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John Edward Walters, Jr., 28, of Julian, died Friday, March 23, 2008, in Binghamton, NY. Friends will be received from 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2008 and from 10-11 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2008 at Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Service, 1034 Benner Pike, State College, PA. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, May 30, at the funeral home with Rev. Duane Bardo officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory helping to continue to support his interest in Children’s opportunities to participate in 4-H programs may be made to First National Bank of Pennsylvania, 1480 E. College Ave. State College, PA 16801; marked John E. Walters, Jr. Memorial Fund. A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.

Ren Stoner, 78 of Ginter, passed away Monday, May 26, 2008 at 11:24 p.m. at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Mr. Stoner was born in Highspire, PA on August 16, 1929, the son of the late Harry R. and Catherine (Raessler) Stoner.
He was a 1949 graduate of the Hollidaysburg High School and serviced in the Naval Reserve. Mr. Stoner worked as a Brakeman for the Pennsylvania Railroad and the E.G. and E Railroad in Indiana. He managed the advertising and promotions for Sealtest Dairy in Altoona. He owned and operated Fiesta Dairy Store in Tyrone for 12 years and later owned the Coachlite Restaurant in Tyrone for 18 years. He was a salesman for H and S Repair Shop John Deer dealership in Philipsburg.
Mr. Stoner was a member and past President of the Houtzdale Lion’s Club, past Treasurer of the Mountz Memorial Park, Smithmill, and a past President of the Tyrone Kiwanis Club.
He was twice married, first to Patricia Burns, of Tyrone, on October 15, 1950 and then to Marie Lovell Hamilton on October 8, 1988.
Along with his wife Marie, of Ginter, he is survived by the following children; Cindy Bennett-Hedberg and her husband Thomas of Sinking Valley, Steven Stoner and his wife Christine of Tyrone, Joy Ealy and her husband Larry of Greenville, step-son Ron Hamilton and his wife Diane and step-daughter Cindy Flango and her husband Ed, all of Philipsburg.
He is also survived by five grandchildren, Tobi Munshower and her husband Les, Eric Bennett and his wife Patti, Amanda Ealy, Thomas Hedberg, Jr., Michael Stoner and Kodl Stoner. Nine step-grandchildren, Craig Flango, Kristi Flango, Russell Hamilton and his wife Nancy, Melissa Frank and her husband Guy, Barbara Johns and her husband David, Jeremiah Hamilton, Benjamin Hamilton, Rebecca Hamilton and Brittany Hamilton. Four great grandchildren and eight step-great grandchildren.
Two sisters also survive, Doris Mentzer and Joanne “Dappy” Stoner both of Hollidaysburg, PA. Mr. Stoner was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Robert.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at Mountz Memorial Park, Smithmill, PA.  Family request memorial donations be made to the Houtzdale Lion’s Club P.O. Box 176 Ramey, PA 16661.

M. Irene Vallela, 90, formerly of 11 Street Towers, Altoona, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Christ the King Manor, DuBois, PA.
She was born July 18, 1917 at Osceola Mills a daughter of Charles E. and Anna L. (Miller) Nau.
She was married in 1936 at Cumberland, MD. to Carmen Vallela, who died in October of 1972.
She is survived by a son, James D. Vallela, of Columbus, OH.
Five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
A sister, Doris Garmen, of Dubois, PA.
She was preceded in death by brothers James, Charles and a sister Shirley Nau.
She was a Charter Member of the Grace Family Bible Church in Duncansville. She was also a homemaker and a member of the Republican National Committee.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., Tyrone, with Rev. James A. Zaebst officiating. Interment will follow at Baughman Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday from 4-8 p.m.

Paul C. Mahan, 85, of 117 Cherry Ave., Tyrone, PA, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 after a lengthy illness.
He was born October 26, 1922 in Johnstown a son of Lester Charles and Mary Margaret (Karcher) Mahan.
He was twice married, first to Betty Lichtenfels, now deceased, then to the former Ann Smith.
He is survived by his wife Ann Mahan of 38 years of Tyrone and two sons and two daughters: Kevin Mahan (Bonnie) of Columbus, OH, Dennis Mahan (Katrina) of Pittsburgh, PA, Sharon Little (Chuck) of Tyrone, and Paula Lingenfelter (Scott) of Altoona.
He had eight grandchildren, a brother Carl Mahan and sister Ruth Boes of Johnstown.
Step-daughter Diane Dionis of Harrisburg and a step-son Melvin Mayhue.
He was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
He was a graduate of Johnstown High School and a US Army Veteran of WWII.
He was a former salesman for the Bayer Bros. Co. and retired as owner of the Foodland Grocery Store in Tyrone after 20 years of service.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., Tyrone, with Fr. Norman Imgrund and Rev. Don Campbell officiating. Interment with Flag Representation will follow at Blair Memorial Park.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

A “Set Party” is scheduled for this Saturday, May 31 at 9 a.m. The work party kicks off at the TCP building, 1019 Logan Avenue, Tyrone. This is an informal party, plan on wearing work and paint clothes and prepare to have a great time.
The set designs are done, but TCP needs your building skills. TCP will teach you some carpentry if needed. Any questions, call Tyrone ArtsLine at 684-ART2, and Ramona will get back to you.