OBIT: Lawrence Raymond COLFLESH, 1947, Harnedsville, Somerset County, PA

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LAWRENCE RAYMOND COLFLESH
Died of Injuries Sustained Nearly a Year Ago
  
  Lawrence Raymond Colflesh, Harnedsville, died July 5, 1947, in the Mercy 
Hospital, Pittsburgh.  His death was the result of back injuries sustained 
September 2, 1946.  His age was 25 years, 10 months and 24 days.  He was the son 
of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Colflesh of Harnedsville.
  He served three years in the U.S. Army with the 80th Division, including one 
year overseas duty in Gen. Patton's Third Army in Europe.
  Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Frances (Hartman) Colflesh.  
One child preceded him in death.  The following brothers and sisters also 
survive: Mrs. Jonas Bittner of Friendsville, Md.; Mrs. Allen Fike and Mrs. 
Mahlon Tressler, Confluence; Earl Elroy, Detroit, Mich.; Joseph Harmon, U. S. 
Navy, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Robert and Terry at home.
  Funeral services were conducted July 8, at the Humbert Funeral Home by Rev. 
Hitchcock.  Interment was made in the Paddytown Cemetery, where services were 
conducted by Old Trail Post of V.F.W., Addison.

Meyersdale Republican, July 17, 1947