OBIT: Stephen BERZINSKY Jr., 2008, native of Somerset County, PA
  
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  BERZINSKY, Stephen Jr.  03/19/08  Daily American
  
    Stephen Berzinsky Jr., 77, Johnstown, formerly of Montoursville, died March
  17, 2008, at his home. Born Dec. 21, 1930, in Jerome, the son of Stephen Sr.
  and Katherine (Marszalek) Berzinsky. Preceded in death by parents; brothers,
  Joseph and John Berzinsky; and sisters, Mary Rosati, Anna Palmer and Elizabeth
  Blough. Survived by sister, Olga Manioc, Hummelstown; and Michael Berzinsky,
  and wife, Lillian, Streetsboro, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews; and special
  friend, George Howard Tompkins, Williamsport. He was an avid Philadelphia
  Phillies fan and supporter of the Little League World Series. He also enjoyed
  reading books and magazines in Braille and talking to his pet cockatiel.
  Graduate of the Pa. School for the Blind, Pittsburgh, he retired after 35 years
  of service with the Pa. Association for the Blind at the Pennsylvania Department
  of Transportation District 3-0 Maintenance Office, Williamsport. Viewing from 10
  a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. Friday at the Hoffman Funeral Home &
  Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell. The Rev. Father Gregory J.
  Michalisin officiating. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Jerome. Donations
  in memory of Stephen may be sent to the Cambria County Association for the
  Blind, 211 Central Ave., Johnstown, PA 15902.