Harry A Schnavely

Harry A. Schnavely, Jr., 85, of Juniata, died Thursday at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Harry A. Schnavely, Sr. and Clide (Keasey) Schnavely. He married Mary Kathryn Corl on August 27, 1949, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Juniata. Surviving are his wife of more than 61 years, four children, Deborah K. Stevens and husband Gary M. of Laceyville, PA, Kathryn A. Panek and husband Michael B. of Martinsburg, PA, William A. Schnavely of Claysburg, PA, Sandra L. Sekerak and husband Michael, of Corry, PA, eight grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and one brother, William M. Schnavely of New Florence, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Betty F. Schockey in March 2010. Mr. Schnavely retired in 1969 as a senior tool designer at Bendix Corporation of Montrose, PA. He received an Associate's Degree in Engineering from Penn State and was a graduate of Williamsport Technical Institute. He served in the U. S. Air Force during World War II. His hobbies included fishing and hunting. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8pm Monday, January 24, 2011 at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc., (www.maukandyates.com). A funeral service will be held at 11am Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. Sharon Erb, officiating. Interment with Military Honors at Pine Hall Cemetery, State College. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg.