OBIT: Blaine C. HILLEGASS, 1984, Shanksville, Somerset County, PA
  
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  HILLEGASS
  
  Blaine C. Hillegass, 63, Shanksville, died Sept. 27, 1984, in Bedford
  County, as a result of a farm tractor mishap.  Born Dec. 27, 1920, in
  Bedford County, son of the late Harry C. and Emma (Fair) Hillegass. 
  Survived by widow, the former Mary McNeal.  His death ends a marriage union
  of 43 years.  Also survived by two sons: Richard B., married to the former
  Tanis Bentz, Woodbridge, Va.; James A., at home; grandchildren, Brian
  Richard and Melissa.  Brother of Mrs. Mabel Wertz, Manns Choice RD; Lee,
  Martinsburg, Pa.; and Stanley, Bedford.  Retired electrical contractor. 
  U.S. Army Veteran of World War II.  Member of Shanksville United Methodist
  Church, where he was a trustee and former Sunday School Superintendent. 
  Former member Shanksville-Stonycreek School Board.  Friends received from
  7-9 p.m. Friday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Mickle-Geisel Funeral
  Home, Schellsburg, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, with the
  Revs. Charles Shetler and Michael Holt officiating.  Interment, Schellsburg
  Cemetery.  Military graveside rites by Fort Bedford Honor Guard.
  
  Daily American, September 28, 1984
  
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