Obituaries
Penn State Intercom......March 6, 2003

Helen L. Cowfer, janitorial worker in Office of Physical Plant, from March 4, 1968, until her retirement May 1, 1978; died Feb. 1, at the age of 86.

Kenneth K. Kelly, stockroom clerk, from Aug. 20, 1973, until his retirement Jan. 1, 1988; died Jan. 22. He was 77.  

Marian M. Lohr, food preparer in Housing and Food Services, from Jan. 1, 1956, until her retirement Jan. 1, 1985; died Feb. 12, at the age of 78.  

William Merrill, professor emeritus of plant pathology in College of Agricultural Sciences, from April 1, 1965, until his retirement May 1, 1999; died Jan. 29. He was 69.  

David R. Peters, maintenance mechanic A at Penn State Erie, from April 14, 1975, until his retirement Jan. 18, 2003; died Feb. 3, at the age of 49.  

Charles M. Skillington, senior extension agent in College of Agricultural Sciences, from June 1, 1947, until his retirement Oct. 1, 1983; died Feb. 7. He was 84.  

La Vern H. Troup, director, business services in Housing and Food Services, from July 14, 1958, until his retirement Jan. 1, 1992; died Feb. 9, at the age of 75.

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