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Thomas C. Benfer Jr.
PEMBROKE PINES, FL - Thomas C. Benfer Jr., 34, of Pembroke Pines, FL Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Friday, March 19, 2004 in Florida, where his Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">death is still under investigation.
Born June 10, 1969 in Lewistown, he was a son of Thomas C. Benfer Sr., Lewistown and Diane L. Jones, Milroy.
Also surviving are: sisters, Barbara Caruso, St. Lucie, FL and Holly Benfer, Heather Benfer and Denise Sherlock, all of Lewistown; and a brother, Ray A. Hannon, Lewistown.
He was a plumber by trade.
A memorial service was held Wednesday at the All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Stuart, FL.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Hoenstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown is in charge of local arrangements.

Joseph Marlin Kilmer
MCLEAN, VA - Joseph Marlin Kilmer, 86, of 7008 Tyndale St., McLean, VA and formerly of Port Royal, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 4 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 2004 at Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, VA.
Born May 31, 1917 in Turbett Township, Juniata County, he was a son of the late Charles Victor and Ruth Parthena (Weaver) Kilmer. His wife, Hermia Jean (Zimmerman) Kilmer, of 7008 Tyndale St., McLean, VA, survives.
Also surviving are: children Joseph Marlin Kilmer Jr. and wife Sally, R.R.2 Port Royal, Donald Stephen Kilmer and wife Pam, Waia’lau, HI, Charles Albert Kilmer, McLean, VA, John William Kilmer and wife Lisa, Kokomo, IN and Mrs. Art (Jeannie Lynne) Shenk, Mrs. Kumu (Donna) Dreier and Mrs. Bennie (Linda) Jones, all of Gaithersburg, MD; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Isabelle) Davis, Lancaster and Mrs. William (Miriam) Flaherty, Mountville; and 16 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 three brothers and two sisters.
He graduated from Port Royal High School in 1937 and attended Maryville College in Tennessee before WWII. He received a B.A. from San Francisco State College in 1952.
He was a veteran of the WWII Pacific Theater and the Korean War. He retired in 1970 as a Lt. Col. after 30 years in the Army.
He divided his retirement years between his home in McLean, VA and the farm where he was raised outside of Port Royal.
He met his future wife, H. Jean Zimmerman from Marshall, NC before WWII at Maryville College and married her in 1946.
He was a member of the Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, McLean, VA.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Rex Funeral Home, 308 Market St., Port Royal with Rev. David A. Cook officiating. Interment will be in New Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal. Full military graveside services will be conducted by the Juniata County Veterans Council.
Friends may call from 3 p.m. until the time of service Sunday at the Rex Funeral Home.

Donald L. Dickson
MCVEYTOWN - Donald L. Dickson, 76, of McVeytown, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at the home of his daughter.
Born May 30, 1927 in Mifflin County, he was a son of the late Elmer M. and Doris E. (Miller) Dickson. 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 former wife, Thelma E. (Mort) Dickson, on June 9, 1997.
Surviving are: a daughter, Joan D. Spearing, and her fiance, Jack Steinbach, Muncy; step-daughters Ruth Langstaff, Binghamton, NY and Sue Gearhart, Lewistown; siblings Lillian Cutler and Paul Dickson, both of Lewistown, and Mrs. Russell (Ethel) Specht, McVeytown; grandchildren Derek and Ashley Spearing, Muncy and Anthony D. Zannino and wife Jennifer, Pittsburgh; and six step-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 step-son, Kirby W. Wagner, and a step-daughter, Linda Trudeau and 11 brothers and sisters.
He was a carpenter for Robert S. Palm Contractor for many years.
He was a member of Strodes Mills Baptist Church and Moose Family Center No. 143.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lewistown with Rev. Darvin Donahey officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Moose Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 190, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Faye I. Romig
MCCLURE - Faye I. Romig, 91, of McClure, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">passed away at 4:10 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 2004 at the William Penn Nursing Home, Lewistown..
She was born March 25, 1913, in Fermanah Twp. Mifflin Co. a daughter of the late Hurley and Bessie (Houser) Wagner. On September 9, 1945, she married Albert J. Romig who Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">passed away August 9, 1999.
She is survived by two sisters, Melda Leister, Lewistown and Pauline Trego, William Penn Nursing Home..
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 two sisters, Mary Michael and Margie Thomas and ten brothers, Guy, Walter, George Henry, Fred, Leroy, Donald Wagner and four infants.
She was a member of Samuels UCC Church, RR1 McClure. She retired from the former Kirby Manufacturing in 1975 after 46 years as a seamstress. She enjoyed puzzles, wildlife, embroidery and outdoor work, especially gardening.
Funeral services will be held. 11:00 a.m. Monday at Samuel’s Church.
The family will receive friends in the church from 10:00 a.m. till the time of service. Interment will be in the Samuel’s Church Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the Aurand Funeral Home, 316 W. Market St. Beavertown.

Sadie M. Yocum
THOMPSONTOWN - Sadie M. Yocum, 82, a resident of Nipple Convalescent Home, Thompsontown and formerly of North Pine Street, Lewistown, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at the nursing home.
Born Oct. 28, 1921 in McClure, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Erma (Kinney) Rheam. Her husband, Walter E. Yocum, 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 on July 24, 1978.
She was the last of her immediate family.
In early life she was employed by the Allensville Garment Factory and later at Corkin’s Restaurant.
She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Early in life she was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lind Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Gerald A. Krum officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 120 N. Main St., Lewistown, PA 17044.
Hoenstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Jean Kranzfelder
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Betty Jean Kranzfelder, 74, 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, March 24, 2004 in Scottsdale, AZ.
Born Sept. 13, 1929 in Southfork, she was a daughter of the late James and Anna Rose Davison. Her husband, Russ Kranzfelder, survives.
Also surviving are: children Teresa Ann Desiderati, OR, James Desiderati, PA, Betty Lou Richardson, WA, and Lisa Fentnor and James Krenzfelder, both of AZ; siblings Sara Mendler, Lewistown and Bill Davison, DE; and 12 grandchildren.
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: an infant son, Paul F. Desiderati; a daughter, Linda Desiderati; a sister, Shirley Smith; and brothers James and Jack Davison.
Barr Funeral Home Inc., 120 Logan St., Lewistown is in charge of arrangements.

Clarissa D. (Lepley) Wray
MCCLURE - Clarissa D. (Lepley) Wray, 80, of McClure Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">passed away at 8:15 a.m. March 24, 2004 at the Lewistown hospital, after being stricken at home.
She was born on March 3, 1924, a daughter of the late Alvin “Kep” and Viola (Dean) Lepley. In 1943, she married Leroy Wray, who survives.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children, Gwendolyn M. Sabol, Pottstown; Doris I. Wray, at home, Gordon L. Wray, Douglassville and Ruth Ann Wray, at home; three grandchildren, Barbara, Erica and Jason; four great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Wilbur, and Hayle.
She attended Samuels Church, earlier in life. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed shopping, flowers and homemaking.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Aurand Funeral Home 316 W. Market St. Beavertown by Rev. C. Richard Beach. Interment will be in the McClure Union Cemetery.
Friends may call in the funeral home Friday from 4-9 p.m., where the family will be present from 7-9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wagner United Methodist Church US Highway 522 S. McClure, PA 17841.

Darl H. Heller
BRADENTON, FL - Darl H. Heller, 77, of 4929 Club View Court East, Bradenton, FL 34203 and 200 N. Main 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 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at The Woods of Manatee Springs in Bradenton, FL.
Born Nov. 6, 1926 in New Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Winn B. and Bernice (Minich) Heller. His wife of 53 years, Patricia A. (McCall) Heller, survives.
Also surviving are: children Mrs. David (Beth) Heller-Crimmins, suburban Philadelphia and Mrs. Charles (Susan) Heller-Rusbasan, Surrey, England; a sister, Joann Baudoux, Mechanicsburg; and four grandchildren, Carol and Philip Crimmins, suburban Philadelphia and Maxine and John Rusbasan, Surrey, England.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII.
He graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, class of 1948.
He was the former owner and operator of Heller’s Funeral Homes in Lewistown and Burnham from 1950-1991 and part owner of the Koch Funeral Home in State College.
He was a member of the Lewistown Presbyterian Church in Lewistown where he served as elder.
He was a board member and former chairman of the board of directors at the Russell National Bank in Lewistown, a member of the Lewistown Country Club; St. Petersburg, PA Masonic Lodge; Jaffa Shrine of Altoona; University Club; Lewistown Lions Club; and the Lewistown Rotary Club.
He was active in the Mifflin/Juniata County United Way.
He was also a board member for the Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation.
A memorial service will be held in late June of 2004 when Mrs. Heller returns to Lewistown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown is in charge of arrangements.

Myrtle E. Shirk

LEWISTOWN - Myrtle E. Shirk, 92, of William Penn Nursing Home, Lewistown, and formerly of Milroy, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died at 4:05 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2005, at Lewistown Hospital.
She was born Dec. 10, 1912, in Milroy, a daughter of the late Charles Wellington and Vinnie Mae (Coleman) Goss. Her husband, Mearle J. Shirk, 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 on March 19, 1988.
Surviving are: three children, Donna Shirk, Lewistown, Shelby Allison and husband Lee, McVeytown, and Dwaine C. Shirk and wife Fran, Milroy; two sisters, Madeline Shirk and Audrey Berube, both of Milroy; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
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: a son, Rodney J. Shirk, in 2004; and two sisters, Edna Weiand and Mildred Goss.
She had attended Milroy CMA Church.
Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville, with Pastor Doug Sabin officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Milroy.
Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, Mifflin-Juniata Unit, 112 N. Wayne St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Elizabeth M. Shields

NEW BLOOMFIELD - Elizabeth M. Shields, 88, a resident of Perry Village, New Bloomfield, and 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 Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at Harrisburg Hospital.
She was born Dec. 14, 1916, in Burnham, a daughter of the late Edward and Ethel (Carter) Arnold. Her husband, Ralph S. Shields, 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 Dec. 16, 2004.
Surviving are: children, R. Edward Shields and wife Laura, McClure, and Mrs. George (Rosalie) Fisher, Elizabethtown; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
In addition to her parents and 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 an infant son, a brother and a stepsister.
She was a member of Paintersville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.
Her graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Juniata Memorial Park, with the Rev. Jerry Wise officiating.
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.

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