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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.

Bryan Horton ’18 accepted a position as 7th grade math teacher at Weaver Middle School, Bibb County School System in Georgia.

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.

Has recently completion of her role as the Communications Director for the Urbana 12 Student Missions Conference and is now moving into a new role with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship as Project Manager of InterVarsity’s new Discipleship Initiative. Working for Urbana 12 was an amazing experience that allowed 9,000 college-aged participants commit to serve and learn in a global or cross-cultural setting.

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.

Was recently promoted to the position of CIO (Chief Information Officer) with 21st Mortgage Corporation.

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.

was the featured artist at Artsclamation! 2012. Howe will have paintings at Artsclamation! in sizes ranging from 8"x10" to 36"x48". Howe believes that he both inherited an eye for beauty, and that, in addition to any inherited tendency, creativity is a sheer gift from God. "One of my grandfathers was a photographer and the other one was a wood carver – a wood artist," Howe explained. Howe worked in woodcarving for about eight years, doing custom work on mantles and door frames for high-end homes. He now makes many of the frames for his paintings himself, such as the one he made for Artsclamation's featured piece this year, "Goldenrods." Howe is a spiritual person and his Christian faith plays a primary role in his life and his work. Jonathan is married to Sarah Atchley-Howe, who is also his business partner. The couple live "urban-artistically" in the heart of Knoxville with their daughter, Aidyn, who is nearly 3 months old, and their pet Maltipoo, Amber. Committed to merging art and their faith in Jesus Christ, the Howe family is active in their local church where they lead a youth group and oversee mission trips with young people.

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

George Dewey Howell, Jr., departed this life on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family at the age of 92 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 20, 1930, in Maryville, Tennessee, to the late George D. Howell, Sr, and Sarah Kiskadden Howell, he received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Maryville College and went to work as a chemist at Oak Ridge Laboratory. At a young age he received a military exemption from serving in the Korean Conflict due to wartime work at Oak Ridge. He retired after more than 30 years at the laboratory.

George was a “Mister Fixit” who assisted many friends, neighbors and even strangers with countless projects. As a young man he loved airplanes and earned his license to fly, but decided to stay close to the ground after his children were born. Hobbies included yard work, woodworking, and his beloved NASCAR on weekends. He was Presbyterian in his faith and member of the choir in his younger years. He had a passion for orchestra music that began when he played the sousaphone in high school.

George is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Doris Rogers Howell of Jackson, TN; his daughter Catherine Frye and her husband, Steve, of Jackson, TN; son George D. Howell III and his husband, Sandy Kozik, of Memphis, TN; brother William Howell and wife Joan of Maryville, TN; two grandsons, Justin Amos Page (Hannah) and Ethan Rogers Page (Whitney); and four great-grandchildren, Will Page, Sam Page, Greta Page, and Ruby Page, all of Nashville. He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Kiskadden Howell (Peggy) of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jane Short Hower, 92, of Elliottsburg died at 11:34 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the Pinnacle Health West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. Born on June 30, 1923 in Oberlin, Dauphin County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel M. and Rachel (Brown) Short. On August 30, 1952, she married her late husband Donald S. Hower, Sr. with whom she was blessed to share nearly 41 years, of marriage before he preceded her in death on August 28, 1993. Surviving are her children, Theodore Bailey and his wife Robin, of Spokane, Wash., Donald S. Hower, Jr., of Elliottsburg, Stephen S. Hower and his wife Kathy, of Millerstown; a son-in-law Eric Stewart, of Columbia; a sister, May S. Lootens, of Aberdeen, MD; grandchildren, Eric Joseph Stewart and his wife Jennifer, of Lititz, Erin Jane Stewart, of Columbia, Elizabeth Suzanne Hower Maize, of Millerstown, Zack Bailey, of Washington; and three great grandchildren, Natasha Stewart, Hayley Stewart and Jalen Stewart . One daughter, Catherine Ann Stewart, two brothers, Dr. William Short, Dr. Robert Short and one sister, Mabel Garner, preceded her in death. She was a 1941 graduate of Port Royal High School, a 1945 graduate of Maryville College, TN and a 1950 graduate of Kutztown State College with a Masters degree in Library Science. She was also a member of the Centre Presbyterian Church, Loysville, where she held several positions, including elder, and adult bible class teacher for 50 years. In addition to teaching a knitting class, her other memberships include, The Pennsylvania State Retired Education Association, National Retired Education Association, Maryville College Alumni Association, the Perry County Literacy Council, where she served as former board member, volunteer and tutor. As well as serving as director, consultant and librarian for the Bloomfield Public Library. Her love of reading and writing was apparent having several articles published in a number of different magazines and having authored two books, “Seven Sisters of Our Faith” and “Stained Glass Windows of Centre Church”. During her career in education, she began teaching secondary English in Mifflin, Juniata and Perry Counties. During WW II she chose to aid in the war effort by taking a job as an expediter at the Mechanicsburg Naval and Supply Depot. Naval shipyards in New York and Norfolk, would send messages of needed parts for damaged ships. She then sent the information to manufacturers to deliver the much needed parts. If word was received that another ship had sustained worse damage the parts would be diverted to the latter ship. Later in 1986, she retired as the librarian of the West Perry High School. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Centre Presbyterian Church, Loysville, with the Rev. William Hambright officiating. Interment was private in the adjoining church cemetery. There was no viewing; however, family received friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service, Tuesday at the church. Arrangements were entrusted to the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge St., Mifflintown. For those who desire memorial contributions in Mrs. Hower’s memory may be made to the Centre Presbyterian Church, 3912 Freeman Hollow Road, Loysville, PA 17047.

Anne Wickliffe Howland passed away Monday, May 27, 2019, in Athens, Georgia, due to a sudden illness. She was 85. Anne was born December 14th, 1933 in Washington, DC to Delsie Hitt Buckley and Daniel Wickliffe Buckley. She graduated from Fairfax High School in 1951 and Maryville College in1955. During her long career she worked in Washington for the Departments of Defense and the Interior; at St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Tucker, Georgia; with the Presbyterian Church, USA in Atlanta, Georgia and Louisville, Kentucky; and at Rock Springs Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. She was very active in the life of St Andrews from 1966 to 2008. In 2008, Anne moved to Davidson, NC, to a “mother-in-law apartment” attached to the house her daughter Nancy and son-in-law Douglas Ivan Brown had built. Anne loved playing the role of grandmother to her five grandchildren, and felt fortunate, though heartbroken, to be on hand to support Nancy and her family as Nancy battled breast cancer. Anne was an accomplished singer and music held a special place in her life and heart. She was an avid quilter and enthusiastic handicrafter. Other interests included genealogy, writing, theater, and travel. At the time of her passing, she was in the process of moving to Athens, Georgia to be closer to her son and daughter-in-law. She was in good spirits, excited about her big plans, and looking forward to beginning a new phase of her life. Anne will be remembered as a mother, grandmother, and friend possessed of inimitable loyalty, forbearance, and an endless patience rooted in calm strength and fervent faith. She had compassion for all, was liberal in her outlook, and generous to a fault. She is survived by sons Ray Howland (Nancy) of Arlington, TX and Jim Howland (Smita Swarup) of Athens, GA and five grandchildren: Briana Howland of Arlington, TX; Lloyd Brown (Natalie) of Griffith, IN; Daniel Howland (Katie) of Shoreline, WA; Adam Brown (fiance Lauren Ward) of Dahlonega, GA; and Aurelia Brown of Davidson, NC; and a multitude of dear friends, too numerous to name in this space. Anne’s passing reunites her with daughter Nancy Howland Brown, who died in 2013, and her father and mother who passed in 1983 and 1985, respectively. A celebration of the life of Anne Wickliffe Howland will be held Saturday, July 27 at 2 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Tucker, Georgia. Funeral arrangements by Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes, Athens Georgia. Interment is to be at Clifton Cemetery in Clifton, Virginia. A graveside service will be held there, date to be announced. For more information, call Jim Howland: 404-455-3850. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Cancer Research Institute or the Spina Bifida Association.

Emily Virginia (Smith) Hoyer, 89, of Gainesville, Fla., died Thursday, March 17, 2022, following an extended illness. Em­ily was born in Frank­lin County, Virginia on January 23, 1933, the daughter of the late Gillespie Ray Smith and Mary Elizabeth (Garland) Smith.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Glenn Davis Smith, Fredrick Ray Smith, her sister, Mary (Smith) Steele, and her husband, Albert S. Hoyer. She attended Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn. where she met Albert. They grad­uated from Roanoke College, Salem, Va. while raising four children. She was a respected ele­mentary and high school teacher, an active church volunteer and a Lifetime Member of Presbyterian Women. She served as a Commissioned Lay Min­ister in The Presbytery of the Sun (Louisiana), Presbytery of the Peaks (Belmont Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Va.) and Presbytery of St. Au­gustine (Florida) serving as a part-time chaplain at the retirement community where she lived in Gainesville, Fla.

Emily is survived by two sons, Albert Mark Hoyer and wife, Kathy of Newton, N.J., Stephen C. Hoyer and wife, Sharon of Oconomowoc, Wis.; two daughters, Mary Kate Vellis and husband Nick of Gainesville, Fla. and Ann L. Arnold and husband John of Eustis, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Katie and Molly Hoyer, Christina, Andrew and Arny Hoy­er, Alexis Vellis, Scott and Bobby Arnold, and six great-grandsons.

Mary Ruth Hoyt of Maryville, TN, was welcomed home by her Lord and many loved ones on January 27, after a long life of faith, learning, and service. Mary Ruth was born on August 13, 1921, to James Wells Hoyt, Sr. and Ruth Browne Hoyt in Tullahoma, TN. After graduating from Maryville High School in 1939, she went on to earn a degree in English from Maryville College in 1943. After graduation, she began a lifelong career as an Administrative Assistant for the Aluminum Company of America. She served ALCOA capably for 41 years with a broadening scope of responsibilities until her retirement in 1986. A woman who loved the diversity of world cultures, Mary Ruth became a seasoned traveler, exploring every continent except Antarctica. She delighted family, friends, and community groups with slide shows of her travels, inspiring many to their own adventures and to a deeper appreciation of art, architecture, religion, geography, and the many various expressions of the human spirit. Mary Ruth was a member of the American Association of University Women, weekly volunteer and member of Friends of the Blount County Library since 1958, previous board member of Child and Family Services, volunteer with the Community Benefit Sale at New Providence Presbyterian Church, and a member and elder of Highland Presbyterian Church since its organization in 1953. Mary Ruth is predeceased by her parents; her sister, Elizabeth Stone Hoyt; her brothers, James Wells Hoyt, Jr. and William Andes Hoyt; and her nephew, Van Tarvin Hoyt. She is lovingly remembered by her niece Lace Hoyt (John) Stevens, nephew William Andes (Susan) Hoyt, Jr., and niece, Brenda Griffin Hoyt. Mary Ruth will also be dearly remembered by her great nephews and nieces, Michael (Nicole) Hoyt, James (Sarah) and Carl (Adrienne) Stevens, and Jennifer and Christina Ruth Hoyt; and her great nieces and nephews, Langley Ruth and James Hoyt, Morgan McNeil and Elizabeth Stevens, and Ethan Simonen and Paige Stevens. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 1, at 2pm, at Highland Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Dr. Dwyn Mounger officiating. Reception following. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Highland Presbyterian Church, Blount County Friends of the Library, or the Community Benefit Sale at New Providence Presbyterian Church.

Mollianne Reese Hubbs '11 has been named as the Sevier County Wildfire Response Coordinator by the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. The Holston Conference is partnering with the Appalachian Service Project to build 25 homes for people who lost their homes due to the wildfires.