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(Continued From Page 23) Brig. Gen. Foy Expires At 79 MEYERSDALE — Brigadier General George L. Foy (National Guard Ret.), 79, died yesterday in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Meyersdale Jan. 6, 1898, he was a son of the late Samuel and Mary (Kumpf) Foy. Married three times, he was preceded in death by two wives and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Kathryn (Werner) Foy. Gen. Foy was retired from the Army with 41 years of service. He was a graduate of Fawcett School of Art and had been awarded the Commendation Medal and the Legion of Merit. He was a member of the Meyersdale, Veteran of Foreign Wars; was charter member of and past com mander of Meyersdale American Legion and had served as mayor of Meyersdale from 1966 to 1972 and was public relations director of Meyersdale 1966-73. Gen. Foy was past president and honorary member of the Meyersdale Rotary Club, was 1966 Meyersdale Citizen of The Year and was past director of the Meyersdale Maple Festival. Also, he was past heene of the Meyersdale chamber of Commerce, past director of the American Red Cross and was a director of Route 219 Association and the Meyersdale Ambulance Association. He also held membership in the Hillcrest Grange and the Somerset Historical and Theological Society. Besides his widow, he is survived by a son, Robert Foy, Medford, N.J., and two brothers and two sisters. Friends will be received at the Leckemby Funeral Home. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. Harold Appel will officiate and interment will be in Union Cemetery. JAMES (BUD) STEVENS James (Bud) Stevens, 58, of 600 Greene Street was dead on arrival at Sacred Heart Hospital yesterday. A native of Cumberland, he was a son of James A. Stevens, city, and the late Martha (Anderson) Stevens. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of Fort Cumberland Post 13, American Legion; Henry Hart Post 1411, VFW; Fort Washington Post 2, Disabled American Veterans; Mt. Chapter 166, Military Order of the Purple Heart and United Commercial Travelers. He was the owner and operator of the Hawkinson Tread Company. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Helen (Mc Farlane) Stevens, three sons, J. Ronald Stevens, Sykesville, Md.; J. Thomas Stevens, Alexandria, Va.; and H. Jeffrey Stevens, city; three step-children, Mrs. Sharon Stealey, city; Miss Leanora Smith, at home; and William Smith, Wheaton, Md.; three brothers, Gilbert Stevens, Dillsburg, Pa.; Pete Stevens, city; and Leroy Stevens, city; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Mealis, city; and Mrs. Gloria Oates, Homewood Addition and seven grandchildren. Friends will be received at the George Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. MRS. MELVIN EMMART Mrs. Mary M. Emmert, 57, Winchester Road, Cresaptown, died Friday in Sacred Heart Hospital where she was admitted January 20. A native of Davis, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late George and Laura (Rossier) Campbell. She is survived by her husband, Melvin T. Em mart, three daughters, Mrs. Sharon Stringer, Miami, Fla.; Mrs. Pamela Ann Brezine, Reno, Nev; four sons, Gary T. Emmart and Melvin B. Emmart, both of Reno, Nev.; Richard R. Emmart, with the U.S. Army, Augusta, Ga., and Timothy H. Emmart, Miami, Fla.; six sisters, Mrs. Alma Skelly, Cresaptown; Mrs. Lillian Chenowith, Orlando, Fla; Mrs. Ethel Rexroad, Miss Loretta Campbell, Miss Bertha Campbell; Miss Velda Campbell, all of Hyattsville; three brothers, Chester Campbell, Aristabale, Ohio; Harry Campbell, Cresaptown, and Michael Campbell, Hyatt sville. Friends will be received at the George Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Francis Roscetti officiating. In terment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. MRS. CARLYLE STEWARD Mrs. Anna M. Steward, 75, formerly of 419 In dependence Street, and a patient at Cuppett Weeks Nursing Home, Oakland, died yesterday in Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlyle Steward. Born in Cumberland, she was a daughter of the late Samuel H. and Mary (Minnicks) Metz. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and the YMCA Auxiliary. Mrs. Steward is survived only by a niece, Mrs. Katherine Stoutamyer, city, and six grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home Tuesday at 10 a.m. Rev. Vernon I. Naugle will officiate and interment will be in St. Luke's Cemetery. SHOEMAKE SERVICES FROSTBURG — Services for Raymond W. Shoemake, 50, who died Friday, will be conducted tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Sowers Funeral Home. Rev. Clarence Kaylor will officiate and interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Farrady Post American Legion will conduct a service in the funeral home today at 7:30 p.m. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. MRS. MELVIN T. EMMART Mrs. Mary M. Emmart, 57, Winchester Road, Cresaptown, died Friday at Sacred Heart Hospital where she was admitted January 20. A native of Davis, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late George and Laura Campbell. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Sharon Stringer, Miami, Fla.; Mrs. Pamela Ann Brezine, Reno, Nev.; and Laura Sue Em mart, at home; four sons, Gary T. Emmart, Reno, Nev.; Richard R. Emmart, with the Army at Augusta, Ga.; Timothy H. Emmart, Miami, Fla.; six sisters, Mrs. Alma Skelly, Cresaptown; Mrs. Lillian Chenowith, Orlando, Fla.; Mrs. Ethel Rexroad, Washington, D.C.; Miss Loretta Campbell, Washington, D.C.; Miss Bertha Campbell, Washington, D.C.; and Miss Deida Campbell, Hyatts ville; three brothers, Chester Campbell, Ashtabula, Ohio; Harry Campbell, and Michael Campbell, both of Washington, D.C. and 10 grandchildren. Friends will be received at the George Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. DARWIN (BUD) JOHNSON TERRA ALTA, W.Va. Darwin (Bud) Johnson, 63, a native of here, died Friday at his home in Baltimore. Mr. Johnson was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, here. Mr. Johnson was graduated from Terra Alta High School, and was a mortician in Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Alverta Johnson, Baltimore; one brother, Foster Johnson, Bridgeport, Ohio; two sisters, of whom only one name is available, Mrs. Bernice Morgan, New Orleans, La.; two daughters, names unavailable, and two grandchildren. No viewing is scheduled. Interment will be in Baltimore. HUGHES SERVICES FROSTBURG — Services for Peter B. Hughes, 97, formerly of Yale Summitt and Cumberland, who died Friday in Baltimore, will be conducted tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Durst Funeral Home. Rev. John L. Reins fleder will officiate and interment will be in Eckhart Cemetery. A Christian wake service will be conducted in the funeral home today at 7:30 p.m. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. MRS. CRABTREE SERVICES Services for Mrs. Ellwood Crabtree, 91, of RD 4, Oldtown Road who died Friday in the Cumberland Nursing Home, will be conducted at 11 a.m. tomorrow in Scarpelli Funeral Home by Rev. William Rice. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Also surviving are three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. SAMPSON W. SMITH Sampson William (Sam) Smith, 68, of 911 Glenwood Street, died Friday in Memorial Hospital. A native of Harrisonburg, Va., he was a son of the late Giddeon B. and Amanda (Crider) Smith. Mr. Smith was a retired employee of the Cum berland Country Club and attended Second Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Lula Mae (Barger) Smith; two sons, Edgar W. Smith and Richard E. Smith, both of Winchester; a brother, Hubert J. Smith, Pennsylvania; four sisters, Mrs. Nellie Morris, Perryville, Ohio; Mrs. Pamela Koontz, Hershey, Pa.; Mrs. Blanch Nazelrod, and Mrs. Ida Valentine, both of Cumberland and 12 grandchildren. Friends will be received at Scarpelli Funeral Home today, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Monday at 1 p.m. by Rev. W.R. Keefe Jr. Interment will be in Glendale Cemetery, Flintstone. Pallbearers will be David Kerns, Walter Robinette, Michael Iliff, Steven Staf ford, John Stafford and Thomas Hott. RAYMOND F. LICHTY SALISBURY, Pa. Raymond F. Lichty, 58, of RD 1, Salisbury, died Friday in the Meyersdale Com munity Hospital. Born August 28, 1919 in Elk Lick Township, he was a son of the late John and Olive (Durst) Lichty. He is survived by a brother, Ira Lichty, Salisbury; and two sisters, Mrs. Wendell Holliday, RD 1, Salisbury and Mrs. Wade Hetrick, Cumberland. Friends are being received at the Thomas Funeral Home, here. Ser vices will be conducted in the funeral home tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. Ernest N. Rumbaugh will officiate and interment will be in Salisbury Cemetery. HARRY J. LOWRY FAIRHOPE, Pa. — Harry Joseph Lowry, 65, died at his residence Friday. A native of Fairhope, he was born Jan. 14, 1913 and was a son of the late Ella Mae Lowry. Mr. Lowry was an automobile mechanic and was a veteran of the Army Air Corps in World War II. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Genevieve Parsons, Fairhope. Friends will be received at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home Tuesday at 1 p.m. Rev. Leroy Logston will officiate and interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery, Cumberland. MRS. ROBERT L. HOYE MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Mrs. Bertha Hoye, 95, formerly of Oakland, died yesterday in the Turtle Creek Convalescent Home, Parkers, W.Va. Born at Lang Run, Md., she was a daughter of the late Charles and Sophie (DeWitt) Lowdermilk. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church, Oakland. Mrs. Hoye is survived by a son, Robert Hoye, Parkersburg; four daughters, Mrs. Perry Fales and Mrs. James Magrow, both of Morgan town; Mrs. John M. Oren, San Benito, Texas, and Mrs. George Popwell, Homasassa, Fla.; a brother, Olen Lowdermilk, Morgantown, 13 grand children, 10 great grandchildren and a great great-grandchild. Her husband, Robert L. Hoye, died in 1940. Friends will be received at the Hastings Funeral Home, here, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted a Tuesday at 11 a.m. in United Pentecostal Church, Oakland, with Rev. Ralph Jacks and Rev. Roy Biffle officiating. Interment will be in the Lang Run emetery. JOHN W. MORELAND HAGERSTOWN — John William Moreland, 67, died yesterday in Martinsburg VA Center. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late Asa Daniel and Sarah Katherine Moreland. Mr. Moreland was a trucker and was a veteran of the Army in World War II. He was a member of the Sharpsburg American Legion. Surviving are: two daughters, Miss Sharon Moreland and Miss Katherine Moreland, both of Baltimore; two brothers, Arthur Moreland and Sam R. Moreland, both of Cumberland, and two sisters, Mrs. George Phares, Florida and Mrs. Pearl Beals, Hyndman, Pa. Friends will be received in the Zeigier Funeral Home, Hyndman, Pa., today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Logston officiating. Interment will be in Hynd man Cemetery. MELVIN L. SNEATHEN ROMNEY, W.Va. Melvin Lyle Sneathen, 85, of RD 1, was pronounced dead on arrival at Hampshire Memorial Hospital last night. Arrangements are being made by the Miller Funeral Home, where friends will be received after 7 p.m. today. LLOYD ALBERT HARRISON KINGWOOD W.Va.—Lloyd Albert Harrison, 31, of RD 1, here, died Friday in a Sheldon Bronze Plant ac cident where he was a motder. Born in Preston County, May 30, 1946, Mr. Harrison was a son of Oliver Allen and May M. (Moats) Harrison, of Tunnelton, V Va. Besides his parents, surviving are his widow, Connie Sue (Anderson) Harrison; one daughter, Lori Ann Harrison, and one son, Phillip Allen Harrison, both at home; four sisters, Mrs. Luella Sigley, Lenox, W.Va.; Mrs. Lola Marie Savage and Mrs. Junietta Jenkins, both of Tunnelton, and Mrs. Dortha Swanson, Albright, W.Va.; one half sister, Mrs. Alberta Roe, Massilon, Ohio; three brothers, James O. Harrison and Paul W. Harrison, both of Tunnelton and Alty D. Harrison, Kingwood; two-half brothers, Foster Lipscomb, Rowlesburg and Delmar Lipscomb, of California. Friends will be received in the Fike-Watson Funeral Home, Terra Alta today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home at 2 p.m. Monday by the Rev. William Anderson. Interment will be in Terra Alta Cemetery, MRS. ANDREW SCRIPPENS LONACONING — Mrs. Edna Michaels Green Scrippens, 66, died yesterday at Mountain General Hospital, Baltimore. Born in Lonaconing, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Jane (Ross) Michaelis. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Scrip pens, a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Pifer, of Ocean; a sister, Miss Louise Michaels, Greenville, S.C. Friends will be received at the Eichhorn Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home Tuesday at 1 p.m. Rev. Richard Green will officiate and interment will be in Green Cemetery, Garrett County. FHHS Class To Meet The Fort Hill High School class of 1958 will meet at 8 p.m. tomorrow in Room 115 at FHHS.
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