OBIT: Orlo J. BARKMAN, 1986, Rockwood RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Patty Millich and proofread by Alice James Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ BARKMAN Orlo J. Barkman, 77, of Rockwood RD 1, died March 4, 1986, at Somerset Community Hospital. Born March 31, 1908, in Milford Township, a son of the late Frank J. and Minnie (Younkin) Barkman. Preceded in death by a granddaughter and one great-grandson. Survived by his wife of 49 years, the former Kathryn Johnson; two sons: Robert, married to the former Viola Shaulis, Rockwood RD 1; and Wayne, married to the former Sally Eisler, Bath, Pa.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren;. Brother of: Mrs. Hazel Miller, and Mrs. Hubert (Alverda) Whipkey, both of Somerset; Mrs. Paul (Arlene) Thomas, Rockwood RD 1; and Mrs. Naomi Knepper, Bedford. Life-long member of Messiah Lutheran Church, New Centerville. A retired Milford Township farmer. Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home. Funeral services conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, New Centerville, the Rev. Greg Pile officiating. Interment, Union Cemetery, New Centerville. No viewing of remains at the church. Daily American, March 5, 1986 [B0427]