OBIT: Samuel J. BERKLEY, 1948, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA

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SAMUEL J. BERKLEY

  Samuel J. Berkley, Beachley Street, Meyersdale, died at his home Sunday, 
October 31.  He was born in Johnstown, March 7, 1876, the son of Israel and Anne 
(Lint) Berkley.  He was a retired farmer and an ordained minister of the Church 
of the Brethren.  He and his brother-in-law, C.D. Lichty, operated the Jacob 
Lichty farm near Summit Mills for many years.  His wife, Elizabeth Lichty 
Berkley, passed away in 1936.
  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James Horning, Meyersdale, three 
grandchildren and one brother, Israel Berkley of Johnstown.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 2, at 2:30 o'clock in the Church 
of the Brethren, the Rev. Clifford Paul officiating.  Interment in Union 
Cemetery under the direction of H. R. Konhaus, mortician.

Meyersdale Republican, November 4, 1948