OBIT: Michael BARANIAK, 1999, Berlin, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ BARANIAK Michael Baraniak, 38, of Berlin formerly of Boswell, went to be with the Lord Feb. 15, 1999 at Memorial Medical Center Johnstown. Born Dec. 23, 1960 in Day - ton, Ohio, son of Edward and Janet (Wable) Baraniak of Everett. Also survived by his wife the former Josana Ferre and these children: Amanda and Ryan Ferre, and Blake Baraniak, all at home. Brother of Adrianne married to Robert Wagner, Champion, and Steven Baraniak, Boswell. Also survived by father and mother-in-law; Eugene and Garnel (Berkebile) Ferre, Boswell. Brother-in-law of Janine and Larry Konieczny, Shelocta; Johnna and Irvin Lensbouer, Somerset; Jamie Dedik and Jim Rhoads, Boswell; Eugene and Penny Ferre, Johnstown; and Jill and Robert Lewis, Sipesville. Also numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A 1979 graduate of North Star High School and received his associate degree from Pittsburgh Technical Institute. A 14 year employee of Wheeler Brothers Inc., Somerset. A member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Berlin, and Jenner Rod and Gun Club. He was a Berlin AYSO soccer referee, and assisted with Berlin Pee Wee Wrestling. He was a loving husband and father. He also enjoyed fishing. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin. Viewing from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Berlin. Rev. Melvin A. Kirk, Jr. officiating. Interment, Berlin I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, 1681 W. Union St., Somerset, PA 15501. Daily American, February 17, 1999 [B0358]