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Pearl C. Houtz

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Pearl C. Houtz, 87, died May 15 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born in Orwin, a daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Heartter Houtz.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Iva Culton of Williamstown, Faye Britton of Fort Wayne, Ind. and Merle Houtz, an infant twin sister.

She is survived by a sister, June Stoudt of Middletown; and several nieces and nephews.

A private burial was held in Highland Perk Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Bertha I. Erdman

HERNDON - Bertha I. Erdman, 84, died June 22 at Sunbury Community Hospital.

She was born April 23, 1925 in West Cameron, a daughter of the late Roy and Laura Derck Lenig.

She was educated in the West Cameron Twp. schools.

She was a homemaker.

She attended Christ Community Church, Dornsife.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Erdman; and two sons, Eugene Erdman, Jr. and Jay Erdman.

She is survived by a daughter, Patsy Wolfe of Dornsife; five sons, Charles Erdman, Barry Erdman, Dennis Erdman, Glenn Erdman and Dale Erdman, all of Herndon; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Erdman Morgan of Dornsife; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Paul and Madeline Wiest, both of West Cameron; a brother, James Lenig of West Cameron; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held June 27 in Christ Community Church, Dornsife.

Burial was in Northumberland Memorial park, Stonington.

Contributions may be made to Christ Community Church Memorial Fund, 1329 Schwaben Creek Road, Dornsife 17823.

The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, was in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Bowman

SELINSGROVE - Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Bowman, 79, formerly of Valley View, died June 23 at the Manor at Penn Village, Selinsgrove.

She was born Dec. 28, 1929 in Los Angeles, Calif., a daughter of the late Oliver and Alice Brown Wible.

She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Sacramento.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence "Pete" Bowman.

She is survived by a son, John Baker, Jr. of Elkridge, Md.; two stepsons, David Bowman of Strasburg, Va. and Ronald Bowman of Wilmington, Del.; a daughter, Sandra Reddick of Evansville, Minn.; two half sisters, Claudia Moore and Vivian Morris; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at a later date and announced by Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.buffingtonreed.com

John T. Pfeiffer III

VALLEY VIEW - John T. Pfeiffer III, 87, died June 25 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

He was born Sept. 19, 1921 in Tower City.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 14th U.S. Army in China. He  served in the Korean War as adjutant and headquarter company commander of the 167th Transportation Truck Battalion of the Pine Grove National Guard; and as assistant judge advocate for the Judge Advocate General Section of the Second Logistical Command. He received the Bronze Star Medal;  Theater Service Ribbon; Asiatic-Pacific Service Ribbon with three campaign stars; World War II Victory Medal; Korean Service Medal with two campaign stars; United Nations Medal; American Defense Medal; Korean Presidential Unit Citation; and the National Chinese Defense Medal.

He was educated at Dickinson College and the Dickinson School of Law. He was a life member of the Schuylkill County Bar Association; the American Bar Association; a past treasurer, vice-president and president of the Schuylkill County Bar Association; and a former member of the House of Delegates of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

He was engaged in the general practice of law and was co-founder of Pfeiffer, Brown and Baldwin, with offices in Pottsville and Valley View; was a solicitor for the Recorder of Deeds and treasurer of Schuylkill County; a former solicitor of Tri-Valley School District; former consulting attorney for the Anthracite Division of the Pennsylvania Department of Mines and Mineral Industries; and a member of the Board of Directors of The Gratz National Bank and had served as chairman of the board.

He was a member of various Masonic bodies, including the Valley Lodge 797; FAAM Charter Member; Rajah Shrine; and Harrisburg Consistory. He also was a member of the American Legion Valley View Post; 14th Air Association; the Keystone Basha of the China-Burma-India War Veterans Association; and a former member of the Adams-Ungar Post VFW, Tower City.

He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Tower City.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Trautman Pfeiffer.

He is survived by two sons, Dr. John Pfeiffer of Philadelphia and James Pfeiffer of Valley View; a daughter, Emma Pfeiffer Inelli of Cedar Knolls, N.J.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held June 29 from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc., Tower City.

Burial with military honors was in Greenwood Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Avenues, Agricultural Park, Park Street, Pottsville 17901.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com

Arlene Mae Williams

TREMONT - Arlene Mae Williams, 73, died June 22 at her residence.

She was born Nov. 7, 1935 in Tremont, a daughter of the late Charles and Alice Miller Reedy.

She was a graduate of the former Tremont High School.

She retired as a seamstress from the former Summit Station Mfg. Co.

She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Tremont; and a member of the Tremont Senior Citizens.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Williams.

She is survived by a son, David Williams of Valley View; a daughter, Susan Filer of Palmyra; and four grandchildren.

There will be no services.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family in German Reformed Ceme-tery, Tremont.

Contributions may be made to St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 57 Spring Street, Tremont 17981.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Sign the on-line guest book, visit www.buffingtonreed.com

Marlin L. Michaels

WILLIAMSTOWN - Marlin L. Michaels, 83, died June 25 at Kepler Nursing Home, Elizabethville.

He was born Jan. 21, 1926 in Tamaqua, a son of the late Harry and Alma Brown Michaels.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

He was preceded in death by a brother, William.

He is survived by three brothers, Clair of Hazleton, Ralph of Tower City and Alvin of Williamstown; three sisters, Kay Williams of Carlisle, Carol Deiter and Linda Challenger, both of Williamstown; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at the convenience of the family,

Burial with military honors was in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com

E. Marion McCormick

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - E. Marion McCormick, 95, formerly of Lykens, died June 24 at the home of her daughter in Cheyenne, Wyo.

She was born Nov. 9, 1913 in Shamokin,

She operated the McCormick Insurance and Real Estate Agency, Lykens; and supported the World War II effort by working at the Harrisburg Steel Company.

She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Help of Christians Catholic Church and the Ladies Catholic Council. She also volunteered as a Girl Scout leader and an election board worker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter McCormick; and a daughter, Kathleen McCormick.

She is survived by two daughters, M. Patricia Noel of Cheyenne, Wyo. and Judith Daniel of West Chester; a sister, Teresa Neville of Atlantic City, N.J.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian burial was held June 30 at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Lykens.

Contributions may be made to Davis Hospice Center, 6000 Sycamore Road, Cheyenne, Wyo. 82009.

Rhea N. Troutman

LAVELLE - Rhea N. Troutman, 75, died June 26 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born May 5, 1934 in Lavelle, a daughter of the late Raymond and Effie Fegley Krah.

She was a graduate of the former Butler Twp. High School and a graduate of Empire Beauty School, Shamokin.

She owned and operated Rhea's Beauty Shoppe, Lavelle; was a driver for Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29, Mar Lin; and had been employed by Pennsylvania Labor and Industry, Harrisburg.

She was a member of Christ's United Lutheran Church, Ashland; and a former choir member and Sunday school teacher.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Larue Krah; and three brothers, Wayne Fertig and Dennis and Alden Krah. 

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Oscar Troutman; three sons, Keith Troutman of Lavelle, Randall Troutman at home and Craig Troutman of Pitman; a daughter, Susan McNally of Lavelle; five grandchildren; two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held June 30 at Christ's United Lutheran Church, Ashland.

Burial was in Citizen's Cemetery, Lavelle.

Contributions may be made to Christ's United Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 437 Airport Road, Ashland 17921.

The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, was in charge of arrangements.



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