OBIT: John V. BROCHT, 1985, Garrett RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Sally. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ BROCHT John V. Brocht, 77, of Garrett RD 1, died July 23, 1985, at Somerset Community Hospital. Born Nov. 7, 1907, in Garrett, son of Bruce and Mary (Fisher) Brocht. Preceded in death by parents; his wife, the former Bessie Atchison, who died in 1980; one brother; and one sister. Survived by these children: Ronald, Meyersdale; Mary Ellen, Rock Falls, Ill.; Roy Lee, Beltsville, Md.; Paul E., Greenbelt, Md.; Stanley, Savage, Md.; Mrs. Oscar (Janet) Merbach, Salisbury; and Esther Lynn, Garrett; also seven grandchildren. Brother of Homer, Rockwood RD 3; Galen, and William, both of Garrett; Mrs. Ted (Rosella) Ward, Berlin; Mrs. Ruth Barron, Somerset RD 7; Mrs. Helen Fuller Stroka, Clairton; and Mrs. Emma Romesburg, Ocean City, N.J. He was a retired miner and member of the UMWA and the Garrett Volunteer Fire Department. Friends were received Wednesday evening and will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday (today) at the Johnson-Kuhlman Funeral Home, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. William F. Phennicie officiating. Interment, Highland Cemetery, Garrett. Daily American, July 25, 1985 [B2763]