He served in the U.S. Army.
He was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church.
He was a member of American Legion Post 168 and Amvets, Thurmont.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Smith Stottlemyer; two daughters, Cynthia Ecker of Smithsburg, and Sharon Streb of Frederick, Md.; one son, Robert Stottlemyer of Sabillasville; three brothers, Leister Stottlemyer Jr. of Smithsburg, and James Stottlemyer and Kenneth Stottlemyer, both of Sabillasville; five sisters, Mary Buhrman of Waynesboro, Pa., Anna Weikert of Blue Ridge Summit, Pa., Katherine Brown of Fairfield, Pa., Martha Shaffer of Waynesboro, and Dorothy Buhrman of Sabillasville; one uncle; four grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Andrew Stottlemyer.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Germantown Bethel Church of God, Cascade. The Rev. Tony Hardcastle will officiate. Burial will be in Germantown Bethel Church of God Cemetery.
Visitation will be today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 5 to 8 p.m. at Stauffer Funeral Home, Thurmont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21701; or American Cancer Society, 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908, Eldersburg, MD 21784.
Dean K. Johnson
KEEDYSVILLE - Dean Kenneth Johnson, 50, of Keedysville, and formerly of Knoxville, Tenn., died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at his home.
He was the son of Erma Dean Johnson of Knoxville, and the late Jack Kenneth Johnson.
He was the editor-at-large for Country Home Magazine.
He appeared on HGTV and Good Morning America. He co-authored three books.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Linda Thompson of Corryton, Tenn., and Laura Peterson of Knoxville; one niece; and two nephews.
Services will be Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Stevens Mortuary Chapel, Knoxville. The Rev. David Smith will officiate. Family and friends will meet Thursday at 12:45 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville. Graveside services and burial will be at 1 p.m.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
A guest book is also available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com.
Edwin E. Gorham
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Edwin E. Gorham, 85, a resident of Menno Haven, and formerly of 80C Menno Village, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at Menno Haven.
Born Nov. 21, 1917, in Scranton, Pa., he was the son of the late Albert L. Gorham and Jennie B. Rinker Gorham Harrison.
He was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School.
He was employed at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg as a management specialist. He retired in 1980 after 30 years of service.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
He was a member of Salem United Brethren Church in Chambersburg.
He was a member of AARP Chapter 2287, and National Association of Retired Federal Employees 1063, both in Chambersburg.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred T. Bobst Gorham, whom he married July 6, 1943; one daughter, Gail A. Kriner of Chambersburg; one son, Lee E. Gorham of Chambersburg; two granddaughters; two grandsons; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his twin brother.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Salem United Brethren Church, Chambersburg. The Rev. Ronald L. Cook will officiate. Burial will be private and in Greenlawn Cemetery, Williamsport, Pa.
Visitation will be Tuesday one hour prior to the services at the church.
The family requests the omission of flowers; memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Brethren Church, 4349 Letterkenny Road, Chambersburg, PA 17201.
Arrangements are by Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, Chambersburg.
Sarah E. Souders
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Sarah E. Snyder Souders, 90, a resident of Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and formerly of Mercersburg, Pa., died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at Chambersburg Hospital.
Born March 1, 1912, in Snyder County, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Mabel Roland Snyder.
Her husband, Otho M. "Clell" Souders, died Aug. 10, 1986.
She was a homemaker.
