OBIT: Christina (STOYKA) McPHERSON, 2003, of interest in Somerset County, PA
  
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  MCPHERSON
  
  Christina McPherson, 84, of West Newton died July 26, 2003, at
  home.  Born Oct. 25, 1918 in Springfield, Ill., daughter of John and
  Helen (Risko) Stoyka.  Preceded in death by parents, husband Charles
  Clayton McPherson whom she married on Sept. 4, 1937, and two
  children.  She is survived by nine children, 16 grandchildren and 21
  great-grandchildren.  She was an active member of her church, The
  Church in Sutersville, and enjoyed volunteering her time to many
  service organizations.  Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. the time of
  service Thursday at Belsano United Methodist Church.  Interment,
  Belsano U.B. Cemetery, Belsano.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
  made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, Pa. 
  15205-4620.
  
  Daily American, July 30, 2003
  
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