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Bobby E. Fensterbush
CARLISLE - Bobby E. Fensterbush, 56, 344 Greason road, Carlisle, West Pennsboro Township, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at his home.

Born Jan. 23, 1943, in Reedsville, he was a son of Verna Fensterbush Gutshall, Carlisle and the late Clarence F. Fensterbush. His wife, Iris (Nicholas) Fensterbush, survives.

Also surviving are: children, Shawn T. Fensterbush, Harrisburg and Tracy Hetrick, Newport; brothers and sisters, Rubin C. Fensterbush, Ken E. Fensterbush, and Judy J. Monnett, all of Carlisle, Gloria J. Popp, Ruby Bowder, Barbara Gutshall and Dottie Ryder, all of Newville; and two grandchildren.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home, 219 N. Hanover St., Carlisle, with the Rev. Dean Heisey officiating. Interment will be in the Letort Cemetery, Middlesex Township.

Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the services Monday at the funeral home.

Betty M. Ferencz
LEWISTOWN - Betty M. Ferencz, 70, of 5 E. Chestnut St., Lewistown, died at 8:50 a.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at her home.

Born Aug. 10, 1929, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Calvin M. and Mabel E. (Hughes) Eby. Her husband, Peter A. Ferencz, whom she married in 1950, survives.

Also surviving are: children, Calvin M. Ferencz and Mrs. Daniel (Teresa A.) Spigelmyer, both of Lewistown, and Mrs. Timothy (Mary E.) McCartney, New Cumberland; sisters, Anna E. Walker, Jennie Pittman and Doris J. Napikoski, all of Lewistown; and four grandchildren.

She was employed by Arrow Shirt Factory and later Scotty's Fashions, retiring in 1991.

She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Lewistown.

A Mass Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart, Lewistown, with the Rev. Father Thomas Marickovic officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan St., Lewistown. Rosary will be recited at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 112 N. Wayne St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Samuel W. Fetters
GRANVILLE - Samuel W. Fetters, 75, a resident of the Malta Home, Granville, formerly of Lewistown RR3, died at 5:25 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, at the home.

Born June 20, 1924, in Clearfield County, he was a son of the late Samuel and Nora (Maines) Fetters. His wife, Virginia E. (Freet) Fetters, died May 11, 1980.

Surviving are: children, Dennis L. Fetters, Catasaqua and Mrs. Timothy (Sharon) Wise, Lewistown; sister and brother, Violetta Richardson, and Earl Fetters, both of Lewistown; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II.

He worked for the American Viscose for 26 years until 1972. He then retired as an electrician from Standard Steel. He was also a self-employed electrician.

He was a member of the Maitland Church of the Brethren, where he was in the church choir and on the Deacons' Board.

He sang with the Alfarata Men's Chorus and the Blue Juniata Barber Shop Chorus.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Charles Eldredge and the Rev. Wilbur Fether officiating. Interment will be in the Maitland Church of the Brethren Cemetery.

Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to: the Maitland Church of the Brethren, 315 Crossover Drive, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Saundra J. Davis Finton
NEWPORT - Saundra J. "Sandy" Davis Finton, 52, of South Fifth Street, Newport, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999, at her home.

Born Feb. 8, 1947, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of Rhoda Jane (Espigh) Davis of Newport and the late Marlin S. Davis. Her husband, Gary E. Finton, survives.

Also surviving are: children, Bret W. Campbell, Millerstown, Bart L. Campbell and Kelly A. Finton, both of Newport; sisters and brother, Constance A. Buffington, Poway, Calif., Marilyn Joy Reisinger and Larry M. Davis, both of Newport; and five grandchildren.

She was a 1965 graduate of Newport High School.

She had worked for 24 years at the Perry County Assistance Office-Department of Public Welfare.

She was a member of Incarnation United Church of Christ.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at David Myers Funeral Home, Newport, with the Rev. A. O. Magill officiating. Interment will be in Newport Cemetery.

Friends may call from 12 noon until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to: the American Lung Association, 6041 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112, or to the Newport Ambulance League, PO Box 66, Newport, PA 17074.

Burle W. 'Bud' Fisher
LEWISTOWN - Burle W. "Bud" Fisher, 64, of 142 Orchard Grove Ave., Lewistown, died at 7:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, at Hershey Medical Center.

Born Sept. 22, 1935, in Bratton Township, Mifflin County, he was the son of LaRue (Bossinger) Fisher Kauffman of 311 King Lane, Belleville and the late William V. Fisher. His wife, Charlotte (Allison) Fisher of 142 Orchard Grove Ave., Lewistown, whom he married July 25, 1953, survives.

Also surviving are: daughters, Mrs. Jeffrey (Beth) Monsell, Franklin, Tenn., Mrs. Barry (Joan) North, Burnham, Mrs. Kelvin (Joyce) Rupert, Julia Fisher, and Mrs. Randy (Amy) Traxler, all of Lewistown; brothers, Glen A. Fisher, Lewistown and Kenneth D. Fisher, Elkton, Md.; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles D. Fisher and a grandson, Zak North.

He was employed by Penn Furniture from 1953-1960, was a self-employed truck driver from 1960-1970, worked for PennDOT from 1971-1981, and for the Borough of Lewistown from 1981-May 1997, retiring as superintendent of public works.

He was Protestant by faith and early in life he was a member of the PAL Boxing League of Lewistown.

He was an avid fisherman and sportsman.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hoenstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Donald Peters officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: the Kidney Foundation of Central Pa., 208 Oak St., Harrisburg, PA 17109.

Harvey Fisher
MCVEYTOWN - Harvey Fisher, 79, of 19 John Street, McVeytown, died at 1:40 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 1999, at Beverly Healthcare-William Penn, Lewistown.

Born Oct. 2, 1919, in Lambertville, NJ, he was the son of the late Harvey and Bertha (Slack) Fisher. His wife, Grace (Keller) Cramer Fisher, survives.

Also surviving are: a son, Barry W. Fisher, Hatfield; four stepchildren, Mrs. Ernest (Josephine) Flood, Chambersburg, Mary Suders and Mrs. Robert (Jean) Prough, both of Mount Union RR2, and Gerald Cramer, McVeytown RR; a brother, Paul E. Fisher, Georgia; 16 step-grandchildren; 27 step-great-grandchildren; and a number of step-great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two stepsons, Samuel Cramer and William Cramer; two sisters, Helen Firestine and Emma Cals; and one step-great-great-grandchild.

He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II.

He worked as a machinist for 23 years, retiring in 1981.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, McVeytown.

He was a member of the VFW Post 5754, Mount Union, and of the American Legion Post 107, Mount Union.

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Marian Hartman officiating. Interment will be in the Haven Rest Memorial Park.

Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, and from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Thursday at the funeral home.

Margaret D. Fisher
BURNHAM - Margaret D. Fisher, 82, of Third Avenue and Pine Street, Burnham, died at 3 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 1999, at the Lewistown Hospital.

Born March 4, 1917, in Hudson, Luzerne County, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Josephine (Novak) Bohinski. Her husband, Kenneth I. Fisher, preceded her in death.

She is survived by many nieces and nephews.,

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

She was a homemaker and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lewistown.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Third and Dorcas Streets, Lewistown, with the Rev. Father Thomas Marickovic officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park.

Friends may call from 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. at the Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown.

Memorial contributions may be made to: the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Third and Dorcas Street, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Betty Jane Flanigan
LAMAR - Betty Jane Flanigan, 78, of Lamar, died at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at Center Crest Nursing Home, Bellefonte.

Born June 7, 1921, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Bessie (Bearley) Carson. Her first husband, Melvin Long, preceded her in death in 1945 and her second husband, Donald Flanigan, whom she married in 1964, survives.

Also surviving are: children, Peggy Briggs, Danville, Melvin Jerry Long, Milroy and Keith Briggs, Lock Haven; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Shirley, five sisters, and two brothers.

She had been employed at Arrow Shirt Factory.

The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Howard D. Houtz officiating. Interment will be in Lind Memorial Cemetery.

Friends may call from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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