OBIT: Joseph L. BRITZ, Jr., 1997, Somerset, 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/ _______________________________________________ BRITZ Joseph L. Britz Jr. 82, Somerset, formerly of Hooversville, died Dec. 20, 1997, at Patriot Manor, Somerset. Born Dec. 12, 1915, in Hooversville, son of Joseph Sr. and Rose Brachen Britz. Preceded in death by parents and brothers Frank and Anthony. Brother of John, married to the former Eileen O'Connell, Rocky River, Ohio; Margaret, married to Ralph Richie, and Lillian, married to Albert Federico, both of Bridgeton, N.J. Graduate of Kings Point Academy. World War II veteran. Retired from Merchant Marine. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Hooversville. No viewing. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Rev. Romulus Rosolowski OFM Conv. Interment in Holy Family Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Holy Family Catholic Church, Hooversville, 15936. Arrangements by Deaner Funeral Home, Hooversville. Daily American, December 24, 1997 [B2698]