Atty. Jay A. Scherline, 61, of Allentown, died on Monday, December 31, 2012 in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. He was the husband of Lorrie L. (Lipschitz) Scherline. The couple had celebrated 33 years of marriage on July 1st. Born in New York, NY, he was the son of Shirley (Dauber) Scherline the late Irving Scherline. He was a member of Congregation Sons of Israel, Allentown. He was the founding member of Scherline and Associates Law Office in Allentown. Atty Scherline was involved in many organizations including the Minsi Trails Council Learning for Life Career Awareness Program, Bnai Brith Senior Citizens Housing, Jewish Family Service, Citizens for a Better Allentown, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, Bar Association of Lehigh County and the Anti-Defamation League. Atty. Scherline was awarded with the American Hero for Arthritis Award in 1998, Philanthropist of the Year Award in 2001, the National Volunteer Service Citation in 2009 from the Arthritis Foundation, the Movers and Shapers Award, Whos Who in American Law, United States Presidents Volunteer Service Award in 2005 and 2010, Silver Beaver Award from Minsi Trails Council Boy Scouts of America in 2011, Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journals Spotlight Award for Prominent Business Executives, and many other organizations. Survivors: wife; mother; sons, Justin and Lyell Scherline; sister, Gerri wife of Art Rudner; brother Stuart Scherline and Alan Pate; and nieces and nephews. Services: Today, 11 a.m., Congregation Sons of Israel, 2715 Tilghman St., Allentown. Interment in Sons of Israel Cemetery, Fullerton. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: by request of the family, please no flowers. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of ones choice.  Published in Morning Call on January 1, 2013

Arlene K. Jones KERSHAW Funeral service for Arlene King Jones, 73, will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at DeKalb Baptist Church with burial to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Keith Coates and the Rev. Steve Leigh will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to New Voice Club. Mrs. Jones Died Monday, December 31, 2012. Born in McBee, S.C., she was a daughter of the late William A. and Thelma Wages King. She retired from DuPont. She was a member of DeKalb Baptist Church and the New Voice Club. Mrs. Jones enjoyed gardening, crafts and gospel music. She dearly loved her family, friends and church family. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Herman E. Jones Sr.; son, Herman E. Jones Jr. (Judith) of McGeetown; daughters, Karen Jones Pate (Kim) of Lake Wateree and Judy J. Reynolds (Anthony Parker) of Conway, S.C.; brothers, William King (Paulette), Pedro King (Elaine) and Donald Ray King (Penny); sisters, Blanche Scott, Gloria Thanos (George), Kay Polson, Wanda Galloway, Verley Waynick (Lindsay), Shirley King and Joan Moseley (Buddy); 6 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Sign the online register at www.powersfuneralhome.net. Published in The State on January 1, 2013 Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestate/obituary.aspx?n=arlene-king-jones&pid=162077558#storylink=cpy

Nathan R. Pate, 26, of Clarkesville died Friday. Funeral, noon Thursday, McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on January 1, 2013

PATE, Michael Robert. OBE (Mil) Cdr RNZN (Rtd) 1940 - 2012. On December 30, 2012, at home in the presence of his loving daughters, Jacqueline and Christina. You demonstrated and taught us patience, love, practicality and independence. Your calm, logical approach to making and fixing things ensured the quality and permanence of each endeavour. You will always be our port in the storm and safe harbour as we return your soul to the sea to find peace and freedom. Our love always, your devoted sister, Judith, and daughters. Special thanks to Nurse Maude for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations to T.S. Steadfast would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages for the Pate Family to P O Box 6600 Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8442. The service for Michael will be held in the Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Christchurch, on Monday January 7, at 5.30pm. All are welcome to attend and recognise a life of service to all: family, friend, stranger and country. Lamb & Hayward Ltd FDANZ Phone (09) 359-9018 www.lambandhayward.co.nz Published in The New Zealand Herald on January 1, 2013

Lorraine Tyndall Pate, 89, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 30, 2012. She was born in Jones County on January 12, 1923, daughter of the late Roland F. Tyndall and Carrie Reynolds Tyndall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lindley H. Pate and brothers, Allen and Arnold Tyndall. Mrs. Pate worked with Avis Rent-A-Car for over thirty years and was a longtime active member of First Christian Church. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Charles Pate (Sharon Beasley) of Raleigh and Lana Pate Ezzell (Pat) of Spring Hope; grandchildren, Kristie Pate of Wilmington, Edwin Pate (Rebecca) of Leland, Darren Ezzell (Dawn) of Nashville, Kari Ezzell (Crystal Harper) of Decatur, GA; great grandchildren Adria and Harrison Pate, Cole and Conner Ezzell, Logan and Evan Harper-Ezzell; daughter in law Judy D. Pate of Wilmington. The funeral service will be 11:30am on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at First Christian Church with Rev. Kathy Jo Mitchell and Rev. John Browning officiating. The family will receive friends after the service from 12:15pm-1:15pm followed by a graveside service at 3:30pmat Westview Cemetery in Kinston, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Christian Church or Hospice of Nash General. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com Published in Rocky Mount Telegram on January 1, 2013

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MIDLAND Ida Lou Husband Jones, 80, of Midland, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. Services are scheduled at 10 a.m. today at First Assembly of God Church in Midland with the Rev. Mike Hanks, son-in-law, the Rev. Russ Lambert, grandson, and the Rev. Ryan Pate, grand son-in-law officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dalton Froman officiating. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland. She was born in Call, Texas. SURVIVORS Daughters, Cheryl Lambert of Waco and Sandi Hanks of Midland; son, Dee Jones, of Odessa; brothers, Earnest Husband of Odessa and James Husband of Longview; sisters, Polly Woods of White Oak, Wanda Bluhm of Newville, Penn., Paula Monse of Longview and Matilda Brown of Houston; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Published in Odessa American on December 28, 2012

Alistair Meikle Pate   Alistair Meikle, of Pirbright, Surrey, formerly of Kirriemuir, Angus, died at home on 21st December 2012. Dearly loved by his wife Irene, their children Johanna and Michael, and his adored grandchildren. Funeral Service at St Michael and All Angels, Pirbright, on 4th January 2013, at 11.45am. No flowers please and any donations to Cancer Research UK would be appreciated. Published in The Times on December 28, 2012

Kate Pate Walker was born in Vidor, Texas on November 3, 1922 to the late Frank and Doris Thompson Pate. At an early age, her family moved to Sour Lake, Texas where she remained until graduating from Blackshear High School. She then moved to Port Arthur in 1940 where she met her future husband, the late G. W. Walker, at St. Paul Methodist Church. During WW II Kate Pate joined the US Army and served her country in France as a member of the WAC. After an honorable discharge from military service, she returned to Port Arthur and married G. W. Walker in January 1946 after his discharge from the US Navy. Kate Walker was a Sunday school teacher at St. Paul for over 40 years. She also served her community as a volunteer worker at the United Board of Mission for over 30 years, president of the United Methodist Women, served on District and Conference of United Methodist Women, member of the Senior Citizens Group, member of the Esther Wesleyan Joy Circle, member of the Community Flower Club, member of the Women Interdenominational Association, worked as Velma Closet volunteer for RSVP, register of deed for the Pride of Port Arthur, and a good friend to all who needed a friend. She leaves to cherish many loving memories her children, four sons; Frank (Cathy), Michael, Reginald (Virginia), and Raymond (Cora); two daughters, Valerie Marsh (Dunstan) and Janice White (Howard); three sisters, Bernice Williams, Ruby Hankins, and Dorothy Brailsford; one brother, James Pate; a special friend, Ernestine Lee; 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, friends and the St. Paul United Methodist Church Family. Services will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church on Saturday at 11:00 am with visitation to be held at 9:00 am. Burial will immediately follow at Live Oak Memorial Park. Final arrangements entrusted to Hannah Funeral Home, Inc.   Picture available at http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1883467&fh_id=14346.

PATE, Stephen C. Age 91, of Belle Glade, passed away Dec. 26, 2012. Glades Funeral Chapel, Belle Glade, FL. Published in The Palm Beach Post from December 27 to December 28, 2012

Pate, Harold, 98, Columbus, Georgia, died December 26, 2012. Graveside Service: Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 3:00 PM, Parkhill Cemetery, Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31907.   Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on December 28, 2012 Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ledger-enquirer/obituary.aspx?n=harold-pate&pid=161978056&fhid=5117#storylink=cpy

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SANDRA H. PATE, 59 FL Department of Citrus Lakeland: Sandra H. Pate, 59, of Lakeland, died on December 24, 2012 from complications from ALS. She was born on July 25, 1953 in Jacksonville, FL and was employed by the Florida Department of Citrus. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony "Tony" Pate; father Laudis Hicks and brother Kenneth Hicks; Survived by her son Bryan Pate of Lakeland and daughter Michelle (Javier) Gonzalez of Lakeland; mother Marjorie Hicks and 1 grandson Alex Gonzalez. A visitation will be held on Friday December 28, 2012 from 5-7 P.M. at Trinity Life Church with a funeral service to follow on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at the church. Interment will be held at Oak Hill Burial Park. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com. Published in Ledger from December 27 to December 28, 2012

REBMAN, Willie Mae Coker Barnes, 95 of Plant City, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2012. Willie Mae was an avid reader and a loving mother and grandmother. She was a retired school lunchroom manager and a member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tonnie and Minard W. Coker; and husbands, Alton A. Barnes and Richard F. Rebman. She is survived by her children Ann Crow (E.H.), Jean Pate (Royce), Peggy Hall (Richard), Kay Chancey (Ralph), Clark Barnes (Diane), Larry Rebman, Edd Rebman (Sherry), and Barbara Parrish; siblings, Vida McGrady and Carl Coker; 21 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson, and many other family and friends. Special thanks to her caregivers Michelle Tirado and Billie Green. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 31 at 3:00 P.M. at Turkey Creek First Baptist Church, 4915 West Trapnell Road, Plant City; where the family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 P.M. Interment to follow at Turkey Creek Cemetery, Plant City. Expressions of condolence: www.hopewellfuneral.com Published in TBO.com on December 29, 2012 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tbo/obituary.aspx?n=willie-mae-coker-barnes-rebman&pid=162010883&fhid=3691#fbLoggedOut.

RAYMOND J. MORREALE December 25, 2012 Raymond J. Morreale, born April 4, 1929, passed away December 25, 2012. He loved and adored his wife, Joan, of 57 years, his daughters; Leslie Morreale and Elaine Selonke; his grandchildren: Kirsten, Kelly, Audrey, Jon and Geoffrey Pate, and his nieces, Lorinda and Donna Morreale. He filled our lives with love and will be missed beyond measure. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 7, 2013 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Hospice of Lee County, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555. Online condolences may be made at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com. Published in The News-Press on December 29, 2012

Virginia Tyler Pate Ivy Chesapeake - Virginia Tyler Pate Ivy, 98, passed away at home on December 27, 2012. She is predeceased by her parents, Nettie "Daisy" Tyler Pate and Thomas Franklin Pate, her sister, Lorene Pate Dickson, and her husband, Herbert Malcolm (Mac) Ivy. She is survived by her daughters, Joan Ivy Edwards and husband, Wayne and Judith Ivy Hawksworth of Chesapeake. She is also survived by three granddaughters - Elise Edwards Walthall and her husband, E. B., Kimberly Hawksworth Sowers and her husband, Mark and Leslie Hawksworth Elliott and her husband, Brad, plus, four great-granddaughters, Brooke Walthall, Ashley Sowers, Megan Elliott, and Lauren Elliott. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Mon., Dec. 31, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel by Pastor Frank T. Jennings of Covenant United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Entombment will follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Mausoleum, 4569 Shoulders Hill Road, Suffolk. The family wishes to thank the staff of Bon Secours Hospice as well as private caregivers, Kelly Wood and Chenell Peterson, for their superior professional and loving care. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Virginia Pate Ivy may be made to the Bible Fund of Covenant United Methodist Church, 2004 Dock Landing Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321 where she was a member. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com Published in The Virginian Pilot on December 29, 2012

Rebecca E. Zemke, 89, passed away Friday, December 28, 2012, at NKC Hospital. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, at Christ Lutheran Church, 6700 NW 72nd Street, Platte Woods, MO 64151. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Rebecca's name to Christ Lutheran Church. Rebecca was an avid gardener. She started running at age 55 and ran a half marathon. She was a charter member of Christ Lutheran. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ercil Harrison and husband, Bob Zemke. Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl Pate and her husband Wendell, grandchildren, Neal Pate and his wife Mary Beth, Wendy Gross and her husband Jason, great grandchildren, Elijah and Asher Gross. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at http://www.dwnwhitechapel.com/ Arr.: White Chapel Funeral Home, (816) 452-8419. D. W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories 816-452-8419 http://www.dwnwhitechapel.com/ Published in Kansas City Star on December 30, 2012 Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=rebecca-e-zemke&pid=162054017#storylink=cpy

John B Pate, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 27, 2012. John Pate was born June 29, 1925 in Conroe, Texas. He graduated from Harlingen High School and worked in his father's men's clothing store in Harlingen. During World War II he joined the US Army serving in the 6th infantry division of the Sixth Army. He arrived safely in the Philippines after a 30 day crossing of the Pacific in a crowded troop ship only to be stricken later with Typhus, Malaria and Polio. He became a medic after recovering from Typhus. John survived multiple beach landings in the Philippines including the battle of Luzon where he was awarded the Bronze star. John received the Purple Heart for wounds received in battle. Returning home to San Antonio after the war, he eventually opened his own men's clothing store, Pates Men's Wear. Following those years in business for himself, John also worked for Satel's Menswear. He later served in Stephen's Ministry where he ministered to so many people in need. He became close friends to certain individuals he helped in their time of need. Mr. Pate was preceded in death by his brother Robert, his wife, Edna Clark Pate, his daughter Robbie Pate Ward, and his wife Katherine Pate. John is survived by his daughter Cheryl Pate Zack of Atlanta, Georgia, and his granddaughters Karen Ward, Stacey Ward both of San Antonio, Sydney Zack of Atlanta, Georgia, and his faithful dog Abby. Services will be held for Mr. Pate on Monday, January 14th at 10 AM at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church, at the columbarium. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Animal Defense League of Texas. ADLTEXAS.org, or the animal shelter of your choice.   Published in Express-News on December 30, 2012 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sanantonio/obituary.aspx?n=john-pate&pid=162021527#fbLoggedOut.

 Mrs. Bonnie R. VanTuinen, age 88, passed away Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. She was born April 16, 1924 in Ala., to Benjamin and Effie Pate Hagood. Mrs. VanTuinen was a resident of Miramar Beach originally from Dora, Ala. She was Methodist by faith and a member of the Hawthorne Methodist Church in Hawthorne, N.J. She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Education. She worked as a schoolteacher for 25 years before retiring from the Ramsey School System in New Jersey. Mrs. VanTuinen is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Louis Barbieri; second husband, William VanTuinen; one brother, Robert Hagood and one daughter Bonnie Lou Barbieri. Mrs. VanTuinen is survived by her son, Chuck Barbieri and wife Betty Ann of Chipley; grandchildren, Shane Stinnard and wife Becki, Christopher Barbieri and wife Kim, Ben Barbieri, Robert Vollbrecht and wife Laura and Elizabeth Srodka and husband Chuck and great grandchildren Devon Dodd and Colin Srodka. Memorial services will be held at a later date in New Jersey. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Published in Washington County News and Holmes County Times-Advertiser on January 2, 2013 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chipleypaper/obituary.aspx?n=bonnie-r-vantuinen&pid=161967039&fhid=7475#fbLoggedOut.

Betty Allen Carrelli Fairview - Betty Allen Carrelli, 72, of Fairview, died Thursday, December 27, 2012. A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late Charles L. Allen and Elveta Gregory Allen. Mrs. Carrelli was a lifelong resident of Swannanoa. She enjoyed the outdoors, her dogs, and gardening. She is survived by a son, Michael Carrelli and wife Terri; grandchildren Joshua and Emily Carrelli; sister Carolyn Staton; nephew David Pate and wife Glenda; and niece Kathy McHone and husband Keith. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 31, 2012, at Sky View Memorial Park. The Rev. Frank Cantrell will officiate. The family will greet friends at the cemetery 30 minutes prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, PO Box 8195, Asheville, NC 28814. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family, and the online register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com. Published in the Asheville Citizen-Times from December 29 to December 31, 2012