OBIT: Victor E. GONTIS, 1999, Boswell RD, Somerset County, PA
  
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  GONTIS 
  
    Victor E. Gontis, 78, of Gontis Lane, Boswell RD died Aug. 7, 1999 at
  home.  Born April 17, 1921 in Jenner Township, son of John and Mary (Moskel)
  Gontis.  Preceded in death by parents; wife of 42 years, the former Mary Ann
  Tims, Jan. 31, 1991; sisters Genevieve Kavar, and Sophia Stets and brothers
  John, Charles and Joseph.  Survived by children Eugene P., married to Linda
  Thomas, Somerset RD; Victor J., Boswell RD; John J., married to Toni Kulka,
  Friedens RD; Judith A., wife of Douglas Dill, Sipesville; and Mark G.,
  married to Deborah Milthaller, Boswell RD; grandchildren Lori (Gontis) wife
  of Daniel Holloway; Amy (Gontis), wife of Greg Vought; Gregory, Eric,
  Charles, and Clinton Gontis, Renee, Megan and Kayla Dill. Last surviving
  member of his immediate family.  Member of All Saints Catholic Parish, VFW
  and DAV.  Also member of Boswell Post 461 American Legion for 53 years.
  Seaman First Class Navy veteran of World War II, having served in the South
  Pacific.  Recipient of the American Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal and the
  Asiatic Pacific Ribbon. Retired farmer and dealer in livestock for 50
  years.  Friends were received Sunday evening and will be received from 2-4
  and 7-9 p.m. Monday, at Hoffman Funeral Home, Main Street, Boswell, where a
  vigil for the deceased will be held at 3 p.m. Monday.  Funeral mass at 10
  a.m. Tuesday, at All Saints Chapel, Acosta, Rev. Father Martin Breski, OFM
  Con. celebrant.  Committal St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ralphton.  Memorials to the
  Helping Hand Food Pantry, Boswell, Mom's House, 182 Gilbert St., Johnstown
  or the Salvation Army. North Center Ave., Somerset. Graveside military
  service in charge of Menober Post 155 VFW ritual team.
  
  Daily American, August 9, 1999
  
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