Louise N. Johnston
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Louise N. Johnston, 96, formerly of McConnellsburg, Pa., died Tuesday, June 17, 1997, at Menno Haven Nursing Home, Chambersburg.
Born Sept. 5, 1900, she was a daughter of the late David Alexander and Katie Hull Nelson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph W. Johnston, whom she married in 1923.
She attended Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.
She was a cafeteria worker in McConnellsburg School District. She previously was employed by Ayr Township as a teacher and worked at Letterkenny Army Depot during World War II.
She was a lifelong member of McConnellsburg United Presbyterian Church.
She was active in the Fulton County Fair and the Grange, Fulton County.
She is survived by two nieces; four nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.
Services will be Friday at 2:30 p.m. at McConnellsburg United Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Trent Hancock and the Rev. Angela Hancock will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, McConnellsburg.
Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service.
Arrangements are by Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, McConnellsburg, Pa.
Robert H.W. Saltsman
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Robert Hancock Wood Saltsman, 78, of Clearwater, and formerly of Hedgesville, W.Va., died Sunday, June 8, 1997, in Clearwater.
Born Feb. 11, 1919, in Charlottesville, Va., he was the son of the late Samuel Atherton and Elizabeth W. Wood Saltsman.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Mary Armes Saltsman.
He was a graduate of West Nottingham High School and Davidson College, North Carolina.
He retired as a paint salesman for Baltimore Paint & Chemical. He previously was employed with National Lead Co.
He was a captain in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He completed 25 missions as a B-12 navigator and was a 351st bomb group captain.
He was a member of Catonsville Presbyterian Church, Catonsville, Md., and Hedges Chapel, Hedgesville.
He was a member of American Legion Alderton Dawson Post 60, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.; and Masons, Catonsville.
He is survived by a daughter, Gail Robbins of Clearwater; a son, Thomas Cooper of Oveido, Fla.; a sister, Isabel Coode of Simpsonville, S.C.; a brother, Samuel Saltsman of Maryland Line, Md.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Hedges Chapel, west of Hedgesville. The Rev. Jim Tindall will officiate. Burial will be Saturday at 3 p.m. in Riverview Cemetery, Charlottesville.
The family will receive friends at Brown Funeral Home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.
The casket will be taken to the church one hour prior to services on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hedges Chapel, Hedgesville, W.Va. 25427, c/o Dave Smith.
Edna J.S. Henley
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. - Edna Jane Southard Henley, 79, of Charles Town, died Tuesday, June 17, 1997, at Oak Hill Health Care Center, Staunton, Va.
Born June 17, 1918, in Leetown, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Fred and Josie Cave Southard.
She retired from Perfection Garment Factory, Martinsburg, W.Va. She previously was employed by YMCA, Brunswick, Md.
She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by one daughter, Ruby J. Cooper of Stuarts Draft, Va.; one son, Fred Nunz of Platteville, Colo.; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, David Nunz; two sisters, Pauline Compher and Mae Brookman; and two brothers, Thomas Southard and Fred Southard.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home, Charles Town. The Rev. Robert R. Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town.
Friends will be received at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Eleanor L. Schmuck
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Eleanor L. Schmuck, 83, of 1236 Sollenberger Road, died Tuesday, June 17, 1997, at her home.
Born Nov. 24, 1913, in East Berlin, York County, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Harry and Anna Fidler Miller.
She was a graduate of William Penn High School, York, Pa.
She was employed as a secretary by First United Methodist Church, Mechanicsburg, Pa. She previously was employed by the former Feller's Clothing Store, York.
She was a member of Park Avenue United Methodist Church, Chambersburg.
She was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, Chambersburg; and at Bible Release Time of Camp Joy-El, Chambersburg. She also assisted her husband with church ministry while he was a pastor.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, the Rev. Miller S. Schmuck; two daughters, Reitta M. Schreck of Glen Burnie, Md., and Roberta E. Veninger of Indianapolis; four sons, David W. Schmuck of Mechanicsburg, Dwight M. Schmuck of Chambersburg, Keith J. Schmuck of Manchester, Pa., and Robert A. Schmuck of Greenwood, Mo.; one sister, Reitta M. Miller of New Oxford, Pa.; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 125 Park Ave., Chambersburg. The Rev. Frank O. Monroe, the Rev. David W. Schmuck and the Rev. Keith J. Schmuck will officiate. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, York.
There will be no viewing; however, the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Fund at Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 1140 Edgar Ave., Chambersburg, Pa. 17201.
Arrangements are made by Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, Chambersburg.
Helen R. Keith
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Helen R. Keith, 79, of 654-A Cumberland Ave. and formerly of 170 S. Fourth St., died Tuesday, June 17, 1997, at her home.
Born March 30, 1918, in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Margie Lovett.
She retired from Chambersburg School District. She previously was employed in the cafeteria of Chambersburg Hospital.
She was a member of John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church, Chambersburg. She was a member of the church choir and served on Stewardess Board.
She was a volunteer at Chambersburg Hospital.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Walter O. Keith; one daughter, Verdella E. Reaid of Chambersburg; three sons, Walter T. Keith Jr., Eugene A. Keith and Ronald F. Keith, all of Chambersburg; three sisters, Janet Thorton, Dorothy Stoner and Arlette Harper, all of Chambersburg; one brother, Calvin Lovett of Gettysburg, Pa.; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.
Services will be Saturday at noon at Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg. The Rev. James Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Lebanon Cemetery, Chambersburg.
Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Wade C. Wean
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Wade Cecil Wean, 70, of Martinsburg, who died Monday, June 16, 1997, is survived by a daughter, Roxanne Weant of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
Edna L. Burns
Edna Louise Burns, 69, of Hagerstown, died Monday, June 16, 1997, at Western Maryland Hospital Center.
Born July 28, 1927, in Hagerstown, she was a daughter of the late Clinton and Louise Sims Beckett.
She attended North Street School.
She was employed by The Women's Club for 40 years.
She was of the Protestant faith.
She was an honorary member of The Women's Club.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Warren J. Burns; one daughter, Bethel Burns of Kearneysville, W.Va.; three sons, Douglass L. Burns of Worcester, Mass., and Herscel X. Burns and Warren A. Burns, both of Hagerstown; one sister, Edith D. Becks of Hagerstown; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Edward Burns; and one brother, Ralph N. Beckett.
Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church. The Rev. Rose Ann Duckett will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday at noon at the church.
Arrangements are by Watson Funeral Home, Hagerstown.
Robert E. Richardson
WAYNESBORO, Pa. - Robert Edward Richardson, 84, of 27 W. Second St., died Wednesday, June 18, 1997, in Washington County Hospital.
Born May 10, 1913, in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late Armer Williams and Bertha Grace Kugler Richardson.
He was employed by Landis Tool Co., Waynesboro, for more than 35 years. He was previously employed by Arthur's Dairy, Waynesboro.
He served in the U.S. Navy SeaBees during World War II and the Korean War, serving in the South Pacific and Washington.
He was a member of Waynesboro Church of the Brethren; and he was a leader of its Explorers Post.
He was a member of Joe Stickell American Legion Post 15; Eagles Club, Inc.; William Max McLaughlin Veterans of Foreign Wars 695; Mechanics Steam Fire Engine and Hose Co., Waynesboro; Waynesboro Fish and Game Assoc.; National A.A.R.P.; and Fairfield AMVETS Post 172, Fairfield, Pa.
He is survived by his wife, Bertha L. Poper Richardson, whom he married Dec. 31, 1932; one son, A. Eugene Richardson of Waynesboro; three sisters, Lillian Hissong, Jane Cline, and Alice Shade, all of Waynesboro; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Branthaver and Arvella Shilling; and one brother, Oren Richardson.
Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Grove Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro. Pastor Brent K. Driver will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Kidney Fund, P.O. Box 96507, Washington, D.C. 20077-7095.
Thomas E. Shufflebarger Jr.
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W. Va. - Thomas Edward Shufflebarger Jr., 78, of Berkeley Springs, died Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at his home.
Born Aug. 15, 1918, in Christiansburg, Va., he was the son of the late Thomas Edwin Sr. and Mary Walton Craig Shufflebarger.
He attended Virginia Tech, earning an undergraduate degree in mining geology and a master's degree in geology.
He was a registered professional geologist. He was previously employed by American Cyanamid Co., Hercules Powder Co., Southern Railway System and Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp., Berkeley Springs.
He was a Morgan County Commissioner for 11 years, and commission president for three years. He was associated with the Morgan County Commission on Aging and the Region 9 Planning and Development Council.
He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II with the 44th Bomber Squadron.
He was a senior fellow in the Society of Economic Geologists; and a member of the Society of Mining Engineers, a member of the Geological Society of America; Society of Mining Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, Geological Society of America, Alderton-Dawson American Legion Post 60, Berkeley Springs; McDaniel Lodge 86, A.F.&A.M., Christiansburg; Junior Order of United American Mechanics, Council 117, Berkeley Springs; and Pennsylvania German Society.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Martha Jo Haynes Shufflebarger; three sons, Thomas E. Shufflebarger III of Coral Springs, Fla., William M. Shufflebarger of Carlisle, Pa., and John V. Shufflebarger of Westboro, Mass.; three sisters, Sallie C. Bromm of Somerset, Va., A. Elizabeth Klawitter of Reading, Pa., and Frances E. Tate of Blacksburg, Va.; four grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Virginia Shufflebarger.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. The Rev. Stephen J. Cuff will officiate, assisted by Seminarian Adam Kradel. Burial, with military graveside honors by Tri-State Honor Guard and Masonic graveside rites by Deford Lodge 88, A.F.&A.M., will be in Greenway Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Endowment Fund of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 401 S. Washington Street, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. 25411; or to Morgan County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 151, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. 25411.
Arrangements are being made by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, 306 Union St., Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Frank L. Brewer
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Frank Lowell Brewer, 64, formerly of Hagerstown, died Wednesday, June 18, 1997, in Newport News.
He was born Sept. 15, 1942, in Hagerstown.
He was employed for 37 years by Noland Co., retiring as vice president of marketing. He also retired from Dominion Pipe and Supply Co., Richmond.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church.
He was a member of Masonic Lodge 84, Hagerstown.
He is survived by his wife, Hilda Joyce Brewer; three sons, Patrick Lowell Brewer of Richmond, Va., and Michael Glenn Brewer and Curtis Lee Brewer, both of Newport News; a sister, Evelyn Grimm of Hagerstown; a brother, Charles Brewer of Hagerstown; and three grandsons.
He was preceded in death by a son, Eric Scott Brewer.
Services will be Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association.
Chester R. Hadley
Chester Rowland Hadley, 70, of 966 Mt. Aetna Road, Hagerstown, died Wednesday, June 18, at his home.
Born Dec. 4, 1926, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Clarence Webster and Mary Jane Elizabeth Hamburg Hadley.
He was employed by H.B. Mellott Estate Inc. for 26 years, retiring in 1982.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army.
He was a member of American Legion, Dixon Troxell Post 211, Funkstown; Red Men Conococheague Tribe 84, Williamsport; and A.A.R.P.
He is survived by his wife, Louise A. Hadley; two daughters, Linda Hadley and Jo Ann Hadley, both of Hagerstown; one son, Charles Rowland Hadley Jr., of Hagerstown; two sisters, Virginia Wolf of Waynesboro, Pa., and Diana Monn of Sabillasville, Md.; one brother, Frank R. Hadley of Falling Waters, W.Va.; one grandchild; and nieces and nephews.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown. The Rev. Thomas L. Perry will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery. Graveside military honors will be conducted by American Legion, Morris Frock Post 42.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Samuel R. Roudabousch
LOVETTSVILLE, Va. - Samuel Robert Roudabousch, 56, of Lovettsville, died Monday, June 16, 1997, at Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Va.
Born March 21, 1941, in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was the son of Mary Ruth Roudabousch, of Brunswick, Md., and the late Bernard White Roudabousch.
He was the owner and operator of Sr. Roudabousch, Inc., a cabinet-making business.
He was a member of Brunswick Moose Lodge 1582; Brunswick Eagles Club; and past member of Lovettsville Game Protective Association.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Janet Roudabousch; one daughter, Lisa Fox of Knoxville, Md.; one son, Robert William Roudabousch of Lovettsville; one sister, Mary Jo Brown of Brunswick; one granddaughter; and aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Donna Jean Rowland.
Services will be today at 11 a.m. at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Lovettsville. The Rev. Roland England and the Rev. Berry White will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lovettsville.
Memorial donations may be made to Lovettsville Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 123, Lovettsville, Va. 20180; Graydon Manor, 801 Childrens Center Road, S.W., Leesburg, Va. 20175; or Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Rt. 690, Lovettsville, Va. 20180.
James R. Schultz Jr.
James Richard Schultz Jr., 23, of Hagerstown, died Tuesday, June 17, 1997, in Hagerstown.
Born April 6, 1974, in Waynesboro, Pa., he was the son of James R. and Shirley Ann Barringer Schultz Sr. of Hagerstown.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Michelle Schultz of Hagerstown; two brothers, Kenneth W. Schultz and Bradley P. Schultz, both of Hagerstown; maternal grandmother, Olga Barringer of Leetsdale, Pa.; one stepbrother, Richard Schultz of Pittsburgh; aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins.
Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg. Minister Bryan R. Bailey will officiate.
Gladys L. Yingling
ORBISONIA, Pa. - Gladys Laura Yingling, 87, of Woodland Retirement Center, formerly of RD 1, Three Springs, Pa., died Thursday, June 19, 1997, at Woodland.
Born May 26, 1910, in Orbisonia, she was the daughter of the late Monroe and Laura Belle Secrist.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Ralph J. Yingling, on Nov. 2, 1996.
She was a homemaker.
She was a member of Sugar Run Church of the Brethren, RD, Mount Union, Pa.
She is survived by one son, James W. Yingling of RD 1, Three Springs; three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers.
Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, Pa. The Rev. John Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Center Cemetery, RD, Hustontown.
Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Helen V. Snodderly
Helen V. "Sis" Snodderly, 68, of 357 Ridge Ave., Hagerstown, died Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at her home.
Born March 21, 1929, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late George Edwin and Pauline Virginia Tappy Condon.
She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Temple.
She is survived by her husband, Ernest P. Snodderly Jr.; one daughter, Lynda D. Sheppard of Radeo, Calif.; one son, Randy E.P. Snodderly of Hagerstown; one brother, Robert L. Condon of Hagerstown; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas E. Condon.
Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Andrew K. Coffman Funeral Home, 40 E. Antietam St., Hagerstown. The Rev. Ed Hampton will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
Chester R. Hadley Sr.
Chester Rowland Hadley Sr., 70, of 966 Mt. Aetna Road, Hagerstown, who died Wednesday, June 18, is survived by one son, Chester Rowland Hadley Jr., of Hagerstown.
William F. Harrison
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. - William F. Harrison, 73, of Charles Town, died Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Martinsburg, W.Va.
Born July 21, 1923, in Martinsburg, he was the son of the late William F. Sr. and Leona May Boward Harrison.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Jeannette Long Harrison.
He retired as a self-employed pest control person.
A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in France and Central Europe. He received a Purple Heart.
He is survived by four sons, Curtis Wayne Harrison, Williams Douglas Harrison, Dennis Ray Harrison and Darren Lee Harrison, all of Charles Town; one sister, Wanda L. Files of Martinsburg; two brothers, Donald S. Harrison and Robert C. Harrison, both of Martinsburg; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth L. Doss and Corrine M. Keller; and one brother, Raymond E. Harrison.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg. The Rev. Mark Carey will officiate. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg, with military graveside services by VFW Newton D. Baker Post 896, and American Legion Berkeley Post 14.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
Jason L. Axline
BRUNSWICK, Md. - Jason Lee Axline, 26, of 206 N. Delaware Ave., died Tuesday, June 17, 1997, at Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Va.
Born Aug. 26, 1970, in Frederick, Md., he was the son of John Leslie and Delores Ann Foltz Axline of Knoxville, Md.
He was employed as a mason by Culbertson Co. of Virginia, Manassas, Va.
He was of the Lutheran faith.
He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 1136, Brunswick.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Kelly L. Axline; one daughter, Ashley Nicole Axline at home; one son, Brandon Jay Axline at home; two brothers, Jeff Alan Axline of Frederick and Merrell Keith Axline of Raleigh, N.C.; maternal grandmother, Ida L. Foltz of Knoxville; and paternal grandmother, Marguerite Axline of Frederick.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Perry Foltz; paternal grandfather, Samuel Axline; and an uncle.
Services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Burkittsville, Md. The Rev. George M. Harpel will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Burkittsville.
The family will receive friends at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, today and Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ashley and Brandon Axline Fund, c/o Kim Laing, 3610 Promise Court, Jefferson, Md. 21755.
Juanita O. Roby
Juanita O. Roby, 77, of 11 W. Baltimore St., Hagerstown, died Thursday, June 19, 1997, at Washington County Hospital.
Born June 15, 1920, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Mary A. Kretzer Hines.
She was employed by Potomac Fish and Game Club. She previously was employed by E.J. Fennel and Fairchild Aircraft.
She was a life member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Hagerstown, where she was a member of the Usher Guild, Outreach Committee and helped in the office.
She was member of Funkstown Legion 211 Auxiliary. She was volunteer for 50 years at Newton D. Baker Veterans Hospital, Martinsburg, W.Va.
She is survived by one niece, Shirley A. Barr of Hagerstown; one adopted niece, Patricia L. Baker of Hagerstown; great-nieces and nephews; cousins.
Services will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown. The Rev. Edward H. Heim will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 141 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, Md. 21740; or American Cancer Society, 1037 Haven Road, Hagerstown, Md. 21742.
Catherine B. Kahler
HANCOCK - Catherine B. Kahler, 80, of Hixon Road, died Thursday, June 19, 1997, at her home.
Born Aug. 23, 1916, in Hancock, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Elmore and Rebecca May Robey Bishop.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Kahler.
She was employed by Fairchild Industries, Hagerstown.
She was of the Protestant faith.
She is survived by nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Luella Messersmith; and three brothers, Dewey Bishop, Walter Bishop and Phillip Bishop.
Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Grove Funeral Home, 141 W. Main St., Hancock. The Rev. Willis Swope will officiate.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at funeral home.
William N. Stout Jr.
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - William Norton Stout Jr., 75, of Martinsburg, died Thursday, June 19, 1997, at City Hospital.
Born June 16, 1922, in Martinsburg, he was the son of the late William N. Sr. and Velma Whirley Stout.
He retired from Veterans Affairs Medical Center with 30 years of service.
He served with the U.S. Navy.
He was a member of Westview Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lena Smeltzer Stout; one daughter, Deborah Tucker, at home; one brother, David Stout of Charles Town, W.Va.; two sisters, Lillian Myers and Margaret Fellers, both of Martinsburg; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Ethel Crabill, Lena Butts and Ann Stout; and three brothers, Richard Stout, James Stout and Charles F. Stout.
Services will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Rosedale Funeral Chapel in Martinsburg. The Rev. Johnny Kelly and the Rev. Malcolm Cadd will officiate. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
Hilda E.S.N. Stone
FAIRPLAY - Hilda Edna Smith Nichols Stone, 50, of 7828 Abbott Drive, died Thursday, June 19, 1997, at her home.
Born Oct. 15, 1946, in Hancock, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Gertrude Blanche Snyder Smith.
She was previously employed with Direct Mail Processors in Hagerstown.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Stone Jr.; two daughters, Loretta Harmon of Fairplay, and Vicky Nichols of Hagerstown; five sisters, twin sister Janet Conley, Ruth Ashkettle, Helen Nalley, Wanda Henson, and Betty Baltimore, all of Hagerstown; three brothers, Roger Smith Sr., Hugh Smith and Richard Smith, all of Hagerstown; one stepdaughter; one stepson; three grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown. The Rev. A. Paul Harne will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Hilda M. Baker
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Hilda M. Baker, 83, of 200 N. Main St., formerly of Edenville, Pa., died Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at ManorCare Health Services, Chambersburg.
Born Sept. 10, 1913, in Spring Run, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Blaine Dunkle and Myrtle Price Dunkle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin C. Baker.
She was a 1930 graduate of Dry Run High School, Dry Run, Pa.
She was co-owner of Baker's General Merchandise Store, Edenville.
She was member of Edenville United Methodist Church, Chambersburg.
She was member of Ladies Aid Society and AARP.
She is survived by one son, Larry E. Baker of La Plata, Md.; and one granddaughter, Betsy B. DeLong of Alexandria, Va.
Services will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Edenville United Methodist Church, 2504 Apple Way, Edenville, Pa. The Rev. Kenneth E. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Edenville United Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, c/o Doris J. Goetz, 219 W. 2nd St., Waynesboro, Pa. 17268.
James R. Schultz Jr.
James Richard Schultz Jr., 23, of Hagerstown, who died Tuesday, June 17, 1997, is survived by a sister, Michelle Schultz Magaha of Hagerstown.
Patrick G. Schmidt
FREDERICK, Md. - Patrick George Schmidt, 48, of Ivy Way, Frederick, formerly of Massachusetts, died Wednesday, June 18, at Washington County Hospital.
Born Dec. 14, 1948, in Syracuse, N.Y., he was the son of George William and Barbara Ann Tighe Schmidt, both of Martinsburg, W.Va.
Trained as a speech therapist, he was employed by hospitals and school districts in Massachusetts. He also served on a Massachusetts state board affiliated with his work and worked with the mentally retarded and HIV patients.
He was member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church, Walkersville, Md.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, Adam Patrick Schmidt of Massachusetts; one sister, Vivian Gilleo of Arlington, Va.; nieces and nephews; five aunts; and three uncles.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Patrick and Mary Josephine Wright Tighe and George and Loretta M. Schmidt.
Memorial Mass will be Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Timothy's Catholic Church, 8651 Biggs Ford Road, Walkersville. Father Richard Murphy will celebrate mass.
Arrangements are with Stauffer Funeral Home, Frederick.
