OBIT: Rodger Dale DeARMITT, 2006, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- DEARMITT, Rodger Dale 04/27/06 Daily American Rodger Dale DeArmitt, 71, Somerset, died April 26, 2006, at Somerset Hospital, Somerset. Born Aug. 21, 1934 in Kimmelton, the son of George and Naomi (Berkebile) DeArmitt. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Melvin, Benjamin and Don; and sisters, Beatrice and Evelyn. Survived by loving wife Arlene (Shaffer) DeArmitt to whom he was married for 32 years; children Kim Lowry and husband, Jeff; Rex DeArmitt and wife, Brenda (McKenzie); Rodger and wife, Christine (Blake); Cathy (Haer) Qualters and husband, Tom; Michele (Haer) Carpenter and husband, Gerald; grandchildren, Justin, Blake, Rodger and Shannon DeArmitt; Casey and Zach Carpenter and Kelsey Foor; great-grandchildren, Rodger and Lucas; sisters Marjorie Brant; Myrtle Carmany; Katherine, wife of George Swartzwelder; Mary Jane, wife of Floyd Brant; and Faye, wife of Patrick Ibinson; sister-in-law, Mary DeArmitt. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Former employee of PBS Coal. Mr. DeArmitt was an avid hunter and fisher-man who enjoyed the out-doors and camping. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father and grandfather. No visitation, viewing or flowers at Rodger's request. Memorial service will be con-ducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset. The Rev. Daniel Nicksich officiating.