OBIT: Meta E. (PFEFFERKORN) HOCKENSMITH, 1987, Boswell RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Jessica Orr Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ HOCKENSMITH Mrs. Meta E. Hockensmith, 91, Boswell RD 3, died Feb. 4, 1987, at Somerset Community Hospital. Born June 21, 1895, in Johnstown, daughter of William and Bertha (Roland) Pfefferkorn. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Alma Robertson; and a grandson, Kenneth C. Airsman. Survived by husband, O.C.; two daughters; Gwyanetha, wife of Elvin C. Friedline, Boswell RD 3; and Vivian, widow of Carl E. Airsman, Boswell RD 2; also a grandson, Dale Airsman, married to the former Lynora Magner, Somerset RD 3; and several nieces and nephews. Member of Horner Lutheran Church. Observed 73rd wedding anniversary Oct. 22, 1986. Former member of Jenner Grange. Friends receive from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at Hoffman Funeral Home, Allegheny Street, Boswell, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Richard A. Schlak. Interment, Jenner Crossroads Cemetery. Daily American, February 6, 1987 [H1231]