OBIT: Lester E. GARY, 1986, Rockwood, Somerset County, PA
  
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  GARY
  
  Lester E. Gary, 69, of Rockwood, died Feb. 11, 1986, Somerset Community
  Hospital.  Born Feb. 20, 1916, in Upper Turkey Foot Township, a son of
  Jacob and Minnie (Miner) Gary.  Survived by his wife, Dorothy (Colegrove)
  Gary of Rockwood; by one son, Elwood J. of Silver Springs, Md.; by one
  daughter, Mrs. Nez (Evanelle) Breegle of Rockwood; by four brothers: Norman
  of Markleton RD 1; Frank of Somerset RD 2; John of Markleton; and Paul of
  Rock wood; by four sisters: Mrs. Homer (Lillie) Brocht, and Mrs. Harold
  (Gladys) Kreger, both of Rockwood RD 3; Mrs. Charles (Katie) Mostoller of
  Somerset RD 2; and Mrs. Dwight (Edna) Tressler of Confluence RD 2; also by
  three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.   Preceded in death by
  his parents, two brothers and one sister. His death terminates a marriage
  union of 47 years.  He was a member of the Somerset VFW and DAV of
  Meyersdale. He was a veteran of World War II serving in U.S. Army infantry
  division. He was a retired miner and member of the United Mine Workers of
  America.  Friends will be received in the William J. Wood Funeral Home,
  Rockwood, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, where services will be conducted
  Thursday at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Ray Burnside officiating.  Interment,
  Rockwood I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of the
  William J. Wood Funeral Home, Rockwood, with Francis Brady supervising.
  
  Daily American, February 12, 1986
  
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