OBIT: Richard S. AMES, Sr., 2004, Indian Lake, Somerset County, PA
  
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  RICHARD S. AMES, SR.
   
  Richard S. Ames Sr., 68, Indian Lake, passed away Jan. 26, 2004, at home.  Born 
  Feb. 1, 1935, in Wilmington, Del., the son of Harold and Alice (Woods) Ames. 
  Preceded in death by parents and grandson Zachary.  He was a loving husband, 
  father and grandfather.  Survived by wife of 42 years, the former Rose M. 
  Younker; children: Niomie, wife of Richard Collins, Deborah, wife of Russell 
  Boyer, both of Central City, Samuel married to the former Barbara Oldham, 
  Cairnbrook, Alice, wife of Charles Albright, Windsor, Va., Richard Jr. married 
  to the former Wendy Meck, Hooversville.  Also survived by 15 grandchildren; five 
  great-grandchildren; brother Harold, Massachusetts; sister, Dorothy and foster 
  sister, Evelyn, both of Delaware.  Dick was a member of Berkey Church of the 
  Brethren where he served as treasurer of the Sunday school class and men's 
  fellowship.  A U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and an avid hunter and 
  fisherman.  Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the 
  Mulcahy Funeral Home, Central City and from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 
  a.m. Thursday at the Berkey Church, Windber.  The Rev. Earl Crissman 
  officiating.  Interment Berkey Cemetery.  Friends who wish may make contributions 
  to Regional Hospice at Windber in Dick's memory.
  
  Daily American, January 28, 2004