OBIT: John W. "Wils" BRANT, 1972, Boswell RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Richard Boyer Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ BRANT John W. (Wils) Brant, 84, Boswell RD 2 died March 8, 1972, at Somerset Community Hospital. Born May 2, 1887, son of William P. and Susan (Brant) Brant. Preceded in death by first wife, the former Edna Paulus, and second wife, the former Edith McKelvy; also a daughter, Darl Elizabeth; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Survived by these children: Mildred, wife of William Carroll, Boswell RD 2; Mrs. Sue Manners, Stoystown RD 1; Truman, married to the former Leora Thomas, Jerome; Dolly, wife of Walter Kelly, Boswell RD 1; Royden Glenn, married to the former Geneva Lohr, Hooversville RD 1; and Warren G., married to the former Irene Ream, Annaheim, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Was a brother of Theodore, St. Paul, Pa. A member of Jenner Rod and Gun Club. Somerset Bulletin, March 16, 1972 [B2490]