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Obituaries

August 16, 2005

Charlotte E. Knepper, 83


JAN. 5, 1922-AUG. 14, 2005

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Charlotte Elizabeth "Betty" Knepper died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005, in the Nursing Center at Penn Hall.

Born Jan. 5, 1922, in Waynesboro, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Clyde Lindsay and Mary Verdier Lindsay.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. "Johnny" Knepper.

She graduated from Waynesboro High School in 1940.

She was a longtime employee of Totem Pole Playhouse.

She joined the Women's Army Corps during World War II and served for more than two years.

She was a member of First Lutheran Church.

She was active in the Waynesboro Little Theater, was a founding member of Chambersburg Community Theater, was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and Falling Spring Chapter AARP. She was a member of Actors Equity Union. She worked on more than 200 productions and appeared on stage in more than 25 shows. She retired in 1984.

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She is survived by one son, Michael L. Knepper of Chambersburg; one sister, Norma Stinson of Waynesboro; two grandchildren, Stephanie Brown and Suzanne Knepper; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Elaine Lindsay.

In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro. The service will be private at the convenience of the family.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Thursday at 2 p.m. at Penn Hall Chapel, Chambersburg.




Correction, Dolly E. Carrier


BIG POOL - Due to a source's error, an obituary in Monday's Morning Herald for Dolly Evelyn May Witmer Carrier, age 66, of Lanes Run Road, Big Pool, who went to be with the Lord from her residence on Friday evening, Aug. 12, 2005, omitted some information.

Born March 8, 1939, in Boonsboro, Md., she was the daughter of Savannaha Isabelle McCauley Witmer Wynkoop of Hagerstown and the late Silas Henry Witmer.




Edgar L. Stoey, 94


SEPT. 13, 1910-AUG. 14, 2005

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Edgar L. Stoey, 94, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005, at the Shook Home.

Born Sept. 13, 1910, in Roxbury, Pa., he was the son of the late Eugene and Blanche Kelso Stoey.

His wife, Esther M. Deardorff Stoey, died May 21, 1984.

He was employed as manager of the Borough of Chambersburg's Sanitation Department, retiring in 1982.

He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church in Chambersburg.

He was a member of Orrstown Lodge 262 F&AM, Harrisburg Consistory, Scottish Rite Club, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Valley Forest 145 in Shippensburg, Pa., and Orrstown Patriotic Order Sons of America.

He is survived by one son, the Rev. Richard D. Stoey of Waterfall, Pa.; three sisters, Geraldine Loose and Anna M. Kepner, both of Carlisle, Pa., and Sally Walters of Camp Hill, Pa.; one brother, Paul O. Stoey of Roxbury, Pa.; and 11 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Earl E. Stoey; three sisters; one brother; and two grandchildren,

Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, Chambersburg. The Rev. Sam Stoey will officiate. Burial will follow in Norland Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Jolly 60's, c/o Open Door Church, 600 Miller St., Chambersburg, PA 17201.




Clifton W. Jenkins, 93


APRIL 11, 1912-AUG. 14, 2005

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Clifton W. Jenkins, 93, of Martinsburg, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005, at City Hospital.

Born April 11, 1912, in Mathias, W.Va., he was the son of the late John and Harriett Walker Jenkins.

He was a graduate of Shenandoah University and West Virginia University with a master's degree in public school administration.

He retired with 42 years of service as a school administrator, where he served Berkeley, Hardy and Morgan counties.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.

He was a member of Bunker Hill Lions Club.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Kay Cale Jenkins; three daughters, Judy Miller of Inwood, W.Va., Lois M. Schwartz of Wakefield, R.I., and Lisa Jenkins of New York City; one sister, Reba Tuttle of Harrisonburg, Va.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Robert C. Jenkins; one sister, Lacy Daugherty; and two brothers, Carter Jenkins and John Jenkins.

Memorial services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg. The Rev. James D. Riley Jr. will officiate. Burial will be private.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 101 W. Martin St., Martinsburg, WV 25401.




Marjorie P. Johnston, 88


JULY 22, 1917-AUG. 15, 2005

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Marjorie P. Johnston, 88, a resident of ManorCare Health Services, and formerly of 7031 Lincoln Way West, St. Thomas, Pa., died Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, at ManorCare.

Born July 22, 1917, in Fort Loudon, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Christian L. and Margaret Martin Gish.

Her husband, William R. Johnston, died Nov. 28, 1979.

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