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Ashley Richard Heimbaugh
PLYMOUTH, Mich. - Ashley Richard Heimbaugh, 52, of Plymouth, Mich., died at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, at his residence.

Born May 20, 1947, in Milroy, he was a son of Anita J. (Aumiller) Heimbaugh Deamer of Willow Street, Milroy, and the late Alvin R. Heimbaugh. His wife, Susan Heimbaugh, survives.

Also surviving are: children, Angela Howard, Fort Wayne, Ind., Curtis Heimbaugh and Kevin Heimbaugh, both of Plymouth, Mich., and Allison Heimbach, at home; sisters, Alvina J. Tyson, Milroy, and Alicia Rahauser, Centre Hall; stepchildren, Candice and Dean, both of Michigan; and two grandsons.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Andrew B. Heimbaugh, in April 1992.

He was a 1966 graduate of Kishacoquillas High School and attended Harrisburg Area Community College. He earned his flight wings at age 16 at the Mifflin County Airport.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army for eight years and graduated as a warrant officer from Officers Candidate School in 1974.

He was co-owner of Performance Control in Ann Arbor, Mich., and operator of a private airport in Plymouth, Mich. Previously, he flew helicopter for ABC News and Channel 7 (Detroit) and also flew Life Flight at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

In his childhood, he attended the Milroy Pilgrim Holiness Church, 101 College Ave., Milroy.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Milroy Pilgrim Holiness Church, 101 College Ave., Milroy, with the Rev. Rodney D. Watkins officiating.

There will be no public viewing.

Memorial contributions may be made to Milroy Pilgrim Holiness Church, 101 College Ave., Milroy, PA 17063.

Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville, is in charge of arrangements.

Nannie E. Heister
BELLEVILLE - Nannie E. Heister, 88, a resident of Valley View Haven Retirement Community, Belleville, formerly of 1215 W. Fourth St., Lewistown, died at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, at Valley View Haven.

Born May 17, 1911, in Bratton Township, Mifflin County, she was a daughter of the late Laura (Heister) Varner.

She is survived by a nephew, Joseph Wheeler, 200 Peace Drive, Lewistown.

She was preceded in death by a sister.

She worked in the cake converting department of the American Viscose Corporation for 41 years, retiring in 1970.

She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lewistown, the Act II Retirees, and the Avisco 25 Year Club.

Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.

There will be no public viewing.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Valley View Haven Retirement Community, Box 827, Belleville, PA 17004.

Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, is in charge of arrangements.

Theo (Shearer) Paller Heister
MCVEYTOWN - Theo (Shearer) Paller Heister, 93, of McVeytown, died at 2:44 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at Lewistown Hospital.

Born Oct. 15, 1906, in Mattawana, she was a daughter of the late John K. and Maria Jane (Sunderland) Shearer. Her first husband, Walter E. Paller, preceded her in death in 1953. Her second husband, Ralph D. Heister Sr., preceded her in death on March 15, 1992.

Surviving are: two step-sons, Dr. Ralph D. Heister Jr., Phoenixville, and the Rev. Dr. John W. Heister, Mendon, N.Y.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Kathleen S. Stump.

She was a graduate of West Virginia University, also having done graduate work at the Pennsylvania State University.

During World War II, she was a trained ambulance driver, having received her training at the Carlisle Army Post. At the same time, she taught at the Carlisle Commercial College.

Later, she taught at Rothrock High School for 25 years, retiring in 1972.

She was a member and former trustee of the McVeytown Presbyterian Church. She was also a former member and officer of the American Association of University Women. She belonged to state and local retired teachers' associations and was active with the Mifflin County Historical Society.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at McVeytown Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Jeanette Rapp officiating. Interment will be in Mattawana Cemetery, McVeytown.

Family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday at Harshbarger Funeral Home, 3 S. Market St., McVeytown.

Memorial contributions may be made to the McVeytown Presbyterian Church, PO Box 323, McVeytown, PA 17051.

Robert C. Henderson
LEWISTOWN - Robert C. Henderson, 79, of 64 Old Route 103, Lewistown, formerly of Alexandria, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999, at his home.

Born Dec. 25, 1919, in Logan Township, Huntingdon County, he was a son of the late Walter C. and Ruth (Bigelow) Henderson. His wife, Teletha (Carper) Henderson, died in 1991.

Surviving are: a daughter, Caroline R. Stayrook, Mount Union; sisters, Jean L. Walker, Huntingdon, and Martha Lois Slothower, Dillsburg; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother and sister, Wayne B. Henderson and Marjorie R. Wagner.

He graduated from the Petersburg Vocational High School in 1938.

He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, having served in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre.

He worked as a trackman for the Pennsylvania Railroad, retiring after many years of service in 1980. He was also a TV repairman.

He was Protestant by faith.

He was a member of Alexandria American Legion, Blue Juniata VFW Post 5754, Mount Union, the Sons of Italy, Mount Union, and the Hookies, Tyrone.

He was an avid gardener and clockmaker.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, with the Rev. Robert Walsh officiating. Interment will be in Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery.

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

Catherine E. Henry
LEWISTOWN - Catherine E. Henry, 94, of Beverly Healthcare-William Penn, Lewistown, and formerly of 686 Alfarata Road, Lewistown, died at 8:17 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2000, at the nursing home.

Born Jan. 25, 1906, in Burnham, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Altannie (Ashman) McClellan. Her husband, Wilson J. Henry Sr., preceded her in death in 1950.

Survived are: two daughters, Joyce H. Yocum, 725 Princeton St., Lewistown, and Freda F. Henry, Alfarata; one son, Richard R. Henry, South Main Street, Lewistown; one brother, Melvin McClellan, Edgewater Avenue, Lewistown; 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen Guyer; and two sons, Wilson J. Henry Jr. and Milton C. Henry; three brothers and one sister.

She was a member of Paintersville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hoenstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown, with the Rev. George H. Mark officiating. Interment will be in Alfarata Lutheran Cemetery.

Friends will be received 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Paintersville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 3195 Back Maitland Road, Lewistown.

Elizabeth P. Henry
CARLISLE - Elizabeth P. Henry, 87, a resident of the Sarah Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle, formerly of Wormleysburg and Lewistown, died Wednesday, July 7, 1999, at the home.

Born June 5, 1912, in Saxton, Bedford County, she was the daughter of the late Lawson and Minnie (Leonard) Fleegal. Her husband, Clarence L. Henry, preceded her in death.

Surviving are: a daughter, Pamela K. Farabelli, Lemoyne; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a niece.

She was a retired clerk from the Pennsylvania State Department of Revenue.

She was a member of the Summerdale Christian Missionary Alliance Church.

Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Parthemore Funeral Home, Inc., New Cumberland. Interment will be held at noon Monday in Juniata Memorial Park, Lewistown.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to: the Summerdale Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 571 Valley St., Summerdale, PA 17093.

Geraldine M. Henry
BEAVERTOWN - Geraldine M. Henry, 75, of Beavertown, died at 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999, at her home following all extended illness.

Born Feb. 22, 1924, in Beavertown, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mertie (Hommel) Hackenberg. Her husband, Roland Henry, whom she married Jan. 4, 1942, survives.

Also surviving are: children, Mrs. Gary (Beth) Neubaum, Enola and Richard Henry, Beavertown; a sister, Jeanette Bingman, Beavertown.; and two granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by a son, Jan Alan, in 1966 and two brothers, Curtis and Charles Hackenberg.

In 1979, she retired as a supervisor of inspectors from the former Beavertown Weaving Mill, after 26 years of service.

She was a member of the St. Paul's United Church of Christ, where she sang in the choir and participated in the Polyanna Class. She was also a member of the ladies Auxiliary of the Rescue Hose Fire Co.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Paul's UCC Church, with the Rev. Alan Foor and the Rev. Edward Henry officiating. Interment will be in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Beavertown.

Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Thursday and the family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. at the Beavertown chapel of Aurand Funeral Homes Inc., 316 W. Market St., Beavertown.

Memorial contributions may be made to: SUN Home Hospice, Duke Street, Sunbury, PA 17801.

H. Carlton Henry
MIFFLIN - H. Carlton Henry, 76, of HC 67, Mifflin (Nook), died at 9:48 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, at the Lewistown Hospital.

Born Jan. 14, 1924, in Beale Township, Juniata County, he was a son of the late Homer H. and Mary (Van Swearingen) Henry. His wife, Helen (Aughey) Henry survives.

Also surviving are: children, David C. Henry, Port Royal RR2, Marvin E. Henry, Mifflintown, Kenneth L. Henry, HC 67, Mifflin, and Virginia M. Henry, Mifflin; brother and sisters, Donald S. Henry, Port Royal RR2, Bertha A. Bowers, Steelton and Mary Jane Trout, Elliottsburg; and seven grandchildren.

He was a retired self-employed poultry farmer.

He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Nook, and Milford Grange 773 for over 50 years.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Nook, with the Rev. Marton Roberson officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul's Cemetery.

Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Henry Funeral Home, Honey Grove, and from 1 p.m. until the time of the services Thursday at the church.

The family will provide all flowers, but memorial contributions may be made to: the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Spinal Cord Injury Research, PO Box 850, Hershey PA 17033 or to the charity of one's choice.

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