintown for over 60 years, also he had served on the church council and sung bass in the church choir. He was a member and Past President of the Pennsylvania Farmers Association. He was a self-employed farmer and had served as the Auditor of Fermanagh Township, Juniata County. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and whistling. His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday from the Messiah Lutheran Church, corner of Third St. and Washington Ave., Mifflintown with Rev. William N. Esborn officiating. Interment will be in Lost Creek Mennonite Cemetery, Oakland Mills. A viewing will be from 7-9 p.m. Thursday from the Mifflintown Chapel of the Brown Funeral Homes Inc., 100 Bridge St., Mifflintown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Messiah Lutheran Church, 3 South Third Street, Mifflintown, PA 17059 or to Juniata County Meals on Wheels, 9 Cross Street, Mifflintown, PA 17059.

Pearl E. Siegel
SUN CITY, AZ - Pearl E. (Nieman) Siegel, 91, of Sun City, AZ, and a former resident of Lewistown for 48 years, who was active as a volunteer leader in several local organizations, died Sunday, March 14, 2002, at the Hospice of the Valley in Glendale, Arizona. She and her husband, Lewistown attorney Robert Siegel, of Siegel & Siegel, retired in 1985 to Sun City West, Arizona, after Robert Siegel had completed 50 years of law practice with his family's firm. A native of Benton, PA, and a 1933 graduate of Bucknell University, Lewisburg, she was the daughter of the late Israel and Millie Nieman. She settled in Lewistown after her marriage to Robert Siegel in 1937. From 1945 until they left Lewistown in 1985, the Siegels lived at 521 Lindbergh Way. Her work for community organizations included serving as treasurer of the Community Concerts Association, as a co-founder of the Mifflin County Visiting Nurse Association and as an officer of the Lewistown Hospital Auxiliary. In that role she started the first gift shop located in the hospital. A member of the Ohev Sholom Synagogue, she was active with the Jewish National Fund and Hadassah, of which she was a life member. While living in Sun City West and Sun City, she continued her volunteer work at Temple Beth Shalom. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Robert Siegel, of Sun City; her son Richard Siegel, of Washington, DC, her son-in-law Richard Sweet, of Charlotte, NC, and five grandchildren. Her daughter, Judith Siegel Sweet, preceded her in death in 1982. Funeral services were held March 17, 2002, at Temple Beth Shalom, with burial at Sunland Memorial Park, both in Sun City.

Robert Siegel
Robert Siegel, 91, a lawyer in Lewistown for 50 years prior to his retirement in 1985 and a leader throughout that time in the Mifflin County Bar Association and the local Jewish community, died Thursday, July 25, 2002, at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Mr. Siegel and his wife Pearl left their Lewistown home, at 521 Lindbergh Way, in 1985 to spend their retirement years in Sun City West and Sun City, Arizona. In March of this year, Pearl Siegel died at age 91, after 64 years of marriage to Robert Siegel. Mr. Siegel then moved from Arizona to the Washington, D.C. area, where his son Richard resides. Robert Siegel practiced in Lewistown from 1934 to 1984 with his family's law firm, Siegel & Siegel. He advised and represented a number of municipal governments and school districts in Mifflin County, serving as solicitor for the Borough of Lewistown, the Chief Logan Joint School District, the Borough of Juniata Terrace and the Mifflin County Redevelopment Authority. In the 1950s he was a key figure in the expansion and modernization of schools in Mifflin County to accommodate the post-World War II "baby boom." He was solicitor of the Chief Logan district in 1953 when it formed as a merger of the schools of Burnham Borough and Derry and Decatur Townships and unveiled plans to build a large new high school in Highland Park. After citizens' groups brought protracted litigation to stop construction of the new school, Mr. Siegel successfully defended Chief Logan in court and in 1959 the school opened. Mr. Siegel also had a general legal practice that included wills and estates, real estate transactions and trial work. Among his clients were the Lewistown Trust Company, the Mifflin County Savings and Loan Association and several insurance companies. He argued numerous appeals in the Pennsylvania Superior and Supreme Courts. An active member of the Mifflin County Bar Association, he served as its president in 1961. Robert Siegel was born March 21, 1911, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the son of immigrants from Lithuania who had arrived in Lancaster in 1906. In 1923 an older brother, Harry L. Siegel, graduated from Dickinson Law School and came to Lewistown to establish a law office. Robert Siegel did his undergraduate studies at the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania and at Dickinson College. In 1934 he graduated from Dickinson Law School and joined his brother in the practice of law in Lewistown. The firm became Siegel & Siegel, and the brothers were to practice law together for nearly five decades, until Harry Siegel's death in 1981. In his 50 years in Lewistown Robert Siegel played a leading role in the local Jewish community. He was chairman of the United Jewish Appeal campaign, president of the Ohev Sholom Synagogue and president of the Lewistown Bnai Brith Lodge-Zionist District. The recipient of many awards for service to Jewish causes, he was first honored by the United Jewish Appeal in 1948. At that time he led the Lewistown Jewish community's fund-raising efforts to assist Jews displaced by the recent Holocaust in Europe and to establish Israel as a free and independent Jewish state. During his time as a leader of the Ohev Sholom Synagogue in the 1950s, the congregation grew to comprise more than 75 families and built a large addition to its building on East Third Street as a community center and religious school. Along with the activities of his synagogue, Mr. Siegel had a special interest in the State of Israel, which he and his wife visited several times. Their first trip was in 1952, accompanying their 13-year-old son Richard to hold his bar mitzvah ceremony in Jerusalem. As retirees in Arizona, Robert and Pearl Siegel became active in their new synagogue, Temple Beth Shalom, and in other community work. Shortly after arriving in the Sun City area, Robert Siegel began volunteer work for the United Jewish Appeal and soon was made campaign chairman, serving for two consecutive years. In 1989 he received the Dr. Abraham B. Tamis Leadership Award from the Sun City-Sun City West Division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix. He volunteered at the R.H. Johnson Memorial Library in Sun City West and belonged to the Sun Cities Lawyers Club. He also pursued his principal hobbies of reading, travel, Jewish studies and golf. He is survived by his son Richard D. Siegel, of Washington, D.C., his son-in-law Richard Sweet, of Charlotte, NC, and five grandchildren. His daughter, Judith Siegel Sweet, preceded him in death in 1982. Funeral services were held July 28, 2002, at Tifereth Israel Congregation in Washington, D.C. Burial was at Sunland Memorial Park, Sun City, Arizona, on July 30, 2002.