OBIT: Allen Clark EDGAR, 2004, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Crystal. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ ALLEN CLARK EDGAR December 28, 1937 August 25, 2004 Allen Clark Edgar, 66, of Grantsville, Md., died Wednesday, August 25, 2004, at his home after having fought a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 28, 1937, at Grantsville, he was the son of the late William Donald and Dora Elizabeth (Kahl) Edgar. He was preceded in death by two sisters: Iretha Brenneman and Margaret Yoder; three brothers: Elwood, Stanley and Olen Edgar. Mr. Edgar was a US Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He worked in the maintenance department at Sheetz, Meyersdale, and was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Grantsville. Surviving is his loving and dedicated wife of 39 years, Mary A. (Garlitz) Edgar; two daughters: Berenice M. and husband Ronald A. Shaffer, Finzel, Md.; Laura A. and husband Mark W. Nicol, Grantsville, Md.; three brothers: George Edgar, Salisbury; Otis Edgar, Baltimore, Md.; Dennis Edgar, Elizabethtown, Kentucky; two sisters: Edith Yoder and Dorothy Lowery, both of Meyersdale; two granddaughters: LaTisha and Danielle; loving and caring nurse, his niece, Linda Lottig and four dedicated friends: Sister Joan Minella, Lillie Walker, Theresa Martha and John Jastrzembski. Friends were received Friday at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., Grantsville. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 28, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Doug Kenney officiating. Interment was in the Grantsville Cemetery. Military rites were accorded. Pallbearers were: John Jastrzembski, Ronald Shaffer, Lenny Lottig, Johnny DiFebo, Joe Edgar, Brandon Edgar and Ryan Edgar. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Hospice of Garrett County. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com. 9/2/2004 New Republic