OBIT: George Ross MORT, 1978, Friedens RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Winnie Nichols Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ GEORGE ROSS MORT George Ross Mort, 63, Friedens R.D. 1, died Oct. 19, 1978 at Somerset Community Hospital. He was born May 23, 1915, in Somerset, son of late William and Arminta (Grine) Mort. He was preceded in death by an infant son, three sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his widow, former Dorothy June Rankin, and these children: William, Mrs. Mary Miller and Fred, all of Friedens R.D. 1; Robert and Charles, both of Friedens R.D. 2; and Mrs. James (Beverly Jean) Metzger, Orlando, Fla.; also 17 grandchildren. He was a brother of Mrs. Margaret Zearfoss, Orlando, Fla.; Mrs. Esther Hay, Rockwood; John, Hogansville, Ga.; and Solomon, Somerset. He was veteran of U.S. Navy. His death ended a marriage union of 42 years. Friends were received at the Richard E. Hauger Funeral Home, Somerset, where service was conducted with the Rev. William Hay officiating. Interment, Hay Cemetery. The Republic, October 26, 1978 [M2374]