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Christenings Elizabeth Mort 14/02/1586/7 Rychard Mort 7/02/1590 Adam Morte (alias Hulton 24/12/1592 Robert Morte 25/02/1592 Brychet Morte 28/01/1594 Elizabeth Morte 18/09/1597 Arnould Morte 1/12/1598 Adam Morte de Tildsley 30/08/1601 Elen Morte de Tyldsley 21/02/1601 Elizabeth Morte de Tyldsley 2/08/1604 Raffe Morte de Tyldsley 7/10/1607 James Morte de Tyldsley 24/02/1610 Britchet Morte de Tyldsley 20/03/1610 Jane Morte de Tyldsley 28/03/1612 Ann Morte 15/01/1613 Ellen Morte de Tyldsley 29/05/1614 Thomas Morte de Astley 9/06/1616 Symond Mortt de Astley 8/07/1619 Margaret Mortt de Astley 4/03/1620 Adame Mortt de Hulton 1/01/1622 Ales Mortt de Tildsley 23/01/1624Marriages Adam Morte Joan Morte 16/05/1586 Thomas Jackson Magerie Morte 13/07/1595 Raffe Morte Agneis Pinnington 13/11/1598 Thomas Morte Alice Brownlowe 15/08/1608 Ellizabeth Mortt James Hope 1/05/1621 Arnott Mortt Elizabeth Sotherron 30/03/1624 Margery Morte William Clubbe 6/07/1589Burials Thomas Morte 26/06/1584 Elizabeth Mortte 12/09/1590 Thomas Morte de tyldsley 9/04/1604 Britchet Morte de Tyldsley 24/04/1612 Thomas Mort de Astley 28/01/1619 Adame Mortt de Astley 3/02/1622 Obituaries - 10/6/03 By: - North County Times
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Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Mort of Winchester were married 50 years. They were married Nov. 7, 1953, by the Rev. Edgar G. Hill in the chapel of the Market Street Methodist Church in Winchester. She is the former M. Jane Shoemaker. They have two children, Brett Mort of Plainwell, Mich. and Vicki Michaels of Winchester, and one grandchild. A celebration was held Nov. 8 at the Winchester Church of God.
The following volumes of The Quarterly of the Virginia Genealogical Society are NO LONGER AVAILABLE for purchase, but may be found among the collections of libraries with large Virginiana collections. VOL. 19 (1981) — Mort Bible Records
Pension Roll of 1883 The Pension Roll of 1883 was transcribed by Barbara Bensinger Welch of Burke, Va. Certificate Pensioner Post Office County Cause Rate Date 184,288 Mort, Mary Ann Pottsville Schuy widow $8.00 05/1879 Real Estate Transfers, August, 1918, Blair County, PA ALTOONA TRIBUNE, TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 6, 1918, PAGE 9: Theodore D. Mort to Emma Mort, Collinsville, $1 00 The War Years", Pottsville Republican 1939-1945: Schulykill Co, PA An index to the reprint of selected pages from the Pottsville Republican newspaper from the years 1939-1945 that were published in a book entitled "The War Years". LEGEND LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, TITLE, ISSUE DATE [YEAR-MONTH-DAY], PAGE #, COLUMN #, PHOTO (T for yes, F for no) Mort, William, , 19440731, 03, 5, F Miscellaneous Obituaries 1935-1937: Archie Claar Obituary Collection, mostly Blair Co, PA - File 6. Transcribed and submitted to the Blair County USGenWeb Archives by J. Goddard and Judy Banja. Mort, James Robert, 3/13/1939, 6 JAMES ROBERT MORT Aged 9, son of William and Mary (Richard) Mort of Cleveland, O., former residents of Altoona, died in a Cleveland hospital on Monday afternoon after one week’s illness. The child was born in Altoona on May 12, 1929. Surviving are the parents and one brother, William, at home; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Richard of 709 South Eighth street, and the paternal grandfather, William Mort, also of the city. The body has been brought to Altoona and may be viewed at the Richard home, 709 South Eighth street. Obituary hand-dated 3/13/1939 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 14, p. 163 Miscellaneous Obituaries 1937-1939: Archie Claar Obituary Collection, mostly Blair Co, PA - File 10. FULTON COUNTY MAN KILLED Henry Wilson, an 80 year-old farmer of Clear Ridge, Fulton County, was killed in an auto accident near Ft. Littleton on Nov. 13, when two cars collided head-on. He was riding in the front seat of a car driven by Harry Mort, 64, also of Clear Ridge and when the collision occurred the windshield glass was broken and his head was wedged in it. His skull was fractured and death was instant. Mrs. Mort sustained compound fractures of both legs. The other car was operated by Donald Cromer of Ft. Littleton, 21, who was held for an inquest. His companion, Warren Locke, 12, suffered concussion. Mrs. Mort, Wilson and the boy were taken to the Waynesboro hospital. Obituary not dated BLAIR COUNTY, PA - OBITUARIES INDEX, ALTOONA MIRROR January 2000 Submitted for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Judy Banja Greiner, Betty L. January 8, 2000, A7 Greiner, Betty L. (Mort) January 9, 2000, A9 BLAIR COUNTY, PA - OBITUARIES, September 2000 Submitted for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Chris Wieland NAME Musselman, Patrica Ann Rinehart ADDRESS East Freedom RD 1 AGE 53 DEATH DATE 9/19/2000 DEATH PLACE Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital BIRTH DATE 10/30/1946 BIRTH PLACE Altoona FATHER Robert Leedy MOTHER Verna Hodges SPOUSE Sandy Musselman MARRIED 6/21/1991 SPOUSE DIED SURVIVING CHILDREN Tammy Bradford, Tara Crawford, Misty Weyandt, Robert Rinehart SURVIVING SIBLINGS Teresa Querry, Rebecca Mort, William DECEASED CHILDREN DECEASED SIBLINGS RELIGION CLERGYMAN Pastor John B. Clemens FUNERAL HOME Miller Funeral Home, East Freedom INTERMENT Alto-Reste Park, Altoona REFERENCE Altoona Mirror, 9/21/2000, A15 BLAIR COUNTY, PA - OBITUARIES, July 2000 Submitted for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Judy Banja jbanja@email.msn.com Name: Mort, Robert D. Address: 446 Tyrone RD 3 Age: 67/4/2000 Deathdate: 7/4/2000 Deathplace: Hollidaysburg Veterans Home Birthdate: 4/15/1933 Birthplace: Sinking Valley Father: Marl Fisher (adoptive) Mother: Spouse: Edith G. Friday Married: 1/3/1958 in Winchester, VA Spouse Died: no Surviving Children: Sue Campbell Surviving Siblings: Deceased Children: Angela (infant daughter) Deceased Siblings: - Religion: - Clergyman: Pastor Jay E. Jones Funeral Home: Derman Funeral Home, Tyrone Interment: Baughman Cemetery, Snyder Township Reference: Altoona Mirror, 7/5/2000, A9 Huntingdon Daily News Obituaries, March 1999 CENSUS:1870 TERRITORY: PA Somerset Elk Lick Twp REEL: M593-1452 PAGE: 296A REFERENCE: Enumerated 17 August 1870 by Michael G.Smith Written Page 13 ================================================================================ LN HN FN LAST NAME FIRST AGE S R OCCUP. EAL VAL PERS BIRTH MONTH M-21yrs BORN ================================================================================ 9 80 80 McKloskey Jas. 46 M W None listed 2,000 400 Penna X 9 10 80 McKloskey Mary 34 F W House Keeper Penna 11 80 80 McKloskey Alice E. 7 F W Penna 12 80 80 McKloskey Sarah E. 5 F W Penna 13 80 80 McKloskey Mary E. 1/12 F W Penna May* REMARKS: *Enumerator wrote May. Should have been July 14 80 80 Mott Anna 22 F W Penna 15 80 80 Shoemaker Eliza 38 F W Penna 16 81 81 Mort Abraham 34 M W Day Laborer 150 Penna X 17 81 81 Mort Anna M. 32 F W House Keeper Penna 18 81 81 Mort Nancy 11 F W Penna 19 81 81 Mort Susannah 10 F W Penna 20 81 81 Mort Sarah E. 8 F W Penna 21 81 81 Mort Andrew J. 5 M W Penna 22 81 81 Mort Mary A. 3 F W Penna 23 81 81 Mort William 3/12 M W Penna March * REMARKS: * Very difficult to read REFERENCE: Enumerated 19 August by Michael G.Smith Written page 18 CENSUS:1870 TERRITORY: PA Somerset Elk Lick Twp REEL: M593-1452 PAGE: 298Bf) 35 114 114 Saylor Samuel M. 29 M W Farmer 11,666 1,685 Penna 36 114 114 Saylor Caroline 30 F W House Keeper Penna 37 114 114 Saylor Ord. R. * 3 M W Penna 38 114 114 Saylor Frank 1 M W Penna 39 114 114 Shoemaker Sevilla 19 F W Domestic Servant Penna 40 114 114 Mort Nancy 11 F W Penna USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/somerset/ OBIT: Jefferson D. MORT, 1903, of Altoona, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Judy Banja FATAL WRECK. Engineer J. D. Mort Killed Near Van Dyke Tower, East of Lewistown. J. D. Mort, 1212 Thirteenth avenue, an engineer on the Middle division, was instantly killed and his fireman, J. C. Mediegh, also of this city, was slightly hurt in a wreck a short distance east of Van Dyke tower, east of Mifflin, Saturday afternoon. Engineer Mort, with engine 1553, was was ging [sic] east, running light, and, just after passing the tower mentioned, the rails buckled, throwing the track out of alignment. The engine left the rails, topped over and crashed into a freight train also going east, wrecking sixteen loaded cars. The engineer was caught under the engine and instantly killed, his body being literally roasted by the escaping steam. Fireman Medeigh jumped and escaped with a broken ankle. The remains of the dead engineer were brought to the city and given to Undertaker Lafferty, who prepared them for burial. Mr. Mort was born June 14, 1864, in Mifflin county, and had been in the service of the company for a number of years as a fireman, having been promoted to engineer in November, 1902. He was the son of Jefferson and Nancy Mort, of Atkinson’s Mills, Juniata county, who survive, as do also these brothers and sisters: Levi, of Pittsburg; Jackson, James and Charles, of Saxton, Bedford county; Mrs. William Sherdon, of this city; Mrs. Susan Mitchell, of Lewistown, and Mrs. Lizzie Wertz, of Mapleton. His wife, who is totally blind, and four children survive. They are: William H., Edna, Foster and Florence Pearl. He was a consistent member of Trinity Reformed church, the Brotherhood of Firemen and of the Pennsylvania railroad relief. The funeral will take place this afternoon from the late residence. Services will be conducted at 2.30 by Rev. Lewis Robb. Interment will be made in Hutchison’s cemetery, Juniata. Altoona Times, Monday, July 27, 1903 NOTE: Jefferson D. Mort, born June, 1864, Year: 1900; Census Place: Altoona Ward 8, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1381; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 62. OBIT: Theodore Allen MORT, 1919, Altoona, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Judy Banja THEODORE ALLEN MORT. Theodore Allen Mort died at his home along the Pleasant Valley road yesterday morning at 6.30 o’clock of Bright’s disease following a year’s illness. He was aged 62 years and had been employed in the Altoona car shops for a period of 38 years. His wife, two step-children, G. E. Weaver and Mrs. P. A. Warsing, of this city, and these children survive: W. G. and J. C. Mort, Mrs. J. Riable, Mrs. P. Rabold and Mrs. Albert Brumbaugh, all of this city, and A. T. Mort, Miss Mary Mort and Harry Mort, at home. A brother, John Mort, also survives at Hagerstown. He was a member of the First United Brethren church. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 6, 1919, page 10 OBIT: Thomas Campbell HAMPTON, 1953, Aitch, Huntingdon County, PA Teresa Delikat flott_genealogy@yahoo.com February 15, 2006, 8:38 pm THOMAS C. HAMPTON Thomas C. Hampton of Aitch passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 1953, at 11:50 a.m. in Shirleysburg. He was born on February 8, 1879 at Nossville, a son of Lewis and Agnes (Mort) Hampton. He was united in marriage to Bessie Flood who preceded him in death 16 years ago. Surviving are two children, Mrs. Miles (Mabel) Norris of Huntingdon, R.D. 3 and Miss Amelia Hampton of Aitch. Two grandchildren also survive. In addition to these, the following brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. Ella Foreman of Riddlesburg; Mrs. Howard North and David Hampton, both of Burnt Cabins; Mrs. Goldie Bradnick of Shade Gap; Mrs. Annie Etter of Chambersburg; Mrs. Minnie Heffner and Alfred Hampton, both of Waynesboro; Mrs. Margaret Briggs of Orbisonia; James Hampton of Martinsburg; Sam Hampton of Perulack and Newton Hampton of Altoona. The deceased was a member of the Salem Church of Tell Township. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 29, at 2:30 p.m. in the Salem E.U.B. church with the Rev. Anson Slick of Shade Gap assisted by the Rev. Charles Wisler of Williamsburg officiating. Interment will be made in the Salem Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hampton home from Thursday evening until noon Saturday. Daily News, Huntingdon, Pa., Thursday, August 27, 1953 Additional Comments: Husband of Bessie Flood who was a daughter of David & Jane S. "Jennie" (Castor) Flott (Flood). OBIT: Hazel E. (WEIMER) MERRBACH, 1973, Salisbury, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Donna Thomas MRS. ERNEST MERRBACH Mrs. Hazel E. Merrbach, 80, of Salisbury, died July 24, 1973, at her home. A native of Salisbury, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Clara (Hawn) Weimer and was the widow of Ernest Merrbach. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Surviving are a son, Norman Merrbach, Houston, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Clara Knopsnyder, Alliance, Ohio; Mrs. Leota Moon, Salisbury; 14 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Rose Mort, Hooversville. Friends are being received at Thomas Funeral Home, Salisbury, where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, with Rev. David E. Fetter officiating. Interment in Salisbury Cemetery. Meyersdale Republican, July 26, 1973 OBIT: Carl J. MORT, 1976, Somerset RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Winnie Nichols MORT Carl J. Mort, 66, of Somerset RD 2, died Jan. 13, 1976, in Somerset Community Hospital. Born July 3, 1909, in Elk Township, a son of the late Jeremiah and Mary Elizabeth (Durst) Mort. Preceded in death by one brother. Survived by his wife, Iva Puffenbarger (Foy) Mort, three-stepchildren: Walter Lee Foy of Laurel, Md.; Mrs. Hattie Mae Lytle of Confluence; and Charles E. Foy Jr. of Winder, Ga.; also 15 step-grandchildren. Two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Simons of Cumberland, Md.; and Mrs. Grace Campbell of Delmonte, Pa. Member of Church of Jesus Christ, Somerset. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. Wednesday (today) at the Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Irvin J. Knieriem officiating. Interment, Husband Cemetery. Somerset American, January 14, 1976 OBIT: Rebecca Jean PAXTON, 1976, Friedens, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by John C. Oester. PAXTON Rebecca Jean Paxton, of Friedens RD 1, seven-month old daughter of Barbara Jean Paxton, died March 1, 1976 in Memorial Hosptal, Johnstown. Surviving besides her mother are her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Paxton of Friedens RD 1, maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sager of Freidens RD 1, maternal great-great-grandfather William Mort of Somerset. Friends will be received at the Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today (Tuesday) where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Clifford Wicks officiating. Interment. Somerset American, March 2, 1976 Added by library staff: Obituary as shown in newspaper. The Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home kindly provided the burial location. Their records indicate: Friedens Cemetery. OBIT: Sarah (BUTLER) WALLS LEWIS, 1976, of interest in Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Richard Boyer SARAH WALLS LEWIS Mrs. Sarah Walls Lewis, 89, Route 1, Grantsville, Md., died Monday, August 30, at her home. A native of Grantsville, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Mary Ann Mort Butler. She was married twice. Her husbands, Rev. J. Edward Walls and Anthony Lewis, preceded her in death. She was a member of Maple Grove Church of the Brethren. Surviving are a son, Wilbur Walls, Titusville; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Donelson, Seward; Mrs. Bernice Greathouse, Guys Mills; Mrs. Cleta Holliday, Grantsville, Md.; three sisters, Mrs. Della Warnich, Canton, Oh.; Mrs. Elizabeth Ringer, Meyersdale;; Mrs. Elsie Durst, Scalp Level Church of the Brethren Home; 25 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. The body was taken to the Newman Funeral Home in Grantsville. Funeral services were conducted from the Oak Grove Mennonite Church with Rev. Earl Yoder officiating. Interment in Grantsville cemetery. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Oak Grove Church building fund. Meyersdale Republic, September 9, 1976 OBIT: Orlo M. HAY, 1976, Rockwood, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Maureen Carothers/April ORLO M. HAY Orlo M. Hay, 79, Rockwood, died Oct. 23, 1976 in Somerset Community Hospital. He was born May 12, 1897, in Black Township, a son of Jacob and Anna Showman Hay. He is survived by his wife, Esther Mort Hay of Rockwood and these sons: Rev. William Hay, Friedens RD 1; Jay D. of Stoystown RD 2; John H. of Mount Pleasant; Ralph of Rockwood; Charles of Somerset RD 5; Orlo Jr. of Berlin; Robert S. of Bricktown, N.J.; Richard L of Berlin; and James of Lavansville; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Sechlag of Wheeling, W. Va. and Mrs. Tony Setinseck of North Lima, Ohio; two half-brothers: Eugene and Emery, both of Friedens; one half-sister, Mrs. Minnie Bazzar of Champion, Pa., one half-sister; Mrs. Jemima Yoder of Friedens, 43 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Aurumma, in 1970. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the Somerset VFW; the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, Berlin and a retired coal miner. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the William J. Wood Funeral Home, Rockwood, with Clifford Wicks officiating. Interment, Beachdale Cemetery. Meyersdale Republican, October 28, 1976 OBIT: Goldie (ROSE) MORT HOLDER, 1976, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Martha Matsuda GOLDIE HOLDER Goldie Holder, 79, Somerset, died November 14, at Somerset Community Hospital. Born June 17, 1897, Somerset County. She was a daughter of Levi and Anna Lichliter Rose. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harvey Mort and her second husband, Lester Holder, also two brothers. She is survived by these children, Mrs. Elsworth (Araminta) Uphouse, Akron, Ohio; Lloyd H. Mort, Somerset RD 1; Mrs. Chirley (Betty Jane) Anderson, Stoystown RD 1; a stepson, Roy Holder, Somerset; ten grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a sister of Mrs. Margaret Wilson, Berlin and Charles Rose of Markleton. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Somerset. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Richard E. Hauger Funeral Home with Rev. John Cox officiating. Interment, St. John’s Cemetery. Meyersdale Republican, November 18, 1976 OBIT: Jacob F. BAER, 1977, native of Friedens RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library BAER Jacob F. Baer, 57, Houston, Texas, formerly of Friedens RD 1, died March 25, 1977 at home. Born April 13, 1919 at Friedens RD 1, son of the late Harvey J. and Grace Hiteshew Baer. Survived by Katherine Cross Baer, sisters, Ruth Mort and Harvey G. of Somerset; Maud Hafer of Pittsburgh; and a brother, Fred L. of Friedens. He was a United States Air Force Major during World War II and the Korean conflict. He is a retired employe of the Shell Oil Company. Military services will be held at Houston National Veterans Cemetery Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment at same cemetery Daily American, March 28, 1977 OBIT: Elizabeth C. (BUTLER) RINGER, 1977, of interest in Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by John C. Oester. ELIZABETH C. RINGER Mrs. Elizabeth C. Ringer, 83, formerly of Grantsville, Md., and Springs, died July 17, 1977 at Somerset Community Hospital. Born near Grantsville, Mrs. Ringer was a daughter of the late Henry C. and Mary Ann (Mort) Butler and was the widow of Clarence A. Ringer. She was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fort Hill. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Melva Mognet, Meyersdale; two sisters, Mrs. Della Warnick, Canton, Ohio, and Mrs. Elsie Durst, Church of the Brethren Home, Windber; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Newman Funeral Home with Rev. John Kraybill officiating. Interment, St. Paul’s Cemetery, Fort Hill. The Republic, July 21, 1977 OBIT: William H. "Dewey" MORT, 1977, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Winnie Nichols MORT William H. (Dewey) Mort, 78, of South Rosina Avenue, Somerset, died Sept. 21, 1977, at Somerset Community Hospital. He was born June 5, 1899 in Somerset, son of the late William and Ariminta Grimes Mort. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Ida Mae Yoder, and also by a brother and a sister. Survived by these children: Mrs. Harry (Rachel) Sager, Friedens, RD 1; Mrs. Frank H. (Della) Brizendine, Somerset; and Mrs. Luther (Jean) Jones, New Castle, Va.; Nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He was a brother of Solomon of Somerset; George of Friedens RD 1; John of Hoganville, Ga.; Mrs. Esther Hay of Rockwood; and Mrs. Margaret Zerfoss of Somerset. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. Thursday in the Richard E. Hauger Funeral Home where services will be conducted 1:30 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Paul Weber officiating. Interment, Husband Cemetery. Daily American, September 22, 1977 OBIT: Rose E. (WEIMER) MORT, 1977, Hooversville, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Winnie Nichols MORT Rose E. Mort, 82, 275 Clark St., Hooversville, died Oct. 3, 1977, at Somerset Community Hospital. She was * March 17, 1895, in Quincy, Ill., daughter of the late Norman and Clara (Hawn) Weimer. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry Mort, two sons, one daughter, one brother, and six sisters. She is survived by these children: Francis, Seward; William, Boswell RD 1; Mrs. Rosetta Leach, Stoystown RD 3; Marlyn, Hooversville RD 1; Kenneth, Boswell; Dale, Hooversville 28 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. The viewing will be at the Thomas P. Read Funeral Home, Hooversville, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Rosary will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Stanley Zubricki will offer mass at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Hooversville. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary, Hooversville Fireman’s Auxiliary, Senior Citizens, and Sacred Heart Society of the church. The VFW will hold a service Tuesday evening at the church. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park. Daily American, October 4, 1977 OBIT: Roy E. MILLER, 1978, Somerset RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Jessica Orr MILLER Roy E. Miller, 50, of Somerset RD 3, died August 10, 1978 at the Somerset Community Hospital. Son of the late Elmer and Edna (Lichty) Miller. Born Feb. 27, 1928 in Middlecreek Township. Preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Survived by his wife, the former Mary E. Mort; one son, Roy E. Jr., of Lebanon, a.; one granddaughter; and one brother, Clarence of Somerset. He attended the Somerset Church of God and was a Korean war veteran serving with the US Army. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. Friday in the Wilbur D, Miller Funeral Home where funeral service will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Flavis Burroughs and the Rev. Leonard Day officiating. Interment, Hay Cemetery, Berlin. Daily American, August 11, 1978 OBIT: George Ross MORT, 1978, Friedens RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Winnie Nichols GEORGE ROSS MORT George Ross Mort, 63, Friedens R.D. 1, died Oct. 19, 1978 at Somerset Community Hospital. He was born May 23, 1915, in Somerset, son of late William and Arminta (Grine) Mort. He was preceded in death by an infant son, three sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his widow, former Dorothy June Rankin, and these children: William, Mrs. Mary Miller and Fred, all of Friedens R.D. 1; Robert and Charles, both of Friedens R.D. 2; and Mrs. James (Beverly Jean) Metzger, Orlando, Fla.; also 17 grandchildren. He was a brother of Mrs. Margaret Zearfoss, Orlando, Fla.; Mrs. Esther Hay, Rockwood; John, Hogansville, Ga.; and Solomon, Somerset. He was veteran of U.S. Navy. His death ended a marriage union of 42 years. Friends were received at the Richard E. Hauger Funeral Home, Somerset, where service was conducted with the Rev. William Hay officiating. Interment, Hay Cemetery. The Republic, October 26, 1978 OBIT: Ernest V. MORT, 1979, Salisbury, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Winnie Nichols ERNEST V. MORT Ernest V. Mort, 88, of Salisbury died June 14, 1979 in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Elk Lick Township, he was a son of the late Andrew J. and Mary Eliza (McCloskey) Mort. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Surviving are his widow, Anna P. (Livengood) Mort; two sons, Jack Mort, Springs, and Paul Mort, Salisbury; a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Warnick, Akron, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Friends were received at the Thomas Funeral Home where services were conducted with the Rev. David E. Fetter officiating. Interment, Greenville, Cemetery. The Republic, June 21, 1979 OBIT: Jack M. DURST, 1980, Salisbury, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Nancy S. Edwards. JACK M. DURST Jack M. Durst, 58, of Salisbury, died Nov. 30, 1980, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md. He was born Dec. 3, 1921, in Elk Lick Township, son of the late Daniel D. and Nancy (Mort) Durst. He is survived by his wife, the former Marjorie June Williams; and also three daughters: Mrs. Terri Aikem, of St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Kathie Brown, of Massillon, Ohio; and Mrs. Jill Keating of Cumberland, Md. Also four brothers: Morley, of New York; Daniel E. Durst, of Dearborn, Mich.; William C. Durst of Salisbury RD 1; and Charles W. Durst of Taylor, Mich. Also two sisters: Mrs. June Gaumer, Salisbury RD 1; and Mrs. Mildred Yutzy, Taylor, Mich.; also three grandchildren. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Salisbury and a veteran of World War II. He was plant manager of the Boynton Division of Champion Pipe Products for 29 years. Friends were received at the Thomas Funeral Home, Salisbury, where services were held with the Rev. David E. Fetter officiating. Interment, Salisbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials be made to the Hospice Unit of the Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md. The Republic, December 4, 1980 OBIT: Bertha Mae (FOLK) BITTINGER, 1983, Springs, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Patty Millich and proofread by Alice James BERTHA MAE BITTINGER Bertha Mae Bittinger, 95, of Springs, died November 3, 1983 at the Goodwill Mennonite Home in Grantsville, Md. Born March 19, 1888 in Elk Lick Township, she was a daughter of the late Eli Folk and Agnes (Garlitz) Folk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer E. Bittinger in 1969 and by one daughter and two sons. She was a member of the Springs Mennonite Church. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Weimer and Mrs. Laura Brown, both of Salisbury; Mrs. Viola Nyhart, Gambier, Ohio; Mrs. Eileen Mort, Springs; two sons, Clayton Bittinger and Raymond Bittinger, both of Millersport, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Bessie Yoder, Meyersdale; a brother, Robert E. Folk, Findlay, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. Friends were received at the Thomas Funeral Home. Services were conducted at the Springs Mennonite Church with the Rev. Walter C. Otto officiating. Interment will be in the Springs Cemetery. The Republic, November 10, 1983 OBIT: Emerson E. "Buster" GRACE, 1984, Boswell, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Richard Boyer. GRACE Emerson E. "Buster" Grace, 53, 328 Main St., Boswell, dead on arrival May 4, 1984, at Somerset Community Hospital. Born Sept. 19, 1930, in Hunker, Pa., son of John and Pearl (Shaffer) Grace. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Helen Nicholson; brother, Merle; and two infant brothers. Survived by widow, the former Mildred Whipkey, and these children: David, married to the former Arlene Haburchak, and Kay, both of Somerset; Patricia, wife of Ronald Mort, Hooversville; Jay, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Robert, Barry, Tim and Evelyn, all at home. Brother of: Tilden, and Myrtle Wadsworth, both of Greensburg RD; Melvin, Meyersdale; Denver, Ligonier, Goldie Beckner, Somerset RD 4; John, Youngstown, Pa.; Mable Keefe, United, Pa.; Ruby Fritz, Pittsburgh; and Gilbert, Beaver Falls. Friends were received Sunday evening and will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, 409 Main St., Boswell, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Jesse E. Wolf officiating. Interment, Bakersville Cemetery. Somerset Daily American, May 7, 1984. OBIT: William D. MORT, Sr., 1984, Boswell RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Winnie Nichols Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ MORT William D. Mort Sr., 64, Boswell RD 1, died Nov. 22, 1984, in Somerset Community Hospital. Born July 18, 1920, in Salisbury, son of Harry and Rose (Weimer) Mort. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Alma Powers. Survived by widow, the former Evelyn Decker, three children: Connie Evanshaw, Silver Spring, Md.; William. D. Jr., Hooversville; Lisa, wife of Richard Ling, Stoystown; two granddaughters, Nicole Evanshaw, and Mellissa Mort. Brother of Francis, Seward RD 1; Rosetta Leach, Benson, Ariz.; Marlyn, Hooversville RD 1; Kenneth, Boswell; Dale, Pasadena, Texas. Member of Jenner Rod and Gun Club. Retired employee of Island Creek Coal Co. Tire Hill. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. Friends received from 7-9 p.m. Friday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Hoffman Funeral Home, Allegheny Street, Boswell, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. Alfred Evanoski, O.F.M. Conv. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park. Daily American, November 23, 1984 OBIT: Clarence R. WALKER, 1986, Central City, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Kerry L. Miller. WALKER Clarence R. Walker, 81, Central City RD 1, died Jan. 1, 1986, at Somerset Community Hospital. Born Oct. 17, 1904, in Stonycreek Township, he was a son of the late Frank and Della (Cook) Walker. Also preceded in death by a daughter, an infant son, six brothers and two sisters. Survived by his wife, the former Ethel Baughman, whom he married on Jan. 17, 1925, and these children: Mrs. Melvin (Elizabeth) Custer, Berlin RD l; Blair, married to Helen Burkett, Somerset; Telford, married to Ethel St. Clair, Boswell RD 2; Mrs. Howard (Kathleen) Frombaugh, Johnstown; Carl, married to Marjorie Critchfield, Manheim; Mrs. Leo (Carol) Evans, and Mrs. Michael (Patricia) Nazak, both of Pittsburgh; Donald, married to Sally Walker, Carlisle; Mrs. Eleanor Stutzman, Friedens RD 2; Mrs. William (Marie) Mort, Owings, Md.; 36 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. He was a brother of Mrs. Gladys Onstead, Central City RD 1. He was a retired Stonycreek Township farmer and a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Berlin. Family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Kenneth S. Swanson. Interment, Glade Union Cemetery. Daily American, January 2, 1986 OBIT: Carol L. (WALKER) EVANS, 1986, formerly of Central City, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by John C. Oester. EVANS Carol L. Evans, 50, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Central City, RD 1, died Feb. 20, 1986, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Aug. 31, 1935, in Stonycreek Township, daughter of Ethel (Baughman) Walker of Central City RD 1 and the late Clarence R. Walker. Preceded in death by sister, Marion Jean, and brother, Alvin Gene. Survived by husband, Leo, whom she married June 28, 1976; step-daughter, Mrs. Russell (Sylvia) Rodehaver of Oakland, Md.; step-son, David John Evans of Keyser, W. Va.; and five step-grandchildren. She was a sister of Mrs. Melvin (Elizabeth) Custer, Berlin RD 1; Mrs. Howard (Kathleen) Frombaugh of Johnstown; Mrs. Michael (Patricia) Nazak of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Eleanor Stutzman of Friedens RD 2; Mrs. William (Marie) Mort of Owings, Md.; Blair of Somerset; Telford of Boswell RD 2; Carl of Manheim; and Donald of Carlisle. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at DeanerFuneral Home, Stoystown. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, W.Va., where service will be held at II a.m. Monday with the Rev Greg Rotruck officiating. Interment, Evans Family Cemetery, Maysville, W.Va. Daily American, Feb. 22, 1986 OBIT: Bertha (RINGER) COOLEY, 1986, of interest in Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Kerry L. Miller. COOLEY Bertha Cooley, 84, of 1208 Sycamore St., Connellsville, died July 6, 1986, in the Highlands Hospital and Health Center, Connellsville. Born Oct. 1, 1901 in Grantsville, Md., a daughter of the late Elishia and Sarah Ellen (Mort) Ringer. A resident of Connellsville for most of her life and also had been a resident of the Confluence area. Former employee of the Connellsville YMCA and a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Connellsville. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Mary Ann Felgar of Berlin and Mrs. Jeanne Miller of Connellsville; five grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Omer H. Cooley on Jan. 18, 1986; two brothers: Howard Ringer and Ferris Ringer; five sisters: Rebecca Ringer, Lucinda Butler, Oliver Ringer, Hattie Eichorn and Grace Colflesh. Friends will be received 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Brooks Funeral Home, Inc., 111 East Green St., Connellsville, where services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m., the Rev. G.C. Waldkoenig officiating. Interment, St. Paul’s Cemetery, Fort Hill, Pa. Daily American, July 8, 1986 OBIT: Elsie M. (BUTLER) DURST, 1986, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Nancy S. Edwards. Mrs. Elsie M. Durst, 85, of Meyersdale, died Aug 20, 1986, at the Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. Born March 5, 1901, in Keyser Ridge, Md., a daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Mort) Butler. Preceded in death by husband, Jonas and daughter, Leota and sons, Harrison and Clay. Survived by these children: Anguis, and Mrs. Frances Shuck, both of Meyersdale; Mrs. Hazel Faidley, Berlin RD 4; Carl, and Wilbur both of Bakersfield, Calif.; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Della Warnick of Magadore, Ohio. Friends will be received at the Leckemby Funeral Home after 3:30 p.m. Friday, where service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. Ralph Mills officiating. Interment, Springs Cemetery. Daily American, August 22, 1986 OBIT: Anna P. (LIVENGOOD) MORT, 1987, Salisbury, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Richard Boyer MORT Anna P. Mort, 91, of Salisbury, died March 28, 1987, at home. Born Sept. 27, 1895, in Frostburg, Md., daughter of the late John and Caroline (Merrbach) Livengood. Preceded in death by husband, Ernest V. Survived by three children: Mrs. Pearl Warnick, Akron, Ohio; John V. of Springs; and Paul W. of Salisbury; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; a brother, William Livengood, Frostburg. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Salisbury, the Lutheran Church Women and the Pythian Sisters. Friends will be received Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Thomas Funeral Home, Salisbury, where funeral services will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. with the Rev. David E. Fetter officiating. Interment, Greenville Cemetery. Daily American, March 30, 1987 OBIT: Jay D. HAY, 1987, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Richard Boyer HAY Jay D. Hay, 59, West Race Street, Somerset, died Aug. 27, 1987, in Somerset Community Hospital. Born July 26, 1928, in Somerset Township, a son of Ester (Mort) Hay and the late Orlo Hay. Preceded in death by his father; his wife, Gloria (Henry) Hay; and one sister, Dorothy Auremma. Survived by his mother, Ester Hay, Somerset; and these children: Kathy Jane Hay, Washington, Pa.; William Hartge, Somerset; Jay D. Jr., Stoystown; Katherine Koontz, Somerset; Donna Hay, Stoystown; Susan Platt, Berlin; and Diana Hemminger, Jerome; seven grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: the Rev. William Hay, Friedens RD 1; Mary Schlag, Monks Corner, S.C.; John, Mt. Pleasant; Betty Setinsek, North Lima, Ohio; Orlo J., Robert, Richard and Charles, all of Berlin; James, Rockwood; and Ralph, Somerset. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Friends will be received 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home where service will be conducted Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. A.C. Tasker officiating. Interment, Jenner Crossroads Cemetery. Somerset Daily American, August 28, 1987 OBIT: William C. DURST, 1987, Salisbury, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Robert Stutsman and proofread by Jesse Davis. WILLIAM C. DURST William C. Durst 54, of Salisbury RD 1, died November 30, 1987, in Larimer Twp. in a hunting accident. He was born Sept. 29, 1933, in Elk Lick Twp. a son of the late Daniel and Lorena (Mort) Durst. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James and Jack. He is survived by his wife the former Emma G. Murray, two sons Gewaine, of Salisbury and Rick, at home and one daughter Mrs. Karen Durst, Meyersdale RD 1; two grandsons Gewain Jr. and Chad. Also two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Yutzy, Taylor, Michigan and Mrs. June Gaumer, Salisbury RD 1; and three brothers, Morley, Syracuse, NY; Daniel, Dearborne, Michigan and Charles, of Taylor, Michigan. He was an employee of Pittsburgh Champion Pipe Works, Boynton; a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury. Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Thomas Funeral Home, Salisbury. Services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Rev. David E. Fetter officiating. Interment Salisbury Cemetery. The Republic, December 3, 1987 OBIT: Florence M. BITTINGER, 1989, Springs, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Nancy Lorz BITTINGER Florence M. Bittinger, 97, of Springs, died May 15 at the Goodwill Mennonite Home. Born Dec. 6, 1891 in Bittinger, Md., daughter of the late Henry and Susanna (Fuller) Bittinger. Also preceded in death by a brother, Elmer, and a sister, Mabel, a niece, Minnie Weimer, and nephew, Raymond Bittinger. Survived by four nieces, Elizabeth Weimer, Salisbury; Viola Nyhart, Gambier, Ohio; Eileen Mort of Springs and Laura Brown of Salisbury. Also one nephew, Clayton, of Millersport, Ohio. She served as postmaster in Springs for 26 years. Member of the Springs Mennonite Church and a charter member of the Springs Historical Society. Friends will be received Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. in Thomas Funeral Home, Salisbury where funeral services will be held Wednesday 11 a.m., the Rev. Steven J. Heatwole officiating. Interment Springs Cemetery. Daily American, May 16, 1989 OBIT: Orlo J. "Junior" HAY, 1989, Berlin RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Maureen Carothers/April HAY Orlo J. "Junior" Hay, 53, of Berlin RD 3, died June 23, 1989, at Meyersdale Community Hospital. He was born March 12, 1936, in Lincoln Township, the son of Orlo and Esther (Mort) Hay. He was preceded in death by father, a brother and a sister. He is survived by his mother of Somerset; his wife of 29 years, the former Barbara Krause; and these children: David, married to Jodie Haselbarth of Berlin RD 3; Dennis L., married to Sharon Suhrie of Berlin RD 1; and Richard W. and fiancee, Terri Shaulis of Berlin; also, two grandchildren. He was a brother of Rev. William of Friedens RD 1; Mrs. Robert (Mary) Schlag of Monks Corner, S.C.; Mrs. Anthony (Betty) Setinsek, North Lima, Ohio; John of Mt. Pleasant; Robert and Ralph, both of Somerset; Richard of Berlin RD 3; James of Rockwood; and Charles of Berlin. He was employed as a meat cutter at Riverside Market, Berlin. Was an Army veteran and a member of Beachdale Church of the Brethren. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Saturday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Kenneth A. Davis officiating. Interment, Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Memorial may be given to the American Cancer Society. Daily American, June 24, 1989 OBIT: Rachel A. "Becky" (MORT) SAGER, 1989, Friedens RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Sally _______________________________________________ SAGER Rachel A. "Becky" Sager, 74, of Friedens, RD 1, died Aug. 20 in Somerset Hospital. Born Sept. 15, 1914 in Somerset. Daughter of the late William H. and Ida Mae (Yoder) Mort. Also preceded in death by a daughter Rose Ann. Survived by husband, Harry A. Sager, and daughters: Mrs. Joyce Paxton, Friedens RD 2; Mrs. Thomas E. (Donna) Fridy, Somerset RD 5; Mrs. Betty Jane Sarver, Mrs. Donald R. (Carol) Gary and Mrs. Jack D. (Dora) Tipton, all of Friedens RD 1; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Sister of Mrs. Della Brigendine, Rocky Mount Va. and Mrs. Luther (Jeannie) Jones, New Castle, Va. Member of Listie Grace Brethren Church. Friends received 7-9 p.m. Monday and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home where service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Ronzil Jarvis officiating. Interment Somerset County Memorial Park. Daily American, August 21, 1989 OBIT: Dorothy J. (RANKIN) MORT, 1989, Friedens RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Winnie Nichols MORT Dorothy J. Mort, 70, Friedens RD 1, died Oct. 20, 1989, at Somerset Hospital. Born June 16, 1919, in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Harry G. and Ellen (Yoder) Rankin. Also preceded in death by her husband, George R., a son, James R. and a brother, Elmer. Survived by these children: William H., Central City RD 1; Robert K., Somerset RD 2; Mrs. Mary Miller and Fred E., Friedens RD 1; Mrs. John (Beverly Jean) Shoriak, Morrisville, Pa.; and Charles B., Friedens RD 2; 19 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Sister of: Mrs. Glenn (Harriet) Fisher, Quecreek. Member of the Beulah United Methodist Church. Friends received from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, where services will be held Monday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. David S. Jack officiating. Interment, Hay’s Cemetery. Daily American, October 21, 1989 OBIT: Harry A. SAGER, 1990, Friedens RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Sally SAGER Harry A. Sager, 82, of Friedens RD 1 died Jan. 13, 1990, in the Somerset Hospital. Born Dec. 13, 1907, in Somerset Township, son of the late Harry Vincent and Lydia (Pill) Sager. Preceded in death by his wife, the former Rachel L. "Becky" Alexander-Mort, and daughter, Rose Ann Sager; brothers, Earl, Fred, Edward, Rex and Kenneth and sister, Edith Freeman. Survived by daughters: Mrs. Joyce Paxton of Friedens RD 2, Mrs. Betty Jane Sarver, Friedens RD 1, Mrs. Thomas E. (Donna) Fridy, Somerset RD 5; Mrs. Donald R. (Carol) Gary, Friedens RD 1, and Mrs. Jack D. (Dora) Tipton, Friedens RD 1; 18 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren. Brother of Mrs. Orlando J. (Emma) Barclay, Somerset RD 1, Mrs. Clarence (Grace) Firestone, Somerset RD 2; Mrs. Robert (Marion) Drake, Santa Ana, Calif.; Donald Sager, Somerset RD 1, and Mrs. Herbert (Eleanor) Brown of McKeesport. Retired miner from Solar Fuel Co. Member of Listie Grace Brethren Church and the Bakersville-Lavansville Rod and Gun Club. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Rev. Ronzil Jarvis officiating. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Listie Grace Brethren Church. Daily American, January 15, 1990 OBIT: Robert Ray MOSTOLLER, 1993, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Patty Millich and proofread by Alice James MOSTOLLER Robert Ray Mostoller, 46, Somerset, died Jan. 26, 1993 at his residence. Born Sept. 4, 1946 in Somerset Township, son of the late Harold Ray and Stella Marian (Bailey) Mostoller. Also preceded by a brother, James H. Mostoller. Survived by wife, the former Patrician Jean Conn; and a son, Robert R. Mostoller Jr., of Somerset. Also a stepmother, Mrs. George (Mary) Lung of Salisbury. Brother of: Mrs. Carl (Florence) Lantz, Somerset; Mrs. Robert (Betty) Mort, Somerset RD 2; Mrs. Dorothy Bobulinski, Mrs. Ray (Shirley) Wilhelm and Mrs. Phillip (Delores) Moore, all of Lady Lake, Fla. Half-brother of Harold Most, Delbert Most and Richard Most, all of Meyersdale; Roger Most, Berlin and Mrs. Larry (Juanita) "Tut" Merrill, Boynton. Member of Roof Garden Christian Church. Heavy equipment operator for Spiniello Construction Co. of Pittsburgh. Veteran, U.S. Army, Vietnam War. Member of Somerset Chapter 587 of the Vietnam War Veterans of America and a member of Operating Engineers Local 66 of Pittsburgh. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Roy A. Worsham officiating. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park. Graveside military rite will be conducted by Somerset Chapter 587, Vietnam War Veterans of America. Daily American, January 28, 1993 OBIT: John Victor "Jack" MORT, 1993, Springs, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Winnie Nichols MORT John Victor "Jack" Mort, 77, of Springs, died Thursday, March 24, 1993, at his residence. Born Aug. 5, 1915, in Elk Lick Township, son of the late Ernest V. and Anna Pearl (Livengood) Mort. Member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury, and the Salisbury American Legion. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, the former Eileen Bittinger; a son, Richard, Newark, Ohio; a daughter, Barbara Mort, Winchester, Va.; a sister, Pearl Warnick, Akron, Ohio; also 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Newman Funeral Home Inc., Salisbury, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, with the Rev. David E. Fetter officiating. Interment, Springs Cemetery. Family requests contributions to the memorial fund of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury. Daily American, March 26, 1993 OBIT: Maurice Lynn ANDERSON, 1993, formerly of Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by John C. Oester/Carol Hepburn ANDERSON Maurice Lynn Anderson, 34, formerly of Stoystown, died Nov. 4, 1993, at Akron, Ohio. Born July 14, 1959, a son of Chirley and Betty Jane (Mort) Anderson, Stoystown RD 1. Survived by parents, and brother, Timothy, married to the former Jackie Shumaker, Somerset. Graduate of North Star High School and Williamsport Community College. Services in charge of Hummel Mortuary, Akron, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be contributed to the American Cancer Society. Daily American Nov 6, 1993 OBIT: Dean F. HILLEGASS, 1994, of interest in Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Sylvia Reed HILLEGASS Dean F. Hillegass, age 47, of 267 East Middle Street, Gettysburg, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 1994 at his home. He was born in Roaring Springs, Pa., the son of the late Donald and Faye Golden Hillegass and step-son of the late Herbert Housel. He was a member of the Hanover Ward of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church. He was employed by the Fountainhead Country Club in Hagerstown, Md. He was a member of the Gettysburg Archery Club, the Pa. State Archery Association and the Bass Club of Gettysburg. He is survived by his wife, Kay Hillegas Hillegass; one son, Daniel S. Hillegass of Gettysburg; one daughter, Michelle K. Hillegass of Fullerton, Calif.; one brother, Donald Hillegass of Claysburg, Pa.; one sister, Phyllis Porta of Altoona, Pa.; two half brothers, Joseph Housel of Claysburg, Pa. and Herbert Housel of Altoona; and two half sisters, Suzette Mort of Duncansville and Nanette Bates of Dumfries, Va. Funeral services will be held at the Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg on Sunday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. with Betty Yager officiating. The family will receive friends at the Monahan Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until the time of funeral service, graveside services and interment will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. in the Bedford County Memorial Park, Bedford, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Daily American, January 8, 1994 OBIT: John E. JONES, 1994, Friedens, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Jean Wall. JONES John E. Jones, 51, of Friedens RD 2, died July 22, 1994 at Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown. Born May 12, 1943, in Somerset. Son of the late Charles and Jessie (Albright) Jones. Survived by his wife of 26 years, the former Grace Lepley, sons, Barry, married to former Carol Mort and David, fiancé, Virginia Burk, both of Friedens, Virginia Burk, both of Friedens RD 2. Also grandson, Josh. Brother of Charlie of California, William of Enon Valley, Mrs. Donald (Betty) Smith of Friedens, and Junior of Stoystown RD 1. Formerly employed by G.M. and W. Coal Company and H.C. Mull Construction. Member of Jenner Rod and Gun Club. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Daily American, July 23, 1994 OBIT: Mary Alice MEYERS DUNMEYER, 1994, Friedens, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Lynne Canterbury DUNMEYER Mary Alice Dunmeyer, 62, of Friedens RD 1, died Sept. 11, 1994, in Conemaugh hospital, Johnstown.Born April 26, 1932, in Somerset, daughter of the late John and Edna (Fieg) Meyers.Also preceded in death by one brother.Survived by husband, Harry L., and these children: Ronald and Wayne, Somerset; Harry Jr. and Shirley, married to Fred Hall, both of Dunbar; Kathryn, wife of Fred Mort, Friedens RD 1; Pamela, wife of Andy Powell, Cumberland, Md.; Robert, servicing with the U.S. Army in Germany, and Mary, fiancée of Robert Smith, Friedens; also a number of grandchildren; three sisters:Dorothy Baker of Somerset RD 6, Martha Brant of Friedens RD 1, and Norma Tipton, Tampa, Fla.Member of Victory Lighthouse Church in Friedens.Friends were received at the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home, where service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. today, the Rev. William O’Haver officiating.Interment, St. John’s Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to your favorite charity. Daily American, September 14, 1994 OBIT: Fred Allen JOHNSON, 1995, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Jean Wall. JOHNSON Fred Allen Johnson, 51, Somerset, died July 22, 1995, at his residence. Born April 2, 1944, in Somerset. Son of Clarence Ira and Edith Marie (Hemminger) Johnson, Johnstown. Preceded in death by brother, Daniel Johnson. Survived by wife, he former Linda Faye Schrock, to whom he was married for 31 years. Also survived by these children: Eric D. Johnson, married to Jennifer Barron, Berlin, and Mrs. Charles R. (Kristen) Mort, Grove City; also two grandchildren, Megan and Samantha Johnson. Brother of Mrs. Charles (Jean) Swindell, North Olmsted, Ohio; Clarence Johnson Jr., Waynesburg; Mrs. Dorothy Fruner, Elyria, Ohio; Mrs. James (Carley) Suter, Somerset; Mrs. Rena Tipton, Mantua, Ohio; Thomas C. Johnson, Euclid, Ohio; Mrs. Thomas (Ruth) Barron, Somerset RD 3; Glenn E. Johnson, fort Collins, Colo.; Mrs. Richard (Kay) Neri, Boswell RD 2; Mrs. Dale (Linda) Griffith, Bethel Park. Member of Somerset Alliance Church, Somerset Sportsmen association, Somerset County Fly Tying Club. Life member of National Sporting Clays Association and level two instructor. 1962 graduate of Somerset High School and 1969 graduate of Cambria-Rowe Business College. Driver for Luther P. Miller Inc. Veteran of U. S. Marine Corps. Served during the Vietnam War with rank of staff sergeant. Friends received from 7-9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Somerset Alliance Church, the Rev. Dr. Melvin Vance and the Rev. Sherman Berkey Officiating. Interment, Lavansville Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Shooting Sports C/O 4H Development Fund, P. O. Box 150, Somerset, Pa. 15501 and Somerset "In Touch" Hospice, 651 South Center Ave., Somerset, Pa. 15501. No viewing at the church. Daily American, July 24, 1995 OBIT: William A. PAUGH, 1995, Hooversville, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by John C. Oester. PAUGH William A. Paugh, 45, of Hooversville died Oct. 11, 1995, at Windber Hospice. Born Jan. 22, 1950, in Hooversville. Son of Rosetta Leach of Benson, Ariz., and the late William T. Paugh. Also preceded in death by daughter, Brenda Lee. Survived by his wife, the former Annette Marcus; sons, William and Vincent; granddaughter, Jessica Miller. Brother of Linda McKelvey of Stoystown RD 1; Rick of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Rodney of Chicago, Ill., and Dorothy Phillippi of Benson, Ariz. Half-brother of Dale Mort of Hitchcock, Tex. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Deaner Funeral Home, Hooversville, where wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Hooversville. The Rev. Samuel Zebron O.F.M. Conv. officiating. Interment, Holy Family Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Windber Hospice. Daily American, October 12, 1995 OBIT: William N. HAY Sr., 1995, Friedens RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Pam McConkey HAY Rev. William N. Hay Sr., 68, Friedens RD 1, died Oct. 31, 1995, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. He was born Nov. 9, 1926, in Somerset Township, son of Esther (Mort) Hay of Somerset and the late Orlo Hay. Also survived by his wife, Margaret (Ryman) Hay, and these children: William N. Hay Jr., married to the former Ellen Fritz, Berlin RD 3, and Sherrie A. Woullard, married to John Woullard Jr., Garrett RD 1; grandchildren: Lisa Swiller and Kari Filardi, Long Island, N.Y.; Jeremy and Jennifer Hay, Berlin RD 3. Preceded in death by his father; a daughter, Linda Clarkson; one sister Dorothy Auriemma; brothers; Jay Hay and Orlo Hay Jr., and one grandson, Richard L. Woullard. He was a brother of Mary Schlag, Moncks Corner, S.C.; John, Mount Pleasant; Betty Setinsek, North Lima, Ohio; Robert, Somerset; Richard, Berlin; James and Ralph of Rockwood, and Charles, Berlin. He was a pastor of the Rayman Church of the Brethren and retired employee of Fleetwood Folding Trailers. Veteran of World War II. Served as a technical instructor in the Army. Friends will be received in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the Rayman Church of the Brethren, Rev. Ronald Beachley and the Rev. Gerald Deffenbaugh officiating. Interment, Beachdale Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Rayman Church of the Brethren. Body will lie in state at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Daily American, November 2, 1995 OBIT: Ruth E. (BAER) MORT, 1996, Somerset RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Winnie Nichols MORT Ruth E. Mort, 75, of Somerset RD 8 died Feb. 12, 1996, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Johnstown. Born Oct. 29, 1920, in Somerset Township. Daughter of the late Harvey H. and Grace (Hiteshew) Baer. Preceded in death by a brother, Jacob Baer. Survived by her husband of 50 years, Lloyd H. Mort, and the following children: Ronald E. Mort, married to the former Beverly Ankney, Somerset RD 1; Mrs. Donnie G. (Linda) Smith, of Somerset, and Wayne S. Mort, married to the former MaryJo Nicholson of Markleton RD 1. Eight grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Sister of Harvey G. Baer of Somerset RD 7, and Mrs. Maud Hafer and Fred Baer, both of Friedens RD 1. Member of the Geiger Church of the Brethren. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home, Somerset, where funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Gerald Deffenbaugh officiating. Interment, St. John’s Cemetery. Daily American, February, 13, 1996 OBIT: Victoria Lynn "Tori" MORT, 1996, Meyersdale RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Winnie Nichols MORT Victoria Lynn "Tori" Mort, 5-year-old daughter of Charles E. and Nicole L. (Ross) Mort of Meyersdale RD 3, died March 26, 1996, at Children’s Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Oct. 19, 1990, at Ft. Campbell, Ky. Also surviving are her maternal grandparents, Josiah and Patricia Ross, Boynton; paternal grandparents, Helen Mort, Berlin, and William Mort, Central City; maternal great-grandmother, Margaret Yutzy, Boynton, and paternal great-grandparents, Walter H. and Mary Berna Moyer, Wampum. Kindergarten student at Salisbury Elementary School. Attended Boynton Church of God and attended Mommy and Me classes. Member of Youth America Bowling Association. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Newman Funeral Home, Salisbury. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Boynton Church of God, with Rev. Deborah A. Hoover officiating. Interment, Highland Cemetery. Daily American, March 28, 1996 OBIT: Merlin Jay GRACE, 1997, formerly of Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Sally Statler/Jesse Davis GRACE Merlin Jay Grace, 40, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Boswell died March 5, 1997, at home. Born Aug. 26, 1956, in Somerset. Son of Emerson "Buster" and Mildred (Whipkey) Grace. Preceded in death by father in 1984 and nephew, Tyler J. Mostoller. Survived by mother of Boswell, twin sister, Kay, wife of Kenneth Mostoller, Wells Tannery, Pa., and these other sisters and brothers: David Whipkey, married to Barbara Miller, Butler; Patricia, wife of Ronald Mort, Hooversville RD 1; Robert and Barry, both of Boswell; Tim, married to Cindy Shaffer, Jennerstown, and Evelyn, Boswell. Also survived by best friend, Richard Ditmore, Pittsburgh, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Following cremation, friends received from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, Main Street, Boswell, Rev. Michael A. Dunlap officiating. Daily American, March 10, 1997 OBIT: Marlyn L. MORT, 1997, Hooversville RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Winnie Nichols MORT Marlyn L. Mort, 67, of Plank Road, Hooversville RD, died Aug. 15, 1997, at home. Born Sept. 12, 1929, in Acosta, son of Harry and Rose (Weimer) Mort. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Alma Powers; and brothers, Francis and William. Survived by wife, the former Betty G. Ream; and children: Jerry "Sam" of West Virginia; Ronald, married to Patricia Grace, and Jeffrey, married to Mylene Henry, both of Hooversville RD; Regina, wife of Charles Garrett, Ovett, Miss.; and Sgt. John, married to Melissa Moore, U.S. Army, Newport News, Va.; also 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Brother of Rosetta Leach, Benson, Ariz.; Kenneth, Jefferson, Pa., and Dale, Carrollton, Texas. Member of Holy Family Catholic Parish, Hooversville. Avid fisherman and Army veteran of the Korean conflict. Retired mine foreman. Observed 47th wedding anniversary on Nov. 26, 1996. Complete arrangements, in charge of Hoffman Funeral Homes, Boswell, in Monday’s paper. Memorials to the Regional Hospice at Windber, Windber, Pa.; 15963, would be appreciated. MORT Marlyn L. Mort, 67, of Plank Road, Hooversville RD, died Aug. 15, 1997, at home. No visitation. Cremation at St. Clair Crematory, Greensburg. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 1997, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Hooversville, Rev. Father Romulus Rosolowski O.F.M. Conv. celebrant. Graveside service and interment at Somerset County Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. Memorials to the Regional Hospice at Windber, Windber, PA 15963 would be appreciated. Arrangements in the charge of Hoffman Funeral Homes, Boswell. Daily American, August 18, 1997 OBIT: Mary Magdalen (KULL) BOLAND, 1998, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Patty Millich and proofread by Alice James BOLAND Mary Magdalen Boland, 81, of 2279 W. Bakersville-Edie Road, Somerset, died Aug. 3, 1998 at Somerset Hospital. Born in Johnstown on May 15, 1917. A daughter of the late Charles and Jesse (Schnurr) Kull. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond Clyde Boland, who died Jan. 12, 1989; twin grandsons, Jason and Michael Boland; granddaughter, Katie Marie Boland; three brothers: Clarence, Charles and Robert Kull; and two sisters, Lillian Kull and Dorothy Schreier. Survived by children: Mrs. Floyd (Jeannie) DePhillips, Westlake, Ohio; Mrs. Margaret "Peggy" Caola, Washington, D.C.; Ray Michael Boland, married to the former Jackalin Hagins, Somerset; and Mary Pat Boland, Washington D.C.; nine grandchildren: Sheldon Ulevich, and friend Cassie Mort; Jarrad, Jessie and Dennis Caola, Mrs. Kenneth (Kristine) Roth, Mark DePhillips, Josh, Luke and Isabel Boland; three great-grandchildren: Gregory, Joe and Tommy Roth, and brother , Wilbur, "Bill," Kull, Altoona. Member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church; had been co-owner of the former Laurel Lodge and the former Bolands Dairy Bar, both of Bakersville; and cafeteria manager at Hidden Valley Resort from 1969 to 1975. Was a 1935 graduate of Johnstown Catholic High School. Friends received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Somerset, Msgr. Samuel J. Tomaselli celebrant. Interment, Bakersville Cemetery. Contributions may be sent to Somerset "In Touch," Hospice, 1590 N. Center Ave., Suite 111, Somerset, Pa., 15501. Daily American, August 5, 1998 OBIT: Barry W. GRACE, 1998, Boswell Heights, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Richard Boyer. GRACE Barry W. Grace, 37, Boswell Heights, died Sept. 19, 1998 at home. Born June 15, 1961 in Somerset. Preceded in death by father Emerson "Buster" Grace, brother, Jay Grace, and nephew, Tyler Jay. Survived by mother, Mildred (Whipkey) Grace, and Terry, of Boswell. Brother of David, married to Barbara (Miller) Whipkey, Boswell; Mrs. Ronald (Patty) Mort, Hooversville; Mrs. Ken (Kay) Mostoller, Wells Tannery; Robert, Boswell; Tim, married to Cindy Shaffer, Stoystown; and Evelyn Grace, Boswell; also numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, at Miller Funeral Home, Somerset, with a memorial service to follow. Rev. Mike Dunlap officiating. Somerset Daily American, September 21, 1998. OBIT: Madeline Elizabeth (DURST) RECKNER, 1999, Salisbury, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by John C. Oester. RECKNER Madeline Elizabeth (Durst) Reckner, 77, of 1767 River Rd., Salisbury, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 at her residence. Born April 29, 1921 in Elk Lick Township, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence D. and Mary Edith (Mort) Durst. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank "Rex" Reckner, May 28, 1993 and two brothers, John Henry Oester and Manford "Mats" Durst. Survived by a daughter, Patricia Showalter and husband, Michael, Salisbury; a granddaughter, Scottie Showalter and fiancee, Dan Imhoff; a sister. Katie Durst, Walla Walla, Wash.; a brother, Donald Durst, Orlando, Fla. and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and the L.C.W. Retired from American I.T.P. and the I.L.G.W.U. having worked in several local garment factories. During World War II, she worked at the Kelly Springfield Tire Co., to produce ammunition for American soldiers. Charter member of Salisbury American Legion Auxiliary, former member of several bowling leagues. Avid supporter of youth athletics in both Salisbury and Frostburg. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home, P.A., Grantsville, Md. from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday. Services will be conducted at 2 p m., Monday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury, with the Rev. David E. Fetter officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. Interment, Salisbury Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Somerset Hospital, "In Touch" Hospice. Daily American, February 20, 1999 OBIT: Rosalie Ann (VARCHETTI) FLICK, 2000, Berlin, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Sally. FLICK Rosalie Ann Flick, 45, of Buffalo Creek Road, Berlin, died Jan. 8, 2000, at Somerset Hospital. Born Jan. 24, 1954, in Meyersdale, daughter of Rose (Pontillo) Varchetti of Somerset and the late Joseph Varchetti. Also preceded in death by first husband, Daniel Popovich. Survived by her husband, Charles J. Flick, and these children, Scott Popovich, married to former Valorie Stoner, Tammy, married to James Mort, all of Berlin, and Melissa Flick at home; grandchildren, Caitlyn Popovich, James Jr. and Jocelyn Mort. Sister of Larry Varchetti, Indianapolis, Ind., Susan Fochtman, Greensburg, and Samuel Varchetti, New Baltimore. Member of S.S. Peter and Paul’s Orthodox Church, Goodtown. Family will receive friends from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m., Tuesday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, where Parastas will be held at 4 p.m., Tuesday, and burial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Very Rev. John Govrusik officiating. Interment, Pine Hill Orthodox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to The American Cancer Society, 168 West Union St., Somerset, PA 15501. Daily American, January 10, 2000 OBIT: Harriet E. (RANKIN) FISHER, 2000, Quecreek, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Pam Warren/April FISHER Harriet E. Fisher, 76, of Quecreek died Nov. 1, 2000 at her residence. Born Oct. 13, 1924 in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Harry and Ellen (Yoder) Rankin. Also preceded in death by brother, Elmer Rankin and a sister Dorothy Mort. Survived by her husband, Glenn E. Fisher and these children: Mrs. Silas (Gloria Ann) Wilt of Meyersdale, Clark E. Fisher of Lancaster, Glenn E. Fisher Jr. of Quecreek and Harry Rankin of Somerset; also 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Member of Acosta Church of God. Former housekeeping employee for Somerset Hospital. Friends received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Rev. Glenn Gattenby officiating. Interment, Sipesville Cemetery. Daily American, November 2, 2000 OBIT: David G. DUPONT Jr., 2001, Quecreek, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Caroline Juker and proofread by Denise Phillips. DUPONT David G. Dupont Jr., 28, of Quecreek passed on June 27, 2001 in Quemahoning Township. Born Aug. 28, 1972 in Somerset. Son of David (and Holly Menear) Dupont Sr. of Rockwood and Phyllis (Spory) married to Terry Ohler of Stoystown. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather Philip Spory and paternal grandfather James Dupont. Survived by parents, wife Kimberly S. Tressler-Dupont of Quecreek, daughter Chasity Amber Dupont, and stepson Brandon Tressler, both at home: sister Lori Ann, married to Jason S. Krause of Somerset, step-brother Justin, and step-sister Malorie Ohler of Stoystown, step-sister Kayla Menear of Rockwood and step-brother Terry Brett Menear of Uniontown. Also maternal grandmother Mamie Nelson of Somerset, paternal grandmother Pauline Dupont of Rockwood, nieces Alexandria and Jasmine, and nephew Tyler Krause. Nephew of James F. and Joseph H. Dupont, Charley Nelson, Judy Shaffer, Rosemary Gardner, Betty Mort, Joy Fussco, Sandy Dunmeyer, and Debra Dupont. He was a 1991 graduate of Somerset High School where he was an outstanding wrestler and also a graduate of Somerset County Vocational and Technical School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and was employed by Genesis Coal Co. Member of the Rockwood American Legion Post 279. He was an avid hunter and loved to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Somerset, where a service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Pastor James Monticue officiating. Interment, Rockwood IOOF Cemetery. Daily American, June 29, 2001 OBIT: Kenneth D. MORT, Sr., 2001, formerly of Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Winnie Nichols MORT Kenneth D. Mort Sr., 63, of Jefferson, formerly of Boswell and Hooversville, died Aug. 28, 2001. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Deaner Funeral Home, Hooversville, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Daily American, August 27*, 2001 [M2376] * Date is written in and dated before death date in obit. * Date of death per SSDI is Aug. 27, 2001 Jefferson, Greene, PA. He was born Jan. 17, 1938 per SSDI. OBIT: Harry Lester DUNMEYER, Sr., 2002, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Lynne Canterbury DUNMEYER Harry Lester Dunmeyer Sr., 86, of Somerset Township, died May 31, 2002 at his residence.Born June 1, 1915 in Lincoln Township, he is the son of the late Harvey and Bertha (Ankney) Dunmeyer.Also preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Alice Meyers, two brothers and five sisters.Survived by children:Lester James Dunmeyer of Johnstown, Lois Jean Lepley of Va., | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
