OBIT: Lawrence W. BURKETT, 1988, Rockwood RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Patty Millich and proofread by Alice James Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ BURKETT Lawrence W. Burkett, 76, Rockwood RD 1, died March 30, 1988, at his residence. Born Jan. 21, 1912, in Ralphton, son of the late Charles Irvin and Mollie Delilah (Friedline) Burkett. Survived by wife, the former Alverda V. Shumaker, to whom he was married for 49 years; a daughter, Ms. Elaine F. Younkin, Rockwood RD 1; three grandchildren, Sharon, Mark and Gregory; and five great-grandchildren. Brother of: Mrs. Wearing L. (Mary) Schrock, Rockwood; and Charles F., Unicoi, Tenn. Retired farmer and former employee for Hillegas Contracting Company. Member of Milford United Methodist Church and the Laborers International Union of North American Local 419. Friends received 7-9 p.m. Friday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home where service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Rex A. Wasser officiating. Interment, Union-New Centerville Cemetery. Family suggests contributions to the Milford United Methodist Church or the Rockwood Fire Department. Daily American, April 1, 1988 [B3176]