OBIT: John J. BLUCAS, 2000, Hollsopple, 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/ _______________________________________________ BLUCAS John J. Blucas, 79, of Maple Ridge, Hollsopple, died Nov. 3, 2000. Funeral mass for friends and family at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church, Davidsville. Committal St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Boswell. Arrangements in charge of Hoffman Funeral Home, Davidsville. Daily American, November 6, 2000 [B1874] BLUCAS John J. Blucas, Bethel St., Maple Ridge, Hollsopple, died Nov. 3, 2000, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Nov. 23, 1920, in Ralphton, son of Frank and Mary (Chmelelky) Blucas. Preceded in death by parents and brothers: Anthony and Walter. Brother of: Estelle Blucas, Clifton, N.J.; Frank, at home; Wanda, wife of Stanley Cotchen Sr., Maple Ridge; and Mildred, wife of William Rolik, Fairfield, N.J.; brother-in-law of Jean Blucas-Shaffer, Greenville, S.C.; and Lavina Blucas, Tire Hill. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Davidsville, and the International Union of Operating Engineers Pittsburgh Local 66. former miner and retired from Sheesley Construction, Johnstown. Army veteran of World War II, having served with General George Patton's Company C 709th Tank Battalion. A private family viewing will be held Sunday. Funeral mass for friends and family at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Anne's Church, with the Rev. Father Michael Lewandowski O.F.M. Conv. celebrant. Committal, St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Boswell. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given for a Mass at the church of your choice or St. Anne's Church improvement fund. Daily American, November 4, 2000 [B1875]