OBIT: Robert J. BURKHART, 2003, formerly of 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/ _______________________________________________ ROBERT J. BURKHART June 24, 1924 - June 10, 2003 Robert J. Burkhart, 78, formerly of Meyersdale, died June 10, 2003 in Southgate, Michigan. Born June 24, 1924 he was the son of the late Sylvester and Alice Burkhart. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Burkhart and Nevin Shaffer, and one sister, Martha. He is survived by one brother, Bill Burkhart; nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He grew up in Meyersdale. Visitation was held June 12 at Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home, Southgate Chapel. The New Republic, June 19, 2003 [B3191]