OBIT: David A. LEASE, 2003, formerly of Somerset County, PA
  
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  David A. Lease, 62, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of the Boswell
  area, died Jan. 8, 2003, at St. Petersburg General Hospital.  Born
  Dec. 16, 1940, in Johnstown, he was the son of John M. and Gertrude
  (Kelly) Lease.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two
  infant brothers.  He is survived by step-mother, Charlotte Lease,
  Ebensburg; daughters, Kelly K. and fiance, Robert McCreary of
  Somerset; Tiffany S. Lease, Clearwater, Fla. and Nicole R., wife of
  Ronald R. Kennell, Jenner Township.  He was "Big Pap" to his four
  grandchildren, Brandi, married to Roger Beeman, Tristan Thomas and
  Courtney and Emily Kennell and great-granddaughter, Makenna Beeman. 
  He is also survived by his former wife of 23 years, the former Jolene
  "Jody" Simmons, brother, Richard and wife, Betty, Milton, Pa.,
  sisters, Donna Campbell, Oklahoma City, Okla., Carla Fitch and
  Courtney Lease, both of Ebensburg.  He also is survived by numerous
  other relatives and friends, including his special friends from the
  Poconos.  He was a 1958 graduate of the former JBJ Joint Schools and
  a member of the Jenner Rod and Gun Club.  He was a retired building
  inspector for AT&T and a former surveyor.  He was an avid fisherman
  and boater.  Following cremation, a visitation for friends and family
  will be announced later.  Arrangements in charge of Hoffman Funeral
  Homes.
  
  Daily American, January 9, 2003
  
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