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MARTIN, Anna Laura Franks - Age 82 years, of 307 North Burgess Ave., Columbus, Ohio, and formerly of Uniontown, Pa., died in the Mt. Carmel Hospital, of Columbus, Ohio, Friday. November 25, 1966, at 6:10 p.m. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James (Betty J.) Donaldson. Columbus, Ohio; one step-daughter, Mrs. Carmella Anderson. Curtisville, Pa.; two sons, James Merle Martin, Hyattsville, Md., and William Martin, Jr., of Dayton, Ohio; two step-sons, Lucius Martin, Uniontown, and Earl Martin, Mesa, Arizona; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. I. W. Ross, Uniontown. She was a member of the Calvary Methodist Church, of Uniontown, the D. of A., and the Spanish American War Veterans Auxiliary, both of Uniontown. The family will receive friends Sunday after 7 p.m. and Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. In the Harold S. Gleason Funeral Rome, 114, E. Fayette St., where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 29, at 1 p.m. Rev. Frank A. Bodnar will oifficate. Interment in Sylvan Heights cemetery.

Mrs. Sherwood Christy Martin, the former Evelyn Thompson, died at 7:15 last evening at her Friendship Hill home. She was 56 years old. Mrs. Martin was a daughter of the late Andrew A. and Lida Grim Thompson and granddaughter of the late J. V. Thompson, Uniontown banker and coal baron. A nationally known horsewoman, she was master of the Chestnut Ridge Hunt. She appeared in some of the most outstanding horse shows in the East. The Martin family owns historic Friendship Hill, the colonial home of Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury in the early days of the nation. Mrs. Martin is survived by her husband; one son, Sherwood C. Martin III of Oakdale; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Fredricka) Whiteside of Pittsburgh and Flora Belle, at home; two sisters, Mrs. James H. (Mary) Austin of Brinklow, Md., and Mrs. Henry G. (Fredricka) Thorndike of Wiconico Church, Md.; and two brothers, Josiah V. Thompson II of Havre de Grace, Md., and G. Markle Thompson of Uniontown. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Maykuth Funeral Home of Masontown. The family suggests contributions to the Heart Fund in lieu of flowers.

MARTIN, Marie Lott - Age 71 years of 208 N. Washington Street, Masontown, died Monday, January 24,1971 in the Uniontown Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Lulu Simkins Lott. She was born June 5, 1900 in Greene County, and was a member of the Masontown United Methodist Church, WSES and Delta Alpha of the Methodist Church, Ideal Chapter 213 OES, and Masontown Retired Teachers Association. She was a school teacher for 37 years in Nicholson Twp. Surviving are her husband, John Martin; one son, Jack, Pleasant Hills, Pittsburgh; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Marlene) Billek, Fairfax, Va.; seven grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Mary Coffman, McClellandtown; one brother, Herbert Lott, Wheeling W. Va. Friends will be received in the Grant R. Townsend Funeral Home, Masontown, this evening 7 to 9 pm. and Wednesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. and Thursday until 2 p.m. the hour of service. Rev. H. Louis Hewitt will officiate. Interment in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. OES services in the Funeral Home Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

MARTIN, William L. (Billy) - aged 77 of 92 Connellsville St., died in the U. S. Veterans Hospital, Aspinwall, Friday, April 14, 1950 at 9:30 p. m. He was a member and past commander of the United Spanish War veterans and a member of the Calvary Methodist Church, Jr. O.U.A.M., Red Men and Modern Woodmen. Surviving are his wife. Mrs. Anna L. Martin and these children, Earl W. of St. Clairsville, Ohio; John of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Carmella Anderson of Curtisville; Lucius of Fair Oaks; Sgt. James with U. S. Air Corps. Washington. D. C.; Betty J. Donaldson of Colurnbus, Ohio; William J. of Dayton, Ohio; the brother and one sister James and Minnie Martin of Uniontown. Friends are being received in the Ferguson Funeral Home. 80 Morgantown St., where services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon, April 18 at 2 o'clock with Dr. E. J. Keifer officiating. Interment will be in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. The United Spanish War Veterans will conducted services in the funeral home this evening at 8 o'clock. Military rites at the graveside.

Barbara Ellen Ewart McCann Masontown, Pa. November 5, 1967 David J. Honsaker Funeral Home Wednesday at 1:00 p. m. November 8, 1967 Rev. Robert A. Orr, Jr. Rev. Paul Roth Church Hill Cemetery McClellandtown, Pa. Arrangements by DAVID J. HONSAKER FUNERAL HOME Masontown, Pa.

McCANN, MRS. Bessie Combs - aged 59 years, died at the home of her son, Albert McCann, Laurel Terrace, Wednesday evening, June 23, 1943, at 8:30 o'clock. She was the widow of the late L. Bentan McCann. Mrs. McCann was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church and Class 13 of that Sunday school. She is survived by her son, Albert, a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Nicholson, and one granddaughter. Two sisters and three brothers also survive: Miss Stella Combs of Upper Middletown, Mrs. J. H. Gillis, of Uniontown, Mahlon Combs, John Combs and Luther Combs of Upper Middletown. Friends are being received at the A. D. Ferguson Funeral Home. Services will be held there at 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning, June 26, in charge of Dr. James C. Clark of the Second Presbyterian Church, Uniontown, and Rev. W. S. Bingham of the Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the Laurel Hill Cemetery.

In Memory of HARRY L. McCANN Born October 3, 1881 Died February 12, 1966 Services St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Wednesday, February 16, 1966 1:30 P. M. Clergyman Rev. Wilbert T. Wilson Interment Church Hill Presbyterian Cemetery McClellandtown, Pa.

McCANN, J. Wayne (Jack) - Age 60 years Of 100 Ashcraft Court, Clarksburg, West Virginia died Sunday. December 19, 1971 at 4 p.m. in St. Mary's Hospital after an extended illness. He was born January 17, 1911 in McClellandtown the son of the late Harry L. and Gertrude Wolfe McCann. Surviving are his wife Am Humbertston McCann; his step-mother, Mrs. Lillian McCann., Scottdale; one son, Larry Wayne at home; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Patricia Ann) Sturm, Bridgeport, W. Va.; a half sister, Mrs. Alva Jordan, West Alexander, Pa. Preceding him in death was one sister. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Friends will be received in the Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, 329 E. Main Street, Clarksburg, West Virginia until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mark's Lutheran Church with Rev. Russell Riethmiller officiating. Interment will be in Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown. Brief graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. at the cemetery.

Prominent Member Of First Presbyterian Church - Mrs. Essie M. McCombs, aged 59, wife of Clark C. McCombs, died at 9:07 o'clock Monday night, September 30, 1940 at the family residence, 320 West Main street, after a several months' illness of a complication of diseases. She was born November 5, 1880 a daughter of the late W. C. John and Amy E. John, members of pioneer local families. Mrs. McCombs was a member of the Spence Bible Class of the First Presbyterian church. News of her death will be received with profound sorrow by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. In addition to her husband, she leaves three sons: Murrel C. McCombs, Arthur E. McCombs, and First Lieutenant John C. McCombs, of Clifton Forge, Virginia. She also leaves three grandchildren, and a sister and a brother, da M. Stouffer and Attorney Chad L. John, of Uniontown. Friends are being received at the family residence where services will be conducted at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Dr. William Blake Hindman, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will be in charge. Arrangements are in charge of C. B. Dearth & Sons of New Salem.

McGEE, Elizabeth Riffle - wife of H. J. McGee, died in her home, 202 N. Main St., Masontown, Pa., Sunday, March 3, 1946 at 4:40 a.m. In addition to her husband she is survived by one brother Newton M. Riffle of Columbia, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Huhn and Mrs. J. A. Baer both of Masontown and a host of nieces and nephews. A sister, Mrs. Ellsworth Baker and two brothers, Charles and Delbert preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held. Wednesday, March 6, with brief services in the home at 2 p. m. and followed by additional rites in the Masontown Presbyterian church with Rev. R. J. Shields officiating. Burial will be made in St. Jacobs Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of the Honsaker Funeral Home, Masontown.

In Loving Memory of JESSIE K. McGILL BORN JANUARY 24, 1889 DIED MAY 10, 1958 SERVICES FROM C. B. DEARTH SONS FUNERAL HOME TUESDAY, MAY 13, 1958 2:00 P. M. OFFICIATING REV. WILLIAM D. KEELING INTERMENT CHURCH HILL CEMETERY McCLELLANDTOWN, PA.

MCGILL, John H. - Age 64 years of McClellandtown, Pa. died suddenly Sunday, November 9, 1975 at his home. He was born in Monessen, the son of the late Harry and Katherine Cossell McGill. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Masontown, Pa., a World War II Veteran, UMWA Robena Local 6321 and McClellandtown Vol. Fire Co. Surviving are his wife, Alberta Ross McGill; a son, Lawrence N. McGill of Carlisle, Pa.; a daughter, Lucille McGill Constable of Sewickley, Pa.; a brother, Philip McGill of McClellandtown; a sister, Alma Miller of Carmichaels, Pa.; six grandchildren. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown this evening 7 to 9, Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday until 1:30 p.m. the hour of service with the Rev. John Naugle officiating. Interment in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.

McGINTY, Pearl Hostetler - Age 79, a resident of 7 Lydia Drive, South Union Township, died suddenly on Friday evening, March 8, 1974 at 7:45 p.m. in the Uniontown Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Edward and Harriet Crawford Hostetler, and was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Surviving are her husband, John F. McGinty; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Harriet) Steele of Uniontown and Mrs. James (Cathleen) Campbell of Ebensburg; sixteen grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren. Preceding her in death was one son, Dr. John F. McGinty, Jr., on May 6, 1973. Friends will be received in the Jerome W. Shell Funeral Home, 164 South Mount Vernon Ave., Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m., and Monday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, time and place to be announced. Burial will be in Lafayette Memorial Park.

Emily Christopher MEREDITH, 56, of Poinsettia Dr., passed away in the hospital at 10:20 a.m. Mrs. Meredith was born in McClellandtown in 1912, the daughter of Thomas and Alberta Emery Christopher. Surviving are her husband, H. B. Meredith; two sons, Robert, Laughlintown; Richard, Evans City; a daughter, Sally, at home; and the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. J. E. (Ploy) Jackman, St. Petersburg, Fla.; Mrs. M. H. (Leona) Green, Reading, Charles Christopher, Gary, Ind.; Frank Christopeher, Tempe, Ariz.; J. B. and Theodore Christopher, McClellandtown. Mrs. Meredith was a teacher at Locust Grove, West Mifflin Twp., and a former teacher in German Twp. A member of Wesley United Methodist Church, McKeesport, she was also a member of Old Glory No. 270 Chapter Eastern Star, Ephesus Shrine No. 26, White Shrine of Jerusalem. Funeral services will be held in Craig Memorial House, McKeesport, at 1 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that a donation be made to the American Cancer Society.

MESSENGER, J. Holly - Age 63 years, of 3602 Edna Court, Tampa, Fla. and formerly of McClellandtown, the husband of Blanche Wilfong Messenger, died early Sunday morning, March 9, 1969 in Tampa. The son of the late R. Scott and Icie Townsend Messenger, he was born March 12, 1905 in Western, W. Va. He was employed as a mine foreman at the United States Steel Corp. in this area before his retirement. He was a member and elder of the Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, Tampa; a former member and church officer of the New Salem Presbyterian Church; and a former member of the New Salem Rotary Club and the Valley Lodge F & AM NO. 459 of Masontown. In addition to his wife, surviving are a son, James; two daughters, Mrs. James (Jane) Morris and Mrs. Robert (Carolyn) Dearth, all of Tampa, eleven grandchildren; a brother, Dale of Clearwater Beach, Fla.: and six sisters, Mrs. Mora Talbott and Mrs. Margie Schuessler, both of McClellandtown, Mrs. Eula Warman of Morgantown, W. Va., Mrs. Orris Schuessler of Masontown, Mrs. Hallie Kinlin of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Goldie Means of Youngstown, Ohio. Friends are being received in the Duval Funeral Home, Tampa, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Forest Hills Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Lake Carroll Cemetery, Tampa, Fla.

A former area pastor, Rev. John 0. Miller Sr., 79, was injured fatally last Friday in a traffic accident near Grove City. Rev. Miller was backing from a private driveway on Mercer Rd. after making a call on an ill member of his church when his car was struck by another automobile. He died at 5:15 p.m. less than one hour after the accident, He was in the ministry 47 years. He had served as pastor of the Center United Presbyterian Church, Grove City, for the past 16 years, held the pastorate of Carmichaels Presbyterian Church from 1926 to 1945. He was a brother-in-law of Pearl and Anne Hughes, Fairchance, and uncle of A. N. Foster Jr., Uniontown. Rev. Miller was an alumnus of Mansfield, Ohio, High School Class of 1902 and was graduated from Princeton University in 1906 when the late President Woodrow Wilson was president of the university. He received his divinity degree in, 1916 from Western Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, where he won the coveted Homoletic prize for his sermon on the theme, "Is the Young Man Absolem Safe?" He was a son of Rev. D. D. Miller, who served a pastorate in Jacob's Lutheran Church, German Twp. Surviving are a son, Rev. John O. Miller Jr., pastor of Saltsburg U. P. Church; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Betsy Jane) Orahood, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Gildas (Anne) Davies, Grove City; Mrs. William (Olive) Street, Rochester, Ind.; 12 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Willerton, Geneva, N. Y., Mrs. Mary George, Helen Miller, both of Lakewood, Ohio, and a brother, Dr. Dawson Miller, Brookville, Jefferson County. His wife, Jane Hughes Miller, preceded him in death in 1959 and a daughter, Mary Belle Miller Barr, in 1957. Friends will be received in Central U. P. Church, Grove City, today from noon to 2p.m., the hour of service. Dr. Boak, pastor of Grove City U. P. Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City.

MILLER, Olive Ross - Age 77 years of 207 N. Water St., Masontown, died Sunday evening, July 7, 1974 in the Fazio Nursing Home, Markleysburg. She was born July 31, 1896, the Clellandtown the daughter of Robert and Barbara Markley Ross. She was a member of the Masontown First Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Miller in 1955 and a brother, I. W. Ross. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Bernice Rockwell of Brownsville; a brother, Adam Ross Sr. of Oregon, Ohio. Friends will be received in the Grant R. Towsend Funeral Home, Masontown today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. and until Wednesday at 2 p.m. the hour of service. Rev. Howard Brown will officiate. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Uniontown.

MOLTON, Harry A. - Age 81 years of 10 Martha St., Uniontown, died Wednesday, June 5, 1974 in the Fazio Nursing Home, Markleysburg. He was a retired school teacher and former principal of the Gallatin School of Uniontown. He was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church and the John Knox Sunday School Class. Surviving are his wife, Nellie (Wilson) Molton; two sons, Harold T. Molton of Brookhaven, Pa., William A. Molton of Pittsburgh, Pa.; three grandchildren; a brother, Alva Molton of Greenville, Pa. He was predeceased by his parents Allan and Dora Lilley Molton. Friends are being received in the Jerome W. Shell Funeral HOme, 164 S. Mt. Vernon Ave. today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday in the Third United Presbyterian Church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. the hour of service with Rev. Carl W. Bowman officiating. Interment in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. John Knox Sunday School Class will meet at the funeral home this evening at 7:30 for memorial services.

Mrs. Anna E. Moore, 89, died at her home on the Morgantown road near the Sycamore Tree, Monday afternoon, February 10, 1941, at 12:05 o'clock of a complication of diseases. Her husband, John W. Moore, and a daughter, Mrs. Lida Protzman, preceded her in death. Mrs. Moore made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Lavina Mossburg, who is her only immediate survivor. Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Dr. Clarence W. Kerr of the Third Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Friends are asked to please omit flowers.

Mrs. Evarilla Langley Moore, 78, wife of Abraham Moore, died at the home in Hopwood, Sunday, January 17, 1932, at 10:20 a.m. Death was due to complications following a lingering illness. In addition to her husband she is survived by: two sons, Robert, at home, and Everd of the New Salem Road; one sister, Mrs. John Frost and two brothers, Charles and Alex Langley, all of Ralph; and three grandchildren. Mrs. Omer Bennett, Daytona Beach, Fla,, and Carl and Evarilla Moore, of Florida. Funeral services will be conducted at the family residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 O'clock in charge of Rev. R. L. Carraway, pastor of Hopwood Methodist church. Burial will be in the Moore cemetery near New Salem.

MOORE, William L. - Age 90 years, 11 months and 26 days died at 8:15 o'clock, August 17, 1946, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. P. Hackney of Luzerne Township near Hopewell church. Mr. Moore was born In German township. August 22, 1855 where he spent his entire life except for the past 3 years he spent with his daughter, Mrs. Hackney. He was a retired farmer and a member. of the Church HiII Presbyterian church. Besides his daughter he is survived by 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and 1 sister Mrs. Sarah Coffman of Uniontown. Friends are being received In the C. B. Dearth Son's Funeral Horne at New Salem where brief services will be held this afternoon followed by additional services in the Church Hill Presbyterian church in McClellandtown. Burial will follow In Church cemetery. Pallbearers: George P. McCombs, Everett Moore, Ira Coffman, James Moore, John Davison, Frank Coffman.

Mrs. Kathryn (Sutton) Morgan, 82, of 56 Water St., Smithfield, died today in Uniontown. Hospital. She was a retired school teacher, having taught for 47 years in Georges Twp., was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church for 50 years, and was a member and past president of Burdett Sunday School Class and superintendent of the children's department for more than 50 years. She served as church treasurer for 32 years, was dean of Smithfield Vacation Bible School for 38 years, and was a member of the Smithfield Golden Age and past president of the Smithfield American Legion Auxiliary. Born in Smithfield, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Elizabeth Dils Sutton. Surviving are her husband, Earl L. Morgan; and a brother, Charles Sutton of Smithfield. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Maude Pugh and Lucy Hittie, and two brothers, Jacob W. Sutton and Ewing R. Sutton. The family will receive friends in the John F. Brownfield Funeral Home, Smithfield, from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, and until 2 p.m. Sunday, the hour of service, with Rev. Nelson Krute and Rev. Paul Tarcy officiating. Burial will be in the Smithfield IOOF Cemetery.

MORRIS, David J. - Age 87 years of College Drive, McClellandtown, Pa. died Wednesday, April 14, 1976 at 8:30 a.m. in St. Johns Medical Center, Steubenville, Ohio. He was the son of the late Frank and Mary Ellen Bowers Morris. For 32 years he served as Secretary of the German Twp. School Board, and was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, McClellandtown and a life member of the Valley Lodge 459, F&AM, Masontown. He was predeceased by a daughter, Edith Ellen, and two brothers, Sam and George Morris. Surviving is his wife, Grace Grove Morris; the following children, David R. Morris, Bel Air, Md., Mrs. Robert (Rita) McCombs, Miami, Florida, and William G. Morris, Steubenville, Ohio; six grandchildren; two brothers, John E. Morris, McClellandtown, and William E. Morris, Brownsville; three sisters, Mrs. Walter (Lena) Harford, McClellandtown, Mrs. Paul (Margaret) Phelan, Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Lee (Gay) Clark, Detroit, Michigan. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, today 3 to 5 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Friday until 3 p.m. the hour of service. Rev. Howard E. Brown will officiate. Interment in Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown. Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m. today.

MORRIS, MRS. Hazel McCombs - aged 67, McClellandtown, died suddenly, Wednesday, February 9, 195? at 4:30 p.m. She was the daughter of the late James C. and Ella Vincent McCombs. She Is survied by her husband, John E. Morris; one son James M., McClellandtown; one granddaughter, Kathleen Morris. She was predeceased by two brothers, Jewell R., and Robert R. McCombs. Friends are being received In the Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown where services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. David Hunter, officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in Churchill Cemetery, McClellandtown. Pallbearers will be Jesse McCann, Theodore Christopher, Chester Grove, Leonard Coffman, John Stewart. Holly Messenger.

MOSER, Samuel G. - Age 77 years, of Liberty St., Smithfield, died Saturday evening, April 25, 1970 in his home. The son of the late John Henry and Sabina Brown Moser, he was born February 26, 1893 at Adah. Surviving are his wife, Jessie Shaffer Moser; three children, Mrs. Darwin (Ruth) Wise of Smithfield, Dr. Jesse L. Moser of Masontown, and Ray Edwin Moser of Smithfield; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren: and a sister, Mrs. George Deffenbaugh of Smithfield. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, the Mens Bible Class, the American Legion post No. 278 of Smithfield, the Disabled American Veterans of Uniontown, a charter member and past president of the Smithfield Rotary Club., and a honorary member of the Smithfield Vol. Fire Department. Friends will be received in the James B. Vance Funeral Home, Smithfield today and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday until 2 p.m., the hour of service with Rev. Paul Tarcy officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Moriah Baptist Cemetery.

MOSSBURG, Lavina (Moore) - Age 93 years, of Uniontown R. D. 3, died Sunday evening, November 24, 1974 at 10:30 p.m. at the Uniontown Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Nicholson Twp. February 24, 1881, a daughter of the late John William and Anna Carson Moore. She was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church of Uniontown, and was one of its oldest members at the present time, She was a former graduate of the Music School of West Virginia University and in her earlier life she gave private music lessons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Mossburg, June 21, 1967. She is survived by a nephew, Theodore (Ted) Morton of Smithfield. Friends will be received in the VanceBrownfield Funeral Home, Smithfield, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday until 1 p.m., the hour of service with Rev. Karl Bowman Jr., pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church, Uniontown, officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to your favorite charity.

MURPHY, Frank - Age 79 years, of McClellandtown, died in the West Virginia University Medical Center, Sunday, March 9, 1969 at 8 p.m. He was born in West Overton, Pa. October 5, 1889, the son of the late Jacob R. and Malinda Grimm Murphy. He is survived by one son, Frank Murphy Jr. of Cheswick, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Carolyn) Messenger of West Granby, Conn.; Mrs. Kenneth (Marie) Halberstadt of Rockford, Ill.; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Mary Murphy of McClellandtown with whom he made his home. He was predeceased by four brothers, Jacob. Daniel, Elmer and George Murphy; also by two sisters, Mrs. William (Lavina) Richter, and Mrs. William (Harriet) Walsh Soles. He was a member of the UMWA, District 4, Local 6326. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown after 7:30 today, where services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Howard Brown officiating. Burial will be in the family plot at Glades Cemetery near Carmichaels.

NEWCOMER, Basil S. - Age 80 years, died Thursday, September 5, 1974 at his home on Blaine Ave., McClellandtown. He was the son of the late Basil Newcomer and Ella Rider Newcomer. He was a life-time resident of McClellandtown. His life was devoted to teaching school in German and Redstone Township and was a former school director. He was a member of the McClellandtown United Presbyterian Church and a trustee. A member of German Grange 785, Valley Lodge 459, F&AM, Masontown . Lodge of Perfection, and Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Fayco Forest. Preceding him in death was his wife, Ruth Given Newcomer in 1967. Surviving are: one son, J. K. Newcomer of Clearwater, Fla.; one granddaughter, Mrs. Wendell (Priscilla) Ratliff; one greatgrandson of Columbus, Ohio; the following sisters and brother: Mrs. Medora Hawkins of Ecorse, Mich.; Mrs. Modest Weisenburg of Tazarana, Calif.; Mrs. Mabel Titus of Severna Park, Md.; Mrs. Willis Hopkins of York, Pa., and Dr. Ward E. Newcomer of Fairbank. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. till 2 p.m., the hour of service, with Rev. Howard E. Brown officiating. Interment in McClellandtown United Presbyterian Church Hill Cemetery.

In Memory of Mrs. Ella E. Newcomer Date of Birth FEBRUARY 18, 1868 Date of Death MARCH 22, 1955 Date and Hour of Service FRIDAY, MARCH 25,1955 2:00 P. M. Services Held from SANGSTON FUNERAL HOME McClellandtown, Pa. Clergy REV. W. H. KIBLER REV. DAVID HUNTER Place of Interment CHURCH HILL CEMETERY McClellandtown, Pa.

NEWCOMER, MRS. B. S. Ruth (Given) - Age 71 years, of McClellandtown, Pa., died Saturday, February 18, 1967, at 7:45 PM, in the Palms of Pasadena Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla. She is survived by her husband, B. S. Newcomer, McClellandtown, one son, J. K. Newcomer, McClellandtown and one granddaughter, Mrs. Priscilla Newcomer Howard, Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Sarah McWilliams Wade, Mt. Hope, W. Va. She was a member of the McClellandtown Presbyterian Church, a Past Matron of the Ideal Chapter, No. 213, Order of Eastern Star, a member of the Col. Lynn Chapter D.A.R., the Rho Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society. the German Grange, and was a former State Juvenile Superintendent of the Pennsylvania State Grange. She was a very active educator, having taught school for thirty five years at the German Twp. and Georges Twp. School Districts. Friends Will be received after 7:30 this evening in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home. McClellandtown and where services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. Rev. James R. Duncan will officiate. Burial will follow in the Church Hill cemetery. The Order of Eastern Star will conduct Ritualistic Services in the funeral home Wednesday evening at 8.

NEWMAN, Andrew E. - Born May 4, 1886, he died at the age of 82 years in the Shawlley Nursing Home, Youngstown, Pa. at 9:25 p.m., December 4, 1968. He was a former well known resident of McClellandtown and was a member of McClellandtown Vol. Fire Dept. Messmore Rod and Gun Club, a member of Valley Lodge, 458, F. & A.M.. Masontwon; a member of the Uniontown Lodge of Perfection and a member of the Consistory of Pittsburgh. He was a former employee of the H. C. Frick and U. S. Steel Co. as a surveying engineer. He made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Jack N. (Wilma) Newman Wood of 134 Manchester Drive, Irwin, Pa. Besides Mrs. Wood he is survived by the following children, Clarence of McClellandtown; Paul of McClellandtown; Curtis of McClellandtown; Mrs. Glenn (Elizabeth) Woodward of Masontown; also ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Kidd of Uniontown; Mrs. Margaret Reppert of Morgantown, W. Va., his wife Mabel Coffman Newman, preceded him in death in January, 1943. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown after 2 p.m. today, where services will be conducted Sunday, December 8, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Fred A. Prezioso, officiating. Interment will be in Jacob Lutheran Cemetery. Valley Lodge No. 459 of Masontown will conduct ritualistic services Saturday at 8 p.m.

NEWMAN, Paul V. - Age 61 years of Blaine Ave., McClellandtown, died in the Uniontown Hospital, Friday, April 27, 1973 at 2:15 p.m. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Glenn (Elizabeth) Woodward, Masontown, Mrs. Jack (Wilma) Wood, Irwin, Pa., Clarence E. Newman, and Curtis C. Newman, both of McClellandtown, He was predeceased by his parents, Andrew E. Newman in December, 1968 and Wilma Mabel Coffman Newman in February, 1941. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, today 8 to 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 to 10 p.m. and Monday 10:30 to 2 p.m. the hour of service. Interment in the Family Plot at Jacob's Lutheran Cemetery, near McClellandtown.

NICHOLSON, William C. - Age 78 years, of R.D.2, Smithfield, Pa., died Wednesday, July 22, 1981, in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born January 17, 1903, in Smithfield, Pa., R.D., and was the son of the late G. W. and Nancy Core Nicholson. He was a lifelong resident of the Smithfield area. He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator, and a Veteran of World War II He was a member of the VFW Post 47, Uniontown, and Amend Rod & Gun Club. He was predeceased by his wife, Pearl Schnatterly Nicholson, a son, Meredith Wayne Nicholson, and a grandson, Glenn Evnas. Surviving are a son, Jack Doran Nicholson, New Orleans, La.; five grandchidlren; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Fox Sesler, Beckeley, W.Va., Mrs. Walter (Margaret) Fretts, Masontown, R.D., and Mrs. Wallace (Gladys) McDougle, McClellandtown. Friends will be received in the Grant R. Townsend Funeral Home, 220 S. Main St., Masontown, this evening 7 to 9, and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday until 1 p.m., the hour of service. Rev.Raymond Gordon. will officiate. Interment in Jacobs Lutheran Cemetery, Masontown, R.D.

NIXON, MISS Janet Hale - Age 69 years, of High House St., Smithfield, died suddenly Wednesday, June 24, 1970 in her home. She was the daughter of the late William S. and Mary Abraham Nixon of Uniontown. She was high school librarian at Clairton, Pa. for 35 years. Surviving are a brother, Donald R. Nixon of Daytona Beach, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Eleanor Barnes of Fayette Bank Bldg., Uniontown, several nieces and nephews and a cousin, Mrs. Arthur Sloughly of Valley Forge, Pa. She was predeceased by three brothers, Ray D. Nixon, William S. Jr. and James A. Nixon. She was also predeceased by an aunt Perie Abraham. Friends will be received in the James B. Vance Funeral Home, Smithfield today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday until 2:30 p.m., the hour of service with Rev. C. Smith Hixson officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Uniontown.

Word has been received here of the death on May 21 of LaClair A. O'Neal, 60, of Geneva, Ohio, formerly of Uniontown. Burial was in Southington, Ohio. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Thelma McIntyre O'Neal; two sons, Alfred L. and David R., both of Warren, Ohio; three daughters, Mrs. Howard (Kerin) Denna; Mrs. George (Bonnie) Phillips, both of West Farmington, Ohio, and Mrs. Charles (Wendy) Wayt, of Warren; a brother, Clyde A. O'Neal, of Uniontown; two sisters, Mrs. G. O. (Armalene) Becker, of Downers Grove, Ill., and Mrs. N. C. (Martha R.) Evans, of McClellandtown, and nine grandchildren.

PETERS, DR. Edwin S. - Age 60 years of 610 N. Main St., Masontown, died April 8, 1975 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was a General Practitioner in the Masontown area since 1940. He was a graduate of W.Va. University, and the Northwestern Medical School. He served his internship at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was a member of the American Medical Association, Pennsylvania Medical Association, Fayette County Medical Association. He was a member of the Staff of the Uniontown Hospital, and was a member of the Masontown American Legion and the VFW, BPOE, Uniontown, and the Pittsburgh Athletic Association (PAA). He was a Veteran and Captain in World II. Surviving are his wife; Jane F. Peters; the following children, Stephen A. Peters, Uniontown, David Peters, Pamona, Cal., and Joanne Pillinger, Park City, Utah; four grandchildren; the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Mildred Brain, Masontown, Dr. Jerome F. Peters, Bethesda, Md., Dr. Robert J. Peters, Uniontown, Kenneth J. Peters, Holly, Michigan, and Dr. Richard C. Peters, Camp Hill, Pa. He was predeceased by his mother, Agnes A. Peters on April 5, 1975. The Family will receive friends in the Yoney Funeral Home, Masontown, today 7 to 9 p.m. Private Funeral Services will be held Thursday. Please omit flowers. Donations may be made to the German Masontown Public Library.

POUNDSTONE, David Walter - aged 86, died In the home of his son, Arnold Poundstone, of Balsinger, Friday, March 3, 1950, at 3:25 p.m. He was a retired farmer and lifelong resident of German township, was the son of the late John H. and Nancy Coffman Poundstone, and a member of the Union Grange. In addition to his son Arnold, he is survived by two grandsons, Charles Poundstone of Robertson, Utah; Ronald of Balsinger; two and Kathy RoseAnn Poundstone. Friends will be received in the home of his son after 5 o'clock this evening until Monday, March 6, at 2 p. m., when services, will be conducted with Rev. H. L. Davis officiating. Burial will be In Church Hill cemetery, McClellandtown, under the direction of C. B. Dearth Sons, New Salem.

POUNDSTONE, Kate Salina - Age 89 of Uniontown R. D. 3, passed away at her residence, Dec. 18, 1980. She was born in Menallen Twp, Aug. 12, 1891, the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Sara Ellen Keener Poundstone. She was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church of Uniontown, Menallen Grange 1091 and was a retired schoolteacher in the German Twp. School District. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Nellie Bly Poundstone. Friends will be received in the Dearth Funeral Home, New Salem, today after 7 p.m., Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and until 3 p.m. Sunday, the hour of service with her pastor, Rev. Karl W. Bowman, officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Hill Cemetery in McClellandtown. Menallen Grange will hold ritualistic services at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Contributions may be made to the Third Presbyterian Church, Uniontown.

POWELL, Arthur T. Jr. - Age 61 years of Smithfield R.D. 1, Pa., died at his home, Thursday, January 8, 1976. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Kenneth of Masontown, Mrs. Thelma Hillen of Florence, N.J., Mrs. James (Eleanor) Feather of Mineral Point, Pa., Mrs. Edward (Happy) Miller of San Antonio, Texas, Mrs. J. L. (Lois) Shoaf of Uniontown, Mrs. Leo (Nora) Wilson of Smithfield R.D. 1, George of Smithfield and William of Buckeye Lake, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Sr., in 1954 and his mother, Hattie in 1964, a sister, Nina in 1968. Friends will be received in the James W. Goldsboro, Fairchance, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m, with Rev. Paul Tarcy officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Smithfield.

RALSTON, Angeline R. - Age 74 years of 3 Virginia Ave., Masontown, died Wednesday, February 20, 1974 in the Uniontown Hospital. She was a member of All Saints R. C. Church, Masontown. She was formerly employed by the Lemont Coal and Coke Co. of Uniontown as a Bookkeeper. She was the daughter of the late Patrick H. and Mary Elizabeth Ralston. She was predeceased by the following brothers and sisters, Dr. Hugh E. Ralston, John J. Ralston, Edward C. Ralston, Francis R. Ralston, Thomas L. Ralston, Mrs. Margaret M. McGee, and Sister Mary Edith. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters, Eleanor Ralston, Patrick Ralston, and Dr. James C. Ralston, Masontown; fifteen nephews and nieces. Friends will be received in the Yoney Funeral Home, Masontown, today and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday until 9:45 a.m. when Prayer Services will be held followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in All Saints R.C. Church, Masontown with Rev. Fr. A.J. Charnoki as celebrant. Internment in St. Agnes Cemetery, Leckrone. Masontown Volunteer Fire Dept. will pay their respects Thursday evening at 8.

RALSTON, Eleanor C. - Age 70 years of 3 Virginia Ave., Masontown, died Wednesday, April 17, 1974 in the Mt. St. Macrina Nursing Home. She was a member of All Saints R. C. Church of Masontown and was a retired school teacher of the German Twp. School District. She was the daughter of the late Patrick H. and Mary Elizabeth Ralston. She was preceded in death by the following brothers and sisters, Angeline in 1974, Dr. Hugh E. Ralston, John J. Ralston, Edward C. Ralston, Thomas L. Ralston, Mrs. Margaret McGee and Sister Mary Edith. Surviving are the following brothers, Patrick Ralston and Dr. James C. Ralston both of Masontown and several nieces and nephews. Friends are being received in the Yoney Funeral Home, Masontown today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and where a prayer service will be held on Saturday at 9:45 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in All Saints R. C. Church with Rev. Andrew Charnoki as celebrant. Interment in St. Agnes Cemetery, Leckrone.

REED, Bessie Smith - Age 79, of Charleroi R. D. 2, died Thursday, March 23, 1972, in the Charleroi Monessen Hospital. She was born May 23, 1892, in High House. Pa., a daughter of Isaac Seymour and Mattie Lied Smith. Her husband, Ora Reed, died in 1960; one sister, Alverta Chalfant and one brother, Bryan H. Smith. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Charleroi. Surviving are three sisters, Olie Butler of Murraysville; Mary Jane Kindler of Irwin: Nan Peach of Miami, Fla. Friends are being received today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. in the Greenlee Funeral Home, 619 Main St., Bentleyville, where services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. W. S . Vanarsdale officiating. Burial in Maple Creek Cemetery.

RIDGE, John Thomas - Age 62 years husband of Merle Davidson Ridge of Fredericktown, R. D., died suddenly at home Thursday afternoon, May 16, 1968 following a lingering illness. He was born in Luzerne Twp. on July 29, 1905 and was the son of the late George and Margaret Swan Ridge. He was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church of Fredericktown. R. D. He was employed with the Pa. State Highway as an Engineer Inspector. In addition to his wife he is survived by the following children, Thomas of Bridgeport., Conn., John (Jack) at home; Mrs. Stanley (Judy) Cook of Huston, Pa.; one grandchild; one aunt, Dessie Haney of Luzerne Twp. Friends are being received in the Dearth Funeral Home, New Salem, until 2 p.m. Sunday the hour of service with Rev. Kent Lighthall officiating. Interment in Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown.

Alyce Riffle of Adah, died at her residence yesterday at the age of 58. She was the daughter of the late Earl A. and Edith I. Snyder of Elizabethtown. She was a member of Jacobs Lutheran Church and an officer in the children's Sunday School Class. She was also past matron of the Eastern Star, Uniontown Laurette Chapter No. 178, Margaret E. Caven Shrine No. 42 and an active member of the PTA, Band Mothers and other civic affairs in Adah. Surviving are her husband, Harry E. Riffle and the following children: Lt. Comm. Earl R. Riffle, Lt. Ronald K. Riffle and Lt. Donald L. Riffle, all in the U. S. Navy; two granddaughters. Friends will be received in the Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, after 8 p.m. today and on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, from 10 a.m. to noon and in Jacobs Lutheran Church from 1 to 2 p.m. the hour of service with Rev. Paul Markovits officiating. Burial will be In Jacobs Lutheran Cemetery.

RIFFLE, George N. (DR.) - Age 68 years, died in the Uniontown Hospital. Thursday, December 23, 1965 at 3:45 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Nola Moore Riffle, and the following children. Dr. George N. Riffle II of Philadelphia. Pa.; Kathryn Louise Riffle of Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. John E. Riffle serving with the U.S. Army and Robert M. at, home; one granddaughter, Susan Kathryn and a half-brother. Edward Ray Riffle of McClellandtown. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home. McClellandtown after 7:30 this evening and on Saturday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m and on Sunday where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. with Rev. Thomas Conboy Jr. officiating. Interment in the family plot in Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown.

Dr. George Newcomer Riffle of McClellandtown, a practicing physician in that community and Fayette County for 42 years, died yesterday in Uniontown Hospital following a brief illness. Dr. Riffle was born at McClellandtown July 30, 1897, a son of the late Edward H. and Emma Newcomer Riffle. He attended German Twp. schools and West Virginia University, where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta. After graduating from Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia in 1922, Dr. Riffle interned at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was a member of the Phi Rho Sigma Medical Fraternity at Jefferson. The McClellandtown native was a member of the American Medical Assn., Pennsylvania State Medical Society, and the Fayette. County Medical Society, where he served as president in 1952. Dr. Riffle was the physician at German Twp. High School the past 26 years. Survivors include his wife, Nola K. Moore Riffle: and four children, Dr. George N. Riffle, II, resident physician in Urology at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia; Kathryn Louise Riffle, instructor in nursing at Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio: Dr. John Edward Riffle, a captain in the U. S. Army Medical Corps serving as a flight surgeon in Korea Robert M. Riffle, a graduate student at West Virginia University, one granddaughter, Susan Kathryn Riffle, Philadelphia: one half- brother, Ray Riffle, McClellandtown. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown. after 7:30 p.m, today, and on Saturday from 2-5 and 7-10 p.m., and on Sunday when services will be held at 2 p.m. Rev. Thomas Conboy Jr., will officiate. Interment will be in the family plot at Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown. A picture also accompanied this obituary.

Jnallen Riffle, a veteran merchant of Uniontown and McClellandtown, died at his home in McClellandtown, Sunday morning, March 23, 1941 at 4:30 o'clock of a complication of diseases. He was born in German township, May 29, 1886 the son of the late William A and Melissa Coffman Riffle and spent virtually his entire life in the vicinity of McClellandtown. He was a member of the Jacobs Lutheran Church, Aeria 828 of Eagles in Uniontown and Jr. 0. U. A. M. Council No. 74 of McClellandtown. He married Oma B. Pike of Uniontown on February 6, 1917. She and a daughter, Jean survive. An infant died in 1919. Two sisters, Mrs. William Hartley, and Mrs. John S. Fuller of Carmichaels, also survive. Friends are, being received at the family residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

RIFFLE Myrtle C. - Age 84 years of Adah, Pa.. died in the Uniontown Hospital Friday February 5, 1965 at 11:10 a.m. She is survived by three sons Harry E. Riffle of Adah, Pa., Elmer H. Riffle of Masontown and Lt. Col. James C. Riffle of the U.S. Marine Corp., Cherry Point, N.C.; one sister Mrs. S. W. (Pearl) Murpby of Mt Lebanon. Pa., one brother Charles Riggle of Brackenridge, Pa.; six grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Samuel E. Riffle in 1934. She was a member of Jacob's Lutheran Church, Ideal Chapter 213 OES Masontown and the Margaret E. Caven Shrine 42 of Uniontown. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown today after 1:30 p.m. and until Sunday at 2 p.m. the hour of service with Rev. G. C. Waldkoenig and Rev. James A. Grahagen officiating. Burial will be in the family plot. Jacob's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Ideal Chapter 213 OES, Masontown will have ritualistic services this evening at 8 and Margaret S. Caven Shrine In Uniontown at 8:30.

ROBINSON, James H., JR. - Age 20, a resident of R. D. 3, Smithfield, died suddenly on Friday evening, November 1, 1974 at Smithfield, He was born at Smithfield on April 4, 1954, a son of James H. and Sara Downey Robinson, Sr. He was a 1972 graduate of Albert Gallatin High School, and was presently employed with Charles Leech as a carpet installer. He attended Oak Grove Christian Church. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, James H and Florence Glover Robinson. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are one sister, Sheila of State College; one brother, Roy Lee at home; maternal grandparents, Roy and Mabel Miller Downey, of Smithfield. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, and will be announced later by the Vance Brownfield Funeral Home, Smithfield.

ROBINSON, Randy - Age 22, a resident of R. D. 3, Smithfield, died suddenly on Friday evening, November 1, 1974 at Smithfield. He was born at Smithfield on September 23, 1952, a son of Jack Lee and Janet H. Humbert Robinson. He was a 1970 graduate of the Albert Gallatin High School, and graduated in 1972 from Pennsylvania State University with an Associate Degree in Business Agriculture. He was presently employed with Charles Leech as a carpet installer, and a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Smithfield. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, James H. and Florence Glover Robinson, and maternal grandfather, Otto Humbert. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are four brothers and sisters, Jack Lee, Jr. of Gans, Curtis B., Colleen, and Brent, all at home; maternal grandmother, Bertha Humbert. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, and will be announced later by the Vance-Brownfield Funeral Home, Smithfield.

ROCKWELL, John R. - Age 53 years of R.D.1, Pt. Marion was dead on arrival at Veteran's Hospital, Pittsburgh Saturday, November 27, 1971. He was born April 28, 1918 in Nicholson Township the son of the late William and Jane Williams Rockwell. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife Loretta Davis Rockwell; one daughter, Marsha Lynn, at home; four brothers, Brown and Glenn, both of Masontown, Lloyd of Fairchance and Wendell of Uniontown, R.D.; one sister, Mrs. Harry (Martha) Gray, Nemacolin. Preceding him in death was one sister Elizabeth and one brother Elmer. Friends are being received in the Grant R. Townsend Funeral Home, Masontown this evening from 7 to 9 and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and until Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., the hour of service, with Rev. Ronald Glassman and Rev. Carl Opel officiating. Interment will be in Greendale Cemetery.

ROCKWELL, Lloyd W. R.D.1, Smithfield, Pa. died Thursday May 16, 1974 in the Veterans Hospital, Oakland, Pa. He was born in Fayette County, the son of the late William and Jane Williams Rockwell. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Rockwell, Smithfield R.D.1; two brothers and one sister, Private viewing for the family on Saturday. Private services for the family on Sunday. Rev. Floyd McFarland will officiate. Interment will follow in the LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.

ROSENECKER, Hanna T. - Age 90 years, wife of Charles J. Rosenecker of 375 Derrick Ave., died at her residence Thursday, March 4, 1965 at 6:45 a.m. In addition to her husband she is survived by three daughters, Miss Cecelia Rosenecker and Mrs. George (Margaret) Franks both at home; Mrs. Bernard (Anna) Hearn of Southampton, England; three sons, Charles of Fayetteville, W. Va., Melachi and Arthur both of Buffalo, N.Y.; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; ; one brother, Harry Fletcher of South Connellsville. She was a member of St. John's R.C. Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. Friends will be received in the family residence after 3 p.m. today. Requiem High Mass will be intoned in St. John's R.C. Church at 9 a.m. Monday with Rev. Fr. James O.'D. Hanlon as celebrant. Interment in Sylvan Heights cemetery under the direction of Harold S. Gleason Funeral Home.

ROSS, Isaac W. - Aged 71 years, husband of Jane Franks Ross passed away at his residence 20 John St., Friday, March 6, 1964 at 11:30 p.m. Surviving besides his wife, two sons, Isaac W. Ross Jr., and James Herbert Ross of Uniontown; one grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Bernice Rockwell of Brownsville, Mrs. Olive Miller of Masontown, and one brother Adam Ross of McClellandtown. He was a member of the Calvary Methodist Church and a retired painter of the local area. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. today. Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Harold S. Gleason Funeral Home, 114 E. Fayette St., until the time of service Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Frank Bodnar officiating.

ROSS, Jane Franks - Age 87 years, of 20 John St., Uniontown, Pa., died Thursday, October 25, 1979 at 7:38 p.m. in the Uniontown Hospital. She was born in Georges Twp., October 4, 1892, and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Sarah Jane Martin Franks. She was predeceased by her husband, Isaac W. Ross Sr., 1964, six brothers, and four sisters. She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Isaac W. Ross Jr., Uniontown, and James Herbert Ross, Lakewood, California; a grandson, Barry. The family will receive friends this evening, 7 to 9 and Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Robert S. Oats Funeral Home, 71 Pennsylvania Ave., Uniontown, Pa., where funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. Rev. Edward Hammett will officiate. Interment in Jacobs Lutheran Cemetery.

RUDISILL, Jane - Age 79 years, of McClellandtown, died Monday, February 17, 1969 in the Uniontown Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of German Township. She is survived by a daughter, Jean Rudisill. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph E. Rudisill in 1954. She was born October 7, 1889, the daughter of the late Allan and Margaret Moser Ross of Messmore. She was a member of the Jacobs Lutheran Church, a member of Ideal Chapter, O.E.S., Masontown. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 and Wednesday from 10 a.m. till 2:30 p.m. the hour of service with Rev. Howard Brown of McClellandtown officiating. Interment in Jacobs Lutheran Cemetery near McClellandtown. Memory Card: Jane F. (Franks) Rudisill In Memory of Jane F. Rudisill Date of Birth October 7, 1889 Date of Death February 17, 1969 Date and Hour of Service Wednesday, February 19, 1969 2:30 P. M. Service held from Sangston Funeral Home Clergy Rev. Howard Brown Place of Interment Jacob's Lutheran Cemetery Funeral Conducted by T. Leonard Sangston McCLELLANDTOWN. PA.

SANGSTON, Bessie Marie - Age 88, a resident of McClellandtown, died in the Laurel Rest Home on Monday, November 11, 1974 at 12:15 a.m. She was a daughter of the late John W. and Mary Jane Lowe Kennison of Haydentown, and was a member of the Free Methodist Church, McClellandtownn, and Colonel Andrew Lynn Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Preceding her in death was her husband, Horace G. Sangston, in 1964. Surviving are one son, J.P. Sangston; one granddaughter, Mrs. Dolores Garriss, and one greatgrandson, Steven S. Garriss, all of Baltimore, Maryland, and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral, Home,, McClellandtown, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Thursday from 10: 30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the hour of service, with Rev. Eugene Iaquinto officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot at the United Presbyterian Church Hill Cemetery. Daughters of the American Revolution will hold services today at 7 p.m.

SANGSTON, Evelyn Leonard - Age 80 years, died Friday February 5, 1965 at 1:05 p.m. in her residence, Main Street, McClellandtown, Pa. She is survived by two daughters and one son, Mrs. Pauline Sangston Messmore and Mrs. Frederic C. (Virginia) Jussen both of West Chester, Pa. and T. Leonard Sangston of McClellandtown, Pa.; eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; one sister Mrs. Anna F. Scheibler of Miami, Florida. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. J. Holmes Sangston November 7, 1956 and an infant son J. Holmes Sangston Jr. August 1913. She was a member of the McClellandtown Presbyterian Church and the Lima Bemies Class. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown after 7:30 this evening, where services will be conducted Monday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Thomas F. Conboy Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Church Hill Cemetery.

In Memory of Horace G. Sangston Date of Birth FEBRUARY 3,1872 Date of Death OCTOBER 24, 1964 Date and Hour of Service TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1964 2:00 P. M. Service held from SANGSTON FUNERAL HOME Clergy REV. THOMAS F. CONBOY, JR. REV. PAUL M. ROTH Place of Interment CHURCH HILL CEMETERY Funeral Conducted by T. LEONARD SANGSTON McClellandtown, Pa.

Dr. J. Holmes Sangston, 77, a McClellandtown physician for more than 50 years, died suddenly Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1956, in Uniontown Hospital. Born in Masontown, Dr. Sangston was a son of Dr. and Mrs. James P. Sangston. He served 35 years on the German Twp. School Board, was a member of the Fayette County, the State of Pennsylvania and American Medical Societies. He also was a Master Mason, holding membership in Franklin Lodge 221, Pittsburgh; Uniontown Lodge of Perfection, Pennsylvania Consistory of Pittsburgh and the Shrine. He also had been president of the Eberly Coal and Coke Co. several years. Dr. Sangston was a graduate of West Virginia University and established offices in McClellandtown immediately after his graduation from the University of Pittsburgh Medical School in 1903. He was a member of the Phi Rho Sigma Fraternity and the Presbyterian Church of McClellandtown. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Evelyn Leonard Sangston; one son, Thomas Leonard Sangston McClellandtown; two daughters, Mrs. Fredric (Virginia) Jussen, West Chester, and Mrs. John H. (Pauline) Messmore, St. Petersburg, Fla. One brother, Horace G. Sangston; a sister, Mrs. Mary Coffman, McClellandtown, and eight grandchildren also survive. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. A picture accompanied this obituary.

SANGSTON , T. Leonard - Age 71 years, of Main Street, McClellandtown, Pa., passed away Saturday, July 11, 1981, in the Laurel Rest Home, Uniontown. He was born Jan. 28, 1910, the son of the late Dr. J. Holmes and Evelyn Leonard Sangston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Pauline S. Messmore, and a brother, J. Holmes Sangston Jr. Mr. Sangston was director of the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home for 49 years; a member of the McClellandtown United Presbyterian Church, an ordained deacon, and a member of the Light & Law Sunday School Class, member and past president of the German Twp. Lions Club; member of the McClellandtown Volunteer Fire Dept., the Valley Lodge, No. 459 F&AM of Masontown, the Uniontown Lodge of Perfection, Pittsburgh Consistory, Syria Shrine, Caravan No. 9, Tall Cedars, the Messmore Rod & Gun Club, and Circus Model Builders of America. Surviving are his wife, Rose Marie Scherrer Sangston; two daughters, Mrs. Frank B. (Julianne) Loucks of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Mrs. Robin N. (Marcia) Mallick of Masontown; five grandchildren; one greatgrandson and one sister, Mrs. Frederick (Virginia) Jussen of Kenneth Square, Pa. Friends are being received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday until 2 p.m., the hour of service. Dr. Earl P. Confer and Rev. Raymond Feyes will officiate. Interment will be private for the family in the McClellandtown Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Building Fund of the McClellandtown Volunteer Fire Dept. The McClellandtown Volunteer Fire Dept. will hold memorial services this evening at 7 and the Valley Lodge No. 459 F&AM of Masontown will conduct services at 8 p.m.

SAPP, Walter - aged 66 years, of Continental No. 2, died suddenly Tuesday, May 19, at 12:15 p.m. He is survived by his widow, Minnie Sapp; two children, Clark at home and Mrs. Florence Fitzpatrick, Fairchance; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Friend, Adah, and Mrs. Willis Balsinger, North Braddock; ten grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon. Short services will be held in the home at 2 o'clock, additional services at 2:45 in the Methodist Church, Smithfield, with Rev. Harry Humbert of Fairchance officiating, assisted by Rev. J. D. Stillwagon. Interment will be in the Baptist Cemetery, Smithfield. Funeral will be under the direction of O. S. Vance and Son.

SAPPER, ALLEN - Friends are being received In the Ferguson Funeral Home, 80 Morgantown St.. where services will be held today at 2 p. m. The Rev. William G. Silbert Jr. will officiate, as sisted by Dr. Earl P. Confer. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clarence Davis, Aaron Frost, Glenn Sangston, Albert E. Sesler, John Spaw, Lewis Sumey.

Robert W. Sesler of Houston, Tex., formerly of Uniontown, died Saturday in Methodist Hospital, Houston, Tex. He was 49. Mr. Sesler was assistant plant manager for Union Carbide in Texas City, Tex. at the time of his death. He joined Union Carbide after receiving his bachelor of science degree from West Virginia University. A veteran of World War II, he received his honorable discharge from the U. S. Army in November, 1956. His first Union Carbide assignment was as a staff engineer in plant shipping operations to improve and modernize distribution facilities and function in South Charleston, W. Va. A study he developed in South Charleston led to his patent of a manual drum filling device with fume exhaust and drip control. From January, 1959 to June, 1961, Mr. Sesler was department head of shipments and planning. From 1961 to 1965 he was department head of bulk materials handling and responsible for management of barge and river operations and the North Charleston bulk terminal. In September, 1970 Mr. Sesler transferred to the Texas City plant as distribution superintendent. In March, 1974 he was appointed assistant manager of the Texas City plant. He is survived by his wife, Bette Lee Hunt Sesler; the following children: Robert W. Jr. of Albuquerque, N.M.; Cindy of Washington, D.C.; David of Tucson, Ariz., and Susan, at home; his parents, Louis and Catherine Sesler of Uniontown; a sister, Mary Catherine, also of Uniontown. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Sesler Harris in January, 1973. Memorial services will be held at 7:30 p.m. today in Nassau Bay Baptist Church, Houston, Tex. Services will also be held in the Minerd Funeral Home, Uniontown, at 2 p.m. Thursday. Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Uniontown.

SESLER, Altha R., SR. - Age 66 years, of Uniontown, R.D. No. 3, died suddenly Monday, November 11, 1968 at 4:30 p.m. in the Uniontown Hospital. His first wife, Wilma Newcomer Sesler, preceded him in death In 1965. He was a member of the Grace Chapel Presbyterian Church of High House and the German Grange 785. Surviving are his wife, Marie (Fox) Sesler, the following children, Altha, Jr. of Eighty Four, Pa., Phil of Fairmont. W. Va., Mrs. R. M. (Lucille) Barney of Hopwood, Marlin of Pittsburgh. Marcia of Uniontown, Mrs. William (Carrie) Keener of Elyria, Ohio, and a stepson, Dr. Lewis Nevin Fox of Beckley, W. Va., twenty two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, five brothers, James, Louis, Albert all of Uniontown, Fred of Erie, and Ken of Pittsburgh. Friends will be received in the Grant R. Townsend Funeral Home, Masontown after 7 p.m. today. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday for James Russell Sessler Jr., who died yesterday in Uniontown Hospital at the age of 52. Mr. Sessler was minister of music at the Third United Presbyterian Church of Uniontown, and director of the Men's Glee Club and college organist at California State College. He resided on Braddock Ave., Uniontown. He was also the former minister of music at the New Salem United Presbyterian Church, Christ Methodist Church of Uniontown, Church of the Brethren of Uniontown, and the Fairchance United Presbyterian. Church. Mr. SessIer was past president of the Uniontown Music Club, a member of the Assn. of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties, the Fayette City Christian Endeavor Board and a member of the board of the Uniontown YMCA. He was also a music teacher in the former Fairchance Georges School District and taught private piano and organ. He had earned an associate in the American Guild of Organists and was also a tour leader for the Men's Glee Club and other groups taking them to Hawaii, Russia and European countries. Mr. Sessler was a graduate of Uniontown High School with the class of 1943, a graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill., attended Waynesburg College, received his bachelor of music degree at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. He earned his master of music degree at West Virginia University having studied with Dr. Clyde English and was presently coaching in organ with G. Logan McElvany of Pittsburgh. Born in Uniontown, Mr. Sessler was the son of the late James Russell Sr. and Mary Gray Sessler. Surviving are his wife, Clarissa Dally Sessler; a daughter, Amy Ruth; a brother, Donald G. of Uniontown, and two nephews. Friends will be received in the Ferguson Funeral Home, Uniontown, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and until 11 a.m. Wednesday. There will be viewing from noon to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Third United Presbyterian Church where services will be held with Rev. Karl W. Bowman officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Masontown R.D.

SESSLER, Mary Gray - Age 89 years of 62 Highland Ave., Uniontown, died Thursday, June 12, 1975 in the Uniontown Hospital. She was born October 4, 1985 in German Twp. and was the daughter of the late Lewis and Ida Funk Gray. She was a member of the Third United Presbyterian Church, Uniontown, and Women's Bible Class. She was predeceased by her husband, J. Russell Sessler in 1953 and a brother, Charles N. Gray in 1971. Surviving are two sons, Donald G. Sessler, owner of the Donald G. Sessler Co., Uniontown, and Russell Sessler, Jr., Associate Professor of Music, California State College, and Minister of Music, Third Presbyterian Church, Uniontown; three grandchildren, Robert W. Sessler, Richard G. Sessler, and Amy Ruth Sessler all of Uniontown. Friends will be received in the Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home, 80 Morgantown St., Sunday 4 to 9 p.m. and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tusday until 11 a.m. and in the Third United Presbyterian Church, Uniontown 12 noon to 2 p.m. the hour of service. Rev. Karl W. Bowman, her Pastor and Rev. James A. Adair will officiate. Interment in Jacobs Lutheran Cemetery, Masontown, R.D. under the direction of the Dearth Funeral Home, New Salem. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Third United Presbyterian Church.

SHEETZ, Iowa Cutright - Age 72 years, wife of Jacob Burkholder Sheets of 34 Union St., died in the Uniontown Hospital, Sunday, March 12, 1967 at 8:50 p.m. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Col. Lawrence C. Sheets of Arlington, Va.; three grandchildren, 2nd Lt. Jerry Lawrence Sheetz, Nancy Catherine and Roy Anthony Sheets, all of Arlington: four sisters, Mrs. Harold (Helen) Morrison of Martinsburg, W. Va.; Mrs. Earl (Martha) Dennis of Falmouth Va.; Mrs. S. Jack (Catherine) Sugar and Mrs. Wayne (Virginia) Jackson, both of Hyattsville, Md.; two brothers, Boyd Cutright of Monongahela: George Cutright of Washington, Pa. She was predeceased by two brothers, Guy and Lawrence Cutright. She was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church of Uniontown, where she taught the Queen Esther Bible Class of the old Third Presbyterian Church for 30 years; she was a Regent of the Col. Andrew Lynn Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution in 1938 - 41. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and until Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Harold S. Gleason Funeral Home, 114 E. Fayette St. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. in the Third Presbyterian Church with the Rev. R. Howard McCuen officiating. Interment in Church Hill Cemetery, McClellanctown, Pa. Colonel Andrew Lynn Chapter. D.A.R., will conduct services Wednesday evening at 7 in the funeral home. Memory Card: Iowa (Cutright) Sheetz In Memory of Iowa Sheetz "CUTRIGHT" Date of Birth JUNE 19, 1894 Date of Death MARCH 12, 1967 Date and Hour of Service THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1967 1:00 P. M. Service held from THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Clergy REV. R. HOWARD McCUEN Place of Interment CHURCH HILL CEMETERY McClellandtown, Pa. Funeral Conducted by HAROLD S. GLEASON

SHEETZ, J.B. (Jacob Burkholder) - Age 85 years, of 34 Union St., died in the Uniontown Hospital Saturday, April 12, 1969 at 6:30 p.m. Surviving are a son, Col. Lawrence C. Sheetz of Arlington, Va.; three grandchildren; and a sister, Miss Effie Mae Sheetz of Lancaster, Pa. He was, predeceased by his wife, Iowa Cutright Sheetz on March 12, 1967 and a sister, Mrs. Mary Meckins. A member and elder of the Third Presbyterian Church of Uniontown, he was a member of the John Knox Mens Bible Class and formerly taught the Ladies Dorcas Class for forty-five years. A graduate of Lancaster High School and a 1909 graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, he taught in various Fayette County Schools. Formerly he was principal of German Twp. High School for eighteen years, principal of Georges Twp. High School and assistant superintendent of Fayette County Schools. The family will receive friends in the Robert S. Oats Funeral Home, 71 Pennsylvania Ave. after 7 p.m. today, Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. There will be additional viewing in the Third Presbyterian Church Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the hour of service with Rev. Karl W. Bowman, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown. John Knox Mens Bible Class will conduct ritualistic services Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.

SHOAF, William Calvin - aged 83 years 6 months and 14 days, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Davis, of Uniontown R. D. 3, Saturday, March 13, at 8:45 p. m. He is survived by the following children, Russell, of Uniontown; Ray B., of Uniontown; Mrs. Maude Gaugler, of South Connellsville; Frank C., of Greensburg; Mrs. Cleveland Galletine of Mill Run; and Mrs. Clarence Davis, of Uniontown, R. D.; one brother, John of Uniontown; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Tuit, of Uniontown; also 25 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife who died in 1933, and a son who, died in 1913. Funeral services will be held at the home of his daughter Mrs. Clarence Davis, Tuesday, March 16, at 2 p. m., with Rev. J. D. Stillwagon minister of the Walnut Hill Methodist church officiating. Burial in the Smithfield Baptist cemetery under the direction of the Honsaker Funeral Home, Masontown.

SHUSS, Samuel W. - Age 85 years, of R.D. 1, Breezewood, Pa. died July 28, 1974 in Bedford County Memorial Hospital. He was born November 12, 1888 in Bedford County, son of the late Daniel H. Shuss and Maria Smively Shuss. He was married to Zola Felton on August 27, 1924. She survives along with these children: Mrs. Bernice S. Peterson, Sr. of Dickenson, Texas; John R. Shuss of Bethesda, Md.; Mrs. Alice S. Malone of Springfield, Va.; also surviving are five grandchildren. Mr. Shuss was a school teacher and prior to his retirement in 1952 he had taught 30 years at German Twp. High School in McClellandtown. He was a veteran of World War I, and was a past master of F & AM of Masontown. While living in McClellandtown, he was on the Board of Elders of the Church Hill Presbyterian Church. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 31, at 11 a.m. at the Cedar Grove Lutheran Church, near Breezewood, with Rev. Paul Lucas officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Conner Funeral Home in Everett today from 4 to 9 p.m. and at the Church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. till time of service.

SILBAUGH, Irene Franks - Age 60 years, of 164 Nassau St., Uniontown, died in the Uniontown Hospital Thursday evening, June 3, 1976. She was born October 17, 1915, in High House, the daughter of Elizabeth Franks Sharpnack of Uniontown and the late Elias Franks. She was a member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church and a member and past matron of the Laurette Chapter #178 O.E.S. In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband, Carl D. Silbaugh; two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Marie) Lewis, Mount Lebanon, and Mrs. Odward (Margaret) Girard, Masontown; one nephew, Dr. Edward Core Girard, Pittsburgh. Friends will be received in the J. Harry Johnston Funeral Home, 165 N. Gallatin Ave., Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with Dr. Vincent T. Ross, her pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Laurette Chapter #178 O.E.S. will conduct ritualistic services, Saturday evening at 8.

SMART, Marguerite T. - Age 83 years, of Fayette Bank Building, Uniontown, Pa., passed away in the Uniontown Hospital Thursday, December 12, 1974 at 11:40 p.m. She was the daughter of the late George W. and Anna Hoar Smart. She was a retired piano teacher and a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Grace S. Choate, with whom she made her home; one nephew, Homer D. Choate, Largo, Florida. Friends will be received in the Edward E. Minerd Funeral Home, 196 W. Main St., Uniontown, Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Sunday until 2 p.m., the hour of service, with Rev. Russell Turner officiating. Interment in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.

SMELL, Glenn C. - Age 73 years of McClellandtown, died Friday, September 12, 1980 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born April 8, 1907 in German Twp., the son of the late Claude and Melinda (Shoaf) Smell. He was a retired agent for the American General Insurance Co., Hostetler's Jewelers and a butcher for the Palmer Union Supply Co. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, McClellandtown and the Silver Threads. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Harriet) Christopher, McClellandtown; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Jack (Mabel) Hostetler, Uniontown, Mrs. Clark (Ethel) Reahard, McClellandtown and Mrs. George (Opal) Jubin, New Salem. He was predeceased by one son, James C. Smell, on February 24, 1976 and one sister, Edna Smell, on March 4, 1978. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and Monday until 2 p.m., the hour of service, with Rev. Raymond C. Feyes officiating Interment, will be in the United Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

SMELL, James C. - Age 42 years of McClellandtown, Pa., died Tuesday, February 24, 1976 at 4 p.m. at his home. He was born in Continental 2 and was the son of Glenn and Ruth Smell, McClellandtown. Surviving are two children, Kenneth James, and Karen Lynn, both of Uniontown; a sister, Mrs. Donald (Harriett) Christopher, McClellandtown. He was employed with the American General Life Insurance Company, District of Uniontown. He was a member of Christ Methodist Church, Uniontown, organist for the Brethren Church, Masontown, organist with the Impala's Orchestra, and a member of the Life Underwriter's Assn. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, today 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday until 2 p.m., the hour of service. Rev. Charles L. Berkshire and Rev. Howard E. Brown will officiate. Interment in United Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

SMELL, Jacob P. - Age 65 years of 18 Orchard Lane, died Wednesday, April 10, 1974 in the Uniontown Hospital at 11:05 a.m. He was born at German Twp., Pa., March 12, 1909 the son of the late Clyde and Mary Poundstone Smell. He was a member of the Third United Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Session and the John Knox Bible Class. He was a retired businessman and owner of the J.P. Smell Tire Service and the Jacob P. Smell Truck Brokerage for Cooper Jarrett Corp. Surviving are his wife, Mignon Nelson Smell; a daughter, Mrs. Janet Chambers of Uniontown; three brothers, Ewing and Edwin both of Balsinger, Pa. and Frank of Farmington; two sisters, Mrs. Alvin (Betty) Harbaugh of Rockville, Md. and Miss Catherine Smell of Balsinger; five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Joanne Smell Edenfield on August 11, 1973. Friends will be received in the Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home, 80 Morgantown St. after 7 this evening and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and until Saturday at 11 a.m. and in the Third Presbyterian Church from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the hour of service. Rev. Karl W. Bowman Jr. will officiate. Internment in the Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown. The John Knox Class will hold services Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Mrs. Mary Malinda Smell, 67, died at her home in McClellandtown, Sunday afternoon, January 18, 1942 at 1:45 o'clock following a two months' illness of complications. Mrs. Smell was born October 24, 1874 in Georges township the daughter of the late James R. and Harriet Newcomer Shoaf. She was a member of the Smithfield Baptist Church for a number of years but at the time of her death was a member of the Grace Chapel Presbyterian Church of High House. Surviving are her husband Claude L. Smell, the following children, Edna Smell at home; Mrs. Opal Jubin of New Salem; Glenn Smell of Palmer; Mrs. Ethel Rechard and Mrs. Mabel Hostetler of Uniontown; three grandchildren, Harriet Louise and James Smell and Donald Jubin. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Thomas B. Shoaf of Masontown; James C. Shoaf of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Alda T. and John H. Shoaf of Smithfield; Frank N. Shoaf of Unioniown; Smith R. Shoaf of Williamstown, W. Va.; Mrs. Daisy Durr of Leetonia, O.; Nancy Shoaf of Smithfield; Mrs. Matilda Bixler of South Uniontown and Mrs. Ruth Baer of Akron, O. Funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. David Hunter will officiate. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Uniontown under the direction of T. L. Sangston of McClellandtown.

SMITH, Bryan H. - Age 69 years of High House, died early Wednesday morning, April 27, 1966 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born August 11, 1896 in High House the son of the late Isaac and Matty Lieb Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Davis Smith in 1960. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Hazel) Slabaugh, Masontown, R.D.; two sons, Charles P. of Uniontown, R.D. 4, E. Dale Smith of Youngstown, Ohio; six grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Bessie Reed of Charleroi, Mrs. Ollie Butler of Murraysville, Mrs. Mary Jane Kindler of Irwin, R. D.; Mrs. Albert Chalfont of Hialeah, Fla., Mrs. Nan Peach of Miami, Fla. Friends will be received in the Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home, 80 Morgantown St. today from 7 to 10 p.m. and on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. and until Saturday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m. the hour of service with Rev. Raymond Barner of the Walnut Hill Methodist Church officiating. Interment in the Walnut Hill Cemetery.

SMITH, Hazel (Franks) - Age 85 years of 29 Highland Ave., Uniontown, Pa., died in Uniontown Hospital Aug. 29, 1985 at 9: 10 p.m. She was the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Mary E. Coffman Franks. Surviving are a sister, Ruth Ann Dillon of Stowe, Vt.; and a brother, Weldon Franks of Uniontown R.D. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; a brother, Clinton Franks; and two sisters, Mildred David and Nellie Mae Franks. She was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church, Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania and National Retired Teachers' Association and Col. Andrew Lynn Chapter of D.A.R. She taught school for 41 years in the German Township School District, retiring in 1961. The family will receive friends in the James W. Goldsboro Funeral Home, Fairchance, Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Dr. Earl P. Confer officiating. Interment will be in Jacob's Lutheran Cemetery. Memory Card: Hazel (Franks) Smith In Memory Of Hazel Smith Date of Birth June 29, 1901 Date of Death August 29, 1985 Date and Hour of Service Tuesday, September 3, 1985 at 1:00 P.M. Service Held From James W. Goldsboro Funeral Home Clergy Dr. Earl P. Confer Place of Interment Jacob's Lutheran Cemetery Funeral Conducted by James W. Goldsboro Funeral Home Fairchance, Pa.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF Dale A. Solarchick Born Sept. 30, 1956, Died Dec. 16, 1960 Interment St. Thomas Cemetery, Footedale, Pa. FOR CHILDREN ROMAN RITUAL LET US PRAY Almighty and most merciful God who, when little children born again of water depart this mortal life, dost forthwith, without any desert of other, bestow upon them life everlasting, as we believe Thou hast done to this little child, grant, we beseech Thee, that through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of all Thy Saints, we may serve Thee here with pure minds and be forever united to the blessed little ones in Paradise. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. C.B. DEARTH SONS New Salem, Pa.

SPRINGER, Maxwell W. - Age 64 years of RD 1, McClellandtown, Pa., died Wednesday morning, May 12, 1976 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born in Canton, South Dakota the son of the late J.D. and Janie Maxwell Springer. He was a life long farmer, and a deacon and elder of the McClellandtown United Presbyterian Church and a member of Light and Law Sunday School Class. a member of the Union Grange No. 1103, and chairman of A.S.C.S., a member of Pennsylvania Farmer's Association, a director of Southwestern Mutual Fire Insurance, and a member of the Atlantic Breeders Association and past president of the Agriculture Extension Association. He was predeceased by two brothers, Alfred Springer December 25, 1974 and J. D. Springer, Jr. April 30,1976. Surviving are his wife, Bertha Leasure Springer: three daughters, Mrs. Cloyde (Maxine) VanSickle of Uniontown, Pa., Mrs. Richard (Ruth) Townsend of McClellandtown, Pa. and Ethel Mae Springer at home; five grandchildren: one brother, Joseph Springer of Shellington, Pa.; one aunt. Mrs. Nell Honsaker of Uniontown. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home. McClellandtown this evening 7 to 9. Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday until 12 noon. and 1 to 2 p.m. in the McClellandtown United Presbyterian Church, the hour of service with Rev. Howard E. Brown and Rev. Leon Hironimus officiating. Interment in the Church Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of the McClellandtown United Presbyterian Church or the Fairview Church of the Brethren.

In Memory of Jefferies J. Stacy Date of Birth MARCH 6, 1870 Date of Death NOVEMBER 1, 1957 Date and Hour of Service SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1957 1 :30 P M Services Held From SANGSTON FUNERAL HOME McClellandtown, Pa. Clergy REV. DAVID HUNTER Place of Interment CHURCH HILL CEMETERY McClellandtown, Pa. Funeral Conducted By SANGSTON FUNERAL HOME

STRINE, Frank B. - Age 77 years, of 395 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, died in the Uniontown Hospital Tuesday evening, Oct. 17, 1972. He was born in Rockey River, Ohio. He was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church, a veteran of World War I; a member of Dover Lodge No. 489, F&AM. He was a terminal manager for the Atlantic Freight Line. He is survived by his wife, Verna Bryson Strine; three step - children, Mrs. Ted (Eleanor) Lemon of Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. Harold (Leona) Ford of Atlanta, Ga.; Wayne VanBremen of Massillon, Ohio. Friends will be received in the Dearth Funeral Home, New Salem after 7 this evening and until Saturday at 11 a.m. the hour of service. Rev. Karl W. Bowman Jr., his pastor, will officiate Interment in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown.

STROSNIDER, Alice L. McCracken - Age 84, a resident of 10 Liberty St., Smithfield, died following a lingering illness on Saturday, June 15, 1974 in Mount St. Macrina Nursing Home, Uniontown. She was born March 23, 1890 at Cameron, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Dr. John C. and Mary Lazear McCracken. She was a retired schoolteacher, and a member of local, state, and national teachers' associations. She was also a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Uniontown, Sunday School and Missionary Society, College Club, Delta Kappa Gamma, Daughters of the American Revolution, and American University Women, In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Floyd S. Strosnider, in 1919, and one brother, Dr. J. Lazear McCracken, in 1953. Surviving are a nephew, Dr. Robert L. McCracken of Nashville, Tennessee, and a number of other nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Vance-Brownfield Funeral Home, Smithfield, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with Rev. Thomas R. Thomas, pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Green Mount Cemetery, Waynesburg.

SUTTON, Jacob W. (Jake) - Age 78, a resident of 20 Washington Way, Smithfield, died in his home on Saturday, November 2, 1974. He was born at Smithfield on February 29, 1896, a son of the late Ira and Elizabeth Dils Sutton. He was former postmaster for Smithfield for thirty-four years, and a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and Sunday School, I.O.O.F. Lodge 517, Smithfield, and a lifetime member of B.P.O. Elks, Uniontown. Surviving are his wife, Essey M. Strickler Sutton; one son, William Ira Sutton of Birmingham, Michigan; three grandchildren, Peter M. of Croston , Maryland; Mrs. William (Pamela) Greenwood of Seattle, Washington, and Scott G. of Birmingham, Michigan; two great - grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Earl (Catherine) Morgan of Smithfield; two brothers, Charles and Ewing, both of Smithfield. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, and will be announced ater by the Vance-Brownfield Funeral Home, Smithfield.

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