HOWARD, George T., 93, New Florence RD 2, died June 8, 1979, at Lee Hospital. Born July 22, 1885 in West Wheatfield Twp., son of the late Phillip and Grace (McCoy) Howard. Also preceded in death by wife, former Allie E. Applegate and two sons, Hershel and Albert. Survived by these children; Elmer, Carl and Earl, all of New Florence RD 2; and Virgil and Mrs. Ruth Moritz, both of Torrance; also 16 grandchildren. Brother of Mrs. Martha Rodgers, Greensburg. Retired employee of Frank M. Sheesley Co., Johnstown. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment , Bethel Cemetery. HOWARD, Clarence "C.F.", 74, Armagh, dead on arrival Aug. 18, 1979, at Lee Hospital. Born Feb. 19, 1905, in Johnstown, son of Daniel H. and Catherine (Cuppett) Howard. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Lois; and brother, Daniel. Survived by stepmother, Mrs. Edith Howard, Johnstown; widow former Olive Burkhart; and these children; Richard A., married to former Charlotte Apple, Armagh; William C., married to former Judy Mittendorff, Waukegan, Ill. and the Rev. Kenneth R. married to former Bernadee Middleton, Levitown; also eight grandchildren. Brother of Robert Howard, Cleveland, and Arthur, Leroy, George, Mrs. Edith Tremain, Mrs. Catherine Hustege, Mrs. Marian Varner, Mrs. Ruth Mansour and Mrs. Donna Jones, all of Johnstown. Member of Third Brethren Church, Morrellville; past district president of church laymen's organization; and member of East Wheatfield Twp. Sportsmen's Club. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Kenneth N. Gray Funeral home, Seward where service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Clarence Kindley. Interment Headrick Cemetery. HALL, Winnifred, 71, West Bolivar, died June 25, 1980, at home. Born June 20, 1909, in Fairfield Twp., daughter of late Alexander and Jeanette (Forsythe) Wynn. Preceded in death by brothers, Willie and Jonathan; and sister, Nellie Crusan. Survived by husband James P., and these children; Frances A., Eugene, and Mrs. Gertrude Garland, all of Bolivar; and William, New Florence RD 2; Also 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Burkett, Bolivar RD; and Mrs. Susie Armor and Mrs. Violet Burkett both of Tarentum. HALL, Robert M., 60, 204 Ninth St., New Florence, died July 13, 1970, at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. Born June 4, 1910, in New Florence, son of Charles and Agnes (Mewherter) Hall. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by widow the former Clara Moore; son, Duane; a granddaughter, Susanna. Member of New Florence United Methodist Church; Cambria Masonic Lodge 278, Johnstown; and Borough Council of New Florence. Was employed in wire mill of Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Corp. Friends received after 7 p.m. Monday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Harold H. Himes. Interment, Oakland Cemetery, Indiana. Kim R. Hall Kim R. Hall, 24, of Bolivar RD 1, died Friday, Nov. 21, 1980 in Fairfield Twp. He was born Oct. 16, 1956 in Johnstown, a son of Francis A. and Estella M. (Neiport) Hall. In addition to his parents he is survived by these sisters and brothers; Mrs. Bonnie Clawson of Bolivar; Mrs. Donna Fulcomer of Bolivar RD.; Mrs. Cheryl Penrose of West Bolivar; and James F. and Christ W. both at home; also paternal grandfather, James P. Hall of West Bolivar and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held today, Tuesday at the First Church of Christ, West Bolivar, with the Rev. Joseph Zavadsky officiating. Arrangements by Edward J. Speidel Funeral Home, Bolivar. Burial followed in Westview Cemetery. Olive Howard Olive Howard, 99, of Armagh, died Sept. 2, 2001 at Church of the Brethren Home. She was born May 18, 1902 in Johnstown, daughter of Dr. E. J. and Belle (Hildebrand) Burkhart. She was a member of Third Brethern Church and its missionary society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence F. Howard; a daughter, Lois L. Howard; four brothers, Morris, Earl, Blair, and John Burkhart, and a sister, Viola Burkhart. She is survived by three sons, Richard A. Howard (and his wife, Charlotte), of Armagh, William C. Howard (and his wife, Judith) of Waukegan, Ill., and Kenneth A. Howard (and his wife, Bernadee) of Croydon; eight grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral service was held Friday at Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, Armagh, with Pastor Raymond D. Grumbling officiating. Burial was in Headricks Union Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Third Brethren Church, 184 Spring Street, Johnstown, PA. 15906 HOWARD, Earl Robert Sr., 63, New Florence RD 2, died Dec. 10, 1987 at Altoona VA Medical Center. Born June 10, 1924 in Louisville, KY., son of late George and Ella (Applegate) Howard. Preceded in death by brothers, Virgil, Albert and Hershell. Survived by wife, former Lois M. Mulligan, and these children; Earl R. Jr., married to former Mary Bredlinger, New Florence RD 2; Robin L. wife of Larry Will, New Florence RD 1; and Mary Grace, at home; also four grandchildren. Brother of Carl (Twin brother) and Elmer, both of New Florence RD 2 and Ruth Moritz, Torrance. Member of St. John's Lutheran Church, New Florence; Robinson VFW; and Bolivar American Legion. Veteran of World War II. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 Friday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. Dr. Richard Shoenleber . Interment, Isabelle Cemetery. Military graveside rites by local veterans' organizations. HOWARD, Samuel G. Jr., 34, Bolivar RD 1, died Sept. 5, 1993, at University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, Md. Born April 10, 1959 in Miami, Fla., son of Samuel G. Sr. and Julia (Fisher) Howard. Survived by parents, Bolivar RD 1; brother, Thomas, Bolivar RD 1; and sister, Sally Ziegler, Altoona. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Revs. Edward Kapnic and Alfred Gallaher. Interment, Germany Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs. Gerald A. Hall Susie M. (Mrs. Gerald A.) Hall, 74, of 765 Lincoln St., Bolivar, died Monday April 11, 1983 in Lee Hospital, Johnstown. She was born Oct. 20, 1908 in Fairfield Twp. a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (West) McDowell. She was a member of the Bolivar United Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald A., who died in 1956; a daughter, Lois; grandson, Keith Hall; one brother and one sister. she is survived by a son, Gerald "Buster" Hall of New Florence RD 1; and a daughter, Jo Ann McClune of Layton, Utah; also six grandchildren, four great grandchildren and two sisters, Sarah Hendricks of Johnstown and Rachel Hurley of Bolivar. Friends will be received today (Wednesday) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. John S. Naugle officiating. Burial will follow in Blairsville Cemetery. Mrs. Alverta M. Hall Retired Employee of Resort, Park Mrs. Alverta M. Hall, 70, of Stahlstown, died Sunday evening Nov. 24, 2002, in Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born Sept. 30, 1932, in Cook Twp., a daughter of the late James and Sarah (Sanders) Sleasman. Prior to her retirement she had been employed at Hidden Valley Ski Resort and the Idlewild Park. She is survived by her husband of 52 years. Calvin James Hall; two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Helen) Fetterman of Ligonier and Mrs. Harry (Patty) Jellison of Derry; three sons, Roger W., (and his wife, Judy) Hall of Stahlstown, John W. Hall Sr. of Bolivar RD 1 and Michael L. (and his wife, Carole Ann) Hall of Stahlstown; 14 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; four sisters, Emma Jean Tinkey and Sandy R. Sleasman, both of Stahlstown, Dorothy Sims of Blairsville and Frieda Sleasman of Derry, and five brothers, Emerson "Bud" Sleasman of Wilpen, John O., Domer L. and Raymond R. Sleasman, all of Stahlstown, and James W. Sleasman of Scottdale. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc. 144 E. Main St. Ligonier. Service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral chapel with the Rev. David Kenyon officiating. Interment will follow in Snowball Cemetery. HALL, Gerald Keith, 15, New Florence RD 1, died July 7, 1980 at Latrobe Hospital. Born Feb. 18, 1965, in Johnstown, son of Gerald R. and Nora J. (Henderson) Hall. Survived by parents; Paternal grandmother, Mrs. Susie Hall, Bolivar; and maternal grandparents, Roy and Marie Henderson, Bolivar. Brother of Tammy, Wade, Scott, all at home. Was student at Laurel Valley High School and member of last year's Junior high championship football team. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Harold Towne. Interment, West Fairfield Cemetery. Mrs. Warren Hall Jr. Mrs. Warren (Phyllis L.) Hall Jr., 61, of Boca Raton, Fla., formerly of New Florence and Johnstown, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 1979, at Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mrs. Hall was born July 12, 1918, in Robinson, the daughter of the late H. Jay and Laura (Duncan) Bowser. She was a former member of the First Lutheran Church, Johnstown. In addition to her husband she is survived by a daughter, Stephanie and two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Graff and Mrs. Bernice Wagner, both of New Florence. Funeral service was held Friday at First Lutheran Church, Johnstown, the Rev. Dr. Robert G. Swanson officiating. Entombment was in Grandview Mausoleum. The Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, was in charge. Glenn William Hall Glenn William Hall, 62, of Ligonier RD 1, died Monday, Dec. 26, 1994, in Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born Sept. 6, 1932, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Charles Edward and Margaret (Tosh) Hall. He was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a self-employed farmer and greenhouse operator. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Jay D. Surviving are his wife, Faye J. McBurney Hall; a daughter, Julie J. Hall of Pittsburgh; a sister, Mrs. Jack (Margaret A.) Offenbach of Pittsburgh, and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in McCabe Funeral Home, 244 W. Main St., Ligonier. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Oak Grove Church of Christ with the Rev. Charles Burd officiating. Interment will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laughlintown. memorials may be made to Oak Grove Church of Christ, Route 711 North, Ligonier, PA 15658 James P. Hall James P. Hall, 93, of Bolivar RD 1, died July 9, 2000, at home. He was born Sept. 4, 1906 in Robinson, son of Francis B. and Fanny E. Palmer Hall. Before his retirement at the age of 68 he was a carpenter with Gamble Construction, Bolivar. He was a member of First Church of Christ, Bolivar, where he was an elder for 74 years. He also was a member of Woodsmen of the World, Omaha, Neb.; UMWA District 2, Black Lick, and Carpenters Union 1419, Johnstown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Winifred G. Wynn Hall, in 1980; brothers Gerald and Reese Hall and sisters Grace Cable, Sylvia Howard, and Ruth Arford. He is survived by a daughter, Gertrude (Mrs. James) Garland of Bolivar RD 1; three sons, Francis A. Hall (and his wife Estella) and James E. Hall (and his wife Trudy), both of Bolivar RD 1, and William G. Hall (and his wife Audean) of New Florence RD 2; 14 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren, and a sister, Gladys Brett, and a sister-in-law, Agnes Hall, both of Robinson. Friends were received at J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc., Bolivar. Funeral service was held Wednesday at First Church of Christ, Bolivar, with Homer Tantlinger and the Rev. Charles P. Burd officiating. Burial was in Bolivar Westview Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Lee Regional Hospice, 1425 Scalp Ave. Johnstown, Pa. 15904, or Tri-Community Ambulance, Third and Market , Bolivar, PA. 15923 BORING, Ronald A., 66, New Florence, died Sept. 18, 2005 at home. Born Aug. 8, 1939, in West Wheatfield Twp., the son of the late Val E. Boring and Esther I. (Horner) Boring McClain. Also preceded in death by stepfather, John S. McClain, and son Donald L. Boring. Survived by children, Jody R. Sasthav, and husband, Mohan, Cincinnati, Ohio; Val G. Boring, Middletown, Md.; and Dale A. Boring, and wife, Tina, Chester, Va.; grandchildren, Kayla and Benjamin Boring; Derek and Colin Sasthav; and Bethanie and Matthew Boring. Brother of Robert E. Boring, Robinson; Norman D. Boring, Clymer; Connie I. (McClain) Constantino, Blairsville; and John S. McClain, Marion, Ohio. Retired employee of Pennsylvania Electric Co., Seward Generating Station, Member of IBEW. Patron and volunteer at Indiana Ice Center. Wild animal and outdoor enthusiast. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. R. Kenneth Keiper. Interment, Germany Lutheran Cemetery. WILLIAM R. HALL William R. "Bill" Hall, 46, of New Florence RD 1, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997 in Ligonier Twp. He was born Oct. 3, 1950 in Latrobe, a son of Bernice Cox Hall Friend of Latrobe and the late William R. Hall. He owned and operated Mirror Lake Campground for 14 years and was a partner in Mirror Lake Auto. He was a former member of Fairfield Fire Department and was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Debra Keffer Hall; two daughters, Shanna Lyn and Amber Marie, both at home; a brother, B. Richard of Derry; two sisters, Joyce Hall of Jeannette and Mrs. George (Karen) Hendricks of Darlington; his stepfather, Dominic Friend of Latrobe; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the McCabe Funeral Home, 244 West Main St., Ligonier. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. James Lutheran Church, Ligonier with the Rev. William M. Oesterlin, officiating. Interment will follow in Ligonier Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the William Hall Memorial Fund, RD1 Box 211, New Florence, PA. 15944 HALL, Judith A. (Poling), 64, New Florence, died Dec. 29, 2004 at home. Born Dec. 11, 1940, in Seward, daughter of the late Owen and Violet (Hellman) Poling. Also preceded in death by brothers, Owen N. and Daniel A. Poling; and nephew, Jeffrey Poling. Survived by husband, Duane; daughters, Susannah Hall, Latrobe; Stephanie, wife of Stephen Engdahl, Baltimore and Sarah wife of Dr. John Horne, Latrobe; grandchildren, Jesse Wilkins, William and Elizabeth Engdahl, and Paul Horne; brother, Donald Poling, Frederick, Md.; and sister-in-law, Mary Louise Poling, Johnstown. Member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, New Florence, and Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church, Ligonier, the Rev. William Pieringer. Private interment at Oakland Cemetery, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15205, or New Florence Community Library, P.O. Box 248, New Florence, Pa. 15944 Raymond L. Howard Raymond L. Howard, 73, of Johnstown, formerly of New Florence died Wednesday, July 21, 1993 at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. He was born Aug. 12, 1919, in New Florence, a son of the late Curtis and Pearl S. (Oliver) Howard. He was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, New Florence Lion's Club; Chapter 2, DAV, Johnstown; Lodge 331 F&AM, Ligonier Scottish Rite Lodge Coudersport; Jaffa Temple, Altoona; and Lodge 523, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a retired shift supervisor for Pennsylvania Electric Company, Seward Generating Station. He was preceded in death by his wife Viola (Allison) Howard, and a brother, Paul E. Howard. He is survived by three brothers, Homer W. and Harry F. Howard, both of New Florence RD 1; and Fred C. Howard of Mason, Ohio; a number of nieces and nephews; and stepmother, Margaret Howard of Seward. Friends were received at the Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where services were held Saturday, with the Rev. Dr. Lawrence W. Chottiner officiating. Entombment was in Grandview Mausoleum. in lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to a favorite charity or church. HILL Thomas H. "Red" Hill Sr., 45, of Indiana, died Saturday, May 24, 1986 as the result of an auto accident. Mr. Hill was born Aug. 4, 1940 in Seward son of the late Henry Elmer and Gussie Ressler Hill. He was a Navy veteran. Survivors include six children, Jeffrey L. , Pease AFB, New Hampshire, Mrs. Timothy (Jacqueline) Debick, Avonmore, Mrs. Randall (Donna) Caramellino, Leechburg, Thomas H. Jr., Barbara Jean and John Matthew, Homer City RD 2; Also surviving are a granddaughter; a brother and four sisters, Ronnie and Mrs. Robert (Mildred) Phipps, Struthers, Ohio, Mrs. Forrest (Grace) Swank and Mrs. Russell (Shirley) Miller, both of Iona, N. J. and Mrs. Lester (Jean) Reynolds, Harrisburg. He was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. Services were held Wednesday at Bowser-Askew Funeral Home, Homer City, Rev. Robert Thornton officiating. Interment followed in Armagh Cemetery. Joseph Metsgar Hill Member of Seward United Methodist Church, former member of UMW, OE Joseph Metsgar Hill, 87, Seward, died July 13, 2002, at home. Born July 13, 1915, in New Florence, he was the son of Edward and Margaret Metsgar Hill. He was a member of Seward United Methodist Church and former member of United Mine Workers District 2 and Operating Engineers Local 66. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Delores Burggraf; his brothers, Samuel, Victor, Charles and John, and his sister, Hannah Marsh. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mildred Berkhammer Hill; Also children, Joseph and wife Linda, Palm Desert, Calif., Mrs. Arthur (Helen) Boring, New Florence, Richard and wife Helen, Seward, Mrs. Vincent (Shirley) Clark, New Alexandria, Robert and wife Louella, Seward and Ronald and wife, Sally, New Florence. he is also survived by 20 grandchildren. Funeral service was held Tuesday at Seward United Methodist Church, Rev. John King officiating. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Meese Funeral Home, Seward in charge of the arrangements. HILL, Harry A., 86, of Blairsville, went to be with our Lord on Feb. 13, 2002. Died at UPMC Lee Regional. Born Nov. 11, 1915, in Sagamore, Pa., son of late Charles and Mary (Calloway) Hill. Preceded in death by parents; brother, John; and sister, Mildred Hill. Survived by wife, Irene Laymen; and these children; Charles, married to Nancy Edwards, South Fork; James, married to Linda Rudnik, Seward; Terry, married to Jean Nixon, Commodore; Timothy, married to Bonnie Rudnik, Blairsville; and Eugene, married to Linda Bergamasco, Blairsville. Also survived by 26 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and seven great great grandchildren. Brother of Sue Zar, Seward; Anna Bell Lassic, Buffalo, N.Y.; Mervin Hill, Seward; holly Mae Santucci, Seward; Dorothy Jones, New Florence; and Ben Hill, Latrobe. Harry was an avid fisherman, hunter, farmer and family man. Death breaks a marriage of 64 years. retired from the mines with 39 years of service. Member of Local 1257, UMWA. Friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. R. Kenneth Keiper. Interment, Germany Lutheran Cemetery. BLACK Harvetta R. (Gerlach), 97, formerly of Idlewild Drive, New Castle, died June 28, 2005 at Blarney Stone Personal Care Home, Mundys Corner. Born Dec. 5, 1907, in Harrisville, Pa., daughter of Harvey G. and Luella (Bortz) Gerlach. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James Earl Black, who died June 17, 1950; daughter, Luella Becky Lewis; son, Darrell Buzz Black; brothers, Irwin, Alton, Albert and James Gerlach; and sisters, Verla Kelley, Pauline McAnallen and Geneva Baxter. Survived by daughters; Mrs. Ida Davis, New Castle; Mrs. Clarissa Arkwright, Holiday, Fla.; and Mrs. Gerald (Cheryl) Fox, Vinco, Pa.; 26 grandchildren; 72 great grandchildren; and 22 great great grandchildren. Sister of Burdette Bud Gerlach, Mercer, Pa. Retired from St. Francis Hospital, New Castle, where she worked in the laundry department. member of AARP. Was honorary grandmother of the year of the Shenango Girl Scouts in 1976. Member of First Church of the Nazarene, New Castle. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 1, at Turner-Myers Funeral Home, 208 N. Jefferson St., New Castle, Pa. 16101, where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 2, Pastor Darrin Abraham of the Gardner Chapel Assembly of God Church, New Castle, officiating. Burial Oak Park Cemetery, New Castle. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Society, Heart Association or Lee Regional Hospice, 315 Locust St. Suite 5-E, Johnstown, Pa. 15901. Hill Harry E. Hill, 62, of Blairsville RD 1 (Heshbon), died Monday, Feb. 17, 1986 at home. Mr. Hill was born July 26, 1923, in Armagh, son of the late Henry E. and Gussie Cozetta Ressler Hill. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of the Robinson VFW and Bolivar American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jane Lever Knight Hill; four children, Mrs. Augie (Hazel E.) Dipofi, Bolivar, Harry E. Jr., at home, Henry E. Homer City and Thomas E. "Joe", Marion Center; Also surviving are six grandchildren; six brothers and sisters, Thomas E., Homer City, Ronnie and Mildred Phipps, both of Youngstown, Ohio, Helen Grace Swank, Pennsville, N.J., Hazel Jean Reynolds, Middletown and Shirley Ruth Miller, Franklinville, N.J. He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters Kenneth Stevenson, Matthew Allen, William George, Elmer Roy, Annie Margaret and Minella Mae. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Ondriezek Funeral Home, Seward, Rev. Robert Thornton officiating. Interment will follow in Armagh Cemetery. HAIRE, Mrs. Cora (Hill), 83, New Florence, died Dec. 27, 1960 in home of daughter, Mrs. Glenn Berkstresser, New Florence. Born in Bradenville, Pa., Apr. 18, 1877, daughter of Jacob R. and Susan (Hullenbaugh) Hill. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Virginia Berkstresser, with whom she resided and son, Alvin, Petersburg, W. Va.; also six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Sister of Mrs. Maude McCullough, Tucson, Ariz. Preceded in death by husband, Griffith L. and infant daughter, Garnet. Life long member of EUB Church of New Florence. Friends received in R.S. Wagner Funeral Home, New Florence, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Service at 2 p.m. Friday in funeral home, Rev. Robert Hooper. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. The Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 28 December 1960. p. 26, col. 2 NEW FLORENCE William M. Haire, 86, a retired farmer of Ligonier Valley, died yesterday morning in Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. He was a native of Somerset County, having been born there on Mar. 29, 1857. Surviving are four children--Mrs. H. A. McMullen, Joseph L. and Quay Haire, all of New Florence, and Mrs. John A. Rummel, Bolivar RD 1. Friends are being received at the R.S. Wagner Funeral Home here, where services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Interment will be in the West Fairfield Cemetery. The Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 19 July 1943, p. 8, col. 6 Albert L. Haire, 72, of Derry Twp. near Blairsville, lost his life Saturday night when he was struck by an automobile on the William Penn Highway in Blairsville. He was pronounced dead on admission to Latrobe Hospital. Hospital attaches said the man had suffered a fracture of the skull. Blairsville police said Haire was struck by a car driven by Nelson H. Gundy, 18, of near New Alexandria. Gundy told police he was traveling up a grade after crossing the Bairdstown bridge and that the aged man stepped from the rear of a parked car into the path of his machine. Police said that Gundy brought his car to a stop within 10 feet after striking the pedestrian. Gundy was released pending the outcome of an inquest. Albert L. Haire was born in New Florence on July 24, 1869. He was a son of James and Clemzy (Caldwell) Haire. Surviving are his widow Mrs. Anna (DeWalt) Haire, Johnstown, and five children--Mrs. Alice Keifer, Johnstown; Mrs. Irene Shaffer, Windber; Mrs. Daniel Gagliardo, New York City, N.Y.; William Haire, Johnstown, and Matthew Haire, Derry. He was a brother of James Haire, Blairsville; Mrs. William Hammer, Blairsville; Mrs. Adam Feathers, East Freedom; Mrs. Flora Shetler, Bolivar and Mrs. Clark Campbell, Livermore. There are 21 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the home of his son, Matthew Haire, in Derry by Rev. A. W. Sandberg, pastor of the First Methodist Church, Blairsville. Interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery, New Florence, will be directed by the Ferguson Funeral home, Blairsville. The Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 22 Dec. 1941, p. 1, col. 2 HAIRE, Kenneth E., 54, New Florence RD 2, died March 27, 1994 at Conemaugh Hospital. Born Jan. 20, 1940, In New Florence, son of Clifford and Inez (Cramer) Haire. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, Inez Haire, New Florence RD 2; wife, former Florence E. Penrose; and these children; Robin, wife of Randy Daugherty, Blairsville; David and Jennifer Haire, both of New Florence; Matthew, married to former Christine Hollowniczky, Seward; and grandchildren, Amanda, Caitlyn and Ryan Daugherty; and Matthew and Nathan Haire. Brother of Robert, Kansas, Lewis, Johnstown; Edward, New Florence RD 2; Harold, Blairsville; Thomas, New Florence RD 2; Clifford Jr., Jerome; Anna Gillin, New Florence RD 2; Betty, Maryland; and Mary Lou, New Florence RD 2. Member of Germany United Methodist Church. Employee of E.R. Caldwell Land Clearing Contractors Inc. Former employee of Florence Mining Co. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. R. Kenneth Keiper. Interment, Armagh Cemetery. Inez M. Haire Inez M. Haire, 86, of New Florence, died Nov. 10, 2000 at UPMC Lee Regional, Johnstown. She was born Jan. 29, 1914, in St. Clair Twp., daughter of John and Sadie Anna Junkins Cramer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford; sons Robert and Kenneth; brothers William, Jim, Harry, and Carl Cramer, and her sister, Geneva Merker. She is survived by five sons, Lewis (and his wife Barbara) of Hershey, Ronald of Baltimore, Harold (and his wife Diana) of Blairsville, Thomas (and his wife Beverly) of Windber, and Clifford (and his wife Mary Ann) of Jerome; three daughters, Anna (Mrs. William) Jillin of New Florence, Betty (Mrs. Carl) Eastlake-Snider of Florida, and Mary Lou Figard of New Florence; 25 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren, and a brother, Kenneth Cramer of Derry. The family is grateful to Visiting Nurses Association and Extended Care Nursing Association, both of Indiana (Pa.) for the care given to Inez. Funeral service was held Tuesday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence with the Rev. Michael Clark officiating. Burial was in Armagh Cemetery. Merle R. Haire Merle R. Haire, 91, of Armagh, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 1997 at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. He was born March 25, 1905 in New Florence, a son of the late Riley and Ada (Perdue) Haire. He was a member of Armagh United Methodist Church Armagh Senior Citizens, and Clyde Fire Company. He was a retired employee of Bethlehem Steel Corp., Car Shop Division. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Berstch; and six brothers, Riley, Paul, Howard, Donald, Matthew, and George. He is survived by his wife, Sedena Bidleman Haire; and three sisters, Marguerite DeWitt of New Florence; Imogene Wagner of Johnstown; and Betty Page of Greensburg. Friends were received at the Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, Armagh, where services were held Tuesday, with the Rev. John E. Flower Jr. officiating. Burial was in Armagh Cemetery. HOOD Deah Shannon Hood, infant daughter of David W. and Donna M. Shannon Hood of Seward, died Saturday, April 9, 1994 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. Survivors include grandparents Ivan and Susan Hood, New Florence RD 2, and Donald and Jane Shannon, Seward; great grandparents Adah Hood, New Florence RD 2 , Jessie Philips, Berlin, Fred Lively, Blairsville, Dolores Shannon, New Florence RD 1 and Grace Moore, Seward Rd 2. Services were held Tuesday at Bethel Cemetery, Clyde, Rev. R. Kenneth Keiper officiating. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence was in charge. HOOD, Marvin James, 44, New Florence RD 3, died Dec. 4, 1946, in Johnstown, son of James Clair and Adah A. (Younkin) Hood. Preceded in death by father and a daughter, Josie Marie. Survived by mother, New Florence RD 3; wife, former Janet K. Jenkins and children, James and Jodie, both at home. Brother of Bonnie Bakos, Cramer; Darlene Bonnett, Shelocta; and Ivan, New Florence RD 3. Member of Germany United Methodist Church. Involved in Labor Local 910, Johnstown. Part-time driver for Griffith Bus Lines. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. R. Kenneth Keiper. Interment, Bethel Cemetery. Viola K. Hughes Native of Robinson, 70 year member of Ltb. Presbyterian Viola K. Hughes, 90, of Latrobe RD 2, died Tuesday, July 22, 2003, in Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born Jan. 7, 1913, in Robinson, West Wheatfield Twp., daughter of the late Bert and Leona A. Pinkerton King. A 70 year member of Latrobe Presbyterian Church, she was a deacon, past choir member and past president and treasurer of the Naomi Bible Class. She volunteered for many years at blood drivers for the American Red Cross, and was awarded the Clara Barton Award. She was a 7th degree member of the Pennsylvania State Grange for more than 70 years. She was also a member of the New Alexandria Community Grange, the Former Derry Twp. Grange and a former member of the Derry Women's Club, where she was an officer. She was preceded in death by her husband Vertis in 1990; brothers, William, Wilbert and Christy; sisters, Ann Horner Chinchock and Leona Marriott. Surviving are a daughter, Eleanor Burns; two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Service will be held at 10 a.m. today in Unity Chapel, Lloydsville, Rev. Christy Ramsey officiating. Interment will follow in Unity Cemetery. Hughes, Carrie L. (Blankenbicker), 33, of New Florence, died Aug. 5, 1994 at home. Born July 2, 1961 in Johnstown, daughter of J. Edward and Evelyn M. (Cushman) Blankenbicker. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Cecil and Hazel Blankenbicker. Survived by husband, Kenneth W. Hughes; children; Ashley and Tyler, at home; parents; J. Edward and Evelyn M. Blankenbicker, New Florence. Sister of Edward, married to Terri Waters, Armagh; Jeffrey, married to Wendy Yeager, New Florence; Richard married to Paula Merritt, New Florence. Also survived by maternal grandparents, Albert and Bessie Cushman, New Florence, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Member of New Florence United Methodist Church. Employee of Roadway Pharmacy, Seward. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence. Funeral service, 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Florence United Methodist Church, the Rev. William Pieringer. Interment, Ft. Palmer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to Carrie L. Hughes Memorial Cancer Research, care of Johnstown Bank & Trust, New Florence Office, New Florence, Pa. 15944 HOOVER, Harold Neff, 86, New Florence, died March 31, 1999 at Home. Born Jan. 16, 1913, in Seward, son of late Neff O. and Anna Elizabeth (Kephart) Hoover. Survived by wife, former Gladys R. Williams; and these children, William N., married to Karl Sorhaug, Princeton, N.J. and Alice White, Southern California; grandchildren, Elizabeth Moore, Princeton, N.J.; Ingrid Smith and Emily Hoover, both of New York City; great grandchildren, Raanan Moore and Abigail Smith. Brother of Fred Hoover, Johnstown; and Ruth Conrad, Ligonier. U.S. Navy veteran, World War II, served aboard the USS Stern. Retired employee of Seward Generating Station of Penelec. Avid gardener, who planted many trees in New Florence. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, New Florence, the Rev. John J. McClure. Interment , Bethel Cemetery. HOOVER, Doris (Miller), 83, Somerset, Formerly of Robinson died Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at Siemon's Lakeview Manor Estates, Somerset. Born Saturday Oct. 15, 1921 in Robinson, daughter of Clark and Matilda (Nixon) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; husband, the Rev. William E. Hoover in 1999; sisters, Margaret Moody and Betty Kells; brothers, Walter Miller, Keith Miller and John Miller; and sisters, Mary Etta Liebold, Helen Long and Alma Burkett. Survived by children; Patricia, married to Arthur Figurski, Kernersville, N.C.; William E. Jr. and wife, Kathleen , York; Judy, Married to Marvin Thomas, Thomas Mills; Cathy, married to Robert Phillips, York; 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Also survived by sisters, Gladys Miller, Erie; and Connie Dunsmore, Pitcairn. Mrs. Hoover lived in Natrona Heights, Fairchance, East McKeesport, Sebring, Fla., Spring Grove and Kernersville, N.C. before moving to Somerset. She was a pastor's wife, having helped serve with several Church of the Brethren parishes with her husband. Visitation from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., time of service Saturday, March 26, at Ferguson, Funeral Home, Blairsville, the Rev. John Eash and her grandson, Matthew Phillips officiating. Interment, Mount Tabor Cemetery, Blairsville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to either Back to the Bible, PO Box 82808, Lincoln, Neb. 68501, or to the Church of the Brethren Mission Fund, 115 Spring Road, Hollsopple, Pa. 15935.

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