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    May 22, 2013 |Story| Daily American

  1. Arnold M. "Arnie" Weidner, 81, Berlin

    Arnold M. “Arnie” Weidner, 81, Berlin, was called from this earth by his heavenly father on May 21, 2013, at Somerset In-Touch Hospice. Born Oct. 31, 1931, in Allegheny Township, he is the son of the late Fred and Amelia (Woida) Weidner. Preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Sloan; sister Rose Wasylczak, brothers-in-law John Sloan and Rev. Earnest Hale. Survived by brother Ed (Mary) and family, Philadelphia; stepson Gene (Valary) Riel, Ohio; niece Spring Rose (Dennis) McManus, Philadelphia; sister-in-law Gladys (Rodger) Hale, W. Va.; brother-in-law Rev. Clay (Gerry) Sloan, Florida; niece Ruth Ann (James) Moss, Florida; niece Linda (Joe) Meyer, Ohio; other nieces and nephews; and special friends Connie, Leah, and Cindy. A 1949 graduate of Berlin Brothersvalley High School where he was active in FFA as a chapter president, county reporter, and state secretary. A Korean War veteran, he served with the United Nations forces for 16 months during and after the war, he also served as a military policeman. Among his medals were the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Ribbon, the United Nations Medal, ROK Presidential Unit Citation, Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Star, and Korean Occupation Medal. He was discharged as a corporal. After the war, he took a job with General Expressway of Chicago as a tractor-trailer driver until the company relocated. Arnie was a lifelong dairy, beef and grain farmer, a family business in Allegheny Township. He was a life member of Berlin VFW Post 7295, where he served two terms as commander and was also selected as all state commander. Member of Berlin American Legion Post 445 where he served as assistant chaplain. He also served six years as a constable for Allegheny Township Arnie was also often seen at the Lions Clubs, churches, and schools giving speeches on the Korean War and the cause of the war. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin. Viewing from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Glen Savage, Rev. Paul Yanke officiating.  Interment Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, 630 Church Rd., Fairhope, PA 15538.  Graveside Military Honors provided by the Berlin Veterans Home. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
    Arnold M. “Arnie” Weidner, 81, Berlin, was called from this earth by his heavenly father on May 21, 2013, at Somerset In-Touch Hospice. Born Oct. 31, 1931, in Allegheny Township, he is the son of the late Fred and Amelia (Woida) Weidner....

    Tags: Awards and Prizes, Korean War (1950-1953), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Crime, Law and Justice, United Nations

    2. May 22, 2013 |Story| Petoskey News

  2. Leonard M. Ward, 87

    Leonard M. Ward, 87, of Harbor Springs, passed away May 21, 2013, at his home.
    Leonard M. Ward, 87, of Harbor Springs, passed away May 21, 2013, at his home. He was born July 23, 1926, at Five Mile Creek near Harbor Springs to Denton and Myrtle (Howse) Ward. He attended Five Mile Creek School and Harbor Springs Schools. He...

    Tags: U.S. Navy

    3. May 21, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  3. John V. Mullendore, 83

    John Vernon Alexander Mullendore, 83, of Clear Spring, Md., passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at his home.
    John Vernon Alexander Mullendore, 83, of Clear Spring, Md., passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at his home. Born Aug. 31, 1929, in Boonsboro, Md., he was the son of the late Albertus Daniel Mullendore and Frances Young Alexander Mullendore. John was a...

    Tags: Korean War (1950-1953), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Christianity, Human Interest, Charles Street

    4. May 21, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. Laurel Relay for Life is a walk through the night

    Nancy Becraft has a T-shirt from each year Laurel has held a Relay for Life, and has witnessed the growth of the event since the first relay in 1999.
    Nancy Becraft has a T-shirt from each year Laurel has held a Relay for Life, and has witnessed the growth of the event since the first relay in 1999. "We only started out with about 11 teams," Becraft said. This year there are 40 teams, and counting....

    Tags: Customs and Tradition, Laurel, Arts and Culture, American Cancer Society, Prince George's County

    5. May 22, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  5. Memorial Day events to salute veterans in the western communities

    The western communities have a long history of commemorating those who have lost their lives while serving the nation each Memorial Day. And it's a tradition that will continue this year with several events throughout Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and...

    Tags: Memorial Day, Wellington, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Customs and Tradition, Holidays

    6. May 21, 2013 |Story| Daily American

  6. Windber Memorial Day celebration set

    The borough of Windber and the surrounding communities will celebrate Memorial Day with a parade at 10 a.m. Monday. The parade forms at 9:30 a.m. the American Legion Post No. 137. Memorial Day services will follow in Windber Veteran's Park. Inclement...

    Tags: Memorial Day, Science and Technology, Holidays, Wars and Interventions, World War I (1914-1918)

    7. May 21, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Memorial Day ceremony extra-special for one local family

    Even though John Eckel won't be able to attend this year's Orland Park's Memorial Day ceremony, Monday's event is going to be extremely important to him.
    Even though John Eckel won't be able to attend this year's Orland Park's Memorial Day ceremony, Monday's event is going to be extremely important to him. The 78-year-old Orland Township resident can't attend because of an illness, but more than a...

    Tags: Memorial Day, Holidays, Korean War (1950-1953), Human Interest, Veterans Day

    8. May 21, 2013 | Daily Press

  8. VA and veterans organization announced alliance to reduce claims backlog

    Under fire for its backlog of disability claims, the Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday announced it would enlist the help of two established service organizations to speed the process. The Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion...

    Tags: Disabled American Veterans, Colleges and Universities, Education, Eric Shinseki, Hospitals and Clinics

    9. May 21, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Memorial Day plans in Glenview and Northbrook

    When he was surrounded by Germans on the battle field, Arthur Rento imagined he would meet the fate of many other fallen American soldiers.
    When he was surrounded by Germans on the battle field, Arthur Rento imagined he would meet the fate of many other fallen American soldiers. "I thought was never going to make it home," said Rento, a World War II veteran who now resides in Glenview But...

    Tags: Memorial Day, Awards and Prizes, Orange County Regional History Center, Holidays, Arts and Culture

    10. May 21, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  10. Community calendar - May 22-24

    Wednesday, May 22 Rotary Club of Williamsport meets at The Improved Order of Red Men Tribe 84, 16129 Lappans Road, Williamsport, 7:30 a.m. Infant story time for ages 6 to 18 months, Central Library North Pointe Branch, 11 a.m. Registration required by...

    Tags: Libraries, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Arts and Culture, Robin Williams

    11. May 20, 2013 |Story| Daily American

  11. Sports briefs

    Saylor Motors 14, FOE 1   SOMERSET — Troy Emert and Splinter Barndt combined pitching efforts to help Saylor Motors defeat FOE 14-1 in a Somerset Little League game Monday.   Jake Fochtman got his first hit and RBI for Saylor's. Jonathan...

    Tags: Baseball, Sports, Soccer, Little League Baseball, Basketball

    12. May 20, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  12. John E. Barger, 93

    John Edward Barger, 93, of Hagerstown, died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Coffman Nursing Home in Hagerstown, Md. Born Sept. 11, 1919, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late John Franklin and Maude Estelle Barger. He was preceded in death by his wife of...

    Tags: Manassas (Manassas, Virginia), Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Ellicott City, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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