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studies for more than 20 years. Miriam is survived by her husband, seven children, 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Jane (Mason) Holmes ’47
January 1, 2011—Jane is survived by husband, Donald S. Holmes ’47, three sons, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by nephew Fred C. Mason Jr. ’73. Florence (Frisbie) Brown ’48
school on the Cherokee reservation in Oklahoma, where she designed the home economics department. She was preceded in death by brother Alfred E. Behrer ’45. Nellie is survived by three children, and five grandchildren, including Erin M. Baney ’05. Hazel (Hemminger) Fluke ’45
June 5, 2011—Hazel taught foreign languages in Pennsylvania and Ohio. She was a member of the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church, Order of the Eastern Star and Pennsylvania State Education Association. She is survived by husband, James S. Fluke ’46, two children and three grandchildren. Fred C. McCutcheon Jr. ’45
April 1, 2011—Fred worked for the Penn Central Railroad and Conrail as a yardmaster. He joined the fire department in Moon Township, Pa. at the age of 16. In 1968 he became a member of the Big Sewickley Creek Volunteer Fire Company and became a State Farm Instructor in 1975, having amassed more than 2,000 hours of fire service certificated training and 14 college credits. He was certified to teach at the National Fire Academy, Emergency Management Institute and State Farm Academy courses. Fred is survived by eight children and three grandchildren. Robert E. Parker ’46
April 8, 2011—Robert joined the staff of the Collensville YMCA in 1958, then worked at the New Kensington YMCA, ending as youth director of the Harrisburg YMCA. He maintained his membership in the International Association of Retired Directors of the YMCA. While living in Harrisburg, he was a volunteer for Dauphin County Congregate Meals. In later life, he was connected to retail sales, being an associate with Berdines and Jordan Marsh of Florida, Stark Bros., Radcliff and Schwartz, and K and F Ltd., of Harrisburg, retiring in 1989. Robert was a lifetime member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Mapleton, Pa. Miriam (Estep) Tarter ’46
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March 24, 2011—Miriam graduated from the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill. in 1952 and married Reverend Stanford Tarter in 1953. She worked as church staff and as a high school music teacher. She also volunteered at the Idaho State Penitentiary, leading Bible
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July 27, 2011—Florence was employed by Bell Telephone. She was preceded in death by husband Theodore. She is survived by a son. Bernard A. Kyper ’49
March 25, 2011—Bernie served in the U.S. Navy as an aviation ordnance man. Following his military service, he attended Juniata and was an outstanding football player. He later became a scout for the team. He worked for the State Department of Corrections in Huntingdon for a brief period before he became a social studies teacher in the Juniata Valley School District. Bernie was instrumental in establishing girls’ sports programs at the high school, and assisted in starting a wrestling team. He is survived by brother Kenneth D. Kyper ’52 and son Bernard S. Kyper ’02. Paul C. Shaffer ’50
June 12, 2011—Paul served in the records department and as a chaplain’s assistant in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II. He married Mona (Thompson) Shaffer ’49 in 1949. Paul served many United Methodist Churches in central Pennsylvania. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and grandchildren. He also enjoyed traveling, music, and cars. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and four grandchildren. John E. Gates ’52
September 8, 2011—John joined the U.S. Navy before attending Juniata. He started his career in Toledo, Ohio at the Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corporation in 1952 as a general management trainee. In 1959, he became personnel director, in 1970, manager of industrial relations, and in 1990, he retired as vice president. John was involved with Toledo-area clubs and committees, including Perrysburg Exchange Club and the American Legion Post 28. He also coached various youth sports teams. John is survived by his wife of 57 years, Martha (Metz) Gates ’54, two children and two grandchildren. Herbert E. Utts ’52
July 30, 2011—Herbert served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was employed as a machine operator for Bethlehem Steel and also worked as a metallurgist for Standard Steel Works. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and traveling. Herbert is survived by five children, brothers Harold L. Utts ’42 and James E. Utts ’49 and nine grandchildren.
Marjorie (Peightel) Newcombe ’53
March 10, 2011—Marge taught grade school and preschool and accompanied her husband to Germany during World War II, where she continued to teach preschoolers and servicemen. She retired from the Somerset County Library in Bridgewater, N.J. She also was a member of the Bridgewater United Methodist Church. Marjorie was preceded in death by husband George P. Newcombe ’53. She is survived by three children and seven grandchildren. George F. Blechschmidt ’54
June 29, 2011—George earned his doctorate of medicine from Jefferson Medical College in 1958. He was admitted to the American Board of Psychiatry in 1970. He earned the rank of lieutenant colonel during his service in the U.S. Army from 1957-1975 when he served in Europe and was recognized as a Vietnam veteran. Ronald C. Clapper ’54
June 14, 2011—Ronald was elected to the Juniata College Hall of Fame in 2005 for his role as captain during Juniata’s first undefeated football season in 1953. He served in World War II in the U.S. Navy Atlantic Theater of Operations. He also worked for OwensCorning Fiberglas Company, where he was senior vice president. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and traveling with his wife. Ronald is survived by three children, six grandchildren and a great-grandson. Scott J. Hommer Jr. ’55
June 17, 2010—Scott was a family physician with a private practice in Altoona, Pa. He is survived by wife Janet, three children and eight grandchildren. Willard B. Long ’56
April 29, 2011—Willard obtained his master’s degree from Millersville University in 1962. He taught fourth grade for 30 years, beginning the first two years at the Helen Minard School and then continuing on at the UlsterSheshequin School and Athens Area Schools in Pennsylvania. He enjoyed reading, spending time with his former students, and studying American and Native American history. Donald K. Murdoch ’57
August 4, 2011—Don earned his master’s degree in education from Temple University. He served in the Army National Guard from 1957-1963. He sold insurance while also teaching math and science at Susquenita High School and Allen and Lemoyne Junior High Schools in Pennsylvania. In 1965, Don left his teaching career to join his father full time in the insurance business. He retired as president of Murdoch Insurance & Investments Inc. in 1999. He was involved with Harrisburg Kiwanis Club and served as a commissioner in Lower Allen Township. He enjoyed traveling, camping trips, and spending time with his family. Don is