OBIT: Edward Eugene HOSTETLER, 2003, Garrett, Somerset County, PA
  
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  HOSTETLER
  
  Edward Eugene Hostetler, 78, of Garrett died Aug. 6, 2003 in Somerset
  Hospital.  He was born June 24, 1925 in Rockwood a son of Leora
  (Burkholder) Hostetler of Garrett, and the late August Hostetler.  He was
  preceded in death by a son, Charles and brothers Harold, George, Donald,
  and James.  He is survived by his wife Ruth (Beal) Hostetler, and these
  children: Edward and his wife Delores (Bittinger), Ronald and his wife,
  Deborah (Thomas) both of Meyersdale and daughter-in-law, Wanda (Smith)
  Hostetler.  Also four grandchildren: Brian, Stacy, Jaime, and Justen and
  three great-grandchildren: Nicole, Darian and Josh.  He is also survived by
  a sister, Shirley Decker, of Garrett.  Friends will be received from 2 to 4
  and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Leckemby Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where the
  funeral service will be Friday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Rodger Thomas
  officiating.  Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery, Garrett.
   
  Daily American, August 7, 2003
  
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