Schenck's Cemetery Association

07/29/2026

Bingo was a successful fundraiser for Schencks Cemetery! Thanks to your generosity and support, we raised enough money to purchase 100 wreaths.

There are more than 300 veterans who will be honored on December 19, 2026, with a wreath placed on their graves.

Thank you to everyone who supported the fundraiser. Your kindness helps us honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans. 🇺🇸

07/23/2026

Great cause.. amazing group and what they are doing to honor our Veterans to purchase wreaths for the Wreaths Across America Day

07/16/2026

Cleaning of Veteran Grave Stones
POC: Hallowed Graves, Dave Shaw "Kato", 814-470-2519, dfshaw1960©yahoo.com

Cemeteries of Schenck's, Neill/ Union, and Oak Ridge. FYI: The same cemeteries are being sponsored for Wreaths Across America this Dec 19, 2026.. Approximately 650 stones to be cleaned.
Cleaning will take place in June, July, and September (ahead of colder weather - the cleaning agent requires that it be above 45 degrees for a consistent period of time).
• Schedule of cleanings as follows:
o 7/11 & 7/18 at Schenck's (382) (approximately 12 persons assisted on July 11th... would welcome more on July 18th- weather pending)

Hallowed Graves and the Milesburg Organization Group (MOG) are teaming together to organize the grave stone cleanings (ahead of Wreaths Across America Day). We are seeking community members' help.
• Volunteers needed for those dates to:
• spraying stones with cleaner (not as much kneeling),
• scrubbing the stones (more physical effort),
• rinsing with water after cleaning (not as much kneeling)
• General help of filling sprayer bottles, wiping stones with dry rags after cleaning, and/or prepping the area around the stone for cleaning (e.g. high grass out of the way, or temporarily moving personal decor out of the way for spraying cleaner)

The specific cleaning agent and proper scrub brushes that Hallowed Graves are as follows. The Milesburg Organization Group and Hallowed Graves (teaming together to have the stones cleaned in preparation for Wreaths Across America Day) are seeking donations to purchase the following:
• D/2 Biological Solutions (Approx 5 gal cleans 100 stones)
• Equals our need for cleaning the three (3) cemeteries above of six (6) 5gal. 'containers (we already have two (2) 5-gal containers leftover from last year's 'donations)
• Cost can range from $210 to $275 depending on where purchased, shipping costs, etc.
• Can be purchased easily at places like Walmart or directly from D/2 (probably easiest online purchase with delivery to the store (for p/u) and no shipping would be Walmart)
• You can make a donation of/for the D/2 either way below:
o hallowed Graves is requesting direct purchase from donating organizations, not a monetary donation for him to purchase.

07/16/2026

05/25/2026

Tor Michaels spoke at the Schenck Cemetery Memorial Day Remembrance (May 25, 2026). A crowd of over 50 attended.

05/31/2025

Thanks to Congressman GT Thompson for providing the new US Flag now flying over the cemetery entrance.

04/13/2025

Schencks Cemetery Memorial Day service, Monday, May 26 at 2:00 p.m.

11/06/2024

SCHENCKS CEMETERY FEES:

Single plot - $300.00
Full lot (5 plots) - $1400.00

Association Fee (Perpetual Care) - $150.00

Opening/closing graves:
Full burial - $850.00
Cremation burial- $350.00

Fees subject to change.

11/06/2024

EXTRACTS FROM RULES AND REGULATIONS OF SCHENCKS CEMETERY

1. All full burials must be underground and must be done by Schencks Cemetery personnel only. Cremations may be either underground, done by Schencks Cemetery personnel, or above ground if contained in a sealed, locked container specifically designed for that purpose. No more than two burials are allowed on any one space.

2. So as not to hinder mowing, there shall be no fences, hedges, railings, or borders allowed, and nothing may be planted permanently on lots. Decorations and potted plants must be placed within nine inches of the monument base. The Association reserves the right to remove any objects not meeting these stipulations.

3. Nothing may be placed on lots containing language or objects deemed by the Cemetery Association to be offensive, improper, or injurious to the appearance of the surrounding lots or the grounds. The Association shall have the right, and it shall be their duty, to remove all offensive or improper objects.

4. There shall be a 30-inch-deep base for all gravestones and plaques. The base shall extend four inches on all four sides of the stone or plaque. Plaques must be level with the ground. Contact a Cemetery official for layout. Pease advise monument dealers of this regulation.

5. Perpetual Care does not cover upkeep of individual monuments or flush memorials (plaques) unless damaged by a Cemetery employee or contractor hired by the Association.

6. Cemetery hours, dawn to dusk only.

NOTE: These rules and regulations may change periodically. Please check the Cemetery’s page (Schenck’s Cemetery Association) for most current information and contact information.
(Updated October 2024)