OBIT: Ralph E. BARNETT, 1990, native of 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/ _______________________________________________ BARNETT Ralph E. Barnett, 84, Johnstown, formerly of Somerset, died April 1, 1990, in Allegheny Lutheran Home, Johnstown. Born Sept. 17, 1905, in Somerset Township, son of late William Wilson and Elizabeth (Pile) Barnett. Also preceded in death by sister, Mrs. Fred (Grace) Bastian. Survived by wife, former Irene C. Berkey, with whom he celebrated 50th wedding anniversary July 29, 1989; and these children: William B., Norwalk, Conn.; and Mrs. P. Jeffrey (Mary Ann) Hay, Los Alamos, N.M.; grandchildren: David Jeffrey Hay and Michael Barnett Hay. Member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Somerset Lodge 358, F&AM; Altoona Consistory and Jaffa Shrine. Also member of Somerset County Historical and Genealogical Society and Johnstown Camera Club. Friends received from 3 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, where service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Rev. H. James Meyers officiating. Private interment to follow in Somerset County Memorial Park. Family requests contributions to American Cancer Society, South Lynn Avenue, Somerset, Pa. 15501, or to favorite charity. Daily Republican, April 3, 1990 [B0476]