OBIT: Karl J. CHRISTNER, 1967, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Kerry L. Miller. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ KARL J. CHRISTNER Karl J. Christner, 68, Meyersdale RD 1, died September 4 in his home. Born July 14, 1899, in Meyersdale, he was a son of the late Urias and Sevilla (Coleman) Christner. He is survived by his wife, the former Gladys Miller, and three daughters: Mrs. Hilda Fink and Mrs. Anna Bertha Adams, both of Somerset: and Mrs. Bette Firl, Meyersdale RD 2; also 16 grandchildren. Four stepchildren also survive: Mrs. Ella Herak, Prospect Heights, Ill.; Zelma, wife of Francis Bittner Jr., Meyersdale RD 2; Mrs. Joanne Jrocano, Cleveland; and Clyde W. Hillegas, Edmons, Wash. He was a brother of Orlan Christner and Mrs. Ula Kapphan, both of Pittsburgh; Steward A., MacMurray (Pa.); Urie of Coraopolis; Paul J., Meyersdale RD 3; Mrs. Freda Forrest, Meyersdale; and Mrs. Lucy C. Wright, Frostburg RD 2. Funeral service was held at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, on Wednesday morning, with Rev. William Snell officiating. Interment was made in Greenville Lutheran Cemetery. Meyersdale Republican, September 7, 1967 [C0395]