Paul T. Mayo of Ginter, PA died on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007 due to an accident while felling trees near his home.

Mayo was born in San Diego, CA on February 15, 1941, the son of the late David and Mary (Burke) Mayo.

Mayo served in the U.S. Navy and was a plank owner of the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk. In 1985 he retired from the National Hot Rod Association after a long and successful career winning many National Championships. Earlier this year he was inducted into the Legion of Honor of the National Nostalgic Drag Racing Association in recognition of his achievements during the 1960's and 70's.

He is survived by his wife, Jeannine Rockwell Mayo of Ginter and the following children; Joseph Mayo and his wife Mary of Frazer, PA; Timothy Mayo and his wife Sue of Downingtown, PA; Terri Wintersdorf and her husband Bill of Tavares, FL and Christopher Mayo and his wife Gudrun of Langenaltheim Germany.

Seven grandchildren survive; Joshua, Elizabeth, Theresa, Jessica, Rebecca, Zack and Hannah.

Mayo is survived by a sister, Anne Winnick Rabenold and her husband Norm of Phoenixville, PA and a brother, David Mayo and his wife Betty of West Chester, PA.

Also surviving are Mr. Mayo's mother-in-law and step-father-in-law, Joan and Jim Gray of Clearfield, PA.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in Christ The King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, PA on Friday, October, 19, 2007 at 11:00 am. Fr. Zab Amar will be the celebrant and military honors will be conducted by the Janesville V.F.W. Post 6321 and the American Legion Post #591, Houtzdale.

The family request memorial contributions be made to the Kitty Hawk Veteran's Association, the Altoona SPCA or to a charity of the donor's choice.