Ruth (Pewterbaugh) Walter ’43
Florabell (Duvall) Richardson ’42
November 9, 2009—Florabell was an elementary school teacher for 30 years in the Altoona Area and Philipsburg-Osceola Area school districts in Pennsylvania. She was a member of Osceola Mills United Methodist Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher. She also was a member of the church’s board of trustees and the United Methodist Women. Florabell is survived by five nieces and a nephew.
Janet (Pelan) Ayres ’41
January 30, 2010—Janet married John A. Ayres ’42. She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Tyrone, Pa. She taught at Huntingdon High School from 1941 to 1945. She later worked for a year in the emergency room at Germantown Hospital in 1945. She enjoyed fishing, gardening and reading. She is preceded by her husband, sister, L. Helen Pelan ’39 and brother, John F. Pelan ’53 and is survived by daughters Judith Daly and Christine Po-Chedley, sons, John Ayres Jr. and William Ayres, six grandchildren including Nathan C. Ayres ’03 and two great-grandchildren. William D. Ake ’42
Lola (Kensinger) Bowser ’44
Ellis Van Orman ’42 November 19, 2009—Ellis pursued postgraduate work in education at the University of Pennsylvania. Throughout his life he had various teaching and administrative positions. After retiring in 1979, he enjoyed seeing former students, teachers and district employees. Ellis is survived by sons Paul Van Orman ’68 and Philip.
December 11, 2009—Lola was married to husband Daniel L. Bowser ’46 for 64 years. She was a lifelong member of the Church of the Brethren. She had a beautiful alto voice and often sang hymns to herself while she was working in the kitchen. As a pastor’s wife, she served as a Sunday school teacher and a church chorister and pianist. Lola enjoyed gardening, music and reading. She is survived by her husband, sons Thomas L. Bowser ’68 and J. William Bowser ’79, daughter JuliAnne (Bowser) Sloughfy ’71 and two grandchildren.
Betty M. Glenny ’43
Mary (Herbert) Guilles ’44
June 10, 2009—Betty retired in 1985 as a teacher in Huntingdon, Pa. She enjoyed making and giving away afghans, growing African violets and canning and freezing produce from her garden. Betty is survived by daughter Susan (Griest) Truss ’72, sons Richard, Donald, Thomas and stepdaughter Irene.
November 23, 2009—Mary had a long nursing career, working as an operating room nurse, a recovery room nurse and head nurse for the West Shore School District. She enjoyed camping, swimming, traveling, reading, her collections of nurse dolls and charms collected in her travels. Mary is survived by grandchildren Shannon and Fred.
Ruth (Smith) Van Brakle ’43
January 17, 2010—Ruth was married to Reverend Van Brakle. She enjoyed cooking, weaving, teaching classes and caring for children. She was a registered dietitian serving several area nursing homes. Her publication dealing with special Kosher diets was seen as a milestone in the profession. Ruth helped start the Frey Village Auxiliary and was its first president. She is survived by daughter Karen Worley, sons John and James, and seven grandchildren.
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February 14, 2010—William married Elizabeth Greenleaf on Feb. 23, 1941. He began his career as an accountant in 1943. In 1962, he was named senior systems analyst. He retired in 1989 from GTE Sylvania after 43 years of service. He was a member of the Memorial Church of the Brethren in Martinsburg, Pa. and also enjoyed golf, square dancing, traveling in his motor home, skiing and attending Penn State football games. William is survived by his wife of 69 years, daughter Constance Rishell, son William, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
December 11, 2009—Ruth was married to husband Charles June 19, 1943. She earned a master’s degree in library science from Drexel University. She taught English at Dallastown Area High School for two years and was a librarian at the York Suburban High School for 26 years. She also was a longtime member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. She was an active member in the Retired Teachers Association and the United Methodist Women. Ruth is survived by daughter Jane (Walter) Loucks ’71, sons Hoyt D. Walter ’68 and Dwight, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.