The Derrick, Friday, October 15, 2004: Ruth Glas, 451 Meadow Road, Seneca Col. John B. Hanby Jr., Austin, Texas Bernard J. Hartle, Shippenville, formerly of Strobleton Thomas D. Landi, North Eighth Avenue, Clarion David C. Pfendler, Berwick, Oil City native Ellen H. Pyles, Oil City Samuel G. Rodgers Sr., Second Street, Cooperstown Robert H. Sauber, 401 N. Perry St., Titusville Ruth Glas Ruth Glas, 52, of 451 Meadow Road, Seneca, died unexpectedly at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in UPMC Northwest. She suffered an apparent heart attack earlier in her home. Born May 10, 1952, in Shippenville, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Viola "Birdie" Colwell Salsgiver. Mrs. Glas attended the Franklin and Oil City schools. She was married to William Glas, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Frank Glas of Butler, Richard Glas and Carrie of Seneca and William Glas and Wanda of North Carolina; and two grandchildren, Savanna and Mckynna Glas. She also is survived by two brothers, Jim Salsgiver of Titusville and Ed Salsgiver of Warren; one sister, Mary Jane Lawrence of Oil City; three half sisters, Donna Salsgiver of California, Mary Kunselman of Franklin and Elizabeth Rockwell of Clarion; and a half brother, Fred Davis of Jackson, Ky. Mrs. Glas was preceded in death by a half sister, Elsie Patterson; a half brother, Joey Salsgiver; and her stepfather, Bill Rhoads. There will be no viewing or visitation. A committal service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Venus Cemetery. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be sent to Bill Glas, 451 Seneca Acres Trailer Court, Seneca, 16346. Col. John G. Hanby Jr. Col. John G. Hanby Jr., 76, (U.S. Army Ret.), died of lung cancer Saturday, July 31, 2004, at his residence in Austin, Texas. Born July 9, 1928, and reared on the family farm near Kossuth, he was the son of J. Byron Hanby Sr. and Erma Sayers Hanby. After graduation from Ashland Consolidated School, he attended Clarion State Teachers College and Penn State. While at Penn State, he participated on the varsity boxing team and the Penn State Blue Band. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Roe fraternity. Col. Hanby received a bachelor of science degree in 1950 in agricultural education and taught one year at Sandy Lake High School before entering the Army. Upon completion of basic training, Col. Hanby was selected for Officers Candidate School at Fort Sill, Okla. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1951 in the artillery branch. During the Korean War, he served as an artillery forward observer until his capture by enemy forces. He was imprisoned from September 1952 until his repatriation at the end of the war in 1953. During the course of his military career, Col. Hanby received a master of arts degree from Babson Institute, Babson Park, Mass. Other completed training included courses at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; Armed Forces Special Weapons at Albuquerque, N.M.; graduation from the Command and General Staff College; and the Army War College in Carlisle. Military assignments included commander of the 15th Ordnance Battalion, Darmstadt, Germany; Commander of the 23rd Special Weapons Co.; assistant to the Director of Procurement and Production in WECOM headquarters; project manager for the 155mm Close Support Artillery Weapon System; Deputy Commander, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois; and project manager for the HELLFIRE laser guided weapon system at Army Missile Command. Col. Hanby concluded his military career as Deputy Commandant of the Defense Systems Management College. Col. Hanby's military decorations and awards included the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, The Purple Heart Medal, the Prisoner of War Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Good Conduct Medal, OSD Identification Badge and the Army General Staff Identification Badge. Service medals included the Korean Service Medal with three Battle Stars, the UN Service Medal and the National Defense Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Col. Hanby enjoyed gardening and cooking. He was an avid golfer, giving each of his grandchildren a resized one iron at the age of three to introduce them to the sport. He was married Oct. 2, 1953, to the former Louise Hoffman, who survives. Also surviving are one son, John Byron Hanby III and his wife, Valerie, of Austin, Texas; two daughters, Cynthia Williams and husband, Don, of Wayne and Carol Guba and husband, Tony, of Exeter, N.H.; five grandchildren, Steve Williams, Lt. Jg Gregory Guba and wife, Shannan, Matthew Guba, John Hanby IV and Alena Hanby. He also is survived by one sister, Jean Sutherland and husband, Jack, of West Chester; three brothers, William J. Hanby and wife, Linda, of Powell, Ohio, Donald L. Hanby and wife, Mary Lou, of Sinclairville, N.Y., Kenneth R. Hanby and wife, Judith, of Emlenton. Seventy family members and friends were present Friday, Aug. 20, for the military interment ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Bernard J. Hartle Bernard J. Hartle, 89, formerly of Strobleton, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, in Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville. Born July 28, 1915, in Huefner, he was the son of Edward M. and Pauline Schill Hartle. He was a lifelong resident of the Lucinda-Fryburg area. Mr. Hartle attended St. Joseph School in Lucinda. He served with the Army Corps of Engineers in France during World War II. Mr. Hartle worked as a carpenter and independent contractor and then worked as a carpenter for Rhea Lumber in Clarion for 20 years until he retired. He was a member of St. Michael Church and the Knights of St. George in Fryburg. Mr. Hartle loved to travel extensively. He was married June 19, 1940, to Avalee Ellen Passauer, who died July 30, 1988. Surviving are two sons, Robert Hartle and wife, Darlene, of Clarion, and Donald Hartle of Venus; a daughter, Sharyn Simpson and husband, Lanny, of Williamsburg, Va.; seven grandchildren, Aric Hartle, Bryan Hartle, Jasen Simpson, Jordan Simpson. Renee Batten, Amanda Hartle and Craig Hartle; and two great-granddaughters. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Hartle was preceded in death by a brother, George Hartle. Friends may call from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today in the Faller Funeral Home, Fryburg. A parish vigil service will be held at 6:45 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Michael Church, Fryburg, with the Rev. David Poulson, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in Venus Cemetery. Thomas D. Landi Thomas D. Landi of North Eighth Avenue, Clarion, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. David C. Pfendler David C. Pfendler, 48, of North Market Street, Berwick, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, in Berwick Hospital Center. Born Sept. 2, 1956, in Oil City, he was the son of Norman and Dorothy Lauer Pfendler. He was a 1974 graduate of North Clarion High School and attended the Naval Academy in Saratoga, N.Y., where he took classes in nuclear engineering. Mr. Pfendler was an MMI in the U.S. Navy for seven years, helping to build the first nuclear submarine in Trident, Ohio. He was employed as a foreman for PPL. Mr. Pfendler was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Berwick and was a former Boy Scout leader and CCD teacher at St. Mary Catholic Church in Berwick.. He also was a member of the Beach Haven Salem Township Fire Co. Mr. Pfendler had interest in the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman . Surviving are his mother, Dorothy Pfendler of Highland Oaks, Shippenville; his wife of 26 years, Cathy J. Pfendler; a daughter, Mary Ann Pfendler of Berwick; and a son, David Michael Pfendler of Killeen, Texas. He also is survived by three sisters, Dorothy Weaver and husband, Dave, of Marble, Darleen Hartle and husband, Robert, of Clarion and Jean Gates and husband, Paul, of Jefferson, Md.; and two brothers and their wives, Norman and Bonnie Pfendler of Franklin and Leo and Sherry Pfendler of Drummond, Mont. Mr. Pfendler was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Deborah C. Allio. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Mayo Funeral Home, 110 Chestnut St., Berwick. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Church, Berwick, with the Rev. Dennis G. Dalessandro, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery in Berwick. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, 17701, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 3 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 18701. Ellen H. Pyles Ellen H. Pyles, 94, of Oil City, died at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born Dec. 28, 1909, in Tidioute, she was the daughter of William M. and Emma Gustafson Pyles. She attended the Oil City area schools and attended Welch's Business College in Oil City. Miss Pyles worked as a bookkeeper for Borland Lumber Co., Grandview Supply and Strickland Construction in Oil City throughout her life. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Oil City and the United Methodist Women of the church. Miss Pyles also belonged to the Oil City YWCA. Surviving are several cousins. Miss Pyles was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Grace Pyles. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Osenider Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Emigh, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, Oil City, officiating. Interment will be in Tidioute Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Calvary United Methodist Church. Samuel G. Rodgers Sr. Samuel G. Rodgers Sr., 84, of Second Street, Cooperstown, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, at his residence. Born April 14, 1920, in Cooperstown, he was the son of Guy M. and Alice Rebecca Rogers Rodgers. Mr. Rodgers was a member of the last graduating class of Cooperstown High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Rodgers was self-employed as a barber, tax preparer and notary public. He was a member of the Cooperstown United Methodist Church. Mr. Rodgers was active as a motorcyclist and airplane pilot. He was married Sept. 18, 1948, to Evelyn Gertrude Wescott, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Gary L. Rodgers and wife, Judi, of Meadville and Samuel G. Rodgers Jr. and wife, Janet, of Cooperstown; two daughters, Linda A. Rodgers and Sandra M. Meyer and husband, Jeffrey, all of Cooperstown; and eight grandchildren, Gary Rodgers and wife, Marisa, of Huntersville, N.C., Heather Miller and husband, Paul, of Cochranton; David Rodgers and wife, Cindy, of Cairo, Neb., Lisa Meyer, Jeff Meyer, Michael Meyer and Nikki Meyer, all of Cooperstown, and Jeremy Hitchcock of Waterford. He also is survived by a brother, John Rodgers and wife, Pat, of Cooperstown. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rodgers was preceded in death by his stepmother, Margaret Mason Rodgers; and a brother, Theodore Rodgers. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Cooperstown United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph Martin, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Cooperstown Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department. Robert H. Sauber Robert H. Sauber, 76, of 401 N. Perry St., Titusville, died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, in Southwoods Assisted Living Community, Titusville. Born May 9, 1928, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of Abraham and Julia Crow Sauber. He was a graduate of Youngstown Rayen High School and later earned a bachelor of science and electrical engineering degree in 1950 from Ohio State University. While a student at Ohio State, Mr. Sauber joined ROTC in the signal corps and served in the reserves from 1946 to 1950. Mr. Sauber was employed from 1950 to 1954 as an engineer with Westinghouse in Detroit. He then moved to Titusville and became a broadcaster and owner of WTIV radio station. In 1955, he opened another radio station WFRA and in the early 1970s opened WVEN. He retired from the radio industry in 2000. He was a member of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Oil City. Mr. Sauber served on the board of directors for the Titusville Area School District, former Penn Bank, and also was a past president for the Titusville Area Redevelopment Authority, Titusville Area Hospital, Pennsylvania American Heart Association, Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters, and French Creek Council Boy Scouts of America. He was married in St. Titus Rectory July 15, 1959, to the former Mary Phillips, who died Oct. 9, 1998. Surviving are two sons, Alan C. Sauber and wife, Laurie, of Charlotte, N.C., and Thomas J. Sauber and wife, Kelley, of Titusville; one daughter, Juliann M. Dibble and husband, Jeffrey, of Columbia, Md.; and eight grandchildren, Amy and Nathan Sauber of Charlotte, N.C., Jacob, Samuel, Elijah and Noah Sauber of Titusville, and Olivia and Adeleine Dibble of Columbia, Md. He also is survived by one brother: James William Sauber of Marble Falls, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with Dr. Barry E. Cressman, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Titusville, officiating. Interment will be in St. Catharine Cemetery, Titusville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation, 6470 Moniter St., Pittsburgh, 15217, or to the American Heart Association 174 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301.