OBIT: Laverne N. (WEIMER) BLACKFORD, 2001, native of Somerset County, PA
  
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  BLACKFORD
  
    Laverne N. Blackford, died June 23, 2001 at Memorial Medical
  Center.  Born Feb. 10, 1925 in Black Township, daughter of the late
  Charles and Laura (Miller) Weimer.  Preceded in death by brothers,
  Clifford, Everett and Leicester and sisters, Hazel (Phillipi)
  Shaffer, Viola Clay and Evalene Sterner.  Survived by husband of 45
  years, Richard C. Sr.; children, Richard C. Jr., married to the
  former Mary Camut, and Jody, wife of Richard Kirk, both of Johnstown;
  and grandson, William Blackford.  Also survived by brother, Wilbur,
  and sister, Goldie Mayhugh, both of Rockwood.  Member of the First
  Lutheran Church.  Graduate of Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital
  School of Nursing and School of Radiology.  Laverne enjoyed attending
  auctions and was also a cancer survivor for more than 25 years. 
  Retired registered nurse and registered x-ray technician from
  Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital.  No visitation.  Friends are
  invited to attend a memorial service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First
  Lutheran Church.  The Rev. Dr. Robert G. Swanson and Pastor Karen L.
  Leedahl officiating.  Interment, Grandview Cemetery.  In lieu of
  flowers, family suggest donations be made to American Cancer
  Society.  Arrangements by John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215
  Central Ave.
  
  Daily American, June 25, 2001
  
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