OBIT: John G. LEGARSKI Sr., 2008, Lincoln Township, Somerset County, PA
  
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  LEGARSKI, John G.  03/05/08   Daily American
  
    John G. Legarski Sr., 85, Lincoln Township, died March 4, 2008,  at his daughter's
  residence in New Alexandria. Born Aug. 13, 1922,  in Gray, the son of Peter and Julia
  (Bernot) Legarski. Preceded in  death by parents; wife, the former Yolanda Lapina, who
  died on May 6, 1997; and brothers, Joseph, Frank and Leo. Survived by  children, John G.
  Legarski II, married to former Mary Peretti,  Galesburg, Mich.; Dottie, married to Randy
  Bacher, New Alexandria;  and the Rev. Father Anthony J. Legarski, pastor of St. Mary
  Parish, Hollidaysburg; grandsons, Christopher Legarski, Montoursville;  and Stephen
  Legarski and wife, Theresa, Honolulu, Hawaii;  great-grandson, Braden Legarski; and
  sister, Mary Morelli,  Clark, N.J. A 1940 graduate of Somerset High School, he was a 
  very proud U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War  and was a plank owner of
  the USS Iowa, upon which he served during World War II. He was a retired welder for the
  former Bethlehem  Steel Corporation, with 33 years of service. Served as justice of the 
  Peace for Lincoln Township and was a notary public since 1972.  Member of All Saints
  Catholic Parish, where he once served as reader  And usher. Also a member of the Pa.
  Association of Notaries, Somerset  Post 554, VFW and Somerset Post 181, American Legion.
  Enjoyed  polka dancing and woodworking. Viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and
  6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main Street,
  Boswell,  where vigil for the deceased will be held 3 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass  will be
  held 10 a.m. Monday at All Saints Church, Boswell. The Rev. Father Anthony J. Legarski,
  celebrant, and the Rev. Father Justin A. Ratajczak, OFM, Conv. concelebrant. Committal
  Somerset County Memorial Park with graveside military rites by Somerset County Honor
  Guard. Donations in memory of John  may be sent to All Saints Parish, 325 Quemahoning
  St., Boswell, PA 15531 or St. Mary Church, 312 Clark St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.