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Betty E. Richardson
MIFFLIN - Betty E. Richardson, 75, a resident of the Locust Grove Retirement Village, HC-67 Mifflin, formerly of HC-67, Mifflintown, died at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999, at the village.

Born Jan. 25, 1924, in Honey Grove, Juniata County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel H. and Goldie (Nickler) McCulloch. Her husband, Raymond J. Richardson, whom she married March 28, 1942, died April 25, 1995.

Surviving are: a son, R. Scott Richardson, Mifflintown RR4; daughters, Mrs. David (Norma) Sieber, Conroe, Texas and Mrs. Ronald (Marjorie) Foltz, Lansdale; sisters, Dorothy Brubaker, Honey Grove, Donna Beaston and Mrs. John (Lois) Baylor, both of East Waterford; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Kelly and Lucille Keeley; and a brother, Richard McCulloch.

She retired in 1980 from Juniata Garment, Mifflin.

She was a member of the Pine Grove United Methodist Church, Mifflintown RR1, and a life member of the Juniata County Historical Society.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Nook, with the Rev. Donald W. Raffensperger officiating.

There will be no viewing.

Memorial contributions may be made to: the Pine Grove United Methodist Church, RR1, Box 792, Mifflintown, PA 17059

The Brown Funeral Home, 100 Bridge Street, Mifflintown, is in charge of arrangements.

Stanley I. Richardson
PORT ROYAL - Stanley I. Richardson, 59, of Port Royal RR2, formerly of Mifflintown, died at 7:58 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, at the Hershey Medical Center.

Born April 28, 1940, in East Waterford, he was a son of Nellie (Hurrell) Richardson Fogleman, East Waterford and the late Clarence P. Richardson. His first wife, Helen C. (Rowles) Richardson, died March 22, 1988. His second wife, Erma "Pam" (Warner) Thompson Richardson of Port Royal RR2, whom he married Feb. 10, 1990, survives.

Also surviving are: children, Tim S. Richardson, Millerstown RR2, Mrs. John (Linda) Amrhein, Port Royal RR3, and Mrs. William (Deb) Wall, Mifflintown RR4; stepdaughters, Mrs. Timothy (Laurie) Hower, and JaLene Himes, both of Port Royal; brothers and sisters, Rodney Richardson and Mrs. Norman (Anita) Thatcher, both of East Waterford, Jim Richardson and Mrs. Urie (Tammy) Peachey, both of Honey Grove, Mrs. Ralph (Rosa) Clayton, Waterloo, Mrs. Eugene (Ruby) Yohn and Mrs. Robert (Dolly) Ewalt, both of Port Royal RR2; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was a heavy equipment operator working for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Mifflintown, for 29 1/2 years.

He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Pennsylvania Sheriff's Association.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Rex Funeral Home, Port Royal, with the Rev. Judy Rowles officiating. Interment will be in the Upper Tuscarora Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Waterloo.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to: the Hershey Medical Center, ICU Unit or Heart Cath Lab, PO Box 852, Hershey, PA 17033.

Sarah H. Riddle
REEDSVILLE - Sarah H. Riddle, 100, of Outlook Pointe Commons, Reedsville, died at 7:15 p.m. Friday, July 30, 1999, at Outlook Pointe Commons.

Born April 24, 1899, in Sunbury, she was the daughter of the late John Franklin and Harriet (Detrick) Haas. Her husband, H. Marlan Riddle, died in 1957.

She is survived by a daughter, Susan Bortell Johnson, 115 N. Brown St., Lewistown; two grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

She was a homemaker.

She was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Lewistown, the Lewistown Garden Club, the Womens' Club of Lewistown, and the Mifflin/Juniata Art League.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Heller-Hoenstine Woodlawn Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Joseph Gatto officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Rock Cemetery, Lewistown.

Family will receive friends from noon until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home.

There will be no public viewing.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice: The Bridge, 1126 W. Fourth St., Lewistown, PA 17044 or to Outlook Pointe Commons, 55 Carriage House Lane, Reedsville, PA 17084.

Betty Lucinda (Grose) Riden
HUNTINGDON - Betty Lucinda (Grose) Riden, 82, of Williamsburg Mountain Road, Huntingdon, died at 10 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2000, at Arbutus Park Manor, 207 Ottawa St., Johnstown.

Born June 23, 1917, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Harry Frank and Grace Ellen (Brantner) Grose. Her husband, Glen L. "Tucker" Riden, whom she married June 14, 1952, in Linnwood, died Jan. 8, 2000.

Surviving are a stepson, Glen L. Riden Jr., Ardmore, Ala.; sisters, D. Jane (Grose) Querry and Trudy E. (Grose) Banks, both of Johnstown; three stepchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister, Richard O. Grose, Steward F. L. Grose, and Margaret Bookheimer.

She attended the Huntingdon public schools and was a 1936 graduate of Huntingdon High School.

She was employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as an agricultural stabilization officer for 37 years, retiring in June 1973 as the executive director of the Huntingdon County office.

She was Methodist by faith.

She enjoyed attending auctions and flea markets.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon, with the Rev. Doyle H. Klinger Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call after 7 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until the time of the services Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: the American Diabetes Foundation, 116 S. Allegheny St., Bellefonte, PA 16823 or to the American Cancer Society, Huntingdon County Unit, RR1, Box 33-D, Huntingdon, PA 16652.

Glen L. 'Tucker' Riden
HUNTINGDON - Glen L. "Tucker" Riden, 85, of Williamsburg Road, Huntingdon RR1, died at 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.

Born March 21, 1914 in Milroy, he was a son of the late Howard and Della (Nale) Riden. His wife, Betty Lucinda (Grose) Riden, whom he married June 14, 1952 in Linwood, survives.

Also surviving are: a son, Glen L. Riden, Jr. of Ardmore, Ala.; brother and sister, Otis Riden, Milroy and Mary Bittner, Siglerville; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Charles W. Riden, John Riden, Howard Riden, Harry Riden, and Rachel Schrengast.

He was educated in the public schools of Mifflin County.

He retired in 1977 after five years as an employee of the Huntingdon PennDOT office and previously worked as a certified welder at Standard Steel in Burnham.

He was Protestant by faith and a member of the Iron Worker's Local Union, Harrisburg.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed watching sports, attending public auctions and flea markets.

A private service will be held at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, Huntingdon at the convenience of the family, with the Rev. Charles G. Sprowls officiating.Interment will be in Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Walker Township, Huntingdon RR1.

Friends may call for public visitation after 7 p.m. today, at the funeral home, located at 417 Washington St., Huntingdon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: the American Diabetes Foundation, 116 South Allegheny St., Bellefonte, PA 16823 or to the American Heart Association, PO Box 810, Huntingdon, PA 16652.

M. Arlene Riehl
SUNBURY - M. Arlene Riehl, 83, of 448 N. Second St., Sunbury, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at her home.

Born Oct. 11, 1916, in Beavertown, she was a daughter of the late Arther and Florence (Soles) Coleman. Her husband, Charles J. Riehl, died July 19, 1981.

Surviving are: children, Sonja Crichton, Hutchinson, Kan., Mayna Swinehart, Neila Linderman, and Lang Riehl, all of Sunbury, and Gemma Jacobs, Tharptown; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by a son, Dayn Riehl on Nov. 19, 1960 and a brother, Eugene Coleman in 1942.

She last worked for the Sunbury Silk Mills and had worked for Nite-Kraft and Beavertown Knits.

She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church, Sunbury, the Association of Retired Citizens, and the Kennel Club in Middleburg.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the David T. Zweier Funeral Home Inc., 157 Chestnut St., Sunbury, with the Rev. George Mauk officiating. Interment will be in Northumberland Memorial Park, Sunbury.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of the services Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Evangelical Hospice, Lewisburg, PA 17837.

Frank A. Robinson
MIFFLINTOWN - Frank A. Robinson, 79, of Mifflintown RR4, died at 3:12 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 1999, at his home.

Born June 22, 1919, in Port Royal, he was the son of the late Frank A. and Myra (McLaughlin) Robinson Sr. He is survived by his wife, Naomi S. (Switzer) Robinson, whom he married Feb. 18, 1950.

Also surviving are: children, John D. Robinson, Mrs. Bret (Jody R.) Satzler, both of Mifflintown; sister, Mrs. Dr. W. North (Caroline) Sterrett, Arendtzville; two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by an infant son and two sisters, Mary Margaret Hale and Jean Robinson.

He was a 1938 graduate of Port Royal High School. He retired as a staff manager of Prudential Insurance Company, Lewistown.

He was a member, trustee and elder of Port Royal Presbyterian Church. He was a life member and past vice president of the Juniata County Historical Society. In 1961, he served as the chairman of the March of Dimes. He was a member of the Crawford-Brubaker VFW Post No. 5863, Mifflintown, and the Union Lodge No. 324 F&AM, Mifflintown, where he received his 50-year pin.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Wolverines 337th Infantry Regimen in the European Theatre during World War II. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with four Bronze Stars.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 5, from the Port Royal Presbyterian Church, 316 Main St., Port Royal, with the Rev. Richard E. Wright officiating.

Interment will be in the New Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal RR2, where full military honors will be conducted by the Juniata County Veterans Council.

A viewing will be from 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Brown Funeral Home, 100 Bridge St., Mifflintown, and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Port Royal Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 387, Port Royal, PA 17082.

J. Harry Robinson
HONEY GROVE - J. Harry Robinson, 86, of Honey Grove RR1 (Reeds Gap), died at 5:10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, at the Brookline Manor Convalescent Rest Home, Mifflintown RR1.

Born Aug. 9, 1913, in Reeds Gap, he was a son of the late Charles C. and Margaret (Sheriff) Robinson. His wife, Esther (Berry) Robinson, died March 28, 1998.

Surviving are: a son, James E. Robinson, Honey Grove RR1; brothers and sisters, C. Brooks Robinson and Gladys Rhen, both of Dauphin, Kathleen Schreck and Helen Marte, both of Harrisburg; one granddaughter and three great-grandsons.

He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

He was a retired maintenance supervisor for PennDOT.

He attended Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Reeds Gap. He was also a member of Union Lodge 324 F&AM, Mifflintown; treasurer for the McCullochs Mills Cemetery for 29 years; and was a Forest Fire Warden for 40 years.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Henry Funeral Home, Honey Grove, with the Rev. Don Walters officiating. Interment will be in the McCullochs Mills Cemetery.

Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home, where Masonic services will be conducted at 8:45 p.m.

The family will provide all flowers, but memorial contributions may be made to: Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Erma Hutchinson-treasurer, RR1, Honey Grove, PA 17035 or McCullochs Mills Cemetery Association Trust Fund, Sharon Milliken-treasurer, RRI, Box 176, Honey Grove, PA 17035.

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