OBIT: Earl H. "Spook" BURKETT, 1986, Somerset RD, Somerset County, PA
  
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  BURKETT
  
    Earl H. ("Spook") Burkett, 64, Somerset RD 1, died March 3, 1986 at
  the Somerset Community Hospital.  Born June 15, 1921 in Somerset, son
  of the late Mary Alice Berkey, Somerset.  Survived by his wife of 38
  years, the former Neva Hayman; four children: Barry Peters, Somerset
  RD 6; Mrs. Lynn (Polly) Walker, Garrett; Mrs. Roger (Donna) Saylor,
  Rockwood RD 3; and Scott Burkett, at home.  One surviving aunt, Mrs.
  Ethel Yoder, Somerset Towers; seven grandchildren.  World War II
  veteran of the U.S. Army.  Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post of
  Somerset F.O.E., Somerset; and also the Garrett Sportsmen's Club. 
  Retired employee of Saylor Motor Company of Somerset.  Friends were
  received Tuesday and will be received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at
  the Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home, where services will be conducted
  Thursday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. James Vandervort officiating. 
  Interment, Rockwood I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, friends
  may make memorial contributions to the Laurel Highlands Heart Fund.
  
  Daily American, March 5, 1986
  
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