OBIT: Isaac J. "Ike" BRADBURN, 1972, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA
  
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  ISAAC J. BRADBURN
  
    Isaac J. "Ike" Bradburn, for years a prominent and well known
  resident of this community, died April 19 in the Maryland Masonic
  Home at Cockeysville, Md.  He was 90 years old.
    With a smile always and a cheery hello for all, Ike over the years
  endeared himself to a host of friends.  He had two homes - Meyersdale
  and the "Georges Creek" area in nearby Maryland, especially in
  Lonaconing where he was born.
    In 1907, he founded the Meyersdale Laundry and operated this
  business until 1952 when he retired.  The Laundry was located along
  Grant Street on its west side near the steps leading to the
  playground.  It was hit several times by disastrous [sic] fires, but
  was always reopened.
    Ike became affiliated with the Meyersdale volunteer fire department
  shortly after locating in Meyersdale and remained a member at the time
  of his death.  He was a life member of that group.
    He served the fire department for 41 years as treasurer and also
  served a stint as president.  He was a life member of Goodwill Fire
  Company at Lonaconing, Md.
    He was also a member of both the Somerset County and the Western
  Pennsylvania Firemen's Associations.
    Ike was affiliated with these other organizations:  the Loyal Order
  of Moose, Meyersdale; George's Creek Valley AF and AM; and Lonaconing,
  Md., Republican Club.
    After his retirement, Ike lived in Meyersdale, then for a time
  resided with his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Wesley in Cumberland. 
  Later, he went to live at the Maryland Masonic Home in Cockeysville
  where death came.
    After leaving Meyersdale, he was a periodic visitor to take part in
  events such as the Maple Festival, the fair and various activities of
  the fire department, including the annual banquet which he always
  rtied to attend.
    Mr. Mr. Bradburn was born August 8, 1881, in Lonaconing, Md., a son
  of the late Isaac and Jeannette Muir Bradburn.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Martha Plaskett; a
  daughter, Mary, and a son, Joseph.
    Surviving are a son, William, Foster, Ohio, and a daughter, Mrs.
  Elizabeth Wesley of Cumberland; five grandchildren and two great
  grandchildren.
    Also survivng is a sister, Mrs. Anna Hess of Gaithersburg, Md.
    Services were conducted in the Price Funeral Home Saturday
  afternoon, the Rev. Paul Snyder officiating.  In lieu of flowers,
  contributions are requested to the Meyersdale volunteer fire
  department.
  
  Meyersdale Republican, April 27, 1972
  
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