OBIT: Elmer CONE, 2007, Somerset, Somerset County, PA
  
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  CONE, Elmer  12/18/07   Daily American
  
    Elmer Cone, 86, Somerset, died Dec. 16, 2007,  at Somerset Hospital. Born Aug. 30,
  1921, in  Brownsville, the son of Andrew and Margaret (Timko) Cone. Preceded in death by
  parents;  brothers, John, Frank and Alex Cone; sisters,  Irene Guy, Betty Gramata and
  Evelyn Cone. Survived by sister, Ann E. Hulsman, Chambersburg; numerous nieces and
  nephews; and special friend, Pat Gary, Garrett. A 1939 graduate of Brownsville  High
  School and U.S. Air Force veteran of World  War II. He was a professional baseball player
  for the  Boston Braves. He later graduated from California  Teachers College and then
  received his master's from the University of Pittsburgh. Elmer worked  as a school
  teacher for Salisbury and Turkeyfoot  schools and later, Berlin schools, where he retired
  in  1983. He coached football, baseball and golf and  enjoyed playing many sports,
  including basketball, golf, bowling and baseball. Also a 50-plus year member of American
  Legion Post 181, VFW Post  554 and FOE Aerie 1801. Friends received from  9 to 11 a.m.
  Thursday at Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset, where a service will  Immediately
  follow at 11 a.m. The Rev. Roger Forry  officiating. Interment Howe Cemetery. Memorial
  contributions may be given to Somerset County Honor Guard, c/o Ron Stairs, 139 W. Union
  St., Somerset, PA 15501. Military Rites accorded by the Somerset County Honor Guard.
  www.haugerzeigler.com.