Charles R. Deemer
Bolivar RD 1
Charles R. Deemer, 62, of Bolivar RD1 died Thursday morning, Jan. 13, 2005 in Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born April 18, 1942, in Fairfield Twp. a son of the late James and Gladys Laughner Deemer. Charles had been employed at Idlewild Park for over 47 years, having begun working there when he was 15. He was a member of the Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church. He was the secretary-treasure of the Fort Palmer Cemetery. He is survived by a daughter, Peggy S. Deemer of Amherst, N.Y.; a son Russell C. (and his wife, Kristi) Deemer of Bolivar RD1; two grandchildren, Breana and Ethen Deemer, a sister, Jane Eicher, of New Florence; a brother, James N. Deemer of Ligonier; and his mother-in-law, Agnes Tantlinger, of Bolivar RD1. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Jane Tantlinger Deemer in 1989. Friends will be received Sunday from noon to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc. 144 E. Main St., Ligonier. A funeral service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jim Tomb officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Palmer Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Fort Palmer Presbyterian church, RD1, Box 289A, Bolivar, Pa. 15923
James N. Deemer
Ligonier
James N. Deemer, 71, of Ligonier died very unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005 at his home. He was born July 15, 1934 in Fairfield Twp. a son of the late James and Gladys Laughner Deemer. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as a coal miner by the former Florence Mining Co. He had also worked for 24 years for Allegheny Foundry in Bolivar. After retirement, he enjoyed driving deliveries for the Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. He was a member of the Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed spending time in his garage working on vehicles for his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Anna Telford Deemer; two daughters, Pamela Ann Deemer (and her fiance, Timothy Rusin) and Kelly J. Horner (and her husband Thomas), all of Youngstown; two sons, Randy L. (and his wife Penny) Deemer of St. Mary's and Brian L (and his wife Jennifer) Deemer, of Bolivar, nine grandchildren; and a sister, Jane Eicher (and her husband John) of New Florence. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Charles R. Deemer and infant Twins, Carl and Clyde Deemer; and a grandson. Aaron Rusin who died last year in Iraq while serving his country. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc. 144 E. Main St., Ligonier, where a celebration of Jim's life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Homer Tantlinger officiating. Interment will follow in Menoher Memorial park. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the charity of one's choice.
Linus Alvy Deemer
World War II Veteran
Linus Alvy Deemer, 85, of New Alexandria, died Saturday Nov. 1, 2003 in his residence. He was born Sept. 5, 1918, in Bairdstown, a son of the late Isaac and Harriet Lucinda (Rupert) Deemer. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the Army Air Forces in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from the Tribune-Review in Greensburg, where he worked in the mail room. Linus was a member of New Alexandria United Methodist Church. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lulu Marsh and Margaret Shirley and two brothers, Edward and Lawrence Deemer. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Mrs. Irene Yacobucci Deemer of New Alexandria; two sons, Stanley R. Deemer of New Alexandria and George A. Deemer and his wife Kathy of Derry; two daughters, Mary E. and husband Dean A. Sheffler of New Alexandria and Lucinda L. and husband James Nicely of Latrobe; 11 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. The P. David Newhouse Funeral home, corner of Church and Washington streets, New Alexandria, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Obituary from "The Apollo Sentinel" (27 March 1908 issue):
DEATH OF MRS. ANNIE DEEMER
"Mrs. Annie, wife of the late Philip A. Deemer, deceased, died at the home of her grand-daughter, Mrs. Edward Stitt, of Oak Hill, on Tuesday, March 23rd, aged 80 years, 7 months and 26 days. The deceased was a member of the United Presbyterian church of this place. She is survived by six children, three sons--P.A Deemer of Brush Valley, Indiana Co., L.T. Deemer of Equitable, and Alex. Deemer of Ford City, and three daughters--Mrs. Mary Howel, of Shady Plain and Mrs. Henry Hazlett and Mrs. James A. Painter, of this place. Funeral services were held Wednesday evening, Rev. R.A. Jamison officiating, Interment at Olivet on Thursday."
Historical & Genealogical Society of Indiana County, PA Obituary Clippings File
MRS. ANNIE DEEMER
Mrs. Annie Deemer, widow of the late Philip Deemer, died at her home on Oak Hill, near Apollo, on March 23, aged 81 years. She was born, lived and died in the same community. These children survive: Albert, of Brushvalley; Alexander, of Cochran's Mills; Lemuel, of equitable; Mrs. David Howell and Mrs. James Painter, of Apollo. In 1894 the deceased and her husband celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Rev. Jamison, pastor of the U.P. church in Apollo, conducted the funeral services on Thursday and the interment was made in the graveyard at Olivet.
DEATH OF MRS. ANNIE DEEMER
"Mrs. Annie, wife of the late Philip A. Deemer, deceased, died at the home of her grand-daughter, Mrs. Edward Stitt, of Oak Hill, on Tuesday, March 23rd, aged 80 years, 7 months and 26 days. The deceased was a member of the United Presbyterian church of this place. She is survived by six children, three sons--P.A Deemer of Brush Valley, Indiana Co., L.T. Deemer of Equitable, and Alex. Deemer of Ford City, and three daughters--Mrs. Mary Howel, of Shady Plain and Mrs. Henry Hazlett and Mrs. James A. Painter, of this place. Funeral services were held Wednesday evening, Rev. R.A. Jamison officiating, Interment at Olivet on Thursday."
BLACK, MRS. EMMA M., 93, 412 W. Fourth Ave. Derry, died Tuesday Sept. 11, 1962 at 12:30 p.m. Friends received at the Hartman Funeral Home, 310 S. Chestnut St. Derry, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. C. E. Stollings officiating. Interment in Blairsville Cemetery. C. E. Linsley and M. S. Hartman Jr. funeral directors in charge.
AUKERMAN, DAVID L., 91, of Latrobe RD1 (near Lycippus) died at his home Monday, Sept. 10, 1962 at 5:35 p.m. Friends will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. at the James P. Gaut Funeral Home, Pleasant Unity, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Alvin K. Smith officiating. Interment in Lycippus Cemetery. James P. Gaut Funeral Home, Pleasant Unity, in charge.
Paul M. Black
Jan. 6, 1966
Paul M. Black, 67, of Pasadena, Tex., formerly of New Alexandria, died Thursday morning. Retired Pennsylvania Railroad engineer. Member New Alexandria Methodist Church. Surviving wife, Mrs. Mabel Bowers Black, five children; 10 grandchildren, all of Pasadena; sister, Mrs. H. Glenn (Lillian) Parrish Sr. of Derry, brothers, E. S. Black of Kecksburg, Robert E. Black of Butler. Services will be held Saturday in Pasadena. Burial in Pasadena.
JONES Kenneth P., 58, Robinson died Oct. 1, 2001 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Dec. 20, 1942 in Robinson, son of Anna Jane (Clawson) Jones and the late Paul H. Jones. Survived by mother, Robinson; wife of 36 years, Cora (Bucceri) Jones; sons, Derek S. (Heather) Jones. Fairbank, Alaska; and Shann P. (Teresa) Jones, Stephens City, Va.; and grandson, Devin Jones, Ken was a teacher for the United School District for over 36 years and coached wrestling for 19 years. Member of Robinson and Vintondale Sportsmen's Clubs and the Retreads Motorcycle Club. He loved his wife and family dearly as well as his special students. Ken also loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel, Bolivar. Private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be private. Family requests no flowers. Please make memorial contributions in Ken's memory to Tri-Community Ambulance Service or to the charity of one's choice.
Jan. 12, 1975
Leroy H. Henderson, 59, of 339 Church St. Ligonier, died in Latrobe Area Hospital Sunday Afternoon. He was born June 20, 1915 in Fairfield Twp. a son of the late Albert and Ida Crusan Henderson. He was a retired railroad trainman and member of Christian Church in Bolivar and Pennsylvania Railroad Ledge Trainmen. He is survived by his widow, Margaret E. Henderson; one daughter, Nancy J. McMaster of Ligonier; one son, David R. Henderson of Ligonier Twp. five grandchildren; four brothers, Wesley Henderson of New Florence RD., August Henderson, Melvin Henderson and Cecil all of Bolivar.The family will receive friends in the Owen Wolford Funeral Home, Ligonier, from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday then from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Services will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Peter Bury and the Rev. Raymond Tustin officiating. Interment will follow in Ligonier Valley Cemetery.
April, 18, 1976
Mrs. John R. Henderson
Mrs. Margaret E. Henderson, RD 1, died Sunday in Johnstown, Pa. The daughter of the late John and Mary Dennison Ankeny, she was born Dec. 12, 1905, in Ligonier. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Kenneth Rager. She is survived by her husband, John Russell Henderson; the following children, Richard James of Bolivar RD 1, Mrs. Lois C. Gamble of Derry. Mrs. Thelma Martz of Bolivar RD and Mrs. Esther J. Rager of Southgate, Mich.; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren, and six brothers and two sisters, Robert of Derry, John of Bolivar RD., William of Monroeville, Franklin of Ligonier, Owen of Arizona, James of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Anna Mary Mulligan of New Florence and Mrs. Olive Stark of Kent, Ohio. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in Edward J. Speidel Funeral Home, Bolivar. Services will be held at First Church of Christ, West Bolivar at 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Charles Owston officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Palmer Cemetery. Viewing at church will be from noon until time of service.
Dec. 7, 1974
Grover C. Henderson
Grover C. Henderson, 81, of Ligonier RD 1 died in Latrobe Area Hospital Sunday. He was born March 18, 1893, in Fairfield Twp. The son of the late John W. and Adda McDowell Henderson. He was a retired farmer and coal miner. He was a member of the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Ligonier, F&AM 331 and the Coudersport Consistory. He is survived by six children, Mrs. Charles (Alice) Holman of Latrobe, George Henderson of Bolivar RD 1, Charles Henderson of Wilpen, Blair Henderson of Ligonier RD 1; jams Henderson of Akron, Ohio and Mrs. Robert (Louise) Gindlesperger of Wilpen; one brother, Russell Henderson of Bolivar; one sister, Mrs. Venna Dominy of Johnstown; 19 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Owen Wolford Funeral Home, Ligonier, where services will be held in the chapel Wednesday with the Rev. James Dennison officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Palmer Cemetery.
Nov. 24, 1960
Mrs. Grover (Senie) Henderson
Mrs. Grover (Senie) Henderson, 65, of Ligonier RD 1 died Thursday evening November 24, 1960 in Melbourne, Fla. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church and the Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by her husband, Grover Henderson, and the following children; Mrs. Alice Holman, Latrobe; George Henderson, Bolivar RD 2; Charles and Blair Henderson, both of Ligonier RD 1 and James Henderson and Mrs. Louise Gindlesperger, both of Wilpen. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren; one great grandchild and a sister, Mrs. Agnes Race of Vandergrift. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. daily, after 7 p.m. Saturday at the Sibel-Wolford Funeral Home, Ligonier. Service will be conducted there at 2 p.m. Monday by the Rev. Gene Calloway, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in the Fort Palmer Cemetery.
Nov. 4, 1967
Dallas Henderson
Dallas Henderson, 819 Caroline St. Latrobe, died Saturday evening in Latrobe Hospital. Born March 13, 1897, In Fairfield Twp. member Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church.Surviving widow, Mrs. Mildred Henderson; children ; Mrs. Sarah Clark, Donald, Glenn, Edwin, Carolyn; all of Latrobe; brothers, Frank Henderson, Russell Henderson, Bolivar; Grover Henderson, Ligonier; sisters, Mary Henderson, Bolivar; Mrs. Venna Doming, Johnstown; seven grandchildren. Friends received at the Sibel-Wolford Funeral home, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. with funeral services there at 2 p.m. tomorrow, the Rev. Paul J. Halstead in charge. Interment in Fort Palmer Cemetery.
George W. Henderson
Veteran E.R. Caldwell Land Clearing Retiree
George W. Henderson, 87, of Ligonier died Friday night, Oct. 15, 2004 in Ligonier Gardens. He was born Oct. 3, 1917 in Fairfield Twp. a son of the late Grover C. and Asenith (Grubbs) Henderson. Prior to retirement he was employed by E.R. Caldwell Land Clearing. He was a member of Fort Palmer United Presbyterian Church, Ligonier Masonic Lodge 331 F&AM and a lifetime member of the Byers-Tosh (Ligonier) American Legion Post 267 and Ligonier VFW Post 734. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Emily Demmitt Henderson (April 25, 1983); two sisters, Alice Holman and Louise Donaldson and three brothers, Charles, James and Blair Henderson. He is survived by four sons, Richard and his wife, Ruth, and Larry R. and his wife Barbara, all of Latrobe, George "Doug" and his wife, Joyce and Rex B. and his wife, Susan, all of Bolivar, and five grandchildren. George's family would like to thank all of the staff at Ligonier Gardens and the doctor's at UPMC Chestnut Ridge Primary Care, Ligonier, for their compassion and the great care that was given their father and grandfather. Family received friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Snyder Funeral Home Inc. and Crematory, Bell and East Church Streets, Ligonier. Service was held 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel of the funeral home with pastor James Tomb officiating. Interment was in Ligonier Valley Cemetery, Ligonier Twp. with full military honors accorded by the Ligonier Valley Veterans honor Guard. Elizabeth Snyder Bloom funeral director.
May 11, 1971
George P. Henderson
George P. (Yank) Henderson, 65, 162 E. Chestnut St. Blairsville, died Tuesday evening in Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born in Derry, Jan. 15, 1906, a son of the late Charles O. and Margaret Mann Henderson. He was a retired electrician. A member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, B. P.O. Elks 406 Electricians Local 5, Pittsburgh. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Nora Belle Kelly Henderson; a daughter, Mrs. Norman (Dagmar J.) Gaitens, West Chester; two grandchildren; a brother, Charles O. Henderson, Leechburg; six sisters, Mrs. Ethel Peck, Mrs. Isabelle Patterson, Mrs. Martha Willard, all of Derry; Mrs. Peter (Edith) Lechner, Latrobe; Mrs. Arthur (Mildred) Wible, Mrs. Charles (Wilma) Resides, both of West Derry. The Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the Fuguson Helm Funeral , Blairsville. Funeral service will be held there at 2 p.m. Friday.The Rev. Eugene Ketterer officiating. Interment will follow in Blairsville Cemetery.
March 4, 1990
Donald O. Henderson
Donald O. Henderson, 68, of Blairsville (Formerly of Bolivar) died Sunday March 4, 1990 at his residence. He was born Nov. 9, 1921 in Bolivar, a son of the late Oliver and Lydia McClelland Henderson. He was a former owner of Henderson's Store, Bolivar. He was a member of Bolivar United Presbyterian Church, Duane Boring VFW Post 9310 Of Robinson, American Legion Post 128 of Bolivar, the District American Legion Membership Committee, the 40 and Eight of Greensburg, Moose Legion of Verona, and the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 187, Blairsville. He was a World War II veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edwin. He is survived by two sons, Michael of Houston, Texas and Edwin of Gaithersburg, Md.; a daughter, Mrs. William (Dawn) Allshouse of Johnstown; two sisters, Gladys Super of Beaver Falls and Mildred Hinkel of Marion, Ind.; six grandchildren, and a great grandchild. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. John S. Naugle officiating. Interment will be in Blairsville Cemetery. Graveside services will be conducted by local veteran's organizations
HENDERSON - Paul McKee, 85, New Florence, died Dec. 10, 1987 at Indiana Hospital. Born Aug. 6, 1902, in Fairfield Twp. son of late Clark and Pearl (Armour) Henderson. Preceded in death by brothers, Willard and Kenneth; sister, Dorothy Caldwell; and infant sister. Survived by wife former Ethel L. Thompson, and these children: James, Albion; Harold, New Florence RD 2; Zella "Billie" Shetler, New Florence RD 3; and Vivian Taylor, New Florence RD 1; also seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Brother of Millie Boring, California. Member of West Fairfield United Presbyterian Church and New Florence Lions Club. Retired letter carrier for New Florence Post Office with 37 years' service. Former mayor of New Florence. Associated long time with New Florence area baseball teams. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and friends received from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral home, New Florence, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. H. Walter White. Interment, Fort Palmer Cemetery.
HENDERSON - Bruce W. Henderson, 49, of Bolivar RD 1 died Wednesday, March 9, 1983 in Johnstown. Mr. Henderson was born Aug. 20, 1933 in Lockport, son of Boyd and Iva Lute Henderson, New Florence RD 2. He was a member of United Mine Workers Local 1257. Survivors other than his parents include his wife, Natalie Rabickow Henderson; children Christina Ann LaRosse, New Florence RD 1, Renee Lynn Long, Bolivar RD 1, Nadine Beth Bealonis, Seward and Nina Faye and Bruce Wayne Jr., at home; Also surviving are a granddaughter; brothers and sisters Norman, and Beatrice McKinney, New Florence RD 1, Mona Boring, New Florence RD 2, David, Bolivar RD 1 and Rowland, Williamsport. Service were held Sunday at First Church of Christ, West Bolivar, Rev. Kenneth Neal officiating. Interment followed in Germany Lutheran Cemetery, Edward J. Speidel Funeral Home, Bolivar in charge.
Maola R. Henderson
Former Derry resident, member of Methodist Church, Sharon
Maola R. Henderson, 98, of John 23rd home, Hermitage, formerly of Derry, died Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at the home. Mrs Henderson was born July 23, 1900 in Donegal Twp., Westmoreland County, daughter of the late Harry Wilbur and Lala Rager McKlveen. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Sharon. She is survived by her son Richard M. , Hermitage; her daughter Janet Wilkens, Bryen, Texas; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter J. whom she married Oct. 17, 1921, and who died May 30, 1981; children Walter Jr., Harry "Bob" and Lala Turnbull; a great granddaughter; her brothers Abb, Pete and Mac. Graveside services were held Thursday at Coles Cemetery, Derry, Rev. Richard M. Henderson officiating.
Elmer E. Held, beloved husband of Ruth, father of Beverley (Amos) Owens, James (Deborah), and Timothy, grandfather of Brian, Shannon, and Brooke, great grandfather of Kyle, also survived by his brother, Charles. Preceded in death by grandson, Bret Michael. Formerly active with Boy Scout Troop No. 517, Brunswick Band Boosters, Committeeman for Local 1250 for 12 years. Friends may call at Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Brunswick Chapel, 3300 Center Rd. (Rt 303 W. of I-71), From 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m.
Elmer E. Held
Elmer E. Held, 73, of Brunswick, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 1995, in Middleburg Heights. Born in Blairsville, Penn., he was a Medina County resident for 40 years. He was a jobsetter and committeeman for Ford Motor Co. Mr. Held served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was formerly active with Boy Scout Troop 517, Brunswick Band Boosters and Committeeman Local 1250 for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, Ruth of Brunswick; daughter, Beverley (Amos) Owens of Medina; sons, James (Deborah) and Timothy, all of Brunswick; brother, Charles; grandchildren, Brian, Shannon and Brooke; and great-grandchild, Kyle. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Bret Michael. Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Brunswick Chapel, 3300 Center Rd. Brunswick. The Rev. Thomas Lenhart will officiate. Burial: Eastlawn Cemetery. Visiting hours: 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home
Ruth Held
Ruth B. Held, 79, of Brunswick, died June 3 in Middleburg Heights. She was a Laundromat attendant for Clothesline & Colonial Coin Laundry for 14 years. She is survived by her daughter Beverley (Amos) Owens; sons, James (Deborah) and Timothy; three grandchildren; and one great grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; one grandson; and brother, George James Shoup. Waite & Son Funeral Homes was in charge of the arrangements.
Ruth B. Held
Ruth B. Held, 79, of Brunswick, passed away Monday, June 3, 2002, in Middleburg Heights. She was born March 22, 1923, in West Wheatfield Twp., Pa., and was a resident of Medina County since 1955. Mrs. Held was a Laundromat attendant for Clothesline & Colonial Coin Laundry for 14 years. Mrs. Held is survived by her daughter Beverley K. (Amos) Owens of Medina; sons, James R. (Deborah) Held and Timothy L. Held, both of Brunswick; grandchildren, Brian and Shannon Held and Brooke (Eric) Erb; and great grandson Kyle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer E. Held; grandson, Bret Michael Owens; parents, W.R. and Elma Shoup (nee Woods); and brother George James Shoup. Service will be private. Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Brunswick Chapel, is handling arrangements. On the Net- http://www.waitefuneralhome.com
Harry Albert Newhouse passed away April 9, at his home, 260 Railroad Avenue, Blairsville.
A son of John and Cora Altman Newhouse, born April 19, 1892, in Lewisville, PA the deceased had been a resident of Blairsville his entire life time. A conductor on the Pennsylvania Railroad, he had been a member of the Brotherhood of Trainmen.
Surviving are his wife, Hulda Reed Newhouse and four daughters, Mrs. Helen Cowan,Mrs. Violet Iscrupe of Blairsville; Mrs. Sara Wilson, Freedom, and Mrs. Florence Yoh, Bethel, PA; Two step-daughters, Dorothy Hammer, Cleveland, Ohio, and Mary Tio, Blairsville; three step-sons. Albert Reed, Arlington, VA;Eugene Held, Cleveland, Ohio;Charles Held, Neward, N. J. ; Two brothers, Edward of Blairsville and Robert of California;and two sisters, Mrs. Marie Alonzo, Glassport, and Mrs. Ethel Allison, Canton, Ohio.
Friends will be received at the Shoemaker Funeral home until 2:30 p.m. Monday April 12 when services will be conducted there by the Rev. John N. Hempstead. Interment will follow in the Blairsville cemetery.
Mrs. Hulda C Reed Held Newhouse, 68 formerly of Blairsville, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 1966 at Forestville, Md. at the home of her son, Albert Reed.
She was a Gold Star Mother, member of the VFW Post 5821 Auxiliary ; American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 407; WOTM, Chapter 895; Ladies Auxiliary of the FOE No. 1488; Ladies Auxiliary to the B of RT, No. 359 all of Blairsville.
Born Dec. 12, 1897 she is survived by three sons: Albert Reed, mentioned above; Elmer E. Held, Brunswick, O. and Charles E held, Blairsville; one daughter Mrs. Dorothy Hammer, Cleveland, O. Four step-daughters: Mrs. Jack (Helen) Cowan, Blairsville; Mrs. John (Violet) Iscrupe, Latrobe; Mrs. Vincent (Sara) Wilson, Freedom; Mrs. Herbert (Florence) Yoh, of New Jersey; 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was the window of Harry A. Newhouse who preceded her in death in April, 1954.
Friends will be received at Shoemaker Funeral Home, Blairsville, from 7-10 p.m. this evening and from 2-4 and 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be in Blairsville Cemetery
HENDERSON – August M., 92, Fairfield Township, died Thursday, April 20, 2006, at Excela Health, Latrobe Area Hospital. Born Sept. 4, 1913, in Fairfield Township, the son of the late Albert and Ida B. (Crusan) Henderson. Preceded in death by wife, Helen (Baird) Henderson; brothers, Alfred, Melvin, Cecil, Leroy and Wesley Henderson; and sister, Stella Miller. Survived by children, Janice Powell and Roger Henderson, both of Fairfield Township; granddaughter, Christine Kaiser, Windber; and great-grandchildren, Shawn, Matthew and Nicole Kaiser. Member of First Church of Christ, West Bolivar. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Evangelist Jack Prentice. Interment, Germany Lutheran Cemetery.
HOWARD
Olive Howard, 99, of Armagh, died Sept. 2, 2001 at Church of the Brethren Home. She was born May 18, 1902, in Johnstown, daughter of Dr. E.J. and Belle (Hildebrand) Burkhart. She was a member of Third Brethren Church and its missionary society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clarence F. Howard; a daughter, Lois L. Howard; four brothers, Morris, Earl, Blair and John Burkhart, and a sister, Viola Burkhart. She is survived by three sons, Richard A. Howard (and his wife, Charlotte), of Armagh, William C. Howard (and his wife Judith) of Waukegan, Ill., and Kenneth A. Howard (and his wife, Bernadee) of Croydon; eight grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral service was held Friday at Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, Armagh, with Pastor Raymond D. Grumbling officiating. Burial was in Headrick's Union Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Third Brethren Church, 184 Spring Street, Johnstown, PA 15906.
HOWARD
Minnie Oralee Howard
Survived by husband, daughters, sons, grandchildren, great-grandsons
Minnie Oralee Howard, 84, New Florence, died Sunday April 14, 2002 at Lee Hospital. Born Feb. 8, 1918 in Ellijay, Ga., daughter of the late Gordon and Frances Bennett Defore. She also was preceded in death by six brothers and five sisters. Survivors
include her husband of 59 years, Walter aka "Mule Skinner;" Also children Walter Jr., married to Donna Hauser, Brooksville, Fla.; Dempsey, married to Sheila, and Roland, New Florence; David married to Donna Boltz, Hummelstown; James Homer City; Frank and friend Nancy Thomas, New Florence; Michael Married to Marilyn Kaufman, Seward; Opal, wife of Gregory Boring, and April, wife of Gary Sisitki, New Florence; Nathan, Johnstown. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, two great-grandsons and a sister, Mary Quinn, Dalton, Ga., A private memorial service was held. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, was in charge of arrangements.
HOWARD
Raymond L. Howard, 73, of Johnstown, formerly of New Florence died Wednesday July 21, 1993 at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. He was born Aug. 12, 1919 in New Florence, a son of the late Curtis and Pearl S. (Oliver) Howard. He was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, New Florence Lion's Club; Chapter 2, DAV, Johnstown; Lodge 331 F&AM, Ligonier; Scottish Rite Lodge, Coudersport; Jaffa Temple, Altoona; and Lodge 523, Independent Order of Old Fellows. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a retired shift supervisor for Pennsylvania Electric Company, Seward Generating Station. He was preceded in death by his wife Viola (Allison) Howard, and a brother, Paul E. Howard. He is survived by three brothers, Homer W. and Harry F. Howard, both of New Florence RD1; and Fred C. Howard of Mason, Ohio; a number of nieces and nephews; and stepmother, Margaret Howard of Seward. Friends were received at the Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where services were held Saturday with the Rev. Dr. Lawrence W. Chottiner officiating. Entombment was in Grandview Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to a favorite charity or church.
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Clarence "C.F.", 74, Armagh dead on arrival Aug. 18, 1979 at Lee Hospital. born Feb. 19, 1905 in Johnstown, son of Daniel H. and Catherine (Cuppett) Howard. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Lois; and brother, Daniel. Survived by stepmother, Mrs. Edith Howard, Johnstown; widow, former Olive Burkhart; and these children: Richard A. married to former Charlotte Apple, Armagh; William C. married to former Judy Mittendorff, Waukegan, Ill.; and the Rev. Kenneth R. married to former Bernadee Middleton, Levittown; also eight grandchildren. Brother of Robert Howard, Cleveland, and Arthur, Leroy, George, Mrs. Edith Tremain, Mrs. Catherine Hustege, Mrs. Marian Varner, Mrs. Ruth Mansour and Mrs. Donna Jones, all of Johnstown. Member of Third Brethren Church, Morrellville; past district president of church laymen's organization; and member of East Wheatfield Twp. Sportsmen's Club. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Kenneth N. Gray Funeral Home, Seward, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Clarence Kindley. Interment Headrick Cemetery.
HOWARD
George T., 93, New Florence RD 2, died June 8, 1979 at Lee Hospital. Born July 22, 1885 in West Wheatfield Twp., son of the late Philip and Grace (McCoy) Howard. Also preceded in death by wife, former Allie E. Applegate, and two sons, Hershel and Albert. Survived by these children: Elmer, Carl and Earl, all of New Florence RD 2, and Virgil and Mrs. Ruth Moritz, both of Torrance; also 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Brother of Mrs. Martha Rodgers, Greensburg. Retired employee of Frank M. Sheesley Co., Johnstown. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home. New Florence, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment, Bethel Cemetery.
HOWARD
Samuel G. Jr., 34, Bolivar RD 1, died Sept. 5, 1993 at University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, Md. Born April 10, 1959, in Miami, Fla., son of Samuel G. Sr. and Julia (Fisher) Howard. Survived by parents, Bolivar RD 1; brother, Thomas, Bolivar RD 1; and sister, Sally Ziegler, Altoona. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Edward Kapnic and Alfred Gallaher. Interment, Germany Lutheran Cemetery.
HOWARD
Earl Robert Sr., 63, New Florence RD 2 died Dec. 10, 1987 at Altoona VA Medical Center. Born June 10, 1924, in Louisville, Ky., son of late George and Ella (Applegate) Howard. Preceded in death by brothers, Virgil, Albert and Hershell. Survived by wife, former Lois M. Mulligan, and these children: Earl R. Jr. married to former Mary Bredlinger, New Florence RD 2; Robin L., wife of Larry Will, New Florence RD 1, and Mary Grace at home; also four grandchildren. Brother of Carl (Twin brother) and Elmer, both of New Florence RD 2, and Ruth Moritz, Torrence. Member of St. John's Lutheran Church, New Florence; Robinson VFW; and Bolivar American Legion. Veteran of World War II. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. Dr. Richard Shoenleber. Interment, Isabelle Cemetery. Military graveside rites by local veterans' organizations.
HOWARD
Robert R. Howard, 46, of Latrobe, formerly of New Florence RD 1 died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1993 at Presbyterian University Hospital Pittsburgh. Mr. Howard, a former employee of Steimer's Foundry, Latrobe, was born March 3, 1946 in Johnstown, son of Jessie Vickroy Howard, New Florence RD 1 and the late Robert A. Howard. Survivors other than his mother include his wife Glenda Lisamore Howard; three sons, John, New Florence, and Robert and Bryan, Latrobe; two sisters, Marion Baldwin, Pasadena, Md. and Patricia Lundregan, College Park, Md. Services were held Friday at Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, Rev. R. Kenneth Keiper officiating. Interment followed in Fairfield Cemetery.
HOWARD
Joyce, 68, Rockville, Md., formerly of Seward, died Jan. 29, 1999 at home. Born Oct. 25, 1930. Preceded in death by parents, Gladis and Merlyn Anderson, and by brother, David Anderson. Survived by husband, Clayton "RED" Howard, formerly of Johnstown; and children: Cindy Hemenway, Bruce Howard, Beth Schjolin, Amy Stewardson and Phillip Howard, and sister, Dorothy Jean Smith, formerly of Seward. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Rockville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the W.E.E. Center, c/o First Baptist Church of Rockville, 55 Adclare Rd., Rockville, Md. 20850.
HENDERSON, Jess T., 96, New Florence, died June 27, 1978 at Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. Born Jan. 31, 1882 in Clearfield Twp, son of Samuel and Lenora (McClain) Henderson. Private funeral service at 10 a.m. Thursday the Rev. Harold Himes . Interment, Fort Palmer Cemetery. Arrangements by Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence.
HENDERSON, Walter
Walter Wayne Henderson, 58, of Erie formerly of Bolivar died Saturday Sept. 1, 1979 in Lee Hospital, Johnstown. Mr. Henderson was born Oct. 28, 1920, in Fairfield Twp a son of the late Walter and Jessie (Baird) Henderson. Mr. Henderson is survived by these sisters; Mrs. Winona Gamble of West Bolivar, and Mrs. Theresa McClure of Bolivar. He made his home with Mrs. Iva Grubbs of Erie. Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Edward J. Speidel Funeral Home, Bolivar with the Rev. Donald Stanley officiating. Burial was in Fort Palmer Cemetery.
HALL
Robert M., 60, 204 Ninth St. New Florence, died July 13, 1970 at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. Born June 4, 1910, in New Florence, son of Charles and Agnes (Mewherter) Hall. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by window, the former Clara Moore; son, Duane; a granddaughter, Susanna. Member of New Florence United Methodist Church; Cambria Masonic Lodge 278, Johnstown; and Borough Council of New Florence. Was employed in wire mill of Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Corp. Friends received after 7 p.m. Monday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral home, New Florence, where service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Harold H. Himes. Interment, Oakland Cemetery, Indiana.
Mrs. Warren Hall Jr.
Mrs. Warren (Phyllis L.) Hall Jr., 61, of Boca Raton, Fla., formerly of New Florence and Johnstown, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 1979, at Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mrs. Hall was born July 12, 1918 in Robinson the daughter of the late H. Jay and Laura (Duncan) Bowser. She was a former member of the First Lutheran Church, Johnstown. In addition to her husband she is survived by a daughter, Stephanie and two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Graff and Mrs. Bernice Wagner, both of New Florence. Funeral service was held Friday at First Lutheran Church, Johnstown, the Rev. Dr. Robert G. Swanson officiating. Entombment was in Grandview Mausoleum. The Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence was in charge.
Glenn William Hall
Glenn William Hall, 62, of Ligonier RD 1 died Monday, Dec. 26, 1994 in Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born Sept. 6, 1932, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Charles Edward and Margaret (Tosh) Hall. He was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a self-employed farmer and greenhouse operator. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Jay D. Surviving are his wife, Faye J. McBurney Hall; a daughter, Julie J. Hall of Pittsburgh; a sister, Mrs. Jack (Margaret A.) Offenbach of Pittsburgh, and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in McCabe Funeral home, 244 W. Main St., Ligonier. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Oak Grove Church of Christ with the Rev. Charles Burd officiating. Interment will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laughlintown. Memorials may be made to Oak Grove Church of Christ, Route 711 North, Ligonier, PA 15658.
