OBIT: Joseph M. NIEMIEC, Sr., 2003, Acosta, Somerset County, PA
    
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  JOSEPH M. NIEMIEC

  Joseph M. Niemiec, Sr., 84, of Second St, Acosta, died May 16, 2003 at
  home.  Born Feb. 17, 1919 in Sonman, Cambria County, the son of Michael C.
  and Mary (Shutty) Niemiec.  Preceded in death by parents; sisters Kathryn
  Niemiec and Anna Yokobosky;  brothers, John and Frank and an infant sister
  Hedwig.  Survived by wife of 40 years the former Rosemary (Boburchak), son
  Joseph M. Jr. married to Lori Turko, Acosta;  grandson Nicholas J.;  sister
  Agnes Witkowski, Niagra Falls, N.Y.;  brothers Anthony and Stanley both of
  Acosta and numerous nieces and nephews.  Former area coal miner with 35
  years service.  Retired from J and R Sales Inc. since 1973.  Member of All
  Saints Catholic Parish where he had been the organist for St. John's Church
  for 60 years, having retired in 1998. Also a member of Central City Local
  6410 UMWA.  Helped to build the stone house for the Niemiec family in 1950
  which is now occupied by his son Joseph and family.  Enjoyed fishing,
  carpentry, and working the family farm.  Friends will be received from 2 to
  4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, Main Street, Boswell,
  where a vigil for the deceased will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday.  Funeral Mass
  at 10 a.m. Monday at All Saints Chapel, Acosta.  Rev. Father Justin A.
  Ratajczak OFM Conv. celebrant.  Committal St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ralphton.

  Daily American, May 17, 2003

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