OBIT: Eugene E. FERRE, 2005, Boswell, Somerset County, PA
  
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  Ferre, Eugene E.  10/26/05  Daily American 
  Wednesday, October 26, 2005 
  
  Eugene E. Ferre, 62, Main Street, Boswell, passed away suddenly Oct. 26, 2005,
  at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, following an 18-months recurrence of
  non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Born Aug. 22, 1943, in Somerset, son of the former
  District Justice Constant N. Ferre and Elizabeth "Betty" (Brant) Ferre.
  Preceded in death by mother, an infant brother, maternal grandmother, Clara
  Wilson; maternal step grandfather, Alexander Wilson; paternal grandparents,
  Peter and Josephine Ferre; mother-in-law, Nellie (Dull) Berkebile; and
  father-in-law, a former Hooversville mortician, Garner "Lefty" Berkebile.
  Survived by father and stepmother, Dorothy (Miller) Ferre, Boswell; wife of 44
  years, the former Garnel D. Berkebile; six children: Janine, married to Larry
  Konieczny, Shelocta; Josana, widow of Michael Baraniak, Berlin; Johnna, married
  to Jay Lensbouer, Somerset; Jamie Dedik and companion, Ronald Rhoades, Gray;
  Eugene G., married to Penny Krupper, Johnstown; and Jill, married to Robert
  Lewis, Sipesville; 20 grandchildren: Staff Sgt. Lauren (Konieczny) Hewitt,
  married to Jason; Ian Konieczny; Amanda (Ferre) Shroyer, married to Jason;
  Staff Sgt. Ryan Ferre; Blake Baraniak; Lacey, Lonny and Joshua Lensbouer; Erica
  Dedik, and companion, Chris Brant; Nicole Dedik; Heather and Bradie Rhoades;
  Barret, Brittany, Brandon, Breann and Braxton, Ferre; and Derrick, Russ and
  Megan Lewis; and six great-grandchildren: Madison and Bryce Shroyer; Ciera
  Primus; Kelsie Brant; and Riyah and Aneah Harris. Half brother of Connie
  Schutrick, Irwin; Paula, married to Richard Gracie; Judy Ferre; and Peter
  Ferre, all of Boswell. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Gene was
  retired from the Plumber Pipefitters Local Union 354, after many years of
  service. Member of the Somerset Post 181 American Legion and the Jenner Rod and
  Gun Club. A 1961 graduate of the former JBJ High School, Boswell, where he
  excelled in football and wrestling. Former Boswell borough councilman and
  Boswell Lions Little League coach. Gene was of the Catholic faith and was proud
  to have worked in the White House during the Kennedy presidency and on the
  Alaskan Pipeline in the 1970's. Had volunteered for various community
  organizations. Loved to travel with his wife seeking out treasures and
  antiques. Also, along with his wife, co-owned several rental properties. Was a
  loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Will be
  greatly missed. Viewing from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Hoffman Funeral Home &
  Cremation Services, Main Street, Boswell. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday at
  All Saints Catholic Church, Boswell. The Rev. Father Justin A. Ratajczak, OFM,
  Conv., officiating. Committal, POS of A Cemetery, Hooversville.