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born April 24, 1923 in Andong, Korea to Presbyterian missionaries, passed away in Birmingham on October 5, 2014, and there is great rejoicing in Heaven. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. John Y. and Ellen M. Crothers, brothers Rev. James and Rev. Samuel Crothers, son Terry Wallace Hodges and a host of loving friends. She is survived by sons William P. 'Pat' Hodges and Larry J. (Pam) Hodges, both of Birmingham, daughter-in-law, B.J. Hodges of Anthem, AZ, grandsons Adam J. Hodges (Allison) of Nashville and Vance C. (Joy) Hodges of Neenah, WI, granddaughter Ansley C. Hodges of Orlando, six great-grandchildren, and a host of loving friends. Catherine spent her childhood with her family in the mission fields in Korea before returning to the States to complete her secondary education at Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, PA. She then earned her undergraduate degree from Maryville College and her Masters of Elementary Education from Samford University. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society for women in education, and taught first and second grades in the Birmingham school system for 23 years. At the end of her career, she was teaching the children of students she had taught at the start of her career. A lifelong bird lover, Catherine was a member of the Audubon Society and the Alabama Ornithological Society. As part of her birding activities she was a long-time member of the late Helen Kittinger's Tuesday birding group. She was also a member of the Blanche Dean chapter of the Alabama Wildflower Society. The sister, daughter, granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Presbyterian (USA) ministers, Catherine's faith ran deep. After moving to Birmingham, she joined Five Mile Presbyterian Church in 1950, and served the church as Sunday school teacher, Elder, member of the Session, and Trustee. Active in Presbyterian Women, she received the Woman of the Year award in 2009. Loving mother, doting grandparent and great-grandparent, generous friend, patient teacher, good and faithful Christian: Catherine Hodges was all of these. Although she will be missed here on earth.

Jean Suzanne Hodgson passed away May 5, 2016.

William C. Hodgson Jr. passed away on June 24, 2016.

age 86 when the angels took him home on January 2, 2014. Survived by his wife, Pearlie Gustava Hofferbert; children, Richard Eastham and wife Sue Eastham, Linda Eastham Reed and fiancé, Sam Claiborne, and Beth Atchley; sisters, Betty Webb, and Mary Marples; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by Ann Desgrange. He was born July 4, 1927. A lifelong resident of Knoxville he graduated from Rule High School in May 1944. Volunteered in the U.S. Navy, served in the Pacific in 1945 – 1946, attended U.T. and Maryville College, B.S. 1950. After college he volunteered again in the Navy, OCS 1951-1952. Served in the Pacific again 1952 – 1953. After release from active duty in 1953 he attended U.T. Law School and graduated in 1956. He was in the U.S. Naval Reserve for 38 years retiring in 1984 as Captain, USNR. Louis attended all monthly and special USNR meetings and faithfully took his summer cruises every year. He went into private practice of law from 1956 – 2013. Served 8 years as Director of Law during terms of Mayor Kyle C. Testerman. While serving as Law Director, he attended the K.P.D. Academy and subsequently became a certified Tennessee law enforcement officer. Not being eligible to be a regular police officer, he joined the K.P.D. reserve and patrolled the streets of Knoxville for 5 years. Later he transferred to the Knox County Sheriff’s reserve and served as a patrol officer for another 20 years. Over the years he spent more than 20,000 hours as a volunteer reserve officer. He was a member of Northside Kiwanis Club since 1962, Chairman or Co-Chairman of two major projects (Knoxville’s Junior Miss Pageant and Annual Pancake Jamboree). Ruling Elder and Sunday School teacher in three different Presbyterian Churches, most recently West Hills, where he also served as building committee chairman during three separate projects for additions and renovations to the church. Even though his volunteerism took him away from home frequently, he and “Gus” (the name he affectionately called his wife) found time to enjoy life and each other. They traveled extensively both domestic and foreign. Among Louis’ favorite travels were his Naval Reunions aboard his favorite ship, the U.S.S. Oak Hill (LS07).

Ruth Dugan Hoglan passed away on March 10, 2020, at the age of 98.

known by many as “Libby”, age 85 of Ellijay, GA died Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Gordon Health Care following a four month illness. Mrs. Holland was born in Chattanooga, TN on December 19, 1929, daughter of the late William Edward King and Erdice Williams King. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Clem Holland in 1978; a son, Gerald King Holland; and a brother, Edgar King. She lived the greater part of her life in Resaca, GA. She was a graduate of Dalton High School, and received her Bachelor’s of Education degree from Maryville College in Maryville, TN. She completed her post graduate work at Berry College where she received her Masters of Education degree. Her first teaching assignment was at Valley Point School in Whitfield County. Later, she was a teacher in her beloved community at Resaca Elementary School and Max Tolbert Elementary School. She retired from the Gordon County Board of Education after 30 plus years of service. She was a long-time member of Resaca Baptist Church, and after moving to Ellijay, she became a member of Ellijay First Baptist Church. Mrs. Holland is survived by her sons, whom she adored, Orvin Holland and his wife Robin of Atlanta, Joseph Holland and his wife Cindy of Nashville, TN and Edward Holland of Ellijay; a daughter-in-law, Donna Holland; two grandchildren, Dustin Holland and his wife Amanda, and Morgan Holland, all of Ellijay; a sister, Ruth King Parten of Royston, GA; and a brother, John King and his wife Linda of Cabot, Arkansas. A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Carol Holland passed peacefully and gently on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 97 years of age. Carol Barbara (Markham) Holland was born May 14, 1923 in San Diego, California. She was the daughter of a Presbyterian minister. This was the beginning of her dedication to serving the church, which continued throughout her entire life. In her youth she aided her father in his ministry. After graduating as valedictorian of her class at the age of 16, she enrolled at Trinity University. She received a BA in religion and philosophy. During the rest of her life she continued her education, by constantly reading and studying works by academics. She was an early user of the internet. She used her computer for research, and email for staying in touch with family and friends. She was not daunted by new ideas and technology. She was adventurous and loved to visit new places, try different cuisine, and have deep conversations. Carol married Rev. Howard Holland on June 23, 1945. They had three children: Paul, Ernie, and Susan. She was a stay-at-home mother, a pastor’s wife, and hard-working church leader. In 1963 the family moved to Hagerman, New Mexico. She started her career as a social worker for the State of New Mexico Department of Human Services. She retired in 1985. Carol discovered the art of being retired was the beginning of another career. She plunged into church life with a fierce dedication. She became the Clerk of Session at New Life PCUSA, she was the moderator of the Presbytery of Santa Fe, and enjoyed a 40+ year membership as an elder in the church. She maintained a personal prayer list and devoutly prayed every day for those listed. She never took anyone off her list. Retirement also allowed her to spend time exploring new hobbies, spending time with family and friends, and being a social activist. She took classes in watercolor painting and taught herself cross-stitch and embroidery. She enjoyed daily interaction with her family. This included weekly outings with her daughter (“Mother’s Day,” every Tuesday) and sharing Friday night suppers with Susan and John. Daily walks were important to her not only for exercise, but to enjoy the company of those who loved to join her. As an activist she recognized a gap in support services for seniors in the LGBTQ community. She initiated this unique support group to educate and advocate for these members of society. Throughout her life she was in inspiration to everyone who came into her orbit. She deeply cared for humankind. She was always Loving, Loveable and Lovely. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Howard Holland; her parents, Lucius and Ina Markham; her brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Paul and Rowena Markham; her grandson, Cody Holland and her beloved friend, Deborah Hilty. She is survived by her children, Paul Holland (Cheryl), Ernest Holland (Mickie) and Susan Daugherty (John) and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and great-great-grand children. A memorial service will be held in the spring of 2021. In lieu of flowers donations in Carol’s memory may be sent to New Life Presbyterian Church, 5540 Eubank NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111.

Charles W. Holsinger, 91, died February 3, 2022, in Agawam, MA. He was the husband of Nancy Rose Holsinger, with whom he was married for 61 years. Born June 30, 1930, in Latrobe, PA, he was the son of Charles B. Holsinger and Jesse Holsinger. He attended Latrobe High School in Latrobe, PA(he loved to tell his children that he walked to school with Arnold Palmer and Fred Rogers), and Maryville College in Maryville, TN, where he met his wife, Nancy Rose. He majored in Biology at Maryville, which is important to remember as he was fond of telling his children the scientific names for all butterflies and birds, much to their ongoing weariness of hearing about “blue spangled fritillaries.” After a brief and terribly boring stint of working for an insurance company, Chuck, as he was known to his friends and extended family, felt the call to the ministry and he entered Western Theological Seminary (now known as Pittsburgh Theological Seminary) and graduated with a Master of Divinity. Chuck’s first church calling was a yoked trio of churches in western PA, and then a solo pastorate position for Rural Valley Church in Rural Valley, PA. At that point Chuck began to be more connected to social issues and he persuaded the church to fund his trip to the March on Washington, where he marched with Martin Luther King, Jr.  Chuck then moved to the First Presbyterian Church in Waynesburg, PA, where he continued his active work in social justice. The church and Chuck had a difference of opinion re: racial justice and Chuck resigned from that pastorate and took a position in a church without a building in Elyria, Ohio, a project that was funded by both the United Church of Christ and the United Presbyterian Church. Services were held weekly in the home of Chuck’s family. From there Chuck moved the family to the wild west where he served as the minister of the First Presbyterian Church in Holdrege, NE for 7 years. After this pastorate, Chuck took his last full time pastorate, in the First Presbyterian Church in Massapequa, NY, where he and Nancy lived for 17 years prior to his retirement. While serving in that church he participated in a peace conference in Hiroshima and Nagasaki which only cemented his already firm belief in a commitment to peace.  Following his retirement, Chuck additionally served as an interim pastor for Eastminster Presbyterian Church in York, PA.

The two loves of Chuck’s life were his wife, Nancy Rose, who preceded him in death in 2012, and his house, which he finally had the chance to build and live in following his retirement. Both Chuck and Nancy loved their home in Seven Valleys and spent many happy years watching sunsets from their dining room table. Chuck is survived by two of his children: Barry Holsinger, who is lucky enough to reside in the beautiful home that Chuck and Nancy built, and Bonnie O’Donnell, who currently lives in Springfield, MA. Chuck and Nancy’s second son, Jonathan Tama Holsinger, died in 2019. There are 3 grandchildren (Rachel, Hannah, and Maggie) and two great grandchildren (Henry and Noah).  Chuck will be missed by his family who loved him dearly.

passed peacefully to her heavenly home on April 19, 2014. She was born August 24, 1921 in Friendsville, Tennessee to Troy Edward Walker and Ruth Boring Walker. Ms. Honaker was active in many community organizations and educational endeavors since she and her husband, Lombe Scott Honaker, Jr. moved to Johnson City in 1953. Ms. Honaker graduated from Maryville College and received her master’s degree from ETSU. She taught in Johnson City Schools for 30 years before retiring in 1986. She was an active member of the Washington County Retired Teachers’ Association, ETSU Retirees’ Association, Delta Kappa Gamma Society, and the Johnson City Monday Club. Dedication to family and church are highlights of her life. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church including a leader of the Ann King Bible Class, member of the Chancel Choir for over 30 years, and Advisory Board for Campus Ministry. One of her greatest joys was volunteering at The River, the local mission of First Presbyterian Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Edward Walker; her husband, Lombe Scott Honaker, Jr.; and an infant grandson Lombe Scott Honaker IV. Survivors include her children Julia Herwig and Scott Honaker, III (wife Barbie), four grandchildren Carl Herwig (wife Mary), Gretchen Dorman (husband Brad), Megan Honaker, and Miranda Honaker; and three great grand children, Walker Dorman, Ava Herwig, and Greyson Dorman. Other survivors include her brother Donald Walker (wife Hilda) and nieces and nephews.

Laveta Call Hooker passed away on February 4, 2016.

Herbert F. Hoover, 87, formerly of San Francisco, Calif., passed away on January 5, 2017, at his home in Louisiana, Missouri. Mr. Hoover was owner and director of the Hoover Gallery in San Francisco and had a distinguished background in the arts. He served three terms as a member of the California Arts Commission, having been appointed by then Governor Ronald Reagan. During his tenure as a commissioner, he was responsible for many innovative and important programs as Visual Arts Chairman of the Commission. Mr. Hoover is listed in Who’s Who in American Art and Twenty Thousand Men of Achievement. Born in Atlanta, Mr. Hoover graduated cum laude from Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn., and was immediately, upon graduation, commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. He subsequently served as a First Lieutenant during the Korean Conflict. After his service, he was for five years director of the Pomeroy Galleries in San Francisco. During his career, Mr. Hoover worked as an advisor to corporations and collectors throughout the world. In 1975, he was instrumental in bringing to the attention of the art world the work of Harold Christopher Davies, 1891-1976, noted abstract expressionist painter. Mr. Hoover also represented the acclaimed Russian sculptor Michael von Meyer whose work was displayed in the Court of Reflections at the Golden Gate International Exposition. In late 2009, Mr. Hoover retired from his position as President of Hoover Capital Corporation, and in recent years, he worked for private collectors and clients. Mr. Hoover was an instructor of art at the University of California Extensions at Berkeley, Davis, and Santa Cruz. He lectured frequently at museums, colleges, and national conferences and served as an invited juror, panelist, and advisor to renowned auction houses, such as Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and Butterfield and Butterfield, now Bonham’s. Mr. Hoover was a Senior Member of the American Society of Appraisers, and in that role, was called upon by the Internal Revenue Service as an expert witness to review cases in dispute, the outcomes of which are recorded in the Tax Court Regular Decisions. Mr. Hoover authored the popular book Brushstrokes, a collection of anecdotes by and about famous artists of the past and present, which was, for a number of years, a weekly column in the Portland Oregonian. He was also the author of Hoover’s Guide to Galleries: San Francisco and Hoover’s Guide to Galleries: Los Angeles. Mr. Hoover’s home in San Francisco was featured in Architectural Digest. Mr. Hoover had a life-long passion for music and served on the boards of the San Francisco Opera Association and the Merola Opera Program. He began his own musical studies with Mary Arabella Coale, one of the first women to be admitted to the American Guild of Organists, and later studied composition and theory with the eminent theoretician, Dr. Dorothy D. Horn, and piano with the noted pianist, Victor Wittgenstein, early teacher of Aaron Copland. During his career, Mr. Hoover served on several community boards, namely the California Heritage Council, of which he was president for many years, and the University of California Hospital Auxiliary, of which he also served as president. Mr. Hoover is survived by his children, one daughter; Laura Hoover and son-in-law Scott Shapley of San Francisco, Calif., one son; Cleveland Hoover, one grandson; Zane Hoover and one sister; Dorothy Caes and brother-in-law Rev. Everett Caes of Dayton, OH, as well as his loving niece and many nephews. Memorials may be sent to the Pike County Memorial Hospital Foundation in Louisiana, Missouri, Maryville College in Tennessee, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), or The American Legion.

Elinor Bass Hopkins, 79, died on Monday April 20, in Lynchburg. Born in Alcoa, Tennessee, on December 25, 1935, she was the daughter of Beatrice Irene Dreher and Beverly Calvin Bass. She is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years, James Wayne Hopkins; daughter, Elizabeth Bass Maghsoodi; son, James Calvin Hopkins; daughter, Joanna Hopkins King and husband, Steven Douglas King. Her grandchildren are Korosh and Natalie Maghsoodi; Steven and Julia King. She is also survived by her three sisters: Virginia Bass Eaddy '61 and husband John '62; Martha Bass Bishop and husband Skip; Beverly Bass Hines and husband John. The family includes three nieces and four nephews. A graduate of Maryville College, Tennessee, she spent several years in Georgia and Iowa before moving in 1964 with her husband and young children to Lynchburg, the town she loved immediately, and the place that became her home. Within the fifty years that followed, she was devoted to her family, community, and her church. For fifteen years she served as director of The Adult Care Center, Court Street Methodist Church, and for an equal length of time, she travelled with the Committee for Self-Development, an outreach of the Presbyterian Church. For several years she worked with the non-profit organization, Displaced Homemakers. In 1974, Elinor was ordained as First Presbyterian Church's first female deacon, and in 1982, she became an elder. She was a charter member of the Gifford-Martin Sunday School Class and remained faithful over the years. She was pleased to be present at the church's Two-Hundred-Year anniversary. There was nothing she loved more than spending time with her family in the natural setting of Rockbridge Baths and Goshen Pass. An avid reader and daily letter-writer, she stayed connected to every member of her family.

Elinor Bass Hopkins, 79, died on Monday April 20, 2015 in Lynchburg, VA. Born in Alcoa, Tennessee, on December 25, 1935, she was the daughter of Beatrice Irene Dreher and Beverly Calvin Bass. She is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years, James Wayne Hopkins; daughter, Elizabeth Bass Maghsoodi; son, James Calvin Hopkins; daughter, Joanna Hopkins King and husband, Steven Douglas King. Her grandchildren are Korosh and Natalie Maghsoodi; Steven and Julia King. She is also survived by her three sisters: Virginia Bass Eaddy '61 and husband John '62; Martha Bass Bishop and husband Skip; Beverly Bass Hines and husband John. The family includes three nieces and four nephews. A graduate of Maryville College, Tennessee, she spent several years in Georgia and Iowa before moving in 1964 with her husband and young children to Lynchburg, the town she loved immediately, and the place that became her home. Within the fifty years that followed, she was devoted to her family, community, and her church. For fifteen years she served as director of The Adult Care Center, Court Street Methodist Church, and for an equal length of time, she travelled with the Committee for Self-Development, an outreach of the Presbyterian Church. For several years she worked with the non-profit organization, Displaced Homemakers. In 1974, Elinor was ordained as First Presbyterian Church's first female deacon, and in 1982, she became an elder. She was a charter member of the Gifford-Martin Sunday School Class and remained faithful over the years. She was pleased to be present at the church's Two-Hundred-Year anniversary. There was nothing she loved more than spending time with her family in the natural setting of Rockbridge Baths and Goshen Pass. An avid reader and daily letter-writer, she stayed connected to every member of her family.

Dr. Charles S. Horn III, age 84, passed away at his home on Friday, September 1, 2017. He was born in 1933 in Rehoboth, DE. The son of Charles S. Horn, Jr. and Allassie Blackwood Horn, family of the early founders of Rehoboth Beach. His grandfather, Charles S. Horn, Sr. moved to Rehoboth Beach in the 1880’s. He was a prominent business man and proprietor of Horn’s Pavilion and the pier, which extended into the ocean at the end of Rehoboth Avenue. Dr. Horn graduated from Rehoboth High School in 1952, University of Delaware in 1957 and Temple University Dental School in 1961. After serving the U.S. Army in the 2nd armored division at Ft. Knox, KY, he was honorably discharged with the rank of captain. He then began a 47 year dental practice on Concord Pike in Wilmington. He was the first Eagle Scout of Rehoboth Troup 85, a lifeguard at Rehoboth Beach in the 1950’s, past Commander of American Legion Post 21, member of Delaware Field & Stream Club, American Dental Association, Delaware State Dental Society, N.R.A., 62 year Mason and member of Jefferson and Granite-Corinithan Lodges, York Rite & Shriner at DE Consistory. He may be locally remembered as an avid gardener, fly fisherman, harmonica player, history buff, certified archery instructor and voluntary sous chef for prominent cooking schools and prestigious chefs. Dr. Horn is survived by wife, Barbara Packard Horn of 56 years, children, Charles S. Horn, IV (Nanci), David P. Horn (Tracy) and Laura H. Dember (Gregory), grandchildren, Justin, Machalyn and Jordan and his brother, Hon. James G. Horn (Joan). Friends and family may call at Chandler Funeral Home at 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE on Wednesday September 6, from 6PM to 8PM. A Masonic service will be held at 7PM. There will be an additional viewing from 9AM to10AM prior to the funeral services at 10AM on Thursday, September 7. A private family burial will be held at All Saints’ Cemetery in Harbeson, DE. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Doreen and Anna of the BAYADA Home Health Care and Hospice Services.

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” (McKenney) Horn passed away peacefully early in the morning of Sunday, May 31, 2020, following a brief illness. Elizabeth (Betty to all who knew and loved her) was born in Beaver on Jan. 13, 1935, the eldest daughter of Royston and Sarah Margaret McKenney. Betty attended a one-room country school through the eighth grade, graduating from Beaver High School in 1952. Unique for the time, Betty went out of state for college, attending Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn., where she studied home economics and fell in love with east Tennessee. Betty returned to Western Pennsylvania after graduating in 1956 and was employed by Peoples Natural Gas Co. as a home economist. Frequently described as “never meeting a stranger,” Betty worked to encourage the adoption of natural gas for homes across the area. While there, she met the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Horn, and they were married in the fall of 1960. Dick and Betty found their slice of heaven, buying several acres and a house in Plum Borough. Betty loved her place and was happiest when outside, swimming, working with flowers, picking berries and adopting many stray dogs and cats. An avid horse lover, Betty and Dick added a barn to the property, and Betty enjoyed her love of horses well into her retired years. In retirement, Betty and Dick enjoyed travel in their motor home, frequently visiting family. The entire family shares Betty’s love of the water, spending vacations together on lakes in Tennessee. Betty was a member of Union Presbyterian Church in Murrysville for nearly 60 years, where she held numerous offices but was most known for her welcoming smile and warm hugs. Betty used her home economist training as a dedicated volunteer for Plum Meals on Wheels, serving for more than 25 years as a meal planner and shopper. Betty was a devoted mother to her children and grandchildren, raising them to pursue their dreams in every way. She is survived by her children, Leslie Shuman (Steve), of Vonore, Tenn., Scott Horn (Lisa), of Northville, Mich., and Brad Horn (Susan), of Knoxville, Tenn.; and grandchildren Elizabeth, Kathryn, Madeline and Reagan. She is also survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Dick, of Plum Borough, and her sister, Ellen Feldman, of Wilmington, N.C. Betty had a smile for everyone she met, living her life as an example of genuine caring and humility. Many lives were made better by her humor and compassion. The family will receive visitors from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES LTD./ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road). A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Union Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Susan Washburn officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. A private interment will follow at Plum Creek Cemetery. To best honor Betty, donations may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, 656 State Route 380, Murrysville, PA 15668, in memory of Betty Horn.

passed away in April 2014.

Betty Gillenwater Horton, age 87, of Alcoa, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018, at her home. She was a 60-year member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Robert D. Horton; father and mother, John Campbell Gillenwater and Zoe Hall Gillenwater; twin sister, Bobbie Scarlett. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Lesa Hitch; grandchildren, Jay (Emma) Hitch, April Anderson, and Brandi (Jeremy) McNally; sister, Mary June Clark; step-son, Brian (Joy) Horton; several great-grandchildren; niece and nephews; special friend, Dorothy Knouff.

Dr. David P. Hostettler, 92, of Glenwood Springs, Co., went to be with his Savior on March 4th, 2017.

Samuel Miller Houck (Aug 14, 1915 to Feb 29, 2016), son of George and Fanny Goodman Houck of Rowan County, NC. was a gifted Presbyterian minister who served several congregations in Jacksonville and other churches throughout the southeast as pastor or interim pastor. His faith in a loving God and trust in Him for strength and salvation provided the basis of his love of life, and the source of his boundless energy and eternal optimism. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Eddis Byers Houck, and is survived by two daughters, Patricia Sprinkle of Mableton, GA, and Priscilla Apodaca (Paul) of Ellijay, GA; 5 grandchildren and their spouses, Barnabas Sprinkle (Emi), David Sprinkle, Mary Duncan (Jimmy), Samuel Apodaca (Brooke), and James Apodaca (Sarah); and 9 great grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, March 15th at Riverside Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Caring Hands Fund at Presbyterian Village, 2000 E W Connector, Austell, GA 30106.

The Rev. John “Jack” H. Houdeshel, 92, of Willow Valley Retirement Community, entered the Church Triumphant Saturday, November 21, 2015. Born in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Chauncey and Naomi (Resh) Houdeshel. He was a graduate of Hyattsville (Md.) High School, and Maryville (Tenn.) College and went on to Princeton Seminary where he earned his Master of Divinity and Master of Theology degrees. He was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church, USA on November 25, 1949. While at Maryville, he met Mary Evelyn (Skip) Jamison and they were married July 12, 1947. They shared 53 years of marriage before her death on May 21, 2001. With his preaching and teaching skills and her musical skills, they served churches on the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana, the Havre De Grace Presbyterian Church (Md.), yoked Presbyterian churches in Ridgeway and New Haven, Ill., as associate for Christian Education at Second Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, Ill., as organizing pastor of the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Joppatowne, Md., and Stewartstown Presbyterian Church, Stewartstown. In retirement, Jack served as interim pastor for numerous Presbyterian churches in southern Lancaster and York counties. In recent years he enjoyed being part of the fellowship at First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster. He was active in the work of the Presbyteries to which he belonged over the years including being Stated Clerk of the Baltimore Presbytery and serving in several committee positions. He particularly was interested in those preparing for the ministry and mentored numerous young people. Additionally he felt it was important to volunteer in the community and served as chaplain for numerous organizations and as a reader for the York Society of the Blind. He was gifted with musical ability and shared that from early church choir participation through the Maryville College Choir, Princeton Seminary Choir, choirs in the churches he served to recently singing with the Manor Choir at Willow Valley. Additionally he delighted in playing hymns on the piano daily in the Manor lobby after breakfast. He is survived by his four children, Ruth Rugh and her husband, Dave of Quilcene, Wash., Kathryn Barr and her husband, Carl of Stewartstown, Steven Houdeshel and his wife, Judy of Downingtown, and Betty Armstrong and her husband, Gunnar of Elkton, Md.; and eight grandchildren, Matthew Barr and his wife, Marcie, Katelyn Tobin and her husband, Pat, Kelsey and Christopher Houdeshel, and Caedmon, Dara, Brendan, and Tryg Armstrong. His brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Elaine Houdeshel of McAlisterville, also survive him as well as niece and nephew, Doris Watts and her husband, Ed, and Will Houdeshel and his wife, Tracey, and their families. In addition to his beloved wife, he was preceded in death by two of his grandchildren, David Barr and Cairn Rugh. A celebration of Jack’s life was held at First Presbyterian Church, 140 E. Orange St., Lancaster, on Sunday, November 29, 2015, at 4 p.m. A time of visitation was held from 3 p.m. until the time of service. Interment was in the Lost Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery in McAlisterville, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be sent to Stewartstown Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 277, Stewartstown, PA 17363 designated for the Building Fund. To send an online condolence, please visit DeBordSnyder.com

William Resh Houdeshel, 93, of McAlisterville, passed away at 6:36 PM on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his residence.

Born on June 6, 1928 in Baltimore, MD, he is the son of the late Chauncey H. and Naomi A. (Resh) Houdeshel.

On September 20, 1952, he married his surviving wife, Elaine E. (Sieber) Houdeshel with whom he was blessed to share over 69 years of marriage before his passing.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by: his children, Doris E. Watts and her husband Edward and William S. “Willie” Houdeshel and his wife Tracey, all of McAlisterville; seven grandchildren, Faith Watts, Jerry Watts and his wife Stephanie, Hope Shenk and her husband Jay, Bryce Houdeshel and his companion Tyler Palombo, Bryan Houdeshel, Jesse Watts and his fiance Victoria Fisher, and Eryn Haley and her husband Aaron; and four great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Watts in February 1983 and one brother, The Rev. John H. Houdeshel in November 2015.

Mr. Houdeshel was a 1945 graduate of Hyattsville High School in Hyattsville, MD and a 1949 graduate of Maryville College in Maryville, TN where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

William honorably served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

After his college graduation, he was employed in the Accounting Department of the Doctor’s Hospital in Washington, DC until he entered the military. After his service to our country, he was self-employed as a Piano Technician in McAlisterville and had also worked for his father in Riverdale, MD. Next, he was employed and retired as a Vice President and Comptroller for the Juniata Valley Bank with over 25 years of service.

His memberships included Brown’s United Methodist Church in McAlisterville where he served as a former Chairman of the Finance Committee, former Treasurer of the Building Fund, former Charge Treasurer, and was a
member of the Choir; member of the Keystone Chordsmen; member of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing In America (S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A); member of the Keystone Capital Chorus where he also served as the Treasurer for over 12 years; member of the Fayette Firefighter’s Relief Association where he served as the Treasurer; Juniata County Wildland Firefighter’s where he served as the Treasurer; was the former Treasurer for the Fayette Community Carnival Association; was a former Board Member and Chairman of the Board for the McAlisterville Joint Authority; and was a former Treasurer for Habitat for Humanity.

Guy House of Silver Spring, MD passed away on February 6, 2023, at the age of 94. A native of Jackson County, NC, he was a graduate of Sylva High School, and attended Maryville College. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and was retired from a career with the Department of State and U.S. Information Agency. He enjoyed travelling, especially visiting National Parks and Botanical Gardens at home and abroad. Gardening was one of his hobbies. Surviving are a son, Gary House of Silver Spring, a daughter, Carla Robinson, and husband Gary of Gaithersburg, MD, and two granddaughters, Alyssa and Jenna Robinson.

passed away May 2, 2014. He was 87 years old. Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Maurice Stone Howard and Freda Henning Howard; his brother, Dr. Billy Stone Howard; and his twin sister, Martha Howard Wilters.Jack Howard was born in Lebanon, TN. He graduated from Castle Heights Military Academy in 1945. He received an undergraduate degree from Maryville College in 1949 and a master’s degree from George Peabody College for Teachers in 1954. A lifelong educator, he served on the faculties at Castle Heights Military Academy, Hiawassee College and Cumberland University. Jack’s long tenure at Cumberland University included serving as academic dean from 1966 until 1982. Retiring from his administrative post in 1982, Jack was named academic dean emeritus by the school’s board of trust in recognition of his outstanding service. He was awarded the honorary doctor of literary letters degree by the Cumberland University Board of Trust in 1990. He continued to serve on the faculty until his retirement in 1992. Jack loved his church and he loved his family. He was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder. Jack was the epitome of the southern gentleman, always polite, soft spoken and considerate to everyone he knew or met. His kindness touched many lives from family and friends as well as many of his former students. His presence will be missed dearly, but his spirit, his love and his service to this community will forever be a testament of the tremendous life Jack lived. Jack is survived by his nieces and nephews, Dr. John Wilters (Taryn) of Nashville, TN, Judge Bob Wilters (Ame) of Foley, AL, Dr. Bill Howard (Gail) of Copperhill, TN, Kathryn McCleskey (Ron) of Lebanon, TN and Christy Webb (Kenneth) of Nashville, TN; by his 10 great nieces and nephews, Blaire Wilters Baxter, Richard Howard, Tyler King, Ryan King, Clayton Webb, Kathryn Webb, William Webb, Morgan Wilters, Stone Wilters, and Taylor Wilters; and by a great-great niece, Kate King and a great-great nephew, Carter King. Pallbearers will be his great-nephews. –

Anne Howard, 96, of New Enterprise, PA passed away Friday, February 23rd, 2018 at Homewood Retirement Center, Martinsburg, PA. Anne was born in New York, NY on September 2, 1921, the daughter of the late Anna (Milicharek) and Martin Halabrin. She was the widow of Rev. George R. Howard, Jr. whom she married on December 25, 1943 and he passed away on May 27, 2001. Mrs. Howard was a member of the McConnellsburg United Presbyterian Church in McConnellsburg, PA and was a homemaker. She is survived by sons George R. (husband of Susannah C.) Howard, III, John H. Howard, grandchildren Nathan J. Howard, Kevin M. Howard, Jessica S. Howard, Lisa A. Held, John H. Howard, Jr., Matthew M. Howard and seven great grandchildren.

Eleanor Long Howell, was born October 12,1918 and passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Eleanor was a resident of Dublin, OH.