OBIT: Ralph A. McACHREN, 2003, Hollsopple RD, Somerset County, PA
  
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  McACHREN
  
  Ralph A. McAchren, 78, Somerset Pike, Hollsopple RD, died April 11,
  2003, at UPMC Lee Regional, Johnstown.  Born May 12, 1924, in
  Johnstown, son of Leo and Mathilde (Sann) McAchren.  Preceded in
  death by parents and five sisters and brothers.  Survived by wife,
  the former Jacqueline J. Litzinger; children, Cheryl, wife of James
  Connor, Darragh, LouAnne Mimna, Johnstown, Nedra, wife of John
  Ridilla, Westmont, Wesley, married to Suzanne Shiley, Dumfries, Va.,
  and Amy Jo Bowser, Somerset; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren;
  sister, Lois DeArmey, Mishawak, Ind.; and brother, Marlin, Warrenton,
  Va.  Army veteran of World War II, having served as a demolition
  specialist with Co. B., and 241st Engineer Combat Battalion. 
  Observed 51st wedding anniversary Feb. 17, 2003.  Member of the
  Laurel Hill Gospel Tabernacle, Jennerstown, where he served as
  deacon.  Retired employee of the former Johnstown Works, U.S. Steel
  Corp., with 41 years service.  Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to
  9 p.m. Monday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, Allegheny Street,
  Boswell.  Viewing also from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11
  a.m. Tuesday, at the Laurel Hill Gospel Tabernacle.  Pastors C.J.
  Ickes and Gary Anderson officiating.  Interment, Jenner Crossroads
  Cemetery with graveside military rites in charge of Menoher Post 155
  VFW Ritual Team.  Memorials to the American Cancer Society, 168 W.
  Union St., Somerset, Pa., 15501, would be appreciated.
  
  Daily American, April 14, 2003
  
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