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    3. 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. Paul’s 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.

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