OBIT: Kermit L. JONES, 2007, Windber, Somerset County, PA
  
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  JONES, Kermit L. 04/21/07  Daily American
  
   Kermit L. Jones, 81, Windber, went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2007, at Windber
  Regional Hospice. Born May 15, 1925, in Hooversville, son of the late Joseph F. and
  Amanda J. (Berkey) Jones. Also preceded in death by wife, the former Druscilla Trent;
  son, Dennis; daughter, Karen; brothers, Minter, Berkey and Mervin; and sisters, Ruby
  Peterson and Hope Hoover. Survived by children, Joy, wife of Lee Miller, and Ruby, wife
  of Jay Mader, both of Windber; and Cindi, wife of Wendell " John"  Ritenour, Somerset. Also
  survived by grandchildren, Alana Moore, Charlie Moore II and his wife, Amanda, Abby Mader,
  Wendy and Keith Ritenour; and step grandchildren Jason, Leroy and Melissa. Also five
  great-grandchildren and special family friend and exchange student Birgit Husecken.
  Survived by second wife, the former Verna (Synder) Yost, and her children, Raymond Yost
  and wife, Pienna, North Dakota; Robert Yost and wife, Sharon, Mechanicsburg; Gwen Miller,
  Johnstown; William Yost and wife, Bea, Cathy Yost, Eric Yost and wife, Dawn, and Richard
  Yost, all of Windber, 16 step grandchildren, 10 step great-grandchildren; and numerous
  nieces and nephews. Brother of Gertrude Weaver, Joseph J. Jones and Richard Jones, all of
  Windber. Kerm was a retired Church of the Brethren ordained minister who served several
  churches in Western Pa. Before entering the ministry he was a heavy equipment operator
  and truck driver. He was always a hard worker who enjoyed working outside and on
  vehicles. Much of his free time was spent reading his Bible or visiting with others. Kerm
  liked any color as long as it was red. In his honor, those attending his service are
  invited to wear something bearing the color red. The family will receive friends from 2
  to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Meek and Dalla Valle Funeral
  Home Inc., Windber, and one hour prior to a service to be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at
  Berkey Church of the Brethren, Windber. The Rev. Garnet Myers officiating. Interment
  Berkey Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Windber Regional Hospice in Kermit's memory.