Emily J. Henderson, 63, of Bolivar RD 1 died Monday April 25, in Latrobe Area Hospital. Mrs. Henderson was born July 4, 1919 in Ligonier. She was a member of Fort Palmer United Presbyterian Church, Fairfield Twp. Survivors include her husband, George W. ; four sons, Richard W. Latrobe RD 5 Larry R., Latrobe George D., Tinker Air Force Base, Cal. and Rex B., Bolivar RD 1 ; two brothers, Thomas Demmitt, Tacoma, Wash. and Edward Demmitt, Ligonier. Also surviving are two sisters, Mary Demmitt and Mrs. Sherman (Ruth) Barnhart, both of Ligonier. Services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Snyder Funeral Home, Ligonier, Rev. William H. Jacobs officiating. Interment will follow in Ligonier Valley Cemetery.
Joseph Curtis Henderson son of John and Ada (McDowell) Henderson died at his home some miles south of Bolivar, Wednesday morning July 9, aged 22 years and 3 months. He had suffered from valvuar heart trouble for some months and a complication arose causing gangrene and a few days before his death it was found necessary to amputate his limb above the knee--but all the skill and tender nursing failed to restore and he answered the summons trusting in the One who bore all our pain. He was united in marriage last September only to Miss Gertrude Blair, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. S. P. Blair, who mourns him together with father and mother and ten brothers and sisters. The funeral service was held on the lawn of his late home and was attended by an unusually large audience being conducted by Dr. W. R. Thompson assisted by Rev. W. P. McDowell. The music was furnished by some friends of the deceased and six of his brothers placed the body in its last resting place in the family lot in Fort Palmer Presbyterian Cemetery, in the presence of a large company of sympathizing friends. He was a member of Camp Nc 730 P.O. S. of A. of Bolivar. He was esteemed greatly because of his kindly spirit and sympathy was universal in the time of his suffering and death.
Sadie A. Henderson
Sadie A. Henderson, 89, of New Florence RD 2 formerly of Bolivar died Friday Nov. 1, 1996 at her home. She was born Feb. 13, 1907 in Derry Twp. a daughter of the late John and Maude (Gamble) Williams. She was a member of the New Florence Senior Citizens. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence A. Henderson in 1953; Two sons, Edgar and Clyde Henderson; two daughters Olive Shomo and Doris Davis; four brothers and four sisters. She is survived by four daughters, Marie (Mrs. Robert) Dunkle of North Canton, Ohio; Florence (Mrs. Robert) Hempel of Pompano Beach, Fla.; Linda ( Mrs. Carl) Oliver of Robinson RD 1; Carol Lichtenfels of Lorton, Va.; Two sons, Paul W. Henderson of New Florence RD 1 and Lloyd G. Henderson of New Florence RD 2; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Friends were received at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home, Bolivar where services were held Monday with the Rev. Allyn K. Giuffre officiating. Burial was in Bolivar Westview Cemetery, Bolivar.
Marie G. Henderson
Marie G. Henderson 79 of Bolivar RD 1 died Thursday, Oct. 16, 1997 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. She was born Sept. 16, 1918 in Fairfield Twp. a daughter of the late George H. and Nora (Betz) Flickinger. Before her retirement she had been an Avon representative in the Bolivar/Robinson area for over 20 years. She was a member and former organist and choir member of the Bolivar First Church of Christ. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Roy E. Henderson, in 1987 a son Jay Arthur, a sister Jean Muir; two brothers, Robert and William "Bus" Flickinger and a grandson Keith Hall. She is survived by five daughters, Fay A. Henderson of Westminster, Md. N. Judith Hall of Blairsville, Karen (Mrs. Ernie) Foster of Bolivar RD 1 , Gay (Mrs. Jeff) Knupp and Tracy (Mrs. Jeff) Bealonis, both of New Florence RD 3, two sons, H. Fritz Henderson and his wife, Kathryn of Burke, Va. and Barry L. Henderson and his wife, Linda of Bolivar RD 1; 15 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Mundorff of Bolivar RD 1 and Gladys Spaugy of Anchorage, Alaska; and a brother Merle Flickinger of St. Louie, MO. Funeral services were held Monday at the First Church of Christ, Bolivar with the Rev. Gabriel Mraz and the Rev. Richard Lear co-officiating. Burial was in Fort Palmer Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Tri Community Ambulance, Bolivar or First Church of Christ, Bolivar. Arrangements by J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home, Bolivar
TANTLINGER Glenn B., 79, Bolivar died Oct. 24, 2005 at home. Born Aug. 4, 1926 in Fairfield Twp. son of the late William A. and Agnes P. (Lear) Tantlinger. Preceded in death by brothers, Leroy and William Tantlinger, and sister, Louise Henderson. Survived by wife of 60 years, Peg (Horner) Tantlinger; children, Charles W. Tantlinger and wife Ellen, Cambridge, Vt.; Clyde Tantlinger and wife May, New Florence; Glenn E. Tantlinger and wife Vicki, Bolivar; James E. Tantlinger and wife Carrie, Homer City; Frank E. Tantlinger and wife Heidi, Bolivar; Peggy Jones and husband George, Bolivar and Sue McGeary and husband Matt, Seward; 18 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and sisters, Erma Muir, Bolivar and Mary Edna Knupp, Latrobe. Member of Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church. Charter member and former treasurer of Fairfield Volunteer Fire Company. Retired employee of Westinghouse Electric, Derry, with 38 years of service. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church, Pastor James Tomb and Pastor Homer Tantlinger officiating. Interment Ligonier Valley Cemetery.
EDGER C. Henderson
Edger C. "Dopey" Henderson, 64, of Bolivar RD1 died Sunday April 2, 1989 at Mercy Hospital, Johnstown. He was born April 26, 1924 in Fairfield Twp. a son of Sadie (Williams) Henderson of New Florence RD 2 and the late Clarence Henderson. Before his retirement he had been employed as an operating engineer by North Cambria Fuel in Acme. He was a World War II veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart, having served with the U.S. Army. He was a member of VFW Post 9310 of Robinson and American Legion Post 128 of Bolivar. He was preceded in death by a brother Clyde; and two sisters, Olive Shomo and Doris Davis. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Cheri-D (Blatchley) Henderson; three daughters, Connie (Mrs. Charles) Krouse of Robinson, Cindy (Mrs. Robert) Hamilton of Youngwood, and Erin Henderson of Greensburg; four sons, Terry Edger of Latrobe RD 3 , Randy L. of Latrobe, Larry W. of Mechanicsburg, and William Henderson of Greensburg; a stepson, Brian Malik of Greensburg, four sisters, Marie Dunkle of North Canton, Ohio, Florine Hempel of Pompano Beach, Fla., Linda Oliver of Robinson and Carol Lichtenfels of Larton, Va.; two brothers, Lloyd G. of New Florence RD2, and Paul Henderson of New Florence and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home, Bolivar with the Rev. Samuel Astolos officiating. Burial was in the Germany Lutheran Cemetery, Indiana County.
Kathryn Henderson
Kathryn Henderson, 90, of Bolivar died May 17, 2000 at Bethlen Home, Ligonier Twp. She was born Nov. 2, 1909 in Fairfield Twp. daughter of Paul S. and Elsie Seigh Yeager. Before her retirement, she was a clerk at the Bolivar U.S. Post Office for 28 years. She was a life long member of First Church of Christ, Bolivar where she was a Sunday school teacher for over 60 years. She was a member of Laurel Valley Senior Citizens, a volunteer at Indian Haven Rest Home, and coordinator for the Bolivar Well Baby Clinic for 18 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, A. Craeson "Whitey" Henderson in 1954, a son, Wayne Elliot Henderson; two sisters, Ruth Henderson and Virginia Moore and three brothers, Paul Sherman, William Robert and Davis Lee Yeager. She is survived by a son, Ralph W. Henderson (and his wife, Barbara) of Greensburg; four grandchildren, Allison Henderson, Kevin Henderson, Jodi Schneider and Alan Henderson; three great grandchildren, Nicole Denier and Ryan Henderson and Asia Henderson; two sisters, Alice "Ash" Yeager and Mildred "Mootz" Yeager, both of Bolivar; a nephew, Cory Yeager, whom she helped raise; nieces Lana Gale Lear and Sandy Carter, great niece Jill Warfel and her daughters, Kelsy and Kassidy and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Saturday at First Church of Christ, Bolivar with the Rev. Jay Eastman and elder William Flickinger officiating. Burial was in Fort Palmer Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to First Church of Christ, PO Box 23, Bolivar, PA. 15923 Arrangements were by J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc., Bolivar.
Willis E. Henderson
Willis E. Henderson, 87, of Bolivar, died Sunday Feb. 26, 1995 at Beacon Manor, Indiana, Pa. He was born Dec. 13, 1907 in Fairfield Twp. a son of the late Frank F. and Jennie E. (Muir) Henderson. Before his retirement he had been employed as a truck driver for Allegheny Foundry. He was a member of and former board member of Bolivar United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Acacia Lodge No. 355, F&AM Blairsville; Couderport Consistory; Tall Cedars of Lebanon; BPOE No. 406 and Moose Lodge No. 187 both of Blairsville. He was preceded in death by his wife Ida (Hostulter) Henderson who died in 1988; a brother, Ernie and two sisters, Nettie Ankney and Jean Neiport. He is survived by a daughter, Jean Pahach of Bolivar; two step daughters, Charlotte LeFebure of Pittsburgh; and Shirley Kromer of Normalville; four grandsons and six great grandchildren; five sisters, Jennie Holdell of Clyde; Adda Fulcomer and Ethel Silk both of Bolivar RD 1; June McKinney of Indiana, Pa. Ruth Krompholtz of Bolivar; a brother Arthur of Bolivar RD 1 and several nieces and nephews. Friends were received at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home, Bolivar where services were held today (Wednesday) with the Rev. R. Kenneth officiating. Burial was in Fort Palmer Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Tri Community Ambulance Service, Bolivar.
HOWARD
Jay Donald Howard, 59, of Bolivar RD1 died Saturday April 4, 1987 at Lee Hospital Johnstown. Mr Howard was born Dec. 14, 1927 in Bolivar son of the late John and Susan Elizabeth Yeager Howard. He was retired from the Franklin Division of Bethlehem Steel, Johnstown and a member of the First Church of Christ. He also was a member of United Steel Workers Local 2644. Survivors include his wife Mary M. Brewer Howard; his daughter Mrs. Thomas (Mary Susan) Garland, Bolivar RD 1; two grandsons; two brothers, Edward and John both of New Florence RD 1; Also surviving are his sister Margaret Houggy, Mesa Ariz. and two sister-in-law, Irene Howard, Robinson and Joy Howard, Robindale Heights. He was preceded in death by his sister Martha Shank and three brothers, David, Harry and Willard. Services were held Wednesday at Stuart Funeral home, Rev. Kenneth Neal officiating. Interment followed in West View Cemetery.
HENDERSON Ida E., 74, Bolivar died July 23, 1988 at home. Born Feb. 28, 1914 in Hundred, W. Va., daughter of late Henry and Elizabeth (Pethel) Hostulter. Preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters and one grandson. Survived by husband, Willis E. Henderson, and daughters, Shirley Kromer, Normalville; Charlotte LeFebver, McDonald and Jean Pahach, Bolivar; also eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. sister of Grace Poland, Oceana, W. Va. and Evie Snyder, North Carolina. Member of Bolivar United Methodist Church and Fort Ligonier Chapter 349, Order of Eastern Star. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home, Bolivar. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bolivar United Methodist Church the Rev. Kenneth Keiper . Interment Fort Palmer Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Tri- Community Ambulance Service Bolivar.
ALAN G. HENDERSON
Alan G. Henderson, 30, of Greensburg, died Wednesday April 24, 2002 in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born Sept. 9, 1971 in Jeannette, the son of Ralph W. and Barbara M. Henderson of Greensburg. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church. Alan was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Rex and Catherine Myers, and paternal grandparents, Whitey and Kathryn Henderson. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister Jodi Schneider and husband Tom, of Pittsburgh; and a niece, Aidan. Alan will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Family and friends received at the KEPPLE-CRAFT FUNERAL HOME INC. 524 N. Main St. Greensburg, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Additional viewing will be held Saturday in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, West Point, from 10 to 11 a.m. at which time services will be conducted by the Rev. David Clement. Interment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park. The family wishes memorial contributions to Children's Hospital, Desoto and Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Terence L. Graft, funeral director in charge of the arrangements.
F. Louise Henderson
Ft. Palmer Presbyterian Ch. member, past president of Fire Co. Ladies Aux.
F. Louise Henderson, 85, of Bolivar RD 1,died Monday Oct. 13, 2003 at Latrobe Area Hospital. Born June 27, 1918 Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland County, she was the daughter of William and Agnes Lear Tantlinger. She was a member of Ft. Palmer Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Guild and a past custodian. She was a member of O.E.S., Ft. Ligonier Chapter 349 where she was proud of her four daughters, all past matrons. She was past president of Fairfield Fire Co. Auxiliary, a former cook at Fairfield Elementary and Laurel Valley High School and a ardent quilter. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, C. Kenneth, and a brother, Leroy. Surviving are daughters Agnes, wife of Richard Gibson, and Romayne Galbraith, New Florence, Margery, wife of Richard Jasper, Blairsville and Karen wife of Robert Priest, New Florence; sisters and brothers Erma Muir and Glenn, Bolivar, William, Armagh and Mary Edna Knupp, Latrobe. Also 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; Funeral services were held Thursday in Ft. Palmer Presbyterian Church, Bolivar, with Pastor James M. Tomb officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence was in charge of the arrangements.
Terry E. Henderson
Terry E. Henderson, 38, of New Florence RD 1 (formerly of Bolivar) died Friday, Jan. 10, 1997, in Indiana Hospital, Indiana, Pa. Born Jan. 15, 1958 in Johnstown he was a son of Carol Maxine Betz Henderson and the late Edger C. Henderson (who died in 1989). Terry's three loves in life were his job, his friends and the Pittsburgh Steelers. His job at ARC in Greensburg was very valuable to him, because it made him feel valuable. Making Instant friends and turning them into lifetime relationships are what made Terry special. In addition to supporting the Steelers, he also really loved bowling and challenging puzzles. The love and warmth he shared with his family and friends was as contagious as his never ending smile. Surviving in addition to his mother and her fiance, Bob Burkey of Black Lick, are two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Connie) Krouse of Robinson and Mrs. Robert (Cindy) Hamilton of Greensburg; two brothers, Randy L. (and his wife, Carol) Henderson of New Florence RD 1 and Larry W. (and his wife, Denise) Henderson of Gastonia, N.C., and nine loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will continue from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home, 536 Market St., Bolivar. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. R. Kenneth Keiper in charge. Burial will be in Fort Palmer Cemetery, Bolivar. Memorials may be given to ARC, Greensburg, PA 15601.
HOWARD Phyllis M., 66, New Florence RD 1 died May 3, 1994 at Home. Born Nov. 2, 1927 in Johnstown daughter of late Bert and Rebecca (Henderson) Fisher. Preceded in death by brothers, Ray, Burl, Thomas, and Bert, and sister, Annabelle.Survived by husband, Harry F. Howard, and these children: Shirley, wife of Dennis Shick, Indiana; Daniel, married to former Shirley Jean Bogart, Cambridge, Ohio; Mark H. married to former Mildred Castelli, Stephen City, Va.; Trudy, wife of Greg Nixon, Armagh; and Stephen, married to former Christen Barcey, Vidalia, Ga.; grandchildren: Rachelle, Keith, Scott and Rebecca Shick; Mark T. and Michael Howard; and Michael and Jason Nixon. Sister of Emma Boring, Robinson; Irene Lawhead, New Florence RD 2, Harry Fisher, Hollsopple; and Joseph Fisher, Johnstown. Member of United Presbyterian Church, New Florence, where she was a member of the Women's Association and Adult Sunday School Class; New Florence Women's Club; Fairfield Community Center; and Senior Fellowship Dinners. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at United Presbyterian Church, New Florence, the Rev. Dean Weaver. Interment, Fairfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests contributions be made to Johnstown Community Nursing and Hospice, 119 Walnut St., Johnstown, Pa. 15901
HOWARD Willard J., 65, Box 20, Robindale Heights, Seward RD 2 died March 25, 1986 at Lee Hospital. Born Sept. 14, 1920 in Bolivar son of Late John and Susan E. (Yeager) Howard. Preceded in death by first wife, former Marion Repine, son, Willard L., sister Martha and brothers, David and Harry. Survived by widow, former Joy Arnett-Younkin, and these children: Mrs. Dennis Berezansky, Seward RD 2; Randy Younkin, Youngstown, Ohio; and Kerry Younkin, Saugus, Calif., also 5 grandchildren; Kevin, Deneen, Tressa, Brian and Heather. Brother of Edward Howard and John Shank, both of New Florence; Jay Howard, Bolivar, and Margaret Houggy, Mesa, Ariz.; also survived by sister-in-law, Irene, widow of David Howard, Robinson. Retired employee of Penelec's Seward Generating Station. Veteran of World War II. Life member of Thomas R. Lewis Jr. Post 7022, VFW, Seward. Member of American Legion, Bolivar, and Sunnehanna Lodge 742, F.&A.M. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. David Michaels. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery.
HEMING Thomas B., 78, New Florence died Oct. 26, 1988 at Bethlen Home, Ligonier. Born Nov. 28, 1909 in Bedford County, son of late William A. and Nancy Ellen (Diehl) Heming. Preceded in death by first wife, former Laura Cramer; son, Gary; sisters, Agnes Kisamore and Mary Hollen; and brothers, John and Robert. Survived by wife, former Vinnie Tranquilla, and these children; Helen Rummel, New Florence; Thomas W., New Florence RD 1; Lila Mae Keiger, Virginia Beach, Va.; Harold, New Florence RD 1; Janet Garland, Robinson; Violet Berkhammer, New Florence; Roy, Bolivar RD,; Homer, New Florence RD1; Mary Ellen Brett, Renton, Wash.; Carl, Johnstown; David, New Florence RD1; Roberta Heming, Blairsville RD3; Donna Brosett, Georgia; and Robert, Dover; also 43 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Brother of Paul, New Florence RD 2; George and Alice Cramer, both of Blairsville RD 1; Roy, Robinson; and Cyril and Rose McGinnis, both of New Florence. Retired employee of former Imperial Coal Co. Member of UMWA. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment, Bethel Cemetery.
HEMING Harold E. "Pickle", 71, New Florence died April 27, 2005 at home. Born July 17, 1933 in Seward, the son of the late Thomas B. and Laura (Cramer) Heming. Also preceded in death by brother, Gray. Survived by wife of almost 47 years, former Shirley Mack, and sons, Harold Jr., Randy and Gregory, married to Melinda Custer, all of New Florence. Brother of Helen Rummel and Thomas W. both of New Florence; Lila Mae Kiger; Virginia Beach; Janet Garland; Robinson; Violet Berkhamer, New Florence; Roy and Homer, both of Bolivar; Mary Ellen Brett, North Bend, Wash.; Carl, Johnstown; David, New Florence, Roberta, Blairsville; Donna Brosett, Fortson, Ga.; and Robert, Dover. Member of First Baptist Church, Seward. U.S. Air Force veteran. Former St. Clair Twp. Supervisor and New Florence volunteer firefighter. Former employee of Royden Cunningham's Mobil Station and Pa. Game Commission. Retired employee of Bethlehem Steel Corp., Johnstown plant. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral home, New Florence, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Pastor Ron Fish . Interment, Bethel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Pickle's name may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 115 , Seward, Pa. 15954 or Lee Regional Hospice, 117 Work Drive, Johnstown, Pa. 15904
HALL Nora Judith, 55, Blairsville died Aug. 16, 2001 at her home. Born Nov. 18, 1945 in Fairfield Twp. daughter of late Roy and Marie (Flickinger) Henderson. Survived by a daughter, Tammy Hall Moore, New Florence RD 1 , and sons, Wade (and his wife, Darla) Hall, New Florence RD 1 and Scott Hall, Robinson; also four grandchildren. Sister of Fay A. Henderson, Westminster, Md.; Mrs. Ernie (Karen) Foster, Bolivar RD 1; Mrs. Jeff (Gay) Knupp and Mrs. Jeff (Tracy) Bealonis, both of New Florence RD 1; H. Fritz (and wife, Kathryn) Henderson, Burke, Va.; and Barry L. (and wife, Linda) Henderson, Bolivar RD 1. Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc., Ligonier.
Edward M. Hill
Edward M. Hill, 99, of Blairsville RD 1 formerly of Seward, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 1984, in Lee Hospital, Johnstown. He was born Feb. 9, 1884 in St. Clair Twp., Westmoreland County, a son of the late Samuel and Susan (Miller) Hill. He was a member of New Florence United Methodist Church and a retired employee of Seward Generating Station, Pennsylvania Electric Co. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret I. (Medsger) Hill; second wife, Elsie (Overdorf) Hill; sons, Samuel, Victor and Charles; and eight brothers and sisters. He is survived by three children, Hannah Marsh of Blairsville RD 1; Joseph of Seward; and John of Gary, Ind.; also 14 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one brother, Lawrence of Buffalo, N.Y. Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, with the Revs. James N. Shaver Jr. and Samuel R. Astolos officiating. Burial followed in Armagh Cemetery.
Mrs. Robert Haire
Mrs. Anna Lynnn Haire, 86, of Bolivar died Wednesday, Jan. 11,1984 in Bethlen Home, Ligonier. Born May 10, 1897 in Bolivar, she was a daughter of the late William and Margaret McHail Robinson. She was a member of Bolivar Methodist Church. Prior to her retirement she was a school teacher, teaching music in the Valley schools. She was preceded in death by her husband , Robert Haire. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Wolford-McCracken Funeral Home, 144 E. Main St. Ligonier, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Conway E. Keibier officiating. Private interment will follow in West Fairfield Cemetery.
Ralph W. Hartman
Ralph Wynn Hartman, 76, of Ligonier RD 1 died Friday Oct. 1, 1999, in Latrobe Area Hospital. Born Sept. 9, 1923 in Homestead, he was the son of the late Ralph and Mae (Wynn) Hartman. Prior to his retirement he worked for Bethlehem Steel, Johnstown, as a crane operator for 18 years. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy, and a member of Antique Auto Club of America. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Margaret J. "Peg" Garland Hartman; daughter, Sally K. Henderson of New Florence; son, Walter R. Hartman of Palm Beach County, Fla.; three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home Inc., 144 E. Main St., Ligonier. Service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Mike Yuhas and Homer Tantlinger officiating. Interment will be in Fort Palmer Cemetery, Bolivar RD 1.
HOOD Helen R., 71, of New Florence died Aug. 6, 1997 at Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe. Born May 17, 1926 in Bolivar, daughter of the late John and Nellie (Welshon) Robinson. Also preceded in death by husband, Ward B. Hood, on Aug. 20, 1984; sister, Tillie; brother, William Robinson. Survived by these children; Linda, wife of William Hofecker, Bolivar RD 1; Joseph, married to former Denise Luther, Seward RD 2; Richard, New Florence; three grandsons. Sister of Charles and Kenneth Robinson, both of Bolivar RD 1; and Lois Salyards, Bolivar. Member of New Florence United Presbyterian Church; New Florence Scalawags. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 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. Thomas Barner. Interment Bethel Cemetery.
James D. "Perk" Hughes, Jr.
James D. "Perk" Hughes, Jr., 52, of Van Nuys, Calif., formerly of Bolivar, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 1977 in California. Mr. Hughes was born Feb. 9, 1925 in Bolivar, the son of the late James D. Sr. and Clara Ann (Shake) Hughes. Mr. Hughes is survived by sons: James Vance, John and Jackie all of California. He was the brother of Mrs. Mabel Schoch of New Castle, Del.; Melvin of Pittsburgh; Jack of Bolivar; Mrs. Betty Trostle of New Castle, Del., William of Bolivar; and Roger of New Florence RD1. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Edward J. Speidel Funeral Home, Bolivar. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the United Presbyterian Church, Bolivar with the Rev. Donald Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the Westview Cemetery
Nancy P. Hughes
Nancy P. Hughes, 66, of New Florence, died Wednesday Jan. 7, 1998 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. She was born Feb. 5, 1931 in Robinson, a daughter of the late Phillip and Louise (Crusan) Lear. She was a member of the First Church of Christ, West Bolivar, and a graduate of the Pittsburgh Art Institute. She was a member of the Doll Makers Guild; a master doll maker; and owner of Memories Doll Shop, New Florence. She is survived by her husband, Paul Roger Hughes; three sons, Dr. Paul R. P. Hughes and his wife, Janet, of State College; Barry G. Hughes and his wife, Lou Ann of Valparaiso, Ind.; and Kenneth W. Hughes and his wife, Tami, of New Florence; a special niece, Vickie (Mrs. Jeff) Rhoades of Camp Hill; 16 grandchildren; and a brother, Donald Lear of Garden Plains, Kansas. Funeral services were held Friday, at the Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, with the Rev. Gabriel G. Mraz officiating. Burial was in Fort Palmer Cemetery. Family requests donations be made to New Florence Community Development Tree Fund, c/o Laurel Bank, Ligonier and 13th Street, New Florence, PA. 15944.
William B. Hughes
William B. Hughes, 62, of Bolivar, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 1989 at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. He was born Sept. 3, 1927 in Bolivar, a son of the late James and Clara (Shake) Hughes. Before his retirement he was employed as bus driver for Greyhound Bus Lines, Pittsburgh. He was preceded in death by a brother, James "Perk" Hughes. He is survived by his wife, Gladys (Boring) Hughes; a daughter, Karen (Mrs. John) Murphy of Bolivar; two sons, William F. Hughes of Bolivar RD1 and Greg T. Hughes of New Florence RD1; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mabel Shoch and Betty Trostle, both of New Castle; and three brothers, Melvin of Pittsburgh, John of Bolivar, and Roger Hughes of New Florence. Funeral services were held Monday at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home, Bolivar, with the Rev. Samuel R. Astolos officiating. Burial was in Bolivar Westview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Tri-Community Ambulance, Bolivar.
HOFFMAN Elverda M., 76, Robinson, RD 1 died April 17, 1998 at St. Andrews Village, Indiana, Pa. Born March 24, 1922 in Indiana County, daughter of late Homer and Sara E. (Repine) Libengood. Preceded in death by first husband Jerry A. Lear Jr. who died in 1948; second husband Henry Hoffman who died in 1985; daughter, Cynthia Naugle; and brother Jay Libengood. Survived by daughters, Mrs. William (Judith A.) Bracken, Chambersburg; Mrs. Woody (Linda L.) Burkett, Bolivar; Mrs. Edwin (Susan K.) Burkett, Robinson; Mrs. Fred (Pamela J. ) Kobac, Blairsville RD 1; and Mrs. Dale (Bonnie E.) Brett, Bolivar, sons, William W. Naugle Jr.., Tipton, and David A. Naugle, Ligonier. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Sister of Lila Peterson, Pittsburgh; Gerald C. Libengood and Raymond E. Libengood, both of Blairsville RD 4; and John D. Libengood, Blairsville. Prior to retirement, she had been employed as a psychiatric aide at Torrance State Hospital. She was a member of Robinson Church of the Brethren; Post 9310 VFW, Ladies Auxiliary, Robinson and Post 128 American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary, Bolivar. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home, Bolivar. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, at Robinson Church of the Brethren, Robinson, the Rev. Eric L. Hooks. Interment, Blairsville Cemetery Memorial donations may be made to Tri-Community Ambulance, Bolivar.
HORNER Avonell M., 86, Ligonier, formerly of Robinson died Nov. 23, 2002 at Bethlen Home. Born Oct. 26, 1916 in Lucernemines, Pa., daughter of late Robert H. Mitchell Sr. and Sarah Little Mitchell. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Clyde; Bolivar American Legion 128 Ladies Auxiliary; and Robinson VFW 9310 Ladies Auxiliary. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Robert (JoAnn) True, Mayer, Ariz.; and Mrs. Edward (Cleo) Langham and Mrs. Andy (Bonnie) Long, both of Bolivar RD 1; nine grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren. Also survived by Winifred Buffoni, Ebensburg; and Mrs. Lyle (Nancy) Cameron, Stow, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Roy E. Horner, in 1990; sisters Elizabeth and Phyllis Mitchell and Gladys McDowell; and brothers, Ronald, Wilfred and Robert Mitchell Jr. Friends will be received from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc., 536 Market Street, Bolivar where service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. G. Sherman Ott officiating. Interment will follow at Germany Lutheran Cemetery. Family suggests memorial contributions in her memory to Tri- Community Ambulance, Bolivar, Pa. 15923
GARLAND Raymond F., 93, Bolivar RD 1 died July 16, 1997 at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. Born Feb. 7, 1904 in Fairfield Twp. son of late John and Margaret (Long) Garland. Preceded in death by wife, former Aileen Muir, sons Glenn and Lynley; and 10 brothers and sisters. Survived by these children; Ben Garland, Sadsburyville, Pa.; Betty, wife of Joseph Ferri, West Bolivar, Ornetia, wife of George Stiffey, Bolivar, Judy, wife of Cecil Lindsey, New Florence RD 2; Rita, wife of Galen Ressler, Seward; Sally, wife of Donald McClain, Robinson; Raymond and wife, Leora Jean, Robinson; Allen and wife, Linda, Robinson; and Edward and wife, Valerie, New York; also daughter-in-law, Hope Garland, Bolivar; 26 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren; and sister, Sarah Henderson, West Bolivar. Member of First Church of Christ, West Bolivar, Retired from M. Glosser and Sons, Johnstown, where he was a weighmaster. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 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. Gabriel G. Mraz. Interment, Bolivar West View Cemetery
Kenneth F. Garland
Kenneth F. Garland, 67, of Bolivar RD 1 died Friday July 25, 1980 at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown. Mr. Garland was born Jan. 8, 1913 in Bolivar, a son of the late George C. and Elsie May (James) Garland. He was a member of First Church of Christ, West Bolivar. He was a retired employee of R&P Coal Co. Also member of Local 412, UMWA and veteran of World War II. Mr Garland was preceded in death by a brother, Paul and sister, Ethel Marie. He is survived by his wife, Marie (Forsythe) Garland, and these children; George K. of Bolivar RD 1; Roger of Leander, Tex.; Thomas of Bolivar RD 1; and Diana Lynn and Heather, both at home; also nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was a brother of Arthur of Bolivar RD 1; Russell of Robinson; Mrs. Edna Forsythe of Mars; Mrs. Irene Shetler of Bolivar; Mrs. Betty Busch of Robinson; and Mrs. Norma Mack of Akron, Ohio. Funeral services were held Monday at First Church of Christ, Bolivar, with the Rev. Jerry Pugh and the Rev. Richard Lear officiating. Arrangements by Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence. Burial was in West View Cemetery
Albert L. Garland
Bolivar native retired from Elliott Co., belonged to CMA Church.
Albert L. Garland, 80, of Greensburg died Sunday, May 5, 1996 at Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. Mr. Garland was born May 20, 1915 in Bolivar, son of the late John and Margaret (Long) Garland. He was a retired employee of the Elliott Company of Jeannette, and was a member of the Greensburg Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Survivors include three sons and a daughter, Robert and his wife Lorraine, Ashtabula, Ohio, William and wife Beverly and John and wife Linda, both of Greensburg, and Mrs. Blair (Jean) Crusan, Bolivar. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great grandchildren; Also surviving are a brother and a sister, Raymond and Sarah Henderson, both of Bolivar. Services were held Tuesday in Greensburg, Revs. D. Roy and William Underwood officiating. Interment was in St. Clair Cemetery, Hempfield Twp.
