OBIT: Clifford J. MARKEL, 1984, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Jessica Orr Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ MARKEL Clifford J. Markel, 84, of 437 West Catherine St., Somerset, formerly of Jeannette, Pa., and Bradenton, Fla., died Sept. 12, 1984, in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born Sept. 17, 1899, in Jeanette, Pa., son of the late George and Mary Amelia (Deitzel) Markel. Preceded in death by first wife, the former Elmira Feuster; second wife, the former Lillian Herrholtz; one brother and one sister. Survived by a daughter, Mrs. James (Gloria) Erickson of Somerset; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Brother of Mrs. Myrtle Nash of Greensburg. He was a retired well drilling contractor and past president of the Pennsylvania Well Drillers Association. Member of F.O.E. and also B.P.O.E. In Jeanette. Also member of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge in Palmetto, Fla. A memorial service was held at the Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park. Daily American, September 13, 1984 [M0164]