updated January 27, 2012

 


Rev. Robert J. Wittlinger Jr., 94, of 16 Eisenhower Blvd., Duncannon went to be with the Lord early Tuesday Morning, January 25, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born August 14, 1917 in Philadelphia and was the son of the late Robert J. Wittlinger Sr. and Florence Weber Wittlinger.

Pastor Bob was a loving, gentle and kind man who truly looked for the good he might do for his fellowman.  He was a graduate of Wittenberg College, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg and was ordained by the Central Pennsylvania Synod in 1955.

He served parishes in Clearfield, Columbia, Union Counties and retired as Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Duncannon where he remained a member since his retirement.

He was a proud army veteran of WWII where he served in England, Belgium, France and Germany.  He was a patriot, he loved God and his country.

Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Velma Deitterick Wittlinger; two sons, Richard and wife Christine of Duncannon, Robert and wife Patricia of York Springs; four daughters, Cindy Bailey and husband William of Halifax, Renee Keefer and husband Chris and Rhonda Siegfried and husband David all of Duncannon and Ruth Brajkovich and husband Braden of Newport.  A brother George C. Wittlinger of Philadelphia.  11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a nephew.

Services will beheld at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 30, 2012 in Trinity Lutheran Church, 509 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne.  Rev. David Schreffler and Rev. Frederick Foltz will officiate.  Burial, with full military honors, will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.  Viewing hours are 7-9 PM on Sunday in the Boyer Funeral Home, 230 N. High Street, Duncannon and a visitation will be held at the church 10-10:30 AM on Monday at the Church.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 115 Church St., Duncannon, Pa. 17020 or to,  The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, Pa. 17325 or to, Odyssey Hospice, 4660 Trindle Road, Suite 104, Camp Hill, Pa. 17011-5610


Jean Pearl (Lee) Zulli, 90, of Dillsburg died on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Golden Living Center (Erford Rd.) Camp Hill.

Born December 14, 1921 in Columbia County, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Flossie Lee.

She was a member of Emanuel United Methodist Church, Enola where she was a member of the Ruth and Naomi Sunday School Class.  She was a 1940 graduate of Enola High School and was a member of the Enola Alumni Association.  She was also a member of American Legion Post #751.

She was the widow of Joseph A. Zulli to whom she was married for 59 years.  Surviving are a daughter, Donzella Mae Kumler and husband Scott of Millerstown, Donald N. Zulli of Enola and Dale L. Zulli and wife Debra of York Springs.  Two brothers, Grant L. Lee of Enola and Fred L. Lee of Florida.  8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.


Grace Owen Weldon, 91, formerly of Shermans Dale went to be with the Lord on Friday,

January 6, 2012 at the Bridges in Mechanicsburg Surrounded by her loving family.

She was born September 9, 1920 in Duncannon and was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Annie (Gelbach) Owen.

She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and wife.  She worked side by side with her husband in the family business.  She was a member of Dellville United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband of 68 years, Gordon "Jake" Weldon, three daughters, Lois Aughenbaugh and husband Ronald, Polly Kitner and husband Glenn both of Shermans Dale, Joan Shade and husband Tom of Pleasant Gap and a son, Gordon "Jake" Weldon and wife Lore of Howard.  9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by 1 brother and 4 sisters.

Services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in the Dellville United Methodist Church.  Her Pastor Kurt Herzberg assisted by Chaplin Casey Hurst will officiate.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dellville United Methodist Church, 806 Dellville Road, Duncannon, Pa. 17020


Verner F Mutzabaugh, 58, of Duncannon, PA entered into rest on January 4, 2011 at his home surrounded by family.
Born September 17, 1953 the son of the late John & Emma Mutzabaugh.
Vern was an avid fishermen, he enjoyed woodworking and gardening.
Surviving are his three children Candida Kopenhaver of Duncannon, PA, Verner Mutzabaugh Jr of Duncannon, PA.
Rosemary Rhoads and her spouse Jonathan Rhoads of Shermans Dale, PA.
Eight grandchildren Donald Tolbert III, Lauren Kopenhaver, Donald Kopenhaver, Dylan Rhoads, Sidney Mutzabaugh,
Colton Mutzabaugh, Dakota Rhoads and Devyn Rhoads. One great grandson Xavier Tolbert.
Also survived by two sisters Annie Busfield of Newport, Geraldine McCrone of Harrisburg. Two brothers Kenneth Mutzabaugh
of Duncannon and Forrest Mutzabaugh of Georgia.
He was preceded in death by several brothers & sisters.
Services will be held at 2 PM on Monday, January 9, 2012 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 230 N. High Street, Duncannon. Burial will be private. A visitation will be held on Monday from noon til the time of service.

Barbara (Solomon) Bockman, 78, of Blain, PA went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2011 at the Manor at Perry Village in New Bloomfield, PA.
Born March 16, 1933 in Wilmington, DE she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Louise Solomon.
She was the widow of William H. Bockman Sr. and is survived by a step-daughter, Bonnie Cirino and husband Joe; step sons, William H. Bochman Jr., Brian Bochman and Bruce Bochman and wife Mary all of Wilmington, DE. 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, 2 half sisters and 2 half brothers. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by brother Robert.
Services and burial will be private.

Marlin Eugene Souder, 53, of New Bloomfield passed away Friday Dec.23, 2011 at the Carolyn Croxton Sloane Residence, Harrisburg .
He is survived by his parents Ed and Arlene Souder of Thompsontown, his son Daniel Fite of Ickesburg, his daughter Angel Souder of New Bloomfield; 6 brothers, Doug of East Waterford, Clair of McAlisterville, Todd of Thompsontown, Jeff of Shermansdale, Dennie of Newport and Joe of Carlisle. 3 sisters, Robin Creek of New Cumberland, Nancy Pontius of Hagerstown , MD , and Debbie Taulai of Schertz , Texas .
Marlin was a devoted father to his two children and enjoyed hunting with his father and brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street , New Bloomfield. Rev. Robert Rice will officiate. Burial will be in New Bloomfield Cemetery . Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may made to, Hospice of Central PA,1320 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg , PA 17110 .

George R. Waymack III, 59, of Allen Drive, Shermans Dale, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at his home.

Services were held on Friday, December 23, 2011 in Petersburg, Virginia.  Burial was in Blandford Cemetery with full military honors.


Benjamin A. Nye, 39, a resident at The manor At Perry Village, New Bloomfield, died at his residence on Monday, December 5, 2011.
 
Surviving are his mother, Darlene Nye of Newville, three brothers, Timothy Nye and Michael Nye both of Newville and Bryan Nye of New Cumberland. Three sisters, Linda Nye of Front Royal, VA., Kelly Nye of Carlisle and Jackie Nye of Newville. His maternal grandmother, Helen Bloom of Newville and Paternal grandmother, Beatrice Nye of Newburg. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Nye.
 
Graveside services will be held at 11 Am on Friday, December 9, 2011 in New Bloomfield Cemetery .
Rev. Anthony C. Hill will officiate. There will be no viewing or visitation.

Joyce Stone, 84, of New Bloomfield died Monday, December 5, 2011 at Kinkora Pythian Home, Duncannon.

She was a long time member of Duncannon Assembly of God Church.  Her many talents  included knitting, sewing, crafts and gardening.  She was a generous person and had donated more than a 1,000 hours at Perry Village.

She was the widow of John Stone and is survived by a daughter, Jocelyn Yarbough, two sons, Roland of Harrisburg and Stanley of Elizabethtown;  5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter.  She preceded in death by a  grandson Robert.

Memorial services will be held at 2 PM on Monday, December 26, 2011 in the Duncannon Assembly of God Church. 



Nadine Elizabeth Day Delancey, 83 of New Bloomfield, and formerly of Shermans Dale, went home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2011.
Born on October 29, 1928 in Conewago Township, Adams County, she was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Alverta J. (Keagy) Day and the widow of Robert T. Delancey to whom she was married 59 1/2 years.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, canning, needlepoint and crocheting. Nadine loved her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren. To anyone in need Nadine was a helping hand. She was a wonderful mother and example to her family.
She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in New Bloomfield.
Surviving are her son, David E. Delancey and his wife Connie of Shermans Dale, daughter, Darlene A. Loper of New Bloomfield. Her grandchildren Tracy, Suzanne, Michael and Mark. Great- grandchildren Kara, Ava, Emma, Walker and Molly. A sister, Beatrice Kuhn of Hanover, PA. Also a special cousin, Grace V. Bair of McSherrystown, PA, who was more like a sister.
She is also preceded in death by brothers, Charles, Raymond, Francis and Burnell Day and sisters Mary J. Day, Mildred Crowl and Anna Sterner all of Hanover, PA. And her son-in-law, Richard W. Loper.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at the Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main St., New Bloomfield. Rev. Jay Eichoff will officiate. Burial will be in New Bloomfield Cemetery. Friends may call the funeral home Monday evening 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Huntington's Disease Society of America, 502 W. Germantown Pike, Suite 405, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462


Gladys Mae (Fortenbaugh) Wilson , 84, of 512 Evergreen Road , Shermans Dale, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 in Holy Spirit Hospital. Born June 10, 1927 in Harrisburg , PA. and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Rock) Fortenbaugh.
 
She loved her family and was a homemaker and retired from the former Bell Telephone Co. She enjoyed traveling and had visited Mongolia , China , where she climbed the "great wall," Florida and Alaska , where she enjoyed fishing for Halibut and Salmon. Hobbies included handcrafts and searching for "Snoopy" products.
 
Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Thomas Wilson Jr., a son, Steven T. Wilson and wife Bev of Alaska. A granddaughter, Emily Wilson of Washington State . Exended family members include, Tammy, Dave and Chris Such, Ron and Georgia Moyer all of Newport , Sandra Rock of York and Jan Fortenbaugh of Newport . She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth P. Wilson and his wife Pamela.
 
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Kathleen M. Dixon, 54, of 6 Tressler Road, Loysville, died on Friday, November 25, 2011at her Tyrone Twp. home.

Complete details will be posted as they become available to the funeral home.


Benjamin Leroy Turnbaugh Jr, 72, of Newport passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011 in Kinkora Pythian Home, Duncannon.
 
Born February 23, 1939 in New Bloomfield and was the son of the late Benjamin L. Sr. and Ethel Stroup Turnbaugh.
 
He was a mechanic for Lesh Motors and retired from the Newport School District as a custodian.
He enjoyed his hobbies which included towing cars, hauling junk and showing his Farmall tractor.
 
Surviving are three sons, Jeffrey Turnbaugh, Joel Turnbaugh and Jeremy Turnbaugh; a daughter, Brenda Beers. A brother, William TurnbaughThree sisters, Mary Smiley, Donna Stone and Betty Wallace.. 9 grandchildren and his faithful companion, Cinni the Dachsund. He was preceded in death by a son Jamie, and two sisters Ruth and Sarah..
 
Services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 230 N. High Street , Duncannon. Rev. Dale Rosenberger will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery , Shermans Dale. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening 6-8 PM and Wednesday one hour prior to the service.
 

Ruth M. Fultz, 86 of Elliottsburg, went to be with the Lordon Friday, November 18, 2011 at her
Centre Twp. home.
 
Born October 16, 1925, in Mechanicsburg, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Mary (Rohr) Brownawell.
 
She was a Christian, attendedNewport Assembly of God and was a homemaker. Her passion was caring for and loving her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She also loved flowers and enjoyed watching birds, reading, watching television and country music.
 
She was the widow of James M. Fultz (1979) and is survived by four daughters, Sandy Caley, Nancy Kerlin, Carol Baum all of Elliottsburg and Sherry Smith of Newport . 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Ronald L. Fultz and 3 brothers.
 
Funeral services and burial will be private.
 

Thelma B. Stevens, 93, of Spring Township , Elliottsburg, died Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Manor Care Health Services, Carlisle .
 
She was born December 18, 1917 in Pottstown , PA and was the daughter of the late Paul and Edna (Heckman) Barr.
 
Mrs. Stevens served as a 1st Lt. in the U. S. Army Nurse Corps in World War II. Her service included two and a half years overseas in France , Italy and North Africa . After the war she met her "husband to be" at Columbia University in New York and she and Lawrence were married December 24, 1949. For many years she worked at Brooklyn , NY Veterans Hospital heading up the tuberculosis unit and subsequently did some private duty nursing before retiring in 1968. She and her husband moved to Spring Township , Perry County upon his retirement in 1985.
 
Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Lawrence G. Stevens and a sister, Dolores Smoot of McLean , VA.
 
Services, with full military honors, will be held at 2 PM on Friday, November 18, 2011 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery . Rev. Dr. Paul Herring will officiate.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to, The Salvation Army, 20 E. Pomfret St., Carlisle , PA
17013

Joan F. McKelvey, 71, formerly of Duncannon, and for the last 2 years a resident of Blue Ridge Golden Living Center, Harrisburg died on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at the her residence.
 
Born May 6, 1940 in Halifax, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles Josiah and Martha Washington Newman Maneval.
 
Joan was a retired Penn Dot employee, a member of Zion Stone United Methodist Church, Halifax. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Red Hot Cabooses.
 
She was the widow of Thomas Eli McKelvey who died on November 11, 1997 and is survived by a son, Thomas Eli II of Etters, four daughters, Sherry Stephenson and Barbara Casselberry both of Duncannon, Martha Bond of Summerdale and Donna Heck of Loysville. Two brothers, Albert E. Maneval of Dauphin, Eugene. Strine of Williamstown; two sisters, Geraldine Handshaw of Mechanicsburg and Jean Walters of Dillsburg. 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harvey Charles Maneval and three sisters, Theressa Shields, Pauline Furhrman and Jacqueline Hoffman.
 
Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, November 11, 2011 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 230 N. High Street, Duncannon. Her Pastor, Rev. Megan Pannebaker will officiate. Burial will be in Zion Stone United Methodist Church Cemetery, Halifax. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday evening 6-8 PM and Friday one hour prior to the service.
 

Jeanette E. Fortney, 65, of 985 Fox Hollow Road , Shermans Dale died on Saturday,

November 5, 2011 at her Carroll Twp. home.
 
Born June 6, 1946 in Gettysburg , she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Frances Downs Brantner.
 
She was a Registered Nurse and had been employed at the former Polyclinic Hospital ,
Cumberland County Nursing Home and Perry Village Nursing Home.
 
Surviving are her husband Richard L. Fortney Sr., a son Jason of Shermans Dale and a step son, Richard L. Fortney Jr., of Carlisle . A brother, James Brantner of Gettysburg ; Three sisters, Elaine Wright of Gettysburg , Barbara Cianci of Greenville , and Frances Schuyler of Loveland , CO . Two aunts, Sara Thuma and Flora Fraker, an uncle, Pete Thuma all of Carlisle .
 
Services will be held at 6 PM on Monday, November 14, 2011 in Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church , Shermans Dale. Rev. N. Jefferson Brewster will officiate. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to The Kidney Foundation of CentralPennsylvania, 4813 Jonestown Road #101 , Harrisburg , Pa. 17109

 


Martha Jane McMillen, 78, of Loysville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 31, 2011. She loved the Lord and encouraged here children to love and obey him as well. Being of a gentle and patient spirit, her warm smile and generosity served to endear her to young and old alike.
 
Mrs. McMillen was born February 21, 1933 and was the daughter of the late George W. and Rhoda Enck Strock.
 
Martha grew up inMechanicsburg and was a practical nurse at Carlisle Hospital . After she married she devoted her life to being a homemaker and raising her family on the farm. She was a member of Centre Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday school and served on various committees.
 
Surviving are her husband of 54 years, J. Clyde McMillen, a daughter, Nancy J., two sons, Clyde S. and Clee L. McMillen all of Loysville and 9 grandchildren. Three brothers, Ralph L. Strock of Andover , MA , Clyde L. Strock and J. Paul Strock both of Mechanicsburg; a sister, Mary J. Rook of Newville. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Aileen K. McMillen Stahl and four siblings, Anna I. Strock, George W. Strock, Robert L. Strock and Clair E. Strock.
 
Services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, November 7, 2011 at Centre Presbyterian Church. Rev. Arlene Dunn will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Viewing hours are Monday, 9-11 AM at the church.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to Centre Presbyterian Church, 3912 Freeman Hollow Road , Loysville , Pa. 17047 or Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Road , Harrisburg , Pa. 17110
 

Romaine E. Neidert, 89, a resident of Kinkora Pythian Home, Duncannon and formerly of Marysville, peacefully passed to eternal life with her Lord on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the home.  Her final years were spent at Kinkora and she was cared for by many committed caregivers for which the family is grateful.

Born February 12, 1922 in Rye Twp., Perry County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Blanche (Shenk) Adams.

Mrs. Neidert had been a member of Melrose Garden Grace Brethren Church, Harrisburg.  Over the years she had worked at The American Grocery Store in Marysville, a shoe factory, Mutzabaugh's Grocery and Olivetta both in Harrisburg.  She was a member of AARP.

She was the widow of Andrew Neidert Jr. and is survived by a daughter Valerie Leach of Duncannon, a step son,  Kenneth Neidert of Lewisbury.  3 granddaughters, Megan Huffman of Oklahoma, Hazel and Elizabeth Leach of Duncannon. 2 great granddaughters, Cheyenne and Kelsey Huffman of Oklahoma.  5 nieces,  Reba Pace and Phebe Kelley of Marysville, Virginia Mowery of Newville, Linda Brougher of Enola and Kathy Greene of Marysville.  She was preceded in death by a step son, Ronald Neidert and a sister, Kathrine Dice.

Services will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, October 23, 2011 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main St. New Bloomfield.  Rev. Anthony C. Hill will officiate.  Burial will be in Young's Cemetery, Shermans Dale.  Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to, Melrose Grace Brethren Church, 2205 Swatara Street, Harrisburg, Pa. 17104


Stiles W. Mader, 78, of Meadow Lane in Shermans Dale, died Friday, October 14, 2011 at his Carroll Twp. home surrounded by his family, which was the most important thing in his life.

Born March 20, 1933 in Duncannon, he was the son of the late Charles and Onada Mader.

Stiles was a master electrician.  After many business ventures, Bell Telephone, Mader's Market in Marysville where he worked with his parents, a bowling alley, gas station, motor-cross race track, petting zoo and land developement, he finally settled into a job

at Penn State in Middletown as an electrician.  He was a union steward for Teamsters Local # 8 and negotiator/arbitrator for Penn State.  He was an air force veteran of the Korean War and was a member of Steelton-Swatara Masonic Lodge F&AM 775.  He enjoyed things out of doors, "Steeler" Football, The "Yankee's", Canada.  He collected Coca Cola memorabilia and enjoyed a good cold COKE.

Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Anna Marie "Annie" (Smith) Mader; 2 sons, Charles R. Mader of Marysville and Stiles "Babe" Mader of Shermans Dale.  2 daughters, Stephanie R. Miller and husband David of York and Heather A. Shumaker and husband Ryan of Shermans Dale. A sister Betty Garman of  Middletown. 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by a brother John Toomey and several nephews.

Services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street, New Bloomfield.  Rev. Anthony C. Hill will officiate assisted by Rev. Michael Witmer.  Burial, with full military honors provided by VFW Post 7463, will be in Bloomfield Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to, The American Heart Association, Capitol Region Division, 4999 Louise Drive, Suite 104, Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055 or Celtic Healthcare Hospice, 220 Wilson St., Suite 100, Carlisle, Pa. 17013 or Paw Prints Dog Sanctuary & Canine Corps,  PO Box 161, Shermans Dale, Pa. 17090 or the charity of choice.


Allen Bohner, 78, of 1017 W. Main Street, Valley View, died on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at his Schuylkill County home.  He was born April 20, 1933 in Hebe, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Josiah and Mildred Bowman Bohner.  Locally he is survived by his wife, Shirley Bohner and daughter, Nicole (Russell) Bernstein both of Ellilottsburg.  Services were private.


Services for Eden Hope Jenkins, infant daughter of Thomas and Erin Surry Jenkins who reside at 170 Dark Hollow Road, Duncannon,went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 22, 2011 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.  Mass of the Angels was celebrated in St. Bernard's Catholic Church in New Bloomfield on Monday, September 26, 2011.  Rev. Robert Sharmin was celebrant.  Burial was in Dellville Cemetery.


Clair E. "Frownie" Frownfelter, 81, formerly of New Bloomfield died at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Messiah Village , Mechanicsburg , PA. Born April 4, 1930, in New Bloomfield , Perry County . Clair is the son of the late Luther H. and Hazel (Warner) Frownfelter. His wife of over 50 years, Jane Rebecca (Cassett) Frownfelter, whom he married on October 13, 1951, preceded him in death on July 9, 2005. Two brothers also preceded him in death during adolescence, Lester and Wayne.
He is survived by two daughters, Terri Hanyok and her husband Philip of Savanna, Georgia, and Constance Frownfelter Brooks and husband Dave of Newport: two sisters, Beatrice Weller and Pauline Lupher and husband Charlie; two grandchildren: Jeremiah Trout and Kristen Johns as well as six great-grandchildren; Jaric Zander, Cassett Elizabeth and Teagan Hunter Trout, and Brooklyn Rae, Madilynn Jane, Kourtlynn Marie Johns.
He was a 1949 graduate of New Bloomfield High School and a member of the St. Mathews by the Sea United Methodist Church , Fenwick Island , Delaware .
Clair "Frownie" was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as an instructor in the Anti-aircraft and Guided Missiles Branch in El Paso , Texas . After serving in the Army, Frownie was employed by Carlisle Tire and Rubber and Frownfelter's Greenhouse, in which he operated with his parents. During this time he also started a poultry business which would become his lifelong profession. He expanded the operation by purchasing several more farms and diversifying into raising turkeys until retirement in 1997.
A true animal lover, horses became a passion. Frownie started Country Road Farms in 1971 which became a successful hunter jumper stable. The stable became home to some of the top horses winning various awards including horse of the year in Pennsylvannia , New Jersey and New York .
Frownie and Jane relished the time they spent with their family in Fenwick Island , DE and Pine Knoll Shores , NC . He and Jane loved the ocean, he enjoyed fishing, boating, as well as other hobbies in retirement. Before Jane passed they fulfilled a mutual dream of traveling across the country in their RV. Clair and his wife Jane looped the United States twice, as well as traveling up the Alaskan Highway to enjoy one of their favorite locations, Alaska . He was a loving and generous husband, father, and grandfather.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 26, 2011 at Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street , New Bloomfield with the Rev. Bruce Miller officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will immediately follow in New Bloomfield Cemetery . Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Frownfelter's memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2001N. Front Street, Bldg 2, Suite 321 , Harrisburg , Pa. 17102

Barbara D. Nulton, 50, of East Salem, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011, at her residence.
 
Born April 22, 1961 in Harrisburg, she is the daughter of David Nulton and LaWanda Spece.
 
Barb is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Pyle. She is survived by her son, Zeke Pyle, of East Salem, as well as her parents David and Peggy Nulton of Elliottsburg, LaWanda and Terry Spece of Ickesburg and siblings, Jeff Nulton, Sabrina Gray, Gigi Baker, and Dixie Minnich, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
 
Barb was an avid crafter. Her loves included quilting, painting, pen and ink drawings, Pysanky eggs, photography, and various other activities. She was very involved with sport teams from both East Juniata and her son’s school, Delaware Valley College.
 
Services will be held at the Newport Assembly of God Church, 253 N. 6th St, Newport, on Saturday, September 24th.The viewing will be from 9-11 a.m. with the funeral service at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Gary Bellis officiating. Interment will be in the New Bloomfield Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Newport Assembly of God Church.

Lillian H. Hoffman, 85, of New Bloomfield passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2011 in Harrisburg Hospital .
 
Lillian was born June 17, 1926 in New Bloomfield and was the daughter of Melvin and Carrie Hartzell.
 
She was a life-long resident of New Bloomfield. She was an excellent cook and retired as cafeteria supervisor of West Perry Elementary School . She was one of the oldest members of New Bloomfield United Methodist Church . She had been an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of New Bloomfield Fire Co., a member of AARP and the Pennsylvania Association of School Employees. She enjoyed Sunday afternoons playing Rummy with her sister Grace as well as reading and watching the "game channel."
 
She was the widow of Delbert E. Hoffman (1978) and is survived by three sons, Gary Hoffman and wife Twila of Millerstown, Steven Hoffman and wife Catherine of Harrisburg and Reed Hoffman and wife Barbara of Newport. A daughter, Tracey Sudia and husband Michael of Dauphin. Two sisters, Grace Rice of Duncannon and Mary Kitner of New Bloomfield. 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
 
Services will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, September 25, 2011 in the New Bloomfield United Methodist Church . Her Pastor, Rev. Robert Rice will officiate. Burial will be in Bloomfield Cemetery . Friends may call at church on Sunday, one hour prior to the service.
 
Memorial contributions may be made in celebration of Lillian's life to New Bloomfield United Methodist Church , PO Box 96 , New Bloomfield, Pa. 17068

Elizabeth Kay Downey Miller Lewis

Born March 15, 1942 – Died September 6, 2011 (69 years old) in her home of Mifflintown, PA.

Daughter of Verde Downey and Oma Jean Downey (deceased).

Elizabeth grew up in Oil City Pennsylvania-worked at Sylvania and Fischer Price for a number of years while raising 2 children.                                                                                                                                                          She is survived by her sister Rosalyn Young, her son Robert E. Miller and wife Kelly Stover-Miller, and her daughter Brenda Lea Miller-Seligman.                                                                                                                                     Grandchildren; Jessyca Jean Miller-Gray, Travis Wice, Joseph Fizette, Jeffrey Fizette, Sean Miller, Tawny Gardner- Vanbrussel, and Misty Gardner- Searer.                                                                                                                                          Great grandchildren; Ashton Elizabeth Miller-Norman, Gillian Fizette, Marrian Fizette, Jeremy Fizette Jr. (father Jeremy Fizette Sr.>grandchild of Elizabeth deceased), Carter Carrier, Landon Boone, Jayden Gardner, Jacob Fizette and Addyson Lea Miller -Gray.

Church services to be held in Mifflintown, Pa. Friday September 9, 2011.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to The American Cancer Society

Ray W. Kitner, 89, of Shermans Dale went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at his Carroll Twp. home.

Born November 25, 1921 in New Bloomfield, he was the son of the late Amos and Mary (Gibbney) Kitner.

Ray was member of the former Roseglen Brethren in Christ Church and the Liverpool VFW.  He served his country during WWII as a Machinist Mate First Class in the navy.  His ship was commissioned to Pearl Harbor during the invasion and was actively involved in the battle.  He retired from the Mechanicsburg Naval Supply Depot and enjoyed helping others, farming, sawmilling, hunting and raising pigs.

Surviving are his wife loving wife of 65 years, Janice Ickes Kitner.  Four sons, Amos and wife Shirley of Middleboro, MA; William and wife Leta of Newport, Donald of Dillsburg and Steve and wife Diann of Shermans Dale.  Two daughters, Linda Stone and husband David of Millerstown and Barbara Goodling of Newport.  13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, September, 8, 2011 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 101 . Main Street, New Bloomfield.  Rev. Brandon Byler will officiate.  Burial, with full military honors, will be in Bloomfield Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday 6-8 PM and Friday one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Candy Cane Mailbox Bible Club, 12 Ridgeway Drive, Carlisle, Pa. 17013

 


Paul S. Fry, 73, of 175 Dellville Road, Duncanon, died early Monday morning
August 22, 2011 at his home.
 
Born September 28, 1937 in Dellville, he was the son of Samuel A. and Esther M.
(Ebersole) Fry.
 
Paul was former employee of Harrisburg Dairies and Harrisburg Healthcare, he was a school bus driver and a member of Dellville United Methodist Church .
 
Surviving are his wife, Patricia, four sons, Kevin of Washington DC, Michael of Carlisle, Jeffrey of Boston and Rodney of Etters; a daughter, Wanda Nearhood of New Bloomfield and a step daughter, Shannon Kroh of Duncannon. A brother,
Charles Fry of Duncannon; two sisters, Ruth Marie Mullen of New Bloomfield and Shirley Jenkins of Duncannon. Two step sons, Richard Minoty of Augusta, ME and Scott Minoty of Vasselborl , ME. 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
 
Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, August 26, 2011 in the Dellville United Methodist Church . His Pastor, Rev. Kurt Herzberg will officiate assisted by Rev.
Keith Ingram. Burial will be in Dellville Cemetery . A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
 
Arrangements are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home, 230 N. High St . , Duncannon.
 

Darvin E. "DJ" Benner Jr., 25, of 1029 Keystone Way , died on Monday, August 15, 2011 in Carlisle Regional Medical Center of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
 
He was born October 6, 1985 In Harrisburg and was the son of Darvin E. Benner Sr. of Newport and Kimberly (Jenkins) Hessbruegge of Carlisle. DJ attended West Perry High School .
 
Surviving in addition to his parents are his soul mate, Tina Manley and their son Gabriel Michael Benner of Carlisle . A brother Jesse Benner and wife Erin of Newport, a sister Sarah Benner of Carlisle, and step father John Hessbruegge of Carlisle .
 
Services will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, August 21, 2011 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street , New Bloomfield. Burial will be in Eshcol Cemetery . Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 1-2 PM


NEW BLOOMFIELD - Barbara Ann Shultz, 68, of 130 Barnett Street, New Bloomfield, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2011 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.
Born January 21, 1943, she was the daughter of Evelyn M. Harris, of The Manor At Perry Village, and the late John N. Harris.
She was a member of New Bloomfield United Methodist Church and was formerly employed by Capital Area Intermediate Unit and Caron Long Military School. Barbara had great compassion for children, having raised four children, two grandchildren and at the time of her death, her six year old great granddaughter, Amber. She found her daily strength in the Lord.
Surviving are sons, Jeffrey of New Bloomfield, Paul of Georgia; a daughter, DeeDee of Georgia and a sister, Yvonne Raffensperger of Millerstown. Aunt and uncle, Ann and Gerald Gilbert of Enola; niece and husband, Jonette and Robert Zeigler of Shermans Dale, nephew, Steven Magill of Millerstown. Two grandchildren, Christopher Klinger of Mechanicsburg and Crystal Klinger of Millerstown and five great grandchildren, Amber, Jonna, Johnnie, Danielle and Luis. She was preceded in death by a son, Danny Lee Shultz.
A celebration of her life service will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2011 in the New Bloomfield United Methodist Church. Her Pastor, Rev. Robert Rice will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service.
Arrangements are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Homes, New Bloomfield/Duncannon.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Bloomfield United Methodist Church, PO Box 96, New Bloomfield, Pa. 17068.
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Helen R. Clouser, 91, of 31 Barnett Street , New Bloomfield, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 in The Manor at Perry Village , New Bloomfield.

 

Born January 11, 1920, she was the daughter of the late William and Agnes (Rhoades,) Clouser

 

Mrs. Clouser was a member of New Bloomfield United Methodist Church , she had been a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the New Bloomfield Fire Co,. She was retired employee of. The Book of The Month Club and enjoyed sewing, crocheting and knitting.

 

She was the widow of Bert W. Clouser Sr.(1962) and is survived by a son, Bert W. Clouser Jr. and a daughter, Nancy Stahley both of New Bloomfield. and 2 grandsons, Bert W. Stahley and Jesse

C. Clark. She was preceded in death by a son, Edwin Clark Clouser, and a grandson, Danny L. Stahley; 2 brothers, John and William Rhoades and a sister, Susan Magaro.

 

Services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, August 13, 2011 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main St. , New Bloomfield. Rev. Robert Rice will officiate. Burial will be in Bloomfield Cemetery . Friends may call at the funeral home Friday evening 6-8 PM.

 

The family wishes to thank the staff of Perry Village for the outstanding care and concern given to Mrs. Clouser over the years she was a resident there.

 


 

Miriam “Mim” Ebright Hindinger formerly of 4950 Linglestown Road , Harrisburg , went to be with the Lord on Tuesday Morning July 26, 2011 at her home in

Born December 25, 1921 in Altoona , PA she was the daughter of the late Alfred E. Sr. and Dora Mengle Ebright.

 

Mim started her career with Bell of PA in Lancaster , PA as a long distance operator. In 1957 she transfered to York , PA as an assistant long distance chief operator. In 1958 she transfered

to Clearfield as chief operator and later transfered to Harrisburg in 1963 as a chief service advisor until her retirement in 1982, with 38 years service..

On August 24, 1963 she married James W. Hindinger in Winchester , VA. They resided at their Linglestown residence from April 1964 until October 2000 when they relocated to Dade City , FL. She enjoyed traveling in their recreational vehicles. Since 1966 , when they purchased their RV, they have traveled to all 48 contiguous states. She was a member of Kamp Fire Kampers, Good Sam Club, Holiday Rambler RV Club and Family Motor Coach Association.

She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers.and was former member of the Linglestown Church Of God.

 

Surviving are her husband James W. Hindinger, a daughter Judith A. Betz of FL. Four step children-James W. Jr., Patricia Hindinger Gummo , Joseph E. all of Altoona PA and John C, of Pittsburgh, PA, five step grandchildren, James T., Ryan P.., Joseph E. Jr., Jessica and Christopher Cramer. A brother, Alfred E. Ebright Jr. of Reno , NV along with nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister Ruth Ebright Proulx.

 

Services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, August 1, 2011 in the Linglestown Church of God,

Rev. Barry Stahl will officiate. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens , Harrisburg , Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service

 

Memorial contributions may be made to Hernando-Pasco-Hospice, 12107 Majestic Blvd , Hudson , FL 34667

 

Arrangements are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home, 230 N. High Street , Duncannon.

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Harry E. Smoker, 51, of 410 Upper Bailey Road, Newport died July 9, 2011at his Miller Twp. home.  No services have been scheduled.


Robert E. Jones, 82, of 5331 Spring Road, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 14, 2011 in Carlisle Regional Medical Center , surrounded by his family.

 

Born November 18, 1928 in Shermans Dale, he was the son of the late Louis and Olive (Baum) Jones.

 

He was a retired employee of the former Pennsylvana Railroad, He attended Trinity United Church of Christ, New Bloomfield; he was a member of the Shermans Dale Fire Co. and the New Bloomfield Sportsmen Association. He was a 1948 graduate of the Bloomfield HighSchool and enjoyed working out of doors.

 

Surviving are his wife of 60 years, June Page Jones, a son Larry and wife Barbara of Shermans Dale..

4 grandchildren, Dave and wife Meagen, Alice Houser, Tanya Jones and Kim Cardounel and husband Carlos. Great grandchildren, Kyle Jones, Kaylene McMillen, Bryonno McMillen, Tyler Barlow, Tanner Barlow, Randi Holocker and Alexandria Holocker. Great great grandchjildren, Jayeclyn, Tyeler and Olivea.. He was preceded in death by a son, Lewis Stephen Jones (1984) a brother Harry Jones and a sister, Rhueybelle Smalick.

 

Services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, July 18, 2011 in Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street , New Bloomfield. Rev. George Martz will officiate. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery . Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.


Walter J. “Socky” Schubert, 64. of 132 S. 4th Street , Newport, went to be with Lord on Thursday,

June 30, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family and friends.

 

Born June 3, 1947 in ;Elizabeth NJ, he was the son of the late Water M. and Dorothy K. McCarron .Schubert.

 

He was a former employee of Service Master of Linglestown at Penn National Insurnace, Harrisburg . and was a member of Newport Assembly of God.

 

Surviving are his wife, Diane Schubert, a daughter, Melanie L. Schubert both of Newport . 5 sisters, Kathlene M. McCarron of NC, Veronica M. Kauffman of DE, Christine M. Mutzabaugh and Mary Elizabeth Weyant both of Newport and Judith Ann Strassman of Mt. Joy .. The are also many nieces and nephews.

 

Services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 in the Newport Assembly of God, His Pastor, Rev. Gary Bellis will officiate. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Newport Assembly of God Family Life Center Fund, 253, N. 6th ST . , Newport , PA , 17074

 


Grace D. Book, 75, of 451 Blain Road , achieved her life long goal of meeting her Savior face to face on Sunday, June 26, 2011 in Holy Spirit Hospital .

 

She was born April 24, 1936 in Blain and was the daughter of the late George F. and Mary Zimmerman Frank.

 

Grace was a member and permanent fixture of The Church of The Living Christ, Loysville. She was a retired driver for the Perry County Transportation Authority , a member of the Blain Senior Center . Her whole life was devoted to the cause of Christ.. She was a wonderful example of service, caring and ministry. Her great smile was contagious and was heaven-sent.

 

She was the widow of John E. Book and is survived by a son, Wilford Book and a brother, Nevin Rice both of Blain, and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Goodheer.

 

Services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at The Perry Mennonite Center, Green Park Road (RT 233).Landisburg. Her Pastor, Rev. Doran Wray will officiate assisted by Associate Pastor. Rev. Adam Williams. A luncheon will be held after the service, Followed by Burial in Blain Cemetery .. Friends may call at the Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main St. , New Bloomfield on Wednesday 2-4 PM and at the church on Thursday 9-11 AM.

 


Rudolph H. Davis Jr., 68, of 730 Pisgah State Road , died on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at his Carroll Twp. home.

 

Born January 8, 1943 in Worcester , MA he was he son of the late Rudolph H. Davis Sr. and Mildred Hodges Davis.

 

He was a retired employee of Norfolk Southern Railroad , a veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of Duncannon American Legion and VFW post 255.

 

Surviving are his wife Lily Davis; 3 sons, John A. of Duncannon, Steven N. of Marysville and Donald E. of SD; 2daughters, Christine Budreau and Gail LaPointe both of MA. 3 brothers, Glenn of CO., Michael of ID and Jeffrey of MD. A sister, Brenda Ainsworth of MA. 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

 

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

 

Arrangements are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home, 30 N. High St. , Duncannon. PA

 


Arthur W. Myers Sr., 60, of 115 Paradise Road, Duncannon, died Monday, June 6, 2011 in Carlisle Regional Medical Center .

 

Born May 5, 1951 he was the son of the late Lawrence G. Sr. and Margaret Myers.

 

Art was a gentle, quiet man who loved his family, gardening and nature. He was employed by Keystone Contractors and attended Abundant Harvest Church .

 

Surviving are his wife, Faye Myers. A son, Arthur W. Jr., 2 step sons, Barry Taylor Sr. and Billie J. Fox all of Duncannon. A daughter, Heather A. Salada of Alabama .

2 brothers. Paul and Richard Myers and a sister, Evelyn Wright all of Duncannon.

11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Lawrence W. Myers Jr. and Forest Myers.

 

Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, June 11, 2011 in the Boyer Funeral Home,

230 N. High Street, Duncannon. Dr. David Tanner will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery , Miller Twp. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

 


Peter A. Theis, 59, of 1029 Clouser Hollow Road, New Bloomfield passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 17, 2001, surrounded by his family and friends, after a long and  courageous battle with Cancer.

He was born June 24, 1951 in Lebanon, PA and was the son of the late Henry and Martha (Becker) Theis.

He was a loving, caring husband and father and was an employee of Norfolk Southern Railroad; a member of the Duncannon American Legion and VFW Post 255.  He enjoyed NASCAR and was a Jeff Gordon fan.  He enjoyed his time relaxing in Deleware and Raystown and his animals Stormy, Star and EZ.

Surviving are his wife, Cindy Theis, two daughters, Dorty Theis of Harrisburg and Stacy Shomper and husband Dave of  Elizabethtown, a brother, Randy Theis of Manheim, PA.. 

A memorial gathering and service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, May 21, 2011 in the Duncannon American.  Rev. Anthony C. Hill will officiate.  Burial will be at the family's convenience.


Joseph J. Klingman, 91, fomerly of Newport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 13, 2011 at The Manor At Perry Village, surrounded by his loving family.

 

Joe was born on October 8, 1919 in Sunbury , PA and was the son of the late Leroy and Ruth (Kimble) Klingman.

 

He was a member of Hilltop Christian Church. He, and his family, owned and operated the former Newport Gas Co. from 1952 until his retirement in 1977. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion and was a navy veteran of WWII. He was a former member of the Perry County Credit Bureau and had been a member of the Newport School Board. He enjoyed traveling in his motor home, wood working and working with his backhoe. He was a genuinely nice man who cared about the needs of others.

 

He was the widower of Estella A. Klingman, with whom he shared 59-1/2 years of marriage; He is survived by 2 sons, Joseph N. Klingman and wife Marietta, and Jerrie N. Klingman and wife Susan all of Newport. 3 daughters, Ruth C. Hockenberry and husband Anthony of Newport , Joyce A. Flickinger of Mechanicburg and Linda K. Knapp and husband Mike of Dauphin. 2 brothers, Earl and Clinton Klingman of Sunbury and a sister in law, Marcella Ream of Selinsgrove. 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.

 

Services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Hilltop Christian Church, 721 Hillcrest Drive, Newport. His Pastor, Rev. James Penica will officiate. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery . Friends may call at the Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street, New Bloomfield, Monday evening, May 16, 2011, 7-9 PM and Tuesday, at the church, one hour prior to the service.

 


Charles W. "Chuck" Miller, 54, of 512 Roseglen Road , Duncannon went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 6, 2011 at his Wheatfield Twp. home.

 

Born June 16, 1956 in Harrisburg he was the son of Nancy Miller of Lewes , DE and the late Charles Miller.

 

Chuck was a service technician at Bobby Rahal Toyota, Mechanicsburg.  He was a member of Roseglen United Methodist Church , Social Order of Owls of Newport, Millerstown Moose and Duncannon Sportsmen's Association.  He was a hunting, fishing and "everything out of doors" enthusiast.

 

Surviving in addition to is mother are his wife, Luanne (Waizenegger) Miller, a son Brian Miller and wife Sarah, a daughter, Staci Miller all of Duncannon.  Two brothers, Roland Miller of Lewes , DE and Keith Miller of Newport ; a sister, Terry Miller of Lewes , DE . A niece, Janice Kenee of Claymont , DE and many other nieces and nephews.

 

Services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, May 12, 2011 in the Dellville United Methodist Church . His Pastor, Rev. Wyatt Taylor will officiate.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Friends may call at the church Wednesday evening 7-9 PM and Thursday one hour prior to the service.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to Roseglen United Methodist Church , 722 New Bloomfield Road , Duncannon , Pa. 17020

 


 


Kensey Lynn Wiehe, infant daughter of Kerry and Marisa Wiehe of New Bloomfield, died May 3, 2011 in Harrisburg Hospital.  Services were private.


Layton W. Sheaffer, 76, of New Bloomfield, surrounded by his family, entered peacefully into his Lord's presence on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the home of his daughter, Tambra Nesbit.
He is survived by his wife, Catharine (Katie) Owen Sheaffer, with whom he celebrated his 58th wedding anniversary in August of 2010. He was the son of the late Layton C. Sheaffer and Edna Gensler Sheaffer.
He was employed for 43 years in the wholesale millwork industry. He had worked at Morgan Millwork and Adam Wholesalers, which merged into one company, Anderson Logistics where he retired from in 1999. He was a lifetime member of the New Bloomfield Fire Company and Firemen's Club and was Fire Chief from 1965-19977. He was a member of the New Bloomfield, United Methodist Church, Red Power IHC Chapter #17, Perry County Old Iron Collectors and Monday Night Bowling League at Perry Lanes. He also loved Sprint Car and all forms of Auto racing, camping, gardening and was a West Perry Sports fan. He enjoyed restoring and showing his antique tractors. He loved gospel music and followed The Gabriels and The Original Couriers since the beginning of their careers.
He is also survived by his sons, Robert W., and wife, Lin of Shermans Dale, Charles L. and wife, Sheila, and Richard A. Sheaffer, daughters, Tambra L. Nesbit and Paula J. Saltzburg, all of New Bloomfield. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and a sister, Dorothy Berrier and husband, George, also of New Bloomfield.
A viewing will be held 6-8 PM Wednesday at Boyer Funeral Home, New Bloomfield. The funeral will be held on Thursday, April 21st at 11:00 AM at the New Bloomfield United Methodist Church, with a viewing at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in the New Bloomfield Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 100 W. Main Street, New Bloomfield, PA 17068, The New Bloomfield Fire Company, 23 West High Street, New Bloomfield, PA 17068 or Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110

 


Starla A. Atwood, 41, of Duncannon died on Wednesday, April 6, 2001 in Harrisburg Hospital .

 

She was born in the old Osteopathic Hospital on Freont Street , Harrisburg on December 23, 1969.

 

Surviving are her father, Lonnie B. Maxwell of Duncannon, her mother Susan Saul Maxwell of Williamsport .  Her paternal grandmother, Pearl Maxwell of Duncannon.  A sister, LaLaina Wax and a brother Jason Maxwell both of Lemoyne.  Her children, JesseLee, Shania, Sara, Gauge, Gunner, Gatlin and Conner and her grandchildren, Mason and Emma, and a companion Jim Sherrick ofDuncannon.  She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Benjamin Maxwell.

 

She devoted her life to her granddaughter Emma with whom she lived at the time of her passing.

 

A celebration of life memorial services will be held from 2-4 PM on Saturday, April 16, 2001 in God’s Missionary Church , High Street, Duncannon.  Rev. Jeremy Fuller will officiate.  Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

 

 


Larry W. Fry, 72, of 2101 Middle Ridge Road , Newport , died Thursday, April 7, 2011 at his home.

 

Born April 19, 1938 in New Bloomfield, he was the son of the late Frank L. Sr. and Katharine Shatto Fry.

 

Larry was a retired real estate agent for Green Acres Realty, a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, New Bloomfield.  He was a 1956 graduate of the former Perry Joint High School .  He was a member of the following organizations. Life member of the Newport Fire Co., Life member of the New Bloomfield Sportsmen’s Association, Life member of the Social Order of Owls of Newport where he served as president for 12 years, Penn State Alumni Association, American Legion Post 177 of Newport, VFW Post 7463 New Bloomfield, Loyal Order of Moose International.  He was a member of the Air Force Reserve and played in the 553rd Air Force Band.  He attended Shippensburg University .

He loved horses and harness racing and he owned and raced horses since 1962. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association, Cloverleaf Standard bred  Owners Association, The National Harness Horsemen’s Association, United States Trotting Association.  He was licensed as an owner to race harness horses in Pennsylvania , Maryland and New Jersey .  He was the owner of late model race car # 3, Fry Stables, and raced in Pennsylvania and Maryland during the 70’s and 80’s.  He was a Penn State Fan and attended the games for last 35 years.  He was also a NASCAR fan and attended several races each year..

He enjoyed driving his motor home and going to car and horse races.  He also enjoyed sitting on his patio and watching the deer in the fields.

 

Surviving is his loving wife of 51-1/2 years, Shirley Fritz Fry.  3 brothers, John and wife Phoebe of  New Bloomfield, Dale and his wife Barbara of New Jersey and David  and wife Arlene of Deleware. A sister in law, Faye Fry of Carlisle and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank L. Fry Jr.

 

Services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, April 11, 2011 in Trinity United Church of Christ, High Street, New Bloomfield.  Rev. George Martz will officiate. Burial will be in Bloomfield Cemetery .  Friends may call at the Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main St . , New Bloomfield on Sunday evening, 6-8 PM and 10-11 AM on Monday at the church.

 


Marilyn A. Skerry Blaine , 67, of 134 N. Market Street, Duncannon died early on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.

 

Mrs. Blaine was born on June 20, 1943 in Montague , MA and was the daughter of the late George and Ethel Dorow Skerry.

 

She was an employee of Clarks Ferry All-American Truck Stop.  Her family was her passion and she was a caring mother and grandmother.

 

She was the widow of William L. Blaine who died in 1975; surviving is a daughter, Valerie Blaine Rudy, with whom she lived. 5 grandchildren, Michael, Shane and Robyn Zerbe, Amber Hockenberry and Kaytlin Rudy.  A sister, Arlene McCormick.  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Billie Jo Blaine Biffart.

 

Services will be held at noon on Saturday, April 10, 2011 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 230 N. High Street, Duncannon.  Rev. Kris Poontjak will officiate.  Burial will be in Union Cemetery .

Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday one hour prior to the service


Hazel R. Calhoun, 92, of 325 Wesley Drive , Mechanicsburg and formerly of Duncannon, died on Thursday, March 31, 2011 in Forest Park Nursing Home, Carlisle .

 

Born September 30, 1918 in Bedford County , she was the daughter of the late Harry and Gertrude (Pee) Claybaugh.

 

Mrs. Calhoun was a member of Christ Lutheran Church , Duncannon and a 1937 graduate of Everett High School .  Her family was her passion and she was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She enjoyed baking, sewing and knitting.

 

She was the widow of Ferman R. Calhoun who died in 2009.  Surviving are a son Terry E. Calhoun of Reading and a daughter, Karen L. Moyer of Enola.  4 grandchildren, Kristen Hampton and husband Matt; Cory Calhoun; Addy Pion and husband Michael and Adam Moyer and wife Jamie.  2 great grandchildren, Avery and Maggie Pion.   A nephew, Dennis Claybaugh of Everett. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Claybaugh.

 

Services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, April 4, 2011 in Christ Lutheran Church , 115 Church Street , Duncannon.  Her Pastor, Rev. David Schreffler will officiate,  burial will be in Union Cemetery .  Friends may call at the church 10-11 AM on Monday.

 


Arie E. Stoltzfus of Conoco Lane , Blain, passed away on March 27, 2011 at her home.

She is survived by her husband, Phares Z. Stoltzfus Sr., 5 sons, Paul, husband of Fannie Hosteter, Amos M. Stoltzfus, single at home, Jacob, husband of Katie Esh, Stevie, husband of Naomi Lapp and Phares Jr., husband of Rebecca Stoltfus.  She was preceded in death by a stillborn son and a 4-1/2 month daughter, Rebecca.

 

Funeral services will be held at the late home on Tuesday, March 29, 2011.  The family requests no flowers.


Donald H. Long, 79, formerly of Shermans Dale, went to be with the Lord early Thursday, March 17, 2011 in Holy Spirit Hospital.

 

Born October 4, 1935 in Shermans Dale, he was the son of the late Harold and Elizabeth (Brown) Long.

 

Don was a farmer and a life-long employee of H. R.Wentzel and Sons, Newport .  He was a member of Mannsville Lutheran Church and The Perry County Old Iron Club.  He loved being with the children at Long Acre Farm.

 

Surviving are a brother, Wayne Long and wife Patricia of Mechanicsburg; a sister, Mary Ellen Mullen and husband George of Shermans Dale.  Two nephews, Steven Long and wife Leisa of Mechanicsburg and Thomas Mullen and wife Debra of Millerstown; two nieces, Terry Long of Palmyra and Kathy Wheatley and husband Donald of Davenport, FL. Two grand nephews,  Jared and Josiah Wheatley.

 

Services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, March 21, 2011 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main St. , New Bloomfield.  His Pastor, Jay Bohn will officiate. Burial will be in Eshcol Cemetery .  Friends may call at the funeral home one hour pior to the service.


James W. Wilson, 79, of Jericho Road , New Bloomfield, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 in the Carlisle Regional Medical Center .

 

Born August 3, 1931 in Howe Twp., Perry County , he was the son of the late William Edgar and Mabel (Moretz) Wilson.

 

He was an army veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Newport American Legion and was a retired employee of the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare.  He enjoyed wood-working.

 

He was the widow of AnnaMae Wilson (Jan/11) surviving is a daughter, Vicki Myers of Shermans Dale, a son Earl Dunkleberger of Newville.  A brother, William E. Wilson Jr. of Greenpark; four sisters, Gertrude E. "Sis" Morrow of Newport, Helen M. Shuman of Camp Hill,

Ruth Gibson and Ethel "Micky" Mohler both of New Bloomfield . 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews

 

Services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, March 14, 2011 in the Chapel at Westminster Memorial Garden , Carlisle .  Visitation will be 10:30-11 AM at the chapel.  Burial, with military honors, will be in the adjoining cemetery.


Vincent W. Sledezinski, 82, of 365 Briner Road , Elliottsburg, died early Saturday, February 26, 2011 at his Spring Township home.  He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.  His family was his pride and joy.

 

Born October 24, 1928 in Lake Arial , Wayne County, Pennsylvania, he was the son

of the late Michael and Tefoli (Klomfas) Sledzinski.

 

He was a member of St. Bernard's Cathoic Church , New Bloomfield and held a third degree in the Knights of Columbus.  He was a farmer and managed the Free Spirit Campground.

 

He was the widower of Josephine M. Sledzinski (2005) and is survived by a son, Vincent C. of New Bloomfield, a daughter, Susan Sledzinski of Elliottsburg.  Two brothers, Kosteck Sledzinski of Lake Arial and John Sledzinski of Shermans Dale.  Three granddaughters, Jamie Sue DeCellis, Ashley and Chelsea Sledzinski.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Shermans Valley Road , New Bloomfield.  Rev. Robert Sharman will be celebrant.  Burial will be in New Bloomfield Cemetery .  Friends may call at the Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main St. , New Bloomfield , Tuesday 7-9 PM.  Recitation of the Rosary will be at 8:45 PM.

 


Charles T. Rodenizer, 79, of Spring Creek Nursing Home, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in Harrisburg Hospital.
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>He was a retired employee of Overhead Doors, Inc and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.
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>Surviving are two sons, Steven and wife Iris of Harrisburg, and Ira and wife Dawn of Lewistown, two daughters, Catherine Dison and husband Robert of Evansburg, and Sue Stuck and husband Gary of Lewistown. Twelve grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
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>Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, February 25, 2011 at Juniata Memorial  Park, Lewistown.
 


Barbara J. Zimmerman Boak, 69, formerly of Marysville and Chandler AZ died on
Monday, February 14, 2011 in Loyalton at Creekview Senior Living Center, Mechanicsburg.
 
Barbara was born August 7, 1941 in Danville, PA and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Agnes (Ayers) Zimmerman.
 
She was a retired manager for Highmark Blue Shield, and a 1959 graduate of Susquenita High School.  A member of Duncannon American Legion and Duncannon VFW.
 
She was the widow of Robert K. Boak Jr. (Nov. 2010).  Surviving are three brothers,
Paul Zimmerman of Orange Park, FL, David Zimmerman of Lady Lake, FL,
and Karl Zimmerman of Marysville.  Three sisters, Lois Himes of Duncannon,
Marna Boyer of Shermans Dale and Beth Perkins of Marysville.  Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins.
 
Services will be held at 11AM on Saturday, February 19, 2011 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 230 N. High St., Duncannon.  Rev. Anthony C. Hill will officiate.  Burial will be in New Bloomfield Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Samuel O. Davis
 
Announcing the death of Samuel O. Davis, 90, of Patio Court, New Bloomfield.  Born February 29, 1920, died February 2, 2011.  Survived by his wife Dorothy R. Davis; 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 11 great grndchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 11 AM in
New Bloomfield United Methodist Church, W. Main Street, New Bloomfield.  A visitation will be held from 10:30 AM until the time of service.
 

Stephen K. Hege, 62, of 172 S. Carlisle Street , New Bloomfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 30, 2001 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.

 

Born November 18, 1948 in Chambersburg he was the son of the Margie Hege who resides in Chambersburg and the late Richard Hege.

 

He was a 1966 graduate of St. Thomas High School , and earned his B.A. from Penn State University and his M.A. from Shippensburg University .

 

Steve was a well-known and respected member of the West Perry faculty, teaching Math and Science for 39 years until his retirement in 2010.  He also served as an Assistant Coach for JV Baseball at West Perry.  Steve was active in the Church and community, serving with the Lions Club, Lions Community Theater, a long-standing member of the Good News Singers, a member of the New Bloomfield UM Choir, and numerous other ministries of New Bloomfield UM Church. 

Steve particularly enjoyed gardening, bird-watching, and walking the trails at Little Buffalo State Park.  He was also an avid Nittany Lions fan.

 

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Carol Pontius Hege.  Two sons,  Dr. Brent Hege of Indianapolis, IN and Adam Hege of New Bloomfield and a brother Craig Hege of Chambersburg.

 

Services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, February 5, 2011 in the West Perry Middle School , 2620 Shermans Valley Road ,  Elliottsburg , PA Rev. Robert Rice will officiate.  Burial will be in Bloomfield Cemetery .  Viewing hours will be 5-8 PM on Friday, February 4, in the New Bloomfield United Methodist Church .

 


John C.  “Dook” Stone, 72, of 387 Paige Hill Road , Landisburg, died on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.

 

Born May 18, 1938 in Spring Township., Perry County , he was the son of the late Charles and Mildrerd Hoffman Stone.

 

John was a retired employee of Knouse Foods Inc. of Peach Glen.  He was a member of the Landisburg Fire Company and Ambulance Association and  enjoyed hunting and NASCAR.

 

Surviving ar his wife, Mabel Crockett Stone.  A daughter, Deb Nailor and husband Josh of Landisburg.  A brother, Dale of  New Bloomfield; 4 sisters, Olive Sherman of Landisburg,

Gail Fooselman of Newport , Bella Moyer and Doris Robinson both of Carlisle .  A half sister

Monora Bunner of Ohio and 4 grandchildren.   Tori, Karly, Kelsie and Tyler Nailor He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Gary and David Stone.

 

Services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, January 31, 2011 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main St. , New Bloomfield.  Rev. Anthony C, Hill will officiate.  Burial will be in Bloomfield Cemetery , New Bloomfield.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday evening 7-9 PM, and one hour prior to the service on Monday.

 

Frank L. Fry Jr, of Carlisle and formerly of New Bloomfield died Monday, January 24, 2011 in Sara Todd Nursing Home, Carlisle . Frank was a loving and kind-hearted man, always helping others when he could.

 

Born  March 28, 1931, Frank was the oldest of five sons born to Frank L. Sr. and Katharine (Shatto) Fry in New Bloomfield. Frank graduated from New Bloomfield High School in 1949 and enlisted in the army where he served in the Korean Conflict.

 

Following his military service Frank graduated from Penn State University in 1957 with a Bachelor of Forestry Science degree.  He married Faye Romaine Haines on June 2, 1957 and for their honeymoon they went to McCloud , CA to accept his first job with U. S. Department of Forestry on the Shasta Trinity National Forest .  In later years Frank was transferred to McCall and Boise , Idaho .  He retired after 35 years service and returned to Pennsylvania in 2005 to be near his family.

 

Surviving are his beautiful wife of 53 years, Faye (Haines) Fry.  Three daughters, Carole Boyer of Boise, ID, Barbara Johnson of Cary, NC and Joanne Jones of Tacoma, WA.  Four brothers, John of New Bloomfield, Dale of  NJ, David of  DE and Larry of Newport. 3 grandchildren, Sara Boyer Wanstrom, Ethan Benjamin Johnson and Seth Ryan Johnson all of Idaho .  He was preceded in death by a sister in law, Annie Rhodes Fry and a grandson, Brett Alan Boyer.

 

Services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street , New Bloomfield.  Rev. Galen Russell will officiate.  Burial, with full military honors, will be in Bloomfield Cemetery , New Bloomfield.  Friends may call at the funeral home Monday evening 7-9 PM and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

 


 

Annamae Wilson, 82, of  1796 Jericho Road , died  early Sunday, January 16, 2011 in Carlisle Regional Medical Center .

 

Born July 27, 1928 in Centre Township , Perry County , she was the daughter of the late

George and Esther (Lowe) Bailey.

 

Mrs. Wilson was a retired employee of the sales tax division of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania .  She was an avid bowler for 40 years.

 

Surviving are her husband, James  Wilson, a daughter Vicki Myers of Shermans Dale and a son Earl E. Dunkleberger of Newville.  6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

 

Services will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, January 20, 2011 in the Chapel at Westminster Memorial Garden , Carlisle .  Rev. Alan K. Foor will officiate.

 


Catherine Snyder, 83, formerly of Marysville, died late Wednesday, January 12, 2011 in The Manor at Perry Village , New Bloomfield.

 

Mrs. Snyder was a retired employee of the Department of Labor and Industry.

 

She was the widow of Ralph R. Snyder Sr. (2000) and is survived by 3 sons, Ralph Jr. of Duncannon, Philip of Dauphin and David of Marysville.  4 daughters, Patricia Borrell of New Bloomfield, Teresa Monaco of Shermans Dale,  Mary Hurst of Hummelstown and Susan Kaveney of Harrisburg .  2 sisters, Dorothy Packer and Florence Miller both of Muir , PA.  17 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a brother.

  

Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 15, 2011 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main St. , New   Bloomfield .  Rev. Anthony C. Hill will officiate.  Burial will be in Bloomfield Cemetery .  Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday 10-11 AM.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454 , Alexandria , VA



"Martha Charlotte Burlington, 89, died Tuesday at her home in
Duncannon.
  She was a homemaker, Bible teacher, and volunteer worker in Lake Worth, Florida
for fifty years before moving to Duncannon in 2010.
  She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Dr Henry S Burlington, and Mr Ralph
Emerson, and by her sister Mrs Margaret Reed.
  Surviving are three sons, Charles of Duncannon, James of
Chelmsford, U.K. and Philip of
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and seven grandchildren.
  She attended Newport Assembly of God and was a member of
Trinity Assembly of God in Lantana,
Florida
.
  
Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 22, 2011 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 230 N. High Street, Duncannon.  Rev. Anthony C. Hill will officate.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

 
Earle H. Moore
 
Services for Earle Moore of Shermans Dale, who died on Monday, January 10, 2011, will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, January 16, 2011 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery with full military honors. 

 

Arlene F. McAllister, 88, 5210 Spring Road, Shermans Dale, died Tuesday, October 5, 2010 in Sara Todd Nursing Home, Carlisle .

 

Born October 28, 1921 in South Dakota , she was the daughter of the late Harry and Jesty (Reed)Fry.

 

Mrs. McAllister was a member of Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church , Shermans Dale and the Methodist Women and had retired from the former C H. Masland and Sons, Carlisle .

 

Surviving are her husband of 69 years, Galen McAllister; a son, Robert McAllister of Shermans Dale and a daughter, Sharlene Cormany of Carlisle .  5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

 

Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 9, 2010 in Mount Gilead United Methodist Church .  Rev. Karl Herman will officiate.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service.

 

Boyer Funeral Home, New Bloomfield/Duncannon, is honored to handle the arrangements for the McAllister Family.

 


Audrey M. White, 86, of 242 Juniata Parkway E , Newport , passed away on September 22, 2010 at Harrisburg Hospital .

Born September 11, 1924 in Akron , Ohio , she is the daughter of Michael Wagner and Esther Bryan.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving in addition to her husband Donald White are her two sons, Donn White and wife Ellen of Newport and Randall White and wife Wanda of Harrisburg, four daughters Laurel Elliot and husband Terry of Newport, Nancy Timmons and husband Russell of New Hampshire, Linda Clay and Kathy Hutson, both of Ohio, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.

She was preceded in death by son Terance Lee White of California , as well as brothers Wilson and Victor Shope.

Memorial services were held at 11 AM on Monday, September 27, 2010 in St. Bernard's Catholic Church, New Bloomfield. Rev. Robert Sharman officiated. Burial was in Bloomfield Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home, New Bloomfield/Duncannon.
 


Thomas Joseph Midrano, 55 of Newville and formerly of Blain, Perry County , went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6, 2010 in Shippensburg Health Center .

 

Born June 7, 1955 in Newark NJ he was the son of the late Lawrence and Deloris ( Adams ) Midrano. Tom was a retired, decorated navy veteran.

 

Surviving are his wife, Susan Weaver Midrano; a daughter, Karlee Greene of Shippensburg and a son, Steven Thomas Midrano of   Kansas .  Tom was a youth development aide at The Youth Development Center in Loysville.  He, and his wife were foster parents  to 7 children and headed an organization in Perry County called CASA. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for abused children.  Tom and his wife fought for legislation for the protection of abused children after the tragic death of their foster son, Logan Borchick, in 1992.  Tom enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and motorcycles.

 

Services will be held at 2 PM on Friday, September 10, 2010 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street , New Bloomfield.  Rev. Dennis Witmer will officiate.  Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.  Friends my call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.  Funeral home military honors will be rendered by New Bloomfield VFW Post 7463.


Mildred L. Baughman, 72, of 1061 Sandy Hollow Road , Shermans Dale, died Tuesday, September 07, 2010 at her home.


Born August 6, 1938 in New Bloomfield, she was the daughter of the late Frank W. and Ethel (Hall) Smith.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed shopping, hunting and cooking. She was an employee of McDonald’s on Route 114.

Surviving are here husband, James W. Baughman; a daughter, Kay L. Henry and husband Kerry of New Bloomfioeld. A granddaughter, Kelsey Henry, 2 nieces, Karen Yugovich and Patricia Cassel; nephew, Leo Groff; great nephews, Michael Cassel Sr., Chad Groff and Matthew Ward; grand nieces, April Gill and Kim Groff, a great great niece and 1 great great nephew. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Marie A. Holley and Reba A. Groff.

Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, September 10, 2010 in the Boyer Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street, New Bloomfield . Rev. Gary Daugherty will officiate. Burial will be in Bloomfield Cemetery , New Bloomfield. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.


Mary Lee Hutchison, 78, of Chandra Drive , Duncannon, PA and formerly of Hollidaysburg , PA. died on September 9, 2010 in Holy Spirit Hospital , Camp Hill , PA.

Mrs. Hutchison was born May 2, 1932 in Sunbury, PA. and was the daughter of the late Richard and Florence (Kane) Hutchison.

She was a Catholic and a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School , class of 1950, and was a homemaker until she moved to Stonebridge Health and Rehabilitation Center In Duncannon, PA.

Surviving are a brother, James Hutchinson and wife Helen of New Bloomfield, PA., a sister, Sally Peterman of husband Daniel of Florence, AL; an aunt, Kay Shannon of Patton, PA. also surviving are nieces and nephews, Jim Hutchinson and wife Linda of Duncannon PA, Holly Rickard and husband Mike of Florence AL, Shelly Durham and husband Alan of Harvest, AL Randy Peterman and wife Linda of Madison, AL., and Daniel Peterman of Florence AL., cousins, Barbara Weakland, Marion Weber, Lois Davis and husband Nevin, Rev. Paul Casie and wife Beth, William Weakland and wife Louise, and Lenora Forney and husband Gene. She was preceded in death by a brother, Richard.

Services will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 in the Plank, Stitts and Stevens Mortuary, Hollidaysburg. Rev. Rembert Weakland, former Archbishop of Milwaukee will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Presbyterian Cemetery . Arrangements are under the direction of Boyer funeral Home, New Bloomfield, PA.