Richard L. Bitner
MT. UNION - Richard L. Bitner, 55, of 509 S. Division St., Mt. Union, died unexpectedly at 4:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital. Born Sept. 19, 1946, in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late George A. and H. Virginia "Ginny" (Greathead) Bitner. His wife, Linda M. (Stewart) Bitner, whom he married on Oct. 10, 1970 in Chambersburg, survives at home. Also surviving are two daughters, Jody L. Baker of Huntingdon and Stacy L. Coulter of Fort Riley, KS; a half-sister, Judith Shatzer of Upper Strasburg; and a granddaughter. He was a member of Abbey Reformed Church, Huntingdon. He was employed by Suburban Propane of Burnham since 1997. Prior to that, he spent 19 years with PCNB, both in Huntingdon and Mt. Union. He was a 1966 graduate of Chambersburg High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Mt. Union Lions Club, F&AM Lodge 688, Mt. Union, and served on the board of directors for Tricounty Drug and Alcohol Commission, Lewistown. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mt. Union, with Pastor Gary H. Marcy officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Union Cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, RD1 Box 33D, Huntingdon, PA 16652.

Marion Esther Black
HUNTINGDON - Marion Esther Black, 75, of HC 01, Huntingdon, died at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2002, at her home in Union Township, Huntingdon County. Born Oct. 29, 1926, in Rockhill Furnace, she was a daughter of the late Elbin "Chick" and Nora (Gutshall) Chilcote. Her husband, John R. Black Sr., whom she married June 8, 1947, preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 1994. Surviving are: children, Dena M. Baker, HC 01, Huntingdon, John R. Black Jr., Ebensburg, and Sandra K. Baker, HC 01, Huntingdon; three sisters, Maxine Black, Altoona, Jane Numer, Ebensburg, and Dorothy Kelly, Huntingdon; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and sister. She was a homemaker and co-owner, along with her husband, of Black's Handyman Store, Calvin, for a number of years. Earlier in life, she had worked at Elco, Huntingdon. She was a member of the Calvin United Methodist Church, Calvin. Her funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Robert I. McClain Funeral Home, Cassville, with Pastor James Lynn officiating. Interment will be in Trough Creek Valley Baptist Cemetery, Calvin. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Monday, and one hour prior to the service Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to: Trough Creek Valley Fire Company, Cassville, PA 16623.

Mary E. Black
LEWISTOWN - Mary E. Black, 80, of 196 S. Main St., Lewistown, died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, at Beverly Healthcare William Penn. Born Oct. 16, 1922, in Perry County, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Vertie (Wagner) Stone. Her husband, Milton R. Black, preceded her in death in 1979. Surviving are: two children, Milton F. Black, Thompsontown, and Mrs. Donald (Mary) Shoemaker, McVeytown; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Kenneth Black in 1950 and two brothers, John F. and George W. Stone. She was a housewife. She was a member of Assembly of God Church Pleasant Acres. Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Barr Funeral Home, 120 logan St., Lewistown with Rev. Harold Imes officiating. Interment will be in Lind Memorial Cemetery. A viewing will be from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Charlotte Lasynda Bloom
BRADENTON, FL - Charlotte Lasynda Bloom, 94, of Bradenton, FL, died Jan. 21, 2002. Born March 21, 1907, in Lewistown, she moved to Florida in the 1950s. She is survived by: a niece, Nancy Boxill of Reno, NV, and several other nieces and nephews. She graduated from the Lewistown Hospital Nurses Training School She was a retired registered nurse, having worked for over 50 years. She was a life member of the Retired Teachers Association, a former member of The Pilot Club, and an avid craftsman who enjoyed rug hooking. Her service is being held Friday at Brown & Sons Funeral Home, Bradenton, FL. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 603 11th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34205.

Mary Ellen 'Chub' Boaz
MILROY - Mary Ellen "Chub" Boaz, 67, of 38 Woodlawn Ave., Milroy, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Born Nov. 13, 1934, in Naginey, she was the daughter of the late Frank Daniel and Ruth Elizabeth (Kurtz) Berich. Her husband, William L. Boaz, whom she married April 25, 2002, survives. Her first husband, Lester George Thompson, preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 1972. Surviving are three siblings, Robert E. Berich and Richard J. Berich, both of Reedsville, and Mrs. Fay (Carole) Henderson of Belleville. She was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Krot, and a niece, Wendy Sue Berich. She was a 1952 graduate of Milroy High School. She worked at Cluett-Peabody Arrow Shirt Co., Lewistown, for 32 years. She was a member of Milroy Fire Company's Ladies Auxiliary and the Milroy Senior Center. She was a Methodist by faith. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Milroy. There will be no public viewing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Milroy Methodist Church, PO Box 477, Milroy, PA 17063 or to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD, 20852-3903.

Phyllis A. (Goss) Boggess
CORAOPOLIS - Phyllis A. (Goss) Boggess, 78, of Coraopolis since 1950, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, at her home. Born June 28, 1924, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Claire (Aurand) Goss. Her husband of 56 years, Wilbur R. Boggess, survives. Also surviving are: two children, Charles G. Boggess, Auburn, NY, and Claire A. Tarquinio and her husband David, Center Township. She was preceded in death by four siblings, Kenneth V., Ray, Helen Irene, and Marvin Goss. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Assembly of God. Her funeral service was held at Copeland Funeral Service, 981 Brodhead Rd., Coraopolis, with Rev. Wayne Jackson officiating. Interment was in Coraopolis Cemetery.

Phyllis I. Booher
LEWISTOWN - Phyllis I. Booher, 70, of 203 North Grand St., Lewistown, died at 6 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2002, at her residence. Born Nov. 7, 1931, in Decatur Township, she was a daughter of the late Merle and Mary (Marker) Deavor. Her husband, Samuel G. Booher, whom she married May 15, 1954, survives. Also surviving are: a daughter, Deborah A. Long, 176 North Walnut St., Lewistown; brothers and sisters, Richard Deavor, Lewistown, Gerald Deavor, McVeytown, Mrs. Charles (Janice) Oldt, Williamsport, David Deavor, Lewistown, Kenneth Deavor, Dillsburg, Leon Deavor, Montgomery, NY, Mrs. Herman (Sara) Specht, Yeagertown, James Deavor, Belevuew, NE, and Clair Deavor, Claysburg; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Deavor. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Spring Run Church of the Brethren. Her funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home with the Rev. James Yoder officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Wednesday, at the funeral home. There will be no public viewing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice-The Bridge, 152 East Market Street, Suite 200, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Isabel B. Book
PORT ROYAL - Isabel B. Book, 85, of Brookline Manor, RR 1 Mifflintown and formerly of Port Royal, died at 11:05 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2002, at the home. Born Dec. 27, 1916, in Walker Township, Juniata County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel G. and Anna K. (Seiber) Bashore. She was the wife of the late Carl M. Book, who died on April 23, 1979. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Judith) Zettle of RR1 Port Royal; two sons, Samuel J. Book and Harrisburg and Craig A. Book of Port Royal; one granddaughter; five step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Pauline B. Henderson. She was retired from the Juniata Valley Bank, Port Royal branch, as a bookkeeper. She was an avid braided rug maker and homemaker. She was a 1935 graduate of Port Royal High School and a 1939 graduate of Bucknell University, Lewisburg. She was a member of the Port Royal Presbyterian Church, where she was a former primary Sunday School teacher, primary Sunday School superintendent, Sunday School treasurer, church treasurer and member of the women's Victory Class. She had also provided transportation for Meals on Wheels. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Rex Funeral Home, Port Royal, with Pastor Richard Burchfield officiating. Interment will be in New Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal. A viewing will be held 7-9 p.m. Monday and the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Port Royal Presbyterian Church, PO Box 387, Port Royal, PA 17082 or to Port Royal United Methodist Church, PO Box 396, Port Royal, PA 17082.

Roy D. Book
MIFFLINTOWN - Roy D. Book, 90, of Mifflintown, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002, at Perry Village, New Bloomfield. Born May 4, 1912, in Walker Township, Juniata County, he was a son of the late William and Melissa (Hackenberger) Book. His first wife, Jane (McCahan) Book, died Nov. 1, 1958. His second wife, Iva (Junk) Sheesley Book, whom he married June 16, 1961, survives. Also surviving are: a son, Gerald L. Book, Port Royal; a step-son, Gary G. Sheesley, Ivyland; a stepdaughter, Sandra Sieber, Thompsontown; three sisters: Viola Lauver, RR2, Mifflintown, Mary Corbin, Brookline Village, Mifflintown, Jane Benner, Greencastle and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Book and two sisters, Esther Saner and Ruth Gingrich. He was a retired manager from Goodman's Feed Mill, Port Royal, where he had worked for 40 years. For 14 years he was a Weights and Measures inspector for Juniata County. He was a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church and Milford Grange, Licking Creek. He volunteered with Blood Mobiles and Juniata County Meals on Wheels. His service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church with Rev. Louise Knotts officiating. Interment will be in St. Stephen's Lutheran Cemetery. There will be a viewing Wednesday evening 7-9 p.m. at the Guss Funeral Home, 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown and on Thursday at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, RR3, Mifflintown, PA 17059.

Charles E. Boonie Jr.
PETERSBURG - Charles E. Boonie Jr., 73, of RD1 Box 784, Petersburg, died at 11:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2002 at his home. Born Sept. 21, 1928 in Neffs Mills, he was the son of the late Charles Elmer and Irene (Wilson) Warefield Boonie. His wife, Gertrude Mae Bowman, whom he married Sept. 21, 1950, preceded him in death on July 18, 1979. Surviving are: children, Linda Barmasse, Rinard, IA, Kenneth Boonie, Huntingdon, Barry Boonie, RD, Warriors Mark, and a stepson, James Hommon; brothers and sisters, L. Maxine Deihl, Petersburg, D. Jean Barrett, Johnstown, Wayne E. Boonie, RD1, Petersburg, Wesley A. Boonie, RD1, Petersburg, James L. Boonie, Rd1, Petersburg, Mary E. Lightner, RD1, Petersburg, and C. David Boonie, Millheim; four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Carmon and Glenn. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict having been a Staff Sergeant stationed at Fort Monmouth, NJ. He was a truck driver and technician at Centre Concrete Company in State College for 40 years. He was of Protestant faith. He was a life member of Shaver's Creek Volunteer Fire Company, and a member of American Legion Post #150, Petersburg. He also enjoyed making woodcrafts, especially birdhouses. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, Huntingdon, with the Rev. James Stork officiating. Interment will be in Mooresville Cemetery, RD1, Petersburg. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday, and from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Mr. Boonie's name to: PRIDE, 307 Tenth St., Huntingdon, PA 16652.

Sophie Boop
LEWISTOWN - Sophie Boop, 92, a resident of Outlook Pointe, Lewistown, formerly of 114 Pannebaker Ave., Lewistown, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday Dec. 19, 2002 at Outlook Pointe. Born Nov. 17, 1910, in Huntington, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Katherine Sczerbe. Her husband, Robert E. Boop, died July 10, 2000. Surviving are: a daughter, Katherine 'Joann' Minsker, New Castle,DE; and three grandchildren, Anthony P. Minsker, Scott D. Minsker, and Lori Ann Fitzsimmons, all of Delaware. She was employed early in life at American Viscose Corp. and later retired from the Shirt Factory in 1971. She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday Dec. 23, 2002, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Father Thomas Marickovic officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Monday at Hoenstine Funeral Home, Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown.

Foster E. Boozel
MATTAWANNA - Foster E. Boozel, 84, of Mattawanna, died at 6:05 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, at the Malta Home, Granville. Born June 30, 1918, he was a son of the late Albert and Mary (Bilger) Boozel. His wife, Genevieve (Harshbarger) Boozel, whom he married March 16, 1939, preceded him in death on March 12, 1994. Also surviving are: seven children, Mrs. Raymond (Bernadene) Miller, Westwood Village, Enola, Mrs. Ronald (Donna) Miller, Big Greenbriar Road, McVeytown, Carl E. Boozel, Port Royal, Gary L. Boozel, Mifflintown, Mrs. Fred (Linda) Kauffman, 98 Kauffman Lane, Lewistown, Arlene Payne, 3477 Rt. 103 North, Lewistown, and Mrs. John (Pamela) Yoder, 2052 River Road, Lewistown; twelve siblings, Lester Boozel and Alice Bollinger, both of RD2, McVeytown, Mary Harshbarger and Freda Worthy, both of Mt. Union, Elsie Pollock and Thelma Miller, both of Newton Hamilton, Geraldine Keefer, Shade Gap, Richard, Robert, and Bertis Boozel, all of RD1, McVeytown, Brooks Boozel, Milroy RD, and Shirley Grove, RD1, Orbisonia; 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Albert, John and Melvin Boozel, and two sisters, Gladys Johnston and Stella Giusti. He was a member of Ryde Methodist Church. He retired with over 35 years service at PA Glass Sand, McVeytown. He had also worked at Latherow Sawmill, McVeytown and in contracting for many years. He was a member of F&AM Lodge #376, McVeytown, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Harrisburg Consistory, the Newton-Wayne Lions Club, and the American Legion Post #107, Mt. Union. He served in the U.S. Navy Seabrees during World War II and received the Victory Medal in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mt. Union with Rev. Donald E. Peters Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Haven Rest Memorial Park, RD1, Shirleysburg. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and after 9 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday. Memorials may be made to: Malta Home, P.O. Box E, Granville, PA 17020.

Bessie E. Bossinger
MIFFLINTOWN - Bessie E. Bossinger, 89, of 218 Manor Apartments, Mifflintown, formerly of RR3 Mifflintown (Licking Creek Valley) died at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2002, in the Brookline Manor and Retirement Village, RR1, Mifflintown. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family with the Pastor Louise A. Knotts officiating. Interment will be in the St. Stephens Lutheran Cemetery, RR3, Mifflintown There will be no viewing. Mifflintown Chapel of Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge St., Mifflintown, is in charge of arrangements.

Deloris J. "Sis" Bottorf
LEWISTOWN - Deloris J. "Sis" Bottorf, 68, of 421 Belle Vernon Avenue, Lewistown, died at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital. Born July 30, 1933, in Mifflin County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin J. and Jennie V. (Lynn) Habber-shon. Her husband, Wilbur H. "Midge" Bottorf Sr., whom she married on Nov. 2, 1952, survives. Also surviving are: children, Alan B. Bottorf, Marysville, Mrs. Timothy G. (Karen) Burke, 324 S. Main St., Lewistown, Wilbur H. "Red" Bottorf Jr., Dillsburg, and Annette L. Bottorf, at home; a half-brother, Harry Lynn, 70 Fort Granville Lane, Lewistown; three grandchildren, one step-grandchild, and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother. She was an LPN working at the Lewistown Hospital for 30 plus years, before retiring in 1996. She was a member of Pleas-ant Acres Assembly of God Church. She was a Sunday School teacher, and active with the Missionettes. She enjoyed baking, decorating cakes, making candy and craft painting. Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Acres Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Robert Coutts officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Rock Cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Friday at Hoenstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan Street, Lewistown, and 10 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to: Pleasant Acres Assembly of God Church, 160 Summit Drive, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Stanley A. 'Bart' Bottorff
LEWISTOWN - Stanley A. "Bart" Bottorff, 77, of 224 Terrace Boulevard, Lewistown, died at 3 p.m. Monday May 20, 2002, at his residence. Born Nov. 15, 1924, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Glen S. and Edith (Carter) Bottorff. His wife, Joyce M. (Blazer) Bottorff, preceded him in death on Jan. 9, 2000. Surviving are: children, Donna L. Weaver, 717 Roosevelt Avenue, Lewistown, Mrs. Randy (Dixie L.) Harshbarger, 37 Mountain View Lane, Mattawana, and Mrs. Jeffrey (Wendy S.) Spaulding, 349 Terrace Boulevard, Lewistown; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Barry and Jerry Bottorff, and two brothers, Ronald and Donald Bottorff. He was employed as a hotstick lineman for Penelec in Lewistown with over 30 years of service, before retiring in 1975. He was in the US Navy during World War II, serving in the Pacific and European Theater. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Lewistown. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, US Route 522N., Lewistown, with Mr. Kurt L. McKinney officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no public viewing. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, c/o Robert Cook, 151 Wilt Road, McCLure, PA 17841. Hoenstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown, is in charge of arrangements.

Bert A. Bowen
LEWISTOWN - Bert A. Bowen, 78, of Pleasant Acres West, Lewistown, died at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at his daughter's residence in Mechanicsburg. Born March 5, 1924, in Derry Township, Mifflin County, he was the son of the late Harry and Catherine (Tate) Bowen. His wife, Martha (Bressler) Bowen, whom he married on Dec. 26, 1942, survives. Also surviving are three children, Mrs. John (Bonita) Archfield of Mechanicsburg, Mrs. Anthony (Beverly) Spada of Falls Church, VA and Ronald E. Bowen and daughter-in-law, Linda (Carstetter) Bowen, of Severn, MD; a sister, Audrey Bobb of Yeagertown; six grandchildren, Christine Ellenberger, Adonica Spada, Jill Sprigg, John Archfield Jr., Aimee Bowen and Michael Bowen; and two great-grandchildren, Elaina and Nathan Sprigg. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Sheldon and George Bowen, and a sister, Jean Davis. He was a 1942 graduate of Yeagertown High School. He was an ironworker for Local 404 in Harrisburg for 41 years, retiring in 1986. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II, 710th Tank Battalion, Tank Commander. He was a member of Yeagertown United Methodist Church and American Legion Post #945, Wormleysburg. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with Rev. Thomas B. Morningstar officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park, where graveside military services will be conducted by VFW Post 7011. Family will receive friends 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Yeagertown United Methodist Church, Mann Avenue, Yeagertown, PA 17099.

Dolly A. Bowersox
MCALISTERVILLE - Dolly A. Bowersox, 54, of RR2, McAlisterville, died at 4:40 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2002, at home. Born June 8, 1947, in Mexico, Juniata County, she was the daughter of the late J. William Burchfield and Eleanor (Wilson) Lauver. Her husband, Larry E. Bowersox, whom she married June 28, 1965, survives. Also surviving are: sons, Daniel W. Bowersox and L. Russell Bowersox, both of RR2, McAlisterville; two brothers, Russell Wilson, Spruce Hill, and Larry Burchfield, Wilmington, DE; and two grandchildren, Toni and Damon Bowersox. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Bowersox, a grandson, Joshua Bowersox, and a brother, John Burchfield. She was a 1965 graduate of Juniata Joint High School. She was a homemaker. She was a member of The Oakland Mills Evangelical Methodist Church. She liked to entertain and make people happy. Her funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Guss Funeral Home, 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown, with the Rev. Franklin E. Trego and Rev. William K. Berry. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Mifflintown. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Oakland Mills Evangelical Methodist Church, RR2 Box 1840, McAlisterville, PA 17049.

Nicholas N. "Nick" Bowersox
LEWISTOWN - Nicholas N. "Nick" Bowersox, 17, of 168 Strodes Run Road, Lewistown died at 8:55 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, at his residence. Born Dec. 25, 1984 in Lewistown he was the son of William E. Jr. and stepmother Carol (Hoover) Bowersox of 168 Strodes Run Road, Lewistown, and Christina F. (Haubrick) Clark and stepfather Scott M. Clark of 45 N. Walnut St., Lewistown. Also surviving are: brothers and sisters, Joseph E. Bowersox, Fort Campbell, KY, Mrs. Josha (Christy) Kreider, St. Mary's, GA, a stepsister, Meah L. Clark, Burnham, and a stepbrother, Todd Thomas, CA; maternal grandmother, Ethel M. Haubrick, Lewistown; and two nephews. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Marcella M. Bowersox, William E. Bowersox Sr. and Donald H. Haubrick. He was a former student of Lewistown Area High School and Mifflin Juniata Vo-Tech and was currently employed at Kmart, Burnham and was previously employed at Dunkin Donuts and the Mifflin County Housing Authority. He enjoyed working with computers, fishing, hunting, camping and paint ball shooting. His funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with the Rev. John S. Walters officiating. A private interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: Big Brothers/Big Sisters, c/o Juniata Valley Y.M.C.A., 105 First Ave., Burnham, PA 17009, attn. John McCullough.

Ralphetta V. "Tee" Bowersox
McCLURE - Ralphetta V. "Tee" Bowersox, 85, of 222 Summit Road, McClure, died at 2 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002 at her residence. Born Dec. 12, 1916 in McClure, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie (Krick) Howell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. "Mike" Bowersox, on June 24, 1998. Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Connie) Hunter, McClure; brothers and sisters, Mrs. Richard (Violet) Goss, Mifflintown, Harry J. Howell, Lewistown, Carolyn Stitt, S. Main St., Lewistown, and Albert J. Howell, Summit Road, McClure; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Donnie and Brian Howell. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Wagner United Methodist Church. Her funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2002 at Heller-Hoenstine Burnham Funeral Home, 108 First Ave., Burnham, with the Rev. Richard Beach officiating. Interment will be in Wagner Cemetery, McClure. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: Sun Home Health Services, 2 Hudson Ave., Lewistown, PA 17044 and Wagner United Methodist Church Building Fund, 9 Peppercorn Drive, Lewistown, PA 17044.

William H. Bradford
BELLEVILLE - William H. Bradford, 70, of 257 Hartzler Dr., Belleville, died at 5:55 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2002, at Valley View Haven, Belleville. Born Aug. 19, 1931, in Granville Township, Mifflin Co., he was the son of Roland (Snyder) and Mildred J. (Crosson) Bradford. His wife, A. Marie (Baker) Bradford, whom he married July 24, 1955, survives. Also surviving are: children, Mrs. Gregory (Debra) Seidel, Georgetown, SC, and Mrs. Frederic (Nancy) Khuzkian, Newport, NC; two grandchildren, Catherine Rose Marie Khuzkian and Paxton Bradford Seidel. He was the last of his immediate family. He was a self-employed dairy farmer at Bradstad Farm, Ferguson Valley, for 40 years before retiring in 1990. He was a member of Ellen Chapel Church. He was the director of the Advisory Board from 1970 to the present at JVB; 50 year member of Fort Granville Grange #1902; Ponoma Grange, Juniata County; PA State Grange and the National Grange; McVeytown F&AM #376 and the Harrisburg Consistory; Tall Cedars of Lebanon; former insurance and director agent at Husbandmans Mutual Fire Insurance Co.; life member of the National Holstein Assoc. and a Dale Carnegie Graduate; 4-H leader for 20 years; former Atlantic Dairy Co-op member from 1980-1984 and a former order for Milk Marketing Director. His funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Galen Sharp and the Rev. J. Faust Hissong officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home, where a Masonic Service will be held 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Ellen Chapel Church, 11764 Ferguson Valley Rd., Lewistown, PA 17044 or to Valley View Haven, 4702 Rt. 655, Belleville, PA 17004.

Samuel Steve Bralley
Samuel Steve Bralley of Covina, CA and formerly of Burnham, died Jan. 2, 2002. Born on March 23, 1923, in Kingsport, TN, he was a son of the late Sam and Ethel (Mahady) Bralley. His funeral service was Jan. 8, at the Church of Our Heritage. Interment was in Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA. Forest Lawn Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Rebecca Jane Bramm
MIFFLIN - Rebecca Jane Bramm, 65, of Juniata Street, Mifflin, died Monday, September 23, 2002 at her home. Born September 6, 1937 in Mifflin, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Edna (Rothrock) Wise. She is survived by children; Ray C. Bramm, Jr., Thompsontown, Mrs. Brian (Nina K.) Beaver, Selinsgrove, and Robert L. Bramm, Lewistown; one sister, Mrs. George (Dixie) Hafer, Reedsville and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rose. She worked at Corkin's Restaurant, Lewistown and at Empire Kosher, Inc., Mifflintown. She was a member of the Mifflin Fire Co. Auxiliary and the Lewistown Moose. She enjoyed playing bingo, reading and many types of needlework. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:30 am Saturday at Juniata Memorial Park, Lewistown, with the Rev. William N. Esborn officiating. There will be no public viewing. The family will provide all flowers and requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 26 N. Brown St., Lewistown, PA 17044. Guss Funeral Home, 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown is in charge of the arrangements.

Ruth S. Brandt
SELINSGROVE - Ruth S. Brandt, 73, of Fairview Drive, Selinsgrove, died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2002, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born May 28, 1928, in Donnally Mills, Perry County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur E. and Margaretha (Benner) Schell. On Sept. 12, 1948, she married the late Charles I. Brandt who preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 2001. Surviving are: a son and daughter-in-law, Gary C. and Barbara J. Brandt, Northumberland, a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia B. and Donald I. Bordner, Selinsgrove; a sister, Irene Schell, McAlisterville, and three brothers, Robert and Harold Scheel, both of Plainsboro, NJ, and Lloyd Schell, McAlisterville; seven grandchildren, Shelly Walter, Stacy Hyde, Spc. Angela Saikkonen, Kimberly Hyde, Michael White, Rebecca Brandt and Lauren Finnerty, and four great-grandchildren, Karena and Matthew Walter and Aidan and Liam Finnerty. She was preceded in death by a sister. Her funeral service will be held 10 a.m. today at the V.L. Seebold Funeral Home, 601 N. High St., Selinsgrove, with the Rev. Larry Leland officiating. Interment will in the Goodwill Cemetery, RR McAlisterville. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of the service today, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to: Christ United Methodist Church, 322 W. Mill St., Selinsgrove, PA 17870 or to Evangelical Hospice, 1 Hospital Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837.

Charles H. Brasuell
ALLENTOWN - Charles H. Brasuell, 80, of Allentown, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002, in his home. Born in Ridgway, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Appalonia (Lenze) Brasuell. He was the husband of Anna M. (Civitts) Brasuell, whom he married in May 1943. Also surviving are three daughters, Maryanne C. Maletz of Norman, OK, Charlotte M. Carter of White Haven and Margaret M. Barker of Pittsburgh; a sister, Margaret Connelly of Pocomoke CIty, MD; and seven grandchildren. He was an 1943 graduate of Penn State University. He was a former health administrator of the mental health and mental retardation program for the Northampton County and was a former executive director of the Lehigh Valley Society for the Crippled Children and Adults. He attended St. Timothy's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Allentown. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a recipient of a Bronze Star. He attained the rank of lieutenant and served in the 28th Division in the European Theater. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Bellevue and a member of Stroup Alexander VFW, Belleville. He was also a member of the Allentown and Easton Rotary clubs. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the church. There will not be a public viewing. Memorials may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice. Arrangements were handled by Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown.

Martha L. Bratton
MCCLURE - Martha L. Bratton, 85, of RD2 McClure, died at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital. Born Aug. 21, 1917, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late, Earl E. and Annie L. (Spigelmyer) Sulouff. Her husband, J. Lester Bratton, preceded her in death on May 10, 1994. Surviving are: three children, Ramon N. Bratton, Boalsburg, Joseph E. Bratton, McClure, Maxine L. Best, Orefield; two sisters, Mrs. J. Wesley (Marion) Swigart, McVeytown, Evelyn Shade, Open Hearth Manor; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Samuel (Edith) Betlyon. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Calvary Bible Church and was active in the Beaver Springs Senior Citizens Center. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Howard Houtz officiating. Interment will be in Samuel's Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Hoenstine Funeral Home, Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown. Memorials may be made to the Calvary Bible Church, 301 South Pine St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Rev. Ralph E. Bratton
Rockford, IL - The Rev. Ralph E. Bratton, 101, of Rockford, IL, formerly of McVeytown, passed away Aug. 24, 2002, at the age of 101. Born Oct. 10, 1901, he was the son of the late Clyde R. and MarthaBelle (Sunderland) Bratton of McVeytown. Surviving are: his wife, Carmenalla Bratton and a sister, Mrs. George (Dorothy) Crowell, of Florida. Rev. Bratton had started a Spanish mission in Rockford, IL, preaching in both Spanish and English until the late years.

Mary Briggs
SPRING RUN - Mary Briggs, 93, of Spring Run, died Friday, June 14, 2002, at Aprontree Personal Care Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Henry Funeral Home, Honey Grove. Friends may call 12-9 p.m. Monday and 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Summit Home Hospice, 176 S. Coldbrook Ave., Unit 3, Chambersburg, PA 17201.

Dorothy J. Britcher
MIFFLINTOWN - Dorothy J. Britcher, 89, of RR1, Mifflintown, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, at her home. Born Nov. 18, 1912, in Lewistown, Mifflin County, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Ida Berkheimer. Her husband, Thomas A. Britcher, whom she married March 27, 1944, survives. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. She was the last of her immediate family having been preceded in death three sisters, a brother and her step-father Charles Burkholder. She was a homemaker and a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Mifflintown where she had served on the communion committee for many years. She also had served as a clerk for the Fermanagh Township election board. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mifflintown Chapel of Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge Street, Mifflintown with Rev. Clair R. Troutman officiating. Interment will be in Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery, Mifflintown. A viewing will be held at 12 noon until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home with the family present from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 109 N. Third St., Mifflintown, PA 17059.

Thomas J. Britt Jr.
LEWISTOWN - Thomas J. Britt Jr., 70, of 198 Summit Drive, Pleasant Acres, Lewistown, died at 1:21 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2002, at his residence. Born May 31, 1931, in Yeagertown, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Naomi (Buttorf) Britt Sr. He was the husband of Janet (King) Britt, whom he married on Aug. 13, 1955. She survives as home. Also surviving are two sons, Michael J. Britt of Lewistown and Stephen D. Britt of Milroy; a sister, Berniece Thoeny of Los Angeles, CA; and three grandchildren. He was a graduate of Shippensburg Teacher's College, receiving a bachelor of science in education. He was a secondary school teacher for the Mifflin County School District, working at Chief Logan High School from 1958 to 1986. From 1986 on he worked as a substitute teacher. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic of Jesus Church and Lewistown Moose Lodge #143, and was a past member of Lewistown Elks Lodge #663. He was active in Derry Township Rec Board and the revitalization of the Derry Township Community Park. He was also active in Little League baseball and was volunteer assistant for the Chief Logan football team from 1960 to 1970. He was a supporter of Father Flanagan's Boys Home. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and vegetable gardener. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with Rev. Lawrence Coakley and Rev. Robert Zorn officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Milroy, with military honors conducted by VFW Post 7011. Friends may call 3:30-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mifflin County Library, 123 N. Wayne St., Lewistown, PA 17044 or to Hospice - The Bridge, 152 E. Market St., Suite 200, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Flo E. Brofee
MILLERSTOWN - Flo E. Brofee, 80, of 180 Seven Stars Road, Millerstown, died Sat-urday, May 11, 2002, at her residence. Born Feb. 23, 1922, in Millerstown, she was a daughter of the late Nevin and Etta (Feese) Bardell Sr. Her husband, Delmar L. Brofee, whom she married Feb. 7, 1942, survives. Also surviving are: four sons, Merril L. Brofee, Robert D. Brofee, Edward C. Brofee, all of Millerstown, and James M. Brofee, Alglen; two brothers and two sisters, Clair Bardell, Nevin Bardell Jr., Kathryn Beaver, all of Millerstown, and Marian Long, Roherstown; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Pfoutz Valley United Methodist Church, RR2 Millerstown. She was a member of the Perry County Historical Society and assisted in the establishment of the historic Anspach House in Millerstown. She enjoyed painting, reading and spending her winters in Sebastian, FL. Her funeral service will be held on at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the George P. Garman Funeral Home, 606 N. Front St., Liver-pool, with the Rev. James Behrens and Pastor Kathy Behrens officiating. Interment will be in the Pfoutz Valley United Methodist Cemetery, RR2 Millerstown. Friends will be received at 1 p.m. until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Memorial Fund of Pfoutz Valley United Meth-odist Church, RR2 Millerstown.

James Harrison "Jim" Brower
PALATKA, FL - James Harrison "Jim" Brower, 87, of 382 Alabama Ave., Palatka, FL, formerly of Lewistown, died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2002, in his residence. Born Sept. 23, 1914, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late James Lester and Jennie (Miller) Brower. He was the husband of the late Jena (Loudenslager) Brower, who died on July 7, 1989. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Nancy Jean) Casner of Lewistown and Mrs. Gregg (Pamela) Smith of Mifflinburg; a son J. Timothy Brower of Lewistown; a sister, Alma Sayers Close of Lewistown; a brother, Richard I. Brower of California; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Glen H. Brower, and two great-grandchildren. He had owned and operated Riverside Mobile Homes and Sales, Lewistown, from 1953 to 1975. Prior to that he had been a master core maker at Standard Steel and served as tax collector of Lewistown from 1944 to 1952. He was a member of Grove Memorial United Methodist Church, Lewistown, where he served as a deacon. He was a past member of the Rotary Club of Lewistown and later of the Rotary Club of Hastings, FL. He was a past president of the Lewistown Chamber of Commerce and a past president of the PA Mobile Home Dealers Association. He also served as head of the Derry Township Sewer Authority and was instrumental in lobbying for the Raystown Dam Project. Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Mt. Rock Cemetery with the Rev. William J. Danis officiating. A viewing will be held from 7-9 p.m. Monday in Hoenstine Funeral Home, Inc, 75 Logan St., Lewistown. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Lakes, 3204 Crill Ave., Palatka, FL 32177.

Violet E. Brower
ALEXANDRIA - Violet E. Brower, 83, of Riverside Dr., Alexandria, died at noon Sun-day, April 21, 2002, at Tyrone Hospital, Tyrone. Born Feb. 23, 1919, in McClure, she was the daughter of the late Bruce I. and Mary M. (Baker) Gramley. Her husband, Glenn H. Brower, preceded her in death Dec. 10, 2000. Surviving are: children, Bruce H. Brower, Hollidays-burg, Jane E. Lysinger, Portage, Joy B. Hall, Alexandria, Burl E. Brower, Atlanta, GA; a sister, Mae Zerbe, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister and a brother. She was a homemaker. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lewistown, the Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the church and Chancel Choir of the church. She was also a member of First United Methodist Church Smyrna Beach, FL, the Pelican Piecemakers, Embroid-ers Guild of America, New Smyrna Beach, FL, Hunting-don PA Chapters. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Charles Fitzgerald officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Cemetery, McClure. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

John Beaver Brown
HUNTINGDON - John Beaver Brown, 79, of 633 Warm Springs Ave., Huntingdon, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at the Oaks at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. Born July 23, 1923, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Carl F. and Ada (Beaver) Brown. His wife, Nancy Mae (Smith) Brown, preceded him in death. Surviving are two sons, John B. Brown Jr. of Croton-on-Hudson, NY and Thomas F. Brown of State College; a daughter, Mrs. J. William (Susan Elizabeth Brown) Rumbaugh of Huntingdon; two grandchildren; two brothers, Carl F. Brown Jr. of Huntingdon and Richard Brown of Huntingdon; and dear friend, Ms. Gene A. Smith. He was a life-long member of First United Methodist Church, Huntingdon. He was a 50-year member and past president of the Huntingdon Rotary Club and a 50-year member of Mount Moriah Lodge 300, F&AM. He was also a member of Valley of Altoona, A.A.S.R.; Jaffa Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S.; Royal Order of Jesters, Altoona Court 70; Huntingdon Commandery 65, Knights Templar; Standing Stone Royal Arch, Chapter 201; Holy Royal Arch Masons; and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 976, Huntingdon. He was past president and former member of Huntingdon Country Club. He was past president, secretary and trustee emeritus of J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, where he served for over 25 years. He was also a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity at the Pennsylvania State University. He was a former member of the Juniata Valley Funeral Directors Association, the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association. He graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1941. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with the Class of 1947 and graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science with the Class of 1950. He was employed as a funeral director in Huntingdon for over 50 years and upon retirement was the Chairman of the Board of the John B. Brown Funeral Home, Huntingdon, and the Koch Funeral Home, State College. He began his career in funeral service in 1947, succeeding his father, Carl, his grandfather, Harry, and his great-grandfather, Phillip, in the family business founded in 1865. He was instrumental in founding or operating numerous businesses in Huntingdon and Centre counties, and served as a board member of Microdata Systems Inc. of State College until his death. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II, attaining the rank of Lieut. (jg), serving in the Pacific Theatre of Operations aboard the U.S.S. Berrien (APA62). He was a recipient of numerous community service awards and honors, recently receiving the 2002 Good Scout Award from the Juniata Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, Fifth and Mifflin streets, Huntingdon., with Rev. Dr. Timothy W. Weitkamp officiating. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, 245 Standing Stone Ave., Huntingdon. Friends may call 2-5 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, where a Masonic Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in remembrance of Mr. Brown be made to the Friends of the Woods, Westminster Woods, 360 Westminster Drive, Huntingdon, PA 16652; Home Nursing Agency, Hospice Program, 900 Bryan St., Suite 7, Huntingdon, PA 16652; or to the First United Methodist Church, Fifth and Mifflin streets, Huntingdon, PA 16652.

Robert M. Brown
MIDDLEBURG - Robert M. Brown, 39, of Paxtonville Road, Middleburg, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, at his home. Surviving are: a daughter, Danielle L. Brown, Middleburg; a son, Robert M. Brown Jr., Lewistown; and a brother, Edward L. Brown, Middleburg. He was a 1982 graduate of Lewistown High School. A graveside service will be in Pleasant View Memorial Gardens, Kearneysville, WV.

Beula G. Brubaker
MIFFLINTOWN - Beula G. Brubaker, 91, widow of Samuel L. Brubaker and formerly of Mifflintown RR 2, died Wednesday, December 25, 2002 at Brookline Manor. Her memorial service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, January 4 at Guss Funeral Home, 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 26 N. Brown St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Vivian M. "Tom" Brubaker
RICHFIELD - Vivian Marjorie "Tom" Brubaker, 91, of RR1 Richfield, entered into eternal rest at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, May 5, 2002, at Brookline Manor, RR1 Mifflintown, where she was admitted two weeks ago. Born Oct. 3, 1910, in Maze, Juniata County, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Ida (Sausman) Arnold. Her husband, Otto Charles Brubaker, whom she married Feb. 5, 1930, preceded her in death Aug. 2, 1989. Surviving are: three daughters, Evelyn J. Heisey and husband, Harry A., Thompsontown, Connie L. Rudy and husband, E. Richard, Palmyra, and Vicki L. Reichenbach and husband, Kenneth D., Richfield; one brother, Raymond Arnold, Cocolamus; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; and four generations of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Maxine Geraldine Benner, on April 17, 1996, a great-granddaughter, Michaela, in 2000; three brothers, Harry "Bud" Arnold, George Arnold and John Arnold; three sisters, Hazel Booker, Dorothy Davis, and Jean Graybill. She was educated at Cocolamus Grammar Schoolhouse. She was employed from 1965-1975 at the former Richfield Shirt Factory, and also assisted her husband in the raising and tending of over 3000 chickens. She also did seasonal work at the former McAlisterville Cannery. She was a member of the Richfield United Methodist Church for 50 years. She was also a member of the Richfield Ambulance League. She had received a 50 year meritorius award for her years of consecutive voting. She dearly loved her family, enjoyed gardening and yard work, and loved her home, keeping it spotless. She held a special love for her cat, "Toby". Her funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Richfield United Methodist Church, Richfield, with the Pastor Vernon Shenberger officiating. Interment will be in Richfield Union Cemetery, Richfield. Family and friends will gather for the viewing from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the George P. Garman Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant Mills. Should friends desire, memorials gifts may be directed in loving memory of Mrs. Brubaker to: The Richfield United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 206, Richfield, PA 17086.

John R. Bryner
MCALISTERVILLE - John R. Bryner, 65, of RR1, McAlisterville, died at 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2002 at his home. Born Jan. 29, 1937, in Spruce Hill Township, Juniata County, he was the son of the late William J. and Ethel (Henry) Bryner Sr. His wife, D. JoAnn (Kelley) Bryner, survives. Also surviving are a son, Richard M. Bryner of McAlisterville; a daughter, Lori A. Spade of Millerstown; a brother, William J. Bryner Jr. of Port Royal; two sisters, Kathryn Felmlee of Doylesburg and Mary Hart of Mifflintown; and four grandsons. He was preceded in death by a brother, David Bryner, and a granddaughter, Kayla Deamer. He was a retired truck driver for L&R Lumber, McAlisterville. He was a member of the NRA and Bass Masters. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday from the Henry Funeral Home, Honey Grove, with Rev. James Neimond officiating. Interment will be in East Waterford Cemetery. Friends may call 2-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where the family will be present 7-9 p.m.

Terry Allen "Ted" Bryner
BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV - Terry Allen "Ted" Bryner, 53, of Berkeley Springs, WV, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at Morgan County War Menorial Hospital, Berkeley Springs, WV. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, 95 Union St., Berkeley Springs, WV, with Pastor Charles Foshee officiating. Interment with graveside military honors will be in Spohrs Crossroads Cemetery, Berkeley Springs, WV. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home. The funeral home will be open from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday, for the convenience of friends.

Stanley J. Bubb
MILLERSTOWN - Stanley J. Bubb, 52, of Reward Rd., Greenwood Twp., Millerstown, died Friday in the Carlisle Hospital, Carlisle. Born April 16, 1949 in Lewistown, he was the son of Palmer E. and Athalia M. (Bigelow) Bubb. Surviving are: his companion, Marie Lenig; daughters, Sara M. Bubb and Laura K. Bubb, both at home; brothers, Robert E. Bubb, Newport, Ronald P. Bubb, Little Rock, AR, Larry D. Bubb, Millerstown, H. William Bubb, State College, and sisters, Jean Wright, Newport, Karen Harriman, New Bloomfield, and Jane Myers, Carlisle. He was an Air Force veteran of Vietnam having served from 1968-1972. He was employed by John Gleim Jr. Inc., Carlisle. He was a member of the Liverpool American Legion Post #364. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed shooting pool having played for several pool teams in Perry County. His funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday from the David Myers Funeral Home, Newport, with Pastor Katherine Behrens officiating. Interment will be in Hill Cemetery, Duncannon, with full military honors by the New Bloomfield VFW Post #7463. Memorial contributions may be made to: Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., Capital Chapter #542, 8000 Derry St., Harrisburg, PA 17111-5233.

William Earl Buffington
BELLEVILLE - William Earl Buffington, 81, of A 127 Valley View Terrace, Belleville, died at 6:35 p.m. Saturday Aug. 31, 2002, at Valley View Haven. Born Oct. 25, 1920, in Newport, he was a son of the late Earl and Mary Elizabeth (Manning) Buffington. His wife, Helen Louise (Grubb) Buffington, whom he married Sept. 2, 1945, survives. Also surviving are: five children, Mrs. John (Cheryl) Hasson, 7518 S.R. 655, Reedsville, William I. Buffington, Palm City, FL, Ralph Buffington, Alta Loma, CA, Bruce Buffington, Lewistown, David Buffington, Hummelstown; one brother, Ray Buffington, Brooksville, FL; seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Mark Buffington and a brother, Leroy Buffington. He was owner of Buffington's Office Equipment from 1953 until retiring in 1982. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WORLD WAR II as Tech Sgt. Marine Air Corps, Squadron 311. He was a graduate of Newport High School. He was a member the Newport Lodge #381 F & AM, the Newport Royal Arch #23, Juniata Valley #64 Royal & Select Masters, the Scottish Rite Harrisburg Consistory, S.P.R.S 32nd Degree, Member & Past President of the Lewistown Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellow & a member of the Lewistown Country Club. He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Turn onto Maple Grove Road, North of Belleville from Route 655, with the Pastor Laban Peachey officiating. A private interment will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no viewing, however the family will receive friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, 115 Maple Grove Rd., Belleville, PA 17009 or to the Valley View Haven, 4702 E. Main St., Belleville, PA 17009. Hoenstine Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph A. Bullock
HAVRE DE GRACE, MD - Joseph A. Bullock, 80, of Havre de Grace, MD, died Tues-day, May 7, 2002, at his home after an extended illness. Born April 5, 1922, in Baltimore he was the son of the late Edwin and Mary (Krepp) Bullock. His wife, Mildred Arlene (Treaster) Bullock, whom he married July 27, 1979, survives. Also surviving are: four step-children, Steven D. Demaree, Phoenix, AZ, Jaylene L. Lepley, Reedsville, David R. Demaree, Lewistown, and Scott D. Demaree, Havre de Grace, MD; three grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. He retired from Bell Atlantic after 37 years of service. He was a member of the Pioneers and a member of the Joseph L. Davis #47 American Legion, Havre de Grace, MD. A private memorial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Donald E. Bumgardner
LEWISTOWN - Donald E. Bumgardner, 68, of 8 Green Tree Lane, Lewistown, died at 8:40 a.m. Sunday, March 31, 2002, at his residence. Born Nov. 1, 1933, in Reedsville, he was a son of the late George S. and Ruth (Wagner) Bumgardner. His wife, Jane Renninger, whom he married Aug. 4, 1955, survives. Also surviving are: children, Terry K. Bumgardner, Lewistown, Timothy E. Bumgardner, Lewistown, and Mrs. Charles (Dona Jane) Woodring, AL; brother and sisters, Dorla J. Moyer, VA, George Bumgardner, Reedsville, Mrs. Thomas (Jane) Knarr, Burnham, and Mrs. Joseph (Gloria) Dixon, Yeagertown; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Korean war. He was supervisor of the Receiving Dept. at Cero Metal Co. He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Lewistown, a life member of Lewistown Elks Lodge #663, Lewistown, and a member of Moose Lodge #143, Lewistown, and the American Legion, Centre Hall. His funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 21 S. Main St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Dolores M. Calhoun officiating. Interment will be in Church Hill Cemetery, with a military graveside service by VFW #7011. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Barr Funeral Home Inc., 120 Logan St., Lewistown. Memorials may be made to: Sun Home Hospice, 2 Hudson Ave., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Dorothy L. Bupp
LEWISTOWN - Dorothy L. Bupp, 84, of Lewistown, died Thursday Sept. 19, 2002, at her home. Her husband, Stanley L. Bupp, preceded her in death. Surviving are: three children, Phyllis A. Kline, Lewistown, Christina L. Keck, Elmira, NY, Dennis M. Bupp, Harrisburg; three sisters, Geraldine Morris, Phyllis Hockenbrock and Elaine Frock, all of Florida; five grandchildren, Jay, Dennis, Jill, Andrew and Anthony; three great-grandchildren, Jordan, Joseph and Ethan. She was preceded in death by a son, Stanley Jr. She was a retired Secretary to the Commonwealth of PA, retiring in 1982, since her retirement she served as a volunteer at Lewistown Hospital. She was a member of the Lewistown Garden Club and a member of the First United Methodist Church, Lewistown. She lived a good life and was a blessing to all who knew her. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Zimmerman-Auer Funeral Home, 4100 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg with Arthur Frank officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewistown Hospitals Volunteers. Cremation arrangements were by the Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg.

J. Hurley Burchfield
MIFFLINTOWN - J. Hurley Burchfield, 86, of HC 63, Mifflintown, died at 3:08 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital. Born May 19, 1915, in Mifflin, he was a son of the late John W. and Annabelle (McCrum) Burchfield. His wife, Sara G. (Gilson) Burchfield, whom he married Oct. 2, 1938, survives. Also surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. larry (Sally) Harris, RR2, Port Royal, and two sons, Richard H. Burchfield, RR2, Port Royal, and Ted B. Burchfield; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was the last of his family, having been preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. He was a 1933 graduate of Mifflintown High School where he participated in track and basketball. He was the former owner and operator of the Mifflin Dry Cleaners and Laundromat. He retired after being in business for 34 years. He was a member of the Faith Bible Church of Port Royal and the Mifflintown Lions Club. His funeral will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday at Faith Bible Church, 4th St. Extended, Port Royal, with Pastor Nick Frauenhoffer officiating. Interment will be in New Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the Rex Funeral Home, Port Royal, where the family will be present from 6-8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to: Faith Bible Church, P.O. Box 368, Port Royal, PA 17082-0368.

Raymond R. Burdge
YORK - Raymond R. Burdge, 60, of York, York Township, died at 6:55 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 28, 2002, at York hospital. Born Feb. 1, 1942, in East Waterford, Juniata County, he was the son of the late Ernest G. and Helen (Parson) Cisney. He was the husband of Treva (Smith) Burdge and the late Constance L. (Sweitzer) Burdge. Also surviving are: two sons, Thomas Burdge, Dover and Raymond Burdge, Spry; two daughters, Lorri Tupper, Manchester and Kimberly Ann Wimmer, Tulsa, OK; three step-sons, Thomas Gemmill, West York, Keith McMillion, East York and David Litz, Dover; twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Burdge. He was currently working for Georgia Pacific in Mount Wolf where he worked for 43 years. He formerly worked for the East Manchester Township Highway Department, East Manchester Township. He was a member of the Northern Fish and Game Sportsman Association in Strinestown. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church, York. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Bible Baptist Church, 1550 East 11th Ave., East York. Interment will be in the Suburban Memorial Gardens, Conewago Township. A viewing will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Bible Baptist Church 1550 East 11th Ave. Street, York, PA 17402. The Diehl Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Inc. 87 South Main Street, Mount Wolf is in charge of the arrangements.

Frank C. Burgess
MIFFLINTOWN - Frank C. Burgess, 75, of RR3 Mifflintown and formerly of Lancaster, died at 10:38 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002, at the Lewistown Hospital. Born June 15, 1927, in Tunkhannock, Wyoming County, he was the son of the late Frost J. and Parma Belle (Place) Burgess. His wife, Janet M. (Hess) Burgess, whom he married Aug. 26, 1949, survives. Also surviving are: three sons, Jerry L., James H., and J. William Burgess, all of Lancaster; a brother, Minor Burgess, Tunkhannock; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, George Burgess and a sister, Emma Gunther. He was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Lancaster Board of Realtors for many years and a former member of the Masons and Shriners. He was a life member of the NRA and served as a volunteer of the Juniata Meals on Wheels. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. He retired as a self-employed Real Estate Broker and Appraiser in the Lancaster area and in earlier life he was employed as an Artificial Inseminator for the Southeastern PA Artificial Breeders Assoc., Lancaster. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at the Westminster United Presbyterian Church, corner of Third & Lemon Streets, Mifflintown with the Rev. David A. Cook officiating. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. There will be no viewing. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Juniata County Meals on Wheels, 9 Cross St., Mifflintown, PA 17059 or to the American Heart Assoc., 501 Howard Ave., Building D 101, Altoona, PA 16601 or to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604. Arrangements are being handled by the Mifflintown Chapel of Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge Street, Mifflintown.