OBIT: William E. GERHART, 2002, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA
  
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  GERHART
  
  William E. Gerhart, 94, of Meyersdale died Feb. 10, 2002 at Patriot Manor,
  Somerset.  Born March 31, 1907 in Anthony, W. Va.  A son of the late John
  W. and Sadie A. (Younkin) Gerhart.  Also preceded in death by his wife, the
  former Mary E. Arnold in 1984, a son Ralph in June 2002; son-in-law William
  F. Nelson Sr., and two grandsons, William R. Nelson Jr. and Larry
  Gerhart.  Also brothers Clyde, Paul, Nelson, and Homer, and sisters, Sara
  Beal, Bertha Henry, Florence Shockey, and Mary Hook.  Survived by two
  daughters, Anna L. Nelson, Bunnell, Fla., and Ruth Walker, Friedens;
  son-in-law, Guy Walker, Friedens; daughter-in-law, Ruth (Pugh) Gerhart,
  Cleveland, Ohio; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren.  Also a good
  friend, Verna L. Berg.  Bill worked in the mines for many years, and he
  retired from Somerset Rural Electric.  He liked to fish and hunt.  A member
  of the First United Methodist Church, Meyersdale.  No visitation or
  viewing.  Interment will be at the convenience of family,  In lieu of
  flowers, contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church
  "Window Fund," 336 Main Street, Meyersdale, Pa.  15552.  Arrangements by
  the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale.
  
  Daily American, February 13, 2002
  
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