OBIT: Arthur W. BLOOM, 2000, Hooversville, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Sally Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ BLOOM Arthur W. Bloom, 73, of Bloom Rd., Hooversville died Nov. 27, 2000 at home. Born May 6, 1927 in Richland Township, son of Ralph M. and Grace B. (Miller) Bloom. Preceded in death by parents and brother LeRoy E. Survived by his wife of 44 years, the former Marie J. Fuschino and these children: Vaughn T., married to the former Jacki Zelenski, Larry R., married to the former Lillian Wilt, and Carolyn A., married to Mark Yoder, all of Hooversville. Grandsons: Cory, Robbie, Joshua, and Erik. Sisters: Violet married to Clyde Thomas, Johnstown; Millicent married to Andrew Molchak, Missouri, and Lois T. married to James N. Rodger, Hooversville. Brother Ralph M. Jr. married to the former Elaine Manges, Hollsopple. A 1945 graduate of Hooversville High School. He was very active in local sports, managing several basketball and baseball teams during the 1940's, 50's and 60's. He was also a former PIAA basketball referee. he was a Quemahoning Township dairy farmer. Served 22 years on the Forbes and North Star school boards. member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Hooversville, and an avid hunter. Family will received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Deaner Funeral Home, Hooversville. Viewing also from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hooversville, Rev. Gerald L. Myers officiating. Interment, P.O.S. of A. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, Hooversville, Pa. 15936. Daily American, November 28, 2000 [B1789]