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Elizabeth Melinda 'Libby' Willow
MILLERSTOWN - Elizabeth Melinda "Libby" Willow, 90, of 318 Seven Stars Road, Millerstown, died at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.

Born June 19, 1909, in Millerstown RR2, Juniata County, she was a daughter of the late Franklin Isaac and Bertha Melinda (Frontz) Chubb. Her husband, John Albert Willow, whom she married July 19, 1930, died Feb. 9, 1981.

Surviving are: children, Walter C. Willow, Millerstown, John R. Willow, Richfield, Mrs. Charles I. (Judy A.) Howell, Newport RR4, Mrs. Winston (Linda A.) Keisling, Liverpool, and Stella Willow, Downingtown; brother and sister, Donald T. Chubb, Middleburg RR1, and Ida Miller, Mechanicsburg; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Evelyn Minium on March 20, 1999; a grandson, Raymond Minium Jr. in 1986; brothers and sisters, Luclan Chubb, Earl Chubb, Leroy Chubb and Maggie Delancy.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, flowers, and crocheting.

She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church, Millerstown RR2.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at George P. Garman Funeral Home, 606 N. Front St., Liverpool, with the Rev. Salvatore E. Buonocore officiating. Interment will be in St. James United Methodist Cemetery, Millerstown RR2.

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

Anna Marie C. Wilson
LEWISTOWN - Anna Marie C. Wilson, 56, of Back Maitland Road, Lewistown, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at Lewistown Hospital.

Born Jan. 6, 1944, in Wayne Township, she was a daughter of the late Thomas L. and Virginia (Gearhart) Varner. Her husband, Marlin L. Wilson, whom she married Oct. 12, 1963, survives.

Also surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Steven (Keitha) Harshbarger, Maitland; brothers and sisters, Naomi Harshbarger, Luther Varner, Mrs. Ronald (Alice) Hesser, Mrs. Gene (Inaze) Stimely, David Varner, Pauline Varner, all of McVeytown, George Varner and Thunelda Varner, both of Mount Union, Mrs. Richard (Mary) Hesser, Lewistown, Mrs. Paul (Hazel) Barkley, Newport, Donald Varner, Three Springs, Mrs. William (Cuma) Beers, York Haven, and Thomas Varner, Shirleysburg; and two granddaughters.

She was employed at Hartley's Potato Chips Co. Inc. for 24 years.

She attended Vira United Methodist Church and enjoyed traveling.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Harshbarger Funeral Home, 3 S. Market St., McVeytown, with the Rev. Marian E. Hartman officiating. Interment will be in Ryde Cemetery, McVeytown RR.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 551, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Gerald Edwin Wilson
LAHAINA, MAUI, Hawaii - Gerald Edwin Wilson, 65, of Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, died Tuesday, March 23, 2000, in Maui.

Born Dec. 20, 1934, in Huntingdon, he was a son of Myrtle (Graham) Wilson of Huntingdon and the late Simon Wilson. His wife, Ruth Ann Wilson, survives.

Also surviving are: children, Gerald Wilson, Hungry Horse, Mont., Darlene Dorfi, State College, and Mrs. Earle (Teresa) Kukahiko, Lahaina, Maui; brothers and sisters, Harvey Wilson, Harrisburg, James Wilson, Huntingdon, Barry Wilson, Lewisburg, Shirley Chapman, New Mexico, Joyce Parsons and Carol Weaverling, both of Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He began his career as a corrections officer for the Department of Corrections in Pennslvania and retired as Deputy Warden for the state of Pennslyvania. He then worked 12 years as county warden for Centre County.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church in McAlevy's Fort.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: the American Heart Association, 501 Howard Ave., Altoona, PA.

The Nakamura Mortuary Inc., Wailuku, Maui, is in charge of arrangements.

Helen C. Wilson
YEAGERTOWN - Helen C. Wilson, 90, of 206 S. Main St., Yeagertown, died at 4:25 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2000, in the emergency room of Lewistown Hospital.

Born March 18, 1910, in Eden Hill, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Hand) Carper. Her husband, Harry K. Wilson, died Nov. 11, 1988.

Surviving are: a son, Sidney T. Wilson, Williamsburg, Va.; a brother, Chester Carper, Beverly Healthcare-William Penn, Lewistown; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Harry K. Wilson Jr. in 1995; two brothers and six sisters.

She was a homemaker.

She was a member of the Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church, Lewistown, where she was an active volunteer in the church activities and the Mother's Club for many years.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Heller-Hoenstine Burnham Funeral Home, 108 First Ave., Burnham, with the Rev. Thomas B. Morningstar officiating. Interment will be in Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery, Alexandria.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to: the Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church, 500 Highland Ave., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Max Eugene Wilson
MILLERSTOWN - Max Eugene Wilson, 75, of Millerstown, died at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, at his residence.

Born March 28, 1924, in Newport RR1, he was a son of the late Edward C. and Sarah Jane (Knisely) Wilson. His wife, Lottie A. (McNaughton) Wilson, whom he married Sept. 25, 1944, survives.

Also surviving are: children, James K. Wilson, Ickesburg RR1, Steve E. Wilson, Newport RR4, and Mrs. Robert D. (Carolyn M.) Barbour, Millerstown; brothers and sisters, Paul Wilson, Lenus Wilson, Edgar Wilson, Mrs. Robert (Treva) Brown, Ruby Foose, Mrs. Gerald (Patricia) Miller and Janet Benson, all of Newport; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Glenn Wilson, in 1973.

He was educated in Newport High School.

He was engaged in farming his entire life, and continued to assist his sons in farming after his retirement in 1986.

He was an accomplished woodworker, enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a self-taught welder. He was also a self-taught musician, playing the guitar, accordion, piano, mandolin, organ and fiddle.

He was a member of Reward United Methodist Church, Millerstown RR, and attended Blessed Hope Bible Church, Liverpool RR2. He taught the Men's Sunday School Class at Reward United Methodist Church, and had previously taught the youth class.

He was a member of the Juniata County Gideons and the Millerstown Volunteer Fire Company.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Blessed Hope Bible Church, Route 34, Liverpool RR4, with the Rev. Lou N. Mancari officiating and the Rev. Peter M. Beddia assisting. Interment will be in Eshcol Cemetery, Route 849, Millerstown RR.

Family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday at George P. Garman Funeral Home, 606 N. Front St., Liverpool.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pinnacle Health Hospice, 3605 Elmwood Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Mildred P. Wilson
MILROY - Mildred P. Wilson, 81, of 103 Broad St., Milroy, died at 3:35 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 1999, at Hershey Medical Center.

Born Feb. 28, 1918, in Wagner, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Samuel and Effie Ellen (Snook) Hoffman. Her husband, Ernest Melvin Wilson, whom she married Aug. 29, 1936, died Sept. 7, 1991.

Surviving are: children, Ernest M. Wilson Jr., Chambersburg, Mrs. Gary (Janice) Winegardner, Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Kerry (Peggy) Dearing and Diane L. Wilson, both of Milroy, Ellen Wilson, Canterbury, Conn., and Mrs. Marvin (Loretta) Zook, Bird in Hand; sister, Miriam Mowery, Milroy; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda K. Titzell on Jan. 12, 1977; brothers and sisters, Luther W. Hoffman, Raymond T. Hoffman, Grace S. Richard, and Sara Crissman.

She was a 1935 graduate of Milroy High School.

She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Siglerville for more than 70 years.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Siglerville, with the Rev. Rosalie N. Smith officiating. Interment will be in Church Hill Cemetery, Reedsville.

Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to: St. John's Lutheran Church, 51 McClay St., Milroy, PA 17063 or to the charity of one's choice.

Thelma B. Wilson
PETERSBURG - Thelma B. Wilson, 77, of Petersburg RR1 (McAlevy's Fort), died at 7:50 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, at her home due to the results of a fire.

Born March 7, 1922, in Belleville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph M. and Quillas (Baker) Young. Her husband, F. Taylor Wilson, died July 23, 1991.

Surviving are: daughters, Mrs. Wilbur (Lucille) Foster and Mrs. William (Susan) Foster, both of Petersburg RR1, and Mrs. Ronald (Ann) Fleck, State College; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by brothers, David Young and Baker M. Young; sisters, Anna Margaret Stewart, Jean Mateer, and Helen Mast; and one granddaughter, Tiffany Fleck.

She was a homemaker.

She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church of McConnellstown and the Ladies Fellowship of the church. She was also a life member of Stone Creek Valley Fire Co.; a charter member of Stone Creek Valley Fire Co. ladies auxiliary; Juniata Valley Senior Citizens; Petersburg Area Homemakers and was active in scouting for 40 years.

She was an avid camper, quilter, and loved crafts.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville, with Pastor Dennis Allison and Pastor Brent Book officiating. Interment will be in St. Stephen's Lutheran Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Baptist Church Memorial Fund, RR4, Route 26, McConnellstown, PA 16660, or to the Stone Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Company, RR1, Petersburg PA 16669.

Catherine G. "Sis" Wilt
BEAVER SPRINGS - Catherine G. "Sis" Wilt, 60, of Beaver Springs RR1 died at 4:50 p.m. July 2, 1999, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born Feb. 3, 1939, in Mifflin County, she was a daughter of the late Harold Leo and Helen G. (Switzer) Fultz. Her husband, Darwin W. "Jock" Wilt Sr., whom she married May 13, 1975, survives.

Also surviving are: children, Mrs. James (Karen) Wolfley, McClure RR2, Mrs. Don (Diana) Bonson, Beavertown, Darwin W. Wilt Jr, McClure, and Allan Wilt and Brian Wilt, both of Beaver Springs RR1; sister and brothers, Gloria Colpetzer, Granville, Harold L. Fultz Jr., Lewistown RR5, Kenneth Fultz, Berwick, and Harry Fultz and Robert Fultz, both of Middleburg, Fla.; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Russell Scott Wilt in 1990 and, early in life, a sister, Jean Fultz.

She enjoyed gardening and sewing.

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Beavertown Chapel of Aurand Funeral Homes Inc., 16 W. Market St., Beavertown, with the Rev. Charles Baier and the Rev. Stanley D. Reep officiating. Interment will be in Hironimus Cemetery, Millmont.

Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, where the family will be present from 7-9 p.m.

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