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Monday, June 26, 2017Alday, Dr. Armando C. Went home to the Lord on June 15, 2017. Born in Tubac, Az August 4, 1940 to Cruz and Inez Alday; he is survived by his wife , Fran; his three children , Joan Salvestrini (Ken), Craig Alday (Hope), Kim Maningo (Lance); and his brother Joe Alday (Belinda). He graduated from the University of Arizona with a BA in Spanish, a Master’s in counseling and guidance, and a PHD in Administration. He worked for the Federal Department in Man Power as a counselor, for TUSD as a counselor, assistant principal, and a principal. He devoted his life to children and his church. Services will be held July 1, 2017 with a rosary at 10:00 followed by mass at 10:30 am at St. Odilia’s Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseo Del Norte. A luncheon/party will follow at the hall. Arrangements entrusted to Adair Funeral homes Avalon Chapel (742-7901)...
Monday, June 26, 2017Ann Bradshaw Craig, 90, of Florence passed way on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at her home. Visitation will be Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Florence; the memorial service will follow beginning at 3:00 pm. Elkins Funeral Home of Florence is assisting the Family.Ann Craig was born in Nashville, TN January 30, 1927, to 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.. Her early education began in Florence after her father went into law practice here. She attended the Maude Lindsey Kindergarten, Kilby Training School and Coffee High School. She later attended Randolph-Macon Women’s College and graduated with a degree in history and art from Vanderbilt University in 1948.In 1949, she was married to the late Benjamin H. Craig, Jr. She is survived by six daughters: Landis Williams ( the late Ken Williams, Jr.), Caroline Craig, Nancy Murbury (Dave), Catherine O’Steen (Kevin), all of Florence, Margaret Schafer (Dan) of Houston, Texas, and Frances Guillemot (Gerard) of Los Ang...
Monday, June 19, 2017Aug. 13, 1960, she leaves behind two sons, Charles Fogle Jr. and Timothy Fogle; daughter, Angela Kendle (husband Mel); granddaughter, Kayla Fogle; grandsons, Grant and Ian Fogle; sister, Helen Craig (husband Stanley); sister-in-law, Carolyn Ecker; and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Ecker.The family will receive friends Thursday, May 25, 2017, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Hartzler Funeral Home-Libertytown, 11802 Liberty Road, Frederick.A funeral service will be Friday, May 26, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Lerry Fogle officiating. Interment will follow in Rest-haven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.Memorial contributions may be made to Frederick Church of the Brethren, 201 Fairview Ave., Frederick, MD 21701.
Monday, June 19, 2017Raymond E. Walter.She is survived by three sons: Raymond (Kelly) Walter of Festus, Donald (Chris) walter of Arnold and Thomas (Sidney) Walter of Hillsboro; four daughters: Donna (Craig) Tinsley of Pevely, Janet (Dale) farwig of Hillsboro, Pamela (Luke) Skaggs of De Soto and Lisa (Jeff) Potts of Oakville; a brother: John (Pat) Sieving; two sisters-in-law:Jean Sieving and Shirley Duebelbeis; 30 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.She was preceded in death by three brothers: Robert, Gene and William Sieving.Visitation is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, in south St. Louis County. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 22, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Tenbrook Road. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Honor Mrs. Walter’s memory by drinking a cup of coffee; feeding the birds; taking a walk or eating a bowl of ice cream. Arrangements are under the direction of Kutis Funeral Home.
Saturday, June 10, 2017Hookstown, died Monday afternoon, May 29, 2017, at Wyncote Place, Wyncote, Pa.Born May 18, 1924, in Chester, W.Va., she was the only child born to the late John Joseph and Emma Jeanette (Torrence) Craig. A homemaker, she was a member of the Green Valley United Methodist Church, Shippingport and had worked as a legal secretary and waitress and also had written columns for the East Liverpool Review. She served on numerous committees at her church and was a longtime member of the South Side School Board.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Lawrence Hayward, in July 1995.Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Jeff Caler, Glenside, Pa., and Rita and Dan Dawson, Hermitage, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Spencer Dawson, Kristin Courtwright, Marshal and Allison Caler, and Amanda and Ken Frederick, and three great-grandchildren, Kylee and Tristin Courtwright, and Robby Frederick.Family and friends are welcome to call Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at MCCONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 447 Pine St., Hookstown, PA 15050. Jim McMasters will officiate.She will be laid to rest in the Mill Creek Hill Cemetery, Georgetown.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017Church’s original bell hangs before the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Dupuyer. This bell will be moved back to the Belgian Colony Church and will be replaced with a steel bell Mike Habets bought from Craigslist.(Photo: Tribune photo/Julia Moss)Buy PhotoFor 104 years, the distinctive tone of one, unique church bell has rung out across Pondera County.The bell hung for 50 years in the belfry of Sacred Heart Church, a small house of worship that stands near the base of a low butte, roughly nine miles east of Valier. The words cast in relief upon the bell’s copper sides identify its historic origin.“Catholic Colony Established 1913 By John P. Carroll, Bishop of Helena,” the raised lettering reads. “Donated By Rt. Rev. Victor Day, V.G.”Within this somewhat cryptic dedication lies the origins of a church, a community and the early history of Catholicism in central Montana.Many may be familiar with John Patrick Carroll, the second bishop of the Diocese of Helena. Carroll is remembered today as the driving force behind construction of the Cathedral of St. Helena and foundation of the first Catholic college in Montana, an institution which now bears his name; Carroll College.Fewer people are aware of the role played by the Right Rev. Victor Day, vicar general of the Diocese of Helena for more than 30 years.In 1912, Monsignor Day traveled from Montana to his native Belgium to organize the immigration of 13 families making their way from the Low Countries of Western Europe to establish a new Catholic colony roughly nine miles east of Valier.Despite few English language skills, rocky soils, little knowledge of...
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Monday, June 26, 2017Alday, Dr. Armando C. Went home to the Lord on June 15, 2017. Born in Tubac, Az August 4, 1940 to Cruz and Inez Alday; he is survived by his wife , Fran; his three children , Joan Salvestrini (Ken), Craig Alday (Hope), Kim Maningo (Lance); and his brother Joe Alday (Belinda). He graduated from the University of Arizona with a BA in Spanish, a Master’s in counseling and guidance, and a PHD in Administration. He worked for the Federal Department in Man Power as a counselor, for TUSD as a counselor, assistant principal, and a principal. He devoted his life to children and his church. Services will be held July 1, 2017 with a rosary at 10:00 followed by mass at 10:30 am at St. Odilia’s Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseo Del Norte. A luncheon/party will follow at the hall. Arrangements entrusted to Adair Funeral homes Avalon Chapel (742-7901)...
Monday, June 26, 2017Ann Bradshaw Craig, 90, of Florence passed way on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at her home. Visitation will be Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Florence; the memorial service will follow beginning at 3:00 pm. Elkins Funeral Home of Florence is assisting the Family.Ann Craig was born in Nashville, TN January 30, 1927, to 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.. Her early education began in Florence after her father went into law practice here. She attended the Maude Lindsey Kindergarten, Kilby Training School and Coffee High School. She later attended Randolph-Macon Women’s College and graduated with a degree in history and art from Vanderbilt University in 1948.In 1949, she was married to the late Benjamin H. Craig, Jr. She is survived by six daughters: Landis Williams ( the late Ken Williams, Jr.), Caroline Craig, Nancy Murbury (Dave), Catherine O’Steen (Kevin), all of Florence, Margaret Schafer (Dan) of Houston, Texas, and Frances Guillemot (Gerard) of Los Ang...
Monday, June 19, 2017Aug. 13, 1960, she leaves behind two sons, Charles Fogle Jr. and Timothy Fogle; daughter, Angela Kendle (husband Mel); granddaughter, Kayla Fogle; grandsons, Grant and Ian Fogle; sister, Helen Craig (husband Stanley); sister-in-law, Carolyn Ecker; and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Ecker.The family will receive friends Thursday, May 25, 2017, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Hartzler Funeral Home-Libertytown, 11802 Liberty Road, Frederick.A funeral service will be Friday, May 26, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Lerry Fogle officiating. Interment will follow in Rest-haven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.Memorial contributions may be made to Frederick Church of the Brethren, 201 Fairview Ave., Frederick, MD 21701.
Monday, June 19, 2017Raymond E. Walter.She is survived by three sons: Raymond (Kelly) Walter of Festus, Donald (Chris) walter of Arnold and Thomas (Sidney) Walter of Hillsboro; four daughters: Donna (Craig) Tinsley of Pevely, Janet (Dale) farwig of Hillsboro, Pamela (Luke) Skaggs of De Soto and Lisa (Jeff) Potts of Oakville; a brother: John (Pat) Sieving; two sisters-in-law:Jean Sieving and Shirley Duebelbeis; 30 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.She was preceded in death by three brothers: Robert, Gene and William Sieving.Visitation is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, in south St. Louis County. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 22, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Tenbrook Road. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Honor Mrs. Walter’s memory by drinking a cup of coffee; feeding the birds; taking a walk or eating a bowl of ice cream. Arrangements are under the direction of Kutis Funeral Home.
Saturday, June 10, 2017Hookstown, died Monday afternoon, May 29, 2017, at Wyncote Place, Wyncote, Pa.Born May 18, 1924, in Chester, W.Va., she was the only child born to the late John Joseph and Emma Jeanette (Torrence) Craig. A homemaker, she was a member of the Green Valley United Methodist Church, Shippingport and had worked as a legal secretary and waitress and also had written columns for the East Liverpool Review. She served on numerous committees at her church and was a longtime member of the South Side School Board.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Lawrence Hayward, in July 1995.Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Jeff Caler, Glenside, Pa., and Rita and Dan Dawson, Hermitage, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Spencer Dawson, Kristin Courtwright, Marshal and Allison Caler, and Amanda and Ken Frederick, and three great-grandchildren, Kylee and Tristin Courtwright, and Robby Frederick.Family and friends are welcome to call Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at MCCONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 447 Pine St., Hookstown, PA 15050. Jim McMasters will officiate.She will be laid to rest in the Mill Creek Hill Cemetery, Georgetown.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017Church’s original bell hangs before the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Dupuyer. This bell will be moved back to the Belgian Colony Church and will be replaced with a steel bell Mike Habets bought from Craigslist.(Photo: Tribune photo/Julia Moss)Buy PhotoFor 104 years, the distinctive tone of one, unique church bell has rung out across Pondera County.The bell hung for 50 years in the belfry of Sacred Heart Church, a small house of worship that stands near the base of a low butte, roughly nine miles east of Valier. The words cast in relief upon the bell’s copper sides identify its historic origin.“Catholic Colony Established 1913 By John P. Carroll, Bishop of Helena,” the raised lettering reads. “Donated By Rt. Rev. Victor Day, V.G.”Within this somewhat cryptic dedication lies the origins of a church, a community and the early history of Catholicism in central Montana.Many may be familiar with John Patrick Carroll, the second bishop of the Diocese of Helena. Carroll is remembered today as the driving force behind construction of the Cathedral of St. Helena and foundation of the first Catholic college in Montana, an institution which now bears his name; Carroll College.Fewer people are aware of the role played by the Right Rev. Victor Day, vicar general of the Diocese of Helena for more than 30 years.In 1912, Monsignor Day traveled from Montana to his native Belgium to organize the immigration of 13 families making their way from the Low Countries of Western Europe to establish a new Catholic colony roughly nine miles east of Valier.Despite few English language skills, rocky soils, little knowledge of...
