OBIT: Cecil FARREN, 2003, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Nelda Percival/Barbara Plummer. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ FARREN Cecil Farren, 77, 235 West Garrett Street, Somerset died Feb. 22, 2003. Born in Brooklyn, New York on April 30, 1925, son of late Rebecca Glickman and Jacob Feinstein. Survived by wife, Sally Steele Farren, three children: Lois Johnson, Ken Farren, Arthur Farren, three step-children: John Steele, David Steele, Pat Steele, three grandchildren: David Farren, Eric Steele and Ryan Steele, and sister, Lillian Daniels. Served in the 28th Infantry Division of the Pennsylvania National Guard. A decorated veteran of World War II, former prisoner of war captured in Germany, awarded Purple Heart for wounds received in battle. Self-employed master craftsman in the interior decorating field for over 40 years. Shared graciously all that he had with family and friends throughout his life. His humor, charm and sense of wonder about the world he lived in was his greatest gift. The family expresses much gratitude for all of the services provided by In Touch Hospice. Memorials may be made to In Touch Hospice through Somerset Hospital in memory of Cecil Farren. Daily American, February 25, 2003 [F0083]