OBIT: Marguerite L. (LEPLEY) COCKLEY, 2000, native of Somerset County, PA
  
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  COCKLEY
  
  Marguerite L. Cockley, 93, of Colerain, Ohio, formerly of Meyersdale, died
  April 5, 2000, at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry.  She was born
  Dec. 9, 1906, in St. Paul, Elk Lick Twp., a daughter of the late Herman G.
  and Jennie (Kammerer) Lepley. In addition to her parents she was preceded
  in death by her husband, Eber K. Cockley, five brothers and a sister.
  Surviving are a daughter, Evelyn, wife of Dale Schussler, of Colerain with
  whom she resided, a sister, Ruth Pickett of Euclid, two grandchildren,
  Christine Schrickel, of St. Clairsville and Frederick Schussler of Stowe,
  and nine great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Cockley Was a member of Amity United
  Church of Christ, Meyersdale, Women's Guild, Local, Regional and Synodical
  President.  Member Meyersdale Historical & Genealogical Society.  Editor
  Emeritus Laurel Messenger Member Board of Directors and Secretary Emeritus
  Board Meyersdale Public Library.  The genealogical files were a gift to the
  Pennsylvania Room at the library in 1999, She was an active lifelong church
  member and community servant.  She gave of her time and talents joyfully.  She
  especially liked public speaking and volunteering in the Library after
  moving to Meyersdale in 1939 which led to a lifetime as a Librarian.  She
  retired in 1986 at the age of 80.  Marguerite and Eber were honored as
  Citizens of the Year by Meyersdale Rotary Club in 1972.  Friends will be
  received Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Leckemby Funeral Home.  She
  will be taken to the St. Paul Wilhelm U.C.C. to lie in state from 10 to 11
  a.m. Saturday, the time of service with Pastor Bruce Ashlock.  Interment,
  St. Paul Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Meyersdale Public
  Library. 
  
  Daily American, April 6, 2000
  
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