Vivian M. Spoonire
INWOOD, W.Va. - Vivian M. Spoonire, 76, of Inwood, and formerly of Greencastle, Pa., died Sunday, June 22, 1997, at City Hospital in Martinsburg, W.Va.
Born Nov. 13, 1920, in Greencastle, she was the daughter of the late David and Emma Goetz Minnich.
She was formerly employed by Spitz Potato, Fairchild, Breyers and Dillers Potato Chips.
She was of the Protestant faith.
She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Orville H. Spoonire; one daughter, Linda Murphy of East Berlin, Pa.; one son, E. Leon Filer of Zanesville, Ohio; two stepsons, Ronald C. Spoonire of Hagerstown and Glen D. Spoonire of Smithsburg; two brothers, Johne Minnich of Greencastle, and Thomas Minnich of Columbus, Ohio; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Anita L. Filer; premature twins; and two brothers, Jacob O. Minnich and David Minnich.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Rosedale Funeral Chapel in Martinsburg. The Rev. Robert S. Hill Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
K. Aubrey Arnold
FREDERICK, Md. - K. Aubrey Arnold, 76, of Grant Place, died Sunday, June 22, 1997, at his home.
Born Nov. 26, 1920, in Yarrowsburg, Md., he was the son of the late Howard Bartlett and Ruth Evelyn Colter Arnold.
He was employed with Frederick Iron and Steel.
A veteran of World War II, he served as a radio technician for the Army Air Corps in the Philippines.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Frederick.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ann Trout Arnold; two stepsons, George C. Cavenee and Kim L. Cavenee; one sister, Doris Droneburg; one brother, Wayne Arnold; and grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 217 Dill Ave., Frederick. The Rev. Larry L. Eubanks and the Rev. Burnis D. Barrett will officiate. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 217 Dill Ave., Frederick, Md. 21701.
Arrangements are by Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick.
Earl J. Souders
McCONNELLSBURG, Pa. - Earl J. Souders, 27, of R.D. 1, died in an automobile accident Sunday, June 22, 1997, south of Harrisonville, Pa.
Born Nov. 10, 1969, in Waynesboro, Pa., he was the son of Joseph L. Souders of Dallas, Pa., and Helen Barthalow Barnhart of McConnellsburg. He was a stepson of Roy G. Barnhart of McConnellsburg.
He was employed by American Stairs in St. Thomas, Pa.
In addition to his parents and stepfather, he is survived by his wife, Billie Plessinger Souders of McConnellsburg; two daughters, Mersedez Souders, at home, and Cassandra Souders of Chambersburg; one son, Earl Souders Jr. of Chambersburg; two sisters, Helen Straley of St. Thomas, Pa., and Zella Shields of McConnellsburg; and one brother, Joseph L. Souders II of York, Pa.
He was preceded in death by one brother.
Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Assembly of God Church in McConnellsburg. The Rev. Belvy White will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in McConnellsburg.
There will be no viewing; however the family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial donations may be made to Assembly of God Church, West Maple Street, McConnellsburg, Pa. 17233.
Arrangements are by Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Harrisonville.
Pansy E.B. Kline
WAYNESBORO, Pa. - Pansy E. Bloom Kline, 80, of 10365 Fish and Game Road, died Friday, June 20, 1997, at Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, Va.
Born March 1, 1917, in the Fairview area, near Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the late Milton A. and Dora V. Misner Bloom.
Her husband, Delvin M. Kline, died in 1979. They were married in January 1934.
She was employed by Waynesboro Hospital in the dietary department for 40 years, retiring in 1993.
She attended Calvary Assembly of God Church in Waynesboro, and the adult Sunday school class of the church.
She also was a member of Waynesboro Hospital Auxiliary and National AARP.
She is survived by one daughter, Anna L. Sites of Chambersburg; two sons, Richard A. Kline of Waynesboro, and Gerald E. Kline of Downey, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Robert D. Kline and Glen A. Kline; one brother, John A. Bloom; and one granddaughter.
Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Grove Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro. The Rev. Dwan N. Newsome and the Rev. Walter A. Stuart will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesboro.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Memorial donations may be made to Waynesboro Hospital Auxiliary, 501 E. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa. 17268.
Paul L. Morrison
Paul Luther Morrison, 78, of Sky View Lane, Hagerstown, and formerly of Boonsboro, died Monday, June 23, 1997, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
Born Jan. 10, 1919, at Beaver Creek, he was the son of the late Clyde and Anna May Stottlemyer Morrison.
He retired in 1982 from Westinghouse Defense Systems in Hunt Valley, Md.
He was a member of Mount Nebo United Methodist Church in Boonsboro.
He is survived by his wife, C. Delores "Mildred" Byers Morrison, whom he married Dec. 12, 1942; one son, Douglas E. Morrison of Columbia, Md.; four sisters, Louise Boyer of Jefferson, Md., Anna Belle Staubs of Hagerstown, Patricia Moser of Boonsboro, and Margaret Schroyer of Middletown, Md.; three grandchildren; two aunts; eight nieces; five nephews; and cousins.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Jane Morrison and Betty Morrison.
Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Bast Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike, Boonsboro. The Rev. John W. Zsittnik will officiate. Burial will be in Boonsboro Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association of Maryland, 1840 York Road, Timonium, Md. 21093-5156; or to the American Heart Association, 92 W. Washington St., Suite 205, Hagerstown, Md. 21740.
Harry Rommeney Jr.
BOONSBORO - Harry Rommeney Jr., 66, of 9355 Childacrest Drive, died Saturday, June 21, 1997, at Washington County Hospital.
Born Oct. 5, 1930, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Harry Sr. and Emma Baumann Rommeney.
He was a retired employee of Western Union and later retired from Food Lion Grocery Store on Wilson Boulevard in Hagerstown.
A veteran of the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by two nieces, Susan P. Patrey of Boonsboro, and Kathleen DeLosReyes of Shirley, N.Y.; one nephew, Edward H. Baulch of Syosset, N.Y.; three great-nieces; five great-nephews; and one great-great-niece.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Gloria E. Baulch.
Services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. Dominics Roman Catholic Church, 96 Anstice St., Oyster Bay, N.Y. The Rev. Paul Butler will officiate. Burial will be in Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, N.Y.
Friends may call at DeVine Funeral Home, 293 South St., Oyster Bay, N.Y., Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Hospital, Cardiac Surgery Unit, Towson, Md. 21204.
Arrangements are by Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, Hagerstown.
Steven E. Groce
McCONNELLSBURG, Pa. - Steven E. Groce, 17, of HCR 75, Box 83, died Sunday, June 22, 1997, in Licking Creek Township, Fulton County, Pa.
Born May 25, 1980, in Altoona, Pa., he was the son of Karen Kylor Groce of McConnellsburg, Norman E. Groce Jr. of Altoona, Pa., and Denise S. Bush Groce, also of Altoona.
He would have been a 10th grade student at McConnellsburg High School in the fall.
He attended Brethren in Christ Church in Canoe Creek, Pa.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Amy Marie Groce of Huntingdon, Pa., and Heather Marie Hoover of Altoona; and one brother, Scott Alan Kylor of McConnellsburg.
Services will be held Wednesday at Daniel Myers Funeral Home in Altoona. Burial will be in Alto Rest Cemetery in Altoona.
The family will receive friends at Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, 322 N. Second St., McConnellsburg, today from 7 to 9 p.m. For the convenience of friends the funeral home will be open today from 2 to 9 p.m.
Ethel C.M. Hammond
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. - Ethel Conard McKee Hammond, 85, of Shepherdstown, died Monday, June 23, 1997, at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va.
Born Nov. 23, 1911, in Jefferson County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Olin C. and Azemia Crowl McKee.
Her husband, Thomas William Hammond, died in 1988.
She retired after 33 years with Shepherdstown Post Office in Shepherdstown.
She was a member of Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church in Shepherdstown, and the Women's Circle of the church.
She was a former member of Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary in Shepherdstown, and Molers Crossroads Farm Extension Club.
She is survived by one daughter, Patricia A. Fincham of Shepherdstown; one son, William G. Hammond of Arlington, Va.; two sisters, Mary E. Brady of Shepherdstown, and Margaret Anne Grove of Sharpsburg; one brother, Edgar O. McKee of Hagerstown; two grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church in Shepherdstown. The Rev. Grace Boyer will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Shepherdstown.
Friends will be received at Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home in Charles Town on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
The family will meet at Ethel Hammond's residence on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. before proceeding to the church.
Memorial donations may be made to Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box F, Shepherdstown, W.Va. 25443.
Mary A. Silver
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Mary Ann Silver, 94, of Martinsburg, died Sunday, June 22, 1997, at City Hospital.
Born July 2, 1902, in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late John W.A. and Flora Belle Freshour Courtney.
Her husband, Renzie Silver, preceded her in death.
She was a retired seasonal employee at C.H. Musselman Co.
She was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church.
She also was a member of Golden Rule Chapter 69, Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by two daughters, Kathryne S. McDonald of Phoenix, and Flora Lee Ling of Cleveland; one son, Renzie D.C. Silver of Martinsburg; seven grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Eileen D. Wright; one sister, Lillian "Lilly" Otto; and five brothers, Lara Courtney, Max Courtney, Roy Courtney, John Courtney and Morgan Courtney.
Services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg. The Rev. John E. Wright will officiate. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
Mabel E. Humwood
FAYETTEVILLE, Pa. - Mabel E. Humwood, 83, of 1764 Black Gap Road, died Sunday, June 22, 1997, at her home.
Born Jan. 30, 1914, in Chambersburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Stahl Brown.
Her husband, Grant G. Humwood, died in 1987.
She was a homemaker.
She was of the Protestant faith.
She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Guyer of Fayetteville, Pa., and Ester Cromer of Chambersburg; one son, Charles Humwood Sr. of Chambersburg; one sister, Janet Hummer of Chambersburg; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg. The Rev. Arnold Gooden will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Chambersburg.
A viewing will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Thursday.
Michael P. Mood
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. - Michael Patrick Mood, 50, of West Ridge Hills, died Sunday, June 22, 1997, at Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Va.
Born March 5, 1947, in Washington, D.C., he is the son of Homer G. Mood of Charles Town, W.Va., and the late Frances Hendrick Mood. He is the stepson of Pearl Mood of Charles Town.
He was a 1965 graduate of Northwestern High School in Adelphi, Md. He attended American University in Washington, D.C., majoring in psychology and police science, and took adult education courses at Bladensburg High School for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration.
He was a heat and air conditioning technician, and also a former Washington, D.C., police officer.
He was of the Catholic faith.
He was a member of V.F.W. Post 3522 and Jackson-Perks Post 71, both of Charles Town, and was active in the community of West Ridge Hills.
In addition to his father and stepmother, he is survived by his wife, Nadine Mood; four daughters, Jennifer S. Migliaccio and Melynda D. Mason, both of Harpers Ferry, Suzanne M. Runion of Charles Town, and Brittanie D. Mood, at home; one son, Michael T. Mood of Harpers Ferry; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Martin J. Mood.
A memorial service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Eackles-Spencer Funeral Home in Harpers Ferry. The Rev. Franklin Nick will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the West Ridge Hills residence following the memorial service on Friday.
Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of Nadine Mood, Route 1, Box 1071, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. 25425.
Clarence R. Sollenberger
Clarence Robert "Bob" Sollenberger, 60, of 1743 Edgewood Hills Circle, died Tuesday, June 24, 1997, at Washington County Hospital.
Born July 10, 1936, in Carlisle, Pa., he was the son of Marian Trimmer Sollenberger of Carlisle and the late Clarence Benjamin Sollenberger.
He was employed by Pangborn Corp. for 28 years.
He was member of Broadfording Church of the Brethren Fellowship.
He was member of BPO Elks Lodge 378.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce W. Sollenberger; one daughter, Tammy K. Strite of Hagerstown; two sisters, Lois Ann Sollenberger and Barbara Sollenberger, both of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; and one brother, Benjamin Sollenberger of Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the chapel of Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown. The Rev. Leon Yoder will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown.
Friends may call Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lauren E. Myers
GREENCASTLE, Pa. - Lauren Elsworth Myers, 90, of 3870 Coseytown Road, Greencastle, Pa., died Tuesday, June 24, 1997, at his home.
Born Aug. 11, 1906, in Greencastle, he was the son of the late George Leslie and Sarah Catherine Garling Myers.
He was employed by Fairchild Aircraft Manufacturing, Hagerstown, for 20 years. He previously was employed by Grove Manufacturing, Shady Grove, Pa. He was a welder and then a carpenter in the wagon dept.
He was member of Pleasant Hill United Brethren In Christ Church, Coseytown, Pa., and a member of the Men's Bible Class. He taught Men's Bible Class, Women's Bible class and Youth Sunday School class. He was song leader, treasurer, worked on all church committees, and was caretaker of the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Velda May Pearl Hicks Myers, whom he married on March 31, 1926; three daughters, Othelia P. Barnhart, Dolly E.C. Meyers and Yvonne E. Zeger, all of Greencastle; three sons, Lauren E. Myers Jr. of Chambersburg and Donald L.A. Myers and Robert L. Myers, both of Greencastle; one brother, Irvin Myers of Chambersburg, Pa.; 24 grandchildren; three step grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 10 step great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one step-great-great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Olive Hykeo; and one brother, Aden Myers.
Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Hill United Brethren In Christ Church, 3664 Coseytown Road, Greencastle. The Rev. James C. Mack and the Rev. Guy R. Baer will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at church.
Memorial donations may be made to Pleasant Hill United Brethren In Christ Church, 3664 Coseytown Road, Greencastle, Pa. 17225.
Arrangements are by Minnich-Miller-May Funeral Home, Greencastle, Pa.
Waldo W. Chandler
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Waldo W. Chandler, 83, of Martinsburg, died Tuesday, June 24, 1997, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Martinsburg.
Born July 23, 1913, in Graham, N.C., he was the son of the late John H. and Beatrice Price Chandler.
He attended Elon College, Elon, N.C.
He was the owner and operator of the former Apollo Theater, Martinsburg. He previously operated the former The Central Theater, Martinsburg.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Martinsburg.
He was member of American Legion Berkeley Post 14; VFW Newton D. Baker Post 896; and Disabled American Veterans.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Byrd Chandler; two daughters, Linda Eckert of Charles Town, W.Va., and Dianne Brown of Walkersville, Md.; one sister, Ruth Ivarsson of Greensboro, N.C.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Elizabeth Parker; and one brother, William Chandler.
Services will be Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg. The Rev. James D. Riley Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
Edward J. Smith Jr.
FAYETTEVILLE, Pa. - Edward J. Smith, Jr., 87, of Piney Mountain Nursing Home, Fayetteville, and formerly of 1560 Brenda Drive, Greencastle, Pa., died Monday, June 23, 1997, at the nursing home.
Born Sept. 6, 1909, in Weston, W.Va., he was the son of the late William T. and Mable Clifton Smith. He lived his early life in Gassaway, W.Va.
He was a 1927 gradute of Weston High School.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie L. Cutlip Smith, in 1980. They were married April 8, 1933.
He was a custodian for Deaf and Blind School, Romney, W.Va., for 16 years. He previously was employed as a Kroger Food Store manager in West Virginia for 18 years. He retired in 1974.
He was a member of Greencastle Baptist Church and Greencastle Senior Citizens Center.
He is survived by two sons, Edward J. Smith, Jr., of Greencastle and Thomas C. Smith of McConnellsburg, Pa.; one sister, Natalie Bradley of Philadelphia; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Celeste A. Myslieziec, Andrea M. Langrick and Mary Duke; three brothers, Robert C.M. Smith, William T. Smith and Carl W. Smith; one half-sister, Sally Thompson; and two half-brothers, B. James Smith and John Smith.
Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Minnich-Miller-May Funeral Home, 521 S. Washington St., Greencastle. Chaplain Charles L. McGuire will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Machpelah Cemetery, W.Va.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Greencastle Senior Center, 10615 Antrim Church Road, Greencastle, Pa. 17225.
Frances L.E. Kearns
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Frances Louise Edmonds Kearns, 92, of Martinsburg, died Monday, June 23, 1997, in Heartland Nursing Home, Martinsburg.
Born March 26, 1905, in Berkeley County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late George L. and Mary V. Caskey Edmonds.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Kearns, in 1967.
She was employed by National Fruit, Martinsburg.
She was member of Otterbein United Methodist Church and the Loyalty Friendship Sunday School Class.
She is survived by three daughters, Vivian Ridenour and Marie Albright, both of Martinsburg, and Pearl Elaine Everhart of Hagerstown, Md.; one sister, Ruth N. Young of Martinsburg; one son-in-law, John F. Unger of Martinsburg; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Jean L. Unger; three sisters, Arra V. Pine, Annie M. Williams and Mildred E. Shipe; and four brothers, Raymond H. Edmonds, Walter L. Edmonds, Clarence C. Edmonds and George Edmonds.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg. The Rev. Mason Cooper will officiate. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Elmer H. Canby
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Elmer H. Canby, 78, of Martinsburg, W.Va., died Monday, June 23, 1997, at City Hospital, Martinsburg. He had been under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle.
Born Aug. 26, 1918, in Berkeley County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Filmore H. and Sarah Mason Canby.
He retired from DuPont in Martinsburg after 22 years. He previously had been employed for 11 years by B&O Railroad.
He was member of Bethel Pentecostal Church.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Brandenburg; one daughter, Patricia A. Ways of Martinsburg; two sons, Ronald C. Canby of Inwood, W.Va., and Steven T. Canby of Martinsburg; three sisters, Hester Manning, Isabelle Jacobs and Helen Mahoney, all of Martinsburg; three brothers, Melvin Canby, Bruce Canby and Paul Canby, all of Martinsburg; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Filmore H. Canby Jr.; and one granddaughter, Amber Ways.
Services will be Thursday at 1 pm. at Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg. The Rev. Johnny Kelley will officiate. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 2015 Boyd Orchard Court, Martinsburg, W.Va. 25401.
Opal K. Abshire
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Opal K. Abshire, 81, of Martinsburg, W.Va., died Tuesday, June 24, 1997, in City Hospital, Martinsburg.
Born Jan. 2, 1916, in Hampshire County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Oliver B. and Lona E. McDonald Kidwell.
She retired from London Fog, Boonsboro.
She had been a board member and had been active in Berkeley Burial Association, Martinsburg.
She is survived by one daughter, Rosalie F. Hite of Baltimore; two sisters, Anna Lea Barthlow of Martinsburg and Phyllis Mercer of Carlisle, Pa.; one brother, Oliver Kidwell Jr. of Cumberland, Md.; one grandson; one great-granddaughter; one nephew, and three nieces.
Services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg. The Rev. Eddie H. Edmonds will officiate. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to Moler Avenue Church of the Brethren, 136 E. Moler Ave., Martinsburg, W.Va. 25401.
Harry H. Wagner
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Harry H. "Ben" Wagner, 76, a resident at Penn Hall, Chambersburg, died Thursday, June 19, 1997, at Chambersburg Hospital.
Born May 24, 1921, in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Harry F. and Estella Franklin Wagner.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Freda Beisecker Wagner, in 1994.
He was a 1939 graduate of Chambersburg High School.
He was employed by Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, retiring in 1972.
He served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps.
He was member of Chambersburg Bible Church, Chambersburg, where he at one time was head usher.
He is survived by one daughter, Darla Wingert of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; one sister, Isabelle Tolbert of Fayetteville, Pa.; and two grandsons, Braden D. Wingert and Corey D. Wingert, both of Mechanicsburg.
He was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.
Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg. The Rev. John R. Springer will officiate. Burial will be in Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg.
Visitation will be Thursday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Chambersburg Bible Church, 810 Orchard Drive, Chambersburg, Pa. 17201.
Ronald L. Freet
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Ronald L. Freet, 48, of 426 Lincoln Way East, Apt. 4, died Tuesday, June 24, 1997, at his home.
Born Jan. 25, 1949, in Concord, Pa., he was the son of the late Jacob Scott and Verna Smith Freet.
He was employed by Gibble's Potato Chips, Chambersburg. He previously was employed by Gettysburg Shoe Co., Gettysburg, Pa.
He was of the Protestant faith.
He is survived by three sisters, Betty J. Morrison of Downington, Pa., Jean E. Flickinger of Blain, Pa., and Dolores Wilson of Chambersburg; three brothers, Robert Hockenberry of Shippensburg, Pa., Paul I. Freet of Fayetteville, Pa., and Michael Guyer of Middletown, Pa.; and nieces and nephews.
Services will be Friday at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg. The Rev. Lester F. Stine will officiate. Burial will be in Norland Cemetery, Chambersburg.
There will be no viewing.
Robert W. Shumaker
BOONSBORO - Robert William Shumaker, 69, of 303 Della Lane, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997, at his home.
Born Nov. 24, 1927, in Tilghmanton, he was a son of the late John William and Florence Lena Long Shumaker.
He was employed by Bast Funeral Home, Boonsboro. He previously was employed by People Security Life Insurance Co., Hagerstown, where he worked for 30 years, retiring in 1984.
He was member of and deacon at Church of Christ, Hagerstown.
He was member of Boonsboro Volunteer Fire Co.; Washington County Fire Police Association; a past noble grand and chaplain of Potomac Lodge 31 Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Hagerstown; past chief patriarch and high priest of Gilliad Encampment No. 6, Hagerstown.
His is survived by his wife, Janet I. Swain Shumaker, whom he married March 28, 1948; four daughters, Margaret Lewis, Robin Wilson and Lori Smith, all of Boonsboro, and Deborah Wentzell of Hagerstown; two sisters, Dolores L. Holder of Boonsboro and N. Lorraine Moore of Keedysville; one brother, Donald L. Shumaker of Boonsboro; nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of Bast Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike, Boonsboro. Pastor Bryan Bailey will officiate. Burial will be in Boonsboro Cemetery.
There will be no viewing; however, the family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial donations may be made to Church of Christ at Hagerstown Building Fund, P.O. Box 952, Hagerstown, Md. 21741; or to Hospice of Washington County, 101 E. Baltimore St., Hagerstown, Md. 21740.
