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Owned 330 acres of land 1 1/2 miles from Liverpool Borough in 1886.
 
BARNER, Adam (I770)
 
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Palmer E. Barner

Palmer E. (Barney) Barner, 80, of 1002 Valley Road, Enola, passed awa
y Friday, July 25, 2003 at home.
He was a retired Conductor for the former PA and Conrail Railroads. H
e was a Marine Veteran of World War II, where he served in the Pacifi
c Theatre. He was a member of Enola First Church of God, Enola America
Legion Post 751, West Fairview American Legion Post 984, Enola VFW P
ost 617, Marysville VFW Post 882, the Enola Sportsmen's Club and the M
aryville Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #107.

Surviving are his wife, Rosie M. Barner; a brother, Rev. Charles W. Ba
er of Myerstown and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2003, in the Richard
son Funeral Home, Enola. Burial will be in Barner's Lutheran Church Ce
metery, Liverpool. Viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jul
y 28, 2003, at the funeral home.

www.pennlive.com/obits
Published in the PennLive on 7/27/2003.
 
BARNER, Palmer Elmer (I12484)
 
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Past Regent of the DAR, a Dames member of the MOLLUS Society , and a m
ember of Caledonia Club of Florida West. She graduated from Drake Univ
ersity with bachelor's degree in journalism. She was a member of Episc
opal Church.
 
WALLACE, Margaret "Peg" Graham (I9375)
 
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Patricia Ann Lucas "Patty" McCool
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Patricia 'Patty' Ann Lucas McCool January 1, 1965 -January 11, 2011 Pa
tricia Ann McCool, 46, of Howard, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 201
1, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md. Patty was born in Belle
fonte on Jan. 1, 1965. She was a 1983 graduate of Bald Eagle Area Hig
h School and she graduated from South Hills Business School with a deg
ee as a Medical Secretary. Patty married Patrick A. McCool, of Bellef
onte, in 1988. She is survived by her husband, Patrick, and son, Richa
d, at home in Howard; her father and mother, John (Rich) and Samanth
a A. Lucas, of Howard; sister, Kathy M. (Darren) Fye, of Howard; broth
er, Richard (Angie) Lucas, of Montgomery; sister, Carrie (Dayne) Browe
, of Julian; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Patty's life wa
s centered around being involved in her husband and son's interests an
d activities. In lieu of flowers or contributions, Patty's wishes woul
d be for you to consider being an organ donor and helping other peopl
e going through similar times of need. A private family remembrance wi
ll be held on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at the Bald Eagle Fish & Game C
enter in Mount Eagle at 1 p.m. A public memorial service will be hel
d on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, from 1-3 p.m. at the Susquehanna Valle
y Big Twins Club House at 84 Harley Drive in Woolrich.
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Patricia ‘Patty’ Ann Lucas McCool
January 15, 2011
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Patricia Ann McCool, 46, of Howard passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 201
1 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md.

Patty was born Jan. 1, 1965 in Bellefonte.

She was a 1983 graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School and graduated f
om South Hills Business School with a medical secretary degree.

Patty married Patrick A. McCool of Bellefonte in 1988.

She is survived by her husband and son Richard at home in Howard; he
father and mother, John (Rich) and Samantha A. Lucas of Howard; tw
o sisters, Kathy M. (Derren) Fye of Howard and Carrie (Dayne) Brower o
f Julian; brother Richard (Angie) Lucas of Montgomery; and numerous ni
eces and nephews.

Patty's life was centered on being involved in her husband and son's i
terests and activities.

In lieu of flowers or contributions, Patty's wishes would be for you t
o consider being an organ donor and helping other people going throug
h similar times of need.

A private family remembrance will be held Jan. 15 at the Bald Eagle Fi
sh and Game Center in Mt. Eagle at 1 p.m. A public memorial service wi
ll be held Saturday, Jan. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Susquehanna Valley Bi
g Twins Club House, 84 Harley Drive, Woolrich.

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LUCAS, Patricia Ann "Patty" (I5471)
 
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Patricia L. Barner Hyder
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000
, in Macy & Son Funeral Directors for Patricia L. Hyder, who died Nov
. 6 at the age of 73.
Mrs. Hyder was born Oct. 26, 1927, in Denver. Her maiden name was Barn
er. She moved in 1939 to Cove Orchard, graduated from Yamhill High Sch
ool and attended Linfield College. She was a receptionist for the offi
ces of Dr. Barry Lust for 18 years before retiring in about 1979. Sh
e was a member of McMinnville United Methodist Church. In 1948, she ma
ied Hand Hyder.
Survivors include her husband; sons, Mark and Michael; daughter, Kimbe
ly Drahn; sister, Betty Wade; and seven grandchildren.
Private interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park Mausoleum in McMi
ville. The family suggests remembrances to Health Dynamics Hospice o
f McMinnville.
“The Oregonian, Portland, OR.

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Patricia L "Pat" Barner Hyder
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Birth: Oct. 26, 1927
Death: Nov. 6, 2000

A funeral for Patricia L. "Pat" Hyder of McMinnville will be held at 1
0:30 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Macy & Son Funeral Directors, McMi
ville. The Rev. Steve Ross of the McMinnville United Methodist Churc
h will officiate.

Mausoleum interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, McMinnville.

The funeral home will be open for visitation from 8 a.m. to noon Frida
y.

Mrs. Hyder died Nov. 6, 2000, in her home. She was 73.

She was born Oct. 26, 1927, in Denver, the daughter of Roy E. and Aime
e Smith Barner. She moved to Cove Orchard in 1939. She graduated fro
m Yamhill-Carlton High School in 1945, then moved to McMinnville. Sh
e attended Linfield College.

She and Hank Hyder were married June 5, 1948, in McMinnville.

Mrs. Hyder worked for Peterson and Barner Accountants, Dr. Jahnke an
d Dr. Lust. She belonged to the McMinnville United Methodist Church, M
cMinnville Women's Garden Club and the Order of Eastern Star. She love
d painting, camping and accounting. She also enjoyed spending time wit
h her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband; two sons, Mark Hyder of McMinnville an
d Michael Hyder of Hubbard; a daughter, Kimberly Drahn of Lincoln City
; a sister, Betty Wade of McMinnville; and seven grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Health Dynamics Hospice, in car
e of Macy & Son, 135 N.E. Evans St., McMinnville, OR 97128.

Burial:
Evergreen Memorial Park
McMinnville
Yamhill County
Oregon, USA

Created by: Sheri West
Record added: Jun 25, 2007
Find A Grave Memorial# 20099901
 
BARNER, Patricia Louise (I11183)
 
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Pauline N. Douty
POSTED: September 6, 2008
Lock Haven Express

Pauline N. Douty, 65, of 143 Campground Road, Loganton, passed away Th
ursday, Sept. 4, 2008 at her residence.

Born June 23, 1943 in Bellefonte, she was a daughter of the late Davi
d Tressler and Adeline Conaway Tressler.

Her husband, Dallas L. Douty, preceded her in death Oct. 9, 2007.

Pauline was a retired truck driver.

She is survived by a son, Dale L. Douty of Loganton; a daughter, Colee
M. Welch of Loganton; a brother, Lenard Tressler of Sharon; three si
sters, Gloria McCintic of North Carolina, Louise Kline of Bellefonte a
d Ethel Horner of Port Matilda; two grandchildren and four great-gran
dchildren.

Besides her husband, mother and father, she was preceded in death by f
our brothers and five sisters.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sept. 20, 2008 at 1 p.m. at th
e family home, 143 Campground Rd., Loganton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Clinton County Community Nursin
g and Hospice or to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Donald G. Walker Funeral H
ome Inc.
 
TRESSLER, Pauline Nina (I8964)
 
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PAULINE R. LENIG
Pauline R. Lenig
NEW BLOOMFIELD - Mrs. Pauline Ruth Lenig, 85 years, formerly of Liverp
ool, Perry Co, PA, has been
entrusted with the arrangements. www.pennlive.com/obits
Published in the Patriot-News on 3/5/2007.
 
HOCKENBROCH, Pauline Ruth (I9870)
 
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PennLive.com

Lowell S. Bair

Lowell S. Bair of Susquehanna Twp, entered into eternal rest October 3
,
2006.
He was a member and former Deacon and Elder of Progress Immanuel
Presbyterian Church; World War II Navy Veteran serving on USS Englan
d DE 635
in South Pacific and USS FOGG DE 57 in Atlantic; member of Destroyer E
scort
Sailor's Association, Susquehanna Chapter; The American Legion Post 59
4
Middletown, PA; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9639 Shellsville PA; mem
ber of
United States Navy Memorial and National World War II Memorial; and me
mber
of NAQFE Chapter 102, Harrisburg, PA.
Survived by Ann Bair, wife of 57 years, one son Sheldon and wife Barba
a, 3
Grandchildren; Zachary and Morgan, of Bel Air MD, and Tamara of Richmo
d, VA.
Memorial Service to be held at noon on Saturday October 7, 2006, at Pr
ogress
Immanuel Presbyterian Church, with Reverend Kent Carter officiating. T
here will
be no viewing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Music Depart
ment of
his church at 3640 Ash ST. Harrisburg, PA 17109-3941
Condolences can be shared at hetrickfuneralhome.com

Published in the Patriot-News from 10/5/2006 - 10/6/2006.
 
BAIR, Lowell Sheldon (I83)
 
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Peoria Journal Star
Peoria,IL
2/9/2004

Connie Barner

HAVANA -- Connie Lou Barner, 55, of 22758 N. County Road East, Havan
a IL died at 10:20 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at OSF Saint Francis Med
ical Center in Peoria, IL.

Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. at Hurley Funeral Home i
Havana. The Rev. Duane Turley will officiate. Burial will be in Laur
el Hill Cemetery. Friends may call one hour before services at the fun
eral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the educational fund for her dau
ghter, Taunja Barner, c/o The Havana National Bank.

She was born Sept. 5, 1948, in Illinois to Bill and Marjorie Humphre
y Zeltner. She married Ira Barner on Jan. 11, 1979, in Havana.

Survivors include her husband; two sons, Shelby (Mary) Thompson of Bat
h and Clinton (Amber) Barner of Lone Rock, Wis.; three stepsons, Ira D
ean Barner of Foley, Minn., David (Lisa) Barner of Eldon, Mo., and Cha
d Barner of Minier; two daughters, Shannon (John) Lynn of Havana and T
aunja Barner, at home; nine grandchildren; two brothers, John (Cathy
) Zeltner of Kingston Mines and Bill Zeltner of Foley, Minn.; and on
e sister, Rhonda (Wayne) Riley of Paducah, Ky.

She was preceded in death by one sister and one stepdaughter, Irene Ba
er.

Barner, a homemaker, was a member of Chautaqua-Goofy Ridge Sportsman'
s Club, Topeka. She was an avid game show fan

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Connie Barner

Connie Lou Zeltner was born Sept.5, 1948, in Illinois, a daughtr of Bi
ll and Marjorie Humphrey Zeltner. She married Ira Barner on Jan. 11, 1
979, in Havana. He survives.
Surviving are two sons, Shelby (Mary) Thompson and Clington (Amber); t
hree stepsons, Ira Dean, David (Lisa) and Chad; two daughters, Shanno
(John) Lynn and Taunja Barner; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Joh
(Cathy)and Bill; one sister, Rhonda Riley.
She was preceded in death by one stepdaughter, Irene Elaine and one si
ster.
 
ZELTNER, Connie Lou (I2567)
 
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Perry County Times
2/2/2006

BARBARA E. BYERS
Barbara E. Byers, 66, of Medical Park Drive, Mountain City, Tenn., die
d Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006 at Mountain City Care Center.

She was born July 17, 1939 in Roseglen to the late Earl C. and Doroth
y (Wilver) Deckard.

She formerly was a secretary for Sprint/United Telephone and a forme
member of Millerstown United Methodist Church, where she was a membe
of the church choir. After moving to Mountain City, she became a mem
ber of Valley View United Methodist Church and secretary of United Met
hodist Women.

Surviving are a daughter, Cheryl Woods of Mountain City; two sisters
, Audrey Smith of Emlenton, Pa., and Carol Thebes of Lawrenceville, Ga
.; a brother, Marshall Deckard of Lewistown; a granddaughter, Hannah W
oods, and a grandson, Ethan Woods, both of Mountain City; and her step
mother, Margaret Krebs.

Services were held Jan. 23 in Garman Funeral Home, Liverpool, with th
e Rev. Paul Smith officiating. Burial was in Liverpool Union Cemetery.

Hux-Lipford Funeral Home Chapel, Mountain City, handled arrangements i
Tennessee.

Memorial contributions may be made to Johnson County Rescue Squad, 20
3 Vandilla St., Mountain City, Tenn. 37683.
 
DECKARD, Barbara E. (I9770)
 
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Perry County Times
6/15/2006

FLORENCE A. LYTER
Florence A. Lyter, 81, formerly of Liverpool RR 1, died Thursday, Jun
e 8, 2006 in The Manor at Penn Village, Selinsgrove.

She was born July 6, 1924 in Richfield, Snyder Co, to the late Edgar S
. and Clare (Graybill) Shirk.

She retired as a call director for P.H.E.A.A., Harrisburg, and earlie
worked for local dress factories; a graduate of Fayette High School
, McAlisterville; a member of St. John (Barner’s) Lutheran Church, Liv
erpool, and Liverpool Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary; and enjoyed flowe
s and crocheting.

She was the widow of Barner W. Lyter.

Surviving are a son, David B. of Liverpool; a daughter, Shirley E. Ada
ms of rural Sunbury; two sisters-in-law, Carrie Shirk of Liverpool an
d Marie Shirk of Selinsgrove; four grandchildren, Michael S. Adams, An
gela K. Palfalvi, Brent J. Adams and Heather E. Adams; and four great-
grandchildren, Brandon Adams, Nikolas Palfalvi, Jordan Adams and Macke
zie Adams.

She was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister.

Services were held June 12 in Garman Funeral Home, Liverpool, with th
e Rev. Peter H. Kuebler officiating. Burial was in St. John (Barner’s
) Cemetery.
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Florence A. Lyter, 81, Selinsgrove
Published: June 09, 2006

SELINSGROVE - Florence A. Lyter, 81, a former resident of RR1 Liverpoo
l, entered into eternal rest at 4:25 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2006, at t
he Manor at Penn Village, Selinsgrove.

She was born July 6, 1924, in Richfield, a daughter of the late Edga
S. and Clare (Graybill) Shirk. Her husband, Barner W. Lyter, precede
d her.

Mrs. Lyter graduated from Fayette High School, McAlisterville.

Earlier in life, Florence worked for various dress factories in the lo
cal area. She was then employed for 15 years as a call director for th
e PHEAA, Harrisburg, from where she retired.

Mrs. Lyter was a member of St. John (Barners) Lutheran Church, Liverpo
ol.

She was also a member of the Liverpool Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.

Mrs. Lyter was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-gran
dmother, who enjoyed quality time spent with her family. She also enjo
yed flowers and crocheting.

Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, David B. and Pauletta Lyte
of Liverpool; one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley E. and John D. Ad
ams of rural Sunbury; four grandchildren and their spouses, Michael S
. and Robin Adams, Angela K. and Theodore Palfalvi, Brent J. and Allis
on Adams, and Heather E. Adams; four great-grandchildren, Brandon Adam
s, Nikolas Palfalvi, and Jordan and Mackenzie Adams; two sisters-in-la
w, Carrie Shirk of Liverpool and Marie Shirk of Selinsgrove; as well a
s nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded by four brothers and on
e sister.

Family, friends and others will gather for the viewing from 7 to 9 p.m
. Sunday and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the George P. Garman Funeral Hom
e Inc., 606 N. Front St., Liverpool, where the funeral service will fo
llow at 11 with the Rev. Peter H. Kuebler officiating.

Burial will follow in St. John (Barners) Cemetery, Liverpool.
 
SHIRK, Florence Audell (I12168)
 
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Perry County Times OnLine
11/25/2004

CHARLES M. BARNER JR.
Charles M. Barner Jr., 80, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died Friday, Nov
. 19, 2004 in Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg. He w
as a former resident of Liverpool.

He was born Nov. 24, 1923 in Liverpool to the late Jacob L. Barner an
d Mary (Zaring) Barner-Zink.

He retired in 1995 as a professional truck driver, which he did most o
f his life and received many safe driving awards; a 1941 graduate of M
illerstown High School; an Army corporal in World War II, serving wit
h the Tornado 8th Armored Division at the Battle of the Bulge and th
e Czech occupation; of the Methodist faith; and enjoyed traveling, hun
ting and fishing.

He was the widower of Geraldine V. Barner, who died July 4, 2002.

Surviving are two sons, Charles M. “Pepper” Jr. of Millerstown and Dav
id R. of Lemoyne; three daughters, Karla B. Levy of Phoenix, Ariz., Tr
udy J. Sharf of Mechanicsburg and Wendy E. Miller of New Cumberland; t
hree sisters, Evelyn Wetzler and Mildred Byers, both of Millerstown, a
d Hazel Myers of St. Petersburg, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-gra
dchildren; and his former wife, Mildred L. Roush Barner of Mechanicsb
urg.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel A.

Garman Funeral Home, Liverpool, Perry Co, PA. www.pennlive.com/obits
Published in the Patriot-News on 11/21/2004.
 
BARNER, Charles Markwood (I494)
 
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Philip E. Dalphon
POSTED: April 25, 2008

Philip E. Dalphon, 89, of 12364 Renovo Rd., Renovo, passed away Thursd
ay, April 24, 2008 at his residence.

He was born April 14, 1919 in Renovo, a son of the late William and Ma
y McLane Dalphon.

Mr. Dalphon worked in the CCC camps, for Speno and retired from Buckta
il High School, where he was a custodian.

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Renovo.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Helen Mackey, Mary Rupert a
d Evana Dalphon, and three brothers, William Jr., Charles F. and Jame
s Dalphon.

A Memorial Mass is being planned and will be announced.

Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hyner.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 92
5 Huron Ave., Renovo, PA 17764.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, 32
0 Main St., Mill Hall, Clinton Co, PA 17751.
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DALPHON, Philip E. (I19055)
 
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Classified Obituaries

SCHROEDER
ROBERT J.

Suddenly on Sat., May 17, 2003, age 59 of Allentown, beloved father o
f Robert J. Schroeder II & his wife Julie Schroeder; loving son of Hel
en Barner Schroeder & the late John Schroeder; beloved brother of Hele
, Charles & the late Cheryl & Earl. Robert was the most wonderful lov
ing father in the world and will be dearly missed. Friends received TU
ES. & WED. 2-4 & 7-9pm at the JAMES J. BARRY, JR. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 6
08 Warrington Ave. Funeral Services Thursday 11am at the funeral home.

Please sign the guest book at post-gazette.com
Published Monday, May 19, 2003
 
SCHROEDER, Robert John (I2953)
 
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Posted on Mon, Sep. 09, 2002

Donald A. Barner, 74, of Howard

FJacobs

Donald A. Barner, 74, of Howard, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, at Loc
k Haven Hospital.

Born Oct. 4, 1927, in Mill Hall, he was a son of the late Frank W. an
d Margaret M. Flasher Barner.

On Feb. 28, 1957, in Owensburg, Ky., he married Edith M. Price, who di
ed on March 14, 2000.

He was retired from the U.S. Army following 231/2 years of service a
s a sergeant first class. He was in Company C, 67th Signal Battalion
. He served during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

He is survived by four sisters, Jean Strouse and Alma Doreen Berans, b
oth of Mill Hall, Gloria Thompson, of Bellefonte, and Betty Weaver, o
f Jersey Shore, and two brothers, Earl Barner, of Alabama, and Dale Ba
er, of Glen Ridge.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death b
y a son, Robert S. Barner, who died on Aug. 27, 1992.

Visitation will be from 6 to
8 p.m. Tuesday at Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, 320 Main St. in Mi
ll Hall.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with th
e Rev. Jennett Wertz, pastor of the Lamar and Clintondale United Metho
dist churches officiating.

Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, &009 in Montgomer
y.
 
BARNER, Donald Alvin (I5562)
 
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Posted on Sat, May. 04, 2002
Kermit W. Kerstetter, 87, of Loganton

Kermit W. Kerstetter, 87, of Loganton died Friday,
May 3, 2002, at Manor Care in Jersey Shore.

Born March 17, 1915, in Booneville, he was a son of the late George W
. and Mayme Weaver Kerstetter. On Dec. 9, 1939, he married Arline Smit
h, who survives.

A laborer, he worked in construction. He was also the proprietor of th
e former Dairy Dip in Loganton.

He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Greenburr and Su
gar Valley Volunteer Fire Company No. 13.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, William G. "Bill" Ke
stetter of Loganton, two grandsons, and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janie Kerstetter, who died Jul
y 28, 1948, and by a son, David, who died Aug. 16, 1974.

Visitation will be from 7 to
9 p.m. Monday at Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home Inc., Main and Wate
streets, Loganton.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Pasto
Kay Schwab officiating.

Burial will be in Trinity United Methodist Cemetery, Greenburr.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church
, P.O. Box 86, Loganton, PA 17747.
 
KERSTETTER, Kermit Weaver (I8781)
 
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Posted on Thu, Apr. 25, 2002

Roselyn H. Reamer, 72, of Aaronsburg, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002
, at Centre Community Hospital.

Born Feb. 25, 1930, in Woodward, she was a daughter of the late Georg
e and Nora Smith Hackenburg.

On June 5, 1949, she married Lee W. Reamer, who survives at home.

She was a graduate of East Penns Valley High School in Millheim.

For 40 years she worked at Gettig Engineering and Pharmaceutical in Sp
ing Mills, retiring in 1995.

She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church in Coburn, wher
e she was a member of the board of trustees.

She belonged to the East Penns Valley Woman's Club.

She enjoyed crocheting, flower gardening and camping. She especially e
joyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Carol A
. Cole of Cupar Saskatchewan, Canada, and Lori K. Brindel of Aaronsbur
g; a son, Richard L. "Rick" of Aaronsburg; a sister, Genevieve Krape o
f Aaronsburg; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother.

Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Steven R. Neff Funer
al Home, 120 W. Main St. in Millheim.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the R
ev. Lester Conklin, retired pastor of Faith Alliance and who lives a
t Hidden Valley Campground, officiating.

Burial will be in Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Aaronsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. James United Methodist C
hurch, P.O. Box 90, Coburn, Penn Twp, Centre Co, PA 16832.
 
HACKENBERG, Roselyn M. (I9055)
 
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POSTED: December 15, 2008
Lock Haven Express
Harold C. (Bud) Yost Sr.

Harold C. (Bud) Yost Sr., 85, of 615 W. Grape St., Castanea, died Dec
. 14, 2008 at Williamsport Hospital Intensive Care Unit. He had been i
failing health.

He was born in Lock Haven on Dec. 26, 1922, the son of the late John A
. and Jennie Shadle Yost.

Bud was married to Elva Hakin Yost, who preceded him in death in 1997.

He attended Lock Haven High School and entered the militry in 1944, se
ving with the U.S. Navy as a boatswain's mate. He was given a two-wee
k crash course and after completion was made a third-class petty offic
er in the Navy. He considered himself very lucky. His duties include
d being in charge of the seamen who were building landing ship tanks a
d mother ships, which were vessels used to transport the LCTs to thei
destinations. Bud's mother ship carried him through the Panama Cana
l to New Guinea. The boat, which was extremely slow, took 65 days to g
et there from New Orleans.

After discharge from the service in 1946, Bud worked at Piper Aircraf
t and Hammermill Paper Company and also did carpenter work at Penn Sta
te University with the Mill Right Union.

In 1961 Bud went into the construction business for himself. He attrib
uted his experience of building ships in the Navy as giving him the kn
owledge to become a building contractor, having built more homes tha
anyone in the area.

He also developed an area in Castanea, known as Yost Addition, and i
1972 after the flood purchased a franchise for Ridge Homes.

Along with his wife, he purchased and ran the Eagle Hotel in Lock Have
. After he sold the business he kept busy cooking for More Than Brea
d and the Salvation Army.

He was involved in many organizations including the Jersey Shore VFW
. He was a life member of the Castanea Fire Company, Lock Haven Elks B
POE #182, Beech Creek American Legion and YMCA, and served as past pre
sident of the Lock Haven-Mill Hall Golden K. He was also a volunteer f
or the Lock Haven Salvation Army.

Survivors include a son, Harold C. (Bud) Yost Jr. and his girlfriend
, Carolyn Munro of Castanea, and a daughter, Bonnie S. and her husban
d Samuel W. Probst of Swissdale.

Also surviving are a sister, Pauline Yost Donavan of El Cajon, Calif.
; four grandchildren, Samuel G. and his wife Donna Probst, Benson W. P
obst and his girlfriend Robin Shadle, Troy A. and his wife Bethany Pr
obst, and Harold (Bud) III and his wife Teresa Yost; and six great-gra
dchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Billie Lee Yost in August of 1993
, and three brothers, John A. Jr., Russell and Sanford Yost.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Yost-Gedo
Funeral Home, 121 W. Main St., Lock Haven. Officiating will be Rev
. Fred Fields assisted by Pastor Charles Jenkins. Interment will be i
Linnwood Cemetery, McElhattan, with full military honors.

Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesd
ay. Elks services will be held at 6 p.m. and Castanea Fire Company ser
vices at 8:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be accepted to the Castanea Unite
d Methodist Church or the American Heart Association.

Those wishing to make online condolences may do so at www.yost-gedonfu
eralhome.com.
 
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POSTED: July 20, 2009

Adelia G. Workman

Adelia G. Workman, 73, of 230 E. Keller St., Lock Haven, died Sunday
, July 19, 2009 at Williamsport Hospital.

She was born May 9, 1936 in Tylersville, a daughter of the late Alle
and Beatrice Frank Miller.

She was a 1954 graduate of the former Sugar Valley High School and wa
s employed in various departments of Keystone Central School District
, retiring after 24 years of service.

A member of the First Church of Christ, Lock Haven, she also was a mem
ber of the McElhattan Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, an active member an
d volunteer with the Mill Hall Senior Community Center and served a
s a Girl Scout leader and Hemlock Council representative.

She loved to play cards and was an avid bingo player and storyteller
. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by two daughters, Debra Raines and Terry (Larry) Leupo
ld, both of Lock Haven; a son, James "Rusty" Workman of Milesburg; fiv
e sisters, Julia (Walter) Wagner and Mary (Dean) Schmidt, both of Tyle
sville, Linda (Robert) Arment of Erie, Audrey Hanson of Elburn, Ill
. and Grace Weaver of Loganton; a brother, Robert Miller of Huntingdon
; eight grandchildren, Heather and Brian Raines, Jeremy, Justin and Sa
mantha Leupold, Nichole Taylor, Amanda Rhine and Tanya Workman; thre
e great-grandchildren, Trevor and Carter Rhine and Olivia Taylor; an
d several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son, James Allen Workman.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Donald G. Walker F
uneral Home Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, with the Rev. Steve Salmo
officiating. Private burial services will be at the convenience of t
he family in the Tylersville Cemetery. Friends will be received at th
e funeral home Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may b
e made to the Mill Hall senior center or the McElhattan Fire Co. Ladie
s Auxiliary.

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POSTED: October 16, 2008
Lock Haven Express

Mr. and Mrs. William Fournier
(Rachel Barner)
Rachel Barner, daughter of Douglas and Donna Barner of Loganton, becam
e the bride of Frank William Fournier, son of Albert and Faye Fournie
of Croydon, on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008.

The 2:30 p.m. ceremony was performed at the Wilkinson Memorial Unite
d Methodist Church.

The bride was given in marriage by her father, Douglas Barner.

The bride wore a white satin wedding gown accented with crystal and bl
ue beading.

The back was beautifully done in corset style with an elegant bow. Sh
e wore a crystal tiara and a two-tiered veil that was outlined with li
ght blue satin ribbon.

Maid of honor was Sabrina Bernstein. Bridesmaids were Meredith Gartner
, Leah Gartner and Stephanie Patten.

Dan Williams was best man. Groomsmen were Albert Fournier IV, Jerry Ga
tner and Doug Ford.

The flower girl, Samantha Morgan, also wore a beautiful white dress wi
th light blue ribbon trim. She carried a basket of petals.

The ring bearer, Frank William Fournier II, son of Frank and Rachel Fo
urnier was dressed in a tuxedo.

A rehearsal dinner was held at the groom's parents' home on the evenin
g of the rehearsal. The wedding reception was held at Georgine's Resta
urant.

The bride is a 1996 graduate of Sugar Valley High School. She also att
ended Temple University - Ambler and Bucks County Beauty School. She i
s employed as a beautician at the Hair Cuttery.

Her husband is a 1997 graduate of Penn College Technical School and i
s employed as a carpenter.
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Rachel Barner, Loganton, and Frank William Fournier, Croydon, were uni
ted in marriage at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008.

The ceremony was held at Wilkinson Memorial United Methodist Church, C
oydon.

A rehearsal dinner was held at the home of the bridegroom's parents an
d a reception was held at Georgine's Restaurant and Lounge, Bristol.

The bride is the daughter of Donna and Douglas Barner, Loganton. She g
aduated from the former Sugar Valley High School in 1996 and attende
d Temple University, Ambler, and Bucks County Beauty School. She is em
ployed by the Hair Cuttery as a beautician.

Fournier is the son of Faye and Albert Fournier, Croydon. He graduate
d from PennCo Technical School in 1997 and is employed as a carpenter.

Maid of honor was Sabrina Bernstein.

Bridesmaids were Meredith Gartner, Leah Gartner and Stephanie Patten.

Flower girl was Samantha Morgan.

Ring bearer was Frank William Fournier II.

Best man was Dan Williams.

Groomsmen were Albert Fournier IV, Jerry Gartner and Doug Ford.

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The Pennsylvania Rambler

From the time I was able to travel, I have always loved roaming the ba
ckroads of our great state of Pennsylvania in search of the odd and un
usual. Here are the stories and the histories of the places I've been
. Though from time to time I may wander out of the state, there is eno
ugh history here for me to remain within PA.

Saturday, March 31, 2012

The Great Woodward Shoot-Out

Grave of John Barner, Woodward Cemetery,
Woodward

The first time I set foot on the sacred grounds of Woodward Cemetery
, it was the late 1990s and it was in search of a phantom black cat th
at had been seen darting among the stones. John, a co-worker at the ti
me, and I had been told about a "mysterious" black cat was seen roamin
g the grounds. Being outside, of course, meant that it was probabl
y a real cat that had been spotted, even though neither of us saw a ca
t that day - real or otherwise.

After spending too much time looking for the cat, we gave up and start
ed searching the stones for anything of interest. A few minutes into o
ur search, John excitedly called me over to look at his find. The ston
e was for John M. Barner, but it was the inscription at the bottom tha
t had caught John's attention and my interest. "Was shot while in th
e performance of his official duty."

I circled the stone, hoping for more information, but it yielded no cl
ues as to what had happened to Mr. Barner. I took a few pictures of hi
s stone and also of another nearby stone that had caught my interest b
efore we headed out to explore other parts of Penns Valley.

During that phase of my life and explorations, I was more interested i
collecting the lore and legends of the region, so John Barner's stor
y got put in the filing cabinet to collect dust.

A couple years later I was doing some research at the Centre County Hi
storical Library when I came across some clippings about the shoot-ou
t that claimed the life of Constable Barner. As I read the article
, I realized that, among the random pictures I snapped while at Woodwa
d Cemetery, I had taken photos of the graves of the murderer and th
e victim of the Great Woodward Shoot-out.

Close-up of John Barner's death on his tombstone
(Red spot is a reflection of flowers on neighboring grave)

William Ettlinger was known throughout the town for his quick temper a
d in the summer of 1895, it exploded. During a festival at Woodward h
e supposedly beat his father-in-law, Benjamin Benner, with a whip hand
le. The argument started when Benner began to question Ettlinger abou
t his wife's (Benner's daughter) supposed adulterous activities.

Benner swore out a complaint and Ettlinger was arrested for assault an
d battery and was promptly released until his case came before the jud
ge. However, when his case came up, Ettlinger fled into the mountain
s above Woodward. For the next six months William Ettlinger lived of
f the land and terrorized the locals. Known to be well armed (he was k
own to carry with him two pistols, a shotgun, some knives and a coupl
e sticks of dynamite), he threatened to kill anybody who tried to arre
st him.

Enter John Barner into the picture.

William Ettlinger's Grave

In February of 1896, John Barner was elected constable of Haines Towns
hip under the promise of bringing William Ettlinger to justice.

On March 5, 1896, just a few days after taking office, Constable Barne
received word that Ettlinger was at his home in Woodward. Barner an
d his deputies arrived at the house to serve the warrant. When Barne
approached the door he was greeted with two blasts from a shotgun t
o the head. Then, to make sure the deed was done, William cut Barner'
s throat before taking refuge in the house, shooting at anybody who da
ed approach the house.

Within hours, a mob of over fifteen hundred people descended on Woodwa
d. Ettlinger continued to shoot at people and would occasionally tos
s a stick of dynamite towards the growing crowd.

When Sheriff Condo and his posse arrived in Woodward, it was discovere
d that Ettlinger was barricaded within the house and was holding his w
ife and two children hostage. Shots were exchanged over and though som
e of those gathered outside were injured, none of those in the house w
ere harmed throughout the stand-off.

The next afternoon, Sheriff Condo decided that he had had enough and t
he house was set on fire. Mary Jane Ettlinger was forced out of the ho
use by William and his children soon followed. When William emerged, s
omeone in the mob shot at him, but missed. "I'll do this myself!" he y
elled out and shot himself in the head, dying instantly.

The townspeople quickly approached the house and dragged the bodies o
f Barner and Ettlinger away from the house minutes before the house ex
ploded.

Barner would get a hero's burial - Ettlinger was dumped in a shallow g
ave in Lewis Orndorf's peach orchard.

Years later, Jay would recover his father's remains and they would b
e buried in Woodward Cemetery, less than fifty yards away from John Ba
er's resting place.

Ettlinger Grave Marker
Note: William's name is misspelled

Years after the first visit, I returned to Woodward Cemetery to take s
ome pictures. While walking around the cemetery, I ran into two gentle
men who were placing flags for Memorial Day. After talking for a coupl
e minutes, they started talking about those buried in the cemetery an
d after a couple of minutes they started sharing the story of the Wood
ward shoot-out, pointing out the graves of John Barner and William Ett
linger.

After they finished telling the story, one of them added, "They say th
at on the anniversary of the shoot-out you can hear strange noises i
the area where it all happened."

"But that's not the best part of it," the other spoke. "There's a stra
ge glow that appears where the house once stood."

"Do you remember...," the first spoke in a very serious tone. They tol
d me how one night, when they were kids, they were walking home at nig
ht when a strange glow appeared near the place where the Ettlinger hou
se once stood. The air was suddenly filled with the sounds of gunfire.

"You never saw two boys running so fast for their homes as we did tha
t night." They both laughed as they finished their story.

We talked for a little while longer before they said they had to finis
h up - they had another cemetery that needed flags placed. As we got r
eady to go our separate ways, one of them called out, "You ever hear a
bout the phantom cat that roams the cemetery?"

I never have found the phantom cat, nor have I witnessed the phantom s
hoot-out that reoccurs from time to time. As far as I can tell, John a
d William rest peacefully on the hillside of Woodward Cemetery, victi
ms of the Great Woodward Shoot-out.

Posted by Norman Houser, Pennsylvania Rambler at 1:14 PM 0 comments

Location: Penns Valley Rd, Woodward, PA 16882, USA
 
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Published March 10, 2007 09:23 pm - Dorothy “Dottie” Louise Gill Rudol
ph, 290 N. Perry Highway, Coolspring Twp, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Thu
sday, March 8, 2007, in UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh, after a two-yea
illness. She was 65.
The Herald, Sharon, PA

Dorothy ‘Dottie’ Louise Gill Rudolph
Coolspring resident was MHS cafeteria worker

Dorothy “Dottie” Louise Gill Rudolph, 290 N. Perry Highway, Coolsprin
g Twp, (Mercer, Mercer Co, PA) passed away at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Marc
h 8, 2007, in UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh, after a two-year illness. S
he was 65.

Mrs. Rudolph was born Sept. 14, 1941, in Mercer to Clifford B. and Emm
a M. Barner Gill.

A 1959 graduate of Mercer High School, she was employed at the high sc
hool cafeteria.

Dottie was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Mercer.

Her husband, Robert L. Rudolph, whom she married July 18, 1959, surviv
es at the residence.

Also surviving are: two daughters, Sharon and her husband John Kushner
, West Middlesex; and Marcia and her husband James Uhrin, Mercer; tw
o granddaughters, Ashley and Alexis Uhrin; two stepgrandchildren, Chri
stopher and Kelly Kushner; and two stepgreat-grandchildren, Ciera Town
send and Christopher Kushner Jr.

Dottie was preceded in death by her parents.
 
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Published on April 10, 2003, Peoria Journal Star, The (IL)
Ruth Barner

PEKIN - Ruth Elaine Barner, 82, of 308 Fayette St. died at 6 p.m. Tues
day, April 8, 2003, at Pekin Manor.

Born Aug. 26, 1920, in Pekin to Frank Joseph and Caroline Magdalene An
dreson Griesser, she married Ira N. Barner on Jan. 1, 1938, in Pekin
. He survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Addie (and Kenneth) Fisher and Mar
y (and Gerald) Graber, both of Pekin; two sons, Albert (and Darlene) o
f Camp Point and Ira (and Connie) of Topeka; 17 grandchildren; two ste
pgrandchildren.
 
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R. Daniel BARNER, 81, of R.D. 1, Box 66, Huntingdon. died Sunday, Nov.
18, 2001, at 9:30 am., at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Mr
Barner had been in failing health. Born April 20, 1920, in Tyrone, he
was a son of the late George Lee and Grace (Smith) Barner. He married
W. Ruth Rudolph Oct. 14, 1944. at the Columbia Avenue United Methodist
Church in Tyrone, with the Rev. W. W. Willard officiating. Mrs. Barner
survives at home, along with a son, Dana J. Barner of Huntingdon. RD.,
three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by two brothers and three sisters. Mr. Barner was a member of th
e
Trinity United Church of Christ, McConnellstown, where he served on th
e
consistory and as a deacon and elder. Educated in the Tyrone area
schools, he graduated from Tyrone High School in 1938. He enjoyed
working in sales and was employed by the Isett family with Huntingdo
TV
Cable Co, and also the Fred B. Bayer Co. He retired as a youth
counselor for the Employment and Training Program. Mr. Bamer was a
member of the Blair County Chapter of the Sons of the American
Revolution and was a 30-plus-year member and past president of the
Woodcock Valley Lions Club. He enjoyed reading; he read an untold numb
er
of books in his lifetime, primarily history. Funeral services will be
held Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m., at the Trinity United Church of
Christ, Station Avenue, McConnellstown, with the Rev. Dr. Keith A.
Kensinger officiating.
 
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Raised by Susanna Barner Keller - sister of Thomas
 
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Raymond W. Barner
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Raymond W. Barner, 77, of 202 N. Chestnut St., Mill Hall, died Aug. 19
, 2010 in the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Mahoning Twp, Montou
Co, PA.

Born May 25, 1933 in Mill Hall, Raymond was the son of the late Raymon
d C. and Edra Stevenson Barner.

On Nov. 18, 1955, he married the former Evelyn G. Bartley who survive
s at home.

Raymond retired June of 1998 from the Maintenance Department of Penn C
ollege and his previously worked at Piper Aircraft for 28 years.

He was also a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a forme
member of American Legion Post 131, Lock Haven.

In addition to his wife, Raymond is survived by a son David L. (Stepha
ie) Barner of Elizabethtown; a sister Henrietta Sheets of Mill Hall a
d two grandchildren.

Services will be Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Dean K. Wetz
ler Jr. Funeral Home, 320 Main Street, Mill Hall. Officiating will b
e Rev. Valerie M. Delooze.

Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, #028, Mill Hall. Visitatio
will be two hours prior to services at the funeral home.

Arrangements entrusted to Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, 320 Main S
treet, Mill Hall.

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Rea M. Barner McCartney
September 7, 2011
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Rea M. Barner McCarney, 90, of 155 Riverview Drive, Lock Haven, died o
Sept. 6, 2011 at the home of her daughter, Debra Gentile.

She was born March 10, 1921 in Pine City, N.Y., a daughter of the lat
e Sheridan and Emma Mae Slater Herman.

On Feb. 22, 1955 she married Park F.M. Barner who died on Feb. 19, 199
0.

Rea was a homemaker who had also been a cook at the former Clintonia
Motel and Restaurant which was on Hogan Boulevard in Mill Hall.

She was a loving grandmother to her grandchildren and great grandchild
en.

Rea was an excellent cook and had been a social member of American Leg
ion Post 133, Lock Haven.

Surviving are two sons, William M. (Gloria) Barner of Lamar and Davi
d M. (Carol) Vanderpool of Freetown, Ind.; two daughters, Debra (Kenne
th) Gentile of Lock Haven and Tina Walters of Zion; a foster daughter
, Sylvia Bierwiler of Elmira, N.Y.; two sisters, Georgetta Stroud an
d Cora (Gene) Silverstrim, both of Towanda; 26 grandchildren, 44 grea
t grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Charles E. Barner in 2003 and P
ark E.M. Barner Jr. in 2006, and two sisters, Thelma White and Doroth
y Mackentire.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, at the Dea
K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, 320 Main St., Mill Hall. Visitation wil
l be one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemet
ery, #028, Mill Hall.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Patient Activities Fund at M
anorCare, Jersey Shore, or the Cancer Treatment Center, Geisinger Medi
cal Center, Danville, Mahoning Twp, Montour Co, PA, through the funera
l home.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Dean K. Wetzler Jr. Funeral Home, 32
0 Main St., Mill Hall, Clinton Co, PA. 17751

Online condolences may be made at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.

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REBECCA S. KURTZ
Rebecca S. Kurtz, 84, of N. Market Street, Millerstown, died Wednesday
, May 19, 1999 in Perry Village Nursing Home, New Bloomfield.
She had worked for the former Ben Franklin store in Newport; was a mem
ber and Sunday school teacher of Millerstown United Methodist Church
; a graduate of the former Shippensburg State Teachers College; and en
joyed volunteer work.
She was the widow of Samuel M. Kurtz.
Surviving are two sons, Samuel E. and David M., both of Millerstown; t
wo daughters, Cynthia Jennie Kurtz-McDermott of Pasadena, Calif.; an
d Karen E. Burke of Boca Raton, Fla.; and two granddaughters.
Services were held May 23 in her church. Burial was in Riverview Cemet
ery.
Myers Funeral Home, Newport, handled arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to her church, c/o Rev. Arthur Mont
gomery, 702 E. Sunbury St., Millerstown 17062.
 
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Rev. J. Kenneth Barner
Rev. J. (Jacob) Kenneth Barner MT. HOLLY SPRINGS The Rev. J. (Jacob
) Kenneth Barner, 84, formerly of Mt. Holly Springs, went home to be w
ith the Lord on Saturday, October 14, 2006, at 1:28 p.m., after a ver
y lengthy illness. He was the widower of J. Geraldine Barner, who wen
t to be with the Lord on April 8, 2003. They were married on June 24
, 1944. The Rev. Barner was born on July 15, 1922, in Liverpool, to th
e late W. Bruce and Florence E. Grubb Barner. He graduated from Liverp
ool High School in 1940, and then went to work for the PA Railroad. H
e entered the U.S. Army during WWII and served from November 19, 1942
, until October 29, 1945. He served in the Battle of the Bulge with th
e 99th infantry division. He reached the rank of Staff Sargeant and wa
s awarded numerous medals, including the Good Conduct Medal, the EAM
E Service Ribbon, and 3 Bronze Stars. He was a squad leader and person
ally captured an enemy officer and obtained vital information during t
he Battle of the Bulge. After the war, he returned to work on the Rail
oad, but remembered his promise to the Lord he made during the war t
o serve Him. He enrolled in the Missionary Training Institute in Nyack
, N.Y. and was there from 1948 - 1951. He then transferred to Geneva C
ollege for one year, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degre
e in Religious Education. He then entered the Evangelical School of Th
eology in Reading, where he graduated with a Bachelors of Divinity. H
e the went to the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH, where i
1955, he received his Masters of Divinity, and was ordained that sam
e year. He served charges at Daniels and Rockland, Md., where he was i
strumental in the building of a new church building, education depart
ment and parsonage. He then served in Mt. Holly Springs, Altoona, an
d Dover. While in Dover they also built a new sanctuary. After his ret
irement from full-time ministry, he Pastored the Mt. Zion and Mt. Air
y charge, near Dillsburg, was Visitation Pastor in Mt. Holly Springs a
d also Pastored the Church in Toland. He started numerous programs in
cluding the "We Care" Program in Altoona, the Dover Food Bank and th
e Family Clothes Tree, and also served as 1st President of both. He st
arted the Dolphin Program in Mt. Holly Springs, and many other program
s. He is survived by four children, Karen L. Loving and her husband, D
onald of Speedwell, Tenn., Donna B. Hoffman and her husband, Creedon o
f Boiling Springs, Bruce L. Barner and his wife, Lois of Mt. Holly Spr
ings, and Christine E. Barner of Dover; five grandchildren, Jennifer A
. Hoffman and her husband, Paul Odom of Harrisburg, Jeremy B. Barner a
d his wife, Kristine of Mt. Holly Springs, Denton L. Loving of Speedw
ell, Tenn., Erin L. Barner of Mt. Holly Springs, and Jillian A. Hoffma
of Boiling Springs; two great-grandsons, whom he adored, Jaden Barne
of Mt Holly Springs, and Jackson Odom of Harrisburg; one brother, B
. Donald and his wife, Marjorie of Harrisburg; two sisters, Betty Baso
m of Selinsgrove, and Joyce Stahl and her husband, George of Sunbury
; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and hi
s wife, he was preceded in death by his oldest sister, Dorothy Bair an
d her husband, Oscar; his brother-in-law, Burnell Basom; and his infan
t sister, Nancy Barner. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and lo
ved him, but he is at peace now in Heaven. Funeral services will be he
ld at 3 p.m. on Wednesday in the Mt. Holly Springs United Methodist Ch
urch, 202 W. Butler St., Mt. Holly Springs, with the Rev. Lisa Klinge
and the Rev. David Arnold officiating. Viewings will be held at th
e church on Tuesday from 6 to 9 and from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, pri
or to the funeral. Interment will be in the Mt. Holly Springs Cemeter
y with honors by the Cumberland County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers
, memorial contributions can be made to a Christian charity of your ch
oice. Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Mt. Holly Springs, i
s in charge.
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Barner, Rev. J. Kenneth "Jacob"

The Rev. J. "Jacob" Kenneth Barner, 84, formerly of Mt. Holly Springs
, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at 1:28 p.
m., after a very lengthy illness.

He was the widower of J. Geraldine Barner, who went to be with the Lor
d on April 8, 2003. They were married on June 24, 1944.

The Rev. Barner was born on July 15, 1922, in Liverpool, to the late W
. Bruce and Florence E. Grubb Barner.

He graduated from Liverpool High School in 1940, and then went to wor
k for the PA Railroad.

He entered the U.S. Army during World War II and served from Nov. 19
, 1942, until Oct. 29, 1945. He served in the Battle of the Bulge wit
h the 99th Infantry Division. He reached the rank of staff sergeant an
d was awarded numerous medals, including the Good Conduct Medal, the E
AME Service Ribbon and three Bronze Stars. During the Battle of the Bu
lge he was a squad leader and personally captured an enemy officer an
d obtained vital information. After the war, he returned to work on th
e railroad, but remembered his promise to the Lord he had made durin
g the war to serve Him.

He enrolled in the Missionary Training Institute in Nyack, N.Y., and w
as there from 1948-51. He then transferred to Geneva College for one y
ear, where he graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in religious ed
ucation. He then entered the Evangelical School of Theology in Reading
, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in divinity. He the wen
t to the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH, where in 1955, h
e received his master's degree in divinity, and he was also ordained t
hat same year.

He served charges at Daniels and Rockland, Md., where he was instrumen
tal in the building of a new church building, education department an
d parsonage. He then served in Mt. Holly Springs, Altoona and Dover, P
a. While in Dover, the church also built a new sanctuary. After his re
tirement from full-time ministry, he pastored the Mt. Zion and Mt. Air
y charge, near Dillsburg, was a visitation pastor in Mt. Holly Spring
s and also pastored the church in Toland.

He started numerous programs including the "We Care" Program in Altoon
a, the Dover Food Bank and the Family Clothes Tree, and also served a
s the first president of both. He also started the Dolphin Program i
Mt. Holly Springs, and many other programs.

He is survived by four children, Karen L. Loving and her husband, Dona
ld, of Speedwell, Tenn., Donna B. Hoffman and her husband, Creedon, o
f Boiling Springs, Bruce L. Barner and his wife, Lois, of Mt. Holly Sp
ings and Christine E. Barner of Dover, Pa.; five grandchildren, Jenni
fer A. Hoffman and her husband, Paul Odom, of Harrisburg, Jeremy B. Ba
er and his wife, Kristine, of Mt. Holly Springs, Denton L. Loving o
f Speedwell, Tenn., Erin L. Barner of Mt. Holly Springs and Jillian A
. Hoffman of Boiling Springs; two great-grandsons, whom he adored, Jad
en Barner of Mt. Holly Springs and Jackson Odom of Harrisburg; one bro
ther, B. Donald and his wife, Marjorie, of Harrisburg; two sisters, Be
tty Basom of Selinsgrove and Joyce Stahl and her husband, George, of S
unbury; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by h
is oldest sister, Dorothy Bair, and her husband Oscar; his brother-in-
law, Burnell Basom; and his infant sister, Nancy Barner.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him, but he is at pe
ace now in Heaven.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, in the Mt
. Holly Springs United Methodist Church, 202 W. Butler St., Mt. Holl
y Springs with the Rev. Lisa Klinger and the Rev. David Arnold officia
ting. Viewings will be held from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, and from 2-3 p.m. W
ednesday at the church. Interment will be in the Mt. Holly Springs Cem
etery with honors by the Cumberland County Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a Christia
charity of your choice.

Arrangements are being handled by the Hollinger Funeral Home and Crema
tory, 501 N. Baltimore Ave., Mt. Holly Springs.

Published in the Cumberlink Sentinel from 10/16/2006 - 10/17/2006.

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BARNER, JACOB KENNETH

Born: 7-15-1922 Liverpool PA married
: June Geraldine Bucher

Died: 10-14-200
6 obit: 2003,37
4

1953 license, recommended by Liverpool

1955 ordained elder

Interment: Mt. Holly Springs Cemetery, Mt. Holly Springs PA

Obit: 2007,401

1953-62 Daniels
1962-74 Mt. Holly Springs (ending 10/31/74)

1974-79 Altoona Juniata Otterbein (beginning 11/1/1974)

1979-88 Dover Bethany

1988 retired

1988-90 Mt. Airy-Mt. Zion
 
BARNER, Jacob Kenneth (I216)
 
483


Richard C. Barner,
World War II veteran
LOCK HAVEN - Richard C. Barner, 75, of Susque-View Home, Lock Haven, f
ormerly of Rich Manor, Woolrich, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000 in Susq
ue-View Home.
Born July 9, 1925 in Beech Creek, he was the son of the late Boyd C. a
d Fairy Dress Barner.

Danville newspaper

Richard C. Barner,
World War II veteran
LOCK HAVEN - Richard C. Barner, 75, of Susque-View Home, Lock Haven, f
ormerly of Rich Manor, Woolrich, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000 in Susq
ue-View Home.
Born July 9, 1925 in Beech Creek, he was the son of the late Boyd C. a
d Fairy Dress Barner.
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BARNER, Richard Charles (I4799)
 
484


Richard C. Peters

Richard C. Peters
Richard C. Peters, 76, of Beech Creek died Jan. 16, 2007.

He was born in Beech Creek on May 6, 1930 to the late Charles H. and E
unice R. Peters.

On June 16, 1955, he married Faye E. Dorman of Mill Hall.

Mr. Peters is survived by his wife, Faye E. Peters; a son, Jeffery S
. Peters and his fiancee Jennifer Kerstetter of Beech Creek; a daughte
, Lisa S. Peters and son-in-law John R. Williams; one grandson, Jac
k H. Williams of Bellefonte; four sisters, Barbara Heaton, Eleanor Pac
ker and Janet Eberhart, all of Beech Creek, and Maxine Thomas of Lansd
ale.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Karen Peters; a sister
, Joann Peters; and two brothers, Leroy and Clair Peters.

His gruff voice and exterior could not hide his heart of gold.

His unmatched work ethic means that one of his regrets in death was th
at he can no longer go to work.

He worked for Bald Eagle Transfer for 36 years and drove truck indepen
dently for 16 years.

He was most recently employed by L.W. Peters Disposal.

Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at the W
. Robert Neff Funeral Home, 135 W. Main St., Howard.

Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, Jan. 19, 2007 a
t 10 a.m., with Rev. Russel J. Moldovan officiating.

Burial will be at Christian Cemetery in Blanchard with military rites.

Lock Haven Express

Section: Obituaries Posted: 1/17/2007
 
PETERS, Richard Charles (I6206)
 
485


Richard E. Butler
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Richard E. Butler November 27, 1941 - October 25, 2010 Richard E. Butl
er, 68, of rural Milesburg, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at his residen
ce. He was born Nov. 27, 1941 in Bellefonte, Centre Co, PA Ronald Butl
er, of Milesburg, and Samuel O. Butler, Jr., of Julian; three grandchi
ldren, Andrew Burns, of Huntingdon, Joshua Butler, of Milesburg, and A
shley R. Schaffer, of Coburn; and one great-grandson, Nicholas Schaffe
, of Coburn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death b
y a daughter, Barbie Ann Butler, a son Dennis Butler, and two brothers
, Joseph H. Butler and Larry E. Butler. Services will be held at the D
ean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, a
t 11 a.m. with Pastor Robert "Bo" King officiating. Friends will be re
ceived Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, from 6-9 p.m. at the Dean K. Wetzle
Funeral Home, Milesburg. Burial will be in Advent Cemetery Boggs Twp
, Centre County. Arrangements by Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesbu
g. Online condolences may be made at www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com
Published in Centre Daily Times on October 26, 2010
 
BUTLER, Richard E. (I6050)
 
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RICHARD E. DAVIDSON
DIES AFTER SURGERY

Richard Eugene Davidson, R.D. 2, 61, of Millerstown, Perry Co,
died February 15 in the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Mahoning T
wp, Montour Co, PA, Danville, where he
had been a patient since January 13 for open heart surgery.
Born in Burnham, May 17 1924, he was a son of the late Harvey
Clarence and Nellie J. Betlyon Davidson. In 1951, he married the
former Margaret J. Barner.
He was a 1942 graduate of Burnham High School and was employed at
American Viscose Corp., Lewistown. He moved to his present address,
where he was employed by J. P. Russell and son Oil Co. until 1972, at
which time he founded the R. E. Davidson and Son Lawn and Garden
Supply, opening a store near his home. In 1980, he opened a branch
store along the Trail north of Selinsgrove.
He was a member of Barner's Lutheran Church, R.D. 1, Liverpool
where he held various offices; and was also a member of the Liverpool
Fire Company.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Andy R. of R.D.
2, Millerstown; a granddaughter, and a stepsister.
A private funeral conducted Monday in Barner's Lutheran Church by
the Rev. Paul E. Whitmoyer and the Rev. Lon Mohundro. Burial was in
Barner's (Saint John's) Lutheran Church Cemetery Liverpool RD 1, Perr
y Co, PA. The George P. Garman Funeral Home,
Liverpool, was in charge of arrangements.

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DAVIDSON, Richard E. (I778)
 
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Richard L. Barner Sr.
POSTED: March 13, 2009
Williamsport Sun-Gazette
VETERAN

Richard L. (Dick) Barner Sr., 65, formerly of Lock Haven, Clinton Co
, PA, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2009 in Johnson City, NY, after b
attling with cancer.

Richard was born on July 22, 1943 in Lock Haven PA, son of Walter an
d Lyda Barner.

Richard graduated from Lock Haven Sr. High School in 1963, he was empl
oyed for the F.W. Woolworth's Company as a manger and then drafted i
the U.S Army and was a carpenter and contractor by trade. He was a m
ember of the Woodcarvers Group of Deltona, FL, Deltona United Church o
f Christ, F&AM Lodge.

He is survived by his loving wife Jean; son Richard L. (Stephanie) Bar
er Jr. of Johnson City, NY; his granddaughters, Alexandria and Victor
ia; brother Walter C. Barner Jr.; sister Betty Witt of Lock Haven, Cli
ton Co, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded by his parents and brother Lt. Col Harry W. Barner of Lock Ha
ven PA and sisters, Ruth Barner Yost and Madeline Grace Barner.

Services will be held privately with the family. Memorials may be mad
e in Dick's name to the Deltona United Church of Christ, 1649 Providen
ce Blvd., Deltona, FL 32725.

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Richard L. Barner Sr.
POSTED: March 13, 2009
Lock Haven Express
Richard L. Barner Sr.
Richard L. (Dick) Barner Sr., formerly of Lock Haven, Clinton Co, PAss
ed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2009 in Johnson City, N.Y. after battlin
g with cancer.

Richard was born on July 22, 1943, in Lock Haven, a son of Walter an
d Lyda Barner.

He graduated from Lock Havaen High School in 1963 and was employed b
y the F.W. Woolworth Company as manager before being drafted into th
e U.S. Army. He was a carpenter and contractor by trade.

He was a member of the Woodcarvers Group of Deltona, Fla., Deltona Uni
ted Church of Christ and F&AM Lodge.

He is survived by his loving wife Jean, a son, Richard L. (Stephanie
) Barner Jr. of Johnson City, N.Y.; his granddaughters, Alexandria an
d Victoria; a brother, Walter C. Barner Jr.; a sister, Betty Witt of L
ock Haven and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a barother, Lt. Col. Harry W
. Barner of Lock Haven, and sisters, Ruth Barner Yost and Madeine Grac
e Barner.

Private family services will be held. Memorials may be made in Dick'
s name to the Deltona United Church of Christ, 1649 Providence Blvd.
, Deltona, Fla. 32725.

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BARNER, Richard Lee "Dick" Sr. (I15203)
 
488


Richard “Dick” Tyson

VETERAN
Richard “Dick” Tyson, 89, died April 4, 2007 at Indian River Medical C
enter in Vero Beach, Fla. Goodness and mercy have followed him all th
e days of his life and he will now dwell in the house of the Lord fore
ver.

He was born in Lock Haven on April 21, 1917 and moved to Vero Beach la
st year after enjoying 23 years of retirement in Wellington, Fla.

He will be remembered for his love and devotion to his adoring family
, his wonderful sense of humor, his ability to fix anything, and his f
aithful support of Penn State and Army football and basketball.

He retired in 1983 after 35 years as a manager for Amerigas in Elizabe
thtown, Ky. and Franklin, Tenn. He was a member of the Disabled Americ
an Veterans.

A distinguished World War II Army veteran and a member of the heralde
d Fifth Armored Division, “The Victory Division”, he commaned a Sherma
Tank through the valleys, hedgerows and “forests of death”. He feare
d no evil.

He was awarded the Silver Star for Valor during action at the Battle o
f the Bulge in Hurtgen Forest, and the Bronze Star for Heroism for act
ion in a forced reconnaissance as some of the first U.S. troops to cro
ss the Rhine River into Germany. He earned five battle stars and the P
urple Heart twice.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Margaret Tyson, of Vero Beach
, Fla., his son, Richard F. (Gail) Tyson, of Roswell, Ga., and his dau
ghter, Carole A. (Cmdr. James) Denmark, of Vero Beach, and one grandso
, David Tyson Denmark, of Vero Beach.

The Tyson family would like to express their deep gratitude to all th
e members of the VNA, Hospice and the Indian River Medical Center fo
their exceptional thoughtfulness, professional care and loving conce
. To each of you, words cannot adequately express how much we apprec
iate your kind actions during the past six weeks.

Memorial contributions can be made to the VNA Hospice of Indian Rive
Co, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960 in memory of Mr. Tyson.

A small Celebration of Life will be held at Strunk Funeral Home in Ver
o Beach at 11 a.m., Friday, April 6, 2007 with Rev. John McDivitt, Fir
st Church of God, Vero Beach, Fla. officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beac
h, Fla.

Section: Obituaries Posted: 4/5/2007
Lock Haven Express
 
TYSON, Richard "Dick" Creighton (I8911)
 
489


Rine, Larry D.

Larry D. Rine June 3, 1939 - December 6, 2004 Larry D. Rine, 65, of 61
0 West Church Street, Mill Hall, passed away December 6, 2004 at Geisi
ger Medical Center, Danville, Mahoning Twp, Montour Co, PA in Danvill
e Born June 3, 1939 in Lock Haven, he was the son of Margaret Barner L
itz and the late Malcolm D. Rine. He was married July 22,1961 to Yvonn
e Cebulka. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Marg
aret Barner Litz, and his stepfather Carl Litz. Also surviving are thr
ee children, Stephen Rine of Winter Park, Colorado; Jeff Rine (and wif
e April) of Bellefonte; Michele Long (and husband Joel) of Lock Haven
; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survi
ved by a sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Leroy Gower. Services wi
ll be Friday, December 10, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the Donald G. Walke
Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St. Flemington, Clinton Co, PA. Visitat
ion Thursday Evening 6-8p.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment will be i
St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to th
e Bald Eagle Beagle Club.
Published in the Centre Daily Times on 12/7/2004.
 
RINE, Larry Dean (I5066)
 
490


Robb Jr., Harold F. (Bu?) View/Sign Guest Book

Harold F. (Bu?) Robb Jr. August 15, 1929 - July 6, 2007 Harold F. (Bu?
) Robb Jr., 77, of Mill Hall, passed away Friday, July 6, 2007, at hi
s residence. He was born in Castanea Aug. 15, 1929 and was a son of th
e late Harold F. and Mildred Miller Robb Sr. Mr. Robb was united in ma
iage to Mary Marie Stevenson Robb, who preceded him in death July 7
, 2002. They had celebrated 53 years of marriage together. Bu? was a g
aduate of the former Mill Hall High School in 1947. He was a vetera
of the Korean Conflict, stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky., having serv
ed from June 1948 to May 1952. He was a member of the Mill Hall Churc
h of Christ and had been active in many Masonic affiliations. He was p
ast master of LaFayette Lodge #199 F & A.M., having served as master i
1998. Bu? had served as Past High Priest of LaFayette Chapter #163
, Past Thrice Illustrious Master of Nittany Council #57, Past Commande
of Hospitaller Commandery #46 Knights Templar and had achieved the P
enn Priory York Cross of Honor. Harold had been employed by the Rober
t Fortney Dairy during his high school years. After his discharge fro
m the Army in 1952, he had been employed by Ray Fohringer in the carpe
try field for about 15 years and later had become a member of the Car
penter's Union Local 950, retiring in 1992. Bu? enjoyed bowling, garde
ing, crossword pu?les and playing games. He enjoyed socializing wit
h former classmates and could strike up a conversation with most anyon
e he met. Survivors include a son, Harold R. (Sue) Robb, of Moseley, V
a.; two daughters, Marilyn J. (Richard) Gaul, of McElhattan and Kare
E. (Tom) Leonard, of South Williamsport. Also surviving are three si
sters, Grace Forney, Barbara Jackson and Vicki Sullivan; nine grandchi
ldren, Phillip, Gwen, Ben, Matthew, Douglas, Gregory, Curtis, Tory an
d Trey; and nine great-grandchildren, Emma, Mark, John Michael, Brando
, Benjamin Jr., Arianna, Caitlin, Novalee and Teaghan. He was precede
d in death by a brother, Earl P. Robb, in 2003. Family and friends wil
l be received 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Yost Gedon Funera
l Home, 121 W. Main St., Lock Haven, with Masonic services at 8:45 p.m
. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2007, a
t the funeral home, with the Rev. Ralph Heagy, of Garman Lutheran Chur
ch, Avis, officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, #028
, Lamar Twp, Clinton Co, PA. In lieu of flowers memorials will be acce
pted through the funeral home to the American Lung Association.

Published in the Centre Daily Times on 7/8/2007.

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Harold F. Robb Jr.

Harold F. (Bu?) Robb Jr., age 77 of 343 Wasson St., Mill Hall, Clinto
Co, PA. passed away July 6, 2007, at his residence.

He was born in Castanea August 15, 1929, and was the son of the late H
arold F. and Mildred Miller Robb Sr.

Mr. Robb was united in marriage to Mary Marie Stevenson Robb who prece
ded him in death July 7, 2002, they had celebrated 53 years of marriag
e together.

Bu? was a graduate of the former Mill Hall High School in 1947. He wa
s a Veteran of the Korean Conflict stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentuck
y having served from June 1948 to May 1952. He was a member of the Mil
l Hall Church of Christ and had been active in many Masonic Affiliatio
s. He was past master of LaFayette Lodge #199 F&A.M. having served a
s master in 1998, Bu? had served as Past High Priest of LaFayette Cahp
ter #163, Past Thrice Illustrious Master of Nittany Council #57, Pas
t Commander of Hospitaller Commandery #46 Knights Templar, and had ach
ieved the Penn Priory York Cross of Honor.

Harold had been employed by the Robert Fortney Dairy during his high s
chool years. After his discharge from the Army in 1952, he had been em
ployed by Ray Fohringer in the carpentry fields for approximately 15 y
ears and later had become a member of Carpenter’s Union Local 950, ret
iring in 1992.

Bu? enjoyed bowling, gardening, crossword pu?les and playing games. H
e enjoyed socializing with former classmates and could strike up a con
versation with most anyone he met.

Survivors include one son, Harold R. (Sue) Robb of Moseley, VA, two da
ughters; Marilyn J. (Richard) Gaul of MacElhattan, PA and Karen E. (To
m) Leonard of S. Williamsport, PA.

Also surviving are three sisters; Grace Forney, Barbara Jackson and Vi
cki Sullivan. 9 grandchildren; Phillip, Gwen, Ben, Matthew, Douglas, G
egory, Curtis, Tory and Trey. 9 great grandchildren; Emma, Mark, Joh
Michael, Brandon, Benjamin Jr., Arianna, Caitlin, Novalee and Teagha
.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl P. Robb in 2003.

Funeral services for Harold F. (Bu?) Robb Jr. will be held on Wednesda
y, July 11, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. in the Yost-Gedon Funeral Home, 121 W
. Main St., Lock Haven, Clinton Co, PA. Officiating will be Rev. Ralp
h Heagy of the Garman Lutheran Church in Avis. Interment will be in th
e Cedar Hill Cemetery, #028, Lamar Twp, Clinton Co, PA. Clinton Co, PA
.

Family and friends will be received in the Yost-Gedon Funeral Home Tue
sday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. wtih Masonic services to be held at 8:4
5 p.m.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials will be accepted t
o American Lung Association through the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Yost-Gedon Funeral Home. Loc
k Haven, Clinton Co, PA.

Section: Posted: 7/8/2007

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Harold F. Robb Jr.

Harold F. Robb Jr.
Harold F. “Bu?” Robb Jr., 77 of 343 Wasson St. Mill Hall, passed awa
y July 6, 2007 at his residence.

He was born in Castnea Aug. 15, 1929 and was the son of the late Harol
d F. and Mildred Miller Robb Sr.

He was united in marriage to Mary Marie Stevenson Robb, who preceded h
im in death July 7, 2002, they had celebrated 53 years of marriage tog
ether.

Bu? was a graduate of the former Mill Hall High School in 1947. He wa
s a Veteran of the Korean Conflict stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky. hav
ing served from June 1948 to May 1952. He was a member of the Mill Hal
l Church of Christ and had been active in many Masonic affiliations.

He was a past master of LaFayette Lodge #199 F&AM having served as mas
ter in 1998 Bu? had served as Past High Priest of LaFayette Chapter #1
63, Past Thrice Illustrious Master of Nittany Council #57, Past Comman
der of Hospitaller Commandery #46 Knights Templar and had achieved th
e Penn Priory York Cross of Honor.

Harold had been employeed by the Robert Fortney Dairy during his hig
h school years. After his discharge from the Army in 1952, he had bee
employed by Ray Fohringer in the carpentry field for about 15 year
s and later had become a member of the Carpenter’s Union Local 950, re
tiring in 1992.

Bu? enjoyed bowling, gardening, crossward pu?les and playing games. H
e enjoyed socializing with former classmates and could strike up a con
versation with most anyone he met.

Survivors include one son, Harold R. (Sue) Robb of Moseley, Va.; two d
aughters, Marilyn J. (Richard) Gaul of McElhattan and Karen E. (Tom) L
eonard of South Williamsport; three sisters, Grace Forney, Barbara Jac
kson, and Vicki Sullivan; nine grandchildren, Phillip, Gwen, Ben, Matt
hew, Douglas, Gregory, Curtis, Tory and Trey; nine great-grandchildren
, Emma, Mark, John Michael, Brandon, Benjamin Jr., Airanna, Caitlin, N
ovalee and Teaghan.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl P. Robb in 2003.

Funeral services for Harold “Bu?” Robb Jr. will be held on Wednesday J
uly 11, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. in the Yost-Gedon Funeral Home, 121 W. Mai
St., Lock Haven, Officiating will be Rev. Ralph Heagy of the Garma
Lutheran Church in Avis. Interment will be in the Cedar Hill Cemeter
y, #028.

Family and friends will be received in the Yost-Gedon Funeral Home o
Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. with Masonic services to be held a
t 8:45 p.m.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials will be accepted t
o American Lung Association through the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Yost-Gedon Funeral Home i
Lock Haven.

Section: Obituaries Posted: 7/9/2007
Lock Haven Express
 
ROBB, Harold Franklin "Bu?" Jr. (I7122)
 
491


Robert E. Rockey
Robert E. Rockey February 18, 1926 - April 30, 2010 Robert E. Rockey
, 84, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2010, surrounded by his family
, at Wynwood House in Centre Hall. Born Feb. 18, 1926, in Bellefonte
, Centre Co, PA 16803-2287.

Published in Centre Daily Times on May 2, 2010
 
ROCKEY, Robert E. (I3540)
 
492


Robert F. Meixell

Robert F. Meixell, 72, of Grandview Health Homes, 49 Woodbine Lane, Da
ville and formerly of Trout Run, died Feb. 13, 2007 at Geisinger Medi
cal Center, Danville, Mahoning Twp, Montour Co, PA.

Born July 24, 1934 in Cogan House, he was the son of Curtis G. and Mad
eline D. Wentzel Meixell.

Surviving him are three brothers, George E. of Danville, Lewis M. of M
ontgomery, and Arthur V. of Williamsport; three sisters, Edna L. Burkh
art of Ontario, N.Y., Helen M. Benson of Montoursville, and Mary E. Ru
ch of Williamsport.

Predeceasing him were his parents and seven brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17 at Spitler Fun
eral Home, 733 Broad St., Montoursville and burial will follow in Mont
oursville Cemetery.

There will be a visitation from 12 to 1 p.m., Saturday at the funera
l home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Covenant United C
hurch of Christ, 202 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.

Section: Posted: 2/15/2007

Williamsport Sun-Gazette
 
MEIXELL, Robert F. (I16796)
 
493


Robert Gerald Gentzel
Robert Gerald Gentzel March 14, 1936 - April 2, 2010 Robert Gerald Gen
tzel, Loganton, took his final journey as he passed from our world
, a little before sunrise on Good Friday, April 2, 2010, at Geisinge
Medical Center, Danville, Mahoning Twp, Montour Co, PA. He was know
to most as "Gerald" and to his co-workers at Hammermill as "Thumper"
. Gerald was born in a small area of west Sugar Valley called Toughtow
, March 14, 1936, the son of the late George "Bill" and Helen Beck Ge
tzel. Preceded in death by one sister, Linda Gentzel Harer. He wa
s a member of the Trinity Methodist Church, Greenburr. On Oct., 1, 195
5, he married the love of his life, Vivian M. Douty, who survives at t
heir home they built together in Bull Run. Even after almost 55 year
s of marriage, as he knew his time to go was near, he told her of hi
s love for her and how beautiful he still thought she was. In 1957, th
ey gave birth to their first child, Rodney "String" Gentzel, who die
d on Aug. 23, 2008. As a child Gerald attended the one room school hou
se in Bull Run and frequently told of his childhood days full of box l
unch socials, baseball games and kissing girls. After graduating fro
m Sugar Valley High School in 1954, he joined the Army, stationed at F
ort Bragg, where he met one of his best friends, Charles Tindell, of W
aco, Texas. After serving his country, Gerald became employed by Hamme
mill Paper Co., working for 42 years and proudly joined forces with h
is Union brothers and sisters. On the picket line everyday, rain or sh
ine, during the strike of 1987, he performed along with his friend, th
e late Sam Eisenhower, at weekly rallies, playing guitar and singing f
or the strikers and their families until the strike was over. Gerald l
oved the outdoors and anything that had to do with it. A lifetime memb
er of the NRA, he trapped, hunted and fly fished, becoming Master of a
ll three throughout his life. As a hunter he loved to spend much of hi
s time in the woods and taught all three of his sons and two grandsons
, Tyler and Daniel Gentzel, the tricks of the craft. Over the course o
f his life, Gerald bagged more deer and more turkeys than 20 average h
unters did in all of their lives combined. Many came to him for advic
e on guns and reloading. As a trapper he would start his trapline earl
y in the fall every year and run it until spring, getting up early eve
y morning to go out in the cold crisp air to check his line that stre
tched miles and miles sometimes over two counties. He trapped everythi
g from opossums to coyotes and firmly believed in the vital role tha
t trapping plays in helping to conserve the future of local wildlife
. He was a lifetime member of the PA Trappers Assn. and for many year
s the Asst. Director of the District Seven chapter. Along with his wif
e Vivian, and his Grandson, Tyler, he ran a pest control business, tra
pping an array of critters in Clinton Co, most of them being skunks. A
s a fisherman, Gerald particularly loved fly fishing at Penns Creek, B
anty's Lane and Logan Mills. He and Vivian could be found many a day i
his later year sitting on lawn chairs fishing for crappies at Hunter
s Run at Blanchard Dam. Along with his love of the outdoors Gerald enj
oyed writing music, playing guitar and singing for his friends and fam
ily at many occasions including weddings, the Forest house, square-dan
ces and carnivals. He particularly loved old country songs and hymns
. Along with his wife, Robert Gerald Gentzel is survived by his childr
en, Bradley (Paula) Gentzel, of Loganton, Jeffrey Gentzel of Loganton
, and Amber (Roy) Morris, of Loganton; a special adopted daughter, Sus
an Johnson, of Pine Station, Wayne Twp, Clinton Co, PA, McElhattan, an
d a special adopted brother, Fred (Bonita) Brungart, of York; grandchi
ldren, Megan Gentzel, Tyler Gentzel, Daniel Gentzel, Sara Gentzel, Ewa
Morris and Gavin Morris; four step-grandchildren, Ashley (Kenny) Ree
se Yandell, Aaron (Alyssa) Reese, Bill (Ashleigh) Smith, and Mark (Jen
) Smith; and five step-great grandchildren. Anyone was welcome at hi
s table and countless times strangers who stopped for directions becam
e friends before they left his house. He always had room at his tabl
e for one more, no matter how rich or poor he was at the time. He ha
d the right advice for anyone who would ask and always had the last wo
d when it came to his own business. He was honest. He was a giver. H
e was courageous. He always did the right thing, just because it was t
he right thing to do. He was strong. He was a husband, a father, a fri
end, a brother, a grandfather and a mentor. A memorial party will be h
eld Saturday, April 10, 2010, starting at 1 p.m. at the Sugar Valley R
ural Charter School, Loganton, to celebrate the life of this man who n
eeded no thanks. All are welcome whether you knew him or not. Gerald l
oved music, so if you play an instrument - bring it. He loved to talk
, so if you have a good story - plan to tell it. And he loved to fee
d all who sat at his table over the years - so come and break bread wi
th his family and friends. Eternal arrangements are being handled by t
he Wayne P. Urbine Funeral Home Inc., 95 East Main Street Loganton, an
d the memorial by his family who can be contacted at agentzel@cub.kcne
t.org.

Published in Centre Daily Times on April 8, 2010
 
GENTZEL, Robert Gerald (I8955)
 
494


Robert J. Barner Jr.
Robert J." Bobby"
Barner, Jr
Robert J." Bobby" Barner, Jr., age 50, of 13134 Burbank Road, Burbank
, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2006, at his home following a sudd
en illness.
Services will be held at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at A
uble Funeral Home, 512 East Oak Street, Orrville, with David Schlott o
fficiating. Cremation will take place following the services. Friend
s may call 5-8 PM on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, prior to service. O
line registry and expressions of condolence may be made at the funera
l home's web site at www.aublefuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made t
o the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, PO Box 713, Wadsworth, OH 4
4281. He was born on February 4, 1956, in Massillon, OH, to Robert J
. and Blanche M. (Hofacre) Barner, Sr., and married Teresa A. Howell o
June 26, 1992, in Orrville, OH. She survives. He graduated from Woos
ter High School in 1974 and later served his country in the U.S. Air F
orce during the late 1970's. He was the owner Megatrans, Inc., a truck
ing/ transportation company in Burbank and was an active farmer in Bol
ivia, South America, as well as in the continental United States, an
d was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses of Wadsworth
. Bobby was a loving, caring man, and we all will await with anticipat
ion His resurrection. Surviving in addition to his wife, Teresa A. (Ho
well) Barner, are two sons, Ryan C. Barner and Caleb J. Barner both o
f Burbank; two daughters, Breannon S. Barner of Burbank, Cassie R. (Jo
sh) Lepley of Canton; granddaughter, Mariana Lynea Barner Kash; mother
, Blanche M. Thorn Barner of Wooster; two brothers, George Barner an
d Ben (Val) Barner both of Wooster; and a sister, Darlene Donley of Gl
enmont and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by daughter, A
licia M. Barner, on March 24, 2005, his father, Robert J. Barner, Sr.
, a step-brother, Kenneth Thorn and a nephew, Cody Hurst.

(Auble, 330-682-2966)

Published in The Repository or The Independent on 11/13/2006.

CantonRep.com

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BURBANK - Robert J. “Bobby” Barner Jr., 50, 13134 Burbank Road, Burban
k, passed away Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, at his home, following a sudde
illness.

Services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m. at Auble Funeral H
ome, 512 East Oak Street, Orrville, with David Schlott officiating. Cr
emation will take place following the services.

Friends may call Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 5-8 p.m., prior to service.

Online registry and expressions of condolence may be made at the funer
al home's web site at www.aublefuneralhome.com.

Memorials may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, P.O
. Box 713, Wadsworth 44281.

He was born on Feb. 4, 1956, in Massillon, OH, to Robert J. Sr. and Bl
anche M. (Hofacre) Barner, and married Teresa A. Howell on June 26, 19
92, in Orrville, OH. She survives.

He graduated from Wooster High School in 1974 and served in the U.S. A
ir Force during the late 1970s.

He was the owner Megatrans, Inc., a trucking/transportation company i
Burbank and was an active farmer in Bolivia, South America, as wel
l as in the continental United States, and attended the Kingdom Hall o
f Jehovah’s Witnesses of Wadsworth.

Bobby was a loving, caring man, and we all will await with anticipatio
his resurrection.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Teresa A. (Howell) Barner, are tw
o sons, Ryan C. Barner and Caleb J. Barner, both of Burbank; two daugh
ters, Breannon S. Barner of Burbank, Cassie R. (Josh) Lepley of Canton
; granddaughter, Mariana Lynea Barner Kash; mother, Blanche M. Thorn B
arner of Wooster; two brothers, George Barner, and Ben (Val) Barner, b
oth of Wooster; a sister, Darlene Donley of Glenmont, and nieces and n
ephews.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Alicia M. Barner, on March 24, 2
005, his father, Robert J. Barner Sr., a stepbrother, Kenneth Thorn an
d a nephew, Cody Hurst.

[Source: The Daily Record (Wooster) Obituaries, November 13, 2006]
 
BARNER, Robert James "Bobby" Jr. (I10289)
 
495


Robert L. Welshans
POSTED: July 1, 2008
Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Robert "Bob" L. Welshans, passed away on June 27, 2008, in Hudson.

He was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife Lois, son, Ron, daughters, Debra Burnett, a
d Lori Schuller, sisters, Maxine Charles, Pauline Reever, Helen Shemo
y and Beverly Rhinehart, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchil
dren.

He was predeceased by son, Lester, brother, Joseph and sisters, Margue
ite and Esther.

Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

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WELSHANS, Robert L. "Bob" (I7926)
 
496


Roger A. Bierly
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Roger A. Bierly June 1, 1943 - September 22, 2011 Retired Centre Count
y Register of Wills, Roger A. Bierly, 68, formerly of Rebersburg, pass
ed away on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, at home. He was born on June 1, 1
943, in Bellefonte, the son of Palmer C. Bierly and Kathleen Burd Bier
ly. Both parents predeceased Roger, along with two brothers, Barry Bie
ly and Billy Bierly, and one sister, Corrine "Becky" Bierly, all fro
m Rebersburg. Roger was married in Port Royal on July 18, 1970, to Joy
ce Groninger Bierly, a now retired Penns Valley school teacher who res
ides near Warriors Mark. Also surviving are two daughters, Jennifer P
. Bierly, an attorney in State College and her husband Stephen Fast, a
d Mandi Bierly, a writer who lives in Hoboken, N.J.; three grandchild
en, Sarah Dillon-Fast, Corrine Grace "Coco" Fast and Robert Walter "R
hobi" Fast. Two brothers survive, Darryl Bierly and his wife Carol Bie
ly, of Nazareth, Pa. and Keith Bierly and his wife, Kimberly Bierly
, of Centre Hall. Roger was a 1963 graduate of the Penns Valley Area H
igh School where he was voted the "most friendly" member of the senio
class. He also was named the outstanding senior athlete, excelling i
basketball and baseball. Two years later he was named the outstandin
g player in the Clinton County Baseball League by the Lock Haven Expre
ss, while compiling a pitching won-lost record of 17-1 over a two yea
span. He was also selected the league's best shortstop, once pullin
g off a rare unassisted triple play. He graduated from the Williamspor
t School of Commerce with an associate degree in business administrati
on. While at the school, he founded and captained the first basketbal
l team in the school's history, a team that would serve as the openin
g game prior to the Williamsport Billes playing in the Eastern Basketb
all League. Roger also attended the Williamsport Technical School, lea
ing typewriter repair. He served for six years with the 112th Pennsy
lvania Air National Guard based in State College. Through the years h
e also was a member of numerous clubs and organizations, including th
e Miles Township Fireman's Club, the Millheim Lions Club and the Belle
fonte Kiwanis Club. Roger worked with his father at Palmer C. Bierly O
ffice Equipment in Rebersburg for several years, prior to forming a pa
tnership with Harrison Tressler in Bierly's Office Equipment based i
Pleasant Gap. In those days the business focused on typewriters an
d cash registers, desks, safes and filing cabinets. Active in Democrat
ic politics, Rogers was appointed at age 29 by then Governor Milton Sh
app to the position of State Inheritance Tax Appraiser for Centre Coun
ty. This began his 34 year career working with estate settlements. Fol
lowing 10 years as State Appraiser, he was elected Centre County Regis
ter of Wills in one of the closest county races in decades. The 1983 e
lection saw him win 42 precincts, his opponent winning 42 precincts an
d they tied in the 85th. The final paper ballot count was not recorde
d until 5:30 a.m. Wednesday. His victory was in question until the fin
al three precincts were counted. He was subsequently re-elected five m
ore times as Register, serving until the end of 2007. His colleagues e
lected him President of the Pennsylvania Register of Wills Association
, and he often held conferences and seminars in Centre County. Newly e
lected registers from throughout the state would often come to his off
ice to "learn the ropes" prior to assuming office. Roger was a willin
g teacher of the complexities of estate work and the role of the Regis
ter of Wills. Roger served two terms on the Penns Valley Area School B
oard, from 1969-1975 and again from 1981-1982. His terms saw expansio
in the building plans of the school district. Well known in Democrat
ic circles throughout the state, Roger was often called upon to chai
or co-chair various state or national campaigns in Centre County
. A former Centre County Democratic Chairman, Roger served on the coun
ty's executive committee for many years. Among Roger's campaigns was G
overnor Robert P. Casey's successful run for Governor in 1986. Senato
Robert P. Casey, Jr. once referred to Roger as a member of the "Fiv
e Decades Club", those individuals who worked for the father's or son'
s election in the 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's and between 2000 an
d 2006. For new Democratic candidates, Roger was a great source of kno
wledge and strength as each candidate set off to battle imposing regis
tration figures. He knew every nook and cranny of Centre County , incl
uding what TV cable and radio stations covered what areas, which newsp
apers covered different areas of the Co, down to what barbers and beau
ticians would hand out your political literature. He knew Democratic c
ommittee people who spanned decades of service to their party. His Cha
irmanship of the Centre County Democratic Party was during the patrona
ge system when many state positions required political party support
. If you had Roger on your side, you were generally in pretty good sha
pe. He never shied away from being called a "politician" because he be
lieved it was an honorable profession. He proved that with the life h
e led. Roger was a Protestant by faith. Friends and family will be rec
eived on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. at the Steven R. Neff F
uneral Home in Millheim. In accordance with family wishes, Roger wil
l be laid to rest in the Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery in Rebersbur
g during a private service. A public Celebration of Life service wil
l be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memor
y of Roger may be given to the Roger A. Bierly Memorial Scholarship Fu
d, P.O. Box 44, Rebersburg, Pa. 16872. Each year a scholarship will b
e awarded to an outstanding student at Miles Township Elementary Schoo
l in Rebersburg. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.s
tevenrnefffuneralhome.com.

Published in Centre Daily Times on September 24, 2011

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September 24, 2011
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Retired Centre County Register of Wills, Roger A. Bierly, 68, formerl
y of Rebersburg, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at home.

He was born on June 1, 1943, in Bellefonte, the son of Palmer C. Bierl
y and Kathleen Burd Bierly.

Both parents predeceased Roger, along with two brothers, Barry Bierl
y and Billy Bierly, and one sister, Corrine "Becky" Bierly, all from R
ebersburg.

Roger was married in Port Royal on July 18, 1970 to Joyce Groninger Bi
erly, a now retired Penns Valley school teacher who resides near Warri
ors Mark.

Also surviving are two daughters, Jennifer P. Bierly, an attorney in S
tate College and her husband Stephen Fast, and Mandi Bierly, a write
who lives in Hoboken, NJ; three grandchildren, Sarah Dillon-Fast, Co
ine Grace "Coco" Fast and Robert Walter "Rhobi" Fast; two brothers
, Darryl Bierly and his wife Carol Bierly of Nazareth, and Keith Bierl
y and his wife Kimberly Bierly of Centre Hall.

Roger was a 1963 graduate of the Penns Valley Area High School where h
e was voted the "most friendly" member of the senior class. He also wa
s named the outstanding senior athlete, excelling in basketball and ba
seball.

Two years later, he was named the outstanding player in the Clinton Co
unty Baseball League by the Lock Haven Express, while compiling a pitc
hing won-lost record of 17-1 over a two year span. He was also selecte
d the league's best shortstop, once pulling off a rare unassisted trip
le play.

He graduated from the Williamsport School of Commerce with an associat
e degree in business administration.

While at the school, he founded and captained the first basketball tea
m in the school's history, a team that would serve as the opening gam
e prior to the Williamsport Billes playing in the Eastern Basketball L
eague. Roger also attended the Williamsport Technical School, learnin
g typewriter repair.

He served for six years with the 112th Pennsylvania Air National Guar
d based in State College.

Through the years, he also was a member of numerous clubs and organiza
tions, including the Miles Township Fireman's Club, the Millheim Lion
s Club and the Bellefonte Kiwanis Club.

Roger worked with his father at Palmer C. Bierly Office Equipment in R
ebersburg for several years, prior to forming a partnership with Harri
son Tressler in Bierly's Office Equipment based in Pleasant Gap.

In those days the business focused on typewriters and cash registers
, desks, safes and filing cabinets.

Active in Democratic politics, Rogers was appointed at age 29 by the
Governor Milton Shapp to the position of State Inheritance Tax Appra
iser for Centre County.

This began his 34 year career working with estate settlements. Followi
g 10 years as State Appraiser, he was elected Centre County Registe
of Wills in one of the closest county races in decades.

The 1983 election saw him win 42 precincts, his opponent winning 42 pr
ecincts and they tied in the 85th. The final paper ballot count was no
t recorded until 5:30 a.m. Wednesday. His victory was in question unti
l the final three precincts were counted. He was subsequently re-elect
ed five more times as Register, serving until the end of 2007.

His colleagues elected him President of the Pennsylvania Register of W
ills Association, and he often held conferences and seminars in Centr
e County.

Newly elected registers from throughout the state would often come t
o his office to "learn the ropes" prior to assuming office. Roger wa
s a willing teacher of the complexities of estate work and the role o
f the Register of Wills.

Roger served two terms on the Penns Valley Area School Board, from 196
9-1975 and again from 1981-1982. His terms saw expansion in the buildi
g plans of the school district.

Well known in Democratic circles throughout the state, Roger was ofte
called upon to chair or co-chair various state or national campaign
s in Centre County.

A former Centre County Democratic Chairman, Roger served on the county
's executive committee for many years. Among Roger's campaigns was Gov
ernor Robert P. Casey's successful run for Governor in 1986. Senator R
obert P. Casey, Jr. once referred to Roger as a member of the "Five De
cades Club", those individuals who worked for the father's or son's el
ection in the 1960's , 1970's, 1980's, 1990's and between 2000 and 200
6.

For new Democratic candidates, Roger was a great source of knowledge a
d strength as each candidate set off to battle imposing registratio
figures.

He knew every nook and cranny of Centre County , including what TV cab
le and radio stations covered what areas, which newspapers covered dif
ferent areas of the Co, down to what barbers and beauticians would han
d out your political literature.

He knew Democratic committee people who spanned decades of service t
o their party. His Chairmanship of the Centre County Democratic Part
y was during the patronage system when many state positions required p
olitical party support. If you had Roger on your side, you were genera
lly in pretty good shape. He never shied away from being called a "pol
itician" because he believed it was an honorable profession. He prove
d that with the life he led.

Roger was a Protestant by faith.

Friends and family will be received on Sunday, September 25, 2011 fro
m 6-8 p.m. at the Steven R. Neff Funeral Home in Millheim.

In accordance with family wishes, Roger will be laid to rest in the Lu
theran and Reformed Cemetery in Rebersburg during a private service.

A public Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date
.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Roger may be given to the R
oger A. Bierly Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 44, Rebersburg, Pa
. 16872.

Each year a scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student at M
iles Township Elementary School in Rebersburg.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stevenrnefffuneral
home.com.

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BIERLY, Roger Allen (I8572)
 
497


Ronald L. Ohnmeiss, 61, formerly of Jersey
Shore, passed away Thursday, Oct. 14,
2010 in Redford, Michigan. He was born
June 5, 1949 in Williamsport, the son of
Clara Ohnmeiss. Ron was the husband of
the former Beverly Lowmiller. He was a
U.S. Marine veteran. Ron attended the Assembly
of God. Surviving besides his wife
Beverly of 36 years are his daughters,
Wendy Guinn of Redford, Mich., and
Gwendy Ohnmeiss of Jersey Shore: three
grandchildren; two stepbrothers, Dave
Krape and Harvey Eisenhower; a stepsister
Susan Edwards all of Jersey Shore. Services
will be held Monday, Oct. 18, 2010 at
11 a.m. at the Rearick-Carpenter Funeral
Home, Ltd. Jersey Shore. Burial will be in
Twin Hills Memorial Park, &031.
 
OHNMEISS, Ronald L. (I7263)
 
498


ROY C. DEAMER
Roy C. Deamer III, 20, of Duncannon died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002 in Ho
ly Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.
He was born Sept. 19, 1982 in Lewistown.
He was a graduate of Susquenita High School and Cumberland-Perry Vo-Te
ch.
Surviving are his parents, Roy Deamer Jr. and Brenda Howe Deamer of Du
cannon; a sister, Christine Zerbe of
Duncannon; paternal grandparents, Roy and Barbara Deamer; maternal gra
dparents, Frank and Charlotte
Howe; and a niece, Kaitlynn Zerbe.
A service was held at Derry St. Gospel Chapel, Harrisburg.
Smith Funeral Home, Duncannon, handled arrangements
 
DEAMER, Roy C. III (I1532)
 
499


ROY E. DECKARD

Roy E. Deckard, 52, of Chestnut Street, Liverpool, Perry Co, PA.
www.pennlive.com/obits

Clippings
(2005)

Sunbury Daily Item
9/19/2005

DECKARD, ROY E., 52, of 307 Chestnut St., Liverpool. Funeral at 2 p.m
. today at St. John Barners Lutheran Church, 5 Barner Road, Liverpool
. Burial will follow in adjoining church cemetery. George P. Garman Fu
eral Home Inc., Liverpool.
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ROY E. DECKARD
Roy Eugene Deckard, 52, of Chestnut Street, Liverpool, died Wednesday
, Sept. 14, 2005 at home.

He was born Aug. 5, 1953 in Dauphin County to the late Glenn and Evely
(Shipe) Deckard.

For more than 10 years he was a self-employed tractor trailer operator
, owning his own rig; a 1971 graduate of Greenwood High School, Miller
stown; a member of Millerstown and Liverpool fire companies and St. Jo
hn (Barners) Lutheran Church, Liverpool; and enjoyed hunting, fishin
g and bowling at Perry Lanes in New Bloomfield, where he was a membe
of an adult league and had bowled two 300 games.

Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Carolyn L. Kipp Deckard; two sons
, Michael E. and Matthew R. “Red,” both at home; a daughter, Andie J
. Deckard of Liverpool; and three sisters, Diane Deckard-Lehman and Gl
enda Stahl, both of Harrisburg, and Lois Garnett of York.

Services were held Sept. 19 in his church with the Rev. Peter H. Kuebl
er officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Garman Funeral Home, Liverpool, handled arrangements.
 
DECKARD, Roy Eugene (I410)
 
500


ROY LONG

Born at Liverpool RR 1, he was the son of the late William C. and Susa

(Lyter) Long.
He was a retired poultry farmer and excavator and a member of Barner's
Cemetery Association and St. John (Barner's) Lutheran Church, Liverpoo
l RR 1,
where he was a former council member.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth Maxine Foose Long; a son, Kenneth R. of
Millerstown RR 2; a daughter, Kathy M. Sheaffer of Newport RR 2; two b
others,
Truman E. of Hummelstown and W. Palmer of Liverpool RR 1; seven sister
s,
Margaret P. Smeltzer of Harrisburg; Julia M. Koller of Liverpool, Perr
y Co, PA

Tombstone photo can be viewed at:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/perry/tsimages/barners-al.htm
 
LONG, Roy Clarence (I12076)
 

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