OBIT: Paul L. ENGLEKA, 1999, Fairhope, Somerset County, PA 
  
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  ENGLEKA
  
    Paul L. Engleka, 79 of Fairhope went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday,
  Dec. 28, 1999 at his home after a lengthy illness.  He was born on Thursday,
  Nov. 25, 1920 in MacDonaldton, a son of William and Martha Frahlich Engleka
  Preceded in death by parents, brothers: Spahn and Reon, a sister, Ruth. He
  is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 52 years, Pearl Marie Coughenour
  Engleka whom he married on Oct. 23, 1947.  Also surviving is a loving
  daughter, Linda Kay Engleka-Rizak and husband Walter of Central City; a
  step-daughter Karen Cassell and husband Harvey of Danville, Va.; whom he
  raised and loved as his own daughter; also a step-daughter Donna Coleman of
  Danville, Va.; granddaughter Nadine Hillegass Newcomer and husband Robert and
  great-grandchildren Natosha, Brittany, Joel, and and Moriah of
  McClellandtown; grandson, Ricky A. Hillegass and great-grandchildren,
  Brandie, Bethany, Katelynne, and Cassandra of Fairhope.  Ricky cared for his
  grandfather in his final days on earth.  Also surviving are granddaughters
  Tina Cassell Will and husband Cole and great-grandchildren Ashley and Aaron
  of Pooler, Ga.; Angela Cassell of Danville, Va.; a grandson Ralph W. Coleman
  and wife Megan and great-grandchildren Jacob of Sterling, Va.; a brother
  Eugene W. Engleka and wife Marie of Berlin, and a sister Mary Hostetler and
  husband Dwight of Friedens.  Also several nieces and nephews.  Paul was a
  member of the Bible Gospel Church in Hyndman.  Member of the Berlin Area
  Historical Society.  Lifetime member of VFW Post 7295, Berlin.  He served his
  country with pride in the 318th Infantry 80th Division as a second
  lieutenant in the Army during WWII from 1942-1946.  He was awarded two
  purple hearts during WWII for wounds received in combat, also being honored
  with the Gold Oak Leaf Cluster.  He received the Combat, Infantryman Badgc,
  Bronze Service Star for Northern France,  Bronze Service Star for Germany,
  Good Conduct Medal, WW II Victory Medal, and American Campaign Medal.
  Retired Secretary-Treasurer of Allegheny Township for 29 years.  Retired
  secretary-treasurer of Fairhope Township for 28 years.  Paul was the
  secretary of Mt. Zion Cemetery Association.  He cofounded the Allegheny
  Township Veterans Memorial Association of which he became the
  secretary-treasurer.  Paul was a longtime farmer and a sawyer.  He owned and
  operated his own sawmill since 1942.  He was self-employed throughout his
  life.  He enjoyed taking care of his swine, reading, and contributing his
  time for community service.  Paul L. Engleka was thankful for a happy and
  fruitful life.  He will be remembered always for his beautiful smile and his
  love and devotion to his family.  Family will receive friends from 2-p.m.
  Thursday at Deaner Funeral tome, Berlin.  Viewing from 1 p.m. until time of
  service at 2 p.m. Friday at the Bible Gospel Church, Hyndman with the Revs.
  Jay eydig and Chauncey J. Ickes.  Interment, Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Memorial
  contributions may be given to the VFW Post 7295 Graveside military rites by
  the Berlin VFW and American Legion
  
  Daily American, Dec. 29, 1999 
  
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