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R. EARL SHUMAKER
Earl Shumaker, 86, of N. Market Street, Liverpool, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998 at The Hospice Residence, Harrisburg.
He was born Feb. 7, 1912 in Harrisburg to the late Ralph Long and Minnie (Romig) Shumaker.

He retired from Phoenix Steel Corp., Harrisburg, as a price clerk after 30-plus years employment; worked part-time from 1960-70 for Quality Print Shop, Sunbury; was a 1931 graduate of Liverpool High School and a graduate of Central Pennsylvania Business School, Summerdale; an Army veteran of World War II; and a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Liverpool, having served on its church council and as financial church secretary.
Surviving are a sister, R. Louise Shumaker of Liverpool, and four cousins.
Services were held Dec. 23 in his church with the Rev. Ray Hatcher officiating. Burial was Liverpool Union Cemetery. Garman Funeral Home, Liverpool, handled arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to his church, P.O. Box C, Liverpool 17045, or Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 98 S. Enola Drive, P.O. Box 266, Enola 17025-0266.

REV. JOHN A. SHUMAN SR.
Rev. John A. Shuman Sr., 83, of Lebanon RR 4 died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1998 at home.
He was born in Newport on Feb. 27, 1914 to the late William C. and Harriet (Kirk) Shuman.
He was called to the ministry in the Annville congregation in 1950 and held many pastorates including Annville, Mt. Wilson, Mohrsville, Mt. Olivet, Stevens Hill and Chiques Church of the Brethren. He also held numerous revival services.
He worked as a store manager for Eastern States in Annville and as a salesman for G&G Feed and Supply in Manheim.
He was a member of Chiques Church of the Brethren, Manheim, where he was a senior Bible class Sunday school teacher, and a member of Annville Senior Citizens.
Surviving are his wife of nearly 61 years, Anna E. Light Shuman; five sons, Kenneth R. of Lititz, John A. Jr. and Dennis E., both of Bachmanville, Larry E. of Colebrook and David E. of New Bloomfield; a daughter, Mary Ann Tyson of Elizabethtown; a brother, Eugene Shuman of Millerstown; 21 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, four sisters, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held Feb. 28 at his church. Burial was in the church Cemetery.
Kreamer Funeral Home, Annville, handled arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to his church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim 17545, or Hospice of Lebanon County, P.O. Box 1281, Lebanon 17042.

LEO E. SLEDZINSKI
Leo E. Sledzinski, 76, of Elliottsburg RR 2 died Friday, Oct. 23, 1998 in Carlisle Hospital.
He was born Nov. 27, 1921 in Hawley, Wayne County, to the late Michael C. and Tillie (Klompos) Sledzinski.
He was retired from the former Fruehauf Inc. of Middletown; a farmer; a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, New Bloomfield, and VFW Post 7463, New Bloomfield.
Surviving are three brothers, Kosteck of Lake Ariel, John of Shermans Dale and Vincent of Elliottsburg; a sister, Ann Miller of Waco, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Oct. 28 in his church with the Rev. Robert Sharman officiating. Burial was in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Carlisle.
Boyer Funeral Home, New Bloomfield, handled arrangements.

IRENE S. SMALLZEL
Irene S. Smallzel, 95, of Duncannon RR 4 died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998 at home.
She was born Aug. 15, 1903 in Philadelphia to the late Wilhelm and Mary (Liming) Wacker.
She retired from Harrisburg State Hospital; was a Universalist; a member of the Harrisburg Chapter of the United Nations and the Perry County Historical Society; and a board member of the Harrisburg YWCA.
She was the widow of Victor W. Smallzel.
Surviving are three daughters, Elizabeth E. Eshelby of Carlisle and Victoria I. Bryan and Florence S. Yost, both of Duncannon; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Smith Funeral Home, Duncannon, handled arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to any charity.

MABEL M. SMEE
Mabel M. Smee, 84, formerly of Shermans Dale, died Saturday, March 7, 1998 in Forest Park Health Center, Carlisle.
She was born Dec. 12, 1913 in Marysville to the late John and Margaret (Brownawell) Kitner.
She attended Young's United Methodist Church, Shermans Dale, and was a member of New Bloomfield Senior Center.
She was the widow of Clair Mc. Smee, who died in 1996. Surviving are a son, Robert L. of Shermans Dale; four daughters, Esther M. Wadsworth and Betty J. Smee, both of Carlisle, Arlene C. Souder of Newport and Anna M. Paulus of Shermans Dale; two brothers, Archie Kitner of Mount Holly Springs and Samuel Kitner of Marysville; three sisters, Violet Nickel and Ruth Sipe, both of Carlisle, and Elsie Adams of Mechanicsburg; 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Parkison, who died in 1991.
Services were held March 11 in Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle. Burial was in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle.
Memorial contributions may be made to Forest Park Health Center, 700 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle 17013.

ARTHUR M. SMITH
Arthur M. Smith, 74, of Royer Road, Carlisle, died Saturday, July 4, 1998 in Carlisle Hospital.
He was born Nov. 12, 1923 in Buckman Valley to the late Clarence H. and Christine (Carr) Smith.
He was a retired educator and administrator for the West Perry School District. He also taught in the Carlisle School District, where he coached football; was a teacher, superintendent and football coach in South Middleton School District; and was principal of W.G. Rice Elementary School. He held a bachelor of arts degree from Gettysburg College and a master's degree from the Pennsylvania State University. He also was an ordained Brethren minister, having served interim pastorates at Boiling Springs, Blain and Carlisle; and was an Army veteran of World War II and Korea, serving with medics.
Surviving are his wife, Esther Royer Smith; two daughters, Deborah Whistler of Indiana and Kristin Adams of Florida; one son, Douglas M. of Indiana; and four grandchildren.
Services were held July 8 in First Church of the Brethren, Carlisle, with the Revs. Irvin Heishman, David Markey and Edward Poling officiating.
Ronan Funeral Home, Carlisle, handled arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association of Central Pennsylvania, 6041 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, or Christ the Servant Brethren Church, 1813 El Dorado Parkway West, Cape Coral, Fla. 33914.

GEORGE L. SMITH
George L. Smith, 59, of Petersburg Road, Carlisle, formerly of Landisburg RR 1, died Sunday, March 15, 1998 in Harrisburg Hospital.
He was born March 8, 1939 at Landisburg RR 1 to the late Charles E. and Mabel M. (Dahr) Smith.
He was employed by Leer Industries, Carlisle; and was a member, deacon and former trustee of Kennedy's Valley Church of God, Landisburg RR 1.
Surviving are a companion, Beatrice A. Shearer of Carlisle; two sisters, Evelyn M. Cline of Gardners and Lydia S. Sheaffer of Shermans Dale. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul L. and John R. Smith.
Services were held March 18 in Nickel Funeral Home, Loysville, with the Rev. Malcolm Martin officiating. Burial was Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Landisburg RR 1.
Memorial contributions may be made to his church's God Building Fund, RR 2, Box 358, Landisburg 17040.

HAZEL M. SMITH
Hazel May Smith, 67, of Washington Street, Frederick, Md., formerly of New Bloomfield, died Wednesday, April 15, 1998 at Homewood Retirement Center, Fredrick.
She was born Jan. 5, 1931 in Newport to the late William M. and Grace M. Beers-Warren.
She was a member of Frederick Calvary United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband of 47 years, Robert C. Smith; two daughters, Patricia Ann Smith and Donna Jean Smith; and five grandsons, Erik, Dominic, Wayne, Antonio and Jesse Smith.
Services were held April 20 at her church with pastor Gaye Smith officiating.
A graveside service was held April 21 at the Warren family plot in Newport Cemetery with the Rev. Patricia Woolever officiating.
Arrangements were handled by Gary L. Rollins Funeral Home, Frederick, Md.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1011 E. Patrick St., Frederick, Md. 21701, Hospice of Frederick County, 1730 No. Market St., Frederick, Md., or her church, 131 W. Second St., Frederick, Md.

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