OBIT: Thomas Lee BRANT, 2007, native of Somerset County, PA
  
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  BRANT, Thomas Lee  02/24/07   Daily American
  
   Thomas Lee Brant, 44, Donora, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 23, 2007, in his residence.
  He was born Aug. 26, 1962, in Somerset, the son of the late Leland Glenn and Marilyn
  Joyce Shaffer Brant. Survivors include his beloved wife Connie B. Huzela Brant; his
  children, Alexander M. Brant, Angela M. Brant, Arthur M. Clark, James L. Fine Jr. and
  wife, Sarah, and Amanda R. Fine; step grandson, James Sebastian Bruce Fine; brothers,
  Kevin W. Brant and wife, Nellie, Arizona; Mark E. Brant, Harrisburg; John A. Brant,
  Champion; Brian L. Brant, Somerset and David M. Brant, Somerset; also several nieces and
  nephews. A 1980 graduate of Somerset High School, Thomas was employed by Tregembo Ford in
  Bentleyville as a F&I Manager. He attended Gospel Alliance Church in Charleroi and the
  Mostoller United Methodist Church in Kimmelton. Thomas loved to write poetry, was an avid
  history buff and loved nature, music and cooking. He had dreams of opening his own
  restaurant someday. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and from
  10 until 11 a.m., the time of service, Tuesday in the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home,
  40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033, (724) 379-6900. Bradely R. Sickler, pastor,
  officiating. Interment will follow in Beulah Cemetery, Friedens.