Thursday, April 9, 1992, Altoona Mirror, page B3, Altoona, Blair, PA ROBERT L. CHIRDON Mr. Chirdon, 76, of Ashville died at 6:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 1992, at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona. Mr. Chirdon was formerly the mayor of Ashville. He was former owner of Chirdon’s Snack Shack and Beer Distributor, and formerly employed as a school bus owner and operator and an equipment operator for the state. He was born Jan. 1, 1916, in Ashville, the son of Lewis and Olive (Douglas) Chirdon. He married Olga Bernazzoli. She died Feb. 15, 1990. Surviving are two children: Charlene Carney of Gallitzin RD and Robert M. of Fallentimber RD, and four grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters and a brother: Ruth Springman and Dorcas Singer of Altoona and Douglas in Georgia. Mr. Chirdon was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ashville. He was also a member of Ashville VFW, South Fork Eagles, Gallitzin American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, 29th Divisions Association; Frohsinn Singing Society, Laurel Run Sportsmen Club, Dysart, and Amsbry Rod and Gun Club, and an honorary citizen of Boy’s Town, Nebraska. Mr. Chirdon was an Army veteran of World War II. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Ashville. CHIRDON – The funeral of Robert L. Chirdon of Ashville will be held with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ashville, by the Rev. Joseph Fleming. Entombment at Calvary Cemetery. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at DONALD J GIBBONS FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, where liturgical wake services will be held Friday evening. Military rites in charge of Ashville VFW and other local military organizations. Preceded in death by parents, sister, Adelaide Nielsen, and brother, Deacy. _________________________________________________________________ Life on your PC is safer, easier, and more enjoyable with Windows Vista®. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/127032870/direct/01/