LOREN PAUL (SKIP) NEWHOUSE, 71, of Hagerstown, Maryland, died on Monday, October 11, 2004 at the Washington County Hospital. Born October 8, 1933 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he was the son of the late Richard H. and Mary C. Huston Newhouse. He was employed as a Supervisor with The Census Bureau for the 2000 census, and previously with General Motors for thirty-eight years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Church of the Holy Trinity U. C. C.; served as a Deacon; was Treasurer for seven years; currently Personnel Committee Chairman; currently Financial Secretary; and a member of the choir. He received his BA degree at Shepherd College, and his Masters in Science of Management at Frostburg State College. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion, Williamsport Post 202; a member of the B. P. O. Elks 378; a member of the GMC Motor Homes International, the GMC Dixielanders, and GMC Eastern States where he served on the Board of Directors. For twelve years he volunteered as a Kindergarten tutor with the Funkstown School. He was an Eagle Scout. He is survived by wife, Barbara S. Newhouse. They were married November 20, 1954. Also survived by two sons, Dirk A. Newhouse of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, and Kevin P. Newhouse of Hagerstown; one sister, Marilyn Cogswell of Apache Junction, Arizona; one brother, "R" Donn Newhouse of Fayetteville, North Carolina; and three granddaughters, Jessica, Elizabeth, and Sarah. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a. m. Friday at the Church of the Holy Trinity U. C. C., 17805 Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, Maryland. Rev. Don R. Stevenson and Rev. John W. Schildt will officiate. Following the service, the family will receive friends at the fellowship hall. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Church of the Holy Trinity U.C.C. Arrangements by Minnich Funeral Home, 415 East Wilson Boulevard.