OBIT: Michael KIFER, 1916, Somerset, Somerset County, PA File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Meyersdale Library. Transcribed and proofread by: Keith Petenbrink. Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _________________________________________ Kifer, Michael "Michael Kifer" Who was born 77 years ago near Johnstown died on May 10 at his home in Somerset. He went to Somerset when a boy spending practically all his life there, contracting and teaming. In the Civil War, Mr. Kifer was a member of Co. E 49th Pa. Vol. He was married to Mary Saylor who died three years ago. The following children survive: Mrs. Frank Shriveler, Somerset; Mrs. Milton Young, of Johnstown; Charles of Sand Patch; Harry of Pittsburg; Mrs. Daniel Miller of Somerset; Mrs. Grace Emert of Pittsburg; Mrs. Geo. A. Darr and Mrs. Roger Glessner, both of Somerset. Funeral services were held on Friday and were in charge of Rev. D. Hiram King and the Rev. S. G. Buckner with interment in Union Cemetery. Meyersdale Commercial, May 18, 1916