OBIT: Leo R. McCLEMENS, 1998, Central City, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Evelyn M. Lindeman Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ MCCLEMENS Leo R. McClemens, 78, Central City, went to be with the Lord June 12, 1998 at Somerset Hospital. Born Nov. 7, 1919 in Somerset County, son of Grant and Anna (Barron) McClemens. Preceded in death by parents; son, Charles; and brothers, Merle and infant Barron. Survived by wife of 57 years, the former Frieda Shaffer; children, the Rev. Jerry, married to the former Reta Moyers, Meyersdale; and Ryan and Carolyn, wife of Theodore McClucas, both of Central City. Brother of Gert, wife of William Miller, New Jersey; Sara Rodkey, Central City; Aurthur [sic] and wife, Helen, Sidman; and Dwight, and wife Virginia, New York. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Life member of Ridge Church of the Brethren. U.S. Navy veteran. Retired member of UMWA. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Mulcahy Funeral Home, Central City, where service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, the Revs. Brian Simmons and Jerry McClemens. Interment, Buckstown Cemetery. Graveside military rites by Central City VFW and American Legion Post. Daily American, June 15, 1998 [M0677]