OBIT: Lee A. BENFORD, 1986, Rockwood, Somerset County, PA
  
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  BENFORD
  
    Lee A. Benford, 40, of Rockwood, died Aug. 30, 1986, in the Somerset
  Community Hospital as the result of an automobile accident.  He was born
  April 7, 1946, in Rockwood, a son of Norman C. and Romaine (Decker)
  Benford.  He is survived by his mother of Rockwood; his wife, Mary Ann
  (Logue) Benford of Rockwood; one son, Bradley John, and one daughter, Miss
  Becky Lynn, both at home; two brothers:  Barry, Johnstown, and Lynn of
  Rockwood; and one sister, Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Berkey of Rockwood.  He was
  preceded in death by his father, Norman Benford, April 20, 1978.  His death
  terminates a marriage union of 18 years.  He was a member of the Meyersdale
  Elks, B.P.O.E.; Meyersdale Moose Lodge; United Church of Christ of Rockwood
  and Rockwood American Legion.  He was a graduate of the Rockwood Area High
  School, class of 1964; and California State University with a bachelor of
  science degree, 1968.  Before his employment with the Pennsylvania
  Department of Highways, he taught school in Meyersdale for five years.
  Friends were received Monday 7-9 p.m. in the William J. Wood Funeral Home,
  Rockwood, and will be received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday where services will
  be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Rex Wasser officiating.
  Interment, Rockwood I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the
  direction of the William J. Wood Funeral Home, Rockwood with Francis Brady
  supervising.
  
  Daily American, September 2, 1986
  
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