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Pearl E. Sigler

Pearl Elizabeth Sigler, 93, of 211 Stonecroft Court, Hagerstown, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996, at her home.

Born Dec. 15, 1902, in Bridgeport, Md., she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Cora Louise Corderman Durbin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles I. Sigler, in 1978.

She was a member of St. James Brethren Church.

She is survived by six daughters, Mary Smith, Helen Smith, June Jamison, all of Sharpsburg, Ruth Litten, Wanda Winters, both of Hagerstown and Betty Daley of Greencastle, Pa.; three sons, Howard Sigler of Jasper, Ala., Russell Sigler of Tacoma, Wash. and Donald Sigler of Damariscotta, Maine; six sisters, Ruth Shank, Louise Durbin, Betty Pickens, Margaret Gearhart, Nancy Starliper, all of Hagerstown and Mable Taylor of Bloomsfield, Pa.; one brother, Harold Durbin of St. James, Md.; 28 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Ralph Sigler and Layton Sigler; one sister, Ethel Swartz; two brothers, Oscar Durbin and Roy Durbin; and three grandchildren.

Serivces will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 East Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown. The Rev. Brian H. Moore will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Williamsport.

The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family requests the omission of flowers and suggests memorial donations be made to St. James Brethren Church, 17718 Lappans Road, Saint James, Md. 21781 or the Funkstown Fire Co., 2 South Westside Ave., P.O. Box 670, Funkstown, Md. 21734-0670 or the Community Rescue Service, 511 East Franklin St., Hagerstown, Md. 21740.

Paul N. Heltzel

Paul Nevin Heltzel, who died Thursday, Nov. 28, 1996, is survived by a brother, Joseph Heltzel of Codorus, Pa.

Catherine L. Garten

DELAND, Fla. - Catherine Leota Garten, 88, of DeLand and formerly of Bolivar, W.Va., died Friday, Nov. 29, 1996, at Volusia Medical Center, Orange City, Fla.

Born Sept. 20, 1908, in Burkittsville, Md., she was the daughter of the late Harry Lester and Bela Elmira Painter Lemon.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Edward Garten in 1981.

She was a member of Bolivar United Methodist Church since 1938. She also was a member of the Pollyanna Class and W.S.C.S. of the church.

She is survived by one daughter, Betty June Thompson of Amber, Pa.; one son, Edward H. Garten of Deltona, Fla.; three grandchildren, Pamela Miller, Howard Thompson and Catherine Thompson; five step grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Howard L. Lemon.

Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Eackles-Spencer Funeral Home, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. The Rev. Daniel L. Montague III and the Rev. Alfred P. Collins will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg, W.Va.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.
 

Samuel H. Lefever

Samuel Herr Lefever, 98, of 1126 Luther Drive, Hagerstown, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996, at Ravenwood Lutheran Village.

Born July 9, 1898, in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Benjamin C. and Jeanette May Mentzer Lefever.

His first wife, Esther S. Baker Lefever, died in 1958.

His second wife, Ruth Love Lefever, died in 1986.

He was chief clerk for Western Maryland Railway, retiring after 43 years of service.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Williamsport.

He was one of the organizers of Ravenwood Lutheran Village.

He also was a member of Medairy Lodge 140 A.F.&A.M. of Williamsport, Christian Ardinger S.A.R. Chapter, and Hagerstown Historical Society.

He is survived by two daughters, Jacquline Hales of Springfield, Pa., and Joyce L. Kee of New Castle, Del.; one son, James B.H. Lefever of Alexandria, Va.; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 35 W. Potomac St., Williamsport. The Rev. W. Gregory Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Medairy Lodge 140 A.F.&A.M. will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home Tuesday at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 35 W. Potomac St., Williamsport, Md. 21795.

Achsah Schetrompf

Achsah Schetrompf, 89, formerly of 1145 Kuhn Ave., Hagerstown and Warfordsburg, Pa., died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996, at Avalon Manor Nursing Home, Hagerstown.

Born Jan. 27, 1907, in Fulton County, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Charles D. and Mary E. Powell Bishop.

Her husband, Guy L. Schetrompf, preceded her in death.

She is survived by one daughter, Alma E. Hann of Tampa, Fla.; one brother, Marshall H. Bishop of Warfordsburg; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Warfordsburg Presbyterian Church. The Rev. William C. Mielke will officiate. Burial will be in Mayes Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Arrangements are by Gerald N. Minnich Funeral Home, 305 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown.

Albert F. Draper

BOONSBORO - Albert Francis Draper, 63, of 18317 Manor Church Road, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996, at Washington County Hospital.

Born Jan. 26, 1933, in Washington County, he was the son of the late Harry Hawbaker Draper and Harriet Catherine Showman Draper.

He recently retired from Sire Power in Tobyhanna, Pa.

He was of the Protestant faith.

He is survived by his wife, Shelva Jean M. Pierce Draper, whom he married May 15, 1959; one daughter, Michelle M. Draper of Hagerstown; two sons, Kenneth A. Draper of Oxford, N.J., and Michael A. Draper of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; five sisters, Launa Mellott of Boonsboro, Mary Dieke and Norma Jane Ziegler, both of Hagerstown, Martha Eckstine of Chesapeake, Va., and Irene Phillips of California; five brothers, Melvin Draper of Sharpsburg, Robert Draper of Baltimore, Roger Draper of Las Vegas, Glen Draper of Bridgewater, Va., and Terry Draper of Keedysville; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Emory Draper and Wayne Draper.

Services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Bast Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike, Boonsboro. The Rev. Loyal H. Vanderveer will officiate. Burial will be in Boonsboro Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.

Catharine M. Schleigh

Catharine M. Schleigh, 96, formerly of 12 S. Walnut St., Hagerstown, died Friday, Nov. 29, 1996, at Reeders Memorial Home in Boonsboro.

Born Oct. 15, 1900 in Olean, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late George P. and Delia Kane Deuter.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hagerstown and the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

She is survived by one daughter, Kathleen E. Gossard of Hagerstown; three sons, Charles M. Schleigh and Robert G. Schleigh, both of Hagerstown, and Thomas A. Schleigh of San Antonio; one brother, Bernard Deuter of Buffalo; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Richard E. Schleigh.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 224 W. Washington St., Hagerstown, with the Rev. George Limmer as celebrant. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at Gerald N. Minnich Funeral Home, 305 N. Potomac St., today from 7 to 9 p.m., with prayers at 6:45 p.m.

The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's School, 218 W. Washington St., Hagerstown, Md. 21740.

Gwendolyn C.T. Stoner

GREENCASTLE, Pa. - Gwendolyn C. Talhelm Stoner, 82, of 424 N. Allison St., died Thursday, Nov. 28, 1996, at Waynesboro Hospital.

Born May 18, 1914, in State Line, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Maude V. Beard Talhelm.

Her husband, John Stoner, preceded her in death.

She was employed at Fairchild in Hagerstown in the assembly section for 42 years, retiring in 1983.

She was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1191 in Waynesboro, Fairchild Oldtimers Club in Hagerstown, American Legion Post 373 Auxiliary in Greencastle; and the National AARP.

She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn V. Talhelm of Orange City, Fla.; one son, Tony Stoner of Greencastle; two sisters, Evelyn Petersen of Hagerstown and Winifred G. Helman of Waynesboro; one brother, Harry Talhelm of Greencastle; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three daughters, Geraldine Dehl, Anna L. Talhelm, and Judy Grace; two sons, Walter Stoner and Robert Stoner; three sisters, Lauren Talhelm, Mary Talhelm and Dorothy Talhelm; four brothers, John Talhelm, Harold Talhelm Sr., Kenneth Talhelm and Melvin Talhelm; one grandson; and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Minnich-Miller-May Funeral Home, 521 S. Washington St., Greencastle. The Rev. Gregory A. Helman will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery in Hagerstown.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Howard W. Hurley

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Howard W. Hurley, 73, a resident of Caledonia Manor Nursing Home, and formerly of State Line, Pa., died Friday, Nov. 29, 1996, at the nursing home.

Born May 13, 1923, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Carroll and Alice Andrews Hurley.

His wife, Ruth V. McCleary Hurley, died in 1991. They were married Aug. 14, 1949.

He worked at Letterkenny Army Depot as a refurbisher of tanks and other military vehicles for more than 23 years, retiring in 1975.

He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, attending the Eunice Bible Class in Fayetteville.

He also attended the Ruritan Club in State Line.

He is survived by one son, Edwin R. Hurley of Minot, N.D.; and four grandchildren.

Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Minnich-Miller-May Funeral Home, 521 S. Washington St., Greencastle, Pa. The Rev. Richard B. Cartwright, the Rev. R. Edward Cope and the Rev. Guy W. Camp III will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Greencastle.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home 30 minutes prior to the service on Thursday.

Margaret R.J. Burk

Margaret Roseann Jones Burk, 79, of 11 W. Baltimore St., Hagerstown, died Friday, Nov. 29, 1996, at her home.

Born Jan. 18, 1917, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Ruth Dusang Jones.

Her husband, James R. Burk, died in 1982.

She retired from the Hagerstown Police Department, where she was the first female police dispatcher. She was formerly employed in the cafeteria of Fairchild Industries.

She was a member of North American Rod and Gun Club Ladies' Auxiliary, and the Tenants' Association of Potomac Towers. She frequently entertained on the piano for many local functions, and was a member of Potomac Towers Senior Citizens Club.

She is survived by one daughter, Suzanne Lushbaugh of Hagerstown; one son, Lewis Burk of Milwaukee; two sisters, Alta Blalock of Hagerstown and Ruthmarie Fahrney of Harrisonburg, Va.; one brother, Andrew Jones of Hagerstown; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 226 W. Washington St., Hagerstown, with the Rev. George A. Limmer as celebrant. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Raymond W. May

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Raymond W. "Buck" May, 80, of Martinsburg, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996, at City Hospital.

Born March 31, 1916, in Moorefield, W.Va., he was the son of the late George W. and Hattie Donavan May.

Services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg. The Rev. Don Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant View Memory Gardens with military graveside services conducted by Newton D. Baker Post 896 V.F.W., and Berkeley Post 14 American Legion.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m.

Franklin I. Dyer

MERCERSBURG, Pa. - Franklin I. Dyer, 72, of Dyer Road, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 1996, at his home.

Born April 30, 1924, in Upton, Pa., he was the son of the late Earl and Helen Zimmerman Dyer, and stepson of Anna Dyer of Chambersburg, Pa.

He was a farmer for all of his life.

He was a member of Little Cove United Methodist Church, Little Cove Road, Mercersburg, Pa.

He also was a member of Mercersburg Sportsmans Association.

In addition to his stepmother, he is survived by his wife, Estalene M. Moats Dyer, whom he married Jan. 3, 1949; one daughter, Judy K. Stotler of Hancock; one sister, Elanda Smith of Hiawassee, Ga.; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one infant daughter.

Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Little Cove United Methodist Church, Little Cove Road, Mercersburg. The Rev. Harry E. Strite and the Rev. Paul A. Martin will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Grove Funeral Home, 141 W. Main St., Hancock, today from 7 to 9 p.m. For the convenience of friends the funeral home will be open today from 3 to 9 p.m. A viewing also will be held at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Memorial donations may be made to Little Cove United Methodist Church, c/o Robert H. Cook, 9018 Little Cove Road, Mercersburg, Pa. 17236.

Rev. George E. Whetstone

WAYNESBORO, Pa. - The Rev. George Edward Whetstone, 80, convalescing at Quincy United Methodist Home, Quincy, Pa., and a resident of 206 Homewood Ave., Waynesboro, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996, at the nursing home.

Born March 31, 1916, in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late George Harry and Nellie Vink Whetstone.

He graduated from Waynesboro High School in 1934. He then graduated from Gettysburg College in 1938, and Gettysburg Seminary in 1941. He received an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Gettysburg College in 1966.

He was ordained a pastor in 1941 as a son of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waynesboro, and was called there as its first assistant pastor. He then served churches in Hampstead, Md., Harrisburg, Pa., Hagerstown, and St. Paul, Minn. He also served on the bishop's staff for Central Pennsylvania Synod, and held several national positions.

He served in Minnesota for more than 20 years, and after retiring in 1985, moved back to Waynesboro. In retirement, he gave pastoral assistance to churches in Hagerstown and Greencastle, Pa.

He was a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waynesboro.

He also was a member of Waynesboro YMCA, and National AARP.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine Elizabeth Steck Whetstone, whom he married April 5, 1942; one daughter, Carol Jean Whetstone of Hamburg, Germany; two sons, G. Edward Whetstone Jr. of Catonsville, Md., and David Steck Whetstone of Minneapolis; one brother, Harold V. Whetstone of Baltimore; two grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, John Whetstone.

Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Evangelical Lutheran Church, 43 S. Church St., Waynesboro. Bishop Guy S. Edmiston Jr., the Rev. Richard A. Seaks and the Rev. Wayne P. Lupolt will officiate. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

The family will receive friends at Grove Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro, today from 6 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Evangelical Lutheran Church, 43 S. Church St., Waynesboro, Pa. 17268; or to Waynesboro YMCA, 810 E. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa. 17268.

Clyde H. Martin

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Clyde H. Martin, 85, a resident of Menno-Haven, and formerly of R.D. 6, Hagerstown, near Maugansville, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996, at the nursing home.

Born Sept. 18, 1911, in Washington County, he was the son of the late Abram H. and Susan B. Horst Martin.

His wife, Fanny R. Horst Martin, died in 1991.

He retired after 35 years as a self-employed interior decorator in the Hagerstown area, and also delivered milk for the former Eden Plains Dairy of Hagerstown. Early in life, he had a private milk business.

He was a member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church near Greencastle.

He is survived by one daughter, Dorcas M. Good of Richmond, Va.; three sons, Robert L. Martin of East Earl, Pa., Victor R. Martin of Baltimore, and Samuel C. Martin of Denver; one sister, Edna Kuhns of Greencastle; two brothers, John H. Martin of Wilmington, Del., and Lloyd H. Martin of Chambersburg; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Mabel Horst; and four brothers, Norman Martin, Raymond Martin, Roy Martin and Russell Martin.

Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, 12175 Williamsport Pike, Greencastle. The Rev. Robert Cahill, the Rev. Nelson Martin and the Rev. Mahlon Eshleman will officiate. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home, 45 S. Carlisle St., Greencastle, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., and at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mennonite Board of Missions, P.O. Box 370, Elkhart, Ind. 46515-0370; or to Menno-Haven Inc., 2075 Scotland Ave., Chambersburg, Pa. 17201.

Jacob F. Carbaugh

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Jacob F. Carbaugh, 69, of 31 Norland Ave., died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996, at Chambersburg Hospital.

Born July 14, 1927, in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Frank and Jane Wagner Carbaugh.

He was a graduate of Chambersburg High School.

He was employed as a computer operator at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg for 20 years, retiring in 1980.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 875th Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Co. as a Tech 5.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Chambersburg, where he formerly served on the church advisory board, and was a volunteer for the church.

He also was a member of Durff-Kuhn Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6168 of Shippensburg, Pa., Orrstown Lodge 262 F.&A.M., Goodwill Fire Co. in Chambersburg, National Association of Retired Federal Employees 1063, Penn Wheelers Camper Club Local 25, and the national Good Sam Camper Club.

He is survived by his wife, Eloise Hovermale Carbaugh, whom he married June 4, 1948; one daughter, Nina McIntire of Chambersburg; one son, J. Franklin Carbaugh II of Chambersburg; four sisters, Kathryn Happle of Hagerstown, and Loretta Eyer, Dolly Miller and Amy "Virginia" Carbaugh, all of Chambersburg; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.

Services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 225 S. Second St., Chambersburg. The Rev. Donald C. Nolder will officiate. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery in Chambersburg.

The family will receive friends at Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., where masonic services will be conducted by Orrstown Lodge 262 F.&A.M. at 8 p.m. Friends also will be received one hour prior to the service at the church.

The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 225 S. 2nd St., Chambersburg, Pa. 17201.

Paula P. Lewis

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Paula P. Lewis, 58, of 69 Minnich Road, and formerly of Speedway, Ind., died Sunday, Dec. 1, 1996, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.

Born May 24, 1938 in McKeesport, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Paul and Pauline Vukelic Paulsen.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Robert G. Sellers Funeral Home, 297 Philadelphia Ave., with a prayer service at 8 p.m.

Burial and other services will be held in Speedway.

Rita A. Oliver

WARFORDSBURG, Pa. - Rita Anna Oliver, 66, of Warfordsburg, died Friday, Nov. 29, 1996, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va.

Born Dec. 16, 1929, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Carl F. and Anna L. Xander Gunnell.

Services and burial will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Citizens National Bank, P.O. Box 130, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. 25411.

Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, 306 Union St., Berkeley Springs.

Miriam M. Leidig

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Miriam M. Leidig, 84, a resident of Menno-Haven-Penn Hall, and formerly of 1214 Scotland Ave., Chambersburg, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996, at Menno Haven-Penn Hall.

Born Sept. 29, 1912, in Five Forks, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Molly Weicht McCleary.

Services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg. The Rev. Ray M. Geigley will officiate. Burial will be in Norland Cemetery in Chambersburg.

Visitation will be Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be no viewing.

Memorial donations may be made to Menno Haven-Penn Hall Benevolent Fund, 1425 Scotland Ave., Chambersburg, Pa. 17201; or to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 237 E. Queen St., Chambersburg, Pa. 17201.

Raymond J. Shanholtz

FALLING WATERS, W.Va. - Raymond Junior Shanholtz, 71, of Route 2, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 1996, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va.

Born July 18, 1925, in Washington County, he was the son of the late Issac and Rebecca Marshall Shanholtz.

He retired from ARA Vending Services in 1990 after 25 years of service.

He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, serving with the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy.

He was of the Protestant faith.

He was a member of American Legion Post 202 in Williamsport, and was active in Boy Scouts of America for many years.

He is survived by one daughter, Rebecca Cunningham of Falling Waters; one son, William Shanholtz of Fairplay; four brothers, James Shanholtz, Paul Shanholtz and Melvin Shanholtz, all of Hagerstown, and Charles Shanholtz of California; and three granddaughters.

Services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown. The Rev. J. Clark Hayes will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, with graveside military services conducted by Morris Frock American Legion Post 42.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Nursing Home, Unit 8, W.Va. 9, Martinsburg, W.Va., 25401.
 

Timothy D. Brown

McCONNELLSBURG, Pa. - Timothy D. Brown, 23, of HRC 75, died Sunday, Dec. 1, in Dublin Township, Fulton County, Pa., as a result of an auto accident.

Born March 8, 1973, in McConnellsburg, he was the son of Larry D. and Vera Long Brown of McConnellsburg.

He was a 1992 graduate of Forbes Road High School.

He was a self-employed carpenter.

He attended Knobsville Church of the Brethren, McConnellsburg.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Melissa D. Souders of Harrisonville, Pa., and Amanda D. Brown of McConnellsburg; a maternal grandmother, Mary A. Long of Fort Littleton, Pa.; and two nieces.

Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, Pa. The Rev. Chris Elliott will officiate. Burial will be in Fort Littleton Cemetery, Fort Littleton.

Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Memorial donations may be made to the church of one's choice or Fulton County Camp/Gideons International, Box 642, McConnellsburg, Pa. 17233.

Earl M. Dofflemyer

Earl McClelland Dofflemyer, 66, of 16532 Fairview Road, Hagerstown, died Monday, Dec., 2, 1996, at his home.

Born Oct. 30, 1930, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Marcus and Dora Stum Dofflemyer. He was the foster son of the late Charles L. and Audrey A. Monninger.

He was employed by L'Aiglon and Dorbee Manufacturing, and for the past 20 years was employed as a custodian with Washington County Board of Education at Washington Street School, Western Heights Middle School and Conococheague Elementary School.

He was a veteran of the Korean conflict, serving with the U.S. Navy.

He was of the Protestant faith.

He is survived by his wife, Lillian M. Dofflemyer; two daughters, Barbara A. Patterson of Hagerstown, and Pamela J. Grubbs of Fayetteville, N.C.; one sister, Helen Scott of Hagerstown; one brother, Jack W. Dofflemyer of Big Spring; one granddaughter; two grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Andrew K. Coffman Funeral Home, 40 E. Antietam St., Hagerstown. The Rev. Michael Ryan will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Rev. Kloman F. Riggie

The Rev. Kloman F. Riggie, 64, of 17628 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown, died Monday, Dec. 2, 1996, at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown.

Born Nov. 4, 1932, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Joseph Charles and Mary Helen Sackalosky Riggie Sr.

He was a 1947 graduate of St. Cecilia in Baltimore. He graduated from Loyola High School in Baltimore in 1951. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Mount Saint Mary's in 1956. Following graduation, he entered Mount Saint Mary's Seminary in Baltimore and was ordained in 1960 for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

His early assignments included service as associate pastor of St. John the Evangelist Church in Severna Park, Md., and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hagerstown beginning in 1966. He was chaplain to St. Maria Goretti in Hagerstown for five years. He also served at St. Ann Catholic Church in Hagerstown part-time.

In 1967 he was assigned by the Archdiocese as a chaplain in the Maryland State Correctional System. Over the next 25 years, his ministry included serving as Catholic chaplain at Maryland Correctional Training Center, Roxbury Correctional Institution and Maryland Correctional Institution. In November 1972, he became associate at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Halfway until February 1990. In October 1990, he became pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

He was president, vice president and treasurer of American Catholic Correctional Chaplains Association; president, vice president and treasurer of American Correctional Chaplains Association; chairman of Maryland Correctional Chaplains; and board member of Central Maryland Catholic Charities Counseling Center.

He was a member of Washington County Ministerial Association, Washington County Council of Churches, Knights of Columbus Pangborn Council, and was chaplain of Catholic War Veterans, Joseph A. Davies Chapter.

He was a priest of the Archdiocese, and his duties included: Member of the Pastoral Council, Policy Review Committee, Central Maryland Regional Pastoral Council and Central Maryland Regional Council, and a convener for the Emmaus Prayer Support Priests Reflective Group.

He received the John Cardinal McCloskey Award on Oct. 9, 1995 by the National Alumni Association of Mount Saint Mary's College and Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md.

He is survived by one brother, Edward J. Riggie of Catonsville, Md.; five nieces; and three nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 17630 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown, with Archbishop William Cardinal Keeler as celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Saint Mary's Cemetery in Emmitsburg.

The family will receive friends at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, Thursday from noon to 9 p.m., and at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Friday from noon to 7 p.m. A Christian wake will be held at the church Friday at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church Building Fund, 17630 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown, Md. 21740.

Norman Raker

HUSTONTOWN, Pa. - Norman "Jack" Raker, 45, of HCR 73, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 1996, at Fulton County Medical Center.

Born March 31, 1951, in Ayr Township, Fulton County, Pa., he was the son of Opal Welsh Raker of Mercersburg, Pa., and Charles Raker, also of Mercersburg.

He was a farmer.

He was of the Methodist faith.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Carol Layton of Lebanon, Pa., and Betty Lou Secrest of Edenville, Pa.; two brothers, Curtis Raker of Mercersburg, and Steve A. Raker of Buffalo, Wyo.

Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, Pa. The Rev. Floyd Myers will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in McConnellsburg.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. For the convenience of friends the doors of the funeral home will be open from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

Charles E. Reynolds

SMITHSBURG - Charles E. Reynolds, 42, of Greensburg Road, died Monday, Dec. 2, 1996, at Washington County Hospital.

Born June 25, 1954, in Hagerstown, he was the son of Eva C. Miller Reynolds of Smithsburg, and the late Elder B. Reynolds.

He was employed with Myron B. Reynolds Building Contractor of Smithsburg for 20 years and Landis Tool Co. in Waynesboro, Pa.

He was a member of Ringgold Church of Christ.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Joann A. Muritz Reynolds; one son, Joel D. Reynolds, at home; one sister, Elise J. Wolfe of Smithsburg; and three brothers, Myron B. Reynolds and Kenneth N. Reynolds, both of Smithsburg, and Wayne Rick Reynolds of Greencastle, Pa.

Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Ringgold Church of Christ. Don Conley, pastor, Tim Lester, minister, and Allan Smith, minister, will officiate. Burial will be in Ringgold Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Davis Funeral Home in Smithsburg, Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m.

The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial donations may be made to Joel D. Reynolds Trust Fund, c/o Hagerstown Trust, 88 W. Washington St., Hagerstown, Md. 21740; to the family of Charles E. Reynolds, 13137 Greensburg Road, Smithsburg, Md. 21783; to Ringgold Church of Christ, 14420 Barkdoll Road, Hagerstown, Md. 21742; or to Young Life of Washington County, 6358 Coffman Farm Road, Keedysville, Md. 21756.

Juanita B. Catlett

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Juanita B. Catlett, 82, of Route 5, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 1996, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Ranson, W.Va.

Born April 1, 1914, in Clear Spring, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Ella Butts Bowers.

She was a retired seasonal worker at the Farmers Market in Inwood, W.Va.

She is survived by her husband, Jack S. Catlett; five daughters, Linda G. Bowman of Hagerstown, Betty R. Puffenburger of Shanghai, W.Va., Lola J. Smith of Castalia, Ohio, Judy E. Baker of Martinsburg, and Gloria D. Willis of Deatsville, Ala.; five sons, James H. Myers of Waynesboro, Pa., Harry S. Myers of Hedgesville, W.Va., Paul J. Myers, Ronald M. Myers and Marlin D. Myers, all of Martinsburg; 25 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.

Services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg. The Rev. Raymond E. Jones and the Rev. Oscar Motilal will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant View Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.

Helen M.G. Bouder

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Helen Marie Goodermuth Bouder, 85, a resident of Franklin County Nursing Home, and formerly of 87 W. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa., died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996, at the nursing home.

Born April 24, 1911, in Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Katherine Eigenbrode Goodermuth.

Her husband, Charles Edward Bouder, died in 1982. They were married in 1934.

She attended Waynesboro schools.

She was employed at Waynesboro Knitting Mill and then Wise's Jewelry Store in Waynesboro. She was last employed at Gardenhour's Electric Co. in Waynesboro.

She was a member of Rouzerville United Methodist Church.

She is survived by one brother, Robert Goodermuth of York, Pa.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Beulah Halderman; and her twin brother, Charles L. Goodermuth.

Services will be today at 2 p.m. at Grove Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro. The Rev. Stuart Troutman will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesboro.

There will be no public viewing.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Rouzerville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1222, Orrtanna, Pa. 17353.

Elden M. Grissinger

HUSTONTOWN, Pa. - Elden M. "Bob" Grissinger, 72, of HCR 73, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996, at his home in Taylor Township, Fulton County, Pa.

Born April 18, 1924, in Springfield Township, Huntingdon County, Pa., he was the son of the late Ernest and Bertha Cromwell Grissinger.

He retired in 1988 as a sheet metal worker. He also farmed.

A veteran of World War II, he served in the South Pacific aboard the U.S.S. Kidd from 1943 to 1946.

He attended Dublin Mills Community Church, Hustontown.

He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 19, Philadelphia; James W. Bowers Lodge 173 A.F.&A.M., Hancock; Harrisburg Consistory; and Jaffa Shrine, Altoona, Pa.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Hess Grissinger, whom he married on Jan. 17, 1948; two daughters, Karen L. Long of New Grenada, Pa., and Amy J. Patterson of Maddensville, Pa.; one son, Stephen G. Grissinger of Dublin Mills, Pa.; four sisters, Helen Goschke and Mary Jane Graham, both of Beaver, Pa., Doris Shore of Brunswick, Ohio, and Virginia Hurd of Cheyenne, Wyo.; three brothers, Wayne Grissinger of Three Springs, Pa., Jack Grissinger of North Ridgeville, Ohio, and Jerry Grissinger of Newark, Del.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Mark Grissinger; one sister, Dorothy; and one brother, Sam.

Services will be today at 2 p.m. at Dublin Mills Community Church, Hustontown. Pastor Sam Stoey will officiate. Burial will be in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Three Springs, where military graveside services will be conducted by Fulton Honor Guard.

Friends may call at M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, today from 9 to 11 a.m. and at the church today from 1 to 2 p.m.

Harold W. Fahnestock

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Harold E. Fahnestock, 84, of East Liberty Street, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 1996, at Chambersburg Hospital.

Born July 24, 1912, in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Carrie E. Fennell Fahnestock.

His wife, Kathleen A. Bailey Fahnestock, died in 1992.

He was employed as a driver with the former Walters Taxi Co. in Chambersburg, retiring in 1974. He also was employed with Chambersburg Engineering Co., SKF Industries in Shippensburg, Pa., and the Pennsylvania Department of Highways.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Chambersburg.

He also was a member of AARP, a life member of Cumberland Valley Hose Co. in Chambersburg, and a former member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1599 Drum and Bugle Corps.

He is survived by three daughters, Pamela K. Fahnestock and Donna Cooper, both of Chambersburg, and Barbara Washinger of Camp Hill, Pa.; one son, Lawrence O. Fahnestock of Chambersburg; one brother, Oliver G. Fahnestock of Chambersburg; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, one sister and one brother.

Services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg. The Rev. Donald C. Nolder will officiate. Burial will be in St. Thomas Cemetery, St. Thomas, Pa.

A viewing will be held at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 225 E. King St., Chambersburg, Pa. 17201; or to American Diabetes Association Franklin County Chapter, c/o Doris J. Goetz, 219 W. 2nd St., Waynesboro, Pa. 17268.

Gwendolyn C.T. Stoner

GREENCASTLE, Pa. - Gwendolyn C. Talhelm Stoner, 82, of 424 N. Allison St., who died Thursday, Nov. 28, 1996, was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Talhelm and Dorothy Talhelm; five brothers, John Talhelm, Harold Talhelm Sr., Kenneth Talhelm, Melvin Talhelm and Lauren Talhelm.

Albert F. Draper

BOONSBORO - Albert Francis Draper, 63, of 18317 Manor Church Road, who died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996, was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Draper; and a brother, Earl Draper.

Clarence E. Heintzelman

WAYNESBORO, Pa. - Clarence E. "Cork" Heintzelman, 57, of 44 W. 4th St., died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996, at Williamsport Hospital in Williamsport, Pa.

Born Aug. 24, 1939, in Lewistown, Pa., he was the son of the late Mary L. Varner Heintzelman.

He was employed as a carpenter with Carpenters Union 340 for more than 22 years.

In addition to the union, he was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles, Eagles Club Inc., a social member of American Legion Joe Stickle Post 15, and a member of Cumberland Valley Country Western Dance Association, Hagerstown Country and Western Dance Association, Wednesday Sunshine Trail Bowling League and Friday Nite Owl Bowling League.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Heintzelman, whom he married Aug. 21, 1986; three daughters, Rhonda Lynn Pensinger of Nashville, Tenn., Vicki Lee Gontz of Chambersburg, and Brandy K. Liddy of Waynesboro; three sisters, Rose Crilley of Zullinger, Pa., Rebecca Bigham of Gettysburg, Pa., and Marbelle Staley of Chambersburg; one brother, Richard Heintzelman of Chambersburg; and two granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Cullison; and one grandson.

Services will be held today at 1 p.m. at Snyder-Lochstampfor Funeral Home Inc., corner of South Church and West Second streets, Waynesboro. The Rev. Wilbur Besecker will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant United Brethren in Christ Cemetery in Chambersburg.

Visitation will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Antietam Humane Society, 8513 Lyons Road, Waynesboro, Pa. 17268.

Leona G. Pike

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Leona G. Pike, 81, of 645 Stanley Ave., died Monday, Dec. 2, 1996, at University Hospital/Hershey Medical Center, Derry Township, Pa.

Born June 15, 1915, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Bertha M. Shank Meredith.

Her husband, Clyde M. Pike, died in 1974.

She was a 1933 graduate of Chambersburg High School.

She assisted her daughter in the operation of Copper Kettle Restaurant in Chambersburg.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Chambersburg.

She is survived by two daughters, Donna R. Horner and Deborah A. Mellott, both of Chambersburg; one sister, Merbuda L. Keebaugh of Newville, Pa.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg. The Rev. Neal O. Hively will officiate. Burial will be in St. Thomas Cemetery in St. Thomas, Pa.

A viewing will be held at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.

Mabel V. Kackley

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Mabel Virginia Kackley, 89, of Martinsburg, died Monday, Dec. 2, 1996, at City Hospital.

Born June 2, 1907, in Jefferson County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Virgie Smallwood Penwell.

Her husband, Vernon C. Kackley, preceded her in death.

She was a member of Church of Christ Northside.

She is survived by two daughters, Stella M. Mongan and Bernice L. Johnson, both of Martinsburg; two sons, Vernon L. Kackley and Cletus C. Kackley, both of Martinsburg; one sister, Velvie Ott of Delta, Colo.; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Hilda Mae Kackley; one son, John Bruce Kackley; three sisters, Pauline Cooper, Elsie Boswell and Naomi Jacklin; three brothers, Rufus Penwell, Earl Penwell and Charles Penwell; and two grandsons.

Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg. The Rev. Eddie H. Edmonds and the Rev. Edward E. Rogers will officiate. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.

Walter Y. Dost

LANGHORNE, Pa. - Walter Y. Dost, 79, a resident of Attleboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and formerly of Bensalem, Pa., and Fort Littleton, Pa., died Sunday, Dec. 1, 1996, at the nursing center.

Born Jan. 30, 1917, in Churchville, Bucks County, Pa., he was the son of the late Harry A. and Helen Yerkes Dost.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nessie Barclay Dost, in 1992.

He retired in 1975 as an electrician from Rohm and Haas, Bristol, Pa., after 36 years of service.

He was of the Protestant faith.

He was a former member of Hustontown Area Senior Citizens. He was a member of Newport Fire Co., Bensalem, for a number of years; and Retirees Club of Rohm and Haas.

He is survived by three daughters, Nancy E. Nahm and Patricia L. Dost, both of Levittown, Pa., and Judith A. Austin of Bensalem; one son, David W. Dost of Fallon, Nev.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; and three nieces.

He was preceded in death by one sister and one grandson.

Services will be Thursday at noon at M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown. Pastor David Arnold will officiate. Burial will be in Old Methodist Cemetery, Three Springs, Pa. 

Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon.

Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimers Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Constitution Place, 325 Chestnut St., Suite 1120, Philadelphia, Pa. 19106; or Newport Fire Co., P.O. Box 778, Bensalem, Pa. 19020.

William E. Morris

HANCOCK - William E. Morris, 67, of Washington Street, died Sunday, Dec. 1, at Washington County Hospital.

Born Sept. 13, 1929, in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was the son of the late Wilbert and Lillie Snow Shifflett Morris.

He retired in 1984 from U.S. Silica in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., after 38 years of service.

A veteran of the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Army.

He was of the Protestant faith.

He was a life member and past commander of the Webster B. Harrison Post 26 American Legion, Hancock, where he was post adjutant for 28 years; life member of VFW Post 10502, Hancock; and a member of 40 and 8 Voiture Post 651, Hagerstown.

He is survived by his wife, Delores J. Shoemaker Morris, whom he married on Aug. 3, 1946; two foster daughters, Sharon Hendershot and Deborah Reed, both of Hancock; one foster son, Jeremy Reed, at home; nieces and nephews; and two foster grandsons.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Franklin Snow.

Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Grove Funeral Home, 141 W. Main St., Hancock. The Rev. Robert D. Smith Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Hagerstown, where full military graveside services will be conducted by Webster B. Harrison Post 26 American Legion and 40 and 8 Voiture Post 651.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. For convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open today from 2 to 9 p.m.

John H. Atherton

MERCERSBURG, Pa. - John H. Atherton, 87, of 9938 Reeder Road, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 1996, at Waynesboro Hospital, Waynesboro, Pa.

Born Dec. 20, 1908, near Mercersburg, he was the son of the late Beaver and Nancy Rasp Atherton.

A life-long construction worker, he was last employed by Mico Corp. of Chambersburg.

He was a member of Maple Grove Church of God in Mercersburg.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Harnish Atherton; two daughters, Connie Hornbaker of Mercersburg, and Kay Funk of Waynesboro; two sisters, Annie Cowan and Grace Guyer, both of Mercersburg; two brothers, Abram Atherton and Donald Atherton, both of Mercersburg; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sisters; and two brothers.

Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Lininger-Fries Funeral Home, 47 N. Park Ave., Mercersburg. The Rev. James A. Dodge will officiate. Burial will be in Meyers Cemetery near Mercersburg.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Charles E. Love

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Charles E. "Charlie" Love, 73, of 120 Greenleaf Road, and formerly of Kaneohe, Hawaii, died Monday, Dec. 2, 1996, at Chambersburg Hospital.

Born Sept. 14, 1923, in Indian Head, Md., he was the son of the late Charles E. Sr. and Mary O. Ferris Love.

He was a 1940 graduate of Lackey High School in Indian Head.

He was a safety and security officer at Naval Supply Center, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, retiring in 1980 after 40 years of service.

He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Navy.

He was a member of Solomon's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chambersburg.

He was past exalted ruler of Elks Lodge 2230 in Kailua, Hawaii; life member of Henry Knox Field Lodge 349 A.F.&A.M. in Alexandria, Va., National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Charles M. Nitterhouse Post 1599 Veterans of Foreign Wars in Chambersburg, and American Legion Post 109 in Mechanicsburg, Pa.; and a member of AMVETs Post 224 in Chambersburg.

He is survived by his wife, Annabelle E. McLaughlin Love, whom he married Aug. 9, 1958; two sons, Charles E. Love II of Alexandria, and George L. Love of Chambersburg; and one sister, Betty Jenkins of Viewtown, Va.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Todd.

Services will be held Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg. The Rev. Michael E. Allwein will officiate. Burial will be in Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg, with military graveside services conducted by Charles M. Nitterhouse Post 1599 V.F.W.

A viewing will be held at the funeral home Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Guy V. Anderson

Guy Victor Anderson, 81, of 14027 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 1996, at Washington County Hospital.

Born May 5, 1915, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Charles Elmer and Jessie Rae Fridinger Anderson. He spent his early life in Waynesboro, Pa.

He was a 1933 graduate of Waynesboro High School.

He was first employed by Fairchild Aircraft in Hagerstown for 30 years as a draftsman engineer. He then worked for T.B. Woods in Chambersburg as a draftsman engineer for 12 years, retiring in 1983.

He was a charter member of Grace Baptist Church in Waynesboro, where he was a former Sunday school teacher and choir member.

He is survived by his wife, Vivian A. Snurr Anderson, whom he married June 11, 1938; two daughters, Dorothy L. Snider and Lois Anderson, both of Waynesboro; one sister, Ruth I. Camp of Zullinger, Pa.; four grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Anderson, James E. Anderson and John F. Anderson.

Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Grove Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro. The Rev. John F. Huff will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesboro.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to Grace Baptist Church, North Grant Street extended, Waynesboro, Pa. 17268; or to Child Evangelism Fellowship, 45 S. Broad St., Waynesboro, Pa. 17268.

Raymond J. Shanholtz

FALLING WATERS, W.Va. - Memorial donations for Raymond Junior Shanholtz, 71, of Route 2, who died Sunday, Dec. 1, 1996, may be made to Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Nursing Home, Unit A, W.Va. 9, Martinsburg, W.Va. 25401.

William B. Boppe

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. - William B. Boppe, 81, of Shepherdstown, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 1996, at Integrated Health Services in Charles Town, W.Va.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Augusta Johnson Boppe; one daughter, Dianne B. Fust of Parsippany, N.J.; and two sons, Charles W. Boppe of Boston, and James B. Boppe of Setauket, N.Y.

Services and burial were private, with arrangements by Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg, W.Va.


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