OBIT: Alice "Allie" (MILLER) FIRL, 1997, Somerset, Somerset County, PA
  
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  FIRL
  
    Alice "Allie" Firl, 91, went to be with her Lord on June 9, 1997, at
  Meyersdale Manor.  Born June 8, 1906, in Summit Mills.  A daughter of the
  late Austin and Hannah (Leckemby) Miller.  She was preceded in death by her
  husband, Clarence, Oct. 11, 1990.  Survived by two sons: William of
  Meyersdale, and Rev. Robert, Morongo Valley, Calif.; sister, Dorothy
  Thomas, of Frederick, Md.  Five grandchildren: Dan Firl and Robyn (Firl)
  Gauntz, both of Meyersdale; Ruth (Firl) Hotz, and Jonathan and David Firl,
  all of California.  Great-grandchildren: Jill (Firl) Marker, Joshua, Jacob
  and Rachel Holz; Steven, Zachary, Nicholas, Hannah and RaeAnn Firl. 
  Great-great-granddaughter, Madeline Marker.  She was a charter member of
  Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church, where she held various offices over the
  years.  She taught Sunday school for more than 60 years.  She faithfully
  served the Lord as long as her health permitted and when she no longer
  could be out, she still kept in contact with her many friends and continued
  to hold them up in prayer.  She retired from Gnagey's Restaurant after 17
  years as a waitress and cook.  Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9
  p.m. Thursday at the Leckemby Funeral Home, Meyersdale.  Viewing will be
  held at 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Friday at the Meyersdale
  Grace Brethren Church, with Rev. Randy Haulk officiating  Interment, Union
  Cemetery.
  
  Daily American, June 11, 1997
  
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