OBIT: Meredith E. BARKLEY, 2006, Davidsville, Somerset County, PA
  
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  BARKLEY, Meredith E. 11/24/06 Daily American 
  
  Meredith E. Barkley, 85, Davidsville, passed away Nov. 22, 2006, at his home.
  Born Nov. 11, 1921, in Jerome, son of Lemon C. and Anna K. (Blough) Barkley.
  Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Owen and Calvin. Survived by wife
  of 63 years, the former Minnie G. Ott; children, Theodore A., Bristow, Va.;
  Pauline F., married to Charles A. Torisky, Pittsburgh; and Thomas E., married
  to the former Bridgett Barrett, Warren; grandchildren, Heather Seeno, Concord,
  Calif.; Thomas DuBois, Elkridge, Md.; and James DuBois, and Katherine and
  Charles Torisky, all of Pittsburgh; Charissa Solburg, Niagara Falls, N.Y.; and
  Shawn Barkley, Warren; and great grandchildren, Skyler, Sage, David and Dominic
  Seeno, Concord, Calif.; and Elizabeth Solburg, Niagara Falls, N.Y. A 1939
  graduate of the former Boswell High School, where he served as class
  valedictorian. Attended Juniata College. Served with the Civilian Public
  Service during World War II. An auto technician for former Hallman Chevrolet,
  Johnstown. Subsequently retired from Watkins Chevrolet, Boswell. A very active
  lifetime member of Maple Spring Church of the Brethren, where he served with
  his wife as a deacon for over 60 years. Was also a Sunday school teacher, a
  member of the choir and served on numerous commissions. Was also active with
  the Western Pennsylvania District of the Church of the Brethren, where he
  served on the ministry commission. Volunteered at Camp Harmony and St. Francis
  Sharing and Caring. He was a devoted family man and an avid water sportsman,
  gardener and amateur photographer. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife,
  Minnie. Viewing from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Hoffman Funeral Home &
  Cremation Services, Davidsville. Viewing also from 1:30 p.m. until time of
  service at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Maple Spring Church, pastors Roger Forry, Ronald
  Beachley and Noah Martin officiating. Interment, Maple Spring Cemetery. Memorial
  contributions in Meredith's memory, may be given to New Day Inc., 109 South St.,
  Johnstown, 15901.