OBIT: Emory W. SELL, 1995, Roaring Spring, Blair County, PA

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EMORY W. SELL, 

87, Rockingham Avenue, Roaring Spring, died Friday evening, Oct. 27, 
1995, at Mercy Regional Health System. He was born April 27, 1908, in 
Taylor Township, the son of Stephen H. and Barbara Ellen (Metzker) 
Sell. He married Rae L. Williams on Feb. 1, 1936, in Altoona. She died 
March 8, 1979. Mr. Sell was a member of the First Church of the 
Brethren, Roaring Spring. He retired in 1973 from Appleton Papers after 
47 years of service. Mr. Sell was a Navy veteran of World War II. He 
enjoyed working and playing with children. Mr. Sell was a member of 
Ray-Camp VFW and Murray-Appleman American Legion, Roaring Spring, and 
was a life member of the Friendship Volunteer Fire Co., Roaring Spring. 
Surviving are a grandson, David A. Seyler, who was raised in the home, 
and two great-grandchildren. There will be no public viewing. 
Arrangements by J. Gary Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring.

SELL - Graveside services for Emory W. Sell of Rockingham Ave., Roaring 
Spring, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring 
Spring, by the Rev. David Witkovsky. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery. 
At the request of the deceased, there will be no public viewing. 
Arrangements by J. Gary Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the First Church of the Brethren Memorial 
Fund, Roaring Spring. Preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters.

Altoona Mirror, October 29, 1995