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GenealogyBuff.com - Pennsylvania Obituary Collection - Juniata County - 32
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Date: Tuesday, 29 November 2011, at 9:43 a.m.
Obituaries by LocationReba Jeannette K. Leach
CONWAY, S.C. - Reba Jeannette K. Leach, 102, formerly of Lewistown, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004 at Conway Hospital, Conway, S.C.
Born Sept. 15, 1902 in Burnham, she was a daughter of the late James E. and Mertie (McCartney) Kline. Her husband, Paul V. Leach, preceded her in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death June 26, 1994.
She is survived by: son Raymond “Sam” Thomas Leach of Merrills Inlet, S.C.; sister E. Ruth Pursel of Kish Apartments, Lewistown; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by four brothers and three sisters.
She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.
She was a candy maker at Goss Candy Co., retiring in 1968.
Services will be held at a later date, under the direction of Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown.
William F. Ayers Sr.
PETERSBURG - William F. Ayers Sr., 85, of 5514 Winchester Road, Petersburg, Barree Township, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 9:10 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, Hollidaysburg.
He was born June 22, 1919, in Altoona, to the late Harry T. and Ruth (Irvin) Ayers. He was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by his wife, Sarah M. (Wilson) Ayers on Jan. 24, 1980.
Surviving are children: William E. “Bill” Ayers and wife Wanda of Petersburg, Bonnie R. Rohrbaugh and husband Steve of Belleville, and Bruce E. Ayers of Lewistown; grandchildren: William F. “Bill” Ayers II and Crystal Yohn; great-grandchildren: Brady, Olivia, Noah, Trevor and Jordan; brothers: James and Jacob Ayers both of Petersburg; and a friend: Donna Knode. He was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by seven brothers.
He retired in June 1981 from New Holland with 28 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945 during WW II. He was a private first class in the 797th Port Company, 517th Port Battalion. He was a life-member of VFW Post 5935, Belleville and was a member of Manor Hill Methodist Church.
His funeral will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, at Baggus Funeral Home in Belleville, with the Rev. Nelson R. Roth and William “Bill” Ayers officiating. A viewing will be from 7-9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17, at the funeral home, and 12 p.m., until time of service. Burial will be in the Manor Hill Church Cemetery, Manor Hill.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shelter Service, Inc. of Lewistown, 13 Depot Street, Lewistown, PA 17044. Arrangements are being handled by Donald E. Baggus Funeral Home, 3813 W. Main St., Belleville, PA 17004.
G. Lloyd Heckman
MIFFLINTOWN - G. Lloyd Heckman, 83, of HC 63 Mifflintown Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 3:01 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004 at the Harrisburg Hospital.
Born Nov. 7, 1921 in Walker Township, Juniata County, he was a son of the late G. Lloyd and Ena Mae (Dimm) Heckman Sr. His wife of 56 years, Janet (Roush) Heckman, whom he married on April 10, 1948, survives.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Thomas Heckman of Huntingdon; one daughter, Judith (Heckman) Proch and husband Frederick of New Castle; three grandchildren, Lara M. Leo, Joshua M. Proch, Jill R. Proch; and two great-grandchildren, Courtney Leo and Alexandra Leo.
He was the last of his immediate family having been preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by two brothers, Albert Heckman and Glenn Heckman; and one sister, Elizabeth Heckman, in infancy.
He started his employment with Eastern States, Mifflin and retired from Agway, Inc., Mifflin in 1981.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served in World War II.
He was a member of the Lost Creek Presbyterian Church, McAlisterville and a former member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Thompsontown. He also was a member of the Mifflintown Lions Club, the Lost Creek Golf Club, Oakland Mills, an associate member of the Juniata County Chapter of the Association of School Retirees, and he had played for and managed several Mifflintown teams for many years in the Perry-Juniata Twilight Baseball League.
He was an avid Phillies fan, who also enjoyed golf, bowling and gardening.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, at Lost Creek Presbyterian Church, West Main Street, McAlisterville, with the Rev. Graham C. Fowler officiating. Interment will be in Lost Creek Presbyterian Cemetery, McAlisterville.
There will be no viewing, though the family will receive friends from noon until time of services on Monday at the church.
The McAlisterville Chapel of Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 16 Westfall St., Mcalisterville, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lost Creek Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 91, McAlisterville, PA 17049.
Ruth E. Grove
LEWISTOWN - Ruth E. Grove, 89, of Lewistown, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004 at Manor Care Nursing Center, Kingston, Pa.
Born Oct. 25, 1915 in Newtown Hamilton, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Kauffman.
She is survived by: sons, Joseph Pearson of Sweet Valley, Pa. and James Pearson of Pauly’s Island, S.C.; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
She was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by: husbands, James Pearson and Harry Grove; six sisters and eight brothers.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, at the Roaring Brook Baptist Church, Hunlock Creek, Pa., with the Rev. Danny L. Brubaker officiating.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.
Harford Raymond Bersinger
LEWISTOWN - Harford Raymond Bersinger, 85, formerly of 322 S. Wayne St., Lewistown, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004 in the Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey, Ill.
Born Jan. 17, 1919 in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Harford William and Mary Margaret (McCartle) Bersinger. His wife, Helen Louise (Wagner) Bersinger, preceded him in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death Feb. 17, 2003.
He is survived by: daughters, Mrs. Barry (Stephanie) Shurgarts of Matteson, Ill., Mrs. John (Sandra) Rositter of Wilmington, Del.; a sister, Mrs. John (Tress Ann) Yearick of Centre Hall; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by a brother and a sister.
He was employed in the technical department of the American Viscose Corp. for 42 years, retiring in 1978.
He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Lewistown, the Lewistown Lodge 203, F and AM Harrisburg Consistory, Jaffa Shrine in Altoona. He was a life member of Lewistown Elks Lodge 663, Lewistown Moose Lodge 143 and Brooklyn Hose Co.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Grace United Methodist Church, 101 Logan St., Lewistown, under the direction of Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown.
Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
The family requests memorials be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 101 Logan St., Lewistown, PA 17044.
Ronald L. Shimp Sr.
HOLLIDAYSBURG - Ronald L. Shimp Sr., 56, of the Hollidaysburg Vets Home, formerly of Lewistown, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 10:03 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at Bonsecur Hospital, Altoona.
Born Oct. 9, 1948, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Merril W. “Skinny” and Edith Ritter Shimp.
He is survived by: children, Ronald L. Shimp Jr. of Georgia and Shawn Shimp of Lewistown; sister Sharon M. (Shimp) Yetter of Lewistown; niece Tina Yetter; nephews Donnie and Mark Yetter; and two grandchildren.
He was a U.S. Army Vietnam vet. He retired on disability.
He was a member of the City Hook and Ladder Fire Co. and VFW Post 7011.
His funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, at Barr Funeral Home Inc., 120 Logan St., Lewistown with Brad Williams officiating. Interment will be in Mount Rock Cemetery. Military graveside services will be conducted by VFW Post 7011. A viewing will be held at 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to City Hook and Ladder Fire Co., 317 Valley St., Lewistown, PA 17044 or VFW Post 7011, 12 Chestnut St., Lewistown 17044.
Vesta Mae Yoder
BELLEVILLE - Vesta Mae Yoder, 84, of Valley View Haven, Belleville, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at noon Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004 at Valley View.
Born March 25, 1920, in Belleville, she was a daughter of the late Aaron S. and Sadie A. (Glick) Yoder.
She is survived by: son Leon R. Yoder and wife Doris of Bulger, Pa.; siblings, Darvin J. Yoder and wife Ada of Reedsville, Lydia M. Byler and husband Jefferson of Petersburg, Pa., Orpha Zook and husband Ivan E. of Belleville, Barbara Bossinger and husband Donald of Lewistown; and granddaughter Laurie Stone and husband Michael of Conroe, Texas.
She was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by: siblings Samuel Yoder and Edna Yoder.
She retired from Vogt Garment Factory, Allensville, where she was a presser for 39 years.
She was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, Belleville.
Her funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, at Locust Grove Mennonite Church, Belleville with the Revs. Max Zook, Mayard Beitzel, and Gregg Kanagy officiating. Interment will be in Locust Grove Cemetery. A viewing will be held 7-9 p.m. Sunday, at the Donald E. Baggus Funeral Home, 3818 W. Main St., Belleville.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice: The Bridge, Lewistown Hospital, Second Floor, 400 Highland Ave. Lewistown, PA 17044 or to Locust Grove Mennonite Church, 3358 W. Main St., Belleville, PA 17004.
Helen Janet Deamer
HARRISBURG - H. Janet Deamer, 84, a resident of Spring Creek Nursing Home, Harrisburg and formerly of Burnham, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 1:22 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004 at the nursing home.
Born April 22, 1920 in Burnham, she was a daughter of the late R. Paul and Helen J. (Henry) Deamer.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. William (Peggy) Guerrini of Blue Ball; nieces, Doris Louise Lewis of Harrisburg, Gwen Wilson of Yeagertown; and nephew Paul “Son” Ehrenfeld of Harrisburg.
She was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by: siblings, Robert P. Deamer Jr. and Edgar H. Deamer, Mattie D. Speece and Doris R. McMullen.
She was a former member of Burnham Presbyterian Church.
Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Home, Inc., 108 First Ave., Burnham, with Rev. Robert Zorn officiating. Interment will be in Church Hill Cemetery, Reedsville.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. Saturday, until time of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Burnham Presbyterian Church, Fourth Avenue and Pine Street, Burnham, PA 17009 or to the charity of one’s choice.
Josephine A. Holt
BURNHAM - Josephine A. Holt, 93, of 108 Church St., Burnham, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 5:39 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, at her home.
Born Dec. 7, 1911, in Burnham, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Margaret (McCardle) Patterson. Her husband, Calvin B. “Pappy” Holt, whom she married Dec. 20, 1934, preceded her in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death Jan. 8, 1997.
She is survived by: children, Calvin A. Holt and wife Mary of Baltimore, Md., Carol Ann Manbeck and husband John of 811 N. Beech St., Burnham; eight grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
She was the last of her immediate family, having been preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by daughter Patricia Jo Burke; granddaughter Kimberly A. Holt and two sisters.
She was a graduate of Burnham High School Class of 1930. She retired from G.C. Murphy with 25 years of service.
She was a member of Freedom Avenue United Methodist Church, ACTWU Retirees, the Burnham Alumni Association and she attended the F.W. Black Senior Community Center. She enjoyed bus trips, knitting, church activities, dining out and spending time with family and friends and her cat and dog companions.
Her funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Home Inc., 108 First Ave., Burnham with the Revs. Larry K. Lutz and Michael Mullins officiating. Interment will be in Birch Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Freedom Avenue United Methodist Church, 513 Freedom Ave., Burnham, PA 17009.
Ralph S. Shields
LEWISTOWN - Ralph S. Shields, 92, formerly of Back Maitland Road, McClure, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 8:11 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004 in the Lewistown Hospital.
Born Oct. 24, 1912 in Perry County, he was a son of the Late Samuel and Stella (Kistler) Shields. His wife, Elizabeth (Arnold) Shields, whom he married June 1, 1946, survives.
Also surviving are: children, R. Edward Shields and wife Laura of McClure, Mrs. George (Rosalie) Fisher of Elizabethtown; brother Eugene Shields of Loysville; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death by three brothers and nine sisters.
He graduated from Millersville College with a bachelor’s degree in education and received his master’s degree from Penn State. He taught elementary education in the Mifflin County School District for 35 years, retiring in 1972. He served as principal at Logan Street and Buchanan schools. He also taught at the Christian and Missionary Alliance School, Juniata Terrace for three years and operated a beef farm for 35 years.
He was a member of Paintersville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.
His memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Paintersville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, with the Revs. Jerry Wise and George Mark officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park at a later date.
The family requests memorials be made to Paintersville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Mission Fund, 3195 Back Maitland Road, Lewistown, PA 17044.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hoenstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown.
Herbert H. Keiser, Sr.
MCCLURE - Herbert H. Keiser, Sr., 75, formerly of McClure, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 5:05 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2003 at Loving Care Nursing Home, Selinsgrove.
Born July 28, 1928 in McVeytown, he was the son of the late Harry Thomas and Laura Grace (Hammaker) Keiser. His wife, Margaret A. (Waite) Keiser of P.O. Box 1, Beavertown, PA 17813, whom he married on June 1, 1948, survives.
Also surviving are children Herbert H. Keiser, Jr., and wife Roberta, Port Royal, Kenneth Keiser and wife Donna and Mrs. John (Catherine) Sheesley, both of Beavertown, Ronald Keiser and wife Lou, Middleburg, Mrs. Daniel (Peggy) Mattern, Paxtonville, Benjamin Keiser and wife Cathy, Selinsgrove and Mrs. Gregg (Becki) Norman, Etters; siblings Helen I. Varner, Ohesson Manor, Lewistown and Ruth Bingaman and Mrs. Carl (Mary Jane) Peachey, both of McVeytown; 14 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and ten step-great-grandchildren.
Early in life he worked at American Viscose and was a self-employed farmer, retiring in 1998.
He was a member of McVeytown United Methodist Church, Lewistown Moose Lodge #143 and McClure American Legion.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown with Rev. Edward DeGand officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park.
Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 202, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
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