Frances M. Barton
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Frances M. Barton, 94, of 261 Birch St., died Friday, June 20, 1997, at her home.
Born Sept. 7, 1902, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late William Cuff and Florine Cuff.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Barton.
She was a homemaker.
She was member of John Wesley AME Zion Church, Chambersburg.
She was charter member of Ladies of the Elks IBPOE, West Temple 519, Chambersburg.
She is survived by four daughters, Rachel Barton, Alice Moore, Florine Keith and Judith Flythe, all of Chambersburg.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Delores Tarlton; one son, Robert L. Barton; 19 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
Services will be at Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg. The Rev. James Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Lebanon Cemetery, Chambersburg. There will be no viewing.
The family requests the omission of flowers. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 452 E. King St., Chambersburg, Pa. 17201.
Mary K. Wolfgang
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Mary Kathryn Wolfgang, 95, of Shook Home, Chambersburg, formerly of 70 Brookmeadow Lane, died Thursday, June 19, 1997, at Shook Home.
Born June 14, 1902, in Matamores, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Robert Whitaker and Lilly Meridth Whitaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Byron A. Wolfgang.
She was a homemaker.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary Benner of Harrisburg, Pa.; two sons, Ronald J. Wolfgang and Larry M. Wolfgang, both of Chambersburg; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Doris Jean Renshew; one son, B. Robert Wolfgang; one brother; and four sisters.
Services will be Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Long Cemetery, Halifax, Pa. The Rev. George Spangler will officiate. Burial will be in Long Cemetery. There will be no viewing.
Memorial contributions may be made to King Street United Brethren Church, 172 E. King St., Chambersburg, Pa. 17201, or American Cancer Society, 542 E. King St., Chambersburg, Pa. 17201.
Arrangements are with Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, Pa.
Richard E. Puffinberger
BUNKER HILL, W.Va. - Richard Eugene "Pedro" Puffinberger, 60, of Bunker Hill, died Thursday, June 19, 1997, at his home under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle.
Born July 22, 1936, in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was the son of Lena M. Custer Puffinberger of Martinsburg and the late Bert N. Puffinberger.
He was employed by Knouse Foods, Inwood, W.Va.
He was a veteran, having served in U.S. Air Force.
He was member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church for 55 years.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 27 years, Phyllis Ruth Kitts Puffinberger at home; one sister, Ruth L. Raney of Pikeside, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Brown Funeral home. The Rev. Ronald Nick will officiate. Burial will be in Paynes Chapel Cemetery, Ridgeway, W.Va.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 2015 Boyd Orchard Court, Martinsburg, W.Va. 25401.
Mary C. Clem
WILLIAMSPORT - Mary Cecilia Clem, 97, of 16845 Hampton Road, died Tuesday, June 17, 1997, at Washington County Hospital.
Born June 10, 1900, in Emmitsburg, Md., she was the daughter of the late Frederick J. and Bertha M. Riley Brown.
She retired from May Co. in California.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
She was an avid bingo player at The Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway.
She is survived by one sister, Alice L. Ringer of Hagerstown; one niece, Louise Fahrney of Williamsport, with whom she resided; and additional nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Lillie Brown, Ora Plank and Blanche Levin; and two brothers, Joshua Brown and Frederick Brown.
Graveside services will be at the convenience of the family in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Williamsport.
There will be no viewing.
The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial donations may be made to The Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway, 11114 Lincoln Ave., Hagerstown, Md. 21740.
Virginia C. Jamison
FALLING WATERS, W.Va. - Virginia Cunningham Jamison, 86, of Route 4, died Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at her home.
Born Oct. 15, 1910, in Falling Waters, she was the daughter of the late James N. and Jeanne Stehley Cunningham.
She was a retired nurse for AT&T.
She is survived by two sisters, Laura Roberts of Falling Waters and Louise Williamson of Chevy Chase, Md.; and a close friend, Pear Fitch of Falling Waters.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Jane Beuhler and Betty Clohan.
Graveside services will be Saturday, July 5, at noon at Old Norborne Cemetery. The Rev. Robert S. Hill Jr. will officiate.
Arrangements are with Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg, W.Va.
Carlee V. Johns
WAYNESBORO, Pa. - Carlee Victoria Johns died Thursday, June 19, 1997, at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, Pa.
Born June 19, 1997, she was the daughter of Brian L. and Victoria L. Jones Johns of 8651 Sheffield Manor, Waynesboro.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by maternal grandparents Victoria Mentzer Jones and Elmer Meade of Waynesboro; paternal grandmother Martha Myles of Mercersburg, Pa.; and great-grandparents Harry and Ruth Myers Mentzer of Waynesboro.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Willie James Johns.
Private graveside services will be at the convenience of the family. The Rev. Dwan N. Newsome will officiate.
Arrangements are being made by Grove Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro.
Claude T. Murray I
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Claude T. Murray I, 52, of Martinsburg, died Friday, June 20, 1997, at Winchester Medical Center.
Born Sept. 6, 1944, in Berkeley County, W.Va., he was the son of the late John and Irene Allen Murray.
He was employed by W.S. Frye Lime Quarry.
He was member of Second Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Faircloth Murray; two sons, Claude T. Murray II and Travis L. Murray, both of Martinsburg; five sisters, Mary Mills, Dorothy Brittner and Wanda Massie, all of Martinsburg, Helen Engles of Hedgesville, W.Va., and Delores Barber of Falling Waters, W.Va; three brothers, John Murray and David Murray, both of Martinsburg, and Raymond Murray of Winchester, Va.; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Ann Murray; one sister, Margaret Anderson; and one brother, James Murray.
Services will be Monday at 3 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg. The Rev. Robert Caplinger will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Martinsburg.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Hazel M. Reese
TULSA, Okla. - Hazel Marie Reese, 94, of Tulsa, died Friday, June 20, 1997, at Ambassador Manor Nursing Center in Tulsa.
Born Jan. 20, 1903, in Cumberland, Md., she was the daughter of the late Solomon and Mary Bailey George.
Her husband, E. Gerald Reese, died in 1985.
She was a biology and music graduate of Juniata College, and remained active in music all of her life.
She taught school in Washington County during the late 1930s and early 1940s.
She served as church organist at the following Hagerstown area churches: Church of the Brethren, Grace Brethren Church and Calvary Brethren Church, where she also served as choir director.
She was a member of Maranatha Brethren Church in Hagerstown, until moving to Tulsa.
She was a lifelong member of Treble Clef Club.
She is survived by two sons, David G. Reese of Edgewater, Fla., and Donald G. Reese of Tulsa; four grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Pipe Creek Cemetery near Linwood, Md.
There will be no public visitation.
Memorial donations may be made to Maranatha Brethren Church, 19835 Scott Hill Drive, Hagerstown, Md. 21742.
Arrangements are by Hartzler Funeral Home in New Windsor, Md.
Harry M. Chapman
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Harry M. Chapman, 85, of Martinsburg, and formerly of Bunker Hill, W.Va., died Saturday, June 21, 1997, at Williamsport Nursing Home in Williamsport.
Born April 22, 1912, in Bunker Hill, he was the son of the late William Port and Edith Mason Chapman.
His wife, Evelyn Jones Chapman, died in 1989. They were married Dec. 23, 1936.
He owned and operated the former Coffee Cup Restaurant on Winchester Avenue, Martinsburg.
He was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Stephenson, Va.
He was a former member of Inwood-Bunker Hill Lions Club.
He is survived by two daughters, Rita J. Morrison of Martinsburg, and Paige Ann Funk of Martinsburg, with whom he resided; one son, Gary Chapman of Stephenson; three grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg. The Rev. Elsie M. McKenney will officiate. Burial will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Irvin C. Sellers Sr.
BOONSBORO - Irvin C. "Herb" Sellers Sr., 89, of Reeders Memorial Home, died Friday, June 20, 1997, at Washington County Hospital.
Born July 20, 1907, in Raid, Md., he was the son of the late Carl and Mary Myers Sellers.
He was of the Protestant faith.
He was a retired trackman with Western Maryland Railway.
He is survived by two daughters, Joan Pittsnogle of Smithsburg, and Jane Grove of Boonsboro; one sister, Ruth Forrest of Boonsboro; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, Irvin C. "Sonny" Sellers Jr.; two sisters, Grace Selby and Edna Walker; and two brothers, Preston Sellers and Lester Sellers.
Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Rosedale Funeral Chapel in Martinsburg, W.Va. Bill Peeke, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 211 35th St., S.E., Charleston, W.Va. 25301.
Hilda E.S.N. Stone
FAIRPLAY - Hilda Edna Smith Nichols Stone, 50, of 7828 Abbott Drive, who died Thursday, June 19, 1997, is survived by her husband, Jerry Stone Sr.; and two stepsons, in addition to her other relatives.
Bettie F.H. Sprecher
Bettie Frances Hammond Sprecher, 79, of 19922 Sheridan Ave., Hagerstown, died Sunday, June 22, 1997, at Washington County Hospital.
Born March 2, 1918, in Martinsburg, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Earl L. and Bettie Leila Grove Hammond.
She was a substitute teacher for many years with the Washington County school system and was formerly a receptionist with Tristate Electric.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church since 1938, where she was a youth leader for Christian Endeavor with her husband since 1945, a co-teacher of the junior and high school students until her death, a teacher of Willing Workers Sunday School Class, a member of the Sharing Group and the church choir.
She also was a member of the Maryland State Christian Endeavor Alumni and volunteered at Coffman Nursing Home, where she offered Bible study.
She was a water color artist.
She is survived by her husband, Lester Eugene Sprecher; one daughter, Laurie Christine Simpson of Hagerstown; two sisters, Anna Lee Knapp of Hagerstown and Katherine Jessamine Jackson of Treasure Island, Fla.; one brother, Earl H. Hammond of Los Angeles; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her foster mother, Ada Ray Grove Couchman; one sister, Beatrice H. Hammond Michaelman; and one brother, Scott Couchman.
Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 712 Church St., Hagerstown. The Rev. George W. Ennis and the Rev. Darryl C. Zoller will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery in Hagerstown.
The family will receive friends at Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Washington County Unit, 1037 Haven Road, Hagerstown, Md. 21740; or to Grace United Methodist Church, 712 Church St., Hagerstown, Md. 21740.
Wanda E. Dyche
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Wanda Elizabeth Dyche, 67, of Martinsburg, died Friday, June 20, 1997, at City Hospital.
Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg. The Rev. William C. Crowe will officiate. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
Ralph G. Black
Ralph Grayson Black, 82, of 1044 Columbia Road, Hagerstown, died Saturday, June 21, 1997, at his home.
Born April 14, 1915, in Union Bridge, Md., he was the son of the late Charles E. and Cora Lee Wolfe Black.
His first wife, Mary Ethel Pheabus Black, and his second wife, Martha E. Watkins Black, preceded him in death.
He was employed with Western Maryland Railway for 42 years.
He was a member and president of United Transportation Union Local 633.
He is survived by three daughters, Mary Lee Ann Martin of Hagerstown, Irene Lou Ellen Stickell of Charles Town, W.Va., and Olive LaRue Dillion of Greencastle, Pa.; one stepson, Stanley H. Sweeny of Massachusetts; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Olivia Lois Black; one son, Kenneth L. Black; one sister, Lois Cartzendafner; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown. The Rev. James R. Stauffer will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
George S. Haines Sr.
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - George S. Haines Sr., 75, of 984 Pine Stump Road, died Friday, June 20, 1997, at his home.
Born Sept. 14, 1921, in Waynesboro, Pa., he was the son of the late Percy S. and Lulu M. Shoop Haines.
His first wife, Zoe Stoops Haines, preceded him in death.
He was employed as a boiler fireman at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, retiring in 1984.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy.
He was a member of Mount Carmel United Brethren Church in Orrtanna, Pa.
He is survived by his wife, Betty L. Martin Haines; two daughters, Teresa L. Kaiser and Victoria L. Gourley, both of Orrtanna; six sons, George S. Haines Jr. of Knightstown, Pa., Kenneth D. Haines Sr., Donald R. Haines Sr. and James E. Haines, all of Fairfield, Pa., Robert M. Haines of Gettysburg, Pa., and Brian M. Haines of Chambersburg; stepchildren, Judy Blair, Kim Hann, Connie Starr and Jody Hann, all of Chambersburg, Karen Mickey of Shippensburg, Pa., Jeff Gelwicks of Harrisburg, Pa., Randy Gelwicks of Carlisle, Pa., Rebecca Scott and Sharon Couch, both of Georgia; two sisters, Gladys L. Cramer of Falling Waters, W.Va., and Mary Ellen Gale of Waynesboro, Pa.; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandson; 17 stepgrandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel H. Haines and Velma I. Moats; one brother, Wilbur H. Haines; and one grandson.
Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Coldspring United Brethren Church, 1051 Brookens Road, Fayetteville, Pa. The Rev. Donald L. Bender will officiate. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery in Chambersburg.
A viewing will be held at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are by Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home Inc., 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg.
Charlotte G. Shiflett
RANSON, W.Va. - Charlotte G. Shiflett, 85, of Ranson, died Saturday, June 21, 1997, at Heartland Nursing Home in Martinsburg, W.Va.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home in Charles Town. The Rev. James Chambly will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant View Memory Gardens in Martinsburg.
Friends will be received at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m., where Women of the Moose Chapter 1028 will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, Ill. 60611; or to the charity of one's choice.
Johnny W. Shiver Sr.
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Johnny Wade Shiver Sr., 69, of 440 Larkspur Lane, died Saturday, June 21, 1997, at University Hospital/Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pa.
Born Oct. 22, 1927, in Mayo, Fla., he was the son of the late Joseph F. Shiver, and Ethel Hewitt Shiver Paramore.
He was a graduate of Mayo High School in Mayo.
He was a line truck driver with Great Southern/Ryder/PIE Truck Lines, retiring in 1991 after 47 years of service.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy.
He was a member of Open Door Church in Chambersburg.
He was a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of Riverview Lodge 306 F.&A.M. and Scottish Rite, both in Jacksonville, Fla. He also was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Mayo, Disabled American Veterans Post 110, and Burt J. Asper American Legion Post 46, both in Chambersburg, and Teamsters Local 992 in Hagerstown.
He is survived by his wife, Julia Sirman Shiver, whom he married Dec. 20, 1952; two daughters, Sharon Lynn Sowers of Sanford, N.C., and Mary Kathleen Shiver of Chambersburg; two sons, Dr. Johnny Wade Shiver Jr. of Doylestown, Pa., and Victor Wilson Shiver of San Antonio; one sister, Elouise L. Snider of Mayo; one brother, William F. Shiver of Macclenny, Fla.; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister.
Private services will be at the convenience of the family in Mayo. Burial will be in Airline Baptist Cemetery in Mayo.
There will be no public viewing.
The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the American Heart Association, 252 E. King St., Chambersburg, Pa. 17201.
Local arrangements are by Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home Inc., 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg.
Maxine E. Smith
Maxine Elizabeth Smith, 74, of 15 N. Cleveland Ave., Hagerstown, died Friday, June 20, 1997, at Washington County Hospital.
Born March 25, 1923, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Ray F. and Elizabeth L. Manspeaker Greene.
Her husband, William Lee Smith, died in 1993.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda L. Thomas and Debra M. Kegarise, both of Hagerstown; five sons, Richard L. Smith of Falling Waters, W.Va., and Jeffery L. Smith of Gerrardstown, W.Va., John W. Smith, Gregory S. Smith and David S. Smith, all of Hagerstown; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown. The Rev. Jack Fullen 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., where a Christian Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m.
Roy C. Angle Sr.
GREENCASTLE, Pa. - Roy C. Angle Sr., 72, of 11722 Stull Road, died Sunday, June 22, 1997, at Waynesboro Hospital.
Born July 24, 1924, in Welsh Run, Pa., he was the son of the late Clarence and Estella Mae Smith Angle.
He was a 1943 graduate of Mercersburg High School.
Early in life, he farmed and then was a salesman for Wayne Feed Supply Co. in Chambersburg, Pa., retiring in 1986.
He was a member of Waynesboro Grace Brethren Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher, a former trustee and church board member and as an usher. He also was a member of the "Whosoever Will" Sunday School Class and the Keenagers group.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Grace Rice Angle, whom he married April 9, 1949; two daughters, LaVonne M. Young and Janice L. Oliver, both of Greencastle; one son, Roy C. Angle Jr. of Columbia, S.C.; three sisters, Beulah Angle of Greencastle, Ruth Angle Yeager of St. Thomas, and Sara Jane Angle Horst of Hagerstown; one brother, Robert E. Angle of Mercersburg, Pa.; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four sisters, Hazel Gerhart, Vera Zeger, Eleanor Angle, and Helen Bernice Angle; and three brothers, Lloyd Angle, Clayton Angle and John Angle.
Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Waynesboro Grace Brethren Church, 250 Philadelphia Ave., Waynesboro. The Rev. Roger K. Myers and the Rev. Donald L. Viebranz will officiate. Burial will be in Price's Church Cemetery near Waynesboro.
The family will receive friends at Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home, 45 S. Carlisle St., Greencastle, Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the memorial fund of Waynesboro Grace Brethren Church, 250 Philadelphia Ave., Waynesboro, Pa. 17268.
Juanita L. Shatzley
YORK, Pa. - Juanita L. Shatzley, 83, of 998 S. Russell St., and formerly of 4518 Race Track Road, St. Thomas, Pa., died Saturday, June 21, 1997, at Misericordia Nursing Home in York.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 320 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, with Monsignor Thomas R. Brenner as celebrant. Burial will be in Corpus Christi Cemetery.
There will be no viewing.
The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation Central Pennsylvania Chapter, 17 S. 19th St., Camp Hill, Pa. 17011; or to the American Cancer Society, 452 E. King St., Chambersburg, Pa. 17201.
Arrangements are by Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home Inc., 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg.
Margaret E. Hatcher
KNOXVILLE - Margaret Elizabeth Hatcher, 77, of 3716 South Mountain Road, died Sunday, June 22, 1997, at Northhampton Manor Nursing Home in Frederick, Md.
Born April 7, 1920, in Bedford County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Walter Luther Sr. and Ruth Naomi Wade Engle.
She attended Boonsboro Bible Church in Boonsboro.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Pershing W. Hatcher; four daughters, Elaine Christiansen of Des Moines, Iowa, Mary Lewis of Inwood, W.Va., Janet Lee Hatcher of Knoxville, and Shirley Hale of Jefferson, Md.; one son, Roger W. Hatcher of Hagerstown; one brother, Walter Engle Jr. of Knoxville; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, Md. The Rev. Ralph Campbell Jr. and the Rev. Paul W. Heefner will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Lovettsville, Va.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Frederick County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, 1011 E. Patrick St., Suite B, Frederick, Md. 21701; or to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, Md. 21702.
Wanda L. Mertz
Wanda Lee Mertz, 61, of 12233 Wild Rose Lane, Hagerstown, died Friday, June 20, 1997, at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh.
Born March 18, 1936, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Klahris O. and Mary K. Gaines King.
She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Mertz Sr.; two daughters, Sharon K. Young of Smithsburg and Diana L. Leatherman of Hagerstown; two sons, Donald L. Mertz Jr. of Funkstown, and Ronald L. Mertz Sr. of Hagerstown; 11 grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Gloria Brown.
Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown. The Rev. John W. Schildt will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Grace E. Ebersole
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. - Grace Elizabeth Ebersole, 90, of Charles Town, died Sunday, June 22, 1997, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Ranson, W.Va.
Born Sept. 13, 1906, in Smithsburg, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Anna M. Shriver Welty.
Her husband, Guy Preston Ebersole Sr., died in 1956.
She was a graduate of Shepherd College in Shepherdstown, W.Va.
She was a charter member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Charles Town.
She was a retired school teacher, teaching for 10 years in the Jefferson County, W.Va., school system; and for 14 years in the Washington County school system.
She also was a member of Jefferson County Chapter 799 AARP, Jefferson County Council on Aging, West Virginia Retired Teachers Association and a volunteer with R.S.V.P. and at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Ranson.
She is survived by three sons, Guy Preston Ebersole Jr. of Freeport, Fla., James W. Ebersole of Martinsburg, W.Va., and Richard M. Ebersole of Westminster, Md.; one sister, Edith "Peg" Frey of Smithsburg; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mazie Miller and Elsie Welty; and three brothers, Richard Welty, John Welty and Lloyd Welty.
Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Charles Town. The Rev. Richard E. Neal will officiate. Burial will be in Edge Hill Cemetery in Charles Town.
Friends will be received at Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 119 S. Seminary St., Charles Town, W.Va. 25414.
Reginald E. Holladay
Reginald Eugene "Doc" Holladay, 77, of 20610 Bluebird Ave., Hagerstown, died Saturday, June 21, 1997, at his home.
Born Nov. 6, 1919, in Rockmart, Ga., he was the son of the late Robert Russell and Myrtle Gladden Holladay.
His wife, Agnes E. "Betty" Holladay, died in 1993.
He attended the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga., and later graduated from Georgia State University.
He was plant manager of Marquette Cement Co. in Hagerstown from 1970 to 1977, and later retired from Lonestar Cement Co. in Nashville, Tenn., before returning to Hagerstown.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 8th Air Force U.S. Army Air Corps.
He volunteered with the local chapter of the American Red Cross, and was a member of Antietam Photographic Society and B.P.O. Elks Lodge 378.
He is survived by three daughters, Wanda Johnson of Washington, N.C., Ann Luther of Atlanta, and June Jarkey of Middletown, Md.; one son, James R. Holladay of Long Beach, Calif.; one sister, Bette Phillips of Atlanta; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Billy Russell Holladay.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown. The Rev. Victor Zuck will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Washington County Unit, 1037 Haven Road, Hagerstown, Md. 21742; or to Hospice of Washington County, 101 E. Baltimore St., Hagerstown, Md. 21740.
