OBIT: Rae K. (SIVITS) BENDER, 1984, native of Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Sally Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ BENDER Rae K. Bender, 80, Painesville, Ohio, died June 23, 1984, at Homestead II Convalescent Home, Painesville. Born Feb. 14, 1904, in Berlin, daughter of Henry C. and Essie (Brant) Sivits. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Richard Sivits; and sister, Evelyn Watkins. Survived by husband, Clyde; son, John C., married to former Judy Eisler, Chardon, Ohio; also two grandchildren, Kelly and Mark. Sister of: Mrs. Esther Cassidy, Humble, Texas; Mrs. Ferne Dickey and Mrs. Bernice Walker, both of Berlin. Attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Kent State University. Taught school in Somerset County and Painesville, Ohio. Member of Retired Teachers Association and Painesville Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and was active in church organizations. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson-Kuhlman Funeral Home, Berlin. Graveside service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Berlin I.O.O.F. Cemetery, the Rev. Ralph E. Mills officiating. Daily American, June 25, 1984 [B1096]