Looking for fellow researchers with data to share: John Latta [supposedly from Huntingdon Co, PA] John & Annie Hockenberry Latta, born in PA1790's,died in 1865 in Wayne Twp, Monroe Co, OH (was in WV during 1830's; daughter Alcinda m Jeremiah Mercer in Tyler co, WV; son George Madison who m Christina Haught and then Permila Snider buried there) John Copeland and Mary Jane (Morris) Latta, lived, died in Monroe Co, OH betty
Hello, does anyone of you have a link to this Zeilinger family? Kind regards Ruediger Kemmler Munich, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- Please check out my emigration website: http://home.nexgo.de/r.kemmler -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: Ken Boonie [mailto:kab9@pennswoods.net] Gesendet: Mittwoch, 5. Februar 2003 23:35 An: PAHUNTIN-L@rootsweb.com Betreff: Obits Here are obits for 2/5/03: Albert A. ZEILINGER, 69, of Westland, Mich., died Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, in Garden City Hospital, Garden City, Mich. Born Nov. 26, 1933,.in Williamsburg, he was a son of the late George and Dorothy (Fasick) Zeilinger. He was united in marriage to the former Anna Spencer in October 1958 at the Christian and Missionary Ailiance Church, Huntingdon. Mrs. Zeilinger survives at their home. He is also survived by one son and one daughter; Randy Zeilinger, Garden City; and Mrs. George (Amy) Loescher, Ypsilanti. Mich. There are nine grandchildren. One brother, Harry Zeilinger, survtves. He was preceded in death by one brother, James Zeilinger. and two sisters, Helen Kislow and Grace Rhine. He was an automotive job setter. Funeral services will be held at 10:3O a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Uht Funeral Home, Westland. Mich., with the Rev. Richard Crawford officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. To offer condolences, visit the funeral homes Web site at www.uhtfuneralhome.com.
I just uploaded Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania Marriages by Rev. John Johnston, 1787-1823, from J. Africa Simpson's "History of Huntingdon & Blair Counties. Janet Gray was kind enough to transcribe them for posting. Thanks to her for the great job. You can view them at http://www.rootsweb.com/~pahuntin/africa_marriages.html -- Ken Boonie Co-Coordinator, PaGenWeb Project Huntingdon County http://www.rootsweb.com/~pahuntin/ PROVERBS 3:13 How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding.
Here in Huntingdon at 2nd & Church Sts. There is a single cross marking the presence of graves on the hill; all grave markers were removed perhaps in the 1940s. Most Holy Trinity parish owns and maintains the ground.
Thank you so very much for checking this out for me. Of course, this doesn't mean she isn't buried there; maybe without a stone or with a stone that was not able to be read. Who knows! Thanks again. Anne ----- Original Message ----- From: kemp <ayeh@pennswoods.net> To: <PAHUNTIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 7:43 PM Subject: Graysville Cemetery > The name Hannah McCauley Laird does not appear in the transcription of > Graysville Cemetery which local historian Elizabeth Nearhoof did back in > the 1950s or 60s. I don't know whether or not the cemetery association has > its own record of interments. > Steve Kemp > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BRIGGS, THOMPSON, MINGLE, GANOE, CUPP Classification: Will Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZdB.2ACI/3066 Message Board Post: Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania Will Book 7, Page 123 Last Will of Richard Briggs, late of Warriors Mark Twp., dec’d I, Richard Briggs, of the Township of Warriors Mark, County of Huntingdon and State of Pa., do make this my last will and testament, revoking and making void all former wills by me at anytime heretofore made whatever of this worlds goods it has pleased God to entrust to me, dispose of as follows. After paying my funeral expenses and all my debts, I bequeath to my eight (8) children, share and share alike, except to my son Forney for remaining with me after his majority and to compensate him, He shall have One Hundred and fifty (150) Dollars and his choice of one (1) cow, and for this year commencing April 1st 1870, He shall receive one hundred dollars, and no charges made for his working clothes now bought or such as he shall require until April 1871. My two Eldest Daughters shall have the two (one each) Coverlits bought by their mother, my other Daughters to have two quilts or one pair Blankets. Benjamine, my son to have my gun after he arrives at an age in the opinion o! f my executor capable of having it. My three daughters can have if they wish one bed each at the value of Fifteen Dollars each which ammount shall be deducted from their Share of property or Estate. It is my desire that my family remain where and as they are (should it be the will of God to removed me from Earth previous) to April 1871. My son Forney to attend to and have charge of the Farm, Stock and c. under the controle of my Executor. If in case he should not do all to his Satisfaction, he shall have someone else to take his place to remain with and care for the family. When my property (not herein specified) shall be sold, Forney shall have my Family Bible. I appoint as Guardian for my five minor chidlren, Benjamin F., Katura C., David, Jesse H & George my friend John R. Thompson. I hereby constitute and appoint as my Executor my neighbour Jospeh Mingle. In witness whereof I have Set my hand and Seal this First-day of June A.D. One thousand eight hundred and Sev! enty. Signed, Sealed and declared in presence of Thomas W. Ganoe, Perry Cupp Richard Briggs (seal) County of Huntingdon This Eleventh day of February A.D. 1871 before me J.E. Smucker Register for the Probate of Wills and granting Letters of Administration in and for the County of Huntingdon, personally came Thos. W. Ganoe and Perry Cupp the Subscribing witnesses to the above will and being duly Sworn according to law, did depose and say that they were present and saw and heard Richard Briggs the testator, Sign, Seal, publish, pronounce and declare the foregoing instrument of writing as and for his testament and last will and that at the time of So doing he the Said testator was of perfect and Sound mind, memory and understanding to the best of their knowledge, observation and belief. Sworn and Subscribed before me. J.E. Smucker, Register Thomas W. Ganoe Perry Cupp Letters Testamentary on the Estate of Richard Briggs, dec’d On the 11the day of Febry 1871, Letters Testamentary on common form were granted to Joseph Mingle on the estate of Richard Briggs late of Warriors Mark Twp. J.E. Smucker, Register
According to Nancy Shedd's book SECOND CENTURY, the name of the post office at present day Petersburg, Penna. 16669 was "Shavers Creek," during the years 1824-74. The whole valley going northeast out of Petersburg as far as the Pine Swamp area across Tussey Mountain from Pine Grove Mills is Shavers Creek Valley. Steve Kemp
The name Hannah McCauley Laird does not appear in the transcription of Graysville Cemetery which local historian Elizabeth Nearhoof did back in the 1950s or 60s. I don't know whether or not the cemetery association has its own record of interments. Steve Kemp
Here are obits for 2/5/03: Albert A. ZEILINGER, 69, of Westland, Mich., died Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, in Garden City Hospital, Garden City, Mich. Born Nov. 26, 1933,.in Williamsburg, he was a son of the late George and Dorothy (Fasick) Zeilinger. He was united in marriage to the former Anna Spencer in October 1958 at the Christian and Missionary Ailiance Church, Huntingdon. Mrs. Zeilinger survives at their home. He is also survived by one son and one daughter; Randy Zeilinger, Garden City; and Mrs. George (Amy) Loescher, Ypsilanti. Mich. There are nine grandchildren. One brother, Harry Zeilinger, survtves. He was preceded in death by one brother, James Zeilinger. and two sisters, Helen Kislow and Grace Rhine. He was an automotive job setter. Funeral services will be held at 10:3O a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Uht Funeral Home, Westland. Mich., with the Rev. Richard Crawford officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. To offer condolences, visit the funeral homes Web site at www.uhtfuneralhome.com. Irvin Harry LEMIN Sr., 65, of P.O. Box 84, Saxton, died at 10:20 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, in the emergency room of JC. Blair Memorial Hospital. His death was unexpected. Born Dec. 22, 1937, in Todd Township, Huntingdon County, he was a son of the late Edward and Anna (Scott) Lemin. He is survived by two children; Cindy D. Lemin and Irvin Harry "Peanut" Lenin Jr., both of Saxton. There are four grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters survive; Oren Lemin, Todd; Stewart Lemin, Fort Worth, Texas; Susan Johnson, James Creek, R.R. 1; and Donna Coffman, Saxton. He was preceded in death by one son, Brian Lemin, and four brothers, Dale Lemin, Owen Lemin. Dallas Lemin and Boyd Lemin, Mr. Lenin was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of Saxton VFW Post 4129; Saxton Sportsmen s Association and Watson-Black American Legion Post 126. Broad Top City. For 20 years, he was employed by ONeal Steel Company, Norristown. For a number of years he was employed by Reese Construction Company and Penn Lines. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Donald Simmons officiating. Interment will he made in Newburq Cemetery, James Creek. R.R. 1. Daniel NICKOLOFF, 83, a resident of Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue, Huntingdon, for the past two and one-half years, formerly of F-1 Federal Drive, Mount Union, died at 10:20 am. Monday, Feb. 3, 2003. at Huntingdon Manor. Born Oct. 10, 1919. in Cedar Crest, Mifflin County, he was a son of the late Christ and Mary (Mazer) Nickoloff. He was united in marriage to the former Mary Hrynciw Aug. 14, 1942. Mrs. Nickoloff survives at Meadowview Manor, McVeytown, RR. 1. One son and one daughter survive; Terry D. Nickoloff, Hendersonville, N.C.. and Donna M. Rommelt, State College. There are two grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers and one sister; Lou Nickoloff of Mount Union. R.R. 1; John Nickoloff and Alex Nickoloff, both of Wyandotte, Mich.; and Mary Flasher of Mount Union, R.R. Thee brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Mr. Nickoloff was a member of St. Catherines Roman Catholic Church, Mount Union. He attended the Mount Union schools. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army in the European Theatre. He was well known in the Mount Union area for his ability in and love of fishing. He also enjoyed hunting. A funeral Mass will he held at 10 am. Friday. Feb. 7. at St. Catherine Roman Catholic Church, 205 W. Market St., Mount Union, with the Rev. Elwood Figurelle officiating. Committal will he made in St. Catherine N Catlholic Cetnetery, Shirleysburg. -- Ken Boonie Co-Coordinator, PaGenWeb Project Huntingdon County http://www.rootsweb.com/~pahuntin/ PROVERBS 3:13 How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding.
Here are obits for 2/4/03: William Wilson SNYDER, 83, of R.R. 1, Box 39, Hesston, died at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue, Huntingdon. He had been in failing health for the past two years. Born in Aitch, Hopewell Township, Sept. 3, 1919, he was a son of the late Allen S. and Nora A. (Conn) Snyder. He was united in marriage to the former Phyllis V. Johnson April 10, 1942, at the home of the groom in Aitch. The grooms father officiated at the wedding. Mrs. Snyder survives at their home. He is survived by three daughters and one son; Mrs. David (Judith Ann Snyder) Burke, Marshall Harbor, The Bahamas; Gibson Lee Snyder, Hesston, R.R. 1; Mrs. David (Connie Snyder) Fisher, Lancaster; and Mrs. Lee (Barbara Snyder) Wakefield, Hesston, R.R. 1. There are 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one step granddaughter and one step great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by one half sister, Mrs. Tom (Edna Snyder) Ruane, and two brothers, Arthur Snyder and Allen Snyder Jr. Mr. Snyder was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, McConnellstown, where he formerly served as a deacon. He was a life member of the Standing Stone Post No 1754, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Huntingdon, and the Mapleton Post No. 322, American Legion, Mapleton. He was also a member of the Central County Honey Beekeepers Association. He attended the Hopewell Township public schools. During World War II he served with the U.S. Army, Co. H., 324th Inf. Reg. 44th Div., in the European Theatre of Operations, attaining the rank of technical sergeant. He saw action in Northern France, The Rhineland and Central Europe. He had resided at his Walker Township home for over 60 years. Employed by The Daily News as a motor delivery carrier, he was also a groundskeeper at the Huntingdon Country Club. Prior to and following his military service, he was employed by Harbison Walker Refractory, Mount Union. He later served as a school bus owner/operator in the Huntingdon Area School District for 35 years. Along with his brother, he co-owned Snyders Garage of Smithfield Township, that later became Snyders Fruit Market He enjoyed gardening, tending to his orchard of over 100 fruit trees and his honey bees, hunting, fishing and camping. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr. Keith A. Kensinger officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Township, Huntingdon, R.R. 1, where full military honors will be accorded at the graveside committal service. Esther L. YOCUM, 72, of R.R. 1, Box 175, Blairs Mills, died at 2:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb 1, 2003, at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg. Born May 16, 1930, in Huntingdon County. she was a daughter of the late W. Henry and Annie M. (Yocum) Goshorn. She was united in marriage to Warren M. Yocum March 2, 1957. Mr. Yocum survives at their home. Two sons and one daughter survive; Steven W. Yocum, Orbisonia; and Drew A. Yocum and Mrs. Buddie (Trudy J.) Hockenberry, both of Blairs Mills. There are six grandchildren. Two sisters survive: Vera Rosenberry of Willow Hill and Betty Okeson of Enola. Mrs. Yocum was a member of Nossville United Methodist Church, Nossville. She had been employed at the former Goshorn Restaurant, Blairs Mills, for 49 years. Funeral services will he held at 11 am. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the John L. Agett Funeral Home, 18875 Main St., Dry Run, with the Rev. Virginia Eminhizer officiating. Interment will be made in Nossville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Nossville. Elizabeth "Liz" CARLSON, 80, of 11 Secor St., Sidney, NY, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, at the Couse-Irving Hospital, Syracuse, N.Y. Born Sept. 20, 1922, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Naomi (Miller) Sanks. She married Robert Carlson March 3, 1945, in Sidney. Mr. Carlson preceded her in death Sept. 21, 1993. She is survived by one son and one daughter; Craig Carlson, Liverpool, N.Y., and Mrs. Michael (Cynda) Hurley, Columbia, S.C. There are four grandchildren. One sister, Evelyn Sanks of Tampa. Fla., survives. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers; Cloyd Sanks and Ellsworth Sanks, and six sisters; Beatrice Rhodes, Laura Marble, Catherine Sanks, Josephine Owens, Betty Vitch and Jane Cook. Mrs. Carlson was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church, Sidney. She operated Lizs Fabrics and the Pennysaver, both in Sidney. for several years. Funeral services were held Jan. 2, at the United Methodist Church, Sidney. with the Rev. David Masland officiating. Interment will be made in the Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney, in the spring. Samuel J. DiSALVO, 81, of Falls Township, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, at Chandler Hall, Newtown. Born Dec. 18, 1921, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Frank and Josephine DiSalvo. He is survived by one brother, Andrew DiSalvo of Mount Union, and one sister, Sandy Tecco of Middletown. Many nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by one brother, Tony DiSalvo, and one sister, Mary Kern. Mr DiSalvo was a member of St. Joseph the Worker parish and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph the Worker Council No. 4215. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He had resided in Fallsington since 1950. In 1983, he retired as a foreman in the pipe fitting division of U.S. Steel Fairless Works, where he had been employed for over 30 years. A funeral Mass will he celebrated at noon Wednesday. Feb. 5. at St. Joseph the Worker Church. The rite of committal will take place at noon Thursday, in St. Catherines Church Cemetery, Mount Union. -- Ken Boonie Co-Coordinator, PaGenWeb Project Huntingdon County http://www.rootsweb.com/~pahuntin/ PROVERBS 3:13 How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harrington Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZdB.2ACI/3064 Message Board Post: searching for ancestors of Simon Peter Harrington b. Nov.27, 1827.. Spruce Creek, PA Don
Here are obits for 2/3/03: F. Emmagene SITCH, 3770 W. Main St., Belleville, died at 5:20 am Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Clayton S. and Phoebe J. (Hesley) Metz, She was united in marriage to Paul Sitch March 18, 1949. Mr. Sitch survives at their home. Two sons survive; Paul C. Sitch, Colonial Heights, Va.; and Kenneth G. Sitch, Belleville. There are five grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Mark (Betty) Leamer of Huntingdon. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet J. Sitch, and two brothers, John C. Metz and Donald E. Metz. Mrs. Sitch was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Belleville. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Tuesday at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 3597W. Main St., Belleville, with the Rev. Lois Martin officiating. Interment will be made in St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Belleville. Bernice Blanche (Locke) KLING, 74, of HCR 75, Shade Gap, died at 2:23 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg. Born July 21, 1928, in Dublin Township, Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Beulah (Nead) Locke. She was married to Galen Kling Nov. 9, 1944, in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Kling survives at their home. She is survived by three daughters; Linda Kling, Shade Gap; and Mrs. David (Glenda) Hamilton and Mrs. Bill (Audrey) Hall, both of Burnt Cabins. There are four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchildren. Three sisters and one brother survive; Dorothy Mellott, Mercersburg; Mildred Linn and Janet Locke, both of Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia; and Stanley Locke, Burnt Cabins. She was preceded in death by one son, Donald Eugene Kling; three brothers, Robert Locke, Wallace Locke and Richard "Dick" Locke; and two sisters. Mary (Locke) Brown and Hazel (Locke) Brown. Mrs. Kling was a member of the Fair Ridge Assembly of God Church. Shade Gap, for over 50 years where she served as superintendent of the pre-school childrens Sunday School department and taught Sunday School classes for over 40 years. In 1969, she founded the annual Boys and Girls Missionary Parade at the church. She was also a member of the Womens Ministries at Fair Ridge. A member of the Huntingdon County Farm Women and the Huntingdon County Farm Women Group II, she served as president of both groups for a number of years. She was a member of the Huntingdon County Gideons Ladies Auxiliary and the Shade Gap Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary For over 20 years, she served on the Dublin Township Election Board. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5. at the Fair Ridge Assembly of God Church, Shade Gap, R.R., with the Revs. Wilson Boyd and Belvy White officiating. Interment will be made in Fair Ridge Cemetery. Emma Naomi SUMMERS, 75, of South Madden Road, Hustontown, died Saturday morning, Feb. 1, 2003, at her home in Taylor Township, Fulton County. Born May 13, 1927, in Todd Township, Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late James Alex and Esther (Crownover) Heffner. She was married to Theodore W. Summers Feb. 16, 1944, in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Summers preceded her in death Nov. 30, 1998. One son and one daughter survive; Theodore J. Summers, Shippensburg; and Beverly A. McDaid, Hustontown. There are four grandsons and six great-grandchildren. One sister, Betty Watkins of Willow hill. also survives. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Pearl, Dec. 3, 1977; one son, Edgar, Oct. 16, 1964; one grandson, Rick McDaid; one great-grandson. Seth Summers; two brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Summers was of the Methodist faith. Along with her husband, she had been self-employed in the logging business for many years. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Tuesday, Feb. 4. at the MR. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with the Rev. David Ford officiating. Interment will be made in Hustontown Cemetery. John Richard HAWN, 81, of R.R. 2, Box 284, Huntingdon, died at 12:40 am. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, following a brief illness. Born Jan. 27, 1922, in Huntingdon County, he was a son of the late John David and Helen (Frew) Hawn. He was united in marriage to the former Henrietta Peoples March 9, 1951, in Belleville, by the Rev. C. O. Anderson. Mrs. Hawn survives at their Miller Township residence. Two daughters survive; Sharon D. Hawn and Dian E. Lewis, both of Miller Township, Huntingdon County. There are two grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters; Jean Peoples of Huntingdon, and Erchall Tetwiler of Port Royal. One sister Marietta Collins, preceded him in death. Mr. Hawn was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Manor Hill Charge United Methodist Men and was also active on various church committees. A graduate of Huntingdon High School, he was a member of the Class of 1941. He served with the U.S. Army, during World War II, from 1942-1945. In 1986, he retired from the receiving department of the J.C. Blair Company (presently Mead Westvaco) following 40 years service. He enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting and vegetable gardening. At one time he enjoyed bowling. He was a resident of his Miller township home for 52 years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon. with the Rev. Joleen A. Willis officiating. Interment will be made in Donation Cemetery, Oneida Township, Huntingdon, R.R. 2. Paul L. MANSPEAKER, 77, of Stein Road, Everett, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 17, 1925, in Woodbury, he was a son of the late Lewis Carl and Mabel (Fickes) Manspeaker. He was united in marriage to the former Rilla L. Kelly June 25, 1949, in Huntingdon. Mrs. Manspeaker survives. Two sons survive; Brian K. Manspeaker, Elkton, Md.; and Tod W. Manspeaker, Imlertown. There are two grandchildren, one stepgranddaughter and one step-great-granddaughter He is also survived by one sister, Theola Adams of Everett. Two brothers preceded him in death; Wayne Manspeaker and Joseph Manspeaker. Mr. Manspeaker was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Everett, where he served on the church council and taught Sunday School. He was a member of the Everett F&AM Lodge No. 524, receiving his 50-year pin in 2000, and a member of the AAONMS Jaffa Temple, Altoona. He was a past member of the Everett Elementary PTA, which he served as president. He also served as a past president of the Pennsylvania State PTA. He was a member and past president of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He was a 1943 graduate of Everett High School. For 40 years, he worked for the United States Postal Service, retiring in 1985. Initially, he worked as a clerk and assistant postmaster in Everett and was then financial examiner and floor supervisor in Johnstown. He was appointed as acting postmaster in State College, and in 1972, accepted the position of postmaster in Hollidaysburg. In 1977, he became postmaster of the Bedford office, where he served until his retirement Dec. 8, 1985. In his youth, he was a dressage horse trainer. He enjoyed raising quarter horses on his West Providence Township farm, where he was a specialized blacksmith with his own shop, having shod race horses at Bedford Springs, and a championship bull at Falkland Farms. He was a judge for the American Quarter Horse Association. An avid pool player, he also enjoyed playing the 5-string banjo. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Wednesday. Feb. 5, at the Dalla Valle Funeral Chapel, Main Street, Everett, with the Rev. Richard Bigelow officiating. Interment will be made in Old School Baptist Cemetery, Three Springs. David Lee CLINGERMAN, 64, of 174 King St., Petersburg, died at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at The Oaks at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. He had been in failing health for several months. Born June 20, 1938, in Canfield, Ohio, he was a son of the late Stanley Grant and Hattie Irene (Schenck) Clingerman. He is survived by three sons and two daughters; Jeffrey Clingerman of Michigan; Brent Clingerman and Kent Clingerman, both of Texas; and Hotly Esterline and Kimberly Proctor, both of Michigan. Two brothers and two sisters survive; Quentin Clingerman, Monrovia, Ohio; Stanley Clingerman, Poland, Ohio; Doris Irons, Haltom City. Texas; and Barbara Tschantz, Louisville, Ohio. There are five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A longtime close friend and associate, Cecil Ross of Petersburg, with whom he operated a ministry, survives. He was preceded in death by two brothers; Richard and Kermit Clingerman. Mr. Clingerman was a member of Spirit and Truth Worship Center, Huntingdon. A 1956 graduate of North Lima High School, North Lima, Ohio, he attended Eastern Nazarene College, Wollaston, Mass. He earned a bachelor of science and a masters degree in theology from Life Christian University, Tampa, Fla. His prior employment included working at Boeing Aircraft, Huntingdon, Ala,. and Braniff Airlines, Houston, Texas. He had also been a travel agent for a number of years, with AAA and Seabomes Travel Agency, both of Houston, Texas. In 1973, he founded Bond of Love World International Ministries in Houston, Texas. The ministry is now based in Petersburg. He had most recently served as a missionary to Africa for seven years. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 3, at the Green Haven Memorial Garden, Canfield, Ohio. -- Ken Boonie Co-Coordinator, PaGenWeb Project Huntingdon County http://www.rootsweb.com/~pahuntin/ PROVERBS 3:13 How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZdB.2ACI/3048.1 Message Board Post: Doesn't Penn State have a wildlife sanctuary at a place called Shaver's Creek. I don't know if it just refers to the Creek, but I think it's located between Huntingdon and Altoona (maybe past Water Street?).
Here are obits for 2/1/03: Sarah B. MILLER, 85, of Valley View Home, Altoona, formerly of James Creek, R.R. 1, died at 7:20 am, Jan. 31, 2003, at Bon Secours-Holy Family UPMC Regional Health Center, Altoona, following a lengthy illness. Born Jan. 20, 1918, in Hummel Station, Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Brigette (Daily) Carmack. She was united in marriage to Elmer Ross who preceded her in death in 1940. She then married John Miller Sept. 15, 1945. Mr. Miller preceded her in death Dec. 3, 1985. She is survived by the following children; Mrs. Raymond (Olive) Moore, Martinsburg; Mrs. Clifford (Edith) Leabhart Krutz, Robertsdale; Russell Miller, Mrs. James (Sara) Norris and John Miller Jr., all of James Creek, R.R. 1; and Mrs. Russell (Meda) Getz, Naples. Fla. A grandson reared in the home, Donald E. Miller of Saxton, also survives. There are a total of 24 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Janet Traxler. and two grandchildren Ricky Leibhart and Cheryl A. Norris. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters; James Carmack, Marty Carmack, Calvin Carmack, Emory Carmack, John Carmack, William Carmack, Theresa Carmack, Martha Carmack and Margaret Ross. Mrs. Miller was a member of St. Pauls United Church of Christ, Russellville. She retired in 1976 from Cove Shoe Factory, Martinsburg, following 19 years employment. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Donald Simmons officiating. Interment will be made in Evans Cemetery, Six Mile Run, R.R. 1. Isabelle F. BASHORE, 78, formerly of Mapleton and most recently of Fredericksburg, Lebanon County, died at 7 am. Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at the Malta Home, Granville, following an extended illness. Born Sept. 20, 1924, in Mapleton, she was a daughter of Clarence W. and Mildred E. (Johnston) McMullen. Her mother survives in Mapleton. Her father preceded her in death. She was first married to Junior E. Enck, who preceded her in death March 8, 1992. She then married Guy V. Bashore, who survives in Fredericksburg. One daughter, Mrs. William (Susan M.) Rivers of Lewistown, survives. There are four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. One brother and three sisters survive; Clarence M. "Bill" McMullen and Gladys Cohenour, both of Mapleton, Jean Shafer of Mount Union, and Elizabeth "Betty" Lash of Harrisburg. She was preceded in death by four infant sons; Paul Enck; twin sons, James J. Enck and John J. Enck; and Walter B. Enck. She was also preceded in death by one grandson, one brother, Merrill McMullen, and one sister, Anna Mae McMullen. Mrs. Bashore was a member of the Cedar Crest-Lucy Furnace Chapel, Mount Union, R.R.. and the Jonestown Bible Church, Fredericksburg. She retired in 1980 from Hershey Park following several years employment. Prior to that, she had worked at the Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, and for the Harrisburg City School District. She enjoyed gardening, baking and canning. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at the Cedar Crest-Lucy Furnace Chapel, Mount Union, R.R., with Pastor Jeff Winstead officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Mapleton. Joseph D. EICHELBERGER, 60, of Kodak, Tenn died Friday, Jan 31, 2003. Born in Robertsdale, he was a son of the late Edward and Margaret Eichelberger. His wife, Judy, survives. He is also survived by the following children; Joseph Eichelberger Jr., Richard Brown, Mrs. Robert (Lori) Heidel and Mrs. Mike (Michele) Franks, all of Huntingdon; Mrs. Albert (Patty) Tisi Sevierville, Tenn.; Michael Brown and his wife, Teresa, Kodak Tenn.; and Susan Eichelberger, Robertsdale. There are numerous grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One sister Mrs. Bud (Polly) Higdon, survives in Wheaton, Md He is also survived by his father-in-law, Clifford Miller, and his sister-in-law, Carol Noll, both of Tyrone. He was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Eichelberger Jr. Reared in Alexandria, he attended Juniata Valley High School He was an Air Force veteran. Previously, he was employed by Levi Strauss and later, Pellissippi State Community College, Knoxville, Tenn. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, Tenn. John William ROBINSON Sr., 65, of Yarmouth, Maine died unexpectedly at his home Friday, Jan. 31, 2003. Born Oct. 20, 1937, in Carnegie, he was a son of the late Edward W. and Edith (Longstreth) Robinson. He is survived by his wife, Patricia L. Matthews) Robinson of Yarmouth. Four children survive; MSgt. John W. Robinson Jr., USAF, and his wife, Donna, of Harrisburg; Mrs. Jim (Lynn A.) Adams, Williamsburg; Mrs. Eric (Lee D.) Storms and Ellen Moore, all of Yarmouth. There are five grandchildren; Jennifer Robinson, Sara Robinson, Jody Bartko, Emily Pryor and Annie Pryor. He is also survived by one brother, Edward W. Robinson Jr. and his wife, Carol, of Bethel Park. Formerly of Saxton, he was a retired pastor of the Churches of God in Saxton and Broad Top City. He had served in the U.S. Maine Corps and more recently served as a substitute teacher in Cumberland, Maine, and Falmouth, Maine. A 32nd degree Mason, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at the Yarmouth Church of the Nazarene, Route 1, Yarmouth. Spring interment will be made in Riverside Cemetery, Yarmouth. -- Ken Boonie Co-Coordinator, PaGenWeb Project Huntingdon County http://www.rootsweb.com/~pahuntin/ PROVERBS 3:13 How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding.
Hello, I looked in the 1880 census for Laura Stains and found her living in the 8th Ward, Altoona, Blair County, Pa. The family appears as follows on page 194B: Stains, William Self 26 b. Pa. Laura Wife 25 b. Pa. Mollie Dau. 11 b. Pa. May Dau. 3 b. Pa. Thomas Son 4 b. Pa. George Son 2 b. Pa. Hope this helps! Helen Howard
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/ZdB.2ACI/3063 Message Board Post: I'm looking for information on Laura ( Thompson) Stains, b 1853, daughter of Thomas Thompson and Mary Anne ( Rose). Laura appears on the 1870 census living in the home of her parents in Porter twp. with her infant daughter Mary A. I beleive Laura died before 1900, as she is not mentioned as a survivor in the obituaries of her parents as all her siblings were.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZdB.2ACI/1212.1261 Message Board Post: Michael Litzinger (b.1786/d.1886) of Cambria County, PA, married three times. His first wife was Ann Browley. They had six children: Simon, Dennis, Eliza, Catherine, John, and William. Mary Ann must have been one of the other two wives. His history can be found here: http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacambri/books/Storey/v3/p501.html The history (as documented in 1907) states that Michael was born in Adams County, PA, and moved to Cambria County in 1804. Michael is my ancestor via Dennis Litzinger, his second son to Ann Browley. Joe
they had gone thru -----Original Message----- From: Ken Boonie [mailto:kab9@pennswoods.net] Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 12:27 PM To: PAHUNTIN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Obits I'm not sure that these went through yesterday as I didn't receive them, so here are obits for 1/30 and 1/31. 1/30 Berley A. "Bud" RUPERT, 87, of Canton, Ohio, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 7, 2003, at Doctors Hospital, Canton, following a brief illness. Born June 12, 1915, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Samuel A. and Susan (Craine) Rupert who had resided in Huntingdon. His first wife, Alice, preceded him in death in 1976; his second wife, Margaret C. (Bergner) Rupert, preceded him in death in 2002. He is survived by two step-daughters, Patricia Hendershot, Massilion, Ohio; and Mary Hickman of Arizona. There are three step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. One brother and two sisters survive; Dale Rupert, Huntingdon; Janet Voss, Ambridge; and Alta Bailey, Mechanicsburg. Numerous nieces and nephews survive. Mr. Rupert was a member of Whipple Avenue Baptist Church of Ohio. He was a member of LOOM Lodge No. 143, Lewistown. A resident of Canton since 1948, he retired from Dinear Co., Spun Steel Division, in 1980. after 32 years of service. He had formerly been employed by Leopold Chevrolet in Lewistown. Funeral services were held Jan. 9, in Canton with Pastor John L. Moosey officiating. Interment was made in Sunset Hills Burial Park, Canton. Helen Katherine HOUCK, 85, of Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue, Huntingdon, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor where she had resided since May 2002. Born May 25, 1917, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (McKeen) Conrad. She was united in marriage to Hobert Marshall Houck April 17, 1959, at the Virginia Beach Methodist Church, Virginia Beach, Va., by the Rev. Lee O. Montzfeldt. Mr. Houck survives at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. She is also survived by one son, Boyd L. Cook of New Castle. There are three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One brother, Carl Conrad of Alexandria, survives. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Helen Louise Cook, May 18, 1937; a sister, Anna Mae Hauger; and five brothers, Herbert Conrad, Homer Conrad, George Conrad, William Conrad and Theodore "Ted" Conrad. Mrs. Houck was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, McConnellstown, where she had been an active member and volunteer at church functions. She moved back to Huntingdon from Virginia Beach in 1976 and resided on the Petersburg Pike until moving to the Blair House Apartments in 1997. She had been employed as a seamstress at various clothing companies throughout her lifetime. In her younger years, she had enjoyed flowers and gardening. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Friday, Jan. 31, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Township. Huntingdon. with Pastors Tom and Verna Cahill officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City. Vera Louise (Shinn) ROBB, 79, of R.R. 1, Box 195, Huntingdon, died at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Born July 2, 1923, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late James Franklin and Eva (Moore) Shinn. She was united in marriage to George William Robb Dec. 19, 1943, at the Alexandria Presbyterian Church Manse, with the Rev. Hunter officiating. Her husband died in 1996. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law and one daughter and son-in-law; William Duncan Robb and his wife, Nancy, of Huntingdon, and Susan (Robb) Slautterback and her husband, Louis, of Franklin. Three grandchildren survive; Allyson (Robb) Finkle and her husband, Michael, of Mill Creek; William Duncan Robb and his wife, Julie of Columbia, Mo.; and Bethany Ellen Slautterback of Franklin. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren; Andrew Michael Finkle of Mill Creek and Vanessa Marie Robb of Columbia, Mo. Two sisters, Pauline Shunk and Ann Zauzig, both of Huntingdon, survive. She was preceded in death by an infant son, John Patrick Robb. She was a member of Soroptomist International Huntingdon Chapter since February 1969, having served as the club president from 1972 until 1974. She had also previously served as the club treasurer and corresponding secretary. She attended the Alfarata Elementary School and graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1941 and actively served on the Class of 1941 reunion committee. >From 1957 until 1986, she was employed by the James C. Morgan Insurance Agency and its successor, the Jack M. Shuck Agency, as a bookkeeper/typist and receptionist. Prior to her retirement, she became a licensed agent and the manager of the personal lines department. She served as the treasurer of the former Provident Building & Loan Company prior to its merger with Huntingdon Savings & Loan. She served Walker Township as judge of elections in the 1980s and early 1990s. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dale W. Dowdy officiating. Interment will be made in the Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery, Alexandria. Mildred J. WIKE, 88, of 142 Lower Country Club Road, Mount Union, Wayne Township, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at her home. Born July 31, 1914, in Mount Union, she was a daughter of the late Harry V. Wike and Clara E. (Forney) Wike Eade. One sister, Mrs. Edgar (Helen F.) Stuter, Belleville, survives. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Miss Wike was a member of Mount Union Presbyterian Church. She was the bookkeeper at Harbison-Walker Brick Plant. Mount Union, for 44 years. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at Valley View Haven Chapel, Belleville, with the Revs. Samuel G. Strohm and Galen Sharp officiating. Interment will be made in Machpelah Cemetery, Belleville. Arrangements are under the direction of the Donald E. Baggus Funeral Home, 3813 W. Main St., Belleville. Alvin H. "Mike" SHAW, 81, of West Decatur, died at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at Philipsburg Area Hospital, Philipsburg. Born Jan. 22, 1922, in West Decatur, he was a son of the late Homer "Zoo" and Nellie J. (Lumadue) Shaw He was married to Alma G. Butler May 10, 1942, in Woodland. She preceded him in death Aug. 14, 1987. He then married the former Catherine M. Waring Feb. 18, 1989, in Port Matilda. Mrs. Shaw survives at their home. One daughter and one son survive; Mrs. William (Joan) Wolfe, Huntingdon; and Philip L. Shaw, West Decatur. There are five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Two sisters and two brothers survive; Elaine Wisor, West Decatur; Mrs. Nelson (Janet) Flack, Philipsburg; Ronald Shaw, West Decatur; and Harold Shaw, Jennerstown. He was preceded in death by one sister, Bernice Shaw, and an infant brother. Mr. Shaw was of the Protestant faith. He retired from General Refractories, West Decatur. He was an avid hunter. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Randy Hughes officiating. Interment will be made in Mocks Hill Cemetery, West Decatur. 1/31 Dora Louella SHEELER, 76, of Westminster, Md., formerly of Mill Creek, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, at her home. Born Aug. 3,1926, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Sarah E. (Nale) Ritter. She was the wife of the late George Sheeler Sr. She is survived by four daughters and two sons; Mrs. William (Annie) Benfer, Westminster, Md.; Doris Selby and Delores Leonard, both of Cockeysville, Md.; Geraldine Kennedy, Newport, Tenn.; Robert Sheeler, Shrewsbury; and George Sheeler Jr., Glen Rock. One brother, John Harshbarger of Tacoma, Wash., survives. There are 20 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 1, at the Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Road, Westminster, Md. A graveside service will be held at noon Monday, in Mount Union Cemetery, Mount Union. Helen M. BRANTNER, 75, 524 Park Ave., Tyrone, formerly of Williamsburg, died at 11:37 am. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, at Tyrone Hospital. Tyrone. Born March 26, 1927, at Pemberton, Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Josephine (Delich) Seiner. She was united in marriage to George K. Brantner, Aug. 11, 1943, in Huntingdon. Mr. Brantner preceded her in death Sept. 14, 1980. Two sisters survive; Elizabeth Smith, Columbus, Ohio; and Frances Carper, Tyrone. Numerous nieces and nephews survive. She was preceded in death by six brothers. Mrs. Brantner was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Tyrone, where she was adored by her church family and was affectionately called "Aunt Helen." She was a former member of the Church of God, Williamsburg, and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She was a former Sunday School teacher there for 30 years. Formerly, she had been employed as a geriatric aide at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. For most of her life she had pet dogs with the most recent being adored poodle, Pearl. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at Grace Baptist Church, 1553 Columbia Ave., Tyrone, with Pastor Roy Garthwaite officiating. Interment will be made in Alto-Reste Park Cemetery, Altoona. Louella M. PATTERSON, 82, of 603 E. 8th St., Bellwood, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, Jan. 30, 2003. at her home. Born April 5, 1920, in Juniata, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Gertrude (Ulsh) Worthing. She married James F. Patterson April 2. 1940, in Bellwood. Mr. Patterson preceded her in death May 7, 1980. She is survived by three sisters; Chloe Weaver, with whom she had resided; Jeanette Hicks, Johnstown; and Sylvia Vandevander, Bellwood. Two nephews and three nieces survive. Mrs. Patterson was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Bellwood. She was a former member of the Marklesburg Fire Company Auxiliary. A volunteer at the Bellwood Senior Center, she also enjoyed crocheting. Funeral services will he held at 11 am. Monday Feb. 3, at Grace Lutheran Church, N. Fourth and Cambria streets, Bellwood, with the Rev. Carl Alexy officiating. Interment will be made at Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township. Mae (Brown) PAWLSON, 85, of 300 W. Airport Blvd., Sanford, Fla., died Tuesday. Jan. 14, 2003, in Sanford. Born Nov. 1, 1917. in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Virginia (Manspeaker) Brown. Her husband of 62 years. Len, survives at their home. They had resided in Sanford since 1970. Four children survive; Dr. Greg Pawlson, Cabin John, Md.; Virginia Pawlson-Hall, Panama City, Fla.; Catherine Smith, Sanford; and Sharon Sassard, Debary, Fla. There are four grandchildren and one great-grandson. One sister, Audrey Fleagle, Huntingdon, survives. Mrs. Pawlson was an active member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Sanford, where she belonged to Daughters of the King. She was a member of the Pilot Club and Cursillo. A volunteer at the Sanford Christian Sharing Center, she also served Meals on Wheels. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 410 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford, Fla. Richard R. 'Dick" REX, 75, of Shelton, Wash., formerly of Wood, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, in Shelton. Born Aug. 13, 1927, in Wood, he was a son of the late Jesse Ray and Martha LaRue (Buckley) Rex. His first wife, Pearl Arlene Rex, preceded him in death July 5, 1994. He married the former Frances Morgan Dec. 23, 2000, in Shelton. Mrs. Rex survives at their home. He is survived by one daughter, Kathryne Rex of Lacey, Wash. Two brothers, Robert Lee Rex of Round Rock, Texas. and J. Ray Rex of Florida, survive. He is also survived by a cousin, Gail (Williams) Kline of Saxton. For a number of years during his childhood, Mr. Rex made his home at the home of his aunt and uncle, the late Ike and Mary Williams. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen Rae Lettle. He was a former member of the Loyal Order of Moose, the American Legion and 40 et 8. A 1945 graduate of Robertsdale High School, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1966 as a chief personnel officer. Following his retirement from the Navy, he worked in civil service until 1968. He pursued an accounting degree and spent five years in farming before he retired. An avid howler and recreational golfer, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Funeral services were held Jan. 14, in Washington. Interment was made in Tacoma National Cemetery, Kent, Wash. -- Ken Boonie Co-Coordinator, PaGenWeb Project Huntingdon County http://www.rootsweb.com/~pahuntin/ PROVERBS 3:13 How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237
I'm not sure that these went through yesterday as I didn't receive them, so here are obits for 1/30 and 1/31. 1/30 Berley A. "Bud" RUPERT, 87, of Canton, Ohio, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 7, 2003, at Doctors Hospital, Canton, following a brief illness. Born June 12, 1915, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Samuel A. and Susan (Craine) Rupert who had resided in Huntingdon. His first wife, Alice, preceded him in death in 1976; his second wife, Margaret C. (Bergner) Rupert, preceded him in death in 2002. He is survived by two step-daughters, Patricia Hendershot, Massilion, Ohio; and Mary Hickman of Arizona. There are three step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. One brother and two sisters survive; Dale Rupert, Huntingdon; Janet Voss, Ambridge; and Alta Bailey, Mechanicsburg. Numerous nieces and nephews survive. Mr. Rupert was a member of Whipple Avenue Baptist Church of Ohio. He was a member of LOOM Lodge No. 143, Lewistown. A resident of Canton since 1948, he retired from Dinear Co., Spun Steel Division, in 1980. after 32 years of service. He had formerly been employed by Leopold Chevrolet in Lewistown. Funeral services were held Jan. 9, in Canton with Pastor John L. Moosey officiating. Interment was made in Sunset Hills Burial Park, Canton. Helen Katherine HOUCK, 85, of Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue, Huntingdon, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor where she had resided since May 2002. Born May 25, 1917, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (McKeen) Conrad. She was united in marriage to Hobert Marshall Houck April 17, 1959, at the Virginia Beach Methodist Church, Virginia Beach, Va., by the Rev. Lee O. Montzfeldt. Mr. Houck survives at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. She is also survived by one son, Boyd L. Cook of New Castle. There are three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One brother, Carl Conrad of Alexandria, survives. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Helen Louise Cook, May 18, 1937; a sister, Anna Mae Hauger; and five brothers, Herbert Conrad, Homer Conrad, George Conrad, William Conrad and Theodore "Ted" Conrad. Mrs. Houck was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, McConnellstown, where she had been an active member and volunteer at church functions. She moved back to Huntingdon from Virginia Beach in 1976 and resided on the Petersburg Pike until moving to the Blair House Apartments in 1997. She had been employed as a seamstress at various clothing companies throughout her lifetime. In her younger years, she had enjoyed flowers and gardening. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Friday, Jan. 31, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Smithfield Township. Huntingdon. with Pastors Tom and Verna Cahill officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City. Vera Louise (Shinn) ROBB, 79, of R.R. 1, Box 195, Huntingdon, died at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Born July 2, 1923, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late James Franklin and Eva (Moore) Shinn. She was united in marriage to George William Robb Dec. 19, 1943, at the Alexandria Presbyterian Church Manse, with the Rev. Hunter officiating. Her husband died in 1996. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law and one daughter and son-in-law; William Duncan Robb and his wife, Nancy, of Huntingdon, and Susan (Robb) Slautterback and her husband, Louis, of Franklin. Three grandchildren survive; Allyson (Robb) Finkle and her husband, Michael, of Mill Creek; William Duncan Robb and his wife, Julie of Columbia, Mo.; and Bethany Ellen Slautterback of Franklin. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren; Andrew Michael Finkle of Mill Creek and Vanessa Marie Robb of Columbia, Mo. Two sisters, Pauline Shunk and Ann Zauzig, both of Huntingdon, survive. She was preceded in death by an infant son, John Patrick Robb. She was a member of Soroptomist International Huntingdon Chapter since February 1969, having served as the club president from 1972 until 1974. She had also previously served as the club treasurer and corresponding secretary. She attended the Alfarata Elementary School and graduated from Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1941 and actively served on the Class of 1941 reunion committee. >From 1957 until 1986, she was employed by the James C. Morgan Insurance Agency and its successor, the Jack M. Shuck Agency, as a bookkeeper/typist and receptionist. Prior to her retirement, she became a licensed agent and the manager of the personal lines department. She served as the treasurer of the former Provident Building & Loan Company prior to its merger with Huntingdon Savings & Loan. She served Walker Township as judge of elections in the 1980s and early 1990s. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dale W. Dowdy officiating. Interment will be made in the Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery, Alexandria. Mildred J. WIKE, 88, of 142 Lower Country Club Road, Mount Union, Wayne Township, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at her home. Born July 31, 1914, in Mount Union, she was a daughter of the late Harry V. Wike and Clara E. (Forney) Wike Eade. One sister, Mrs. Edgar (Helen F.) Stuter, Belleville, survives. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Miss Wike was a member of Mount Union Presbyterian Church. She was the bookkeeper at Harbison-Walker Brick Plant. Mount Union, for 44 years. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at Valley View Haven Chapel, Belleville, with the Revs. Samuel G. Strohm and Galen Sharp officiating. Interment will be made in Machpelah Cemetery, Belleville. Arrangements are under the direction of the Donald E. Baggus Funeral Home, 3813 W. Main St., Belleville. Alvin H. "Mike" SHAW, 81, of West Decatur, died at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at Philipsburg Area Hospital, Philipsburg. Born Jan. 22, 1922, in West Decatur, he was a son of the late Homer "Zoo" and Nellie J. (Lumadue) Shaw He was married to Alma G. Butler May 10, 1942, in Woodland. She preceded him in death Aug. 14, 1987. He then married the former Catherine M. Waring Feb. 18, 1989, in Port Matilda. Mrs. Shaw survives at their home. One daughter and one son survive; Mrs. William (Joan) Wolfe, Huntingdon; and Philip L. Shaw, West Decatur. There are five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Two sisters and two brothers survive; Elaine Wisor, West Decatur; Mrs. Nelson (Janet) Flack, Philipsburg; Ronald Shaw, West Decatur; and Harold Shaw, Jennerstown. He was preceded in death by one sister, Bernice Shaw, and an infant brother. Mr. Shaw was of the Protestant faith. He retired from General Refractories, West Decatur. He was an avid hunter. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Randy Hughes officiating. Interment will be made in Mocks Hill Cemetery, West Decatur. 1/31 Dora Louella SHEELER, 76, of Westminster, Md., formerly of Mill Creek, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, at her home. Born Aug. 3,1926, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Sarah E. (Nale) Ritter. She was the wife of the late George Sheeler Sr. She is survived by four daughters and two sons; Mrs. William (Annie) Benfer, Westminster, Md.; Doris Selby and Delores Leonard, both of Cockeysville, Md.; Geraldine Kennedy, Newport, Tenn.; Robert Sheeler, Shrewsbury; and George Sheeler Jr., Glen Rock. One brother, John Harshbarger of Tacoma, Wash., survives. There are 20 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 1, at the Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Road, Westminster, Md. A graveside service will be held at noon Monday, in Mount Union Cemetery, Mount Union. Helen M. BRANTNER, 75, 524 Park Ave., Tyrone, formerly of Williamsburg, died at 11:37 am. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, at Tyrone Hospital. Tyrone. Born March 26, 1927, at Pemberton, Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Josephine (Delich) Seiner. She was united in marriage to George K. Brantner, Aug. 11, 1943, in Huntingdon. Mr. Brantner preceded her in death Sept. 14, 1980. Two sisters survive; Elizabeth Smith, Columbus, Ohio; and Frances Carper, Tyrone. Numerous nieces and nephews survive. She was preceded in death by six brothers. Mrs. Brantner was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Tyrone, where she was adored by her church family and was affectionately called "Aunt Helen." She was a former member of the Church of God, Williamsburg, and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She was a former Sunday School teacher there for 30 years. Formerly, she had been employed as a geriatric aide at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. For most of her life she had pet dogs with the most recent being adored poodle, Pearl. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at Grace Baptist Church, 1553 Columbia Ave., Tyrone, with Pastor Roy Garthwaite officiating. Interment will be made in Alto-Reste Park Cemetery, Altoona. Louella M. PATTERSON, 82, of 603 E. 8th St., Bellwood, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, Jan. 30, 2003. at her home. Born April 5, 1920, in Juniata, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Gertrude (Ulsh) Worthing. She married James F. Patterson April 2. 1940, in Bellwood. Mr. Patterson preceded her in death May 7, 1980. She is survived by three sisters; Chloe Weaver, with whom she had resided; Jeanette Hicks, Johnstown; and Sylvia Vandevander, Bellwood. Two nephews and three nieces survive. Mrs. Patterson was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Bellwood. She was a former member of the Marklesburg Fire Company Auxiliary. A volunteer at the Bellwood Senior Center, she also enjoyed crocheting. Funeral services will he held at 11 am. Monday Feb. 3, at Grace Lutheran Church, N. Fourth and Cambria streets, Bellwood, with the Rev. Carl Alexy officiating. Interment will be made at Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township. Mae (Brown) PAWLSON, 85, of 300 W. Airport Blvd., Sanford, Fla., died Tuesday. Jan. 14, 2003, in Sanford. Born Nov. 1, 1917. in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Virginia (Manspeaker) Brown. Her husband of 62 years. Len, survives at their home. They had resided in Sanford since 1970. Four children survive; Dr. Greg Pawlson, Cabin John, Md.; Virginia Pawlson-Hall, Panama City, Fla.; Catherine Smith, Sanford; and Sharon Sassard, Debary, Fla. There are four grandchildren and one great-grandson. One sister, Audrey Fleagle, Huntingdon, survives. Mrs. Pawlson was an active member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Sanford, where she belonged to Daughters of the King. She was a member of the Pilot Club and Cursillo. A volunteer at the Sanford Christian Sharing Center, she also served Meals on Wheels. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 410 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford, Fla. Richard R. Dick" REX, 75, of Shelton, Wash., formerly of Wood, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, in Shelton. Born Aug. 13, 1927, in Wood, he was a son of the late Jesse Ray and Martha LaRue (Buckley) Rex. His first wife, Pearl Arlene Rex, preceded him in death July 5, 1994. He married the former Frances Morgan Dec. 23, 2000, in Shelton. Mrs. Rex survives at their home. He is survived by one daughter, Kathryne Rex of Lacey, Wash. Two brothers, Robert Lee Rex of Round Rock, Texas. and J. Ray Rex of Florida, survive. He is also survived by a cousin, Gail (Williams) Kline of Saxton. For a number of years during his childhood, Mr. Rex made his home at the home of his aunt and uncle, the late Ike and Mary Williams. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen Rae Lettle. He was a former member of the Loyal Order of Moose, the American Legion and 40 et 8. A 1945 graduate of Robertsdale High School, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1966 as a chief personnel officer. Following his retirement from the Navy, he worked in civil service until 1968. He pursued an accounting degree and spent five years in farming before he retired. An avid howler and recreational golfer, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Funeral services were held Jan. 14, in Washington. Interment was made in Tacoma National Cemetery, Kent, Wash. -- Ken Boonie Co-Coordinator, PaGenWeb Project Huntingdon County http://www.rootsweb.com/~pahuntin/ PROVERBS 3:13 How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding.
Sorry to bother the list, I am trying to contact Bob Murray who is listed on the Surname list as hunting "Ergler Family" of Huntingdon County. Thank You, Janet