OBIT: Donald Eugene GALLAGHER, Sr., 2002, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA
  
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  GALLAGHER
  
  Donald Eugene Gallagher, Sr., 66, of Meyersdale went fishing in heaven
  April 15, 2002.  Born Dec. 29, 1935, in Meyersdale.  A son of Marian J.
  (Kidner) Gallagher, Meyersdale, and the late Robert Gallagher.  Also
  survived by his loving wife of 44 years, the former Arlene M. Smith; three
  children:  Pamela, wife of Norman Arnold, Donna, wife of Stephen Seifert,
  and Donald F. Gallagher, Jr., all of Meyersdale.  Four grandsons:  Doug,
  Josh, and Christopher Arnold and Jonathan Seifert.  Also a special aunt,
  Nellie Kidner, Meyersdale and a special friend, Tony Gall, Meyersdale.  A
  brother of:  Robert Gallagher, Meyersdale; Marilyn Severson, Scottsdale,
  Ariz.; and Charles Richard Gallagher, Hagerstown, Md.  Also numerous aunts,
  uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.  Don was a member of the Mt. Olivet
  Methodist Church, Glencoe, where he served as Sunday School teacher, usher
  and trustee.  Retired from CSX as a telegrapher with 40 years of service. 
  A member of Maple Leaf Rod & Gun Club, Snort Run Hunting Camp of Glencoe,
  multiple bowling leagues for more than 40 years and had weekly gatherings
  with his "Thursday Night Gang."  His greatest pleasure was sitting on the
  front porch with his family and friends, and became known as "Pappy
  Porchtime" by the neighborhood teens.  An avid gardener, berry picker,
  fisherman, hunter and sports enthusiast.  Don fought a courageous battle
  with cancer for 1 ® years during which he made lasting impressions on many
  doctors and nurses because of his ongoing stamina and attitude to never
  give up.  Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4
  and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale.  Service
  will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church,
  Meyersdale, with the Rev. Joseph Onder, and the Rev. Marlin Miller. 
  Interment, Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Fairhope.  Memorials may be made to the
  Mt. Olivet Methodist Church, Cook Road, Fairhope.
  
  Daily American, April 17, 2002
  
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