OBIT: Michael R. LEBDA, 2002, Hooversville, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Maureen Carothers Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ LEBDA Michael R. Lebda, 85, of Whistler Rd., Hooversville, died Aug. 3, 2001 at Windber Medical Center. Born Aug. 8, 1915 in Acosta, son of Anthony and Victoria (Sciatka) Lebda. Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Margaret DiFrancesco, and brothers, Joseph and Stanley. Survived by these daughters: Sharon married to John Grandas, Pretoria; Stephanie married to John Johnson, Glenolden; Angela married to Jan Rodger, Hooversville; and Dr. Mikele married to Dr. Denis Boyle, Haverford. Grandchildren: Jeffrey Grandas, Leigh Anne Johnson, Janson Rodger, Kaitlyn, Alison, Amanda, Denis Andrew, Elizabeth, and William Michael Robert Boyle. Great-grandchildren: Maria and James Grandas. Brother of Nellie "Nancy" Lorence, Johnstown; Anne Temyer and Anthony Jr., both of Pretoria; Antoinette Dietrich, Pasadena, Md.; John, Baden; and Telford, Pittsburgh. World War II Army veteran. Retired after 38 years with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 1419, Johnstown. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Hooversville, and Thirteen Star V.F.W., Hooversville. He also enjoyed gardening. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Deaner Funeral Home, 976 Barn St., Hooversville where vigil for the deceased will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday. Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Rev. Romulus Rosolowski O.F.M. Conv. officiating. Interment church cemetery. Daily American, August 4, 2001 [L0472]