OBIT: Edward E. GINDLESPERGER, 1999, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Etta Miller/April Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ GINDLESPERGER Edward E Gindlesperger, 82, of Kyle's Personal Care Home, Meyersdale, formerly of Boswell and Somerset, died Sept. 26, 1999, at Meyersdale Medical Center. Born Aug. 15, 1917, in Sipesville, son of Lemon and Daisy (Ankeny) Gindlesperger. Preceded in death by parents, brother Melvin and sister Virginia Gindlesperger. Survived by wife, the former Katheryn M. Ryan, of Meyersdale; children Nancy J. Gardner of Berlin; Wayne E. of Surf Side, S.C., and Marlin K. of Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren: Michelle M. Fitzgerald, Joshua W. Gardner and Adam W. Gindlesperger, all of Somerset; and three great-grandchildren; Jacob and Emily Fitzgerald and Skyler Gindlesperger. Brother of Betsy Thomas, Chambersburg; Lester, Central City; Merle, Quecreek; Ray, Somerset; Kenneth, Quecreek; Paul, Chambersburg; Lee, Roanoke, Va.; and Dean, Gray. Would have observed 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 15, 1999. Was a local coal miner. Following cremation, a graveside service will be announced later this week. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Edward's great-grandson Jacob, memorial donations may be sent to the Make A Wish Foundation, 555 Grant St., Suite 425, Pittsburgh, PA. 15219-4408. Arrangements by Hoffman Funeral Homes, Boswell. Daily American, September 27, 1999 [G0438]