OBIT: Edward Woodrow BAUMGARDNER, Sr., 2003, Friedens, Somerset County, PA
  
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  BAUMGARDNER
  
  Edward Woodrow Baumgardner Sr., 85, of Friedens, went to be with his
  Lord, Oct. 10, 2003 at Somerset Hospital.  Born Nov. 11, 1917 in
  Jenner Township, the son of Harvey and Mary (Shull) Baumgardner. 
  Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Helen Shaulis, Vera Alexander,
  Edith Walker and Harriet Cobaugh; brothers, George, William and
  Charles.  Survived by his wife of 64 years, the former Pauline
  Weigle; daughters, Audrey Jean Ash, Somerset, Patricia L. Weir,
  Greensburg; sons, Edward W. Jr., married to the former Darlene Suter,
  and Ronald L., both of Friedens; grandchildren, James H. Weir and wife
  Kristyn, Pittsburgh, E. Alan Baumgardner and wife Trudy, Friedens,
  Kenneth D. Ash, Pittsburgh, Kerri S. (Ash) O'Baker and husband Jack
  Jr., Somerset and Michael S. Baumgardner, Virginia;
  great-grandchildren, Brady and Brendan Baumgardner, Cory Weir, Chase
  and Camryn O'Baker; sister Amanda Faye Francis, Virginia; special
  niece, Dorothea Sottile, Johnstown and numerous other nieces and
  nephews.  An avid hunter and enjoyed spending time with his
  grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Member of the Somerset Lodge
  358 F&AM for 58 years, Harrisburg Consistory where he received his 33
  Degree in September 1975, Jaffa Temple Shrine of Altoona, life member
  of NRA, Eagles Aerie 1801, TPA, Somerset Grange and Somerset
  Historical Society.  Member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ,
  Somerset.  Worked for U.S. Steel, retired from the former Somerset
  State Hospital and was self-employed plumber and electrician for
  numerous years.  He also formerly served in Co. "C" Pennsylvania
  National Guard.  Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday
  (today) at Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown.  Rev. Dr. Herbert R. Hicks
  officiating.  Interment, Berlin I.O.O.F. cemetery.  Memorial
  contributions may be given to St. Paul's United Church of Christ,
  Somerset, Pa. 15501 or to "In Touch" Hospice, 1501 N. Center Ave.,
  Somerset, Pa. 15501.
  
  Daily American, October 13, 2003
  
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