OBIT: Larry E. DEIST, 2002, formerly of Somerset County, PA
  
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  DEIST
  
  Larry E. Deist, 60, Epharta, formerly of Jenners, was pronounced dead April
  17, 2002 at home.  Born April 17, 1942 in Somerset, son of James Daniel
  Deist and Ethel (Emert) Deist.  Preceded in death by father, Dec. 9, 1983;
  infant son Jerome Edward Deist, Dec. 16, 1964; and a brother 1st Lt. Roy D.
  Deist, March 27, 1976.  Survived by mother, Manheim; son Robert, married to
  Cynthia Dellinger, Leola; daughter Lana Deist, Manheim; grandchildren
  Robert Deist II and Rebecca Deist; former wife Erelene (Binion) Deist,
  Manheim; and sister Sandra L., widow of Richard Bowser, Manheim.  Member of
  the 1960 class of the former JBJ Joint High School, Boswell, where he also
  played football.  Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and employed by
  PennDOT.  No visitation or viewing.  Friends and family are invited to a
  graveside service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Jenner Crossroads Cemetery, the
  Rev. Gregory Stauffer officiating.  Graveside military rite in charge of
  the Somerset County Honor Guard.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
  given to the Jenner Grace Brethren Church, Jenners, Pa., 15546. 
  Arrangements in charge of Hoffman Funeral Homes, Boswell.
  
  Daily American, April 22, 2002
  
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