Photo: Laura Hess ’11
Myrtle (Minnich) Shepherd ’38
Carrie (Moser) Rodamer ’36
May 2, 2009—Carrie was a school teacher for the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District in Salisbury, Pa., for 42 years. She taught Sunday school and was the junior choir director at Meyersdale Church of the Brethren. Carrie was a member of the Pennsylvania State Teacher’s Association, Springs Historical Society and Fifth Society of Farm Women. She is survived by husband Earl, sister-in-law Nancy (Phennicie) Moser ’59, niece Shirley (Hoover) Hercules ’66 and nephews Andrew W. Moser ’97, Alan D. Hoover ’69 and Larry J. Hoover ’76.
Obituaries
Ellamae (Hadley) Wilkins ’34
February 1, 2010—Ellamae married Charles H. Wilkins in 1945. She taught in the Palmyra School District for 33 years. She was also a member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church and taught Sunday school for many years. She was preceded by her husband, daughter, and son-in-law. She is survived by her daughter, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Melvin L. McCreary ’35
January 29, 2010—Melvin was a former executive of Westvaco Corp. in New York City. He was a member of the Sparta Presbyterian Church and was also a member of the Newton Country Club, Lake Hopatcong Historical Society and the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club. He is preceded by first wife Carolyn, son Melvin, granddaughter Andrea Kilan and sister Mary (McCreary) Ohl ’35. He is survived by wife Ruth, daughters Mathilda Latham and Ann (McCreary) Kilian ’73, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Josephine (Everhart) Hanna ’36
August 21, 2009—Josephine taught English and French at Warriors Mark High School in Pennsylvania. She was an active member of the Dunbar United Church of Christ in Hamden, Pa. for many years. Josephine is survived by son Rick and daughter Constance. R. Harry Hummel ’36
Juniata
October 18, 2009—After graduation, Harry worked for the Reading Railroad Company. Later he joined the staff of Schuylkill Haven High School in Schuylkill Haven, Pa., where he was a math teacher, athletic official and athletic coach for 37 years. Harry is survived by daughter Nancy.
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Helen (Holler) Dilling ’37
April 20, 2009—Helen was a volunteer for more than 30 years with Meals on Wheels, the American Cancer Society and the American Red Cross. She also was a lifelong member of the Crooked Billet Women’s Club in Hatboro, Pa. Her hobbies included gardening, bowling, reading, crossword puzzles and bridge. She was a member of the Lehman Memorial Methodist Church in Hatboro. She was preceded in death by husband John. She is survived by three children, nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Francis W. Helfrick ’37
December 13, 2009—In 1941, Francis began a lengthy association with John Hopkins Medical School, receiving his master’s degree in 1941. During World War II, he helped to establish medical clinics and a hospital in Castaner, Puerto Rico. He set up his pediatric practice in Manchester, Conn. In 1943, Francis married Sylvia Merrill and they were together until her death in 1994. Francis played the trombone with the Manchester Symphony Orchestra for 19 years. He also enjoyed plants, especially flowers. In 1999, he met Marjorie Gerstung at the Arbors retirement home and they were married in 2001. He is survived by six children, Elizabeth Barnard, John, Sylvia Smith, Dorothy Helfrick, Christina Baldwin, 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
March 9, 2010—Myrtle married George Shepherd in 1940. After graduating from Juniata, she taught Latin, English and French at South Whitehall High School in Allentown, Pa. She also taught in Hays, Kan., and Tucson, Ariz. An active member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, she sang in the choir and served as the superintendent for Sunday school. After a long, full career of teaching, she retired in 1979. She is survived by her daughter and granddaughter. Mildred (Sollenberger) Gates ’39
September 13, 2009—Mildred was a retired elementary school teacher. She was involved with the Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church, Pennsylvania State Teacher’s Associations and Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees. Mildred enjoyed traveling, flowers, church and nursing home activities. She is survived by children Jeryl and Dianne. Daniel S. Geiser ’39
November 8, 2009—Daniel was a professor of physical education for 20 years at both Bridgewater College in Virginia and American University in Washington, D.C. He served in the U.S. Navy as lieutenant commander in World War II and received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the American Defense Medal. Daniel is survived by daughters Judith K. Geiser ’66 and Jean, niece Elizabeth A. Shearer ’59 and nephew John D. Keiper ’55. He was preceded in death by wife Elizabeth (Graybill) Geiser ’37.