OBIT: Alfred James HARKCOM, 2002, of interest in Somerset County, PA
  
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  HARKCOM
  
  Alfred James Harkcom, 86, of Judson Road, Kent, Ohio, died March 28, 2002
  at Hospice Care Center in Copley Township.  Born Dec. 1, 1915 in Jones
  Mills, he was the son of David Daniel and Merilla (Vought) Harkcom.  His
  sons, Lyn and Alfred Jr. and daughter, Janice Lubelski, died previously. 
  He was the last of 18 children.  He is survived by his wife of 66 years,
  Marie (Fogle); daughter, Sandra McDade of Pacifica, Calif.; six
  grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.  Mr. Harkcom retired in 1978
  as a foreman for Lamb Electric after 35 years of service.  He was a member
  and past Worshipful Master of Rockton Lodge 316 F&AM in 1971, the High
  Priest of the Kent Chapter 193 RAM in 1973, a member of the Tadmor Temple
  of Akron, Ohio, and a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Canton, Ohio. 
  He also belonged to the Men's Garden Club of Kent and the Kent Civil War
  Club, and was a member of the Kent United Methodist Church.  Visitation and
  services were held Sunday at the Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent with
  Rev. Kay Dunlap officiating.  A Masonic service was also held at the
  funeral home.  A graveside service was held Monday at Standing Rock
  Cemetery in Kent with the Rev. David Palmer officiating.  Memorials may be
  made to the United Methodist Church of Kent, Ohio, 44240; or to the Rockton
  Lodge 316 F & AM, 409 W. Main St., Kent, 44240.
  
  Daily American, April 4, 2002
  
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