OBIT: Donald G. HOLDER, 2000, Berlin, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Martha Matsuda Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ HOLDER Donald G. Holder, 78, of Berlin, formerly of Stoystown RD, died Nov. 24, 2000 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. Born July 11, 1922 in Jenner Township, son of John I. and Viola G. (Friedline) Holder. Preceded in death by father, infant brother Kenneth and brother Dean. Survived by mother, Somerset; wife of 54 years the former Sarah Jane Shaffer; sons, Donald Paul Holder Sr. and wife Camille, Chicago, Ill., and David E. Holder and wife Kathy, Stoystown RD; grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, Donald Jr., Don and Patrick; three great-grandchildren; brother, Valgene married to Pauline O'Connor, Clearwater, Fla., and sisters-in-law, Iona Holder, Hollsopple RD, and Louise Shaffer, Cumberland, Md. Attended the former Boswell High School. Member of the USWA. U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. Attended Laurel Mountain Grace Brethren Church, Jennerstown. Retired employee of the 46-inch Mill, former Johnstown plant, Bethlehem Steel with 36 years service. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Hoffman Funeral Home, Allegheny Street, Boswell where service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Rev. Michael Govey officiating. Interment, United Church of Christ Cemetery, Jennerstown. Daily American, November 25, 2000 [H1336]