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GenealogyBuff.com - Pennsylvania Obituary Collection - Juniata County - 48
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Date: Tuesday, 29 November 2011, at 10:27 a.m.
Obituaries by LocationDonald M. ‘Don’ Horning
RICHFIELD - Donald M. Horning, 73, of R.R. #1 Richfield, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 5:04 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003 in the emergency room of Lewistown Hospital.
Born August 29, 1930 in Mifflintown, he is the son of the late Charles H. and Mary Pearl (Naylor) Horning. His wife, Lorene D. (Varner) Horning, whom he married on August 1, 1953, survives.
Also surviving are children Tammy L. Casey and husband Michael, Millerstown, Troy D. Horning and wife Angela, Richfield and Tiffany Boone, Mifflintown; siblings Charles Horning, Lewistown, Mrs. Dale (Elizabeth) Kauffman, Mexico, Mrs. Robert (Sandra) Henry, Dauphin, Robert E. Horning and wife Nancy, Sellersville, Keith Horning, Harrisburg; two grandchildren, Amisha and Brandon Boone; and his father-in-law, Emory E. Varner, R.R. #1 Richfield.
He was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by two sisters, Alice Middleswarth and Virginia Yohn.
He was a 1948 graduate of Juniata Joint High School, Mifflintown.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1950.
After his service in the Navy, he was employed by the Naval Depot, Mechanicsburg, then he worked at Standard Steel, Burnham and he later retired with 30 years of service as a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Richfield.
He was a member of the Richfield United Methodist Church, a past assistant to the scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop #61, Richfield, past member of the Richfield Lions Club, member and driver for the Richfield Ambulance Company, and for his membership to the Harrisburg CLC Community Blood Bank, he was awarded a pin for being a Gallon Donor.
His hobbies included attending yard sales, watching football games and especially woodworking, where he enjoyed creating heirlooms for his family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday from the Richfield United Methodist Church, with the Pastor Vernon E. Shenberger officiating. Interment will follow in the Richfield Union Cemetery, Richfield, where full military Burial honors will be accorded by the Juniata County Veterans Council.
Friends may call 4-9 p.m. Sunday at the McAlisterville Chapel of the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 16 Westfall St., McAlisterville with the family present 7-9 p.m.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to Gideon’s International Juniata Camp No. 3714.7, Box 91, Mifflintown, PA 17059.
Rebekah L. Landis
LITITZ - Rebekah L. Landis, 90, formerly of Brownstown, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, at Landis Homes, Lititz, after a long illness, after a long illness.
Born in Belleville, she was the daughter of the late Jonathan D. and Sallie Zook Kauffman. Her husband, John N. Landis, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died in 1983.
Surviving is a son, Glenn Landis; sisters Susie Martin and Sylvia Hughs; two grandchildren; and two great-grandsons.
She was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by a sister, Mattie Yoder, and a brother, Urie Kauffman.
She was an avid quilter and a member of Landis Valley Mennonite Church.
Allen D. Groff
MCVEYTOWN - Allen D. Groff, 16, of Ferguson Valley Road, McVeytown, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 1:43 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003 at his home following a farm related accident.
Born Nov. 6, 1987 in Mifflintown, he was a son of Roy G. and Agnes A. (King) Groff, Sr. of Ferguson Valley.
Also surviving are paternal grandparents Leon and Amy (Knauer) Groff of McVeytown; maternal grandparents Herbert and Dorothy (Peachey) King of Allensville; siblings Sarah M., R. Galen, Jr., Steven J., Warren E., Dean L., Leon E., Mervin D. and Suzette E., all at home.
He worked on his family’s farm.
He was a member of the Strodes Mills Mennonite Church, the youth Sunday school class and the youth chorus.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Living Springs Mennonite Church, Ridge Road, McVeytown R.D., with Ministers Foster King, Luke Martin, Daryl Yoder, Wesley King and Irvin Showalter officiating. Interment will be in Strodes Mills Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Friends may call 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the Penn Valley Christian Retreat, 7980 Ferguson Valley Rd., McVeytown and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Strodes Mills Mennonite Church c/o Irvin Showalter, 20 Sandy Cliff Drive, McVeytown, PA 17051.
Harshbarger Funeral Home in McVeytown is in charge of arrangements.
Louise M. Shoop
LEWISTOWN - Louise M. Shoop, 86, of RR1 Lewistown, and formerly of Port Royal and Horse Valley, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 7:05 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, at the residence of her daughter, Bonnie Yetter.
She was born May 5, 1917, in Concord, the daughter of the late Bruce L. and Mary (McMullen) Shearer. Her husband, Irwin “Pete” Shoop, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Oct. 13, 1996.
Survivors include: children, Patricia L. Ennist and husband, Bill, RR1 Honey Grove; Bonnie L. Yetter and husband, Paul, Lewistown; Larry I. Shoop and wife, Rosalind, East Waterford; Ray S. Shoop and wife, Terri, Chambersburg; and Carol L. Smith and husband, Ed, Ickesburg; a brother, R. Darwin Shearer, RR1 East Waterford; two sisters, Miriam Love, East Waterford and Lois Wert; 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by a brother, Clair L. Shearer, and a sister, Marjorie Henry.
She was a member of the East Waterford Presbyterian Church.
Due to weather conditions, funeral services have been postponed until 11 a.m. Monday at the East Waterford Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Tim Yetter, Rev. Robert Rhoads and Rev. Nick Frauenhoffer officiating. Interment will be in the Concord Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the services on Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice: The Bridge, c/o Lewistown Hospital, 400 Highland Ave, Lewistown, PA 17044.
Christian A. Waterman
MIFFLINTOWN - Christian A. Waterman, 83, of 18 Spanogle Ave., Lewistown, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003 at Locust Grove in Miffintown.
Born Feb. 21, 1920 in Lock Haven, he was a son of Charles and Minnie (Shadle) Waterman. His wife, Vera (Maggs) Waterman, whom he married in 1941, survives.
Also surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Leo (Joan) Curry of E. Walnut St., Lewistown; a sister, Mary Crediford of Jersey Shore; grandchildren Ashley and Christian Curry and Laura Stimley; and a great-grandson, Lane Stimley.
He was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by five brothers.
He was a supervisor at Clinton Paper Company for 40 years.
He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was part of the D-Day landing at Normandy.
He was a member of Lock Haven VFW.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan St., Lewistown, with Rev. Robert Zorn officiating. Interment will be in Dunnstown Cemetery, Lock Haven.
Friends may call from 2:30 p.m. until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home.
L. Jean Knepp
L. Jean (Laub) Knepp, 74, of RR3 McClure Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at the Lewistown Hospital following a brief illness.
Born June 10, 1929 in Maitland, Derry Township, Mifflin County, she was a daughter of the late Lester H. and Mae E. (Goss) Laub. She was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by her husband, Glen A. Knepp, whom she married on Dec. 24, 1947.
Surviving are: a daughter, Glenda J. and Ronald W. Dreese, McAlisterville; three sons, Brian G. and Debra J. Knepp, RR3 McClure and Randy D. and Teresa A. Knepp, of Middleburg, Leon K. and Christine L. Knepp, RR1 Beaver Springs; eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandson; two sisters, Louella F. Ritter and Bonnie M. Jones, both of McClure, two brothers Erdnal D. “Ert” Laub, Milroy and Gerald L. “Beeze” Laub, McClure.
She was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by a son in-law, Jack Lauver, three sisters Carol Schmidt, and two in infancy, Marion and Marcy Laub, and a half sister, Vernice Laub, in infancy and two half brothers, Clair and Robert Laub.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, McClure, where she was very active in church activities planning meals, teaching Sunday School, sang in the choir, Bible School, on church council, call committee for the current pastor, Alter Guild, Adult Sunday School Class, helped make blankets for Lutheran World Relief, active in Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (formerly known as Lutheran Brotherhood), a charter member of the TLC Fund and chose its name.
In 1996, she retired from Kinny Shoe Corporation. She also worked at Cluett and Peabody, Standard Shirt Factory, and Kirby Manufacturing. She loved playing dominoes with family and friends.
She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the McClure Fire Company and enjoyed making potpie at the carnival and playing bingo.
Her funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, McClure. Interment will be in the McClure Union Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-9 p.m. Monday at Aurand Funeral Home, 316 W. Market St, Beavertown, where the family will be present 7-9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the TLC Fund of Trinity Lutheran Church, McClure, PA 17841.
Donald R. Gibboney
MILROY - Donald R. Gibboney, 79, of 183 College Ave., Milroy, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 12:25 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003 at the Lewistown Hospital.
Born July 22, 1924 in Reedsville, he was a son of the late James Blaine and Alice L. (Gibboney) Gibboney.
Surviving are siblings Mrs. Jack (Pearl) Gilwick, Maryland, Mrs. Merrill (Hazel) Hafer, Reedsville and Betty E. Gibboney, Lewistown; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by six brothers, Gordon, Chester, Richard, Theodore, Paul J., and William A. Gibboney and by five sisters, Edna Woodward, Edith Beers, Esther Gibboney, Dorothy Phillips and Shirley Dolin.
He had worked at Gibboney Woolen Mill, Reedsville and at New Holland, Belleville, before retiring in 1985.
He was a member of Church Hill United Methodist Church and the Milroy Fire Company.
He enjoyed hunting and in later years woodworking.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Bohn Funeral Home, 55 N. Main St., Reedsville with Pastor Richard J. Bender officiating. Interment will be in Madisonburg West Central Cemetery in Madisonburg.
Friends may call 1 p.m. Monday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Church Hill United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 72, Reedsville, PA 17084.
Joyce J. Devore
MCVEYTOWN - Joyce J. Devore, 74, of West John Street Extended, McVeytown, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 5:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at Lewistown Hospital.
Born October 4, 1929 in Mount Union, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Ethel (Bratton) Grace. Her husband, Charles M. “Jake” Devore, whom she married on Oct. 19, 1947, survives.
Also surviving are children Allen W. Devore, Newville, Mrs. Earl (Sherry H.) Burkholder, Amarillo, TX, Donald L. Devore, Belleville and Mrs. Robert (Carol L.) Gregg, Granville; siblings Carl Grace, Belleville, Karen Grace, Harrisburg and Durland Grace, New York City; six grandchildren, William C. Devore, Coral Burkholder, Patrick Burkholder, Kyla Burkholder, Derek Gregg and Oren Devore; and one great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by an infant son, Ronald Lee Devore, and by three sisters.
She was a homemaker.
She was a member of the McVeytown United Methodist Church, and enjoyed camping and birdwatching.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Harshbarger Funeral Home, 3 South Market St., McVeytown, with the Rev. Dale W. Dobbs officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park, Lewistown.
Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the McVeytown United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 347, McVeytown, PA 17051.
Sherry G. Barrett
HONEY GROVE - Sherry G. Barrett, 48, of RR1 Honey Grove, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 1:18 a.m. Friday in the Lewistown Hospital emergency room.
She was the wife of Brian C. Barrett.
Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no public viewing.
The Henry Funeral Home, Honey Grove, is in charge of arrangements.
W. Dyson Fisher
MCVEYTOWN - W. Dyson Fisher, 61, of Windy Hill Lane, McVeytown, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, in a plane crash in Pasco County, FL.
Born Nov. 6, 1942, in Lewistown, he was a son of Merle P. and Emily (Vogt) Fisher of Granville. His wife, Linda R. (Spickler) Fisher, whom he married on Nov. 14, 1962, survives.
Also surviving are: children, W. Scott Fisher and wife, Christine, Lewistown, K. Wade Fisher and wife, Kathy, McVeytown, Mrs. Scott (Melissa) Forsythe, Lewistown, B. Andrew Fisher and wife, Kelly, New Cumberland, Mrs. Joseph (Holly) Coppersmith, Duncansville, J. Aaron Fisher and Emily H. Fisher, both of McVeytown; siblings, Louis E. Fisher, Lancaster, Mrs. Gary (Lucinda) Whistler, Carlisle, Lois Camp, Lewistown, Mrs. Marvin (Mary) Henry, McVeytown, M. Timothy Fisher, Mrs. William (Ruth) Varner, Mrs. Mark (Sarah) Hill, all of Lewistown, Mrs. David (Rebecca) Gerhart, Mountville, Daniel P. Fisher, Lewistown; and four grandchildren, Andrew C. Fisher, Ali Coppersmith, Madyson and Landon Forsythe.
He was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by a brother-in-law, C. Craig Camp.
He was a lifelong beekeeper, having earned master beekeeeper recognition in 1991, and was a partner in Fisher Honey Company, Lewistown and Fisher Bee Farms, McVeytown.
He was a member of the Spring Run Church of the Brethren, the American Beekeeping Federation, the Eastern Apicultural Society, the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association, the Central Counties Beekeepers Association, the 2 C’s & A Bee Association, the Florida State Beekeepers Association and the Tampa Bay Beekeepers Association.
He was an avid coin collector and Studebaker and Corvair enthusiast. He was also a blue ribbon winning baker and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He learned to speak German in preparation for a trip to Germany in 2001.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at the Spring Run Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Jerry Lee Miller officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Spring Run Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 333, McVeytown, PA 17051 or to the American Lung Association, 6041 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17112-1208.
Harshbarger Funeral Home, McVeytown is in charge of arrangements.
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