Grace W. Phillips, 87, of HC 83, Shade Gap, and more recently of East Brunswick, N.J., died at 11:40 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, N.J. A mass of Christian burial was held Jan. 26 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Shade Gap, with Rev. Fr. George Koharchik as the celebrant. Interment was made in Saint Mary's Cemetery. Funeral services were under the direction of the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia. Born Oct. 22, 1914, in Springfield, Mass., she was the daughter of the late George and Winifred (Yorke) Pond. She was married to Robert Phillips. Mr. Phillips survives of HC 83, Shade Gap. Mrs. Phillips is also survived by two daughters and one son: Laura Osgood of Saugus, Mass.; William Sarro of Sarasota, Fla.; and Norma Phillips of Staten Island, N.Y. Twenty grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren also survive. One son, James Sarro, preceded her in death. She was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Shade Gap, where she had been active in the Ladies Guild and other church activities. A homemaker, Mrs. Phillips was also a member of the Shade Gap Area Senior Citizens. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 20 Jan 2002 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Shawn Michael Watkins, 19, of Forbes Road Trail, McConnells-burg, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in Dublin Township, Fulton County. Funeral services were held Jan. 28 at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with Pastor George Clippinger officiating. Interment was made in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cooks. Born Feb. 23, 1982, in McConnellsburg, he was the son of Russell C. and Lenora (Neuder) Watkins. He is survived by his parents, who live on Forbes Road Trail, McConnellsburg; his paternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Clarence and Anna Watkins, Orbisonia; his maternal grand-parents, Ephraim and Phyllis Neuder, Robertsdale; a daughter, Hayley Marie Watkins, Huston-town; and two sisters, Brandy Nichole Watkins and Jessica Lynn Watkins, both of Forbes Trail Road, McConnellsburg. He was of the Protestant faith. A 2001 graduate of Forbes Road High School, he was a member of the Handyman Organization of America. Mr. Watkins was employed at Interforest, Shade Gap, as a material handler. He previously worked at Energy Production and Technology, McConnellsburg, and at Gateway in Breezewood. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 20 Jan 2002 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Althea Ruth Hamilton, 78, of Great Cove Road, Fort Littleton, died Thursday morning, Jan. 24, 2002, in Dublin Township, Fulton County. Graveside funeral services were held Jan. 30 at the Upper Path Valley Cemetery, Dry Run, with Pastor George Clippinger officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia. Born March 10, 1923, at Kistler, she was a daughter of the late Calvin James and Susan E. (Forrester) Shore. Five children survive: Malcolm Hamilton of Hanover, Larry Hamilton of East Berlin, Brian Hamilton of Greencastle, Sioux Fogal of Hustontown and Cindy McNerlin of Mapleton. Thirteen grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. She was also survived by two siblings, Etta Cutshall of Three Springs and Edwin Shore Sr. of Hustontown. Two brothers preceded her in death. She was of the Protestant faith. A homemaker, she enjoyed playing bingo. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hayley Marie Watkins Trust Fund, First National Bank of McConnellsburg, McConnellsburg, PA 17233. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 30 Jan 2002 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Beth Marie Fogal, 20, of North Clear Ridge Road, Hustontown, died Thursday morning, Jan. 24, 2002, in Dublin Township, Fulton County. Graveside funeral services were held Jan. 30 at the Upper Path Valley Cemetery, Dry Run, with Pastor George Clippinger officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia. Born Sept. 23, 1981, at McConnellsburg, she was a daughter of Sioux (Hamilton) Fogal of Hustontown and the late John C. Fogal Jr. She is also survived by a step-mother, Barbara Shatzer of Hustontown, and a paternalgrandmother, Clara Fogal of Hustontown. She is survived by a daughter, Hayley Marie Watkins; a sister and a brother, Karen Fogal and Matthew Fogal, both of Hustontown; and three step-sisters, Veronica Shatzer, Jeremiah Shatzer and Pam Shatzer, all of Hustontown. She was of the Presbyterian faith. She was a council member for the Early Head Start Program, McConnellsburg. She was employed by BiLo Supermarket, McConnellsburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hayley Marie Watkins Trust Fund, First National Bank of McConnellsburg, McConnellsburg, PA 17233. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 30 Jan 2002 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Mary Alice Witter, 84, a resident of Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, and formerly of Waterfall, died at 5:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 2002, at Woodland. Funeral services were held Jan. 29 at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown with Pastor Sam Stoey officiating. Interment was made in Center Cemetery, RD Waterfall. Born Aug. 19, 1917, in Waterfall, she was a daughter of the late Roy W. and Freda Maude (Alloway) Witter. She is survived by one sister, Doris Oakman of New Haven, Ky.; and a number of nieces and nephews. A brother, Dale Witter, preceded her in death. She was of the Protestant faith. A homemaker, she enjoyed crafts and flowers. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 30 Jan 2002 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Eileen E. Varner, 80, of HCR 71 Orbisonia, died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at her home in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, following an extended illness. Funeral services were held Jan. 25 at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with Rev. James Stork officiating. Interment was made at Bowman's Chapel Cemetery, RD Mapleton. Born Feb. 14, 1921, in Akron, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Raymond E. and Edna (Alexander) Gartland. She was married to Jay C. Varner on June 19, 1937, in Hagerstown, Md. He preceded her in death on Dec. 19, 1989. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. John (Dora) Stevens, Huntsville, Ala.; Kenneth A. Varner, Huntingdon; Judy Varner, Mifflintown; Boyd E. Varner, HCR 71 Orbisonia; Ben Varner, Huntingdon; Dean C. Varner, HCR 71 Orbisonia; and Daniel L. Varner, Huntingdon. Seventeen grand-children and 12 great-grandchildren also survive. One son, Darrell Jay, and onedaughter, Jayleen Mae, preceded her in death. Mrs. Varner is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Adrian Gartland, Three Springs; Terry Gartland, RD Mapleton; Duane Gartland, Newton Hamilton; Ella Kay Smith, McVeytown; and Betty Mae Guthrie, Myrtle, Miss. One sister and two brothers preceded her in death. Mrs. Varner was a member of the Beech Run Church of the Brethren, RD Mapleton, and the Ladies Auxiliary of Madden-Wennick Post 518, American Legion, Rockhill Furnace. During her life, she was a homemaker and had a lifelong interest in farming at their homeplace. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with quilting, cross stitching and reading. Memorial contributions may be made to the Home Nursing Agency, Hospice Program, 777 Bryan St., Huntingdon, PA 16652 or Huntingdon County PRIDE, 10th Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 3 Jan 2002 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Sharon S. White, 53, of 932 Homestead Lane, Hershey Estates, Hershey, died at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2001, at her home, following a brief illness. Funeral services were held May 23 at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Jim Hullihen officiating. Interment followed in the Monroe Valley Cemetery, Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County. Born Jan. 15, 1948, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Boyd L. (Hector) Gabert, who preceded her in death, and Ethel (Locke) Gabert, who resides in Mount Union. She was united in marriage to Kenneth J. White on Sept. 2, 1968, at the Sugar Run Church of the Brethren, RD1 Mount Union. Her husband survives along with their daughter, Amy Jo White, who lives at home. Also surviving is her sister, Deborah Ann Gabert of Mount Union. Mrs. White was a graduate of Mount Union High School in the Class of 1965. She had been employed as a houseparent at the Milton Hershey School, Hershey, with 25 years of service. Mrs. White was a member of the Sugar Run Church of the Brethren, RD1 Mount Union. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 23 May 2001 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Verna A. Puchalla, 88, formerly of Mount Union and most recently of Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, died at 8:50 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2001, at Woodland. She had been in failing health. A funeral mass was held May 22 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Mount Union, with the Rev. Fr. Elwood Figurelle officiating. Interment was made in St. Catherine's Church Cemetery, RD 1 Shirleysburg. Funeral arrangement were under the direction of the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union. A wake service was held May 21. Born Feb. 5, 1913, in Mount Union, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Petrock) Holesa. She was united in marriage to Stephen J. Puchalla on Sept. 9, 1929, at St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church in Mount Union. Mr. Puchalla preceded her in death July 11, 1963. Surviving are the following children: Edward Puchalla of State College, Stanley Puchalla of Broomall, Mrs.Ted (Ann) Aurand of Huntingdon, Mrs. Donald (Barbara) Chiodo of Morgantown, W.Va., Robert Puchalla of Mount Union; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Clara Cholewinski of Mount Union, Paul Holesa of McConnellstown and Edward Holesa of Saxton. She was preceded in death by a daughter, JoAnn Madden and the following brothers and sisters: John Holesa, Joseph Holesa, Steve Holesa, Mike Holesa, Anna Puchalla, Agnes Youngman, Mary Sevick and two infant siblings, Andy Holesa and Elizabeth Holesa. Mrs. Puchalla was a member of St. Catherines Catholic Church of Mount Union and the Catholic Daughters for many years. She was retired from L. Grief Mfg. Inc. of Mount Union. Memorials can be made to: St. Catherines Church, Corner Washington and Markets streets, Mount Union, Pa. 17066. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 23 May 2001 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Billee Rae Delaney Kerlin, 70, of Hummelstown, died Wednesday, May 16, 2001, in Blue Ridge Haven East, Susquehanna Township. Funeral services were held May 21 at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 210 West Main Street, Hummelstown, with the Rev. Joanne Montgomery Link and the Rev. Charles L. Klinger, her pastors, officiating. Interment was in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Township. Services were under the direction of the Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home Inc., 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown. Born in Mount Union on May 2, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Chauncey and Harriett Gross Delaney. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dean R. "Diz" Kerlin; two sons, Rodney D. Kerlin of Oxford and Robert D. Kerlin of Marietta; three daughters, the Rev. Lisa Kerlin Klinger (wife of Robert Klinger) of York, Linda Kerlin Jackson (wife of Douglas Jackson) of Hummelstown and Cindy Kerlin Stuart (wife of Jay Stuart) of Palmyra; two sisters, Shirley Puchalla of Mount Union and Jean D. (wife of James E.) McKnight of Hummelstown; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert D. Delaney, on March 6, 2001. Mrs. Kerlin was a 1949 graduate of Mount Union High School. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Hummelstown, and its Challengers Sunday School Class. Mrs. Kerlin retired from the Wrapping Department of the Hershey Chocolate Corporation. She was also a member of the Chocolate Workers Union Local 464, Hershey. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, playing cards, winter trips to Florida and spending time with her family. Memorial contributions may be made to: Trinity United Methodist Church, 210 West Main Street, Hummelstown, Pa. 17036; or to the American Cancer Society, Capital Region Unit, 1500 North Second Street, Harrisburg, Pa. 17102. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 23 May 2001 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Harry Warren "Barney" Cowan, 83, of HCR 62 Neelyton, died at 12:01 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2001, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg. Mr. Cowan had been in excellent heath until about six weeks ago. Funeral services were held May 21 at the Fair Ridge Assembly of God Church, RD Shade Gap, with Rev. Wilson Boyd and Rev. Belvy White officiating. Interment was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, RD Shade Gap. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia. Born Oct. 8, 1917, in Dublin Township, Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late Harry A. and Melissa (Traxler) Cowan. He was united in marriage to Madaline (Wilson) Cowan on March 17, 1942. Mrs. Cowan survives at their home. Surviving are the following children: Randall D. Cowan and Jan Paul Cowan, both of HCR 62 Neelyton, and Kay Larue Book of Chambersburg; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Hilda Shrader of the Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown. He was preceded in death by seven brothers, five sisters and one infant son. Mr. Cowan was a member of the Fair Ridge Assembly of God Church, RD Shade Gap, where he was a church member for 30 years. He was a Dublin Township supervisor for 25 years (1972-1997). Mr. Cowan was a lifetime member of the Shade Gap Area Volunteer Fire Company, a member of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, a member of the Southern Huntingdon County Young Farmers Association, a former member of the Franklin County Wool Growers Association and a former member of the Tuscarora Valley Grange. He was a lifetime dairy farmer and part-time butcher since 1945. He also worked at Stull Baldwin in Burnt Cabins, and later at Fraker's Grocery, Fort Littleton and was last employed at Rotz Meats, McConnellsburg. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 23 May 2001 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

John Newton Locke, 71, of South Second Street, Chambersburg, died at 8 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2001, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 26, at the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, RD Shade Gap, with Rev. Ronald Cook officiating. Interment will be made in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday. The VFW Post 1599 Honor Guard will provide military honors at the cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia. Born Feb. 2, 1930, in Dublin Township, Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late Harry S. and Dessie Mae (Clymans) Locke. Surviving is a son, Mark Kenneth Locke of Albuquerque, N.M. Surviving are three sisters: Edna Keller and Betty Tamer, both of Chambersburg, and Edith Plummer of Stoughton, Wis. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Mr. Locke was of the Protestant faith. He was a Korean War veteran. Mr. Locke was a member of Charles Nitterhouse VFW Post 1599, Chambersburg, and a member of Burt J. Asper American Legion Post 46, Chambersburg. In his early years, he had worked as a sawmill worker, later working at Letterkenny Army Depot from which he retired on disability. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to: Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, c/o Richard M. Jaymes, HC 75 Box 2540, Shade Gap, Pa. 17255. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 23 May 2001 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Emma M. Brown, 93, formerly of Ridgley Street, Orbisonia, died at 5:50 a.m. Monday, May 21, 2001, at the Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Funeral services were held May 23 at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with Rev. William Hughes officiating. Interment was made at Three Springs Cemetery. Born July 13, 1907, in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ella (Booher) Jacka. She was united in marriage to Sheldon Brown on April 29, 1927. Mr. Brown preceded her in death July 12, 1971. Surviving are two sisters, Myrtle Cohenour of the Shirley Home for the Aged, Shirleysburg, and Betty Stevens of Orbisonia. She was preceded in death by one son, Jack R. Brown, and the following brothers and sisters: Clair, Thomas, Norman, Elsie Jacka and Viola Bowen. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Orbisonia United Methodist Church, Mount Union Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and the Frances Rebekah Lodge, Three Springs. She retired from the former Bowman's Department Store, Orbisonia, after many years service. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 23 May 2001 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Donald J. Ergler Sr., 63, of HCR Blacklog Valley, Box 308, Orbisonia, died at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2001, at his home. He died following an extended illness. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union. Officiating was Rev. Fr. George Koharchik, Rev. Fr. Albert Anselmi and Rev. Rick Eminhizer. Interment was in St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery. Born June 3, 1937, in Blacklog Valley, Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Smith) Ergler. He was united in marriage to Sandra (Long) Ergler who survives at their home. Surviving are the following children: Melissa Fleming of Shade Valley, Patricia Corrie of HCR Orbisonia, Donald J. "Joe" Ergler of El Paso, Texas, and Earlene Hampson of Chambersburg. There are nine grandchildren. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family having been preceded in death by a brother, Roy Ergler, and an infant sister. Mr. Ergler was a 1955 graduate of Orbisonia High School. He was a former ironworker having belonged to Local 818 of Harrisburg. He was also in the logging and paperwood business for many years. Mr. Ergler was a former member of the Ft. Shirley Lions Club. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed many hunting trips to Montana. He also enjoyed flowers and gardening. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 23 May 2001 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Grant Allen Gutshall, 90, of Pitt Street, Hustontown, died at 8:15 p.m., Sunday, May 20, 2001, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 24 at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with Pastor George Clippinger and Pastor Chris Elliott officiating. Interment will be made in Hustontown Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at 10 a.m. until time of service on Thursday. Born Sept. 26, 1910, in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late Simon and Sybil (Flasher) Gutshall. He was united in marriage to Margaret Ruth (Hershey) Gutshall on May 11, 1940. Mrs. Gutshall survives at their home. Surviving is a sister, Alice Hearn of Huntingdon. Mr. Gutshall was preceded in death by a infant daughter, Verna Hazel Gutshall; two brothers and one sister, Phillip Gutshall, William Gutshall and Myrtle Moore. He was a member of the Hustontown United Methodist Church. Mr. Gutshall was a member of the Hustontown Area Senior Citizens. He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also played the banjo with several local groups for festivals and homecomings. In his early years, he had worked at farming and coal mining. His last employment was at Letterkenny Army Depot where he worked for 22 years. He also sold Herbling Products for a number of years. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 23 May 2001 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Warren C. Keebaugh, 80, of Bedford, died at 7:55 a.m., Monday, May 14, 2001, at his home in Bedford Township, Bedford County, following an extended illness. A memorial service was held May 26 at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with Rev. Richard A. Randall officiating. Interment was made at Hustontown Cemetery. The Fulton Honor Guard conducted a military service at the memorial service. Born Sept. 17, 1920, at Fort Littleton, he was a son of the late Chalmer and Mary (Mock) Keebaugh. He was united in marriage to the former Miriam G. Mellott on June 18, 1948, at McConnellsburg. Mrs. Keebaugh survives at their home. Also surviving is a daughter, Deborah M. Hurd of Carmichaels and two granddaughters, Elizabeth Homistek of RD Harrisonville and Tiffany O'Neill of Easton, both of whom were reared in the Keebaugh home. Also surviving are three brothers: Richard Keebaugh of Hustontown, Donald Keebaugh of Dayton, Ohio, and Dale Keebaugh of Hustontown; and three sisters: Helen Coccagna of Chambersburg, Doris Sowers of Akron, Ohio, and Judy Kerlin of Knobsville. Mr. Keebaugh was preceded in death by six brothers. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Keebaugh was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 480, Bedford. He retired from Operating Engineers Local 66, Pittsburgh, after 40 years of service. Mr. Keebaugh was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army with the military police. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. James Episcopal Church of Bedford, John Street, Bedford, Pa. 15522 or the Home Nursing Agency, Hospice Program, 227 Hospital Drive, Suite 2, Everett, Pa. 15537. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Wendy, I have one Wogan in my files from the Tell/Shirley Township area. Gertrude Lerue Wogan 1879-1939 married Harry Lawrence Bard on 23 Dec 1903. Two children Cloyd and Pauline. After Gertrude died, Harry married Mary "Irene" Parson (my Great-Grandmother Margaret Jane Parson Ridenour Shoop's sister). I do not have Gertrude's parent names. Teresa Message: 7 Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:06:16 -0400 From: Wendy Flickinger <WendyFlickinger@nc.rr.com> Subject: [PAHUNTIN] WOGAN family To: pahuntin@rootsweb.com Seeking info on Wogan family of Shirley Twp. Particularly interested in Alice WOGAN b ca 1867, daughter of John and Mary. Alice married John H RECK, also of Shirley Twp, son of Johannes/John RECK and Mary Magdalene BLOCHER. Thx, Wendy

Seeking info on Wogan family of Shirley Twp. Particularly interested in Alice WOGAN b ca 1867, daughter of John and Mary. Alice married John H RECK, also of Shirley Twp, son of Johannes/John RECK and Mary Magdalene BLOCHER. Thx, Wendy

Emma C. "Jane" McClain, 86, formerly of Cassville, Pa. and more recently of North Canton, Ohio, died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000 at her home. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Calvary Independent Baptist Church, Saltillo with Rev. Willi am Berkheiser, Rev. David Ford and Rev. Thomas Maurer officiating. Interment was in the Cassville Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Robert I. McClain Furneral Home, Cassville. Born Nov. 5, 1914 at Saltillo, she was a daughter of the late Miles W. and Alice (Smyers) Cornelius. She was united in marriage to Robert I. McClain on Dec. 25, 1939 at Saltillo. Mr. McClain survives at their home. Also surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Myron and Peggy McClain, of North Canton, Ohio, and three grandchildren, Amanda, Matthew and Andrew. Two sisters survive, Mildred Crum of Cassville and Ruth Hales of Venice, Ha. One daughter, Sarah Louise McClain, one brother, Ralph Cornelius, and five sisters, Mabel Cornelius, Laura Kelly, Mary Bysher, Ethel Ford and Elma Crotsley preceded her in death. She graduated from Saltillo High School in 1932, received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Masters of Education from Shippensburg State Teachers College in 1958 and taught in the Southern Huntingdon County School District for 30 years. Mrs. McClain was a member of the Calvary Independent Baptist Church of Saltillo, where she served many years as church organist. She was also a member of the Huntingdon Chapter 159 Order of the Eastern Star, the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees and the Huntingdon County Retired Teachers Association. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 15 Nov 2000 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Nancy L. Booher, 57, of P.O. Box 65, Shirleysburg, died at 5:40 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at the Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 13, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Raymond Hill officiating. Interment was in Germany Valley Cemetery, RR 1, Shirleysburg. Born Dec. 31, 1942, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Vernon "Wimp" and Betty (Traxler) Brumbaugh. She was united in marriage to James K. Booher on April 13, 1963 in Mount Union by Rev. Albert Haught. Her husbandsurvives along with their two daughters: Susan Fortney, RR1, Mount Union, and Amy Harven, Denver, two granddaughters, and three grandsons. Also surviving is a sister and brother, Brenda L. Buckley, Calvin and Vernon M. "Wimp" Brumbaugh, Lock Haven. Mrs. Booher was a graduate of Captain Jack High School, Mount Union, in the Class of 1961. She was a certified nurse's aide having worked at the Shirley Home, Shirleysburg, and at the Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia. Mrs. Booher was a member of the Germany Valley Church of the Brethren, RR1, Shirleysburg. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 15 Nov 2000 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org

Harry L. Unger, 65, of Mapleton, Pa., died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000 at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were under the direction of the Robert I. McClain Funeral Home, Cassville. Born Sept. 12, 1935 in Quincy Twp., Franklin County, he was the son of the late Harry P. Unger and Zaida (Shaffer) Unger who survives at Waynesboro, Pa. He was united in marriage toJune A. Hardy who survives at their home. Surviving are the following children: Wanda Gearhart, Newton Hamilton; Harry P. Unger, Tarena Snyder and Michael Unger all of Mapleton and six grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Lois Baker, Cascade, Md. Mr. Unger was of the Protestant faith. During his lifetime he was employed as a school bus driver at the Mount Union Area School District until retirement in 1998. Published in the Valley Log <http://www.giffords.org/valleylog.html> on 15 Nov 2000 ********************************************* Mike Gifford Researching the following surnames in Huntingdon County: McMath, Gifford, Starr, Hegie, Briggs, Hockenberry, Waters, Krugh, Gallagher http://www.giffords.org