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Nancy Lee Knight
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. - Nancy Lee Knight, 58, of Heather Lakes, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at her home.

Born April 2, 1941, in York County, she was a daughter of the late Janet G. (Beckenbaugh) and Michael H. Bupp Sr. Her husband, Michael K. Knight, Little River, S.C., survives.

Also surviving are: a daughter, Renee L. Robbins, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a brother and sisters, Michael H. Bupp Jr., North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Janet Ann Stein, Little River, S.C., and Linda M. Leitzel, McAlisterville; and two grandddaughters.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth N. Wright.

She was co-owner of Stein's Rental Service, North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

She attended North Strand Community Church, North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

She was a member of North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and Jackson Board of Realtors.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at McMillan-Small Funeral Home, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Family will receive friends after the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Mercy Hospice of Horry County, P.O. Box 1409 Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29578 or to North Strand Community Church, 700-23rd Ave. S., North Myrtle, Beach, S.C. 29582.

Peggy L. Knudson
BOYERTOWN - Peggy L. Knudson, 68, of Walnut Street, Boyertown, died Friday morning, May 7, 1999, at Berkshire Center, Exeter Township.

Born in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Bertha (Patton) Knepp.

Surviving are: children, Theodore L. Knudson III, Boyertown, David A. Knudson, Gilbertsville, Pa., and Deborah A. Smith, Oley, Pa; sister, Helen Bilger, Lewistown, and seven grandchildren.

She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Boyertown.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, 45 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown, with the Rev. John Pearson officiating.

Family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown.

Houck Funeral Home, Charlotte at Grace Street, Pottstown, Pa., is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 45 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown, Pa. 19512.

Carl C. 'Candyman' Kodish
LEWISTOWN - Carl C. "Candyman" Kodish, 73, of 9 Feeder Ave., Lewistown, died at 10:40 p.m. Friday Nov. 5, 1999, at his home.

Born Nov. 6, 1925, in Edwardsville, he was the son of the late Stanley and Catherine (Mazauskas) Kodish. His wife, Helen (Cleveland) Kodish, whom he married in 1949, survives.

Also surviving are: children, Mrs. Timothy (Kathleen) Reeder, State College, Mrs. Franklin (Margy) Zook, Reedsville, Carl "Buddy" Kodish and Kevin Kodish, both of Lewistown; brothers and sisters, Stanley Kodish and John Kodish, both of Kingston, Ray Kodish, Lock Haven, Sally Kodish, Selinsgrove, and Jennie Dubuaskas, Connecticut; and six grandchildren.

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

He was an English teacher at Rothrock High School and worked at Standard Steel for 26 years, retiring in 1983.

He was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, with the Rev. Father Thomas Marickovic officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park, where graveside military honors will be given by VFW Post 7011, Lewistown.

Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today at the Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan St., Lewistown, where there will be a scripture reading at 8:45 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Sacred Heart Church, 106 N. Dorcas St., Lewistown, PA 17044 or to HOSPICE: The Bridge, West Fourth Street, Lewistown, PA 17044, or to the Lewistown Girls Basketball Team, Manor Drive, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Darwin H.'Skip' Kohler
PORT ROYAL - Darwin H. "Skip" Kohler, 89, of Town Lane, Port Royal, died at 9:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 1999, at Ohesson Manor Nursing Home, Lewistown.

Born Jan. 27, 1910, in Turbett Township, Juniata County, he was a son of the late Warren M. and Mary (McCormick) Kohler. His wife, Margaret (Ard) Kohler, died Dec. 13, 1973.

Surviving are: a son, W. Ray Kohler, West Deptford, NJ; a sister and a brother, Jessie Book, Sugarloaf and Warren B. Kohler, Port Royal; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, John M. Kohler, in 1960.

A life-long resident of the Port Royal area, he was a 1927 graduate of Port Royal High School.

He was a retired assistant cashier of the Juniata Valley Bank, Port Royal. Prior to that he was a clerk at the A&P Grocery Store in Port Royal. During his retirement years, he drove vehicles for Leidy Chevrolet Oldsmobile, Mifflintown.

He was a life-long member of the Port Royal Lutheran Church and served many years on the church council.

He served as treasurer of the Juniata County Agricultural Society for over 40 years and was a member of the Union Lodge 324 F & AM, Mifflintown, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Juniata Valley Forest 88, Harrisburg Consistory and Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Rex Funeral Home, Port Royal, with the Rev. Marton J. Roberson and the Rev. Clifford R. Miller officiating. Interment will be in New Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to: the Port Royal Lutheran Church, PO Box 267, Port Royal, PA 17082-0267.

Donald R. Koontz
LEWISTOWN - Donald R. Koontz, 52, of 703 W. Fifth St., Lewistown, died at 6:47 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in the emergency room of Lewistown Hospital.

Born Oct. 10, 1947, in Lewistown, he was a son of Gladys (Flynn) Koontz, 703 W. Fifth St., Lewistown and the late Roy E. Koontz. His wife, Darla J. (Billet) Koontz, whom he married April 13, 1967, survives.

Also surviving are: a daughter, Melissa D. Koontz, at home; brother and sister, John E. Koontz and Ruth Ann Stout, both of Lewistown.

He was a U. S. Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War from 1966-1969.

He was employed as a dump truck driver by Crider Construction Co., Lewistown, for 22 1/2 years.

He was a former member of Junction Fire Co.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Dr. Gregory K. Tyree officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park, where graveside military rites will be conducted by VFW Post 7011, Lewistown.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to: the Hershey Medical Center Infectious Control Unit, c/o Penn State Geisinger Foundation, 100 N. Academy Ave., Danville, PA 17822-4000.

Harry J. 'Crash' Kramer
MIFFLINTOWN - Harry J. "Crash" Kramer, 74, of Mifflintown RR1, died at 5:44 a.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, at the Lewistown Hospital.

Born June 25, 1925, in Perry Township, Snyder County, he was a son of the late Earl and Sally Mae (Beaver) Kramer. His wife, Madeline (Hosler) Kramer, survives.

Also surviving are: children, Mrs. Donald (Connie) Smith and Mrs. David (Donna) Forry, both of Port Royal, Sharon K. Kramer, Mifflintown RR4, James E. Kramer and John L. Kramer, both of Mifflintown RR5; brothers, Meade Kramer, Beavertown, Wayne Kramer, McAlisterville, and Leon Kramer, Mifflin; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was self-employed and performed a variety of jobs.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Guss Funeral Home, 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown, with the Rev. Glen Peachey officiating. Interment will be in Union Memorial Gardens, Mifflintown.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to HOSPICE: The Bridge, 1126 W. Fourth St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Amara Beth Kratzer-Richard
LEWISTOWN - Amara Beth Kratzer-Richard, infant daughter of Scott Richard and Danielle Kratzer of Lewistown, was stillborn at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 1999, at Lewistown Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Brenda Held and Brian Kratzer, both of Lewistown; paternal grandparents are Tina Richard, Lewistown, and the late Robert Hess; maternal great-grandparents are Dorothy Kratzer, Lewistown, and the late Elwood Kratzer, Anna Martz, Lewistown, and the late Robert Martz; paternal great-grandparents are Shirley Richard, Lewistown, and the late Harry Gemberling; maternal great-great-grandparents are Irene Kahley, Lewistown, and the late Alvin Kahley; and paternal great-great-grandparents are Sylvia Treaster, Lewistown, and the late William Treaster.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at Juniata Memorial Park, with the Rev. Ray Orme officiating. Interment will follow.

There will be no public viewing.

Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan St., Lewistown, is in charge of arrangements.

Betty L. Kratzer
RICHFIELD - Betty L. Kratzer, 76, of Richfield RR1, died at 5:28 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000, in the emergency room of Sunbury Community Hospital.

Born Jan. 24, 1924, in Clearfield, she was a daughter of the late Della (Laniger) and Lewis Teats Sr. Her husband, Earl Robert Kratzer Sr., whom she married Feb. 5, 1944, died Jan. 9, 1997.

Surviving are: children, E. Robert 'Bob" Kratzer Jr., at home, Michael M. Kratzer, Winfield RR2, Mrs. Earl "Pep" (Georgianne) Stroup, Richfield, and Mrs. William J. "Bill" (Melissa L.) Durborow, East Berlin; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.

She was the last of her immediate family having been preceded in death by two brothers, Lewis Teats Jr. and Robert L. Teats. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Linda Kratzer, in infancy and Gail Bollinger in June of 1983.

She was a 1943 graduate of Clearfield High School.

She was a homemaker and accomplished seamstress, and enjoyed traveling.

She was a member of the Richfield Mennonite Church.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Richfield Mennonite Church, with Pastor Jerry R. O'Connell officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in the Richfield Union Cemetery.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to: the Richfield Mennonite Church, c/o the Richfield Mennonite Youth, RR1, Box 11, Richfield, PA 17086.

The George P. Garman Funeral Home Inc., Mount Pleasant Mills, is in charge of arrangements.

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