AIRD - LEEPER, DELLA

Mrs. Leeper, 82, of Portage, formerly of Hollentown, died at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Feb.26, 1991, at Altoona Hospital. Mrs. Leeper retired as a nurse from Cresson State School and Hospital. She was born July 22, 1908, in Hollentown, the daughter of Joseph and Carm. S. (Rickard) Hollen, and was twice married; first in 1930, to Andrew Aird, who died in 1943, and then in 1946, to Arthur G. Leeper. Surviving are a brother, Chester F. of Hollentown, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Leeper attended Community Bible Church, Munster. She was a 1927 graduate of Reade Township High School and a 1930 graduate of graduate school of medicine., University of Pennsylvania Nursing School, Philadelphia. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 1-2 p.m. Friday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

LEEPER - Services for Della H. Leeper of Portage will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, by the Rev. David Hammerle. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 1 p.m. until time of services Friday at the funeral home. Also preceded in death by a sister, Edna Reynolds, and three brothers; Lester, Walter and Clair.

ALEXANDER, CLARA ELLEN

Mrs. Clara Ellen Alexander, wife of Samuel H. Alexander and mother of Corporal Charles E. Alexander of the state highway patrol at Garden Heights, died suddenly at the family home in Glasgow, Cambria county, at 10 o’clock yesterday morning of a heart attack. Mrs. Alexander had been in her usual good health. However, she had been troubled from time to time with the heart condition. A bee sting which she suffered yesterday morning is believed to have greatly aggravated the heart condition with the result that death claimed her before medical aid could be summoned. Corporal Alexander, the son, was in Hollidaysburg yesterday morning when word reached him that his mother was critically ill and by the time he arrived at the barracks to prepare to go to Glasgow he received a second message, informing him of his mother’s death. Mrs. Alexander was born on Jan. 26, 1874, at Roseland, and was a daughter of Henry J. and Mary J. Hon, both deceased. She was married on March 15, 1890, to Mr. Alexander, who survives, along with three sons, Charles H. Alexander of Altoona, B. G. Alexander of Scranton and John H. Alexander of Terre Haute, Ind. One son, George, preceded her to the grave. She also leaves two brothers, George Hon of Blandburg and John Hon of Fallen Timber, and a sister, Mrs. John McCartney of Flinton. She was a member of the Glasgow United Brethren church, where the funeral will take place at 2:30 o’clock Monday afternoon. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Mrs. Alexander was held in high esteem throughout Glasgow and her death came as a distinct shock to her many friends and neighbors.

ALEXANDER, SAMUEL H.

Samuel H. Alexander, a retired blacksmith, formerly residing in Glasgow, died at 10:05 o'clock last night at the home of a son, Lt. Charles E. Alexander of the state police, after an extended illness. He was born March 22, 1860, at Waterloo, Juniata county, a son of John H. and Mary Jane (Bethel) Alexander, and in Flinton married Miss Clara Hohn, who died July 22, 1932. Surviving are three sons; John H., Budd G. and Charles E.; five grandchildren and two sisters; Mrs. Belle Allen and Mrs. Ida Jones. One son, George, preceded him in death. Friends will be received at the Troxell funeral home, Glasgow after 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.

ALLAYUAD, JAMES

James Allayaud of Ginter, died in Philipsburg Hospital yesterday, Aug. 4, 1969, after an extended illness. He was born March 15, 1889 in Ginter, a son of Regis and Mary (Bonquier) Allayuad and married Pauline Frye. Surviving are his wife and five brothers and sisters; Mrs. Rose Kramp, William, Mars. Kathryn Walker, Mrs. Adeline Lobb, Rip and Kash. Friends will be received in the Troxell Funeral Home, Glasgow from 2 to 9 p.m.

ALLAYUAD, PAULINE

Pauline Allayuad of Ginter, died yesterday, July 9, 1970 in Philipsburg State General Hospital. She was born Feb. 16, 1907, a daughter of Frank and Essie (Hollen) Frye and married James Allayuad, who died Aug. 4, 1969. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Troxell Funeral Home, Glasgow from 7 to 9 today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

ALLEMAN, LESLIE B.

ALLEMAN, MORGAN

Morgan B. Alleman of Allemans, Fallentimber, RD., died July 20, 1973 in Smithmill, Pa. He was born May 16, 1906 at Allemans, son of Harry and Eliza (Hosband) Alleman. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Ida Lender. Friends received at Troxell Funeral Home. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. (Altoona Mirror, July 21, 1973)

ALLEMAN, MURRY M.

Glen Hope - Murry M. Alleman, 74, of Glen Hope, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at his residence. Mr. Alleman was formerly from the village of Allemansville, named for his ancestors who founded the area. Born March 11, 1926, in Altoona, he was a son of the late Ida Mae (Alleman) Lender. Mr. Alleman had been employed for the Pennsylvania Railroad, Samuel Rae Shops, Hollidaysburg, as a machinist's helper. He was a member of the Glen Hope United Methodist Church and of the Coalport VFW Post No. 7043. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a private first class, enlisting June 23, 1944, and discharged Oct. 4, 1948. He servied in the European Theater with the 609th Field Artillery Service Battalion where he received the Battle Stars Medal, the ETO ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal. He then served with the Honor Guard at Berlin, Germany. On Sept. 3, 1948, in Houtzdale, he wed Stella M. Kacprzak, who survives. In addition, he is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Judith) Keith of Coalport, Mrs. Marie (Charles) Lonesky of Glen Hope, Mae Flick of Coalport, Mrs. Tim (Barbara) Troxell of Roseland, Mrs. Lewy (Cynthia) Freeman of Erhard, Mrs. Daniel (Ruth) Miles of Irvona and Mrs. Kevin (Frances) Date of Ramey; four sons, Milton, Murry and David, all of Glen Hope and William and his wife, the former Susan Geffert, of Brisbin. In addition, he is survived by 20 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a sister, Virginia Downs of Fallentimber; and a brother, Ernest Lender of Glen Campbell. He was preceded in death by his mother, a grandson, Kenneth D. Keith; and a brother, William Lender. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, with the Rev. Darlene Wiewiora officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and from noon until 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Coalport VFW Post 7043.

ALLMAN, FERN ELIZABETH

Fern Elizabeth Allman a native of Fallentimber, residing in Wayne, Mich., died in Annapolis Hospital, Wayne, Mich., on Friday. She was born Sept. ? 1914, a daughter of James and Anna (Hibbert) Stine, and married William Allman. Surviving are her husband, her parents, of Fallentimber, and three sisters, Mrs. Carmen Nunnllay of Michigan City, Ind., Mrs. Julia Frazier of Alexandria and Mrs. Marcey Hartman of Amsbry. She was a graduate of Reade Township High School. Friends will be received in the Troxell Funeral Home, Glasgow, from 7-10 p.m. tonight.

AMMERMAN, ADELINE

Adeline Ammerman of Dysart RD, died at 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 2, 1972, at Mercy Hospital. She was born May 31, 1895, at Dysart, a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Duncan) Lee, and married Charles Ammerman, who preceded her in death. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Hoover of Elizabeth, Mrs. Alice Ammerman of Williamsport and Mrs. Marien Hoover of Dysart RD; 11 grandchildren, a sister and a brother, Mrs. Ella Ahles of Cresson and Frederick of Dysart RD. Mrs. Ammerman was a member of Buckhorn Chapel. Friends will be received in the Gibbons Funeral Home, Ashville, from 3-10 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. tomorrow and 10 a.m. to noon Monday, and in the Burckhorn Chapel after noon Monday.

AMMERMAN, CHARLES W.

Charles W. Ammerman, 64, of Dysart, died November 29, 1957 at the Altoona hospital. He was born in Bellwood, February 17, 1883, the son of Franklin and Martha (Thompson) Ammerman. Surviving are his wife, Addie, and children: Mrs. Genevieve Hoover of Dysart, Mrs. Marian Hoover of Dean, Mrs. Alice Ammerman of Jersey Shore, 6 grandchildren; two brothers, John of Philadelphia, and William P. of Van Ormer; and a sister Mrs. Bertha Shumac of Lock Haven. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill cemetery, Glasgow, Pa. (Altoona Mirror, November 30, 1957)

AMMERMAN, DENVER R.

Denver R. Ammerman Sr., 79, Van Ormer, Fallentimber, died Thursday, July 29, 1999, at Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital. He was born April 29, 1920, in Frugality, the son of the late William and Ellen (Lee) Ammerman. He married Leanore Cuomo. She died March 12, 1993. Mr. Ammerman worked in construction for Putman and Greene, Philipsburg, for 30 years. Surviving are two daughters: Marie McMasters of Van Ormer and Nancy Fink of Dysart RD; a son, Denver Jr. of Van Ormer; a brother, Lee, of Flinton; a sister, Lucretia Krise of Mountaindale; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport.

AMMERMAN – Funeral services for Denver R. Ammerman Sr. will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, with Pastor Benjamin Warfel officiating. Interment will be made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. He is survived by special friends: Regis and Sally Noel and children of Glasgow. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Carrie Noel; a brother, Winter; and sisters; Orvetta Conley, Wilmena Hamilton, Treva Hanna and Violet Eamigh.

AMMERMAN, FRANK J.

AMMERMAN, LEONORE IRENE

Mrs. Ammerman, 69, of Van Ormer, Fallentimber RD, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, 1993, at Mercy Hospital. She was born Sept. 5, 1923, in Dysart, the daughter of Patsy and Mary Cuomo. She married Denver R. Ammerman on May 14, 1940, in Ashville. Surviving is her husband, three children: Denver Jr. of Van Ormer, Marie at home and Nancy Fink of Dysart RD; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother and sister: Albert of Vaiden, Miss., and Rita Perrone in Florida. Friends will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport.
AMMERMAN---Services for Leonore I. Ammerman of Van Ormer, Fallentimber RD, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, by the Rev. David Hammerle. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and 1 p.m. until time of service Sunday at the funeral home. Proceeded in death by sisters, Genevieve Moschello and Jennie Coccarro, and brothers, John, Frank, James and Patrick. (Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Saturday, March 13, 1993)

AMMERMAN, MARTHA

Mrs. Martha (Thompson) Ammerman died June 10, at home in Dysart of apoplexy, after an illness of four days. She was born March 24, 1861 at Juniata Gap. Surviving is her husband, Frank J. Ammerman; four daughters: Mrs. Katie Overton, Mrs. Bertha Shoemack, , Mrs. Edna G Fink, and Mrs. Mary Plasic; five sons: Glen F., William P. of Van Ormer, George R. of Fallentimber, Charles W. of Dysart, and Cyrus V. of Carlisle; one sister, Mrs. Eva Myers; one brother, Cyrus B. Thompson; 33 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Burial in Glasgow, Pa. (Altoona Tribune, June 12, 1933)

AMMERMAN, WILLIAM P.

Fallentimber - William P. Ammerman, a retired coal miner from Fallentimber RD, died at 8 p.m. Dec. 1, in MIner's Hospital, Spangler. He was 87. Mr. Ammerman was born April 6, 1888, at Blair Furnace, a son of Frank and Martha (Thompson) Ammerman. He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Ella Lee, June 13, 1949; a son, Donald, in 1913; and a daughter, Mrs. Orveta Conley, in 1970. Surviving Mr. Ammerman are his second wife, the former Carrie Noel; and these children: Mrs. Violet Eamigh, Irvona; Mrs. Wilmena Hamilton, Coalport; Mrs. Lacreshia Krise and Denver Ammerman, Fallentimber; Mrs. Treeva Hanna, Morgantown, Ohio; Lee Ammerman, Chardon, Ohio; and Winter Ammerman, Niagara Falls, N.Y. He also leaves 40 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and these stepchildren. John, Joe, James and Francis Noel, all of Fallentimber; Thomas Noel, Glasgow; Philip and Ivan Noel and Mrs. Anna Ricketts, all of Pittsburgh; and Mrs. Lillian Braniff and Mrs. Ruth Russick of Revloc. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated in St. Mary Magdalene's Catholic Church at Frugality Thursday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. John J. Marshall as celebrant. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Glasgow. Friends may call at the Plass Funeral Home at Glasgow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. A Christian Wake Service will be held in the funeral home at 8 p.m. Wednesday. (The Progress December 2, 1975)

ANDREWS, ANNA

Mrs. Anna Andrews, aged 70, widow of Michael Andrews, died at 4 o’clock yesterday morning at her home at Blandburg following an illness of several months. Friends are being received at the home.

ANDREWS, MARY

Mrs. Mary Andrews of Blandburg, died at 4:30 a.m. today in the Altoona Hospital where she was admitted yesterday. She was born at Blandburg Sept. 15, 1920, a daughter of Thomas and Minnie (Williams) Kovac, and married Steven M. Andrews. Surviving are her husband, two children, Steven T. of Altoona and Terry A., at home, her father and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Marjorie Hardy and Mrs. Thomasin Nagle of Bellwood, Mrs. Christine Klinger of Altoona, Thomas of Bellwood and Sylvester in the USMC in California. She was a member of the Blandburg Lutheran Church. Friends will be received at the Troxell Funeral Home, Glasgow, after 7 p.m. today.

ANDREWS, STEVE F.

Steve F. Andrews, 83, of 172 Boyd St., Blandburg, died early Monday morning, Nov. 7, 1994, at Altoona Hospital. He was born May 17, 1911, in Allentown, the son of Michael and Anna (Cicak) Andrews. He married Mary J. Kovac in March 1934, in Hollidaysburg. She died Oct. 23, 1964. Mr. Andrews was a member of St. Richard’s Catholic Church, Blandburg. He retired from several local Harbison-Walker Refractories in 1969, after 35 years of service. Surviving are two sons: Steven T. of Delaware, Ohio and Terry A. of Bellwood; three sisters: Agnes Berger of Blandburg, Kathryn Schwartz of Altoona and Mary of Brooklyn, N.Y.; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

ANDREWS – Funeral services for Steve F. Andrews of Blandburg will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, by the Rev. Andrew C. Stanko. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Preceded in death by two brothers: Joe and Andrew, and a sister, Annie.

ANNACK, LESTER C.

Lester C. Annack, 77 Frederick, Md., formerly of Allemans, died Monday morning, June 26, 2000, in Frederick. He was born July 11, 1922, in Detroit, the son of the late Philip and Isabelle (Peterson) Annack. He married Mavis Scott. She died June 10, 1988. Mr. Annack retired as a printer from the Altoona Mirror in 1982 after 13 years of service. He was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Mr. Annack was a member of Coalport Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, and of the American Legion and the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Frederick. He was a lifelong avid fisherman and loved animals. Surviving are two daughters: Lucinda C. Berzonsky of Philipsburg and Ginny R. Barney of Woodsboro, Md; and two grandchildren. Friends will be received from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

ANNACK – Funeral services for Lester C. Annack will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, with the Rev. Ben Warfel officiating. Interment will be made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends will be received from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

ANNACK, MAVIS L.

Mrs. Annack, 67, of Allemans, Fallentimber RD, died at 3 p.m. Friday, June 10, 1988, as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident near Ginter, Gulich Township. She was born Jan. 12, 1921, in Houtzdale, the daughter of Parker S. and A. Bertha (Carothers) Scott, and married Lester C. Annack. Surviving are her husband and a daughter, Lucinda C. Bervonsky, at home. Also surviving are four sisters and a brother: Vera A. of Blue Bell, Hazel M. Hollen of Hollentown, Helen M. Richards of Philipsburg, Grace I. Stiffler of Erie and Gerald P. of Ashtabula, Ohio. Mrs. Annack attended the Mountaindale Baptist Church. Friends will be received from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

ANNACK – Services for Mavis Annack of Allemans, Fallentimber RD, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, by the Rev. Benjamin Warfel. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow.

ANTHONY, JOLLY

Retired Foreman expires

Jolly C. Anthony, 98, of Blandburg died today, April 25, 1984, in Altoona Hospital. Mr. Anthony retired as foreman from the Harbison-Walker Refractory, Blandburg, after 45 years service. He was born June 14, 1885, in Indiana County, the son of Ross W. and Marelda (Ruffner) Anthony, and married Zeta Cole, who died June 23, 1982. Surviving are two children: George H. of Poland, Ohio, and Marjorie A. of Blandburg; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Anthony was a member of St. Richard Catholic Church, Blandburg. He was tax collector of Reade Township for many years and served on the Reade Township School Board. He was one of organizers of the Reade Township Volunteer Fire Company. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Plass Funeral Home, Glasgow.

ANTHONY – The funeral of Jolly Anthony of Blandburg will be held with a mass of resurrection at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Richard Catholic Church, Blandburg, by the Rev. John J. Marshall. Interment in Pleasant Hills Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Plass Funeral Home, Glasgow, where a vigil service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Friday. Mr. Anthony was active in all community affairs in Blandburg.

ANTHONY, MARJORIE A.

Miss Anthony, 59, of Blandburg died at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 1986, in her residence. Miss Anthony retired as a school teacher after 16 years’ service. She taught in several school districts in Pennsylvania. She was born May 2, 1926, in Blandburg, the daughter of Jolly C. and Zeta (Cole) Anthony. Surviving are a brother, George H. of San Jose, Calif., and two nieces. Miss Anthony was a 1944 graduate of Reade Township High School and a 1948 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. She was a member of St. Richard’s Catholic Church, Blandburg, and Altar Society. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in the Plass-McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

ANTHONY – The funeral of Marjorie A. Anthony of Blandburg will be held with a mass of Resurrection at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Richard’s Catholic Church, Blandburg, by Father John J. Marshall. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in the Plass-McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, where a vigil service will be held at 8:30 p.m. today.

ANTHONY, ZETA C.

Mrs. Anthony, 92, of Blandburg, died Wednesday, June 23, 1982, in Altoona Hospital. She was born June 23, 1890, in Adams County, the daughter of George I. and Anastasia (Noel) Cole, and June 30, 1909, in Blandburg, married Jolly C. Anthony. Surviving are her husband, two children: George of Polland, Ohio, and Marjorie A. of Johnstown; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Anthony was a member of St. Richard’s Catholic Church, Blandburg, and the Altar Society. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the Plass Funeral Home, Glasgow.

ANTHONY – The funeral of Mrs. Zeta C. Anthony of Blandburg will be held with a mass of resurrection at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Richard’s Catholic Church, Blandburg, by the Rev. John J. Marshall. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in the Plass Funeral Home, Glasgow, where a vigil service will be held at 8:30 p.m. today.

APPLE, HILDA

Mrs. Apple, 87, a guest at Allegheny Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Hollentown, died at 5:51 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 1989, at the home. She was born June 10, 1901, in Berlin, Somerset County, the daughter of Jacob S. and Ida (Suder) Lane, and July 4, 1924, in Cumberland, Md., married Frank Apple, who died Oct. 28, 1980. Surviving are two children, Bob of Hollentown and Phyllis Toney of Toledo, Ohio; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. Also surviving are three brothers: Frank of Berlin, Bernice of Forestville, Md., and Ralph of Florida. Mrs. Apple was a member of the Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Glasgow. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

APPLE – Services for Hilda P. Apple, formerly of Hollentown, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, by Pastor Richard Ebel. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

APPLE, HOWARD

Howard Apple, 79, Hollentown, Fallentimber RD 1, died Dec. 18, 1975, at Altoona Hospital. Born Aug. 3, 1896, in Hollentown, he was the son of the late Theodore and Rosabelle (Hollen) Apple. He is survived by widow, the former Mary Keith, and daughter, Genevieve Stufft of Osterburg, and a brother of Mrs. Emma Chilcote of East Freedom, Mrs. Bell Kleinmyer of Bellwood, Mrs. Lillian George of Fallentimber, Mrs. Mabel Glasgow of Bowie, Md., and Mrs. Verna Korman, Frank, and Charles, all of Fallentimber; and Joseph of Altoona. He was a charter member of Hollentown Christian and Missionary Church and was a retired coal miner and operator. Friends were received Saturday and Sunday at Plass Funeral Home, Glasgow, where service was held Monday. The Revs. Melvin Miles, Wilbur D. Junker and Marvin Apple officiated. Interment was the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow.

APPLE, MARY

APPLE, ROSA B.

ARNOLD, CLYDE VAN ELDEN

ARNOLD, LUCY

ARNOLD, GERALDINE E.

Coalport - Mrs. Geraldine E. Arnold, 59, of Coalport R.D., died Sunday, Feb. 19, at 11:35 p.m. at Philipsburg State General Hospital. Born Dec. 23, 1929, in Glasgow, she was a daughter of John and Bertha (Gallagher) Igou. She was preceded in death by her parents: her stepfather, William Black; her husband John N. Arnold, who died Nov. 24, 1984; several grandchildren; two sisters, Eileen Noel, who died Jan. 14, 1989, and Edna Potter; and one brother, Jay Igou. She is survived by eight children: Katherine Hockenberry, Helen, Barto, Elsie Weakland, all of Burnside; Francis of Altoona; Walter of Glen Campbell; Carol Johns and Delores Jean Michalides, both of Johnstown, and Edward of Hastings; 27 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Ellen Harren of Altoona. She was a member of the Glendale Assembly of God Church, Coalport. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport and from 11 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Glendale Assembly of God Church, Coalport. The Rev. James N. Stemple will officiate. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow.

BAKER, MARIE CAROLYN

BARR, GLADYS E.

Mrs. Barr, 73, of 3400 Pearl Drive, Suitland, Md., formerly of Glasgow, died at 5:15 a.m. Sunday, April 27, 1986, in Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton, Md. Mrs. Barr retired as a waitress from the Madison Hotel, Washington DC, in 1959, after 15 years’ service. She was born June 3, 1912, in Bellwood, the daughter of G. Harvey and Agnes (Chilcote) Davis. Surviving are four sisters: Alice Hollen of Garner, N.C.; Lucille Tonkin of Fallentimber; Alfaretta Martha Champlin of Suitland, and several nieces and nephews., including Donald J. Champlin, who was raised in the home. Mrs. Barr was a graduate of Reade Township High School. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the Plass-McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

BARR – Services for Gladys E. Barr, formerly of Glasgow, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Plass-McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, by the Rev. Richard Lehman. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.

BATTS, DONALD E.

Donald E. Batts, 72, of Trafford died Saturday, April 8, 1995, at his home. He was born Feb. 15, 1923, in Dean, the son of the late Carl and Marion Belle (Bowman) Batts. Mr. Batts retired as a butcher from Giant Eagle. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Trafford American Legion and the National Rifle Association. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by John M. Dobrinick Funeral Home, Trafford.

BATTS – Graveside services for Donald E. Batts will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Preceded in death by a brother, E. Dwight Batts. Surviving is a sister-in-law, Hilder Batts of Monroeville.

BATTS, MARION BELL

Mrs. Batts, 91, of 307 E. Edgewood Ave., Trafford, formerly of Frugality, died Saturday, March 8, 1986, in her home, after an extended illness. She was born Nov. 30, 1894, in Frugality, the daughter of John C. and Ella (Hollis) Bowman, and married Carl E. Batts, who died in 1951. Surviving are a son, Donald E. of Trafford; a granddaughter and a great-granddaughter. Mrs. Batts was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Trafford. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in the John M. Dobrinick Funeral Home, Trafford.

BECK, CORA MAE

Mrs. Cora Mae Beck, 79, 158 Morewood Ave., Blairsville, formerly of Blandburg, died at 7:50 a.m. May 6, 1968, at Indiana Hospital. Born Dec. 26, 1888, in Glasgow, daughter of David and Minnie (Myers) Lovell. Widow of Herman J. Beck, who died Sept. 19, 1959. Survived by these children: Mrs. Hilda Bradford, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Louise McClellan, Tyrone; Mrs. Esther Coder and Mrs. Florence Simpson, both of Patton; Mrs. Mary Letcher, Williamsport; Mrs. Alma Capion, Detroit, Mich.; David, Tyrone; Mrs. Edna Fowler, Blairsville; and Russell, Tyrone; also 23 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Sister of Mrs. Mary Cree and Mrs. Mabel Letcher, both of Altoona; Frank, Blandburg; Fred, Philadelphia; and Clay and Willis, both of Enola, Pa. Former member of Blandburg Lutheran Church and Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Glasgow. Member of First Lutheran Church, Tyrone. Friends received at Russell L. Troxell Funeral Home, Glasgow, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Russell A. Eckert. Interment, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow.

BECK, KATHRYN

Kathryn Beck, 101, Blandburg native

Harrisburg - Kathryn C. Beck, 101, a resident of Dauphin Manor, and formerly of Blandburg, died Sunday, October 13, 1996, at the manor. Born Feb. 14, 1895, in Blandburg, she was a daughter of John W. and Caroline (Frick) Beck. She was once employed by the Berkley Manufacturing Co. in New Jersey. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church of Glasgow, Reade Township Senior Citizens Club and the Rambler Club, both in Fallentimber. She is survived by a daughter, Madolin Tokosh, and a grandson, Richard Tokosh, both of Harrisburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, William, Herman, Albert and Fred; and two sisters, Minnie Rayson and Johanna Weidmuller. Services for Miss Beck will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, with the Rev. Kathleen Kuehl officiating. Friends will be received Tuesday from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

BECQUET, GUSTAVE

Becquet – Gustave, 88, Mountaindale, Fallentimber R. D., died May 27, 1973, at Hillview Convalescent Home, Altoona. Born Oct. 24, 1884, in France. Survived by widow, former Ella Lauer, and these children: Mrs. Rachael Reitter, Tigard, Ore; Floreal and Palma, both of Pittsburgh; and Miss Sally, Syracuse, N. Y.; also several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Retired coal miner and member of UMWA. Friends received at Russell L. Troxell funeral Home, Glasgow, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Donald E. Bailor Sr. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow.

BEERS, CHARLES H.

Fallentimber - Charles H. Beers, 62, of 3706 49th St., New Brighton, Pa., a native of Fallentimber, died in Providence Hospital at Beaver Falls, Saturday, June 24. Born at Fallentimber, Dec. 4, 1904, a son of the late Charles w. and Alice (Irvin) Beers, he is survived by his wife, the former Wilda Morrow, and the following children: Mrs. Alice Greiner, Rochester, Pa.; Charles, Baden; Russell, Harrisburg; Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, Koppel, Pa., and Robert, at home. Six grandchildren also survive as do two sisters, Mrs. Retta Wallace, Coalport and Mrs. Leota Kelly, Fallentimber RD. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Russell L. Troxell Funeral Home at Glasgow. The Rev. William A. Slick will officiate and interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Friends may call in the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. today and tomorrow from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. (The Progress June 26, 1967)

BEERS, DOROTHY M.

Dorothy M. Beers of Ravenna, Ohio, formerly of Cresson, died yesterday, May 28, 1977, at Robinson Memorial Hospital, Ravenna. She was born March 18, 1897, in Glasgow, a daughter of David and Emma (Mills) Briggs, and married George Beers, who preceded her in death. Surviving are nine children, Mrs. Irene Payo and John Calvin of Parma, Ohio, Mrs. Twila Neleski of Cresson, Mrs. Marie Cartwright, George Jr. and Edward of Ravenna, Mrs. Hazel Chernesky of Warren, Mich., Mrs. Margie Frymyer of Fairport Harbor, Ohio and Mrs. Roselyn read of Ridgecrest, Calif.; 36 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Matilda Hendrickson of St. Michael. Mrs. Beers was a member of Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Cresson. Friends will be received in the Casher-Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson, from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

BEERS, ESTHER L.

Mrs. Esther L. Beers, one of Coalport’s oldest and most highly respected residents, died at her home in Coalport, Friday evening, February 19th 11:20 o’clock, after an illness of two months. Mrs. Beers was born at the old Heverly homestead near Utahville on May 15, 1856, a daughter of Henry and Mary Ann Heverly. She was united in marriage with John M. Beers on March 29, 1876. The Beers family moved from Fallen Timber to Coalport on January 1, 1884 and resided here ever since. The husband, undertaker John M. Beers, died in 1909. Mrs. Beers was a life long member of the Methodist Church at Coalport and was its oldest member. Mrs. Beers was an outstanding citizen and was known all her life as a lady of the highest integrity and honor, loved and respected by all who knew her. She was the youngest member of a family of fourteen children seven boys and seven girls. She was the last surviving member of the family. Surviving is one son William L. Beers of Cleveland, Ohio. Two twin children died in their infancy. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the home with Rev. John P. McCurdy, pastor of the Coalport Methodist church, officiating. Interment was in the Pleasant Hill cemetery at Glasgow.

BEERS, GEORGE B.

George B. Beers a native of Bellwood residing at 418 Linden Ave., Cresson, died unexpectedly at his home yesterday. He was born on Sept. 15, 1891, and married Dorothy M. Briggs. Surviving are his wife, 10 children, Calvin of Parma, Ohio, Mrs. Michael Payo of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Henry Lineski and Mrs. William Hagans of Cresson, Mrs. Ted Cartwright, George and Edward of Ravenna, Ohio, Mrs. Cletus Chernesky of Warren, Mich., Mrs. William Frymyer of Painesville, Ohio, and Mrs. George Reed of Ridgecrest, Calif., 38 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Linda Caplon of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Vidolia Keith of Van Ormer and Mrs. Frances Thomas of Fallentimber. He was a member of the E.U.B. church, Cresson Moose and UMWA. Friends will be received in the Lynch Funeral Home, Cresson, from 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. today and tomorrow.

BEERS, GEORGE W.

Fallentimber - Oct. 13 - G. W. Beers, 78, prominent resident of this place, was killed instantly at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon when he was struck by an automobile driven by Howard Streightiff, of Huntington who was on his way to Coalport. Mr. Beers was walking on the highway near his home when the accident occurred. Death resulted from a fracture of the skull, fracture of the left leg and numerous body injuries. After a preliminary investigation by the state motor patrol, the driver was released and ordered to report tomorrow morning, when an inquest probably will be conducted by Coroner Annie Swabb, of Johnstown. Mr. Beers was a widower. He was a brother of B. F. Beers, this place, and Mrs. Susan Richards, Flinton, R. D. A daughter survives in the state of Washington. The body was taken to the Richards home where funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Glasgow.

BEERS, JOHN

John Beers of Baltimore, Md., formerly of Glasgow, died at the University hospital, Baltimore, Saturday morning at 9 o’clock. He was born June 11, 1888, in Glasgow. Surviving are his widow, Ruth; two sons, Calvin of Baltimore and Lawrence of Washington D.C.; four daughters, Mrs. Sarah Raugh of Clearfield, Mrs. Esther Witheright of Baltimore, Mrs. Beatrice Yanushonis of Anson, Ala., and Mrs. Lois Burlette of Anison; one brother, Levi Beers of Scranton. Friends will be received at the Fuoss mortuary, Bellwood, after 7 o’clock this evening.

BEERS, JOHN SR.

Death of John Beers Sr.

It is with feelings of profound sorrow and regret, that we note the death of one of our highly esteemed citizens and neighbors, "Uncle" John Beers, of Fallen Timber, who closed his eyes to all the scenes of this life at 9:15 p.m., Friday, March 20, 1896. He had been ailing for the past three years, sometimes suffering severely for weeks at a time, then such a marked change for the better would take place that our venerable friend rejoiced in the hope of living some years longer. Without a doubt his life would have been prolonged if he had taken better care of his health, but being of an unusually active, industrious and enterprising nature, he would persist in trying to do work on the farm, which overtaxed his strength. He was never so happy and contented as when busily engaged in cleaning up and making improvements on the farm, so that after his decease, the children would have everything nice and comfortable as possible. Death resulted from a broken down constitution, followed by Bright's disease. He seemed to realize for some time past that he could not recover. Every attention that a most devoted wife and kind children could bestow was lavished upon him, but medical skill and nursing were unavailing, and the spirit of the patient suffered quietly passed away to meet the God who gave it. "Uncle" John, as he was familiarly known in Cambria County, was a Volunteer Soldier in the war between the United States and Mexico, and served his country faithfully during a period of 6 months, when he was wounded in the hand, leaving if unfit for active use. He belonged to Company B Second Pennsylvania Volunteers. He received a liberal pension in consequence of the wound. Deceased was born on the old homestead, July 3, 1820, and was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Miller forty seven years ago. To this happy union were born four boys and one girl, all of whom survive. Two sisters and five brothers survive him. Deceased was aged 75 years 8 months and 16 days. He was one of the most highly respected and widely known men in the County, and his place will never be filled in our community. He was an exceptionally kind and obliging neighbor, ever ready to grant any favor in his power to any one who needed it, and in numerous instances he borrowed money to help persons out of financial difficulties and save their homes. He couldn't say "no" to any one who needed help. He was a most charitable, honest citizen; a true friend, and a tender loving and affectionate father. The world would be happier if there were more such people in it. Always of a cheerful, sunny disposition, he not only looked on the bright side of life but strove to make those around him happy. It was a pleasure to visit at the hospitable home of Uncle John and wife, who always enjoyed the society of young people and children quite as well as when they were young. The funeral took place Monday p.m. and was one of the longest ever seen in this vicinity. The immense procession wended its way to the Lutheran church at Glasgow where services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Kerlin, assisted by Rev. C. C. Bingham, of the U. B. church. The choir sang "My faith looks up to Thee," after which Rev. Bingham read the 12th chap. of the Songs of Solomon and led in prayer. "Rock of Ages" was next sung and Rev. Kerlin delivered a most able and impressive discourse taking as his text Ecc. 12:7. The choir sang "Asleep in Jesus." The casket was draped in the flag he loved so well. The remains were lovingly laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill cemetery. The children, who mourn the loss of a dear father, are George, of Mis., who was unable to be present at the funeral; Mrs. George Richards, of Roseland; John M., of Coalport, and W. H. and B. F., of this place. Three grand children survive, two of whom were at the funeral. To the bereaved wife and children the sincere and wide spread sympathy of the community is extended and may the God of all grace bless and sustain them in this sad hour. A Friend.

BEERS, JOSEPH A.

Popular Citizen of Fallen Timber Passes Away

Joseph A. Beers died at his home in Fallen Timber, Friday morning, November 30th, having been a sufferer for some time of pulmonary tuberculosis. The deceased was aged 25 years, 1 month and 25 days. He leaves to mourn their loss a widow, his mother, Mrs. Sarah Beers, of Fallen Timber and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Adam J. Frye, of Johnstown; F.H. of Fallen Timber; and Dewey, at home. The deceased was united in marriage to Miss Isabelle Hahn on June 7, 1916. One daughter was born to their union, preceded her father to the grave. The deceased was an active Sunday School and church worker all his live. The funeral services were preached at the house on Sunday at one o’clock. Rev. J. A. Mills, of Coalport, officiating. Interment was made in the Pleasant Hill cemetery at Glasgow. The deceased had many friends through this section to whom the news of his death came a s a sad shock. He was a splendid young man of good character and strictly sober.

BEERS, KATHRYN E.

Kathryn E. Beers of Fallentimber, was dead on arrival yesterday, March 20, 1973, at Johnstown Memorial Hospital. She was born March 3, 1901, in Glasgow, a daughter of William and Alice (Troxell) McClellan, and married Robert C. Beers, who died Aug. 6, 1949. Surviving are four children, Mrs. Marquetta Miller of Long Beach, Calif., Darrell of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Virginia L. Miller of Fallentimber and William D. and Utahville; 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and two sisters and a brother: Mrs. Flora Harber of Coalport, Mrs. Wilda Landrus of Bellwood and Creighton of Glasgow. Mrs. Beers was a member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Glasgow. She attended the Fisk United Methodist Church. Friends will be received in the Troxell Funeral Home, Glasgow, from 7 to 9 p.m. today.

BEERS, LETTIE

Mrs. Lettie Beers, Fallentimber, Dies

Mrs. Lettie Beers, about, 82, widow of Frank Beers, died at 8:30 a.m. yesterday at her home in Fallentimber where she had reside many years. She had been in ill health for several months. Mrs. Beers’ husband passed away a year and a half ago. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Sadie Stringley of Dallas, Tex. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the late residence by Rev. Drum, Lutheran minister of Glasgow. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow, under the direction of C. J. Troxell, Glasgow mortician.

BEERS, LINDA E.

Blandburg –Mrs. Linda E. Beers, wife of Stewart Beers, of Blandburg died unexpectedly yesterday in her home. She was 66. Mrs. Beers was born Nov. 12, 1902, at Blandburg, a daughter of John and Julia (Westover) Van Scoyoc. She married her husband at Coalport in 1920. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons; Master Sgt. Donald B. Beers, Fort Sam Houston, Tex.; and Robert L. Beers, Blandburg. Three grandchildren, one great-grand children also survive as do the following sisters and brothers; Mrs. Nancy E. Lightener, Bellwood; Mrs. Alice B. Beers, Coalport R. D; Mrs. Margaret M. Rickard, Brook Park, Ohio; Mrs. Mabel Balsis, Vandergrift; Webster F. Van Scoyoc, Apollo; and Clair W. Van Scoyoc, Blandburg. Mrs. Beers was a member of the Blandburg United Methodist Church, and the P.O. of A. of Coalport. Funeral services will be held Monday at 3 p.m. from the Russell L. Troxell Funeral Home at Glasgow with Rev. Donald E. Bailor officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 7 p.m. today until time of services Monday.

BEERS, MARY C.

Altoona - Dec. 29 - Mrs. Mary C. Beers, aged 75, a former resident of Cambria County, died yesterday at the home of her sister Mrs. Linnie Wilt, owner of the Williamsburg Hotel at Williamsburg. Mrs. Beers was taken ill with pneumonia on December 19 and had since been in a serious condition. Born in Cambria County on July 2, 1859, Mrs. Beers was a daughter of the late George W. and Elizabeth C. Gray. She was united in marriage with William H. Beers on July 18, 1875, and resided in the vicinity of Fallen Timber for a number of years. Her husband died 12 years ago. Surviving are a foster son, Rupert B. Beers of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren and these brothers and sisters; William Gray of Cowen, W. Va.; Theodore M. and Gilbert R. Gray, both of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Linnie Wilt of Williamsburg, and Mrs. Frank Mothersbaugh of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Beers was a life-long member of the Lutheran church at Glasgow.

BEERS, REBECCA

Aged and Respected Resident of Fallen Timber Passes Away at the Home of Her Daughter Mrs. Richards in Reade Township.

Mrs. Rebecca Beers passed peacefully away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Susan B. Richards in Reade township, Cambria county, on Monday morning, January 15th. She had been in failing health for about a year, and death was due to the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Beers, whose maiden name was Miller, was born in Beccaria township, Clearfield county, on January 2nd, 1830 and was aged 81 years and 13 days when she was summoned home. She leaves the following children Howard, George and Frank Beers, of Fallen Timber; and Mrs. Susan B. Richards of near Roseland. She is also survived by two sisters –Mrs. William Harkins, of Blain City; Mrs. James Gill, of Utahville, and a half brother and half sister –George W. Miller, of Utahville, and Mrs. Catherine Heverly, of Beccaria township. Her husband, :Mexican" John Beers, (a veteran of the Mexican war) passed away on March 16th, 1896. Wednesday at one o’clock funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Lingle of the Lutheran church, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill cemetery at Glasgow. Undertaker R. E. Hunter was in charge of the funeral. Mrs. Beers was a member of the Glasgow. Lutheran church. She was held in the highest esteem by neighbors and friends and a wide circle of friends among the old people of this section will be sorry to learn of her demise.

BEERS, ROBERT C.

Robert C. Beers of Fallentimber, died Saturday morning at 6:30 o’clock at the Jefferson hospital, Philadelphia, after an extended illness. He was born Sept. 2, 1890, at Fallentimber. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn (McClellan) Beers, and these children, Mrs. Luther Miller, Mrs. Robert Miller and Dean Beers, all of Fallentimber, and Darrell K. Beers of Akron, O.; five grandchildren, his father, Charles W. Beers of Fallentimber, and these brothers and sisters; Roy Beers of Bellwood, Mrs. Clayton Wallace of Coalport, Charles Beers of Rochester, Pa., and Mrs. Ivan Kelly of Van Ormer. Mr. Beers was a veteran of World War I. Friends will be received at the home until Wednesday at 2:30 o’clock.

BEERS, RUTH P.

Glen Hope - Mrs. Ruth Pusey Beers, 80, a former resident of Glen Hope, died Monday, May 27, at 6:10 p.m. in Citizens Nursing Home, Havre de Grace, Md., where she had resided for more than two years. She was the widow of John Beers. Mrs. Beers was born June 29, 1893, in McCartney, a daughter of Frank and Harriet (Cross) Pusey. Surviving are her are four daughters and two sons: Mrs. Sara Rauch, Glen Hope, Mrs. Esther Witherite, Madonna, Md., Mrs. Beatrice Yanushones, Edgewood, Md., Mrs. Lois Burdette, Alexandria, Va., and Lawrence Beers, Edgewood, Md.; 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She also leaves six brothers and sisters: William Pusey, Glen Hope; Edwin and Calvin Pusey, Madera; Mrs. Stella Ennest, Huntsville, Ont.; Mrs. Dorothy Shaw, Georgetown, N. C., and Mrs. Rachel Smith, Pittsburgh. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Frank and Joseph. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Shoff Funeral Home at Madera with the Rev. Morrison Rider officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Glasgow. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. today and until time of services tomorrow. (The Progress May 29, 1974)

BEERS, RUTH ELIZABETH

Ruth Elizabeth Beers, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. Beers, died on Sunday, Feb. 3rd at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hahn, Fallen Timber. She had been a sufferer for sometime from tubercular meningitis. The deceased was aged seven months and eighteen days. Funeral services were conducted at the house on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. L. C. McHenry. Interment took place in the Pleasant Hill cemetery at Glasgow.

BEERS, STEWART O.

Stewart O. Beers, 94, 726 W. 15th St., Tyrone, for the past three years, formerly of Blandburg, died early this morning, Jan. 31, 1996, at his residence. He was born March 15, 1901, in Lyleville, the son of Valentine and Mary (Horton) Beers. He married Linda E. Van Scoyoc May 18, 1920, in Coalport. She died Aug. 29, 1969. Mr. Beers retired as a coal miner, having worked in several mines in the Blandburg area. He was an avid fisherman. Surviving are a granddaughter, Elizabeth A. Nelson, and her family, with whom she resided; and a sister, Elizabeth Glass of Lyleville. He was preceded in death by two sons: Robert and Donald. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Friday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

BEERS – Private services for Stewart O. Beers will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Park, Levi and Frank, and five sisters: Ada Lightner, Mertie, Millie, Lottie and Sara.

BEERS, WILDA

Mrs. Wilda Beers 67, of New Brighton, and formerly of Mountaindale, died morning of ? 27, 1973, at United ? Beaver Falls, Pa. Born July 3, 1905, in Mountaindale, daughter of Scott and Mary (Fortney) Morrow. Married to Charles H. Beers, who died June 24, 1967. Survived by these children: Mrs. Alice Greiner, New Brighton; Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, Koppel; Charles, Baden; Russell, Harrisburg; and Robert, Columbus, Ohio. Sister of Harry, Flinton R. D.; Robert, Fallentimber R. D.; Mrs. Tressa Dunkel, Tyrone R. D. 3; and Mrs. Elva Nash, Tonawanda, N.Y. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Russell L. Troxell Funeral Home, Glasgow, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. Donald C. Bailor Sr. Interment, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

BELENSKE, MARY R.

Miss Belenske, 79, of HAIDA Manor, Hastings, formerly of Fallentimber, died at 11:55 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 1985, in Miners Hospital, Spangler. She was born April 4, 1906, in Fallentimber, the daughter of John and Rosalia (Molek) Belenski. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Miss Belenske was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Frugality. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the Plass-McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

BELENSKE – The funeral of Mary Belenske of HAIDA Manor, Hastings, will be held with a mass of the resurrection at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, by Father Charles Diamond. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the Plass-McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, where rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday.

BENAK, PAUL H. "Skip"

Blandburg - Paul H. "Skip" Benak, 57, of Blandburg, died at 4:05 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at his residence. Born May 8, 1932, in Blandburg, he was the son of Wendell P. and Anna (Peterka) Benak. He is survived by eight brothers and sisters: Pauline A. and Ann Peterka, both of Pottstown, Wendell P. Benak Jr. of Toledo, Ohio, Caroline Sommers of Queens, N.Y., Sylvester Benak of Cleveland, Ohio, Edna Adamcik and Margie Levchik of Hillsdale, N.J. and Frank Benak of South Plainfield, N.J. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Steve and Henry. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 12 years. Mass of the Resurrection was said today at 10 a.m. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Glasgow. Arrangements were made by the McQuown Funeral Home in Glasgow.

BENN, DELCENA

Wife of George D. Benn, President of the First National Bank, Passes Away.

On Monday night, September 11th at 11:30 o’clock, death came to Delcena, wife of George D. Benn, at their home on Main street after an illness of about two years duration due to cancer of the stomach. While she had been ailing for two years she did not become seriously ill until February of this year. At times she seemed better, but despite the services of some of the best physicians in the country and the splendid care given by her devoted husband and friends, she grew weaker and death relieved her of her sufferings at the above time. Mrs. Benn was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. King, deceased and was born at the homestead in Tioga county, Pa., November 22, 1851 and was aged 64 years, 8 months and 19 days at the time of her demise. On February 15th, 1869 she was united in marriage to George D. Benn in Tioga county. They immediately took up housekeeping in Wellsville. In 1871 they moved to Emporium and a year later went to Iowa where they remained until 1874 at which time they moved to Houtzdale, Pa. In 1885 Mr. Benn went into the lumber business at Dean and two years later moved from Houtzdale to this place where they have resided ever since. Mrs. Benn was of a cheerful disposition and made friends of all whom she came in contact, and those who were intimately acquainted with her loved her for her steadfast friendship and kindly ways. She suffered intensely at times during her illness but bore it all with a fortitude that was remarkable. She was a member of the M. E. church and when her health permitted was a faithful attendant at all the various branches of the church work. She was also a worker in the cause of temperance and belonged to the local W.C.T.U. Funeral services were held in the M. E. church last Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The pastor Rev. J. T. Williammee delivered the sermon to a large crowd of friends, after which the remains were taken to Pleasant Hill cemetery, Glasgow, for interment. Undertaker J. C. Troxell was in chare. The funeral cortege was made up of automobiles, and forty-four cars were in line. The casket was covered with handsome floral offerings and these with the large number of friends who attended the funeral were evidences of high esteem in which the deceased was held. Besides her husband, George D. Been, President of the first National Bank, of this place, she leaves the following brothers and sisters, viz: Mrs. Susan A. Johnson, Cheney, Wash.; Mrs. Lettie Ulery, Oakland, Cali.; John King, of California, and Daniel

BENNETT, ROBERT A. SR.

Huntingdon – Robert A. Bennett Sr., formerly of Fallentimber, died Saturday, May 7, 2005, at home in Huntingdon RD. Born Dec. 12, 1935, at Philipsburg, he was a son of George and Verna (Poshedly) Bennett. Mr. Bennett worked for C&K Coal Co. and Bender Coal Co. for 23 years before retiring in 1998. He then worked for Leyo’s IGA, Coalport, for several years. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, the former Mary A. Yingling, whom he wed June 4, 1955, at Fallentimber. Also surviving is a son, Robert Jr. and his wife, the former Gloria McGarvey of Irvona; two daughters, Debra Grubb and her husband, Ronald of Huntingdon RD and Tina Bennett of Glasgow; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; and two sisters, Doris McClellan of Glasgow and Margaret Sellards of Castro Valley, Calif. Mr. Bennett was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, George Robert; an infant sister, Mary Lou; and a brother, Albert. Friends will be received today from 5-8 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow.

BERGER, DELLA

Mrs. Della Berger, 57, wife of Joel Berger, a former resident of Coalport, died Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Meadows in Altoona. She is survived by her husband, 2 children, her mother and 4 grandchildren. Burial was made in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. (The Progress October 2, 1936)

BERGER, ELIZABETH

Mrs. Elizabeth Berger died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Van Austin of Coalport. Death resulted from a complication of diseases from which she had been suffering for a number of years. She was aged 87 years, 4 months and 10 days at the time of death. Mrs. Berger was a lifelong resident of Coalport and was a daughter of the late Jacob Myers. She was united in marriage with George Berger who preceded her to the grave several years ago. Mrs. Berger is survived by four sons and one daughter: Grover of Pittsburgh; Joel of Cincinnati; George of Dunlo and Mrs. Van Austin. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Van Austin with Rev. Bailey, pastor of the Coalport Presbyterian Church in charge. Interment in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Glasgow. (The Progress January 26, 1934)

BERGER, GRACE

Of Blandburg, died at 4:50 a.m. yesterday at the Altoona Hospital where she was admitted May 24. She was born at Westminster, Md., May 10, 1885, a daughter of Martin and Mary Jane (Fowler) Granadier. Surviving are her husband, John, and seven children. Paul E. Wilfred and Miss Kathleen, all of Blandburg; Charles W. of Sacramento, Calif., Leslie and Lee of Detroit, Mich., and Richard of Altoona; 10 grandchildren two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Henrietta Warren of Northeast Maryland, and a brother, Lawrence Granadier of Philipsburg. Friends will be received at the Troxell Funeral Home, Glasgow, after 7 p.m. today. (Handwritten July 1, 1962)

BERGER, PAUL E.

Mr. Berger, 77, of Blandburg, died at 12:45 a.m. today, July 12, 1985, in Altoona Hospital. Mr. Berger was a retired railroader. He was born March 5, 1908, in Portage, the son of John and Grace (Grenadier) Berger, and married Agnes Andrews. Surviving are his wife and a step-son, John Andrews of Coalport RD. Also surviving are two brothers and a sister: Kathleen S. Blandburg, E. Lee of Detroit, Mich., and Richard of Altoona. Mr. Berger was a member of St. Richard’s Catholic Church, Blandburg. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in the Plass-McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

BERGER – The funeral of Paul E. Berger of Blandburg will be held with a mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Richard’s Catholic Church, Blandburg, by the Rev. John J. Marshall. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in the Plass-McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, where a vigil service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Sunday.

BEST, MAE GRACE

Mrs. Mae Grace Best, 96, a guest at Sonshine Country Manor, Fallentimber RR, formerly of Flinton, died Friday afternoon, July 12, 1986, at the manor. She was born Aug. 20, 1899, the daughter of Frank J. and Minnie (Copenhaver) Lord. She married William R. Best Aug. 22, 1922, in Coalport. He died November 1972. Mrs. Best was a graduate of Beccaria Township High School. Surviving are a son, William N. of Irvona; a daughter, Lola J. Kidwell of Flinton; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Best was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Lovell. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glagow.

BEST – Funeral services for Mae Grace Best, formerly of Flinton, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, with the Rev. Thomas C. McGill officiating. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Mrs. Best was preceded in death by two brothers: George and Wilmer; a sister, Robie Rosenberg; and a granddaughter, Judy Lovell.

BEST, WILLIAM R.

Flinton - Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon for William R. Best of Flinton who died Sunday evening in Philipsburg State General Hospital after a lengthy illness. The son of Nelson and Susanna (Miller) Best, he was born July 7, 1892 in Winslow, Jefferson County. A retired coal miner since 1953, he was a member of UMW Local 1402, Coalport. In addition to his wife, the former Mae Grace Lord, he is survived by two children: Mrs. Virginia Lovell of Fallentimber, and William N. of Irvona. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. (The Progress November 27, 1972)

BINNIX, ANNA M.

Mrs. Anna M. Binnix, 80, of Frugality, Fallentimber RD, died Tuesday morning, July 4, 1995, at her residence. She was born Sept. 8, 1906, in Glasgow, the daughter of David A. and Ida (Matthews) Hollenbaugh. She married Donald B. Binnix on June 12, 1936, in Maryland. He died May 22, 1989. Mrs. Binnix was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Glasgow. She was a graduate of Reade Township High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Binnix was also a former member of Rebekah Lodge, Glasgow. Surviving are a son, William, with whom she resided and two granddaughters. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

BINNIX – Services for Anna M. Binnix of Frugality, Fallentimber RD, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, by the Rev. Kathy Kruehl. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the funeral home. She was preceded in death by parents and a sister, Mildred Gates. Also surviving is a nephew, Gordon Gates of Glasgow.

BINNIX, DONALD B.

Mr. Donald B. Binnix, Fallentimber RD, died May 22, 1989 at Altoona Hospital. Mr. Binnix was founder and owner of Ridge Equipment Co, Frugality. He was born Oct 21, 1900 in Philadelphia, the son of Herbert L. and Rebecca (Butler) Binnix, and married Anna M. Hollenbaugh. Surviving are his wife, a son, William B. at home, and three grandchildren. Mr. Binnix was a member of the Mount Zion Lutheran Church Glasgow. He was also a member of the Coalport Lodge, F&A; Jaffa Temple and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite-Williamsport Consistory. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. (Altoona Mirror, May 24, 1989)

BLACK, MARIA ELLA

Mrs. Maria Ella, 75, Fallentimber, died Jan 16, 1960, in Miners Hospital, Spangler. Born June 17, 1884, in Bellwood, Pa., daughter of Thomas and Annie (Forshey) Igou. Survived by husband, William M.; daughter, Mrs. Anna Christson, Johnstown, and two sisters: Mrs. Elsie Jenkins and Mrs. Flora Edmiston, both of Fallentimber. Friends received in Troxell Funeral Home, Glasgow, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. Maurice Martindale. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow.

BLACK, ODIS C.

Mr. Black, 66, of Fallentimber, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 1985, in his home. Mr. Black retired as a coal miner. He was born June 28, 1919, in McCartney, the son of Dorothy V. Black, and married Theona E. Shank, who died Sept. 10, 1970. Surviving are two daughters: Dorothy M. of Fallentimber and Betty Holobinko of Ambridge, and two granddaughters. Also surviving are seven brothers and sisters: Edna Wonderling and William Rickard of Glasgow, Martin Rickard and Virginia Rickard of Fallentimber, John Rickard and Marie Holjencin of Kersey and Mildred Peacock of Buffalo, N.Y. Mr. Black attended the Fiske United Methodist Chruch. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of James F. Noble VFW Post and American Legion. Arrangements by Plass-McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

BLAKELY, SAMUEL

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Blakely home in Blain City for Samuel Blakely, 65, well known merchant, who dropped dead at his home Monday morning. Mr. Blakely attended church services Sunday night. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and Sunday School, the IOOF and Rebekah Lodges, the Masonic Lodge, all of Coalport and Jordan Grange of Berwinsdale. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Blakely and several brothers and sisters. Burial was made in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. (The Progress September 17, 1938)

BLAND, EDNA L.

Mrs. Bland, 89, of Chambersburg, formerly of Blandburg, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 29, 1983, in the Masonic Home, Elizabethtown. She was born March 9, 1894, in Coalport, the daughter of George W. and Catherine E. (Gunn) Clauss, and married Wilson F. Bland, who died in 1943. Surviving are two children: Ray A. of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Ruth Hallett of Mechanicsburg, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters: Helen O. and Mrs. Gladys S. Galt of Carlisle. Mrs. Bland was a member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Glasgow. She was a member of the Coalport Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in the Plass Funeral Home, Glasgow.

BLAND – Services for Edna L. Bland, formerly of Blandburg, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Plass Funeral Home, Glasgow, by the Rev. David P. Kyler. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. until time of services Thursday in the funeral home.

BLAND, GUY EMORY

Guy E. Bland of Orange City, Fla., and formerly of Mount Lebanon and Blandburg, died Dec. 8, 1988 at Fish Memorial Hospital in DeLand, Fla. Born Dec. 31, 1906, in Blandburg, he was a son of Fred J. and Christina M. (Wilson) Bland Jr. His grandfather, Fred J. Bland Sr. founded Blandburg in 1867. On Nov. 24, 1929, in Lemont, he married the former Hazel T. Troxell who survives along with two nieces and a nephew, Mary Lou Schmotzer, Ruth Halley and Ray Bland. The last of his generation, he was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Wilson, Wallace, Lynn and Harold, who died Nov. 24, 1988, and one sister, Anna Troxell. Mr. Bland who graduated in 1924 from Reade Township High School, retired in 1973 as president of Mount Lebannon Savings and Loan and was director emeritus of Landmark Savings and Loan of Pittsburgh. Services will be held at the McQuown Funeral, Glasgow. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow.

BURKHOLDER, ZELDA I.

Mrs. Zelda I. Burkholder, 102, Eldorado Mobile Home Court, Altoona, died Friday morning, Dec. 10, 2004, at Moran’s Home, Bellwood. She was born July 13, 1902, in Mountaindale, daughter of the late Homer and Lenora (Hollen) Weston. She married David C. Burkholder in 1925. He died Dec. 19, 1962. Surviving are a so, Guy V. and wife, Phyllis, of Tipton; a daughter, Charlotte E. Burkholder of Altoona; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; a brother, Melvin Weston of Hollentown; and a sister, Marjorie Grove of Bald Eagle. She was preceded in death by sisters; Mildred Frye and Pearl Adams. Mrs. Burkholder retired as a midwife, having practiced in the Blandburg and surrounding areas. She was a member of the Blandburg United Methodist Church. Mrs. Burkholder enjoyed crocheting and knitting. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today. Dec. 11, and 2 to 3 p.m. funeral service Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004 by the Rev. Robert Rupp, at the Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Bellwood, Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Zelda’s memory may be made to Blandburg United Methodist Church

BURNS, JAMES M.

Johnstown - James M. Burns, 77, a former Gallitzin resident and Philipsburg native, died Sunday in Neilcliff Manor at Johnstown. Born at Philipsburg Oct. 3, 1889, a son of the late Edward and Margaret Aikens Burns, he was married to the former Sloma Mae Wilt, who died in 1961. Three daughters, two brothers and eight grandchildren survive. Funeral services were held today in the Conrad-Lenz Funeral Home at Gallitzin. Interment was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Glasgow. (The Progress September 28, 1966)

BURNS, JOHN C.

John C. Burns, 72, Riggles Gap, died Friday morning, Aug. 18, 2000, in Altoona Hospital emergency department. He was born June 20, 1928, in Blandburg, the son of the late Richard J. and Keturah M. (Vincent) Burns. Mr. Burns retired as a riveter for Bethlehem Steel Car Shop, in Johnstown, in 1984, after 25 years of service. He served as a corporal in the Army during the Korean conflict. Surviving are a sister, Louise E. with whom he resided; and a twin brother, Paul W. of Tipton. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

BURNS – Funeral services for John C. "Jack" Burns, Riggles Gap, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug 21, 2000 at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, with Father Edward Eckenrod officiating. Interment will be made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow. He also is survived by a niece, Joanne Laughlin of Tipton. He was preceded in death by two brothers: George and Murray.

BURNS, KETURAH M.

Altoona - Mrs. Keturah M. Burns, 77, of 500 22nd Ave., Altoona, formerly of Blandburg, died at 10:40 a.m. Saturday in the Altoona Hospital. She was born in Blandburg Sept. 25, 1897, a daughter of William and Myrtle (Penrod) Vincent. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J., May 14, 1967 and a son Murray on Nov. 10, 1936. These children survive: Mrs. Edith Gordon, Daytona Beach, Fla.; Miss Louise Burns and John (Jack) Burn, at home; George (Guy), Johnstown, and Paul, Tyrone RD. Six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren survive as does a brother Leonard of Dysart and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Hockenberry and Mrs. Esther Kephart, both of Altoona. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Plass Funeral Home (formerly the Troxell Funeral Home) in Glasgow. The Rev. Russell Hart will officiate and interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends may call in the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the hour of services. (The Progress September 30, 1974)

BURNS, LOUIS M.

Louis M. Burns of Blandburg, died in the Butler Veterans Administration Hospital yesterday after an extended illness.  He was born Nov 10, 1891, in Amsbry, a son of Edward and Rose Anna (Heverly) Burns. Surviving are three children: Robert, Anna Pearl and Mrs. Mae Shelton of Portsmouth Va. and three brothers: James of Gallitzin, Richard of Altoona and William of Tipton. He was a veteran of World War I. Friends will be received at the Troxell Funeral Home, Glasgow.

BURNS, RICHARD J.

Blandburg - Richard J. Burns, 73, of Altoona, a former resident of Blandburg, died yesterday, May 14, in Mercy Hospital at Altoona. He was a retired repairmen's helper at the West Branch Car Shop. Born at Blandburg, Sept. 13, 1893, a son of the late Edward and Margaret (Eikens) Burns, he is survived by his wife, whom he married in 1914, and the following children: Mrs. Edith Gordon, Daytona Beach, Fla.; Paul, Tipton; George, Johnstown; and Louise and John, at home. Six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren survive as does a brother, William of Tipton. He was a member of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament at Altoona. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Richard's Roman Catholic Church, Blandburg. The Rev. Bernard A. Przybock will offciate and interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends may call in the Russell Troxell Funeral Home, Glasgow, from 7-9 p.m. today and tomorrow from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Rosary will be recited in the funeral home at 8:30 p.m. tomorrow. (The Progress May 15, 1967)

BURNS, WILLIAM LEO

BURRIS, DAVID WENDELL

David Wendell Burris, 18, Blandburg, died Jan. 31, 1977, at Altoona Hospital. Born July 7, 1958, in San Diego, Calif., son of Wendell H. and Gloria (Lightner) Burris. Survived by parents; sisters, Bernice M. Johnstown, and Mrs. Shelby J. Duke, Tipton; half sisters, Mrs. Lorraine Gerlach, Charleston, W. Va., and Mrs. Cheryl Hurt, Hanford, Mrs. Cheryl Hurt, Hanford Calif; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Walter Burris, Juniata; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lightner, Blandburg. Member of Brethren in Christ Church, Blandburg. Member of Reade Township Volunteer Fire and Ambulance C. Attended Altoona Area Vocational-Technical School. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Plass Funeral Home, Glasgow, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Harry L. Ritchey. Interment, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow.

BURRIS, H. WENDELL

Blandburg – H. Wendell Burris, 77, of Blandburg died at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, at the James E. VanZandt Veterans Hospital, Altoona. Born March 24, 1927, at Butler, he was a son of Walter J. and Bernice M. (Moore) Burris. Mr. Burris served for 32 years in the U. S. Navy during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. On April 10, 1955, at Blandburg, he married Gloria M. Lightner, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Dr. N. Lorraine Gerlach of Pocatello, Idaho, Sherry Hunt of Hanford, Calif., Bernice Berger of Schellsburg and Shelby Roth of Johnstown; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. In addition, Mr. Burris is survived by seven sisters, Darlene Schonberger of Sarasota, Fla., Gerilyn Lind of Maryville, Tenn., Carol Cunningham of Cleveland, Shirley Maxwell of Clermont, Fla., Kathleen Burris of Greenville, Tenn., Nancy Aller of Sun City, Ariz., and Janice Goodman of Alexandria. In addition, to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David Wendell; and three brothers, Donald, William and Dale. Services were held today at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow. Full military honors were conducted by the Philipsburg Independent Honor Guard at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

BUSH, CATHERINE C.

Catherine C. Bush, 74, Van Ormer, Fallentimber R.D. died at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 25, 1972, at home. Born Jan 4, 1898, in Fallentimber, daughter of Charles and Abigail (Simmers) Ball. Survived by husband, Ruben, and these children: Mrs. Adrien Wendel, Ferndale; Philip, Ebensburg R. D.; George and Harold, both of Spring City; Mrs. Kathryn Gregory Patton; Reuben, Annapolis, Md.; Mrs. Shirley Braniff, Fallentimber; William Robert and John, all of Altoona; Mrs. Betty Bickford, Conemaugh R. D.; Mrs. Susan Krise, Royersford; and Mrs. Linda Couturiaux, at home also 51 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and six sisters. Family will receive friends after 7 p.m. Saturday at Russell L. Troxell Funeral Home, Glasgow, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, the Rev. Gary Atkinson. Interment, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

BUSH, EDNA

Mrs. Edna Bush, 37, Fallentimber, Pa., died unexpectedly Sept. 2, 1962, at Miners Hospital, Spangler. Born Jan. 11, 1925, at Beaver Valley, daughter of Blair and Ruth (Zimmerman) Snyder, now of Coalport. Wife of George Bush and mother of Agatha Kay, Philip, Tom, David, Tim, Barbara Lee and Bonnie Lou; also survived by 4 sisters and 7 brothers. Friends received at Russell L. Troxell Funeral Home, Glasgow, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. W.D. Junker. Interment, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow.

BUSH, GEORGE C.