OBIT: Joseph Leroy COMMOTES Jr., 1995, formerly of Garrett, Somerset County, PA

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  COMMOTES
  
  Joseph Leroy Commotes Jr., 83, Cumberland, Md., formerly of Garrett, died
  Nov. 26, 1995, at his residence.  Born Sept. 28, 1912, in Garrett, he was
  the son of the late Joseph and Helena (Ostank) Commotes who migrated to
  America from Austria at the turn of the century.  Preceded in death by his
  parents, two brothers and three sisters.  Surviving are his wife of 56
  years, Norma (Ebaugh) Commotes, and one son, Roger E. Commotes, both of
  Cumberland, Md.  Joseph was a member of Beachdale Church of the Brethren,
  United Mine Workers of America Local 1875, the Sovene National Benefit
  Society and several fraternal and sportsmen's organizations.  He was also a
  former member of Garrett Volunteer Fire Department.  Joe was an honest,
  hard-working man who was most at home in the great outdoors, an avid hunter
  and fisherman who enjoyed going with his fishing buddies to Canada, the
  Outerbanks, Lake Erie and Maryland's Eastern Shore.  He was the last
  surviving member of his immediate family.  At his request, the body will be
  cremated with no visitation.
  
  Daily American, November 28, 1995
  
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