OBIT: James A. LAPE, Sr., 1980, Berlin, Somerset County, PA
  
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  JAMES A. LAPE SR.
  
    James A. Lape Sr., 84, Maple Mountain Manor, Berlin, formerly of
  Johnstown RD 7, died April 30, 1980, in Berlin.
    He was born Oct. 4, 1895, in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County,
  son of John and Mary (Young) Lape.  He was preceded in death by
  parents; wife, former Catherine E. Schmidt, who died January 20,
  1980; and brother, Fred.  He is survived by these children: Helen,
  wife of Vincent Meder, Independence, Mo.; Mary, wife of William
  Mishler, Johnstown RD 7; Bertha, wife of Fred Hockins, Farmingdale,
  N.J.; James Jr., married to former Eileen Knapp, Denver, Colo.; and
  foster daughter, Claudia Gindlesperger, Hollsopple RD 2; also 15
  grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.  He was a veteran of World
  War I.
    Friends were received at George E. Mason Funeral Home, Davidsville,
  where services were held with the Rev. C. Edward West.  Interment,
  Stahl Mennonite Cemetery.
  
  The Republic, May 8, 1980
  
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