OBIT: Edward H. GARLITZ Sr., 2004, native of Somerset County, PA
  
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  EDWARD H. GARLITZ SR.
  
  Edward H. Garlitz Sr., 68, Freeport, died May 8, 2004, in his home.  Born
  July 30, 1935, in Somerset and resided in Freeport since 1979.  Preceded in
  death by father, Harold Edward Garlitz.  Survived by wife of 46 years, E.
  Odessa (Lamberson) Garlitz whom he married on June 30, 1957; mother, Hazel
  (Jones) Garlitz, Somerset; son, Edward H. Garlitz Jr., Buffalo Township;
  daughters, Beth A. (Terry) Warnick, Kittaning, Holly K. (Barry Brown)
  Garlitz, Seattle, Wash., Gwen J. (Michael) Dubas, Harmar Township; four
  grandchildren, Clinton Warnick, Reanna Frame, Diana Garlitz and Laura
  Garlitz; two great-grandchildren, Camryn Warnick and Damien Frame; and
  brother, William R. (Alexandra) Garlitz, Charleroi.  He received his
  bachelors of science degree in education from Indiana State Teachers'
  College, Indiana, Pa., a masters degree in biology from Syracuse
  University, Syracuse, N.Y. and a masters degree in education from the
  University of Pittsburgh in education.  He received an Ed.D. from Nova
  University, Florida. Dr. Garlitz retired in 1993 from Freeport Area School
  District after 14 years as district superintendent. Previously, he was
  superintendent of Eckerd Wilderness Schools, Brooksville, Fla.; science
  curriculum specialist for Bucks County Public School District, Doylestown;
  taught science at Birmingham School district, Birmingham, Mich. and
  Highland Park Community College, Highland Park, Mich. and Tarentum School
  District. Dr. Garlitz was a member and elder of the Natrona Heights
  Presbyterian Church, Natrona Heights; Elks Lodge, Etna; Moose Lodge,
  Glenshaw; Doylestown Masons; New Castle Consistory where he obtained his
  32nd degree; Syria Shrine, Harmar; and Three Rivers Dance Club.
  Additionally he enjoyed traveling, golfing and dancing.  In his youth he was
  an Eagle Scout.  Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
  Monday in the Dennis J. Daugherty Funeral Home, 324 Fourth St., Freeport. A
  memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Natrona Heights
  Presbyterian Church, Natrona Heights.  The Rev. R. Cameron Malcolm IV
  officiating.  Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the
  family.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Natrona Heights
  Presbyterian Church, 1428 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights, Pa. 15065 or
  the United Presbyterian Church of Freeport, 411 High Street, Freeport, Pa.
  16229.
  
  05/10/2004  Daily American