OBIT:  Thomas A. GERBER, 1981, Berlin, Somerset County, PA
  
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  THOMAS A. GERBER

    Thomas A. Gerber, 58, of 614 Tenth Ave., Berlin, died May 4, 1981, 
  at home.
    He was born Dec. 9, 1922, in Johnstown, a son of the late Thomas A. 
  and Sarah Alice (Bechtel) Gerber.  He is survived by his wife, the 
  former Jean Wentz, and these children:  Thomas D., of Huntingdon; 
  Mary Alice of Philadelphia; and Robert, at home.  Also four 
  grandchildren, Kerri, Jason, Justin and Lindsay, all of Huntingdon.  He 
  was a brother of Mrs. Jane Moorehead of Johnstown RD.
    He was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and received 
  his master's at Penn State University.  He was a science teacher in 
  Berlin-Brothersvalley High School for the past 35 years.  He was a life 
  member of the NEA and former member of PSEA.  He was an active 
  member of the Boy Scouts of America for over 20 years and a member 
  of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Berlin.
    Friends were received at the Johnson-Kuhlman Funeral Home, Berlin, 
  where services were held with the Rev. Kenneth S. Swanson 
  officiating.  Interment, Berlin I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Contributions in his 
  memory to the American Cancer Society, Somerset County Unit, Scull 
  Building, Somerset, Pa.  15501, or Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 
  Berlin, would be appreciated.
  
  The Republic, May 7, 1981
  
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