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Laura M. Jones

HEGINS • Laura M. Jones, 72, died July 9 at her residence.

A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, July 31 at 10:30 a.m. at the Most Blessed Trinity Parish, Tremont. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the parish.

Mary E. Schwalm

TOWER CITY • Mary E. Schwalm, 96, died July 18 at her residence.

She was born Nov. 15, 1913 in Sheridan, a daughter of the late Charles and Ellen Shomper Graeff.

She had worked as a seamstress in area garment factories prior to her retirement.

She was a member of Calvary Independent Church, Lykens.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Dean and Bruce Schwalm.

She is survived by three sons, James Schwalm of Wiconisco, and Ron Schwalm and Gary Schwalm, both of Tower City; a daughter, Betty Weaver of Tower City; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Sunday, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. from Calvary Independent Church, Lykens. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at the church.

Dimon Funeral Home, Tower City, is in charge of arrangements.

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

Elmer R. Woland

HALIFAX • Elmer R. Woland, 81, died July 18 at Harrisburg Hospital.

He was born July 11, 1929 in Jackson Twp., Halifax, a son of the late Charles and Mabel Shoop Woland.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

He was a retired mason from Park Hills West Construction, Mechanicsburg.

He was a member of Miller’s Church, Halifax; treasurer of Straws Sunday School, Halifax; sexton for Straws Cemetery for over 40 years; a member of the Harrisburg District Bowling Association; secretary treasurer for various bowling leagues; a life member of the Halifax VFW Post No. 5750; and a member of the Pennsylvania Nut Growers Association.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Leona Hain and Lillian Woland; and two brothers, Charles, Jr. and James Woland.

He is survived by his wife, Ethel Enders Woland; three sons, David Woland and Dennis Woland, both of Halifax, and Donald Woland of Elizabethville; a daughter, Darlene Feger of Dauphin; a sister, H. Arlene Lenker of Millersburg; a brother, Robert Woland of Elizabethville; and four grandchildren.

Services were held July 23 at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes, Inc., Elizabethville.

Burial with military honors was at Straws Church Cemetery, Halifax.

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

Linda Davenport

GRATZ • Linda Davenport, 70, died July 18 at her residence.

She was born June 5, 1940 in Abington, a daughter of the late Howard and Clair Templeton Tyson.

She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Elizabethville.

She was employed as a pension plan paralegal for 30 years at Fidelity Federal Pension Corp.

She is survived by two sons, Jeffery Myers and Eric Myers, both of Halifax.

Services were held July 23 at James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow.

Burial was at Fishers Lykens Valley Cemetery, Lykens Twp.

James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, was in charge of arrangements.

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

Olive A. Underkoffler

WILLIAMSTOWN • Olive A. Underkoffler, 92, died July 21 at Geisinger Medical Center.

She was born March 22, 1918 in Urban, a daughter of the late William and Maude Lesher Klock.

She was a graduate of Trevorton High School.

She was a self-employed beautician in Williamstown for 61 years.

She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Williamstown; Order of Eastern Star, Glen Chapter No. 425, Lykens; and a past member of White Shrine and Amaranth, Millersburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Glen Underkoffler.

She is survived by a son, Glen “John” Underkoffler of  Lykens; two grandchildren; a brother, Ernest Klock of Trevorton; a sister, Violet Trythall of Spring City; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services with Eastern Star services were held July 25 from Immanuel Lutheran Church, Williamstown.

Burial was private in the Methodist Cemetery, Williamstown.

Contributions may be made to her church, East and Vine Streets, Williamstown 17098.

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

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

Ryan R. Bopp

BOILING SPRINGS • Ryan R. Bopp died July 19 at his residence.

He was a 1993 graduate of Upper Dauphin Area High School; and received an Associate Degree from Wyoming Tech, Laramie, Wyo.

He was employed as a machinist fabricator for Martin Metal Works, East Berlin.

He was a member of South Mountain American Legion Post No. 674, Mt. Holly Springs; the National Rifle Association; and a football coach for the South Middletown Youth Association Bengals.

He is survived by his wife, Heather Rexroth Bopp; two sons, Beecher and Brogan Bopp; his parents, Gary and Cathy Bopp of Lykens; and a maternal grandmother, Catherine Siemons of Lykens.

Services were held July 24 at the John R. Shultz Funeral Home, Lykens.

Burial was at the convenience of the family.

Contributions may be made to the Beecher and Brogan Bopp Trust Fund, Mid Penn Bank, 550 Main Street, Lykens 17048.

Bette K. Fulk

MILLERSBURG • Bette K. Fulk, 82, died July 21 at The Manor at Susquehanna Village.

She was born in Sacramento, a daughter of the late Allen and Eva Stiely Klouser.

She retired from the Millersburg Area School District as a cook in the school cafeteria.

She was a member of Matamoras Community Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Granville “Bud” Fulk; a daughter, Carol Matter; a brother, Ronald Klouser; and two sisters, Ruth Klouser and Marian Michaels.

She is survived by two sons, Dennis of Hanover and Steve of Harrisburg; two brothers, Lester Klouser of Stewardsville, N.J. and Larry Klouser of New Holland; two sisters, Mildred Koppenhaver of Millersburg and Karen Zerby of Camp Hill; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Services were held July 26 at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Millersburg.

Burial was in Rickards Memorial Cemetery, Paxton.

Contributions may be made to Matamoras Community Church, 3267 Peters Mountain Road, Halifax 17032.

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

Eva P. Zerbe

HEGINS • Eva P. Zerbe, 82, formerly of Tremont, died July 22 at Tremont Health and Rehab.

She was born July 6, 1928 in Paradise, a daughter of the late Harry and Annie Shollenberger Zerbe.

She was a retired seamstress from the garment industry.

She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Tremont.

She was preceded in death by four sisters, Katie Krammes, Grace Felty, Dora Batz and Sara Yocum; and two brothers, James and Charlie Zerbe.

She is survived by a sister, Mae Kocher of Tremont; several nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held July 26 from the Suedberg Church of God Cemetery, Suedberg.

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

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

Phyllis E. Wolfe

BERRYSBURG • Phyllis E. Wolfe, 77, died July 22 at her residence.

She was born Oct. 6, 1932 in Lykens Twp., a daughter of the late Paul and Mary Forney Henninger.

She was a homemaker and had worked in the past for The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wolfe; a daughter, Linda Parks; and a brother, James Henninger.

She is survived by three daughters, Debra Rothermel of Loysville, Rebecca Tressler of Harrisburg and Tina Shipman of Elizabethville; two sons, Terry Wolfe of Berrysburg and Tim Wolfe of Binghamton, N.Y.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial graveside services will be held Tuesday, July 27 at 1 p.m. at Sweitzers Cemetery, Berryburg.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg 17110.

Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes, Elizabethville, is in charge of arrangements.

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

Warren N. Miller, Jr.

WILLIAMSTOWN • Warren N. Miller, Jr., 51, died July 22 at his residence.

He was born Oct. 25, 1958 in Harrisburg, a son of Emily Underkoffler Miller-Lucas of Lykens and the late Wararen N. Miller, Sr.

He was a graduate of Williams Valley High School; and a graduate of Stevens Trade School.

He was a tool and die repairman at Tyco, Lickdale.

He was a social member of the Wiconisco, Williams-town and Lykens Fire Companies; Lykens and Williamstown American Legions; Orwin Gun Club; Upper Dauphin Dart League; and was active with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of Tower City, where he had been Assistant Leader of Troop 685.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine Buggy Miller.

He is survived by his mother; two sons, Warren III and Brendan, both at home; two brothers, Wayne Miller of North Carolina and Steven Miller of Lykens; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held July 26 from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Lykens.

Burial was private.

Contributions may be made to the Warren N. Miller, Jr. Scholarship Fund, Attn.: Jode Smith, c/o Williams Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, Route 209, Williamstown 17098.

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

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



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