OBIT: Carl R. KAUFFMAN, 1998, native of Somerset County, PA

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  KAUFFMAN
  
  Carl R. Kauffman, 61, of Soap Hollow Road, Johnstown, died April 21, 1998,
  at his home.  Born Aug. 14, 1936, at Thomas Mills, the son of Ernest W. and
  Leora (Alwine) Kauffman.  Preceded in death by parents, infant daughter
  Dorcas Ann.  Survived by his wife of 40 years, the former Erma Yoder, and
  these children: Ricky Kauffman, at home; Donna, wife of Timothy Speigle,
  Boswell; Elaine, wife of Kurt Horst, Somerset; grandchildren: Hannah,
  Joseph and Leah Speigle, Michael, Rebekah and Mark Horst; a brother, Dwight
  Kauffman and wife Joyce, and sister Joyce, wife of Dorsey Thomas, both of
  Soap Hollow.  Also numerous nieces and nephews.  Former carpenter with over
  40 years service at Moxham Lumber Co., Johnstown.  He was an avid
  participant in the Farmers and Threshermen's Jubilee, New Centerville, and
  also various other steam engine festivals.  Lifelong member of Thomas
  Mennonite Church, where funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday,
  with Rev. Elvin Holsopple and Wayne Lasure officiating.  Remains will lie
  in state from 9 a.m. Friday until time of service.  Viewing and visitation
  will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the
  Kaufman Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall located off Miller-Picking Road,
  Route 403, Davidsville.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
  Regional Hospice of Windber.  Arrangements by the William Kisiel Funeral
  Home, Windber.  Florists may deliver flowers directly to the Kaufman
  Mennonite Church lower level after 10 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
  
  Daily American, April 22, 1998
  
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