OBIT: Bernard S. HOSTETLER, 1983, Central City, Somerset County, PA
  
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  HOSTETLER

  Bernard S. Hostetler, 88, Central City, died Oct. 28, 1983, at the
  Presbyterian Home, Johnstown.  He was born May 15, 1895, in
  Middlecreek, Somerset County, the son of the late Rola G. and Mary
  Hostetler.  Survived by wife, the former Estelle C. Cupp.  Received a
  B.S. degree from California University, Pennsylvania; advanced study
  at Ohio State University, Elizabethtown College and Grove City
  College.  Taught for 44 years in Somerset County schools, eight years
  in Shade High School, and was supervising principal for Central City
  Borough schools.  Was later elementary supervisor of Shade
  Central-City School District, the position he retained until he
  retired in1960.  Life member PSEA, NEA, Somerset County Historical
  and Genealogical Society.  Recipient of coveted Silver Beaver
  Award.  Active in scouting as scoutmaster of Central City Troop 1. 
  Served on executive board of Robert E. Perry Boy Scout Council. 
  First volunteer scout to teach at the Filmont Scout Reservation,
  Cimmaron, and N.M.  Active member of Shade Lions Club where he served
  as president and later became District Governor of Lions 14L where he
  received the award of International Counselor.  Friends will be
  received after 2 p.m. Sunday at the Malcahy Funeral Home, Central
  City, where service will be held 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Ralph
  Mills officiating.  Interment, Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rockwood.  In
  lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the Beacon Lodge in memory
  of Mr. Hostetler.
  
  Daily American, October 29, 1983
  
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