OBIT: James A. ERICKSON, 1989, Somerset, Somerset County, PA 
  
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  ERICKSON
  
  James A. Erickson, 66, 437 W. Catherine St., died Aug. 12, 1989, at Somerset
  Hospital.  Born Aug. 5, 1923 in Jeannette, son of the late Clarence and
  Florence (Irwin) Erickson.  Survived by wife of 41 years, the former Gloria
  Markel, step-mother, Martha Erickson of Jeannette, two children, Mrs. Hugh
  (Lynne) McKee, Indiana, Pa., and Mark, married to the former Deana Powell,
  DuBois, and these grandchildren, Janet, Michael and Matthew Erickson, Kerry
  and Tommy McKee.  World War II veteran of U.S. Army, serving in Pacific
  Theater where he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.  Member
  of American Legion Somerset, and St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church.  Charter
  member and past president of Somerset Jaycees.  Member of Roof Garden
  Barbershop Chorus, serving as an officer and treasurer.  Member of Mary S.
  Biesecker Library board.  Retired employee of J.I. Holcomb Co.  Member of
  Somerset Country Club, Monday night industrial golf league and National
  Rifle Association.   Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Wilbur
  D. Miller Funeral Home, where Rosary will be recited at 8:45 p.m.  Mass of
  Resurrection at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
  Monsignor Samuel J. Tomaselli officiating.  Interment, Somerset County
  Memorial Park.  Memorial contributions may be given to the In-Touch Hospice
  Association, E. Patriot St., Somerset, or the Mary S. Biesecker Library.
  
   Daily American, Aug. 14, 1989
  
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