OBIT: Naomi M. (RECKNER) OAKS, 2003, Jerome, Somerset County, PA 
  
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  OAKS
  
  Naomi M. (Reckner) Oaks, 66, Hill Street, Jerome, died Aug. 5, 2003, at her 
  home.  Born May 3, 1937, in Jerome, daughter of Harry M. and Ada M. (Shroyer) 
  Reckner.  Preceded in death by parents and brother, James.  Survived by husband of 
  nearly 46 years, Robert; daughter Darcy A., married to Michael Yoder, Boswell; 
  granddaughter, Lori A.; brother, Albert "Tub" married to former Ruth Rodeheaver, 
  Jerome; sisters, Euldean, married to Robert "Moe" Shields, Jerome; Donna, 
  married to Warren "Bussie" Shaffer, Hooversville; Janice Lint, Boswell; and 
  Dorcas, married to James "Jessie" Garlesky, Hollsopple; sisters-in-law, Ethel 
  Reckner, Holtwood, Pa.; Billie Sue Zapotosky, Reels Corner; and Betty Oaks, 
  Hollsopple; brother-in-law, Jack Oaks, married to former Pauline Hoffman, 
  Cairnbrook; and numerous nieces and nephews.  A 1955 graduate of Conemaugh 
  Township Area High School.  Seamstress for former Dorfman & Hoffman Garment 
  Factory in Boswell and Jerome for 15 years.  A very dedicated and loyal member of 
  Jerome Church of the Nazarene, the Jerome Firemen's and Legion auxiliaries, and 
  Conemaugh Township Democratic Club.  Also a member of S.O.A.R. and C.R.O.W. For 
  many years Naomi helped organize picnics, parades and Memorial Day services in 
  Jerome.  She was very proud of her husband and brother for serving our country 
  and in 1988 she saw the construction of a new war memorial in Jerome.  Friends 
  received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hoffman 
  Funeral Home, Route 403 and Church Road, Davidsville.  Friends also received from 
  10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Jerome Church of the 
  Nazarene, the Rev. Robert D. Williams, Sr., officiating.  Interment, Maple Spring 
  Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations in Naomi's name may be sent to Jerome 
  Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 351, Jerome, Pa. 15937.
  
  Daily American, August 7, 2003
  
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