OBIT: Elmer J. KNOPSNYDER, 1989, Markleton, Somerset County, PA 
  
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  KNOPSNYDER
  
  Elmer J. Knopsnyder, 69, of Markleton RD 1, died April 26, 1989, in
  Somerset Community Hospital.  He was born May 8, 1919, in Markleton,
  a son of the late Joseph and Ella (Dwire) Knopsnyder.  Survived by
  three sons: Alfred of Berlin RD 3; Ross of Markleton; and Leroy of
  Rockwood; one daughter, Mrs. Delores Ringlet of Markleton RD 1; one
  brother, Harry of Markleton; three sisters: Mrs. Edna Ohler of
  Alexandria, Va.; Mrs. Violet Knopsnyder of Markleton; and Mrs. Erma
  Gatterman of Maryland; also 9 grandchildren and 2
  great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence
  (Murray) Knopsnyder, Feb. 28, 1985.  He was employed as a coal miner
  and was a member of United Mine Workers of America, Local 1742 of
  Jennerstown.  Friends will be received in the William J. Wood Funeral
  Home 7-9 p.m. Thursday, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, where services
  will be conducted Saturday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Walter Boring
  officiating.  Interment, Mt. Zion Cemetery, Markleton.  Arrangements
  are under the direction of the William J. Wood Funeral Home,
  Rockwood, with Francis Brady supervising.
  
  Daily American, April 27, 1989
  
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