OBIT: Ruth A. (MILLER) BLUEBAUGH, 1977, native of 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/ _______________________________________________ RUTH A. BLUEBAUGH Mrs. Ruth A. Bluebaugh, 83, died August 15, 1977, at Meyersdale Community Hospital. A native of Elk Lick Township, she was a daughter of the late Melchoir and Amelia Miller and was the widow of Harry Bluebaugh. She was a member of Wilhelm Charge United Church of Christ at St. Paul. She was a correspondent for "The Republic" many years, writing the Coal Run Comments column. Surviving are three sons, Earl and Jack Bluebaugh, Salisbury; James Bluebaugh, Akron, Ohio; three daughters, Mrs. Maxine Ohler, Hyndman; Mrs. Virginia Maust, Salisbury; Mrs. Eleanor Hochard, Meyersdale RD 1; a brother, Frank Miller, Somerset; a sister, Mrs. Cora Howell of Arizona; 26 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home, where friends will be received. A service will be conducted at St. Paul Church Thursday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Lloyd E. Sechriest officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. The Republic, August 18, 1977 [B1887]