OBIT: Betty Elaine (GASTIGER) BLOUGH, 2003, Friedens, 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/ _______________________________________________ BLOUGH Betty Elaine Blough, 80, of Friedens, died May 31, 2003 at Somerset Hospital. Born April 20, 1923 in Somerset Township, a daughter of Elwood Peter and Edna (Kuhs) Gastiger. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by husband, Vernon Loraine Blough to whom she was married 53 years; son, Roger E. Blough, married to the former Deborah Shaffer of Friedens; two grandchildren, William V. Blough and Cynthia Jo Blough; and two brothers, William and Robert K. Gastiger, both of Friedens. A 1941 graduate of Somerset Township High School. Member of Friedens Lutheran Church. Friends received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset. Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Friedens Lutheran Church, Friedens. The Rev. Edward V. DeVore officiating. Interment, Friedens Cemetery. Viewing one hour prior to the service at the church. Contributions may be made to Somerset Chapter of American Cancer Society, 168 West Union Street, Somerset, Pa. 15501. Daily American, June 2, 2003 [B1800]