Hyndman, PA – Verna Ellen “Dolly” (Troutman) Carpenter, 88, of Hyndman died Monday April 29, 2013 at Golden Living, Meyersdale.

Born March 4, 1925 in Wellersbug; she was a daughter of the late Russell O. and Nora L. (Hosselrode) Troutman. She was also preceded in death by her husband Reuel S. Carpenter November 3, 1994; a brother, Vernon O. Troutman, December 17, 1945, nephew Vance H. Troutman December 14, 2000.

Verna was a homemaker. She was a member of Mt Harmony United Methodist Church, Wellersburg and also attended Bible Gospel Church. She was a Brownie leader for a few years, charter member of the Senior Citizens and a member of RSVP.

Survived by three brothers, Leroy R. Troutman and wife Charlotte (Hays) of Hyndman, Harvey A. Troutman and wife Mary (Everline) of Iowa Park, TX, and Ray L. Troutman and wife Jo Ellen (Hartman) of Wellersburg ; many nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Inc., 169 Clarence Street, Hyndman on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Fay Leydig officiating.

Burial will follow at Madley Cemetery, Buffalo Mills, PA.