May 8th, near Emmitsburg, Ellen Adelaide Shields, daughter of John Shields, aged 20 years.

December 8, Lula Grace, only daughter of William S. and Sue D. Shields, aged 3 years, 7 months and 28 days.

Surviving are her husband and the following sons and daughters: James F. Shields, Progress; Mrs. Edward N. Hollenbaugh, Penbrook; Mrs. William B. Lenker, Linglestown; Charles L. Shields, Penbrook; Miss Lorena Shields, Baltimore; Lloyd Shields, Penbrook, and Emmit Shield(s), Camden, New Jersey.

The following brothers and sisters:

Charles and James Paxton, Kansas; Mrs. Elmer Kilmer, Kansas; Robert C. Paxton, Gettysburg; Grant Paxton, Darlington, Maryland; Mrs. James Boyd, Littlestown and Mrs. Laura Riffle, Hanover, Eighteen grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services Tuesday morning at 10:30 o’clock at the home, the Rev. R. B. Kulp, pastor of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment at Shoop’s cemetery near Harrisburg.

J. Sanford Shields, 77 Dies of pneumonia Early Today

J. Sanford Shields, 77, former resident of Gettysburg, died at 1 o’clock this morning at his home in {address deleted for privacy}, Dauphin County, of pneumonia after an illness of ten days.

Mr. Shields conducted a creamery near the polling place in Cumberland Township, about thirty-five years ago. He was a lathing contractor for a number of years.

The deceased is survived by the following children: James Shields, Progress, Pa.; Mrs. Edwin Hollenbaugh, Pennbrook; Mrs. William Lenker, Harrisburg; Emmet Shields, Tennessee; Charles Shields, Pennbrook; Lloyd and Lorena at home. His wife preceded him in death about five years ago.

Funeral Services from the home at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon with burial in Shoop Cemetery.

Mr. Shields is an uncle of William I. Shields, treasurer-elect of Adams County.

The deceased was a member of the local lodge Independent Order of Americans.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 o’clock at the Colonial Park United Brethren Church, Harrisburg, for William D. Lenker, Harrisburg {address removed for privacy}, who died in a Harrisburg hospital on Monday morning. The Rev. Russell Shay, pastor, and Dr. Clyde A. Lynch, president of Lebanon Valley College officiated and interment was made in Shoop’s Cemetery.

Mr. Lenker, who was 66 years, had been ill for some time and had submitted to an operation last week. Last year he was a republican candidate for commissioner of Dauphin County. He had been a dairy farmer for many years.

Among the survivors is his widow, the former Flora Shields, of Gettysburg, There are five sons and three daughters, There are four brothers surviving including Dr. Jesse Lenker, Harrisburg.

Corporal William L. Meckley, son of Solomon Meckley, Hanover Hotel, and Ruth E. Meckley Miller, {address deleted for privacy}, Hanover, was killed in action in Korea on November 21, according to a telegram received by his mother from the adjutant general’s office in Washington.

The youth’s mother is the former Miss Ruth Shields, of Gettysburg, a sister of William I. Shields, {address deleted for privacy}.

Corporal Meckley attended Hanover High School and enlisted in the navy March 5, 1945.

The Hanover man enlisted in the army July 6, 1949, and took refresher training at Fort Dix, N.J. He studied physical education at Fort Bragg, N. C., and was an athletic instructor at Fort Benning, Ga., from December 9, 1949 to August 22, 1950.

He sailed from San Francisco, Calif., on August 31, and arrived in Moji Japan, September 15. In Korea, he was attached to Company B. Fifteenth Infantry, Third Division.

Besides his parents , he leaves a brother, Pfc. Dennis C. Meckley, with the army in Korea; his step-father, Earl S. Miller, Hanover and a step-brother, Elwood T, Miller, Littlestown.

Cpl. William L. Meckley, 22, whose death in action in Korea, November 21, was officially reported December 3, died while saving lives of other soldiers after being ambushed on a volunteer patrol mission.

Word of the manner in which the Hanover soldier met a heroic death has been received by his mother, Mrs. Ruth E. Meckley Miller, Hanover, from her son's platoon sergeant, M. Sgt. Cecil L, Jenkins. Mrs. Miller is the former Ruth Shields, of Gettysburg.

Sgt. Jenkins letter, written, in Korea, revealed that on November 21 a call was received for a squad from his platoon to contact the Republic of Korea marines and guard an engineer outfit moving to the front.

"Although it wasn't Meckley's squad that was picked to go, he came to me and pleaded to go along." Sgt. Jenkins wrote. "They walked into an ambush, losing two of five jeeps and all four of the trucks.

"Meckley, and this is a first-hand report from his squad leader, had a chance to leave on one of the three jeeps that got out, but he would not leave until the men who were less fortunate than he. He directed fire and aided the wounded, and in so doing saved the lives of several men, In his numerous trips to save other men, he was critically wounded himself, but refused aid and made other men get out of that place.

"I know it is sad, but he died fighting for his country, and his friends and I know he went like her wanted to go. You have every right in the world to be the proudest mother that ever lived, His name, and his courage, shall forever live in the hearts of the boys who knew."

Cpl. Meckley, who had joined the navy at the age of seventeen and served during the latter stages of World War II, joined the army July 6, 1949.

Mrs. Ruth M. Miller, {address deleted for privacy}, Hanover, received the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation’s second highest military decoration, awarded posthumously to her son, Cpl. William L. Meckley, in ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday at Second Army Headquarters, Ft. George G. Meade, Md.

Presentation of the award, issued to Cpl. Meckley for the heroism which cost him his life in Korea on November 21, 1950, was made by Lt. Gen. Ford N. Hathaway, under whose command Meckley was serving. Lt. Gen. Floyd L, Parks, commander of the Second Army, attended the ceremony, held in his office.

Mrs. Miller, is the former Ruth Shields, of Gettysburg, sister of William I. Shields, {address deleted for privacy}

Cpl. Meckley was cited for extraordinary heroism in action in the vicinity of Ma-jon-ni, Korea. The citation read in part:

Caught in Ambush

“While on a combat patrol, corporal Meckley, assistant squad leader, Company B. 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Division, was attempting to establish contact with a South Korean marine battalion that had been cut off by the enemy.

“The company was ambushed by a large force of about 900 North Korean guerillas and in the first burst of gunfire several men were wounded before the squad could take cover.

“Corporal Meckley left his position of cover, exposing himself to the enemy fire, and went to the aid of one of the wounded men. Although he aided the man to cover, he was wounded but refused first aid and immediately returned to help other wounded. In doing this, he received his second and third wounds.

“When withdrawal orders were received, Corporal Meckley was unable to walk and voluntarily remained behind to cover their withdrawal. It was then that he got his fourth and fatal wound.

“His intrepid and resolute actions enabled the entire unit to successfully withdraw from the ambushed position and made possible the safe evacuation of many wounded men. Corporal Meckley’s extraordinary heroism reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the service.”

Cpl. Meckley’s father is Solomon Meckley, Hanover.

The young soldier had served in World War II as a member of the U.S. Navy. He enlisted at York March 4, 1945, after leaving Eichelberger Senior High School.

He was a seventh grade student at Phineas Davis Jr. High School, and was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and the church’s Sunday School, Junior Choir and Cub Scouts.

In addition to his parents he is survived by a sister, Leah J. Nicholson at home; two brothers: J. Scott Nicholson and Daniel A Nicholson, at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Fox, Gettysburg {address deleted for privacy}, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Nicholson, Hanover; and maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. William I. Shields, Gettysburg.

His pastor, Rev. George R. Knarr, will officiate at funeral services Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, York. Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.

He was a son of the late Fremont and Lydia Shearer Miller. He was employed by The Hanover Shoe for 37 years and for six years worked at Schott’s Furniture Co. He was a member of Hanover Lodges of Moose and Eagles and of the Hanover Homeowners Association.

Surviving are his wife, a son, Elwood Miller, Littlestown; a step-son, Dennis Meckley, Hanover four grand children, three great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren and a sister , Mrs. Elda Bollinger, Hanover,

The funeral service will be Friday at the Kenworthy Funeral Home, Hanover. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Friends may call at the Funeral Home this evening.

Mrs. Della M. Walters, 62, of {address deleted for privacy}, Chambersburg, died early Sunday morning at Chambersburg Hospital.

She was born in Adams County, but had resided in Harrisburg most of her life before moving to Chambersburg in 1966.

She was a daughter of Mrs. Sarah U, Plank Shields, Gettysburg, and the late William I. Shields.

Mrs. Walters was a member of the King Street United Brethren Church of Chambersburg.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by: her husband, Marshall T. Walters, daughters – Mrs. Calvin M (Barbara) Shotwell of Mesquite, Texas, Mrs. Larry (Marsha) Bard of St. Thomas {address deleted for privacy}, Pa.; sisters – Mrs. Robert (Eleanor) Fox of Gettysburg, Mrs. Earl (Mildred) Snyder of Hanover, Mrs. Richard (Leoda) McGlaughlin, of Madison, Wisconsin, Mrs. Richard (Ann) Millard of Harrisburg, Mrs. Sebastian (Helen) Hafer of Gettysburg, Mrs. Frank (Nancy) Davilla of York; brothers – William Shields of Chambersburg and Edward Shields of Gettysburg; five grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Open Door Church in Chambersburg with Rev. Dr. Dina Pedrone, officiating. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery, Chambersburg.

There will be no viewing. Funeral arrangements are being handled through the Dugan Funeral Home, Bendersville.

She was the wife of the late Earle M. Snyder, who died in 1968.

She was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Hanover, where she was a member of the Altar Guild. She was also a member of the Honeybees, Bissets Bible Study, and the Hanover AARP. She was retired from Hanover General Hospital in 1981 after 15 years as a nursing aid.

Surviving in addition to her mother are four sons; Earl R. Snyder, Mountville, Pa, Kenneth I. Snyder, Ralph W. Snyder, and John H. Snyder, all of Hanover, five daughters, Joyce A. Snyder, Hanover, Mrs. Carolyn Rickrode, New Oxford, Mrs. Susan Pottorff, New Oxford, Mrs. Louise Lehigh and Mrs. Sandra Smith, both of Hanover; 20 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Fox, Gettysburg, Mrs. Leoda McLaughlin, McFarland, Wisconsin, Mrs. Helen Hafer, Gettysburg, and Mrs. Nancy Davila, York; a brother William W. Shields, Chambersburg; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 30 W. Chestnut St., Hanover, with the Rev. Eric P. Wogan, her pastor, officiating. There will be no public viewing. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wetzel Funeral Home, and Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at St Matthew’s Lutheran Church.

Burial will be made in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Hanover and Spring Grove or the American Cancer Society.

She was the wife of Richard M. Millard.

Born September 15, 1928, in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late William I, and Sarah U. Plank Shields of Gettysburg.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Presbyterian Faith.

In addition to her mother and husband she is survived by a son, Stephen E. Millard of Ashville, N.C.; four daughters, Sharon E. Messick, Sally A. Miller, Patricia L. Wilson and Jennifer M. Millard, all of Harrisburg; a brother William W. Shields of Chambersburg, four sisters, Eleanor Fox and Helen Hafer, of Gettysburg, Leoda McLaughlin of McFarland, Wisconsin, and Nancy Davila of York; 12 grandchildren ; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Niell Funeral Home, 3501 Derry St., Harrisburg. Interment will be in the Paxtang Cemetery. There will be no public viewing of visitation before the service.

Born July 24, 1951, he was a son of Doris Sillik Fox of St. Petersburg, Fla., and James Nunemaker of Gettysburg. He was predeceased by his step-father Robert W. Fox, in 1994. He is survived by his wife Judith Pitzer Fox.

He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Gettysburg, and Pennsylvania Association of Elementary School Principals.

A Gettysburg High School and Shippensburg University graduate, he had been employed by the Central York School District since 1972. At the time of his death, he was a school principal. He had also worked for Dave’s Photo Supply, Gettysburg, for over 20 years.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by one daughter, Jennifer L. Fox of Gettysburg; one brother, David A Fox of Petersburg, Va.; maternal-grandmother Mary Stalb and paternal step-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fox of Gettysburg.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 29, at Monahan Funeral Home, Gettysburg, with the Rev. E. Edward Keyser officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28., and from 2:30 p.m. until the time of services, Thursday, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jeffrey L. Fox Scholarship Fund, Educational Service Center, Central York School District, 775 Marion Road, York, Pa, 17402

Lawrence J. “Larry” Nicholson of Dover died June 19 at his home. He was 61.

He was a truck driver for fourteen years for the McCrory Distribution Center, retiring in 1994.

A U. S. Navy veteran, he was a member of the Hawks Gunning Club, Pleasureville.

Born in Philadelphia on August 29, 1935, he was the son of the late George W. and Mary A. Kelly Nicholson. In addition to his wife, Floranna D. Fox Nicholson, her leaves two sons, Jason S. Nicholson of Dover and Daniel A. Nicholson of New York City; a daughter, Leah J. Zimmerman of Dover’ four grandchildren, and two brothers, George W. Nicholson III of California, and Rodger T. Nicholson of Hanover; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, David L. Nicholson.

There will be no viewing. Friends and relative may meet at 10:15 a.m., June 24, at the LeRoy R. Leber Funeral Home, Inc., 2290 Shiloh, for a procession to Susquehanna Memorial Gardens for a graveside service at 11 a.m., with Rev. George W. Fitch Jr., pastor of St. James Lutheran Church, officiating.