Donald M. Taylor
LEWISTOWN - Donald M. Taylor, 73, formerly of Third St. Lewistown, died at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 27, 2002, at William Penn Beverly Healthcare. Born March 23, 1929, in Burnham, he was a son of the late Scott H. Taylor. His mother, Edith Shatzer Wike, survives in Florida. Also surviving are: four children, Donald T. Taylor, David A. Taylor, Donna J. Kryder and Scott Taylor, all of Indiana; two sisters, Edith Day Sassman, and Virginia Wilson, both of Florida; half brother, Gary Wike of Florida; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a self-employed truck driver and salesman for Ferry Seed, Fulton, Kentucky. He was a member of the Owl's Club, Junction and Brooklyn fire companies. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Barr Funeral Home, Inc., 120 Logan St., Lewistown, is in charge of the arrangements.

Janet L. Teenie
MANCHESTER - Janet L. (Barger) Teenie, 61, of Manchester, died at 2:05 a.m. at York Hospital. She was the wife of Jesse Teenie to whom she was married to for 43 years on September 21. Born Feb. 2, 1940, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Esther (Krick) Barger. Surviving are: a daughter, Linda Hollinger, Manchester; a sister, Dorothy Wilson, Mifflintown; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4360 Board Rd., Manchester. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Diehl Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 87 S. Main St., Mt. Wolf, with Rev. Robert Pickering from St. Paul United Methodist Church, Manchester, officiating. Interment will be in Manchester Union Cemetery, Manchester. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society, 924 N. Colonial Ave., York, PA 17403.

Paul F. Teenie
LEWISTOWN - Paul F. Teenie, 56, of 186 Summit Drive, Lewistown, died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2002, in the emergency room at Lewistown Hospital. Born July 10, 1945, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Jesse F. and Ethel I. (Tate) Teenie. His wife, Ruth Ann (Wells) Teenie, whom he married June 6, 1970, survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Paula Ann Yorks, and a son, Mark W. Teenie, both of Lewistown; four sisters, Mrs. Roland (Julia) Stravolo of Lewistown, Mrs. Ray (Lois) Hartman of Alpharetta, GA, Ann M. Teenie of Lewistown and Joan E. Hampton of Newtown; a brother, Jesse A. Teenie of Manchester and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lee F. Teenie and Carl L. Teenie. He worked as superintendent of the Wheel Section of Machine Shop I at Standard Steel before retiring in Sept. 2000 with 34 years of service. He served in the United States Army. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Lewistown and of United Steelworkers of America Local 1940. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Lewistown, with Father Thomas Marickovic officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be no viewing. Hoenstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to: Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 106 N. Dorcas St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Florence F. Tell
LEWISTOWN - Florence F. Tell, 83, of 841 S. Main St., Lewistown, died at 12:30 a.m. Monday Aug. 19, 2002 at Beverly Healthcare-William Penn. Born July 24, 1919, in Mansfield Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Elsa (Maxwell) McCoy. Her husband, Robert G. Tell, preceded her in death on July 10, 1989. Surviving are: five step-children, Roberta Abernathy of Bloomingtown, MD, Robert G. Tell Jr. of Illinois, Kimberly Hartman of MD, Thomas Tell of MD, and James Rust of Ohio; and twin sister, Francis Carsner of Arizona. She was preceded in death by one sister. She was a housewife. A private funeral will be held. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park. There will be no viewing. Barr Funeral Home 120 Logan St., Lewistown, is in charge of arrangements.

A. Reed Thompson Jr.
LEWISTOWN A. Reed Thompson Jr., 83, of 49 Logan St., Lewistown, died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2002, at his residence. Born Aug. 20, 1918, in Mahaffey, Clearfield County, he was a son of the late A. Reed and Lena (Henderson) Thompson Sr. His wife, Joyce Wilson, whom he married in 1941, survives. He is survived by two brothers, Edward and Jack Thompson, both of Lewistown. He was preceded in death by a son, William in 1965. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and was a life member of N.R.A. He was employed at Frieden and IPS as a Designing Engineer. His graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Juniata Memorial Park, with the Rev. Charles W. Sprenkle officiating. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan St., Lewistown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice The Bridge, 152 East Market Street, Suite 200, Lewistown, PA 17044 or to the Grace United Methodist Church, 101 Logan Streer, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Ruth A. Thompson
MCVEYTOWN - Ruth A. Thompson, 67, of 128 Schoolhouse Rd., McVeytown, died at 12:23 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital. Born Nov. 17, 1934, in Mifflin Co., she was a daughter of the late Thomas Confer and Annie Jane Hook. Surviving are: children, Mrs. Charles (Jane E.) Specht Yorks, 128 Schoolhouse Rd., McVeytown; stepdaughters, Patricia A. (Thompson) Wilson, 1 Steele Dr., Lewistown, and Dottie L. (Thompson) Bumgardner, 720 W. 5th St., Lewistown; a sister, Doris Virginia Ritchey, Granville Run, Lewistown; grandchildren, Billie J. Williams and Charles W. Yorks Jr., step-grandchildren, Brad A. McCardle and Angie B. Felmlee, five great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. She was a Special Needs Aide at the Selinsgrove Center for 25 years, before retiring in 1998. She was an avid reader and loved country music and travelling to the South. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Hoenstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Joseph E. Till
CLINTON, MD - Joseph E. Till, 89, of 12733 Pierson Dr., Waldorf, MD died at 8:25 a.m. March 19, 2002, in Southern Maryland Hospital, Clinton, MD. Born June 26, 1912, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Della (Biggs) Till Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura S. Till, on Dec. 17, 2000. Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Sharon) Webster, Waldorf, MD; two brothers, Edward Hayes, Cocoa Beach, FL, and Richard Hayes, Mechanicsville, MD; a niece, Mrs. Donald (Sandy) Cramer, Lewistown; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Till and William Hayes. He was a banker for the National Bank of Washington and served during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. His Christian Wake will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Father Lawrence R. Coakley officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park, Lewistown, with a graveside military service conducted by VFW Post 7011. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 106 N. Dorcas St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Robert L. Tittle
PORT ROYAL - Robert L. Tittle, 77, of 807 Milford St., Port Royal, died at 2:25 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2002 at the Lewistown Hospital. Born July 24, 1924, in Denholm, Juniata County, he was the son of the late John Roy and Mary Ruth (Leonard) Tittle. His wife Darline I. (Davis) Tittle, whom he married March 1, 1945, survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Ruth Laentenia "Teenie" Eaton of Elliottsburg and Nedra Jane Bair of RR2 Port Royal; four grandchildren, Missi Bair-Gulick, Robert S. Bair, both of RR2 Port Royal, Heidi Darline Reisinger of Elliottsburg and Julie Ann Thebes of New Bloomfield; two great-grandsons, Jebadiah Reisinger and Joseph Reisinger; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by an infant son, John Robert Tittle, on May 15, 1950. He attended Port Royal High School and later graduated from Lewistown High School and Journeyman's Electrical School. He was a Rifle Marksman in the U.S. Marine Corps and served during World War II in Guadalcanal, Bougainville and Guam. He was wounded in battle and received two Purple Hearts and a Marksmanship Medal. He was discharged from the Marine Corps on Dec. 22, 1944 due to disability. He was an electrician with IBEW Local #143 Harrisburg. He was a member of the Port Royal Lutheran Church, a life member of the National Rifle Assoc. and was nominated to the NRA Millennium Honor Roll. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today from the Port Royal Lutheran Church with Pastor Marton Robertson officiating. Burial will be in the Goodwill Cemetery, RR2 McAlisterville, where full military burial honors will be accorded by the Juniata County Veterans Council. A viewing will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service today at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Port Royal Lutheran Church, PO Box 267, Port Royal, PA 17082. The Mifflintown Chapel of the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge St., Mifflintown, is in charge of arrangements.

Anne-Marie Carole Tomasik
LEWISTOWN - Anne-Marie Carole Tomasik, four months, of 1245 Vira Road, Lewistown, died at 8:32 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 17, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital ER. Born July 30, 2002, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, she was the daughter of Carrie A. Tomasik, 1245 Vira Road, Lewistown. Surviving are: maternal grandmother, Betsy H. Tomasik, Lewistown, maternal grandfather, Joseph M. Tomasik, Las Vegas, New Mexico; maternal great-grand parents, Robert and Pauline Haller, Lewistown; God parents, Steven and Sherry Haller, Leesport. She was a member of Vira United Methodist Church, Vira. Her private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home is in charge. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Mifflin County Library, 123 North Wayne St., Lewistown, PA 17044 or to SPCA, 2451 General Potter Highway, Centre Hall, PA 16828.

Helen B. Towsey
PORT ROYAL - Helen B. Towsey, 73, of RR1, Port Royal, died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday Aug. 25, 2002, at Locust Grove Retirement Village, HC 67, Mifflin. Born July 31, 1929, in Bucks Valley, Perry County, she was a daughter of the late James Floyd and Tirza A. (Howe) Kessler. Her husband, James M. Towsey, whom she married Feb. 21, 1959, survives. Also surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. S. Wayne (Jane) Crawford of HC 67, Mifflin and Mrs. Curt (H. Ada) Hackenberger of RR1 Port Royal; a son, Brian E. Towsey of RR1 Port Royal; a brother, George Kessler of Newport; two sisters, Mrs. John (Mary) Rupp of Halifax and Mrs. Charles (Ada) Arnold of New Bloomfield; and five grandchildren, Kelly and Lauren Crawford, Heather and Phil Varner and J.P. Towsey. She was a 1948 graduate of Newport High School. She was a member of the Port Royal Lutheran Church and the Turbett Grange #781. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the Rex Funeral Home, Port Royal with the Rev. Marton J. Roberson officiating. Interment will be in the Old Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal. A viewing will be from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the A.L.S Assn., 500 Office Center Drive, Suite 340, Fort Washington, PA 19034.

Clair I. Transue
REEDSVILLE - Clair I. Transue, 93, of 1408 Honey Creek Road, Reedsville, died at 1:09 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital. Born Feb. 17, 1908, at Scot Run, he was the son of the late George H. and Blanche (Sliker) Transue. Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Willis (Kathy) Meade, Reedsville; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was the last of his immediate family. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for the Pennsylvania Highway Department in Monroe County and served in the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II. He attended the Pleasant Acres Assembly of God. His funeral service is at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville, with the Rev. Robert Coutts officiating. Interment will be in Church Hill Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends may call one hour before the funeral at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2790 W. College Ave., State College, PA 16801-2600.

Robert "Red" Treaster
LEWISTOWN - Robert "Red" Treaster, 64, formerly of Milroy, died at 9:08 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital. Born Sept. 5, 1937, in Milroy, he was a son of the late Lewis Holmes and Grace L. (Kerstetter) Treaster. Surviving are: sister and brothers, Marjorie M. Hayes, James N. Treaster, and Richard L. Treaster, all of Milroy, Stanley L. Treaster, Reedsville, and Harold E. Treaster, Milroy. He was a truck driver for Village Kitchens, Milroy. He attended the Milroy C.M.A. Church. His funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville, with the Rev. Tom McElrath officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Milroy. Friends may call 9 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday, at the funeral home.

John P. Troutman
THOMPSONTOWN - John P. Troutman, 85, of RR1 Box 78 East Salem, Thompsontown, died at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, at his residence. Born July 18, 1915, in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Walter and Stella (Bright) Troutman. His wife, Edith C. (Hamer) Troutman, preceded him in death on Sept. 21, 1997. Also surviving are: four sisters, Esther Kilbirde, Philadelphia, Jane Claire, Philadelphia, Sara Foster, NJ, and Mary Foster, Lebanon; grandchildren, Kristine (Sheaffer) Pollock, Elizabethtown, and Craig M. Sheaffer, Reedsville; great-grandchildren, Sydney Pollock, Elizabethtown, Tori Pollock, Elizabethtown, and Benjamin Sheaffer, Lewistown. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna (Troutman) Sheaffer, a granddaughter, Kathleen Ann Sheaffer, three brothers and two sisters. Early in life he worked at Reuben's Sporting Goods, owned and operated a vending route and his own restaurant, and then worked at Miss Fashionality as a Shipping/Receiving Supervisor. After retirement he worked at Schlegel's Grocery Store part-time. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WW II having served on the USS Fleming Destroyer Escort DE32. He was a member of Destroyer Escort Sailors Association, Destroyer Escort Historical Foundation and the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with his nephew Dennis Getz officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be no viewing. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service today, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: American Heart Association, 501 Howard Ave., Bldg. D, Altoona, PA 16601 or to the American Cancer Society, 26 N. Brown St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Ivan R. Troyer
Ivan R. Troyer, 2-year-old son of Raymond E. and Lomie A. (Wengerd) Troyer of Mifflintown RR2 (Van Wert), died at 10:45 pm Tuesday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville as a result of injuries received from a horse. Services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at his home. Burial will follow in the Old Order Amish Cemetery, Van Wert. Friends may call 5-8:30 p.m. his evening at his home. Guss Funeral Home, Mifflin-town is handling arrangements.

Beatrice G. Trutt
LEWISTOWN - Beatrice G. Trutt, 80, of 120 Chestnut St., Lewistown, died at 3:50 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at Lewistown Hospital. Born April 5, 1921, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late John L. Niman and Stella (Goss) Niman Silks. Her husband, Pharis N. "Pap" Trutt Sr., whom she married March 27, 1942, survives. Also surviving are: six children, Bonnie McConnell, Mrs. Samuel (Nancy) Ematat, Pharis N. "Sonny" Trutt Jr., Mrs. Thomas (Joyce) Harper Harris III, Gregory Scott Trutt, all of Lewistown, and Mrs. Douglas (Laurie) Treaster, Belleville; two sisters, Dorothy May and Mrs. John (Arietta) Osborne, both of Lewistown; 24 grandchildren; and 28 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Early in life, she was employed at Friedens Inc. and then at Scotty's Fashions for 11 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of the Milroy CMA Church. Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at Kish Valley Grace Brethren Church, 99 Taylor Dr., Reedsville, with the Rev. Douglas D. Sabin officiating. Interment will be in Maitland Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Hoenstine Funeral Home, Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown. Memorials may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 2001 N. Front St., Building 2, Suite 321, Harrisburg, PA 17102.

Fred H. Trutt
LEWISTOWN - Fred H. Trutt Sr., 80, of Beverly Healthcare-William Penn, died at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, at the nursing home. Born Jan. 10, 1922, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Luther Earl and Della (Steele) Trutt. His wife, Betty J. (Crozier) Trutt preceded him death. Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. David (Rebecca) Yohn of 319 S. Main St., Lewistown; and a sister Elizabeth Wagner of 126 Pannebaker Ave. Lewistown; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Fred H. Trutt Jr. and a brother. He was employed as a truck driver for Krentzmans. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a life member of Highland Park Fire Company. Services will be held private at the convenience of the family with Rev. George Smith officiating. Interment will be held at the Juniata Memorial Park. Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lewistown is in charge of the arrangements.

Alda M. Turbett
PORT ROYAL - ALda M. Turbett, 84, of 811 Milford St., Port Royal, died at 6:15 a.m. Sunday, April 14, 2002, at Altoona Hospital Center for Nursing Care, Altoona. Born Dec. 31, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Myrtle (Calhoun) Bowers. Her husband, Bradly L. Turbett, preceded her in death on June 11, 1991. Surviving are: children, Larry K. Turbett, Memphis TN, and Mrs. Tim (Cindy) Gutzwiller, Altoona; a sister, Mrs. Harvey (Beatrice) Fettig, RR1 Port Royal; 4 grandchildren, 1 foster grandchild and 1 great-granddaughter. She was a graduate of Port Royal High School. She was a retired seamstress having worked for the former Rae-Sel Corporation, Port Royal. She was a member of the Tuscarora Church of the Brethren and the Turbett Grange #781. Her funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Rex Funeral Home, Port Royal, with the Rev. Charles Sheaffer officiating. Interment will be in New Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Rex Funeral Home, Port Royal.

Alvina J. (Heimbaugh) Tyson
MILROY &endash; Alvina J. (Heimbaugh) Tyson, 59, of 10 Broad St., Milroy, died at 10:32 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, in Lewistown Hospital E.R. Born June 23, 1943, in Milroy, she was a daughter of Anita J. (Aumiller) Deamer, Milroy and the late Alvin R. Heimbaugh. Her husband, Richard K. Tyson, whom she married Aug. 3, 1979, survives. Also surviving are: eight children, Anita L. Nichols, Reedsville, Jeannee D. Swanger, Milroy, James D. Stains, Lewistown, Theresa K. Wheeler, Rebersburg, Danielle Knight, Milroy, Rick L. Tyson, Rebersburg, Leanna J. Rocky, Loganton, and Sydney D. Tyson, Virginia Beach, VA; a sister, Alicia C. Rahauser, Centre Hall; 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ashley R. and Andrew B. Heimbaugh. She was a LPN working at Malta Home, Granville and dedicated her life to nursing. She loved her family and was an outgoing person who was passionate about traveling, fishing, gardening, and the outdoors. She attended Milroy Pilgrim Holiness Church. Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Home, Inc., 108 First Ave., Burnham with Rev. Keith Ledford and Rev. David Wise officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Milroy Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Mary Ruth Ughetto
LEWISTOWN - Mary Ruth Ughetto, 78, of 232 N. Walnut St., Lewistown, died at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at her residence. Born March 20, 1924, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late George W. and Mary M. (Coleman) Smith. Her husband, John G. Ughetto, whom she married on Feb. 23, 1951, survives. Also surviving are three children, Mrs. David (Carol) Dziabo, Enola, John M. Ughetto, Lewistown, and Cindy V. Arain of Virginia Beach, VA; a close family friend, Barbara Druckenmiller, Lewistown; two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Grace) Elsesser, Williamsport, and Mrs. Robert (Janet) Sulouff, Orlando, FL; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Jayne Galena. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the U.S. Marines during World War II. She was a 1941 graduate of Lewistown High School. She was a member of GraCe United Methodist Church, where she was a former Sunday School teacher and a member of Fideles Sunday School Class and United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Twentieth Century Club and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She was a former member of Lewistown Women's Bowling Association and the West End Girls Softball Team, playing in Madison Square Gardens as pitcher and third baseman. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Grace United Methodist Church, 101 Logan St., Lewistown, with Rev. Charles "Chuck" Sprenkle officiating. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. Monday in Juniata Memorial Park, with graveside military rites conducted by VFW Post 7011. There will be no public viewing, however family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 101 Logan St., Lewistown, PA 17044.