Search Archived Marriage Records
Donald F. Quigley
FAYETTEVILLE, Pa. - Ret. Capt. Donald F. "Don" Quigley, 79, of 6025 Greenbrier Terrace, died Friday, June 6, 1997, at his home.
Born Jan. 13, 1918, in Burlington, Iowa, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen Welch Quigley.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxyne K. Ballew Quigley, in 1981.
He graduated from high school in 1936 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He attended Iowa State University for one year. He was a 1941 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, and did post-graduate work there.
He served with the U.S. Navy for 28 years. He served on the USS Patterson and USS Saipan in World War II and commanded the USS Brush during the Korean War. He also commanded the USS Ranger and USS Ackernar.
Following retirement from the Navy, he worked as an engineer for Bunker-Ramo in Washington, D.C., and then for the U.S. Bureau of Standards and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
He received Bronze Stars, ribbons and campaign medals.
He was a member of Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, Chambersburg, Pa.
He was a member of Knights of Columbus and Alhambra. He was a member of Multiple Sponsor of Christian Children's Fund, Penn National Homeowner's Association and Elder Hostel.
He is survived by four daughters, Diane Brennan of Galway, N.Y., Patricia Griffiths of Poolesville, Md., Judith Thackery of Tarpon Springs, Fla., and Teri Quigley of Jackson Hole, Wyo.; one son, Dennis Quigley of Washington, D.C.; two brothers, Bill Quigley of Morrow Bay, Calif., and Jack Quigley of Shawnee, Kan.; four grandchildren; and five nieces and nephews.
Military services will be Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. at Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Va., with the Catholic chaplain as celebrant.
The family will receive friends at Grove Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro, Pa., today from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to U.S.N.A. Alumni Association, c/o of U.S.N.A. Class of 1941 Fund, 247 King George St., Annapolis, Md. 21402-5068.
Elwood B. Fitzgerald Sr.
WAYNESBORO, Pa. - Elwood Boyd Fitzgerald Sr., 79, of 24 Landis Ave., who died Saturday, June 7, 1997, was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Joyce Elaine Fitzgerald.
Florence C. L. Bitner
EVERETT, Pa. - Florence C. Lynch Bitner, 74, of Route 3, Everett, formerly of Greencastle, Pa., died Sunday, June 8, 1997, in Memorial Hospital of Bedford County in Everett.
Born April 10, 1923, in Everette, she was the daughter of Nellie Milliman.
She was preceded in death by her husband Walter L. "Pat" Bitner who died Oct. 30, 1979.
She attended school at the Emerson one room school in Bedford County.
She was of the Protestant faith.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by one aunt, Emma Catherine Spade of Everett; and cousins.
Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Minnich-Miller-May Funeral Home, 521 S. Washington St., Greencastle. The Rev. David J. Armstrong will officiate. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens in Chambersburg.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to services Wednesday in the funeral home.
Doris V. W. Baxter
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. - Doris Victoria Wright Baxter, 89, of Hedgesville, W.Va., died Thursday, June 5, 1997, at St. Victoria's Elder Care Residence in Berkeley Springs.
Born Oct. 18, 1907, in Fergus Falls, Minn., she was the daughter of the late William George Passey and Laura Lewis Wright.
She retired as a clerk/typist from the Defense Mapping Service, U.S. Department of the Army, Washington, D.C.
She was a homemaker.
She attended St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Berkeley Springs.
She is survived by three sons, Frank W. Baxter of Potomac, Md., John C. Baxter of Bakersfield, Calif., and William G. Baxter of Hedgesville; one sister Kathleen Travers, of Charlottesville, Va.; seven grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters Margaretta Robertson and Muriel Moncure; and one brother, Cyril Wright.
Services will be held at St. James Episcopal Church and burial in Oak Grove Cemetery
in Fergus Falls, Minn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may bse made to St. Victoria's Elder Care Residence, 515 S. Washington St., Berkeley Springs, W.Va. 25411.
Arrangements are by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, Berkeley Springs.
Ruth N. Harshman
Ruth N. Harshman, 94, of the Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home in Boonsboro, and formerly of Frederick, Md., died Tuesday June 10, 1997.
Born Oct. 7, 1902, in Wolfsville, Md., she was the daughter of the late John F. and Annie Harshman.
She was a member of Frederick Church of the Brethren.
She is survived by one sister, Ann Louise Guyton of Burkittsville, Md.; four nieces, Lorraine Watkins of Clarksburg, Md., Patricia Naugle of Boonsboro, and Nancy Reeder and Teresa "Terry" Shafer, both of Middletown, Md.; two nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.
There will be no visitation.
Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Grossnickle Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Myersville, Md. The Rev. Larry Fogle will officiate.
A memorial service also will be held Friday at 7 p.m. at Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home, 8517 Mapleville Road, Boonsboro. The Rev. Louis Emerick, will officiate.
Memorial donations may be made to Frederick Church of the Brethren, 201 Fairview Ave., Frederick, Md. 21701.
Louise B. Snyder
BEDFORD, Pa. - Louise B. Snyder, 93, of South Juliana Street, died Sunday, June 1, 1997, at Memorial Hospital of Bedford County, Pa.
Born July 28, 1903, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Van C. and Christie Reichard Beachley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Judge Richard C. Snyder, in 1989.
She graduated from Juniata College and attended Columbia, Eastman and Julliard schools of music.
She taught piano, organ and voice in the Bedford area. She was an accomplished oil painting artist.
She was a member and former organist of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bedford.
She was a member of Soroptimist Club; Bedford Hospital Auxiliary; Bedford County Art Guild; and former member of Bedford Springs Chapter 41 of Order of Eastern Star.
She is survived by one daughter, Sharlet Baker of Bedford; one son, Richard V. Snyder of Harrisburg, Pa.; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Donovan R. Beachley.
Services were held Wednesday, June 4, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bedford. The Rev. Raymond E. Short officiated. Burial was in Bedford Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Public Square, Bedford, Pa. 15522.
Charles E. Harris
CHARLES TOWN, W. Va. - Charles Edward Harris, 58, of Charles Town, died Sunday, June 8, 1997, in Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va.
Born June 28, 1938, in Winchester, he was the son of the late Melissa Harris.
He was employed as a groom at Charles Town Races.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Dotson Harris; one daughter Rebecca "Becky" Dawson of Winchester; one son, Charles E. Harris of Seattle, Wash.; one brother James Myers of Winchester; and five grandchildren.
Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Ebenezer Mt. Calvary Holy Church at Summit Point, W.Va. The Rev. Charles W. Hunter will officiate. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jefferson Chapel Funeral Home in Ranson, W.Va.
Franklin E. James
BOLIVAR, W.Va. - Franklin "Woody" Elwood James, 73, of Columbia Avenue, Bolivar, died Monday, June 9, 1997, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Ranson, W.Va.
Born July 3, 1923, in Millville, W.Va., he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Mollie Mae Dennison James.
He retired as a mechanic with J.&L. Steel Corp. after 32 years at the Blair Plant. He also was employed for several years at Shenandoah Quarry, Millville.
He was a member of Middleway International Pentecostal Church of Christ at Middleway, W.Va.
He also was a member of Shenandoah Lanes Senior Citizens League, Charles Town, W.Va.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Evelyn DeHaven James; three daughters, Patsy Morgan-Runkles of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., Nancy McKenzie and Carolyn McKenzie, both of Charles Town; two sons, Frank J. James of Bolivar and Terry Lee James Sr. of Virginia Beach, Va.; three sisters, Blanche Jones of Bolivar, Leona Baugher of Frederick, Md., and Naomi Tribby of Harpers Ferry; one brother Norman W. James of Harpers Ferry; and six grandchildren.
Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Eackles-Spencer Funeral Home in Harpers Ferry. The Rev. Franklin E. Myers will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Lutheran Cemetery
in Bolivar.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
William F. Stanley
WAYNESBORO, Pa. - William Frederick "Bill" Stanley, 77, of 943 Park St., Waynesboro, died Monday, June 9, 1997, at his home.
Born Oct. 19, 1919, in Easton, Md., he was the son of the late Harry C. and Ruth M. Happel Stanley.
He graduated from Thurmont High School in 1938.
He was employed at Landis Tool Co., retiring in January 1983.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II from 1942 until 1945.
He was a member of Otterbein United Brethren in Christ Church in Waynesboro where he was a deacon, an elder, a Sunday school teacher and on the board of trustees.
He was a member of Joe Stickell American Legion Post 15 in Waynesboro and National AARP.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Maxine Diller Stanley, whom he married Dec. 2, 1944; one son, Thomas C. Stanley of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Frances S. Trembath of Wilmington, Del., and Virginia S. Mentzer, of Quincy, Pa.; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Harry C. Stanley Jr.
Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Otterbein United Brethren in Christ Church, 801 Park St., Waynesboro. The Rev. Wilber L. Sites will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery
in Waynesboro.
The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Grove Funeral Home, Waynesboro.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Lutheran Social Services, 2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, Pa. 17201; or to Otterbein United Brethren in Christ Church, 801 Park St., Waynesboro, Pa. 17268.
