OBIT: Vernon Lorraine BLOUGH, 2006, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- BLOUGH, Vernon Lorraine 07/24/06 Daily American Vernon Lorraine Blough, 83, Somerset, formerly of Friedens, died July 22, 2006, at Siemons Lakeview Manor Estate, Somerset. Born Sept. 13, 1922, in Hollsopple, a son of Martin Verl and Adda Burle (Yoder) Blough. Preceded in death by parents; wife, the former Betty Elaine Gastiger, who died May 31, 2003; and sister, Dolly Blough. Survived by son, Roger E. Blough, married to the former Deborah Shaffer, Friedens; grandchildren, William V. Blough and Cynthia Jo Blough, both of Friedens. Also survived by brothers and sisters, Mrs. William (Jane) Moss, Hollsopple, Mrs. Carl (Norma) Fisher, Hollsopple, John A. Blough, Jerome, Mrs. Vance (Grace) Sloan, Hollsopple and James Blough, Hollsopple. Member of Friedens Lutheran Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Had worked as a heavy equipment operator for 3 S Coal, retiring in 1979. Was a member and past president of Friedens Lions Club, Life member of Friedens Volunteer Fire Company, International Brotherhood of Teamsters S.W. Pa. and West Md. locals. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset, and one hour prior to the service at the church, which will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Friedens Lutheran Church, Friedens. The Rev. Edward DeVore officiating. Interment, Friedens Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Friedens Lutheran Church, 131 South Main St., Friedens PA 15541.