Here are obits for 4// - 4/5. The remaining obits from March will be posted in the county archives (http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/huntingdon/xmisc.htm) as soon as they are complete. Sorry for the delay. 4/1 Corey D. CARBERRY, 19, of Saxton, passed away at 6:50 p.m. Sunday. March 30, 2003, at his residence. Death was unexpected. Born in Huntingdon Aug. 31, 1983, he was the son of the Steve and Theresa (Gutheridge) Carberry. Mrs. Carberry survives in Saxton. His father is deceased. One sister, Crystal Carberry of Saxton survives. He is also survived by a grandmother, Esther Keith of Saxton. A 2000 graduate of Tussey Mountain High School, he enjoyed bowling and basketball. He worked as a laborer at K.W. Reese. He had previously worked at the Saxton Foodliner for several years. Funeral services will he held at 11 am. Thursday, April 3, at Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Broad Top City, with Pastor Steve Oberman officiating. Interment will be made in Dudley Protestant Cemetery. Verna E. BOOHER, 76, of Orbisonia, went to be with the Lord at 1:35 am. Monday, March 31, 2003, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, following an extended illness. Born Aug. 13, 1926, in Wayne Township, Mifflin County, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Mabel (Worthy) Sample. She was married to Melvin S. Booher Aug. 31, 1944, at Orbisonia. Mr. Booher preceded her in death Jan. 31, 1997. Three sons survive; William S. Booher and Donald E. Booher, both of Orbisonia, and Duane F. Booher, Mount Union. There are nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence Sample and Harvey Sample; and two sisters, Catherine Smith and Florence Pratt. Mrs. Booher was a charter member of Harvest Ministries of the Church of God of Prophecy, Shirleysburg, R.R. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will he held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at Harvest Ministries of the Church of God of Prophecy, Shirleysburg, R.R., with Bishop Henry B. Grimes Jr., senior pastor of Harvest Ministries; Bishop Cervin L. McKinnon, presiding bishop of Pennsylvania; and the Rev. Titus D. Anderson officiating. Interment will be made in Jordan Cemetery, Orbisonia, R.R. Robert Spyker GRAFFIUS, 85, passed away Monday, March 24, 2003, at Somerset Alzheimers Community, Everett, Wash. Born June 10, 1917, in Petersburg, he was a son of the late Gustave and Mae Graffius. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marilyn; four children, Penny King and her husband, Ralph, Tacoma, Wash.; Robert Graffius Jr and his wife, Jean, San Jose, Calif.; Gerald Graffius and John Graffius, both of Marysville, Wash. There are eight grandchildren residing in Washington state and numerous nieces and nephews in Pennsylvania. The last surviving member of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. He was a member of the Nile Temple, Scottish Rite Bodies and Masonic Lodge of the F&AM. A graduate of Petersburg Vocational High School, he joined the Army Air Corps in 1937, in which he served for 22 years. He served during World War II as a radio man in B-17s in the 82nd Fighter Group and 99th Bomb Group where he flew 50 bombing missions out of Africa and Italy. He was a master sergeant when he was honorably discharged at Paine Field, Wash., in 1960. He then worked as an installer for General Telephone for nearly 20 years. An active fisherman, for years. he operated his boat out of McConnells Boat House in Mukilteo Bay on Puget Sound, and went by the handle "Green Jeep." He was an avid deer and elk hunter and woodsman. Funeral services were held March 26 in Everett. Inurnment was made at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Everett. 4/2 Opal (Duffey) VAUGHN, 79, of 29 W. Maxwell St., Mount Union, died at 3:45 p.m. Monday March 31, 2003, at Woodland Retirement Center, Orbisonia, after years of failing health. She had been a resident at the center for three and one-half years. Born March 15, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Newton and Susie (Hamilton) Duffey. She was thrice married. Her first two husbands, William Houck of McVeytown and R.W. Naugle of Mount Union, preceded her in death, She then married Fay M. Vaughn Jan. 25, 1975. He survives at their home. Two daughters survive; Helen L. Houck-Ray of Ogden, Utah. And Barbara J (Naugle) Pennock of Marshal, Mo. There are six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. One brother and four sisters survive; Raymond Duffey, Pogue; Viola Clugston, York; Mrs. Andy (Betty) Painter, Cassville: and Mary Sheeler and Lillian Horne, both of Port Royal. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by an infant son, William R. Houck, and a half sister, Lecada Shields. Mrs. Vaughn was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Mount Union. For many years, she was employed at Owens-Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon. In 1965 she opened Opals Styling Coiffure, Mount Union, which she operated until her retirement in 1989. She enjoyed gardening and flowers. Funeral services will he held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 4, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, with the Rev. Stephen Motter officiating. Interment will be made in Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, R.R. 1. Shirley L. KENT, 62, a resident of Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue, Huntingdon, since November 2002, formerly of Mapleton, died at 12:06 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2003. at JC. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Feb. 2, 1941, in Springfield Township, HuntingdonCounty, she was a daughter of Elwood R. and Edith K. (Smith) Banks. Her mother survives in Mill Creek. Her father is deceased. She married William S. Deter in 1959. He preceded her in death in 1965. She then married Patrick Kent in 1988. He preceded her in death in 1991. Two sons and one daughter survive; Dennis W. Deter, State College; Kenneth L. Deter, Mapleton; and Kathy G. Smith, Memphis, Tenn. Three grandchildren survive; Jonathan Smith, Justin Hensley and Nicole Lee. She is also survived by two sisters and three brothers; Esther M. Ashley, Hixsley, Tenn.; Dorothy K. Corcelius, Huntingdon. R.R. 2; and Elwood E. Banks, Willis C. Banks and William B. Banks, all of Mill Creek. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Nelson R. Banks and Roger L. Banks. She was a graduate of Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1959. She loved to travel and lived for a time in New York, North Carolina, Florida and Virginia, where she held jobs as a waitress and greenhouse attendant. Her hobbies included doing crafts and working with plants. She enjoyed using her computer and she loved cats and dogs. There will be a private funeral service, held at the convenience of the family, Thursday, April 3, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home. Mount Union, with the Rev. Donald Pangburn officiating. Interment will he made in Mountainview Cemetery, Mill Creek. Lula M. McFALLS, 101, formerly of Huntingdon, R.R. 2, died at 5:24 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2003, at Huntingdon Manor, Warm Springs Avenue, Huntingdon. Born Dec. 29, 1901, in Henderson Township, Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Jane (OShall) McFalls. She is survived by two sons and three daughters; Charles H. Knode, Alexandria, R.R. 1; Richard F. Knode and Viola M. Fultz, both of Huntingdon, R.R. 2; Helen M. Getz, Petersburg; and Mary E. Bowser, HCR 61, Mill Creek. There are 22 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sons, one daughter, three grandchildren and one great-grandson. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. Ms. McFalls was of the Methodist faith. She had been employed in the food services department at Juniata College before retiring in 1969. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of her family with the Rev. David L. Dearing officiating. Interment will be made in Donation Cemetery. Huntingdon, R.R. 2. 4/3 Blase CINDRIC, 83, of Somerset, passed on Saturday, March 29, 2003. at Siemons Lakeview Manor Estate, Somerset. Born Nov. 8, 1919, in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Blaz and Anna (Milcic) Cindric. His wife of 56 years, Phyllis (Cunningham) Cindric, formerly of Mount Union, survives. He is also survived by one son, Blase B. Cindric and his wife, Mary Patricia (Madigan) and grandsons, Blase Anthony and Brandon Thomas Cindric, all of Girard, Ohio. He was preceded in death by five sisters; Elvera Cigich, Stephana Fishter, Anna Halapia, Louise Basista and an infant. Mr. Cindric was a member of St. Peters Church, Somerset. He was a member of the NEA, PSEA and PSAR. He was a graduate of Johnstown High School and graduated from Shippensburg University in 1945. He also pursued graduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh. A teacher in the Somerset Area School District, he had 39 years experience and served as the business education department coordinator for many years. He was the first wrestling coach at Somerset High School. Particularly fond of bowling and golf, he enjoyed all sports. A funeral Mass was held April 2 at St. Peters Church, Somerset, with the Rev. Monsignor Samuel Tomaselli as celebrant. Committal was made in Somerset County Memorial Park. M. Elizabeth "Libby" RODDY, 95, of Ohesson Manor Nursing Home, Lewistown, formerly of South Wayne Street, Lewistown, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2003, at the nursing home. Born Feb. 2, 1908, in McVeytown, she was a daughter of the late Samuel R. and Mary (French) Stine. She was mated to Raymond W. Roddy who preceded her in death Dec. 4, 1984. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Mary Margaret "Peggy") Dean, Lewistown; two grandchildren, Roddy Lee Dean and wife, Louise. Sterling. Va., and Allen R. Dean and wife, Kim, Durham, NC.: and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Mrs. Roddy was a member of Grove Memorial United Methodist Church, Lewistown, where she was a member of the Live Wire Sunday School Class. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will he held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lewistown, with the Rev. D. Gregory Lake officiating. Interment will be made in Juniata Memorial Park. Lewistown. 4/4 Patricia J. TURNER, 65, of 110 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, passed on at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2003, at her home, following an extended illness. Born June 15, 1937, in Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late Carl S. and Grace J. (Heaster) Morder. She was united in marriage to Milton "Red" Turner, July 24, 1976, in Winchester, Va. Mr. Turner preceded her in death Oct. 3, 1987. She is survived by the following children; Carl "Steve" Morder, Sharon G. Fortson and Pamela A. Mitchell all of Mount Union; Wilbert S. Beaston, Kannapolis, NC.; and Susan Beaston, Charles S. Beaston, Robert D. Beaston, Tina M. Spriggs, Dena M. Beaston, Carl S. Beaston, Dawn M. Clymans, Ronald R. Beaston, Richard W. Turner and Robert D. Turner, all of Mount Union. There are 32 grandchildren 27 great-grandchildren. One brother and one sister survive; Donald R. Morder of Alexandria, and Carol A. (Morder) Gilbert of Mount Union. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Donald Cramer Jr., and one brother, Richard Morder. She was a homemaker who loved her grandchildren, fishing and flowers. 4/5 Lillian Elizabeth BARD, 79, of 307 Country Club Road, Mount Union, died at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2003, at Westminster Woods. Huntingdon. Born Oct. 18, 1923, in Shirley Township, Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Bertha (Whitsel) Booher. She married Max H. Bard Aug. 20, 1952, in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Bard preceded her in death Dec. 17, 1994. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Richard K. (Marilyn) Ellis of Aurora, Col., and two grandsons, Bryan and Kevin Ellis. Five sisters survive; Verna M. Eberman, Mount Union; Hazel A. Faust, Denver, Col.; Mrs. Duane (Thelma R.) Drake, Mount Union, R.R. 1: Mrs. Paul (Helen L.) Miller, Cornwall; and M. Jane Stewart, Lancaster. She was preceded in death by the following brothers and sisters; Linnie M. Booher, John B. Booher, Mildred V. Booher, Elmer Booher, Grace Hardy, and an infant brother, Samuel Booher. Mrs. Bard was a member of First United Methodist Church, Mount Union. She was a graduate of Mount Union High School and Shippensburg State Teachers College. She taught first grade 18 years. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Robert Davidson officiating. Interment will be made in Mount Union Cemetery. Harriet Catherine McCALL, 94, of 120 Aspen Lane and formerly of Hesston, died at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2003, in J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born July 18, 1908, in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late Emanuel and Catharine Widner Norris. For more than 80 years, she was a member of Jacob's Church, Hesston, where she was a Sunday school teacher and active in the Ladies' Aid Society. She attended Penn Township public schools. She enjoyed quilting, gardening and flowers, often providing flowers for the church. She also enjoyed studying genealogy and her family history. Her husband, Glenn M. McCall, whom she married Dec. 14, 1934, in Huntingdon, died Sept. 12, 1972. Also preceding her in death were a sister, Olive E. Garner; and four brothers, Hiram J. Norris, Philip C. Norris. William H. Norris and Chalmer E. Norris. Surviving are a son, Ronald M. (husband of Dorothy J.) of Shippensburg; a daughter, Ruby J. Shearburn of Hesston; three grandchildren; two brothers, Donald E. Norris of Everett and Homer S. Norris of Huntingdon; and a sister, Lilian M. Hurley of Petersburg. Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Jacob's Church, Hesston, with the Rev. H. Lloy Blattenberger officiating. Burial will be in White Church Cemetery, Hesston. Edward R. GENSIMORE, 78, of Centre Hall, died on Thursday, April 3, 2003, at Centre Community Hospital. Born on Dec. 22, 1924, in rural Tyrone, he was a son of the late Calvin and Mae Bousum Gensimore. On May 23, 1947, he married Laura May Trimble, who died Jan. 4, 2000. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Centre Hall. He belonged to the Centre Hall Lions Club and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, in Bellefonte. He was also a former member of Centre Hall Borough Council. He owned and operated Gensimore Trucking until his retirement. He is survived by one daughter, Leslie May Stevens, and her husband, Kenneth, of Exeter, Calif.; four sons, Daniel E. Gensimore and his wife, Connie, of rural Centre Hall, Barry L. Gensimore and his wife, Darcy, of Rebersburg, Nevin W. Gensimore and his wife, Kathy, of Houserville, and Bradley S. Gensimore and his wife, Mindy K., of Centre Hall; and 11 grandchildren. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Donald Gensimore. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Grace United Methodist Church, 127 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall, with the Rev. Dan J. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Reformed and Lutheran Cemetery, in Centre Hall. Paul SITCH, 74, of 3770 W. Main St., Belleville, died at 2 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2003, at Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown. Born June 21, 1928, in Carbon Township, Huntingdon County. he was a son of the late John and Katie (Worhalic) Sitch. He was united in marriage to the former F Emmagene Metz March 18, 1949. Mrs. Sitch preceded him in death Feb. 2, 2003. Two sons survive; Paul C. Sitch, Colonial Heights, Va., and Kenneth G. Sitch, Belleville. Five grandchildren survive; Jackie Sitch, Richard Sitch, Phillip Sitch, Daniel Sitch and Joshua Sitch. He is also survived by one sister, Katie Sitch of Wood. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Janet J. Sitch; three brothers; Wesco Sitçh, George Sitch and John Sich Jr.; and by three sisters, Mary Zanylo, Helen Sitch and Ann Blau. Mr. Sitch was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Belleville. He retired from New Holland, Belleville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. April 6 at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Belleville, with the Rev. Lois Martin officiating. Interment will be made in St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery. -- Ken Boonie Co-Coordinator, PaGenWeb Project Huntingdon County http://www.rootsweb.com/~pahuntin/ Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.