OBIT: Robert Earl ANKNEY, 2003, Somerset, Somerset County, PA

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  Robert Earl ANKNEY
  
  Robert Earl Ankney, 68, of Somerset, surrendered his soul to the Lord Jan.
  6, 2003 at his residence after a long and courageous fight against the most
  insidious of diseases, cancer.  Born Nov. 21, 1934 in Jefferson Township,
  Somerset County, the son of Cloyd Earl and Laura Emma Katherine (Ferry)
  Ankney.  Preceded in death by parents.  Survived by his loving wife the
  former Kathryn Mae Hetrick, children Mr. David Ankney and Mr. Brian Ankney
  both of Somerset; two grandchildren.  Brother of Ronald W. Ankney of
  Somerset; Mrs. Barbara Balmer of Lancaster and Mrs. Ronald M. (Pamela)
  Rhodes of Sipesville.  A 1952 graduate of Somerset High School and attended
  the University of Pittsburgh.  Veteran of National Guard.  Member of Bethany
  United Methodist Church where he was a trustee and member of finance
  committee.  He was owner and operator of the former Ankney Bros. Lumber
  Company.  He was also owner/operator of Somerset Hardwoods Inc. and co-owned
  with his wife the Swiss Chalet Resturant.  Member of Somerset Masonic Lodge
  358.  A Masonic service will be held at 7:30 pm Wednesday.  Friends received
  from 7-9 pm Wednesday and 2-4 and 7-9 pm Thursday at the Hauger-Zeigler
  Funeral Home, Somerset.  Funeral service will be conducted at 1:30 pm Friday
  at Bethany United Methodist Church with Rev. Barry K. Ritenour officiating.
  No viewing at the church.  Interment Bethany Cemetery.  Contributions may be
  made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 204 West Bakersville- Edie Rd.,
  Somerset, Pa.  15501
  
  Daily American Jan 8, 2003
  
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