OBIT: Norman C. BENFORD, 1978, Rockwood, Somerset County, PA
  
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  NORMAN BENFORD
  
    Norman C. Benford, 60, of Rockwood, died April 29, 1978, in the
  Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Born June 1, 1917, in Black Township,
  he was a son of the late Archie and Annie (Barclay) Benford.
    He is survived by his wife, Romane (Decker) Benford, Rockwood; three
  sons: Barry, C., Johnstown; Lee A. and Lynn W., both of Rockwood; one
  daughter, Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Berkey, Rockwood; one half-brother, John
  Benford, Rockwood; one step brother, Bruce Marker, Rockwood; three
  sisters:  Mrs. Homer (Edna) Brant, Mrs. Cecil (Cora) Sanner, and Mrs.
  Wilbur (Julia) Swarner, all of Rockwood RD 1; two step sisters: Blanche
  Marker, Garrett; Ethel Caroulus, Rockwood RD 1, and nine grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters and an infant son.
    He was the owner of the Merchant Hotel in Rockwood for 28 years and was
  also a member of the Meyersdale Elks Lodge 1951.
    Services were held Monday at the William J. Wood Funeral Home with the
  Rev. Jack Hazelett officiating.  Interment, Rockwood IOOF Cemetery.
  
  The Republic, April 27, 1978
  
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