OBIT: Emma Gean (McGEE) GAVEL, 2003, Acosta, Somerset County, PA
  
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  GAVEL
  
  Emma Gean (McGee) Gavel, 74, Acosta, died Sept. 1, 2003, at Patriot Manor.
  Born Feb. 26, 1929, in Acosta, daughter of Gerald and Maude (Reese) McGee.
  Preceded in death by parents and son, Jerry M.  Survived by husband of 53
  years, Stephen W. Gavel; sons, Joseph D., married to the former Denise
  Sellers, Acosta; Jeffrey S., married to the former Cindy Cook, Brotherton;
  granddaughters Joni and Emily Gavel; step grandson, Josiah Cook; brother
  Robert R. married to the former Lois Lough, Johnstown; brother-in-law,
  Frank (Pat) Gavel married to the former Mary Tulenko, Acosta; several
  nieces and nephews.  A 1947 graduate of Somerset High School, 1950 graduate
  of Mt. Sinai School of Nursing, Philadelphia. Registered nurse for Somerset
  Hospital, Somerset State Hospital, Somerset Home Health and also a private
  duty nurse.  Faithful servant to her family, community and her Lord.  Member
  of St. John's United Methodist Church, Edie.  She enjoyed cooking, baking
  and crocheting.  A private family viewing and service will be held.
  Interment in Somerset County Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers donations in
  Emma Gean's name may be given to St. John's United Methodist Church, Box
  165, Sipesville, Pa. 15561 or a charity of your choice.  Arrangements by
  Hoffman Funeral Homes, Boswell.
  
  Somerset Daily American, September 3, 2003.
  
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