Here are obits from 2/15 and 2/17/03: 2/15 Stanley Junior DODSON, 75, of 146 Stone Row Road, Hopewell, died at 2:35 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, following a lengthy illness. Born June 17, 1927, at Hopewell, R,R. 2, he was the oldest child of the late Charles Roy and Ethel Mae (Wright) Dodson. He was united in marriage to the former Donna M. Boor June 11, 1966, in Winchester, Va. Mrs. Dodson survives at their home. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters; Mean Dodson, Omaha. Neb.; Betty Wright, Clanton, Ala.; Mary Jean Wilson, Dewey, Ill.; Esther Marie Mellott, Tyrone; Delcie Fochtman, Berlin; Hilda Sarver, Rockwood; Dora Will, Central City; Herbert Dodson, Six Mile Run; and Ricky Dodson, Hopewell. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister, Lloyd Dodson, Roy Dodson, Ray Dodson and Josephine Dodson. Mr. Dodson was a member of the Six Mile Run United Methodist Church. He was a life member of both the Six Mile Run Volunteer Fire Co. and the Six Mile Run Volunteer Fire Police. In 1999, he was named the Six Mile Run Volunteer Fire Policeman of the Year. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania State Fire Police Association and a member of the fire police in Huntingdon, Somerset and Cambria counties. A member of the Hopewell Senior Citizens, he was also a member of the Six Mile Run Top of the Hill Senior Group. He was a life member of Everett VFW Post No. 2088. A member of the Langdondale Cemetery Association, he served as trustee and caretaker for the cemetery for 25 years. He was also a part of the committee responsible for the placement of the Langdondale Cemetery Honor Roll. He attended Broad Top area public schools. From 1945-1951, he served in the United States Army as an MP in the European Theatre of Operations, serving in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired in 1970 from Bethlehem Steel in Highspire. An avid hunter and fisherman, he also enjoyed cooking and fellowship with neighborhood youth. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with Pastor Joanne Dugan officiating. Interment will be made in Langdondale Cemetery, Hopewell. R.R. 2, where full military honors will be accorded. Elizabeth A. RISBON, 93, of Saxton, RR. 1, died at 6:36 am. Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, at UPMC Bedford Memorial Medical Center, Bedford. She had been in failing health for the past several months. Born Jan 27, 1910. in Revloc, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Lydia Pinter. She was united in marriage to Thomas I. Risbon Jan. 12, 1925, in Cumberland, Md. Mr Risbon preceded her in death Jan. 25, 1986. She is survived by ten children; Carol Knowles, Saxton; Margaret "Peg" Maslanik, Saxton, R.R.; Thomas Risbon, Howard; Lawrence Risbon, James Risbon, John Risbon and Rosemary Zelanko, all of Saxton, R.R.; Verna Clifford, Martinsburg. RR.; George Risbon, Honey Brook, RR.; and Albert Risbon, Downingtown, RR. There are 34 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters; Andrew Pinter, Arthur Pinter, Daniel Pinter, John Pinter. Carolyn Shute and Susan Sunni. Mrs. Risbon was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish, Dudley. She was a member of the Daughters of America. Primarily a homemaker, she was employed for 12 years by Saxton Daycare. She enjoyed playing bingo, visiting friends and attending family gatherings. A funeral Mass will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Immaculate Conception Church with the Rev. Patrick Leahey officiating. Committal will be made in Ave Maria Cemetery, Dudley. 2/17 Barbara Ann SIMPSON, 71, of 1600 Providence Drive, Charlotte, NC., formerly of Huntingdon, died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at her residence following an extended illness. Born Oct. 4, 1931, in Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late Honorable Richard M. and Grace (Metz) Simpson. She never married. Two sisters survive; Susan (Simpson) Anderson, San Diego, Calif., and Kay Simpson, Olympia, Wash. She is also survived by three aunts; Mrs. Robert B. (Jean Hoffman) Simpson, Alexandria; Mrs. Robert (Jane Metz) Kitting, Huntingdon; and Mrs. Robert K. (Helen Metz) Rumbaugh, Belleville. Ms. Simpson was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Huntingdon. A graduate of Huntingdon High School, Class of 1949, she received a bachelor of science degree in economics from Bucknell University. She earned a master of arts degree from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania; and a second master of arts degree from the London School of Economics. She performed doctoral studies at the University of North Carolina. An educator, Ms. Simpson was professor of economics at The College of William & Mary; The University of Maryland, Munich, Germany; and Queens College, Charlotte, NC. She served the state of North Carolina as a utility commissioner and was the director of governmental affairs for the Duke Power Co., Charlotte, N.C. She enjoyed tennis, golf, snow skiing, hiking, scuba diving, music and bridge. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm. Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Presbyterian Church, Fifth and Mifflin streets, Huntingdon, with the Revs. Richard E. Gardiner and Harold G. Williams Jr. officiating. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon. Harold E. "Corky" WHITESEL Jr., 53, of R.R. 7, Box 502, Altoona. died unexpectedly Saturday morning, Feb. 15, 2003, at his borne. Born April 2, 1949, in Altoona, he was a son of the late Harold F. Sr. and Thelma J. (Kemberling) Whitesel. He was united in marriage to the former Linda Kay Sharp Aug. 10, 1973. in Bellwood. Mrs. Whitesel survives. He is also survived by one son, Chad Jason Whitesel of St. Benedict, and two daughters, Erin Beth Parks of James Creek and Amanda Jane Weikel of Royersford. There are five grandchildren. Mr. Whitesel was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovahs Witnesses, Hollidaysburg. He was employed as a maintenance electrician at the Juniata Shops, Norfolk Southem Railroad. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb., 19, at the Kingdom HallJehovahs Witnesses, Frankstown Road and Sylvan Heights Drive, Hollidaysburg, with Speaker Steve Krammer officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Jon C. 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