OBIT: George M. BODES, 1978, Meyersdale RD, Somerset County, PA
  
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  BODES
  
  George M. Bodes, 58, of RD 1 Meyersdale died June 9, 1978, Memorial
  Hospital, Johnstown.  Born Feb. 28, 1920 in Elk Lick Township, son of
  the late Milton and Laura (Sipple) Bodes.  Survived by his wife, the
  former Miriam A. Swearman and two sons:  James of Salisbury and G.
  Edward of Meyersdale RD 1; two sisters:  Mrs. Mary Harris and Mrs.
  Ruth Bowser, both of West Salisbury; also five grandchildren. 
  Preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.  He was a farmer
  and a veteran of WW II, member of the St. Paul's (Wilhelm) United
  Church of Christ, and also of Salisbury American Legion and the
  Meyersdale VFW.  Friends are being received at the Thomas Funeral
  Home where services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Lloyd E.
  Sechriest officiating.  Interment, St. Paul's Cemetery.
  
  Daily American, June 12, 1978
  
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