OBIT: Albert Anthony BLOCHER, 1944, Salisbury, Somerset County, PA

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ALBERT ANTHONY BLOCHER

  Albert Anthony Blocher, born Aug. 16, 1876, in Garrett County, Md., died May 
15, 1944, at his home on West Union Street, Salisbury, Pa., aged 86 years, 8 
months and 29 days.  His death was caused by the infirmities of old age, and he 
was Salisbury's oldest male citizen. It can also be truthfully said that he was 
as highly esteemed as any citizen the town ever had.
  He was a son of the late Alexander and Sarah Durst Blocher, and is survived by 
his wife, Sarah Meese Blocher, and these children: Edith, wife of Jacob Robinson 
of Salisbury, and Ernest E. Blocher, of Somerset.  He is also survived by six 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Blocher was for many years a stationary engineer, but retired fifteen 
years ago.  He was a faithful member of the Church of the Brethren for many 
years.  Funeral services today (Thursday) at 2:30 p.m. conducted by his pastor, 
Rev. A. Jay Replogle.  Interment in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, under the direction 
of Stanley M. Thomas.

Meyersdale Republican, May 18, 1944