Here are obits for 2/18 & 2/19: 2/18 Raymond E. WERTZ, 70, of R.R. 1, Box 166, Alexandria, died Sunday morning, Feb. 16, 2003, at JC. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, following a brief illness. Born Jan. 27, 1933, in Duncansville, he was a son of Basil and Margaret (Oldham) Wertz. His parents survive in Duncansville. He was married to the former Audrey M. Walker Sept. 11, 1990, in Alexandria. Mrs. Wertz survives at their home. Two daughters and two sons survive; Sandee J. Kyler, Philipsburg; Susanna J. Musser, Spring Mills; Scott D. Wertz, Petersburg; and Robert M. Wertz, Waynesboro. One stepdaughter and one stepson also survive; Holly J. Teeters of Huntingdon, and Charles E. Norris of James Creek. There are 11 grandchildren. He is survived by four brothers; Basil Wertz Jr., Mansfield, Ohio; Sheldon Wertz and Richard Wertz, Duncansville; and Gordon Wertz, Hollidaysburg. Mr. Wertz attended Calvary Independent Baptist Church, Huntingdon. During the Korean Conflict, he served as a Pfc (T) in 1745 C Co., 169th Inf. Reg. of the U.S. Army. He retired in 1991 from SCI-Huntingdon,after 28 years service as a corrections officer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Sorge Funeral Home, 422 N. Juniata St., Hollidaysburg, with Pastors Thomas Coleman and Robert Maurer officiating. Interment will be made in New Canoe Creek Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded. Preston J. CORBIN, 89, of 1210 Oneida St., Huntingdon, died Sunday, Feb. 16. 2003, at JC. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, following a brief illness. Born Dec. 21, 1913, in Huntingdon, he was a son of the late Jesse Emery and Elsie (Cavanaugh) Corbin. He was united in marriage to the former Janette F. Hood, July 5. 1947. in St. James Lutheran Church, Huntingdon, by the Rev. E.L. Manges. Mrs Corbin preceded him in death Nov. 20, 1981. He is survived by three sons; Steven J. Corbin, Huntingdon; David A. Corbin, Amarillo, Texas: and James F. Corbin. Mount Union. There are three granddaughters and one great-grandson. The last surviving member of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and four sisters; Ralph Corhin; twins. Charles and Roy Corbin; John Corbin; Miles Corbin; George Corbin; Harry Corbin; Alda Hall; Emma Corbin; Edith Corbin; and Delma Showalter. Mr. Corbin was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Huntingdon. A member of Standing Stone Post 1754 VFW, he was also a member of Standing Stone Senior Citizens and had been a Meals on wheels volunteer at one time. He graduated from Mount Union High School with the Class of 1933. In August 1941, he was inducted into the U.S. Army. While stationed in Portland, Maine, he joined the U.S. Army Band. He shipped out in 1943 to serve with Battery C of 403rd Coast Artillery Battalion during World War II in Northern Africa and Italy. He was honorably discharged in October 1945. He first worked at the former Halls Candy Store in Huntingdon while also working part-time at Huntingdon Post Office. From 1946-1947, he worked at Owens Corning Fiberglas, Huntingdon. In 1947, he was hired by the U.S. Post Office as a letter carrier in Huntingdon and held that job until his retirement. He enjoyed following the local sports teams of Huntingdon Area High School and Juniata College. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, 1106 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Peter J. Naschke officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon, R.R. 1. Paul J. STAYROOK, 70, of Old 103 Road, Lewistown, died at 6:41 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003. in the emergency room at Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown. Born Aug. 26, 1932, in Bratton Township, he was a son of the late Noah E. and Margaret (Kauffman) Stayrook. His former wife, Caroline R. Stayrook, survives. He is survived by four children; Brenda M. Stayrook, Lewistown, R.R. 2; Mrs. Andrew (Diane) Crouse, Mount Union, R.R. 1; Steven D. Stayrook, McVeytown, R.R. 1; and Dan E. Stayrook, Lewistown, R.R. 2. There are three grandchildren. One brother and one sister also survive; David C. Stayrook, Lewistown, R.R. 2; and Mrs. Donald (Anna Mary) Helm. Millerstown. He was preceded in death by a brother, William G. Stayrook. and three infant sisters. Mr. Stayrook was a member of the Brooklyn Fire Co., Lewistown. A U.S. Army veteran, he served during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired truck driver. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Harshbarger Funeral Home, 3 S. Market McVeytown, with the Rev. Donald F. Peters Jr. officiating. 2/19 Helen L. WAKEFIELD, 87, of 1014 Moore St., Huntingdon, died unexpectedly at her home Monday, Feb. 17, 2003. Born in Huntingdon Jan. 28, 1916, she was a daughter of the late W. Frank and Carrie (Hirst) Benson. She was united in marriage to Kenneth J. Wakefield Aug. 13, 1937, in Huntingdon. Mr. Wakefield preceded her in death May 16, 2000. She is survived by three children; William E Wakefield, Huntingdon; Phyllis C. Leonard, Mapleton; and Kenneth J. Wakefield Jr., Huntingdon. There are six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Jeanne Ferrone of Harrisburg. and one brother, Robert Benson of Palatka, FIa. One son, David L. Wakefield, preceded her in death. Mrs. Wakefield was a member of Fifteenth Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon. A graduate of Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1936, she was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home, 1106 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. David J. Dearing officiating. Interment will he made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon, RR 1. Ruth E. DIVEN, 83. of Burnt Cabins, R.R., died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, at her home in Dublin Township, Huntingdon County. Born June 4, 1919, in Burnt Cabins, she was a daughter of the late Frank R. and Ellie E. (Kelley) Morrow. She was first married to Reuben R. Diven who preceded her in death in 1978. She then married James Diven, who preceded her in death in 1982. Two daughters and one son survive; Mrs. Merrill G. (Shirley) Stevens, Annville; Mrs. C. Dale (Sylvia) Fleck, Phoenixville; and Gary L. Diven, Lancaster. One stepson, James Diven of Warminster, also survives. There are seven grandchildren, four step grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one step great-grandson and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by three brothers, four sisters and one stepdaughter, Barbara Cassidy. Mrs. Diven was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Shade Gap, R.R. She was a member of Tuscarora Grange No. 24, Shade Gap; Southern Huntingdon County Farm Women and the Shade Gap Area Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. She was a past president of Shade Gap Area Senior Citizens. She had been employed as a cook with the Head Start Program, Fort Littleton. Previously she had been employed by Menno Haven Nursing Home, Chambersburg, and the Shirley Home for the Aged, Shirleysburg, as a nurses aide; and had also worked for the former L. Greif Brothers Manufacturing, Mount Union. Funeral services will he held at 10:30 am. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, with the Rev. Belvy C. White officiating. Interment will be made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shade Gap, RR. Clarence W. "Red" MORNINGSTAR, 84, of 524 Penn St., Apt. 4, Huntingdon, died at 11:12 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 2003. at his home. Born March 20, 1918, in Akron, Ohio, he was a son of the late Fred Charles and Bertha (Nolan) Morningstar . He was united in marriage to the former Betty R. Reisinger Feb. 18, 1973, at Huntingdon Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Payne. Mrs. Morningstar survives at their home. One daughter and one son survive; Mrs. Boyd I. (Darlene K. Price) Hoffman Sr., Orbisonia; and Terry L. Price, Huntingdon. One stepson, Charles F. Richcreek of York, also survives. There are two grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. One sister and two brothers survive; Ruth Kelly and Ralph Morningstar, both of Smithfield Township, Huntingdon; and Clinton Morningstar of Virginia. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters, including Fred Morningstar, Leroy "Jack" Morningstar, Mary Shea, Bertha Conrad and Geraldine Simpson. Mr. Morningstar was a member of First United Methodist Church, Huntingdon. He was a member of Standing Stone Post No. 1754, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Frank P Hommon Post No. 24 American Legion, both of Huntingdon. He attended Huntingdon schools and graduated from Huntingdon High School. During World War II, he served with the United States Army in Company C, 5th Engineering Battalion. He attained the rank of technician fifth grade with service in Rhineland, Normandy, Northern France, The Ardennes and Central Europe. He retired from the Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Resources (Greenwood Furnace State Park) in 1985. He had also been employed by Strickler Dairy, the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Huntingdon Silk Mills. An avid baseball fan. he particularly enjoyed the Huntingdon City League activities. He also enjoyed hunting, horseshoe pitching and story-telling. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday. Feb. 21, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Dr Thomas C. Coleman officiating. Interment will be made in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Township, Huntingdon. R.R. 1, where full military honors will be accorded. -- 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.