OBIT: John F. FOCHTMAN, 1987, Berlin RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Sally. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ JOHN F. FOCHTMAN John F. Fochtman, 73, of Berlin RD 3 (New Baltimore), died March 21, 1987, at Mercy Hospital, Johnstown. Born March 6, 1914, in New Baltimore, son of Frank A. and Bernadette (Will) Fochtman. Preceded in death by parents, four sisters and four brothers. Survived by a brother, Thomas J. of Levittown; and several nieces and nephews. A retired coal miner and an Army veteran of World War II. Member of St. John the Baptist Church, New Baltimore; New Baltimore Sportsmens Club; Central City Post #449, American Legion. Friends will be received 7-9 p.m. Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Johnson-Kuhlman Funeral Home, Berlin. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's church, the Rev. Eugene Bettinger, O. Carm., celebrant. Interment, St. John's church cemetery. Wake service 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Daily American, March 23, 1987 [F0553]