Saiers, Darel
November 16, 1991
Darel Saiers, 77, of 12 Holly Drive, Lock Haven, died at 11:10 p.m. Friday, November 15, 1991, in the Lock Haven
Hospital extended care unit. He entered Lock Haven Hospital Monday after a lengthy illness.
Born Jan. 7, 1914 in Lock Haven, he was the son of Charles and Estella Probst Saiers.
He was a member of the First Church of Christ in Lock Haven. He enjoyed gardening and tending to shrubbery
around his home.
Mr. Saiers was employed at Piper Aircraft, retiring after 30 years of service in 1979. He worked in the final assembly department.
Prior to working at Piper, he worked at Tim’s Bakery, serving as foreman there for six years.
He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy.
Surviving are his wife, the former Mildred Stevenson. They were united in marriage July 13, 1934 in Lock Haven.
Also surviving are one son, Charles D. Saiers of Lock Haven; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Joan) Linker of
Shermansdale, and Mrs. Jerry (Gale) Fuller of Lock Haven; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Scott, Robert J.
November 11, 1931
Robert J. Scott, of 73 Susquehanna Avenue, died suddenly at his home Tuesday evening at 9 o’clock, a few minutes after leaving the Ladies Night dinner meeting of the Lock Haven Rotary Club at the Hotel Fallon.
Complaining as he left the hotel of a constricted feeling in his throat, Mr. Scott, nevertheless, had been able to drive his car to his home, place it in the garage, and enter the house before his condition became alarming.
Dr. J. L. Lubrecht and Dr. S. J. McGhee were summoned immediately by Mrs. Scott, but Mr. Scott died within a few minutes of the arrival of medical assistance. His death was due to an attack of angina pectoris. He had suffered a much lighter attack about a year ago, but since then his health had appeared to be good.
Born in Edinboro, Scotland, 67 years ago, Mr. Scott had resided in this city for the past 24 years, engaging in the
insurance business. He was brought to this country at the age of three by his parents, Robert and Jane Scott, who
made their home at Sharon, Pa., where Mr. Scott was reared and made his home before coming to this city. He was
widely known throughout the city and county through his business and civic activities. He conducted the R. J. Scott
agency, in which James P. Dennehy was associated with him.
A member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mr. Scott was also a member of the Rotary Club and the Lock Haven Lodge of Elks. He is survived by his wife and a son by his first marriage, Walter Scott, of Detroit, Mich.
Funeral services will be conducted by Dr. Curvin H. Stein Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the residence. Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery.
Scott, Robert J.
November 16, 1931
A number of out of town people, including many insurance executives, attended the funeral of Robert J. Scott, which was held Friday afternoon at his home, Susquehanna Avenue.
Those from out of town included E. W. Miller of Philadelphia, vice president of the Indemnity Insurance Company of North America; Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Kittsworth of Newark, the former being vice president of the Newark Fire Insurance Company; Walter Van Dusen, of Philadelphia, secretary of the Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania; W. W. Ely of Reading, special agent for the Travelers Insurance Company; Herman Wagner of Reading, special agent for the Travelers Indemnity Company; William F. Mills of Philadelphia, manager of the Royal Fire Insurance Company; Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Probst of Dayton, O.; Henry Clinger of Williamsport; E. P. Probst of Baltimore, Md., Mrs Carrie Isaacson and son, Harold and Miss Gertrude Hazeltine of Jamestown, NY.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Linn of Philadelphia.
Shoemaker, John A.
June 3, 1914
John A. Shoemaker, one of the oldest citizens of Swissdale, died at his home at 5:45 o’clock Tuesday afternoon of
last week at the advanced age of 88 years. Mr. Shoemaker was injured by a fall which occurred several days ago.
His wife upon returning home found him lying on the ground in an unconscious condition and although he rallied
slightly at times, he was unable to tell what had occurred.
Deceased was a native of Switzerland and was one of a party of sturdy farmers who with their families settled at
Swissdale many years ago. He was recognized as a good citizen and one who was respected by all. Mr. Shoemaker was a member of the Evangelical church at Swissdale. His wife is the only direct survivor, as no children are living.
Funeral services were conducted in the church at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon by Rev. C. J. Dick. Interment in
Swissdale Cemetery.
Stahl, Harold J. “Bud” Sr.
September 2, 1975
Harold J. Stahl Sr., 56, better known as Bud Stahl, died at 9:10 p.m. Monday in the Lock Haven Hospital intensive
care unit from a self-inflicted gunshot wound of the head.
Stahl had been in ill health for six years, and on sick leave from his work in recent months. He shot himself about
8:15 p.m. at his Plunkett’s Run home, using a 9 m.m. Luger pistol. Born Oct. 9, 1918 in Lock Haven, son of the late Jesse A. and Florence Probst Stahl, he had lived at Plunkett’s Run, Mill Hall R.D. 2, for the past five years, after 23 years of residence in State College where he had been employed 10 years by the Physical Plant and Planning Division of the Pennsylvania State University.
He was veteran of World War II service with Co. B, 705th Military Police Battalion, in the Pacific. He was discharged with the rank of staff sergeant. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Surviving with his wife, the former Elizabeth Wetzel, are four sons and four daughters, Harold J., Jr., and Mrs. Dianne Weaver, State College; Michael, Stephan, and Jeffrey, at home; Mrs. Debra Running, Dallas, Texas; Mrs. Dorothy McCoy, Mill Hall; and Mrs. Sandra Straley, Rote; also seven grandchildren.
(September 3, 1975 - St. Marys Cemetery)
Stahl, Jesse A.
March 19, 1958
Jesse A. Stahl, 61, a retired auto mechanic who lived at 342 E. Bald Eagle St., died suddenly of a heart attack
Monday afternoon in Harrisburg. He became ill in the Harrisburg station and died in an ambulance on the way to a
hospital, according to Harrisburg sources of information.
Mr. Stahl had been on a trip since last Thursday. He was a native of Cherry Run, son of Thomas B. Stahl, and a
lifelong resident of this vicinity, except for a few years of residence in Philadelphia.
He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church. Locally he had been self-employed as an auto mechanic
until his retirement.
A son, Harld J. (Bud) Stahl, of State College, and 12 grandchildren survive; also three sisters: Mrs. James Woomer, Albany, NY.; Mrs. Grace Forringer, Harrisburg, and Mrs. Madge Quinzler, Philadelphia.
Stout, Helen S.
December 14, 1970
Mrs. Helen S. Muthler, 86, of Jersey Shore R.D. 2, widow of Joseph Casper Muthler, died Sunday evening at her
home.
She was born in Platt Township July 1, 1884, a daughter of Kelly and Mary King Stout.
Mrs. Muthler was a member of the Antes Fort United Methodist Church and was a charter member of Fort Antes
Chapter DAR.
Surviving are three sons, John, Joseph and Charles, all of Jersey Shore R.D. 2; three sisters, Miss Florence Stout,
and Mrs. Ruth Bubb, both of Jersey Shore, and Mrs. Mary Braucht, Jersey Shore R.D. 2, and 13 grandchildren.
Shingles, Charles C.
May 13, 1921
Colliding with a telephone booth while alighting from a moving freight train near Windber (Altoona) Friday, Charles C. Shingles, 33, brakeman, Altoona, was knocked under the train and so badly mangled that he died several hours later.
Shirley, Florence Ethel
March 2, 1934
Jersey Shore, Mar. 2 - Mrs. Florence Ethel Bardo, wife of Reuben Bardo, died this morning after an illness of two
years with a diabetic condition. She had been confined to her bed for the past two weeks.
She was 26 years of age and was a graduate of the Jersey Shore High school and of the music department of
Dickinson Seminary, Williamsport. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Other survivors are one son, Robert, at home, one daughter Mrs. Howard Carr and one sister, Miss Ida Shirley, both of Jersey Shore.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Carr, 519 Soth Main Street. Rev. W. R. Fitzgerald officiating. Burial will be made in the Jersey Shore Cemetery.
Suiter, Mary
October 14 & 21, 1914
Mrs. Mary Probst, widow of the late Benjamin Probst, of Swissdale, died at her home at 11:50 o’clock this morning of pneumonia. She was aged 73 years and had not been ill a week. Mrs. Probst was born and reared at Swissdale.
Deceased was a devout member of the Evangelical church at that place and was a woman who had many friends and was well known throughout this vicinity.
Seven children survive her as follows: George, of Lockport; Howard of Altoona; Emmannuel, at home; Mrs. John
Myers, Woolrich; Mrs. Newton Brown, Duncannon; Mrs. Harry Simcox, Swissdale and Mrs. Edward Hiltner,
Portsmouth, Virginia.
"Mother" PROBST as she was fondly known, was a noble Christian woman. From the age of 13 to the time
of her death she was a devoted and loyal member of the Swissdale Evangelical church. She always manifested
a keen interest in the welfare of the church, even though for years, on account of infirmity, she was unable to
attend the services.
She was a good neighbor. Always sympathetic and helpful, she was as "Salt unto the earth" in her
community. Her geniality, affability and hospitality won for her the high regard of all who knew her. In her
demise, every home in Swissdale and others elsewhere are the poorer for the loss of a friend.
The glory of an exemplary mother was hers. She was the kind of mother of whom Robert Burdette wrote, "I
have known many women who have brought the picture of the Christ into my thoughts, as I noted her daily
work. Smiling over the humblest service. That's mother. Sacrificing this hope, that comfort and that rest for
people who forget to say, "Thank you." That's mother"
Her death is lamented by a large company of people. At her funeral last Saturday afternoon, October 10, the
Swissdale Evangelical church was filled by sorrowing friends and relatives. Rev. W. I. MILLER, the pastor,
officiated at the service. Her body was buried in the Swissdale Cemetery.
The family are very grateful for the kindness of the friends and neighbors in the time of their bereavement.
