OBIT: Joseph V. FOCHTMAN, 1983, Berlin RD, Somerset County, PA
  
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  JOSEPH V. FOCHTMAN
  
    Joseph V. Fochtman, 67, of Berlin RD 3, died June 21, 1983, at Somerset
  Community Hospital.
    He was born July 13, 1915, in Allegheny Township, a son of Henry C. and
  Clara (Hochard) Fochtman.
    He was preceded in death by parents, two brothers and one sister.  He is
  survived by his wife, the former Rose O'Brien, and these children:  Roy,
  Manns Choice RD 1; Wayne, Mrs. Harold (Theresa) Landis, Henry, Edward and
  Catherine, all of Berlin RD 3; Patrick, Bernard, Patricia, Dolores and
  Ronald, all at home; and a stepdaughter, Elizabeth O'Brien, Charleroi; also
  13 grandchildren; and three sisters:  Mrs. Florence Engbert and Mrs. Gladys
  Fisher, both of Berlin RD 3; and Mrs. Marie Delancey, Somerset RD 5.
    He was a retired farmer and an army veteran of World War II; member of
  St. John's Roman Catholic Church, New Baltimore, and Harry Fisher Post 445
  American Legion, Berlin.
    Friends were received at the Johnson-Kuhlman Funeral Home, Berlin.  Mass
  of Christian Burial was held at St. John's Church, New Baltimore, with the
  Rev. Clyde Ozminkowski officiating.  Interment, St. John's Cemetery.
  
  The Republic, June 30, 1983
  
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