OBIT: Earl "Red" LANKEY, 2004, of interest in Somerset County, PA
  
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  EARL "RED" LANKEY
  
  Earl "Red" Lankey, 80, of Allegheny Road, Manns Choice, died Dec. 30, 2003,
  at New Paris, New Paris.  Born in Acme, Aug. 23, 1923, a son of the late
  Arthur and Clara Lankey.  He was the widower of Goldie M. (Fetters), whom
  he married Jan. 17, 1955, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 1992. 
  Also preceded in death by brother, Ray.  Survived by son, Thomas Fetters
  and wife Mary Jane, Somerset; daughter, Charlotte Shroyer, wife of Douglas
  Burket, Everett; son Ronald, husband of Mary Berkheimer, Manns Choice;
  sister, Margaret Gearhart, Connellsville; and six grandchildren, Brian
  Shroyer, Becky Rose, Ronald and Leo Lankey, and Chad and Troy Fetters.  He
  was a self employed sign painter, an accomplished maker and player of the
  guitar, fiddle and mandolin and played at area Bluegrass festivals.  He
  played with the "Laurel Hill Mountain Boys" band on Somerset radio
  stations. Visitation from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the time of service Friday, at
  Mickle-Geisel Funeral Home, Schellsburg.  The Rev. Charles Rhodes
  officiating.  Interment, Mount Joy Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant.
  
  Daily American, January 2, 2004