OBIT: Robert Foley LEONBERGER, 1987, Rockwood RD, Somerset County, PA
  
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  LEONBERGER
  
  Robert Foley Leonberger, 56, of Rockwood RD 2, died May 6, 1987, in
  Confluence as the result of an accident.  Born Oct. 20, 1930, in
  Opekiska, W. Va., a son of Theophilus J. and Lydia (Foiley)
  Leonberger.  He is survived by his mother of Rockwood Rd 2; by his
  wife, Verna (Saylor) Leonberger of Rockwood RD 2; by two sons, Robert
  S. and Mark H., both of Somerset; by three daughter: Mrs. Ada James of
  Plattsburg, N.Y.; Miss Doris Jean Leonberger of Somerset; and Miss
  Barbara Jo Leonberger at home; by two brothers: Theodore J. of
  Rockwood RD 2; and Richard B. of Hewett, Texas; by one sister, Mrs.
  Pauline Kritschgau of Berlin; and four grandchildren.  Preceded in
  death by his father, March 14, 1974; also by three infant
  daughters.  His death terminates a marriage union of 38 years.  He
  was a graduate of Rockwood High School, class of 1948.  He was a
  member of the Laurel Mountain Chapel where he served as a secretary,
  member of the church choir and Sunday school teacher.  He was a
  member of the Brotherhood of Railroad and Airline Clerks. He was an
  employee of CSX Transportation for 38 years.  Friends will be
  received in the William J. Wood Funeral Home, Rockwood, on Friday
  from noon until 9 p.m., and until 10 a.m. on Saturday when the
  remains will be removed to the Laurel Mountain Chapel for services at
  11 a.m. with his pastor, the Rev. Don Judy officiating.  Interment,
  Rockwood I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of
  the William J. Wood  Funeral Home, Rockwood, with Francis Brady
  supervising.
  
  Daily American, May 7, 1987
  
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