OBIT: John E. LANDIS, 1974, Shanksville, Somerset County, PA
  
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  LANDIS
  
  John E. Landis, 82, of Shanksville, died May 9, 1974 in Berlin.  Born
  Mar. 21, 1892 in Stonycreek Township.  Son of Charles and Isadora
  Weigle Landis.  Preceded in death by parents, his wife the former
  Nellie Hillegas, infant son and brother Merle.  Survived by
  daughters, Mrs. Paul C. (Mary) Thomas of Camp Hill, Mrs. Marshall
  (Anna) McKalips of Burnham, six grandchildren and five
  great-grandchildren.  He was a retired farmer and farm implement
  dealer.  He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Shanksville and
  the Somerset Lodger I.O.O.F.  Family will receive friends from 2-4 and
  7-9 p.m. Friday in the Charles R. Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown,
  where services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday with the Rev.
  Charles E. Staub officiating.  Interment Walker Cemetery,
  Shanksville.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to St.
  Mark Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, Shanksville.
  
  Somerset Bulletin, May 10, 1974
  
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